Functional Model Railroad Staging Yard Design

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Learn more about designing yards for the operational part of your layout here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LOdGOLbNadjLssi=TLuwSTtq3Petqnfw

[@TonyCampbell-f7o]

Thanks for all this. I am just starting (this weekend ) to lay my first tracks. Your video on considerations in designing a functional yard has been the best. This video really makes me excited to start. Keep up the great work. Tony from Canada

[@battlefielddivisionofnorfolkso]

I cannot say or express how Awesome it is to have you back. Your videos and insights are always very informative. Keep up the Excellent Work!!!

[@IMRROcom]

I like staging Yards too, the more the better.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very nice video and enjoyed watching. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. Steve

[@philmcaleer6289]

Welcome back Ron. We missed you!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Very nice addition to the staging yard. I have used the barrina lights and find them easy to work with and inexpensive for the quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrainWatcher1412]

Totally agree with adding power switches for each track. It will also help when troubleshooting comes to play. Those led strips are good in that when and if they burn out, its an easy replacement. Hope you and your pup are still mending well.

[@ronhart4166]

It is great to see you back !!!

[@mikehowey4869]

My staging yard is only 6 tracks, that's all I had room for.Your Improvements are great. Very nice job.

[@KraigSickels]

Thank you Ron for a fantastic video 👍👍 !!! I really missed them 😊 !!

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy & Welcome Back Ron & I AM enjoy Yours Video On KZbin Ron & Good & Friends Randy

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Looks great, and thanks for putting this video together to share! It'll be nice to have the space you need.

[@IMRROcom]

I like staging yards too, the bigger the better :) :) :)

[@robtman9199]

Nice extension to the staging yards, looks good all dressed up and a nice simple track switch panel. Have a nice weekend Ron.

[@michaellee9975]

Condolences to you and the family Ron

[@barryrudd348]

Nice to see you back

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Glad to see you back Ron!

[@DavRBailey]

Well produced and clearly explained video as always! Good to see you back at it. I’d love to see a video one day that discusses waybills: What they are, How they’re written out and How model railroaders use them on their layouts. I didn’t even know they were a thing until I saw your videos and some others and wondered, “What are those little boxes of cards for?” My ten years of HO trains as a kid were just running trains on track. My recent return to the hobby has me paying more attention to these operational features that I’ve never known about and I’d love to understand more. Thanks!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I actually have a video in the works on that topic.

[@markgundersen5259]

Thanks Ron! Glad to see you back. You are a inspiration to keep me motivated

[@tracksidemike]

Fantastic share Ron the railroad never done that’s the best part always room for improvement and expansion to keep you engaged in the hobby Thanks and have a great weekend 🚂😎🫵TSM

[@jhoodfysh]

Well done Ron, The detail you provided is very helpful and I am sure it is a great addition to your layout.

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

Good looking work Ron.

[@williamthawley9251]

my staging yard, has room, for 10 cars and two engines, but that is my limit on my layout, as it is in a spare bedroom 9 x 12. love your layout and staging yards, wish I had the room.

[@RenegadeModelRailroader]

Nice Job Ron! Love the finished product!!

[@ADPeguero]

Great work Ron. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@achb-railway]

Looking good! Good to see you posting videos again. I just finished building my “north end” staging yard yesterday (only 3 tracks but that’s enough).

[@tommynorwood5184]

Hi Ron , nice job extending the staging yard. Gives me some ideas on a staging yard. Which I want to apply to my new layout. I have some of those switches so I can cut power off to the engine shop and a couple of storage tracks. You know that was a simple fix. Because I don’t know that much about wiring. There is something special about doing some type of expansion. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. 😎😎 👍

[@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808]

Hey it's great to see you getting back on track ❤

[@Ron_Ventura]

Good to see you back working on the layout, Ron. Just one thing though. Eye protection ✅ But where’s your ear protection? ❌ Naughty boy.

[@kevinheard8364]

great video.... thanks again for taking the time & effort to create these

[@upsd402]

Love the concept. Unfortunately with HO scale I would take up half the room.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

That's why many HOers opt for under the layout.

[@mach37]

Looking forward to what extent (if any) you go to for landscaping and ballasting very large yards like these.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Great video thanks lee

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks Ron great job, wy you dont install cross over bettwen some yard tracks

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

In a staging yard I just don't need them.

[@WayneKriesel]

Ron, on the loop that you added is that a reversing loop? if so do you have a video on how to wire that section up? thanks for any help.

[@chadportenga7858]

Great video! Newbie here - so please correct me if I am wrong! I realize that space dictates a lot of design, but wondering about the blister-loops. I know it uses a little more length, but would it be easier for operations if the tracks had a by-pass design so you can pull straight in and then several adjacent tracks and routed the engines back around the cars? It just seems it may be easier than backing a long train into a dead-end track (especially if there are any curves involved).

[@iantha_branch]

Very nice informative video. I like what you put together. The only adjustment I would recommend is using a rotary dial switch for you track power control instead of the individual switches. Im building an 8 track staging yard right now, and plan to use an 8 position double pole rotary switch that will route power and operate the switch machines at the same time.

[@SpringfieldAndWestern]

Great update work! Really nice design of these double deck Car Card holders. I enjoy your layout, especially since it´s N scale which I´m doing myself (albeit on a much smaller layout :-)) I also finally managed to hit that subscribe button - looking forward to your next videos!

[@NoFear2473651]

Sweet!

[@PKCrouse]

Ron, if you had sufficient space to accommodate the second ladder, would you have made the yard double-ended, or don't you find that sufficiently desirable in a staging yard to make it worth the added expense and space it would occupy? Paul

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I don't think so. With the runaround track it works pretty easily as it is and I save a bunch of switches.

[@timothywinter2412]

Ron, I didn't notice any dropper wires being installed on the extended tracks, did you just not show that activity or have you just powered all the tracks from the 'entrance' end of each road?

[@elliotttipper661]

Hey Ron, great video. Do you use caulking because it allows a bit of flexibility instead of a typical glue?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes, but also not adheres well to track and wood.

[@johnschutt9187]

Thanks, Ron. What brand turnouts do you use?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Peco.

[@larryblazynski9678]

How did you run wiring from the lower level to the on-off toggles?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I ran it in a bundle up the back of the support stanchion.

[@openeyes-411]

Hey Ron, I realize you haven't made a video in awhile (you were missed, btw) but you seem to have forgotten your intro!😂 Nice job on the staging yard, and good points! Charlie

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

No, I quit using it a little while back because so many people.dropped out during it.

[@openeyes-411]

@@RonsTrainsNThings For real??? 🤣 Geeze, it was only like 10 seconds long! Nobody has any patience AT ALL anymore!!!

[@j.pedrorocha2573]

You didn't use cork under the track ?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

It's a staging yard, so no.

[@rayopeongo]

Did you add an easement to the curved section?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

On a staging yard? No

[@rayopeongo]

@@RonsTrainsNThings So, easements are more for looks than error free operations? Or squeezing in smaller radii?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

In model applications yes, unless you are running VERY high speed trains.

[@rayopeongo]

@@RonsTrainsNThings Thanks. That makes everything a little easier.

[@billbruff9613]

Checked out the LED lights on Amazon and was startled to find numerous evaluations from customers that they burn out after 1-2 years. At about $10/3ft unit I can't afford to be replacing these every other year 😮

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I understand your concern there and it's your decision clearly, but, for what it's worth, looking back at the Amazon reviews, out of 800+ reviews, 85% were 4 or 5 stars. I've had 18 of them in my layout and 8 in my utility room for 4 years without a single failure...but I am just one guy.

[@openeyes-411]

Bill, something else to keep in mind about Amazon reviews is that they're not always for the exact product you're looking at... If a mfgr offers several variations they seem to clump the reviews all together - thus if these are offered in color changing varieties or with dimmers (just spitballing here) people may be complaining about those versions.

[@IMRROcom]

Is the comments section broken? comments are not being posted.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

This comment posted. 🤔

[@IMRROcom]

@@RonsTrainsNThings I see them now, most be on a delay

[@PJCVideo]

Video isn't in sync with voice Ron. It's a brain strain watching your lips out of sync!