Excellent Layout! I really like the era modeled. Great looking steam locomotives. I especially like that Camelback one. The scenery looks awesome! as far as the filming I suggest a tripod. I hope You get your camera replaced or fixed soon. I would be lost if My camera was broke. I am still learning how to shoot videos Myself.
Are you using DCC or standard DC? That can have a lot to do with how fast the locos run too.
@ KarlCrazykid, brother, Shays were no speed demons. If you ran one at more than about 20mph, it would probably go off rails. That said, Rock will have many more chances to do even better than he feels he did.
I think its a great layout and who really cares how good or bad the camera shots were. I thought you did a wonderful job on building and running your trains. When I look at other peoples layouts I like when the trains are going fast cause that is how the real trains do it not slow and poke along. They have a dead line to move that freight and you can see that in your layout. Awesome layout and video keep up the good work.
@duckdogger it was my first time making a video of the layout. i even mentioned at the beginning of the video about my camera work. and now my camera is broken so i cant make any new videos, this is the best you've got of this layout
Hint for next time: lock out those selfish ignorant idiots in the background who completely ruined the sound effects! In the 21st century, EVERYONE knows that all sounds are recorded while filming, so background talking and yelling is a NO-NO! Those pricks did that deliberately just for their stupid egos.
@pretjim2011 those are actually some of the guys who helped work on it for a bunch of years. next time i make a video of the layout (which wont be for a while because my camera is broken) i will try and record when no one is talking.
Great layout. My layout's been boxed up for the past 30 years, but I'm starting again... once I finish the basement renos. Spent the past year planning, purchasing and assembling, while learing what a dinosaur I am LOL (a lot has changed in 30 years)
Thanks to you and everyone else on Youtube who are giving me inspiration and great tips
@trainguy3 I am entitled to my opinion regardless of the status of my layout. If the poster of the video doesn't want our opinions he should disable comments for his video. Otherwise, the shoolting gallery is open!
@ChamplainDivision that is a good point, however, I am a part of this video, as well as the creator of some of the scenery on this layout, and it is a 20' by 60' building, it would take a very long time, to do this with all the tracks that we have on the layout, too long for such a minor detail
@vidfreak727 not really, at the upper timber camps, a lot of times they didn't have enough space to build turntables, and even when they did, it was too time consuming, and as they say. Time is money
@vidfreak727 I hav to give the credit to my grandparents neighbor, he's been working on it for twenty years, and ever since I wasn't tall enough to see over the layout I came over to see it
@vidfreak727@trainguy3 - Usually, on a timber line, the logging area is uphill from the sawmill, so the loco faces uphill so that the firebox crown remains covered with water while the loco is climbing the grade. That means the loco will be running bunker first when it is hauling logs back to the sawmill.
ah ok, thanks for letting me know! Another question was that I wasnt sure if the Union Pacific Challenger steam engine pulled freight or only passenger. Do you know?
@PRObdaman my dad and i started building a model RR a few years ago, but we moved across the country and had to give it away. there was no room in our new house and i kinda lost interest (thats why i go to DLW every week) im currently designing a 1:400 model airport
Wow, I posted my message before I read your full description. Tell Jay that I said hello!! I was wondering if it was his layout when I started looking at the handlaid track and trying to get a good view of the RR name on the tender! Small world! ;-) Best, Andy Keeney
Thanks for sharing this! I have to agree with Michael it is inspirational. Recently started doing scenery for first time on my much smaller pike. Though much more recent time frame Ill be back to watch this again for more ideas. Hope you post more vids of this layout as it continues to progress, thanks again ;)
PS love the Shays, may have to get one, to heck with the time frame lol
@rmindydotcom yes i guess you could call this a club layout. its free to join, and the owner has it in a garage-type building next to his house. thanks for watching
@ManBearTrain to answer your question, i think some rail cars do have grab irons, not all but some. i think that as time progresses we will start getting more and more detailed and start adding more things like that. the layout it self isn't even completed yet! haha thanks for watching!
Excellent Layout! I really like the era modeled. Great looking steam locomotives. I especially like that Camelback one. The scenery looks awesome! as far as the filming I suggest a tripod. I hope You get your camera replaced or fixed soon. I would be lost if My camera was broke. I am still learning how to shoot videos Myself.
ammoguy5 3 days ago
@ammoguy5 thanks a lot! and good luck with your videos :)
MrRockoutLoud 3 days ago
Are you using DCC or standard DC? That can have a lot to do with how fast the locos run too.
@ KarlCrazykid, brother, Shays were no speed demons. If you ran one at more than about 20mph, it would probably go off rails. That said, Rock will have many more chances to do even better than he feels he did.
CIAfreak 5 days ago
It's not the camera. It's the excessive speed of the locos. I bet $5 if you slow down the locos, the video will be better. Still well done.
CIAfreak 5 days ago
@CIAfreak thanks. at least some people can look at it from a positive side
MrRockoutLoud 5 days ago
I saw something new in this video: overhanging pipeloads in gondolas spaced with short flat cars. Strange sight.
MMODoubter 3 weeks ago
I think its a great layout and who really cares how good or bad the camera shots were. I thought you did a wonderful job on building and running your trains. When I look at other peoples layouts I like when the trains are going fast cause that is how the real trains do it not slow and poke along. They have a dead line to move that freight and you can see that in your layout. Awesome layout and video keep up the good work.
karlcrazykid 1 month ago
@karlcrazykid thanks for the kind words :)
MrRockoutLoud 1 month ago
Too bad about your camera as it looks like a really nice model railroad.
duckdogger 1 month ago
Nice model railroad and equipment but please, please learn how to shoot watchable video.
duckdogger 1 month ago
@duckdogger it was my first time making a video of the layout. i even mentioned at the beginning of the video about my camera work. and now my camera is broken so i cant make any new videos, this is the best you've got of this layout
MrRockoutLoud 1 month ago
This is a very "watery" video. =p
jessehaley615 1 month ago
nice layout :)
4449trainman 2 months ago
Great layout, obviously years of work.
Hint for next time: lock out those selfish ignorant idiots in the background who completely ruined the sound effects! In the 21st century, EVERYONE knows that all sounds are recorded while filming, so background talking and yelling is a NO-NO! Those pricks did that deliberately just for their stupid egos.
pretjim2011 3 months ago
@pretjim2011 those are actually some of the guys who helped work on it for a bunch of years. next time i make a video of the layout (which wont be for a while because my camera is broken) i will try and record when no one is talking.
MrRockoutLoud 3 months ago
nice layout
Bear34ize 5 months ago
nicelayout
Bear34ize 5 months ago
Great layout. My layout's been boxed up for the past 30 years, but I'm starting again... once I finish the basement renos. Spent the past year planning, purchasing and assembling, while learing what a dinosaur I am LOL (a lot has changed in 30 years)
Thanks to you and everyone else on Youtube who are giving me inspiration and great tips
gaza2421 5 months ago in playlist gaza2421's Favorited Videos
Great layout love the Shay's!!! I subbed you please sub me back!!! thanks!!!
WMfan69 5 months ago
Man, those shiny silver rail sides against all that scenery really stick out like a sore thumb! Just detracts fcrom an otherwise outstanding layout.
ChamplainDivision 6 months ago
@ChamplainDivision a lot of talk for someone who has JUST tracks, and no scenery at all...
trainguy3 6 months ago
@trainguy3 I am entitled to my opinion regardless of the status of my layout. If the poster of the video doesn't want our opinions he should disable comments for his video. Otherwise, the shoolting gallery is open!
ChamplainDivision 6 months ago
@ChamplainDivision that is a good point, however, I am a part of this video, as well as the creator of some of the scenery on this layout, and it is a 20' by 60' building, it would take a very long time, to do this with all the tracks that we have on the layout, too long for such a minor detail
trainguy3 6 months ago
i am building a honby train set basted in the 1940s
TheDjbraders 6 months ago
Very nicely done!
crnflks01 7 months ago
shouldnt the steam loco be facing forward when pulling that log load train?
vidfreak727 7 months ago
@vidfreak727 not really, at the upper timber camps, a lot of times they didn't have enough space to build turntables, and even when they did, it was too time consuming, and as they say. Time is money
trainguy3 7 months ago
@trainguy3
just saying cuz it looks kinda awkard for me. But GREAT layout, nonetheless!
vidfreak727 7 months ago
@vidfreak727 I hav to give the credit to my grandparents neighbor, he's been working on it for twenty years, and ever since I wasn't tall enough to see over the layout I came over to see it
thanx tho
trainguy3 7 months ago
@trainguy3
still very good though! i love it! Specially the steam locos. too bad these are well beyond my budget at the moment.
vidfreak727 7 months ago
@vidfreak727 @trainguy3 - Usually, on a timber line, the logging area is uphill from the sawmill, so the loco faces uphill so that the firebox crown remains covered with water while the loco is climbing the grade. That means the loco will be running bunker first when it is hauling logs back to the sawmill.
JBofBrisbane 3 months ago
@JBofBrisbane
ah ok, thanks for letting me know! Another question was that I wasnt sure if the Union Pacific Challenger steam engine pulled freight or only passenger. Do you know?
vidfreak727 3 months ago
you ever thought of getting a hornby
PRObdaman 8 months ago
@PRObdaman my dad and i started building a model RR a few years ago, but we moved across the country and had to give it away. there was no room in our new house and i kinda lost interest (thats why i go to DLW every week) im currently designing a 1:400 model airport
MrRockoutLoud 8 months ago
awsome
toma123toma132 8 months ago
Had to stop watching after a minute or so because the person yelling in the background making me upset.
NitroLPR9 10 months ago
@NitroLPR9 LOL that's Jay!
trainguy3 7 months ago
fantastic layout
Adamlovesmedal 10 months ago
Wow, I posted my message before I read your full description. Tell Jay that I said hello!! I was wondering if it was his layout when I started looking at the handlaid track and trying to get a good view of the RR name on the tender! Small world! ;-) Best, Andy Keeney
hunter48820 1 year ago
@hunter48820 I will say hi for you! Thanks for watching!
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
Howdy, a very nice layout. Mine is not as pretty, much more plywood but I would appreciate you visiting and rating mine. Best, Andy K
hunter48820 1 year ago
@hunter48820 Thanks for watching. Another video of this layout will be coming soon!
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing this! I have to agree with Michael it is inspirational. Recently started doing scenery for first time on my much smaller pike. Though much more recent time frame Ill be back to watch this again for more ideas. Hope you post more vids of this layout as it continues to progress, thanks again ;)
PS love the Shays, may have to get one, to heck with the time frame lol
rmindydotcom 1 year ago
@rmindydotcom haha thanks for the kind words and watching, i may have to post more video of this layout!
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
Very cool layout! And what's more, you've provided me with inspiration for my own N scale model railroad project... THANKS!
michaelmohrmann 1 year ago
@michaelmohrmann haha your welcome! thanks for watching
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
WOW, such an amazing layout, very realistic scenery. Is this a club layout?
rmindydotcom 1 year ago
@rmindydotcom yes i guess you could call this a club layout. its free to join, and the owner has it in a garage-type building next to his house. thanks for watching
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
I'm very pleased, Also did you add grab irons to the layout?
ManBearTrain 1 year ago
@ManBearTrain to answer your question, i think some rail cars do have grab irons, not all but some. i think that as time progresses we will start getting more and more detailed and start adding more things like that. the layout it self isn't even completed yet! haha thanks for watching!
MrRockoutLoud 1 year ago
@MrRockoutLoud Thanks
ManBearTrain 1 year ago
LOL, at 1:24 My grandma's on the internet!!!!
trainguy3 1 year ago