Video Index Page

Other Railroad Videos:

• Please note that this page shows only "automatic control" videos.
• The Track2 RailVideos.org page has a more-condensed-format list of ALL the railroad videos on the Track2.com web pages.
  • Some of these videos are also linked from the following web pages: 2007 East Coast Large Scale Train Show videos . |. SusquehannaSGaugers.com . |. LooseTies.com

 

A. ALL Videos On This Page, Listed by Number

The links in this list, take you to the video's description, below on this page

Video #602 -- (1/2009) Subscribing To The Yahoo [AutoControls] Group [below] Video #632 -- (5/1992) Automatic Route Selection [below] Video #636 -- (5/1992) How-It-Works -- 2-track Automatic Yard Demo [below] Video #637 -- (5/1992) 2-track Auto. Yard on Multi-Level Display [below] Video #644 -- (6/1996) 4-track Zellner Yard [below] Video #653 -- (10/2005) 4-track Zellner Yard Operating On Ingram's Basement Wall [below] Video #654 -- (12/2006) 2-track Automatic Yard (Model 205, aka Model 165) [below] Video #655 -- (3/2007) 2-track Automatic Yard (Latest Design Model 206) [below] Video #656 -- (4/2007) Mark Anderman, April 2007, Susque. S Gaugers Steamup, Williamsport Pa [below] Video #658 -- (4/2008) S Ga. Automatic Block Demo, Using RRC SIM [below] 2nd newest Video --> (3/2009) Video #659 -- [below] S Ga. Automatic Passing Siding, AF Switches & Automotive Relays Newest Video --> (5/2009) Video #660 -- [below] S Ga. Automatic Switching Block, AF Switches & Automotive Relays

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B. Suggested Viewing Order, LargeScale Videos

Videos are listed in suggested viewing order. On 1/8/09, videos were runumbered to "600 series" numbers. Unused numbers are reserved for possible future conversions from VHS tape.

 

1. Video #602 Subscribing To The Yahoo [AutoControls] Group (added 1/6/09)
   

   The "About The Listserver" web page has the details of the new [AutoControls] Yahoo Group we are trying to start. This two-part video covers the same information.

   Vimeo Pt 1/2, 14 min - discusses the following topics: (1) Intro, (2) Subscribing, (2b) Moderator's Opinions, (2c) Reliability Issues, Smaller Scales, (3) Address, (4) Email Sorting, (5) Subjects Included, (6) Subjects Excluded . Vimeo Pt 2/2, 10 min - discusses the following topics: (7) Navigating, (8) LstSrv Web Page, (9) Yahoo Grp Home Pg, (10) Links, (11) Attachments, (12) Photos. YouTube Pt 1 - Truncated at 10 min - discusses the following topics: (1) Intro, (2) Subscribing, (2b) Moderator's Opinions, (2c) Reliability Issues, Smaller Scales, (3) Address, (4) Email Sorting.

   
   
   
2. Video #636 How-It-Works -- 2-track Automatic Yard Demo
   

   	This shows a older 1992 design Model 202 (aka 163). It demonstrates in detail, the different ways a 2-track yard can be operated, and how it works. (Videotaped 1992, 25 min, 38 MB) . . . Quicktime  (The older Model 163 operates the same way as the newest Model 206. The parts are just arranged differently.) Logic Diagram for this 2-track yard
   YouTube Part 1/3 - demonstrates 'Mode 1' de-powered and 'Mode 2' Automatic Passing Siding controlling 2 trains. YouTube Part 2/3 - demonstrates 'Mode 3' Automatic Block controlling 2 trains, and 'Mode 4' Automatic Switching Block controlling 3 trains (NORMAL mode of operation). YouTube Part 3/3 - demonstrates 'Mode 5' Automatic Switching Block controlling 5 trains (overloaded 'juggling' mode).

   
   
   
3. Video #655 -- 2-track Automatic Yard (Latest Design Model 206)
   

   	The first part of the video shows the Model 206 Control Unit (designed Feb 2007), and the 2nd part shows the Model 205 (aka Model 165) which was designed in 1994. Both are shown operating 3 trains on a LooseTies.com display layout. (Videotaped Mar 2007 & Dec 2006, 16 min, 23 MB)
   Quicktime . . . . . YouTube (last 6 min cut off, due to 10 min limit) (This model 206 is almost the same as the previous Model 205, except a slightly different parts arrangement and has only a 2nd rheostat,)

   
   
   
4. Video #644 -- 4-track Zellner Yard
   

   	The 2-track control unit can be "extended" to a 3 or 4-track unit. This video shows the basic 2-track control unit, plus a "helper control unit", operating a 4-track yard. (Videotaped Feb 1996, 22 min, 33 MB)
   Quicktime . . . . . YouTube (last 12 min cut off, due to 10 min limit)

   
   
   
5. Video #632 -- Automatic Route Selection
   

   	This video demonstrates "Automatic Route Selection" on a display layout, using LGB magnets on the bottom of the locos which activate track contacts, which in turn operate track switches and relays, to send trains on two different routes. (Videotaped 1992, 16 min, 24 MB)
   Quicktime . . . . . YouTube (last 6 min cut off, due to 10 min limit)

   
   
   

   C. Previous LargeScale Videos These are older videos, that have been partially superseded by the above videos.

   
   
   
6. Video #637 -- 2-track Auto. Yard on Multi-Level Display
   

   	This shows a Model 202 (aka 163), operating on a multi-level display layout. Video #655 more or less replaces this video. But this video shows LGB Moguls on an elevated loop, and shutting down the siding -- which Video #655 does not. (Videotaped 1992, 12 min, 18 MB)
   Quicktime . . . . . YouTube (last 2 min cut off, due to 10 min limit)

   
   
   
7. Video #654 -- 2-track Automatic Yard (Model 205, aka Model 165)

   	Quicktime (12 min, 17 MB) Videotaped Dec 2006 Video #655 more or less replaces this video. The newer Video #655 has this footage, plus footage of the new Model 206 design.
   This video shows a Model 205 (aka 165) operating 3 trains on a LooseTies.com display layout. (The model 205 is almost the same as the current Model 206, except a slightly different parts arrangement and has only a single rheostat,)

   
   
   
8. Video #653 -- 4-track Zellner Yard Operating On Ingram's Basement Wall

   This short video shows the 4-track yard on a basement TEST layout. Video #644 more or less replaces this video. (Videotaped Oct 2005, 3 min, 5 MB) Quicktime

   
   
   

   D. LargeScale Photos

   
   
   
9. Display Photos
   

   2-track Yard - Model 206 (Video #654) 2-track Yard - older version Model 205, aka Model 165 (Video #655) 4-track Yard - Model 401 & 402 (Video #644)

   
   
   
10. Outdoors
    

    Flat Rocks & Goose Creek RR, 4-track Zellner Yard, Hendersonville NC, added 8/2005

    
    
    

    E. S Gauge Videos & Photos

    
    
    
11. Video #660 -- S Ga. Automatic Switching Block, AF Switches & Automotive Relays

    This is the same 2-track unit as described below for Video #659, but it now has the DPDT relay added to control the 3rd train. * Watch this video first, then #658 for more details of the block, then #659 for more details of the passing siding. (Project 208, recorded April 2009)

    Vimeo Part 1/3 covers (1) Intro, (2) Principles of 3-train operation, (3) Why do this, (4) review of system, (5) Observing operation from rear of yard.. Vimeo Part 2/3 covers (6) Attaching magnets to rolling stock, (7) Mode 2: Automatic block only (2 trains) (8) Mode 3: Automatic siding only (2 trains), (9) Mode 4: Block & siding both off (1 train) (operating like a simple piece of track). Vimeo Part 3/3 covers (10) Using DCC for this video, (11) Why blocks when using DCC, (12) Ramping up & down with DCC, (13) Possible changes for future units, (14) same system, using 3 diesels, (15) Bloopers. Drawings & Photos: See the Project 208 Plans Page You can also download the full-size "as uploaded" from Vimeo, but you need to get a free Vimeo username & password.  The link is on the lower right corner of the Vimeo page -- it says "Downloads",  "Download Quicktime Version".  But you have to be "logged in", or this link will not be visible. You can also download the original 640x480 Quicktime Video from this site. Use fullsize video directory-- look for "qvv660....." (may not work due to overloading).

    
    
    Video #658 -- S Ga. Automatic Block Demo, Using RRC SIM

    Shows an S gauge automatic block, using a RR Concepts 'Switching Interface Module' (recorded Apr 2008, 26 min, 41 MB) . . . Quicktime

    YouTube Part 1/3 covers (1) Switching Interface Module, (2) Reed Switches (sensors), and (3) Magnets. YouTube Part 2/3 covers (4) Sensor Activation, (5) Wiring Diagram, (6) Block Locations, (7) Sensor Locations, and (8) Operation with 2 can-motor engines. YouTube Part 3/3 covers (8 cont) Operation (continued), (9) Operation w/1 vintage Flyer engine and 1 can-motor engine, and (10 Operation w/2 vintage Flyer engines. Drawings & Photos: See the Project 108 Plans Page

    
    
    
12. Video #659 -- S Ga. Automatic Passing Siding, AF Switches & Automotive Relays

    Shows an S gauge, 2-track automatic passing siding. The system uses magnets on the bottom of the locos/cars to activate a reed switch, which activates an automotive relay, which then throws the American Flyer turnouts. Automotive relays are used to handle the large amounts of current (estimated about 6 amps) required to operate a pair of American Flyer switches. (Project 208, recorded Nov 2008)

    Vimeo Part 1/3 covers (1) Intro, (2) Overview: How It Operates, (3) More Detailed Overview, (4) Depower" switches to "park" train, (5) Swap Sidings. Vimeo Part 2/3 covers (6) How It's Constructed, (7) Automotive Relays, (8) Rectifiers for Auto. Relays, (9) Magnets & Reed Switches, (10) AF Locomotive Mods, (11) Construction Comments, (12) Auto. Block Comments, (13) AC/DC Power, (14) Rheostats. Vimeo Part 3/3 covers (15) Jumper Wire for Manual Override, (16) As Copied from LargeScale, (17) Gaps in Track, (18) Would Use RR-Concepts except for large currents. Drawings & Photos: See the Project 208 Plans Page You can also download the full-size "as uploaded" from Vimeo, but you need to get a free Vimeo username & password.  The link is on the lower right corner of the Vimeo page -- it says "Downloads",  "Download Quicktime Version".  But you have to be "logged in", or this link will not be visible. You can also download the original 640x480 Quicktime Video from this site. Use fullsize video directory-- look for "qvv659....." (may not work due to overloading).

    
    
    
13. Video #656 -- S Ga. Automatic Passing Siding, AF Switches & AF Track Trips,
    . . . . video by Mark Anderman, April 2007, Susque. S Gaugers Steamup, Williamsport Pa
    
    

    Videotaped 4/1/07 by Chris Cooley and edited by Mark Anderman, this shows 3 trains running automatically on the same circle of track, using an automatic control system wired up by Dennis & Corvin Oberholtzer and Mark Anderman, using stock Gilbert pressure-activated track trips & semaphore. (6 min) YouTube . . . . . .Quicktime . . . . . .Wiring Diagram Comments: We believe this system could probably be modified by removing the block in the mainline, and using just the 2 blocks in the sidings. The semaphore would control power to the sidings; i.e. at about 2/3 of the way around the loop, the train on the mainline would "release" one of the trains parked on the sidings, thus maintaining spacing between trains, but without using the 3rd block on the mainline. [===] This scheme is demonstrated in the largescale Video #1 "How It Works" which shows the same arrangement in largescale.

    
    
    
14. S Ga Photos
    

    	S Gauge DCC Computer Control has several small Mpegs (page is on Track2 RailNet site)
    More S gauge photos & videos are linked from Susquehanna S Gaugers MRC home page. Additional railroad videos are on the Track2 'RailVideos.org' page.

    
    
    

    F. QuickTime, YouTube, Vimeo Formats

    
    
    
15. Comments re The Video Formats
    

    You can view the videos on this page on the web. You need a broadband (high speed cable or DSL) connection. Formats: Videos may be in Quicktime format, YouTube, or Vimeo format, and some videos are in more than 1 format. Quicktime: You need to have Apple's free Quicktime Player installed. YouTube & Vimeo: These may require more bandwidth. But you can play these without having Quicktime. The YouTube & Vimeo videos (flash format) usually play in any late-version web browsers. YouTube has a 10 minute maximum length limitation, so longer videos have been either cut off at 10 minutes, or else divided into 2 or more parts.