Quote from: scotsoft on November 04, 2014, 06:11:43 PM
That is a fairly standard time for uploading a video to You Tube Peter.  What I normally do is set the video off uploading and go and do other things, whether that be on the computer or elsewhere.  There is nothing worse than waiting for a video to upload by sitting waiting on it, I also never give advance notice that a video is on its way as I find the uploading gremlins are sure to strike and cause the upload to fail.

John is absolutely right - uploading videos can take an age. I've done some for my other half's various gigs and a 5-minute video can take a couple of hours. I tried to do one for a 45-minute set and it said it would take 8 hours!! I figured my laptop would probably die of exhaustion if I tried it.

Having said that, I agree with everyone else - great video, and it looks as if the layout will be spectacular when it's finished. All those circuits nearly did me 'ead in !

Cheers,

Chris

Well done Peter, that is a mighty track setup and works like a dream.

Well worth waiting for, Peter. Excellent video and great looking loco.

Very nice vid, Peter
Now just leave that track alone!

As the music in your vid says 'Don't stop believin'

Excellent - well done mate!! 


Paul

Wow Peter I am impressed by your layout, all that hard work is starting to pay off, I cannot wait to get started on my journey in less than 2 weeks.

Looks like you have the video uploading sorted.

  Many congratulations, Peter.   
It was nearly enough to make me want to abandon point-to-point and change my entire plan!  Then I realised that my shed would have to be twice as big. 
David

Quote from: petercharlesfagg on November 04, 2014, 06:14:32 PM
I DID try with coaches but that presented another problem to solve!

They uncoupled every time as the loco is halfway up the incline!

Regards, Peter.

Peter

If it's any consolation I ran my Iron Duke with the rake of 'Golden Arrow' (Farish 0646) coaches for the first time on the club layout last evening, and guess what. Yes uncoupled at a specific point on the circuit every time where a change of direction occurs.
Remember that these are very basic coach models so 'Tweak and Test' will be the order of the day.

And the sound kept dying

Left it on the track and came home for a G&T. Back there tonight for more testing during the DCC Group evening (which I run)

I haven't had the courage to do a You Tube vid yet but you have given me inspiration.

Well done Peter It took me 6 months and a lot of help from several forum members before I managed to put photos into an Album and then a link in my posts .I too would love to put a video on Utube with a link .
You seem to be like me and enjoy watching the trains go by , That will be fantastic to watch when you get the scenics done ,I think your bridges look really great . Now you know how too you will have to put more on hear for us to enjoy.
WELL DONE
Bob

Quote from: newportnobby on November 04, 2014, 09:37:19 PM
Very nice vid, Peter
Now just leave that track alone!

As the music in your vid says 'Don't stop believin'

Did I read that right?  "Music in my vid?"  I didn't include any and whenever I study it I cannot hear anything?

Regards Peter.

PS.  Have just watched it again with the volume up really high, I was unaware that my radio could be heard, I will have to make another video and talk, I didn't know that my little camera recorded sound!!!  Good thing I didn't swear!

Radio on in the background when you recorded the video


Paul

Peter, I saw these posts earlier (this morning, Australia time), but did not reply, 'cos I was on phone and couldn't access the vid properly. However, from comments, I thought, this I have to see!

Just watched it on me fancy new tablet at home, and mate, I LOVE it! Isn't it so great when you switch on the power and away it goes, all the way, without any shorts or derailments?!

Definitely worth a photocall!

Love the locomotive,  too. Looks like a cracker.

Quadruple 

George

When I have problems with uncoupling Peter, first off I take the offending item and turn it 180°.  If that does not solve the problem, I then move it to the back of the rake (if that is aesthetically pleasing) and try it using either end.  I feel sure if you keep swapping your coaches round, you will eventually find a secure rake.  If all else fails, you could try a small piece of blue-tac on the coupling.

I hope this helps you find a solution to your uncoupling and I look forward to the PCF Epic #2 

cheers John.

To solve problem random uncoupling I use woodland scenics tacky glue its much better than blue tack in my opinion and it is almost invisible and you only need a tiny amount .  I have a freight train that  belonged to my late best mate and it was always randomly uncoupling because of all the diferent makes of wagon I run it every operating session it now never gives any problems at all.
Bob

Well done, Peter your layout looks very impressive, I'm looking forward to seeing it progress.