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Over and Under...so many trains in this mountain.
Over and Under...so many trains in this mountain.
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Southern Pacific San Joaquin Coast Daylight 4460
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Southern Pacific San Joaquin Coast Daylight 4460
Model BART Train Subway - Embarcadero Station
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In this video, I am running two 3-Car trains in both directions. Track work is now completed at the Embarcadero station.
San Francisco Model BART Subway Part 3 - HO Scale
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In this video, is the long-awaited progress of the first mainline track and the first test run. My sincerest apologies for the delay. I will admit that building under my layout was not easy and some areas required difficult bending and reaching. I'm so glad the hardest part is now done.👍🏾😁 I also did not add any vocal narrative so you may visually enjoy the video to the fullest. Thanks for view...
Ebay Item For Sale - New Orleans Red Streetcar 450 HO Scale (SOLD)
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www.ebay.com/itm/166688882492 This item is for sale on my eBay store. Happy bidding or first come, first serve on the "Buy It Now" option.
Ebay Item for sale - New Orleans Streetcar 922 (Sold 4/1/2024)
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www.ebay.com/itm/166670519956 This item is for sale on my ebay store. Happy bidding or first come first serve on the buy it now option.
San Francisco Model BART Subway Part 2 - HO Scale
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In this video, I am continuing the process of creating a model Embarcadero Bart Station in HO Scale located in San Francisco. Here is the link to the 1st video: czcams.com/video/t_wdmFJ4urk/video.html Here is the link to the 3rd video: czcams.com/video/pzV06HzRdL0/video.html
Model Streetcar Arc - How to Video (HO Scale)
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In this video, I create the "arc" or "spark" effect. Basically, it's the image lightning from the wire and trolley pick shoe.
San Francisco Model BART Subway Part 1 - HO Scale
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In this video will be a step-by-step process of creating a model Embarcadero Bart Station in HO scale located in San Francisco. Here is the link to the 2nd video: czcams.com/video/cDRPRDUVHfs/video.html Here is the link to the 3rd video: czcams.com/video/pzV06HzRdL0/video.html
Passenger Trains on Parade
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In this video, numerous passenger trains are riding the rails from all over. Participating train owners in this video are: @nualpha94 @skyrider4230 @blakrootz @IsaacAmadeo @ForeignInterestSteam
Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - Creating the First Tunnel Part 2
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In this video, I am continuing the process of creating a scratch built tunnel. Capistrano Creations (Ebay) www.ebay.com/usr/capistranocreations
Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - Creating the First Tunnel Part 1
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In this video, I am creating a scratch built tunnel. This is one video of a series until completion.
Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - 5 Year Anniversary Run - SP Daylight 12 Car Train
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In this video, I am celebrating 5 excellent years of this HO Scale layout being outside in these elements. There were so many doubts, questions, and skepticism if it can be done. Well, I'm glad to say I took on the challenge and by the Grace of God it is still holding up quite nicely. Thanks for viewing and by all means please subscribe to my CZcams channel for more video updates. I look forwar...
Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - Lack of Monthly Maintenance
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in this video, you get to see what happens to my outdoor layout when it is not maintained at least monthly.
Dazzling Light Installation in the 49ers Parking Lot - HO Scale
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Dazzling Light Installation in the 49ers Parking Lot - HO Scale
Dusting A Large Stadium Parking Lot - HO Scale
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Dusting A Large Stadium Parking Lot - HO Scale
Family Vehicle Partially Destroys Garage Door Mainline
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Family Vehicle Partially Destroys Garage Door Mainline
BOWSER STREETCAR LOS ANGELES #1052 FOR SALE ON MY EBAY PAGE
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BOWSER STREETCAR LOS ANGELES #1052 FOR SALE ON MY EBAY PAGE
HO Scale - Conjunction Junction Model Train
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HO Scale - Conjunction Junction Model Train
3 Steamers, 40 passenger cars, in 50 seconds.
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3 Steamers, 40 passenger cars, in 50 seconds.
Happy 50th Anniversary Bay Area Rapid Transit
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Happy 50th Anniversary Bay Area Rapid Transit
Train Falls Off Four Foot Modular Layout
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Train Falls Off Four Foot Modular Layout
Backyard Model Train Layout (HO SCALE) - Track Cleaning Tips
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Backyard Model Train Layout (HO SCALE) - Track Cleaning Tips
Backyard Model Train Layout (HO SCALE) - Engineer Point of View
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Backyard Model Train Layout (HO SCALE) - Engineer Point of View
Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - 4 Year Anniversary Show - SP Daylight 17 Cars
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Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale) - 4 Year Anniversary Show - SP Daylight 17 Cars
Rainy Day on the Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale)
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Rainy Day on the Outdoor Model Train Layout (HO Scale)
Stalled Tanker Explodes in Train Crash (HO Scale)
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Stalled Tanker Explodes in Train Crash (HO Scale)
Awesome 👍😎👍
What layout is this??
@@Amayas_G just Trains Model Train Store
Fantastic video ❤👍Have a nice Sunday and best wishes
@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530 thank you
I have a HO scale garden railway that is a small fraction of yours. I run my engines with battery power using radio control. It works good. I used some old tyco track that is rusty, and it looks prototypical (although my RR is the farthest thing from modeling anything in real life) Track maintenance involves a garden hose.
That's very cool. I would love to find out more information on how you have them battery powered. i just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for viewing my page.
@@blakrootz I avoid Google when I can, but use your favorite search engine to look up “dead rail society”. It’s a good starting point. And there have been improvements since I converted mine. I like that you didn’t listen to those that say HO isn’t suitable for outdoor layouts. You showed them didn’t you!
Very neat, these cars primarily run up and down Canal Street in New Orleans.
Watching in2x ❤
Fantastic train ride❤
Thank you
Great Video! 👍👍👍👍🍀🍀
Thanks
Wow, this layout is a fantastic work of art! Couldnt think of a more beautiful train to run on it either. Great work!
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, the Daylight is my priority train in my collection to run on this layout.
I would love to see RapidoTrainsInc make these ACE F40PH-3Cs
Me too
Good luck
Do those station signs actually work to announce the trains?
No, they are only designed to show destinations. Surprisingly, the process was extremely easy. Sound effects will require some other technology.
Love that you’re running just B cars for testing, lol. Looks really good! Are you planning to get the new models Rapido Trains is making for BART?
Yes, I do wish Rapido would speed up the process.
Great job you finished the train loop on the Bart subway line it looks great I look forward to seeing the trains running complete with the cab units on the front
Thanks. I have a few more to add. The A Units need new decoders installed but will be running soon. I am seriously anticipating the Rapido Version to run. I want to see the C-Cars in action.
@@blakrootz wow awesome that’s very exciting I look forward to seeing those and your illusional third rail Arcking at the station
Great Job with the subway station!
Nice!!!!
Bro! Can you still open and close that garage door? if yes, then my mind is blown! I love the SP Daylight. I have one somewhere in my garage. Did you have to order special HO Tracks for outdoors? Great Video!
Yes. My wife and I park both cars in the garage and use it quite frequently. No, I use Peco Code 100 Nickel Silver track. Here is a video when i had to repair the garage door portion of the layout. czcams.com/video/1m9PccNfg84/video.htmlsi=tBhFvrrykh2hVprZ
Great video! I am a new follower for your channel. I have been building an HO Subway in my head for about 15 years now. Watching your videos has given me the push I needed to go buy some material to get started. Thank you! What did you use for the platform? You mentioned the tile, but what is under? is it that foam or wood?
The entire station and platform is made of wood. On top of the platform is peel and stick adhesive floor tile. Home Depot has plenty of free samples for you to choose, which you may like. I had to choose between two and found one fairly similar to that of the flooring at Embarcadero BART Station. I eventually bought a pack and then cut it to size with a band saw. If you don't have that, you can use scissors, but it will be a bit difficult. Please keep me posted on your progress and be sure to see video one of this project of how I began. The link is in the description. Thanks for the support and subscribing. 👌🏾👍🏾😁
2 things great with outdoor railroading, long trains & big curves. Do your neighbors say something (complain) about the noise (sounds)? Some times mind do, but most the time their grandkids are enjoying the trains. I run On30 & F (1:20.3) scale, my HOs are run on a club layout. I have Challengers steam.
No, lol, my neighbors aren't bothered by the trains at all.
👍🏾👍🏾 Nice Cuz, Putting it Together lol
Thanks cuzn
The new ho scale bart trains are being released around the fall of this year. they are up for preorder. with or without dcc sound.
Yes, my pre-order is in. Thank you
@@blakrootz one fellow ho scale train collector to another, you're welcome 💪👍
Great Video, from the subway.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you
Dude how’d you get those scrolling text banners hanging from the ceiling of your BART station?! Super cool
Major research on youtube. Found them in the UK, but they can be programmed to any modelers' preferences. I also dropped the link for purchase in the part two video.
Nice running!
Thanks
Hey when you get your rapido model Bart train, do you think you could do a comparison video between the walthers and Rapido Bart trains?
Yes, I plan to. Great minds think alike. 😉😄
Great layout!
I love your outdoor layout! I’m considering building one of my own. SoundTraxx’s Blunami Bluetooth decides would serve you very well. They have a range of ~74’.
Please keep me posted on video updates
Good morning, I have enjoyed your videos. I was wondering what kind of tracks are you using for your outdoor train set? I live In AZ and I just figured no time like the present to start mines but just need to know what tracks so I don’t have to continue to replace tracks all the time
Peco Code 100 Nickel Silver Concrete Track. I know the weather is a bit different in AZ, so I would advise a test track outside to test the elements. I waited a year before creating mine. I nailed a piece of track to pressure treated wood and let it sit outside to see how it stands in sun, rain, fog, and hail. I don't get snow here, but every once in a blue, I will get frost from 34-degree weather. It did just fine...as for heat, I can get like the high 90s. Be sure to see my cleaning videos to help. Thanks for viewing and I look forward to seeing your work. I will subscribe to your page now.
All your passenger stations are AMAZING!
Thank you
Stunning! Candlestick is exactly how it appears after they installed ramps and elevators (but too small). Been going there since 1968. Yes saw them all and saw Willies amazing catch with Bonds. 2 year ago my son did x-rays on Mr. Mays sadly he was in bad shape, but he acknowledged my son's admiration and respect by squeezing his hand. What ya going model next, Bay Bridge in the days of lower deck being for trains? I would not be surprised you got the talent! When young that used to exite me from the Oakland side where I once again reside.
Actually I am in the process of creating Embarcadero Muni and Bart Station. I'm overdue on my progress video, but have so much to share on it.
Those roof beams are not only to stop sound but to hold the roof of the station
Great job but like in the last video what station is it ? Is it the embarcadero or something else
Is that the embarcadero ?
Yes
How well have your trains held up to UV exposure? Does the plastic become brittle? Do colors fade after a while?
So far, so well. It doesn't get that hot out here and I always bring my trains in the house after each run/trip...even if it is to take a break. Mostly so they don't get pooped on by birds.
Nice work! Thanks for sharing it
How come you chaps from across the pond have got a layout the size of a small English Village.
We like to let our imagination run free in the hobby so we can run really long trains
An interesting model of the New Orleans Red Streetcar. 👍👍👍
What scale?
HO Scale 1/87 but can be used for OO Scale also.
Id love to see a full scale on your train layout!
Thanks for viewing. I have more full length videos on my page. Please enjoy.
Wow how cool is this! Very impressive!👏👏👏🤘😎
Great Video, from the New Orleans Streetcar. Wish you a happy Easter
Thank you too. I'm selling this one on ebay to downsize. I realize I have too many streetcars and I would prefer they have good homes than shelf life as a collectors items
Wow!! A real "spark" from the catenary!! Impressive! Good job, James!
Thx Marty...
Beautiful streetcar
I went from HO to G in 1996 and still have quite a bit of HO in storage. Now you have me thinking and since I do Blunami/battery installs I might just consider doing an HO shelf along the back privacy fence. Oh yes, love your layout.
I'd love to see some of tye battery installed trains you've done. Any for HO? Thanks for viewing
Really AWESOME! I grew up in Oakland 1960's-70's and then Fremont 1970's-80's so this is super cool and reminiscent of my youth. Love the scrolling destination boards and all levels of detail you painstakingly created in your realistic layout. Way to go brother!
Thanks for the kind words. There is still more to be done as I complete two independent mainline trackways for BART. Thanks for viewing.
will the railway be broken because of rain?
No, after the rain clears and is completely dry, I then go out and clean the trackway before the run. Here is a video I did about rain on the layout. Hope this helps. czcams.com/video/fOKF3TqwIHQ/video.htmlsi=MYUxtkqc7Vc0I6il
Very cool setup, I love it. It’s very inspiring. I subbed and can’t wait to see your new Rapidos run your BaRT line. Gotta have some station announcements too!
Thank you. Yes, Rapido said their model will have PAs included
Very cool I wanna build something similar for my layout
That is a great layout. My favorite part was seeing the South City / San Bruno Mountain sign. I grew up seeing that every day!!!
Thanks 😊
Nice, who makes the coaches?
Walthers, the last 6 or so are MTH.
Way too fast !!!