Making Track Plan Changes on My N-Scale Model Railroad
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- I’m reconfiguring the track just west of Echo Canyon on my N-scale model railroad. I want to show you what I’m doing. And I want to tell you WHY I’m doing it. I’d like to tell you about the change, because you may be thinking of making similar changes on your layout.
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Great video Mr. Roy It's always a pleasure to watch your , Model railroad videos,,,👍⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks, Kevin. It's a real pleasure to share my layout progress with you. ...Roy
Always more fun when you can watch trains run and 2 at once is ever better. Watching many model railroaders make many changes sometimes bothers me when I think they have the perfect set up but I think this makes great sense on your railroad. I have enjoyed watching it grow and change over the years. I hope you are feeling okay and wish you the best with everything you are dealing with. Thank you Roy.
Thanks, Rob. I appreciate your comment. You're right: running two trains at a time makes a really big difference, especially when they meet traveling in opposite directions. ...Roy
Nothing wrong with change Roy providing it is specifically to achieve an improvement to the layout. I have had to completely rewire my layout and so far it5 has taken me nearly a year. As my layout id DC I have had to use a lot of wire even though I have in places been able to reduce it, so I think I am around 2 miles so far. Goodness knows why we consider this hobby to be fun. At my age with failing eyesight, the shakes and severe body movement issues no way can this be fun...BUT...at the end of the day it sure will be. Good health to all. Cheers, Bob
You're so right, Bob. Making changes can be a good thing. And most of the time, making those changes can be lots of fun. This project has been lots of fun for me. ...Roy
The trackplan changes make a lot of sense! I think it will make that section look less 'messy' as well. Looking forward to seeing the finished layout.
Thanks, my friend. I hadn't thought of it that way, but you're absolutely right: that part of the layout does look cleaner and neater now. ...Roy
Looks interesting. Looking forward to seeing how it all works out 👍😃
Thanks, Jack. I'm looking forward to making other changes on my layout as well. ...Roy
Roy: Good to see you! What you said about bench work is so true. Went to buy modules but found that they are not available. Seems they are made from Baltic Birch. All the Baltic Birch comes from Russia and is embargoed. So no modules. I bought all I could and will build my own modules to fill in. Great video. Hope you are feeling better.
Hello Roy great video THANKS for sharing that's why I remodeling my train room also we have alot in common WE BOTH LOVE N SCALE WE BOTH LOVE KATO UNITRACK AND WE BOTH LOVE COFFEE AND DONUTS HUGS FOR LEONORE ;-)
Yes, indeed, Carl. So much in common, including the world's greatest hobby. ...Roy
Cool, like what you have done and achieved. More towards some suggestions in previous years. Amazing how easily you have made the change.
Thanks, my friend. I really am having a lot of fun with this project, and I like the way it allows trains to run on my layout now. ...Roy
These changes look outstanding! It is already apparent what the double track will do for rail-fanning just from the little meet your showed in the newly configured area. I've never really understood what "finished" and "model railroad" had in common. Changes like yours only serve to revitalize railroads in my book.
Thanks, Rick. You're absolutely right: such changes do indeed serve to revitalize our layouts. ...Roy
Roy, As one who has had many a sleepless night wondering how you was going to attempt these new changes after you first made mention of a new continuous route. I can see you've got everything well in hand. I'll now be able to catch up on my beauty sleep. Cheers, Chris Perry.
Thanks, Chris. Now you can finally get a good night's sleep, because the project is proceeding well, and I'm having tons of fun doing it. ...Roy
Roy, A layout is never really done. We always find something to change or do. Thanks for sharing and I will be following along, David.
So true, David: a layout is never really done. ...Roy
Wow, you've been very busy lately. Exciting! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Tim. It's tons of fun to be "busy" on the layout. ...Roy
This is known as the 'Daryl Cruse Effect' 🤣 It's a great change Roy and railfanning is a great thing. I'm looking forward to doing that on my next layout as I'm now packed up and ready to move house.
Thanks for your comment, Mark. I hear you. Daryl and I are both modeling the UP Evanston Sub. But there are two differences: First, he has more than 10 times the amount of space for his layout than I have. And second, he started his layout this past fall and is making enormous progress. By contrast, I started in 2014 and am making very, very slow progress. LOL! ...Roy
Ha! Like you always say Roy, you are the world's slowest modeller!!
Others claim to be as slow as, or even slower than, me, but I find it hard to believe. LOL! ...Roy
The modification on your layout will look great when it’s done Roy. I came across my planned layout drawing and noticed it is exactly how my layout will look when I’m done with the staging area, there will be a lot of work for me, then again it’s a hobby & I’m running trains on my layout to get in some train running time for my Santa Fe & Southern Pacific freights, my Amtrak Coast Starlight & my California Morning Daylight excursion train which is being pulled by substitute locomotive power pulled my Amtrak 156 P42 & My Southern Pacific EMD SD70M. My Daylight steam locomotive will have a loose rubber tire put back in place at the Kato factory.
Thanks, Christopher. It seems like there's never a dull moment in model railroading. There's always something to change or improve. ...Roy
Nice change Roy.
Thanks, Mike. Making this change has been tons of fun, and I really like the way trains run on my layout now. ...Roy
Great work Roy! Always fun to improve upon our layouts.
You are so right, Matthew. It's always fun to improve our layouts. ...Roy
Hi Roy as our Layouts continue to evolve it's a give and take... from what i saw was a major improvement plus a WYE was in included as i have one and use it all the time... Awesome Roy.... Darrell
Thanks, Darrell. You're right: A wye is definitely useful, both for running trains in multiple directions and for reversing the direction of the locomotives. ...Roy
Looks like this will be an exciting change to the track plan. And will only need some slight rework to the scenery to blend it back in. Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks for coming along! It'll be tons of fun, building the scenery for the area, when I eventually get around to it. ...Roy
I don't think you'll be sorry with this new arrangement. I'm glad I have the foresight in my track design to add in a continuous run connection for when I just want to run a train without it spending half the run in the "underground" portion of my layout!
Good point, Ken! That's what helices and staging often do: they keep our trains running "underground" half of the time. ...Roy
That Looks absolutely amazing
Thanks, my friend. I appreciate that. ...Roy
Well it looks like you've been busy Roy I like where you're going with your new track arrangement and yes I lay out is never really finished is it 👍👍
Thanks, Charles. I'm delighted with the way this change on my layout is turning out. ...Roy
Always love these type of videos from you Roy. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Trey. It's always a pleasure to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
loving it.. can't wait to see the finish
Great job Roy.....
Thanks, Randy. I appreciate that. ...Roy
Really cool changes! I am sure that I will enjoy watching your new work going forward. High green Roy!
Thanks, Ray. It's a pleasure to be able to share my progress with you. ...Roy
Looking Good Roy
Thanks, my friend. ...Roy
Nice change.
I sure like the changes your making... over the years Ive made changes so I can just run around the upper level or lower level without having to go into the helix... keep up the good work... Daylight Dave... 🤗
Thanks, Daylight Dave. All I gotta do is follow your lead when it comes to making changes, and everything will turn out to be a lot better on my layout. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 I think you do a pretty good job on your own... my layout presents its own challenges.. take care Roy!!! DD 😜
New arrangement is looking good. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks, Dave. It's a pleasure to share my plans and progress with you. ...Rou
Very cool update, mr. Roy. Great job getting the roadbed cleared and cleaned up and now your new tracks. Enjoy the new routes for your train and railfanning.
Thanks, Drew. This project is turning out to be an even better improvement than I originally thought it would be. ...Roy
Another great video Roy! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, my friend. It's always a pleasure to share the hobby. ...Roy
Very nice
Thanks, Jay. ...Roy
I started using the WS foam inclines years ago and love them. They can't create inclines with a 1/2% grade, but I've never seen the big benefits of a 2.5 percent grade over a 2 or 3 percent grade. The foam inclines have the advantages of mathematic simplicity and guaranteeing a precise, uniformly continuous grades.
Thanks, Jerry. I really like using WS inclines and risers. It's so much easier than cutting and trying to elevate plywood correctly. ...Roy
hi Roy... it seems we all make changes... i like what you are doing... any time you can get more run time is a good thing... i just did a change on my layout also...thx 4 sharing & i hope you're doing well... vinny
Thanks, Vinny. I've been having tons of fun with this project. ...Roy
Looks really good....great job....will definitely be more fun having more trains running continuously on the upper level....
Thanks, Duane. I think this will give me more opportunities to film the trains as they run continuously on the upper level. ...Roy
Hi Roy good job again, more to come
Thanks, Ronald. It seems like there's always more to come in model railroading. ...Roy
Hi ya Roy. OMG! Digging up the sacred ground of Echo Canyon! Blasphemy! Lol. It’s so good to see you working on your layout again. I like what you are doing. I know you don’t do anything without throughly thinking it over. So, I very much look forward to your future updates. Take care. See ya.
Thanks, Norman. I was worried about the effect that this might have on Echo Canyon, but so far, it seems to be okay. ...Roy
I was worried you had run out of scenic areas needing your unique touch :). Looking forward to seeing you integrate the unexpected rise into exho canyon. Also keen to see how you intend to reintegrate the western helix. Fun to follow you in this change. Keep posting videos, we really enjoy them.
Hello, my friend! Thanks for your comment. I look forward to "re-integrating" the western end of Echo Canyon back into my scenery. When I do, I will certainly share it with you in a future video. The "unexpected rise" you mentioned really isn't as much of a rise as it appears to be. I put a level on the tracks, and there's no perceptible rise until after the tracks cross Echo Creek, at which point there is a slight rise. The Woodland Scenics inclines and existing scenery create the illusion of a rise in Echo Canyon. But, until I get to work on the scenery there, I'm continuing to run my trains to make sure that I'm happy with the new track configuration. And I'm working on a video about a re-configuration of the track in the White Mountain/eastern helix area of my layout. Again, thanks for your comment. ...Roy
I love how you say you’re more into real fanning on your layout that is great😆 I love that that’s awesome you amaze me roy your a very talented man great new ideas and work 😁
Thank you so much, Sean. I really appreciate your very nice comment. It's a pleasure to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
Exciting changes, Roy! I hope the new configuration is everything you want it to be. Love seeing those unit coal trains running.
Thanks, my friend. It's twice as much fun to run TWO trains at a time. ...Roy
No it will be better, and drive you to change it again, and again. The JOY of the hobbie :)
I like that track option better also. I share your railfanning fun. I crammed 3 loops on my layout and still love it. Looks great and i just watched the scenery beggining vid. Great!
Thanks, my friend. I look forward to bringing the next episode in this series to you. ...Roy
Great video Roy. I’m also doing away with my helix and reconfiguring a bunch of track. It’s good to see you back in the train room! I hope you are feeling better.
Thanks, Randy. It's always fun to be running and filming the trains. ...Roy
Hi Roy, it's looking like a great modification to your railroad. I ll be looking out for the future installments in the reconfiguration and re-incorporation of the western helix..😁👍🚂
Thanks, Gary. I'm delighted with the way this project is turning out. ...Roy
Roy this fits !nto the first of your golden rules select a proto scene and time siot which has been my strict policy since 1885 with our first rock springs layout.
So true, Vernon: It's tons of fun to try to try to "capture the feel" of a real area. ...Roy
Good video Roy. If the change will make the layout more fun for you, then it's a good change!
Thanks, my friend. The scene isn't finished, but I'm already having lots more fun running trains through this area of my layout. ...Roy
Looks like some great changes.I guess just about all model railroaders make changes to our track work some time or another.
You're right, Mike: it seems like we most of us make changes on our layouts as we go along. ...Roy
Roy, Great job with your track realignment. I am really jealous of the ease of changing your track with the Kato Unitrak. It certainly looks like it will work very well for the railfanning that you desire. ....John
Thanks, John. It's always good to hear from you. You're right: using Kato Unitrak is so much easier. I used flex track in the past, but now I'm getting too old for all of that bending, cutting, and soldering. LOL! ...Roy
Looks like great changes to your layout! Great video!
Thanks, John. I've been having tons of fun with this project. ...Roy
Hi Roy, Interesting update to your layout. I must admit I'm a little confused on how you're going to connect the new track work to your Western Helix track, so I'm looking forward to your next video. Now I'll need you to sit down for a moment as my OCD is kicking in 🤣😂🤣 You're running your trains backwards aka wrong main track😂 Generally most railroads try to keep the engineer (who sits on the right side of the locomotive) on the outside of double track, to be able to view the line side signals. Yes there are excepts and many segments of double track are now bi-directional signaled, but it remains common to see train movement where the engineers are to the outside, not the inside. OK I feel better now 🤣 You know Roy this is just good natured fun on my part and Rule #1 always applies😊 Thanks for sharing this video Roy and I'm looking forward to your next layout update video. Cheers, Rich S.
Thanks, Rich. I appreciate your comment. You're right: trains normally run on the right-hand side of double-track mainlines. But they run on the left-hand through Echo Canyon and beyond to Ogden, because the right-hand track crosses over the left-hand track at the west end of the Curvo tunnels near the east end of Echo Canyon, and it thus becomes left-hand running between Curvo and Ogden. Have a great day, my friend. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Also, I believe the grades were a factor in Echo Canyon running as well, I think I recall that from a video way back.
@@JoeyBPhotography Yes, you are correct, my friend. The older of the two tracks has a steeper grade, which helps explain why eastbound trains use the newer of the two tracks. ...Roy
Hi again, Rich! I want you to know how much I appreciate your comment about right-hand running. I went looking for, finally found, a video I uploaded about 2 years ago called "Left-Hand Running in Echo Canyon." Enjoy, starting at minute 3:10, here: czcams.com/video/1_xL1DeQ2RY/video.html
...Roy
It's been a while Roy. Glad to see you are back at it.
Thanks, Donald. It's good to be back. ...Roy
Looks good Roy. looking forward to seeing what scenery you come up with in the future. I'm at the point now I can start putting track back down, let the fun begin all over again.
Thanks, my friend. Making changes, such as you're doing, can be a lot of fun. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 That it is. Already have 2 full loops down. All I need for right now is to hook up the wires
Roy, great job and you gotta love Kato Unitrack, I’ve been using it for years.
Keep up the great job, looking great and hope hope your feeling better and all goes well for you. Ron
Absolutely, Ronald. I would never go back to flex track with all that bending, cutting, and soldering. ...Roy
Roy that is going to be a great change up with your tracks there. Plenty of great rail fanning coming soon 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks, Bill. I think I will be running and filming my trains a lot more now. ...Roy
Hi Roy. The new track reconfiguration looks great. Nicely thought out and planned. Looking forward to seeing it evolve, and also your plans for the helix access.
Thanks, Brad. I'm having tons of fun with this ongoing project and sharing it with you. ...Roy
Very nice video update looking nice
Thanks, Ger. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy
That wasa good change basically doing a double track.
Hi started to do a dbl track tri-ovale with a single line at the back, but realized bit after making it a dbl track ment simpler opps - run two trains in either direction was a 👍👍👍 change !
Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy
Hi! Roy, A nice development. I'll never get finished as I don't put in the hours. I enjoy railfanning, even on my loop and had a steam train, Stanier Black 5, 4-6-0 pulling 9 mk1 coaches for fun recently. Pleased to see you looking on good form. Regards Stephen.
I hear you, Stephen. Railfanning on our layouts really is tons of fun. ...Roy
Some very interesting changes! Back when I started building layouts I got too rigid in my thinking; I wasn't interested in changing existing tracks. Mow I have "liberated" myself and have taken the attitude "I built it, I can unbuild it and start again" :-) It opens up a lot more possibilities.
So true, Gary. I used to be more rigid, too. There was a time when I thought track plans were engraved in stone, and I had to stick to them, no matter what. ...Roy
quite a change there roy but i am so glad to see you working on your layout again i know you have had a tough time lately with your headachs but i am happy to see you again here in this video and working again. cant wait to see more though thanks for sharing jim
Thanks so much for your comment, Jim. It's always good to hear from you. I'm having tons if fun, making this change to my layout and sharing my progress with you. More to come, my friend. ...Roy
I have learned. I'll be running trains on my new layout to see if it works like I planned before I add scenery. I will be using grades this time, I haven't done that in 30 years. No more than 2 %.
Thanks for your comment, Craig. I think that's a good idea: to keep your grades at no more than 2 percent. ...Roy
Looks like some good changes Mr. Roy. Bob
Thanks, Bob. I'm having tons of fun with this project. ...Roy
great video brother
Thanks, Dave. It's a pleasure to share this project with you. ...Roy
Very nice addition Roy , I lived in Morgan when the BIG derailment happened Remember when the loco hit the Bridge?
Thanks, Bernard. I don't remember a locomotive hitting a bridge, but I do remember reading about 2 teenagers who were almost hit by a train at Morgan about a year ago. ...Roy
Im in the process of tearing out a section with two turnouts involved. I wasn't getting 100% operation on this area with all my stock. Can't have it. Im actually switching over to Peco 80 due to my off the wall layout design. Its all fun and I feed off CZcams Modelers.
I always use code 55, but I have been contemplating Finetrax code 40.
Thanks for your comment, Jack. Sometimes the changes we make can be simple improvements, and sometimes the changes are necessary to fix mistakes we may have made. ...Roy
Roy, a modelrailroad is like a house. It's never done. Steve
You're right, Stephen: a layout is never done. ...Roy
1985 that is !
I have reconfigured track a few times to improve the performance of equipment and to improve switching possibilities. You are right that operating for a while shows shortcomings. I’m not as good at foreseeing how things will work. In theory they make sense. In practice not so much. Hopefully people will see that you can make these changes and should in some cases. You’ve done a spectacular job so far. I enjoy this very much. Job well done Roy!
Thanks so much for your comment, Michael. I really appreciate it. Sometimes we get caught up in the idea that we've created a perfect track plan that will never need to be changed. Only after running trains on our layouts for a while do we discover changes that will greatly improve our track plans. ...Roy
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A layout is never finished
So true, my friend. Our layouts can keep us busy indefinitely. ...Roy
You have the same Desres with your layout as I do (I don't have a layout) yet) but N scale looks like the appropriate size for the space I woud have for a layout the only issue i have with N scale would be finding the types of Locomotives I would want to run (Iconic Canadian Steam) in N Scale. So we will see how the future comes and if I can stop living vicariously and actually have a layout at some point (Also if anyone knows of anyone making Iconic Canadian Steam Locomotives in N Scale do point me in their direction as I would be glad to see this)
Thanks for your comment, my friend. I appreciate it. ...Roy
i have to say, Roy - i dont like it.
I LOVE IT!
Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy
I always wanted to do a big complicated layout. But my gomez Adam's side comes out then I wreck it.
My friend, I often think that a big complicated layout can be a headache. ...Roy
Hey roy smith I was also thinking you should add model railroad museum at eco Canon like you see at Tucson az station like you see big steam engine on display and all that so I was thinking you think it's a good idea let me know what you think about it can't wait to hear from you
Thanks for your comment, Chris. I certainly could use a museum on my layout, especially once Kato comes out with its Big Boy 4014 and I buy it. The only problem is where to squeeze such a museum into my existing space. I'm thinking about it. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 I mean it doesn't have to be that big it's just a little display but I take your advice
Hey Roy how are you doing I got pictures coming soon from my layout sorry for delayed in time
Thanks for your comment, Taylor. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures. ...Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 your welcome roy it should tonight big shot out
Oh, you wacky model rails with your fancy helixes! Ha!
You're absolutely right, my friend: You have to be wacky to put a helix on your layout. And, to think, I've got two of them. LOL! ...Roy
Hi Roy you ok haven't seen your vidios in a while you ok everyone is s asking about you seeing if your ok
Hi Dirk! Thanks for asking. Right now, I'm doing pretty good, although to be sure, I do have good days and bad days. In fact, I'm working on my next video about further track re-configurations on my layout. Hopefully, I will finish it and upload it soon. ...Roy
Good Evening Roy! My question for You this time is not about layouts, structures, scenery or anything like that! It's kind of difficult for me to ask! Here it is:. How would You deal with friends, and even family members who MAY
criticize You for preferring this hobby, that I also like, because some of them think that I'm are too old for playing with model trains? Moreover in Latin countries like maybe Panama and the Dominican Republic, where I'm from, that may not even accept that someone with our age have a preference for this hobby?
Best wishes for You!
RR
Hi Robert! It certainly can be upsetting when friends and family have no interest in, or even mock your interest in, model railroading. Of course, your hobbies are none of their business. But what can you do in the meantime? Well, for one thing, you can pursue and enjoy the hobby alone. Since coming back to the hobby in 2014, I have always believed that I was the only model railroader here in Panama where I live. Recently, though, I have been contacted about the hobby by two different people who live here in Panama. Neither of them has a layout yet, and I still haven't met either of them in person but you can be sure that I eventually will. I try to travel to Pennsylvania each year, and I hang out with tons of model railroad friends there. There are no train clubs, stores, or shows here in Panama, but I include all of those kinds of things in my travel itineraries, and I get to spend time with other model railroaders in these places. And then there's your model railroad friends online, in videos and especially in live streams. My CZcams analytics tell me that a vast majority of my viewers are older, retired men, just like me, but certainly not all of them. No, Robert, build your empire, and model railroad friends will find you. In the meantime, just enjoy the hobby and please stay in contact. Your friend in the hobby, Roy
@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Thank You My Friend for Your motivation and enticement in this great hobby, which You certainly affirm is the best in the world! And for good reasons!
Hoping Sincerely that the health issues previously mentioned are behind You and come back with even more videos,
Your Friend
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