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Michael Ramsey
Canada
Registrace 15. 01. 2016
I spend too much money on model trains.
This channel is primarily about my HO scale layout. I also sometimes make videos about O, N, and G scale trains, as well as R/C cars and helicopters.
I have also done product reviews for the BC Hobbies channel, which you can find here: czcams.com/channels/5_g7ID8wYdzsf49fWTL-Cg.html
This channel is primarily about my HO scale layout. I also sometimes make videos about O, N, and G scale trains, as well as R/C cars and helicopters.
I have also done product reviews for the BC Hobbies channel, which you can find here: czcams.com/channels/5_g7ID8wYdzsf49fWTL-Cg.html
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I'm Moving to the East Coast!
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Huge changes are coming soon! In this video, I used two brief clips of footage from @Ericstrains. Although these are not technically under a Creative Commons license, Eric states on ericstrains.com (in the FAQ section): "If you'd like to use any of my photographs or videos for non-profit or personal use, feel free do so. I only ask that you give me credit for the photograph or video." I believe...
Rivarossi Docksider: A Plucky Survivor
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One of the most underappreciated vintage HO steamers is a personal favorite of mine. Note that this review only applies to this specific Rivarossi model - not the saddle-tank version, not Life-Like and Tyco's crappy imitations, and not even Rivarossi's own similar but smaller 0-4-0 model. The good ones can be identified by their fully operational Walschaerts valve gear.
Bachmann 4-4-0: An American Classic
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By popular demand, here's my review of the new-tooling Bachmann old-time 4-4-0. I was hesitant to get one of these because of the high price, but I was quite pleasantly surprised by it, and I think it's well worthy of being Westport & Shelter Cove engine #1.
Number 12 Rides Again! (2000 Subscriber Special)
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Today, I'm taking a break from making videos that no one requested, and making one that two or three people requested. I also reached 2000 subscribers when the video was mostly finished, so the "special" aspect is a bit of an afterthought, but at least it's more than what I did for 1000 subscribers, which was nothing. If this trend continues, when we reach 3000 subscribers, I will send a free p...
The Legend of Casey Jones
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This is a short documentary about the life and death of Casey Jones, a famous railroad engineer who died in a train wreck in 1900. Casey gave his life to save his passengers, and became the subject of a well-known folk song. This documentary dramatizes the crash, and the events leading up to it, using models and practical effects to bring the scenes to life. Sim Webb's full interview: czcams.co...
Repairing Bachmann Tender Plug Wires (the hard way)
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ATTENTION! Since filming this, I've discovered that the superglue trick is actually a pretty bad idea. The glue can easily run inside the plug and completely jam it, and once that happens, it's impossible to get it out. A better option would be a very thick glue of some kind that will stay where you put it. If you do use superglue, make sure it's the gel stuff that doesn't run. This has been re...
Water-Based Smoke for G Scale Trains
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Terry's channel: @Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi TRS Trains: @trstrains9330 Terry's video featuring my smoke units: czcams.com/video/oJmy-rO5Xk4/video.html
Too Many Locomotives (W&SC Update #13)
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Ethan's channel: @ctvalleyrailfan Terry's channel: @Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Ethan Mandolfo shout-out 0:38 Spectrum 2-10-0 Decapod 1:11 New station 1:19 Locomotive updates 2:33 Terry's Live Steam collab 3:05 Hobby burnout 3:50 Outro
TRX-4 1979 Ford Bronco at Saxe Point Park (R/C Music Video)
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My TRX-4 Sport turned into a Bronco, with the body lowered and smaller tires for a more scale appearance, in action at Saxe Point Park. This TRX-4 has gone through a quick succession of bodies, including the stock Sport body and a Jeep Cherokee, but this one is by far my favorite. I repainted the body on the outside, so it does scratch fairly easily, but I eventually plan to get a clear Bronco ...
Spectrum 2-8-0: The Model, The Myth, The Legend
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It's about time I got one of these... again.
Twin Jeeps at Saxe Point Park (R/C music video)
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My friend Ryan and I both built scale R/C trail trucks using the same Jeep Wrangler body, so we decided to make a running video of them both together. His was recently completed, but mine is actually getting dismantled soon because it's getting pretty banged up and I want to use the chassis for something else.
Disassembling & Repairing a Bachmann Spectrum HO 4-6-0
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EDIT: I later discovered that plugging the 8-pin decoder plug the other way around would have solved both the direction and lighting problems, and saved me a lot of programming. Flipping the plug around reverses the polarity to both the track and the motor, and swaps the front and rear lights. Oh well - at least now I know that for next time. Digitrax CV calculator: www.digitrax.com/support/cv/...
IHC 4-6-2 Pacific: A Venerable Workhorse
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In this video, I get way too deep into the lore of a cheap plastic steam engine from the 1970s. I also make several terrible jokes. I shot this at the same time as my review of the Bowser Alco Century for BC Hobbies. You can spot the Alco parked on a yard track behind the drive-in at 7:03.
Drive-In Theater Makeover (W&SC Update #12)
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By popular demand, an update video on some of my many projects. BLI Challenger review: czcams.com/video/lyamZnWhuOc/video.html Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Updates on past locomotives 02:12 Smoke unit experiment 03:36 Rivarossi Heisler 04:47 Spectrum 4-6-0 low boiler 06:03 Passenger cars 07:25 Drive-in theater 09:54 Outro 10:48 Bloopers
TRX-4 Jeep Cherokee XJ at Saxe Point Park (R/C music video)
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TRX-4 Jeep Cherokee XJ at Saxe Point Park (R/C music video)
Traxxas TRX-4 Sport at Mount Douglas Park (R/C music video)
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Traxxas TRX-4 Sport at Mount Douglas Park (R/C music video)
Helicopters & Moving the Layout (W&SC Update #11)
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Helicopters & Moving the Layout (W&SC Update #11)
This Giant R/C Helicopter is Pure Comedy
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This Giant R/C Helicopter is Pure Comedy
Micro R/C Airwolf Helicopter (Esky F150 V2)
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Micro R/C Airwolf Helicopter (Esky F150 V2)
Decorating an HO Scale Steam Locomotive
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Decorating an HO Scale Steam Locomotive
Bachmann Chinese SY 2-8-2 Mikado: a modern-day steam engine?
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Bachmann Chinese SY 2-8-2 Mikado: a modern-day steam engine?
This is one of my favourite locomotives as it also appears in the Wild West! The music towards the end is totally reminiscent of Two Mules for Sister Sara and Gunfight at the OK Corral.
Michael, what's your cat's name? Best of luck in New England. Keep the video's coming when you have time. I watch them while I'm running trains or working in the house.
Thanks! His name is Jack.
I saw this on ebay its in my cart....video was awesome great review
Does this camera have infrared capabilities in night mode?
Not that I'm aware of.
THIS IS SO WELL DONE I thought your models was a real train You are extremely underrated. I love this video.
Why does this guy kinda sound like cybershell
I had never heard of Cybershell, but I just looked him up, and I guess I do kinda speak in similar patterns.
Just saw this pop up after watching the 4-4-0 video. Super excited to see how this goes.
Welcome to new england from a connectican! Yes we are all assholes but the good type. love ur content
Thanks for the update Michael. An O gauge room aswell awesome. You can run live steam on O gauge you know😁 Oh and by the way the carpet actually looks quite like grass. I fitted RC to a new engine I got. Real easy. All I did was follow what you did with the one Terry got for me so thanks for that. A video now and then will be just fine. Dont leave it too long though👍
Those LED shop lights are great. I use them in my stock room and previously had them magnetized to the ceiling in my steel storage container. So much light.
They are very nice. I do think they might actually be too much light for the camera to comfortably handle - I'm thinking about swapping them for two of the smaller light bars from the O scale room instead.
Welcome Home to the pothole state
Thanks! I'm definitely glad I sold my Mustang before moving here - it would not have appreciated the potholes. I bought a 2006 Camry instead, which handles them much better.
Good to see you got there OK and settling in well. 😊👍
Glad to hear you made it safe! Take good care and I'm sure you'll gonna be okay with whatever life slides your way. I've heard Massachusetts is a very pretty state and I look forward to seeing your videos on some tourist railway,layouts, helicopters or new ways to hunt Smurfs in the near future! Be great man!
Welcome home, Michael! I hope I get to meet you someday, now that you’re in my neck of the woods!
Hey it's all good! At least you having a full time job will mean you'll earn more to spend on trains and such, you moved to a lovely state and you're back! That's all it matters! Best of luck to you in your new location and the future of this channel!!
Awesome Michael! Canada’s loss is your native country’s (re)gain. I look forward to your O shenanigans.
Not sure why but for some reason I thought you were gonna build both the o gauge layout and also a new ho layout
It was fun watching your O-scale train. What is the diameter of that track circle?
It's O72 (six foot diameter).
glad to know that there is another train fan in the area
Welcome home!! ***eagle screech***🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I really like the new set-up for the HO layout! It looks so old-time with the wooden walls behind it which really fits the theme well (since it’s a heritage line!) I do think the break in the backdrop due to the window looks a little odd, but there isn’t much you can do about that since wrapping the backdrop round the window wouldn’t work I’m guessing 😂. Looking forward to seeing the O Scale Layout!!! Also, are you still building your N Scale layout? I saw you post about it on the Facebook group ages ago but haven’t seen anything since
Glad you like the setup! Yes, the N scale layout is still in the works. It's not the top priority right now though.
@@michaelramsey81 cool! Can’t wait to see more!!
@@michaelramsey81do u have any articulated engines, several companies make them
First of all, that intro (more like first half of video) was amazing. The views, the music, *cat,* all of it was incredible. The O scale stuff looks really fun. It's been ages since I ran anything on FasTrack and I had forgotten how loud it was. Also it seems some problems never change. Your Williams 4-6-0 throws a traction tire, my 1948 Lionel 671 had one of its nickel rims come loose, same problem just with a different generation of trains. Also when I saw the thumbnail I thought this was an entirely different channel belonging to a friend of mine who I just saw today, so the "Moved to the East Coast" confused me until I realized it was actually you. Your new hairstyle makes you look almost exactly like him lol
Thanks so much! Fastrack is definitely loud - I won't be using it for the permanent layout. As for the stylish new look... I just desperately need a haircut, lol.
1:40 wow a Ferromex ACE up north. What’s next CN ACE in Mexico?
I was surprised to see that too, lol. That clip was actually filmed in Washington on the first day of the trip.
@@michaelramsey81 I love the paint scheme they choose for thier roster
Like all the new updates Shame videos won't come out very often, Would like to see more detail about that Williams by (bachmann) locomotive, And I like how on your HO layout you have a old Jupiter on the display track
oooh! i cant wait to see the new layout! but, i do have two questions! do you have any plans to expand the original HO scale layout? am just a bit curious :3 and the other is do you plan to have a place to crawl into the middle of the O scale layout, or will there be a lifting section? since i figure you probably would need either of them to get into the middle-
1. The HO layout will probably stay as-is for a while, but I have toyed with the idea of adding a logging branch line along the wall, perhaps over the couches. Maybe eventually. 2. The O scale layout will have a hinged gate for access to the middle, similar to my old Red Oak HO layout.
@@michaelramsey81 1: interesting! well, whenever you end up doing this, if ever, ill be here to watch it! 2: makes sense! if you end up having it be like a life bridge, you could hide it decently well into the scenery!
Many thanks for the info and resources. I have a True-Line of Canada CN U2g 4-8-4 that the headlight lead to the connector plug came loose and now I know how I'm going to fix it. I hate $600 door-stops!
I have the #721 and it’s amazing! I put a TCS T1A decoder in it and it burned out the incandescent light. What’s the easiest way to replace the bulb?
I put an LED in mine. The bulb just sits in a gap in the front of the metal motor block - you may have to solder the new one onto the old wires.
Alright so its a loooong shot....but i was watching your bachmann modern 4-4-0 video and i noticed you mentioned it came with a few extra pilots (cow catchers) do you still have an extra and do you want to sell one 😅...i purchased 2 of them and both were missing the cow catcher lol. I made basically a switching pilot for one but id like a cow catcher for the other and i cant find a factory one anywhere.
I'll take a look through my parts box and see if I still have a spare one.
@michaelramsey81 oh that would be awesome 👏
Very nice camera work ... thanks.
The Grateful Dead
I have a Casey jones railroad spike it was in the tracks since 1900 it looks like a hair pin
Hey how did you connect the wires of the atmoizer disk to the RC receiver, and what products you used?
I’ve got lots of these old switchers, they are great!!!! Nice channel, I subscribed!
This is a beautiful engine and seems to run well. I shy away from the spectrum models because they had a few issues. I have several MDC models that are fun to build but verrrry difficult to get running. I finally purchased my first brass PFM and then a second one…. I started to attempt a scratch build .. go check it out if you want!!! Gotta love shay’s!
You should make a lil projector tower
Have you released printer files for this yet? I don’t model in G Scale (HO/OO for me), but I figured I could adapt the files and try and make the unit fit in another locomotive as I have a Hornby Flying Scotsman that seems to have a fair bit of space in the front
I haven't gotten the files to a point where I feel they're ready to release yet. Soon hopefully, but I have a lot of other ongoing projects, so it might be a while.
@@michaelramsey81 no worries! Totally get that, better to have a finalized design first!!