I Got a Surprise From Subscribers Dave & Nikkii...Ep 5

[@timpolker5506]

25:12 Looking good Ken . I run 2 or 3 Locomotives to pull 20 to 30 car trains up my 2.1 percent grade around my Tehachapi loop. So it's great seeing you lashup 2 Locomotives to really get that big train running and handling feeling 25:07 . Keep Em Rolling Ken. P.s. it's great to see your Pup playing in the Train Room 😊😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks sounds like you have a nice layout

[@johnparsons5465]

Hey Ken,just wanted to say I think the click clack of the of the track joints sounds very natural, I love it. Also wanted to say how much I enjoy the train videos and also your building videos!😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much

[@dennisosborn5589]

Good Morning! Your Dog is Really Having Fun too!

[@Kens265]

Good morning. She sure is.

[@nickoletsimpson1346]

Just watched your video, Thanks so much for the name drop. Totally unnecessary but sweet. So glad you like them. Can’t wait to see new additions.

[@Kens265]

Nice. Thanks again

[@JohnRoss-ps4vh]

You have inspired me to get back into model railroading thank you for posting and your layout is looking great

[@Kens265]

That’s great. Have fun

[@NEC_Amtrak]

Soup and soda cans on their side work great for weighing track down while the glue dries.

[@Kens265]

Oh good idea

[@brucegibbs2118]

I like your little helper 😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks she’s a cutie

[@sandygrant9220]

Good morning Ken and Kaiya! Such a sweet surprise from Dave and Nikki!!! Nice that you're starting to get a collection of buildings for this new layout! It's going to look great!!!

[@Kens265]

Good morning! Yes very nice folks

[@StoneKathryn]

Ken is having so much fun! It's really a pleasure to watch. Big hugs and blessings to both of you!

[@JeffColbourne-ge4uu]

So enjoyable watching you Ken true professional

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it

[@rdyardie]

You are making good progress with your train layout. I sure enjoy the audio sounds of the train. . . . remember to keep the moose off the tracks. 😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I’ll make a sign. No moose allowed

[@johnsterling7420]

Nice layout, I recommend a much bigger controller, it will give you more power. MRC is a good one, it is what I use, you will love it.👌

[@Kens265]

Thanks I’ll remember that

[@mackfisher4487]

Any chance Ken and daughter will get out and do some drone shots of New England’s color?

[@Kens265]

The foliage has gone past peak. I didn’t get much opportunity to take it out

[@StoneKathryn]

I like that you painted the green on your corner platforms and ramps Ken! Thanks Dave & Nikkii for Ken's surprises! The track looks nice all together. Using just a little dab of silicone for putting down the track. Those are very nice buildings Ken! I'm glad you fixed your dip! I love the train noises you use! That will be a great surprise building when you make the doors work! It should work for the turnouts! I'm really enjoying you doing this larger set-up Ken and your enthusiasm is fun to see! Thanks for this video Ken!

[@Kens265]

Thanks really love the buildings

[@toddpacheco4748]

Ken and Kaiya having fun in the sun inside of the shop 😮😊❤

[@Kens265]

Haha definitely

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

I worked in a warehouse at a paper mill in Maine. The train that serviced us always used 2 locomotives or they would spin trying to pull the full cars out of our warehouse.

[@Kens265]

Wow a be lot of weight

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Ken & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ken & Friends Randy

[@Kens265]

Hi Randy

[@denisebasile3813]

👍👍🚂🚆looks amazing you gave great ideal for my next layout thank you so so I follow your channel thank you 👏

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I hope it goes well!

[@brucealvarez9263]

Thank you Dave and Nikkii! That was so very thoughtful. What, no little red caboose??

[@Kens265]

Yes it was. I’ll have to break out the red caboose

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Loving it!!

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@FideleBouchard]

Like your layout so for .mine is roughly same square footage and shape great hobby

[@Kens265]

Thanks. Is yours finished?

[@FideleBouchard]

3/4 done maybe.you know how it goes your never done lol

[@Conn653]

Glad you're having fun, Ken! 2 engines and 16 cars is not to bad. I think the single engine, with 12 cars, would work if you had a bit more speed going up the 'hill'. 🙂

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@chrishorton444]

Keep up the great work on the layout. You’re making great progress and learning a lot.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I sure am

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Awesome video Ken! Always enjoy watching your progress! Since I started watching a few months ago I'm now planning an ho layout. I've been trying out the weathering techniques as well too! I like the station name as I'm in southern Oregon!

[@Kens265]

Thanks I hope your layout goes well

[@larrybaughman618]

I really enjoy watching you. Happy trains🤠🫵🚂

[@Kens265]

Haha yes

[@clarencewiles963]

This was a good video and a thank you to Dave and Nikki for stopping by with the gift 🎁

[@Kens265]

Thanks. Very nice people

[@barriesmith3489]

Plastic and brut force don’t go togetter😅 glad to see you play, toys for old boys

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

if you knew how fradgile the drivetrain is on those bachmann engines. you'd be less inclined to push the limit on the pulls btw. I weighted my bachmann twin to what you have is how I know what the driveline looks like now. it's very very weak. If you don't believe me, there's two screws under the fuel tank in the bottom of the locomotive where you can take it's body off without ripping it apart.

[@Kens265]

Wow I better be careful

[@garyoverton6222]

The clippity clap sound of the train sounds like a real train when they make the same sound when they go over track areas.

[@Kens265]

They really do

[@evalinawarne1337]

Nice Gift❤❤ Thank you🎉 Where are we going on the train trip today??? Lot's of FUN. GOD BLESS YOU, SANDY AND FAMILY. SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🙏🇮🇱🙏

[@Kens265]

Yes definitely not

[@ronaldbrooks5982]

The dog is having a good time.

[@Kens265]

She sure is

[@richardroyles1423]

That’s a long train. I like the outbuildings. God bless.

[@Kens265]

Yes I need more rolling stock. Thanks you too

[@parsons585]

You need a little kid in there with you Ken so we can see their excitement!

[@Kens265]

Right. Haha

[@wingman8447]

Very nice. Looking better all the time

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

the base is ment to be the same height as the bottom of the rail on the train station and passenger platform. so where your controller feed to the track made the track too high for either of those buildings.

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks

[@jerryodell1168]

Now you need to build a larger shop with a train set that is set up like a model of the Tehachapi loop and approaches. You will be busy for many, many years.

[@Kens265]

Wow. Maybe in my next retirement

[@jerryodell1168]

@@Kens265 Ken, In the 1970s, I flew over the Tehachapi loop many times as a passenger in a US Navy jet going to and from different military bases in the West. Amazing to see from thousands of feet in the air. Since then I have studied the loop's history, construction, news, and kept up with the live videos showing the loop. It still amazes me after all of these years how a very long train can be lifted so high and lowered in just a few short miles. One part of the train actually rides above the other parts by several stories. -just amazing.

[@kengrant5462]

@@jerryodell1168I should check that out

[@transgendertina293]

THIS ONE WAS SO NICE TO SEE KEEP IT UP KEN

[@patricksparks6631]

have fun and enjoy -looks great !

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much

[@amyreynolds3619]

How about Southern railway layout with Saluda grade. I use cork and track nails.

[@kennethsears5041]

That look good to

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much

[@Huhsaywhat1964]

This is going to be great!

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@alweinhofer5453]

Youre not using cork or foam roadbed?

[@Kens265]

Right I covered the table with foam

[@karl7994]

I think you were made for presenting. You may be interested in a you tube channel called “that model railway guy”. He has some interesting buildings. One in particular has the engine shed made with corrugated siding and looks really good. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing once again

[@Kens265]

Wow thanks. I’ll check it out

[@markm5002]

Great video as always. Just wondering if you have considered cork roadbed under your track.

[@Kens265]

I decided not to since it’s all on foam

[@craigflatley7370]

🇨🇦👍

[@rupe53]

Are the locomotives weighted to scale for proper traction?

[@Kens265]

Hmmm. I haven’t added weights. I don’t know. I need to look into that

[@rupe53]

@@Kens265 guessing a loco is in the 200 ton range. If you know what the model is it can be looked upon Google.

[@elleryparsons2433]

I Already See Different Inprovements a Couple Of Switches Coming on That Layout.

[@Kens265]

Yes for sure

[@elleryparsons2433]

I See you tore Down The Big Layout.

[@Kens265]

Yes I was at a standstill as to what to do next

[@PeckhamHall]

Don't file the tracks, that's you DC sound.😊

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks clickety clack

[@kennethsears5041]

How are you doing today and I am doing good today

[@Kens265]

Very good. That’s great

[@elleryparsons2433]

Must of Scrapped The Other Layouts For some Reason or Another.

[@Kens265]

I still have the original layout.

[@amyreynolds3619]

Too steep for long loads

[@StoneKathryn]

It's nice having the grades because it gives it a 3D dimension on the set-up. It keeps it more interesting. Have a great day!