Union Project: Handlaid Turnouts & Servo Point Control 

“Triple pull double throw stop switch” what ever you are doing is clever. Beautiful video as always.

I work on servo motors at work. Lol. There's an infinite possibility on what you can do with your models or layouts with them. Great video

Im not entirely sure why I wasnt notified when this dropped but im glad I keep finding my back to your videos so I could see this!! I love watching this project take shape. I cant wait for more!

More great progress, love how flawless the yard is working

Great update. Next you will be hand laying all your track, so impressive. Cheers

This project is really shaping up. The hand-laid turnouts are actually a lot easier to make when you watch the process step by step. Plus it was nice seeing you give a nod to DIY; I love seeing model railroaders I follow give nods and even collaborate 😄 Keep up the great work as always! With the progress you're making, you'll be nailing down the Golden Spike on your mainline in no time!! 😁

Great series of vids. I look forward to the next one.

As a train driver I find this really fascinating. Looking forward to see more of this build, specially the details of the switches and signals.

Very cool video, love your idea of the stump switch. Yeah, wiring, it demands a separate plan, but as long as we’re experimenting it takes time to figure out the best way to draw, install, adjust and logically fashion all the necessary wiring. Some great comments on the FastTracks turnout jigs. The filing of the switch blades is also a necessity in HO scale, for Code 83. Can imagine that’s even more imperative in Code 55 for N scale. Nevertheless, when properly built, checked and tested, they’re the smoothest running switches my humble railroad is familiar with. Especially, the way it allows to construct a long frog, makes the turnout less dependent on the guard rails, which most certainly improves reliability. Great project, love the duck under and the way you did show the occupancy for the staging yard. Cheerio

Very cool video! The attention to detail is bang on! 🙂

I just love this project more and more. It started out with a basic layout and concept that even someone without any knowledge of miniature train stuff like me can understand and appreciate the scale and intricacy and then we get to mind-blowing stuff like this video regarding self-made turnouts and a highly complex system to operate them remotely. Every step of the way just screams "labour of love" in this project. And I'm a simple man with simple tastes: On youtube, I love watching people do what they love to do.

“Stomp the turnout switch.” That made me chuckle. Great work! You’re selling me on Arduino more and more. You could probably sell those mounting brackets online like hotcakes. Great idea and great video!

Walthers layout control is far simpler and they also use small Servo motors. My hats off to you sir!

Lots to take in, but interesting. Thanks

Way past my pay grade, well done.

If I ever did a train layout… I would do it this way. Unfortunately I have no room or funds for this hobby but I love watching y’all do it.

Oh how great is that. I love it.

Thank you for your great videos. I really appreciate the production value and your way of storytelling. (And how you include your shorts is impressive.) :)

Another awesome video, love the work keep it coming!

That was great thanks for sharing!

Simple yet elegant solution. Might I suggest that you give an indication of cost for the little gems? I look forward to the next exciting installment. Regards..

Wow! This is intricate work.

how well do telephone punchdown blocks work for power distribution? I am absolutly not ecperienced in anything RR but I have used the old punchdown 66 blocks for power distribution on some of my low voltage projects due to the simplicity of both replacing the power source and the availability of power for long term uses. I was using breadboards origionally but the pins are for sure only a short term use since they tend to come loose over time and jarring. These turnouts are amazing, and I am interestes if a similar system could be acheived using the GPIO on a Raspberry Pi. The code has become easier since conversions from Arduino to Pi software have been done, but I wasn't sure if it would be campatable. love the channel and look forward to more videos.

thanks for sharing the STL files for the servo mounts - planning on using these when I get started with installing my servos on my n scale layout. So how many servos in total will you be driving off the Arduino? - just wondering as there is a limit to how many switch inputs the Uno can take and no one explains how to deal with having multiple servos that all need their dedicated switches. Most examples just show a couple of switches.

Excellent video. Question, have you considered running two servos with one button? Would be used for a single crossover.