Model Railroad Operations

These are some video scenes taken a few years ago during an operations session on my HO scale, Rice Lake, Dallas & Menomonie Railroad. The 17x25 layout is based in the early 1950's and features appropriate Soo Line equipment. It also features a CMRI system for signal control and "Shipit!" operations software.

See more of the layout at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFheMEq00ew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZyg8Not3k

See a couple photos of my layout at:
http://www.wundrock.org/

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• model
• railroad
• trains
• operations
• Soo
• Line
• HO
• scale
• Shipit!
• CMRI
• signals
• Wundrock

[ACLTony]

Cool jazz tune! What is the name of the artist and this tune?

[rwundrock]

@ACLTony It's just some production music that came with my video editing software.

[VilquinProductions]

3:43, who made the SW1 in the corner? Thanx fur sharin'!

[rwundrock]

@VilquinProductions That SW1 is a custom-painted Walthers' product.

[ACLTony]

Newdad, one other thing to consider. . A few people made fun of me for being into trains. What was funny but sad was that these same people blew their money on weed, booze, and strip clubs. What a waste! Money gone, booze in the toilet, weed up in smoke, & gradual damage to their human organs. Yet, I still had my model trains to work on and enjoy! Win-win. Because of the creativity and imagination required, this hobby helped me develop my mind. I'm in my 40s. It's a hobby for young and senior.

[ACLTony]

Newdad123, why are you dissing this gentleman? May be hard to understand, but for many of us that are model railroaders we find it very enjoyable and relaxing. We get to use our creative skills and imagination to recreate a world in miniature, just as many "kids" today spend time creating computer/vid type games. Worst thing one can do is to have good talent potential and let it go to waste. Doctors often recommend hobbies, like this one, for good mental health.

[JBofBrisbane]

@newdad123 - Nah, you're only too old for HO model trains when your eyes go and you need reading glasses. Then you go into G gauge garden railways.

[RELeeOnTraveller]

Well done story of an 'operating' model railroad.

[Trainz35]

The steam era and jazz tune really set a great scene!

[lowew79]

Aww sorry you lost your Railroading buddy..