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3rd video from the Lehigh & Keystone Valley model railroad club in Bethlehem Pennsylvania
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@tzor 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely agree on the nitpicking. Unless you are a museum, or you are really into the "historical" (the model railroad in the basement of the Freshman dormitory of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was supposed to be a historical recreation of the Hudson River line) getting the "feel" is the most important part. Even then, that's different from the actual point of running the trains.

@vikingofengland 10 месяцев назад

Rule 1 applies: It's my layout and I do what I want.

@jacqueso8424 2 месяца назад

Also agreeing on the nitpicking issue, if one cant do a better layout without critisizing some one else's, move on past. Hobby is about having joy, and also providing it to other,

@jacqueso8424 2 месяца назад

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 11 месяцев назад

DJ, thanks for showing us more of this breath-taking club layout. I'm hoping to go see it myself next year. Also, thanks for sharing your thoughts about the hobby itself. Model railroading definitely is for fun. There is no place for judgment, criticism, or rebuke in the hobby. ...Roy

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

I’m hoping to see you next year, my friend

@KutWrite 10 месяцев назад

DJ introduced me to your layout and channel, too!

@Quince828 10 месяцев назад

You are so right about the imperfections and the little slip ups. Sometimes all I want to do is watch the trains go round and not sweat the details of how it “should” look. As an aside I’m a musician and there’s lots of times we make mistakes and screw up. The secret is in how we hide them and keep on going. My railway is the same.

@jeffreymcconnell6794 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for shutting down the whiny nitpickers! You do your thing, I’ll do mine. If something makes you happy, that’s all that matters. It’s a freaking hobby. It’s not a contest! We can all appreciate super detailing but we can also support those who just enjoy running trains. We’re a “family” with all of its eccentricities and varying tastes. If something isn’t your cup of tea, just move on without badmouthing someone else’s work. Thanks, DJ, for always being a positive force for the hobby. Stay safe out there!

@GregAtwell-iu8ud 11 месяцев назад

I always enjoy your insight as someone who actually works as an Engineer. Keep up the GREAT work! One other tip from me...make sure to include your kids or grandkids as much as possible.

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Exactly

@anthonysmithson4496 Месяц назад

Thank you so much DJ. This is such a good thing to hear more often with in this Modelling association enthusiasts. I agree, there is so much negative reaction to posts on "that's not photo typical", "That's not the same era", "Thats not the way run", "That's not even from the same country". Yes, those comments are perfectly fine when judging a layout in a competition. In general, "Model Railway", is what you make it. Its your layout, its your hobby, you can run what you what, when you want, how you want to what makes you happy. Thank you again for your video, tips, ideas, and interviews. Keep up the great work and the solid remarks on the hobby. Anthony S.

@Christiane069 11 месяцев назад

You are very right. It is all bout FUN. period.

@rickmiller4202 11 месяцев назад

Another great addition. And thanks to Steve for answering my question. Don't worry about the haters DJ, jealousy has an ugly heart. A1 stuff.

@philhamsher3977 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing. Model railroading should be nothing if not fun.....

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Agree

@sparkythedetroitdoggo8281 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos and how to tips ! When I run my trains I have so much fun ! That's what its all about !

@viktortoghia6066 8 месяцев назад

I totally agree. Modeling is all about fun and the extent of your imagination. I have a layout 12 x20 in a shed that I'm building. And I have nothing but fun. From watching the trains run to building the scenery to messing up and making mistakes. It is a great escape from reality and all the concerns of today's rush rush world. Injoyed your video and I hope to make one one day as well.

@djstrains 8 месяцев назад

Sounds great!

@jasonminier6782 11 месяцев назад

Basement inspiration. I agree with you on the nitpicking stuff, I see it on other people's channels too, and I've experienced it in Facebook groups as well. IMHO, there is little place for it unless criticism is asked for.

@FunWithHOScaleStuff 11 месяцев назад

That's the right attitude. We should all just want to have fun... not spoil the fun for others.

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Ditto

@melkitson 10 месяцев назад

I loved the rant. It is so important to stress that this is for fun and enjoyment. DIY and Digital has similar rants and both of you create some amazing stuff. What you showcased today is beautiful and very comprehensive.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

He is one of my favorites too

@chicagolandrailroader 11 месяцев назад

I love how a lot of the tips reguard the space around the layout. I had a larger layout, but downsized and made it into a smarter design so i have more free room otherwise. Great video!

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@wolfpack4694 11 месяцев назад

Amen on the “No nitpick” message! To me modeling is about creating the illusion of something. Stimulating an idea. A representation of something. An idea! Have fun! And pull that whistle cord when kids give you the please pull it sign! 😁

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Well said!

@chadportenga7858 10 месяцев назад

Rant? What rant?!? You were just being honest (and it's very much appreciated!). For someone that's just doing this "to have fun", you do a fantastic job with the videos & editing and also with your layouts and proto shots. Every time I watch one of your videos, I find more tips and info that I want to incorporate into my layout. Luckily, I'm just at the planning stage. I have my benchwork underway (I'm pretty much committed to my footprint), but I keep redrawing it over and over to utilize my newfound knowledge. Thanks (I think LOL) for all the great ideas! Keep it on the rails!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

more coming soon!

@fivetenflasher 11 месяцев назад

I loved this whole vid! Thanks for getting on your soapbox at the end. You are correct about the nitpicking!

@kenbock3453 10 месяцев назад

Keep doing what youre doing. Our builds are a pleasure for ourselves. Knit pickers belong in museums. Our hobby is for our enjoyment.

@duanesforkandspoonrr10 11 месяцев назад

Good content....awesome looking club layout...

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@mikehumphrey7413 2 месяца назад

Thanks, DJ, this is a great Layout with details everyone would like with a home base layout. Thanks for sharing this layout with us. Mike HO from Australia

@djstrains 2 месяца назад

Very welcome

@TrashMan2008 10 месяцев назад

Love you DJ, haters are going to hate, but the ones who are willing to learn u help US not to get frustrated and keep moving. Keep it going. Thanks.

@garyvs.carsmore4607 10 месяцев назад

Great rant!

@patleclerc7227 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos DJ, always fun to watch. One way I look at my layout (building it or operations) there's no right or wrong way to do it....just my way and so far it served me well 🙂

@TwoRailfans 11 месяцев назад

Totally agree on the nitpicking. If you are having fun that’s all that is important.

@HondoLayne Месяц назад

Thank you so much and I’m getting ready to build my first layout and found this video it changed my entire blueprints

@djstrains Месяц назад

Glad I could help!

@HondoLayne Месяц назад

@@djstrains yeah I’ll try to get you a pic

@bertcresta6685 2 месяца назад

Beautiful layout! Thanks for sharing!!

@williamj3843 7 месяцев назад

What an amazing model railroad. I have a young grandson who lives near the Phillipsburg scene that I will have to take to an open house. "For him", of course. I am familiar with the area modelled and recognized many of the scenes. Truly inspirational. Sometimes we see things on film/video that escape us in real life. As a model railroad owner we might notice a piece of rolling stock with a serious lean or a spot of track that always causes a lurch when trains pass. I agree with your closing remarks. If all a visitor takes away are the few nits they might want to find a new hobby. Or join the club and offer to work on fixing them.

@realwildman 10 месяцев назад

I agree with everything in this video. I do mean everything, wide aisles, foreground scenery, curved track, non railroad building, wireless control, faceca, labels, digram, and yes, even the rant. It is a hobby, let's have fun, not tear each other down. Happy railroading all.

@wesfletcher5465 7 месяцев назад

This is great. Keep them coming. My father built a model railroad when I was a child. Brings back some great memories.

@djstrains 7 месяцев назад

Although I stopped making videos last week, I have nearly 400 for you to watch. If you like this, please check out my channel homepage for PLAYLIST: layout tours

@pbjlinemodelrailroad 11 месяцев назад

One thing I have learned over the years of model railroad modeling is that some of my skills are better than others that I have seen, and I look at this layout and I know I still have a lot more to learn. DJ, your videos are fantastic, both on the modeling side, as well as the real talk. I am planning my largest N Scale layout build as I transition into retirement and your videos are a great help.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@michaelpfister1283 10 месяцев назад

Keep it coming, DJ! Love the tips and that is an awesome layout! Great ideas!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! Will do!

@trapdriver7006 10 месяцев назад

I always enjoy your videos which are informative with great modelling tips, also I subscibe to rule number one to enjoy it!!!

@richgreene7043 10 месяцев назад

DJ, I enjoy everything about your videos. You make model railroading extremely interesting and FUN. I have a cross between a toy railroad and a model railroad. It was made to entertain people of all ages. It is extreme fun to operate. Thank you for your time and effort. BTW: I live about 25 minutes from Bethlehem and have been to this model railroad many times. It is fantastic and it's almost unbelievable what they have done. Rich - Egypt, PA

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Awesome, Rich!

@Stormbergrail Месяц назад

Such a cool video, loved the interview. What a cool friendly guy.

@djstrains Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@LyfovRyan51 9 месяцев назад

What an amazing layout. I could loose the best part of a day in there. Fantastic scenery

@djstrains 9 месяцев назад

It really is!

@JoeyBPhotography 10 месяцев назад

Great tips as always. I love modeling the "unexciting" buildings, I find them fun to model because our towns/cities are full of them, and seeing them on a layout would just make the scenes that much more realistic. Towns are not filled with only railroad stations, gotta have those "ho-hum" looking structures in there! Great video, thanks for sharing!

@johnpadams8079 9 месяцев назад

I would love to meet Bill in person. He seems like a very competent confident guy yet humble in a wonderful way ! He s probably a really good friend to those he is in relationship with.

@garychestnut6380 11 месяцев назад

Great video thanks for sharing.

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@anthonyborden2513 11 месяцев назад

Excellent layout DJ 👌 thanks for your insight 👍

@simonetaormina7080 11 месяцев назад

Very nice DJ but hey most people’s layout is same size or smaller then there main yard. I do agree with everything you’re saying. Facia board made my layout look so much better, also you can make higher areas to your outer parts of the layout like they have. But that layout it just leaves you in awe, it’s truly amazing. I need to go back. I would love to operate a secession with them.

@johnfloyd838 5 дней назад

I definitely enjoyed seeing your video and thanks for sharing this with me I appreciate it very much ❤️😎👍

@djstrains 5 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it Have a great day

@theknickerbocker5808 11 месяцев назад

I did a op till you drop session on this layout many years ago. My son and i had a great time. I only wish i lived closer so i could join. I have had the opportunity to operate on some large layouts like this and some home layouts across the country if the owner asks for some input i will happily share. I have a tried a true saying about the nitpickicking type. If you dont like it, build one yourself. Very few people will take you up on that challange😊

@dholton11 10 месяцев назад

Hi DJ, I love and enjoy watching your videos! They are great!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Awe Thanks!!! That made me smile

@gcorriveau6864 11 месяцев назад

I love your positive spirit as always! A Fun Time! Thanks, DJ

@kenamosjr.bo_51 11 месяцев назад

Nit picking is for a..es, trains are for fun. My thoughts are it’s my railroad and I’ll run what I want, not doing this for anyone but me and if I’m happy then I care less of the negative comments. Beautiful layout and thanks for sharing DJ.

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Agree

@mikehowey4869 10 месяцев назад

Nice video,lots of helpful info and tips.

@patrickhawes5007 10 месяцев назад

Another great video DJ. All good stuff. And yes, we all have derailments. I just run a fairly small DC layout set in the early fifties. But sometimes you see a BNSF locomotive pulling a load of M1A2 tanks to destinations unknown. Cheers 🍻

@KraigSickels 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful layout 😊 !!! No knit picking from me 👍👍😍 !!

@tedfisk1211 10 месяцев назад

It is a fun hobby and should be approached that way. Another great video

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

It sure is

@HenrikSweden1 10 месяцев назад

that sure is a great layout and you really can feel the love for the area and its railroads. Keep up the good work !

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@maxwilson7001 10 месяцев назад

Dude how do you make so many videos. The content never seems to end. I’ve tried to make regular RU-vid videos and failed every time. It’s admirable to watch you do so well for so long. Good job!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

I sometimes work on these either very late or very early in the day

@georgehasler142 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so very much for sharing this information with all of us please keep on posting new videos and as always work safely

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, I will

@TRXperienced 7 месяцев назад

FUN IS ALWAYS WHAT IT’S BEEN ABOUT!!!! Thank You for you great videos. God Bless!!!!

@djstrains 7 месяцев назад

I hope you have a fantastic year!

@davidlakatosh9456 10 месяцев назад

loved the video and the rant, some people have to find a problem with everything

@AllenCNW441 10 месяцев назад

Your World - Your Railroad - Your Rules ….

@jacko9759 11 месяцев назад

Some great ideas, thank😊

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@klsc8510 8 месяцев назад

Hey, we all have our ideas on how things can be improved. The best people have that knack of doing it in a positive way. Those are the people to listen to. The others are just unwanted noise.

@manamoth 11 месяцев назад

I have not built a set yet but have a bunch of building and train I inherited. The most helpful tip to me is the foreground making it look more realistic. Some of that track right up against the plexiglass looked a bit barren. If you have the fore ground scenery, I'm not sure you need the plexiglass anymore.

@tedheinbuch3285 10 месяцев назад

Great video

@FeelingLucky246 10 месяцев назад

im very fortunate to have what i have, but i wish i had the time or skill to make something that looks half as good as that, im young though so i got that going for me too. great layout great video. ill make a permanment layout one of these days

@jeremyragan4897 10 месяцев назад

Great video DJ. I always love your vids. You've always helped me out with tips and tricks for when i do finally start on my Delaware & Hudson layout soon.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Glad to help

@wayneeschbank2895 10 месяцев назад

Great work DJ love your videos and have learnt a lot from them and others on you tube, Keep up the good work.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@markturner9272 9 месяцев назад

Love your positive attitude. Great advice. Thank you.

@stephenjohnson26 9 месяцев назад

DJ could sell ice cubes to Eskimos, he is just that likeable!

@kathleenpatterson3963 10 месяцев назад

DJ. This was great…keep bringing it. Arlin in Michigan

@scottwellington1969 3 месяца назад

That's an amazing layout!!!! Thanks for the video!!

@djstrains 3 месяца назад

Glad you like it!

@quasimotoson 7 месяцев назад

AWESOME Video, super tips and very good advice at the end!!! Just stumbled on your channel today (the 1" mountain backdrop scene that you created for your layout is inspirational). Thanks for the videos and advice. Just starting an HO layout in a spare bedroom for me and the grandkids and I have found your videos very helpful!

@djstrains 7 месяцев назад

On my RU-vid homepage look for PLAYLISTS: I organized all them so you can find them easier. Enjoy

@user-fh6xh3fe7g 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed all five of those videos!!! Some day I hope to have a permanent layout not just my yearly temporary 2x4 foot n scale Christmas layout( I really am enjoying setting it up though). Thanks for all your videos!!! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, DJ!

@ptitrainrouge 10 месяцев назад

great video DJ .great tips and what a layout ! thx for showing it

@railwayjade 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for showing us even more of this fantastic layout, it has been some years since I've had an ops session

@stephenjohnson26 10 месяцев назад

I try to have 2 op sessions per month at my home layout. It may seem like a ton of work and it is, but the fun and comradery throughout the day makes it worthwhile

@railwayjade 10 месяцев назад

@@stephenjohnson26 for myself, I grew older and started working so lost contact with my regular club. Now I just don't have time or even a layout. But hope to get back to it someday. Your points are all correct and exactly what makes it fun. :)

@stephenjohnson26 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, I hope you are able to get back into it soon.

@user-xm8bj5ix3f 6 месяцев назад

I was hoping to catch Bills last name but was mentioned. He said he worked for Conrail. My brother in-law was a boss there so I was going to ask Larry about bill. I love your train layout and find your videos very informative. Thanks from Bob.

@djstrains 6 месяцев назад

I have 3 videos with interviews of him Locomotive Engineer Bill With Over 40 Years Experience! Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lb4vGINueFQ.html

@georgiasunbelt 10 месяцев назад

Awesome layout and tips...I try to follow all of them as much as I can

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@patterrana1581 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video DJ. I know you have a ton of subscribers, and will likely not even get a chance to read this with all that you do, but you said exactly what i needed to hear. Ive been stalled on my next build (layout 2) because of not being able to come up with the perfect track plan due to the struggle of what i want and what is prototypical. I need to just focus on the fun aspect and stop being my own worst critic. Did THAT logging railroad run a switchback in THAT town? No, but dang it, i want a switchback, so im building one! Keep doing what you do!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

The struggle is real! Steel mill railroads I model don’t lend themselves to easy track planning in n scale! I used to go through tablets of hand drawn track plans and have analysis paralysis. I finally said “close enough” no one cares but me, and I’m gonna design it to fit my space, even if I use creative liberties

@barrygibson8704 10 месяцев назад

Enjoyed seeing some URR activity.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@kevinguthrie5495 10 месяцев назад

Congrats DJ on making the NMRA Turntable with this video!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

WOW! AWESOME!!!!!

@pattipilot 10 месяцев назад

thanks for sharing your informative video. what a beautiful layout! keep up the great work!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@eliabraham6918 10 месяцев назад

Great video. I really like that layout it's realistic

@boogermeister1 9 месяцев назад

love that layout, trains looked good too! I could belong to that club,

@stephenjohnson26 9 месяцев назад

you should become a member

@boogermeister1 9 месяцев назад

I would, but St. Louis is a bit far to go to play with trains!@@stephenjohnson26

@Dirk-jx7yq 11 месяцев назад

That's a nice layout that's cool

@Madonsteamrailways 10 месяцев назад

What a gorgeous layout!! My club has a somewhat smaller layout. But there again, we’re in England, not America!!

@alancoleman4370 10 месяцев назад

Great video with excellent suggestions for all model railroad clubs.

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@dougcostello9064 10 месяцев назад

Very cool layout. 👍

@randydobson1863 10 месяцев назад

hello dj it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks dj friends randy

@RobSlenderman77 3 месяца назад

Man, I love this stuff! Thanks for sharing.

@djstrains 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@RobSlenderman77 3 месяца назад

@@djstrains Please tell me you haven't completely given up the hobby of model railroading. I can understand finding a new love (dancing) and being able to share that with your loved one, but I would find it hard to believe that you dropped model railroading completely.

@djstrains 3 месяца назад

I sold off a majority of my stuff and don’t regret it. I am a minimalist, people assume that I had so much stuff, but I always sold stuff or gave stuff away when I bought something. I feel like there has been so many “friends” that didn’t like my decision to leave the hobby because of how it affected them. It really has turned me away from the hobby, the amount of friends that couldn’t accept that my life wasn’t about helping them with their layout or their videos or their knowledge of stuff. Been very disappointing but not unexpected.

@djstrains 3 месяца назад

I never took my new drone out of the box. The negativity I have experienced the last 2 years has made me not even want to fly the drone. That’s how bad the people in this hobby have been.

@RobSlenderman77 3 месяца назад

@@djstrains I'm sorry to hear that. You should know that I'm going through your video playlists right now and really enjoying them. Your passion is evident. But you have to do what makes you happy. Take care, my friend.

@EnjoyFirefighting 10 месяцев назад

the way the overall layout is designed in model railroads in the US is very very different from what you'd see in Europe

@WildAcresFarms 10 месяцев назад

I would very much be interested in hearing more about this. Can you expand on this comment, or link to some European videos?

@EnjoyFirefighting 10 месяцев назад

@@WildAcresFarms sure. Many layouts from the US show layouts which are long-stretched alongside the walls, sometimes with a spit of land reaching into the middle of the room but in between the track going in and out there's again a wall as background scenery, to give the impression of single and long rail line winding through the landscape. European layouts are usually ... I'd say more compact. You often have like one large layout with e.g. two stations which are rather close together but the tracks go all over the place, and with ramps, bridges and tunnels the track distance between the two stations seems way longer than it actually is. This short video is a perfect example. The woman looks at track plans in a 50 year old book, but it still shows how the layouts are made today: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zo1ILZIHRjM.html This video shows a rather large and modern layout which is still under construction, but you can see the scale and how the tracks are layed: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uuqcUbNpGxE.html A good example a modern and compact layout: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xgSJxr8XHQk.html I guess it really stands out how very different the layouts here and there are designed.

@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752 10 месяцев назад

Nice Video

@johnyvico 6 месяцев назад

This is great If you have that kinda room I’m doing a 4x8. Hard to both sides and run 2 trains

@djstrains 6 месяцев назад

I understand

@caniscuriosum3386 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for keeping it real DJ?

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Always

@KutWrite 11 месяцев назад

I enjoyed it, DJ!

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@KutWrite 10 месяцев назад

@@djstrains: Always!

@mariebcfhs9491 8 месяцев назад

A very wise railroad modeler once said: "I keep a bucket of rivets in the back just in case ya'll wanna count 'em, but count 'em in the bucket not on my layout"

@jetta98 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the advice! Ugh another redesign 🤭

@djstrains 6 месяцев назад

Lol

@ScottTaipaleRail 11 месяцев назад

I need Plexiglas to keep me from knocking the layout with my gut. My kids are way more delicate!

@djstrains 11 месяцев назад

Haha, I feel your pain

@atshinkansen7439 10 месяцев назад

Really good tips! I wanted to ask, have you considered exploring prototype railroad practice in other countries, and how it compares to the US? (I personally model Japanese railways.)

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

It’s a great idea, and I have had some interesting discussions with railroaders overseas, but haven’t decided to pursue that as a video.

@CM-ARM 9 месяцев назад

Dj I didn't see anything wrong with this video other than you showed what happens on every layout

@bmcaboose 5 месяцев назад

Very nice layout! Do you by any chance know the manufacturer or the type of product used to make the “trees” along the backdrop? They look great and it was well done.

@djstrains 5 месяцев назад

Ask Steve, he’s a current member ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KcsXmzqzM6w.htmlsi=_-TVnVwE93lAbjHu

@bmcaboose 5 месяцев назад

@@djstrains I wasn’t able to figure out how to contact him through the link. Is there another way to contact him? Thanks

@djstrains 5 месяцев назад

Facebook Steve Johnson (Fredrick, Md)

@ralphmitchell9762 11 месяцев назад

I'm sure every prototype had equipment and procedures we weren't aware of.

@nature_greencool8017 5 месяцев назад

Can you offer some suggestions for enthusiasts who hope to work with someone 1:1, are there classes to learn how to make landscapes or is it too broad of an area of interest because people do things based on preference?

@djstrains 5 месяцев назад

I have 400 videos organized into playlists on my RU-vid channel. Playlists include layout and scenery. Enjoy

@Madonsteamrailways 10 месяцев назад

A model railroad has to be pretty accurate before they’re shown, or even set up in a clubhouse.

@judyrush3219 10 месяцев назад

Why the rant? Were you the engineer during the derail shot. LOL! Just asking for a friend.🚂😂😂

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

This is why I run the camera lol

@chrisbarr1359 10 месяцев назад

Hey DJ. One quick question Why did you choose to use Kato uni track?

@djstrains 10 месяцев назад

Over the years I have used atlas flex track and peco switches . Track laying is my weak point. I had so many derailments with atlas switches and dead spots with peco. Kato has been nearly flawless for me and that frees me up to focus on scenery which I love.

@bernarddiangelo9240 5 месяцев назад

Hey DJ the fast track hand made switches will smooth your running tremendously seams exposure at first but depending on number of switches you have it pays for itself. And buy the fixture for your most abundant switch to help speed up the process. The rest use the free paper templates. Worth it and it takes your layout to the next level. Sorry for the length,and thank you for all you do for the community. Keep it up

@bernarddiangelo9240 5 месяцев назад

Sorry that was supposed to say expensive not exposure lol