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Stan Ferris
Добавлен 9 июл 2007
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
Whether 5" gauge, 7.5" gauge, HO scale, or whatever, I try to do train related videos along with other odd topics whenever I can. And I really enjoy reading and replying to all your comments. Have a great day!
Stan
Whether 5" gauge, 7.5" gauge, HO scale, or whatever, I try to do train related videos along with other odd topics whenever I can. And I really enjoy reading and replying to all your comments. Have a great day!
Stan
Ore Car Build Part 3
We're back at it again. The Crow's Nest Railroad is on the move, over to Bob's shop. More progress on the two 30" gauge display ore cars. Enjoy!
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New X6100 Legs for the Elecraft Ax1 Antenna
Просмотров 1089 часов назад
The handy folding support legs for the Elecraft Ax1 whip antenna are just a bit too small for my Xiegu X6100. So, let's get busy in the shop for a quick project to fix that!
Is the Xiegu X6100 Good for CW?
Просмотров 19716 часов назад
This is a QRP portable radio, meaning low power (although it can be amped up), but with that said, is it designed to be easy or difficult to operate in morse code, especially for cw learners? Here's my take on that question...
Track Work 'Fun' at Maricopa Live Steamers
Просмотров 26814 дней назад
Let's pull out the long MOW train and get some needed repairs done before it gets too hot today. The Arizona desert sun has heated and disturbed a section of track. We'll do the work, while you sit back and enjoy!
Changing the Battery in a BMW Molded Key
Просмотров 8921 день назад
This key no longer remotely activates the locks on a BMW X3. Let's take a chance and cut it open and try to replace the battery. Fingers crossed! Replacement battery is a VL2020
Large Scale Ore Car Build - Part 2
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We're back at it this week, making progress on the twin 30" gauge ore cars project. The Sahuaro Central Railroad is building them for a winery display, in exchange for some needed 15" gauge equipment. Let's get busy!
Large Scale Ore Car Build - Part 1
Просмотров 389Месяц назад
In exchange for some much-needed trolly parts for the Sahuaro Central 15" gauge RR, we agreed to build two large scale ore cars for display at a winery. Let's fire up the tools and let the shenanigans begin!
Dog Days of Summer!
Просмотров 300Месяц назад
How will a new puppy and a back yard train get along? Time to find out on this hot summer evening at the Crow's Nest Railroad a 5" narrow gauge ride-on railway around my urban desert home. Woof! Meet Kepler!
15" Gauge Trolley is Finished!
Просмотров 188Месяц назад
After months of restoration, the conversion from derelict trolley to functioning passenger car is completed. Let's get it loaded onto the trailer to soon join its sister at the Sahuaro Central Railroad. Here's a quick update. www.adobemtndesertrrpark.com/
Sizzling Work Train
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Even though we have our highest temps and longest sunlight days this time of year, some things still need to get done. No talking this week, just some train action.
15" Gauge Trolley Update
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Getting near the end of the trolley project. Fitting the bogies and checking out the upholstered seats! www.adobemtndesertrrpark.com/
Today vs Three Years Ago!
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Let's walk the track and see how much progress has been made on the 5" narrow gauge Crow's Nest Railroad in the last three years! It's fun to see how much has changed since the first shovel full of soil!
15" Gauge Trolly Update
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We've got some painting and millwork to get done this week on the restoration of this passenger car for the Sahuaro Central Railroad. Let's get busy! www.adobemtndesertrrpark.com/
Steaming Up in the Pennsylvania Autumn
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Something different this week. Here's a link for a wonderful film featuring a day on the East Broad Top railroad and steam locomotive #16. Enjoy the sights and sounds! ruclips.net/video/qySsmexQBII/видео.html ToledoRails RUclips channel: www.youtube.com/@ToledoRails
Railway at Work! - CNRR #137
Просмотров 2382 месяца назад
If you enjoy watching trains, even small ones, then join me as trusty shunting pal, Rodney, helps me with a small yard project. The Crow's Nest Railroad is a 5" narrow gauge ride-on railway around our small urban home in the Arizona desert.
YouTubers Meet at Adobe Western Railroad
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RUclipsrs Meet at Adobe Western Railroad
Ride-On Railroad Haulin' - CNRR #135
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Ride-On Railroad Haulin' - CNRR #135
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway - CNRR #134
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White Pass & Yukon Route Railway - CNRR #134
Adding 3D Printed Locomotive Details - CNRR #132
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Adding 3D Printed Locomotive Details - CNRR #132
1-Inch Scale Railroading! - CNRR #131
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1-Inch Scale Railroading! - CNRR #131
Deep 3D Printed Slot Car Guide Flags
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Deep 3D Printed Slot Car Guide Flags
As-Needed Freight Delivery - CNRR #130
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As-Needed Freight Delivery - CNRR #130
Ride-On Train Excitement! - CNRR #129
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Ride-On Train Excitement! - CNRR #129
Thank you ,i want to build my own.
My first wood track was a fairly simple pattern and I only routed the 1/8th inch slot. I used copper tape instead of braid. Have fun!
@@StanFerris I've done carpentry and stained glass ( Tiffany style) for years,I might just do that
Thank you for sharing.👍
Thanks so much!
Who needs Anytime Fitness when you're throwing chips like that💪👍
All fun!
Great idea thanks 🙏🏻
Hey thanks, Nick. I use my jig all the time.
Stan, could you make me a set?? I don’t have the equipment to DIY it. I’ll gladly pay + shipping!! I’m 76 and have been active continuously since 1965. 73 De NØPL Dit-Dit.
Yes, I can do that Paul. I'll email you.
Thank you for sharing.☎👍
Sorry, no trains on this one. 🤣🚂🚂
@@StanFerris but it's still nice to hang out in the shop to see what Stan is up to👍
So, what's the deal with getting into Morse Code? Am I just way out of the group?
🤣 No, I'm the odd one out. A few years ago I decided to follow up on a wish I had as a young man to get into ham radio. So I studied for a couple of the tests, got my General license and have been learning morse code (nicknamed CW for 'continuous wave') to get on the HF radio waves and speak with other hams using it.
Thanks Stan, Enjoyed the Video. Still love your cw-letter training audios. Made a big difference in getting me started. 👍 🙂 TU KZ1J
Very kind words, Jim! Thank you.
La de dah K 😂
Thank you for sharing. Above my pay scale. LOL 👍
Above mine, too! 🤣
Hey Stan - did not realize you were a ham radio operator! Great video! Rick W2RDS
Thanks, Rick. Mostly attempting cw on 40 m and 20 m. Experimenting with QRP 5 and 10 watts.
@@StanFerris Please keep going. I am in CWops learning CW right now. We need more CW operators! Spread the "Good News." This was a good video. You did well!
Great that you are learning as well! I had to study on my own to learn the characters and numbers, etc., but got hooked up with the Long Island CW Club for lessons and help getting on the air.
@@StanFerris, I'm a lifetime member of the LICW club, but I need a little more structure. CWops move quicker and are a little more "whip-cracking" than LICW. I'm not done with them yet - but a year of CW ops will get me going on a great start now. I'm also studying for my Amateur Extra exam. I should have done it right away - It's hard to motivate myself now that I can do almost everything as a General. Good luck. 73, Jason KD9ZHF
@@KD9ZHF Sounds great, Jason! Who knows, we might connect on the air if band conditions allow. TU es 73!
Well... All that beeping sounds like a recording of Monday morning at work 🤣 Have fun Stan📡
Sorry about those beeps! 🤣
Hi Stan, one question I have is how good is the cw filtering? can it go down narrow to filter out adjacent signals? Apart from that it looks an interesting little radio.
I'd be out of my league to answer that question, sorry. :) I have the cw filter set at 500 hz right now, but it goes down to 150 hz I think in cw mode. I have very little experience working pileups or two close signals. I don't mean to try and sell anyone on this rig-- it's unusual to be sure. But I found it to be the most affordable shack-in-a-box with the most features for me, and it seems quite handy for cw which is mostly what I do. Some videos I've seen say it can get overloaded with AM on the front end. I haven't noticed that. My house is in an urban area, and so I have like S5 noise level most of the time. ;)
@@StanFerris, I think that's a good assessment. The Xiegu products are good at many things and at a reasonable price. It's not an Elecraft KX3, but sometimes a regular drive to the grocery store doesn't require a Mercedes-Benz, either!
I was tempted by the new KH1 but decided to get the X6100 for now, but I did buy their AX1 and 40m coil whip antenna system.
@@StanFerris, there is no KH1 for me, but I have several Elecraft radios and their antenna whip with the 40-meter coil. I'm not too fond of the KH1 price or the side tone. The sidetone is harsh. It's been improved with the last update, but I'm a musician, and sometimes certain radio sidetones bug me.
@@KD9ZHFso your bitten buy the bug? 😮
I used a selfie stick, works great, thanks
Great idea!
Thanks, Stan.
Glad you could stop by! All fun!
Awesome video! I adore the tiny box cab, I’m currently testing what I think is the smallest human hauling 5” gauge loco out there so I love all the mini equipment.
The mini gear is cool! Thanks for experimenting.
@@StanFerris thank you! I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing this Stan. Work on a railroad never ends, no matter the scale. Stay safe!!
Will do, Larry! That's the truth. Whether HO or 15" gauge, stuff always needs doing! 🤣
Thank you for sharing. That EMD sure can pull the weight. Very nice MOW setup👍.
Yes, it can pull! Craig has got a few rpms dialed up, too!
I'm always impressed by how much weight those little engines can move. :D
Yes, and the traction they can get also.
Could a bad fan switch prevent AC from blowing cold regardless of the speed?
That's a serious set up right there. 👍🚂
You can see how top heavy it is in places-- easy does it on the curves and switches!
Wow we know things expand but there’s the evidence. How many joints do you need in how many feet to keep It from buckling? And why do you water it down? Love the traveling shop w generator huge compressor and everyone you’d ever need.
We water the ballast down to try to help keep it from moving .....however that particular section has the old Marigold ballast under it ...then the new red ballast.was thintop coated over it .....the Marigold ballast is like sand and does not hold the track very well .....needs to be dug out switched to full depth red ballast and then watered down .......the red ballast when watered down and dries sets like concrete.... then track wont move nearly as much
@@riograndeman That’s interesting that the track still Needs to be “locked” in. But yup sand doesn’t hold much of any kind of shape. Excellent! Really appreciate these videos and swing all The work you all do, I’d be out w you if I was about 1200 miles closer. Thanks for your reply!! Scott
That Adobe Western locomotive looks like it's painted just right for my Briggs Canyon Railroad!
Right! I don't remember when it got painted.
I found it interesting that you added truss rods and turnbuckles, If only for show.
Just for my fun, I guess. It's hard to really see them from human height. :)
Where are you State from? I like so much your project. I have CNC router. I made a chasis, rings, gears, etc cars, but not the truck because I have one of wood and also one ninco plastic. Congratulations
Thanks much! Sounds like you've got a great shop setup. I'm in AZ.
Why don't you patent this idea and get a manufacture to make and sell the on ebay commercially. I'ld buy almost 50 in N scale.
Very kind words, thank you!
Shades of an experienced slotcar mechanic. ✅
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Thank you for sharing. On my Silverado, after tire rotation, you have to leave air out of the tires one at a time until the horn beeps this resets the dash positioner location. What do they come up with on these vehicles?🤔👍
Wow, that sounds really odd!
This was much more work than I had envisioned! Especially scoring all that plastic. Thank you for doing it, and all the research! Best dad ever! ❤❤❤❤❤
I really appreciate this video.
Very kind words, thank you!
Don’t know much about live steam or machining. However, I would like to come along for the ride.
During our club meets, you can see and ride trains powered by steam! Over 15 miles of track! maricopalivesteamers.com/
Very nice work. It's not easy to stay cool in this desert heat. Thanks for sharing the ore car progress.
Definitely hot, but shade is great. Thanks, Larry!
Those are looking incredible! Keep up the good (great) work!
Thanks! I make try to make a 5" gauge version, we'll see.
@StanFerris Great idea! Just put couplers on it so you can pull it around 😏
Thank you for sharing. Nice.👍
We always pick the hottest part of the year for new projects! Thanks much!
Would this work with a 2004 X3?
I think so... www.etrailer.com/hitch-2004_BMW_X3.htm
This was an excellent build series. Thanks for documenting and sharing it!
It was a fun track to build. Not a lot of frustrating moments. I should have a T-shirt to give out to those who have braved all 9 episodes! 🤣
13:49 Loved the Young Frankenstein reference! 😂
Great movie!
Pretty cool device..I just wanted to know how to check the oil.
Thanks, Vinny. I had such great trips on that bike.
Thank you for sharing.👍
Thanks so much for always watching!
Very nice Stan!!!
Thank you, Keith! It was a fun project.
Thanks for the refresher course! I need to lubricate the locomotive and I'd forgotten how I'd gotten it apart soon after I bought it some years ago. (Memory.. they say it's the first thing to go. Or is it the second? I forget....) I had to fix a similar problem with the wiring to the pickups. I also thought the pickup wires were very stiff, so I replaced them with 30 gauge wire. Gave the trucks a lot more freedom of movement. Highly recommend replacing the wires if you can.
Great idea!
Hello, I wanted to add turntable to my layout because I see that not having one, and running pre 1930 steam locomotives makes operations a little tedious if they always run tender first 😂 I'll take inspirations to kitbash my own with some spare wood I have in my attic, just like you did :)
Have fun, and good luck with your project! I could not find anything commercially to fit my space, so DIY was the only option for me. My locos are all small vs steam.
@@StanFerris I wanted to make a turntable that sits on a board, and not one that you cut a whole on your layout to fit a well. Also, turntables are quite pricey, even kits, so making one for cheap is also a nice bonus. I would never get the hornby turntable, its to big and clunky for my layout and it takes forever to spin 180*
I purchased this same pole saw today at my local Harbor Freight at a great price... Only $49.95 plus tax. Got it home and easily assembled it for use. It cuts great... but there is an important thing I feel you left out of your review.... How poorly balanced it is. With at least 85% of its weight on the blade/chain end of the pole, and fully extended, this saw becomes a beast to lift and is very difficult to use when reaching upward and outward at a 45-70 degree angle. The only way it is really manageable is when pole is nearly vertical, directly overhead. When retracted to its shortest length, I would say it is pretty easy to use, but not when fully extended.... I would have loved to have seen you actually using it at its full length. Stan, if you can easily handle this saw when its fully extended, you are indeed the "man" as it take a pretty strong guy in very good physical condition to use this one....
Great point! And Arnold Schwarzenegger I am not! 🤣 When not vertical, I agree there's a lot of weight at the top, but I would put it in place somewhat vertically, and then back away so I was not right under what I was sawing and the weight of the cutting head applied the pressure for the cut. Honestly, Even so, I felt more in control than being on a ladder holding out my regular chain saw. Thanks for adding the info!
@@StanFerris - I was hoping to be able to use it from a tall 12ft. step ladder, but having some serious second thoughts about trying it. Thanks.
@@adctex Yes, chainsaw on a long stick, up 12' high on a ladder-- what could possibly go wrong?? ;)
Love that flatbed wagon 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you for the kind words. That #101 flat car was the first wagon I built for the CNRR. ruclips.net/video/3Mpzv_LjHFs/видео.html
Kepler looks like he is a fun dog. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Larry! Yes, and he is chewing on everything including me right now. 🤣 Have a great weekend.
Thank you for sharing. I like the new addition to the family, Couplier only needs a handkerchief and a railroad engineer's hat.👍
You're right, he needs the proper outfit! I did get him groomed up after this as when we adopted him at the pound he hadn't been cleaned up in a long while. Thanks!
I just watched all 3 parts of the turntable build. Fantastic idea and I like the simplicity of the design.
Wow, you get the patience award! Very kind words, thank you.
That tongue on the trailer looks a little over complicated. That looks a lot like around neighborhood where I used to work at intel in the Tempe, Chandler Rural Rd Area. Very cool project.
The trolley looks great. That is some really nice work.
Good to see you, trainman. I hope you’re surviving the summer heat well.
Hey Dan! Blessings! We haven't burst into flames just yet 🤣
Thank you for sharing. Great job in all the departments👍
Can't wait to see how it rides on rails. Thank you!
Very cool Stan. What an excellent recovery and a ton of work. Love the green color too!!
Now to see how it handles passengers! Blessings, Scott!