Train-A-Palooza 2022 - Hosted by JDstucks

It was an amazing weekend. I can't thank Jason, the D3R, and everyone else for making it such an enjoyable experience. Tons of great people and trains. What more could you ask for? Trainapalooza #2 in the books as yet another great meetup. Well worth the trip Jason!! Have some pictures below of all the various models I saw on the outside club layout and inside on Jason's.

Maybe our invitation went to my SPAM account.  LOL!

Seriously looked like a lot of fun!

A great group of people for certain!  Was certainly a great pleasure for the Detroit 3 Railers to support our fellow member Jason and this event!

@jdstucks posted:

This is what the hobby is all about!

Chris Montagna (Chris's Trains & Things on YouTube) was here all weekend giving me a hand with countless things. I've said it many times, even without trains, Chris and I would be best buds.

Thanks again for everyone who made it out. I hope it was worth the trip and I can't wait to see you all at York!

- Jason

AGREED!  Glad you figured it out so much earlier than I did.  It really is the friendships that make the hobby so much more enjoyable.

Stu

Jason it was an absolute blast! What a great bunch of people and a awesome collection of trains both inside and outside! Was well worth the 11hr drive from Long Island. Getting to share the rails with the D3R was something i thought id never imagine doing. Palooza #2 in the books!!

Here's just a handful of captures i think folks will enjoy on this thread!

Subscribe to my Youtube Channel ( MattyCtrains)

https://www.youtube.com/channe...5ybvOOT9ETmKnxqD4NuQ

Looks like you guys had a really good time! Nothing beats everyone coming together to run trains!

Glad you guys had such an amazing time! Can't wait to see what next year holds!

Looks like a great time was had by all!  Also like MARTY, I didn’t get the memo?  Oh well maybe next year,LOL.  

BUT WE NEEDED a to see the smiling SIR JAMES, in short sleeves?

Very cool....and impressive.....Jason.  That had to take a lot of time and effort to plan and execute.

So....do your buddies from MI start shunning you mid-way through November every year?

p.s. - I especially like the Indians hat and Ohio t-shirt.

At least I got to Facetime with you all on Saturday night! Gotta clear the schedule for next year.

Jason it looks like a really fun event. Your layout continues to impress.

Thanks for hosting us and the shout out buddy! It was a great weekend and an awesome get together. I look forward to the next one!

I loved you guys in Talladega Nights......

Awesome!

Dave

Great pictures, Jason. Man, you guys looked like you had so much fun. I need to find a club where I am (Las Vegas, Nevada).

I'm awaiting all the videos of your train fun. Also, when is the video on the Erie Triplex coming? And did you buy that engine, yet? Also, when is your Legacy F9 A-B ex-NS OCS Set from Lionel shipping?

Jason, good to see some steam representation going about. Has that steam block been broken? Looks like a great time.

Very nice. Looks like you were using FasTrack (?) on the outdoor layout?

Mark in Oregon

Based on past videos, I do believe that the Detroit 3 Railers have a mobile Fastrack setup.  I'm actually a little curious about how it and the tables are put together.

@Strummer posted:

Very nice. Looks like you were using FasTrack (?) on the outdoor layout?

Mark in Oregon

Correct. That is the Detroit 3 Railers' club layout.

- Jason

Naresar, the D3R modular layout is built using 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4 and 3/16 floor underlayment.  The modules are lightweight and easy to move at 36” wide and 8’ long.   Power feed every 4’ using 16/3 cable.  Straight bridge tracks are 10” long and the curves are O-96, 84, 72 & 60.  This layout is around 7 years old.

Looks like a great time!

Peter

@Chris1985 posted:

At least I got to Facetime with you all on Saturday night! Gotta clear the schedule for next year.

You need to get busy reworking that layout so the Polar Hobo doesn't get decapitated.

BRAVO!!!

Hat's off to the young'ins that have embraced and secured the future of the hobby... this is absolutely wonderful.

WELL DONE!!!

A fun way to run trains, outside and inside; lots of work but that equals lots of fun. Thanks for sharing pictures...the pictures are very clear, great closeups of the trains and it's neat to see faces to the names.

@jdstucks trainapalooza was soo much fun! I am so happy I could make it out. I’m still in disbelief I ran one of my trains on your layout. Thanks for having me and for the photo/mention.

I am looking forward to the next event.

Was definitely a great time and yes like you said, this is what this hobby is about! Can't thank you enough and hope to see everyone at the next one!

That looked awesome you guys! Wish I could have made it. Looking forward to all the vids!

Wow! Looks like a blast.

To bad I live so far northward. I have enough yard, 2 huge decks and a pool. It sure would make for a great weekend!

Here is my video from the event. Enjoy!

- Jason