On that notch in lantern handle, it seems the purpose is for your hand to get a better grip when doing various signaling functions that required swinging motions, especially when wearing gloves in cold weather. Holding the handle above the notch would also keep you from dumping the fuel out. As someone who worked in dark places, I also suspect it would give you a quick reference as to which side the wick control was on without fumbling in the dark.
I just absolutely love seeing a new video from you !! That 3rd track has quite the steep elevation on the back corner, poor engineer gonna go through a lot of sand for traction lol 😂
Very cool Ken… If you ever decide to go DCC you can add controllable sounds directly to the locomotives. You're making me want to do my own layout now, lol.
Hey, Ken. You know, you can find a control box that has 3 different tracks. It'll handle three different tracks, and you can run them all at different speeds that way
Oh man, that is really nice! I mean, REALLY nice! Have you considered putting in some water features later on? (i.e. small pond or something with a bridge over it) That would be so cool!
Put your controls on a board mounted under the table like a computer desk, slide out keyboard drawer. Pet alert, protect the wires from possible pet damage with plastic loom and zip-ties.
Just now watching your current video. I can see some possibilites for helping the viewability of some of your sections of track with fewer 2x4s!!! Sounds like some of your axles are sqeeaking! (LOL)
Oh my goodness that layout with the three trains interweaving is just beautiful. You made them flow so well in and around each other. Can't wait till you start to add scenery on the board…………
It's looking pretty amazing Ken! Nice Vince and Linda for giving Ken such a nice RR gift. That looks like the original from 1930 to 1935 because the wire at the bottom is flat. I don't know about the indentation. I like the real life sounds you get Ken. Yay, you had just enough track to finish the third track! Wow, all three of the running! With all three of them going around that corner it was so fun to watch. Great job Ken! That is a real impressive set-up!
I looked at your BNSF train set today in the store. It didn't say it came with sound like yours on the box. Just said lights. Is their different kinds from bachmann.
I enjoyed this three trac build as I never knew how it was done. Can't help but wonder how you got into the model railroad hobby as it isn't most often seen but probably larger than one would think. I was into planes. Can't wait for the rest of it. Enjoyed the garage build also. Cheers, Lee
Fantastic job! Looks amazing with all of the trains in motion. The recorded sound is so perfect. The creeper was ideal for zooming in and out. That light (gift) looks so cool. Don't know what the handle bend is for, but I'm curious. Enjoying this adventure.
Wooooo woooooo, all aboard.
Sweet.
It's looking great. You ever going to connect all 3 or any of these tracks?
Fun and games now with the creating the scenery of landscaping
Awesome job Sir Ken.
On that notch in lantern handle, it seems the purpose is for your hand to get a better grip when doing various signaling functions that required swinging motions, especially when wearing gloves in cold weather. Holding the handle above the notch would also keep you from dumping the fuel out. As someone who worked in dark places, I also suspect it would give you a quick reference as to which side the wick control was on without fumbling in the dark.
I just absolutely love seeing a new video from you !! That 3rd track has quite the steep elevation on the back corner, poor engineer gonna go through a lot of sand for traction lol 😂
Very cool Ken… If you ever decide to go DCC you can add controllable sounds directly to the locomotives. You're making me want to do my own layout now, lol.
Tolle Arbeit 👏🏻👋🙋♂️
Lost your cargo. 😆 Looking good.
That Looks A lot Better than Planned Ken👍👍👍👍.
SWEET!
Pretty cool Ken.
Sweet
Hey, Ken. You know, you can find a control box that has 3 different tracks. It'll handle three different tracks, and you can run them all at different speeds that way
great job!!
That is a REALLY nice layout!
Impressed. I love it.
From a distance that looks like an amazing slot car track!!! 😳 …. 🏎
Nice, nice,nice!
WOW!
That was fun to watch Ken ….. Great Job Buddy!!!! 😁👍
Love your layout and all dc with no sound except recordings ,,,,,the best way to go,,,my new layout is going to be all dc to
Fantastic layout. You’ve done a great job putting this all together. Look forward to next weeks update. Thank you Ken for sharing.
Time to throw in mountains, towns, bridges and lakes for a litle colour. That train mail depot with windmill pump adds a little variety.
Great job looks really good
Oh man, that is really nice! I mean, REALLY nice! Have you considered putting in some water features later on? (i.e. small pond or something with a bridge over it) That would be so cool!
Great layout Ken. There seems no end to your skills.
Impressive!
So now it begines! Railroad collectables.
Put your controls on a board mounted under the table like a computer desk, slide out keyboard drawer.
Pet alert, protect the wires from possible pet damage with plastic loom and zip-ties.
Just now watching your current video. I can see some possibilites for helping the viewability of some of your sections of track with fewer 2x4s!!! Sounds like some of your axles are sqeeaking! (LOL)
Oh my goodness that layout with the three trains interweaving is just beautiful. You made them flow so well in and around each other. Can't wait till you start to add scenery on the board…………
very nice
Looking forward to the landscaping. The time flew by watching.
It's looking pretty amazing Ken! Nice Vince and Linda for giving Ken such a nice RR gift. That looks like the original from 1930 to 1935 because the wire at the bottom is flat. I don't know about the indentation. I like the real life sounds you get Ken. Yay, you had just enough track to finish the third track! Wow, all three of the running! With all three of them going around that corner it was so fun to watch. Great job Ken! That is a real impressive set-up!
i did
nicely done
Ken… That looks awesome!
I looked at your BNSF train set today in the store. It didn't say it came with sound like yours on the box. Just said lights. Is their different kinds from bachmann.
Looks great Ken. The enjoyment on your face and enthusiasim is great to see. I look forward to see what scenery ideas you have.
I enjoyed this three trac build as I never knew how it was done. Can't help but wonder how you got into the model railroad hobby as it isn't most often seen but probably larger than one would think. I was into planes.
Can't wait for the rest of it.
Enjoyed the garage build also.
Cheers,
Lee
Hi Ken & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Ken & Friends Randy
Are you also ken the carpenter? YouTube channel? Nice spaghetti tracks!
Reminds me of Dick Brown’s layout.
Impressive. I doubt I would have the patience.
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Fantastic job! Looks amazing with all of the trains in motion. The recorded sound is so perfect. The creeper was ideal for zooming in and out. That light (gift) looks so cool. Don't know what the handle bend is for, but I'm curious. Enjoying this adventure.
You can always put the lantern on level 4. lol
Can’t wait to watch how your going to landscape and other scenery. Thanks for sharing this with us. Ron
Very nice design. You did well. Will provide a lot of action