How I Operate My Model Train Layout!

[@samsogaugetrains8670]

Definitely didn’t know how to use a remote to run conventional trains! Neat video!

[@mattstrains416]

You learn something new everyday. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@chiconian49]

90% of my trains are post and pre war. A few years back I purchased a used Lionel Yankee with Proto 3. I could get it to run off my Lionel CW-80, but not very well. I assume MTH built the train and put Lionel's name on it. I finally purchased a used MTH, DCS Remote Commander and a MTH brick to replace the old transformer when I am running the Yankee and boy is it fun! t takes a few minutes to swap out power supplies, but I will get used to it.

[@joeystrains.9316]

I still run conventional control but I need this for my MTH locomotives. Thanks for the info. Subbed.

[@mattstrains416]

Thank you Joey! That was also the reason why I had to get the DCS system as well.

[@MrStevesTrains]

So you have to run 2 independent loops. Ok, that was pretty cool to learn. Good tip. -Thanks

[@MrStevesTrains]

Did that boxcar read “Choo Choo Barn”??? lol 😂 I remember seeing the Choo Choo barn on videos.

[@user-zz3ff2zu2z]

You did an awesome job in this tutorial. It was very easy for me to understand. Thank you

[@mattstrains416]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I was able to help!

[@joegennari395]

Just found this!!! Thanks!! So I just have to make sure 1 loop is on variable. Right now I'm having trouble switching engines. Tracks have power and the remote reads but I'm stuck on one engine. Hope it's just batteries. Don't have anyone close to help. I have a dealer 45 min away, don't know if he'd spend time on the phone to help me out. Your video is a big help!!!

[@cecilihfe6477]

Yes great awesome needed that No one explained it better than you

[@StephenKoferl]

Great job 👍

[@mattstrains416]

Thank you very much!

[@voxmarsh6458]

What do you do if you want to run the New York Central on the outside rail and the General on the inner rail?

[@mattstrains416]

Great question. So if I want to run the New York Central on the outer track, what I can do is just turn track power up to 18 volts, start the engine up and run it as a command control engine. However, because the inner track will only control a train equipped with command control, to run the General, I would just unplug the wires on the TIU and plug them into a variable channel, so that I can adjust the voltage going that track and run it that way. It’s a little confusing yes, but that’s how I have it set up as of now.

[@voxmarsh6458]

@@mattstrains416 Got it, thanks for the information.

[@arthursogaugelioneltrains5744]

Thanks for sharing🚂🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞

[@mattstrains416]

No problem!

[@arthursogaugelioneltrains5744]

@@mattstrains416 Cool👍

[@ILSRWY4]

You DO NOT need to have Fix output in order to run DCS in a varible output. You just have to jumper power wires from FIXED IN to VARIABLE IN in order to power the variable channel. I only have one set of wires running from out to tracks.. .and that is Variable one out. That's it. I run DCS and conventional on that one set only. I do however have jumper cables from FIX in to Variable in.

[@mattstrains416]

You don’t? I never knew that. Well, you learn something new everyday. Thank you for the correction!

[@East2WestXpress]

Is the variable track strictly for conventional engines?

[@mattstrains416]

Not necessarily, you can also run command engines on the variable track, just make sure the track is at full voltage (18V)

[@East2WestXpress]

Thank you.