Layout update 5/27/24

Layout update! big changes to the digitrax system, fast tracks turnout builds, more freight cars, and more.

[@OtterCreek]

We need more power, and you delivered!! Thanks for another enjoyable update Ray.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Thus is so very cool. I showed your layout to the wife, & helped my negotiating for space. Thanks bro. Love the layout. Unreal!

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

Awesome! Lol glad I could help. I'm at the point that 1) the basement was preped 2) benchwork built 3) mainline track laid. I've been thinking of doing a "thoughts on building a basement size empire, 3 years in" video soon, just as a reflection point.

[@barneyleadhead2596]

I like the idea of a train that reminds you of your youth even if it is outside the period of your layout. Great Update!

[@FGLKPaul]

Wow, that's a WALL of power supplies! Very nice!

[@hoscalemodeltrains1221]

Great update Ray. Now I'm questioning my power needs. 😂 Rob

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

Thanks! Lolol. I'm sure I went a little overkill, but like I said, I wanted to do that exercise once! It's all the sound equipped lashups that did me in.

[@leehanna4929]

Looks like you will have plenty of power now, Ray! Looking forward to the next update.

[@Robls501510]

Nice update, Ray. Looking forward to the next one.

[@johnbanicki7232]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing your progress.

[@cprtrain]

Well done. I look forward to watching your progress.

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Look great! Love that wall of power boosters!

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

Glad I found your channel again.

[@JohnB9474]

Wow! New subscriber. That is awesome man. Great looking layout.

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

Thank you! It's a work in progress!

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Very nice update as always. The power station looks like it will give you the power you need, nice and organized.👍

[@keepingitsouthern789]

Thanks for the update! Your videos are enjoyable to watch and it’s great to see progress you make. From an envious UK viewer!

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Layout looks fantastic, excellent

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks hope to see more soon

[@michaelwhitham4501]

Man that’s looking like a great layout 👌

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

Thank you!

[@realwildman]

Holily boosters BATMAN! Our club doesn't even have that many! Interesting how you have all your boosters in a central location, but your circuit breaks are not.

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

I keep things that plug in one spot. The entire layout is on a timer, keeps me from accidentally leaving it on. Breakers are local to the spot they serve.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

insane!!!!

[@toadjam12000]

Tell me more about your round house.

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

It's 6 of the walthers kits around a 110' turntable. 18 stalls. I have 54 leds inside, you can see a little more about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIClk4yieK5nqJIsi=tRQ47yxKhkN5bEoi

[@TheMeridianSpeedwayHoScale]

what roadbed are you using?

[@bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061]

This is the woodland scenics stuff. I didn't "intentionally" go this way, but as I was building is when cork got very hard to come by. It has some upsides, like very easy to trim with a hobby knife. I found cork is better under turnouts - the foam has some squish that caused some issues on turnouts. I found caulk didn't work well with it but liquid nails projects does. Overall, not a bad way to go. I think I'd rather have cork... but, if you can't get it, you can't get it.

[@darenhamill9881]

Hi