Wow you sure did a good job explaining it all. :) I am just now starting back into this .The last time I had a set up was back in the 80's lol wow it sure has changed a lot but my hole system is old set up. So this was good for me a lot to take in but you know I do think I will watch it more then once to get it all . Thank you for the video and have a great weekend too!!!!
Thanks for watching the video. A lot has changed since the 80s. I am glad DCC has come to model railroading. It makes wiring so simple. I would highly recommend you go with that. Regular DC wiring is crazy complicated compared to DCC. Then buy locos decoders already installed to make life easier. This is the advice I wish I was given when I came back to Model trains.
Going to try this, been using the old lights that go to an old style transformer. Do they make "Extension wires" for the lights need about 15 feet from the hub?
Interesting video, well detailed and explained. I too suggest you rethink your choice and use of music. You want attention focused on your content. When I want a water torture effect, l use water.
Thank you for sharing this. In the last part of the video, you show how the lights turn on and off at different times on different floors. Is this cause you're using a different sequence hub or does the same sequence hub have the ability to randomly change the lights on/off as long as they are on different ports? Thank you
I do that with my phone if you have internet it’s so simple plus you can set a sequence it’s really easy ans not much at all. Also great fun for Christmas.
Your welcome. It’s a super easy system. I might add a stationary DCC decoder for a future JMRI day/night automated control. Fun but JMRI is not simple (yet).
Thanks! I had to make it twice. The first time I used old sparkle and it was a disaster since it never really hardened. I switched to Durham's Water Putty, its The best.
Great video. I’ve already started using some of these. I find the whole system great. I’m plugging in lights from other suppliers e.g the station platform lights, and they’re working really well. I’ve not considered the sequencer before, so that looks very useful. What’s the slowest you can set it to? I’ve also dimmed most of my lights to simulate 1920s and not a more modern glare. I’ve subscribed and looking forward to seeing more. PS you could lose the “music” without any ill effect!
The sequencer is really good for residential models like homes and apartments. There is no numbering to it but I set it to the middle (think 12 o’clock position) and it is slow! So there is a lot of range. Thanks for subscribing! I tend to bounce around from one project to another as I build the layout. I like all aspects of the hobby. So the videos will be a variety of subjects.
Good point about dimming the lights. I’m modeling 1930s so lights need to be dimmer. The street lights are G scale lamps from China. Which work perfectly.
Excellent video I went back and referred to it several times on my layout. Thank you.
@@Lonewolfe7586 glad you like it. The video was one of my earliest efforts.
Great info. Please dump that horrible backing track. Thanks.
Very timely how to video as I got some of these items for Christmas. I’m going to have fun installing these. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Your welcome. Pretty easy, just dive in.
Wow you sure did a good job explaining it all. :) I am just now starting back into this .The last time I had a set up was back in the 80's lol wow it sure has changed a lot but my hole system is old set up. So this was good for me a lot to take in but you know I do think I will watch it more then once to get it all . Thank you for the video and have a great weekend too!!!!
Thanks for watching the video. A lot has changed since the 80s. I am glad DCC has come to model railroading. It makes wiring so simple. I would highly recommend you go with that. Regular DC wiring is crazy complicated compared to DCC. Then buy locos decoders already installed to make life easier. This is the advice I wish I was given when I came back to Model trains.
@@TravelinginMiniature Thank you so much!!!!
This is just great thanked you for that!!!
This video is awesome, your work is awesome thank you for sharing 👍
Thank you so much for your comments. Are you planning on using the Just Plug lights?
Well Presented! Thank You so much
Glad it was helpful! I have a newer video on the lights. ua-cam.com/video/o-48EofSh48/v-deo.html
Curious why you did not install them on a curcuit board on top where you can more easily control the dimmers? Thanks for the video
Going to try this, been using the old lights that go to an old style transformer. Do they make "Extension wires" for the lights need about 15 feet from the hub?
Yes there are extended wires. I use some. FYI, try to keep the wires organized because it’s a hornets nest under mine.
@@TravelinginMiniature. Thanks !
Interesting video, well detailed and explained. I too suggest you rethink your choice and use of music. You want attention focused on your content. When I want a water torture effect, l use water.
Thanks for the suggestions, I have since that video limited the music just to the beginning and end. No music during the meat of the videos.
Thank you for sharing this. In the last part of the video, you show how the lights turn on and off at different times on different floors. Is this cause you're using a different sequence hub or does the same sequence hub have the ability to randomly change the lights on/off as long as they are on different ports? Thank you
I do that with my phone if you have internet it’s so simple plus you can set a sequence it’s really easy ans not much at all. Also great fun for Christmas.
Cool idea to use it for Christmas
Thanks for the Demo....
Your welcome. It’s a super easy system. I might add a stationary DCC decoder for a future JMRI day/night automated control. Fun but JMRI is not simple (yet).
are these usable for outdoor garden trains??
Good question, I have not tried it outside. I would suggest reaching out to Woodland Scenics UA-cam channel and ask there.
I would think that the foam and white glue used would not survive direct sun or rain.
Love the wharf
Thanks! I had to make it twice. The first time I used old sparkle and it was a disaster since it never really hardened. I switched to Durham's Water Putty, its The best.
Me too! I particularly love looking at the doors.
Great video. I’ve already started using some of these. I find the whole system great. I’m plugging in lights from other suppliers e.g the station platform lights, and they’re working really well. I’ve not considered the sequencer before, so that looks very useful. What’s the slowest you can set it to? I’ve also dimmed most of my lights to simulate 1920s and not a more modern glare.
I’ve subscribed and looking forward to seeing more.
PS you could lose the “music” without any ill effect!
The sequencer is really good for residential models like homes and apartments. There is no numbering to it but I set it to the middle (think 12 o’clock position) and it is slow! So there is a lot of range.
Thanks for subscribing! I tend to bounce around from one project to another as I build the layout. I like all aspects of the hobby. So the videos will be a variety of subjects.
Good point about dimming the lights. I’m modeling 1930s so lights need to be dimmer. The street lights are G scale lamps from China. Which work perfectly.
The background ding-dong music was annoying
Please don't ever use that music again. Painful.
It was an early video. I have since changed the approach.