Model Railroad Topics Beginners Should Learn About

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I agree, my first railroad will not be my lastbrQuestion: Are there types of track, electronics, etc that can be used in a new/upgraded setup? Obviously (unless you change scale) the rolling stock and buildings could be re-used; but what about track? What about wiring hardware? Any specific pointers?brI'm trying to avoid buying too much twice
Comment from : kokosnood

I want to build my own model railroad, but theme it all around the first railroads with steam locomotives and not have to worry about cars and roads and mostly focus on natural scenery
Comment from : Hangman Animations

Thank You for Your Great Advice ! Drinking Black Diamond Roast 2 Sugar's Black
Comment from : Robert Solano

I have a hard time with the electrical understanding of model railroading I have watched a lot of videos on dc block stuff still don’t understand it
Comment from : Andy’s Trains

I built an O scale train shelf under the ceiling I wish I had made a wider radius on the turns or a wider shelf for 2 tracks I wish I had snaked extra wire inside the wall for expansion I wish I had made building fronts instead of full 3D buildings that are unusable on the shelf I'm drinking Kirkland Signature Instant Coffee
Comment from : JERRYR708

whats your coffee brew method ?
Comment from : devoiddude

I'm weird, I really really can't handle hearing people eat, chew, drink, swallow, slurp, etc I don't know why, but it just sends tingles down my spine and grosses me out It is so, so hard to watch this amazing channel hearing that AMSR drink and sip and swallow with the coffee at the beginning, lol Great channel!
Comment from : Ryan Yates

Just for a shake up, try Lumidose coffee It's Greek coffee and you need the little cups and a small Turkish style coffee pot Try it out, the foam isappealing
Comment from : chris kelly

The beauty of this hobby is it can be very simplified to become fairly complicated and you must decide what interests you and have funStart easy, keep it simplebuy less but good product and build from there I particulary just like to run trains and dont have any interest in scenery, tunnels, buildings etc Love to run the kato shinkansen trains on long super elevated loops and quickly
Comment from : Mark Christopher

Every layout is a build one to throw away
Comment from : Sønderport Station

Hey I’ve been wanting to start doing model railroads And I just want to thank you for sharing what you know it really helps
Comment from : Ryan A

I'm back in this hobby for 12 month now and it's my 3rd layout now haha
Comment from : Felix von Montfort

In real life siding normally run parallel to the main trackspace is wasted when turn outs ( points ) are placed before corners ie oval They are better placed after a corner returning to a straight trackthis allows more spce for modeling, road & buildings etc
Comment from : David Sheriff

Definitely take your time deciding DC OR DCC Dc definitely is easier and you can get going a lot cheaper
Comment from : Scott Walker

What track size do you recommend for a 53ft well car HO scale because I’m currently on 18in tracks and it’s not working I just ordered 22 in track would that work and would there be less derailments because I need help please
Comment from : California Hauler

How do you know the difference in ac or dc model engines? Thanks
Comment from : Rob Robb

For someone with more money than time, do you have a suggestion on someone who sells finished models like railway stations?
Comment from : PaulfromChicago

thank you
Comment from : Bob Sinclair

It's best to treat model railroading like a work of art and make it according to your imagination and keep it able to be modified readily to keep up with your imagination PCOS is often a symptom rather than a diagnosis, PCOS often accompanies something more serious (most commonly PCF or cancer although most likely not ovarian, but not impossible) and they might want to get screened for more serious ailments, just a heads up I wish you and your family well
Comment from : Michael McKinnon

Ty for shouting out about PCOS, a few of my friends have it and it's caused them a lot of agony and suffering at times
Comment from : Crobisaur

My mom passed from Cervical cancer I think your cause is noteworthy
Comment from : Eric Williams

Every modeler should understand Ohm’s Law at a general level
Comment from : HARLEM & Brooklyn RRv1

Good pointers for beginners like myself
Comment from : adrian niemiec

Materials can be HUGE One big factor for me is keeping the track fairly quiet I ran across a video that showed how different ways of laying track can muffle or enhance the noise from your trains Good information And above all: ITS YOUR RAILROAD! Don't let some rivet counter steal your joy if something isn't as realistic as they want! :-)
Comment from : Michael Pfister

Awesome videoBut these kind of " videos" always amazes,or intriques mewhatever subject it might beAnd that is" Woud this knowledge you now have change anything if you knew it before,and change the outcome you see today?Let me ask again'"How would you know stuff " before you actually know it" ? :) likeisnt the hobby about " getting to know about stuff " also?it is natural to try and failand dig into stuff to learn about stuff as you go alongI think if you are interested enough,you will get to a point where you actually GO FOR ITand starting to dig in,and develop skills as you go If you do not have the interestwellyou are going to move on to another " hobby" :) Eitherwaythis was just my two cents ;) Thanx for video,and greetings from fellow youtuber(car and Rc cars)(but i am on my way to enter the model railroad hobby aswell :) ) in Norway ,Stefan :)
Comment from : TheCarTakerGarage

Remember black with two sugars Good video
Comment from : Ken Shores

People should know to start out small and don't let their eyes overload their skill level , budget, and spacebe realistic!
Comment from : Adrien Gadson

Great episode, I’m just getting going, and you’re putting my fears into words, but I’m going to try, holding my breath 😵‍💫
Comment from : Ken Folstad

I love all of your videos! I'm drinking Fair Trade Certified Guatemala medium roast from Aldi with 1 teaspoon of Splenda and cream
Comment from : Rocky Moutains and Pacific N Scale RR

I wish I had a better understanding on radius both for track and rolling stock Between functional and realistic look, and how big of a layout and room space needed depending on scale Also, good on you for the awareness at the end This community is amazing for supporting each other Thanks brother
Comment from : Ameel Md

This is probably not too popular in the video age but I would encourage a new modeler to subscribe to a publication about the hobby I have watched a lot of videos and remembered reading an entire article about the same topic It helps when tackling a project and you have the reference material right there in front of you and you don’t have to hit pause and rewindbrI’m not sure if you take product recommendations, but Kalmbach publishing has material on almost all modeling subjects
Comment from : TC Zephyr

ALWAYS REMEMBER No LAYOUTS ARE NEVER DONE
Comment from : Ellery Parsons

Love Watching These kind of Videos All Videos Are Very Educational
Comment from : Ellery Parsons

That is not true my first model railroad came out absolutely phenomenal!
Comment from : Steven J Trump 2024

Those are all good things too know but like most of us we all jump in with both feet and don't really think about what we are really trying to do Playing with trains is great but really getting into model railroading in more about like y io u said the facts if railroads and what we really want to do is the most important part I tell people getting started is to read, read, read some more It's important to really understand that you want to do 😀
Comment from : J Olliemark

HO Scale Rio Grande in the San Luis Valley

Jimmy, I would add one more topic: sensible approaches to building a roster of freight cars, passenger cars, and locomotives I spent years (and LOTS of money) acquiring rolling stock and locomotives with no regard for era, balance among the various freight car types, ownership, even region One day I woke up and realized I had over 300 freight cars, passenger cars, maintenance of way cars, and cabooses - WAY more than I needed and even more than I could reasonably assemble and weather in my remaining years The task of weeding out that collection (I'm now down below 150) forced me to learn a lot about freight car mix, interchange operations, era-specific details (eg archbar trucks versus Bettendorf versus roller bearing trucks; K brakes versus AB brakes; wheel diameter; etc) Knowing all of this in advance would have saved me about $10 - $15 for each of those 150 cars - the difference between retail cost and selling on eBaybrbrI could say the same thing about structures, but in my experience, it's practically impossible to know in advance how a given structure will fit into your layout - that's very much an acquired skill
Comment from : HO Scale Rio Grande in the San Luis Valley

Does anyone know of somebrGood resources to find switching layouts and good design tips for them I’ve already searched the MR data base
Comment from : Jason Schoenmann

I wish I knew when I wanted to model a certain era and there was nothing available, eg why are there so few models for the old West, a setting famous for mass railroad-building? brMoccona Classic 5 with a slight touch of milk
Comment from : thoughtengine

Happy thanksgiving to you Jimmy and too all my American friends from Canada! How did you enjoy your Tim Hortons fix? I’m just having tea today!! 👍
Comment from : Dadoutside ** Dwayne Miller **

My adviceHang out at trainshopsOldtimers are a good source of info&are usually more than happy to help ya I even had them give me stuff😁🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲
Comment from : 4ever dc 302

Great info 🚂❤️👍👍kool
Comment from : Mr Shades trains 6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣🚂😎

Oh good lord! Due to poor track planning THREE times in a row and finally doing so, I’m 4 attempts on this build and FAR from my last! I’m already looking at expanding and eventually tearing this down in a year and going DCC over DC
Comment from : The Hasty Terrain Maker

Oh man track planning IS a key! One of the things I have in a video for starting out That and deciding on scale/gauge were two things I wish I researched before starting
Comment from : The Hasty Terrain Maker

Gevalia House Blend iwith Brandy/i 😊❤brHappy Thanksgiving !!
Comment from : Brettany Renée Blatchley

One other thing that does happen often in Model Railroading that newbies need to understand is that Interests Change It might be the discovery of a photo that leads to more interesting information that changes one's path in Model Railroading It could be one's aging eyesight that causes a change in Interest to model a larger scale It might be going to a train show, visiting a club layout or visiting a home layout that causes a change in Interests in modeling railroading It could be the release of a particular model of an engine that changes one's interests in model railroading It could just be a vacation is an area full of railroad history that causes a change in one's interest Newbies need to understand that as time goes on their Interests will change and evolve Maybe change several times over their lifetime
Comment from : dkaustin98

About learning electronics, it is certainly daunting when you're first getting into it, but the biggest barrier is getting discouraged when you make a mistake The difference between failure and success is being ok with failure I recommend the book Getting Started in Electronics by Forrest Mimms, you can find a free PDF online
Comment from : Adam Messmann

Add knowing difference between coded track
Comment from : Harris3dprints

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! My coffee today is BLIND DOG COFFEE, a local small roaster blend Not my usual Peet's Big Bang or Italian roast GREAT video! Your "5" is actually differentt from the other fives I have seen so thanks for the video! One of the things I wish I had known was a little more carpentry Although its not terribly difficult to make basic benchwork, I learned alot from my first one And of course I am still "learning" lol One mistake I had made recently was the assumption that measuring two walls in my new layout room would give me the area information I would need for planning the new bench style, along the walls layout Well I dont know who built my home, but the dimensions were not exactly square which did not create any real problems, but I could not figure out what I did wrong when cutting the boards all to the same lengths based on those measurements There was a 3 inch difference in width at one end of the room Like I said, not a real problem as we did not need "perfection", but scratching my head trying to figure out what I did wrong when the bench work didnt fit exactly as planned The boards fit exactly at one end of the room, but were too long at the other And of course that made the closet space where I planned my yard diffent as well I Lined the inner wall with support boards but the table top itself, cut to fit, didnt And a slight couple inch reduction change in the track plan itself took care of the rest Although not a real issue, it was a "WTH" moment and very entertaining so to speak Gives my son and I something to laugh at today :) Now I would measure BOTH ends AND the middle lol
Comment from : honestgbfan

I've learned the first 4 "I wish I knew"however, I'm having a hard time sticking to building a small layout for my first layout I've bought enough wood to build a room size layout and I don't have a room for it I keep telling myself just focus on the 2x4 and make it have the potential to become a branch line
Comment from : tdraiss

Happy Thanksgiving Jimmy, I wish I knew when I started which road names to appropriately mix and match for my locale I fell in the trap of all my rolling stock were the same railroad I'm drinking Equal Exchange Love Buzz coffee as is dark and bitter!
Comment from : Dan Pugatch

Good for you about PCOS I can relate
Comment from : Adam Crockett

I've built many layouts in my time (I'm 60) I've never finished any of them Things happen in life and life can get in the way of fun Once I get things situated in my new digs, I plan on starting a new layout in a spare room BTW, this is the first time that I've been drinking coffee while watching Folger's Black Silk with a splash of Italian Sweet Cream
Comment from : JDs House of Hobbies

Happy Thanksgiving Jimmy! The most important thing about PCOS and (your) family is that you are acknowledging it and taking a proactive approach, just being their for the women in your life is a great great step BIG PROPS TO YOU MAN! As always, great video… I’m home today so I’m drinking Zoe’s Rise and Shine with a shot of espresso… cheers
Comment from : David F

It's a marathon not a sprint, don't rush or you will end up tearing it up
Comment from : Capt Jack

Thank you for bringing PSO out to the public we should not be afraid to talk about itbrCan't wait for up coming shows I need to learn more about doing landscaping and wiring stumps me lots of help therebrHAPPY THANKSGIVING🦃🦃🦃brGOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖
Comment from : Lois Padgett

Something I would like to hear your thoughts on would be “how we advance” when going from one layout to the next It reflects all scales and can apply to anyone Is it pushing ourselves to do what normally makes us uncomfortable or scares us, or advancing one specific skill to master it
Comment from : Go/Via/orgohome

Local MBTA / Amtrak & Grey and Grandure Layout

Star Bucks K-Cup Mocha Mint brA friend who does not understand model railroading asked: br"Why do you do this to yourself There is always one more thing to know"? brReply:br"I love learning"
Comment from : Local MBTA / Amtrak & Grey and Grandure Layout

The main thing I wish I knew more about when I started in the hobby was how real railroads work I've found that visiting Railcams and chatting with the other viewers has been a big help in understanding railroad operations Thanks for another great and informative video!
Comment from : Cat Man

I take my coffee CrispbrI don't drink coffee, I only eat itbrI do however drink Copious amounts of Tea (1-2 Pots per day) with 1tbsp Honey per pot
Comment from : evileyeball

God bless you for bringing up and sharing the information on pso
Comment from : A&C RR, a n scale and life journey

I'm still new to model railroading but here's my 2 cents brYes the internet is a great pool of information but nothing beats getting your hands "dirty" One thing I learned was to stop thinking about it and go brGreat video/content by the way, looking forward to every one that you put out Tims dark roast 2 milk
Comment from : Pat Leclerc

We are keeping you and your family in our prayers Family is a big part of the hobby, so definitely good to support the health of all family members!
Comment from : Michael Hoffman

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Comment from : Frank [steelerfan820]

Always fun brother and happy Thanksgiving to u and the family
Comment from : Tony Kane

good vid keep up the good vids on the channel
Comment from : ANFIELD ROAD LAYOUT IN THE LOFT

Agree with all the things you mention, knowing how to use materials, and learning all the things that can be used is very key That's why I'm taking it slow till I build my knowledge and skill Great information jimmy! Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : Lehigh River Subdivision

Good track plan practices - read "Track Planning for Realistic Operation" by John Armstrong Brings a beginner up to speed quicklybrAnd if you can help the beginner get over the frustration of their mistakes - that was a big one for me!brLike, for instance, have all manual turnouts, but a track plan that had turnouts out of reach How stupid can you get? I'm in the running
Comment from : Ned Merrill

Great video While all the points on the list are great, IMHO, wiring & terms and MRR/RR terminology are the two biggest As a kid, I didn't go past wiring to make trains run; no powered turnouts, no building lights, etc And, when trying to get help/advice from someone it would behoove you to know what they are talking about Thanks for the video! brBTW, how about a live stream sometime?!? ;)brMaxwell House Original Blend, 2 sugars & a little cream
Comment from : 3DJeff