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Ron's Trains N Things
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I'm Ron and I bring you model railroad tips, tools, and techniques to help you build your dream layout. I want to help you build a model railroad layout that will look fantastic and bring you great enjoyment. Watch for new how-to videos on Tuesdays. Be sure to subscribe, share with friends, and leave a comment.
Model Railroad Speed Matching Hacks
In this video I share some great model railroad speed matching hacks to make consisting your locomotives easier and smoother. Speed matching can be a frustrating process as locomotives do not always perform consistently. Differences across brands of locomotives and decoders can play into these frustrations. I am sharing four hacks that can ease some of your frustrations and make DCC consisting a little more enjoyable.
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17331 E US Highway 40, Suite 107
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 399-5226
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✅ RTNT Amazon Page: www.amazon.com/shop/ronstrainsnthings
✅ Amazon Pick of the Week: amzn.to/4awGumy
(NOTE: The above are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
✅ Save 10% on all regularly priced items from Micro-Mark: The Small Tool Specialists. Use promo code RTRAINS upon checkout. www.micromark.com/
(NOTE: The above link is an affiliate link. I receive a commission from all purchases made through this link. Exclusions: This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, not applicable to Pre-Orders, Digitrax, SoundTraxx, or 3D items, applicable to merchandise price only, shipping and handling fees not included, gift cards, or eGift certificates.)
✅ Find fantastic foam cutting tools and adhesives from Hot Wire Foam Factory at: hotwirefoamfactory.com/home.php?bid=4&partner=35706
(NOTE: The above link is an affiliate link. I make a small commission from any purchases made through this link.)
✅ Get RTNT merch at the RTNT Company Store: teespring.com/stores/rtnt-company-store
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🔸 Contact me via email: ronstrainsnthings@gmail.com
🔸 Join the Ron's Railfans community on Facebook: groups/ronsrailfans
🔸 Follow on Instagram: ronstrains
🔸 For more about my layout, the Texas Colorado & Western Railway, check out TCWRy
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Credits:
🤘 Theme Song: "Extremes" by the Lemming Shepherds
Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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N Scale Farm Tractor For Your Model Railroad
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In this video I show you how to build and N scale farm tractor for your model railroad layout. As I build out a farm scene on my layout, I needed some details to bring it to life. This great old farm tractor is a great way to make a farm scene stand out on any model railroad layout. ✅ Want to get more RTNT? Consider becoming a channel member. Click the “Join” button or use this link to learn mo...
Building Authentic Fencing for Your Model Railroad Layout
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In this video I share techniques for building authentic fencing for your model railroad layout. I needed some barbed wire fence for a farm scene on my layout. I will show you how I build authentic fencing from scratch, a project that will add to the authentic look of your model railroad layout. ✅ Want to get more RTNT? Consider becoming a channel member. Click the “Join” button or use this link...
Info You Need to Know--Channel Update
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Changes are coming to Ron's Trains N Things, so today I'm sharing some info you need to know channel update. There will be a lot of little changes coming to this channel and one pretty big one. Let me tell you all about it. ✅ Want to get more RTNT? Consider becoming a channel member. Click the “Join” button or use this link to learn more: ua-cam.com/channels/DIjWTVFM8adgHWDPwjrY0Q.htmljoin ✅ Vi...
Behind the Scenes Basement Tour from RTNT
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This is a behind the scenes video tour of my basement. Many have asked over time exactly how my layout fits into the general surroundings of my basement. In this video I give you a full tour of the basement so you can see exactly where the layout fits into the space. ✅ Visit our sponsor, Midwest Model Railroad: www.midwestmodelrr.com 17331 E US Highway 40, Suite 107 Independence, MO 64055 (816)...
Create a Realistic Cornfield for Your Model Railroad Layout
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Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Old Model Farm House for Your Railroad
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In this video I share a step-by-step guide to building an old model farm house for your railroad. I am building a farm scene for my layout, and this old farmhouse kit from RSLaserKits is going to fit that scene perfectly. See how I turned this N scale structure kit a laser cut wood kit into a realistic old farmhouse. Wood craftsman structures like this are a fun challenge to build. I hope that,...
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Laying Model Railroad Track for Industries
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No-Ox Fail? No Ox ID and Model Railroad Track Cleaning
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FANTASTIC LED Lighting for Model Railroad Layouts
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SuperTrees for Awesome Model Railroad Scenery
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Building Open Country Scenery for a Model Railroad Layout
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Easy Inexpensive Video Monitor for a Model Railroad
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Is your dummy loco unpowered?
Very nice thanks for the tour
Do you need to use sound from that website or can you take it from say a UA-cam video? And can you change sound on a loco that already has sound?
I recently replaced my old soldering iron with a new one and coincidentally came across your video. I'm glad I watched it before using my new soldering iron. After following your advice, my new soldering iron still looks brand new, unlike my first one after its initial use. Thanks for making this very useful video!
QUESTION: Those of you who are applying No-OX, are any of you using keep-alive capacitors in your locomotives? I know N scale may be too small for these but I was wondering if this is different in HO?
Where Is that tinning solution available ?
Nice helix.
Nice work and thanks for the tips.
Okay, I have watched this video a few times in the past couple of weeks including today, and even purchased the supplies needed to do the same. 😁 Then today your video "How To Make Realistic Pine Trees" from 5 years ago popped up in my suggested list of videos I might be interested in. You mentioned in both videos that the Jute (5 years ago) twisted around the tree armature, and in that video, you had to comb the material. The process of making both types (Jute and Sisal) of trees was basically the same, I wonder if using the glue on the wire for the trees made of Jute may have caused the twisting? In the video using the Jute, you cut the fibers to different lengths ranging from about 1/2 inch to about 2 inches, but in this video, you cut the fibers to about 2 inches. Was the change in the lengths more of a convenience factor (easier handling) or was there another reason? In both videos and the furnace filter tree video, the trees look great, but for what it is worth I like the look of the Jute and Sisal trees better. Thanks for putting out your videos.
I haven't gotten to the point where I'm laying down corkbed and track on my new setup, but I am confused. You were saying to use the styro glue to glue that cork bed down. I've been watching others and they. say just to use the white glue and that includes gluing the track to the cork bed. Why use the styro glue?
I have a question for you. You were doing engage when you're talking about how much to elevate the track. I am setting up an entire Ho gage Layout and was wondering how much should I elevate the track on a 20 inch radius.. I find your videos very informative and looking forward to learning more
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Question; what about the tree trunk? Is it left bare wire or is some kind of texture applied?
Im workingon Arduino code for crossover and wye interlockings and pannel board lights. I have yet to find a purpose build control that will control multiple switches in relation to each other.
Us lil bigger scale Dead Rail guys don't have to worry about any of it! LOL!!
I like your show . Can I keep follow up with you for some information.
Ron will the NO OX work on O gauge track as well.
Yes.
Thanks Ron going to give it a try.
Oh my god! Over 4 minutes and 30 seconds of you talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin talkin and not saying anything but the same thing over and over and over again until you finally start giving us the information we came to you for. Keep it simple stupid tell us what we want to hear and let us get on with what our lives. Thumbs down for this one I love the information but you just talk too much.
@Davedarave6661 13 days ago Hi great vid, would oven cleaner work well to clean old tips? or not cheer
I don't know, but I doubt it is designed to remove oxidation.
Rather than use a dedicated decal bonder spray just use hairspray. I’ve had good results. Your mileage may vary.
Thank you for this VERY informative video. I plan to order some No-Ox today. My problems are the same as everyone else has experienced. Whether it's an old engine, a new engine ... same ol problems. I questioned my power packs, engines and track. Just two days ago I finally decided it was a track problem, and then MIRACULOUSLY THIS VIDEO CAME UP TODAY. Thank the Lord, and thank you Ron!
Good luck and let us know what you think.
@@RonsTrainsNThings My No-Ox came, and I got busy right away cleaning my track. I would give this report. 1. Use SPAIRINGLY. If you think you have enough, youi probably have TOO MUCH. I spent a long time cleaning the "excess off of my track, and off of my train wheels as it picked up a lot of excess from the rails. Once cleaned up, however, I have been very pleased with the results. 2. Results: ALL of my trains, even the very old ones, run very well, even at very slow speeds. Furthermore, my only engine with sounds is producing better sounds!!! I will be eager to see how long they will run without getting dirty and loosing continuity. This has been a major battle for me and a major frustration. Therefore, I thank you so very much for this GREAT cleaning video. God bless you well.
Great video & information Ron! Thanks a lot
U must do it to learn it people.
Hi Philip here me and my girlfriend are doing my layout like yours but in 00 scale.were did you get the wood for the Flexi track as Iam trying to do my layout like yours going round and round.let me know
I have a seemingly stupid question, but I'm asking anyway! I am working in N Scale for the first time, so it's also my first time using the polystyrene. While I love working with it so far, the one thing I DESPISE right now is cutting it with the xacto knife. The ruler slides around (no matter how hard I hold it) and the cut goes off line constantly. Any tips?? It's frustrating and wasteful! Thank you so much! Love your channel!
My first recommendation is use less force. Make your first couple passes light passes to score the styrene, then it is easier to keep the knife in that groove.
Thank you! I will try that!
If only there was something similar for Apple OS, either MacOS or iPadOS
Thank you , no ox has totally resolved my train issues , I spread a tiny bit with my finger on a small diorama track that comes on and off three times a day with a WiFi plug. About 6 months on it is still running fine at a very low speed , which is my preference. Before this I was cleaning every two weeks. Been a fantastic product. I’m in uk so thought I’d have an issue getting some , but thankfully it was on amazon with next day.
Thanks that was most helpful
Hi Philip here me and my girlfriend are doing my layout like yours but we're did you get your form what you been squirting it on the layout from let me know
Late to the game here but many online retailers and stores will load the sound file of your choice before they ship it to you. I know a couple of my favorite online retailers will mention it in the decoder's product description. I've done it before and the decoder comes with the sound already loaded. I ended up buying the LokProgrammer anyways and don't regret it one bit. One thing to keep in mind, it's always best to load the DCC values to the sound file via LokProgrammer and then edit that file when programming the decoder. What's a bit sucky is that every time you make a sound specific change (except for volume and some other minor changes) requires you to reload the sound file again which can take around 30 minutes. Say you want to add a sound to an empty sound slot, you can do this but you'll have to reload the complete file again. I hope ESU will change this so that only the changes need to be uploaded to the sound card instead of the whole thing. Also, wow! That ESU LokSound install in that Atlas locomotive was so simple. No milling and soldering. Wish all manufactures would adapt this method and it would become an industry standard.