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MRUV 140: Layout Shakedown Session
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2019
- Time to operate! I held a small group session to shakedown the layout- run trains, operate turnouts, find issues, and have a little fun. Six friends came over and helped me try and break the layout.
It was a good session, and I even tried a little bit of operations by staging several trains and making up some simple switch/task lists for a few positions. Overall the layout performed well.
In the video I show some of the preparations made for the session then a summary of the issues found. I need to work more on the operating scheme and inter-train logistics and routing of cars, but it was a great start and the basics are now set. I didn't get any video of the session and only one picture as I was so busy explaining things, taking notes, talking, etc. Now that the layout has passed the stress test I will make some "railfanning" videos on the layout.
We did uncover an issue with my new Rapido FA2. The lead truck on an A unit was dead. It turns out the black wire from the truck to the decoder was not soldered on. The rear truck got power, but the front was indeed "dead". I resoldered the lead and the unit is working fine.
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Looks great Rob, so glad your hard
work is finally coming to fruition!
Once you get a working switch and main line train list set you'll
be able to run the wheels off your
new steamers and diesels!!😁😁😁
It is finally getting there! I feel much better now and really am ready to run and operate much more seriously.
Geez Rob, the ops session sounded fun for your 1st on the rebuilt RR. Layout looks great, too.
Glad you took the plexi suggestion to protect the dock. Overall, great work...keep it up!!!! Looking forward to more in future vids, Thanks.
It was fun, if a bit hectic. yeah, that plexi was a life (er, dock...) saver for sure.
Dear Rob, I' ve been watching nearly all of your videos and I am deeply impressed about the "evolution" of your layout! You did/ do awesome work! Dearest greetings from a fellow modelrailroader with a modular "Deutsche Reichsbahn der DDR"- Theme from Germany!- Keep up both, the excellent modelling and the excellent videos!
Thank you! My first layout was based on the K. Bay. Sts. B. and I still have much of that equipment.
amazing work thanks for the inspiration keep the good work up
All in all sounds like a fun and informative first running session.. Great job Rob.. Thanks for sharing it with us. Jim
I always enjoy your videos.
Thanks!
Great Layout pat yourself on the back... looking forward to the next video....
Thanks for sharing. Love your stuff.
Glad you had a successful initial ops session, Congratulations! It's nice seeing the whole layout, feel like I got to watch you do all of it, sorry I've been of no help. Hahaha
wey hey normal Bennett vision has resumed 47mins cool - perfect meal time viewing :-)
edit: I`d say a success as one would expect a few issues and lucky to find that loco wire failure. The regional map at the end truly brought the layout in to the real world of the railroad operations. As usual impressive & well informative Rob, cheers ken
CZcams needs a LOVE button for your updates. Nice work!
LOL, there is a cool idea! One LOVE cancels out 4 dislikes....
Love.
Glad you went with the plexiglass. It would have been only a matter time till....
Oh yeah...I bumped into myself before it was installed. No damage, thankfully!
Remember James Stewart looking into all of those windows with his binocs? I think you should build little scenes in EACH of your windows. All the factories, all of the industries, all of the automobiles and trucks, all of the houses, and etcetera. You know. Something to do over the winter months.
You are not helping me...LOL. That would be fun, but a lot of work!
@@robbennett1965
Hahahaha
Love that backgound work.Makes the layout nice to look at.a real nice work
That was fascinating. Great to have buddies to help you find the glitches and awkward spots on the layout - as well as have fun running trains. Would love to see some trains running and the loco facilities in operation, if you have time to film them. Great work and always enjoyable videos. Thanks so much for sharing, Steven.
The only word is WOW JOB WELL DONE........THANKS..
Nice shakedown Thank you for showing us
I love the detail in this layout and in your videos!
Happy Fourth of JulyThank you for the videos
Thanks, and you are very welcome.
Fantastic layout, awsome details, congrats, perfect job!!!
if you'll get a thin, and small piece of aluminum angle, you can attach that to the top of the plexiglass over the 64" coaling facility, it will take the bow out of the plex for one thing, AND the lip of the angle will give you a place to close pin notes and or car orders, etc.
really enjoy watching your videos. keep 'em coming and keep up the good work.
Good idea- thank you. I should do something, there is a bit of a bow to that long piece!
Hi Rob,
I've been following and watching long before the rebuild began.
I am quite amazed at your work with the rebuild.
Your layout is sweet I am in be love with the turntable and engine facilities. I also love the coal dock being straight forward.
You've done an excellent job on the craftsmanship as well as the overall engineering construction and overall planning of your beautiful layout.
The few bugs you have are minor compared to the distance you've reached on this beautiful layout.
Thanks for sharing. Please do work up an OP session. I will continue to watch
I did hear you breathing a little harder. I just pray for you that your illness dosent keep you away from the hobby you love so dearly. I wish you well
Thanks again. Now Run trains
Thank you! It does seem when it gets humid my lungs feel worse. Plus it comes and goes as well. Oh well, life goes on. It won't stop me from the hobby or posting, despite those who B&M about "your voice is so raspy"...
Rob,. I never ever listen to Naysayers. Nor do I let it get to me. Just grow a thicker skin.
Until the next time stay safe and remember Every Day is a Great day to run trains.
Threat to see the layout come together .
Glad it all went well, least great to get other people's live hands on suggestions :). Keep it coming Rob, loving the layout more :). Btw you have shares in diesel fuel sales that's why you forced the long route from Olean to Eugene wasn't it huh huh huh lol
LOL, I like that- I am like the old robber barons. Must use more of my diesel and coal- so run the long way that really makes no sense at all. HA!
Rob at 15:12 about the reaching issues. I found that buying a pick with the hook style head removing the handle with a wheel cut off tool then drilling a hole in the same diameter inside a 12 in wooded dowl worked great for reaching and uncoupling cars at a far inset distance. I used CA in the dowl working the steel part into the hole held strongly. Don't know if this idea is any help but I've been watching you from the very beginning. I will say your smart and your work is genius sir. Anyhow it worked for me on my old layout. My new layout is designed 2ft too 3ft in depth now but smaller for what I operate. A lot of switching more so than just massive long running trains. But it's just me now lol. Any who, great video as ALWAYS and can't WAIT to see more of your amazing progress sir.
Thanks Gary- will look into it. I need all the good ideas I can get!
For your door / track alignment issue, I saw a neat idea from Gerry Leone. He had a horizontal screw mechanism attached between the roadbed and track that allowed him to make fine horizontal track alignment adjustments. He left about 3 inches of flex track unballasted to allow it to float. I think he did a short video or article on it, but I can't find it.
Would have been a great live operating session. I know you were busy but maybe next time set up a video camera at each end of the layout and let them run and edit each later. Thanks for the update, it really has grown into a really great layout.
You can get thick lexan strips that would look better than aluminum angle for the top of the coal dock shield
Good idea- thanks!
You have a great layout.
Thank you!
Great layout! Thanks for sharing!
Glad it went well for you, hope it stays that way but we all know about Gremlins. A very awesome layout. Please keep the videos coming!
What layout software do you use?
Thanks- I use 3rd PlanIT by Eldorado Software.
Your freight car weathering looks great. I'd go dual controls on the turnouts at the coal dock. It will let you keep your panel without any mods.
Hi, sounds like a good time was had by all. Maybe next time you can place a couple of cameras and let them run during the ops session. Now that you got one out of the way, the operators won't mind being filmed. Unless they're in the witness protection program. Maybe you could hide the cameras and just let them run. That's sounds a little creepy. Sure would of liked to watch. Thanks, see ya later.
The guys would not have minded- in fact a few told me I should be getting some video. So next time it won't be an issue!
You should have some steam only operating sessions that would be a cool video
I may. I probably would need to have guys bring some steamers with them, but I could get darn close.
I've had trucks die on me even on units I've fully over-hauled...but i reused the old wiring. I noticed i'd re-solder the wire, and still be able to gently pull it off. Now if I do a rebuild, I replace all the wires.
I was surprised to find this, especially on a brand new Rapido. I know it does happen. Luckily was an easy fix.
HI! Rob! It's been a minute. My cpmputerr filed for divorce........ I see your still hard at it! The layout is looking "museum" ready. Glad to see your still on CZcams. Ya need to go cable or pay-per-view?! Take care Sir. My favorite Rhode Island State Trooper..
Foolish question in the hopes it gets answered... Any chance of getting a rough measurement of the size of your engine terminal area?
Not foolish at all....it is roughly 2ft x 10ft. It isn't a pure rectangle as it narrows a bit getting away from the roundhouse and service area.
@@robbennett1965 Thanks for the insight! I'm trying to build my own layout and currently have two two-foot by 6'8" hollow core doors. Wanted to see if I could get it to fit, basically. Looks like the answer is "Yes with a bit of room to spare"
Noooo, i just bought the ME ladder code 70 for my yard. uhg wish i watched this first.
You likely will be fine. I am just migrating away from ME track and TO's. You may want to check the frogs and point rails- make sure the point rails are not real loose in the rail joiner. At least on several of my #6 TO's that was an issue.
Sure would have loved to see that opp session?
How did you clean your track for the operating session?
We went over all the track with Cratex pads I got from Traver's Tool. Similar to a Bright Boy but not as aggressive. I then went over all the track with Lacquer Thinner on a swap. I was going to run my track cleaner tank car with the Lacquer thinner but I can't find it!
Don't see the O&W much, thanks! 3:45
Love the Old Woman! Such an underdog and a "why did they build that???" railroad. I have an O&W FT set I need to get on the layout...
If you add a camera you can use a car back up camera since they run on 12v. Cheaper then other types.
Interesting- got a good place to bu them?
Either eBay or amazon. Shouldn’t be more then $100 with a screen. Maybe auto zone or advanced auto might have them at that price too.
@ 7:10 you talked about a string of 5 cars. The layout has how many tracks there and how deep is that? Looks like a long reach for any issues/derailment, etc. Thanks.
What decoder are you using in the Genesis gp9? Also, for instructions, make nice printed instructions, laminate and hang on a hook in the area that instructions are needed. Layout is looking great!! I would love to operate it.
Mike- whatever came with the unit, I didn't change it. In fact, I just changed the address to the road number and off it went. Still needs Kadee couplers, weathering, etc.
Mr. Bennet I’m not running nowhere near the electronics you are on my train layout, I just purchased the signal gates from tomar H-863. They are currently out of the logic rail LR-GCP-IR infrared detection unit that I was wanting. I was wondering what type of infrared detection unit you would recommend to use on them any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks, Bobby Wright
ME track and switches look really good but I have heard that they're not as durable as Peco
FPV quadcopter cameras are HD, tiny and run of 5V
i really want a wi-fi interface for my nce procab. they were supposed to make one but have yet to come through. i have engine driver and i really want to try it on my layout.
At first, i was going to mention they have radio versions for the Procab. To add Wifi, most people use a computer with JMRI and a basic wifi router. In theory you can make your own contained unit with a raspberry pie. Pro-cab has serial connector built-in of i recall. Use a serial to USB connector to the Pi, and have everyone connect to the pi's wireless adapter.
do you work in the high voltage industry? i ask since you knew they were old oil / air blast breakers?
He works with Transformers. I think he installs them.
Sparky- I have been in the power transformer industry, both in MFG and repair, for 28 years. Started with Westinghouse, which became ABB, went to work for GE, then GE sold us back to ABB. So I have come full circle! Most of my career has been repair, and I was the PM for a large on-site rewind of a Westinghouse shell unit.
That is cool. I deal with ABB products a lot. Work for hydro one. But we mostly buy the cheapest switches. And enough said. Lol.
The superintendent is always too busy to video! I know!
LOL- indeed!
put a pace of aluminum a36 channel over top of plexiglass .
You have a wonderful layout Rob. However, I think the only thing that spoils it in my opinion is the blue sky that shows between the steel work at Eugene, it stands out like a sore thumb, even when you are filming from the other side of the layout! I appreciate it's your model, but it just seems a little odd that a guy with your outstanding modelling skills and exceptional attention to detail could be happy with that? I do like and look forward to your video's, so sorry if it sounds like I was having a moan! Cheers...Les.