Restoring the Tamiya Super Champ
9:22
Turnouts & bridges
13:14
5 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile....Somewhere in Australia
0:35
Computer control for model railroad
4:27
Powering up the Digitrax BDL 168
3:14
Wiring up Digitrax BDL 168
5:29
10 жыл бұрын
My new n-scale layout
3:52
10 жыл бұрын
plaster rocks and tunnel liners
9:36
11 жыл бұрын
Пікірлер
@delouistontht7903
@delouistontht7903 10 күн бұрын
what connector you use to connect bus wire and power station Louis Ottawa thanks
@burgermeister7244
@burgermeister7244 Ай бұрын
Nice job, those look good.
@TimsBitsnPieces
@TimsBitsnPieces 9 ай бұрын
Why not join the bus wires together and make a full loop of it then the power can travel both way not just one direction??... it is better for the circuit.
@phillipg1588
@phillipg1588 Жыл бұрын
This is all good but would like to see track laying on top of the risers. Will assume track has to be glued into position?
@richardnelson-ux1zz
@richardnelson-ux1zz Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you for sharing
@drkuhlman
@drkuhlman Жыл бұрын
HI there. Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Do you use the DIgitrax transponding features like the RX4, etc. ? If so, have you thought of creating a video showing how to setup Digitrax transponding with the BDL and RX* transponders? I've been searching for a how to video on this, but haven't found anything helpful. Cheers!
@richardnelson-ux1zz
@richardnelson-ux1zz Жыл бұрын
What do you use for a tunnel. Liners I haven't made a o scale tunnel I have seen people. Use 4 or 5 inch round black vc sewer pipe
@nscaledelights
@nscaledelights Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great ideal to use motherboard standoffs to mount the USB interface.
@chuckchristian8816
@chuckchristian8816 Жыл бұрын
I want to do this
@michaelhband
@michaelhband Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍❤❤❤🚂🚂🚂
@badkeene
@badkeene 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering it's almost 3 years later since you replaced the battery is it still running ? :)
@michaelhoffman6354
@michaelhoffman6354 2 жыл бұрын
Are you still making responses to this video? What about the controller is the most clunky? My son and I are getting one and I'd like some pointers on things to be aware of. I spotted the throttle position comment as a big one.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
If I was going to run trains all the time I probably wouldn't buy this controller. I know digitrax have a new controller now but I have not tried it
@mxferro
@mxferro 2 жыл бұрын
Forgive me but you have laminated board. With No severe curves or trackwork. Why not simply do cookie cutter using the board and forego any hassle with the foam risers?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good point. I wanted to try the foam riser to see if they were any good
@MrComradebuttons
@MrComradebuttons 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just straighten out the entrance to each end instead of keeping them offset , if a pro type bridge was 10feet out on the other end making a s bridge people would be fired
@Stussmeister
@Stussmeister 2 жыл бұрын
A very nice and informative video. I'm very much a novice when it comes to model railroading, and had a question regarding these tunnel liners: I plan on having two tunnels on my layout, and want to configure them so that I can easily remove the tops for access in the event of a derailment. I'm wondering, though, if putting in tunnel liners would make this more difficult, or if there's a way to situate the liners so that I could still get into the tunnel from above. Thank you!!
@saxmadsteve
@saxmadsteve 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one of these auto switches after seeing this vid! As a model rail newbie I’m a bit confused about certain things t like bus wires, I have made three tracks and a programming track so can someone tell me how many pairs of bus lines do I need for the three loops of track???
@tyhik9338
@tyhik9338 2 жыл бұрын
Dude where did you get the wires for the panel?
@mjtunstall1976
@mjtunstall1976 2 жыл бұрын
love the bridge looks good
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mdweddingplanner
@mdweddingplanner 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I'm a female who likes trains.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@steverolfe9427
@steverolfe9427 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I know it's an old video... but just found it! Was wondering how this all worked out over time - mainly, does the cat5 have enough resistance in the wire over a distance given how thin the wire is? I'm thinking of pinching the idea as I have a load of cat5 around here, but want to run straight from the tortoise to the control panel though led & push button switch - so might be a couple of metre run for some of them.
@skaz0chnik
@skaz0chnik 2 жыл бұрын
Классный локомотив 👍👍👍
@skaz0chnik
@skaz0chnik 2 жыл бұрын
Светофоры и другие элементы супер 👍👍👍
@skaz0chnik
@skaz0chnik 2 жыл бұрын
Крутейшая гармония железной дороги И природы.Класс!!!👍👍👍
@skaz0chnik
@skaz0chnik 2 жыл бұрын
Привет👋. В макете самое главное основа,фундамент. У вас получается супер!!!👍👍👍Очень интересно наблюдать за тем как люди работают.
@dennisb-trains23
@dennisb-trains23 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about your channel name. Detroit River is in Michigan USA 🇺🇸. I see you are in Australia mate! 😃
@davidcurtis5398
@davidcurtis5398 2 жыл бұрын
If you mix your plaster with ice cold water, you will get about a 50% increase in the time you can take before the plaster really gets to hard to work.
@davidcurtis5398
@davidcurtis5398 2 жыл бұрын
I use this method all of the time for these and for roads. i will mix the plaster just a little thinner and then just tap the table top with a small hammer (or actually most anything) and the plaster usually will settle down and this will negate a lot of the sanding. I have even had this method to come out completely smooth with no sanding needed. Even taping on the table would smooth this stiff mix...
@davidcurtis5398
@davidcurtis5398 2 жыл бұрын
When I make a tunnel I will put a re-railer piece of track just inside the tunnel where no one can see. this usually (99% of the time) keep you from having derailing problems in the tunnel.
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 2 жыл бұрын
Were all those signals off one driver?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
The signals run off the track power
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 2 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitRiverRailroad this is regarding the signals and how many plug into the driver. Can you confirm? In the SE8C directions it says one driver should control a security element or plant but it looks like only one Digitrax 10 pin signal plugs into 1 of 8 drivers in the board. I have all the equipment just hasn’t had time to sit down wire up and test…
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 2 жыл бұрын
So it looks like ideally I could only control two turnouts or security elements completely with two double head signals for the main line and four single head for mainline other direction and the siding
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 2 жыл бұрын
Just realized my disconnect is as not realizing multiple heads are spliced onto the ribbon cable
@professorfalken4600
@professorfalken4600 2 жыл бұрын
Use 14ga wire and shrink wrap.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@mr.shadestrains6033
@mr.shadestrains6033 3 жыл бұрын
Kool 👍👍👍👍👍. Wish I had one 😎😎🚀Awsum
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@indianrailfan1547
@indianrailfan1547 3 жыл бұрын
Your new toy gives us a new view of your world. Congratulations.... 🎉🎉🎉
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mr.shadestrains6033
@mr.shadestrains6033 3 жыл бұрын
Awsum 👍👍👍👍
@brandonharris7516
@brandonharris7516 3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@jimodrzywolski2852
@jimodrzywolski2852 3 жыл бұрын
The tunnel liner form from Woodland Scenics is designed as an HO double track 1/2 tunnel liner form. To make 1/2 of a tunnel for single track, fold the extra, rectangle piece into the mold and tape in place. Then fill the remaining cavity with your plaster. That creates a liner that needs no major cutting or wasting material.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice
@SiouxsieCat
@SiouxsieCat Жыл бұрын
Right on brother...I used your tip, except I just used scissors to cut off the "filler" piece and glued it in the form, since my layout is single track only.
@scottneamon9933
@scottneamon9933 3 жыл бұрын
After looking at mine the white part just slides off away from the contact area now screwdriver needed
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
That's makes it easier
@BretANewman
@BretANewman 3 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the software you referred to? Do you mind sharing the name of it?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, the software is called anyrail. You can download a demo version to try it out
@mr.shadestrains6033
@mr.shadestrains6033 3 жыл бұрын
6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣🚂😎. Thanks for the great video. I may try something like that myself 👍👍👍👍 Awsum 🚂❤️. I was thinking about a tunnel that maybe the ticket ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one
@allanmartinez1190
@allanmartinez1190 3 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm sorry to bother you I would like to know 1st What is the name of the software that you used to make your design? Do you think in the future you could do a Video about your software Please? Besides a computer can this software be used on a phone tablet? What is the cost for this software? Thank you for your time Sincerely Allan
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, the software is called anyrail, they have a demo you can download for free. Far as I know it only works on a computer. Try searching youtube for how to use the software
@codyrapp7253
@codyrapp7253 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you got one of the rare ac4400cw cp
@MultiMusicianman
@MultiMusicianman 3 жыл бұрын
What are those white plastic square pieces that you slide the wire ties through? Where can I buy them?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
I brought them at my local electronic store near the zip ties. If your in Australia the store was jaycar
@MultiMusicianman
@MultiMusicianman 3 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitRiverRailroad No I am in Massachusetts, have to look for those here. Thanks!
@chriscorrigan4428
@chriscorrigan4428 3 жыл бұрын
If you dampen the balsa with ammonia based cleaner it will soften the balsa and you can form any shape you want and when it dries it is perfect and the ammonia doesn't do any damage to the balsa structure at all.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice
@peterhall4086
@peterhall4086 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, much appreciated. I am for the first time making tunnels and rocks using the Woodland Scenics moulds. Your instructional videos help lots.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
No problemo
@cdjhyoung
@cdjhyoung 3 жыл бұрын
I've recently built a grade using the 2% grade risers. I found it easier in my case to cut a template that described the outer edge of the risers. It made it easier for me to follow my intended path instead of trying to sight a center line and guestimate how it aligned with the riser center line. After laying cork road bed and the flex track, I realized I had installed one of the risers upside down. I would not have thought this would cause problem, but it introduced a hump at one junction in the riser path. I'll be able to correct it by freeing the cork from the riser and shimming the cork for about 6 inches, but this indicates that some care should be exercised in using this product. I too used a cheap acrylic adhesive caulk to glue the risers to my foam baseboard.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one. It's all a learning curve for all of us
@AberHaltJunction
@AberHaltJunction 3 жыл бұрын
I have to do an inclined tunnel too, very informative, nice video! Going to sub for more of this. Happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Cheers AHJ.
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate, glad you enjoyed it
@mrtonyis
@mrtonyis 3 жыл бұрын
Do you do any work setting up railway for a fee? In Brisbane
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the offer, but no
@tonyromano6220
@tonyromano6220 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kevinmichaelsolis2687
@kevinmichaelsolis2687 3 жыл бұрын
What materials did you use?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
The bridge deck is plywood and the sides of the bridge is also plywood
@eremyjay
@eremyjay 3 жыл бұрын
Im having hard time finding these foams at Bunnings. Where did you get them ?
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Try searching polystyrene products This is the same foam used in packing products
@eremyjay
@eremyjay 3 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitRiverRailroad is this the business name cause I put that in Goggle and a site came up as Polystereneproducts.com.au from QLD
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what state your in, but anywhere where they sell foam should be ok
@eremyjay
@eremyjay 3 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitRiverRailroad nsw. I’ve looked but not most sites are minimum purchase value order $100+
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
It's a long shot but you could try stores like jbhi and do some dumpster diving for foam packaging
@brandondavis3022
@brandondavis3022 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man literary the only video on KZbin that actually made sense
@DetroitRiverRailroad
@DetroitRiverRailroad 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome