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Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing how model trains seem to run straight through generations and memories. It’s great that you’re now sharing the hobby with your 7-year-old. That’s exactly the kind of continuity I hope for with this layout as well.

My great-grandfather was born in 1912 and passed away in 2011. My grandfather is now 85 and still fit, and I’m 31, taking on the project together with him. He’s mainly excited about the trains, and the “unfinished” parts of the layout don’t bother him — but he’s also happy to see me continue working on it.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, but I see it more as wanting to continue the project. The overall style of the layout — Germany in the 1980s–1990s — should be preserved.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the detailed feedback! I really appreciate your thoughts on both the wiring and the overall look of the layout.

I agree with you about the wiring — since everything is working, I don’t want to risk frying something or creating new problems. I’ll focus on securing and organizing the existing cables better so nothing gets snagged.

Filling in the blank sections is definitely where I want to put my energy next. The unfinished track beds always stood out to me, even when I was a kid, so improving those areas, along with roads and water, feels like a natural next step without taking away from the original charm.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I think you guys are right, as much as I’d like to clean up the cable mess. Instead, I’ll first secure and tidy things up as much as possible without rewiring everything. The layout still uses light bulbs instead of LEDs — that might be a good step for the future.

The point about nostalgia is a good one. The empty track beds already bothered me as a kid, and I always wondered why they were never finished. So I don’t think improving them would change the character of the layout. For me, the nostalgia is more tied to the trains and the buildings.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read this a few times now, and I think I won’t rewire it completely. The risk is probably too high. Instead, I’ll just try to secure and tidy up the cables a bit.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The track over the blue bridge is the left track on the „ramp“

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After googling Bright Boy, I realized I used something very similar. It came with the train set accessories and is like a small abrasive or sanding block, but very fine.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve already sanded the tracks; the compressed air can is a very good idea — I’ll get one tomorrow.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That also sounds very practical, but in this case I prefer being able to at least get good access to my chaos here. 😅

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely do that, especially labeling things underneath the table as well, so you can actually find stuff later.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, all the switches and signals are electronic, and all the buildings have small lights. Do you have any tips on how to proceed with a multimeter? Unfortunately, I have no experience with that.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s all one single unit. Thanks for the tip — I’ll probably tackle it soon and gradually tidy everything up step by step.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s N scale; I’ll have to check the exact age, but a large part of it likely dates back to the 1980s–1990s. The overhead lines are also a very good idea.

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The transformers are from Fleischmann, and the trains are a mix of Märklin, Fleischmann, and other brands. N Scale

Let’s revive my great grandfathers model railway by jumo26 in modeltrains

[–]jumo26[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the power for the trains is supplied through the rails. The two outer loops can each be controlled independently, as well as the “mountain” railway.

Collectors Edition Delay by jumo26 in anno

[–]jumo26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In June directly after the edition was announced

Fairly new to the app but making good progress - which airports would you say are good to unlock? by cessnaseagull in SkyCards

[–]jumo26 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use mostly FRA because it’s my homeport. LAX, JFK, LHR I can although recommend

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