Ripping up the old Atlas track to make way for the new Kato Unitrack layout... Gameplay excerpt from Vader Immortal: Episode 1 A Star Wars VR Series www.oculus.com/experiences/qu...
Superb opening sequence Brian, only just now came across your channel, will catch up with your back catalogue and sub for new stuff. Highly enjoyable video, great production. Cheers!!
Great video, brilliant intro! Well, the demo is done, which is (emotionally) the hardest part, now on to the exciting (but also hard) part. Looking forward to the build!
I LOVE THIS!! You are so awesome honey! When you tell me your plans I think how is he going to make it work and the next day you come up with the awesome openings. Again I say you are awesome! I enjoyed this whole video and can't wait for you to get started on the new layout. Love you honey 💕
All the best with the Kato track swap-out, sir. Hopefully you wont have too much out of line and all goes in easy enough. If there's enough of the cork comes up easily enough, it'll maybe do sidings or the like. What can I know? It's your lay-out, sir! Thank you for posting. Most encouraging. Cheers!
Ah Kato track, I use painters caulk to fix the track to foam board cheap and works very well. I have also used in the past hot glue gun, both if you have to take up a section easy with little clean up. Your old cork road bed, I repurposed it, take the beveled edge and put it up next to the kato track to form a natural looking ditch that all RR have for drainage. Like I said before solder together sections of track for better contact but not turn outs. The one thing for sure to check before installing a turn out is make sure the turn out is in gauge. I have had new ones that were out. Lastly if you ballast your track cover the opening on the turn out and get some graphite for those you find are sticking or slow.
Hiya Brian. I cant believe nobody has said this yet.., but “May the force be with you”! I have a unitrak layout myself, so welcome to the dark side👍🛸🛸🛸
Back In 2005, I switched to Kato in a big way. Now that I'm a few years older I appreciate its flexibility and reliability all these years. I use #4 with no in the yards and industrial areas as well as single and double crossovers with no issues. I always ensure at least 4 inches of the straight track before #4, DXO and SXO, never before or after a curve. So far trouble-free running with correctly gauged wheels. For an old guy that's a pretty cool intro. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks, Owen, if my layout was a little larger, I would be able to get more straights before and after, but I'm cramped for space. By the way, who's an old guy?!
Train Freak Jr. went with Kato unitrack and he has never had any major issues. For N scale, this is defiantly the way to go! Looking forward to see it all in place! - Jason
Layout destruction = a better layout in the future. You may want to watch Mike Fiffer he uses Kato track and has some good tips for it. Thanks for sharing David
That's exactly what happened to me. It was really neat to be able to "fudge" things with Atlas track, and I will probably use it again for my lower level layout, but the Kato track runs so smooth, it's just awesome.
Vinnie, better known as Bnsf6951, posted a video about making mountains. In the scene he is making, the structure he is using is the Glacier Gravel Company. Can be seen at the 25 minute mark.
Did you state you are leaving the Dark side and retuning to the light of HO , nice intro , nice pile of track , good luck on the new venture of N Kato track
Hi Brian - Those ground throws you are ripping up, what make etc are they? I am building a N Gauge layout like yourself and I like the idea of being able to use them in my goods yard as they would in real life. Main line will be covered by point levers in the control centre. I am using Peco code 55 track and no one over this side of the pond makes our ground throws or similar and I think your ones might be ideal. Just found your channel whilst surfing through TH-cam and I like what I see, so I am catching up with your channel from this video and also the very first if that makes sense. Regards Chris
Those ground throw levers are made by Caboose Industries. If you can check out Midwest Model Railroad's site at midwestmodelrr.com/, you can see several different models of these ground throws. Glad to have you aboard, Chris!
I have another layout on the second level of shelving on which I will attempt to use the old Atlas track. It will be more of an old west type of theme.
Now that has to be the best intro to a model r.r. video I've seen so far! Awesome work brian!
Thanks, Lehigh, trying to keep things lively...
@@brianpagemodeltrains haha Brian, well your the freshest loaf in the bakery!
Well, I don't know about that...
Great intro Brian! I don't think you will regret switching from that old atlas to the KATO.
Thanks, Roy! I hope not, and I think just having "official" curves will help me a lot.
Haha, another great opening. Well done. Good luck with the new layout young Skywalker.
Thanks, M&M!
Another example of "I wonder what kind of opening Brian has in store this time?" Sir, you never cease to impress! Good luck on the new KATO track!
Thanks Ray! I didn't know anyone was tracking my openings, just trying to keep things lively.
Amazing intro !!!! Good luck with the Kato.
Thanks, Paul, looking forward to it.
GREAT INTRO BRIAN. You sir are quite talented
Thank you, Joe!
hiya Brian that was really informative to watch, and the intro was fantastic
Thank you, Digger!
Looks good Brian , can't wait to see the new track go in .
Thanks Jerry, can't wait to get it done.
Superb opening sequence Brian, only just now came across your channel, will catch up with your back catalogue and sub for new stuff. Highly enjoyable video, great production. Cheers!!
Thank you, Aber Halt Junction! Welcome aboard! That opening is brand new - I figured new layout, new opening...
Great video, brilliant intro! Well, the demo is done, which is (emotionally) the hardest part, now on to the exciting (but also hard) part. Looking forward to the build!
Thanks, Anthony, yes, it was harder than I thought - hours to lay down, moments to rip up.
@@brianpagemodeltrains Sadly, that is a deeper truth among us humans and all things- faster and easier to destroy than to build. Take care.
Looking forward to your new layout! 👊😀👍
Thanks, CB!
hi Brian... looks like you destruction will go well..glad you added the 3rd track at the gravel site... have fun & thx 4 sharing... vinny
Thanks, Vinny, it was more bittersweet than I thought, ripping that up!
Hey Brian great video looking forward to the new layout build.
Thanks, Nissy, and welcome aboard!
Good luck... deconstruction seems to be going well. Ill have to look up that caulk stuff.
Thanks Rick. That's just the stuff I use, Jimmy at DIY & Digital recommends a different caulk.
I LOVE THIS!! You are so awesome honey! When you tell me your plans I think how is he going to make it work and the next day you come up with the awesome openings. Again I say you are awesome! I enjoyed this whole video and can't wait for you to get started on the new layout. Love you honey 💕
Thanks, sweetie, Love you too!
All the best with the Kato track swap-out, sir. Hopefully you wont have too much out of line and all goes in easy enough. If there's enough of the cork comes up easily enough, it'll maybe do sidings or the like. What can I know? It's your lay-out, sir! Thank you for posting. Most encouraging. Cheers!
So far, so good - I still have a little strip of Atlas track on the layout for DCC programming. Thanks for watching!
Ah Kato track, I use painters caulk to fix the track to foam board cheap and works very well. I have also used in the past hot glue gun, both if you have to take up a section easy with little clean up. Your old cork road bed, I repurposed it, take the beveled edge and put it up next to the kato track to form a natural looking ditch that all RR have for drainage. Like I said before solder together sections of track for better contact but not turn outs. The one thing for sure to check before installing a turn out is make sure the turn out is in gauge. I have had new ones that were out. Lastly if you ballast your track cover the opening on the turn out and get some graphite for those you find are sticking or slow.
Thanks Will, I had not thought of that, I need to get a track gauge.
Hiya Brian. I cant believe nobody has said this yet.., but “May the force be with you”! I have a unitrak layout myself, so welcome to the dark side👍🛸🛸🛸
Thanks, Brtree74! Looking forward to learning about the force.
Good idea getting rid of the Atlas turnouts. Plan looks much better.
I couldn't take it anymore, Thanks CDP!
Back In 2005, I switched to Kato in a big way. Now that I'm a few years older I appreciate its flexibility and reliability all these years. I use #4 with no in the yards and industrial areas as well as single and double crossovers with no issues. I always ensure at least 4 inches of the straight track before #4, DXO and SXO, never before or after a curve. So far trouble-free running with correctly gauged wheels. For an old guy that's a pretty cool intro. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks, Owen, if my layout was a little larger, I would be able to get more straights before and after, but I'm cramped for space. By the way, who's an old guy?!
Train Freak Jr. went with Kato unitrack and he has never had any major issues. For N scale, this is defiantly the way to go! Looking forward to see it all in place! - Jason
Train Freak Junior is a good man. I'm looking forward to getting started on the Kato layout, if USPS ever finds my shipment! Ordered 8 days ago...
Layout destruction = a better layout in the future. You may want to watch Mike Fiffer he uses Kato track and has some good tips for it. Thanks for sharing David
Thanks F & B, yep, I've seen Mike's videos, good stuff.
Very interesting Brian, i think for large layouts set track could be expensive.
That is true - Kato Unitrack is not cheap, but it is reliable (at least so far!) Thanks for watching!
After over 40 years using Atlas Track I'm leaving the dark side for Kato Unitrack
That's exactly what happened to me. It was really neat to be able to "fudge" things with Atlas track, and I will probably use it again for my lower level layout, but the Kato track runs so smooth, it's just awesome.
Nice update!!!
Thanks, Heath - Sorry I haven't been on your Modeling Mondays, work has been murderous lately.
@@brianpagemodeltrains all good, I have been really busy as well.
I am just glad you are making videos.
Out with the old in with the new.
Yes sir, JD!
Vinnie, better known as Bnsf6951, posted a video about making mountains. In the scene he is making, the structure he is using is the Glacier Gravel Company. Can be seen at the 25 minute mark.
Yes he is, Steve. We've talked back and forth about how the kit is going for both of us.
Brian, If I was a lot younger and just starting on my layout, I would switch from flex track to the Kato track. Have fun……John
Hi John - My layout is fairly small, so now's the time for me!
Great intro as usual. Note: I have heard the KATO #4 turnout can cause issues. I am not sure, but do believe I heard this.
I was advised to avoid the #4 turnouts - We'll see, thanks!
Hey Brian. It always hurts when you have to "undo" some of your hard work. Hopefully it only gets better.
Yes, it hurt a little more than I thought, but I'm looking forward to the new stuff.
cool intro
Thank you - and thanks for watching!
Did you state you are leaving the Dark side and retuning to the light of HO , nice intro , nice pile of track , good luck on the new venture of N Kato track
LOL - No, James, I'm still with Vader and N scale.
i would make the dead end track a bit longer. It will be a loading track and a holding track. one would think.
Thanks, Sparky - I would make it longer, but I have plans for the space next to it.
Hi Brian - Those ground throws you are ripping up, what make etc are they?
I am building a N Gauge layout like yourself and I like the idea of being able to use them in my goods yard as they would in real life.
Main line will be covered by point levers in the control centre.
I am using Peco code 55 track and no one over this side of the pond makes our ground throws or similar and I think your ones might be ideal.
Just found your channel whilst surfing through TH-cam and I like what I see, so I am catching up with your channel from this video and also the very first if that makes sense.
Regards Chris
Those ground throw levers are made by Caboose Industries. If you can check out Midwest Model Railroad's site at midwestmodelrr.com/, you can see several different models of these ground throws. Glad to have you aboard, Chris!
Great video as always. What's gonna happen to the old track and stuff? I might know someone
Thanks, Alan - That old Atlas track is over 40 years old and the turnouts have been modified, so I'm not sure it would be worth anything to anyone.
@@brianpagemodeltrains you'd be surprised. I'm interested
Thanks for the interest, Alan, but I've decided to use the old stuff for my lower shelf layout, so I'm going to hang on to it, sorry.
@@brianpagemodeltrains can't hurt to ask, I'll go back to my ebay stalking, lol
you almost most got steve87 intro beat lol
There's no way I can beat the PSAP's intros, but I'm trying!
What are you doing with the old track?
I have another layout on the second level of shelving on which I will attempt to use the old Atlas track. It will be more of an old west type of theme.
Star Track?
LOL - That's a good one!
Star Track,may the farce be with you
@@davebnsfnscale4433 - Yes, definitely a Farce!
Very cool intro Brian! Good luck with the re-build, I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks, John, I'll need all the luck I can get...