Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
In this video we will be running Lionel’s CN Speeder on my layout and then go to the Michigan Transit Museum to check out their operating full scale speeder.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Lionel Catalog Vol. #1 2004
0:32 Abigail, Adam & Noah - Grandkids
1:26 Speeder on the rails
1:43 Speeder operations: conventional
2:55 Lionel Speeder running on layout
4:10 Michigan Transit Museum - Speeder
5:14 Speeder at the platform
5:36 Inside the Speeder
6:03 Closing comments - Lionel Vs Real Speeder
6:28 Michigan Transit Museum’s Information
6:57 What to watch next!
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Address
200 Grand Ave
Mt Clemens, MI 48043 (586)-463-1863
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Train Ride Platform Address
24001 Henry B Joy Blvd.
Clinton Twp. Michigan 48038
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Web page: michigantransitmuseum.com
▶︎ My Train 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
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
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▶︎ 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 10.7.1 on an iMacOS Ventura Version 13.6.7
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon EOS R-8 • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ 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.
▶︎ 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
In this video we will be running Lionel’s CN Speeder on my layout and then go to the Michigan Transit Museum to check out their operating full scale speeder.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Lionel Catalog Vol. #1 2004
0:32 Abigail, Adam & Noah - Grandkids
1:26 Speeder on the rails
1:43 Speeder operations: conventional
2:55 Lionel Speeder running on layout
4:10 Michigan Transit Museum - Speeder
5:14 Speeder at the platform
5:36 Inside the Speeder
6:03 Closing comments - Lionel Vs Real Speeder
6:28 Michigan Transit Museum’s Information
6:57 What to watch next!
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Address
200 Grand Ave
Mt Clemens, MI 48043 (586)-463-1863
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Train Ride Platform Address
24001 Henry B Joy Blvd.
Clinton Twp. Michigan 48038
▶︎ Michigan Transit Museum’s - Web page: michigantransitmuseum.com
▶︎ My Train 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
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
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trainroomgary - All Rights Reserved 2011 - 2050
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▶︎ 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 10.7.1 on an iMacOS Ventura Version 13.6.7
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon EOS R-8 • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ 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.
▶︎ 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
