Building a New Rail Line to my Switching Yard - HO Scale Layout
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- It's been a while since I've done any work on my ho scale layout so today I decided to finally connect my new switching yard to the mainline on my layout. This required building a new rail line to connect the two sections. I'm not sure if this is the final design to connect everything but it's certainly a solid step in the right direction.
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One of the tunnel portal edges is to close to the track. The SD40 and Big Boy hit the edges. That is likely why the Big Boy derailed (and maybe the 15" looking curve leading in/out of that tunnel).
I will have to fix that
You need 22 to 30 % degree track . Mine does the same and I have 22 " .I just bought 30 track as I'm starting to rip up and put it in... Not looking forward to it... And my curve is in the closet so it's so hard to reach. Thinking about soldiering track before hand . Not sure if it is a good idea but .....
I think that Steam Loco hit something in the tunnel that knocked it off the rails.
I think the big boy hit the side of the tunnel portal that's why it derailed but the curve may be a little bit too sharp for it too
Probably a combination of both.
That little "squiggle" you just ended up with on your mainline? You might want to test that with a Challenger or a Big Boy (or even your cab-forward), as that might be giving you problems later. But other than that....you're gonna have a great layout addition there, Harrison!!
The squiggle wasn't required. The straight track leading to the turnout should have been located between both curves to remove the S-curve. Much smoother operation and all locomotives would run perflectly there at high speed.
@@sailormatlac9114 There is a support beam through the layout which is in the way of a straight track.
@@SMTMainline Ah...I didn't SEE that. Must be my age, maybe???? :)
I always love it when people add stuff to there layout
Layout keeps gettin better and better smt! Love the way its comin along so far!
Thank you!
I think the reason your steam locomotive came off the track is what I heard with the Diesel locomotive as it was going backwards around the 8:00 to 8:10 time. The locomotives are hitting the side of the tunnel. I hope by widening the tunnel opening that both the steam and diesel locomotives will run better. I re ran the video a couple times. Good luck.
I will have to have a look at that.
Wow. That is pretty cool. Awesome job Harrison. Was fun to see the test runs. Possibly one step closer to another section being finished. Way to go. 💜
Thanks a bunch!
It looks really good . the little squiggle part on the mainline may cause some problems with bigger locomotives as Anton Bruce stated. I also think the big boy it's just too big to go through an area that small just like the real thing when it derailed in Cheyenne Wyoming because U.P didn't have the track set up for something that huge. I do like the fact that you have all three layouts connected together that is Quite a feat in itself. Good job.
Thanks I will have to look further.
@@SMTMainline your welcome. I know on my layout I have a similar s-curve part that I had trouble fixing when I had to lay out up-and-running it was still there. when I do have the chance I'm going to redo that part of the track work even though my locomotives can handle it at higher speeds. The steam engines I have do not like it
Good for you. I’m terrified to rip up my track and make changes. You just dove in. Well done! Looks great.
Thank you!
There’s nothing to be Terrified About re working your layout what sounds like your Scared of change. There’s nothing wrong with Change it will Be ok for change.
The turntable suggestion is so if you have into your Hersheypark freight yard you can always to do turn you locomotives around without needing to take locomotives off the track
Good work! Perfect location for the new track.
You make it look easy thanks a lot Harrison learning a lot of things from your videos
Sweet. Having the yard hooked up should make operations alot more fun, and easier since you now have a place to park freight cars. Also how is the giveaway gonna work now lol
Congratulations on winning the giveaway dude!
@@trainst thank you.
Nice job, I saw in background that your Hershey plant looks done. But I don't remember seeing any updates in quite a while.
I'm the 80th like! Just to note: You can run an engine simple enough. It is when you start running cars with that engine that you find track work issues. Take out that S-curve by making it as broad as possible. To do this, start the curve further back to the long switch and ease the curve more as it reaches outward to the 22-inch curve track layout edge. It might still be a S-curve, but it would be so broad it would hardly seem like it.
The 8 or so car consist I ran through seemed fine with it but yes, larger cars may be another story. The amount its self may not be an issue since the yard can't store much anyway.
@@SMTMainline Okay. I'm glad its working well for you. My minimum curve radius on my CRSR layout is now all 24-inches. When I first starting this layout in 2007 I was using 15 and 18-inch curves. I learn the hard way lol.
It's always good to expand. A layout can never be large enough.
Absolutely.
Thanks for the quicky video i was jonesing for some trains.
8:09 The SD40-2 hit that crossing inside the tunnel. Low hanging kd uncoupling pin.
Harrison outstanding job. You are a Rembrandt with track and a Monet with powered units.
Thank you!
I would test that Big Boy again in the tunnel. Numerous commenters said it hit the side of the tunnel. I didn't see that. After looking at the video again I saw it jump up a little when it got to the curve outside the tunnel. The radius squeezed it off the tracks. Commenters said the SD40-2 hit the side of the tunnel. Look at the video and test it again. The SD40-2 jumps up a little ( after ) it passed the portal and when it hits that 90 degree crossing inside. That means a trip pin hanging a little low. Not an uncommon problem at 45 60 or 90 degree crossings on model pikes.
I'm not sure how well a Rivarossi big boy can handle 18 radius curves however I do believe it made contact with the edge of the tunnel as well.
@@SMTMainline I see it now. The Big Boy hit the top edge of the tunnel portal laying adjacent to the track. I was looking at the articulated driving wheels as it emerged from the tunnel and entered the curve. That SD40-2 definitely made contact with the crossing inside the tunnel. Both are easy fixes. ☺
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Looking good Harrison!
GREAT ADDITION HARRISON!! I am really impressed with your talent! The yard is a great addition to the layout and you will utilize it well! Have the train back into the yard and pull out going cab forward! That will be a hit on your live streams! Keep on the great progress!!!
Thank you!
Layout keeps growing...it is looking good...steam engine had a problem with the curve coming out of the tunnel on new layout
So much detail!
Locomotive that’s good for testing corners… of course it was the Acela 😂
What else would work? lol
The bigger engines look to be hitting the edge of the tunnel. I wonder if you modify the tunnel a little that might allow the Big Boy make the turn.
I think you're right.
Remember you need 100' of tangent (straight) track between opposite curves. I was a SP mantance of way Foreman. It will add a more realistic look and keep long cars from binding.
You are the fastest rail-layer in the world👍
Really enjoy your videos
Looks awesome
Wow such a great job, that looks super amazing. Good work!
The tunnel portal closest to the yard needs to be enlarged. This will enable at least the SD40-2 to clear it without hitting it. Try and locate a Peco left hand curved switch and replace the new switch with the curved one. This should remove most if not all of the S curve and allow your larger equipment better operation. I am not sure how your Big Boy or larger passenger will handle that curve. Jus t a few observations.
It's gonna take some time to figure out if this setup can actually work or if it needs to be redone.
If the Acela approves, your trackwork is good
Really nice update video Harrison really looks cool. Did the best you could do. Btw are you gonna add another switch track to that right tunnel thing or no at 0:48 where your hand is? Making a suggestion there! Btw at 9:05 that’s a really shot you took with your bachmann emd gp35 there.
Adding another switch is the plan, not sure where yet though.
Más modificación en tu maqueta escala HO, excelente 📹📽️🎥.
@ SMT. That triangular rock resembles Ames Monument in Wyoming. Is that what had in mind when you placed it there ?? Named after Oakes and Oliver Ames, Union Pacific financiers. Later on they started a famous hardware store. I bought one of their rakes last week. ☺ Ames Monument marked the highest point on the first transcontinental railroad.
It's purely a coincidence
Very nice i like it! IDEA: an idea for you try to create the train from snowpiercer
SMT love the video keep them coming!
Good job man. You are the best model railroad youtuber.
Thanks
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@@darrenoftheNorth kinda far but good to know
"W__e___e____l folks" love it!
I would insulate the yard track put a switch so you can use your main power pack but put a anther power pack just for the yard for switching
Nice video SMT Big fan
Good job
Excellent
You should make a small removable bridge to connect to the freight at the back side and run it over by your town so trains can come in one way back out the other
think that might give a larger consist a little bit of a hard time......especially intermodal cars...that little squiggle as Anton Bruce said.
Awesome!! Looks great!😃
Yes doit and see
Hello I’m one of your newer videos I’ve seen some of your videos before but watching this video got me really curious why do you cut the track with pliers most tracks have something you could snap on well at least from the experience that I’ve seen with G scale model trains I don’t know if it’s same for HO could you please answer my question either the person who created this video or somebody who is more educated please thank you 🙏
But other than that little question the video was amazing and I really enjoyed watching it I will go watch some more
Very nice 🚂❤️😎👍
Awesome!
Oh boy, a straight switch in a curve. What could go wrong ?????
Interesting that you use corrugated cardboard as building material. Do you brush the cardboard with water before use - to avoid tension because of moisture?
I usually cover it in watered down glue to help shape and strengthen it.
Would a curved turnout help with your situation? Might help you maintain curve and minimize the “squiggle”
Nice I love it 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜
I wish I could hire you too build my layout this is awesome
best video yet Harrison with aloha
aw i was hoping to get that locomotive for my Pennsylvania railroad layout i am building in my loft
The return of the cursed Acela???
Exactly lol
@@SMTMainline did you have to get an exorcist to remove the curse lol?
Quick question, what is your favorite locomotive?
Love to watch your Viedios pleas tell me if there are any Mistakes❤
That is so cool 🎉😮😮😮
Yay Bangor&Aroostook
your railroad is so clean of "things" how? my railroad top is a mess!!! also, how do you make it seem so easy to add track in a curve? I tried and my railroad track got all out of gauge and surprisingly didnt derail anything bit it looked weird
Do you have problems when one of your steam locomotives that has a front bogey derailing. If so how did you fix it because I’m having trouble with my 2-8-2 from doing so.
Was that an ns you tested after the steam engine. I don’t know why but I didn’t think you had one in your collection.
what N-Scale train set do you recommend
What about the other route, straight along the edge?
I know this video is a year old but in the tunnel it seems to hit a solder point at the 4-way
Just trim the side of the tunnel opening where big boy hit and then have no derailments
One question, how did the track come off so easy?!
Did u ever do a 2 line Main line ho scale?? Curios as to how u did it
Have you considered O scale?!
Lionel legacy is really nice in my opinion
Can you please tell me what style track cutter you are using ?
Xuron track cutter
How big is your layout. Just watched some bad Union Pacific and Bsnf train wrecks unbelievable
am curious about wiring as i am starting...what does your wiring look like under the table..and any advice you have from power packs to i guess they call them blocks?...thank you:)
Apparently for larger layouts your suppose to put feeder wires under the track which link up every 8 feet or so. I never added such a thing however I do solder all my rail joiners to make better connections.
@@SMTMainline ty
@smtmainline how about adding a vintage Atlas turntable to the Hershey factory
As a person who uses O-27, seeing flexible track is strange for me.
I find better for cutting track is a small fine tooth saw with, it makes a clear cut and eats trow rail. I can't remember the name of the saw its slimer to a hacksaw but 3/4 the size.er
I think you mean a razor saw. Commonly used to cut track although I prefer the Dremel tool.
@@qwincyq6412 I do have a Dremel I don't have the bits I use it as a mini drill press.
@@reasonblacks4712 interesting. I have that accessory too. Of course the pros like Harrison splurge for the Xenon nippers!
@@qwincyq6412 cool! I use to old school it with wire cutters and a file. My layout isn't much but it works.
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What is Next for your Layout Next?
You should make a Wye one day
Ehh, the wiring for those is strange
Cool something Different than you Fixing Engines how long has it Been due for your Table to Be redone. I Think that Addition those Mountains May Dissaper Who knows.
you ripped the track out just like that
Alot of your viewers called out the "squiggle" as a failure point. Not sure why you laid that out that way. S or reverse
curves like that are a trouble spot. The longer the cars (or locos) the bigger the problem. Hopefully you will redo
that and straighten it out. I know some other tricks that would help with track-laying but are hard to describe (!)
Also a non 90 degree diamond, inside the tunnel, would have allowed you straighten that run out, and also you
would need a less sharp Radius on the yard side. I hope you don't mind some critique, enjoy the "show" lol
I agree it's not an optimal design however I've yet to find a better one. So far, a different design would require sacrifices in other areas on the layout I'm not inclined to give up. Time will tell how much needs to be changed or not
My grandpa had a ho scale setup in his basement but after hurricane ida it flooded his basement but he saved the track but not the scenery or tables
Hey Harrison i have send something in the mail for you i wonder if you have got it yet.
Dear smt. I but a canda Pacific Diesel locomotive four 25 dollars of eBay in mint it want to run i oil the wells it still doesn’t want to run can you fix it four me
It is a Bachman I really appreciate it if you can fix four me Ian collector but don’t know how to fix them thank you
I have a gray hound Union Pacific Locomotive in mints and very good running it is Bachman can we do fix four a tried can you a good home it run good it doesn’t like my some layout thank you
S Curve Alert
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how are you
Kids, don't ever put S curves in your layouts.
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