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This video has gained no traction and has absolutely bombed. For whatever reason, UA-cam is associating the word "DCC" with a certain legal event from a certain former U.S. president. As you can imagine, programming DCC locomotives isn't exactly what that audience is after. Makes no sense how a channel about trains would suddenly have its video correlated with politics. So, thank you for your kind feedback. I should not let my ego ride on how a video does, but when you put all this effort and UA-cam rewards you by wrongly categorizing your video, well, it does hurt a little. Appreciate the support!

@@SouthDown It's frustrating, for sure. UA-cam and (too) much of the Internet is controlled by algorithms written by nerdy dweebs who focus only on the hot-button click-bait topics of the day, and anything that even remotely seems like that. Model Railroading and D(igital) C(ommand) C(ontrol) are far too arcane for the algo-writers to comprehend, much less understand. Have patience, my friend. Those who are truly interested will appreciate your efforts. The divil take the rest o'them!

Wow, thanks! That's quite the accolades coming from an experienced modeller such as yourself. I've only been in the hobby for a little over 3 years. I hope I will get to see the progress and design of your switching layout! Thank you for taking the time to write such delightful feedback, I appreciate it.

Glad you enjoyed it!

That's a great size, looking forward in seeing your progress! If you want a better breakdown, I give a tour here: ua-cam.com/video/d9mI4J4KkZY/v-deo.htmlsi=qTdNVncW5Ba-B9Jq

Thank you! I appreciated your feedback the first time so know that each switching video is made with you in mind! And speaking of which, another one coming November 1st.

Thanks for the kind feedback! I hope we will get to see your layout! I’m particularly biased in their favour. :)

I promise!

I appreciate the love!

Here is the full tour complete with measurements: ua-cam.com/video/wyBCDq7a-5M/v-deo.html Just divide in half for N.

This is beautifully said. Incidentally, I am putting together my next video where I use a series of books and authors to explore various philosophical ideas that resonate with the hobby's nature and its meditative aspects. And I do refer to what I do as "playing with toy trains" to disassociate myself from those who take the hobby too seriously. As far as I'm concerned, those people stopped having fun, which as you noted is what this should be all about! Thanks for taking the time to provide such great feedback!

Thanks!

I appreciate your thoughtful feedback. There is an interesting post about David Barrow's layout that features... no scenery! themodelrailwayshow.com/2018/06/22/david-barrows-vision/ And yet the layout is superbly designed for operations and is still designed to look clean and professional--I make this argument in one of my earlier videos where I turn a lump of lumber into fashionable furniture. Having said that, my most recent videos show progress in both scenery and structures. While I do believe that everyone should run their railroad as it pleases them, as you note, I feel that just watching trains go in a circle gets boring after a while. Making the trains do something plausible, accompanied by good performance by both model and trackwork, ultimately go a long way for enjoying the hobby long term. A train running on a loop is just as good as a static model in a display cabinet: once admired, we move on. But the hands-on aspect of a switching layout are truly where my mind is captured. Thank you for your time and thoughts!

It’s too bad you changed your comment! Now my answer doesn’t make sense anymore!

Hello, I am well, how about you? As I mention in the video, this is a small switching layout. It is 8 feet by 14 inches or about 244 cm by 36 cm. The removable cassette is six feet long and as wide as having enough space to run two tracks side by side.

@@SouthDown thanks for your response. I am writing to you from Argentina. I have two 120cm x 25cm modules, from a previous layout that I am about to put together.

Las limitaciones en tamaño y espacio a menudo conducen a un resultado más creativo.

I'm assuming that the video itself wasn't helpful with the breakdown of the trackplan?

Well said! Getting two engines to work together is quite an achievement but worth the loss of sanity.

I appreciate your feedback! Despite my best efforts, my last video didn't please the algorithm so getting some positive reinforcement was timely, especially from you.

Talk about perfect timing! Considering that, as far as stats, this video's performance has been borderline terrible, getting this kind of feedback, especially from you, was quite the needed picker-upper! Thank you! I'm also happy to hear that I'm not far off the mark if a veteran like yourself has been doing this all this time. To smooth and perfect running!

Thank you. Always flattering to receive your feedback!

Considering your level of experience and expertise, I'm so flattered to hear it was helpful!

Then at 7:05 you start describing Dynamic Digital Exhaust. I find, no matter how many times I read their guide, I don’t fully understand what DDE actually is. I think I have a clearer understanding that “what” is.

Hearing that someone with your level of knowledge, experience, and philosophical interest in the hobby found something like this even remotely useful is a tremendous compliment, thank you! It was a lot of fun to produce even if maybe it'll bore people to tears from how technical it is.

I do enjoy this, the tweaking and performance of the models, quite a bit--maybe in an unhealthy way. I could never get this level of performance out of DC models and the added benefit of sound complimenting the slow start/slow stop is a huge deal for me.

Thank you, I'm glad you deem it helpful. I think the important part is to embrace that mistakes will be made, that a model can be reset, and that one can try again and again. Each failure is a learning opportunity which will build on better understanding the complexities of DCC. Would love to hear how it goes for you.

I appreciate your appreciation.

That’s Mr. Nerd. :)

@@SouthDownLol (actually laughing out loud). We could be friends even though English is not your native language.

(dusts off pocket protector) Ready when you are. Don't mind me rolling my Rs.

Nothing wrong with day dreaming and plotting. File this under "things to do when I get there" because, eventually, you'll get there.

Glad this is helpful! Configurations are not permanent, so a decoder reset and a fresh start are always possible. Just embrace messing it up the first time (or several times) and remember: the best way to win... is to lose. Let me know how it goes!

This is wisdom and applicable to many more aspects in life-which ultimately reinforces the mental well-being, personal development, and self-realization that this hobby also brings to the table. Thank you for sharing this nugget of truth.

I appreciate the love, thank you!

The design stage is such a fun place to be at. Indulge your wildest plans but also challenge yourself by putting limits on what you can do on purpose. Sometimes limits boost creativity and help us see what we are after.

One of my hobbies is to take legacy gear and make it work for me. My video editing laptop is from 13 years ago using Arch as the OS and KDEnLive as my video editor. And yes, plenty of time spent on the cutting floor. Just last night I edited my voice recording and tonight I’ll probably start adding video to the narration. My video recording gear ranges from old and new phones, small legacy digital cameras, to a very challenging DSLR-whatever works. All sound is from built-in microphones, so volume and quality is all over the place. The only fancy microphone I have is the one on the laptop to record my narration and I still struggle with getting the kind of quality I’m after: I still don’t fully grasp post-processing in Audacity, an audio recording software. There is a lot I don’t know or even understand about making videos but I make sure to look at how terrible my first video was and how far I’ve come. Each new video builds on the lessons of the one prior. Ultimately, this channel is just a hobby, an artistic expression, talking about another hobby, another artistic expression. I try to tell a good story and be entertaining so that even if you are not familiar with the channel, the topic of an individual video will stand up by itself. I’m by no means an expert. It’s a lot of work that for some reason I find enjoyable. Thanks for your feedback!

@@SouthDown You've got me. 17 year old dinosaur laptop and Sony Vegas Pro software.

Fortunately I renovated the basement on my own and made sure it was done right with proper water drainage. The layout stands on its own legs and you can’t see it if you go to the furnace. And no windows! It’s my little secret. :) Thank you for your input!

​@@SouthDownyou´re a smart guy. Too many times the modeler is so exited that he makes goofs to learn it the hard way later. Glad you like it.

I appreciate your appreciation! Sometimes even a quick and simple shunting session before bed time brings smiles and satisfaction.

Thank you! I’m happy to hear you like this tiny shelf layout!

If my obsession is any indication, I crossed that line a long time ago! Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you for your kind comment! James is an extraordinary and talented individual and I count myself as lucky to be considered a friend. Looking forward to your feedback!

Thank you! I don’t know why I enjoy this aspect of the hobby so much but switching really is a calming experience.

I appreciate your appreciation! While it still works I don’t know why I keep it. Maybe it needs to be framed and mounted on a wall.

Thank you for your thoughts! Yes, it works surprisingly well plus it has tension due to the internal spring.

Appreciate your love!

Thanks! Huge accolades coming from a UA-cam rockstar such as yourself! Thanks! I realize my interest is the switching and the buildings are literally setting the stage.

Left over warehouse pieces to make the warehouse complex look bigger. I have realized that my interest is really the switching and the structures are nothing more than setting the stage. Thanks for your feedback!

Thank you! Means a lot coming from an established UA-camr like you!

@@SouthDown You are welcome

Getting the accolades from a real train operator is quite rewarding! It’s funny how doing “work” with a model train can be fun. Appreciate the pro tip about the toots. How does one determine which way is forward or is that decided prior by the crew?

@@SouthDown Generally, the controlling locomotive is how forward and reverse are designated. In this video, the green SD9 would be the decider. Used to run a pair of MP15ACs together, coupled nose to nose, glass ends out for better visibility. On these, the hood end is the front, so directions called out over radio or by hand signal were opposite of normal, where the front of the unit is the leading end. "Pull" and "Shove" were also used, until direction of the power could be ascertained. During most switching moves, the horn isn't blown. However, during certain situations, often while on or near a crossing, I would give the respective whistle signal to indicate movement was about to begin.

Thank you for your thoughts! I do find that “less is more” and limiting ourselves in space whether purposely or by the space available really churns out that creativity. I am inspired by British layouts that manage to build something beautiful and functional in the least amount of space. By the way, I love your layout shown off your channel! Would love a tour and overall view of it.

I think what is even worse is paying a premium for a better quality model only to discover that not only there is no quality associated with it, you can’t even reasonably open the model to figure out what’s going on. Thanks for the feedback!

That’s awesome, I appreciate the pro tips. Sometimes I make stupidly long trains to switch and I need to get very creative with one of the sidings so that I can get everything in order to ease the actual shunting part. Thank you for your approval!

You got that right! Running trains is great but I do find switching extremely soothing. Thanks for your feedback!

Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement!

Hmmm, after trying various decoders I’ve settled with Tsunami2s. If you’re okay with that kind of breakdown on how I do things, I can make my next video on how I configure my motive power. The problem is that despite NMRA standards, most decoders do what they want so my advice wouldn’t work on all brands.

@@SouthDown I use Tsunami 2's almost exclusively. I do have a couple of ESU's, but don't really care for them. I realize that even different locos of the same brand would need some tweaking, but a good starting point would be helpful. Looking forward to your wisdom. Thanks.

Don’t know if I’d call it wisdom but I just put together a breakdown of what needs to be said. Now to make the video. Some parts are straightforward but others will require your own time and patience to tweak as every engine is a different beast.

@@SouthDown Understood. If you only knew how many hours I have spent trying to climb to the summit of interactive CV variables and falling down the interconnected slopes... Thanks in advance.