hello how has the cat been all this time.

I’m building a 80’ track to circle my living room on a shelf. I just got the USA Train Dockside locomotive which is heavy (10 lbs). They also sold me the USA Trains 4amp transformer. I’ve tested it.. and the locomotive runs fine but it takes about 1/2 throttle to get it rolling. Once rolling.. it works great. Is this normal? Or did they sell me an underpowered transformer? I’m only planning to run one locomotive and pulling maybe 4-5 cars.

Hi .. Like your down to earth vids. Are you okay? No vids for a while. Are you still into trains? I was wondering if you have any used brass track for sale? Hope to see more vids ... Thanks Ben

I have the standard 1 amp power supply and find the engines cannot pull more than 3 cars up a small incline on the curve. 5 amp transformer will give engine alot more power? I only run 1 train. Lgb stainz engine. Also have a New Haven Diesel with 8 wheels and it barely has any power on the 1 amp transformer. Novice to all of this so any help will be appreciated

If you can get inside of the transformers. Sometimes the inside connection to the positive or negative port comes loose on the inside. Thats a quick fix with solder.

There are several things that work, and not sure which is he number 1 hing. They say do not use alcihol because the after effects attract dust and stuff. A friend of min eused to use denatured alcohol and Simple green half and half for American Flyer steel track. here is a youtube out there where someone tesed abou 11 different things and had 3 winners that were pretty close.

Got a question. Do u have any ideas what went wrong with your old ones. I'm considering buying one of these? Since MRC quit making there control master 20s

Can anyone tell us what the bottom dial is for on the hand controller. Be most helpful. Thanks

Hi! I have several of these! Great runners! If you are still not sure on those switches at the back, the smoke switch, from what I understand has to to be changed whenever the direction is changed-F-forward and R - reverse, and Center is off. The motor switch simply disables the motor if it is turned off. The lights simply can be turned off as well. Hope this helps, happy railroading.

What are dimensions of the train shed? Looks great 👍

Hi my new Canadian friend, I sub to your interesting channel, greetings from Italy by Fabrizio

I have found that rechargeable AAA 1100 mAh are suitable for the Piko 25T switcher. 11:24

Hi Hope all is well... Hope you post some more about your layout

what would make the G scale power not work all of a sudden but the N scale dial runs my N scale trains?

Hey Backyard Railroader, living in the northeast - Boston area - myself I agree winters can be unpredictable and tough! So, we've been getting into 3D printing for our garden railroad too. We've started by making some things for our basement HO layout before expanding to the garden railroad. That building you printed looks great (and great tip on the calculator too)! Did you make it out of PLA? And, do you know yet how the 3D printed buildings hold up outside? Thanks!

Adding some white vinegar to the soapy water helps alot.

The power switch on mine broke and won’t turn on, I will modify mine as well!

Go to the hose .... you will enjoy the extra room.... new lights look great

I'm with the Mrs on this one.. go with the hose!

Definitely to the hose, those are super bright

There nice and bright

Now that is clever! Resourceful. So much better to have good recharge batteries on board. Nice :)

I really need to do something like that with mine. Its a pain how wimpy it is given the price tag.

Hey nice update from the Backyard Railroad. Cool. Lots of repair bits to do, not good. The bigger points you have put in have an easier curve I assume. That must make it easier for the larger engines and wagons to pass over and round. Such a load of little sticks to pick up. And the visit to the train show, nice. Cheers, Warren :)

you have made some awesome 3D prints. keep up the good work. I hope to start printing again once my house is built. I have a designed a lot of stuff, just need to print it now.

The 3d prints look awesome man!!!! S.N.O.W. Stuff No Body Wants!!!! It can really mess up a layout!

What a rough time at this time of year. You have had snow. We have not had much in England this winter, at least here in the south part of England. You have been so busy with the 3D printing. Very clever! Love the signal box and the little people. Such a lot of detail. Nice one :)

Did you add conductive grease between each joint and fishplates? Also you can get “trainli” conectors.

Love the trains I’m into rc construction n I’ll be paving roads in my backyard this summer which brand of asphalt u use

How thick did u lay it, and can u walk on it without cracking, and do u get winter n if so does it crack

I’m work whit a cleenrubber and my special Waggon is a crane truck from LGB. On the floor work a Rubber from LGB in Motion. Nice Video🤩👍

Nice wood caes and carrying case your wife got you. So fun you can take them with you. Thanks for sharing.

Sorry to hear about your 3d printer. Glad you where able to get a new one.

New toys are always fun! I got the Elegoo Saturn 2, and printing is a hobby in and of itself

Now that is a super great toy to use over the winter. Lovely :) Warren

The display starting at the 3 minute mark was very impressive to me

Nice finds

glad you film it. wanted to go but could not,.

Christmas Shopping 😂, I like that🤩🤩🚂👍

You got two lovely carriages there from the show. Looking forward to seeing them out on your rails next spring or whenever you run again. And they have lights in, extra good! Cheers, Warren :)

So, if your track isn't too bad you could just buy those shoes and put them on other engines on the slide pickups?

Nice! Good trip to the show and you came away with some very tidy extras for your garden railroad. I like the little car for your egliner. And the longer-curved points look good too. Cheers, Warren :)

great setup...thanks for sharing...

Nice Video👍. I’m happy! I can see the LGB Kranwagen. Nice, I have the same and pim this car whit Weathering and patrol can🛠👍

Lovely shot at 5:20 where your train runs around the loop with a pile of mixed golds and brown leaves in the middle. Signs of autumn! Another good running session there, nice work. Cheers, Warren :)

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how is your castle constructed?

Is it possible to show night view ..🤩🤩🤩🤩

Good work in the back yard there! Lots if cleaning up. Nice to see the trains running. Cheers 🤠 Warren

Enjoyed seeing you railway, the new plants look great. Great Job