Is this the same/reincarnated railway as David’s in Bournemouth? Ah! Answer seen at 9:10 - I watched the original McKinley Road, absolutely great to see you back again!
Hi. Really sorry to here that. Hope you can all get back to some sort of normality, but it will take time. Really sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you all.
No problems David. Though I must say I’m quite addicted to your videos. I was wondering if you had run into some sort of digital resources overload issues that may have proved to be a big head ache. In my programming days we wrote a multithreaded program that when is started it used so many system resources that our mini computers melted down with the shear volume of traffic intensity. We finished up writing a starter program that allowed a more orderly start sequence to overcome the multitude of issues that we had generated with our start everything now method. We called it raicontrol, turn out to be my saviour at the time. I still have fond memories of that program.
Just simply amazing on how much track work there is ... very impressive... can’t wait to see it up and running trains .. What type of hardware is being used to hold up each level ? I see it’s part threaded rod but what type of hardware is it ?? Thanks for the updates
Jim, It is simply threaded rods bolted both sides of 6mm beech ply acting as the baseboard. We use 20mm washers to bear the load and rubber washers to reduce noise transmission. The rigidity of the baseboards comes from the two edging pieces of ply which turns the baseboards into beams. Hope that answers your question.
Hi. Thanks for your prompt reply. How do I find your latest video as I am up to where you are about to make the extra hole through the wall to link with the main lines. Thanks
Unfortunately, we had a very sad incident last summer concerning Brian our videographer. He passed away suddenly after a very short illness. We were midway through filming a further 9 videos but they were not finished when he fell ill. We have now found someone else now who can help and will be resuming the video journey where we left off. We haven't connected the layouts up yet. That is probably about 12 to 18 months away.
Hi McKinley Railway, how are works progressing? It has been fascinating following the journey and have been impressed by the level of rigor put into the planning and testing. By the way, are you aware that the forum on your website has been taken over?
Hi. Just found your amazing layout. What part of the country are you in ? And is the layout open to visitors ? Or is this not possible due to it being in your own private home. I am in the process of building my own layout in the loft and am finding it a very enjoyable challenge. I find your videos very informative and really great to watch. Keep going and well done. Regards
Dear Troy, No we didn't. It forms the descending entry to Hades and was build up a couple of levels at a time in keeping with the main storage tracks. Is there anything that we can help you with?
I’m interested in the oblong helix I’d like to put a fiddle yard under my layout but it’s did bone shaped and would need to rise 12 inches in about 16ft with long rolling stock the oblong seems like the answer
My Railway using TrainController was inspired by the the original McKinley Railway. Just me so I kept it simple. Can't wait to see HADES run using the software at its peak. An update HADES video would be great..?? Or has the layout faulted due to its complexity ~ What would Mr Freiwald say?? What computer are you using the run the software?? Is it TrainController GOLD V9.0 A4..?? What are the computer specs..?? Motherboard? CPU? RAM? SSD's/M.2's etc..?? How is the main data file being backed up?? Are you using SmartHand Manager?? Why aren't the locos speed profiled using the 3 block method which is more accurate..?? Would you like me to come and get it all going for you..???? Looks like you need real help than your rookie assistants which seem to be in "cloud 9" when explaining things..!!
Enjoyed the video very much.Hope there more to come.Take care.
The construction and track work is absolutely superb - well done to all.
I’m so glad I’ve caught up with this fantastic project 😊 Well done all of you and sharing this absolutely brilliant railway 👍🏻
This really takes Model Rail to next level! Mind blowing😍
Is this the same/reincarnated railway as David’s in Bournemouth? Ah! Answer seen at 9:10 - I watched the original McKinley Road, absolutely great to see you back again!
You are more than welcome.
Hi. Really sorry to here that. Hope you can all get back to some sort of normality, but it will take time. Really sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you all.
Nice tip on on copper strip on joints and the loose pinning
Hate being "picky" but isn't that DMU in a 1980s/90s livery with the black cab surrounds? Great layout, would love to visit someday.
I suffering from McKinney Railways video withdrawal. One month seems like an eternity. I do hope you guys are all ok?
Hello Mark, Sorry for the delay. We got tied up working on stuff. We plan to release some more starting early June. Regards David
No problems David. Though I must say I’m quite addicted to your videos. I was wondering if you had run into some sort of digital resources overload issues that may have proved to be a big head ache. In my programming days we wrote a multithreaded program that when is started it used so many system resources that our mini computers melted down with the shear volume of traffic intensity. We finished up writing a starter program that allowed a more orderly start sequence to overcome the multitude of issues that we had generated with our start everything now method. We called it raicontrol, turn out to be my saviour at the time. I still have fond memories of that program.
Just simply amazing on how much track work there is ... very impressive... can’t wait to see it up and running trains ..
What type of hardware is being used to hold up each level ? I see it’s part threaded rod but what type of hardware is it ?? Thanks for the updates
Jim, It is simply threaded rods bolted both sides of 6mm beech ply acting as the baseboard. We use 20mm washers to bear the load and rubber washers to reduce noise transmission. The rigidity of the baseboards comes from the two edging pieces of ply which turns the baseboards into beams. Hope that answers your question.
McKinley Railway
It does thanks
Hi. Thanks for your prompt reply. How do I find your latest video as I am up to where you are about to make the extra hole through the wall to link with the main lines. Thanks
Unfortunately, we had a very sad incident last summer concerning Brian our videographer. He passed away suddenly after a very short illness. We were midway through filming a further 9 videos but they were not finished when he fell ill. We have now found someone else now who can help and will be resuming the video journey where we left off. We haven't connected the layouts up yet. That is probably about 12 to 18 months away.
Its early September... 5 months... should we be worried there's no update yet?? You've created a number of McKinley junkies out here!!
Such a substantial layout in a home, where do you live?
What about an update video..??
Hi McKinley Railway, how are works progressing?
It has been fascinating following the journey and have been impressed by the level of rigor put into the planning and testing.
By the way, are you aware that the forum on your website has been taken over?
Thank you Andrew, We are now focusing our efforts on regaining control of the web site. Regards David
What’s happen , no new updates...
Hi. Just found your amazing layout. What part of the country are you in ? And is the layout open to visitors ? Or is this not possible due to it being in your own private home. I am in the process of building my own layout in the loft and am finding it a very enjoyable challenge. I find your videos very informative and really great to watch. Keep going and well done. Regards
Hi Alan, Glad you like it. We do have visitor sessions throughout the year and we are based in the Bournemouth area.
Is everything okay with McKinley??
Hi, yes it is. We just had to find someone to take over Brian's video work. Regards
did you make a video of your oblong helix
Dear Troy, No we didn't. It forms the descending entry to Hades and was build up a couple of levels at a time in keeping with the main storage tracks. Is there anything that we can help you with?
I’m interested in the oblong helix I’d like to put a fiddle yard under my layout but it’s did bone shaped and would need to rise 12 inches in about 16ft with long rolling stock the oblong seems like the answer
Your grades might be a challenge for steamers. Our helix falls at a rate of 1 in 75. The storage tracks rise at 1 in 100.
My Railway using TrainController was inspired by the the original McKinley Railway. Just me so I kept it simple. Can't wait to see HADES run using the software at its peak. An update HADES video would be great..?? Or has the layout faulted due to its complexity ~ What would Mr Freiwald say?? What computer are you using the run the software?? Is it TrainController GOLD V9.0 A4..?? What are the computer specs..?? Motherboard? CPU? RAM? SSD's/M.2's etc..?? How is the main data file being backed up?? Are you using SmartHand Manager?? Why aren't the locos speed profiled using the 3 block method which is more accurate..?? Would you like me to come and get it all going for you..???? Looks like you need real help than your rookie assistants which seem to be in "cloud 9" when explaining things..!!
Are people involved with this all single? I'm pretty sure I would be if I suggested I did this to our house. Not that would necessarily stop me... ;0)
I am lucky with my good lady. Singles in the team? Its about 50/50. My advice is don't stop!