I’ve found for many electrical issues with Fastrack, if you take needle nose pliers and bend the middle tongue inward slightly, on each section of track, then you’ll have a better electrical connection and don’t have to solder of the pieces.
Good tips , every time I use the 1”1/4 or so track I always have a problem might try what u did if I use anymore on my layout, New subscriber here 👍 great looking layout also
because I glue down ballast on my layout, I’ve found that the screws have become obsolete. the glue holds the track with no problem, but if you choose to use screws I usually go through the foam into the base.
any track that has a track bed will be louder than one without a track bed. I don't mind the noise. The foam gives me the ability to make something other than a flat surface e.g. ditch or small ponds.
Hi. Brand new to the hobby! Trying to wire a Lionel 24" illuminated covered bridge to a Fastrack set up. Product #683305. I'd like it to be "always on" when the train set is on. The bridge has two wires coming from it. I gather they can be connected to the middle and outside rail - but how do I do that? Thanks in advance!
very nice bridge! there are many ways to answer this question but my answer will have to align with best practices. the best way to handle this is to use a power supply accessory port. e.g. (CW-80) allows you to run items like that on a different circuit. I wouldn’t just connect it to the track, especially if you’re running your trains conventionally.
Thank you for the reply! It has been fun getting back into model trains after stepping away for so many years. My new system is very basic - just off the shelf Lionel Christmas themed train. Stepping it up by adding a few accessories. Run by a remote control; powered by a wall outlet. No stand alone transformer. I will look into your suggestion - seems to make a lot of sense @@oscarso-gaugetrains
Another guy says just solder a wire from 1 fast track straight piece to the next 1 and so on and so on can you show on a video where you would do that I'm still trying 2 decide which track 2 use
You can connect feeders to any section of Fastrack, just bend the tabs up on the bottom to keep from melting the plastic, solder the wires on, and bend the tabs back down. For what this track costs, there should be zero problems!
the only other things I clean are the buildings and cars. I use swifter wipes and a-tips. they do a GREAT job attracting dust. I don’t know if that would make a good video?
Intro look great. I also appreciate you helping the beginners out there.
I appreciate that! glad to help whenever I can.
Your layout building skills are top notch. Great work!
I appreciate it! It's been fun to learn and grow.
MAGNIFICENT! intro. Also! Your layout look great. Thanks! for the ideas and I will be using those screws for my layout.
thanks for the kindness. hope you continue enjoying the channel
Looks absolutely amazing an beautiful great job 👍👍
hey, thanks for the kind words!
Great intro. I’m from OFallon, Mo. your vids are informative.
I appreciate that! hey there fellow Missourian! stay in touch, maybe we’ll meet at a train show one day.
Love the intro. Layout looks great
Thanks for watching. hope to see you soon.
I’ve found for many electrical issues with Fastrack, if you take needle nose pliers and bend the middle tongue inward slightly, on each section of track, then you’ll have a better electrical connection and don’t have to solder of the pieces.
really?! I have not had that much of a problem. when I do try the bend, it always comes back at some time.
Good tips , every time I use the 1”1/4 or so track I always have a problem might try what u did if I use anymore on my layout, New subscriber here 👍 great looking layout also
thanks for the kind words! those smaller pieces always seem to be the trouble makers 😂
Great tips on the video love Fast Track
Glad you enjoyed it! FasTrack really makes things easy to setup.
Great layout!
Glad you like it! Thanks for the kind words.
Awesome intro, Oscar! I'm jealous!
I'm glad you like it
Love the introduction
thanks
I Love that brick building in the middle
that's woodlands Davenport store: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/BR5847
Do you fasten your Fastrack directly to the foam with screws, will the foam hold the track or do the screws go into the wood base?
because I glue down ballast on my layout, I’ve found that the screws have become obsolete. the glue holds the track with no problem, but if you choose to use screws I usually go through the foam into the base.
Looks Great ! What software did you use to create and print your layouts?
Thanks for the kind words, SCARM is what I used.
Where did you get the scale construction equipment
eBay, and komatsu is less than 1/2 the price of the CAT brand.
I see you you use foam underneath how loud is FastTrack with trains running on it with your foam that you use?
any track that has a track bed will be louder than one without a track bed. I don't mind the noise. The foam gives me the ability to make something other than a flat surface e.g. ditch or small ponds.
Hi. Brand new to the hobby! Trying to wire a Lionel 24" illuminated covered bridge to a Fastrack set up. Product #683305. I'd like it to be "always on" when the train set is on. The bridge has two wires coming from it. I gather they can be connected to the middle and outside rail - but how do I do that? Thanks in advance!
very nice bridge! there are many ways to answer this question but my answer will have to align with best practices. the best way to handle this is to use a power supply accessory port. e.g. (CW-80) allows you to run items like that on a different circuit. I wouldn’t just connect it to the track, especially if you’re running your trains conventionally.
Thank you for the reply! It has been fun getting back into model trains after stepping away for so many years. My new system is very basic - just off the shelf Lionel Christmas themed train. Stepping it up by adding a few accessories. Run by a remote control; powered by a wall outlet. No stand alone transformer. I will look into your suggestion - seems to make a lot of sense @@oscarso-gaugetrains
Another guy says just solder a wire from 1 fast track straight piece to the next 1 and so on and so on can you show on a video where you would do that I'm still trying 2 decide which track 2 use
always more that one way to do things. i'm sure both work fine.
You can connect feeders to any section of Fastrack, just bend the tabs up on the bottom to keep from melting the plastic, solder the wires on, and bend the tabs back down. For what this track costs, there should be zero problems!
agreed
Superb
Thanks 🤗
Great intro
thanks
Would appreciate a long and wide shot
do you mean of the entire layout?
@@oscarso-gaugetrains yes please
Just found your channel and love your layout. Just getting into it. Not much room to do what you have there but looking forward to starting.
Glad you found me! But you can do a lot with a little space!
It's cool
thanks
Nice
Thanks
Oscar I would like to see a video on how to keep your layout clean. Not just the tracks.
the only other things I clean are the buildings and cars. I use swifter wipes and a-tips. they do a GREAT job attracting dust. I don’t know if that would make a good video?
Like the content but ugh…use a tripod. The camera motion is tough to fight through.
agreed, I was experimenting back then😮
cool intro , I hate intros but yours is nice .
thanks, I’m not big on them either but I wanted the channel to have a polished feel.
Stop the panning back and forth. You're making me motion sick.
🫣🤢was trying different things back then. Thanks for visiting!