Does any one out there know what size Kato uses for their male/female plug? Seems to me it is proprietary .
@ChicagoSubNScaleАй бұрын
No, I think it is a standard plug, but I don’t have the details with me. I’ll look it up
@fredbrooks8347Ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale I have spent “hours” looking and have never found a definitive answer. Maybe I am not looking in the correct place 😵💫!
@ChicagoSubNScaleАй бұрын
@fredbrooks8347 you can buy the connectors from Kato, but otherwise it’s best to just cut the connector off and put your own connectors on, ones that are easier to get.
@fredbrooks8347Ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale thank you very much . For an individual home layout this would be fine, easy, and cost less. However our club on top of our Atlas based permanent public n rail/track layout we have a traveling sometimes a 100 module T Trak layout. We follow the T-Trak protocols/standards/rules so we can join other T-Trak clubs or they can join us so owe have to use Kato connectors. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to look. As The Rolling Stones say…”You can’t always get what you want!”
@Jimmy-sb3fcАй бұрын
When it comes to trains, what scale is equivalent to 1/25 scale model kits? Thank you!
@ChicagoSubNScaleАй бұрын
Hi Jimmy! G scale is the closest to 1/25 scale.
@Jimmy-sb3fcАй бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale Thank you so much!!
@josefbuckland2 ай бұрын
Great video what’s the back look like for the cable strain relief feeding the stuff like the PSU hate for that power cable to wear down. I covered a wonderful solution for one of my draws way back in video number 77. Needless to say with the mimic panel finally in its place that entire draw is starting to take some shape slowly but surely. Well back to the signal gantry’s I’m installing. Stay safe. And keep the solid content.
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately can’t add photos to my reply, but I’ve used cable ties & cable tie mounts to tie the cables down, leaving enough slack in all the cables so that when I close the drawer the cables just coil up and then uncoil when opening the drawer. Because of the cable ties there is no movement of the cables therefore no way for them to wear. Bearing in mind, I rarely need to open this drawer, so it should be fine for years to come.
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
Oh, and glad you like my videos! More to come in the next few weeks. I’m going to head over to your channel now
@josefbuckland2 ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale that’s the thing I could not predict. The draw has been opened a handful of times but mine was opposite while I can’t get back easily I could not suspend them up from a cook with slack which is what I wanted to do but I do have confidence the arm will be a winner. I first saw the draw idea back back in the 90s when fellow enthusiast and indeed model shop on the Fraser Coast M & K Model railway who built his dream layout had this elegant way of controllers and things concealed in draws. It’s a great idea. And keeps its accessible. It’s a cracking layout mine was originally meant to be N scale but here are. I will admit a lot more track n trains with n HOWEVER as I’m Maturing the slightly larger scale is a little more forgiving on my wobbly hands. I’m personally not wowed on the TT but I guess it’s a compromise for some. Has Digitrax been good value investment in the long run ?
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
I’ve just replaced my 25 year old Digitrax DCS100 Command Station with the latest model, so yes, has definitely been a worthwhile investment
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
Just looked at your video 77. Great idea about the arm. Works well. Unfortunately wouldn’t work in my setup as my drawer is on top of a cupboard, so no space for an arm. But I’ve left enough slack and tied the cables together, so no snagging.
@orangehogger2 ай бұрын
Looking great, Peter!
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mikerubynfs3 ай бұрын
The mural tutorial will be great, I have a couple of feet of wall that would look good with some. Still not putting graffiti on any cars!
@ChicagoSubNScale3 ай бұрын
I’ll see if I can put something together soon - just haven’t had time this past weekend! Yes, organised murals are quite different to graffiti - there is some amazing graffiti, but technically it is still vandalism- however, I can’t see the railroad painting over that Homer one!
@ChicagoSubNScale2 ай бұрын
Mike, you’ll be pleased to hear the first part of the tutorial is almost ready (the Photoshop bit). This afternoon I printed the decals on clear decal paper, and tonight I actually applied the decals to the walls!
@martingiesecke74943 ай бұрын
The murals do look great. Thanks for sharing.
@ChicagoSubNScale3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m very happy with it and think it’ll look awesome once I’ve printed the decals and blended them in
@timothyjohnston40833 ай бұрын
Most people hide their helices; but I like the idea of allowing people to see the trains as they climb or descend the helix. Is there any way to curve the Perspex (plexiglass) ?
@ChicagoSubNScale3 ай бұрын
It can be fun watching the trains, plus it also makes it easier to see if a train derails. I’ll be using thinner Perspex that can bend easier. I’ll make a frame for it to keep it in shape and to protect it, just need to work out what materials to use for that.
@gmburzynski684 ай бұрын
You can also change the notches on the throttle its self. I to have used Tim Garlands videos in programming my ESU lok sound equipped locos. I used a Accutrax speed tunnel to set my max speed at 18 scale miles per hour. Then adjusted the speed curve. I need to change the curve to have a real fast speed at the very end to facilitate wheel cleaning. Nice video!, keep up the good work. FYI, you can also adjust the brightness of the lights and a fade in/out option. Greg
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg! Tom’s videos are great and really helped me understand the set up. Wish I had an Accutrack speed tunnel, but on all my trips to the US have still not found one, and now I hear they are out of production. Hopefully someone else will make one! Yes, I’ve adjusted the lights on other locos, but for these just wanted to get them working better with the ProtoThrottle
@canadianlocomotivelogistics4 ай бұрын
I wander how these throttle fare when operating across the internet? See the live stream i have on my channel.
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
Think there would be too much lag to operate reliably. I’ll have a look at the live stream when I get home later
@canadianlocomotivelogistics4 ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale im down to 5 seconds.
@HartfordWhaler4 ай бұрын
Nice video. I love my protothrottle. Had to make a few adjustment as you did. I use on my HO switching layout. Cheers
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
They’re great! Thinking of getting another one when I build my switching district
@HartfordWhaler4 ай бұрын
Not inexpensive but worth the price in my opinion. a Are you in SA?
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
@HartfordWhaler I’m in the UK. Moved here from SA 25 years ago
@HartfordWhaler4 ай бұрын
Heard the accent. Lots of model railroading in the UK. How’d you get the protothrottle there? I’ve had a couple UK subscribers say they are hard to come by in the UK.
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
@HartfordWhaler yes, there is an active US-outline modelling community here. I bought the ProtoThrottle in the US. They are not available in the UK as radio licensing regulations prohibit the sale of the Protothrottle here.
@mikerubynfs4 ай бұрын
You can do similar with other throttles. I use Engine driver a lot and set it to jump 3 steps per button press giving 8 throttle steps. I have 60s to full speed, 30s to stop and brakes set to 50% to match older Loksounds. I also have drive hold on the throttle for coasting (doesn't work with v3.5 and earlier). It sounds great when running slow and changing between two steps to obtain the required speed like the prototype.
@ChicagoSubNScale3 ай бұрын
Ok, that’s one way of doing it. I prefer setting that in the decoder so it will work with any throttle.
@HumancityJunction4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate walking through the default settings and how/why you need to change them. I am saving this video!!
@ChicagoSubNScale4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! I have Tim Garland to thank for his excellent video that gave me the idea and helped me work out how to do it.
@Vman77575 ай бұрын
What Glue did you use? What I have is not working. Thanks.
@ChicagoSubNScale5 ай бұрын
Hi Vincent. I used Superglue (CA) - the thin type and the gel type
@CajonSub5 ай бұрын
Nicely done Peter, really like the ST locomotives, it’s a shame they didn’t incorporate a flashing beacon like you said. Hopefully it’s a fairly simple upgrade. I’ll probably wait to see if they come out with the BNSF patched yard paints before buying but it’s on the wish list. - Steve
@ChicagoSubNScale5 ай бұрын
Yes, very strange they didn’t make a working beacon. Others have done. I really hope they come out with BNSF patched…my bank balance won’t be happy thought!
@unkownuser86455 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I’m wanting to get a pair of these. I’ve been looking at the scale trains but also considering Intermountain. The intermountain version says there are no ditch lights but they do have becon on the cab. I want to call the folks at Midwest Model Railroad to verify this before I make a decision as to which brand to purchase. Scale trains model is $250 each where as Intermountain brand is $228 each. Also I’ve seen and heard with scale trains, some people have demonstrated that at low speeds the locomotives have a jerking or not-smooth motion. One KZbinr staid his didn’t have that issue and another KZbinr showed how he was able to make some CV adjustments to help his new scale train locomotives run smoothly without anymore jerking at low speed. I still have not made a decision as to what brand I wish to purchase a pair of locomotives.
@ChicagoSubNScale5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Keith! I would always go for ScaleTrains over Intermountain as they are amazingly detailed. Each road number has the appropriate detailing and features of the prototype, whereas I think Intermountain just use the same shell for each model. As for the jerking, yes, one of mine does this, but I haven’t run it in yet. I would assume if you run it in it will run smoother. I’m sure this can be helped by adjusting the CV’s as well, but I think running it in will solve it. I’ll keep an eye on mine to see if that helps.
@cpwhiskycreek6 ай бұрын
Nice review
@ChicagoSubNScale6 ай бұрын
Ah, glad you liked it!
@CajonSub6 ай бұрын
They look nice!
@ChicagoSubNScale6 ай бұрын
They’re very nice! Run smoothly and amazing sound 😀 Just need to reprogram settings to work better with my ProtoThrottle. Have a watch of my video coming out later today (3pm EST)
@CajonSub6 ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale will do, thanks Peter. I really like the ScaleTrains locomotives. I’ve got a handful of them with sound and they are great.
@ChicagoSubNScale6 ай бұрын
@@CajonSub I’ve got 6 in total now…love them!
@CajonSub6 ай бұрын
Nice job Peter, the scene is really taking shape. I’ve never used that product for roads, rather just plaster or styrene but might have to give it a try. Did you find the edging sticky enough not to come up while pouring? Also, were you able to shape the tape for curves? Thanks for sharing - Steve
@ChicagoSubNScale6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Really happy with that scene so far! It is basically plaster…the edging is very sticky so no problem with it coming up! Very easy to shape for curves
@CajonSub6 ай бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale thanks Peter, might have to pick up some of it.
@cuebj6 ай бұрын
Potholed streets of that part of Chicago... I remember New York City in 1970s! And SE London is now horrendous so bicycles need much wider tyres which means wider rims to take the tyres and brakes have to cater for the wider rims.
@ChicagoSubNScale6 ай бұрын
You should trying driving in downtown Boston! Makes SE London look like smooth streets!
@freescopesdad7 ай бұрын
If you are going to LaCrosse some day, please extend it a further 25 miles to Winona, MN, where I went to college, many times aboard the CM&SPRR.
@ChicagoSubNScale7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately only as far as Aurora, IL. My previous layout was based on the Rochelle area. I have railfanned from Chicago all the way up to LaCrosse though
@freescopesdad7 ай бұрын
Maybe I missed it early on, Peter, but what sparked your affection for Chicago? Having grown up on the great south side myself, I really appreciate the effort and realism you are putting into your layout. Ron
@ChicagoSubNScale7 ай бұрын
Ah, thank you, Ron! I've spent a lot of time in the Chicagoland area over the past two decades on railfanning trips as I used to use United to fly over from the UK and always flew into Chicago. My first layout was based on Rochelle, IL, and now on Chicago as I seemed to have collected quite a few Metra coaches and locomotives and with my love of BNSF, the Racetrack between Chicago and Aurora made sense! Just love that line and the unique architecture of the stations and the neighbourhoods.
@CraftyFoxe8 ай бұрын
Great helpful tutorial! A wire broke off of a unijoiner and i managed to repair it with this tutorial.
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Great to hear!! Glad I could help
@CajonSub8 ай бұрын
Hi Peter, looking great. Can't wait to see the progress over the next year too - Happy New Year! - Steve
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Steve! I’ve got a deadline now, so watch out for updates!
@CajonSub8 ай бұрын
Looking forward to them. - Steve
@davebnsfnscale44338 ай бұрын
Have fun,still love that overpass
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Thank you! It'l look better once I've added vehicles, details and graffiti!
@darrenfawkner20188 ай бұрын
Looking really good 👍
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren!
@billrae96798 ай бұрын
Well done.👍
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@billrae96798 ай бұрын
Have a great festive season👍
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
@billrae9679 thank you, and you too!
@sammiemagi65648 ай бұрын
Who sells the bridges
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
You get it direct from Showcase Miniatures www.showcaseminiatures.net/n_scale/n_scale_century_foundry_signals/586.html
@sammiemagi65648 ай бұрын
Where can I buy the bridge from
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
You get it direct from Showcase Miniatures www.showcaseminiatures.net/n_scale/n_scale_century_foundry_signals/586.html
@TONY_FEZ8 ай бұрын
Good tip but only for people who are very handy with a soldering iron. For the average person like myself, unless you can keep the solder a blob the exact thickness of the joiner, there is no way in hell you'll be pushing that thing back in place. After ruining 4 joiners I have decided its probably easier to to solder the wires directly to the track, the old fashioned way.
@ChicagoSubNScale8 ай бұрын
Learning to solder well is a good things to learn. But if you can solder wire to the track, you can solder wire to these joiners. Just make sure you clean the joiner well, use flux, a small bit of solder and a few decent soldering iron. Practice on some old rail, and in no time you’ll get it. I’m not ‘very handy’ with a soldering iron at all, but I’ve learned to make sure I use flux and clean the surface well
@@ChicagoSubNScale thanks very much! Do you know any tutorials of such on how to install those and use the atlas lighting as a light for those? Do you just take the lights out and pop them into there?
@ChicagoSubNScale10 ай бұрын
@RadicalRailfanner in my channel go to the Tutorial Playlist and you’ll see my tutorial on the Showcase Miniatures D Type Hooded Signal build. Bear in mind these use a special LED created just for them so you can’t just drop in another LED.
@jpgale Жыл бұрын
Hi just started watching your new layout build videos. I have experienced the Metra system a few years ago on the Elgin route. I noticed in this video you appear to be in the UK (from the power strip on the wall) I am considering moving back to the UK in the future and have been wondering what it is like to get a hold of US prototype locos and such. When I have been in Osborne models I have been more focused on UK stuff then looking at US. I currently run mostly Union Pacific as that is the mail road in the city I live in with BNSF more in the Central Valley. My current layout is many years in but been slow progress but I can railfan it still working on some ops and switching in the future.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes, I am indeed in the UK (30mins west of Heathrow). Depending what scale you do, there are quite a few choices. For N scale there is nscaleamericantrains.co.uk - then Mech Models are probably the biggest US-outline model shop in the UK. Tjere are quite a few other online shops as well. There are quite a few DCC suppliers as well (Digitrains, Coastal DCC, SCC4DCC).
@RobApps-te7pc Жыл бұрын
Hi Peter - I believe you posted in the JMRI group about how to get JMRI to know the initial turnout status when you power up your layout? And I think you were given a script? Any chance you could do a tutorial on how to implement this “script” in JMRI? I have no idea what a JMRI script is or how to set one up in JMRI. Any help would be appreciated!
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Rob, that is a great idea! I'll have a look at doing that!
@DanielArayaLed Жыл бұрын
Fascinante
@strnbrg59 Жыл бұрын
What with all the alternatively-sized pieces in there, how many signal units could you build from one of these kits?
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
It’s one signal per kit, but you might have parts left over - ie. if you do a single head signal you’ll have a spare head and bracket left over, but you won’t have a full mast or ladder.
@davidwilliams1060 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Even the factory issued feeders need this help sometimes, the wires seem to break off easily.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I can’t take credit for it as it was Mike Fifer who did this first, but glad I could share it as it helped me immensely!
@Howie2025 Жыл бұрын
Looking good Peter, that graffiti wall will be amazing. I just checked it out on Google Earth, very cool
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
I think it’s going to turn out great! I just need to clean up the photos I’ve been sent by some locals in Chicago, and do some test prints before printing onto decal sheets
@Howie2025 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to add lights to your vehicles in the tunnel, headlights, tail lights...? Looking good, I really like that underpass, lots of character
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is the plan 😀 Glad you like it! I’m having fun with it
@RonsTrainsNThings Жыл бұрын
Looks like an interesting plan, Peter. Look forward to seeing your progress.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron! Need to working on it again…
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Doh! 15 metres, not feet! The road is 15 metres (50ft) wide! 😀 at the 0:54 mark!
@NotGavin Жыл бұрын
Super cool! Now i want one for when i double track my layout haha
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
They are really cool! Great kits!
@mikerubynfs Жыл бұрын
I find it easier to hold the plastic parts in position and then run the solvent along the join, it will flow into the join. Some solvents will be almost dry by the time you apply them and then place the parts together. An alternative to Krystal Kleer is Deluxe Materials Glue n glaze, probably easier to find in the UK, I changed to using it. The underpass is looking good. Mine needs lighting, one of the few places not lit on the layout.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Yes, not sure why I didn’t use that method for this long wall 🤣 I usually use the method shown for small parts. As for the Krystal Klear, quite a few places have it here, but yes, the Deluxe product is a great alternative. Glad you like the underpass, still quite a bit of interior detailing to go
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
This is becoming a fun build! Watch the progress from the beginning in this playlist Signature Scene - Railroad Underpass kzbin.info/aero/PL9EbvMybGN93ksktQi2Knr4TKtKnC5-yh
@RonsTrainsNThings Жыл бұрын
Great looking project, Peter. I love the way the overall look of the underpass comes together. 👍🏼👍🏼
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron! It's been fun to do! Going to detail the interior now, that is the part I really enjoy
@trainsbignsmall Жыл бұрын
Do you plan finding or buying, F40PHM shells? As far I know related to Metra power operations, from 2003, to 2009 was when the MP36 locomotives operated on the Chicago sub, while the F40PHs, and PHMs have been running since 1992 replacing the BN E9s. It looks great! Nice job!
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping that Rapido will bring the F40PHM's out in N scale, as they have just released the HO versions. Glad you like the work I've done so far!
@williamjeffers3783 Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
I’m in the UK, west of London
@tseckwr3783 Жыл бұрын
My railroad layout contains no graffiti. Those imaginary graffiti vandals are marched to the imaginary gallows without delay. I despise graffiti in real life.
@williamjeffers3783 Жыл бұрын
Portable gallows?
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
I despise pointless graffiti, but the artwork on 16th St is truly art! There are some very talented people out there. At least this is a space they can showcase their talents, unlike those who just tag their initials
@tseckwr3783 Жыл бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale wouldn't it be nice if the graffiti artists were also the ones that paid the entire price of the structure they consider their canvas. Then, I have no complaint. by the way, thanks for your response to my comments.
@tseckwr3783 Жыл бұрын
@@williamjeffers3783 I suppose a firing squad or electric chair would offer the same swift punishment.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
Very true, but this area is a spot just for them, so they can cheer up an otherwise grotty retaining wall. I agree when graffiti is sprayed on rail cars, etc, but in dedicated spots it livens the areas up and showcases local artists
@georgehorne394 Жыл бұрын
if possible, could you share the details of where you purchased the lights from. Looks good!
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
I got them from eBay - will try find the link, but I purchased them a while back from the Amazon UK store, but I’m sure they’ll also be in the US store. They are the Golden White colour
@georgehorne394 Жыл бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale OK thanks... I was interested as you indicated the resistor was attached to the LED.
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
George, found the order. From Amazon UK, from a UK company - but have a look on Amazon US for this: Evemodel L0805GW 20pcs Pre Wired GOLDEN White SMD 0805 Led Lamp Light Set 12V ~ 18V
@georgehorne394 Жыл бұрын
@@ChicagoSubNScale thanks and I look forward to more episodes.... it is interesting listening to a British acccent talking about Chicago rail .
@ChicagoSubNScale Жыл бұрын
@@georgehorne394 Thank you! Technically it's not a British accent, as I'm from South Africa, but have been here for 24 years, so have lost a tiny bit of that accent. As I like to say, I'm a South African living in the UK modelling US railroads 😀