Inherited train set running!

Welcome to the HOBBY!!!  Nice Work... Everything Looks Awesome!  I started out with a 2046 set... purchased the year I was born for my older brothers.  Also have the same Coaling Station and Beacon... everything still runs/works Great!

@Dennis-LaRock posted:

Welcome to the HOBBY!!!  Nice Work... Everything Looks Awesome!  I started out with a 2046 set... purchased the year I was born for my older brothers.  Also have the same Coaling Station and Beacon... everything still runs/works Great!

That's so fun! It was really not something I set out to have, and yet when I casually said I'd take the set, I had no idea what fun it would be!!

@Evan Miller posted:

Well folks, here it is all set up with most of the cars that came with my inherited train set. Being completely new to this whole subject I’m sure the seasoned model train railroader will have plenty to say about what I did to set it up, some good, some bad. But I have to tell you I really did enjoy getting this far. It’s been tremendous fun, I’ve learned a lot, and I certainly thought about Bill, the man whom I inherited this train set from.

when I got the encouragement to set it up in the living room on a 4x8 plywood on saw horses, I was all in.
Thanks for the encouragement from those of you whom initially made comments.🙏

I’m hooked!!!

Wow - nice setup for a first timer. Everything looks like it’s in good shape.

GREAT work!  Thanks for sharing!

Looks awesome- great job!

Now hang on for a ride. You have been bitten by the bug!   That is a Great start. Happy model rail roading!

@jhz563 posted:

Looks awesome- great job!

Hey thanks!

@Evan Miller posted:

Well folks, here it is all set up with most of the cars that came with my inherited train set. Being completely new to this whole subject I’m sure the seasoned model train railroader will have plenty to say about what I did to set it up, some good, some bad. But I have to tell you I really did enjoy getting this far. It’s been tremendous fun, I’ve learned a lot, and I certainly thought about Bill, the man whom I inherited this train set from.

when I got the encouragement to set it up in the living room on a 4x8 plywood on saw horses, I was all in.
Thanks for the encouragement from those of you whom initially made comments.🙏

I’m hooked!!!

I have to imagine that Bill would be quite happy with this layout. Thank you for sharing your images and the video too. Magical stuff and warms all our hearts. Welcome to our collective madness and best!

A couple of post war trains and some track given to me in the early 70s by my neighbor started a multigenerational family hobby that is still going strong.  This is what the hobby is all about, sharing the joy of O gauge trains.

Welcome Aboard!

Earl

I’m going to be the pita, please don’t post vertical videos. Please shoot and post horizontal vids. Thanks.

Steve

Hi Evan Miller

Those trains look like they were well taken care of and they are operating nicely.

Welcome to the hobby.

Looks good!  Welcome to the 48 Club! 

Mitch

@WRW posted:

I have to imagine that Bill would be quite happy with this layout. Thank you for sharing your images and the video too. Magical stuff and warms all our hearts. Welcome to our collective madness and best!

I kept thinking that same thing that he'd be overjoyed with seeing this set up! And for being a complete new guy to the railroading, I'm having a great time.

@Victor Bertolina posted:

Hi Evan Miller

Those trains look like they were well taken care of and they are operating nicely.

Welcome to the hobby.

Several were in near perfect conditions. The switchers definitely show where on the outsides and yet they run super smoothly!

@Conductor Earl posted:

A couple of post war trains and some track given to me in the early 70s by my neighbor started a multigenerational family hobby that is still going strong.  This is what the hobby is all about, sharing the joy of O gauge trains.

Welcome Aboard!

Earl

     

That sounds really special for sure! At the moment I only have my sweetheart to share them with and you guys!

@RideTheRails posted:

I’m going to be the pita, please don’t post vertical videos. Please shoot and post horizontal vids. Thanks.

Steve

Seems you are the only one whom said anything about this. I'll give it a go. I did the video from my phone and love that I can easily post it to the forum that way. Next time I'll see how it looks. And maybe next time you can say why. Take care!

I think you did a great job. I'd be happy to have it.

@Evan Miller posted:

Seems you are the only one whom said anything about this. I'll give it a go. I did the video from my phone and love that I can easily post it to the forum that way. Next time I'll see how it looks. And maybe next time you can say why. Take care!

Agreed, it is easy to post from your phone, just turn the phone horizontal. Horizontal gives a more panoramic view. Regards.

Steve

Welcome aboard! Lot’s of fun going forward!

@RideTheRails posted:

Agreed, it is easy to post from your phone, just turn the phone horizontal. Horizontal gives a more panoramic view. Regards.

Steve

Working with an iPhone 8, which way would you turn the phone to upload so it is correctly oriented? I could go either way, left or right. I knew in the beginning that my home button down would make it oriented properly. I'll try one and see, and then flip it the other way if not!

Great looking set!  Did you get the inner loop to run?  Looks like a nice collection of post war and MPC rolling stock.  Whatever you do, don't give up that main floor real estate!

@Samplingman posted:

Great looking set!  Did you get the inner loop to run?  Looks like a nice collection of post war and MPC rolling stock.  Whatever you do, don't give up that main floor real estate!

Thanks. The inner loop definitely is working. Since I brought all the rolling stock out AND have the inner field with non powered track, I’m also using that inner track for temporary storage. I manually switch out the loco to a switcher and run others. The length has me carefully moving things by hand till I have enough clearance to start the others.
Probably  could have figured out the trick of one train starting the other and isolating sections, but for being a total beginner I focused on basic functions. Next year!

You’re right, that living room real estate is golden! Since I had the suggestion from her, I’ve got time!! Figured  I’ll take it down in March maybe?

@Evan Miller posted:

Thanks. The inner loop definitely is working. Since I brought all the rolling stock out AND have the inner field with non powered track, I’m also using that inner track for temporary storage. I manually switch out the loco to a switcher and run others. The length has me carefully moving things by hand till I have enough clearance to start the others.
Probably  could have figured out the trick of one train starting the other and isolating sections, but for being a total beginner I focused on basic functions. Next year!

You’re right, that living room real estate is golden! Since I had the suggestion from her, I’ve got time!! Figured  I’ll take it down in March maybe?

I checked out your website, if I had your skills I'd be making a furniture grade layout, maybe add an upper level and leave it up all year.  I'm attempting that with a 4x7 space in my home office, but the bench work is 6th grade wood shop basic, lol.

@Samplingman posted:

I checked out your website, if I had your skills I'd be making a furniture grade layout, maybe add an upper level and leave it up all year.  I'm attempting that with a 4x7 space in my home office, but the bench work is 6th grade wood shop basic, lol.

I appreciate your comment on my artwork. Coming from a yacht interior background I certainly underutilize my skills. Yet I fully acknowledge that my skills are the high end and making simpler constructions has me overthinking it!!! I too wondered what my skills could bring to this super cool hobby. For this year, I've tried to keep it simple just getting a good grasp for what it's all about. ( the maintenance, in's and out's of electricity on this scale, what's possible, what's available, and so much more.) I may indeed go up a level somehow, we have yet to figure that out as to how it would integrate into our home. believe me, with her excitement nearly matching mine in this hobby, my mind has gone really wild with creativity!

And then there's my artwork, that machine beast needs to be fed and nurtured in order to be successful too. Time...... more time....

Cheers

Great job on your first foray into O gauge trains. Your friend took good care of those trains.

As to the video issue- model trains are best viewed in a wide/ landscape format. It's kind of an unwritten rule around these parts.

Take a look at this thread and video done by Rich Melvin

Keep us posted as you get the rest running. One thing I did notice was the loco slowing down at the far end of the loop. Add another power drop or lock-on at that end and the problem will go away.

Bob

@RSJB18 posted:

Great job on your first foray into O gauge trains. Your friend took good care of those trains.

As to the video issue- model trains are best viewed in a wide/ landscape format. It's kind of an unwritten rule around these parts.

Take a look at this thread and video done by Rich Melvin

Keep us posted as you get the rest running. One thing I did notice was the loco slowing down at the far end of the loop. Add another power drop or lock-on at that end and the problem will go away.

Bob

Thanks bob, will do on looking into the video you mentioned!

You are so right, it does slow down at the far end. I am still figuring that one out. Well.... not done too much about it yet, just thinking of how I want to change things all around and make that go away along with another slow down area on the inner track. Thanks!

P.S. How do I get one of the 4x8 membership logos in my signature? Or whatever version I qualify for?

@Evan Miller posted:

Thanks bob, will do on looking into the video you mentioned!

You are so right, it does slow down at the far end. I am still figuring that one out. Well.... not done too much about it yet, just thinking of how I want to change things all around and make that go away along with another slow down area on the inner track. Thanks!

P.S. How do I get one of the 4x8 membership logos in my signature? Or whatever version I qualify for?

The "club" was started last year by another forum member, @baltimoretrainworks, Jerry. He checks in from time to time and can add your name to the members list. You would be in The 48 Club.  Division 59 was started for those members who are slightly bigger that 32 sq ft and less than 45 sq ft.

Bob

@RSJB18 posted:

The "club" was started last year by another forum member, @baltimoretrainworks, Jerry. He checks in from time to time and can add your name to the members list. You would be in The 48 Club.  Division 59 was started for those members who are slightly bigger that 32 sq ft and less than 45 sq ft.

Bob

Thanks. Shall I send him a note?

Went to the video link, I completely understand, just thought my quick post was alright. I'll commit to doing a better job next time!

@Evan Miller posted:

Thanks. Shall I send him a note?

Went to the video link, I completely understand, just thought my quick post was alright. I'll commit to doing a better job next time!

when you use the @with someone's screen name, they will get an alert in their in box (assuming they have notifications enabled). If he has his email in his profile by all means, drop him a line.

@RSJB18 posted:

when you use the @with someone's screen name, they will get an alert in their in box (assuming they have notifications enabled). If he has his email in his profile by all means, drop him a line.

Got it, thanks!

@Evan Miller posted:

Seems you are the only one whom said anything about this. I'll give it a go. I did the video from my phone and love that I can easily post it to the forum that way. Next time I'll see how it looks. And maybe next time you can say why. Take care!

Evan,  your photos looked great to me.  I was able to see everything and i may use your layout concept on my next layout.

Keep up the good work.

Hi Evan,

Congratulations on catching the O Scale bug.  Thank goodness there's no vaccine available.  And if there was, we wouldn't take it anyway!  Great job on your first layout.

John

Great to have you here. Nice quality work on that layout and nice to remember the person the trains came from. Look forward to seeing more postings.

@Evan Miller posted:

Got it, thanks!

Great looking set Evan! Here's a link to our "Club history",

(UPDATED) The 48 Club *** Announcing Division 59 Membership *** | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)

I will add you as a member in the Century Club and will post the update on our page. I haven't been as active recently as I'd like, life and other more pressing issues, but I'm slowly getting back into the groove of it. I usually post a layout plan of some sort but lately my SCARM program has been acting real twitchy on me, saving all plans as the same name, locking up on me and other issues and I'm still not sure I want to pull the trigger for a RRTrack program yet. I had one before but when I had to update my computer the old program wouldn't work with it and there were no updates or patches for it so I was faced with not using it or spending about $150 for a new one.

Be that as it may I'd like to welcome you aboard and if you have any innovative or ingenious ideas for layout building on a smaller platform feel free to toss it out there, we're all always looking for new ideas to make our little empires seem not so small.

Here's a logo for you to use in your signature...

Jerry

Looks gr8! No 'good' or 'bad.' Just have FUN. You'll continue to tweak it over time and that's one of the best parts of the hobby. Nice work!

Nice!!! Enjoy ..looks fantastic

Nice looking setup. It’s the clickity clack sound that hooked me so many years ago. I hope you enjoy the hobby for years to come.

@obxtrainman posted:

Nice looking setup. It’s the clickity clack sound that hooked me so many years ago. I hope you enjoy the hobby for years to come.

It's really great fun indeed!

When  watched my video on line from my post I uploaded, I heard the clickity clack sound without all the resonance of that the plywood has to offer and it was smitten even more! It been fun rehabbing and lube/ oiling stuff and seeing the results.