Jason's O-Gauge Trains - Episode 1

Welcome to what I'm considering Episode 1 for the new layout. I recommend watching my last two video to be caught up. Links below. I will do my best to answer your questions. Enjoy!
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[@alienrefugee51]

Very exciting stuff. Perfect time of year to be building a layout. Brings back those childhood memories.

[@carlmiles8655]

Im very excited 4 U Jason great job I also like the fact that U used the MTH real tax for that spur and those ross custom switches have real wood ties can't wait for the next video Jason as always thanks 4 sharing the hobby with us I hope we can meet up in the near future . Until then Happy Healthy Holiday season 2 U and your family GOD BLESS Jason I hear a horn ;)

[@biscuitag97]

Ha! You could drive a truck across the lower level, nice work! Cant wait to see your layout come together

[@michaellindsey8044]

This model train lay is big can't wait for this

[@johnstup4479]

Ahh, the beginning of a new journey. Will certainly be looking forward to updates of your new layout Jason.

[@maxpaul11]

Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your next update! Thanks for sharing! So awesome!

[@SidsTrains]

Amazing work as always Jason. Nice pull up under the table😂😂. It looks great and am looking to more updates. Keep up the great work. Sid

[@JDStucks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Work is coming along well.

[@boblandess9349]

THANKS FOR SHOWING THE TRACK PLAN ... good planning a must for a successful layout ... modifications and refinements much less expensive to correct on paper ...

[@tomrogers5516]

Well, losing your train of thought isn't so bad, as long as you don't lose the trains! You're on the move now! So great! One layout going, another coming together: What a privilege it is to watch! Now it's full steam (and diesel) ahead! Thanks for sharing, Jason. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Tom! Glad you enjoyed.

[@jimkammerer8028]

GOOD VIDEO VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE THANK YOU AGAIN I LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND YOUR INFORMATION AND COMMENTS

[@ChrissTrainsandThings]

Looks great! Wiring is always the thing I wish I could go back and start over!

[@JDStucks]

I'll be doing mine much cleaner this time around.

[@AtDew]

Jason welcome to Detroit. I pray that your life here will be wonderful. I would love to be able to see your layout before it’s complete. You stay safe.

[@_steffinwolf_]

Nice bench work! Looking forward to next edition.

[@inncognito7194]

Good rail joints nice and smooth!

[@chrisbrewer5789]

Looks great keep up the good work waiting eagerly like everybody else to see your first train make a lap

[@patrickbolmeyer9515]

I'm impressed! I'm looking forward to the layout's evolution. Be well!

[@chuckhunter328]

Looking good, it’s your world so just do you. Looking forward to the build.

[@Santafefrank]

Go for it JD. LOOKING GOOD

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

WOW, great update, keep up the great work.

[@LRSX]

This going to be a great layout, glad to follow the progress. Take care!

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

super excited to see this new layout going!

[@fredsavage3432]

Well planned can't wait to see progress

[@johnnyrocket5285]

Looks great so far Jason, it's going to be an amazing layout when finished. Build what you enjoy, that's what matters, and have fun..

[@magnumfrank9819]

Jason, thought it was time that I added my voice of thanks to a new fellow Michigan resident who always tries to put forth a positive view of the hobby and promoting the hobby whether it be MTH, Lionel, Atlas, or whatever. There is certainly no way for the O-gauge segment of the train hobby to expand if a new person encounters people making videos of how bad this item is and how they should just go to HO because then they will spend less money on disappointment. I think that all of us can find disappointment in everything or we can make the best choices available and go forward. I thoroughly enjoy your videos on how you try to educate and share your knowledge of the love of all aspects of the hobby!!! Keep going, your new layout looks like it will turn out fantastic!

[@JDStucks]

Very kind words. Thank you very much. I do my best to promote the hobby and inspire people to build layouts of their own.

[@lancestrains]

Awesome Jason! I was waiting for this video update :D. Loved when you hung from the lower level hahaha! Thanks for sharing!

[@wjsafs48]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@WesleysTrains]

Awesome stuff Jason. Can’t wait to see more

[@BenjaminGib]

Wow Jason I’m so glad I found your channel. Absolutely superb videos and layouts. I’m a kid again and definitely want to get back into my trains and layout building. Thank you so much again for all your hard work and sharing it with us!

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

You're an engineer. That is clear. Everything smacks of engineer. The way the table is built. The way you communicate. I know...for I am one too. :-)

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome layout update Jason!!!

[@ericoxner326]

Your trains your layout do it like you want.Run like a fast mixed freight my friend.Look forward to seeing some long trains on your new lay out.

[@joegabuzda976]

Jason, once again you hit it out of the park on the video. The explanation is supurb. You should have been a teacher hahaha. By taking the "brains" and heart out of the old layout, you are a surgeon doing a transplant from an older living model to a new and exciting one. Regarding the access to the layout, hey, at your age, you have at least 30 yrs of being able to crawl around the top. ENJOY. You are an inspiration, even to us older guys. Looking forewward to all your future videos.

[@JDStucks]

I wanted to be a teacher when I was younger. So maybe this is my way of living that out in a small way. Thank you for the kind words Joe!

[@Mercatoyd]

I'm glad I got to see your first video of this new layout..too often I have to binge watch to get caught up on a channel I've just found..not this time.. This plan is really something.. The amount of lumber to pull this off is huge. It's great that you have two other guys sharing the excitement, knowledge and experience to assist you in getting this up and running so quickly. Thanks for sharing this day.. looking forward to the bell letting me know that you've posted another update.

[@JDStucks]

Glad you found the channel. Hope you enjoy the content to come! Feel free to watch some of the old video for fun.

[@Mercatoyd]

@@JDStucks I've been subbed for some time.. I'm glad I saw your 1st video in this new build.

[@calvingreen4884]

Nice work looking forward to the progress

[@calvingreen4884]

Thank you very much

[@calvingreen4884]

Also looking forward to seeing the progress on your new layout

[@williamsantangelo]

Hi go with your passion kid! I wish I was your neighbor lol my best to you, I see you made it to C T TS a ledgen in your own time!

[@kimberlywertz3839]

Interesting and impressive layout. Take care & don’t rush and enjoy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@wcmodelrailroad]

Looks great Jason, I think your current "layout building" series here will be my inspiration for a larger table down the road.

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

hola buen dia mucha gracias por subir el video abrazo grande

[@1800clyde]

You’re on the way to having an epic railroad. Congrats! 🎉 looks like the pre-planning and knowing what works for you is really paying off. Great work!

[@carlmiles8655]

Jason terribly sorry for sending tweets on your FB Yesterday evening Thanks for sharing your layout progress keep up the good work God Bless Stay Safe Happy Holidays ;)

[@giostrainnetwork9267]

Looking good JD... Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@freedomlawnservice1987]

Awesome when your done your gonna need a camera under there to keep track of it all. Ross switches are awesome

[@qbdiamond5898]

You are amazing JD 🇺🇸☺👌

[@prestonsadler9293]

You are doing a great job man So excited for the new layout and I should do going to miss old one you had some great memories

[@ericneumann8509]

I just Subscribed.

[@RotatingToroids]

Nice job!

[@mjc6184]

Man - the new layout is looking fantastic. Have followed you for years - sad to see the old layout go, but equally excited to watch your journey on the new layout build-out! I only hope to see some Lionel Legacy power on your new pike someday! :) (You have to come over to the dark-side!) Stay safe, keep healthy and enjoy the holidays with your family!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! And I'm sure you'll see some Lionel power on this layout eventually ;)

[@dcdad6]

Wow that gonna be great layout. Thank for the great explanation. I love the bottom reverse loop. Like it in the first layout but this one gonna be great.. Keep up the good work Jason.!!

[@train-addict4656]

Great job on the ramp.

[@boblandess9349]

GREAT VIDEO ... loving the progress ... you will definitely be needing a mid-span support for the table top ... a minimum equal to the sketch I shared with the 2x6 beam and supports at 10' O.C. ... those 2x4's spanning 12-13 feet will NOT support the layout with YOU on top ... will not fail but severely deflect ... I have done the technical calculations and they do NOT lie ... trust ME on this ... can't wait till the next video ... BTW, I am already at the point that I can't crawl under or on top of my layout ... finishing up my 75th year ... but still engrossed in the hobby ... now have to have help for any layout modifications ... thank goodness my benchwork has been completed ...

[@luisbrown1535]

Hey don't worry about they shouldn't criticize you building a Leo that's the fun part about being a train layout building a train there I mean that's why everybody enjoys seeing anybody already got a layout already set up would like to see it from first phone start to finish so good luck on your layout is from watching the videos and you get some good ideas and great ideas

[@vanrail8108]

Looking good Jason! That's some great progress.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks! Let's see a new layout from you next ;)

[@outlaw2191]

Lots of major progress in a very short period of time. You know all the right people (model Railroaders). I know you already know, color code, and maintain some type of wiring log, don’t procrastinate, otherwise in the blink of an eye, multi colored spaghetti. 12/12/2020👌🏿

[@joegennari395]

THANKS!!! YOU'RE OFF TO A GREAT START! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

[@realtoytrains]

Jason this is a amazing 1st update!! Very inspirational as I’m building a similar layout. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! I recently found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to your progress as well.

[@3DayFlagman]

Great job Jason! I need you to come and build a layout for me! LOL

[@northjerseyrailfan9326]

Sad to see the old layout go but sometimes you gotta make room for improvement looking forward to the new layout!

[@bryanbiggs6298]

It looks great

[@michaellindsey8044]

IAM so dam happy for buddy

[@henryszubielski8601]

Awesome!

[@Proj2008]

cool man im adding an extra track to my small ez track layout but its not ez track its atlas flex track also its ho scale but any way thanks to you and this video for giving me inspiration for adding and extra track. Thank you Jason

[@jimsmoter4510]

It looks great . With the siding on the lower level instead of a single track have you thought about doing a double track siding . And as for feeder wires how far apart are they ? I model in HO and a general rule of thumb is a feeder wire about every 3 ‘ . Love the bloopers

[@JDStucks]

I thought about it but one track is fine for me. Most in O gauge say 8-10 ft for feeder wires. But Many will argue for more or less.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

It looking good, it's great that you have friends to help you out, you might think of getting a mechanics creeper to roll around under your layout especially when you start wiring can't wait for the Golden Spike

[@michaelsimko7117]

Awesome Jason. And you even showed trains running. How cool is that! Really appreciate you showing the build of the new layout. Can you share or recommend a source on what to buy and how to wire a switch so that it is a non derailleur function. I would really appreciate that. Thanks Jason. Merry Christmas.

[@JDStucks]

I'll see if I can go into it further. I'll show it once its completely wired. Ross Custom Switches actually provides a free how to diagram on their website.

[@michaelsimko7117]

Thank you Jason that is helpful. You are an amazing person. Just what you get done, home owner, dismantling old layout, building new one, working on mba. Tremendous. Thanks for taking the time for us train guys.

[@JDStucks]

@@michaelsimko7117 I appreciate the kind words Michael. Glad you enjoy it all.

[@wastingtime9152]

Good luck with your new layout. You are off to a great start. Gives me incentive to do some work on my small O scale layout.

[@jimkammerer8028]

JASON THIS IS LIKE YOU SAID ITS YOUR LAYOUT MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU AND YOU ALONE. YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. MAKE IT GOOD FOR YOU VERY AWESOME GOOD STUFF I APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR LAYOUTS JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA THANK YOU AGAIN BROTHER. 👍👌😷🚂🚂🚂🚂🤗😄📸

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Jim. Much appreciated.

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

3:35 you could create some dioramas to make use of the lower area

[@normstrains]

Lookin' good man!

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Norm!

[@brian102256]

Hey Jason, you have done an incredible amount of quality work in a short amount of time! I'm looking forward to watching your progress. Can you please tell me where you purchased the large shelf brackets that are supporting the lower level of your layout? I have a non-model railroading application for those. Thanks for posting this video! - Brian

[@JDStucks]

The large brackets are from Menards and the smaller one's from Home Depot. Basic book shelf brackets.

[@brian102256]

@@JDStucks Thanks for the info, but unfortunately no Menards in TN!!

[@sherrcon]

JD, cool layout thank you...don't worry about the naysayers...you tell them the glass is 1/2 full, they will tell you it's empty...go figure...thanks...

[@Locoforce]

Great video, idea for that big pipe, maybe have it as the smokestack of a big factory or something?

[@JDStucks]

Not a bad idea.

[@davidmaines8093]

Yea I was thinking the same thing and was gonna comment bout it, but ya beat me to it lol

[@carlpeduzzi3780]

I am really looking forward to your videos on wiring. I am still in the planning stages for a DCS based layout, and I want to see how it is done by someone with experience.

[@JDStucks]

I'll do my best to show how I do it.

[@SignalLightProductions]

Looks fantastic Jason! A lot of great potential here! I will say, good luck with the Atlas flex track. It's a real bear to bend it to anything less than O-100.

[@JDStucks]

It will be a suuuuuuper wide curve. But I've heard its a pain lol

[@SignalLightProductions]

@@JDStucks if someone made flex track with atlas ties and MTH rails it would be perfect.

[@railfanjk8964]

nice video

[@whitmorestrains]

All of your comments pertain to the layout I am currently building (reversing loop and using a safe grade, supporting platforms, storing trains underneath, non-derailing switches, etc). Thanks for sharing all of your thoughts as you build. Keep going!

[@JDStucks]

Glad you find it helpful!

[@AkRyder68]

Pretty darned awesome! You've got a pretty huge project, but it looks like you've got some good plans and direction to get you there! I keep saying someday when I grow up (I'm 52...) I'll have a bigger house with a bigger room or basement to grow my layout. Some day... ;-) Keep up the good work and keep moving forward! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[@JDStucks]

Merry Christmas!

[@rj.trains]

I can not wait to see the layout start taking shape. I love the idea of having a conventional loop, definitely something I will incorporate on future layouts. My one question is, how far apart are your feeder wires?

[@JDStucks]

I go for 8-10 ft between feeders. But people will argue you can go longer or should go shorter.

[@1jefreys]

I didn’t see a “clean out” access point on that pipe...if a Plumber is ever needed, Hope they are a Model Railroader😁 What gauge wire is your feeders? Do you run parallel feeds? Also, for the $, you can buy Electric Panel Ground Buss Bars, at your local home center, and have quadruple the capacity than those MTH terminal blocks. And who puts a 👎 on a model railroad video?????? Must have had some serious life altering issues in their past- A suggestion/question...based on my limited experience...I say limited because I’ve never gotten any of my layouts past track...I’ve built on 1”x 2” framework-with Dow foam insulation as the base-and my 12 year old son, walked on it, after climbing through the basement window... All the shelf brackets and concern for a center beam on the 12’ spans-is over kill A few cross braces between the 12 footers will stiffen them fine. I built an 8’ x 8’ shed-it has 2” x 3” under its roof-1/2” OSB-its 20 years old-and I walk my 265# on it a few times a year to clean my gutters. All that hardware and wood is taking 💰 from your train budget😆 And I’m curious what you do to get them dollars...because I buy more than 75% of my trains used..but I do have an awesome LHS Reseller. The latest-that I didn’t know smoked.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enbNl3-matpgfbM Awesome layout none the less.

[@larryarcher4502]

Looks like your layout Is going to have a lot more leg Room , than your previous, you're going to really enjoy those long straights . Like You Said a lot more filming Opportunities. Looking great so far Rome wasn't Built-in A-day !

[@JDStucks]

Thanks! I think the railfanning views will be great.

[@Steamerchoo]

O scale.. new great... make radius as large as you can...esp using husky Stacks!!

[@trainman5603]

It looks great. However I have discovered that as you get older the ability of the aging body to get under a layout for maintenance/alterations significantly declines over time. You will be able to use a garage creeper (to work under cars) for a time. I am now in my 70's and that causes me to think of stuff like that. Bruce

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Bruce. I'm sure my layouts in the future will be built with less crawling required. But for now, I enjoy the challenge ;)

[@carlmiles8655]

LOVE THAT AUTO RACK TRAIN IM WORKING ON MY N SCALE KATO AMTRAK AUTO TRAIN I NEED MORE AUTO RACKS ;)

[@luisbrown1535]

Hey good luck with your bill I'm about to stop mine so I just bought my shed is 12 ft by 30 ft long and I'm going to build my train layout in there and I'll be honest with you I know nothing about building a train layout this is going to be my first one

[@garyruark9506]

Very nice and well thought out. Getting ready to build one for all my MTH trains. Your lower level is exactly what I need. I assume the lower level requires backing the train back down there since I didn't see another entrance to it on the other side of layout? Wait a minute! There is a reverse loop on top level too connected to that loop. I get it.

[@JDStucks]

Exactly! Once the top level is built it will act as a double reverse loop and trains won’t ever have to back down the grade.

[@davidbufford2603]

all looks great ,? lower level future center beam with post reduces clearance will double stack cars have clearance

[@JDStucks]

I've got the clearance :)

[@Bigboy4018]

Wow, that is sweet! What type of shelf supports are you using for the ramp and the lower track along the wall? With the wide open design of your support structure, a small, inclined seat "crawler" would work well for work under the table. I planned to do that with my layout (used a seat from a recumbent trike), but there was just to much support structure to make it work. It is so cool watching the train emerge from the lower level to the main level.

[@JDStucks]

The large brackets are from Menards. The smaller ones from Home Depot.

[@musclecar29]

layout looks good jason you are making great progress, the only thing im wondering is why did you use 3/4 ply on the lower level you are not going to stand on that and you could have saved a lot of money with 1/2 inch, just a thought

[@mamanbear1]

Excellent construction and design work Jason, are you you planning to add any backdrops? If you are it would be a good idea to decide what they would be and put them in now as opposed to later. I made that mistake and had to walk all over the layout to add it later.Your layout will be outstanding. Keep it going.

[@JDStucks]

Its a thought I've spent a lot of time thinking about. I know the back drop I want, but I'm going to wait until the top level benchwork is in place.

[@mamanbear1]

@@JDStucks fantastic

[@randyjacobs9489]

Wow!

[@smarquardt10]

And other used tracks too

[@aaronneibert8579]

How did you do the down grade with thr track to ware you didn't have a hump in the rail

[@briangeiser5861]

Watched your last layout build for years. Looking forward to the new build. Question though, will you have indicator lights to show where then train is under the board when parking on the reverse loop siding?

[@JDStucks]

I'll do it by visual for now. Maybe add indicators later.

[@trainlover9943]

Awesome update! Can't wait to see more! Who's turntable did you go with?

[@JDStucks]

Its a Millhouse River Studio turntable.

[@trainlover9943]

@@JDStucks Great choice!

[@jmbsr7]

Where did you get the triple crown roadrailer? I'd love to get about 10.

[@pourindiesel]

Nice. Liked and subbed.

[@JDStucks]

Welcome to the channel!

[@oldohioangler4525]

Jason, the corner I was referring to is at 31:14 in the video.

[@JDStucks]

I see what you're talking about now. I actually have my DCS and wiring board installed there now so its not quite as sharp. You will see it in the next video.

[@mustangtodd97]

Jason, great work and progress on the new layout! I am local here in the Detroit area. I’m getting ready to put my MTH CSX Coalporter unit train up for sale and wanted to give you 1st crack at it if you are interested. It consists of 4 powered PS2 MTH AC6000s and 51 Black MTH Coalporter hoppers. Let me know if you are interested...

[@JDStucks]

Thank you for thinking of me first! Unfortunately I'll have to pass as there are some other things I have to prioritize financially at the moment. But 51 coal hoppers sounds like an awesome train to run!

[@steamfan2641]

If I remember correctly you said in one of your videos that your layout is being featured or was featured in classic toy trains magazine I was wondering what issue that was or what month it will in the news stand. Btw nice work on the new layout can’t wait to see it finished

[@JDStucks]

Correct. Should either be the March or April issue in 2021

[@reaperfellsans8478]

Excellent video, also, have you considered running a special/really long train to celebrate the new layout once it's finished/good to run trains?

[@JDStucks]

I will definitely be running a long train once the first big loop is finished.