How To Control Multiple Trains with DC Wiring Thomas & Friends Layout

[@TrainTsarFun]

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[@leokimvideo]

I never knew of this method, mind you it looks complicated and prone to cause confusion and delay. Dare say this method keeps your mind nice and busy controlling the trains

[@TrainTsarFun]

leokimvideo I am old school. The Atlas book that I got the idea from is one I have held on to since I was a teenager. So, it is a bit archaic as a method of controlling the trains and it does challenge the mind! I need to put a schematic of the layout by the controls so I can remember which switch controls with section. Does result in a lot of derailments at this time - lol

[@HectorBartStudios]

This video was very useful for me and my new layout!

[@pipesmokercowboychris]

I just found you. Getting back into the hobby and have DC and wanted to run more than 1 train at time. I have a book that is using a toggle switch instead of Atlas Selectors. Makes a bit more sense..

[@midwestmodelrailroadz4022]

This is how my layout is wired as well. Thank you for posting.

[@robertbooth-i8s]

Thank you I am new to this hobby and this has helped me out heaps.

[@robertbooth-i8s]

Ah it’s so satisfying when you find all your dead spots and then the train goes everywhere 😉

[@deltanyc1]

You mentioned how you handle the wire from the 2 controllers to the Atlas Selectors. But you didn't mention what you did with the other controller wire. There's at least 2 ways to handle them. I'm curious which method you used. The method I use is more complicated, but it makes the 2 trains run quite independently.

[@percyproductions8990]

I am one question. If you had the tidmouth sheds and all the engines were in a shed and you had one controller, and if you turned it on when they all just puff out at once or do you need the atlas thing that you mention in the video?

[@TrainTsarFun]

I like this question and perhaps tomorrow I can do another video showing how this works

[@KyleSwiney753408]

Very useful information of model trains you gave out here.

[@Mardigrasman23]

Wow, that seem complicated, but effective. I can't believe you haven't had more crashes

[@TrainTsarFun]

The crashes are coming. Thomas and Friends will be observers for now. There might be a train that crashes into itself. That was my specialty as a teenager.

[@Mardigrasman23]

Just like your dad used to say.

[@gordonpacific04]

Wait I may have missed something, how do you switch controllers to the tracks

[@connorobrien3477]

Is there a way to control multiple trains at once on a layout similar to yours with bachmann e-z track?

[@TrainTsarFun]

+ Connor O'Brien everything would work the same way. The type of track does not matter. It's still can be made to work the same way

[@speedgoy]

Thank you! I might try to switch to Atlas but I've got alot of E-Z track do you know if there is a way with the Bachmann E-Z track if not that's okay but thanks!

[@TrainTsarFun]

Speedgoy The insulated rail joiners can be used with EZ track. You need a terminal track for each block. I think most of my Bachmann terminal tracks are straight sections

[@lisalynch4580]

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[@rorymoore8982]

How does it work? Engines run on the same track going backwards and forwards in 1 direction and they would have a wreck

[@TrainTsarFun]

I made a video talking about this. Yes - this one

[@rorymoore8982]

@@TrainTsarFunokay can you tell me?

[@hassradorgaming7408]

is there somewhere an electronics schematic or video how to set this up DIY

[@travislord4628]

Thank you so much for showing me how to do because at first I was going to use Bachmann's e-z track but now I'm going to use atlas's track instead

[@TrainTsarFun]

Travis Lord You are welcome! You have more options with Atlas

[@angiel6417]

Does this work with bachmann track? And where can I buy these things?

[@johnmichael2692]

Is there a way to control a lot of them without all that wiring even for like power and speed controllers

[@TrainTsarFun]

DCC and add deciders to all engines

[@travislord4628]

One question are you using atlas track???

[@TrainTsarFun]

Travis Lord Yes, Atlas code 83 track. Except a few sections around the roundhouse which are Bachmann

[@connorobrien3477]

Is atlas track expensive? Please let me know for starting my layout

[@TrainTsarFun]

+Connor O'Brien it affordable good quality track

[@travislord4628]

where did you also get the atlas blocks, wires

[@TrainTsarFun]

Travis Lord They were purchased years ago at the hobby shop that went out of business. Hobby Town USA has them here.

[@rorymoore8982]

What controller you have is it?

[@TrainTsarFun]

Can’t learn anything by looking at thumbnails snd commenting on videos

[@naffaymirza8010]

can you do a video on installing the steam unit

[@sircrackerhatt]

what is the name of your controller B

[@ethanFLM]

What is that surface on your table????? It is gray?????? Can I buy it or did you make it on the table???

[@TrainTsarFun]

I made the table. The table is a 4x8 piece of plywood. It is on a frame of 1x4 pine boards. The table is painted. The design is in beginners model railroading books.

[@tracksidefilms5416]

What are the dimensions of your layout?

[@TrainTsarFun]

It is 4 feet by 8 feet

[@petarcarsunboxing2166]

Is this small scale?

[@TrainTsarFun]

HO Scale

[@petarcarsunboxing8910]

Train Tsar Fun thanks!

[@speedgoy]

I also might be getting a HO scale model train video up soon might happen might not

[@TrainTsarFun]

Speedgoy Cool

[@angiel6417]

Train Tsar Fun Can you make a video on how to wire the controller s and selectors?

[@TrainTsarFun]

Angie L I might could do that. It might be beyond what most parents and kids would want to do, but it could be of value if you are planning a semi permanent layout with multiple trains

[@angiel6417]

And what are they called?

[@TrainTsarFun]

Angie L they are called Atlas selectors. The insulated rail joiners needed will work with Bachmann. Maybe I could do a tutorial later. You do need tools - screwdriver, wire cutters to do it. Most new Bachmann accessories are just plug it in and play.

[@Mikethekingboss]

I got different controls

[@percyproductions8990]

Ok thanks

[@lindataylor4230]

Those couplers Are on the Bachman Thomas are European style

[@allenvazquez9980]

how you make two trains on one track and only make one stop

[@adhorana]

I think they have to be DCC and you have to say stop or something.I asked my dad and that's what he said

[@DavidAmmerlaan]

Clever

[@rorymoore8982]

I can’t control multiple trains if I don’t know how to

[@TrainTsarFun]

That is correct

[@rorymoore8982]

How many wire you’ve got?

[@speedgoy]

It's pretty messy where my tracks are right now though lol

[@TrainTsarFun]

Speedgoy lol! I use strategic camera angles and editing to hide my messes - lol

[@kendrickcolvin1869]

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[@mddavood3347]

sir I'm speaking in telugu lungage I am asking question,,,🤗

[@TrainTsarFun]

I do not see the question

[@mddavood3347]

Sir this model how to create.....?

[@connorobrien3477]

All of this looks so confusing 😓

[@TrainTsarFun]

Lol

[@courtneybaird392]

Looks so complicated.....

[@kieshaalvaro2278]

3m aja beli

[@yomomsgamer]

what is your is layout called?