Model Railroad Masterpiece Tips from Real Engineers!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @djstrains
    @djstrains  Год назад +1

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  • @pinball1968
    @pinball1968 Год назад +1

    Awesome! Love the ending! What a different perspective of Pittsburgh!

  • @rickmiller4202
    @rickmiller4202 Год назад +1

    Another great vid. That "you sound like a Salvation Army guy ringing the bell" , during the Ridge ad had me rolling. Steve's layout is top notch, being able to fit so much in that space.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад

      Ha! Thanks for watching!!!

    • @stephenjohnson26
      @stephenjohnson26 Год назад

      Than you very much. The aisles had to suffer but in the end it all worked out

  • @paulthewall4764
    @paulthewall4764 Год назад

    A LOT of operation in this small space. It was a great deal of fun to operate. Photographs HUGE as well!

  • @What_If_We_Tried
    @What_If_We_Tried 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic insights from real world engineers. Thanks so much * subscribed *

  • @lottaaction8072
    @lottaaction8072 5 месяцев назад

    I love this DJ! Thanks for the video.

  • @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853
    @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Год назад

    How fun. Just goes to show, you can adapt to any space.

  • @petestephen4922
    @petestephen4922 Год назад

    Great Jet Ski footage at the point. Looks like you and your daughter hare having a blast!

  • @raykiefer5137
    @raykiefer5137 Год назад

    Enjoyed the video. getting back in my 10x13 train room after surgery.

  • @jasonminier6782
    @jasonminier6782 Год назад

    I love the less is more strategy. Modeling the Pennsy in Michigan in 1968 I get to use that a lot! What's ballast?

  • @eliabraham6918
    @eliabraham6918 Год назад

    Great video and Stephen definitely has a beautiful layout

  • @simonetaormina7080
    @simonetaormina7080 Год назад

    Hi DJ. Nice to see you having some fun. I wanted to mention the West Island model RR club in Hicksville NY. They do have a website and the are some ok RUclips video’s. Another great looking and operating RR. Living on LI I have heard of it but never seen it in person so 2weeks ago I made a call and I was invited down to see it and also operate during a secession. They handed my a cab and put me to work. Another Northeastern RR just like the Lehigh and Keystone. I think it’s deserving of Ins of your well done videos and worth the trip. Take a look maybe make a call, info is on the website. The West Island Model RR. You won’t be disappointed.

  • @RWSBaden
    @RWSBaden Год назад

    Hi DJ, Another great video my friend, thank you for sharing it. Yes Steve's Union Railroad is fantastic and hopefully someday when the moon and stars align, I might be able to attend one of his ops session. I met Steve a few years ago at the Greenberg show in Monroeville, great guy. On a side note, sending you an email with some info. Cheers, Rich S.

  • @saberridge6867
    @saberridge6867 Год назад

    Good Video, lots of good info. Thanks

  • @patrowland61
    @patrowland61 Год назад

    DJ, another great video!! Have you made a video regarding modern day engine houses?

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/DI_C63ZdMDE/видео.html

  • @KatoOnTheTrack1
    @KatoOnTheTrack1 Год назад

    “Don’t buy trains” woah there DJ, take it easy😂😂. I really like that key holder but unfortunately I don’t have keys anymore.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 Год назад

    hello dj it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

  • @stevemckeown4120
    @stevemckeown4120 Год назад

    Excellent !

  • @RidgeWalletYT
    @RidgeWalletYT Год назад

    Awesome wallet and KeyCase 🔥

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад

      It’s such an awesome combo

  • @keonisan
    @keonisan Год назад

    It's wild to see a single MP15 pulling that many cars, I won't say it's impossible for N but any kind of grade and that's a no. Steve's layout is amazing.

    • @stephenjohnson26
      @stephenjohnson26 Год назад +1

      Thank you very much, my layout is 2 level and I would definitely need more power to pull that train upgrade

    • @keonisan
      @keonisan Год назад

      @@stephenjohnson26 I just know from my own usage, a single MP15 hits any kind of grade and it's all she wrote.

    • @stephenjohnson26
      @stephenjohnson26 Год назад

      @@keonisan In model railroad terms I understand. On the real railroad I have made MP15's do some amazing things

    • @keonisan
      @keonisan Год назад

      @@stephenjohnson26 It takes me 6 mp15's to tackle my club layout with an ore train, the grade is so steep.

    • @stephenjohnson26
      @stephenjohnson26 Год назад +1

      @@keonisan That sounds about right, I have a 2 1/2% grade on my layout and I usually run 5 MP's on anything over 15 cars

  • @KiIo-27
    @KiIo-27 Год назад

    11:00 just explained ADHD in train terms 😅😂

  • @vertisjohnson219
    @vertisjohnson219 Год назад

    I'd like to see the track plans, thanks

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад

      Go to my website www.djstrains .com
      Look for the menu and track plans
      It’s at bottom of page
      Thanks

    • @davidomatick7015
      @davidomatick7015 7 месяцев назад

      Is your website currently active? I’m receiving an error trying to reach it.

  • @CSXOhioRailFanPlus752
    @CSXOhioRailFanPlus752 Год назад

    Nice Video

  • @rickchapman9232
    @rickchapman9232 Год назад

    Let me ask you something,years ago when a train had to stop quickly,the engineer would apply the brakes and run the risk of derailment,but now when they go into emergency there is a good chance they will not derail. How does this happen? Can you tell us about it without violating any rules?

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад

      Risk is still there. an emergency application will drastically apply brakes to all cars. Problem is a loaded car will take longer to stop than an empty flat car, and the tension can cause derailment. But we are trained to apply MINIMIUM REDUCTION (5-8lbs) first, which gets all cars on same page, and THEN go to emergency application.

  • @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853
    @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Год назад

    I have a young daughter too DJ and I know exactly how you feel😉

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome. Yeah, no matter what I accomplish in life, the only thing I want on my tombstone will be “He loved that little girl “

  • @mikesmith6838
    @mikesmith6838 8 месяцев назад

    The layout is good, no doubt; but everything could be improved (engines, cars and buildings) from much more weathering. Many of the rolling stock look right of of the box; as in, they look like model cars, not actual cars.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  8 месяцев назад

      If you live close, you can join the club and help with that.

  • @wilfriedwerner7690
    @wilfriedwerner7690 9 месяцев назад

    the start of the video that Train derailed

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains  9 месяцев назад

      Did you like the video?
      Did you like the layout?