Amateur Model Railroad Videos Prove Popular

February 12, 2008

Thank you for all the positive feedback on my new model railroading video series. I am certainly no Steven Spielberg, and don’t pretend to be. It seems that the content of the videos is what people have been asking for, so that perhaps explains all the excellent feedback.

For those who haven’t yet seen any of the 42 videos here is a summary of what’s on the first four in the series:

Video #1. ‘My Railroad’ (Part 1)

75 year old John takes you on a tour of his HO layout. It’s remarkable how John has compacted so many ideas and featuresinto a small 10 foot x 8 foot room. If you are pushed for space,then you’ll be inspired by what John has achieved. Without giving too much away, I can reveal that John will tell you about the monorail he built, he’ll ‘double head’ a couple of steam locos and add smoke oil.He’ll also operate the ‘Big Boy’ locomotive and take you on a tour around the entire layout.

Video #2. ‘Baseboard Construction’ (Part 1)

The C&SFT layout is modular, being made up of modules no more than 6 feet long. This makes it easy to add extra length at either end or anywhere in the middle by adding modules. Watch, as experienced model railroader James, shows you step-by-step how to construct a baseboard.

Video #3. ‘My Railroad’ (Part 2)

John has a lot for you in this video including his: GG1 locomotive, a level crossing, the 300kph Eurostar, a Union Pacific diesel, Stephenson’s Rocket, the John Bull steam engine, a service vehicle that gets stuck in a tunnel (and how he removes it), a jigger and crew, an SD70MAC loco and the engine shed. John also shows how he cleans dust from the track.

Video #4. ‘Baseboard Construction’ (Part 2)

James shows how to align the tracks between modules to avoid problems with erratic running and derailments caused by poorly aligned track. He explains how to test track alignment before ballasting.

For full details on what is included on all 42 model railroading videos have a look here http://www.model-train-help.com/member-only-videos.html