Super elevated track not only looks great it really helps the train take the curves. Adding a transition into the curve and into the super elevation provides trouble free curves. Nicely done.
At 10:33 ish time, coming out it the tunnel, it appears there is an elevated joint that may need attention. Everything else looked excellent. Thanks for sharing your work.
Yup, I am aware of that. I wish it was just a rail joiner or something, but despite the foam, cork, etc all being the same, when it dried there was a misalignment. Definitely something I will need to address before ballasting that area
Hi Nscaler454 , running a continuous train congratulation. That’s what we all look forward to. You are making some good progress. Understand that you want to change up to doing something else. I do hope you enjoy that Scale Trains locomotive. I just got a couple this passed week and yes there still in the box. Got a few things to do to layout before I try them out. Looking forward to the next update. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. 😎😎 👍
When you did the initial test run, especially for that long, keep a bunch of file "tabs" (like escrow papers have) and mark potential problem areas as you go along. It is too easy to forget where they were when are done with long of a run. I saw a real concerning one at the exit of the tunnel, both for the loco and the cars as they were reacting to it. Otherwise, CHEERS to long trains and long runs! (BTW, I am in N scale and model the western end of the GN/WP/SP&S, and SP)
Great job on a continuous run. One suggestion I have for you is if your planning on more curves then offset the joints between the rails you’ll have e less chances of problems later on
Haha I don't even have any passenger trains. I doubt I'll ever have any of my own for this layout. But who knows, maybe someone else will bring something from their fleet onto my layout.
as usual the layout looks and works great. If you are interested I have photos of CN GP40 9555 that is stationed in Huntsville On.. The photos I have show how poorly the unit has aged only on 3 sides though as I was not allowed to cross the tracks to see the other side. I am not sure if you are intending to age you unit but these would be a guide. I would need to have a way to contact you to send them, either email or text.
Thanks. The photos would be interesting to see. I would love to weather the loco in the future, but I suspect that will be sometime down the road, so any pictures would likely get lost for me.
LOL it sounds like your organizational skills are similar to mine! I organize things about the same as my kids rooms look :) And grats on getting it moving around the layout :) I need to get moving on mine, but the winter weather has been too nice. Enjoying it while I can.
I use the same PECO 55 track and DAP clear latex/silicone caulk for adhesive. I never had a problem with it until doing superelevated curves. After about a month, the inside rail of the track lifted off the roadbed on every superelevated curve. What did you use for adhesive on yours?
I use Elmers Glue-All. I imagine the tighter the curve the more likely it is to lift up over time. Ballasting the track would certainly help hold it down. Something I will need to consider doing sooner than later.
Before you decide you need a bridge or water feature in that location, ask yourself how natural or plausible that would look. There is not much room there for mother nature to create a reason to need one. Maybe elsewhere???
The idea of water running off that rock formation made sense to me. Where I grew up this was very common. My thought is how would the railroad deal with water that keeps pooling near the track. Sometimes we still need to stretch reality to make it fit our layouts though.
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Super elevated track not only looks great it really helps the train take the curves. Adding a transition into the curve and into the super elevation provides trouble free curves. Nicely done.
At 10:33 ish time, coming out it the tunnel, it appears there is an elevated joint that may need attention. Everything else looked excellent. Thanks for sharing your work.
was thinking the same, there was one jump. rest looks smooth
Yup, I am aware of that. I wish it was just a rail joiner or something, but despite the foam, cork, etc all being the same, when it dried there was a misalignment. Definitely something I will need to address before ballasting that area
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That is AWESOME! Congratulations on your success! I can't wait to see what you have planned for modeling the scenery!
Sweet.
Looks great! Lots of great tips too. Definitely providing inspiration for when I tear down and re-build.
Very nice to have a loop to run while continuing to work on the layout. Keeps ya going!
That's nice that can have continuous running, great job.
Fantastic. Thanks for the updated info.
Hi Nscaler454 , running a continuous train congratulation. That’s what we all look forward to. You are making some good progress. Understand that you want to change up to doing something else. I do hope you enjoy that Scale Trains locomotive. I just got a couple this passed week and yes there still in the box. Got a few things to do to layout before I try them out. Looking forward to the next update. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. 😎😎 👍
Thank you very much!
Great job sir, your layout is coming along really nice !
Lovely layout
Looking great!
Very well done! You do a great job explaining!
nice! congratz on closing the circle!
hello Nsacler454 & it's is Randy and i like yours cool & Thanks Nscaler454 Friends Randy
Great job!
When you did the initial test run, especially for that long, keep a bunch of file "tabs" (like escrow papers have) and mark potential problem areas as you go along. It is too easy to forget where they were when are done with long of a run. I saw a real concerning one at the exit of the tunnel, both for the loco and the cars as they were reacting to it. Otherwise, CHEERS to long trains and long runs! (BTW, I am in N scale and model the western end of the GN/WP/SP&S, and SP)
Good tip. That problem area out of the tunnel has been improved... still needs fine tuning though.
Nice work and a nice video update
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Congratulation your job!
Excellent layout!!
Great job on a continuous run. One suggestion I have for you is if your planning on more curves then offset the joints between the rails you’ll have e less chances of problems later on
wow I never even thought to do that. Thanks for the tip!
Cool video
Looks amazing! I was honestly expecting you to take out a passenger train now that you've got a continuous loop haha
Haha I don't even have any passenger trains. I doubt I'll ever have any of my own for this layout. But who knows, maybe someone else will bring something from their fleet onto my layout.
as usual the layout looks and works great. If you are interested I have photos of CN GP40 9555 that is stationed in Huntsville On.. The photos I have show how poorly the unit has aged only on 3 sides though as I was not allowed to cross the tracks to see the other side. I am not sure if you are intending to age you unit but these would be a guide. I would need to have a way to contact you to send them, either email or text.
Thanks. The photos would be interesting to see. I would love to weather the loco in the future, but I suspect that will be sometime down the road, so any pictures would likely get lost for me.
LOL it sounds like your organizational skills are similar to mine! I organize things about the same as my kids rooms look :) And grats on getting it moving around the layout :) I need to get moving on mine, but the winter weather has been too nice. Enjoying it while I can.
I use the same PECO 55 track and DAP clear latex/silicone caulk for adhesive. I never had a problem with it until doing superelevated curves. After about a month, the inside rail of the track lifted off the roadbed on every superelevated curve. What did you use for adhesive on yours?
I use Elmers Glue-All. I imagine the tighter the curve the more likely it is to lift up over time. Ballasting the track would certainly help hold it down. Something I will need to consider doing sooner than later.
@@nscaler454 Good point, I didn't ballast yet.
was the track you used flexi track? can it be used for curves?
Peco code 55 flex track. That's all I use, so it does work with curves.
Before you decide you need a bridge or water feature in that location, ask yourself how natural or plausible that would look. There is not much room there for mother nature to create a reason to need one. Maybe elsewhere???
The idea of water running off that rock formation made sense to me. Where I grew up this was very common. My thought is how would the railroad deal with water that keeps pooling near the track. Sometimes we still need to stretch reality to make it fit our layouts though.
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Nice Now Work Slowly on Other things.