113: Something New From the Regular Guy!

[@dave3301]

Happy New Year, Steve, Thanks for sharing

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Happy New Year to you Dave, and thanks!

[@davidmorales6385]

Glad you’re back enjoy watching your videos

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks a ton for watching David!

[@ericbulich9812]

Good to see you back and always enjoy your videos, keep railing buddy

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Eric! Thanks for watching, appreciate the encouragement!

[@ericbulich9812]

How big is your layout? From the videos it looks like it takes up about 1 1/2 bays if your garage

[@N_scale]

On my top deck I have “switching ops” you have to stand or sit on bar stool to run it. It’s very complicated but fun for an advanced railroader. On my bottom deck you sit on a garage stool and I have 2 mainline loops that you “just sit and watch the trains run”. I built the bottom for me and my 4 kids ages 2-9. It was really hard at first to build in a 20x15 foot space two loops with almost no sidings. We enjoy listening to 60s music and the kids honk the horn at all the crossings and we just play trains or watch them run. On Xmas day we were in there for 6 hours straight alone. Best decision I ever made. Been in n scale 27 years. And I have a KZbin channel documenting layout and scenery construction. Thanks Steve I like all the layouts you built but this is the best to date -Tyler

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Great to see you again Steve, sounds like a real good idea. Lets get started.....rail on...missed you

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks for hanging out brother! Rai-on!

[@j.davidsemple6988]

Welcome back Steve ! Missed ya. Good to see the new apocalypse train.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thank you, my friend! Rail-on!

[@fbrailroad4628]

Good to see you again. I will be looking forward to seeing the subway videos.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Copy that! Appreciate the encouragement, my friend!

[@darylhitchcock7680]

Wow... way to go.... look forward to the transit addition... Happy New Year....

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Well good to see you back my friend Steve. Happy New Year

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Happy new year to you my friend! Rail-on like a rock star in 2023!

[@kiwimunster]

Hanging out for an update. You’re an inspiration to us mere mortals 😂

[@edtoomuchfun957]

So glad to see you again my friend! Loved your last video running trains. Excited to see see your subway and future progress videos!

[@briankuhn8997]

Definitely one of those kitbashing videos is needed! Hope all is well!

[@jeff_thorpe]

Good to see you back fella - Happy New Year!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks, and likewise Jeff!

[@TheBeardedGorilla89]

Loving the apocalypse train. Super cool build

[@jeffherdz]

Your train reminds me of a Mad Maxx kind of train. Glad to see that your not dead, Brother !

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yep the rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. LOL! Thanks Jeff!

[@keithhitchings8911]

What a fantastic train. Whoo whoo. Hi from the UK.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

A thumbs up from across the pond! Whoo whoo! Thanks, Keith!

[@michaell.maloney4026]

U ain’t right, Dude. I love it! Good to see you back. Sorry for your loss too!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

LOL! You are correct in me not being right LOL! Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement my friend.

[@randywise5241]

Cool creation. The right way is the way that works for you.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks, Randy! And I couldn't agree more. That is the core principle this channel was founded on. Rail-on brother!

[@randywise5241]

@@ItsMyRailroad I have already used many of your tips with great success. Keep on having fun running trains. 👍

[@NBLeopard]

Just enjoyed re-watching Videos 70, 71 and 72 because that's the stage I'm at, Many thanks.

[@mrlatino1964]

That apocalyptic train is the coolest train I've ever seen, good job. Now a city and or a town needs to have the same theme..

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yeeeeeeppppper! I'm working on it. But first, the subway!

[@mrlatino1964]

@@ItsMyRailroad can't wait for that , I love detailing you do on your layout...

[@chriscohlmeyer4735]

@@ItsMyRailroad you are definitely having fun modelling your way!👍 Now, that monster long car likely needs more weight onto the wheels in particular the lead and tail wheels. Another option could be to fix the center sets of wheels and slice off the flanges and minimize rail contact, with large radius curves it shouldn't be too obvious if they track just off the rails vertically and horizontally.

[@davinoc8559]

That train is awesome! You are the man.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Naw, I'm just drawn that way LOL! Thanks Davin!

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

Good to see you again Steve, we've missed you.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Aww, I'm not worthy. Thanks PVRR!

[@Conn653]

Looks like you had a visit from Madd Maxx 🙂 Glad to see you back 🙂 Great job! 🙂

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yep! Me and Mel hung out over drinks one night and came up with this idea. Or, not really. LOL! Thanks, my friend!

[@alanschultz3858]

great to see ya back Pal look forward to the next vlog

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Alan! This should be a fun ride. Rail-on!

[@craiglordable]

Yeah, good to see you. Mad Max train is coolest ever. Looking forward to more fun.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Craig! More is definitely coming up!

[@williamwhite4833]

Hey Steve, glad to see you back. Really missed your vids.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks William!

[@rperras706]

Welcome bake Steve, you have been missed. Your layout is incredible.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hey thanks for that!

[@AndyJayLark]

Is Steve a baker? 🤔

[@aaronnikolai2926]

Great to see you back! Love your videos. Sorry for your loss.

[@alangregory1806]

Glad you're back. this place is emptier without you.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Alan! Thanks for that encouragement buddy!

[@alangregory1806]

@@ItsMyRailroad Thanks for replying, I look out for your videos. Sorry for the pressure!

[@JDWorkshop-wn9tt]

I don’t know why but, I just love that “Mad Max” style train! Very original and, unique! Just plain cool!

[@deangoddard977]

Love the Mad Max loco!!! Awesome!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Dean!!!

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

Love the trains, welcome back and a Happy New Year 🎉

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Your apocalyptic train is "Bleeping" AWESOME ! I Love it ! You have inspired me to do something similar. As it turns out, my layout is new without scenery or finished tunnels so an apocalyptic theme is something that I can go for with great enthusiasm. My private RR is named after 3 nearby cities. Denver,Omaha and Albuquerque aka D.O.A. Railroad. I love your subway idea and am looking forward to seeing your work on it. John Arvada Colorado

[@alweinhofer5453]

Mad Max of model trains!

[@TheLEMRR]

good to see you again, Steve

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thank you, my friend!

[@jeffreeves2456]

The blinking is caused by frame refresh rate is what someone told me. Kinda like the horizontal lines you would see running up a tv screen in the background of news program in the early 2000’s

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yeah, that's kinda what I figured. Frankly, it would be cool if that was able to be seen with the naked eye. Rail-on, Jeff!

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Never thought about rubbing a nickle on the tracks, I'll have to try that. Have a great new year!

[@alexnunes1799]

I really like your & Gorge Swiss Junction very nice and your logging camp. Your mad Max train looks very awesome I love it

[@flyboy2610]

Love the train, Steve!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thank you my friend!

[@terrybrockway5376]

Hi Mr. Steve: I like your videos a lot. If you're not constructing anything on the layout, no big deal. Most of us like watching your trains run. Maybe some yard operations on the layout. Thank you

[@RugbyJunction]

I normally don't care for "fantasy trains", but the Mad Max train tickles my funny bone 🤣(Especially the guy stuck on the 'people catcher' or whatever it is!)

[@dathanpoole871]

First.... great to have you back Steve. Happy new year. I'm sorry to hear that the past 6mths have been a struggle. Love your videos, and your fun positive attitude. Great creatively. That one car that you focused everything around.... reminds me of a Schnabel. I have one, they are very unique. Great job. Rail on my friend.

[@DIYD]

The old nickel on the track trick! Served us well as kids on the TCR and Slot tracks. Good to know here as well!

[@errollpalmer9568]

Hey Steve, l really like your " junk " train. Looks like you're having fun with it and at the end of the day, isn't that what really matters? Looking forward to more updates.

[@paultk4063]

Glad to see you back. You are an inspiration for all us regular guys just wanting to run trains

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Paul!

[@anthonyiasbarrone3079]

Steve my friend ...WOW....you've gone and done it again , that Mad Max inspired train is freakin fantastic and the subway idea ....well is simply awesome build i cant wait for that , the layout looks great id love to drink beers and run/watch trains with you 🎉 ...Regilar guys RULE !!!

[@robertswickard8355]

PUTTING THE FUN BACK INTO THE HOBBY --------

[@ItsMyRailroad]

"I'll be done when it ain't fun". You can use that line if you want LOL! Thanks Robert!

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

This is incredible Steve!

[@richardstokes276]

If you just like to watch the trains go by, that is absolutely fine, no shame in it at all. If you've not seen it take a look at Everard Junction, the build is still in but he built it to watch the trains go by.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Oh I've been to that channel many times. Excellent videos and layout. Thanks Richard!

[@timwright3592]

Now you have an excuse to add some retaining walls below your new siding. Lots of very cool passenger cars out there if going to the dark side :P

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hey, the dark side has cookies! LOL! Thanks Tim!

[@timwright3592]

@@ItsMyRailroad Hey! I just picked up Athearn's new N scale Overton passenger set and an additional coach in ATSF livery. The cars are named for characters from the western Blazing Saddles! Muy bitchin' baby!

[@rbhhaner6151]

Glad to see you back

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks, brother!

[@rbhhaner6151]

Are you gonna do anymore vids or have you abandoned your fans?

[@johnmiller2880]

So thrilled to see you back at it!! I love how you aren’t confined to the norms of the hobby and things are constantly in flux. It’s motivating and inspiring. Keep up the great work!!!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks John, will-do my friend!

[@otistooley1280]

Wow nice that train looks great and Steampunk train that's what it minds me of

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hey Otis! Thanks brother. Need to figure out why the articulated car keeps jumping off. Didn't used to do that :(

[@otistooley1280]

@@ItsMyRailroad Looking at the video it looks like you have too many cars in behind it with the dead weight that's causing it to flip off the Track try pulling it through with a piece of string or on the back of the engine with nothing hooked to it and see if it jumps off the track if it don't move your consist around until you get less weight on in the back side of it and try to pull it through

[@brettmariotte3343]

love the train.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Brett!

[@cwbywy9544]

Awesome! Welcome back Steve.

[@stevequinn5024]

Welcome Back Steve. I have missed your videos. Also, Praying for EVERYTHING you and your family have been going through and your loss. Please Please Please don’t stay gone this long anymore. Really miss your humor and your knowledge of the hobby.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Steve! It's been a rough couple of years for everyone. Hopefully we'll see some spectacular things in 2023!

[@donaldshroyer8633]

The Mad Max train is delightfully outrageous. Possibly the articulated car needs some more weight. Model on, brother.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Donald! I think the car is just camera shy. It usually runs for hours and hours. But, put it on camera and BOOM! LOL!

[@rbhhaner6151]

Love the kit bashed monster cars you created. Would love to see the vids on your prison cabiose

[@ItsMyRailroad]

I'm going to dig through what I shot and see what I can put together. Thanks for the comment and for watching, my friend!

[@conductortomrentschler4802]

I like the dam home made train good job

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks my friend! Rail-on!

[@melissaballiet5648]

Glad to see you back Steve! I keep going back watching your older videos they are so entertaining! So sorry for your loss and I hope 2023 will be better!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Melissa! Appreciate the encouragement!

[@SD45-ET44AC]

In episode 103 I believe the word you were searching for, to describe yourself when it comes to building your own structures is “gumption!”

[@allenhall4689]

Awesome stuff I to just like to sit down drink a beer and watch my trains run,

[@chasebansai7396]

Gotta say I dig the apocalyptic train. I’m a huge Mad Max fan and have an black Interceptor and Mack with a tanker that I bashed in N scale.

[@geoffwalker315]

A Great 'Mad Max' train.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Geoff!

[@kevinjoyce4817]

When I was in high school my grandfather had a n gauge layout in his basement. We both had a good time working on it, so my friend I am sure your grandson enjoys the time with you.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

He loves watching those trains run. Thanks Kevin!

[@johnspears1109]

Hey Steve! Cant wait to hear you JAM! I rewatched your articulating car derail a few times... I think its so long that when it gets thru a curve, the weight gets too far off center, causing it to turn over. just my @ pennies...

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi John! That was actually a problem at the beginning. I added some counter weights to it which seems to have corrected it. Or did it? As far as the music, listen if you dare my friend: www.youtube.com/@TheInsurrectionBand

[@jeff_thorpe]

PS - thanks for the DCC / DC explanation!! 😃

[@ItsMyRailroad]

LOL! You never know who's watching...

[@robertmcevoy24]

Is that Snake Plissken the train engineer? Well done Steve

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Ooo, a Snake Plissken reference. Well played Robert!

[@SD45-ET44AC]

Maybe add some multi color L.E.D.s and you can give us a peek into “Back To The Future” #7 or you can pick a #. Looks great! Your last comment about not being dead , but you could always play some Grateful Dead: switch from Casey Jones to Truckin’ periodically … or sing along. You really give me hope with my layout especially from binge watching your old stuff

[@stephenriley9084]

Steve, keep rolling down your railroad your way. Nice to see you again, loving your layout. Regards, Stephen.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Stephen! Thanks as always for stopping by. Nice to "see" you!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

ood see you putting vid up steve layout looks good thanks lee

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks for stopping by Lee!

[@04fys513]

I love the Mad-Max-type features!

[@NScaleDystopia]

Awesome!!!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks!

[@nitrorrat8190]

Looks amazing

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks brother!

[@nitrorrat8190]

@@ItsMyRailroad your welcome sir love to wactch your videos and to see what your up to

[@funone8716]

Cool Trains!!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks!

[@earlcory]

Welcome Back Steve! You have been missed by the N Scale community.

[@islandofmisfittrains5114]

Couple things..... First of all, love the shirt. 2nd, love that train you put together

[@ItsMyRailroad]

LOL! I got that shirt for Christmas from one of my daughters. Oh, and the train was fun too :) Thank you my friend!

[@AndyJayLark]

Steve You definitely are the liveliest train guy I’ve seen here. Thanks for being You.

[@flagman515]

Welcome back! Sorry for your loss. May 2023 be much brighter for you and yours Love the apocalypse train! It's your railroad, have fun!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thank you my friend! I am hoping 2023 is a great year for all of us. Stay strong, stay healthy, and love someone who doesn't deserve it...

[@fastoutnotforkids7192]

@6:18. Yes!. Pls! Would love to see how you made all of that mad max looking train. Of course when you get time. Gots my gears moving on how i might make a Ho scale version of that somehow.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks for the comment/request. I'll see what I can put together inside my subway videos. Rail-on!

[@fastoutnotforkids7192]

@@ItsMyRailroad maybe try to put the mad max train at the end of the sub way videos or maybe have it in its own videos. That away the subway and mad max train dosen't mix together. Because im Pretty sure you are not making a mad max subway just let. Lol. Also thank you! Can't wait to see them!

[@brucewoods9377]

That is one awesome apocalyptic train you have mashed together there. Absolutely love it

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hey Bruce! Thanks for that brother. I had a great time building it. That loco though took a lot of time. That's the 3rd version :( Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyhelgarts6352]

Hi there a little idea for you. make a shelf you can pull out where you can keep your long trains. when it is hidden it is a hidden railway station for long trains, when you pull it out it can be a marshalling area for your long trains. it does require you to have two down/up runs, one for hidden and one for when the shelf is pulled. Johnny

[@MidTNandAL]

I just wanted to stop by and say that I miss your videos. They were and are an inspiration to me to keep working on my small layout.

[@622wesc]

Of all the model train videos I watch, yours is the best. I am so detailed oriented I could never make a prototype rail road. I have your mind set with the hobby. Gotta have fun, and I love watching the trains. I think if I could watch more videos like your I would start another layout.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

I'm glad my efforts have some meaning out there. I just love doing it! Thanks!

[@mikerooney7928]

What no gun turrets?? Look’s crazy! Nice imagination!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

I wanted to add those and may do it later. Kind of hard to find n-scale guns that are still absurd enough to look ridiculous LOL! Thanks Mike!

[@justinrobertshaw7182]

Great to see your are back. Looking forward to your future stuff. Thank you Steve for sharing.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Justin! Thanks for the encouragement brother!

[@connormuysson4502]

Finally we can comment again lol layout is looking good man !

[@ProspectorsGhost]

On my N-Scale layout, I have a reversing loop of which loops around through a mine and back out again. At the beginning of this loop I have a right hand switch. The entrance to this loop from the mainline enters from the fixed end. Here is the problem. If I decide to take the right spur to go around the mine then there is no problem. All my engines do just fine with no problems. If I take the left-hand (straight ahead), portion of the switch to go to the mine and if I am running an engine of which has three-axled trucks (such as an EMD), on it there are no problems either. - But. - If I am running my two axle trucked GP-40 then going right (onto the spur), is no problem either. But, if I decide to take the left-hand (straight ahead), and go left into the mine then it immediately jumps the track and derails as it goes over the frog split (the plastic “X” part of the switch). Of all the switches upon my layout, this is the only switch I seem to have trouble with, and only with that GP-40. Short of replacing the whole switch, does anybody know why this happens and why only on that one particular locomotive engine. Or can they even give me a clue as to why this happens and how to cure it? - Just asking.

[@ronchickadel5837]

congratulations

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks Ron!

[@Tech4UbyJames]

That is badass.... Looks like a good portable moonshine train... One of the best trading things for the time it is modeled in. Very nice!!!!!

[@ItsMyRailroad]

It may be moonshine. Of course at the back of the train you may have noticed some women selling some other goods as well. Shhhhh! It's a secret. Thanks James!

[@Tech4UbyJames]

@@ItsMyRailroad More videos... I need to get mine going again.. Guess i need to take my own advice lol.

[@kenshores9900]

Steve: Much to long between videos but it sounds life got in the way. Interesting stories and good future plans., really appreciate how you are just a regular guy.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Ken, and thanks for that encouragement brother!

[@kenshores9900]

@@ItsMyRailroad Would really like to see the track plan for your lay out.

[@bamabigman5276]

Glad to see your back Steve. Have really missed your videos. Sorry for your loss. Hope you keep the videos coming, a real delight to see modeling by the regular guy. Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year to you and the family

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hey Bigman! Thanks for the well wishes. Same to you and yours from the 1st Lady and me!

[@JasonTrew2018]

Schnabel car is what you were trying to say Steve and it would be a nasty pain to rerail all of them trucks if they ever have the chance to come off

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yes! That's the word. I can never remember it when I need to. Thanks for that Jason!

[@danorley5575]

Good to see you. All the model railroad purist have just been shaken to the core!!! Great job.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

that "Blinking" is a combo of Frame Rate of video, and the LED tendency to flicker in AC power. It's not as noticable in real life, but it is on video of inexpensive LED

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Yeah, that's what I finally determined. Whatever, it still looks cool to the naked eye! Thanks my friend!

[@sgt89hrdstyl]

Welcome back Steve. It's been a minute

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Mr. Tapia! I am very pleased to see your comment old friend. Hope things are well down under!

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

Glad to see you still at it, brother! Where can we hear your music?

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Thanks for asking. Keep in mind, this isn't for everybody :) www.youtube.com/@TheInsurrectionBand

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

@@ItsMyRailroad music is the universal language. I’ll giver a whirl 😝

[@illinoiscentralrailroadfan6015]

I'd like to see some videos operating sessions on your layout

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Weeeeeeell, don't really run ops anymore. But, thanks for asking my friend! Rail-on!

[@littlelittledeer1435]

Fantastic! I feel like getting out of bed & "de & re" constructing some of my trains & turning them into something fun, but I guess I'll wait till the sun comes up. thanks for the inspiration!

[@lotanerve7181]

What fun, love your videos and your enthusiasm. The new train is fantastic. Keep dreaming, you're bringing new life to the hobby.