If you ever need a passing loop for the layout get the kato n scale V1 track set . It means you can park a train on a section of track off the mainline whilst another train can go about its jobs and it can be swapped if need be once the turn out is changed back. And a model I can’t recomend enough is a kinda silly one … tho it would be nice for kids . A tomix Thomas the tank engine . I say that because I own one myself in the uk and it works so smoothly and I mean it’s adorable with its face and all that . Them are my 2 suggestions . One for expanding your layout and the other … for the fun of it . Ok thanks for reading and bye 👋🏽
I like this a lot. I’m just planning a similar layout myself. It’s going to be present day, and set in a fictional outer suburb of Tokyo, but I want local and mainline tracks (so I can run a Shinkansen in the background 😊). This video has given me some inspiration and lots to think about. Thanks!
Really please it was of some interest and maybe gave other beginner's like myself some things to think about. I've a LOT to learn and I'm sure my layout will evolve as I learn new stuff from other enthusiasts. Thanks for watching and for your feedback! :)
You know, I keep thinking about a steam loco, just for the fun of it. I know my original idea was to build a 1970s era layout, but I'm kinda going a bit off course with that already! I'm not a stickler! LOL Thanks for watching and your feedback, good luck!
@@milgeekmedia My clever plan to allow me to run 'out of era' locos was to include a Railway museum or even a Heritage Railway on my layout. Then I can run stuff like The Flying Scotsman and such like. There are many such like railway preservation facilities in Japan running some historic locos and stock.
Hi Stephen Hope you are well I wondered if you could expand on the scratch building element of that loco Obvs 3d is the base but i hoped you might offer some insight into your processes with plasticard Im a very new modeller and although improving through failiure, ill never attain your level of finish Im currently trying to build a little ruston shunter on a tomytec chasis 3d printing is obvs the way fwd but budget doesn’t allow (I know design software is free) But i dont posess that creative vision…. I have to build something incorrectly as a start. Adjust and try again…. Regards Mark
I am really enjoying your progress, though I really should be working on my layout instead of YouTubing 😁 What is the name of the anime featured at 7:11? I also appreciate your image of the Geibei Line's Bingo-Ochiai station and the Kiha 120 DMUs. Kato and/or Tomix make N scale versions of these models, which look great on shorter radius curves and exemplify rural Japanese passenger service.
I'm afraid I don't know where the anime clip comes from, I came across it while trawling the internet. Sorry! But a big thank you for your feedback... Now go and make your layout! LOL ;)
Have you had any problems with the Tomix equipment and Kato track? I have recently acquired a couple of Tomix Freight cars and find the wheel flanges bump over Kato frogs. The term for using less cars or locomotives on a model than is prototypical, is called "selective compression". Where did you gain all this knowledge about the Japanese equipment? Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Maurice
My Tomix rolling stock has been running smoothly, though I only have locos and no wagons. Hmmm. The only other brand I have run is some PECO chassis and they have run fine. I'm afraid I am no JNR expert, I rely on good old Wikipedia and the few web sites that are not in Japanese. So, apologies for any inaccuracies - hopefully if I have made any glaring mistakes someone will put me right in the comments. Thanks for watching and your feedback! :)
I've run various locos and rolling stock over Kato points without too many problems. This includes Tomix, Kato Dapol, Bachmann, Grafar and Trix. A couple of lightweight trucks with plastic wheels had a tendency to jump the points but this can often be rectified by fitting metal wheels or adding some weight. Kato track is not perfect and I have often had to file the track end down where it is higher than the adjoining track section. This also applies to points which often require fettling to give smooth running. Running your finger over the track joints will highlight the problem areas.
@@kimhawtin Yep! Kato unitrack is quite good and very convenient for a table top layout that has to occasionally be disassembled and re-assembled quickly. My only observation is that there is often a 'step' where a rail end is slightly higher where joined to another track section. This is easy fixed with a mini file. Some Kato point frogs have been known to cause a problem. Some very lightweight trucks, especially with plastic wheels, will jump the points. Again, this is an easy fix.
If you ever need a passing loop for the layout get the kato n scale V1 track set .
It means you can park a train on a section of track off the mainline whilst another train can go about its jobs and it can be swapped if need be once the turn out is changed back.
And a model I can’t recomend enough is a kinda silly one … tho it would be nice for kids . A tomix Thomas the tank engine . I say that because I own one myself in the uk and it works so smoothly and I mean it’s adorable with its face and all that .
Them are my 2 suggestions . One for expanding your layout and the other … for the fun of it .
Ok thanks for reading and bye 👋🏽
Oh and y know the kato controller . Dose it connect with the uk plug sockets over here ?
I am interested
I'm very envious of your Kato DE10! Loved the video btw
I like this a lot. I’m just planning a similar layout myself. It’s going to be present day, and set in a fictional outer suburb of Tokyo, but I want local and mainline tracks (so I can run a Shinkansen in the background 😊). This video has given me some inspiration and lots to think about. Thanks!
Really please it was of some interest and maybe gave other beginner's like myself some things to think about. I've a LOT to learn and I'm sure my layout will evolve as I learn new stuff from other enthusiasts. Thanks for watching and for your feedback! :)
That's grand! N gauge is fun-sized and lets you build complex layouts. I'm working on one myself.
Looks like you could use a Japanese steam loco!
You know, I keep thinking about a steam loco, just for the fun of it. I know my original idea was to build a 1970s era layout, but I'm kinda going a bit off course with that already! I'm not a stickler! LOL Thanks for watching and your feedback, good luck!
@@milgeekmedia My clever plan to allow me to run 'out of era' locos was to include a Railway museum or even a Heritage Railway on my layout. Then I can run stuff like The Flying Scotsman and such like. There are many such like railway preservation facilities in Japan running some historic locos and stock.
@@milgeekmedia Do also note that steam locos worked in revenue service, on the JNR until 1975, so you wouldn't really be going out of period!
Nice vid Steve. Love that big Sleeper Express Train.
Hi Stephen
Hope you are well
I wondered if you could expand on the scratch building element of that loco
Obvs 3d is the base but i hoped you might offer some insight into your processes with plasticard
Im a very new modeller and although improving through failiure, ill never attain your level of finish
Im currently trying to build a little ruston shunter on a tomytec chasis
3d printing is obvs the way fwd but budget doesn’t allow
(I know design software is free)
But i dont posess that creative vision….
I have to build something incorrectly as a start. Adjust and try again….
Regards
Mark
I am really enjoying your progress, though I really should be working on my layout instead of YouTubing 😁 What is the name of the anime featured at 7:11? I also appreciate your image of the Geibei Line's Bingo-Ochiai station and the Kiha 120 DMUs. Kato and/or Tomix make N scale versions of these models, which look great on shorter radius curves and exemplify rural Japanese passenger service.
I'm afraid I don't know where the anime clip comes from, I came across it while trawling the internet. Sorry! But a big thank you for your feedback... Now go and make your layout! LOL ;)
Have you had any problems with the Tomix equipment and Kato track? I have recently acquired a couple of Tomix Freight cars and find the wheel flanges bump over Kato frogs. The term for using less cars or locomotives on a model than is prototypical, is called "selective compression". Where did you gain all this knowledge about the Japanese equipment? Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Maurice
My Tomix rolling stock has been running smoothly, though I only have locos and no wagons. Hmmm. The only other brand I have run is some PECO chassis and they have run fine. I'm afraid I am no JNR expert, I rely on good old Wikipedia and the few web sites that are not in Japanese. So, apologies for any inaccuracies - hopefully if I have made any glaring mistakes someone will put me right in the comments. Thanks for watching and your feedback! :)
I've run various locos and rolling stock over Kato points without too many problems. This includes Tomix, Kato Dapol, Bachmann, Grafar and Trix. A couple of lightweight trucks with plastic wheels had a tendency to jump the points but this can often be rectified by fitting metal wheels or adding some weight. Kato track is not perfect and I have often had to file the track end down where it is higher than the adjoining track section. This also applies to points which often require fettling to give smooth running. Running your finger over the track joints will highlight the problem areas.
The only rolling stock I have had trouble with on Kato Unitrack is old american style Bachmann locos.
@@kimhawtin Yep! Kato unitrack is quite good and very convenient for a table top layout that has to occasionally be disassembled and re-assembled quickly. My only observation is that there is often a 'step' where a rail end is slightly higher where joined to another track section. This is easy fixed with a mini file. Some Kato point frogs have been known to cause a problem. Some very lightweight trucks, especially with plastic wheels, will jump the points. Again, this is an easy fix.