O Gauge Layout: Jack Hager's Automated Layout

[@XPLOSIVization]

Fantastic ideas and exactly how i would build mine if i had the time, I love the idea of full automation especially when done right like this

[@Porschedude8]

Great! 👍👍

[@joshuacampbell9990]

My cousin used to use insulated rails and a photocell in order to achieve automation for his layout years back. He was able to run 2 trains on the same main line without a hiccup. I always enjoy seeing these older layouts because guys like him would have been blown away with what is offered today. But I’ll forever stay a conventional operator myself….. even if occasionally there might be a Gomez Addams incident.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Really you blow up your trains? 😂😂

[@terrysogaugetrains]

He's 100% right. It is all about running the trains

[@jeffreycollier1059]

I really appreciate this man's efforts. An electro-mechanical brain with 100 relays??? A heck of lot of work with very satisfying results. My Ross x-crossover with 6 relays to steer current for block operation was enough for me! He's got a real treasure. Was this recorded in the 90's ? 😊

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

There was an episode of Ellory Queen about a guy who had an automated train 🚂🚆 layout.

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, love the layout and that it automated it's something i like doing on my layout with equipment and sounds.Thanks for the morning coffee...

[@Walt1960]

Nice job Jack.👍

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

The layout is worth more than the house 🏠.😂

[@andyevans2336]

Ironically, I run Super O and my switches perform were well.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

I finally broke down and ran some of mine.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

I don't know about being under the table for hours . But I got mine running good. I just run loops and listen to music.

[@jimmelchin1531]

👍

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Club sized layout should be run by a group of model railroaders. You need all the electronics so you can operate it by yourself. Takes the comradery out of running trains with your friends.

[@johnb6168]

nice layout. I personally prefer to have individual control of each train.