I think your spot on. The peco points are much sturdier, expecially the switch. The electrofrog look much better as well and give better running and are cheaper than hornby ones. Especially when you come to express points. Hornbys have a large dead spot at the frog peco electrofrog for me every time
@ecdinnieАй бұрын
I still have mine from Xmas 1976. The locomotive never run that well, nobody could ever Fix it.
@jimjasper98512 ай бұрын
Glue is too thick mate!
@user-xy8ep5pe4r4 ай бұрын
I want to hear the rocket
@PeckhamHall5 ай бұрын
Nice video, defect below main window, 2 white rings.
@user-mh2ve2tn4h6 ай бұрын
Hi nice work,can I ask how did you get the orange glow from your LEDs in the shed
@akramkarim37806 ай бұрын
the music is perfect
@StarWarsJay8 ай бұрын
I’ve just bought one of these and it’s my first go at Metcalfe. Thanks for the great tips.
@user-ic3ct4yg6w8 ай бұрын
Just a suggestion for further interior details a set of firebuckets Shapways supply 3d printed tool bench and tools I enjoy the lighting demo
@user-ic3ct4yg6w8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video it helps me with my recovery from my brain tumour and stroke as this helps me to get back to my modelling
@geezenstacks8 ай бұрын
Glad to be of service 😊
@kennethdemarest2878 Жыл бұрын
There are many, many versions of this video, most of them great in their own way. But this one is unique (for me, at least) in having just music in the audio. The music sets the perfect mood. Awesome! It’s dramatic, but in a low-key way. As if to say: even after 54 years, this is sooo cool!
@ChobertonJunction Жыл бұрын
Nice build and with the addition of those lights it looks really good. I still struggle a little with the Metcalfe kits, not the construction of them but the flat non textural aspect of their walls and floors. But I am thinking of trying to do something about that as the kits are really good overall.
@consentofthegoverned5145 Жыл бұрын
No longer. The Starship booster makes 16+M pounds of thrust.
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
Get back to us when it has had a successful launch 😄
@consentofthegoverned5145 Жыл бұрын
@@geezenstacks He will. It's only a matter of time and testing. NASA and every other space program popped a lot of rockets during development, it's part of the deal with rocketry.
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
@@consentofthegoverned5145 I agree, but they can't claim that accolade until they actually succeed!
@consentofthegoverned5145 Жыл бұрын
@@geezenstacks They already have succeeded building and operating the most powerful rocket, and machine, ever built by man. The fact that they lost control of it and had to IFT it does not negate that fact. It went 25 miles in the sky and twice the speed of sound, and had twice the power of the previous title-holder.
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
@@consentofthegoverned5145 since it is designed to land and be reusable, they haven't quite got it. But you're right, they will and I hope they succeed!
@tyfon4429 Жыл бұрын
What a correct wonderfull video. Thank you 💫
@kidgrave Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome video. You did a good job at explaining things. As a newbie to the hobby, I’m gonna go with DCC, and Hornby insul frogs.
@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын
Good video, many thanks, regards Charlie
@JMc.D Жыл бұрын
I’m modelling my first small OO layout with my son, who is only 3 but he’s quite gentle. Even so, I thought the skaledale plastic buildings would be a more robust option for us. That is true but the realism is so poor I’m going with Metcalfe from now on, we will just have to be careful when using the layout.
@adrianolsen-woodhamwoodtur4980 Жыл бұрын
As a newbie, this is far and away the best and above all, clearest explanation I’ve seen on this subject. Thank you very much !
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pault1289 Жыл бұрын
Excellent ideas on how to hide the cables and positioning the LEDs. Really impressed with how you've built that.
@davidgudgeon2326 Жыл бұрын
Tha k you great video. A question. I'm just about to start a dcc layout what points would you recommend insul or electro.i have about five insul points.not sure the best way to go I am a complete novice. Thanks
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
Hi. I think it depends on your locos. if they are modern and large with multi wheel electric pick up then insulfrog will be fine. electrofrog always needs frog control by motor or switcher, which is more expensive. I ran both and they each have pros and cons.
@sergioarroyoguerrero5434 Жыл бұрын
Las vías Peco HO , yo prefiero Atlas y Bachmann código 80 escala N , con hoyos en las traviesas para los clavos sin terraplén en vías Bachmann.
@agena6594 Жыл бұрын
_"Saturn V Apollo Rocket - the most powerful machine ever made"_ I COME FROM THE FUTURE TO TELL YOU *was
@geezenstacks Жыл бұрын
(at the time of publication)
@joebutlersnr7017 Жыл бұрын
Ok then , if you come from the future can you tell me what wins the English grand national in 2023? 😂😂
@flybobbie1449 Жыл бұрын
lDaylight LED's, glue on small washers with 3mm holes, then paint, makes nice industrial lamp shade.
@richardward5762 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to take the motor out to get the cad under the motor
@davidsheriff8989 Жыл бұрын
Looks a good set. and an ideal starter
@robertlowe5795 Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for this vid went out and purchased a set, very convenient items when one has no room .Great job.
@user-vp5hu8om9b2 жыл бұрын
Saturn-5 - Germany Quality.
@akramkarim37806 ай бұрын
Wernher von Braun
@bluemini19692 жыл бұрын
Excellent - thank you.
@patrickobomanu47172 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This has been very helpful in helping me build my platform.
@TheNorthwestWind2 жыл бұрын
you are a good father
@GRUMP5B2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ‘tip’ on hiding the wiring for the L.E.D.’s
@williamwoolhouse50802 жыл бұрын
A superb pack.Do not worry in regard to the Locomotive and coaches not matching in colour.# The 5 non streamlined Coronations 6230-6234 were given a special livery of Crimson Lake with Vermillion and Gold lining and lettering.The LMS coaches were painted in the standard maroon with black and gold lining.
@user-ol4un1lq8i2 жыл бұрын
That image on the back reminds me of a RWS Tidmouth route on Trainz
@garthclose22332 жыл бұрын
Hi from Garth Close from South Africa 😄👌👀🚂Ho
@richardclowes61233 жыл бұрын
Hi, very informative video, thanks. I'm slightly unsure about some items: I am setting up a DC layout. If I join the pairs of track as you suggested on my Peco electro-frog point, do I still need the insulated track connectors on both inner parts of the 'Y' on the points? Do I need to cut the small cables under the points or is that just for DCC track? What do I do with the extra cable that is connected to the frog? Cheers
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
With DC you can use electro frog peco point straight out of the box but you must use insulated joiners at the frog. Don't cut any wires or add any wires. For the frog wire, either cut it off or tidy it away.
@richardclowes61233 жыл бұрын
@@geezenstacks If I was to fit point motors at a later date will I have to change the points and do the wiring as you suggested. Cheers
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
@@richardclowes6123 depends on the motor. For DC I would keep it simple and not bother with frog switching, just a simple throw motor either surface mounted or under the board as required.
@richardclowes61233 жыл бұрын
@@geezenstacks Thanks for the advice. Received and understood. Thanks again. Enjoying your vids. Cheers Rick the Bulldog
@steveprice94623 жыл бұрын
Thanks, enjoyed all the videos. I am at exactly the same decision point (no pun intended :-)) as you reached in this video regarding incompatibility and trying to decide which controller to move up to. What did you decide?
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
I left this one as loco three and made sure I have the old decoder for the next loco! Not upgraded yet, but will probably get NCE Powercab. Slow progress on my layout so no hurry. I can keep using the Hornby Select for now.
@steveprice94623 жыл бұрын
@@geezenstacks I like the sound of Lenz but you might be right about NCE. I just read an article on DCC Concepts website titled 'DCC Advice #6: Our DCC Brand By Brand Opinion'. They reckon NCE too. I couldn't tell how old this article might be but it looked fairly current.
@Spectre_Shorts3 жыл бұрын
Recommended to me after 9 years, wha-
@loristephens30163 жыл бұрын
Great video, but but I'd rather hear the rocket then that stupid music! I 😦
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
Do a search, there's plenty on here...
@allgood67603 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! 👍
@DieyoungDiefast3 жыл бұрын
On the point about streamline points and track separation, I think you'll find that the track spacing comes out almost prototypical (well it does in N gauge). In OO/HO the prototypical gap between running lines (The 10 foot) should be about 46mm measured between the inside faces of adjacent rails.
@ianstwaddle3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video, I am in the process of changing my layout from hornby points to Peco and I am going down the route of electro frog but due to the number of points on my layout, just over 50, I think I might use a couple of double slips.
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with all that work.
@texasandpacific6103 жыл бұрын
Will this be able to pull all ho scale rolling stock? For both US and foreign railroad equipment?
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
As long as the couplings match, it should be ok although being small it's not designed to pull long trains.
@texasandpacific6103 жыл бұрын
All i have is Bachmann’s ez-mate couplers though. In ho scale of course
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
@@texasandpacific610 it has nem coupling sockets so you should be able to get something to fit.
@texasandpacific6103 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated.
@alcidesduran96963 жыл бұрын
Todo lo hago con la ayuda de USTEDES,gracias vivo en Venezuela y uso la ayuda de otro gran instrumento el ROKU
@alcidesduran96963 жыл бұрын
E x c e l e N t e----y util
@gvwlewis40163 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video. A patient, calm and collected explanation of what and why. I saved this video for future reference. Thank you so much. Please know that your effort is sincerely appreciated.
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Having watched your video I thought I would like to install an inspection pit to my layout using those small LEDs was just right. I'm really pleased with my end result. Thanks for sharing your video. 🚂🚃🚃🚃
@RowanMackenzie3 жыл бұрын
How difficult is it to insert fishplates onto the track after putting in ballast?
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
Since the ends of the rails need to be separated to insert the fish plates, I would say pretty much impossible without disturbing the ballast.
@patrickmasse71593 жыл бұрын
With xuron is It possible to cut in diagonal ?
@geezenstacks3 жыл бұрын
Interesting question...not sure why you would want to... but I have just tried a few times and yes it works. Not as neat as straight and the bottom flange lifts slightly but that can be straightened. So, yes, you can cut diagonally with these cutters.
@patrickmasse71593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your expérimentation. I want to build a layout on several modules all around a room.
@Knappist3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job, I will use one of these for my Cresswell station model, it’s not that far off the original, the only thing I will do differently is put tile strips on the roof.