Mayhem on Super O layout

5trains running. Long 55 car, distributed power with Mickey Mouse train, Amtrak, 736 hauling my work train and C/NW switcher and cab. The Mickey engine, C/NW engine and calf, Williams FP 45s and 736 all converted from conventional to TMCC.. the engines pulling the long freight are SD70Ace engines running distributed power.

[@davecruzen9352]

WOW! What a layout. The Milw/BNSF freight w/DPU was very impressive. All those cars.....AWESOME. Like to see more. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@DocMicrowave]

Incredible Layout!! I solute you sir! I don't think I have ever seen a 55 car long model train running.

[@rick1716]

Outstanding start for a large basement layout!👍🏻👍🏻

[@rgary84]

Very lovely space !! I do admire the commitment to the rare track.

[@davidosman2006]

Fantastic layout. Hats off to you.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

Hi Elliot W. I used Gargraves flex track when I initially laid the trackwork. Years ago, I met Mike Spanier at a DuPlainville swap meet. He mentioned that there were a few men making wide radius Super O. At Mike’s suggestion I contacted Gene Becker who made 72” and 54” radii curves. I placed them where they fit the geometry of my Gargraves flex track. A few years later I then, at Mike’s suggestion co I heard that Rich Riley was making wide radius curves. I called Rich and he asked me what radius curves I need. I didn’t know what radius I had on my widest curves. He told me to trace the curves on a large piece of paper. I sent him the tracings and Rich made a lot of 108” and 96” radii curves. By mixing them into my big wide curves, I was able to match the Gargraves curves I had. About 4 years ago, I visited Rich and he suggested that I learn how to rebend curves myself. Mike also suggested I bend my own. I use RR track software and.concidentally there’s a Super O category of custom Welz curves. Mike also told me that Lyle Leverich published instructions on how to make custom curves. I now make my own curves. I’ve made a few straights out of curves. I still have some Gargraves flex track on the layout. I’ll be replacing them with custom Super O curves.

[@RAK402]

Rich Riley did the curves from my layout (very small compared to yours). He was great to work with and the track he modified looks factory-he does a great job!

[@RAK402]

Outstanding layout! So cool that it was built with Super O track!

[@mikeletry4468]

I have a whole lot of Super O track and vintage cars, engines and accessories inventoried and about to go on sale. Nowhere to set it up. These were mine as a kid from the 50-60's. Wish I had a basement again!

[@michaelpatrickhamilton3384]

That's what I call a layout bigger than what I got 🚂

[@mikegross6107]

What mayhem? Everything seemed to run smoothly and non-stop!

[@jtandme-ot9cl]

Some pulling power right there!

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

Thinking the same thing.

[@Lionelsuperotrack]

Harry - Great video and most impressive how well all the trains operate throughout your layout! Not to mention all those custom curves Mike Spanier

[@timkarth8529]

looks great Harry!

[@williamruss8830]

omg wow great layout thanks for sharing

[@simon-pierreharvey309]

This remembers me my dad so much, when we had a Lionel layout in the basement. (nothing like this, though) RIP dad

[@GarySevenTrains]

Still the best looking track ever!

[@kenbash2951]

interesting to see the difference between modern day and post war engines- thx.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Just so awesome . WOW . New subscriber to you today . I run 2 O scale trains now myself , this is great . Mike Espo. Watching some of your videos now .

[@danielhemple8649]

That's a lot of super O track very cool layout wish I had to run that long

[@richardconti9415]

Super!

[@craig5323]

Nice layout, looks like a lot left to do! Have fun

[@robertbate5790]

Wow, some what larger than I am used to in the UK. Looks more like fun than mayhem. Camera work wasn't too kind though. 👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Nice, big and nice.

[@markmccastle7932]

That is way to cool 😎

[@wernerzwicklbauer7876]

WOW!!!!!! Very nice

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Sweeeeet layout

[@williamschlenger1518]

Nice layout 👍

[@williamlee1429]

No wonder I was never able to find any Super O. You have it all!

[@harryabramowitz5600]

There’s plenty of Super O available. Best guy to get Super O is from Mike Spanier. He has a lot to sell.

[@dannyjohnson3335]

😆

[@harryabramowitz5600]

you can get all the Super O track from Mike Spanier.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

I’m careful about putting them in. They just haven’t been a problem. The 3 Lionel Legacy SD70’s do have a lot of pulling power. They also run very well synchronized in lashup.

[@paulbervid1610]

Nice

[@user-mp2tl8zv2t]

Supervisor 👍🤝

[@joebob3719]

That’s an impressive amount of Super-O. How do you keep the old center track pins in place?

[@kalpeshwani8520]

Track raised Slippers and third rail is unique.

[@stanleydavis7904]

I had super 0 track when i was a kid!!! In the sixties

[@davidstewart8314]

Good to see a Packers car!

[@harryabramowitz5600]

There’s TWO Packers cars!!

[@hattrick5076]

If that's all that guy has to do boy I envy him

[@bikerheart]

Spectacular! 🚂👍🏽 Huge amount of space required. . .is this a club layout? Also wondering what the minimum radius is.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

Minimum radius on mainlines is 72” right in front of the mountain. Otherwise, it’s 96” & 108” radii.

[@FrankTedesco]

what's mayhem is the camera operator

[@harryabramowitz5600]

You’re right - The mayhem is behind the camera. There’s five trains going. The Amtrak & Steam freight are on the same mainline.

[@bxjibaro73]

😆 🤣 😂

[@brianmuhlingBUM]

Correct! Mount the camera on a tripod, don't zoom in and out and don't wobble it back and forth.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

Thanks for the tips. I will take your suggestions on my next video. I’m sure my moving around has to do with so much activity from 5 trains running at once and the size of the layout.

[@buzzsawyer3221]

Horrible camera operator. Stay still

[@chriswilson9230]

I prefer N Scale, but this is awesome!

[@harryabramowitz5600]

I can’t imagine the size of this layout in N scale!!!

[@elliotwelz9793]

Where did you get the wide radius Super-0 curved or is that another make ?

[@davepayne586]

bet that cost a lot of money to build.very nice

[@harryabramowitz5600]

I’ve kept the cost reasonable. I often get things that are not in great condition and repair them. i. e. That 736 was bought for $2.00! I added about $40.00 in swap meet acquired parts. That was in 1976. I ran it conventional till the late 1990’s when, much to many “ collectors chagrin, I converted it to TMCC with Train America Studio circuit boards. TAS is outa business now. Replaced with ERR. I have 9 engines with ERR boards.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

There’s 2 Packer cars!

[@SOU6900]

How big is this layout?

[@harrisdail9939]

How many cars in in the long consist with 3 locos?

[@harryabramowitz5600]

55 cars

[@Theconrailfan]

@@harryabramowitz5600 what an record probably

[@timallman9592]

What brand of track are you using please

[@harryabramowitz5600]

Lionel Super O.

[@timallman9592]

@@harryabramowitz5600 I thought that was what I was saying I haven’t seen that since I was a kid

[@andyevans2336]

Only made late 50s to mid 60s. Trying to make O gauge more like HO track. I think it was just a bit too late in the game for Lionel. Oh, and I have a full Super O layout in my basement.

[@kimatu2055]

この撮影者の顔が俳優の堤真一さんに似てる

[@harryabramowitz5600]

I tried to find someone who could translate your reply into english. No one I know can read your language. Thanks for your interest in my layout. I hope you can find someone that might help us communicate.

[@wallytron2563]

jerky camera work

[@harryabramowitz5600]

Sorry for bad camera work. Obviously I’m more into the trains than photography. I’ve been given suggestions that I will try to use so you’ll be able to better enjoy watching my trains.

[@harryabramowitz5600]

I know I’m not great at video taping yet. But - those who are offended please be patient. I’m going to take the suggestions posted here to try to improve. By the way - did you notice the trains? Seems like a few are more interested in my camera technique than my trains.

[@paulconteyoutubesucks2931]

Awesome 👌