Model Train Layout Spotlights for Less than 40 Cents

[@TwoRailfans]

Our layout update that was supposed to feature the spotlights on the church: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKmXn4ShYr2Dpas

[@MMPlaneSpotting-su3ns]

Very thorough process and explanation, liked.

[@TwoRailfans]

Thanks Mark. I think this kind of lighting can add a lot to the nighttime effect on a layout.

[@Railfanning-INDIA]

Outstanding 😍😍😍

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you.

[@LowevilleJunctionRailroad]

I like the lights, good to know about the resistors! Thanks for sharing, Linda ~ Loweville Junction Railroad 🚂

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you, Linda. They have a pretty neat effect on taller buildings. -John and David

[@jessenoklahoma]

Love it, your crafting like me, use what you got, and your imagination, great job, great video

[@TwoRailfans]

Thanks Jesse. I was honestly surprised to see how little there was to these lights. The concept works great, but I never would have paid for a pair had I been able to see them in advance.

[@jessenoklahoma]

@@TwoRailfans ya, ready built gadgets are usually just that, gadgets, easy to make yourself, Speaking of which, those left over ink pen parts, go in your scrap load collection 😊

[@TwoRailfans]

OK, I will put them there. 😂

[@jessenoklahoma]

@@TwoRailfans when I made mine, I used mostly cardboard clippings, but parts like that add awesome texture to the effect

[@TwoRailfans]

We will definitely be trying the cardboard clippings and will start looking at small junk parts more seriously before throwing anything away.

[@grandparails8858]

Great money saving tip and how to John.

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. I'm sure you could 3D print your own, but the pen seemed to work just fine. 😂

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Great video guys. Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks heaps. 👍 Happy modelling

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. I hope this helps other people save a little money on their lighting.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good update on layout thanks lee

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you Lee.

[@Moriks23]

Great video, very good job, interesting presentation and cheap lighting proposal 👍👍👍

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. No reason to spend big money on such a simple light.

[@czlowiekstarejdaty]

Great work 👍

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. 😀

[@MoBa-Freunde-MV-Ickern]

Hello, very nice craft idea, we also illuminated our church, but the spotlights were significantly cheaper, we didn't pay 15 euros for 5 spotlights with shipping costs. Greetings from Germany

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. That's not such a bad price. What we paid I thought was a bit much though, especially for what they are, basically an LED inside a plastic tube.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Very nice, but I can't cater for it. It's useful for those with baseboards in any case. I don't mind watching a tutorial that doesn't last too long. But I get a greater thrill watching you and David playing trains, especially when Thomas and James get the right of way. "Here are your trucks, James," said Thomas. "Have you got some bootlaces ready?" And he ran off laughing. "Oh!" complained the trucks. "We want a proper engine, not a Red Monster." James took no notice, and started as soon as the Guard was ready.

[@TwoRailfans]

Thanks Kelly. It’s not for everyone but you will see the effect it has when running trains in nighttime lighting.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

Great tutorial, and it all seems pretty straightforward to do, certainly something to keep in mind for future reference...cheers James 🙂👍

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. It adds something special with nighttime lighting and adds to the 3D feel of things. I can't see spending a lot of money on this though if you can do it for 40 cents.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

@@TwoRailfans I agree with you there 🙂👍

[@davidwhite1864]

Great job👍 For the price you pay they really should have a resistor already fitted.

[@TwoRailfans]

Thank you. This is part of their "Just Plug" system to manage layout lighting. We already used another setup for lighting, but I figured the resistor would be already wired in, but apparently that comes from the lighting unit. Oh well, live and learn. 😂

[@garrettlayout6598]

I call what we do is a poor man's train layout😅 but it's also satisfying

[@TwoRailfans]

😂😂😂😂😂 Honestly, the painted pen tubing and finished product looks just like the expensive version. I would never have purchased those if I knew what they actually were and looked like.

[@KerleyExpress]

maybe use a black pen lol maybe liquid tape instead do you have to use a resister if your using woodland lighting system

[@TwoRailfans]

@@KerleyExpress no resistor for their system.

[@KerleyExpress]

@@TwoRailfansyou did a good job on making this and your right its cheaper this way thanks for showing

[@TwoRailfans]

@@KerleyExpress thank you Dwight. Every dollar saved adds up on your layout.