Crossing activation failure at 4:01 lol. Nahh, you didn't run that light it dropped beforehand
@What_If_We_TriedАй бұрын
I'm planning my first layout - HO scale industrial switching - and because I have 3 cats, was thinking of trying to create some sort of shadowbox shelf layout with a protective front cover, and you have given my a lot of ideas. BTW, the amount of operational details, and scenery components you're creating is stunning. * subscribed *
@crownironmanАй бұрын
Thanks. I have a cat now, he is too old to jump up on the layout now, but when I started building it he used to like walking on the roadbed and go through the hole in the wall. As he got older I stacked boxes up for him to climb up on the upper level, however once I laid tracks he didn't like the feeling of walking on them. these days I have a chair in the room that he will sleep on while I work. my wife says we will get another car after this one passes, so I may be glad I have built the layout this way as well.
@What_If_We_TriedАй бұрын
@@crownironman I hope your cat keeps doing well as long as possible. One of ours passed a few months ago. It's not easy...
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853Ай бұрын
The amount of thought put into your process is staggering.
@cyberpunkdarrenАй бұрын
What gauge track is it? What brand track? It looks scratch built!
@crownironmanАй бұрын
It is On3, so that makes it 3 foot gauge, and yes it is all hand laid
@1NanerzАй бұрын
Beautiful fit and finish. Love the cubby spots underneath the layout. They aren’t just for cards. Gotta have a place for your beer!
@luvindemtrainsАй бұрын
Man, you have really planned this out well. Great walk through and explanations. The fascia transformed everything nicely. It really helps to highlight and showcase the layout. If I could summarize the entire project thus far I would say very neat work.
@mattw9667Ай бұрын
I have to say, you've taught me quite a few things over the past 15 minutes. Definitely a high IQ individual!
@Hawaii_HOАй бұрын
That's some high quality work there! The black valance, fascia, the card boxes and controls look great. Thanks for the update.
@lilbigmorganАй бұрын
I really like the defect aspect of the operation. That is a really neat way to make the "repair" facilities useful other than being a visual placeholder. Also adds a bit of switching for shops and hostlers.
@KandWRailroaderАй бұрын
Good word...truncated...your fascia looks outstanding! The hard work paid off! I like your low-lit inset panels too. The layout is coming along great!
@crownironmanАй бұрын
Thanks, it’s been a bit of a project
@JAYSMODELRAILROAD2 ай бұрын
Subbed you love it
@sierravalleyandharborjunction3 ай бұрын
Oh so cool
@TomFYouTube3 ай бұрын
What scale is this? Thanks...
@crownironman3 ай бұрын
@@TomFKZbin On3
@Jeff-fx1zy3 ай бұрын
What year was this again? Looks like you were in Parsons about the same time Pentrex was.
@crownironman3 ай бұрын
@@Jeff-fx1zy 1988
@Jeff-fx1zy3 ай бұрын
Does anyone besìdes me remember how those SooLine patch jobs on Milw units were deriseivly called the "Rotten Pumpkin" paint scheme?
@chasehendrix69304 ай бұрын
i like how the cars have sound in them, pretty neat
@nickjames23704 ай бұрын
Great progress, even if summer has not impressed the rest of the family. I can envisage plenty of train "lost" in the wilderness scenes as this progresses. Wonderful is an old fashioned word but surely appropriate to the era you are portraying.
@sherryarmstrong46834 ай бұрын
It does look like Cass! All those switchbacks.
@jistpassinthru4 ай бұрын
What percent grades on your layout and are the locomotives Bachmann?
@crownironman4 ай бұрын
the grades are 5.25%, the locomotives are all my own design.
@MineMountModels4 ай бұрын
Once you add the rock and green these scenes up, they are going to look great. Thanks for sharing
@justn2trains5 ай бұрын
Awesome video and great narration🎉
@ryokinor62236 ай бұрын
I live about a mile from the real Quincy mine and this very close to the original. Out buildings and all. The ore cars are spot on. Great work.
@rogerhuber31336 ай бұрын
Very nice layout and equipment. Thanks for sharing with us.
@KSRailfan6 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for that light strip that you used?
@sherryarmstrong46836 ай бұрын
Suggestion: where the creek, at landisburg, goes into the backdrop. You were going to put a house on stilts. Wouldn't it be cool to maybe do a copy of the Babcock gristmill?
@modelrailwaybackshop6 ай бұрын
This is so inspirational for me! I love the old logging equipment and the way you're designing the layout. I love watching how you're coming up with the plan and how it all comes together to be a fully functional operations focused layout.
@crownironman6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that!
@modelrailwaybackshop6 ай бұрын
@@crownironman I can't wait to watch the next operations video you'll be doing!
@davidkamensky59246 ай бұрын
Can I ask you for where you got the measurements on that gorious engine shed. I love it, a ton
@crownironman6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I got it out of the West Virginia narrow gauge book on the Manns Creek. Inside the book there is a drawing of it. It may have been published somewhere else, I’ll have to check
@サム-z4v6 ай бұрын
あざっす!!!
@Michael-19557 ай бұрын
Absolutely fabulous, mikeD
@fnm99087 ай бұрын
Excellent,that looked like a great place to see the action,even the stool line ex milwaukee bandits went by
@patiencepeeler71037 ай бұрын
Absolutely calming New subscribers my husband and I just found your viedos love them ❤️ Thank you for sharing ......
@crownironman7 ай бұрын
Thank you and welcome aboard
@789train7 ай бұрын
wow! what fun ! thx for vid ! what kind of figure in no. 7 ?
@crownironman7 ай бұрын
I made the figure from several donor figures
@crownironman7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mrrail997 ай бұрын
This layout is going to be absolutely stunning once it gets scenery. Great job.
@DarkTerritory717 ай бұрын
What a great adventure! I wish!
@billgrierson8408 ай бұрын
Very nice video! Great looking railroad.Thanks for posting this. I model in On30 also.
@tonyromano62208 ай бұрын
You are a great salesman for TCS Steam!
@davidkoehler1368 ай бұрын
Great looking layout, I had modeled the Robbins/ Thunder Lake RR here in northern WI
@crownironman8 ай бұрын
funny you should say that, I was just reading that book yesterday. The family cabin is in northern Wisconsin so I find the areas history interesting.
@davidkoehler1367 ай бұрын
@@crownironman Yeah I live in the North woods. Sadley there is very little left of it. There is #5 the 1925 2-8-0 Baldwin and the Business car. They dummied up a log car, and the 3 pieces, are displayed at Pioneer park in Rhinelander
@RichardKuivila19479 ай бұрын
Oil Base enamel ?
@crownironman8 ай бұрын
I am not sure the question, but the washes are enamel.
@jistpassinthru9 ай бұрын
Too much explanation! Not enough demonstration!🙃
@bnrailfannz82629 ай бұрын
You have how many " squealers"? Love the noise!! Really enjoying your progress
@crownironman9 ай бұрын
Five so far, two more to be installed, planned total is 15
@brianbond29019 ай бұрын
Looking good, foam really sets the stage
@25mfd9 ай бұрын
@ 54:23... "finding alcos was pretty easy, just look for the smoke"... yea don't rob a bank using that as your getaway vehicle
@johnwronski1399 ай бұрын
Still have mine! 55 years later👍
@officialpanasonic62449 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for uploading this, shame to see what has become of Green Bays rail infrastructure, the yard by Ashland Ave is long gone :(
@robertmunoz75439 ай бұрын
Not the alps!😂 Jman
@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment9 ай бұрын
Brilliant solution to a universal problem. Thank you.
@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment9 ай бұрын
The Shay looks and sounds great and the Gondolas are very nice. Thank you for an awesome video.
@kenzieska91489 ай бұрын
I enjoy your updates. I added my second squeeler, I enjoy the animation. I would like to hear the "squeel" a bit more consistently but that is just my idea. I am looking forward to talking to you at the Modelers Retreat.