what can you tell us about the software for green screen ? I experimented with Wax 2.0 but chrome a key is like ? 500$ correct . Is there a product that cost less ? UP
@MrMuddshovel / The chrome key program that was used on this video was around $375.00, but that was several years ago. There are many other programs out on the market today at a lower cost and will perform with a better image that what I used or that is what I have been told. I have not needed to green screen any video since I first used this program so I do not have any information on todays "chromakeying" image makers. Sorry I do not have a better answer for you this subject!.
@MultiHornguy / Depending on the area of the layout. I use Micro Engineering code 83 bridge track on the elevated lines thru the city. All mainlines are Peco code 83, which I highly recommend as the scale tie plates and correct tie spacing add for incredible realism. All track imbedded in the street is Atlas code 100, and all sidings are Micro Engineering code 70. Hope this helps.
I agree. I recently purchased the paragon 2 ac6000cw up #7501. I have a second one on advanced reservation for next year as well. Truly beautiful locomotives. They will pull anything on the layout. Best locos next to brass.
@BNSFREVIVAL1 / The AC6000s are the Paragon series and at this time must have close to a 1,000 hours of run time on the layout. I cleaned the wheels and lubricated the gear train once last year, other than that these engines have been a workhorse and still perform like new, ya gotta love modern technology. That being said I hope they run when I get home,..LoL.
Interesting how the models were made to appear as the 1950's era. That is because that era is the best times America ever had. When cars, store fronts, trains and cities has style and flare. Now everything is boring, boring, boring and cookie cutter styling.
This is one fine layout as I've seen this in person, just amazing detail and the nice thing is there's no graffiti represented here, only sick minds would do that, this has got to be seen in person.
I might be mistaking but I'm sure I saw this in the Model railroader magazine this is sweetie now you need to put that Faller systen on the layout so you can have cars moving a round thats what I want after I saw a large model of there system working I"m just thinking that is double if not tripple the wirieing lol but man this great layout with that as whell wow.
That layout is awesome, its so detailed. but it makes me mad how people video tape model trains and put unrealistic sounds in them. Come on, a GEVO horn on a a small SW switcher loco? It just makes it akward to watch videos like this.
I have access to fresh asphalt (fine grade). I wonder if there is a way to incorporate that to my streets in my train set up, besides it being heavy and would have to be at least to inches thick. Not sure if it's been done. Cutback would be an option although it does not turn gray. This is a nice layout. I like the subway cars being added.
@Picverse / Can't say I have ever tried the "asphalt" technique before, as a matter of fact, I don't think I have ever heard of that type of street installation on a layout either. You'll need some beefy bench work. If you do, let me know how it goes.
What a pity that no railroad operators in the world run a 8 stack of locos together (see 4:10) A normal stack of 3 or maybe 4 max with a 2 or 3 stack in the middle of longer trains for dynamic braking. Other than that, great layout. Dont care much for special effects as average joe wouldnt be using them on there home layout.
@ssute / Sorry..my bad. The piy is the photo does not agree..Haha. Most of the visitors bring an array of locomotives and rolling stock. I have to admit many times there could be 5 SD90 macs running on one mainline and 2 Big boys running on the other. You are correct, its not prototypical but it still a lot of fun, and thats what it is all about!. I had fun trying out some special effects, and like Life itself, some people like it, some don't. Thanks 4 ur view.
Hey I love your layout it is awsome and special effects are cool. But I do have some question please dont take it as critisim but at 1:53 it is not normal for a street signal to display green once the train occupies the street now I understand you not be wired for that but I am assuming the motion sensors I use for my crossing gates could be incorpoarted to make all of the lights go red at intersections on your layout.
Yes renotimothy, you are correct!. At the 1:53 mark, all intersection traffic lights should display "Red" when ever the train is occuping the street. Since the taping of this video I have installed a cantilever style crossbuck lights at this intersection to help warn and protect motorists from any collisions with the train (see GMR 2010 or visit the "Gothamcitysub" website) for recent photos of said intersection. Thank You for your comments!.
@nikosjk1 / Thank You for presenting the facts on the 8 unit lash-up. I was amazed by all the people throwing their arms up saying that it was not a prototypical consist, but then again, they loved it when they got to see it run in person. Actually I do not run 8 unit consist that often and I originally ran it for a "Power" load test for the layout!. Thanks again.
@svinehunden / Yea, After giving away over a couple of hundred of DVDs to family and friends my pocket book started to take a hit. People told me they would pay money for my time and expenses if I could produce a high quality image on a DVD. The Street Running video is 51 min. long and is available in widescreen 480 & 1080i. Svinehund^en' you can view "share your files" at STREETRUNNING #4 and #5 on You-Tube. free 4 u. Thanks for your view.
Thank You, This is my 3rd layout, the first one was a country (rural) style layout, but it seemed to bore everybody to death. This urban (city) style layout definately can provide some entertainment for layout visitors.
@BlackWolfessUSCM / Thank You Girl! Appreciate your flattering comments. Hope to see some of your hubby's Zephyr set gleaming across a layout! Talk to ya!.
The City Edge layout is featured in the special issue of Great Model Railroads 2010, Presented by Model Railroader Magazine. Photography published in the GMR special issue are complied with the "Helicon" focus program 4.8. Standard photos of the City Edge can be viewed on the "Gotham City Sub. website created by Matt Gidley.
Absolutely amazing video! I love the way you paint the "weathering-effect" on the trains, cars, buildings, roads and more. There is just so much detail work. It must have taken countless hours to achieve such a brilliant effect throughout your lay-out.
As a recognized Artist myself, I find this work to be a brilliant piece of Art, with entertainment too. Such a Multi-Medium rarely exists which makes this so unique.
Have you ever considered an Exhibition at an Art Show? You should!!
MKT!!!!! <3
LordoftheKaty 5 months ago
what can you tell us about the software for green screen ? I experimented with Wax 2.0 but chrome a key is like ? 500$ correct . Is there a product that cost less ? UP
MrMuddshovel 7 months ago
@MrMuddshovel / The chrome key program that was used on this video was around $375.00, but that was several years ago. There are many other programs out on the market today at a lower cost and will perform with a better image that what I used or that is what I have been told. I have not needed to green screen any video since I first used this program so I do not have any information on todays "chromakeying" image makers. Sorry I do not have a better answer for you this subject!.
TheCITYEDGE 7 months ago
In this video, are they (or you) using a brand of track? Or are you using track that you make?
MultiHornguy 10 months ago
@MultiHornguy / Depending on the area of the layout. I use Micro Engineering code 83 bridge track on the elevated lines thru the city. All mainlines are Peco code 83, which I highly recommend as the scale tie plates and correct tie spacing add for incredible realism. All track imbedded in the street is Atlas code 100, and all sidings are Micro Engineering code 70. Hope this helps.
TheCITYEDGE 9 months ago
this was a layout in model railroader
globalvelveta 1 year ago
I agree. I recently purchased the paragon 2 ac6000cw up #7501. I have a second one on advanced reservation for next year as well. Truly beautiful locomotives. They will pull anything on the layout. Best locos next to brass.
BNSFREVIVAL1 1 year ago
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Is the AC6000CW the Paragon or blueline series from Broadway Limited?
BNSFREVIVAL1 1 year ago
Is the AC6000CW the Paragon or blueline series from Broadway Limited?
BNSFREVIVAL1 1 year ago
@BNSFREVIVAL1 / The AC6000s are the Paragon series and at this time must have close to a 1,000 hours of run time on the layout. I cleaned the wheels and lubricated the gear train once last year, other than that these engines have been a workhorse and still perform like new, ya gotta love modern technology. That being said I hope they run when I get home,..LoL.
TheCITYEDGE 1 year ago
Is the AC6000CW the Paragon or blueline series from Broadway Limited?
BNSFREVIVAL1 1 year ago
where is street running part 2??
gpachoochoo14 1 year ago
Interesting how the models were made to appear as the 1950's era. That is because that era is the best times America ever had. When cars, store fronts, trains and cities has style and flare. Now everything is boring, boring, boring and cookie cutter styling.
LT1HILLINGHOE 1 year ago
This is one fine layout as I've seen this in person, just amazing detail and the nice thing is there's no graffiti represented here, only sick minds would do that, this has got to be seen in person.
drfate234 2 years ago
I might be mistaking but I'm sure I saw this in the Model railroader magazine this is sweetie now you need to put that Faller systen on the layout so you can have cars moving a round thats what I want after I saw a large model of there system working I"m just thinking that is double if not tripple the wirieing lol but man this great layout with that as whell wow.
mccunecp 2 years ago
very nice,but the graff is not up to par..........SNO,7DS
SNOSTER1 2 years ago
Is there a layout plan of this layout available?
Danw182 2 years ago
@Danw182 / The latest layout plan is illustrated in the new Great Model Railroads 2010, published by Model Railroader Magazine.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
That layout is awesome, its so detailed. but it makes me mad how people video tape model trains and put unrealistic sounds in them. Come on, a GEVO horn on a a small SW switcher loco? It just makes it akward to watch videos like this.
Trainsk8 2 years ago
@Trainsk8 / Thank's for the comments on my layout. Detailing a city layout is a lot of fun. Sorry you got upset.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
I have access to fresh asphalt (fine grade). I wonder if there is a way to incorporate that to my streets in my train set up, besides it being heavy and would have to be at least to inches thick. Not sure if it's been done. Cutback would be an option although it does not turn gray. This is a nice layout. I like the subway cars being added.
Picverse 2 years ago
@Picverse / Can't say I have ever tried the "asphalt" technique before, as a matter of fact, I don't think I have ever heard of that type of street installation on a layout either. You'll need some beefy bench work. If you do, let me know how it goes.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
What a pity that no railroad operators in the world run a 8 stack of locos together (see 4:10) A normal stack of 3 or maybe 4 max with a 2 or 3 stack in the middle of longer trains for dynamic braking. Other than that, great layout. Dont care much for special effects as average joe wouldnt be using them on there home layout.
ssute 2 years ago
@ssute / Sorry..my bad. The piy is the photo does not agree..Haha. Most of the visitors bring an array of locomotives and rolling stock. I have to admit many times there could be 5 SD90 macs running on one mainline and 2 Big boys running on the other. You are correct, its not prototypical but it still a lot of fun, and thats what it is all about!. I had fun trying out some special effects, and like Life itself, some people like it, some don't. Thanks 4 ur view.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
Hey I love your layout it is awsome and special effects are cool. But I do have some question please dont take it as critisim but at 1:53 it is not normal for a street signal to display green once the train occupies the street now I understand you not be wired for that but I am assuming the motion sensors I use for my crossing gates could be incorpoarted to make all of the lights go red at intersections on your layout.
renotimothy 2 years ago
Yes renotimothy, you are correct!. At the 1:53 mark, all intersection traffic lights should display "Red" when ever the train is occuping the street. Since the taping of this video I have installed a cantilever style crossbuck lights at this intersection to help warn and protect motorists from any collisions with the train (see GMR 2010 or visit the "Gothamcitysub" website) for recent photos of said intersection. Thank You for your comments!.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
go check out some more vids... i've seen more than 8 recently. UP/BNSF ect...
falcondrvr200 2 years ago
@ssute: 8 unit consists are hardly unheard of, alot of times you will see a train with 3 or 2 units online and several more DIT.
nikosjk1 1 year ago
@nikosjk1 / Thank You for presenting the facts on the 8 unit lash-up. I was amazed by all the people throwing their arms up saying that it was not a prototypical consist, but then again, they loved it when they got to see it run in person. Actually I do not run 8 unit consist that often and I originally ran it for a "Power" load test for the layout!. Thanks again.
TheCITYEDGE 1 year ago
Cool!
Modeltrainguy 2 years ago
i think it's bs to charge money for a dvd...
share your files...
svinehunden 2 years ago
@svinehunden / Yea, After giving away over a couple of hundred of DVDs to family and friends my pocket book started to take a hit. People told me they would pay money for my time and expenses if I could produce a high quality image on a DVD. The Street Running video is 51 min. long and is available in widescreen 480 & 1080i. Svinehund^en' you can view "share your files" at STREETRUNNING #4 and #5 on You-Tube. free 4 u. Thanks for your view.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
download is free
:)
but it looks awesome and i would really like to see it...
svinehunden 2 years ago
@svinehunden / of course, that is what you are watching, I hope?.
:0)
Thanks for your comment, anytime.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
Thank You, This is my 3rd layout, the first one was a country (rural) style layout, but it seemed to bore everybody to death. This urban (city) style layout definately can provide some entertainment for layout visitors.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
I can just see that beautiful layout's night shot reflecting off my Hubby's Denver Zephyr set :) It's well done and absolutely brilliant.
BlackWolfessUSCM 2 years ago
@BlackWolfessUSCM / Thank You Girl! Appreciate your flattering comments. Hope to see some of your hubby's Zephyr set gleaming across a layout! Talk to ya!.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
that's the layout I always wanted to build!
Seamhead24 2 years ago
The City Edge layout is featured in the special issue of Great Model Railroads 2010, Presented by Model Railroader Magazine. Photography published in the GMR special issue are complied with the "Helicon" focus program 4.8. Standard photos of the City Edge can be viewed on the "Gotham City Sub. website created by Matt Gidley.
TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
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TheCITYEDGE 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing video! I love the way you paint the "weathering-effect" on the trains, cars, buildings, roads and more. There is just so much detail work. It must have taken countless hours to achieve such a brilliant effect throughout your lay-out.
As a recognized Artist myself, I find this work to be a brilliant piece of Art, with entertainment too. Such a Multi-Medium rarely exists which makes this so unique.
Have you ever considered an Exhibition at an Art Show? You should!!
JANUSwon1 2 years ago
I had the pleasure of viewing this layout last year and it was incredible. The detail on this layout is the best I have ever seen, bar none.
loconet1985 2 years ago
Love the frisco Models. Hate how he keep calling the SD40-2s SD45s.
railfanfromiantha 2 years ago
Those Mopac units arent SD45's. Good thing you can shut off the commentary.
jwerren78 2 years ago
"OOPS, Technical editing error. The Mo-Pak locomotives on the bridge are SD40-2. Good thing they got it correct on the DVD."
GreenFrogVideos 2 years ago
awsome
YDMO4355 2 years ago
awesome i love this layout 5/5
this is definately the best one i have ever seen
i would like to see a layout wich is placed in the countryside a small town in the south of georgia for excample
CSILCPD 2 years ago
Cool. Do the topics on the DVD help N scale modelers?
Maxobillion 2 years ago
Yes, This DVD should help Modelers of any Scale!!
Sincerely,
John Jr.
Green Frog Productions, Ltd.
GreenFrogVideos 2 years ago
where are the flexi flo cars from
Tjsingle14 2 years ago
Cool!
GregInCalifornia 2 years ago