How to Easily Get Rid of Unwanted Grades on Your Model Railroad
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- There’s an unwanted grade in the trackwork on my N-scale layout. I show you how I’m getting rid of the unwanted grade in this video. And I explain why I’m getting rid of it. And yes, you will see trains running in this video.
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When you “ don’t like it, “ eliminate it! I agree wholeheartedly. Nicely done. Thanks. See ya next time Roy.
Thanks, Norman. You're absolutely right. ...Roy
Roy, it's always important to make improvements. That's why a layout is never done. Thanks for the video.
So true, Stephen. There are always improvements to make. And yes, indeed, that's one of the big reasons why a layout is never done. ...Roy
The layout is looking good Roy. I showed my layout to former neighbors of mine when they came to visit me. Their youngest granddaughter is interested in model railroading. I recommended that she buys a Kato starter train set to get started in the hobby, also told her it’s best to take your time in the hobby. I will be doing a train rotation tomorrow. I will be running my Amtrak Coast Starlight on the layout for so many runs & will t rotate my Amtrak locomotives when I will be running my Amtrak train. I’m working on removing the paper on corrugated boxes so that I will be painting it red to simulate tile roofs for my planned passenger train station & covered walkway which I will scratch build the passenger train station & covered walkway.
Hi Christopher! Thanks for your comment. You gave excellent advice to the youngest granddaughter. I'm glad you could promote the hobby that way. ...Roy
It is nice to have a smooth flat track and gentle transitions to an incline or decline. Thanks for the update, Roy. And, that is the easy way to fix most problems, David.
Thanks, David. It was easy to do, and I'm very pleased with the results. ...Roy
Always glad to see progress at the world's slowest construction project..haha, just kidding. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your comment, Tim. Yep, I'm pretty sure I hold the world championship for "slowest and laziest model railroader." ...Roy
Great solution, Roy!
I’ve always used the 2% incline/decline’s on my model too. What’s really neat about these is you can also lay them on the sides for even a higher elevation, gotta love Woodland products, they might be a little pricey but they make life easier. Thanks Roy and hope you are feeling and doing better, your bride too. Ron
Thanks, Ron. You are so right: the WS inclines are convenient. I'm willing to pay for convenience. ...Roy
Looking good Roy! Thanks for sharing. Dave
It's always a pleasure, Dave. ...Roy
I always love these types of videos.
Thanks, Trey. Hopefully, there will be more like this one to come. ...Roy
Thank you Roy very informative !! It's coming together 🙂 Derail Darrell
It does seem to be coming together, Darrell - much to my surprise. Thanks for your comment. ...Roy
Go to see you again. Great video! Hope all is well with you.
Thanks, Ken. Good to hear from you. ...Roy
Roy thanks for sharing. Hope you’re doing well. Have a good day.
It's always a pleasure, Tommy. Thank for your comment. ...Roy
Roy, great job on leveling the track. Looks good. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
It's a pleasure to share my progress with you, Ken. Thanks for your comment. ...Roy
Your layout is always impressive to see, thanks for some great tips I can use in the future for my layout.
Thanks, my friend. It's always a pleasure to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
Nice and helpful video, Roy. I enjoy running long train consists and a flat track is what works best for me.
Absolutely, my friend. Thanks for your comment. ...Roy
I'd say it's a good idea to check your Kato track before deciding not to weight it when gluing, I've had a lot of 248mm straights that were bowed and weighting sorted that out!
Steve, you make a good point. Thanks for this important suggestion. I've been using Kato Unitrack for 8 years now and haven't encountered this problem yet, but it's a good idea to check, as you suggest. ...Roy
so i had inclines on my layout and i been so hard headed on trying to get them to work but Derail Darrell gave me a good kick i finally rip them out and now i'm starting over great video
Thanks for your comment, Dwight. Sometimes we need a good kick to get us to do what we need to do. I need such a kick myself just about every day. ...Roy
Looking nice and smooth Roy!!👍😊
Thanks, Ralph. I'm very happy with the results. ...Roy
Thanks Roy. More useful information and demonstration. Always a joy to watch. Cheers, Bob
Hi Bob! Thanks for watching and commenting. It's always to pleasure to hear from you and to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
Roy, We can depend on you to be on the level! 😎 Regards Stephen.
You can count on it, Stephen. HA! ...Roy
Hi Roy. Looking great. I didn’t notice there was a grade through that part of the layout / lift up bridge previously. The train looks awesome running on the new levelled section.
Thanks, Brad. This change is turning out to be an even bigger improvement than I imagined it would be. I'm very happy with it. ...Roy
This was fun, Very imformal and entertaining. Great video!
Thanks, my friend, it was a pleasure to put this video together. ...Roy
Looking great love your layout.
Thanks, Gary. It's a privilege to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
Excellent solution.
Thanks, Craig. It seems like we model railroaders are always looking for solutions to challenges we encounter. ...Roy
Very well done Roy……
Thanks, John. I appreciate that. ...Roy
Nice video, Roy! Keep the momentum going!
I'll do my best. Thanks, Max. ...Roy
Hi Roy my friend good to see you back, thats is a good solution waiting to see more
Good to be back, Ronald. It's always good to share the hobby with you. ...Roy
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Looks pretty good.You did a nice job!
Thanks, Mike. I appreciate that. ...Roy
Looks pretty smooth Roy!! 👌 DD 😜🤗
Thanks, DD. I'm delighted with the way this project is turning out. It's a much bigger improvement than I imagined it would be. ...Roy
Thanks for your video, mr Roy. Cool to know how you fix the grading. Happy model railroading.
It's a pleasure to share my progress with you, my friend. ...Roy
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Parabéns Roy, excelente explicação e trabalho realizado!
Gracias, mi amigo. ...Roy
that is the main thing. if you don't like it, then change it.
that is one of my biggest pet peeves, little dips or small bumps in the track and cars come uncoupled. always somewhere where you can't reach easy.
I hear you, Sparky, and I gotta say that you're absolutely right: Problems will always occur in the least accessible spots on a layout. But I'm really happy with the way this change is turning out. It's an even bigger improvement than I expected it would be. ...Roy
Hope you're doing well Roy!
Doing pretty good, Bruce. Thanks. ...Roy
Rivet counter” I want my track to be level!” Lol.
I'll level with you, Charlie: Like you, I want my track to be level, too. HA! ...Roy
I like your videos and your layout. I'm curious about how you manage the track connections for the lifting section? Have you sawed through some of the Kato track pieces?
Thanks for your comment, my friend. It's good to hear from you. Regarding the track connections for the lift-up bridge, it would be possible to saw through the track, but instead, I use Kato track expansion sections. There's an example of how they work in this video: czcams.com/video/t_ZA6a_B-dc/video.html&t
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@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Thanks, Roy. That's a very neat solution ...Robin
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Roy, Nicely done. As you say a painless way to either to elevate your track or in this case to level the track. You would have been running this re-leveled section for a week or so now so how do you find it? The trains seem to run very smoothly through this area. Cheers, Chris Perry.
Hiya Chris! I'm really delighted with this change. It's turning out to be a much bigger improvement than I ever imagined it would be. It's a pleasure to share it with you. ...Roy
Thanks Roy
It's always a pleasure, my friend. ...Roy
Up until now, I thought I was the world's laziest model railroader.
Nope, I don't think it's you, Mike. I believe I hold that title hands down. ...Roy
I never glue track but I don't use n scale.
I DO use N Scale, and follow the "never glue track" mantra - now that I glued and soldered far too much, too soon, and am still prying up turnouts a couple of years after soldering & gluing them in.
Ok, helpful.... but... you did not show how you actually put the lifts under the track, or glue the pieces into place. That would have been helpful.
You're absolutely right, my friend. I wish I had filmed the process of actually installing the sections of inclines on the layout. Lesson learned: I will remember to do film every step of the process in the future. Thanks for commenting. ...Roy