tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post9110672245002652823..comments2024-03-12T09:50:39.175-04:00Comments on New York Central Train Layout: 80 car train challengeJohn R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-36803182112341316022017-03-11T17:25:43.557-05:002017-03-11T17:25:43.557-05:00Nice. What do you use to power everything? Nice. What do you use to power everything? Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896067677102974684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-32781697095682283112017-03-11T16:46:54.794-05:002017-03-11T16:46:54.794-05:00Thanks Tim! Most cars are equipped with P-2000, Ka...Thanks Tim! Most cars are equipped with P-2000, Kadee or Intermountain metal wheels. The layout is DC. The six engines used are Bachmann Plus units that were released in the early 90s. These have proven to be excellent runners with about 20 years of revenue service under their belts.John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-32005879173447397642017-03-11T16:03:00.047-05:002017-03-11T16:03:00.047-05:00Fantastic feat! What wheels do all of your cars ru...Fantastic feat! What wheels do all of your cars run? And do you run DCC to keep everything speed matched? Hope to run a big train like this when I get things together. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896067677102974684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-53992789632167648592017-03-09T07:22:34.176-05:002017-03-09T07:22:34.176-05:00Thanks Ralph!!! The mid train helpers made it poss...Thanks Ralph!!! The mid train helpers made it possible. I saw this on a model train layout called the Lakeside Lines that routinely moves trains in excess of 100 cars.John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-69395536130877812702017-03-09T07:21:04.985-05:002017-03-09T07:21:04.985-05:00Thanks ATJOE1972! All went well but ownership was ...Thanks ATJOE1972! All went well but ownership was understandably nervous. Train is still on the layout and continues to run without issue. Good to hear from you!John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-13372587779488221282017-03-08T23:13:27.838-05:002017-03-08T23:13:27.838-05:00Success! Very impressive venture into train lengt...Success! Very impressive venture into train lengths undreamed of on my layout!PCRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580789893778607792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-189454591404219342017-03-08T14:33:55.275-05:002017-03-08T14:33:55.275-05:00Hats off to the NYCTL mechanical and right of way ...Hats off to the NYCTL mechanical and right of way departments to help pull off quite the challenge with eighty pieces of rolling stock. Looks like a flawless trip around the layout. ATJOE1972https://www.blogger.com/profile/06989967184620689549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-40795487783116418512017-03-08T09:20:56.708-05:002017-03-08T09:20:56.708-05:00Thank you 1:1 Sir Neal! I'm looking forward to...Thank you 1:1 Sir Neal! I'm looking forward to seeing the challenge met on the A.P.R.R.! Good luck! John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-45884722193780413902017-03-08T09:15:15.329-05:002017-03-08T09:15:15.329-05:00Congratulations on the challenge! Looks like the t...Congratulations on the challenge! Looks like the train ran fine with 6 engines! A very nice looking train to boot! The A.P.R.R. has accepted the challenge (as they should), and will report back soon!Neal M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13222271574361231352noreply@blogger.com