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Love this layout!! Gets me motivated to work on mine
Thank you!
Could you please provide a link to these decals in the video description?
Thanks for watching! Those aren’t decals. I did a google search for Amtrak coaches images and sized the images (some trial and error). They are printed on standard printer paper and attached with white glue (Elmers).
Great video!. A quick question re: T gauge. As the single track incline is out of stock, I am trying to determine the incline measurements for a new T gauge layout. I note the description on the T Gauge site: create 14 piers from 3mm-21mm. Any thoughts on determining the grade/elevation and.. any thoughts on using xps foam in place of the piers. thanks
Thank you! In reference to your question about grades, I looked at my UK and Pennsylvania T Gauge layouts to take a few measurements. While in the planning stages I knew I wanted tracks crossing over one another, but didn’t really do any prior calculations for grades. For example, on both layouts I have areas where the 2 tracks are at the same grade then one will start an incline and the other will start a decline to get to the point where one crosses over/under the other. The shortest distance I have for this to happen is about 17” and the longest is about 27”. The shorter distance (17”) still looks realistic, but can be a challenge for some longer trains. I’m not sure if my answer helps, but it was mostly trial and error and what I considered to be visually pleasing. As far as the XPS foam, it should be ok although I have never used it for piers. Thanks again for watching.
Beautiful work!
Thank you!
Really good this one Dave! I'm looking in to T Gauge myself, but just saving up really!
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a great representation of Pennsylvania!! Like looking out my back window. Thanks for sharing Dave!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing work! Out of curiosity, do you think T scale could be used to build a large layout - say 15x30 feet - or would the distances cause the scale's shortcomings to overshadow the benefits when used in a small (2x4 foot) space?
Thank you and thanks for watching! I think a large T gauge layout would be great with endless scenery possibilities. I looked at my layout from about 10 ft. away and was still able to appreciate some details. I wonder though, if an around the walls type layout with peninsulas would be more feasible for a large layout?
Wow sweet layout
Thanks!
I just ordered a T Gauge set. Can't wait to make a Mountain Pass diorama with little village and have it sit on my bookshelf!! Such a fun little train set!!
Awesome! T Gauge is a lot of fun and I’m sure you’ll enjoy building your layout. I found it refreshing to venture into T gauge after modelling in most of the other scales of model trains.
Thank you for sharing! What an amazing attention to detail and creativity! The possibilities truly are limited only to the imagination and in this scale it can fit in anyone's hobby area no matter how small ^^
Thank you! Yes, a great amount can fit in a small space, 2’x4’ in this case.
Very impressive!
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Beautiful job. Looks like Yorkshire.
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Hi Dave! Greetings from Central Pennsylvania. Amazing layout!! Getting ready to model my Z gauge. The lake design is great!! Can you share the material used under the JTT still water pattern sheet ? The white paper idea is a great addition. Thanks again for sharing your efforts!
Thank you for the nice comment! For the lake, I covered one side of the plastic sheet with blue colored "liquid plastic water" found in craft stores. I made a "dam" around the edge of the sheet with white glue (then let it dry) to contain the blue plastic water until dried. Check out my video titled "T Gauge Layout Details" where I show the steps involved in making this lake.
@@daveb.trains7019 Thank you very much. I will check out the detail video.....
Glad to help.
Beautiful! Very impressed with your detailing skills and the thought that went into your track plan. Love the river!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
hi its very nice but why soooooou loud ??
Thank you! It does come out loud on video…..doesn’t seem very loud in person.
This video is so enjoyable to watch. The trains run smoothly and the scenery is excellent. Those row houses are very well done. I have built them in n scale and I thought that was difficult. I can't imagine building them in T scale. You must have very steady hands.
Thank you for the nice comment! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
OMG ... I have to wear readers to work on my HO stuff .... I can't even imagine!!! 🤣
You get accustomed to the small size over time....now every other scale seems humongous to me!
@@daveb.trains7019 LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
I just came across this video ... Subscribed!!! 👍
Thank you!
Hello, and thanks for the video. Can you tell me where can I find box car and caboose shells? American freight cars are a little hard to find.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The caboose, box car, and other shells I ordered from Shapeways.com, but unfortunately they have been out of business since I think June of this year. In fact I had placed an order with them that was not fulfilled and I learned they went out of business (luckily I was refunded). So, now I am also looking for other sources.
With this scale the turns can almost have realistic radius
So true! Thanks for watching.
You did a great job painting the trucks. I'm happy you like them! I made one to look like the trailer from Smokey and the Bandit by printing the picture from the real truck, scaling it down and gluing it to the side of the truck. It turned out really good.
Thank you!
Awsome, thanks for sharing, I wonder when they will start making box cars for T-guage???
Thank you! Shapeways company, which is now out of business did offer 40ft. box cars in T gauge. I have 2 that I painted to look rusty and dilapidated. You may have seen them in this video on the layout sitting on the abandoned track behind the TOFC.
Very nice work Dave! I am struggling to find T Scale items for my layout and would love to add some tractors trailers that you show in this video. I did some searches on eBay and came up empty. Would you be able to share the sellers information so I can find those same items? Thanks in advance.
Thank you! Look on eBay for Whistle Stop Models. They also have a nice selection of Z scale items too.
Great looking work Dave. The two dry vans on the flat car looked commercially made until you started telling us how you made them. The part that holds up the trailer when the tractor has dropped it is called landing gear. The U.S. has transitioned to 48ft and 53ft dry van and flat bed trailers with a few exceptions. 40ft dry van trailers have not been commonly used in over 40 years. Dry van being all one unit frame and box permanently attached. Containers are generally 20ft 40ft or 48ft. Some of the chassis’s for containers can actually be extended to accommodate the 48 footer and I think a 53ft container but I am not sure. Little extra info, the parts that connect the tractor and trailer are the 5th wheel and king pin. The containers can be attached to the chassis with the doors in the front yea I know from experience. Everyone makes mistakes even the loader. There are exceptions to everything I have typed and I am not an expert on everything trucking but I did drive over 2 million miles during my career. Last I drove commercially was in 2010 so things change.
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the information you provided, I’m always interested in learning from others. I would think that the TOFC’s with the 40 ft. trailers would be right at home in the 1970’s/80’s.
that is amazing ; I really appreciate your skills ; by the way, that s a very nice layout
Thank you!
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Thanks for watching!
That backdrop is quite simply the best and most effective I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot in my time).
Thank you! I purchased the backdrop from a UK company called Scalology.
Hi love your videos big fan
Thank you!
I use tissue paper for tarps. Paint any color you like afterwards. Works great for HO but dunno about T gauge. So tiny.
Thanks for watching! Using tissue paper sounds like a good idea.
Need some help.. i have my t & z scale trains for my big 2x4 suitcase diaramas. My issues is this. One of the stes has a airport and the other has a boat marina.... Can anyone recommend a matching airplane & boat size to keep the proportions in continuous flowing of the theme?
Thanks for watching! I know Tgauge.com offers some boats in T gauge (1:450) - Not sure of what’s available in Z scale.
Just a thought on tarps. Maybe shrink tubing cut flat or the model airplane wing covering that shrinks with heat. I cannot remember what it is called. My ideas may not work in T gauge so just thoughts.
Thanks for watching! Interesting thoughts, always good to hear other ideas.
GREAT JOB ON THIS LAYOUT ,LIKE THE SETTING, THE SCENERARY THE AMOUNT OF TREES REALY POPS AND THE FALL COLORS!
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Awesome !!! I like the layout configuration.
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Great layout and landscaping. Looks like north midlands with the viaduct and craggy river. Road vehicles must be hard to get at this scale, so I would point out that the buses in particular look LHD (doors on the wrong side). UK is RHD, but the trains are running the right way round.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! I got the bus from a Canadian company (Customer Z Scales.com) which makes items in several scales, but yes, I had thought about the doors on the bus but didn’t do anything about it. Maybe I can dab some white paint over the doors to give a more appropriate appearance.
They seem to be very loud considering how small they are. Maybe the road bad magnifies the train sounds? T scale make n scale trains seem very inexpensive.
Thanks for watching! Yes, they do seem loud in this video. I glued the track directly to the wood - once scenery was added it didn’t seem as loud, but still noticeable in later videos. I think probably T scale may be comparable in price to new better quality N scale equipment.
You did a really good job on this layout. Very nice!
Thank you!
Wery nice :)
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What are the dimensions of the layout?
2' x 4'.
@@daveb.trains7019 That's nuts! Looks so much bigger in the video since there's no human sized items to show it's scale. Great layout that really shows off the scenic aspect.
Look at the video around 16:27 and my arm and hand show with a train visible behind. The trains are half the size of Z scale. Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
@@daveb.trains7019 It's hard to see the true scale of the whole layout without zooming all the way out and showing other things around it to compare it to. I'm absolutely amazed that you were able to capture such an overall balance between trains, scale, and scenic feel in a 2' x 4' layout. I was going to build a small layout using Z gauge but can see I won't be able to get the kind of balance you achieved using T gauge. When I first looked at T gauge I thought it was too small. But seeing it used in a good layout really shows its true potential. Can you recommend any stores where one can get good prices on T gauge equipment.
What are the dimensions of the layout?
2' x 4'. Thanks for watching.
Nice. Where do you get T scale trains?
Thanks! T Gauge.com and VCS hobbies. A search on the internet will show some other sites for vehicles, buildings, etc. different from those offered by the 2 main dealers I mentioned.
Hi hubby wow great job always very talented. God bless.
Thank you so much 🤗
Very nice job, Dave. Chuck and I were just reminiscing about quads and bikes on the spoil piles across from my mom's. Harry would be out at your house frequently. on
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Cool, nice colours too.
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Beautiful layout and entertaining video- you did a great job of capturing the feel of Western PA! So much detail for T-gauge!
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Amazing! I have quit a bit of T-guage for a future layout. Your videos help a lot!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and good luck on your future T Gauge layout!
wow !
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Crazy!
Thanks for watching!
Thats an exceptionally impressive layout, what are the dimensions approximately
Thank you! It is 2' x 4'.
Nicely done.
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I've been building some T-gauge buildings and having fun with that. No trains yet. i don't know if that's my goal or not.
Cool! Thanks for watching!