LEGO Train Operations on an L-Gauge Switching Layout

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Over the past year I have been building this small L-Gauge switching layout. Everything on the layout is scratch built from LEGO bricks. The trains are all 1:48 Scale models of real railway equipment that could have existed in Ontario in the 1950s.
    The layout is 30" x 55" with a removeable tail track that extends onto a nearby table. Typical operating sessions involve 4-6 freight cars and can be a fun challenge due to the small sidings and tight clearances.
    I have had to take apart the layout now but before dismantling it I wanted to record this video showing how the layout is operated.

Komentáře • 26

  • @darylfaulkner4882
    @darylfaulkner4882 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Beautiful looking layout!

  • @patoconnor1743
    @patoconnor1743 Před rokem +3

    That’s was a nice little operation. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lkaviation164
    @lkaviation164 Před rokem +2

    The valve gear on the locomotive looks really good. I also like how prototypical the rolling stock is, and this L gauge layout is starting to feel more like model railroading than Lego at this point. I think you had maybe one of your previous layouts with the diesel high hood locomotive and an oval track layout, and that one inspired me to make my own Lego Shay MOC in a narrow gauge scale. Hope to get a motor for it soon

  • @jedinoob124
    @jedinoob124 Před rokem

    Love the steam engine, but don't think I didn't notice that CP FM Trainmaster in the corner of your desk! That's worth a like on its own! Lol

  • @Krazytalk444
    @Krazytalk444 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm not convinced this was you driving. At no point did you bin your train. Very well done as always

  • @virtualtrainstuff990
    @virtualtrainstuff990 Před rokem +1

    Very nicely done

  • @oscarblanessantoro5185
    @oscarblanessantoro5185 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful !!!!
    It's a pity that you have to dismantle it, I hope you can rebuild it soon.

    • @calvin_bramble
      @calvin_bramble  Před rokem

      I hope so too, it came apart in pieces so hopefully I can put it back together sometime, and maybe even expand it!

    • @oscarblanessantoro5185
      @oscarblanessantoro5185 Před rokem

      The boxcar, gondola and flatcar are BMR?
      Consolidation is your own MOC?
      I am building an Inglenook layout, i use Melltorp Ikea table as benchwork because they are 3x3 or 3x5 32 studs baseplates (LGMS measures). Try to use MILS, it is good to store
      Good luck with the expansion

  • @UnicronPlanetMode
    @UnicronPlanetMode Před 8 měsíci

    Nice. I suggest you put more rail buffers.
    There are some made with suspensions.

  • @NWRGreen5Productions
    @NWRGreen5Productions Před rokem

    I love your lego models!!! soo cool! hope to build a layout like yours someday!

  • @tof0575
    @tof0575 Před rokem

    Bonjour 👋🇫🇷 super travail j’adore 😍👏👏👏

  • @mr.greenfly5090
    @mr.greenfly5090 Před rokem

    Very very nice!

  • @vladimirmlotschek3265
    @vladimirmlotschek3265 Před rokem +1

    So cool! :D

  • @Kubadiadyk
    @Kubadiadyk Před 6 měsíci

    can you do other video about the orange tree? its amagazin!!!

  • @TheBrickCraftsman
    @TheBrickCraftsman Před rokem +2

    Beautiful switching layout Calvin! Am in the midst of making a switching layout/diorama with a small station, some sidings that lead out to the main line across a truss bridge and into the hidden sidings. Looking forward to more videos like this! Btw, where did you get the coupling rods for the Canadian National 2476? Looks almost metal on video.

    • @calvin_bramble
      @calvin_bramble  Před rokem

      Thank you! The rods I designed myself and then had them 3D printed through Shapeways. I then spray painted them to get that metallic silver colour.

    • @tylerpeck8047
      @tylerpeck8047 Před 9 měsíci

      @@calvin_bramble Hello, those rods look amazing. You have any that are for sale?

  • @mattb.2359
    @mattb.2359 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you happen to know the type and quantity of R104 pieces used in this?

  • @eurodesigninc
    @eurodesigninc Před 9 měsíci +1

    Tutorial? Pls

  • @Switchblade-sh3kx
    @Switchblade-sh3kx Před rokem

    Great little build. It's fun to watch these little switching videos.
    If you don't mind me asking. What's the radius of the switches you used?

    • @calvin_bramble
      @calvin_bramble  Před rokem

      Thank you! all switches and curves on this layout are R104

    • @Switchblade-sh3kx
      @Switchblade-sh3kx Před rokem

      @@calvin_bramble
      Ah, thank you.
      Also, if I don't mind me asking.
      Are you planning to do more here on CZcams, or will you still be just uploading the majority of stuff at Flickr?

    • @calvin_bramble
      @calvin_bramble  Před rokem

      @@Switchblade-sh3kx For now I have no current plans for anything else on CZcams. I do have some projects that I am working on and hope to upload more to Flickr in the future

    • @Switchblade-sh3kx
      @Switchblade-sh3kx Před rokem +1

      @@calvin_bramble I gotcha. Thanks for the responses.