Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 16 minutes ago
In this video we will be going to Great Lakes Hobby & Toy in Sterling Heights, Michigan to purchase a K-Line Twin “A” & “B” Unit Alco - F3. We will pick up lunch at a White Castle Restaurant and eat lunch rail-fanning at the Amtrak Yard in Pontiac. We will go back to the Train Room and hook up these locos to MENARDS F3. So hang onto your railroad hat for a model train adventure with Train Room Gary.
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▶︎MENARDS Santa Fe F3 with A-B-A Units & Amtrak’s Charger
▶︎ MENARDS Item number: Santa Fe F3 Diesel - SKU: 2793945 - $129.99 + Shipping & SalesTax
▶︎ K-LINE Electric Trains® - No longer in business.
Twin Alcos - One Powered Unit & One Dummy Unit
Item #K-2126 & #K-2128
Alco “B” Unit Dummy
Item # K-2127
▶︎ Great Lakes Hobby & Toys - greatlakeshobby.com
43055 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Phone number: 586-254-1600
▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
If this video helps you out, remember to hit me up with a “Like” and “Subscribe”.
▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 10.5.3 on an iMacOS Big Sur 11.5.2
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon T6i • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ The Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ Train Room Gary is a Supporting Member on the: OGR Forum @
ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
▶︎ A little story about me: I am a retired shop teacher, I spent 36 years teaching Graphic Arts, Vocational Printing Trades, Photography along with extra duties like Drivers Education, & Yearbook Advisor.
I started teaching shop in the fall of 1974. We had seven full time shop teachers. (Industrial Education)
Auto Shop
Construction • Built A House
Drafting, Mechanical & Architectural
Graphic Arts
Small Engines • Marine & Lawn
Metal Shop
Wood Shop
In the late 90’s Industrial Education had to deal with new state guidelines called: Core Curriculum. This put a strong emphasis on the college prep program for all Michigan Students. Needless to say the students had no room in the school day for elective classes and this put Industrial Education out of business
I also took shop classes in High School. Mr. Pasternak and Mr. Mathers were my high school shop teachers and they got me started at Central Michigan University to become a Michigan Shop Teacher.
I would not want to be a high school student today. No shop classes.
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In this video we will be going to Great Lakes Hobby & Toy in Sterling Heights, Michigan to purchase a K-Line Twin “A” & “B” Unit Alco - F3. We will pick up lunch at a White Castle Restaurant and eat lunch rail-fanning at the Amtrak Yard in Pontiac. We will go back to the Train Room and hook up these locos to MENARDS F3. So hang onto your railroad hat for a model train adventure with Train Room Gary.
▶︎ This video is for ages 14 & up.
❤ Thank you for watching my video!
If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button & leave some comments.
Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and click the “bell” icon to be the first to know about my latest video releases!
▶︎MENARDS Santa Fe F3 with A-B-A Units & Amtrak’s Charger
▶︎ MENARDS Item number: Santa Fe F3 Diesel - SKU: 2793945 - $129.99 + Shipping & SalesTax
▶︎ K-LINE Electric Trains® - No longer in business.
Twin Alcos - One Powered Unit & One Dummy Unit
Item #K-2126 & #K-2128
Alco “B” Unit Dummy
Item # K-2127
▶︎ Great Lakes Hobby & Toys - greatlakeshobby.com
43055 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Phone number: 586-254-1600
▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
If this video helps you out, remember to hit me up with a “Like” and “Subscribe”.
▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 10.5.3 on an iMacOS Big Sur 11.5.2
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon T6i • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ The Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ Train Room Gary is a Supporting Member on the: OGR Forum @
ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
▶︎ A little story about me: I am a retired shop teacher, I spent 36 years teaching Graphic Arts, Vocational Printing Trades, Photography along with extra duties like Drivers Education, & Yearbook Advisor.
I started teaching shop in the fall of 1974. We had seven full time shop teachers. (Industrial Education)
Auto Shop
Construction • Built A House
Drafting, Mechanical & Architectural
Graphic Arts
Small Engines • Marine & Lawn
Metal Shop
Wood Shop
In the late 90’s Industrial Education had to deal with new state guidelines called: Core Curriculum. This put a strong emphasis on the college prep program for all Michigan Students. Needless to say the students had no room in the school day for elective classes and this put Industrial Education out of business
I also took shop classes in High School. Mr. Pasternak and Mr. Mathers were my high school shop teachers and they got me started at Central Michigan University to become a Michigan Shop Teacher.
I would not want to be a high school student today. No shop classes.
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trainroomgary - All Rights Reserved 2011 - 2020
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▶︎ Music in this video from: YouTube Audio Library
You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
United States of America • Copyright Fair Use Act • Copyright Infringement NOT intended. For entertainment purposes only on YouTube
