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@Chris1985 posted:

@Mallard4468 Thanks for watching! I really wanted to title my channel as Chris Trains but it was taken so I used "RBP Trains". RBP was the name of a fictitious production company that my brother and I created as kids.

The link to my YouTube channel is here: RBP Trains

And what are the chances that two young guys named Chris would both have O-gauge railroading channels?

@Chris1985 posted:

Thanks @mike g.! I have been following your build and getting ideas from you so don't stop now!

@Tranquil Hollow RR Thank you! When I was designing, I really wanted to be able to move a train anywhere on the layout and to be able to switch directions.

Thanks @Will! I am pretty new to the whole YouTube thing so my gear is limited. I have a tripod/ring light for static shots and I use a gimble for motion shots. I record and edit on my iPhone 12. The POV video I did required my older Sony AVCHD camcorder which did I nice job. As my video hobby grows with the trains, I will probably find myself looking at nicer cameras and recording gear! I agree that the videos are fun to create!

Thanks @Aem7s4lyfe! Appreciate the support. I love the AEMs as well! When my wife was in Grad School, I rode many of them via Amtrak on the weekends to visit her in NYC.

Nice!! I literally grew up with the AEMs.  My elementary school sat adjacent to the Northeast Corridor.  I lucked out in my 4th grade year because my classroom windows faced the NEC without any obstructions, so I would see the AEMs racing back and forth.

@leapinlarry, truly appreciate the kind words. I am definitely excited to see how the operating tech evolves over the next several years. It is an interesting and exciting time to be in the hobby and I am grateful to be part of the community. I will be sure to share more photos and videos of Dad's layout. He is the person who got me interested in this hobby and continued/ continues to make it exciting.

@Mallard4468 I was thinking the same thing when I was trying to name my channel!



@Aem7s4lyfe I would have had to repeat 4th grade if I got to watch trains from the window all day! That is awesome!

Thanks @mike g.! I have a bunch of structures coming this week so things are going to get a little more interesting. Not looking forward to more wiring!

Curve radius: O72 Outer Main, O60 Inner Main, Yard has all O72 switches, elevated lines are mostly O36. The switches that connect to the crossover are O72 as well so I can turn all of the engines around in the event that I want to change direction on the outer main line. Some of the turnouts have O36 switches on the inner main for engine/ car storage

I was inspired by your town area and realized mine is missing some life. Working to resolve that!

@Chris1985 posted:

Thanks @mike g.! I have a bunch of structures coming this week so things are going to get a little more interesting. Not looking forward to more wiring!

Curve radius: O72 Outer Main, O60 Inner Main, Yard has all O72 switches, elevated lines are mostly O36. The switches that connect to the crossover are O72 as well so I can turn all of the engines around in the event that I want to change direction on the outer main line. Some of the turnouts have O36 switches on the inner main for engine/ car storage

I was inspired by your town area and realized mine is missing some life. Working to resolve that!

Thanks Chris, I reread your table blog this morning and no matter how many times you read it, it is still amazing! We have about the same size room. Mine is 24'x12', that's one of the reasons I like your layout and track plan so much!

Hi Chris,

Just took a look at your first video:  Wow!  just Wow!  Terrific!

Video was crystal clear !

Really loved the water scene under the bridge and the wooden trestles.

So many questions, but if you have a minute, here's just 3:

1. The black and gray bridges...MTH?

2. The wooden cabin...a kit? what brand?

3. What state are you in?  I'm in central NC . . .

Congratulations on a wonderful layout!

John E.

@Chris1985 posted:

A few folks asked about Dad's layout. I created a new thread to highlight his layout and will post updates there. Enjoy!

Trains With Dad - Danny's Layout

Chris.....your Dad's layout is fantastic.......I see he has 1983 Lionel New York Central 20th Century Ltd set.....I do, too. It's a great one to have!

Keep the Video's coming....they are great!

Peter

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