Welcome To My Layout

Welcome To My Layout

A Traditional Toy Train Layout with Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx Trains, with Bachmann Plasticville Buildings and Homebuilt Animation.
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Site Updated October 2023
Easy Animation Projects

3D Printing Project, Cute Steam Locomotive with Tender

Servo on a Transformer with the ESP32

Animation with Arduino-Controlled Servos

Python/Raspberry Pi Controlled/Automated LionChief Loco

Control/Automate LionChief with an ESP32

Train-Following Addressable LEDs with an ESP32 and FastLED

Add Sound to a Tender with an ESP32

Merry Christmas from Santa !!!

A Reed Switch Tutorial

Bluetooth Control Project

Search this Site for Specific Information
List of Published Articles
Very Easy Bluetooth Sound Project for Beginners
Recent 1:43 Slot Car Projects
My Bike Animation Project
A Christmas Ornament Made into a Slot Car
Easy Insulated Rail Control for Automatic Stopping (no relays)
A Few Tips for the K-Line by Lionel O27 Porter
Making the Perfect Charlie Brown and Snoopy Handcar
Contact Information
Repainting a Figure's Face
A Capacitor Discharge Circuit for an O27 Switch

The Lionel 44 Ton Center Cab Repair

My Home-built Rudolph & Hermey Handcar

Updated Gold Mining Scene - New Video - Snoopy Handcar Rollercoaster!

Control Uncoupling Track With The Whistle Button!

The Hippo Animation Project
Add A Coupler To A Lionel Handcar
Using The Relco HF AC Rail Cleaner With A Lionel Handcar
A Homemade Command Control Device
A Simple Timing Circuit
Giraffe Animation Project, in progress
My Lemax Junior Flight School Amusement Ride Animation

Repairing The Lemax Junior Flight School Animation

Merry Christmas!!! 2 Little Christmas Set-Ups
Happy Thanksgiving!

The Shorty Dump Car Project

Are You An Armchair Hobbyist?

Happy Easter!
The GarGraves O23.75 Experiment!

Still More Improvements To A Lionel Handcar

The Little Flywheel Effect, Within An O27 Lionel Handcar

Newest Photos
Happy Halloween!
Coffee Table Layout
Modified HO Handcar
eBay Handcar Project
Dolphin Animation Project (In Progress)
The Sound Effects Project
Santa's On Wheels
New Lion Animation Project
They're Not Just For Christmas Anymore!
Charlie Brown Christmas Figures With The Lionel Snoopy Handcar

What's On Joe's Mind?

About Capacitors

Lighting Techniques
Lawn Mowing Animation Project
Elephant Bath Animation Project
Frequently Asked Questions, Comments
Jumping Rope Animation Project
Tricycle Animation Project
Plane Animation Project
My Plea To Lionel
Why Animation?
The 45 Degree Crossover Project
Snoopy Likes To Travel

My Original Flywheel Experiment

An Accident In Lancaster, A Short Story
My Lemax Junior Flight School Amusement Ride Animation

My Homemade Animation Project Links, Pages With Instructions

List Of Handcar Related Pages

Improving Forever Fun's Peanuts' Toboggan Run Animation

About Peanuts Figures

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Please refer to hobby reference materials for correct and safe use information regarding these and all electronic circuits. These diagrams are intended to explain how things were accomplished in theory, but it is the responsibility of the individual to locate precise information regarding electrical circuits, materials, ratings of components, etc. Do not attempt these hobby projects, or any electrical project, if you don't have the necessary skills and experience.