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HO Tehachapi Loop Rail Fan Tour Part 2
Sit back and enjoy a rail fan tour of my HO Tehachapi Loop by following an inter-modal from Mojave, Monolith, Tehachapi, Tunnel 10, Walong, Tunnel 9, Woodford and finally Caliente. Experience operating signals, operating crossing gates and the scenery of the California high desert.
Thanks to Dave Cundiff for running some of the trains.
Share this video: ua-cam.com/video/WITjK8-DZ98/v-deo.html
Additional layout construction photos:
goo.gl/photos/8oAC4e8mcXXPnnrv8
Crossing gate construction photos:
goo.gl/photos/Jz1ovwhuDYc7TceS9
Signaling operation photos:
goo.gl/photos/PoUc831YaMKXMD4z9
Video:
Hardware: Nikon Z6
www.nikonusa.com/en/index.page
Desktop:
Hardware: ZaReason Limbo 9200a
zareason.com
Software: Linux Mint 22
linuxmint.com
Kdenlive Video Editor 24.05.2
kdenlive.org
Layout:
Electronics:
DCC: Digitrax
www.digitrax.com/
IR sensors: Azatrax (crossing gates)
www.azatrax.com/
Computer: Arduino UNO (crossing gates)
www.arduino.org/
Arduino Shields: Adafruit (crossing gate - motor, proto)
www.adafruit.com/
Hardware:
Track: Code 83 mainline
Turnouts: Peco
www.peco-uk.com/
Turnout motors: Tortoise
www.circuitron.com/index_files/Tortoise.htm
Signals: Tomar
tomarindustries.com/signals.htm
Crossing gates: NJ International
www.njinternational.com/
Locomotives:
MTH
mthtrains.com/
Intermoutain
www.intermountain-railway.com/
ScaleTrains
www.scaletrains.com
Software: (Layout operating)
Display, signal, and turnout operation: JMRI
www.jmri.org/
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspbian
www.raspberrypi.org/
Miscellaneous: (figures, structures, vehicles ...)
Walters
www.walthers.com/
Model Train Stuff
www.modeltrainstuff.com/
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Відео

HO Tehachapi Loop Rail Fan Tour 1
Переглядів 1,8 тис.4 роки тому
Sit back and enjoy a rail fan tour of my HO Tehachapi Loop by following a BNSF auto rack through Caliente, Tunnel 5, Woodford, Tunnel 9, Walong, Tunnel 10, Tehachapi, Monolith and Mojave. Experience operating signals, operating crossing gates and the scenery of the California high desert. Thanks to Dave Cundiff and Steve Decker for advice and help building this layout. Share this video: ua-cam....
HO Tehachapi Loop Construction Part 4
Переглядів 3,8 тис.5 років тому
Some construction details of my HO Tehachapi Loop Part 4. Continues the construction details of a present day DCC operation with tunnels, bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gates with a maximum grade of 2.2 %. If you viewed Part 2 of this series, I have moved some of the structures from Tehachapi to Mojave. Special thanks to Steve Decker for scanning and cre...
HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride West Update
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An updated version of "HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride" dated Nov 2, 2016. This version includes completed scenery from Monolith to South Mojave, a crossing gate at Monolith, a railroad bridge over the California Aqueduct, a highway bridge at Warren, new highways and structures for Mojave. Additional construction and structure images can be found in the link below. Thanks to Dave Cundiff for advice ...
HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride East Update
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An updated version of "HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride" dated Oct 27, 2016.This version includes completed scenery from Monolith to South Mojave, a crossing gate at Monolith, a railroad bridge over the California Aqueduct, a highway bridge at Warren, new highways and structures for Mojave. Additional construction and structure images can be found in the link below. Thanks to Dave Cundiff and Steve D...
HO Tehachapi Loop Construction Part 3
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Some construction details of my HO Tehachapi Loop Part 3. Continues the construction details of a present day DCC operation with tunnels, bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gates with a maximum grade of 2.2 %. If you viewed Part 2 of this series, I have moved some of the structures from Tehachapi to Mojave. Thanks to Dave Cundiff, Danny Corrnett, Chris Wermu...
HO Tehachapi Loop Construction Part 2
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Some construction details of my HO Tehachapi Loop Part 2. Continues the construction details of a present day DCC operation with tunnels,bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gateswith a maximum grade of 2.2 %. Thanks to Dave Cundiff, Danny Corrnett and Chris Wermuth for advice and help building this layout Share is video: ua-cam.com/video/nRu1fn-nM8g/v-deo.htm...
HO Tehachapi Loop Construction Part 1
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Some construction details of my HO Tehachapi Loop. Using chalk and a yardstick, create a present day DCC operation with tunnels, bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gates with a maximum grade of 2.2 %. Thanks to Dave Cundiff, Danny Corrnett and Chris Wermuth for advice and help building this layout. Share this video: ua-cam.com/video/m2FmdUppGnw/v-deo.html Mu...
HO Tehachapi Loop Reverse Loop
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Enjoy the cab view sights and sounds of BNSF and UP trains on my partly complete HO Tehachapi Loop layout. This video demonstrates how trains are turned using a reverse loop under the layout. Share this video: ua-cam.com/video/pfTdGesc3Hc/v-deo.html Layout construction photos: goo.gl/photos/8oAC4e8mcXXPnnrv8 Crossing gate construction photos: goo.gl/photos/Jz1ovwhuDYc7TceS9 Signaling operation ...
HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride West
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Enjoy the cab view sights and sounds of BNSF and UP trains on my partly complete HO Tehachapi Loop layout. A present day DCC operation with tunnels, bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gates with a maximum grade of 2.2 %. Share this video: ua-cam.com/video/y8y5sPJv1KM/v-deo.html Layout construction photos: goo.gl/photos/8oAC4e8mcXXPnnrv8 Crossing gate constru...
HO Tehachapi Loop Cab Ride East
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Enjoy the cab view sights and sounds of BNSF and UP trains on my partly complete HO Tehachapi Loop layout. A present day DCC operation with tunnels, bridges, paved roads, structures, operating signals, operating crossing gates and a maximum grade of 2.2 %. Share this video: ua-cam.com/video/Bc7dXXydoys/v-deo.html Layout construction photos: goo.gl/photos/8oAC4e8mcXXPnnrv8 Crossing gate construc...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @KandWRailroader
    @KandWRailroader Місяць тому

    Nice video!

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Місяць тому

      @@KandWRailroader Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @NeilLCim
    @NeilLCim Місяць тому

    Nicely choreographed.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Місяць тому

      @@NeilLCim Thanks!

  • @carldean5987
    @carldean5987 Рік тому

    Great lay out this must have took weeks an weeks to get done.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Рік тому

      Thanks! It actually took nine years.

  • @chuckchristian8816
    @chuckchristian8816 Рік тому

    I love your train set up

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Рік тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mikegross6107
    @mikegross6107 Рік тому

    Why so slow, new track layout?

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Рік тому

      I run my layout at UP prototype track speed. The segment from Caliente to Tehachapi is limited to 23 mph. The segment from Tehachapi to Mohave is 70 mph, but that segment is only 15 ft in length. It is not practical to run trains at that speed for such a short distance.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 Рік тому

      I stand corrected, the 70mph segment is only about 5 miles prototype from Tehachapi to Monolith. That would be less than 5 ft on my layout.

  • @tambarum
    @tambarum 2 роки тому

    FANTASTIC Thanks.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 2 роки тому

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @nscalefun
    @nscalefun 3 роки тому

    AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

  • @chetandongaonkar.9135
    @chetandongaonkar.9135 3 роки тому

    Amazing 😀

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 3 роки тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bboomer1948
    @bboomer1948 4 роки тому

    Any rail fan of The Loop and Tehachapi area would love this layout. A fine, fine job.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. Of course it was challenging and instructive to construct.

  • @bboomer1948
    @bboomer1948 4 роки тому

    A beautiful layout. Gives the real feel of Tehachapi. Like the Hobby Shop. The one and only Hobby Shop in town is now gone. We were up in Tehachapi yesterday gathering apples at Pulford Apple Farm. Great job on this layout. I'm sure a dream come true, for you.

  • @user-sh9du2nv5y
    @user-sh9du2nv5y 4 роки тому

    Nice work really detailed in all the planning and by the way i really enjoyed the music to this video, so many time i will come across music to a train video that is annoying to listen to yours was relaxing and a good fit.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the layout and the music.

  • @andrewgowing9815
    @andrewgowing9815 4 роки тому

    That's a ton of work. Well done and best wishes from England.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @joeg.2976
    @joeg.2976 4 роки тому

    Cool.

  • @doncline4238
    @doncline4238 4 роки тому

    Impressive layout. Lot of man hours in doing that. Thanks.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @derekalexander4030
    @derekalexander4030 4 роки тому

    Spectacular layout. I noticed that you use Digitrax Dcc. Are you happy with the choice and did you use their products for the signal system? Approximately how long are the signal blocks and what length trains do you plan to run? Did you use track planning software and if so, can you share the plan and the software company you used? Thank you for sharing.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks for your kind comments. I chose Digitrax because of the signaling and I am happy with that choice. The signal blocks vary in length, many are about 6 ft while others are shorter based on the signaling conditions. To run long HO trains, with signaling, on any layout requires long blocks. As you can see from the video, that is about the maximum length. I did use 3D Planet software (2009) to layout the track, but have since misplaced the the files. There are four videos on the construction which might provide some insight on how the layout was constructed. It was initially laid out using chalk and yardstick on the basement floor.

    • @derekalexander4030
      @derekalexander4030 4 роки тому

      Yes, I saw those videos, very nice. I was just looking for an overall plan for room and layout size and general plan. Thanks for getting back to me and thanks for sharing this great layout.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      The layout is about 17ft x 22 ft in the shape of upside-down "U". If you share your email, I'll send you a sketch.

    • @derekalexander4030
      @derekalexander4030 4 роки тому

      Thank you, your description was sufficient. Subscribed and looking forward to your next video.

  • @carolhutchinson7763
    @carolhutchinson7763 4 роки тому

    Wow, this must have taken years to create. It should be on a TV show.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      It has taken about 10 years with the help mostly one person. See the credits below the videos. BTW, the video you viewed is an old one.

  • @carolhutchinson7763
    @carolhutchinson7763 4 роки тому

    I actually thought this was real for a few seconds. 😀

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      It is real, but just HO scale. 😁

  • @mikeizzano172
    @mikeizzano172 4 роки тому

    Pretty amazing layout, I can’t imagine the work you put into making this,great job.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes, it was a lot of work but I enjoyed it!

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

    Thanks John! The La Mesa Model Railroad has been the inspiration for mine. It began about 15 years ago by studying track plans that I found in a 1992 Kalmback publication by Don Mitchell titled "Tehachapi Pass, The Ultimate walk-around layout". That prompted a pilgrimage in 2004 to visit the La Mesa Model Railroad layout and the loop itself. I visited the layout first and then the prototype. I was amazed at the detail that you and your colleagues have constructed. In fact I think someone must have visited the prototype and counted fence posts. ;-) Over the years I have viewed several videos of your layout and noted its evolution. My layout is an upside down "U" with the loop at the bottom of the "U" and is completely walk-around.

  • @johnwalters1341
    @johnwalters1341 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed the cab ride. At the La Mesa Model Railroad Club in the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, we're modeling the same piece of railroad; it's always fun to see how other folks do things. One thing you do better than us--we won't really have much of the Monolith cement plant. The way our viewing aisle is set up, all the buildings would be in the aisle, so the only structures we have there are some loading docks. Unfortunately that part of our layout won't be visible to the public.

  • @TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering
    @TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering 4 роки тому

    Incredible bud! Gorgeous layout- Joey

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @larrypacman8511
    @larrypacman8511 4 роки тому

    Very interesting. And many Thanks for the music. Your work is above the average...

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks for complment. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Susanlynne10
    @Susanlynne10 4 роки тому

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jimsmoter4510
    @jimsmoter4510 4 роки тому

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Longshadowsmodeltrees
    @Longshadowsmodeltrees 4 роки тому

    Thanks Ron, enjoy the great ride. Bob

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @valiantval6539
    @valiantval6539 4 роки тому

    Just watched your latest video,it's so good the work you have put into this layout is fantastic. I love it.

  • @glenndjubilee
    @glenndjubilee 4 роки тому

    Great work! Thanks for posting!

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @valiantval6539
    @valiantval6539 5 років тому

    It's certainly coming along, well done.

  • @shivasorion2014
    @shivasorion2014 5 років тому

    Excellent instructional video and editing...just the right amount of visual information without getting bogged down in the non essential construction debris...Thank you for sharing.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 5 років тому

      Thanks! I documented construction just in case someone asked how did you do that. Glad you found it useful.

  • @dutch2120
    @dutch2120 5 років тому

    Dumb question, Are you going to ballast your turnouts?

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 5 років тому

      Fair question. I attempted to ballast one which resulted in derailments. Perhaps the ballast was too large. It's on my list.

  • @dutch2120
    @dutch2120 5 років тому

    Fantastic Layout!!!!!

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 5 років тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @brianklein6834
    @brianklein6834 5 років тому

    Some people would complain if they won the lottery. Just enjoy the signals, scenery, and layout. LOT of time here.

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 5 років тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @nhyardlimit
    @nhyardlimit 5 років тому

    This is pretty darn amazing. It is beyond the reach of my brain to even imagine how people construct these layouts. ALl I have to say is WOW and thans for posting!

    • @wxnut1941
      @wxnut1941 5 років тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I enjoy sharing it with the model railroad community.

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. BTW, this is an old video.

  • @railfanbryan7225
    @railfanbryan7225 5 років тому

    Nicely done!

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dacuzzz
    @dacuzzz 5 років тому

    Thanks for the awesome Cabaret you have an awesome layout and you are on my shout-out list

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Glad you enjoyed it Mike.

  • @espeemike3698
    @espeemike3698 5 років тому

    Hi Ron, Feeling like I was in Cali! Mike

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @Crookedriverandeasternrr
    @Crookedriverandeasternrr 5 років тому

    Nice work sir. You’re making great progress there

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @jimsmoter4510
    @jimsmoter4510 5 років тому

    It looks good

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks Bob!

  • @Longshadowsmodeltrees
    @Longshadowsmodeltrees 5 років тому

    Looks real nice Ron, great job. Bob, Longshadowsmodeltrees.com

  • @valiantval6539
    @valiantval6539 5 років тому

    What a lot of work you have put in since I last watched truly great.

  • @Crookedriverandeasternrr
    @Crookedriverandeasternrr 5 років тому

    Very cool cab ride. Thanks for sharing I liked and subbed to your channel

  • @wxnut1941
    @wxnut1941 5 років тому

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @vthome78
    @vthome78 5 років тому

    Awesome layout like it