Union Pacific intermodal train negotiating the "S" Curve

[LaochWins]

Nice power!

[hoorider13]

@LaochWins Thank you sir!

[Amtrak1194]

Nice Lash Up!

[hoorider13]

@Amtrak1194 Thanks!

[JIMBOSKI58]

I prefer the type of layout shown. Not overloaded with the usual, repeated structures and clutter with a lot of "manufactured" pine trees. The scene reminds me of the La Mesa Club at San Diego, free of clutter. A lot of Thrall well cars I believe. Looks like "early" models from the 80's period. If true, maybe some SP SD40/45 tunnel units or UP SD40-2 lashed up with those units. Nice layout which proves simplicity in scenery free of clutter can be effective when well done.

[hoorider13]

@JIMBOSKI58 Ya, the 53' cars without the shared truck are Thrall cars. I do have a pair of SD45T-2s that I sometimes run on the layout but without a reliable DCC system, it is problematic to run them. Thanks for the review on our layout! We're still doing upgrades and my latest project, when I get back from Amtrak training, will be install signals at critical junctions and crossovers!

[RANDY2045]

VERY NICE LAYOUT AND VIDEOS

[hoorider13]

Thanks! More to come from the Golden Gate Model Railroad!

[marodude752002]

Nice layout. Love the CNW unit. 5 stars for this one.

[hoorider13]

Thanks!  ex-CNW unit is a custom job.

[UnionPacificRules]

Wow its looking real niceelol

[hoorider13]

Thanks! I'm trying to take vid and pix from different spots on the layout.

[UnionPacificRules]

Yeahh it looks kinda bare though...maybe some more trees here and there lol

[ohiosouthern]

Nice video, nice consists of locos to, 5 stars

[hoorider13]

Thanks!

[Guilford88panam]

like the helper at the end!

[hoorider13]

Thank you! I've been trying to find units that work well as a shover without pushing my cars too hard.

[Guilford88panam]

well you found one it looks like! who makes that sd40 looks kato or athearn rtr?

[mso3355]

Using a lightweight engine should do the trick. The less weight an engine has the less push/pull power it has. Maybe an Athearn gp unit. My athearn GP60M and B aren't the greatest pullers of my fleet.

[Guilford88panam]

awesome! 5 stars!

[RyanSamuelBarry]

very nice as usual! 5 stars!

[hoorider13]

Thanks! I thought this would be a great place to shoot vid with the S curve and the trestle above the mainline.