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
@joshuacampbell99905 ай бұрын
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.
@frankmarkovcijr54594 ай бұрын
Really you blow up your trains? 😂😂
@jeffreycollier10595 ай бұрын
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 ? 😊
@Porschedude85 ай бұрын
Great! 👍👍
@terrysogaugetrains5 ай бұрын
He's 100% right. It is all about running the trains
@jimmelchin15315 ай бұрын
👍
@frankmarkovcijr54594 ай бұрын
There was an episode of Ellory Queen about a guy who had an automated train 🚂🚆 layout.
@andyevans23365 ай бұрын
Ironically, I run Super O and my switches perform were well.
@caseyvillemodelrailroad38775 ай бұрын
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...
@Walt19605 ай бұрын
Nice job Jack.👍
@frankmarkovcijr54594 ай бұрын
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.
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71253 ай бұрын
I finally broke down and ran some of mine.
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71253 ай бұрын
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.
@frankmarkovcijr54594 ай бұрын
The layout is worth more than the house 🏠.😂
@johnb61685 ай бұрын
nice layout. I personally prefer to have individual control of each train.