PB&J Lines - Now with video assist!

[pbjwilson]

My layout, that has been in the works for about a month now, runs in two rooms, on either side of a wall. I thought of using a mirror to "look around the wall". But then thought of using a video camera and TV. Check it out.

[tmcc man]

Paul, that was a great idea. I am getting one to mount on my G scale flatcar, one with sound so I can hear the whistle blowing, and the brakes squealing.

[csxt30]

That's great Paul ! Now you are using cameras around the room, right ? I could use that in or behind my mountain, to see the train back there, maybe.
Thanks, John

[pbjwilson]

John,
I was just over at Radio Shack. They have a little video camera and monitor that is wireless for $70. It would be great for anyone who has a hideen section of track. The camera is not much bigger than a pack of cigaerettes and the monitor has about a 6" screen. I think they are discontinueing them so if anyone is interested go to your local RS and pick one up.

[cnw1995]

Wow, that's small enough to mount on a car. Layout looks great, Paul!

[csxt30]

Paul ! Thanks again, that would be perfect for my application ! And on the plus side, it would cut down on the " Accident Investigations", when you have a derailment ! [:D] The evidence would flash right before your very eyes, & in my case, out of sight when the train heads for the cement floor back there !! :D]:D]
Seriously though, it would also be good for big layouts & museum layouts, to.
Thanks again Paul !

[pbjwilson]

Doug,
I should have mentioned that a cord is necessary to power the camera, but the connection between camera and monitor is wireless. So the camera has to remain stationary. I was also told that you can hook up several of the cameras to one monitor. So if you have a LARGE layout with many hidden sections you could keep track of all the action, switching from camera to camera.

[1688torpedo]

Very Neat idea, Paul!

[Anonymous]

hey, what kind of passenger cars were those in the first pitcure? I have a set of Nyc that look just like that!!!

[pbjwilson]

Stilmon - Thats a MTH NYC passenger set.

[Anonymous]

exactly like mine!

[jefelectric]

Some good ideas here. My layout is in two rooms connected through a tunnel (cut in the wall) . I have been thinking of installing some sort of tv setup. Looked into some inexpensive security cameras but haven't bought anything yet.

[dougdagrump]

Not to long ago Home Depot had some mini-cameras that could be powered either by AC or with a battery pack that was included. I think they were only like $60 or so. They didn't come with a monitor though.