The votes are in and the winner is...the Train Room walkabout! This week we will take some time to hang out and explore the train room. Enjoy! Social Media: / rbptrains
Yes I do agree there's something about just watching the trains going around doing their things that social relaxes you and destress you from your day at work thanks for the tour
Excellent video, Chris! It’s great to see your entire train room. Also, huge shout-out from my young sons who were excited to see Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel on your layout!
Chris, I’m envious of your neat train room and nicely scenic’d layout. I need to take what you’ve accomplished as motivation to pick up my layout and put some scenery and buildings down.
Hi Chris! I very much appreciate the video showing your room. Your room looks very comfortable and your layout is gorgeous. It’s nice to see the angle’s we don’t normally see. I always enjoy your videos and man what a great collection! The train shelves for storage is an excellent idea. Keep Em coming Chris!
Been subscribed for a while. This randomly popped up. Super fun to see how your room is set up. Concur with couch setup. After all, train running is grueling at times. Have to say your layout and videos are very well done. Encouraging to see younger peeps into this hobby. Looking forward to your next.
Watching trains go bye is really relaxing true, but the sound can get you tired sometimes hehe. I see myself having a model railroad like this one, but with a big central station with express, local & freight trains arriving. ☺
This is the first time I have heard of MPC trains. I just got into the o gauge hobby a 1 1/2 years ago. Thanks for showing your layout. Just became a subscriber. Layout looks great
Excellent. As always. Oh and great shirt! LOL. Seeing the full room gives me more ideas of how I can do mine. Like your room mine is long and narrow. I wanna guess 12x28ish. What I don’t have is the windows as you do. Mine was originally designed as an entertainment viewing room so it artificial lighting only. That can work well too if done correctly, I hope. We need to discuss the “Power Distribution Center” you have and how it functions. I’m getting excited, my custom shelving is being constructed now and the finishing is beginning this week coming up then the cabinets will be delivered and installed. Once that’s done the shelves will be cut and finished then delivered. The guy who is building them is a retired master craftsman and his workshop is small for the job so “bits and bobs” as the Brits would say. Then I’m on to getting everything in a database and stored and the train room layout can begin. Just so you know I’ll be picking your brain after that happen. LOL. Ok my friend, great vid as always and have a great week. Oh and I will get an email to you about the Nichols Smith purchase/delivery and what precipitated that visit. It’s been a long few weeks. Take care Chris! Tim
Chris , What I enjoy most about your videos is your manner of presentation. Joyfull and fun filled . Your voice is like music ! You should be in show biz!
Great collection and running session Chris! Love seeing your layout and train room in more detail! Would love to see that Polar Express run around haha!
I'm rewatching this video... Maybe since you are now on the cover of Classic Toy Trains (congratulations) that you could do a little update on your layout? Maybe show any new additions...
I have got to say, even being an HO scaler did not stop me from thoroughly enjoying this video. Now, I'd still love to see the Lego when you get a chance...
I will for sure. Working on getting anyrail software set up on labtops and making my plans!!!! And thank u for all ur help and ideas it is very helpful!!!!!
Chris I loved this video! I always thought I was missing something in your train room because I couldn't see end to end. don't know how I missed this one, haha.
Glad to be back, my computer crashed last week and I had to re add everything I had on the computer. Some new passwords and the like. I have now written down every id and password to make it easier next time if it happens. But enough of me , I liked this video looking around your train room, very cool.love those BNSF ENGINES that were running. Have a great week.
Great 👍👍👍👍👍video! Love watching your trains! Really like your layout! It's well balanced and although it's busy with different features and structures, it has a feeling of airness to it, if I may say so. You can see all the action at a glance which is kinda the point. Can I ask approximately how much 💵💵💵 do you think your layout cost to make? Ballpark. I don't need an exact dollar amount. I'm thinking table materials, track, switches, buildings, bridges, wiring, controllers, command systems, Lionel tmcc remote controllers? Did I miss anything? I'm just getting into the hobby and learning... Thanks and all the best! Looking forward to your next videos.
Great tour showing different views my friend. I had to bury my mother earlier this week and seeing a new video brought back a bit of normalcy for me. This made my day. 5 Star top notch as always
So sorry to hear about your mother. I am glad you were able to find comfort here. I lost my grandmother last week and have found so much peace with this community. Take care
@@RBPTrains Condolences to you and your family. I have definitely found solace with this channel and community as well. I am looking to start running my trains again this coming week.
Hahaha! Thanks Matt! I still think it’s awesome that we both picked BNSF engines this week. My local shop has some of those units in multiple road numbers…I might have to give them a look
Thanks Jayme! The benchwork was built by a friend of mine who does woodworking for a hobby. He brought the vision to life. I have so much respect for the process and detail of the benchwork after watching it all come together. Thanks again for watching!
I would run a maintenance line over to your workstation. That way you can just run or pull a locomotive over there without having to lift it and possibly damage it.
@@RBPTrains Was so much fun for sure! Was definitely a throwback to my wooden trains. Tomorrow I’ll be at the Northern Central RR filming York 17 going through the Howard tunnel.
At least Miley didn’t “come in like a wrecking ball”! I’m amazed that you have nothing under the layout. I’d bet your garage has nothing on the floor either!
I haven't caught up on all your videos yet, but can you go over what the radii curves you used? I have a similar sized basement, and am trying to find trck plan that I can still run the few O72 engines I have. Thx in advance.
Your lay out is amazing, great collection of trains. I am just starting a lay out, can you inform me what radius curve you used on elevated track with the double track bridge? Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Lots of good starter sets out there. My personal pick would be a Lionchief Santa Fe set or similar. Most starter sets have Fastrack. You can always add more track or purchase different track if you do not prefer the Fastrack.
Instead of saying that, think, “how can I afford it? What’s my budget? What would I want to model?” If you like size and noise, go with O scale. What a more inexpensive scale that packs a punch? Do n scale. Also start small with something like a 4x8.
@@prmstrains1454 try places like hobby lobby, eBay, Amazon or train world. Also google train shows in your local area or within your state. Train shows are usually a cheaper way of finding stuff. eBay May have good deals, but be careful. Hobby lobby does offer a few Bachmann starter sets (@ least where I’m based). If you wanna get started with n scale start with locomotives like the Bachmann 0-6-0s or Kato f units. Both are very reliable.
I had track on my floor for years before building this. As long as you are able to get trains running that is all that matters. I have sometimes found myself wishing for a museum-quality layout (and there are many out there) but I always remember that this is meant to be enjoyed, no matter how large or small.
My kids play under the table all the time so I am holding off on building any shelves that go under the layout for now. I will add them once the kiddos are grown.
thats weird first thomas goes clock wise then changes to anti clock wise then back to clock wise then anti clock wise poor thomas dont know if here coming or going
Good catch, haha! I edited this video over two days. I took Thomas off the track for some reason and reversed the loop. During editing I must have bounced the clips. Luckily Thomas made it to his destination with no confusion or delay!
Yes I do agree there's something about just watching the trains going around doing their things that social relaxes you and destress you from your day at work thanks for the tour
Absolutely! I would run my trains after a long stressful day and the sounds and movement of them relaxes every bit of stress away!
An excellent overview that fully reveals the clever track plan and how to make use out of every foot of space. Well done Chris!
Excellent video, Chris! It’s great to see your entire train room. Also, huge shout-out from my young sons who were excited to see Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel on your layout!
Chris, I’m envious of your neat train room and nicely scenic’d layout. I need to take what you’ve accomplished as motivation to pick up my layout and put some scenery and buildings down.
You’re a happy man, an unspoken contribution towards this is your mighty RR, priceless, 06/25/2021
Hi Chris! I very much appreciate the video showing your room. Your room looks very comfortable and your layout is gorgeous. It’s nice to see the angle’s we don’t normally see. I always enjoy your videos and man what a great collection! The train shelves for storage is an excellent idea. Keep Em coming Chris!
Thanks Joseph!
Been subscribed for a while. This randomly popped up. Super fun to see how your room is set up. Concur with couch setup. After all, train running is grueling at times.
Have to say your layout and videos are very well done. Encouraging to see younger peeps into this hobby. Looking forward to your next.
The layout looks really cool plus the steam trains
Watching trains go bye is really relaxing true, but the sound can get you tired sometimes hehe. I see myself having a model railroad like this one, but with a big central station with express, local & freight trains arriving. ☺
Who really needs an entertainment center and a fireplace when there are trains to run? :-)
Time to dump cable TV!
Amen, screw tv.
Why not. I would have a TV in my train room. Not only I'll be playing with trains, I'll be listening to trains at the same time.
@@devinholmes5246 it was a facetious comment. :-)
Ha ha :D
BEAUTIFUL BROTHERMAN, JUST BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE LAYOUT!!😊👍👍
This is the first time I have heard of MPC trains. I just got into the o gauge hobby a 1 1/2 years ago. Thanks for showing your layout. Just became a subscriber. Layout looks great
Excellent. As always. Oh and great shirt! LOL. Seeing the full room gives me more ideas of how I can do mine. Like your room mine is long and narrow. I wanna guess 12x28ish. What I don’t have is the windows as you do. Mine was originally designed as an entertainment viewing room so it artificial lighting only. That can work well too if done correctly, I hope.
We need to discuss the “Power Distribution Center” you have and how it functions.
I’m getting excited, my custom shelving is being constructed now and the finishing is beginning this week coming up then the cabinets will be delivered and installed. Once that’s done the shelves will be cut and finished then delivered. The guy who is building them is a retired master craftsman and his workshop is small for the job so “bits and bobs” as the Brits would say. Then I’m on to getting everything in a database and stored and the train room layout can begin. Just so you know I’ll be picking your brain after that happen. LOL.
Ok my friend, great vid as always and have a great week. Oh and I will get an email to you about the Nichols Smith purchase/delivery and what precipitated that visit. It’s been a long few weeks. Take care Chris!
Tim
Sounds like you have quite the project underway! You will have to fill me in. Glad to chat about the power area. Take care Tim!
Chris , What I enjoy most about your videos is your manner of presentation. Joyfull and fun filled . Your voice is like music ! You should be in show biz!
Thank you for the kind words! The trains make it easier as they are so much fun.
Great collection and running session Chris! Love seeing your layout and train room in more detail! Would love to see that Polar Express run around haha!
Thanks! Will be running it soon for my Christmas in July video :)
Love those long consists with the BNSF Also, got some good ideas for future table work. Thanks!
Now I'm jealous. Aces Chris! Thanks for the tour.
I'm rewatching this video... Maybe since you are now on the cover of Classic Toy Trains (congratulations) that you could do a little update on your layout? Maybe show any new additions...
I have got to say, even being an HO scaler did not stop me from thoroughly enjoying this video. Now, I'd still love to see the Lego when you get a chance...
I’m 10 and I have ho scale which I am not supposed to have but I have ho scale
Lego stuff is coming. :) Adding a few more so I have enough material for an actual video
I love your train room Chris!!! It's amazing! One day when I get my own train room I think I'll build my layout just like yours!!
Loved the walk around!!!! Gives me some more great ideas for my train room!!!!
Thanks Sean! You will have to keep me updated on your layout as you work on it!
I will for sure. Working on getting anyrail software set up on labtops and making my plans!!!! And thank u for all ur help and ideas it is very helpful!!!!!
Chris I loved this video! I always thought I was missing something in your train room because I couldn't see end to end. don't know how I missed this one, haha.
Glad to be back, my computer crashed last week and I had to re add everything I had on the computer. Some new passwords and the like. I have now written down every id and password to make it easier next time if it happens.
But enough of me , I liked this video looking around your train room, very cool.love those BNSF ENGINES that were running. Have a great week.
What a great tour! Your room looks so good and I love your collection of model trains!
You must have a great paying job lol. Very nice layout
Great 👍👍👍👍👍video!
Love watching your trains! Really like your layout! It's well balanced and although it's busy with different features and structures, it has a feeling of airness to it, if I may say so. You can see all the action at a glance which is kinda the point.
Can I ask approximately how much 💵💵💵 do you think your layout cost to make? Ballpark. I don't need an exact dollar amount. I'm thinking table materials, track, switches, buildings, bridges, wiring, controllers, command systems, Lionel tmcc remote controllers? Did I miss anything?
I'm just getting into the hobby and learning...
Thanks and all the best! Looking forward to your next videos.
Great job your layout is awesome I have a big HO an just got oO scale you gave me inspiration thank you GOD bless you an your family
Love your bsnchwork! Looks like it would sipport a real train! Thanks for sharing.
Great tour and I am absolutely amazed at how neat it is below the layout.
Great tour showing different views my friend. I had to bury my mother earlier this week and seeing a new video brought back a bit of normalcy for me. This made my day. 5 Star top notch as always
So sorry to hear about your mother. I am glad you were able to find comfort here. I lost my grandmother last week and have found so much peace with this community. Take care
@@RBPTrains Condolences to you and your family. I have definitely found solace with this channel and community as well. I am looking to start running my trains again this coming week.
Awesome Tour Chris and that's the cleanest under wiring I have ever seen. Hannah Montana was a great bonus! :)
Hahaha! Thanks Matt! I still think it’s awesome that we both picked BNSF engines this week. My local shop has some of those units in multiple road numbers…I might have to give them a look
Nice layout, like how it curls in on it self from end to end...
Hey Chris! I'm truly enjoying the channel! I model HO scale myself. I do woodworking im my spare time, and I must say the benchwork is amazing!
Thanks Jayme! The benchwork was built by a friend of mine who does woodworking for a hobby. He brought the vision to life. I have so much respect for the process and detail of the benchwork after watching it all come together. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for the walk around tour of your room. Nice run at the end!
Talk about a very luxurious train room! Very cozy looking! Also, do you have any Amtrak, any modern passenger, or any commuter trains?
Thank you! No Amtrak or modern commuter trains in the fleet yet. Looking to add some very soon!
Thank you very much for the walk around.
Excellent tour Chria! I have artwork from my grand baby out in The Cave too. Hannah Montanna is a nice personal touch!
Haha! That poster adds character to the room
Another nice video Chris, nice looking train room, good job
I would run a maintenance line over to your workstation. That way you can just run or pull a locomotive over there without having to lift it and possibly damage it.
Wait you were at Strasburg that’s awesome.Also great video
very nice train room and display. thanks for sharing.
Cool Layout So Nice.
Watching again, love it!!
Your layout is amazing.
5:08 IKEA vibes… love.
An awesome behind the scenes look at your train room slash work room…it’s The Best Of Both Worlds…🥴I will show myself to the door 😏
LOL - well played!
great to watch trains with NO MUSIC very relaxing thank you
Thanks for watching!
Wow great layout, wish my scenery looks as good
I love your trains
Running Trains with this table is BETTER Than going To a Bar Hands Down.
Nice video! Would love to see a run on that scale polar express!
Christmas in July is right around the corner! Soon :)
@@RBPTrains :)
I did come here you watch you walk about the room! ;)
Awesome video! I was also at Strasburg last weekend, filming Thomas and #90.
It was a great time! Must have just missed you. I was there Sunday. Would have been great to meet up!
@@RBPTrains Was so much fun for sure! Was definitely a throwback to my wooden trains. Tomorrow I’ll be at the Northern Central RR filming York 17 going through the Howard tunnel.
Very impressive well thought out very well designed.
Thanks Guss!
At least Miley didn’t “come in like a wrecking ball”! I’m amazed that you have nothing under the layout. I’d bet your garage has nothing on the floor either!
Haha! The room is normally much more messy. This was an incentive to clean it up! Wonder if Miley is into trains? Lol
@@RBPTrains do you tend to use feeder wires for the entire layout?
What are the dimensions of your layout? In O or HO it makes for a fantastic run for the trains!
I ENJOY THE VIDEOS OF YOUR FAVORITE TRAINS I WILL LOVE TO SEE SO GG1 PRR AND. AMTRAK ACELA EXPRESS AND AEM-7 AND 14141 GEORGE HW BUSH TRAIN
Ur creativity is beyond mine
Would make 1 change, signals should have red on bottom and green on top "HIGH BALL".
Great video
I haven't caught up on all your videos yet, but can you go over what the radii curves you used? I have a similar sized basement, and am trying to find trck plan that I can still run the few O72 engines I have. Thx in advance.
Nice neat wiring
After my bike chains went kaput tonight, this video made the evening better.
Sorry about your bike!
@@RBPTrains s’all good. My dad was able to troubleshoot it and it works fine now.
Your lay out is amazing, great collection of trains. I am just starting a lay out, can you inform me what radius curve you used on elevated track with the double track bridge? Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Thank you! The elevated track with the double track bridge uses O36 curves
Let's see your Thomas and Friends trains buddy.
Awesome room.
What, no mention of the guitar in the corner near the couch???
Thanks for the info, one more question, what brand are the stations, where to buy?
Awesome tour! Do you ever run trains while you work at your desk? I tend to at times.
You bet! I have actually had customers ask me to turn my video camera towards the layout and run trains.
I love this room man!! Awesome!
Do a review on the Thomas the tank engine set from lionel
I only have the Santa fe train and I love it
Spare track=useful
enjoyed the video
Awesome video Chris loved it happy to be here have been entertained thoroughly thanks man
Thanks Sean!
Would you be able to recommend a beginner set that would be perfect for someone moving from HO scale to O scale Chris
Lots of good starter sets out there. My personal pick would be a Lionchief Santa Fe set or similar. Most starter sets have Fastrack. You can always add more track or purchase different track if you do not prefer the Fastrack.
It looks like the ez track you would get with the Bachman starter sets thanks Chris
nice video i really liked it can't wait for your next one
Cara é muito legal eu queria um trem desse aí na coleção
I have a layout of roughly 5x9. I had to fight my wife for that space in the basement
Cool Vidio :) love your train room :)
Don’t be ashamed of that Hannah Montana 6:05
I wish I had a large layout but, I could never afford it.
Instead of saying that, think, “how can I afford it? What’s my budget? What would I want to model?” If you like size and noise, go with O scale. What a more inexpensive scale that packs a punch? Do n scale. Also start small with something like a 4x8.
@@ironhorsehistorian9871 that's the thing I can't there is a local model train shop in town but there extremely expensive
@@prmstrains1454 try places like hobby lobby, eBay, Amazon or train world. Also google train shows in your local area or within your state. Train shows are usually a cheaper way of finding stuff. eBay May have good deals, but be careful. Hobby lobby does offer a few Bachmann starter sets (@ least where I’m based). If you wanna get started with n scale start with locomotives like the Bachmann 0-6-0s or Kato f units. Both are very reliable.
I had track on my floor for years before building this. As long as you are able to get trains running that is all that matters. I have sometimes found myself wishing for a museum-quality layout (and there are many out there) but I always remember that this is meant to be enjoyed, no matter how large or small.
Nice video
I enjoyed the tour.
You should review the polar express o gauge
That video is coming soon for Christmas in July! Can't wait. :)
Yessir thank you for another great video.
When will you talk about the Thomas and friends Lionel
Chris: What are some of your radius dimensions??
cOOL setup
Ngl never seen a consumer Cisco computer much less an all in one
Haha, good eye on that one. That is a Cisco Desk Pro video system. All this work from home stuff allowed me to get a nice video unit for work.
I’m suprised you have the bottom of the layout empty I’d think ya would put some shelving under their
My kids play under the table all the time so I am holding off on building any shelves that go under the layout for now. I will add them once the kiddos are grown.
Sick vid! Im glad I subscribed. 😌
Thanks! Glad you subscribed as well!
Chirs you need the strasburg railroad 90
Should be in later this year! Going to be a great one :)
@@RBPTrains yeah
Keep takin your medication !
Can I ask you what the t-shirt "The Katy" means ? You always wear it doing your trains.
Absolutely! “The Katy” was the nickname for the M.K.T. railroad. I love the logo and have always worn this shirt for the videos.
What do you call your model railroad
Lol is it bad that I'm kinda bothered by the fact that clarabel is backwards?
Haha - my bad!
@@RBPTrains Nah mate, all good.
thats weird first thomas goes clock wise then changes to anti clock wise then back to clock wise then anti clock wise poor thomas dont know if here coming or going
Good catch, haha! I edited this video over two days. I took Thomas off the track for some reason and reversed the loop. During editing I must have bounced the clips. Luckily Thomas made it to his destination with no confusion or delay!
I’ve got the George Bush engine in n scale by kato the paint colors are beautiful
Amazing!
Cool stuff