I've been into model railroading since I was 12, but took a break for a while. I got back into the hobby recently, and will take these tips in moderation. I'm going to model the PNW in the 1970s, when Burlington Northern and Amtrak were formed.
My layouts three decks, separated atop of each other connected only by simulated rail barge/ferry moves from five ports on my layout, the middle main level is based from 1912-1961 depending on the operation sessions I will periodically run through, it’s a branch line which is connects to the line that meets in my lower decks yard, which is based anywhere from 1930’s-1980/early 90’s, and my top deck is based on 1960’s-1990’s and is mainly my storage deck. If I knew how to make a portable helix the three decks dead end on a 12 foot stretch and if a helix was connected the entire layout would run exactly in order as the line does in the prototypes. The top and bottom levels are mainly in sync and will usually run more modern than the main middle deck which is a branch line that has been gone since the 60’s. But with using rail barges and a Texas coastal layout setting it works very well and allows me to run on my own different eras at the same time if I want to. However when it comes to late 1990’s-modern I have no plans to get into
Have you read any of Lance Mindheim's books? I _under-utilize_ my space on my layout (easier in N scale!). That way I can sort of adjust it as I go along. I've restarted my track plan several times; once because I had some turnouts out of reach that were causing headaches. So I adjusted the track plan to put all my turnouts within reach. I'm just learning as I go along. My plan now is essentially an "out-and-back" with a "hidden" center layover / staging area. I have no continuous run ability. Experience is a hard teacher, but fools (like me) will have no other. Thanks for your video.
I am Dc I Run 2 Layouts a N Scale And Ho My wife is the Same Right Now I am working on her N Scale.Her Ho is good. We are a Low Dollar Railroading. It’s Better to Spend on Model Railroading Than Going to a Bar. I Don’t have an Era But I model The Engines I like To Idolize.then try to think About The Rolling Stock your Modeling.Our Train name is ParsonsVille My Ho is Parsons Ridge RR And My N Scale Is Parsons-Mitchell RR.And Love It. I take Pride in What I do And my wife Sees It.she asked me to Build her Ho. And Now Working on her N Scale. She is Running Bachman-Kato Lines.And she is Gonna love it when Done.
Good advice. 👍👍
Great upload you put out.Thanks for sharing.
Sure thing! Thanks for watching.
@@ricksrailroading1134 Great and thanks very much for replying to my comment. I have a new video out now. Hope you like and share.
Thanks for the tips, great video.
Thanks!
Excellent advice and tips! Thank you
Thanks for watching
I'm about to start and i can't decide on going with Peco code 100/83 or Kato unitrack.
I've been into model railroading since I was 12, but took a break for a while. I got back into the hobby recently, and will take these tips in moderation. I'm going to model the PNW in the 1970s, when Burlington Northern and Amtrak were formed.
My layouts three decks, separated atop of each other connected only by simulated rail barge/ferry moves from five ports on my layout, the middle main level is based from 1912-1961 depending on the operation sessions I will periodically run through, it’s a branch line which is connects to the line that meets in my lower decks yard, which is based anywhere from 1930’s-1980/early 90’s, and my top deck is based on 1960’s-1990’s and is mainly my storage deck. If I knew how to make a portable helix the three decks dead end on a 12 foot stretch and if a helix was connected the entire layout would run exactly in order as the line does in the prototypes. The top and bottom levels are mainly in sync and will usually run more modern than the main middle deck which is a branch line that has been gone since the 60’s. But with using rail barges and a Texas coastal layout setting it works very well and allows me to run on my own different eras at the same time if I want to. However when it comes to late 1990’s-modern I have no plans to get into
I picked the era when I was 10. No problems and no fears and everything was cool.
You have to look at shopped dates on rail cars as well, you might find one that was built in your era but it was shopped and updated later on.
Have you read any of Lance Mindheim's books?
I _under-utilize_ my space on my layout (easier in N scale!). That way I can sort of adjust it as I go along. I've restarted my track plan several times; once because I had some turnouts out of reach that were causing headaches. So I adjusted the track plan to put all my turnouts within reach. I'm just learning as I go along. My plan now is essentially an "out-and-back" with a "hidden" center layover / staging area. I have no continuous run ability. Experience is a hard teacher, but fools (like me) will have no other.
Thanks for your video.
I never have.
I am Dc I Run 2 Layouts a N Scale And Ho My wife is the Same Right Now I am working on her N Scale.Her Ho is good. We are a Low Dollar Railroading. It’s Better to Spend on Model Railroading Than Going to a Bar. I Don’t have an Era But I model The Engines I like To Idolize.then try to think About The Rolling Stock your Modeling.Our Train name is ParsonsVille My Ho is Parsons Ridge RR And My N Scale Is Parsons-Mitchell RR.And Love It. I take Pride in What I do And my wife Sees It.she asked me to Build her Ho. And Now Working on her N Scale. She is Running Bachman-Kato Lines.And she is Gonna love it when Done.