Blog Episode 3 - Turntable Unboxing - Jason's O-Gauge Trains

[@sparky107107]

that turn table is crazy big. that is going to be a awesome area on the layout.

[@rocky-mountaineer]

Loved the shot with 3 trains passing. PERFECT!!! BTW, no layout planning software gives the true impression of how much “real estate” a turntable and roundhouse need in O-Gauge, until you see it up close and in-person. A full-blown engine service facility in O-Gauge could easily be the size of some people’s entire layout. Crazy!!!!

[@JDStucks]

Very true! I'm already thinking about a potential expansion of the roundhouse area. Depends on how this thing fits.

[@Geo3Rail]

Train Collection Looks Amazing!

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

great video 🚄🚄👍

[@Steven_Williams]

Great video Jason! That turntable going to look great 👍.

[@mamanbear1]

looking busy - good job

[@jamessawyer4625]

The audio is really nice A+ it will be nice to see the wiring tricks etc. as well as the turntable installation Thanks

[@davidsheehan5071]

Jason..great Videos..i have to catch up now im subscribed ..my 34" will be here soon

[@carljohnsen1551]

Hi Jason- the new audio is great and worth every dollar you spent!!- Carl J

[@Mercatoyd]

Jason... it is sooooo good that you purchased your plywood when you did.. here in Fla.. 3/4 is up to $75 a sheet. Seeing the amount you needed.. you would have had to taken out a second mortgage to get the material needed to build your layout...

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Nice update Jason, take care, keep up the great work

[@LRSX]

Great blog, agreed a dehumidifier is important for basement layouts I purchased one last year. 34 inch turntable that is larger almost as big as my nscale pinusulas. Gonna be an awesome layout keep up to good work!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you!

[@joegennari395]

THANKS for sharing!!!

[@josephpruett5661]

That thing is massive it will look fantastic once it is incorporated into the layout.

[@JDStucks]

I hope so JR!

[@RBPTrains]

Audio sounds great Jason! I hear you on the dehumidifier. Turntable is going to look epic but I am really jealous of those shelves!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! The shelves really are a beauty. I'm glad I made the investment.

[@ChrissTrainsandThings]

Can’t wait to see that monster installed. Great update Jason!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Chris!

[@henryszubielski8601]

Very cool!!!

[@tomrogers5516]

Hi Jason - Greatly appreciate this short update and seeing the huge turntable! It'll be quite a feature to install. Good running experience seeing those great looking freight consists. I like to catch a real-time virtual railfan episode of the freight passing through Elkhart, IN, from time to time. Those consists are truly huge! You've managed to capture the awesomeness of seeing those consists on your new layout perfectly! Looking to the next update. BTW, the audio is much improved - thanks.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Tom. Glad you enjoyed it and liked the new audio.

[@mslickstrains]

Nice to see all the trains running again!

[@Nathan5Chime]

Some great viewing angles of the layout and you had perfect timing on the train meets. That turntable is going to function and look awesome. Your rolling right along.

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Nathan!

[@luvindemtrains]

Great job Jason!

[@garyruark9506]

Great video. I often have couplers come apart. I find oiling car wheels reduces rolling resistance. I have supper glued couplers closed too.

[@magnumfrank9819]

Jason, thanks for another quality update that informs us you want to do as well as things you notice and how you plan to improve your videos. I look forward to each of your new videos!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Frank. Short video. But still worth sharing I think.

[@charlesheinke8381]

Enjoy your videos. Loved your old layout and must say this new one is looking great and is going to be fantastic!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Charles!

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome update and running trains Jason!!!!

[@bobconrad5632]

Looking forward to seeing the turntable installed.

[@KandRCustomModels]

Awesome video!

[@prestonsadler9293]

Looking great

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Preston. Enjoy your magazine!

[@ericneumann8509]

13:29 that was nice to see, 3 trains running.

[@JDStucks]

I Agree!

[@tjimmy71]

Everything looks great, Jason! Love the coal car too

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

Nice sweatshirt! O-H!

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

And the layout is awesome too!

[@solutions2exist556]

Congratulations ..., as you have reached critical mass respecting your subscriber base growth curve. Well deserved my YT friend. Might add a little more elbow room for that outstanding turntable.

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! Yeah, we'll see if the thing actually fits.

[@solutions2exist556]

@@JDStucks I want one too and know how much “the Old Millhouse” cost you if without a discount that they surely should have provided you ..., and now invested heavily so that the cheap elbow room of another 36” will NEVER be regretted by you or your loyal subscribers and assuming you will not mind the observation. Your work is exceptional at a minimum. I do not have room for a layout right now and feel privileged to watch your new one take shape. Enjoy your home.

[@macmiller4381]

Impressive layout...how big is it?

[@tomvancleaf8054]

Hey JD! I am working on planning a layout and am curious to get your recommendations on picking the right size turntable? Are you happy with the 34" table? Do you have any concerns or have you had any issues making it all fit correctly in your space? Thanks again for all your videos, they will be very helpful as I plan my layout! Tom

[@danielhemple8649]

Your self looks great I use gargraves straight flex track on shelves and in display cases (Dave's bases and cases bought at York) I plan on purchasing one of Mill houses rotary cold tiples because I've already been through two of the plastic Lionel's so I've already spent the money to buy one Milhouse studios version I'm not buying a third

[@csx911fan9]

Your audio is MUCH better with the new lapel mic! That turntable looks heavy - looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@realtoytrains]

Looks awesome!! You're making better progress than l!! 😂😁

[@JDStucks]

Thanks bud!

[@brandonfuzi3436]

Hay Jason. Love the progress. I received my black diamond railway videos you suggested and they were awesome and overwhelming at the same time. On your current layout are your switches along the front of the layout 072 wye or something else? Thanks

[@JDStucks]

Glad you got a copy. The switches at the front are Atlas #5.

[@kevinjohnson7468]

Jason what type of road bed do you use with your Atlas track?

[@carlmiles8655]

Jason nice progress are you going to have a loop of track for trains like you had on the old layout I like the roundhouse that should be fun enjoy your trains Jason GOD BLESS B SAFE MY FRIEND C'MON LETS GIVE JASON 8,000 SUBSCRIBERS

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Carl! I'm hoping to hit 8,000 soon.

[@rolandomallare8881]

Hello I love your layout sir hope you don’t mind to ask you!please how and where can I order a turn table

[@DLewis-k9q]

Hi JD! Just started watching you here on KZbin! Glad I did. I'm really enjoying how you're approaching your layout's progress. I'm also a fan of Rich's Black Diamonds RR as well, and your layout's track plan seems to follow his. So, if you'll pardon the pun, I think you're on the right track. Since I don't do Instagram, is there another medium(email) by which perhaps, I can speak with you? I saw something in one of your updates, that I need some clarity on. I think when and if we speak, I'll have a lot to offer you with regard to MTH. Thanks!

[@JDStucks]

Yes, my plan is very similar to Rich's. I often give him credit in my videos as I'm a huge fan of his layout. Well, old layout since its been torn down and he's starting over. My email is listed on my KZbin channel. That's the best way to reach me.

[@Santafefrank]

Very nice Jacson. I can hear you alot better. Great

[@outlaw2191]

Good video and audio. How are you planning to power your whisker tracks? 05/01/2021

[@JDStucks]

I'll have a terminal block that send power to each whisker track. Still working out the details.

[@peterg321]

Is the 34" turntable long enough to handle your Big Boy? My MTH Premier Big Boy only just fits only a 40" turntable...

[@JDStucks]

Yes, it is big enough. I made sure to confirm before ordering. I've seen many people with 34" turntables fit the Big Boy. Remember, the Big boy has a plow and tender overhang. But only the wheels have to be on the platform for it to "fit"

[@davidmaines8093]

After seeing the impressive size of the round table, are you going to build an extended table off the peninsula table to give more room for whisker tracks and scenery and buildings??

[@JDStucks]

We'll see how the footprint of the turntable plays out. I really don't have much room in that area to expand.

[@davidmaines8093]

@@JDStucks when I was doing my layout I was always trying to squeeze out a foot there and foot there. Good luck with it

[@Skeeterguy24]

Hey Jason! I installed the Millhouse 34 inch turntable on the Lehigh and Allegheny RR in 2018 and it’s a great product. You could spend a lifetime just modeling that area of the layout. Btw we were disappointed that it installed in about 25 minutes the first time and no quality time for father son arguments... 😊 feel free to let know your email address and I’ll send a photo or two.

[@daivdwalker2374]

What's the Size of your layout width and length excluding turntable part?

[@ATLNikhil]

I saw on your new shelf in one of your previous videos that you've got the NS Veterans unit and the original J 611. I wonder why you don't have the First Responders NS unit and the 20-3773-1 Spirit of Roanoke 611.

[@JDStucks]

Honestly, I wasn't in love with the First Responders NS unit scheme. And I didn't see a need to spend another $1,200 or so on another 611 just so I could have the "Spirit of Roanoke" written under the cab.

[@zainevenable6896]

Jason, are you a fan of the new utility pole system from woodland scenics?

[@JDStucks]

Don't think I've seen those yet. I'll have to look them up.

[@loubro2372]

Hi Jason, I’m sure I missed it, but what are the size radius of the three loops?

[@JDStucks]

Widest is O-90, then O-81, then O-72. There's some flex track thrown in there too.

[@James-Railyard]

Does that company make HO scale turntables? I’ve seen Eric’s Trains use one of those and it looks like it works better than Walthers.

[@rolandomallare8881]

Please may I know how much it cost on your Turntable thanks

[@billmorris2613]

Good evening from SE Louisiana 1 May 21.

[@trainlover9943]

Nice video! You have a link to the microphone you got?

[@JDStucks]

Send me a message on instagram

[@trainlover9943]

@@JDStucks Sent.

[@ethanslape8889]

why aren't the ditchlights working on any of the leading locos?

[@JDStucks]

Sometimes the lash-up program prevents them from flashing. Simple fix is to re-create the lash-up.

[@rolandomallare8881]

And please how much it cost same size on your turn table

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

Big, Big thumbs up for the lapel mic!

[@TeslaFSDBetaVideos]

Do you ever run your lash-ups with one of the engines in the middle or at the back like is common in real life? Have you found that your MTH engines don’t all run the same speed even when set to the same scale MPH? I’ve found that my various MTH engines do not run the same speed even when set to the same scale MPH, and it’s not a weight issue because even with no load the engines aren’t consistent. That has now basically stopped me from running any lash ups because I burned out one of my MTH engines & I think it may have been from running it in a lash up where it was faster than other engines & thus was forced to pull not only the weight of the cars, but also be pulling the slower engines.

[@JDStucks]

I almost never run mid engine power, mainly because I don't like modeling the current era. I'm not against DPUs but I just don't ever require them, even on my grades. And I don't have any problems with varying train speeds in a lash-up. However, two separate trains on the same track almost always results in one going slightly faster than the other. But it takes quite a few loops before an adjustment needs to be made.

[@genethesurveyor]

I see a claim that the DCS unit will run my old Lionel engines I got in the 1950's as a child, right along with my new Lionel and MTH engines with the new blue tooth technology. From what I have read this seems unrealistic since the new systems use full voltage in the track and my old trains are strictly controlled by the voltage supplied to the track. Can I run all my trains at the same time with this DCS system, or do I have to segregate them by technology?

[@JDStucks]

This is a lot for me to answer with confidence. I'm sure there is some kind of work around to use the DCS or Legacy remote to send power to the track. But that's about it.

[@donaldfaris4798]

Jason you need to put DPUs on your coal trains you won't pull the knuckles open LOL

[@williamkolina3988]

Another thumbs down.why?I just see a great collection and a future great layout.I imagine you are just jealous.love your BN coalporters

[@JDStucks]

No worries. It happens all the time for all youtubers. I appreciate your kind comment.

[@1jefreys]

Gluing a coupler closed??? Sacrilege I tell you😀 My OCD/ is in HIGH DEFINITION when it comes to couplers functioning properly Is the glue a stop gap action until you can replace the offending culprit, or will it remain a permanent fixture? When I have a misbehaving coupler, It immediately gets put on the work bench, out of service. This gives me the opportunity to replace it with a new truck-since I have yet to master reassembly of the trucks I killed replacing the coupler😁 Those god forsaken springs are the bane of my existence. Also, it gives me opportunity to add weight if needed-who am I kidding-I’ve yet to have a car that didn’t need weight to meet the standard. And I find serenity working on a car or engine, while one of my engines, idles and chatters in the vicinity-and if the wife ain’t around-smokes 🤪 Which I’m curious-and my self induced dementia may be kicking in-do you look at the KZbin videos of us lowly modelers who follow you?

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! And yes, I watch lots of other youtube channels that are on the smaller scale. I don't always know about them, but if people send me a link I do my best to watch them.

[@1jefreys]

My KZbin is “1jefreys” I started building with everything painted white for a winter theme Then the wife said, “we should move get you a stand alone workshop “ I was all in But Life and Fate interfered But I kept building just stopped painting So, we’re not moving any time soon And I’m adding more track😁

[@1jefreys]

Here’s a direct link kzbin.info/www/bejne/enbNl3-matpgfbM

[@MRBenchwork]

If you're looking for a few pointers on installing one of these Millhouse river studios turntables I made a video on the topic kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXeboXeFnMdjnsU