Ron use a nickel instead of a steel washer as this fills the scratches with nickel instead of steel that rust. It looks really good. Thanks for sharing😀
My understanding is that the harder steel doesn't fill the scratches in with steel but forces the nickle-silver to fill itself in, like pushing dirt in around the edge of a hole to smooth itself over.
@@RonsTrainsNThings in theorie, you're correct. But it's better to go even harder then steel so the difference in hardness is bigger, titanium or vanadium-steel would do.
@@RonsTrainsNThings Agreed - and not only that Ron but also applying the no-ox should prevent rust even IF a small degree of steel were deposited in the scratches.
If you're using power routing turnouts you will need to gap each leg of the frog before you add feeders to avoid shorts. Love the bottle cap on the brill trick, just wish I would have know that years ago.
These are insulated frog AND power routing, so no need to isolate the frog. See link below. They still route power through the turnout, but it is not the most reliable electrically, thus my comment about powering on every side of the turnout. dccwiki.com/PECO_Insulfrog#:~:text=The%20PECO%20Insulfrog%20is%20a,it%20is%20100%25%20DCC%20Compatible.
Thank you for the clarification on the power routing. The only power routing turnouts I was familiar with have both point rails, frogs, and both frog rails powered from the point touching the stock rail. They would cause a short if you back fed power into the legs of the frog. I don't have a lot for exp. with commercial turnouts because I hand build mine, which issulates the stock rails, frog, and frog rails.
I haven’t done model railroading for over 40 years. Retired now 10 years and bored. Time to get back into it. Prices are astounding. Now my question. Does anyone used chicken wire covered with paper mâché anymore?
Awesome vid, Ron. I'd like to see that feeder process a little more up-close, if possible. It looked interesting, and Id like to try it, but couldnt see it.
Great video Ron one question about the buss line I know one in goes into the system your using one do you do with the other end do you cap it or connect it to the beginning to make a loop
Hello Ron, I have a ? I use Kato track and I like Industrys, do you have to run Elect feeders on each Industries and alson do I have to use those insalate on switches
You definitely want to run feeder wires to all of your industries. As for insulators, it depends on your layout size and how you have your wiring run, but I would suggest it, yes.
Hi Jason. I will be adding styrene floors inside the buildings, then building the yard area up a bit, probably with cork, and graveling it to near rail height.
Yes I am building using code 55 from PECO and mostly electro frog PECO turnouts. However, the code 55 rail on PECO is the same rail just sunk further into the webbing. So it’s hard to slip the connectors under, I end up just cutting ties.
Those Xuron nippers are the real deal!
That Mirror trick is going to live in my mind for years thats just too smart
Yup, good job, thanks for the vid. Glad you promoted using a steel washer to heal scratches and used no-ox....
Amen to feeders. My East staging yard has 1200 drops.
😯😱 That's a lot of feeders.
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hello ron its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
I will be following along, enjoy what you are doing here.
Thanks my friend! 👍🏼👍🏼
It's great to see that you making videos again 🎉
Thats very helpful thanks! I already put the cutters in my amazon basket.
Thanks for sharing your way of doing quality track work.
Nicely done Ron, thank you.
I like the mirror idea to see what you are doing on the other side of the track.
Yeah, it's a life saver for sure.
Ron use a nickel instead of a steel washer as this fills the scratches with nickel instead of steel that rust. It looks really good. Thanks for sharing😀
My understanding is that the harder steel doesn't fill the scratches in with steel but forces the nickle-silver to fill itself in, like pushing dirt in around the edge of a hole to smooth itself over.
@@RonsTrainsNThings in theorie, you're correct. But it's better to go even harder then steel so the difference in hardness is bigger, titanium or vanadium-steel would do.
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Agreed - and not only that Ron but also applying the no-ox should prevent rust even IF a small degree of steel were deposited in the scratches.
Ive been using the ends of dead end sidings as my wire points. Same idea but half the holes haha
Some great tips, thank you. One can put a metal tool or 123 block across the tracks to absorb some heat when soldering.
Looks good! Thanks for sharing.
If you're using power routing turnouts you will need to gap each leg of the frog before you add feeders to avoid shorts. Love the bottle cap on the brill trick, just wish I would have know that years ago.
These are insulated frog AND power routing, so no need to isolate the frog. See link below. They still route power through the turnout, but it is not the most reliable electrically, thus my comment about powering on every side of the turnout.
dccwiki.com/PECO_Insulfrog#:~:text=The%20PECO%20Insulfrog%20is%20a,it%20is%20100%25%20DCC%20Compatible.
Thank you for the clarification on the power routing. The only power routing turnouts I was familiar with have both point rails, frogs, and both frog rails powered from the point touching the stock rail. They would cause a short if you back fed power into the legs of the frog.
I don't have a lot for exp. with commercial turnouts because I hand build mine, which issulates the stock rails, frog, and frog rails.
very nice video Ron .
I haven’t done model railroading for over 40 years. Retired now 10 years and bored. Time to get back into it. Prices are astounding.
Now my question. Does anyone used chicken wire covered with paper mâché anymore?
I'm sure some do, but it's not really common now. That said, there is no reason you can't do that still if you prefer the method.
Great video!
Awesome vid, Ron. I'd like to see that feeder process a little more up-close, if possible. It looked interesting, and Id like to try it, but couldnt see it.
I made a short coming out tomorrow morning just for you. 👍🏼👍🏼
@@RonsTrainsNThings awesome!!!!
Here it is: ruclips.net/user/shorts_M5MmnJI7jg?feature=share
See more about laying track including curves, turnouts, insulation gaps, and more here: ruclips.net/video/Nu9qlIckU7Q/видео.html
Great video
Great video Ron one question about the buss line I know one in goes into the system your using one do you do with the other end do you cap it or connect it to the beginning to make a loop
Just cap it with a wire nut or other means of insulating it.
Hello Ron, I have a ? I use Kato track and I like Industrys, do you have to run Elect feeders on each Industries and alson do I have to use those insalate on switches
You definitely want to run feeder wires to all of your industries. As for insulators, it depends on your layout size and how you have your wiring run, but I would suggest it, yes.
I am curious how that yard ties into the main line?
Looks great Ron! Will you be filling in between the rails later on with something such as plaster or sculptamold? - Jason
Hi Jason. I will be adding styrene floors inside the buildings, then building the yard area up a bit, probably with cork, and graveling it to near rail height.
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Good video again. I noticed that I think you use mostly unpowered frog turnouts. How does that work out for you, have you experienced any issues?
Mostly they work fine, but if I were starting over I would use code 55 track with powered frogs.
Yes I am building using code 55 from PECO and mostly electro frog PECO turnouts. However, the code 55 rail on PECO is the same rail just sunk further into the webbing. So it’s hard to slip the connectors under, I end up just cutting ties.
What was the product you applied after the mineral spirit cleaning? No ox, was it?
Never mind found your track cleaning videos! Thanks!
Yes
What brand of track do you use?
It is all Peco code 80.
Hey Ron, been going through your videos. What code track did you use on your layout?
I think 88
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Nothing is ever flawless
As close as possible obviously.