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@@CharlesEbarb-v8g welcome to the hobby. I’ve been back in since 2000. That’s when Grandpa bought my kids a Lionel set. We ran it so fast that it flew off the tracks in a turn and broke an axle on the floor. I run a lot slower now (20-25 smph max). Slower also takes more time to go around the loop. If you want to see some fast o scale trains check out RPB RUclips channel.

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Thank you! Cheers!

Swiv, Salute Sir! So now you know where my sim time has been spent. Yes I'm using Atlas O 3 rail track for this layout. Its a much better looking and performing track system than MTH Realtrax that I used on my last layout. Next step is to install foam roadbed, glue down ballast. Also need to wire switches and add a few more power drops. Its a bigger layout now and will take even more time to scenic. I still jump on MSFS 2020 occasionally to fly in and out of airports I've been to.

Glad you enjoyed the video. This is one of my favorite Pacifics, second only to the Blue Comet. It’s a must have for any C&O fan like myself. I’ll post a link if I ever find another online.

I really like the longer run now that the extension is working. But as I've said before, I now have a lot of scenery work to do. Thanks for the encouraging comment, let me know what you'd like me to run next.

Thank you for your service and support sir! Not many of us on RUclips in the hobby so I'm trying to represent. May have scored one of my best deals last night. Will post unboxing IF it comes.

As alway dude, thanks for the positive comment and support. I was looking at some of my old layout videos and I've realized I've created a monster . I'm now able to comfortably run 4 trains (2 on each loop). Will be adding a river base and bridges at far end soon.

Check out my old Harpers Ferry layout vids. It is my goal to have my layout look like the prototype locations as best as I can given the space and scale limitations of O scale. That said I also wont let perfection be the enemy of progress. Glad to have a fan of the area aboard. Let me know what scene/train you'd like for me to recreate and I'll try to make a vid.

4.5" I use Atlas O 3 rail sectional track. They offer a wide variety of curve diameters including 54, 63, 72, 81, 90, 99, &108 (I use all of these in my layout). The distance between curves center to center is 4.5". I run scale articulated steam engines like the ones in video. Those engines require O72 diameter curves minimum (with the exception of the 2-6-6-2 mallet on the right which can negotiate a O54 curve).

@@99thObsidian thank you

Its a great engine with really good details, sound & lights. I'll be curious to see how the 2024 model tops this one. Thanks for the comment.

It’s a great engine. I’ve probably doubled the Run time on it since I got it. If you can find the right price it’s better to get a PS3 model than to upgrade sound board PS2 to PS3. The lighting and other added details is the reason why. Thanks for watching, let me know what you would like me to run next.

Glad you liked it. Got lots of future content coming. Let me know what you'd like to see: Layout update, more trains running, unbox & run. Thinking of discussing layout plan lessons learned now that most track laid & running.

@rgoscale yes. Hopefully we can get it going strong with some new content.

Thanks for the positive comment. 20 or so years ago I started following the progress of Rich Battista's Black Diamond layout. I hope to come close to what he achieved in scenery some day. Yes, the Comet was my first and still one of my favorites.

@@99thObsidian you welcome and my great uncle Lionel layout is still his wife kept it up after he passed years ago and I planning to start my own o gauge layout

Hey thanks for the comment. Been running it since I got it and have almost doubled the miles on the odometer. Even my wife likes the "Pretty blue train"

Thanks Gus. Been working on finding suitable backdrops of Cumberland WM station. Layout is pretty big now and I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount of scenery work ahead of me. Buying items for collection SO much easier. I understand why so many don't get past "carpet central" stage

The PS3 version is definitely nicer than my PS1 version. AND I got it for a price equal to or less than what I can sell the PS1 (upgraded to PS2).

Depends on the condition...

I've got a few engines from eBay and from Trainz in the past year. Buy it now prices on EBay are usually high and typically are the price the seller wants for the item. I've won some eBay auctions by bidding late at my max bid amount. I have gotten some good deals using that technique. Trainz on the other hand will lower the price of items periodically. Trick there is you need to know what a good price is and be willing to risk missing an item if someone else buys it before you.

I don't know if I can afford them.

@@RonnyTheEngineer There is a very nice TMCC Lionel scale B&O Pacific on Trainz right now for just $550

@@99thObsidian I'm sorry. That's more than what I could afford.

Willam, I think the PS3 model IS a new tooling. The detail of the wheel spokes and some of the air compressors seems finer. Handrails and ladders are finer as well. Its a great model and I appreciate your comment. I'll be doing a side by side comparison of a PS1, PS2, this PS3 and a Lionel Pacific in the near future. Stay tuned.

@@99thObsidian I will The Pacific is such a classy engine regardless of the roadname

Thanks man. Subbed your channel today. DUDE, you got guts taking your woman to Trainworld. My wife be like "You got another box from UPS"

@asdfdsa45 yes, blue comet also has a very special place in our collection

Ryan, thanks. The Blue Comet was our first MTH RTR set in 2002. My son picked it out in the catalog. I've since upgraded just like you to newer versions for sound and detail. Before I sell my PS1 (upgraded to 2) Blue Comet I'll do a comparison video.

I'll be selling the PS1 (upgraded to 2) version I have soon. Let me know if you know someone who may be interested. Would love for it to go to a good home.

I agree! It's simply a beautiful steam engine. It must have been a sight back in the day. With most trains being black, brown this paint scheme really shines. I love the gold pinstriping too.

Glad you stayed up for the video Premier 😏.

I agree. It helps too that I got it for about 1/3rd retail. Next challenge is to scenic the pylon lifts to resemble stone put vegetation at the base. The plan is to paint entire river floor like this: ruclips.net/user/shorts-UY5sBcfbLY?si=Vk1eV2zWudbIFs0

@@99thObsidian Should look great.

Keen eye! I normally do wear shoes in the train room. Discovered the hard way that the little metal Atlas rail joiners hurt like hell when you step on them😲 Was super excited to unbox and setup the bridge (first wife-recommended layout purchase 🤣). Super appreciate your comment. I should have the inner loop running by the next video.

Yes, I read somewhere that you could remove the Fastrack. Not easily though. Its held down with like 8 screws. I love the ppl on the base and will try to move them onto my finished river floor. Not too much of a fan of how they did the base water.

You and me both!

The first time I saw 611 was at the museum in Roanoke. I happen to be in town for a conference and had some free time. I was blown away by the sheer size of the engine. When we built our first layout my son requested a Railking model. It was our first MTH DCS equipped engine. I later bought our first Premier model of the 611. That was also my first PS1 to PS2 upgrade conversion. Seeing the 611 in person in Manassas VA was probably my fondest experience. Looking up from my camera to see those HUGE drivers roll by was a true thrill.

I have yet to explore the full line of Artisan structures. In part because they are large (& heavy - cost lots to ship), I suspect they didnt sell well. I got this bridge for about 1/3 retail.

Thanks dude. The plan was always to replace the MTH bridge. I just happen upon the Rockville bridge when researching regional bridges.

Hi John, welcome aboard! The minimum curve on the outer loop is O-72. This video was taken just before I expanded my layout. The min is still 72 but the max outer is 108. Goal of this layout was to go as big as possible curves yet still run a folded dogbone config. See vid of expansion with plan here: ruclips.net/video/api1wDtV0pE/видео.htmlsi=O_xypuY7F1dbMbYI

Thanks! Will do!

Yes, fun is the reward for hours of work. I enjoy sharing with my channel subscribers. Once scenery is to a presentable level then I hope to invite some of the neighbors kids to come see a running session. Thanks for the positive comment.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you enjoyed it

@@oscarso-gaugetrains I’ve already been enjoying just sitting in the middle of the layout running 3 trains around. Please let me know what you want to see/discussed. I’m excited about the future of the layout and blessed to have great subscribers like you.

@@99thObsidian I just like watching other channels like mine to compare notes, techniques and make friends. If you're not a subscriber of mine, i invite you to swing by my channel and check me out. 😉