O Gauge Train Layout Update - December 2023

[@BlamesmokeBuffaloNy]

The one thing I appreciate about you is your honesty. You don’t sugar coat things and that is what keeps me engaged in your videos, so thank you!

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

The 7 videos in 7 days is my favorite week of Eric’s Trains. The time you invest in it is greatly appreciated.

[@Samstrainsofcircumstances]

So glad I stumbled upon this channel earlier in the year. I've enjoyed every video of yours. Happy new year Eric! Looking forward to the 2024 content.

[@Ericstrains]

Happy new year!

[@thesheq5023]

Gotta love moisture warping benchwork. Unfortunately wood warps and foam settles. Can’t wait to see you next year eric!

[@davidkasparian4089]

This is the man cave of my dreams Eric!!👍👍💙

[@cowsgomoo4618]

I've been watching you on and off since this spring so you get to start off the year with at least one new subscriber. And I do mean start off the year, it's only 1:15 am in 2024.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I hope you film your layout work in 2024. I enjoy those types of videos. Happy New Year Eric! 🚂👊

[@UncleSalty-nz5uk]

I've had Ross switches for 30 years. All still work. I did start buying Steve's sectional track and like it more than my old Gargraves.

[@Jimmy_fly7739]

Another great video. Thanks for bringing us into your home and sharing this awesome hobby with us Eric.

[@barrymilam9665]

Eric your layout looks great. I use to be in a train club called Magic City Railroad Club in Birmingham. Most of the guys have pasted away cause so many of them were older. I'm 70 and a lot of those guys would be in their 80'a and 90's now. In our club we were running O gauge trains. The head guy worked on Lionel trains for about 60 years and many hobby shops had him doing their repairs. I hope one of these days I get a chance to see your layout when you have your openhouse gathering. Happy New Year Eric, Barry & Aming

[@Ericstrains]

Video Notes: 1) Happy New Year!

[@jeffreygrow9766]

Here is wishing you and your wife a great new Year. I saw where she had covid and you were sick. Get better and keep your channel going great. I have learned so much from you it is amazing. Thanks for being the best Train show on the intermit.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Bravo! It was an awesome 2023 and i hope you have an amazing 2024!

[@daivdwalker2374]

Thankyou for all your wonderful trains Videos they're always great fun 2 watch been following you since the beginning and it's been a fun ride so Happy New Year and hope you have many blessings in the New Year and thanks for being you and your Videos

[@billcrowe7111]

Happy New Year to you and Lisa. Hope you guys are feeling better. All the talk of renovations would be good to vid them as well as separate section. Your knowledge and experience would be good to share, especially righting some of the basic start up errors which many will have done. Keep chuffing

[@kensobocinski700]

Thanks Eric, it was a great year, I enjoyed it very much. Best of luck fixing your layout. If I lived closer, I would certainly volunteer to stop over and help you. Happy New Year to you and your beloved spouse.

[@ArtsModelTrains]

Those sound like some great plans for 2024, going to keep yourself very busy! Completely agree, a layout is never done, even when it looks done the maintenance is always ongoing. Looking forward to seeing all the great work / videos.

[@angelgabriella7974]

Eric, you will be very busy next year. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with your layout. Hope you and Lisa are feeling much better. Happy New Year.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Hey Eric. Congrats on reaching 70k subscribers. That is really awesome. I have really enjoyed watching all the videos you have made over the years. I was just talking the other day with my 80 yr old Uncle, who got me started in the hobby, about how we both enjoy watching your channel! We both agreed that your KZbin channel is the best because of your genuine passion for our awesome hobby. Best wishes to both you and Lisa for a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

[@mikepopelka2349]

I had intended to ask about track problems on your layout but you took care of that, thanks!🙂Happy New Year !

[@dominicliner1609]

I got a Bigfoot on one of my HO Scale railway layouts. Happy New Year Eric's Trains.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@denisebasile3813]

Great video I love your see more in 2024 GOD you an your family an thank you

[@eddiecuevas239]

Happy New Eric from California, I still have 2 go catch you guys tomorrow. 😊

[@corbynluce9755]

I’m in love with your channel it brings me happiness and joy every time I watch your videos. I’m wanting to start my own train layout hopefully soon

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks so much!

[@corbynluce9755]

@@Ericstrains no problem anytime

[@Olemike]

WishIng you and Lisa a very Happy New Year Thank you for the years of entertainment and know how

[@ColtonRMagby]

See you at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, Eric. Knowing what issues you have helps me understand why it needs fixed, and what's been bugging you. I can't wait to see whatever reviews you release because it helps me keep up with the 3-rail O-scale industry. Knowing what new products are coming out helps me see what I might want to buy in a future catalog should I get said catalog and those products be listed.

[@keelershortline2235]

🎉 Happy New Year Eric. I really appreciate what you do for this great hobby. Keep up the good work in 2024.

[@shafiqshabazz2462]

What's going on in peaceful Eric Ville, SWAT? 😂😂 😂 Congrats on the beautiful layout.

[@40belowful]

Happy new year's Eric :) With more deer you now need hunters.

[@jeffbrooks9815]

Happy New Year Eric and and Lisa hope you both will be blessed with good health and are able to achieve your goals. Thanks for all the wonderful content. My 82 year old mother and I have been watching your Christmas videos over coffee when she visits for the holidays. We love your layout.

[@matt515o]

Sounds like it’s time to move and start from scratch! ;-) Good luck on the refurbishment and happy new year, Eric!

[@ALCOR_S3]

Nice bradys limited edition big boy in the background, John is very proud of those lol. All jokes aside, have a happy New Year, Eric! Wishing you a good 2024!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Thanks Eric for another great video and update for next year’s renovations!

[@jonathanerickson1543]

Happy 2023… I stumbled upon your channel when I was a young teenager back when you were reviewing trains on an unfinished layout. It is awesome seeing how you have progressed as a personality in front of the camera. You’ve built a community and can speak to it! Here’s to many more years. There’s going to be some nostalgia when you come full circle and start to build another layout.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@byronpeterson795]

Thank you for sharing your plans. Happy to hear that your layout is not perfect, and that little problems plague us all. Best of luck with the updates.

[@keithneal3253]

Eric - look forward to watching changing out parts of your layout/ track and learning from you in 2024. Happy new year.

[@TheTrainboard]

I wouldn't wish track issues on anyone, but I have to say: it is comforting knowing that even someone as experienced as you still has problems from time to time. Happy New Year, Eric! - Ryan

[@railchief74]

I have those same cows on my layout. My dad told me that I was the only one who got cow turds with them for my birthday lol. I had My old train layout since 2006 before me and my family moved 2 years ago. Great layout update Eric! Happy New Year 🎆🎊

[@bobniebanck2374]

Love all of your videos. I like your honesty and your knowledge of the hobby. You hold the interest of the viewer. Happy New Year to you and Lisa!

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Happy New Year Eric! Appreciate all your hard work creating all the videos. Love the 8 Days Christmas Bonanza! 2024 is going to be a big year for us replacing switches and track that is worn out as well. I built this layout at our home here 9 years ago. Your right components wear out. Anyway Happy New Year!

[@zachwheeler9846]

The layouts looking great, really come along way since I started watching your channel back in 2015. Glad your gonna fix a lot issues your having and bring the layout up date, that'll be fun to watch videos on that process. Anyway, Eric I hope you and Lisa have a happy new year, can't wait to see what's to come from your channel in 2024! Great video Eric!

[@betsy662]

I feel that using Gargraves track is a better choice, and for the same reasons you state!

[@dalediethorn1481]

Happy New Year n thanks for all u do in keeping the o scale on track.. you are a great ambassador for the hobby…

[@rsquared5156]

I'm just gonna call it right here. You're obviously starting to get a little tired of your existing layout and you're looking for a change. That''s why you brought up the idea of potentially buying a new house and starting new. Nope, nope, nope. I'm predicting that you'll tear your existing one out before then (buying a new house that is) and start new from the ground up. After all. No one can blame you after slowly building on this one for the past (almost) 20 years. But we all know that you'll build the next one, using all of the knowledge and experience that you've gathered over the years as far as wiring and scenery. We'll all be watching brother. Happy New Year!

[@louisletourneau3429]

A layout is not made to be finished !!!! It's the fun part of it . Concerning the lift bridge did you included at the time an automatic "kill switch" or other gizzmo to shut the power a couple of feet on each side of the bridge to prevent a big plunge ?? And Happy New Year always nice to watch your videos !!!

[@bmx4life89]

Great job Eric I really enjoy your videos

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Happy New Year, looks like you got a lot of stuff to keep you busy next year on the layout good luck and keep us updated on it 👍👍

[@PlaybyPlayAdam]

Nice update Eric! Happy new year. Hope 2024 treats you well lol!

[@claudemiller1287]

Happy New Year Eric. Keep making these videos. I learned a lot from you.

[@fulviosantangeletta5838]

Eric many thanks these are such wonderful videos So enjoyable it's great that you're able to have sharing all these wonderful trains and scenery never enough videos great reviews and commentary !! But of course you have to get some Break sometime LOL how did you get the sasquatch miniature I would love to get one how did you get yours?

[@gstephengoss1]

See you next year thanks for all your video.

[@TomSchreiner-n8g]

Hi Eric, I appreciate the videos you put together and the information that you share. Have you ever done a video that goes into detail on how to double head either steam or diesel locomotives? Maybe I’m overthinking it my concern is damaging an engines motor if not done correctly? Also are there differences to consider between conventional vs DCS power and any power requirements that need to be considered? Thank You

[@jameskubajak8489]

A couple of years ago, I helped my father to remove a hump near the top of the grade on his model railroad. He recently bought a dootlebug that just won't go over this hump. And his railroad, Fall River Line, is more than 40 years old!

[@ibslacking9102]

Do you use a train software that helps you keep track of collection ? The brands , types and rolling stock items

[@henryszubielski8601]

Thanks Eric. Happy New Year!

[@JohnHuntt]

Nice choice of placing Sinclair gas station. What issues do you have on the tracks? Looks like a plan that you well thought through. Nice to show you are human and still learning.

[@kevinmartin9940]

Nice job on the videos and good luck with the rebuilding

[@GlennFresch]

We picked up the Sinclair gas station during our Ohio travels last summer. It really stands out!

[@markslioneltrains]

Excellent Update Eric😊Happy New Year.! 👍🏻🎉🎊

[@dunky7157]

Omg Big Foot! How fun love it! 😃

[@Ericstrains]

Thank you 🤗

[@John-gx7hm]

You should add Cousin Eddie emptying the $hitter with the Winnebago! 😂

[@Ericstrains]

That would be great!

[@tenneystrains7242]

I hope you do video's of the demo and replacement of your trouble areas. I'd love to see that.

[@remie4494]

Happy New Year Eric! You and your family 🎉

[@sbrunner69]

Happy new year Eric. Fun year this year.

[@philliplee980]

Happy New Year to you and your family bud🎉🎉

[@keithbliss6680]

Eric, Happy New Year! Have you ever calculated how many feet of track is in the entire layout?

[@PaintballGargoyle]

At 4:38 is that a Cockroach toy on the mountain? 😂 great hidden touch. Can you also explain the clear Brown glass/plastic Power station?

[@Ericstrains]

Yes, it’s a toy. That’s the Menards Nuclear Power station. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnFk6x3Ytidm7Msi=3bJpD8NhnUYv2nYA

[@brucethebassbrand4564]

Enjoyed the humor of placing a 'Bigfoot' in the trees. The cockroach got me though......

[@marcsoscaletrains]

Could that little 6” section in the back have anything to do with signal loss? Is it just Lionel engines that are stopping? Worth a thought I guess.

[@ARMYVETT]

AWESOME VIDS ERIC. SEE YOU TOMORROW. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 🙂👍

[@Cfox2000]

I am having similar issue with my track - opposite to where my connection is on my loop - my trains will die sometimes… unless commanding higher amps- only with Legacy

[@jameslanders4819]

Happy new years to you and lisa🎉

[@BLWorks1982]

Happy new year Eric.

[@Unknown_tomb]

I really enjoy these videos.

[@Rob1_5]

i love that red 67 impala, a 67 is my dream car.

[@davvonmckenzie3911]

Great video. Happy New Year.

[@jamesbaker1604]

I didn't quite get the Brand new mention of track you're Using.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Great video 🚂😎👍👍👍

[@Calebro4]

Never wanted to be a stickler, but since you mentioned it ;), personally some of the angles you catch seem recycled and stale. I’ve really enjoyed some of the recent footage you have tried from a camera on top of the train. But you can only work with what you have until you get things situated like you mentioned. Looking forward to what you have in store!

[@charliethec10guy6]

Hey Eric I've been watching your videos for years the layout is really looking good. What is the name of the song that you play in the outro?👍

[@simkinsfrank4169]

Always seems like problems happen in harder to access areas, lol, got to laugh about it while you are fixing it 🤬. I have an elevated town and a tunnel under it. Finally cut a very large hole so I could “comfortably” fit in there to fix track problems.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Your layout is amazing

[@christophercddelrosariocoish]

Eric, why don't you add trespassers climbing the fence and the police catching the person?

[@Ericstrains]

Not a bad idea

[@christophercddelrosariocoish]

@@Ericstrains thanks, you can put my name up in credits as a subscriber fir ideas, the trespassers would be by the locomotives around the turn table at 9:40 if you put those chain link fence there

[@denisebasile3813]

Happy new 🎉to you have a happy healthy New Year

[@SchaeferOGaugeLoggingRR]

I cannot wait to see the renovations and related videos to begin. One question. I have been looking for Flexxbed. I am not sure the company that made it is still in business. If Flexxbed is no longer available what will you use in place of it?

[@Ericstrains]

They went out of business. Not sure what I will use. I’ve got a stash of flex bed but it might not be enough.

[@SchaeferOGaugeLoggingRR]

@@Ericstrains well bummer. I really liked the ease of use and versatility of flex bed. If I have to, I will use cork road bed for the trains, but I was really liking how I could use flex bed for more than just quieting the trains.

[@JamesGaston-v4g]

Happy new year 2024 I can't wait you Update the layout

[@doublenickelbob]

HAPPY NEW YEAR ERIC

[@F40M07]

Happy New Year Eric!!!!!!!! #2024 #Lionel2024

[@billherrmann3532]

Great video today !

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Happy New Year Eric!

[@jamesdennis2004]

With that track that is giving you problems in the back corner. I have a good name for it the ghost tunnel. But that's a idea after you fix it. Because like you said train's do stop working back there so that name will fit. But I'll let you decide if the name will be used.

[@spencerjamesmckibbin]

Eric I think you should add some more cars and street lights on the road where the new gas station is gonna go.

[@gordonsnell6735]

Happy New Year Eric 😊😊

[@danielfrick6534]

Could you do a video of how to rewire the tracks because I need to do the same thing to mine

[@ErikVince]

Happy New Year Eric

[@DRCRailroard]

Eric, You're wrong, my layout is perfectly flawed 😊. Is it Ross that also makes the tubular turnouts? Train room gremlins are the worst. I used tubular track and I had some problems with some of my modern steam engines, especially switchers derailing on curves and turnouts. They have shallower flanges than PW or MPC and ride tubular track on curves and turnouts. Regaping the track at curves and turnouts to standards usually solves the problem. I took out the inclines because the steam engine pilots, especially on switchers, have very little to no tolerance for track deviations. It's not a good thing when working in yards. I had a problem in my tunnel, where running only postwar engines with magnetraction, that would short out that loop occasionally. Very aggravating . Finally found a loosse staple under the rails that would be drawn up just right to short out occasionally. I had to get therapy after that one. Good luck on your endeavors. Sounds like you'll be busy. Remember a layout without steam is like a day without sunshine😊. Have a great new year.

[@Ericstrains]

Happy New Year!

[@MarkWraight-y8b]

You wouldnt need any major repairs if you would have constructed and wired it correctly the first time! I remember back in the day you used a jack to to get it somewhat level and spaghetti for wiring. Or did you take those vids down?

[@brianlohr3412]

glade u could use the trees !!!!!

[@garrom5652]

You should check out norm’s trains layout. Absolute masterpiece

[@michaelnaill6903]

How would someone be able to see your layout in person