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@@joeydonuts84 Hi! Yeah, almost exactly 4” on the Titan Train Bettendorfs and just about the exact same on the Plum Cove motor/wheel assemblies. Unfortunately I can’t get a measuring device right in the Plum Coves, but I’ve never sensed a difference in sizes. In our case, though, you can’t see the Plum Coves when riding due to the Plum Cove frame that they are in. But I’d be willing to bet 4” wheel faces is what you’ll find just about anywhere. I’d get ahold of Brett at Plum Cove for details. I bet he’d answer. Also Jim and crew at Titan Trains would probably respond to you on exact measurements. Both companies have been quite nice and helpful. Good luck and feel free to chime in with more questions. We might be able to send you in the right direction, anyway. 👍👍

Thanks for the info and sorry for the late reply. I was curious because I plan to purchase the same trucks you did but couldn’t find info on their dimensions. I’m going to build my own drive axles for a loco and can purchase the wheels and axles separately with several size wheel options but wanted to know what the Bettendorf truck wheel sizes were to keep them similar. Info sure is hard to come by online and I knew you’d answer! So I appreciate the info and might keep coming to you in the future so don’t delete your page! And lastly I wanted to ask, why the slow down on videos recently? Been looking forward to your building updates as I’m a novice like you.

@ All sounds very cool! …Yeah, the slowdown probably has the most to do with money and time just like everything else 😂😂 We could make tons of videos of us riding, but we keep those videos to a minimum because viewers are looking more for our good projects and progress. But that takes time and money. We also don’t do many riding videos because there’s something to be said about riding and playing without the video element. Easier to be in the moment as a family. But I can tell you our plan is to build our turntable at the end of the depot/station. Anyway, all the best!

@@In2-Tech Very true! But I keep telling myself I’m going to get going on the turntable that’s gonna go there so I skip the temp bumper 😂😂 Thanks for following! It’s been slow lately as far as progress in building. But it’ll be back soon!

@@cristianornesribas8217 Will this video help? ruclips.net/video/wpG3SXfhPQ4/видео.htmlsi=VKCFZCQf8xEcA1WO As far as measurements, I don’t have the exact specs. You might try going directly to Titan Trains for their measurements. The trucks we got are Bettendorf: titantrains.net/bettendorf-trucks-pair/

@@G1857 They’re Plum Cove Studio’s motor/axle/wheel setup that they sell. www.plumcovestudio.com/

@@jasonsmith6408 Yeah, I think we’re into some of those smells too 😂 Ya know it’s probably working when you get a smell like those 😂

@@jasonsmith6408 😂😂 Yup! We pretend we’re cool and run or operate our backyard train! 😂 And yeah, we put a touch of super elevation to our turns. But not much! With our tight turns, it was harder than I thought getting super elevation without messing things up. Anyway, whatever we did, it’s proven to be pretty darn good for our layout 👍👍

I suppose so somehow 🤔

@@BriggsCanyon Ha! Yes! And a bit of fire wood 😂

@@garysteffens5468 Oh man!! Glad to hear nothing was damaged! But sorry about losing so many trees! Lots of work!

@@TriGogglin Yeah, feel super lucky about how the tree came down. I knew it wasn’t doing well, and now I can cut it up myself. So a little silver lining I guess 🤷‍♂️ And yeah, Elan’s getting better! I’m just so happy he’s into it!

@@jsarkozy Yeah, got lucky having no damage to anything or anyone.

@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 good deal

@@YoungDixieRailway Yup, missed the track. So yeah, we’re gonna have to be careful when removing the tree.

@@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330 Thank YOU!

@ and thank you for the sub.

@@jasonhadfield1551 Thanks!

U are very welcome

I think we are wired a certain way about our love for trains and miniature railroads...best place to start is visit a local club and see what goes on there.

@@jsarkozy Thanks for the advice.

@@ZadunRoss We went off the deep end during the pandemic in 2020. My student loans were put on hold and instead of putting that money somewhere else, we put it towards trains and started making our backyard railroad piece by piece. We weren’t able to visit an existing railroad at that time, but RUclips, Facebook groups, and phone calls to companies like Titan Trains and Accu-tie really helped us find our way. But one of the reasons we started our channel was to help others find more info and ideas etc. But back to your main question, we liked trains but we really wanted to ride ON our train! So we looked into backyard railroading. 😊

Because we wanted to customize.

@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 Thank you for your reply.

@@followinghim5194 Yeah, not totally sure, but I think the set screw was not set deep enough. But after setting it deeper in a new spot on the axel (because I couldn’t find the existing set hole), we have been back in business, no problem. Are we still happy with Plum Cove? Yeah! We have no reason to steer anyone away from them. 👍

@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 Thank you for your reply and time. your videos and content are Relly done well, they are very helpful for me who is only in the beginning dreaming stages of starting my own 7 1/2' Ga railroad. your videos show clearly how you built the track and your engine. they show a path to getting started in this hobby,

@@followinghim5194 I had purchased the solid sticks of plastic and cut those to length, first. Then I bought Accurate-tie ties later and used both products. So every other tie on our layout is technically different. But if I had to do it again, I’d just go with 7 5/8 Accu-tie ties. Rail: I purchased Midwest Scale Rail namely because they were close enough for just a couple hour ride round trip. So I saved on shipping. But between the 2 styles of rail, I’m not sold that either one makes any real big difference, at least for our application.

@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 Thank you for your time and great explanation of your process.

@@followinghim5194 After using a couple options for ties, I have to let people know that Accu-tie ties were the way to go for us. The cost is not bad in my opinion and the track gauge comes built in. As far as aluminum rail, we have 2 types and neither would make or break each other. We have lots of videos trying to share our learning along the way if you’re interested. Good luck!

@@robertkosar7420 Excellent!!

I have a link in the description for the rail we got. Otherwise, you might start your search at Accu-tie’s website or you might check out the ‘for sale’ section of Discover Live Steam’s site.

@@agwinston Thanks!

@@mierimageaerials It’s about a 190’ loop plus 10’ in front of the station at the moment.

@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 Nice! I just measured my proposed layout and it’ll be about 210’

Hey, thanks for the kind words and we’re glad you’re into it! Ties: We went with solid plastic because we could pick them up, no shipping, and they have somewhat of a benefit with their weight. But all said and done, you’re right! The molded Accu-tie ties are the way to go, no question.

⁠@@minnesotaeerailroad8471👍🏼. Thank you!!! I appreciate the feedback!

Hey, thanks!

Hey, Gary! Nice to meet you and thanks for the background! Very cool!

I wish! But we have yet to make it to our OWN local spot, St. Croix!

Gotcha... I am making more of an effort this summer to visit my local club and another one not too far away. Get warmed up for TM

Yes, more rest than drama 👍👍

Coming soon! 😂😂