Building The Railyard Has Begun!

[@sharonwalker2498]

It was so fun watching you work on that Ken. When we set up my son train when he was six and seven years old, we only put it on a 4 x 8 plywood so that he could lay it down the floor in his room and then he was done he could prop it back up against the wall. It had a couple of buildings glued down with trees and houses. He kind of outgrew it around eight years old so we gave it to a little Neighbor boy.

[@Kens265]

Oh wow. I bet he got a lot of enjoyment out of that.

[@StoneKathryn]

Some of your viewers have eagle eyes Ken, I never noticed that dip. I'm glad you're straightening that out. I'm so excited for you Ken because you'll get to have your railroad turn out like you wanted. It was hard to have much of one on your first set up. Good idea that that viewer had of using coffee grounds for oil spills around the engine shop. At least caulking still comes in handy for this hobby Ken! I think you have learned a lot. Too bad that the track had separated from the ties down below. Great, you got it off and got more caulking and the new piece of track went in! I really like this new layout. It's so nice to have the buildings that you got sent to you also. That was so cute to see your delight when the track went right onto that switch track. It does look better with the wires hidden. I like the Loco Shop where you put it. This is fun to watch Ken! It was great to see the 2 trains on the tracks going opposite directions. I love those sound effects you have. Thanks for this video! I love the colors on the Vardo Sandy!

[@sandygrant9220]

Thanks Kathryn!!!

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@rdyardie]

I am also impressed with the meticulous work that you continually do. You take care of all the details nicely. The coffee grounds idea is authentic. Your photography is first class. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

[@Kens265]

Thank you very much!

[@GaryHendrickson-z5i]

Ken, try running the train in the OPPOSITE direction up and down your back slop. That may eliminate your spinning issue.

[@Kens265]

You’re right. I should

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Hey buddy .... At the end of the video 21:45 .... There wont be enough room for the locomotive to beable to change tracks after the switch. You will need enough space for the train to pass the switch in order to change tracks

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I just used it this morning and it seemed ok

[@sandygrant9220]

Definitely like the layout of this track! I never realized how much meticulous work there was into putting a track together! Great job!!!

[@Kens265]

Yes definitely a lot to it. Learning so much

[@jamesrobison9246]

enjoy watching you build trailers and building the rail yard ithink the long train needs a pusher on the tailend too boost it up the ramp and would look cool. BAYTOWN ,TEXAS

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@wingman8447]

I really like the layout. Maybe two Locos on the train up the grade. Good idea to lower the roof on the platform more to scale. How about an old soup can or such to create a diesel fuel tank for the train shed. The coffee could work, at least it will smell great. Thank you for a pleasant morning.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. Soup can. I’ll look into that

[@scottsteward398]

A 3% grade on a straight section, is one thing, but going in to a curve on a grade is another. Be meticulous on your grades, radius, rail joints, weight of cars and quality of wheel sets. A little extra time and money now will pay great dividends down the road with flawless operations. Looks like fun, keep up the good work on the videos.

[@Kens265]

Thanks for the input

[@garyoverton6222]

I enjoy your videos a lot, because it’s like me, you learn as you go and you’re not afraid to show and correct mistakes. I use woodland scenic push pins to hold tracks in place temporarily and other things.

[@Kens265]

Oh nice thanks

[@lmars5933]

Relaxing video Ken,,nicely done...🌴🐊😎

[@Kens265]

Thanks 👍

[@DaleKriescher]

You're track is really starting to take shape I can't wait for the next video

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@avlisk]

One of my favorite HO layouts was Chuck Hitchcock's ATSF Argentine Division, featured in an Allen Keller video back the 1980's. He used coffee grounds, ("The layout always smelled good"). I had forgotten about using coffee grounds. I'm going to start saving them now.

[@Kens265]

Nice. It’s fun looking around and see what can be used on the layout.

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

If you try putting like a nylon sock 🧦 ver the vacuum hose, with a rubber band, you could probably reuse the ballast, Ken.

[@Kens265]

Oh interesting. Good idea

[@dorisharrison9885]

Looking great enjoyed watching,have a fun day😮😊🇺🇲👍

[@Kens265]

Thanks, you too!

[@MarkHumann]

Ty 👍 you showe something i can do as a noviced

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@richardlancaster8303]

That's why i always run my finger over over the track to make sure the ends are together right.

[@Kens265]

Yes I do now. :)

[@randyt6593]

I love the bench work. I can envision a beautiful layout comming together.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@kennethsears5041]

That look good I like that

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@richardroyles1423]

That’s gonna be sweet when you’re done. Choo-choo. God bless.

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@glennyork6800]

WOW! Looking awesome 3rd time is a making you a real railroad model engineer.

[@Kens265]

Haha

[@PeckhamHall]

I think your next layout should be a 12' x 1' in a nice cabinet with two 1' high glass sliding doors and also sliding doors below. That's what I'm going to do when I get around to it, you just need to use short 1 or 2 car multi directional trains and have 2' each end hidden and then you can have 4 parking spots for trains each end if one train is not enough and get one of them auto shuttles that run DC trains automatically end to end and you can have it in your lounge with no dust and you could laminate the cabinet with some nice wood and varnish it, as you're a lumber smith by the looks of it anyway. I'm just shooting ideas here, this is my plan but I don't mind if you want a idea for in the future. Nice video.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I’ve never thought of that

[@moejaime2654]

Wow nice train set up Ken !!

[@Kens265]

Thanks 👍

[@rodallen1860]

Maybe a little length of wood to lay on the track and then set the hammer on that for weight, that would be a little extra safety measure against accidental power up.

[@Kens265]

Good idea

[@craighepburn9332]

Hi Ken, I think you should now buy a turn table, so you can turn your loco around. That would add a little more fun for you. I would also have the shed back a little more, so you could drive the train out of the shed and have it look like you are working on it outside as well. If you look at a working rail yard you will see that a train can drive in and out and back to the main track or go to the turn table. cheers from NZ.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I actually just turned it around

[@rupe53]

I had to do a double take when you decided to vacuum up that ballast at $10 an ounce. On the caulk securing the track: I feel you could use it more sparingly at say a dab every 6 inches or so. It would make it easier to pull up track for changes and gravity does most of the work anyway.

[@Kens265]

You’re probably right.

[@transgendertina293]

this was so good to watch i am happy for you ken and kaya

[@josefreck1103]

Schönes Video 🤠😎😀😚☺

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much

[@barriesmith3489]

Ken take your tools and equipment to their homes and save yourself work and keep your shop tidy this is me in my practical instructor mode always work tidy

[@Kens265]

You’re right

[@ExactlyLikeVermont]

Good morning Ken! Have you found Canadian National in HO? I finally found a CN GP38 (and cupola caboose) in O scale for my layout. Everything I have still is in boxes to avoid being broken, but one day I hope to make a small layout. Your track is looking great.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I’m pretty sure I have some CN rolling stock

[@dennisosborn5589]

Cool Video this Morning!

[@Kens265]

Thanks!

[@bigjim453]

I find an easy way to judge scale is to look at the man doors on passenger cars and buildings

[@Kens265]

I agree

[@barriesmith3489]

Ken ,You need pin to hold it in place

[@Kens265]

Right

[@irrationaltimer4901]

That train station and platform is not HO scale. Looks like O scale....2x's as big.

[@Kens265]

Oh really. Hmmmm

[@DanielRequarth]

Have you added a power bus to your layout? The inclines are furthest from your power point and you might have a loss of power there.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I haven’t yet

[@elleryparsons2433]

Didn’t think The Angel Wing Would have Worked?

[@Kens265]

This video was made before your comment sorry.

[@elleryparsons2433]

Now You Need a Freight yard Now You Install A L. Handed Switch going the Other Way.

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

your track doesn't look bad to me. I am suprised you didn't get nickle silver power track though instead of the stock steel re-railer that came with those bachmann train sets.

[@Kens265]

They are all nickel except for the power track

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

@@Kens265 I know that, I was paying attention to your build....

[@clarencewiles963]

Add more weight to your locomotive. A little bit of lead can make the engine go up! ⬆️

[@Kens265]

Not sure where to put it

[@clarencewiles963]

@ you should be able to take the cab off and add the weight to the inside of the cab with dubbed sided tape. Or use automotive wheel weights they have tape on them.

[@robertstewart5685]

I have code 100 track and bought new code 83, having such a hard time connecting them. I’m gonna buy all code 83

[@Kens265]

That’s frustrating isn’t it

[@donnajoacrey2699]

Idea: to make it seem realistic a few of the cars need to have random graffiti on them lol I've never seen a train without graffiti, lol (which I do admit is a shame that someone would do that to someone else's property) It's looking amazing though! Godspeed!

[@Kens265]

That’s a great idea. Maybe this winter. Thanks

[@danabbott2398]

While model trains can go up a 4% grade 1.5 to 2% grade is better. Especially when pulling a longer consist. Or double your engines.

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks

[@misterrolonful]

Ken, did you need to do any additional work to the turnouts? Isolating the points etc?

[@Kens265]

No. At least not yet

[@robertsanderford2643]

Ken why don’t you use the little garage that you built a couple of years ago into the design.why not it’s just sitting there.i also think it would look cool if you could figure out how to get one of the caves into the design.

[@Kens265]

Thanks the caves are going to have automobile roads

[@randallfawc7501]

A couple 6 axle locos would cure your slipping problem. (Sorry if I might have already suggested this?)

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I’ll have to rob my piggy bank

[@randallfawc7501]

One thing I did when figuring out my overhead layout was to was to use HO scale cork roadbed using white (Elmers) glue to secure the cork to the base w/ push pins to hold it in place while drying. Then use HO track nails to secure the track throug to the ply. Trains run much quieter using the cork. (Midwest Cork brand) But that is just my preference. Wanted to pass my idea on to you for your next layout!!. Thanks for the videos. I love watching them. You really are creative!!

[@danshobbies13]

Is there a reason you don’t use roadbed?

[@Kens265]

I used styrofoam under the entire layout. It gives a lot of flexibility

[@bobainsworth5057]

This is why, we build more than one layout. I'm on my 5th and I'm still learning better ways to do things.😂

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha for sure.

[@elleryparsons2433]

Still Not too Shabby.

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@elleryparsons2433]

Not a Problem.

[@KandRCustomModels]

Im pretty sure platform and building are “O” scale

[@Kens265]

I’m thinking so too. But I like their looks

[@scottsteward398]

Yeah, looks like O Scale station.

[@dalemettee1147]

Ken, you never said what kind of track you're using. Nichel silver is the best.

[@Kens265]

It is nickel

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

The last switch you are putting in gives no room to do anything. Also that station is way to large for HO scale. Nice progress on the layout

[@Kens265]

Thanks I actually changed the layout

[@larrybaughman618]

Use elmer's Glue on your track

[@Kens265]

Oh. Thanks

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠👍🚂🗯

[@amyreynolds3619]

Too high of gradefor the hill.

[@Kens265]

It actually is

[@jeffsikes5312]

THE STATION AND PASSANGER PLATFORM ARE O SCALE AND S SCALE BUILDINGS THE PLATFORM IS A LIONEL STRUCTURE THERE NOT HO SCALE .

[@Kens265]

Thanks yes I will have to change them out

[@russrockino-rr0864]

No Trackbed Ken?

[@Kens265]

No not on this one