Aurora Model Motoring slot car layout

Aurora vibrators. My new layout dedicated to my brother Michael.

[@17jonnyquest]

I received my first set for Christmas in 1967. I am now 64 years old. This is by far the most impressive layout I have ever seen. Awesome job. What a great tribute to your brother. Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@TRXperienced]

That is a beautifully done layout! The extensive time and attention to detail is extraordinary. May the memories of your Brother lay upon your heart and mind and this layout will forever be his gift to you. Thanks for sharing and God Bless!! Marc Natividad West Coast Slot Cars

[@mafyind]

Thank you very much, Marc! Such kind words and I greatly appreciate you acknowledging my brother. He was the greatest human being I’ve ever known 😉🙏🏻

[@KKG51]

OMG!!! What a beautiful layout!! My brother and I had an Aurora setup in our basement when we were kids. I believe it was after the vibrator cars and it had those great speed controllers with a wheel and a speedo dial. We had so many hours of fun with that set, many of our friends would bring their cars over to run on our track. We had the Pan America Mexico layout on top of a sheet of plywood.

[@jonpiotrowski3506]

What an AWESOME MEMORIAL to your brother,who introduced you to slot cars...I’m sure he loves it..!!!🙏👍

[@mafyind]

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that! 👍🏻😉

[@terryr7931]

Sniff and the Tears drew me in, track layout kept me, magic.

[@mafyind]

Thank you!

[@haroldalexis4200]

You are an artist. This is awesome! The torch has been handed to someone who loves the hobby. Your brother would have been very pleased with all this arts, crafts, video & tribute that went into this. His introduction to you is always to be honored & treasured. I enjoy watching this, always happy modeling. 👏🙂

[@mafyind]

What a nice message, thank you for such kind words! Apologies for not seeing this sooner. Grateful you enjoyed it! 👍🏻😉

[@oldhick9047]

I have been "doing" slot cars for 58 years now. This is the nicest, most complete vibrator layout I have ever seen.

[@mafyind]

Thank you, Old Hick! I really appreciate your compliment. I’ve been dreaming of this vibrator layout since I first laid eyes on these little treasures!

[@oldhick9047]

@@mafyind Nice to realize a dream

[@mafyind]

@@oldhick9047 Thanks to eBay and the internet 😉

[@oldhick9047]

@@mafyind Am I to understand that these are all vibrators ?

[@mafyind]

@@oldhick9047 You understand correctly. All bodies (vibrator, T-Jet, Bauer, Faller, and custom resin) are vibrator powered. My power source is exclusively AC which the vibes are specifically designed for and in fact gets the best performance out of these motors. Actually quite an Ingenious design by Derek Brand. My layout pays tribute to these vibrators. I love em! 😉

[@matthewbourque7993]

Thanks for the kind response. Just watched some more of your videos. What a blast! Congrats on your acquisition of the yellow T-Bird.

[@1BLKBIRD]

WOW!! Amazing attention to detail, scale & proportion. This must have been a real labor of love👏👍. Nice camera work too😉

[@mafyind]

Thank you Robert! Labor of love indeed, tho much fun!

[@billyalonzo406]

Seeing some of these building brings back memerious of my childhood I can see you have put your heart into this set up I could spend hours enjoying this And i am 65 years old May be this is why i love it so much

[@mafyind]

I agree Billy. This takes me back to a much simpler time. It’s a perfect escape periodically for me 👍🏻😉

[@matthewbourque7993]

I've watched your video several times. Magnificent layout. The Sniff and the Tears song is perfect, It reminds me of my first year of marriage to my late wife. That, combined with the childhood memories of my slot car set (which I still have), chokes me up while I watch. Thanks and God bless. I have no doubt that your brother is proud,

[@mafyind]

Thank you so much for your sincere message, Matthew. My condolences on your loss. I’m glad the vid took you back to a pleasant time in your life. My brother also introduced me to this Sniff & the Tears tune. It felt very appropriate for the debut of this layout. Take good care and God bless you sir. 😊🙏🏻😉👍🏻❤️

[@thomaspascucci7282]

My brothers and I enjoyed our Aurora slot cars in the 60's and I'm the only one of the three of us that got hooked on the hobby and kept it going till this day. Nothing like those memories with those crazy toys from the 60's. I'm sure your brother is riding every lap with you. Thanks for sharing.

[@markcornman4150]

Thanks for linking me over to this video. Your brother is smiling down on this tribute to him! God bless and RIP forever.

[@mafyind]

Thank you Mark! Very kind of you to say and it’s much appreciated

[@dantop1280]

OUTSTANDING job!!! And all Model Motoring too!!!!! Great work.

[@mafyind]

Thank you!!

[@muiravenue7182]

I was born in 1967 this is a a Nostalgia trip - I relived by Awesome Child Hood in 8 minutes 13 second - Just Beautiful

[@mafyind]

Thank you! 😊

[@livewire114]

One of the coolest songs ever recorded. Nice choice!

[@mafyind]

My brother introduced me to that song and considering the subject matter, it seemed appropriate. “Yeah-eah-ee-yeah...”

[@mattbarninger]

I had never seen the 7-11 before. Too cool.

[@mafyind]

Thank you Matt!

[@danielblythe5337]

This is a work of art! Perfect song for this video too! I love the use of the wall for background, something often not seen in dioramas. I look at the Vibrator Cars and see if I have that one, or one of those in that color etc.. Comes alive with these cars just wanting to go about the town!

[@mafyind]

Thank you Daniel. Glad you appreciate the layout! 👍🏻😉

[@josephsarkadi5252]

Absolutely incredible layouut, the DETAILS are next level...just WOW!!! 😉👊

[@mafyind]

Thank you much, Joseph! I appreciate you commenting 😉👍🏻

[@jettafixer7]

You did an awesome job with this layout. I know how much time it takes to create this, Love the city type design. I am sure your brother would be so proud of what you accomplished. Verry cool!!

[@mafyind]

Thank you, Terry! I appreciate your compliment and mentioning my brother very much! 😊

[@jettafixer7]

@@mafyind Check my track out. Type Sunny Slope speedway in the search bar.

[@Musecrafter]

This layout is absolutely EPIC!!!! I've never seen anything like it! Michael would be well please for sure! What an homage to him.

[@mafyind]

That’s very nice of you to say. Appreciate your acknowledgement of Michael. Made my Holiday Season. Thank you and happy Holidays to you!

[@Musecrafter]

Happy Holidays to you too! @@mafyind

[@jonpiotrowski3506]

Simply the Best city themed layout EVER..!!! All you need to add,if you’re a BTTF fan like me, is the Delorean time machine in front of the clock tower...”1.21 Jigawatts Marty..!!!”

[@mafyind]

WOW! That quite a compliment and I appreciate it very much!! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about the BTTF and Delorean as soon as I placed the courthouse on the layout. “Save the clock tower...” 😬😉👍🏻

[@rogelioalonso5618]

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[@ansonzakai2062]

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[@rogelioalonso5618]

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[@drew6868]

Museum quality work and presentation!

[@mafyind]

Thank you!!

[@jasenharryman3386]

I grew up around the area that is indicated by the MD road signs. This is an awesome layout. Thank you for sharing.

[@mafyind]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it.

[@itsjustmike7858]

That is an awesome layout!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@nobodyshome758]

Just so beautiful. I could watch that over and over!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents. So many memories rekindled. 😎

[@smittyfixes8723]

Incredible. That is all.

[@mafyind]

Thank you!!

[@charlesmorris3224]

Very nice thanks for your consideration bless you

[@craiglockridge8390]

Nice 👍 thanks for letting me look In WOW

[@finderskeepers5343]

Truly amazing layout! So jealous.

[@mafyind]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. So much fun... 👍🏻😉

[@jamesfranczak4831]

That's awesome good music to go with it amazing job

[@mafyind]

Thank you!!

[@SPCLPONY]

As a fan and collector of Model Motoring slot cars, this layout is absolutely amazing! And hearing one of my favorite Sniffin the Tears songs just added to my enjoyment! I love this extended version!

[@mafyind]

@@SPCLPONY Thank you much for your nice comment. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I do! 👍🏻😉

[@MsWitko]

Work of Art! The Ho-Jo and the KFC are too cool!

[@mafyind]

Thank you. Gotta love those Golden Arches of Mickey D’s too! 😉👍🏻

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

Awesome Tribute Video, and an Awesome Layout my Friend.

[@solosword593]

Amen Brother...

[@nefaurora]

Now we need to see it in action! That's your next video! Great job!

[@mafyind]

Thank you NEF aurora. Subscribe to my channel, there’s over 60 videos of it in action! Some conceptual. You’ll enjoy it… 😉👍🏻

[@tim3437]

excellent, detailed layout! Nice

[@mafyind]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😉

[@willkilla]

Pretty awesome setup. Definitely feel the old school 60s vibe

[@mafyind]

Thank you, I certainly enjoy it!

[@larrygreen9100]

NICE!!!! Good work!!

[@mafyind]

Thank you, Larry!

[@12345682900]

I sure hope your brother had a chance to see all or most of this....I'm guessing that he did. But of course, we know he can see it. 😇

[@mafyind]

Absolutely love and appreciate your comment! Apologies for not seeing it sooner. Michael saw an earlier rendition (see my oldest videos on this channel) which was the plywood simply sitting in saw horses. After putting that together and having newer ideas for improvement, I reconstructed this after his passing. I do indeed wish he could’ve not only seen this, but he would enjoy all the videos as well. Tho I agree with you, I’m certain he can see it now… ❤️

[@mattbarninger]

Beautiful. I’m sure your brother would love it. Where is the bridge from?

[@mafyind]

Thank you, Matt! So sorry for the delay in response as I’m just seeing this now. Bridge is an Atlas train kit which I took apart and widened for the 3 inch width need...

[@stevenwilson8427]

Amazing layout! Do you have any top down photos. Would Like to see how you incorporated the unique aurora track pieces.

[@mafyind]

Thank you, so glad you like and thanks for commenting. Perhaps I’ll make a vid from above and post soon. I’m overdue for a new upload 😉👍🏻

[@mikeyerke3920]

I watched that start to finish. Nice.

[@mafyind]

Glad you enjoyed it! Some changes have been made since. Fun to try and come up with new additions

[@briansearles4473]

I always thought the T.jets gearing was too high to allow them to run around a layout at a constant speed without constantly adjusting the speed control. The vibrator design seemed best for "model motoring".

[@avidlisner8748]

👍

[@sqwuade]

Super sweet! Who makes the station wagon with the trailer? That's really cool.

[@mafyind]

Thank you! The station wagon is an original Aurora vibrator. The trailer is HO Wiking.

[@F150-s2h]

Very nice layout and awesome cars. I have now startet to collect model motoring t-jets. They are hard to get in Germany. Can you tell me what scale and brand the buildings are? Greetings from Germany , Fritz.

[@mafyind]

Thank you. All my cars ride on Aurora Model Motoring Vibrator chassis, precursor to the Tjet arrival in 1963. The vibes are a tad smaller (@1/76) than the tjets (@1/72) so they look best with my HO scale (1/87) buildings which are a mix of Tyco, Walthers, Barmills models, plasticville, and lifelike.

[@F150-s2h]

@@mafyind thank you for your answer. More than ten years ago i bought a walthers kit (Miss Bettys Diner) and wanted to build a small american scenery layout. Still missing is an american gas station an some other buildings. Maybe this fall i get started with that layout. Now is the time for motocycling.

[@robnyas]

very nice layout - nice video and a fitting tribute- loving the music track - can’t remember who did that ?

[@mafyind]

Thank you! Very kind of you to say. That track is “Drivers Seat” by Sniff & the Tears

[@TechTiger1007]

Great layout Sir. Do you know if there are DCC encoders for the track to move the cars with the traffic lights?

[@johnwilliams7102]

super cool

[@franbjslot]

Fantástico! 👏👏👏👍

[@mafyind]

Thank you!! 😉👍🏻

[@ryn8068]

cool

[@mafyind]

Thank you, Ryn!

[@raymeedc]

‼️WOW‼️

[@mafyind]

Thank you!!

[@chuckmoes5403]

Sniff N The Tears Drivers Seat 1978 .

[@richardsobieck9660]

Very Impressive, but I have to ask. Does it run?

[@mafyind]

You need to check out the 70 other videos of this layout on my channel and subscribe. There’s some pretty cool conceptual videos. Here’s just one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npzOi6irrbKfb9k

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Hows the crime rate in your town ? Seems pretty laid back .

[@mafyind]

🤣👍🏻😉