Best way I ever saw to make even a simple layout challenging and complex is to use car spots. So you don’t have to just spot x number of cars at the industry but they need to be in a certain order, and your train doesn’t conveniently have then in that order. To make it even more complex make it o you have to pull cars from the industry as well as set out, and even re-spot some cars that are still being unloaded, one turnout layouts can get real complex real quick lol.
Nice, succinct introduction to basic switching. I would definitely recommend it for someone who doesn't know much about switching a model railroad. It would give them a good start. For me, both the screen captures from the layout design software and the model with the toy train were very clear demonstrations of what you were talking about. Nice job.
What are the toy trains used for overhead switching? Magnetic coupling!! Cool idea for working out if the track plan is good, also great for getting kids involved without crushing a few locos or couplers. A great first step if you will.
Hi Debbie. It was a gift that I got many years ago. No idea where it came from. Sorry! Not to leave you without options. In this video I use 80 cheap substitutes for cars & engines: th-cam.com/video/AjeyVP2URdI/w-d-xo.html
Hello, I was wondering how much you charge to design small layouts. I currently have a 4x8 but I would like to switch to a around the wall type plan. However my creativity on layout design is not that great.
Hi Nathan, switching to a around the room design is a great idea! The amount of hours needed to make the design depends on a few factors. Can you contact me through my email as found in the YT about section? And we can talk in more detail.
@@DubaiTrains hello again, I checked on that and I could not find your email anywhere. Just an overview. I would love to discuss trackplan and other ideas via email. If you could provide that for me I could be in touch with you very quickly
If you’re going to switch the layout that you designed and demonstrated during the bulk of this video, would you write out what needed to happen first, or would you just do it how you envisioned and improvise as you went? Is it too much to make car cards etc for this layout?
Hi Raymond, I used 1 three way switch leading into the 'yard'. The: N scale, Peco finescale Code 55 SL-E399F I also used a double slipswitch. This is the most left turnout. It's a: N scale, Peco finescale Code 55 SL-E390F
Outstanding...!!!
...truly outstanding...
Thanks Mervyn. Glad it was usefull.
Best way I ever saw to make even a simple layout challenging and complex is to use car spots. So you don’t have to just spot x number of cars at the industry but they need to be in a certain order, and your train doesn’t conveniently have then in that order. To make it even more complex make it o you have to pull cars from the industry as well as set out, and even re-spot some cars that are still being unloaded, one turnout layouts can get real complex real quick lol.
Exactly. The trick is to find the right balance. Making every operation session feel new and unique.
Great explanations. The top down camera angle with the toy trains was innovative, too!
Thanks John. Yeah that seemed the most straight forward way!
Thanks for this, as written on FB, switching is undercounted in model railroading, especially in European Railroading.
I totally agree.
P.s. Let's not start the jazz thing again.
Nice, succinct introduction to basic switching. I would definitely recommend it for someone who doesn't know much about switching a model railroad. It would give them a good start. For me, both the screen captures from the layout design software and the model with the toy train were very clear demonstrations of what you were talking about. Nice job.
Thanks Rick. Good to hear it was helpful!
What are the toy trains used for overhead switching? Magnetic coupling!! Cool idea for working out if the track plan is good, also great for getting kids involved without crushing a few locos or couplers. A great first step if you will.
The toy train I received as a gift many years ago. No idea where it is from but it fits the purpose!
They look similar to the ones made by Brio.
That magnet train is an excellent idea for testing layout plans. Where did you buy them ?
Hi Debbie. It was a gift that I got many years ago. No idea where it came from. Sorry!
Not to leave you without options. In this video I use 80 cheap substitutes for cars & engines:
th-cam.com/video/AjeyVP2URdI/w-d-xo.html
Hello, I was wondering how much you charge to design small layouts. I currently have a 4x8 but I would like to switch to a around the wall type plan. However my creativity on layout design is not that great.
Hi Nathan, switching to a around the room design is a great idea! The amount of hours needed to make the design depends on a few factors. Can you contact me through my email as found in the YT about section? And we can talk in more detail.
@@DubaiTrains hello again, I checked on that and I could not find your email anywhere. Just an overview. I would love to discuss trackplan and other ideas via email. If you could provide that for me I could be in touch with you very quickly
If you’re going to switch the layout that you designed and demonstrated during the bulk of this video, would you write out what needed to happen first, or would you just do it how you envisioned and improvise as you went? Is it too much to make car cards etc for this layout?
You could make car cards. I think I would make a switchlist though.
Good example of switching operations! And great switching layout!
Thanks ARK!
Great video! I love the way you clearly presented everything - it made a lot of sense
There is plenty more where that came from 👍🏻.
Nice video and informative. In this layout is that two 3way switches you have put in?
Hi Raymond, I used 1 three way switch leading into the 'yard'. The:
N scale, Peco finescale Code 55
SL-E399F
I also used a double slipswitch. This is the most left turnout. It's a:
N scale, Peco finescale Code 55
SL-E390F
Thank you for explaining yard & industrie switching. Great video
Welcome. Now you can create the layout of your dreams !
@@DubaiTrains Oh yes 😍😍😍
What design software were you using in this video?
Hi, I use Anyrail. Relatively easy to learn and it has a huge track library.
5:12 whats that program called?
I use Anyrail6.
thank you for your detailed
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video!
Thanks Billy Bob
Éste video es oro 👌🏻
Thanks Luis.
Time Saver?
I would classify the time saver more as a puzzle than a railroad switching scenario. The layout at the end of the video has a built in time saver.