O Gauge Layout: Jack Hager's Automated Layout 

He's 100% right. It is all about running the trains

Great! 👍👍

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My cousin used to use insulated rails and a photocell in order to achieve automation for his layout years back. He was able to run 2 trains on the same main line without a hiccup. I always enjoy seeing these older layouts because guys like him would have been blown away with what is offered today. But I’ll forever stay a conventional operator myself….. even if occasionally there might be a Gomez Addams incident.

Fantastic ideas and exactly how i would build mine if i had the time, I love the idea of full automation especially when done right like this

Great vidio, love the layout and that it automated it's something i like doing on my layout with equipment and sounds.Thanks for the morning coffee...

I really appreciate this man's efforts. An electro-mechanical brain with 100 relays??? A heck of lot of work with very satisfying results. My Ross x-crossover with 6 relays to steer current for block operation was enough for me! He's got a real treasure. Was this recorded in the 90's ? 😊

There was an episode of Ellory Queen about a guy who had an automated train 🚂🚆 layout.

Ironically, I run Super O and my switches perform were well.

I finally broke down and ran some of mine.

Nice job Jack.👍

Club sized layout should be run by a group of model railroaders. You need all the electronics so you can operate it by yourself. Takes the comradery out of running trains with your friends.

The layout is worth more than the house 🏠.😂

nice layout. I personally prefer to have individual control of each train.