Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 25 minutes ago
In this video we will build a radio controlled tug boat and then run this boat on Middle Strait Lake, Michigan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Unboxing
1:11 What’s on the box
2:29 Building the Tugboat
3:08 Charging the boat’s battery
3:29 Battery for transmitter 9 volt
4:03 Hanging tires
4:45 Ballast setup
6:09 Water tower
6:43 Anchors Away boat in done!
7:07 Install boat’s battery
8:32 Bathtub test
9:56 Run the boat on Middle Strait Lake
12:15 Closing
▶︎ Sold by: motionrc.com
▶︎ Sold by: Amazon.com • https://a.co/d/0lx14fT
▶︎ 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 13.6.3
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
▶︎ 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
▶︎ 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.
In this video we will build a radio controlled tug boat and then run this boat on Middle Strait Lake, Michigan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Unboxing
1:11 What’s on the box
2:29 Building the Tugboat
3:08 Charging the boat’s battery
3:29 Battery for transmitter 9 volt
4:03 Hanging tires
4:45 Ballast setup
6:09 Water tower
6:43 Anchors Away boat in done!
7:07 Install boat’s battery
8:32 Bathtub test
9:56 Run the boat on Middle Strait Lake
12:15 Closing
▶︎ Sold by: motionrc.com
▶︎ Sold by: Amazon.com • https://a.co/d/0lx14fT
▶︎ 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
----------------------------------------------------------------
trainroomgary - All Rights Reserved 2011 - 2024
----------------------------------------------------------------
▶︎ 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 13.6.3
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
▶︎ 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
▶︎ 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.
