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This week we talk about layout construction and different ideas on planning and building. We look at new models from Broadway limited along with a new 3 D manufacturer printing freight cars. Daniel shares some of his rail fanning videos from this week.

[@johnbanicki7232]

Another great show. Nice to see the work on the layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

We appreciate the shout out guys! See you next week! Can't wait to visit K10 on Saturday!

[@hoscalemodeltrains1221]

Now you're famous!

[@JohnR.1968]

I agree, the roof looks over weathered on the the reefer car. Use prototype pics,they will show you the colors you need. My opinion.Thanks.

[@AllenCNW441]

Nice to see it’s “okay” to use Caboose Industries switch throws!

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

Another nice show! I love the new introduction. I love all the new products. Nice job on the weathering Daniel! Thanks for the idea! Great job on the videography Richard B. This is "The World's Greatest Hobby" Till Next Time! MoPac Jack I'm wearing my baseball cap from Jelsma Graphics! Thanks Mr. Jelsma! "Always Keep It On The Main Line" Rock N' Roll Forever..🚂

[@krh2912]

Great show, guys!

[@mels1811]

Thank you for another fantastic show Ken and everyone

[@davidl.miller8168]

Nice job on the reefer car Daniel, you have came along way quickly.

[@Tilly7731]

I've used pins (plain sewing pins) to hold the cork roadbed and track into place, no glue. When I ballast using scenery glue it holds the roadbed and track in place securely. When I decide to change something (it always seems to happen) I use straight 70% Isporal Alcohol to remove the scenery glue (it releases easily). I do like the idea of just laying another layer of pink foam board to start fresh with too. Thanks for the show, great tips as always.

[@joedelusso1415]

Ken, I also use foam as a base on my layouts so what I do to hold the track down is use track nails and ballast cement that's it never had a problem with the track moving, I just stick a putty knife the track under the track and gently lift up,the foam underneath is barely damaged and a sanding block and light grit sandpaper loosens the left over ballast, spackle fills in any gouges left behind from the putty knife and the track and switches are saved and reusable.

[@randydobson1863]

hello Ken & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Ken & Friends Randy

[@houseofrandomness]

Great show tonight! On the track... try soaking it with some alcohol (isopropyl) and then if you have a loose end run a piece of fishing line under it. Run the fishing line under the track in a sawing motion. It was great catching up with you again Daniel. I'm still amazed with that big boy you had set up on the table.

[@ymvrr]

Gigli wire (surgical saw) action with the fishing line.

[@lonewolfe31619]

Hi @KenPatterson, great show you do loving the new intro you got going on behalf of the North County Model Railroading Society in oceanside CA. Keep up the great work you do.

[@robertbaulder3955]

Great job boys

[@hmfic4297]

Depending on what type of glue you used. Take paper towels soak them in water and alcohol if you like lay it on your ballast and your track for about 45 minutes it will loosen the ballast in the glue it's a very good trick a friend of mine taught me this he's been doing it all his life his name is Ronn Varnell in Torrance California he has his private own layout you should you should check his KZbin Ronn Varnell good luck

[@amyreynolds3619]

I use glue with a little water and rail track nails . So if you want to can the track plan easy.

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

Broadway limited didn't do all the N&W steam, they need to do 475 still!

[@KatyTexasRailfan]

70% isopropyl alcohol works good to take up track that's glued down and ballasted. I've done it many times before.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Well, train, train, it's time for "What's Neat This Week" Train, train, the shows are always a treat... and a thank you for the song to The Blue Hearts

[@garygresham1115]

Classic Trains in Paducah has a large library of railroad books, and lots of vintage HO kits. And Fast Freight Hobbies in Paducah has more recent RTR trains. I buy my Tamiya paints there.

[@wjcorrinne4052]

There’s a train show in Eat Moline, Illinois t the Bend this weekend Saturday and Sunday.

[@amyreynolds3619]

In the southeast we are in are 5th train show in the Carolinas.

[@djburland]

The McD-B show looked great

[@craiglordable]

Nice job guys, Enjoyed seeing the feed of the trains running and the updates. And yes, scenery takes time and I think you do have to wait for the grass to grow. I spend more time waiting for things to dry than anything else. It's good to have other things to do.

[@Buffalodiv1968]

Looking good Ken! I also have spent the large part of the winter working on our 26’x 26’ HO layout. Two of my sons are getting back into it big time, and it’s fun to have them around to run trains. The tough part is what to do with all of the trains that my oldest son brought home. So, the layout went from a 50’s era to a “whatever floats your boat” layout.

[@zaklex3165]

I've never seen the roofs of those reefers in that bad of condition, I mean they aren't pristine white, they do have some discoloration and rust, but that's just from my observations. The tank car train was loaded, you can tell a loaded car by the compression on the springs, same with an empty car.

[@benmoreau8404]

Another great show guys! I use a 50/50 mix of white Elmer glue and water with a dab of dawn dish soap along with a spray bottle with the same mixture of isopropanol and water spray down first to glue the track down. To remove track just use the 50/50 mix of isopropanol and water with a long flexible thin saw or putty knife.

[@robertmckeever6910]

Ken, referring to the locomotive you showed at 7:22, it is not pronounced "Reeding" It is pronounced "Redding"

[@jorginhodj9889]

Sou muito fã !!!

[@charlie1872]

Hi, I am a 00 Scale model railway enthusiast and I love your show. i recently was in Tampa and went looking for the brightline train. i eventually found it but was not allowed to get on the platform unless I had a ticket. I resorted to making a youtube video from the area where I could see the train through the glass walls at track level. Will they make a model of this train? i have had a number of questions regarding this following my post on youtube. thanks Charlie

[@amyreynolds3619]

The only problem is getting railroad paints . I have problem in matching Southern railway color of equipment

[@twiggs24]

Where did you buy the HO scale construction equipment?

[@Ace-kr6gu]

Great show as always. Question, how much should a HO scale engine weigh? I haven't found anything online.

[@vittorioterry9994]

Hey Ken, your dog is down at my house. I don’t know how else to get a hold of you come get it now please

[@bbrunell111]

Ken, love this show. But please, please - Reading is pronounced like "Redding"!! All the East Coast railroaders cringed when you announced that beautiful model!!!

[@johnscherer1922]

it's pronounced redding.