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Michael
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Dad. Gaymer. Nerd. YouTuber. Model Railroader.

https://youtube.com/@gaymerhoodbuilds
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Driving to drop my daughter at school my oldest tells “TRAIN!”, so we took a five minute park to watch. #csx #freightrain #railfan #railroad #railfanning #ttx #andover
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Lighting as a system, not an afterthought.

Some thoughts on mood, time of day, and why global lighting shapes everything that comes later.

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#modelrailroading #layoutlighting #scenery
Lighting as a System, Not an Afterthought
Why lighting needs to be designed as an environment first, not added after scenery and structures are finished.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Little railfanning after the Amherst Train show last weekend.

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#csx #gp40 #railfan #railfanning #trains #railroad #railway #massachusetts
Blue skies, idle Geeps. Calm before the storm at the CSX yard.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Starting with prototypes.

A short post on why I test ideas, build small scenes, and treat iteration as part of the process rather than a failure.
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#modelrailroading #modeltrains #prototyping
Starting With Prototypes
An introduction to Merrimack Valley Railroad and a process-driven approach to model railroading through prototypes, experiments, and work in progress.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Built a barn restaurant in Planet Coaster 2.
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#gaymer #gaymerhoodbuilds #plantcoaster #planetcoaster2 #western
Planet Coaster 2’s Cutest Barn Restaurant? Barndoor Bistro Debuts at Timberline Thrills
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May 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Reworked my mine train coaster to add some length and get my crossing back and forth.

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#planetcoaster2 #themepark #minetrain #westerntheme #gaming #gaymer #planetcoaster #frontiergames #letsplayplanetcoaster #gaymerhoodbuilds
Timberline Thrills EP2: Coaster Revamp + Details Around Iron Creek Mining Co | Planet Coaster 2
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May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Started a new park on Planet Coaster 2.

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#planetcoaster2 #themepark #minetrain #westerntheme #gaming #gaymer #planetcoaster #frontiergames #letsplayplanetcoaster #gaymerhoodbuilds
Timberline Thrills EP1: Western-Themed Mine Train Coaster Begins! | Planet Coaster 2
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May 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Check into the luxury experience with a private cabana.

#gaming #gaymer #frontiergames #planetcoaster #planetcoaster2 #planetcoaster2waterpark #letsplayplanetcoaster
Water Park Cabana Experience & Scenery | Lost Paradise Adventure Park Ep. 6 | Planet Coaster 2
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December 8, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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Added a cabana area to my water park in Planet Coaster 2.

#gaming #gaymer #frontiergames #planetcoaster #planetcoaster2 #planetcoaster2waterpark #letsplayplanetcoaster
December 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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I built a snorkel reef pool in Planet Coaster 2.

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#gaming #gaymer #frontiergames #planetcoaster #planetcoaster2 #planetcoaster2waterpark #letsplayplanetcoaster
Reef Snorkeling Adventure Pool Build | Lost Paradise Adventure Park Ep. 5 | Planet Coaster 2
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December 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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Will Planet Coaster 2 release its first DLC next week? #gaming #gaymer #frontiergames #planetcoaster #planetcoaster2 #planetcoaster2waterpark #letsplayplanetcoaster

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When Will the Planet Coaster 2 First DLC Be Announced? | First Expansion Speculation
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December 7, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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Why not… #states #statesivebeen #trend
November 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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Its my first… post?
November 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM