Nice Vid DJ, thanks for all the tips. I honestly never new you could buy the concrete style bumpers….I'm going to have to look into that. Thanks again.
it's actually surprising how many different version of bumper post there are I'm with nrhs there's documented and pattend over 500 versions heck even a big pile of ballast does the trick ( seen it on both ns and csxt)
May I suggest using clear silicone in place of glue for your larger bumpers,among other things? It’s readily available at any automotive parts or hardware store,and it’s advantages are that it will hold an item sufficiently,but still allow you to remove it easily. You can just scrap off any previous silicone with you finger. I use the stuff quite a bit. Just thought I’d toss that out there.
Perfect timing for this video, dj! I've been wondering what to put in for a couple end of track areas.I think I'll attempt to scratch build a couple different end of track devices. Thanks again for a great video and som wonderful
Found your channel from a search on Unitrack layouts, love the Union RR at Edgar Thompson, reminds me of childhood. Then found your webpage, rough stuff about the old layout. Glad to hear you're doing better. Thanks for the lead on wheel stops, I was thinking I may have to make my own since I didn't want that one style of Kato bumper (I think they're called Hayes?) at the end of every spur.
hey how's it going ,, nice video I think the wood kits turned out great , and thanks for the real life lesson at the end ,, will have to keep that in mind , thanks for sharing ,
Great tips Dj. I don't know about the dog licking peoples faces. They lick there buts. LOL. Thanks anyway for your great ideas that you always have. RT
As a railroad track engineer I have seen a lot of different wheel stops and bumpers. The CRI&P had several standards end of track devices depending on importance of the track to be protected. I delivered several Rock Island Standard Plan Books on Track and Bridge & Building Standards for NMRA to reprint in 2006. So far the reprint has not happened. The most effective and least expensive car stop at track end is a pile of dirt--if a car gets away and into the dirt it is pulled out brushed off and the pile is touched up as needed with no damage to the car. Wheel stops and bumping posts can cause a lot of damage to cars and device if the car is moving more than a walk--over about 3 mph. The next least expensive stop is two ties crossed with one end under a rail and on top of the other rail as shown with the stop sign. One or more ties bolted down to the track across the rails is another good and inexpensive stop.
as cheap as CSX is I've seen them just dump 1 or 2 truck loads of stone on the rail and declare that as a bumper. I've also seen a Covered 3 Bay hopper that was pushed off the end of track that washed out left as a bumper the car was still upright but at a sharp 45 degree angle at the end of the track..
Great video! I thought the stop sign idea was hilarious! Also, I've got an idea/request. Have you ever scratch built any rolling stock? I mean like made a car out of styrene and old parts chassis. I've got a few Bachmann cars that are missing body shells and am thinking about converting them into light duty M.o.W. cars and may need some tips.
How often do things bump into the bumpers? Or is it normally just rolling cars? Just a question that's been bothering me since I figure crews must know the tracks well, yet they call them bumpers like stuff bumps them a lot.
When your job depends upon knowing where the end of the track is, you know where the end of the track is. You have to consider that every crew member is intimately aware of the territory they work in.
omg your a locomotive engineer, I really want to become an engineer, so I have qestions... what do I do in order to become an engineer. like what did you do to do what your doing now.
+Elijah Gooden i have some videos (how to build a post office / how to get a railroad job) and also "life as an engineer" and "growing up with trains". see all three videos
+Michael Neal That is definitely not my area of expertise. I'm a "straight out the box" guy with wheel sets. Try a model railroad forum. Lots of guys on there who know more than me.
@@djstrains Dude that was a perfect reply!!! Damn, I thought I was good! I bow to your wisdom. Her name isn't energizer is it? She is cute as a bunny. : )
never seen the wheel stop kind before. great educational video,DJ.
I got this video just in time. I always find your videos helpful
Always a great video loaded with real world information. Thank you for all you do for the hobby.
Nice Vid DJ, thanks for all the tips. I honestly never new you could buy the concrete style bumpers….I'm going to have to look into that. Thanks again.
Nice video. I will have to pick up one of those wheel stop kits. I've been looking for something like that.
Welcome back ! I was wondering when we were gonna get a new video. Glad you are back !
+Jeff Herdzina That was video 94. I still have managed one per month this year. I got an idea for my next one, so stay tuned for it in November.
it's actually surprising how many different version of bumper post there are I'm with nrhs there's documented and pattend over 500 versions heck even a big pile of ballast does the trick ( seen it on both ns and csxt)
May I suggest using clear silicone in place of glue for your larger bumpers,among other things? It’s readily available at any automotive parts or hardware store,and it’s advantages are that it will hold an item sufficiently,but still allow you to remove it easily. You can just scrap off any previous silicone with you finger. I use the stuff quite a bit. Just thought I’d toss that out there.
Perfect timing for this video, dj! I've been wondering what to put in for a couple end of track areas.I think I'll attempt to scratch build a couple different end of track devices. Thanks again for a great video and som wonderful
Found your channel from a search on Unitrack layouts, love the Union RR at Edgar Thompson, reminds me of childhood. Then found your webpage, rough stuff about the old layout. Glad to hear you're doing better. Thanks for the lead on wheel stops, I was thinking I may have to make my own since I didn't want that one style of Kato bumper (I think they're called Hayes?) at the end of every spur.
It is good to see you dj!
+Robert Meadows Thank you!
Great video..thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. . Lance
hey how's it going ,, nice video I think the wood kits turned out great , and thanks for the real life lesson at the end ,, will have to keep that in mind , thanks for sharing ,
+sparky107107 I'm doing better!
Great tips Dj. I don't know about the dog licking peoples faces. They lick there buts. LOL. Thanks anyway for your great ideas that you always have. RT
+retrainrun at this point, I'll take any love I get.
Thanks for sharing these tips..
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
love all of your video's and ideas
As a railroad track engineer I have seen a lot of different wheel stops and bumpers. The CRI&P had several standards end of track devices depending on importance of the track to be protected. I delivered several Rock Island Standard Plan Books on Track and Bridge & Building Standards for NMRA to reprint in 2006. So far the reprint has not happened.
The most effective and least expensive car stop at track end is a pile of dirt--if a car gets away and into the dirt it is pulled out brushed off and the pile is touched up as needed with no damage to the car. Wheel stops and bumping posts can cause a lot of damage to cars and device if the car is moving more than a walk--over about 3 mph. The next least expensive stop is two ties crossed with one end under a rail and on top of the other rail as shown with the stop sign. One or more ties bolted down to the track across the rails is another good and inexpensive stop.
as cheap as CSX is I've seen them just dump 1 or 2 truck loads of stone on the rail and declare that as a bumper. I've also seen a Covered 3 Bay hopper that was pushed off the end of track that washed out left as a bumper the car was still upright but at a sharp 45 degree angle at the end of the track..
Great video! I thought the stop sign idea was hilarious!
Also, I've got an idea/request. Have you ever scratch built any rolling stock? I mean like made a car out of styrene and old parts chassis.
I've got a few Bachmann cars that are missing body shells and am thinking about converting them into light duty M.o.W. cars and may need some tips.
+volksdude1970 I did make a steel mill related car years ago. I think I may have to do one in the future. Thanks for the idea.
djstrains Awesome, I'm looking forward to it! Also, keep up the great job with your vids and layout.
*COUGH* *CSX* Oh my gosh that was so funny! But it's true
Hey was that the girl from Morgan's trains? I love that show!!
+The Lowmein hahahahaha
What about the classic wooden buffers, they were EXTREMELY cheap and were handy to use
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
How often do things bump into the bumpers? Or is it normally just rolling cars? Just a question that's been bothering me since I figure crews must know the tracks well, yet they call them bumpers like stuff bumps them a lot.
We must not ever use the bumpers by rule. They are for emergency. rule is we stop 50' short of hitting one.
Nice looking bumpers
Had to laugh when I saw the stop sign. Really a stop sign. I don't think you would see it half the time. Scott
When your job depends upon knowing where the end of the track is, you know where the end of the track is. You have to consider that every crew member is intimately aware of the territory they work in.
nice tips
Give us a RR update DJ!
+Damorion101 Next video will be a layout update.
omg your a locomotive engineer, I really want to become an engineer, so I have qestions... what do I do in order to become an engineer. like what did you do to do what your doing now.
+Elijah Gooden i have some videos (how to build a post office / how to get a railroad job) and also "life as an engineer" and "growing up with trains". see all three videos
Nice
The PC Boxcar, epic
+RangerCrabtree I KNOW!!! I now want to model it! Love seeing hidden gems like that near me.
Constantly see jade hoppers with or w/o PC Worms
Your dog reminds me of mine!
+Ken Pryor she is the girlfriend's dog, but she loves me! Border collie and dashund mix, I think. Smart dog, knows a hundred tricks!
Oh the red end of line sign will totally stop a runaway car
+Brandon Yuan i know, right.
+djstrains maybe put a small pile of ballast behind that sign
Saw HO bumpers on amazon, which were $18 and after S/H it came to $48....
+Ryan Crawford Parry companies are out of their minds
**Cough** *CSX*
awesome thanks
Hows is the layout going can you do an update video on it
+Vincent w Actually working on it now.
+Vincent w thanks
Don't feel bad about gluing a part to your finger,you weren't the first and surely won't be the last haha
also were was this maintenance car patked at.
latrobe, pa
you still working for csx?
doing local or still main line trains?
+Daniel Parks Yes, and both. I'll respond more through our Facebook messages.
d j i would like to know if u can help with selecting wheel set for my old train cars pls let me know if u can give advice on this
+Michael Neal That is definitely not my area of expertise. I'm a "straight out the box" guy with wheel sets. Try a model railroad forum. Lots of guys on there who know more than me.
@1:04 Why do you suppose they powered those bumper stops? : )
Its where I charge my daughter. She is cordless.
@@djstrains Dude that was a perfect reply!!! Damn, I thought I was good! I bow to your wisdom. Her name isn't energizer is it? She is cute as a bunny. : )
thank u
did you make the whole video?
+Tyler Sebring 100% my original stuff always.
+djstrains thank you.
hie dj i woode like to give you a tabe and has no las
Atlas makes bumpers but they are unrealistic and bachman bumpers are the worst.
Cough... Lol