"Floating " Train Progress

[rbrpguy]

Hi Ya'll! Home tasks have seriously been hindering my fun train time! Since last post, I have acquired a better power supply (USA Trains Train Power 4) and have attached and been running my two animated stock cars and the caboose. I have added a remote control to the caboose to operate the sound box, interior light and Hobo light on the back. Has been running great without incident, however like a nervous father, I never take my eyes off it! I have provided a link if you are interested, one loop around. Still in the planning stages as far as scenery and addons. I think my next step is to add my other loco with a few cars opposite this one and have them both looping at the same time. Better get eyes in the back of my head!

https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZXZYJnVpPu

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing. The biggest problem you will have running both locomotives is that one is usually faster and will catch up with the slower one. Definitely keep a close eye on them.  The speed of a train is also affected by the number of cars on it.  Unless you go to radio control on each locomotive, you will have the catch up problem.

I still can't get over the classy way you built the shelves.

Glad you are having fun.

Bill

[rbrpguy]

Thanks much Bill. I will reach out to you and the forum when I get the other set running should I encounter the speed issue. I am certain y'all will have a solution Sure would like to see other members layouts, is there a special section to do that? Thanks!

[Engineer 202]

I have a Bachmann Rail Blazer Set and was wondering how can I get a replacement box for it  mine got damaged during a moving process please help

[rbrpguy]

You have to go to the main page and choose "New Topic" for members of the forum to see your post 

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Hi rbrpguy,

Here is a link to my sons K 27

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip2cC4TDaHI

Here is a  link to my Annie coming out of a tunnel on my Missouri Western RR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYnlaToKzpw

Here is a link to my son's (our) layout Colorado & Kansas RWY with diesels and  mid train helpers in full dynamic braking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXkz9PRJ7Q0

Here is a link to snow plowing diesels on son's layout

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=goalie2112+G+scale

Since  moving to Texas I have not started a new layout. I have moved a lot and have had several layouts all history now.


For all forum members how about posing links to your railroad!

[rbrpguy]

Wow Bill, most impressive both you and your son! That snowplow is insane! Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what this forum needs, I think everyone would really enjoy seeing the hard work, dedication and vision of their fellow enthusiasts!

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Thanks, I am 85 years old now, and over all these years model railroading has kept me and my son very close. There are other forums which you might like. I would suggest mylargescale.com but lately the posts are mostly live steam related, but it has a lot of great history available.  There is a massive amount of model railroad posts on youtube as well.  Enjoy your new hobby I feel there are so many ways different ways to enjoy the hobby that it has something for everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the forum members!