Bridges are always more challenging than we thought. Roy, you are brave. I love the lift up. I remember the "Lady Lionel." So funny. Reversing loops make my head spin. Can't wait for the running trains next week. See ya Tuesday.
Thanks, Norman. The whole project just seems to be falling in place. But the real test comes when I reinstall the track and try to run trains across the lift-up. Hopefully, all will go well. We will soon see. ...Roy
Roy - As always you leave me wanting more.....it will be nice to see the trains in motion. Keep up the Dispatch Editions! And, of course the track work updates!
Thanks, John. I'm having tons of fun with both Dispatch and the layout updates. I hope to have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up bridge by next Saturday. ...Roy
Great video Roy! I like the lift-out bridge. I have a similar situation but am considering a swing-out. Looking forward to seeing the trains run. Best, John
Roy, the lift bridge is looking good so far. I see you left your engine display in place and attached the hinges to it. I think that works good. The 15 degree crossover is a good and easy solution to your wiring situation. Real men do use pink foam, I love it, it works great for me. Watch that back, I know all too well how it feels to have to bend down and crawl under. Have a great day and look forward to the next shows.
Thanks, Rob. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. For now at least, I'm leaving the engine display case where it is, because as it turns out, I can reach the locomotives on it easily, whether the lift-up is down or up. I can't tell you how many times I've banged my back while ducking under. So it's wonderful the have the lift-up in place and functioning well. I really love the pink foam, too. ...Roy
Hi ya Roy. Great video. Very good explanation for using the crossover on your lift up. It seems to be coming along very nicely. Can’t wait to see trains running across it. Papadan
Thank you, Papadan. I just love the way this whole thing seems to be falling together. I hope to have trains running across the lift-up (in down position, of course) in next Saturday's video, along with a discussion of train routes including origins and destinations. ...Roy
I understand all about life getting in the way of fun, Roy. Story of my life for years! LOL And, I'd love to use pink foam as well, but, I only have a small car and it's hard to find a sheet that will fit in the trunk!
You might consider bringing (or buying) a large utility knife with you to the store and cutting the full size sheet to fit into your car. As I recall I did that when I bought some of the blue stuff (2" thick).
Hi Roy !! Another great video -- and a surprise guest -- Steve Brown!! Nice touch. Thanks for the explanation of the reverse polarity problem and how you solved it. I have a feeling I will face that same problem down the road. Much appreciated. Dean from cold Minnesota
Thanks, Dean. It was fun, including Steve in a cameo appearance. I'm really grateful to him for sending me the pink foam. I'm sure I will be talking more about polarity issues in upcoming videos, because they can be a really big problem to trouble-shoot if they sneak into the track plan. ...Roy
Thanks, ChazCo. We'll see what happens when I re-install the track. Hopefully, we'll have trains running across it in time for next Saturday's layout update (with any luck). Otherwise, the whole project may go up in flames (I understand pink foam is flammable). ...Roy
I spotted the hinge on the engine shelf wall even before you started speaking and thought, "Awesome, That is going to work great!" I wonder if you can put a counterbalance weight on the bridge to make it swing up with very little effort? Love seeing your progress! Keep on doing you.
Thanks, Tim. I'm amazed by how the whole thing just seems to be falling together. I don't know about counter-balance weight. I would have to check on that. ...Roy
Been on vacation for two wks Roy -and spotted this ! Keep them coming bud it's all relevant info for the day we all get to where you are !! I'm going on a catch-up trip with these and your other postings ! Keep them coming my friend !!
Thanks, Les. It was difficult to decide what kind of bridge to build and how to hinge it. But I'm happy now. Everything seems to be turning out well. ...Roy
The lift-up is a really big improvement, David. No more banging my back or head on the benchwork. In this coming Saturday's episode, I will show you that I am laying track on the lift-up and beginning to run trains across it. ...Roy
LOOKING GOOD ROY, looking foward to see how it works out....thanks for sharing....Jack That pink stuff is had to get here if SoCal I only know 1 supplier here were you can get too....
Thanks, Jack. I'm really pleased by the way the whole lift-up project just seems to be falling together. I'm amazed by how difficult it can be to find pink foam in many places. Of course, it doesn't exist at all here in Panama (except in my train room). ...Roy
Roy, I like it, this is going to come togeather very nicely and you've only been at it for a couple of weeks. It will be good to see trains running next week, fingers x'ed.Cheers, Chris Perry.
Thanks, Chris. The whole project just seems to be falling in place. I should have trains running across it in time for next Saturday's layout update (I hope). ...Roy
Really nice look at your progress Roy. I’m currently in a rush to finish painting the Daylight interiors... life happened on the day I had set aside to paint them all and I only got one car of 18 done!
Roy, it appears that your bridge works very smooth and as you say..it should be very lightweight. Looking forward to the next installment and we find out how your track alignment worked out. Tom
It's always a pleasure to share the hobby with you, Vinny. I hear you when you say "catch up mode." I, too, find it hard to keep up with the fast pace of working on the layout and making videos. ...Roy
You are diving into a project that would test my skills and confidence- enjoying every minute. Are you going to be able to reach the trains on the shelf? See you next week...Anthony
I hear you, Anthony. Doing something new for the first time can be a little scary. But succeeding at it can be a tremendous confidence-builder. Yes, to my surprise, I can reach the locos on the storage shelves. So for the time being at least, I'm going to leave the shelves where they are. ...Roy
I thought I was going to get a fix, but alas I have to wait another week! Great progress, great explanation of polarity btw. Second (can't you tell I'm hooked)
I'd buy that pink loco for sure! Unless that's radioactive too... Are you still planning on moving the shelves behind the bridge section? I'm surprised to see it on hinges with the shelves still there.
I understand those pink locos have now become a collector's item selling for hundreds and hundreds of dollars. No extra cost for the radiation they emit. About the shelves, I have learned that I can easily reach anything on them, whether the lift-up is up or down. So for the time being at least, I'm just going to leave them where they are, with an option to move them later on. ...Roy
Looking good, Roy. You are now going to have to get yourself an Athearn N Scale Big Boy #4014. Sounds like it will be running through your Subdivision in May.
Yes, Mike, the Big Boy will be running through the area I model. I wish I could be there for this event. I may get a Big Boy for my layout eventually. ...Roy
I agree 100% with you Roy, I'm to old to bend over, that's why in my vids you never see the drop in, that will be very last, lol. Your progress is looking awesome I look forward to sat and Tuesday a lot more now, great job...gary
another great show roy i just love seeing and listening to you talk about your layout. you are making great progress there i see. cant wait to see it completed. just one question though is there going to be any structures on the lift up bridge?? i use a lot of the pink and blue foam also and it paints really nice. if you want to secure the ground cover paint it heavily and put your ground cover right in the thick wet paint. it helps to then bang it off on news paper to get all of the loose stuff off and then you can use hair spray to secure more to it if you want. just thought i would give you that little tip so it dose not snow ground cover on you when you lift it up to come into the room. ha ha !!!!! great show cant wait for the next one see ya roy jim
Thanks, Jim. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing seems to be just falling together. I can't put too much on the lift-up bridge, because it would bang into the diesel storage shelf. But I would like to at least put some ground cover and maybe other low scenery. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 well my friend i would continue using the pink foam there on the lift up bridge making small hills and relief cuts into the bottom foam. you will get more um how do i want to say it contrast between high and low geographical features with out adding too much weight. if you know what i mean on that. im sure it will look wonderful you are pretty good at the scenery part of this hobby and to this day i say the best at making kato unitrack look so real. good luck and i look forward to seeing all the stages of the work. jim
It would be good to see more of the trains running. Maybe a video dedicated to the kind of operations you run? It would also be fun to see the longest trains you run as well.
They sale pink foam in the US at Home Depot and blue is sold at Lowe's. Both work well for scenery but I wouldn't recommend it for a base for section or flex track. It tends to get waves up and down in the track. But it does great with track that has built in read bed like Kato.
Thanks for the polarity explanation with the crossover - makes total sense. I also think the lift-up to the side is very smart as the throw (if that’s the correct word) will be much shorter when lifting. One question: For westbounds through Green River into Evanston heading for Portland, what is the path they will take? It looks like they would route back onto the main layout but I might be seeing that wrong.
Thanks, Dave. I think I need to talk a little more about the polarity issue, because if it sneaks into a track plan, it can be a real headache to find and resolve. I should have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up by next Saturday. That might be a good time to talk about routes that trains can take on my layout, including origins and destinations. ...Roy
Hello Mr Smith. Where from do you order your track? And how do you like living in Panamá? I ask because I was born in Puerto Rico and now live in the US. I'd love to retire in an other country like you. Could you please do a video talking about living where you live. I'm very interesanted to hear how you have adapted and in general pros and cons. Muchas gracias!!! Señor Smith.
Hi Jose! I order most of my track and just about everything else on my layout from Model Train Stuff. It almost always arrives here within 7 to 10 days. I'm very happy here in Panama. Well, I've been living here almost 30 years, so I guess I'll stay. Retirees love it here. I have all of the comforts of "home" except model train stores, clubs, and shows, and so far as I know, I'm the only model railroader in the whole country. It would be fun to do a video about it sometime, include the Panama Canal Railway. ...Roy
Welcome to the channel, Tim. In response to your question, let me just say that my layout fills a spare bedroom measuring 10 feet by 12 feet. Like most people in the hobby, I'm frustrated by space constraints. ...Roy
Roy, I'm becoming confused by this new track plan. Perhaps you could show us with highlighted colors the routes you have planned. Currently, it appears to me a train on what has been the eastbound main through Green River is now the continuous route. The only escape it to use the double crossover in front of the propane dealer and take the inner track into the inner track of the helix under White Moutain. Further, isn't such a route creating one of your feared reverse loops? But then, I'm just confused.
I hear you, Jerry, and I understand completely. I've felt that same kind of confusion sometimes when visiting clubs and I couldn't decipher the clubs' track plans. Yes, absolutely, I can show you the planned routes, and highlighted colors would indeed by a good way to do that. Hopefully, I will have the track installed on my lift-up bridge before next Saturday's episode. Then I can run some trains, and I think that would be the perfect time to talk about routes, including origins and destinations. Hopefully, that will help clear up any confusion. I suspect that others are feeling it, too. ...Roy
No polarity problems there, Jack. At least not yet. The staging yard tracks are run-through, with no reversing loops. However, when the tracks descend the helices, the polarity of the track that was on the front rail on the upper level ends up being on the back rail in the staging yard. We'll see what happens when I re-install the track and try to run trains across the lift-up. ...Roy
Hello Roy. Can you go into more detail concerning the 15 degree crossover and its relationship too wiring-polarity-switches. It appears to me that you simply put it in. Place and go about your business of attaching it too the connecting rails with metal rail joiners and that is it. No fancy wiring etc. is it that simple or is this newbie all confused. And if it is as simple as I stated then why on earth would anyone wNt to go in any other direction. With scenic-king etc it will look awesome and the trains crossing over will look cool Difficult or not difficult to hook up I still think it is a nice feature
michael dunn I’m a wee bit confused as how it is fixing anything polarity wise also. I can only assume track A and B on one side are opposite polarity to each other, and C and D the same to each other, so the crossover matches a and c which happen to be same polarity, and b and d which are also same polarity. This would not be the case on most layouts, because usually you’d wire the adjoining tracks same polarity, but is for Roy.
Absolutely, Michael. I can and will discuss it further. I hope to reinstall the track on the lift-up in time for next Saturday's video. If all goes well, we should then be able to watch trains crossing the lift-up. I'd like to talk a little more about the various routes than trains can take, including their origins and destinations. ...Roy
Thanks, Monorails. It amazing how reversed polarity can sneak into a track plan. You've guessed correctly about the polarity in the tracks, but I do need to discuss that issue further in next week's video, when I should be able to run trains across the lift-up. ...Roy
Interesting! I don't think that we can get pink polystyrene foam here in the UK as I've never seen any offered for sale. May be someone reading this will put me right?
Kettenhund, is extruded foam available there in other colors? Blue or yellow perhaps? It definitely doesn't exist here in Panama, except on my layout thanks to Steve Brown. ...Roy
You're right, Neil. Pink may be the most common color, but sometimes you can find it in other colors, such as blue or yellow. I don't think the color makes any difference. ...Roy
Have a look among the insulatin section at B&Q (or your favourite DIY store)! I've used 25cm kingspan or similar on the railroad as was as insulating the railroad room (otherwise known as the shed).
Not using the ar1 is a good choice mainly because they are not reliable. I have used reversers from dcc specialties and recommend. If you change your mind and want a reliable reverser. Otherwise what you have so far looks great.
Hi Roy, I like your design for the lift out bridge. I'm thinking of incorporating it into my layout. The only question I have is what are you doing to ensure electrical current when you replace the bridge? And, will you be putting scenery and terrain on the bridge?
Thanks, my friend. It was a little difficult to decide what kind of bridge to build and how to hinge it. But I'm happy because it seems to be turning out well. In response to your questions, I may put drop feeders on the bridge itself later on, but for now, but Kato track carries current so well that tracks adjacent to the lift-up will bring current to the tracks on the lift-up just by connecting them. I plan to make the track connections with Kato expansion tracks. As for scenery, it will have to be low, so that it doesn't hit the locomotive storage shelves when the bridge is in the up-position. ...Roy
That's a good question, jonnken. I've never measured linear feet of track on my layout. The only thing I can say at this point is: the layout room measures 10 feet by 12 feet, and the vertical clearance between the two levels is 8 inches. ...Roy
I have a wye on my layout and absolutely refuse to use a Digitrax AR-1 as they are electro-mechanical devices and subject to failure more frequently than a solid state device. While I do like their prices, I chose to go ahead and spend double the amount and buy the PSX-AR. It is a solid state device and I have rarely heard of it failing like I have heard about the AR-1.
I think the complexity of the dual switches is too uh ... complex. In this case I think the crossovers is absolutely the way to go. As usual I forgot about the polarity thing.....
I hear you, Bill. Too much complexity is something to avoid, because it lead to hard-to-find problems. Hopefully, I will have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up bridge in next weeks video. Then we will see if reversed polarity or other issues have sneaked into my track plan. ...Roy
I wish I could go to Lowe's, Dave. I would buy whatever color they have. Unfortunately, i can't do that, because I live in Panama where Lowe's doesn't exist. ...Roy
Bridges are always more challenging than we thought. Roy, you are brave. I love the lift up. I remember the "Lady Lionel." So funny. Reversing loops make my head spin. Can't wait for the running trains next week. See ya Tuesday.
Thanks, Norman. The whole project just seems to be falling in place. But the real test comes when I reinstall the track and try to run trains across the lift-up. Hopefully, all will go well. We will soon see. ...Roy
Roy - As always you leave me wanting more.....it will be nice to see the trains in motion. Keep up the Dispatch Editions! And, of course the track work updates!
Thanks, John. I'm having tons of fun with both Dispatch and the layout updates. I hope to have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up bridge by next Saturday. ...Roy
Hahaha, pink puns. Right up my alley! Looks good Roy.
You know what, Mark: I'll bet that pink foam glows in the dark. I'm going to have to sneak into my train room some night to see if it does. ...Roy
Thanks Roy that will be a handy bridge.
Mike
Thanks, Mike. The whole thing just seems to be falling into place. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 I get it "falling into place"
Mike
Great video Roy! I like the lift-out bridge. I have a similar situation but am considering a swing-out. Looking forward to seeing the trains run. Best, John
Roy, the lift bridge is looking good so far. I see you left your engine display in place and attached the hinges to it. I think that works good. The 15 degree crossover is a good and easy solution to your wiring situation. Real men do use pink foam, I love it, it works great for me. Watch that back, I know all too well how it feels to have to bend down and crawl under. Have a great day and look forward to the next shows.
Thanks, Rob. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. For now at least, I'm leaving the engine display case where it is, because as it turns out, I can reach the locomotives on it easily, whether the lift-up is down or up. I can't tell you how many times I've banged my back while ducking under. So it's wonderful the have the lift-up in place and functioning well. I really love the pink foam, too. ...Roy
Pink foam is my friend. I have been using it for several years. Works great and easy to work with. The bridge is outstanding.
Yayyy for pink foam! I love it! Since it's not available anywhere here in Panama, I sure am glad Steve Brown sent me some. ...Roy
Hi ya Roy. Great video. Very good explanation for using the crossover on your lift up. It seems to be coming along very nicely. Can’t wait to see trains running across it. Papadan
Thank you, Papadan. I just love the way this whole thing seems to be falling together. I hope to have trains running across the lift-up (in down position, of course) in next Saturday's video, along with a discussion of train routes including origins and destinations. ...Roy
I understand all about life getting in the way of fun, Roy. Story of my life for years! LOL And, I'd love to use pink foam as well, but, I only have a small car and it's hard to find a sheet that will fit in the trunk!
I drove home at 20 mph holding the sheet of foam with one hand out the sunroof!
You might consider bringing (or buying) a large utility knife with you to the store and cutting the full size sheet to fit into your car. As I recall I did that when I bought some of the blue stuff (2" thick).
The pink foam is hard to find in many places, and here in Panama, it simply doesn't exist (except on my layout, thanks to Steve Brown). ...Roy
Absolutely, Paul. I find that it's light-weight and strong, but easy to cut. ...Roy
Great progress Roy! Your lift-up solution seems to be coming right along. Looking forward to more.
Thanks, Larry. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing seems to be just falling together. ...Roy
Hi Roy !! Another great video -- and a surprise guest -- Steve Brown!! Nice touch. Thanks for the explanation of the reverse polarity problem and how you solved it. I have a feeling I will face that same problem down the road. Much appreciated. Dean from cold Minnesota
Thanks, Dean. It was fun, including Steve in a cameo appearance. I'm really grateful to him for sending me the pink foam. I'm sure I will be talking more about polarity issues in upcoming videos, because they can be a really big problem to trouble-shoot if they sneak into the track plan. ...Roy
Looking forward to seeing the board tracked up Roy. Looking good so far. Cheers, Bob
Roy, That looks like a good solution for you. The angle in front of the train rack even gives space for terrain! Well thought out. Regards Stephen.
Thanks, Stephen. I think I can put some very low scenery on the lift-up, or at the very least, some ground cover. ...Roy
Nicely done, Roy! Great to see the layout coming around...so to speak. Can't wait to see trains running across the addition!
Coming around!! Ha! Good one! I hope to be able to run trains across the lift-up in time for next Saturday's layout update. ...Roy
Great solution to both problems - the bridge and the electrical.
The puns had me smiling
Chuck
Thanks, ChazCo. We'll see what happens when I re-install the track. Hopefully, we'll have trains running across it in time for next Saturday's layout update (with any luck). Otherwise, the whole project may go up in flames (I understand pink foam is flammable). ...Roy
I spotted the hinge on the engine shelf wall even before you started speaking and thought, "Awesome, That is going to work great!" I wonder if you can put a counterbalance weight on the bridge to make it swing up with very little effort?
Love seeing your progress! Keep on doing you.
Thanks, Tim. I'm amazed by how the whole thing just seems to be falling together. I don't know about counter-balance weight. I would have to check on that. ...Roy
Been on vacation for two wks Roy -and spotted this ! Keep them coming bud it's all relevant info for the day we all get to where you are !! I'm going on a catch-up trip with these and your other postings ! Keep them coming my friend !!
Thanks, Neil. Welcome back. I hope you enjoy catching up on the videos. ...Roy
Keep up the good work Roy, slow and steady is the way to go. I have a drop bridge on my layout and it works fine.
Thanks, Les. It was difficult to decide what kind of bridge to build and how to hinge it. But I'm happy now. Everything seems to be turning out well. ...Roy
thank you Roy.This is coming out very nice.Looking forward to future episodes with the new and improved layout design.
Thanks, Jeff. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
Roy, very cool you won't have to duck-under anymore!! You have given me a very good idea for a lift up on my layout. Thanks for sharing
Muse
The lift-up is a really big improvement, David. No more banging my back or head on the benchwork. In this coming Saturday's episode, I will show you that I am laying track on the lift-up and beginning to run trains across it. ...Roy
LOOKING GOOD ROY, looking foward to see how it works out....thanks for sharing....Jack
That pink stuff is had to get here if SoCal I only know 1 supplier here were you can get too....
Thanks, Jack. I'm really pleased by the way the whole lift-up project just seems to be falling together. I'm amazed by how difficult it can be to find pink foam in many places. Of course, it doesn't exist at all here in Panama (except in my train room). ...Roy
Keep up the great work Roy. I love watching your videos :)
Thanks for watching, my friend. Keep watching, because the best part of model railroading is sharing the hobby with others. ...Roy
I’m to old for N scale and I’m 56. You are doing a great job. Keep it up. 👍👍👍
Naw, you're still a young man, Keith. Look at me: I'll be 72 next month and am still running N scale. ...Roy
Roy, I like it, this is going to come togeather very nicely and you've only been at it for a couple of weeks. It will be good to see trains running next week, fingers x'ed.Cheers, Chris Perry.
Thanks, Chris. The whole project just seems to be falling in place. I should have trains running across it in time for next Saturday's layout update (I hope). ...Roy
That's a good design, carried out well. Congrats.
Thanks, Jeffry. I'm pleased by how well it has turned out. ...Roy
Really nice look at your progress Roy.
I’m currently in a rush to finish painting the Daylight interiors...
life happened on the day I had set aside to paint them all and I only got one car of 18 done!
Thanks, Monorails. There is never a lack of things to do on the layout. ...Roy
Roy, it appears that your bridge works very smooth and as you say..it should be very lightweight. Looking forward to the next installment and we find out how your track alignment worked out. Tom
looking good Roy..as you can see i'm in catch up mode.. thx for sharing.. vinny
It's always a pleasure to share the hobby with you, Vinny. I hear you when you say "catch up mode." I, too, find it hard to keep up with the fast pace of working on the layout and making videos. ...Roy
You are diving into a project that would test my skills and confidence- enjoying every minute. Are you going to be able to reach the trains on the shelf? See you next week...Anthony
I hear you, Anthony. Doing something new for the first time can be a little scary. But succeeding at it can be a tremendous confidence-builder. Yes, to my surprise, I can reach the locos on the storage shelves. So for the time being at least, I'm going to leave the shelves where they are. ...Roy
It will look awesome when it's done. TY for sharing
Thanks, Randall. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
Great concept. Nice bridge.
Thanks, my friend. I'm pleased with the way the whole thing seems to be falling together. ...Roy
I like what you are doing with the design of the lift up bridge
Thanks, Frank. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
I thought I was going to get a fix, but alas I have to wait another week!
Great progress, great explanation of polarity btw.
Second (can't you tell I'm hooked)
Thanks, my friend. If you're like me, you're insatiable. You can't get enough of the world's greatest hobby. Keep coming back. ...Roy
I'd buy that pink loco for sure! Unless that's radioactive too...
Are you still planning on moving the shelves behind the bridge section? I'm surprised to see it on hinges with the shelves still there.
I understand those pink locos have now become a collector's item selling for hundreds and hundreds of dollars. No extra cost for the radiation they emit. About the shelves, I have learned that I can easily reach anything on them, whether the lift-up is up or down. So for the time being at least, I'm just going to leave them where they are, with an option to move them later on. ...Roy
Looking good, Roy. You are now going to have to get yourself an Athearn N Scale Big Boy #4014. Sounds like it will be running through your Subdivision in May.
Yes, Mike, the Big Boy will be running through the area I model. I wish I could be there for this event. I may get a Big Boy for my layout eventually. ...Roy
I agree 100% with you Roy, I'm to old to bend over, that's why in my vids you never see the drop in, that will be very last, lol. Your progress is looking awesome I look forward to sat and Tuesday a lot more now, great job...gary
I hear you, Gary. That bending over to get into the layout room is no fun. ...Roy
Great bridge design!
Thanks, Rich. I'm pleased with it. ...Roy
You inspire me.
Well I'm glad for you, cant wait for more!
Thanks, Trey. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
Yeah, also I did find a company called Athearn that makes a N Scale Big Boy.
another great show roy i just love seeing and listening to you talk about your layout. you are making great progress there i see. cant wait to see it completed. just one question though is there going to be any structures on the lift up bridge?? i use a lot of the pink and blue foam also and it paints really nice. if you want to secure the ground cover paint it heavily and put your ground cover right in the thick wet paint. it helps to then bang it off on news paper to get all of the loose stuff off and then you can use hair spray to secure more to it if you want. just thought i would give you that little tip so it dose not snow ground cover on you when you lift it up to come into the room. ha ha !!!!!
great show cant wait for the next one
see ya roy
jim
Thanks, Jim. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing seems to be just falling together. I can't put too much on the lift-up bridge, because it would bang into the diesel storage shelf. But I would like to at least put some ground cover and maybe other low scenery. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 well my friend i would continue using the pink foam there on the lift up bridge making small hills and relief cuts into the bottom foam. you will get more um how do i want to say it contrast between high and low geographical features with out adding too much weight. if you know what i mean on that. im sure it will look wonderful you are pretty good at the scenery part of this hobby and to this day i say the best at making kato unitrack look so real. good luck and i look forward to seeing all the stages of the work.
jim
It would be good to see more of the trains running. Maybe a video dedicated to the kind of operations you run? It would also be fun to see the longest trains you run as well.
My entire UK N gauge railway is built on pink foam board and works fine - 72 x 22 inches. My US railroad is plywood as it's over 21 feet long.
They sale pink foam in the US at Home Depot and blue is sold at Lowe's. Both work well for scenery but I wouldn't recommend it for a base for section or flex track. It tends to get waves up and down in the track. But it does great with track that has built in read bed like Kato.
Thanks, my friend. This is the first time I've used it any where on my layout. I sure hope it works well as sub roadbed with Kato track. ...Roy
Thanks for the polarity explanation with the crossover - makes total sense. I also think the lift-up to the side is very smart as the throw (if that’s the correct word) will be much shorter when lifting. One question: For westbounds through Green River into Evanston heading for Portland, what is the path they will take? It looks like they would route back onto the main layout but I might be seeing that wrong.
Perhaps another crossover between Evanston and Pocatello?
Never mind - another crossover would preclude continuous running. Carryon. Lol
Thanks, Dave. I think I need to talk a little more about the polarity issue, because if it sneaks into a track plan, it can be a real headache to find and resolve. I should have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up by next Saturday. That might be a good time to talk about routes that trains can take on my layout, including origins and destinations. ...Roy
N-Scale Union Pacific Evanston Subdivision Can’t wait :-)
Yes a lift up is the way to go brother!
I had a hard time trying to decide what kind of bridge to build and how to hinge it. But now I'm pleased with the way it's turning out. ...Roy
Hello Mr Smith. Where from do you order your track? And how do you like living in Panamá? I ask because I was born in Puerto Rico and now live in the US. I'd love to retire in an other country like you. Could you please do a video talking about living where you live. I'm very interesanted to hear how you have adapted and in general pros and cons. Muchas gracias!!! Señor Smith.
Hi Jose! I order most of my track and just about everything else on my layout from Model Train Stuff. It almost always arrives here within 7 to 10 days. I'm very happy here in Panama. Well, I've been living here almost 30 years, so I guess I'll stay. Retirees love it here. I have all of the comforts of "home" except model train stores, clubs, and shows, and so far as I know, I'm the only model railroader in the whole country. It would be fun to do a video about it sometime, include the Panama Canal Railway. ...Roy
Looks like your making some great progress! I wish I could say the same for my layout.
Thanks, Jared. I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
The lift out looks very well constructed, well planned out Roy. Are you still moving the display cabinet eventually.
Roy, I'm fairly new to your channel and I like what I see. can you tell me what is the overall dimensions of your layout (width x length)???
Welcome to the channel, Tim. In response to your question, let me just say that my layout fills a spare bedroom measuring 10 feet by 12 feet. Like most people in the hobby, I'm frustrated by space constraints. ...Roy
Roy, I'm becoming confused by this new track plan. Perhaps you could show us with highlighted colors the routes you have planned. Currently, it appears to me a train on what has been the eastbound main through Green River is now the continuous route. The only escape it to use the double crossover in front of the propane dealer and take the inner track into the inner track of the helix under White Moutain. Further, isn't such a route creating one of your feared reverse loops? But then, I'm just confused.
I hear you, Jerry, and I understand completely. I've felt that same kind of confusion sometimes when visiting clubs and I couldn't decipher the clubs' track plans. Yes, absolutely, I can show you the planned routes, and highlighted colors would indeed by a good way to do that. Hopefully, I will have the track installed on my lift-up bridge before next Saturday's episode. Then I can run some trains, and I think that would be the perfect time to talk about routes, including origins and destinations. Hopefully, that will help clear up any confusion. I suspect that others are feeling it, too. ...Roy
Thanks, Roy, to me it is looking as if there is a reverse loop hidden in the lower staging tracks.
No polarity problems there, Jack. At least not yet. The staging yard tracks are run-through, with no reversing loops. However, when the tracks descend the helices, the polarity of the track that was on the front rail on the upper level ends up being on the back rail in the staging yard. We'll see what happens when I re-install the track and try to run trains across the lift-up. ...Roy
It will be interesting. It's the new connections which may hold a problem.
Hello Roy. Can you go into more detail concerning the 15 degree crossover and its relationship too wiring-polarity-switches. It appears to me that you simply put it in. Place and go about your business of attaching it too the connecting rails with metal rail joiners and that is it. No fancy wiring etc. is it that simple or is this newbie all confused. And if it is as simple as I stated then why on earth would anyone wNt to go in any other direction. With scenic-king etc it will look awesome and the trains crossing over will look cool
Difficult or not difficult to hook up I still think it is a nice feature
michael dunn I’m a wee bit confused as how it is fixing anything polarity wise also.
I can only assume track A and B on one side are opposite polarity to each other, and C and D the same to each other, so the crossover matches a and c which happen to be same polarity, and b and d which are also same polarity. This would not be the case on most layouts, because usually you’d wire the adjoining tracks same polarity, but is for Roy.
Absolutely, Michael. I can and will discuss it further. I hope to reinstall the track on the lift-up in time for next Saturday's video. If all goes well, we should then be able to watch trains crossing the lift-up. I'd like to talk a little more about the various routes than trains can take, including their origins and destinations. ...Roy
Thanks, Monorails. It amazing how reversed polarity can sneak into a track plan. You've guessed correctly about the polarity in the tracks, but I do need to discuss that issue further in next week's video, when I should be able to run trains across the lift-up. ...Roy
N-Scale Union Pacific Evanston Subdivision ok Roy. I look forward to next week insfallment and hope it clears up my confusion
Interesting! I don't think that we can get pink polystyrene foam here in the UK as I've never seen any offered for sale. May be someone reading this will put me right?
10mm pink is common -mostly blue here in the UK tho -a well as white ! Does it really matter -the colour that is ??
@@neil442 Thanks, I'll keep my eyes open.
Kettenhund, is extruded foam available there in other colors? Blue or yellow perhaps? It definitely doesn't exist here in Panama, except on my layout thanks to Steve Brown. ...Roy
You're right, Neil. Pink may be the most common color, but sometimes you can find it in other colors, such as blue or yellow. I don't think the color makes any difference. ...Roy
Have a look among the insulatin section at B&Q (or your favourite DIY store)! I've used 25cm kingspan or similar on the railroad as was as insulating the railroad room (otherwise known as the shed).
Not using the ar1 is a good choice mainly because they are not reliable. I have used reversers from dcc specialties and recommend. If you change your mind and want a reliable reverser. Otherwise what you have so far looks great.
Hi Roy, I like your design for the lift out bridge. I'm thinking of incorporating it into my layout. The only question I have is what are you doing to ensure electrical current when you replace the bridge? And, will you be putting scenery and terrain on the bridge?
A simple service loop of cable will bring electric service to the bridge
Thanks, my friend. It was a little difficult to decide what kind of bridge to build and how to hinge it. But I'm happy because it seems to be turning out well. In response to your questions, I may put drop feeders on the bridge itself later on, but for now, but Kato track carries current so well that tracks adjacent to the lift-up will bring current to the tracks on the lift-up just by connecting them. I plan to make the track connections with Kato expansion tracks. As for scenery, it will have to be low, so that it doesn't hit the locomotive storage shelves when the bridge is in the up-position. ...Roy
how much linear feet on your layout...to descent/ascend between upper and lower levels?
That's a good question, jonnken. I've never measured linear feet of track on my layout. The only thing I can say at this point is: the layout room measures 10 feet by 12 feet, and the vertical clearance between the two levels is 8 inches. ...Roy
Love it ceep going😄😄
I'm really pleased by the way the whole thing just seems to be falling together. ...Roy
i'm 43 i'm too old for duck-unders too !
Nice!!!
Thanks, Esteban. I'm pleased with the lift-up. ...Roy
I have a wye on my layout and absolutely refuse to use a Digitrax AR-1 as they are electro-mechanical devices and subject to failure more frequently than a solid state device. While I do like their prices, I chose to go ahead and spend double the amount and buy the PSX-AR. It is a solid state device and I have rarely heard of it failing like I have heard about the AR-1.
I think the complexity of the dual switches is too uh ... complex. In this case I think the crossovers is absolutely the way to go. As usual I forgot about the polarity thing.....
I hear you, Bill. Too much complexity is something to avoid, because it lead to hard-to-find problems. Hopefully, I will have the track re-installed and trains running across the lift-up bridge in next weeks video. Then we will see if reversed polarity or other issues have sneaked into my track plan. ...Roy
All i use is pink and blue foam for my railroad
height alignment of each track on the lift bridge is going to be critical
It sure will be critical, Michael. I'd hate to have derailment issues. ...Roy
I never use pink foam
This is the first time I've actually used it, Michael. It's light-weight and easy to cut but strong. ...Roy
If you buy at Lowe's it's blue
I wish I could go to Lowe's, Dave. I would buy whatever color they have. Unfortunately, i can't do that, because I live in Panama where Lowe's doesn't exist. ...Roy
well looks like you are getting it done. with lots of SIDE TRACK's in there .. if you are having troubles with it send me a FB message. i have a idea.
Thanks, Sparky. Making progress every day. Hopefully, I will have the track re-installed and trains crossing the lift-up by next Saturday. ...Roy
you are having too much fun
You are right, my friend! Sometimes I wonder if we're allowed to have this much fun, but then I quickly decide that we are. ...Roy
LOL