Whether 5" gauge, 7.5" gauge, HO scale, or whatever, I try to do train related videos along with other odd topics whenever I can. And I really enjoy reading and replying to all your comments. Have a great day! Stan
Wow we know things expand but there’s the evidence. How many joints do you need in how many feet to keep It from buckling? And why do you water it down? Love the traveling shop w generator huge compressor and everyone you’d ever need.
We water the ballast down to try to help keep it from moving .....however that particular section has the old Marigold ballast under it ...then the new red ballast.was thintop coated over it .....the Marigold ballast is like sand and does not hold the track very well .....needs to be dug out switched to full depth red ballast and then watered down .......the red ballast when watered down and dries sets like concrete.... then track wont move nearly as much
@@riograndeman That’s interesting that the track still Needs to be “locked” in. But yup sand doesn’t hold much of any kind of shape. Excellent! Really appreciate these videos and swing all The work you all do, I’d be out w you if I was about 1200 miles closer. Thanks for your reply!! Scott
Where are you State from? I like so much your project. I have CNC router. I made a chasis, rings, gears, etc cars, but not the truck because I have one of wood and also one ninco plastic. Congratulations
Thank you for sharing. On my Silverado, after tire rotation, you have to leave air out of the tires one at a time until the horn beeps this resets the dash positioner location. What do they come up with on these vehicles?🤔👍
Thanks for the refresher course! I need to lubricate the locomotive and I'd forgotten how I'd gotten it apart soon after I bought it some years ago. (Memory.. they say it's the first thing to go. Or is it the second? I forget....) I had to fix a similar problem with the wiring to the pickups. I also thought the pickup wires were very stiff, so I replaced them with 30 gauge wire. Gave the trucks a lot more freedom of movement. Highly recommend replacing the wires if you can.
Hello, I wanted to add turntable to my layout because I see that not having one, and running pre 1930 steam locomotives makes operations a little tedious if they always run tender first 😂 I'll take inspirations to kitbash my own with some spare wood I have in my attic, just like you did :)
Have fun, and good luck with your project! I could not find anything commercially to fit my space, so DIY was the only option for me. My locos are all small vs steam.
@@StanFerris I wanted to make a turntable that sits on a board, and not one that you cut a whole on your layout to fit a well. Also, turntables are quite pricey, even kits, so making one for cheap is also a nice bonus. I would never get the hornby turntable, its to big and clunky for my layout and it takes forever to spin 180*
I purchased this same pole saw today at my local Harbor Freight at a great price... Only $49.95 plus tax. Got it home and easily assembled it for use. It cuts great... but there is an important thing I feel you left out of your review.... How poorly balanced it is. With at least 85% of its weight on the blade/chain end of the pole, and fully extended, this saw becomes a beast to lift and is very difficult to use when reaching upward and outward at a 45-70 degree angle. The only way it is really manageable is when pole is nearly vertical, directly overhead. When retracted to its shortest length, I would say it is pretty easy to use, but not when fully extended.... I would have loved to have seen you actually using it at its full length. Stan, if you can easily handle this saw when its fully extended, you are indeed the "man" as it take a pretty strong guy in very good physical condition to use this one....
Great point! And Arnold Schwarzenegger I am not! 🤣 When not vertical, I agree there's a lot of weight at the top, but I would put it in place somewhat vertically, and then back away so I was not right under what I was sawing and the weight of the cutting head applied the pressure for the cut. Honestly, Even so, I felt more in control than being on a ladder holding out my regular chain saw. Thanks for adding the info!
Thank you for the kind words. That #101 flat car was the first wagon I built for the CNRR. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Mpzv_LjHFs.html
You're right, he needs the proper outfit! I did get him groomed up after this as when we adopted him at the pound he hadn't been cleaned up in a long while. Thanks!
That tongue on the trailer looks a little over complicated. That looks a lot like around neighborhood where I used to work at intel in the Tempe, Chandler Rural Rd Area. Very cool project.
This is the first track build video I've seen that really shows how to cut the slots clearly, especially the braid recess slot! Well done video. Thanks!
@@StanFerris I can imagine!! I’m in Long Beach Ca and temps have been hot but we have had a lot of overcast and humid days. I’m sure the heat is sweltering where you are.
Thank you for sharing. The cushions are beautiful, Bob's wife did a great job on those. The trolley looks good with her trucks on. Can't wait to see her on the rails.👍
We are getting very close to putting that on the rails. Saturday , we are going to move the first ycc shed. The foundation is set. The start of our new car storage and workshop. Great work on the trolly! That deserves a pat on the back!
