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Prolific poster 1,364 posts splitrock323 Prolific poster 1,364 posts
splitrock323

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The TCD Podcast crew brings in Luke Lemmens to discuss the realities of building, owning and maintaining a large home layout.

What are the advantages and disadvantages. What is the cost, the time, the skills you will need? How are operations set up for a large layout different from a medium-size or small layout? Many more topics are touched on in this intriguing conversation focused on building the layout that is the right size for you. Join David Hamilton, Mike Jordan, Luke Lemmens, William Sampson, Ken Zieska, and Thomas W Gasior MMR in this episode. 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1429390/8907317-episode-15-building-a-large-home-layout.mp3?download=true

Thomas W. Gasior MMR

Modeling northern Minnesota iron ore line in HO.

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keystonefarm Regular poster 330 posts
keystonefarm

Large operating railroads

An interesting conversation. Brought up the benefits and pitfalls of a large operating model railroad. As the builder/owner of one I agree with what most of the individuals said. It can be an adventure !! --  Ken 
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Greg Amer gregamer Regular poster 496 posts
Greg Amer gregamer

Another fantastic episode.

Thanks for the show. It’s fun to hear the perspectives of so many great contributors. 

 
Greg Amer The Industrial Lead

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splitrock323 Prolific poster 1,364 posts
splitrock323

Thanks for feedback.

@KeystoneFarm - Sounds like you know first hand how much love and effort a large layout needs. 
 

@Greg - Thanks for the appreciation. Our crew has a variety of skills and knowledge. Some of it even applies to model railroading. 

Thomas W. Gasior MMR

Modeling northern Minnesota iron ore line in HO.

YouTube: Splitrock323      Facebook: The Splitrock Mining Company layout

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George Sinos gsinos Prolific poster 1,167 posts
George Sinos gsinos

One of the best...

This has rapidly become one of the best RR podcasts.  Keep up the good work.  Thanks, gs
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Ken Glover kfglover Super User 1,499 posts
Ken Glover kfglover

I Just listened...

...while working on my layout. I really enjoyed it. I have agree with the idea "I'm glad they (someone else) built it (a large layout) so I could enjoy operating on it." I have operated on several large layouts and am truly glad I was able to experience them. My around the walls layout in a 11' x 13' bedroom is the right size or me for building and maintaining.

Ken Glover,

HO, Digitrax, Soundtraxx PTB-100, JMRI (LocoBuffer-USB), ProtoThrottle (WiThrottle server)

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splitrock323 Prolific poster 1,364 posts
splitrock323

Ken you have figured it out and done well.

One of the mantras we push on the podcast is: build the layout that’s right for you. Sounds like you have done that and can enjoy others large empires as well. 

Thank you for the feedback. 

Thomas W. Gasior MMR

Modeling northern Minnesota iron ore line in HO.

YouTube: Splitrock323      Facebook: The Splitrock Mining Company layout

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splitrock323 Prolific poster 1,364 posts
splitrock323

Latest podcast - 70 tons of fun

This episode is about improving your locomotive performance. Focusing on Mike Jordans attempts at making the Bachmann 70 Ton GE run better. Adding an NWSL Stanton drive and other fixes suggested by the crew.  We discuss bad gears and some solutions. Join Eric Boone, Thomas Gasior MMR, David Hamilton, Mike Jordan, and William Sampson as they discuss locomotive improvements and frustrations. 
 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crossing-gate-model-railroad-discussion/id1549943658?i=1000533275216

Thomas W. Gasior MMR

Modeling northern Minnesota iron ore line in HO.

YouTube: Splitrock323      Facebook: The Splitrock Mining Company layout

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Neil Erickson NeilEr Moderator 5,780 posts
Neil Erickson NeilEr

Good discussion

I was reminded of a John Allen article from November ’71 NMRA bulletin:  How Large is a …

Mine is 520. Rather small. 

Neil Erickson, Hawai’i 

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keystonefarm Regular poster 330 posts
keystonefarm

Feedback

Thanks Tom. Mine is a 3120 sq ft multideck PRR/PC Buffalo line. Takes a crew of 32 for full operations. Will celebrate it's 30th birthday this coming February. As I said it's been an adventure. ---  Ken McCorry
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