Excellent video. Your skills and ability to over obstacles is commendable. I've only found your channel in 2024, but I'm working my way through your library of videos. I'm learning so much. Thank you for recording your work. Much appreciated.
Your intensity and method of delivery is truly riveting. I do believe I would be totally mesmerized watching you assemble a wheelbarrow from the garden shop.
Looks like a lot of work, but from what I have seen on other channels they are worth the effort as they function extremely well. Better than most commercially available.
Impressive ! I just cheated making a double slip with two 'normal' turnouts. Works fine... on my layout. I do not have the patience to make my own. Thanks for sharing & success ! Greetings
I build my own N scale standard gauge turnouts for my home layout. Mostly #6, #4 for the small yard I have. I don't use jigs like the Fasttracks. Your double slip turned out beautifully.
I've been in the US almost as long as I was in England. I'm also a nationalized citizen and most of my audience is American so it is natural to use American terminology.
Check out Tim's Bronx Terminal layout, if You want to see some amazing track work. I use Fastracks #5, and #6 turnout jigs on My layout. They run smother,and work better than any other commercial brand out there. Now that You are making slip switches, I might need a few.
I followed his layout build a few years ago when I was planning mine. At that time, I had no idea that I would end up doing this as a full-time career and the investment for the jigs seemed like a lot of money to me. The resulting turnouts do run superbly though.
I'd suggest that as you cut the gaps in the PC ties that you check for electrical continuity with a bench meter. A visual check is not always enough. Ask me how I know.
Yes that is sound advice. I've never yet failed to get a proper gap in a PCB tie, but there's always the first time. I think I will find a way to speed that process by having the probes of the test meter mounted in a block of wood, so all I have to do is press the tie against them, instead of swapping tools for each one.
Thank you for sharing the switch build, I have been looking at Fast Tracks jigs for a long time and plan to build many of my own switches one day. Can you show some additional detail of the moving frogs? the Fast Tracks website says that the #8 double slip is built a little differently than the other sizes but that detail is not shown in the instructions.
Not something I would normally watch or find interesting, but my goodness I found it really fascinating. Personally I would not know where to start, you skill just amazes me.Is there anything you cant do with regard to model railways? Love your videos, keep them coming. Regards Chris
There are a few things that I choose not to do, like scratchbuilding steam locomotives for example (and I take my hat off to those who do). I believe that most people can do anything they put their mind to, and that with investing enough time and effort, one can eventually even be considered good at it. It's like riding a bike. The first time, you will probably fall off. It's entirely up to you whether you give up, or get back on the bike and try again. Even the Tour-de-France winners probably fell off the first time they tried.
What would you estimate was your assembly time for the last double switch you built? I'm asking about the amount of time to put the pre-shaped parts in the jigs and soldier together. I've built a number of turnouts over the years, a number of them using borrowed Fast Tracks jigs, but I've never done them in batches and I would hope that would speed up production times.
Isn't nice what one can make with CNC machines. The assembly jigs I mean. I've seen videos of people hand laying turnouts from their patterns. This is the first double slip though.
The only other double-slip I've seen built with the fast-tracks jig is the one built by Tim Warris for the instruction manual (and that one omitted the all-important toad wing rails).
GREAT JOB - FORGIVE ME WHERE ARE YOU IN THE WORLD- YOU HAVE AN EXCELLENT BRITISH ACCENT BUT STATE PRICES IN DOLLARS LOOKS LIKE ASHBURN USA? WHATS THE STORY THERE?
@@mpeterll Thanks for that your videos are excellent you must come from an engineering background or just be enthusiastic or both. Thank you for putting it all out there. It is very inspirational.
I don't know. I haven't tried. I would have to make a substantial investment so would need firm orders for a fair number of units. If there are others out there who want them in N-scale, please reply to this comment and I'll gauge whether it's worth looking into.
Hi buddy im wanting to start a layout ,my first time doing a proper layout ,im in australiatrying to work out what type of layout desighn to do ?any suggestions for an australian design !
Schematically, it makes little difference what country's rail system you are representing. The first things to figure out are what type of operating pattern you want (point-to-point, continuous, or a combination), your desired theme (main-line, branch-line, city terminal railroad, etc), and how your trains will be staged (yes, you will need a staging yard, no matter what type of railroad you want to build). Once you have the main features blocked in, then you need to fill in the details using typical practices for your chosen prototype.
They don't do fixed "kits" anymore. Instead, when you add the jig to your shopping cart, they give a recommended list of tools and materials they think you might need - like an al-a-carte menu. I think it is so much better than the old way. Overall I've invested about $1100 in the project so far, but that included tools and materials for the first batch of #7 straight turnouts as well.
Great video, I have thought about trying making my own turn out as there seem to be a short supply in them, how do you think it is really worthwhile or not...thanks for sharing....Jack 👍
It's a very useful skill to learn as you can save yourself a ton of money if you want a lot of them. If you only want a few, that will depend on whether you enjoy doing that kind of thing. It's a hobby, so it's best to find a way to spent as much time as possible doing those things you enjoy the most.
@@mpeterll Aside from packaging I wonder just how does one "finish" assembly of a solid piece of 1/4 x 3(?) x 15, 18 whatever CNC machined Aluminum/Aluminium (must keep our friends outside the US happy). I'm not being pedantic. It's just that the curious want to know. Hope you get enough orders and I think you will. Fast Tracks also sells turnout and other items to order. Their jigs are well designed pieces of kit. When buying one you aren't paying for the production costs so much as the design, development and tooling if they make them in house. Total machine time is probably less than 15 minutes depending on the machine being used. These could be done on a Bridgeport with an aftermarket control or a CNC desktop router. The better the machine the better the accuracy
@@mpeterll I use Mein Gleis code 75 tracks. To bad Fast Tracks don't have templates for that. The Mein Gleis rail can handle RP25/110 and NEM wheels. www.mein-gleis.de/ Great video's on track planning and making turnouts.
Excellent video. Your skills and ability to over obstacles is commendable. I've only found your channel in 2024, but I'm working my way through your library of videos. I'm learning so much. Thank you for recording your work. Much appreciated.
I am installing the double slip I purchased from you. Thank you for making it available.
Your intensity and method of delivery is truly riveting. I do believe I would be totally mesmerized watching you assemble a wheelbarrow from the garden shop.
I did one of those a few months ago, although it never occurred to me to record the process.
Wow. That was very nice. I find it a bit intimidating. But like you said. They are needed in stations
I have several jigs from Fast Tracks. After a couple it becomes surprisingly quick.
Much smoother than commercial turnouts.
Although I dont handlay my track, I bow to those who do. Nicely done sir
Super fantastic work
Excellent craftsmanship Peter
Thank-you. I was thinking of you as much as anyone when I decided to embark on this new venture. We're going to need a few of them for your layout.
Sounds good Peter.
Wow #8! Brave man.
Superb skill as usual and another excellent instructional video for us to drool over.keep up the superb work.
Looks like a lot of work, but from what I have seen on other channels they are worth the effort as they function extremely well. Better than most commercially available.
They do work very well in deed - as you said, better than most commercial products. The jigs take all the guess-work out of the process.
Hi Peter. That worked out very well for you. I'm glad you posted this video.
You have a great website too!
Thanks. It proves that their slips can be built without the switched frogs. It's still a lot of work though.
Thanks for taking the fear out of trying to build this.
14:10 I do that with my eyes closed for final test. Fast track is amazing.
Whey Peter! Finally after all these video you gave a smile. :D Love it! You are great!
Oops, did I? I'll have to edit that out :-)
@@mpeterll =D Will not tell you where it is then. ;-)
And ever since you totally tricked me on April fools, I know you have humor under the image.
THANK YOU FOR OTHER GREAT DETAIL VIDEO AS GREAT WATCHING ALL TIMES
Very good Peter.👍🏻
Thanks. Now I just need someone to purchase them.
Impressive ! I just cheated making a double slip with two 'normal' turnouts. Works fine... on my layout. I do not have the patience to make my own. Thanks for sharing & success ! Greetings
Wow! That's some impressive skills...! 👌👍👏
I build my own N scale standard gauge turnouts for my home layout. Mostly #6, #4 for the small yard I have. I don't use jigs like the Fasttracks. Your double slip turned out beautifully.
Thank-you
I am surprised you used the American English word “Aluminum”, instead of your native English word “Aluminium”. Comprehensive and interesting video.
I've been in the US almost as long as I was in England. I'm also a nationalized citizen and most of my audience is American so it is natural to use American terminology.
Wow. Nice work.
Lovely trackwork. Peter UK
Would be interesting to see these used in the manner you described early in the video. Hopefully you can show them used in a future customer build.
The passenger terminal layout I referred to at the start will feature in a future video.
I'm still working on my n-scale no 8 slips(times 12)... takes so much patience, but still well worth it and doable.
Are you using the fast-tracks jig, or doing it the hard way?
@@mpeterll i use the jig. not brave enough for the hard way... do that with the strait and curved track and a few what i call no 6.7 switches
Well done.
Check out Tim's Bronx Terminal layout, if You want to see some amazing track work. I use Fastracks #5, and #6 turnout jigs on My layout. They run smother,and work better than any other commercial brand out there. Now that You are making slip switches, I might need a few.
I followed his layout build a few years ago when I was planning mine. At that time, I had no idea that I would end up doing this as a full-time career and the investment for the jigs seemed like a lot of money to me. The resulting turnouts do run superbly though.
Fantastic switches 👍🏼. I’ve never tried laying my own track. May have to give it a try after seeing how sharp yours look. Love double slip switches
I'd suggest that as you cut the gaps in the PC ties that you check for electrical continuity with a bench meter. A visual check is not always enough. Ask me how I know.
Yes that is sound advice. I've never yet failed to get a proper gap in a PCB tie, but there's always the first time. I think I will find a way to speed that process by having the probes of the test meter mounted in a block of wood, so all I have to do is press the tie against them, instead of swapping tools for each one.
@@mpeterll Yes, that sounds like a REALLY good idea. Wish I had come up with it first.
Thats serious train scale methods for shure
Nice video. The hand laid double slips look exquisite. Where are you from, may I ask?
Thank you for sharing the switch build, I have been looking at Fast Tracks jigs for a long time and plan to build many of my own switches one day. Can you show some additional detail of the moving frogs? the Fast Tracks website says that the #8 double slip is built a little differently than the other sizes but that detail is not shown in the instructions.
I didn't do moving frogs, sorry.
Not something I would normally watch or find interesting, but my goodness I found it really fascinating. Personally I would not know where to start, you skill just amazes me.Is there anything you cant do with regard to model railways? Love your videos, keep them coming.
Regards Chris
There are a few things that I choose not to do, like scratchbuilding steam locomotives for example (and I take my hat off to those who do). I believe that most people can do anything they put their mind to, and that with investing enough time and effort, one can eventually even be considered good at it. It's like riding a bike. The first time, you will probably fall off. It's entirely up to you whether you give up, or get back on the bike and try again. Even the Tour-de-France winners probably fell off the first time they tried.
Wow!
wow.. all i can say to that
What would you estimate was your assembly time for the last double switch you built? I'm asking about the amount of time to put the pre-shaped parts in the jigs and soldier together. I've built a number of turnouts over the years, a number of them using borrowed Fast Tracks jigs, but I've never done them in batches and I would hope that would speed up production times.
I thought of a question - what does your soldering setup consist of? I'm not satisfied with my iron or flux and I'm open to some new ideas. Thanks.
I showed my new soldering set-up in an earlier video: ruclips.net/video/i9knC9L7Cf4/видео.html
@@mpeterll Thank you kindly for your reply. Good luck with your custom turnout endeavor.
I don't think your prices are unreasonable at all for a hand made switch
Sweet!
Isn't nice what one can make with CNC machines. The assembly jigs I mean. I've seen videos of people hand laying turnouts from their patterns. This is the first double slip though.
The only other double-slip I've seen built with the fast-tracks jig is the one built by Tim Warris for the instruction manual (and that one omitted the all-important toad wing rails).
GREAT JOB - FORGIVE ME WHERE ARE YOU IN THE WORLD- YOU HAVE AN EXCELLENT BRITISH ACCENT BUT STATE PRICES IN DOLLARS
LOOKS LIKE ASHBURN USA? WHATS THE STORY THERE?
I am originally from England but have been in the US for over 20 years.
@@mpeterll Thanks for that your videos are excellent you must come from an engineering background or just be enthusiastic or both. Thank you for putting it all out there. It is very inspirational.
@@mpeterll Ah! That would explain your American pronunciation of Aluminium! Very interesting and enjoyable video though.
Can you make them in N Scale?
I don't know. I haven't tried. I would have to make a substantial investment so would need firm orders for a fair number of units. If there are others out there who want them in N-scale, please reply to this comment and I'll gauge whether it's worth looking into.
Hi buddy im wanting to start a layout ,my first time doing a proper layout ,im in australiatrying to work out what type of layout desighn to do ?any suggestions for an australian design !
Schematically, it makes little difference what country's rail system you are representing. The first things to figure out are what type of operating pattern you want (point-to-point, continuous, or a combination), your desired theme (main-line, branch-line, city terminal railroad, etc), and how your trains will be staged (yes, you will need a staging yard, no matter what type of railroad you want to build). Once you have the main features blocked in, then you need to fill in the details using typical practices for your chosen prototype.
Hi peter How much is the kit cost did it cost
They don't do fixed "kits" anymore. Instead, when you add the jig to your shopping cart, they give a recommended list of tools and materials they think you might need - like an al-a-carte menu. I think it is so much better than the old way. Overall I've invested about $1100 in the project so far, but that included tools and materials for the first batch of #7 straight turnouts as well.
@@mpeterll Hi Peter thank you !! keep the good work !!!
Great video, I have thought about trying making my own turn out as there seem to be a short supply in them, how do you think it is really worthwhile or not...thanks for sharing....Jack 👍
It's a very useful skill to learn as you can save yourself a ton of money if you want a lot of them. If you only want a few, that will depend on whether you enjoy doing that kind of thing. It's a hobby, so it's best to find a way to spent as much time as possible doing those things you enjoy the most.
@@mpeterll thanks for the encumbrance Peter 👍
Bespoke maker of turnouts/slips to the discerning modeller, est.2020.
MADE IN USA
Port Dover, Ontario according to their website
@@mpetersen6 You are both correct, the jigs are made in Canada, but the turnouts are built in the USA.
@@mpetersen6 I am Canadian too and didn't know that.
Stock Aids, Jigs,... all made in Canada as indicated on their copper brand label. Just keep that Stock aid lubed so it doesn't rust 👌
@@mpeterll
Aside from packaging I wonder just how does one "finish" assembly of a solid piece of 1/4 x 3(?) x 15, 18 whatever CNC machined Aluminum/Aluminium (must keep our friends outside the US happy). I'm not being pedantic. It's just that the curious want to know. Hope you get enough orders and I think you will. Fast Tracks also sells turnout and other items to order. Their jigs are well designed pieces of kit. When buying one you aren't paying for the production costs so much as the design, development and tooling if they make them in house. Total machine time is probably less than 15 minutes depending on the machine being used. These could be done on a Bridgeport with an aftermarket control or a CNC desktop router. The better the machine the better the accuracy
orders will flood in now
I hope so. They are already listed on my web-site superiormodelrailroads.com along with the first batch of straight #7 turnouts.
They didn't reply? Well... huh, they gave you the the double slip.
What gave you that idea? They didn't give me anything.
Have you had a look at the site of Weichen Walter
www.weichen-walter.de/
I have now.
@@mpeterll I use Mein Gleis code 75 tracks. To bad Fast Tracks don't have templates for that. The Mein Gleis rail can handle RP25/110 and NEM wheels.
www.mein-gleis.de/
Great video's on track planning and making turnouts.