Episode 7 - Jason's O-Gauge Trains - MTH DCS/Lionel Legacy Layout

[@outlaw2191]

Jason, it chills me when you comment on your MTH PREMIER BB. I purchased #4010 and it ran for 2 hours before I had to return it for repair and it’s been re-repaired twice since then. I ordered #4014, last January and am STILL waiting for it. Just handling, packaging, transporting/shipping is a major task. Quality control is an issue, grrrrrrrr. Oh, good video, progress and update. Waiting to see that roundhouse. Go Bucks, 10/20/2021

[@JDStucks]

Its a bummer. But fortunately its fixed now. And the repair wasn't nearly as difficult as was expected. Go Bucks!

[@JDStucks]

Stockyard Express called to inform me that the Big Boy is FIXED!!! Review for that engine coming soon.

[@angelastotler7346]

My name is John just asking when are you going to start working on your city for your layout

[@prestonsadler9293]

Nice 😊

[@JDStucks]

@3 Boyz Gone Rving Unfortunately, I do not. Might be able to estimate O-99 once I get mine back.

[@davidbufford7446]

Good

[@eagle6833]

I love Clyde at Stockyard. Its bad Jason when you call up and you start to speak and he says, "Hey Dave" I am looking forward to seeing Clyde and so many other dealers ay York. I love this hobby Jason. Stores like Stockyard Express are irreplaceable. I'll say hi if I see you at York. We spoke for a few minutes at the last York. Really enjoy your channel please keep it up.

[@doherty2jz845]

Fellow MKIV Supra owner and O scale train enthusiast as well. Nice layout.

[@JDStucks]

Hell yeah! I knew there's was another one of me lol

[@robertbirath6728]

Hi Jason. I really enjoy your videos. I am a regular subscriber to your Channel. This time around I was very interested your other Hobbies. KZbin great job of showcasing and explaining what you are doing with your fabulous layout. What do you do for a living? You come across as being very intelligent with a great personality. I always look forward to your videos. I am all the way in SoCal. Good thing because if I lived closer to you I would probably be over visiting all the time. I was born in Ohio but raised in SoCal. One of my uncles a conductor for the Erie Railroad back in the 50s. His picture was featured on the annual financial report riding on the Caboose and signaling the engineer. He taught me how to read the side of the boxcars indicating where they were from. Thanks again for a great video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@JDStucks]

I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I'm a Regional Sales Manager for a steel company here in Detroit, MI. Sounds like you've got some great family railroad history!

[@mamanbear1]

Looking very intergalactic. Great video, can’t believe you can coordinate all your activities. Keep it going.

[@bobgolfs4432]

Glad to see that you altered the curve at the right side of the layout. The O99 now looks more realistic and gives it a nice look when doing video!

[@JDStucks]

It does look much better!

[@dougbarley8490]

Man that Supra is cool! Like how you kept it basically stock looking.

[@josephcirillo5292]

Love those dividers.....the layout is looking great....Shelby to....been watching your videos for quite some time...love your passion for the hobby!!!!...Great job....you will overcome and challenges you may run into...there are so many great people in the hobby that will defiantly love to help you out....GL brother and GL in school!!!!

[@JDStucks]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoy it.

[@ajmayowskijr]

It was awesome to get the chance to meet you at York Jason. I love your layout and the long train runs you're able to do on it. I think it's cool you were the Drum Major for your college band. Amazing video.

[@JDStucks]

It was my pleasure! York was an absolute blast

[@josephcirillo5292]

Also want to add this...been following you for quite some time....always enjoyed the content and made me want to head to the basement to work on my own layout...hope to see you at a show some time soon....

[@mslickstrains]

The Supra is looking so clean. Love it

[@JDStucks]

Thank you!

[@solutions2exist556]

My Vision-Line “Brand New” UP Challenger spent 4+ months at Lionel as I had the Dealer send it back to Lionel before I ever saw it. I wanted the sound board changed to correct the sound problem that Lionel addressed with a post production fix. Great video Jason. Always look forward to your videos.

[@JDStucks]

Ugh Such a pain! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@SignalLightProductions]

Great update Jason! Totally understand the feeling of redoing track that nobody else will appreciate, but knowing that it's fully worth the effort. Glad you had a blast at alumni band! I need to go back for one of my own soon. Can't wait to see your roundhouse come to life. That will be excellent!

[@JDStucks]

I know you understand what its like to be in a college band ;)

[@rogerstrate5727]

Great video Jason, I love what you're doing with your layout and enjoy seeing all your trains and other hobbies. I hope you enjoyed York this last weekend.

[@Pinkystrainsandmore]

Love when you do videos! Thank you for everything you share!

[@JDStucks]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eagle6833]

BTW, that's neat about the OSU band position. OSU is a great school. I love music and since my parents died I have resolved to see more theater and concerts. Before the pandemic I saw three Broadway shows in NYC. (Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge and Frozen) My parents loved musical theater and I do that to honor their memory. So kudos on the band. Okay off to bed!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice upload today .Enjoyed it thanks for sharing it.

[@TheBigCrabCake]

Outstanding! Everything is coming together nicely.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Emile! See you at York!

[@daivdwalker2374]

I just love your new layout in progress I'm thinking of building mine somewhat like yours when I get going on mine thanks alot

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

That Trainapalooza would have been a great time. Very coo! Those NYC K-Line passenger cars are very sharp. You have made some good progress. Really like the signals. I agree the turntable and roundhouse will be challenges, but they will be wonderful when completed. Great update! Bill B.

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Bill! I'm really enjoying your layout as well. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@johnstup4479]

Thanks for the update Jason! I had a couple of my signals that would flicker too. Mine were wired the same way as yours are. For me, uping the voltage by one volt did the trick because the solenoids weren't getting enough juice. I will be at York Thursday and possibly Friday. Hope to meet you there.

[@JDStucks]

I'll give it a try. And I'm sure we'll cross paths!

[@mathewrufrano7833]

@@JDStucks did I miss the video where you showed how you wired your signals?

[@michaelrushman4659]

Nice video Jason, the layout is looking great and always nice to see what you have added in your locomotive and car inventory, Thanks

[@Fridge56Vet]

Thanks for the update, & glad to see the Supra's doing well. My Mustang is overdue for some work, though I still get it out every now & then. Starting the planning phase of my layout in the new house, will keep tabs on yours for sure! Oh, I almost forgot - O-H!

[@JDStucks]

Car season is just about over! And I-O!!!

[@47mulligan]

A very impressive start. Jason you are a very creative man. Thanks for sharing your progress with such quality videos.

[@JDStucks]

Thank you very much!

[@TheSantaFeGuy]

I played French Horn in my High School band and we too performed script Ohio on some occasions, marching band was the most fun I've had in school and miss it much. Glad to see you still enjoying it, more of a Penn State fan myself

[@JDStucks]

Penn State has a great marching band. Always enjoyed watching them.

[@djsden6124]

That NY Central with the K Line cars looks sweet. Of course I would like it, being from NY 😆.

[@wcmodelrailroad]

Great video Jason, your layout is coming along quite well and I can't wait for your roundhouse to be completed. PS cool car!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks so much! Keep up the great video work on your channel!

[@JJosephS1]

Glad you are staying active with the band. I play the French horn. Music and trains go together. I do motorcycles instead of cars. That is weird with the relays. I always say that nothing works like it should. I do hope you get your locomotives back soon. With the supply chain breaking down and China in total control, it may be awhile. Glad to see the progress, keep 'er moving.

[@JDStucks]

Many thanks!

[@garybyrne2605]

Very nice,thank you.

[@MrBillCNW]

Nice looking O Scale 3. I personally prefer O Scale 2 Rail. I really like the Block signals they look great.

[@joegennari395]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! If I knew when you were going to Stockyard Express it would give me a REALLY good excuse to go there .... a chance to meet YOU!!! Have a great time at York! Hope to see some video of the show. I've always wanted to go. Have a wonderful W/E.....STAY SAFE AND WELL!!!

[@JDStucks]

You need to go to their open house next year!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Great news with the Big-Boy, get her home and running. Good video, keep 'em coming

[@wolf_among_sheep7875]

Wow that MK4 is super clean, my 3 hobbies are O-Scale trains, Sneakers & Cars of course, currently working on a DC5. Cheers 🍻 on our hobbies we love!

[@JDStucks]

Trains and cars seem to often go together haha

[@kgrg777]

Looks like everything's going great over there! Love this clip lol 15:38 Also nice supra!

[@JDStucks]

Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed that.

[@Steven_Williams]

Great video once again Jason. Just got back my Railking C&O Allegheny after being in the shop for two years. Hope that your engines get well soon.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Steven! Big Boy is fixed! Lets hope for good.

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

Nice job on the Video Jason.. Seeing your other hobbies tells me you are a very talented person. I’m enjoying watching the progress you’ve made. I can’t wait to see it when you start adding the green stuff to the layout!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks. I look forward to that day too!

[@prestonsadler9293]

You’re doing great Jason

[@rpscsx]

Awesome update, definitely looking forward to the third level. I'm with you with the marching band. I play the trumpet in my freshman and sophomore year, then the marching tuba in my Junior and senior years in highschool. There days I miss it. It was a blast.

[@JDStucks]

Band is the best!

[@Nathan5Chime]

Hope to see you in York. I'll be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'll be the guy with white hair. Don't forget to wear O-Gauge Railroad Magazine apparel.

[@JDStucks]

I'm sure we'll cross paths!

[@ILSRWY4]

Looking great! Can't wait to see the end results! Signal system is cool. BTW- saw Ohio State Marching Band do RUSH... being a huge RUSH fan that was fantastic.. and Ohio marching band is always amazing. I was in marching band (played the quads and then in the snare line) when I was in school. Lots of fun. Also love your car.

[@JDStucks]

That Rush show they did was awesome. I always wanted to play the quads too.

[@ILSRWY4]

@@JDStucks I was a small kid growing up. everyone wanted to be on the snare line so that was reserved for those with seniority. Because I was small i had a hard time with carrying any Base or trios.. so I was assigned the quads... which in our band were smaller set of toms than the trios. And also made with shiny aluminum shells so were lighter than the wood shells of the trios. I liked playing them. You could actually carry a melody when played correctly where as the snare like was mainly rhythm. Snare line was more fun though because we were right up front of the drumline, and we did awesome crossovers and tricks with our sticks while playing! Was a lot fun. I loved Marching band.

[@robertrussell6774]

Take pride in what you have accomplished the layout is awesome looking forward for the next series of things to come

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Robert!

[@jbatman5092]

Really informative, well done update, Jason ☺ Loved the marching band update too--OH!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you and I-O!!!

[@paulwalkowiak1182]

I really enjoy a layout that has there signals operating prototypical 👍👍

[@AllThingsRailroad]

it would be awesome to build a massive O gauge layout

[@disturbed1954]

Great video, layout is looking awesome!

[@luvindemtrains]

Great video Jason! I shared this with you before but I share your love of music (band) because I teach it. I went to college in Ohio as well. I like your philosophy about quality over quantity. That's pretty much where I am now. We need to see these wonderful models running on layouts that feature them on the level they deserve. Good luck with your masters and I can't wait to see what you do with the layout in future videos.

[@JDStucks]

Thank you so much and thank you for what you do as a profession!

[@macguysgarage]

Looking Great JD! Keep up the good work! (cant wait to see future vids)

[@hikingmansteve]

Thanks Jason. Another great video as always. Enjoy the holidays. SR

[@James-Railyard]

I just checked the MTH parts site and they didn’t have much up yet for the HO catalog. I have a DAP GS-4 that just needs some handrails and the ladders for the cab/tender and drop plate. I also need to fix some paint chips too.

[@vincentvanpaepeghem4844]

Great video JD! Layout is starting to come alive with singles! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

[@MikeThomasRailRoadOverhaul]

love what your doing. cant wait to see more

[@matthewcalorossi6182]

Awesome layout. I march saxophone at the University of Connecticut

[@racerboy23432]

SUPRAAAAA yes. I’m an Mr2 person but all 90s toyotas are a win in my mind

[@JDStucks]

Awesome! Take care of that MR2!

[@racerboy23432]

@@JDStucks nah had to sell it awhile ago to handle some stuff. will defiantly be getting another

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Hola buenas tardes muchas gracias por subir el video abrazo grande

[@therailroadempire7993]

Great video Jason!

[@garyruark9506]

Looking good! That signal flickering issue is one of those things that will drive you crazy. If it only happens with that engine it has to be the engine. Try turning engine around and see if it happens but in the new truck locations. Then it must be the truck. What that issue is would need research. Pick up roller or truck body ground or is the tire missing or bad??? I don't remember how they are grounded. Need to look at my CSX premiers to figure that out. Or, switch the signal with a different one and see if it happens. Then you know it's the signal but I think we already know it isn't the signal since it doesn't do it with other engines. I know this, with MTH's present situation I have begun learning how to repair my own engines, and with success.

[@JDStucks]

Yeah I'm still trying some process of elimination things still. I'll let you all know if I solve it.

[@mathewrufrano7833]

You mentioned you were going to wire 2 more signals. You previously said you were going to show us how. Would love to see how it’s done because I’m all thumbs when it comes to wiring until someone shows me. Thanks, great video.

[@JDStucks]

I'll see what I can do. Wiring tutorials are very difficult haha

[@mathewrufrano7833]

@@JDStucks we know you have several masts with 2 signals protecting a switch. Start simple and show us how to wire one of you 3-color block signals. That would be great, especially for beginners. Thanks.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Looks great......was wondering why no elevation grade change.....seems a bit flat......could have used some built up foam areas for relief

[@JDStucks]

A third level is about to be built

[@TheAXEMANification]

I have never encountered someone else with almost identical hobbies, except mine are N scale trains, hotrod Subarus and Guitar

[@JDStucks]

Awesome! All great hobbies in my opinion

[@PaulLascari]

Nice signal operation. But I always thought they go on the right side of the track, because that's where the engineer sits.

[@JDStucks]

While that's standard, its not done for all signals. I asked my buddy who is a NS engineer if I could place the signal on the left side and he said it was perfectly prototypical.

[@PaulLascari]

@@JDStucks Thx. BTW, love the way the turnout route is displayed. Are you using the Atlas 21st Century Signaling System?

[@jewelparham1246]

Amazing video quick Suggestion you should get the Lionel csx 911

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Great work Jason, iam in process building a new railroad, it will be simple and very pale in comparison to others, the main focus is to connect to my youth, in my final years.

[@JDStucks]

Awesome. As long as you enjoy it and it makes you happy that's all that matter!

[@AndrewNeilFalconer]

When are you going to be able to apply the backdrop to the walls?

[@Stinkles_]

Great video! Nice seeing a mixed freight running. Stacks and unit trains are cool too, but there’s something about the visual interest of a nice mixed freight that’s appealing. Do you ever run your trains at higher speeds, or is that a risk not worth taking haha. Would be cool to see that New York Central train doing a scale 100 mph 😎

[@JDStucks]

I agree. Love mixed freights. I've had a few of my steamers up to 100 scale MPH. Maybe I'll film it next time.

[@Stinkles_]

@@JDStucks That would be really cool to see! Thanks for the response

[@ralphmiller2265]

I wish I could go to the York show. The last time I was able to make it was 1998.

[@chrislambert5249]

Good morning from California 🍩☕🚂🚃🚃

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome Jason!!!

[@frazztrainman2187]

Your supra is smokin hot !

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Sir!

[@Sloopy40]

If it’s always with 3+ locos, could it be overloading the signal power-wise? I wonder if using a bigger resistor inline would fix it

[@JDStucks]

Sometimes a single engine will do it too. I'm still not exactly sure of the pattern.

[@zepledfan413]

Love seeing the progress on the layout man! Any chance you'll be capturing how you do your scenery when you get around to it? Or you think you'll just show updates? I know it's tedious to film AND do scenery at the same time.

[@JDStucks]

I'll try to do some how-tos once it comes to scenery. I know a lot of people will be interested.

[@zepledfan413]

@@JDStucks cool! I'll be looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to seeing the layout come together in general!

[@fulviosantangeletta5838]

Good evening JD awesome video here really cool background to all the changes the curvature and all the change you're ran very nice to hear about the other hobbies cars were awesome too especially the one that you have as well as being in the band All the trains are neat the last consist that you ran that cool mixed consist with the 2 Union Pacific SD70 Ace's I think they were.. It's a nice massive train is that freight train roughly as big as 1/2 of the outer loop or is it a little bit less or a little bit more just curious It's really a great looking set up and just really great designing idea and it's great designing idea and execution there for the layout awesome to see the changes and looking forward to seeing all the new developments hopefully you'll get a chance to make a video at York.. The presentations are all the new material the new trains coming out it's so cool to see the then talk about it hopefully I'll get a chance to record some of that really looking to the presentations because we couldn't see them last year so many cool things coming out from all the companies

[@JDStucks]

That mixed freight took up more than half of the outside loop. That was the longest train I've run yet.

[@ajmayowskijr]

I hope to see you at York Jason. I'll be that old guy.

[@JDStucks]

Haha be sure to say hello!

[@tomrogers5516]

Nice to have this update, Jason. You'll probably not be doing updates as often, as you've mentioned with all the work that lies ahead in the next few months. Sounds like it'll be really busy. Getting to visit York again will be a nice break. As has been said many times before, a layout is never really 'done'! A question about that signal glitch with the BNSF diesel consist: I know next to nothing about modern track layout signalling activation electronics, but I know one of the diesels is a dummy unit and I was wondering if it's lighter weight might be a factor? Just asking. Hope you'll a great Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Tom. I'm so excited for the York show. I don't think the weight is the factor for the signals. But I could try that out. You never know! Take care.

[@train-addict4656]

AWESOME UPDATE (:

[@prestonsadler9293]

Nice

[@DCCTRAINPlus]

Awesome!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks! Been a fan of your channel for years.

[@DCCTRAINPlus]

@@JDStucks Thank you.

[@wallacestrangway2468]

The enclosed car haulers are made by ??? Really enjoy your video's !!

[@jrhproductions54]

Love your channel big fan love the to

[@FLRailroaddog]

Nice 👍

[@thealexpshow782]

I own o gauge and its from 1975. Runs great!!! But sometimes hesitates

[@jonnybeck6723]

What era are the NYC passenger cars?

[@JDStucks]

1940's-50s Ish? I believe?

[@petergalehouse7232]

Looking on switching my 8x8 layout to mth dcs from conventional. I was wondering what are some some tips or advice on how to get into dcs

[@JDStucks]

I don't think DCS is too hard to get set-up. I'd wire your layout in a "star pattern". Look up a few How-To videos. Definitely get the Black Diamond Railway DVD series. They helped me a ton.

[@petergalehouse7232]

Thank you so much!

[@eagle6833]

LOL I wish I could have a layout like you do. Space out in the Midwest allows for such O Gauge layouts. Here in the Washington, D.C area space is at a premium. When I lived in California and Wisconsin I had the space for a nice layout in both locations. Here in D.C. space is much smaller. So I do a train club (National Capitol Trackers) but it means dragging my trains up and down stairs for shows at the Trackers. Mind if I ask? What BIg Boy do you have? I have the Big Boy on pre-order. I ordered it when MTH said it was the last steam engine, however, I saw the Big Boy in Kansas City and chased it to Salina, Kansas. So I am looking forward to that coming. Its going to be interesting to see how Atlas O does the MTH Premier. I have the Milwaukee Road SD40-2s on order. Then the last Lionel catalog hit me hard. I ordered the Milwaukee Road SD45s and the BN Hustle Muscle set. I hear what you say over quality over quantity. But I think if you are a guy who likes western railroads you are more at a disadvantage. There is so much Milwaukee, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Montana Rail Link, and Burlington Northern that has not been made I have to jump at it as well otherwise it won't be made. The other challenge Jason is that I am also collecting Lionel MPC and filling in gaps from my childhood. Its not scale but I love it and it closes some gaps from my childhood. Anyhow I need to crawl into bed. Take care and keep up the good job. One last thought....you are in a unique position to influence the hobby Jason. And I hope you continue doing it. But you know what is most enjoyable? Seeing younger people get into the hobby. I'm in my 40's and I worried about the hobby a lot. The pandemic changed things. There are a lot of younger people who got into the O Gauge hobby during COVID and I am encouraged to see that development. Its nice to see that because the young need to support the hobby so that it can continue.

[@JDStucks]

I have the 2020 release of the MTH Big Boy equipped with proto 3. It will be the same as the Mike Wolf Big Boy from what I understand. And I agree. I'm seeing a lot of people get into the hobby. Many of whom are posting on KZbin and instagram. Its very encouraging.

[@katherinemorey6517]

Hi jd stucks,I am just wondering if you could make the trains go a little bit faster than usual. I am also wondering if you could add a few more streamlined steam locomotives to the fleet of locomotives. I especially love the Milwaukee road Hiawatha f 7 streamlined steam locomotives and the Chicago and North Western Green streamlined steam locomotives and the Tennessean and the royal blue streamlined steam locomotive and the empire state express and the commodore Vanderbilt and the union pacific 49er. I am also wondering if you could add a few et44ah union pacific and bnsf et44ah locomotives to the fleet of diesel engines. Thank you Cory Mears

[@benjaminhunt2395]

Whats the name of that train show

[@JDStucks]

TCA York Train Show

[@freddyhinton4499]

@@JDStucks hi there can you tell me the best fence to get i have order all kinds and none of them work i like to have the fence to be about 7 inchs tall

[@silk.1467]

MTH parts website. What is the address?

[@itsthatcrx]

I love you so much

[@Dachamp2001]

I feel the same way about my lionel vision line challenger. Lionel had it almost for 9 weeks straight I just got it back Monday. The krazy thing is it came back worse then what it was when I sent it in smh

[@JDStucks]

It sure is a let down isn't it?

[@Dachamp2001]

@@JDStucks yes it is for sure

[@bigpapimatt2111]

Does your blazer have allt of problems? And I love how the layout is coming

[@JDStucks]

I have had zero issues with the Blazer. Love it!

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣🚂😎. ❤️🚂❤️

[@kenhoganson9481]

Do you ever sleep? 3 hobbies, a job, and a wife! I hope she appreciates you.

[@JDStucks]

Haha my girlfriend definitely appreciates me. And I appreciate her putting up with all my crazy hobbies.

[@betold22]

Have someone do some graffiti on the containers for it to look realistic!! Not real good art but make it look like they didn't have much time!! lol

[@anthonyboey9931]

Jason, I built O gauge building you might be interested. I am not asking for money for them. Its a stress management for me. I have a lot of them. Let me know if you want some. I have been sending some to Hennings Trains in PA

[@JDStucks]

Oh wow. That's an incredibly generous offer. Feel free to email me at

[@bradhamrick7748]

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