Impressive & Inspiring Layouts | OKC Train Show 2024 Tour

[@MainTrack]

Today’s question- is your layout modular or static and built in place? There are a lot of good reasons to choose either route.

[@brettprisendorf924]

Static Canadian Pacific Kansas City Layout with intermodal terminal I’m building!

[@daviskring2763]

My home layout is static, but with the Spring Creek model RR club I can run more equipment and trains than what I could at home. They are modular.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

It truly is a fantastic hobby.

[@ryanhull3171]

Mike Ir was good to see you at the show. There were many detailed layouts there. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us. Keep up the good work.

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Ryan! I sure appreciate that. It was a really fun event and it was great seeing everyone. I’m sure I’ll see you again next year! -Mike

[@WestOkieRailroadVideos]

Thanks for having me on for the interview, Mike! It was great to see you again :)

[@MainTrack]

You bet! Always good seeing you and chatting about trains…and TV-land. 😂. Those crazy storms ended up catching up to us on the way home- which made for an interesting drive. But we made it just fine!

[@cjbeyer8340]

Thanks for sharing!! Love the UNION PACIFIC!!!!

[@MainTrack]

I appreciate you watching! I try to show some love for all the railroads out there. Haha! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. -Mike

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Awesome layouts at the show! Great meeting you last weekend!

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Joey! It was great getting to hang out together running trains in Parsons. It was a lot of fun. I’m sure I’ll see you around again sometime soon!

[@normglock4381]

Thanks for the video on the OKC Train Show. Mike It was always one of my go-to events when I lived in Texas. Nice to see that it seems to be a well-attended show.

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Norm! You bet...I am glad you enjoyed the video. It was definitely a lot of fun. I could have used a third day to shop, visit with everyone, and view the layouts! Ha. It was a very good crowd and a sure sign our bobby is very alive and well!

[@OMRA]

Thanks for coming out to the OKC Train Show. Too bad you ran out of time to catch everything at the show.

[@MainTrack]

Hello! Absolutely…it was a great show and I had a lot of fun! I look forward to coming back and filming some additional layouts next time. There was so much to see! Most of my second day was spent filming these…I wish I had a week! Haha. I do my best to highlight everyone’s layouts over the course of my visits to events.

[@DarkTerritory71]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the interviews.

[@MainTrack]

Hello! Thank you…I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the video. It was a great show. I appreciate you watching!

[@Willie_Melendez_4723]

Thanks for coming to my hometown Mike I’m very glad you enjoyed the okc train show 2024 looking forward to 2025

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Willie! It was an awesome show and I enjoyed my time in OKC. It was great seeing you. I’m looking forward to next time and will see you there!

[@ronatwell5379]

Thanks for taking time to visit me at Joplin's show Saturday. I just watched the video this morning, and it was great. The next best thing to seeing things in person is seeing them on video. I'm the guy from Aurora who makes the grain trucks. It would be great to see some of those grain elevators with trucks of grain lined up to be unloaded. Of course, that's my area of special interest in model railroading. I did notice one module on the modern layout at the end that featured a lot of JD tractors and 18 wheel grain haulers. Looking forward to your next video and hoping you have a good winter season that might afford you a little more time to spend indoors on your layout.

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Ron! It was great seeing you at the show and getting the chance to talk. It's always fun to brainstorm with fellow grain elevator fans! I'll definitely take your advice and plan on acquiring grain trucks at some point. I have more than enough hopper cars and should probably focus more on the "other" vehicles! Ha. I certainly appreciate you watching. I hope to crank out some more videos in the coming days. Layout progress has been slow in recent weeks due to waiting for some track parts from the U.K. for my drop-down section. I'm not a fan of the cold. But, you hit the nail on the head by saying it provides more time indoors for the train projects!

[@dandrake1372]

My cousin and myself drive in from Sallisaw and Warner to the show. Lots of vendors and great layouts. Got some really good deals on rolling stock and track, we both had a great day.

[@MainTrack]

Hello! Glad to hear that. It was a great show for sure. I’m looking forward to next year. I was able to buy some cool stuff at good prices, too. It’s hard to resist at a train show! Haha.

[@randydobson1863]

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[@MainTrack]

Hi, Randy! Thanks so much for tuning in to watch! I’m glad to hear you like the video. -Mike

[@SebastianLandrus]

Nice work mike Keep it up and be safe while Railfanning out there please

[@garyoverton6222]

I have started back up after 30 yrs. I unboxed my buildings and trains and I’m building a layout. I’m old school for now DC.

[@MainTrack]

Hello! That sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve taken some breaks over the years, but never stay away for too long! Things can change a lot during those little periods and it can be hard trying to play catch up! I’m in it for the long haul this time! Ha.

[@rickdee67]

That drawbridge! Very cool

[@MainTrack]

Absolutely! That makes all the bridges I’m planning on my layout seem kind of boring! Ha. Of course MKT had its big drawbridge over the Missouri River at Boonville, but that’s past the point I’m modeling. Maybe one day I can check into adding onto the house/basement for more layout space? Haha.

[@rickdee67]

MIKE! Awesome coverage and we can’t thank you enough . Another GREAT video! EDIT; The SJ&SRR is far from an “end result” currently I’m thinking it’s about 40%-45% finished.

[@MainTrack]

Thank you, Rick! I appreciate the opportunity to showcase your layout. You did an excellent job. I’m sure I’ll see you around again sometime soon! -Mike

[@randycaulkins3644]

Built in place.

[@MainTrack]

Very good! I’ve had some of each over the years. I’m glad I’m finally at a point where I have a lot of space to work on a more-permanent built in place one. I appreciate you watching! -Mike

[@rainaw297]

Intro song is feel good by syn Cole!!!

[@MainTrack]

Yes! Good ear! I thought it had a pretty good upbeat vibe for an intro. Thanks for tuning in!

[@daviskring2763]

I hope you can make it to the Plano train show Jan. 18th and 19th 2025. I would like to visit with you at the Spring Creek model RR layout.

[@texastrainfan56]

Was going to come to this show but that didn't work out maybe next year

[@MainTrack]

It was a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to the next show. Maybe I’ll see you around then!

[@jeremyhurd3500]

I will one day do another layout of the old tracks

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Jeremy! That sounds great. When you get there, please keep us posted on hos are coming along!

[@dennisarmes3473]

hi mike !!! just reviewed your latest track update and was wondering where you got the yellow auger ? kitbash or purchase ? as well, i am not sure i understand your concern over where your power plant will be. it looks like the bn unit w/caboose IS on a siding and therefore "off" your main line, but i remain confused a bit !!! in having been a subscriber of yours for years now, i know how you operate, mike, and to me, at least, i think that somewhere down the line you may not like the actual "positioning" of the power plant, as you stated in the video, and may want to re-engineer its location.... so, why not do it now ? here is why i ask... i understand you have limitations as to available space, as i did for my cement plant, so i added a "bulge" of 1/2" plywood that mildly extended into the walkway area right where i wanted the plant. the length of this bulge was about 24"-28" and cut to a 45 degree angle on both ends. i then added a layer of homasote on top of that and connected the "bulge" to the fascia with L brackets i had in my barn. nothing fancy, but it did allow me to add a lot more fun to operations at the plant and this let me face my plant in the direction i initially wanted !! mike, i cannot tell you how many times i have looked at that modification and said to myself " what a great idea " !! i'm just sayin', mike !!! denny

[@MainTrack]

Hi, Denny! Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year! The auger you're seeing is by Yelton Models. They have a lot of fantastic little kits representing stuff from the grain industry. It's all 3D printed, so it requires a little painting. But, it's no different than any other undecorated plastic kit. It's a neat little detail! I've seen some other manufacturers producing some augers...I plan to buy some others to try out. The planning process for the power plant is an ongoing saga! Ha. I appreciate your thoughts and recommendations. It sounds like your plan worked out well for your cement plant. Good thing is- I can just "plant" a big field in that spot until I decide how to tackle the project...perhaps to produce some more crops for my grain elevator! Haha.

[@dennisarmes3473]

@@MainTrack excellent, mike !!

[@kcsthebetterway]

Free-Mo not ever the same setup twice.

[@MainTrack]

That’s what I think is pretty cool about it. I have attended several shows that include some of the same modules. It’s always fascinating to see what different setups they create.

[@carlosochoa9010]

When is the next show in. New york city. Let me know please

[@MainTrack]

Hello! Perhaps one of your viewers can chime in on this one. I am looking it up, but am only finding shows in New Jersey or other cities in New York state, I would think surely there would be something in the city. I will keep searching to see what pops up!

[@markofthenorth8918]

Awesome channel great video keep them up make sure you like and subscribe thank you for your support

[@MainTrack]

Hello! Thank you...I appreciate you watching and joining us here on the channel. I will go check out your channel now!