This layout has changed a load. And it's really cool to see how all layouts really starts, and gives you that time scale of how long even just small layouts in a house may take a lot of time. This is just cool
I know this is a very old video..but, it is great to see how it all began.. I really enjoy your channel and the way you deliver the videos.. I clicked the pop up to go to part 2..but, quickly came back to leave this comment..now, I'll return to see the second installment in this intro series.. Tom
UAU!!! Layout Fantástico!!! Você tem muita coragem, para enfrentar este trabalho todo. Parabéns! Eu demorei 4 anos para montar o meu layout com trens da Lionel Postwar, e ainda não acabei...
I have them programmed into my DCS remote so that I can control them. When the layout is complete I will have an indicator board and well as signals to tell me which way each switch is thrown.
Right on. I would probably be a 2-Rail O-Scaler if I had it to do over again, but it's too late to change now. I'm basically going for 2-Rail realism but just with 3 rails. :)
Thanks. If I can get the backdrops installed in the next couple months, I will be able to start the scenery. Of course, it will take a few years to get the scenery all done....but I'll shoot a few videos along the way. ;)
That's an MTH 20-2375-1 CSX SD70M that I got at a train store here in Atlanta. They didn't make a BNSF version when they made those, but they have since made BNSF SD70's. I would try to get a more recent BNSF SD70 as the newer ones have more detail, better sounds and more pickup rollers. Try something like MTH's 20-2620-1 model.
It might be hard making a video of that since the turntable is already installed, but I will try. It's not very hard, though. There's basically 2 power connections. The first one powers the track on the turntable and the second powers the motor that turns the turntable.
That's very true and I would love to have it exposed, but I'm just not sure that I'm going to be able to do that due to other scenic and structural requirements in that area. If I can find a way to do it, I will.
or are you talking about maybe the camera on a flat car facing the train in front of the engine separated by a another flat car, could be really cool depending on the angle of the lenses.
Atlas track is nice, but it's not cheap. Gargraves is good too. Of course, some people swear by Lionel's Fast Track or MTH's RealTrax. It's all just a matter of opinion. I like Atlas because I think it's more prototypical than others. But that's just my opinion.
I have to say a great layout ,engines,cars and staff around.But i think there is one handycape...The third rail.. why lionel,mth will not take the point to point electric system of Mäerklin M-Track that looks much better.....you can,t see the middle elec. line. Maby they don,t now it...somebody must communicate that idea to MTH.Thanks for share this video with us.Merry Christmas Pete
nice! important to get trains running first before scenery, many people forget that. gotta love atlas!! check out my tour, its POV so u get to ride along=D
ok thank you, because ive been using the classic cheap-o 3 rail stuff and well its really starting to make me mad, recently ive been thinking of somehow saving up my limited funds and switching to a better more reliable track type and it seem like you like atlas-o, so ive been looking into it.
I use laser level to get it straight. I haven't had many problems with the Atlas switches. I think a few years ago their switches had some issues, but those issues have since been corrected. Of course, they're not perfect, but I haven't had any major problems and I'm happy with them. I've only got 1 of the Lionel Railbox cars. The others are Weaver Railbox cars. What model number is the Lionel Railbox car that you have, and what road number is it?
I've already got a video of the train going through all the rooms, but it's from the point of view of the train. Do you want one that's from the point of view of someone watching the train?
I saw your Ep #. 30 yesterday. Amazing the work you have done. Do you have any help or is the work done by you? I was looking on Craigs list and found a HO train set that is Lionel..Do they still make HO scale?
i dont like real trax cause of the clips and a new piece of track is a pain in the ass to break in. i like the scale trax though and fastrack. nice layout.
Although I work in N scale, you've still provded me with plenty of inspiration for my own model railrod project. Thank you.
This layout has changed a load. And it's really cool to see how all layouts really starts, and gives you that time scale of how long even just small layouts in a house may take a lot of time. This is just cool
It's so impressive of how much progress has been achieved over the course of time very impressive video never delete progress videos Eric never
It's amazing how much the layout has evolved. Is your cat still alive? If so you should have him/her be in your next video!
WOW! That's going to be an incredible layout! Nice work! 5*****
I have been watching your newer videos and just came across this one. Makes me feel a little better for where my layout is at. Great work.
I know this is a very old video..but, it is great to see how it all began.. I really enjoy your channel and the way you deliver the videos.. I clicked the pop up to go to part 2..but, quickly came back to leave this comment..now, I'll return to see the second installment in this intro series.. Tom
UAU!!!
Layout Fantástico!!!
Você tem muita coragem, para enfrentar este trabalho todo.
Parabéns!
Eu demorei 4 anos para montar o meu layout com trens da Lionel Postwar, e ainda não acabei...
Wow! That is quite a layout! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice. Huge layout. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Thanks for making a BTS video!
Talk about night and day, huh? It's neat to see where you started and then to see where you ended up. Love the layout!
How things have changed, your layout is so much more developed today in 2014. Great job, I wish I could have a set-up like yours, only in HO.
Yeah, it's loads of fun.
Man I feel old now.
Super layout Eric !! keep up the great job !! keep the videos coming !!
I wanted a classification yard, train terminal, and I wanted a cat. So there’s my cat. 🤣
Nice collection man. Like your setup.
That's an MTH car that they put out in 2006. The model number is 20-93302.
Im a hard core rivet counter 2 -railer. But i will give you props! nice job I can see your trying,so im not gonna bash you.
I have them programmed into my DCS remote so that I can control them. When the layout is complete I will have an indicator board and well as signals to tell me which way each switch is thrown.
Great layout Eric! I wish I had this kind of room to do an effective O-Scale Layout, I just dont have this kind of room. Looks impressive.
Commenting on every ericstrains video #31
Very Nice
Right on. I would probably be a 2-Rail O-Scaler if I had it to do over again, but it's too late to change now. I'm basically going for 2-Rail realism but just with 3 rails. :)
Thanks. If I can get the backdrops installed in the next couple months, I will be able to start the scenery. Of course, it will take a few years to get the scenery all done....but I'll shoot a few videos along the way. ;)
That's an MTH 20-2375-1 CSX SD70M that I got at a train store here in Atlanta. They didn't make a BNSF version when they made those, but they have since made BNSF SD70's. I would try to get a more recent BNSF SD70 as the newer ones have more detail, better sounds and more pickup rollers. Try something like MTH's 20-2620-1 model.
For a 9x12 layout, that's 300 watts so my guess would be yes. Just divide the layout into 4 power districts and I would think you'd be ok.
It says in the video, the ballast (gravel) is from Brennon's Better Ballast. Just google Brennan's Better Ballast.
keep up the good work. BTW i love your determenation to keep on working on the layout although you dont like some things.
Most of my train are made by MTH, but I've also got a lot of Lionel, Atlas and Weaver trains on the layout as well.
It might be hard making a video of that since the turntable is already installed, but I will try. It's not very hard, though. There's basically 2 power connections. The first one powers the track on the turntable and the second powers the motor that turns the turntable.
I may install some cameras in tunnels and so forth to keep on eye on things, yes.
its pretty amazing
Thank you.
That's very true and I would love to have it exposed, but I'm just not sure that I'm going to be able to do that due to other scenic and structural requirements in that area. If I can find a way to do it, I will.
or are you talking about maybe the camera on a flat car facing the train in front of the engine separated by a another flat car, could be really cool depending on the angle of the lenses.
All switches in the yard are O-72.
Nice layout
This is just to nice lol.
Thanks. It'll be a lot nicer once it's more complete. :)
Wow a lot has come of this layout
@SilverLakeRailroad The main level is 47 inches high. The 2nd level is 58 inches.
Atlas track is nice, but it's not cheap. Gargraves is good too. Of course, some people swear by Lionel's Fast Track or MTH's RealTrax. It's all just a matter of opinion. I like Atlas because I think it's more prototypical than others. But that's just my opinion.
4:27 it took him 12 years to put an industry there
The funny thing is I was born in 2008 I’m a pretty new sub
I have to say a great layout ,engines,cars and staff around.But i think there is one handycape...The third rail..
why lionel,mth will not take the point to point electric system of Mäerklin M-Track that looks much better.....you can,t see the middle elec. line. Maby they don,t now it...somebody must communicate that idea to MTH.Thanks for share this video with us.Merry Christmas Pete
Yes. There's another video on my youtube account that demonstrates how to play the ipod through an MTH engine.
I wish i had a layout like yours
I wonder how much the layout has changed since these early days?
super cool
sweet!
in the house.
nice! important to get trains running first before scenery, many people forget that. gotta love atlas!! check out my tour, its POV so u get to ride along=D
Those are trinity tank cars made by Atlas.
You can't run MTH engines with the Legacy system. You would need to buy both systems.
@trainmastertubbs Atlas track and switches. You can view more layout info at my website.
ok thank you, because ive been using the classic cheap-o 3 rail stuff and well its really starting to make me mad, recently ive been thinking of somehow saving up my limited funds and switching to a better more reliable track type and it seem like you like atlas-o, so ive been looking into it.
The smaller hole was a mistake.
Cool ! When are you goin to run a main line into the kitchen so your wife can strap on a beer to a flatcar and send it downline to you?
I use laser level to get it straight. I haven't had many problems with the Atlas switches. I think a few years ago their switches had some issues, but those issues have since been corrected. Of course, they're not perfect, but I haven't had any major problems and I'm happy with them. I've only got 1 of the Lionel Railbox cars. The others are Weaver Railbox cars. What model number is the Lionel Railbox car that you have, and what road number is it?
I've already got a video of the train going through all the rooms, but it's from the point of view of the train. Do you want one that's from the point of view of someone watching the train?
I already did.
@puzzler19 I use Brennon's Better Ballast. Do a google search for it.
@whinnymom1 This isn't a G-Scale layout, and I don't know a whole lot about G-Scale. Try a train store.
So will you install some cameras or some kind of CCTV system so you can keep an eye on things in the other rooms?
very nice layout, but where is the layout? in a garage or in your house?
to get track perfectly straight, I use my laser level...
I was thinking the same thing.
Man, you're layout has come a long way & it's STILL not quite done. lol
I'm not using realtrax. I use Atlas O track.
Wow your like me you like your Norfolk and southern engines have have ho scale trains
0;09 Was That The Wisconsin & Southern We Support Are Troops Boxcar?
And now he's gonna tear it all down
I saw your Ep #. 30 yesterday. Amazing the work you have done. Do you have any help or is the work done by you? I was looking on Craigs list and found a HO train set that is
Lionel..Do they still make HO scale?
i feel so old
As do I.
It's fine
where can i get some tracks for a g-scale train? and where can i get some more engines? and cars?
Can u run a bigboy on that layout
what size switches did you use for your yard, o-60,63?
i dont like real trax cause of the clips and a new piece of track is a pain in the ass to break in. i like the scale trax though and fastrack. nice layout.
@drumkid330 Sorry, I'm not giving away any trains.
whats the square footage of the area down there? seems like a lot
@SeansOGR no haha you know how much o gauge is? It's a joke.
Scale or Gauge?
is the track scaletrax
Hey will you watch and VOTE on which layout I should use next it will be my top video on the list.
about how much did this layout cost?
Would you be willing to give away a train? Because I'm interested in your Norfolk southern diesel.
@phil56201 O-Scale
1:26 ...cat...