I've been getting a lot of comments asking where I got the items used in this video so here are some links. Fyi the Dji links are affiliate but the rest are unsponsored. P.S. I know I mixed up the AC4400 with the dash 9 used in MSTS - Don't know how I said the wrong thing when it literally says AC4400 on the box but ether way my bad 👍 Proto throttle holder makerworld.com/en/models/1409... Ipad holder www.thingiverse.com/thing:125... Dji Camera (affiliate) amzn.to/4bNivjT Dji Handle it all Wifi module (affiliate) amzn.to/3yOhWI4 ProtoThrottle www.iascaled.com/store/ProtoT... Special addition Otter Valley ProtoThrottle www.ovrtrains.com/Iowa-Scaled...

@Metraguy3

Ай бұрын

Can you tell me your address so I can send you some packages for your unboxing video?

@Engine1988

Ай бұрын

By the way, I mix them up all the time. They look about the same anyways (I simply refer to all such locos as GEs simply because I'm lazy). Seeing it, however, was kind of fun because I see a lot of BNSF GEs like that.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

@@Metraguy3 The post office box has been closed until further notice as video production has become more challenging due to reasons outside of youtube and I've started to fall behind on boxes already sent in. Sorry about that :/

@andremells348

Ай бұрын

This is awesome smt mainline thanks for your great content very enjoyable.

@stephenlongtin6441

Ай бұрын

Yeah I’m leaving this comment for the bnsf locomotive !

What a great video! The train simulator is such a cool way to experience model railroading with a FPV. My 6 year old son Daniel is obsessed with your videos and never misses one that you post. We are fortunate enough to live in the Pacific Northwest so BNSF is our favorite. We even caught the Microsoft train simulator unit trackside last year and it was an amazing memory. We joined a model railroad club here and now just need an engine for him to be able to run. Hope you consider him for the giveaway as it would be a blessing to watch him run it and continue to develop his love for trains and model railroading. Have an amazing weekend.

That is really a fun, new view of your layout.

Someone may have suggested this already but if you want to take this further one thing you could do if you have the capabilities is 3D print a cab piece then place it on a wagon placed in front of the camera, that way you get the feeling of being in the cab of a locomotive, quite a few of us in England have been able to do this because some of the manufacturers we have have made 3D printed caps of locomotives that normally would be placed on a scrapyard scene but some have placed these cab pieces in front of mini cube cameras and the effect is quite convincing. Also Harrison if you ever want to play Microsoft train simulator again you still can today, get yourself a copy of it for a cheap price then install it onto your computer then go into the internet and type Openrails into the search and Install the stable version, open rails is just a modern front for Microsoft train simulator so if you do want to play it again, I still,play the old Microsoft one to this day just using Open Rails because it’s not as buggy as the original game, if you do this and your computer is windows 10 make sure that the original installation of MSTs is being run as administrator and in compatibility with windows 7 I think.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I'll have to look into that. I just got into 3d printing.

They need to make this an actual game

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Someone started a project on steam called "SMT Mainline's Basement Layout" steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3153575516&searchtext=

@milestonesmemories3719

Ай бұрын

Lol

@drake_the_ohioan_j50

Ай бұрын

​@@SMTMainlineill play

@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267

Ай бұрын

Great video Harrison. Would be interested in more information on the DJI camera you used some cool gifts from OVR

@canadianlocomotivelogistics

Ай бұрын

They already did years ago.

this is crazy! i love the ideas you come up with, I hope you enjoy your layout, I'm jealous.

The throttle is very cool, I think I might get one after seeing you use it. Awesome video as usual, love how you did the picture in picture type video.

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your train videos. I love the way you take the time to explain to your viewers exactly what your trying to do and why. I would love to be entered into your drawing. I think that, in fact I know that engine would look great on my layout. Thank you for sharing your latest video. I found it very informative as well as interesting. Take care and thanks a lot.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a novel idea! I never thought a simulator and a model rwy could merge into one! Great locomotive by the way!

What a neat idea and function to any layout, I build a 4X8 or a 5x10 over our dinning room table every Christmas. Lots of work but a lot of fun for this 84 year old.

@Cape_Cod_Steve

Ай бұрын

Let us know if you post your Christmas layouts pictures anywhere .👍 👍

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

That's awesome, is it all HO or O?

I love your layout, with that camera you could see it much better, a beauty, greetings!

it was really cool to see this project. Nice to see that perspective of the layout too

I always loved the idea of having a little camera on a model railroad and seeing the model at eye level. Great work with this!

I've known about that Proto Throttle control for a long time, and honestly it seems like a good control to me, plus the idea of making this board was ingenious!

Great Video! Scale trains have great quality! Thanks for making great model train videos! Your videos have helped me fix, and do basic maintenance on several of my trains! Thanks!

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Harrison, Super awesome video. You produce so many fine videos but that was one of the most interesting and entertaining Model Railroad videos I have watched in a long time. Thanks so much for your time and effort. Rich

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

There is something so cool about seeing model railroads from a cab perspective. Thank you, Harison, for all you do on this channel and inspiring me to fix up old model trains too. What you do on this channel is amazing. From fixing old trains to inspiring many people including myself to enjoy this hobby. Thank you Harison.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Glad to help :)

It's great! Too bad the camera can't follow the curves though.

@Petemonster62

Ай бұрын

Maybe, they can make a "camera gondola, or flat car" that will have a pivot under the camera to have it be turned left or right by the front truck?

@purrple.shadows

Ай бұрын

@@Petemonster62 Good idea.

@Elliottblancher

Ай бұрын

@@habbyguys Me and my Father have ordered Rapido Trains stuff through them, definitely will keep doing that

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Yes, I tried fixing that but there isn't currently a setting to lock the gimbal.

@curtisowens3262

Ай бұрын

Maybe he could Frankenstein something together so it can? Maybe use the front set of wheels for a bigger steam engine?

Really enjoyed the video. Cool getting the cab perspective!

That is so kewl. Thanks for the great vid as usual

Super clever setup you got! Might even have to try that myself!

You've seen me before

Now this is something really cool I will want to get for my layout I really like how you used the throttle with the camera not just for doing a loop around the layout but also to do a switching job. Ether way great video Amy have a good day.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

This has to be one of the coolest things I have seen. Outstanding video!

Best model railroader on KZread. Keeps pushing the boundaries on what makes content truly exceptional. Way to go Harrison

Mercy ! Mr Train Master, I have never seen or heard of such an awesome setup . Thanks for the show !

That is truly outstanding, a real game changer.

Absolutely loved this video! Such a cool concept!

Love the idea of making driving trains more tactile. It would be cool to take a old powered chassis and mount a small camera on each end for even more realistic views! Glad you are having fun with it!

@adriannash2705

Ай бұрын

That would be awesome but I’m not sure if you can connect more than one camera at a time unless you get a second tablet for it

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I bet it's possible with a different style of camera(s)

@adriannash2705

Ай бұрын

@@SMTMainline maybe, like if you have different cameras that use the same app to work and then all you gotta do is switch them when you’re changing directions or maybe there’s a setting for split screen viewing both at the same time. The next problem then becomes sidings and run arounds since now you’re operating an engine with added cars for the cameras

Hi cool you did the cam train hope to see more cam train like your vids.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

No doubt 👍

Looks amazing, nice job!

I love the simulater you put together. The video was awesome. Felt like I was a passenger in your ho train. Neat idea. Nice locomotive you are offering for give away.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Now you have a walk-around throttle for ops, too. You are going to have to detail the insides of your buildings and tunnels now to look good for the camera. :) Nice looking loco for the give-away, too bad for me I model N scale.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I should start by at least cleaning them up. I think this throttle will be helpful for walk around operation.

This has to be the coolest thing you’ve done on your channel next to you restoring your old Rivarossi locomotives and that’s saying a lot! This looks so believable and it’s super neat to see your layout from that 1:1 scale perspective.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I have to hand it to you never thought it would be possible! Great video.

Excellent upgrade to the layout!

Now I can see this being a popular request on Livestreams

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I suspect so.

Harrison, you amaze this 79 year old. Where do you find the time? Super work!!!

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

It takes a fair bit to make this stuff happen but quitting video games was a huge help.

My son loves your videos and I can see why. This is a very cool perspective of the train layout.

What a fantastic idea and great execution! I'm tempted to do the same for my own layout

I love the new Scale trains BNSF AC4400CW on you layout, I’m excited to see it lashed up with BNSF ES44C4!

@randallellison6421

Ай бұрын

It will have to have an ESU Loksound V5 installed before he can consist it. That locomotive was a DCC/SOUND ready model.

@BNSF_6022

Ай бұрын

Oh I see, is that to prevent one locomotive being slightly faster and damaging the sower locomotives motor?

@randallellison6421

Ай бұрын

@BNSFES44AC DCC ready is essentially a DC (or analog) only locomotive but has provisions to easily add a decoder. Currently, manufacturers are using a motherboard with 21-pin connector (the previous ones used either an 8-pin or a 9 pin JST quick plug type). A DCC decoder essentially functions as the locomotive's "brain" that receives signals from the DCC system which tells it to activate certain functions (horn, Bell, turning the lights on and off, prime mover sounds, etc). The decoder also serves as the locomotive's on board powerpack controlling the amount of voltage going to the motor allowing the locomotive to speed up or slow down depending on the throttle setting. Without the decoder, there would be continuous 14 volts going to the motor which can, and will damage the motor. DCC decoders have alot of really cool features for motor control, you can adjust acceleration and deceleration, top end speed (although in that respect, you can only reduce the top end speed, you can't increase it any faster than what the locomotive is capable of going), starting voltage (this helps with extremely slow speed operations), there's alot of neat tuning options with DCC decoders. You can also create realistic consists with DCC too, where only the lead locomotive can blow the horn, ring the bell and turn the headlight on. There's so many things you can do with DCC!

@BNSF_6022

Ай бұрын

@@randallellison6421 do you know if he has plans to install ESU Loksound V5

@BNSF_6022

Ай бұрын

Do you know if SMT plans to install Loksound V5

It's always fun thinking of new ways to entertain ourselves, and I love the new locomotive!

This looks like amazing fun SMT! Thank you for sharing!

@SMTMainline

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, it was a fun project.

This video was really cool and I really like that train, I don’t have a lot of model trains you have inspired me a lot, continue doing what you do

You. Are. The. King. Undisputed. This is so cool. Start to finish, loved it.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Lol, thanks Mark

Love the camera view. Now all you need is another person to do the switching for you!

Thats an awesome setup. Nice job.

I remember a system made for HO trains that allows you to install a tiny camera in any locomotive, the camera module would send the video signal through the tracks to a receiver, which would display a live feed.. nowadays wifi is more than enough!

the stereotypical industrial off-white was a nice touch

I like to see parts of the layout that you can't see in others videos

Very nice locomotive. Love the setup wit hthe camera car as well.

That is really fun ... I want to see it go through the mountain part of the layout!

That's pretty cool. This video will inspire All of us. Thanks for all of the ideas.

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen in model railroading and I might want to get started with HO but for now its just O for me

What a cool idea, I had no idea that you could purchase a cab controller. Yes OVR is a great place to buy train stuff, awesome stock and excellent customer service. I'm from Manitoba and I've placed an order with them before through their website. Enjoyed this video was too cool.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I quite like how quickly they get stuff shipped out.

You make great videos. The camera view is great addition.

What an awesome concept! I kind of want to try something like this for either my home layout or my club's layout since it seems like a lot of fun and very much worth the money.

Hey SMT! I love how you did this simulator, never would've thought of hooking up those controls for the horns and power like that. Eventually when I finish most of my layout (hopefully within the next year), I want to attach a gopro to a gondola like you did here and do a full layout runaround. It'll be super interesting for me to see my layout from the eyes of a conductor.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

There should be a full layout tour in the future.

@aa_0n711

Ай бұрын

@@SMTMainline of course!

I thought of this idea a while back but wasn't sure how to implement it like the way you did. Great work!

Outstanding video...and new fun addition to your layout!!!

@SMTMainline

12 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a cool setup! Bravo from Mexico

That's a sweet setup. I need to look into getting a cam like that. Keep up the great videos

That is awesome great job

Fantastic idea! It is also good for club layouts!

Thats awesome Harrison! Best of luck with all your trains cause that is one awesome and diverse collection (Sladen)

@SMTMainline

12 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@FireRescueRailfan

12 күн бұрын

@@SMTMainline you are absolutely welcome

That is a neat set up.

Like seeing the layout for a new perspective.

Fantastic video! Love the new camera car and loco!

SMT, first post on your channel. Just got back into this hobby when my wife and I found the trainset I had when I was 14 at an antique store. Love your channel, especially the episodes with you repairing old locomotives. Its pretty cool whatyou are doing with the channel. Anyway, wouldn't mind being entered in your drawing. Cheers!

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Consider it done :)

Very cool pov camera shots

Nice addition to your layout, Harrison.

Love your model trains and a awesome idea that you did

@SMTMainline

17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is amazing!

Love the video and the idea

This is awesome love the idea 10/10

That nasty vintage off-white on the cab walls really completes the setup. 😂 A+ attention to detail

@SMTMainline

12 күн бұрын

I had to lol

I don't even have a model train setup but this is goals! Really nice video and good job on the setup!

@SMTMainline

12 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thats sweet keep up the good work new sub here. Nice BNSF engine one of my favorite locomotives.

Great video. I hope some day i will have some space for a layout and be able to control my trains like that.

You always have the coolest stuff

awesome video love the camera running

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

I'm Brazilian, I live in Brazil, and I started the hobby a year and a half ago, I'm learning a lot from your videos, your tips, I don't have the same resources lol, but I try to do the best I can.

@ailtondias3075

16 күн бұрын

watching some videos that you maintain on your machines, that encouraged me to maintain mine lol

@ailtondias3075

16 күн бұрын

o que eu uso para fazer o gramado aqui, é a serragem de madeira, eu peneiro depois tinjo da cor e tom que preciso, e fica muito bom e barato $$$

@SMTMainline

12 күн бұрын

Right on. I'm gonna be unboxing some more Brazilian locomotives by Frateschi

I like that set up i may have to try it my self so cool

Hey SMT I've been a life long sub proud of your channel I love that BNSF you had going!.

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Fantastic idea !

Amazing video. Thanks!

Awesome video there really needs to be a game like that

sweet setup dude

This is just awesome

This is such a good idea. Another great video!

Hey man, Love your videos. This is awesome!

First time seeing this - Smith Falls / Hershey callouts! A local enjoyer!

@SMTMainline

18 күн бұрын

I hope to see them come back to town with the recent news

Pretty cool simulator!

That is such a great idea with that camera. Much better than my phone attached to a flat bed car lol. Thanks for making such great content.

@SMTMainline

Күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

hey smt! I saw your comment about being behind on unboxing all your boxes. I think you should do a streak of unboxing allllllllllll of the boxes or majority of them. I think all of us would watch! Thank you SMT!

@SMTMainline

Ай бұрын

I probably will but there is also a backlog of train show videos etc as well.

This was such a cool video idea! Now I want to do this for my layout!!! 😂

So cool can’t wait to see what else you can do to make it even better.🙂

That's amazing!!

Cool set up

Smart idea. I really enjoy your videos.