Good eye! I didn't even notice that as I took the video.
@UPRailfan4 күн бұрын
Very cool
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 күн бұрын
Thanks Josiah!
@AModelRailroadNewbie6 күн бұрын
Question, Curt, how long did it take to run all the trains currently on the board?
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains6 күн бұрын
@@AModelRailroadNewbie Hi Glynn, it takes about 3 months.
@charlie18729 күн бұрын
Awesome looking layout with lots going on👍
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains8 күн бұрын
Thanks much!
@JosephMusgrove10 күн бұрын
Nice running. Thanks for sharing!
@HaSaKoh0Modelrailroad10 күн бұрын
Its always a personal choice : Many modellers these days work with styrofoam. I am myself still doing everything with gypsum plaster. Ofcourse plaster adds a lot of weight, but I think you can carve more easy. But it creates a bigger mess. :-)
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains9 күн бұрын
That's what I really like about Model Railroading...you can do whatever you want if it works for you. It doesn't have to follow any kind of man-made rules to play. It's the best. If people don't like it, it doesn't really matter, because it's not their layout.
@HaSaKoh0Modelrailroad10 күн бұрын
Always impressive these double stack container trains in USA and their length also on the modelrailroad layout.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains9 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I've subscribed to your channel and looking forward to catching up on your content.
@davestrains681611 күн бұрын
Great video and thanks for sharing. Dave
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains10 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave. Much appreciated.
@chooch199512 күн бұрын
I spotted your ‘J’ diamond crossing at MP32….if you’re going for realism, you’ll need to shorten that distance to MP 30 as MP 32 is the old WX ( today’s Kress ) crossovers….
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains12 күн бұрын
Very good eye! I really appreciate your attention to detail. What was really interesting is I tried to use scale model miles and match them to the prototype. I was only off by 2 miles. I'm pretty happy with that. Thanks again for noticing :)
@Railfan-uf9mw13 күн бұрын
EVEN TRAINS WILL ACT LIKE TRUCKS!???
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains12 күн бұрын
do you mean you've seen a train on the road before?
@davestrains681617 күн бұрын
Excellent running session. Thanks for sharing. Dave
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave, I wonder what will interest people and it's good when you comment and let me know what you liked. Much appreciated. Curt
@georgiasunbelt20 күн бұрын
Watching that CNW freight, I kept saying I got that car…I got that car…nice run
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains19 күн бұрын
Thanks, those same cars unite our modeling world. Pretty cool. Thanks for commenting.
@JosephMusgrove21 күн бұрын
Nice manifest run!
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains19 күн бұрын
Was it too slow?
@JosephMusgrove18 күн бұрын
@@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsSpeed looked fine to me. Not every train is going to be a 60Mph express. Many factors also govern speed such as location, yard limits, slow orders, etc. Throwing in things like slow orders for a specific location, having to set out a bad car, etc. can also add to the realism and challenge your operators!
@darenhamill988121 күн бұрын
Hi
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains19 күн бұрын
Hi Daren, thanks for watching.
@derekalexander403023 күн бұрын
The more trains we buy and build the more the staging yards get full. Lol.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains22 күн бұрын
Yeah, no kidding. Good to hear back from you. I've missed your comments.
@derekalexander403023 күн бұрын
Great update, thanks.
@huntercoleman460Ай бұрын
Got any Milwaukee Road Curt?
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I started out my modeling career using Milwaukee Rd. But the engines were retired after many hours of operations. Now I model the CNW and UP circa 1995 when UP bought out CNW.
@JosephMusgroveАй бұрын
Good video Curt! How do you determine which locomotives to assign?
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I track the time and which train each locomotive set is assigned. I check any trains that haven't been assigned and then, by date, I pick the next one that is due. Make sense? I have a video on how I do that. I will see if I can forward that to you.
@profitlauncher22Ай бұрын
You’re on fire! Loving the content. Hey friend ! 13 up
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you appreciate the hard work.
@kenkerber-gl2ngАй бұрын
Hi by chance is your dad’s name Carl? I knew a Carl berg from Bellwood if so let me know
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I don't know a Carl Berg from Bellwood.
@AModelRailroadNewbieАй бұрын
Nice video, Curt. Love watching trains run...
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Thanks Glynn, I really enjoy all aspects of the hobby, but especially watching the trains run. If it weren't for that, what's the point?
@TheSaturnVАй бұрын
Wonderful seeing this masterpiece under construction. One thought, get that man a hot knife/wire foam cutter. The kits are as cheap as $20 these days and the mess is considerably less with none of the little crumbs going everywhere.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
He's so "old school" he probably wouldn't be able to get the same character out of the foam as doing it the old fashioned way. To each his own, right? Great suggestion though. Thanks for watching and your thoughtful comment.
@tracksidemikeАй бұрын
Great share Curt looks great little run ops Have a great day and enjoy those trains
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Things happen on the RR that sometimes gets frustrating, but it doesn't get in the way of enjoying the RR.
@IMRROcomАй бұрын
Can you town down your opening just a little, it is blowing out my speakers so I need to turn it down but your level for voice is too low and need to be increased again.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Yes, I will do that. I did notice that as well, but was too quick to produce and didn't git'r'done.
@davidmcmasters4829Ай бұрын
I’ve have ridden that train from Wheaton into Chicago. That was 30 years ago! Neat to “ride” it again
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
That's my plan. Relive some memories. Thanks for helping me achieve my goals.
@UPRailfanАй бұрын
Very cool, too bad I couldn't join you guys at the EMRRC
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Yeah, I'm sorry it didn't work out, but I'm going to keep trying. So continue to let me know when you're out and about.
@scottysmith9687Ай бұрын
You have a nice beautiful layout
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Thank you! It's very satisfying to hear others appreciate my layout. Model Railroading is a great hobby.
@dkservice424Ай бұрын
Omg, hamburger heaven. I have not been there since the 80’s. Now I have something else to do next weekend! Nice video.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
You just never know where you might end up when you're on a train trip...
@dkservice424Ай бұрын
@@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsI would grab a burger there when I stopped at Al’s hobby shop down the street. I miss that place.
@dennisnorris6439Ай бұрын
Been to a lot of those places!
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
We were going to go to the West Chicago diamonds, but when we left Elmhurst it was raining pretty hard. Maybe next time!
@tracksidemikeАй бұрын
Great share curt cool video
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Thanks for commenting. It's good to know someone liked it! :)
@JosephMusgroveАй бұрын
Good times!
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Yes, indeed!
@Ferrocarril_ChicagoАй бұрын
I just came across your channel recently and I made sure to subscribe. This is an awesome layout you have going here and I really like how things are implemented! One of many things I really stink at which I see was pulled off greatly here is maximization of space. But yeah, awesome layout you have.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Thank you. It has taken me a long time to figure it all out. I've lived in 7 different homes and each one had a layout. Each layout getting better as I learn more about the hobby and operations. I'm very pleased with where I am right now and will continue to tweak procedures and details on the layout. Thank you for noticing! Great comment!
@AModelRailroadNewbieАй бұрын
Great video, Curt. I looking forward to you guys doing mine.....
@UPRailfanАй бұрын
Very cool, there’s so many ways to do scenery nowadays, even cheap hacks that look pretty good
@dkservice424Ай бұрын
Very nice. I grew up in Oak Park in the 70/80’s and went to Oak Park River Forest high school. What area is this layout located?
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I live in Saint Charles IL. I commuted to Chicago from West Chicago in the 90's and model the Metra West Line circa 1995 (very loosely) in my basement.
@huntercoleman460Ай бұрын
Love the airplane view of your layout Curt.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I'm not the best videographer, but I enjoy sharing my rr with others. Thanks for your feedback!
@FredE528Ай бұрын
Great layout. Love all the detail. I like the way you organized the trays. 👍👍
@luiszarate4348Ай бұрын
Excelente maqueta❤
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
Gracias!
@mikeberthold1593Ай бұрын
Curt, how big is your layout?
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrainsАй бұрын
I have a section that goes to the Powder River Basin which is about 16 feet. The main RR is 25' x 29'. It's more than what I bargained for, but I'm glad I did what I did.
@nealberg37042 ай бұрын
Relaxing watching the scenery go by at double speed. 🙂
@sernajrlouis2 ай бұрын
Cool layout. Love the metra station
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming back and viewing/commenting on more videos. Much appreciated.
@Crez1012 ай бұрын
Love the metra train ready to leave track 3. Good memories of a Friday night in summer heading up to Evanston to see friends. I will say they are a strange design with one door in the middle. Compare to the Sydney double decker trains for commuters.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
It would make more sense to have two entrances, but maybe they managed more riders having only 1 entry. Not sure of the real reason why. Very good to hear from you. Thanks for your thoughts.
@UPRailfan2 ай бұрын
Metra’s new order of cars they were supposed to get from Alstom were going to have two doors I believe but that order has been cancelled now that they received the SD70MACHs
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
@@UPRailfan Very interesting! Thanks for responding to Michael's 2-door observation comment.
@davestrains68162 ай бұрын
Wonderful layout. Thanks for sharing. Dave
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dave. It's a great hobby and one that is fun to spread the passion of trains.
@nealberg37042 ай бұрын
We will let you know about the outcomes.
@nealberg37042 ай бұрын
First time I see we can comment. Great. Really enjoyed this video. Love your attention to detail.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
So glad you watch my videos. I'm anxious to hear about the tournament!
@tavismckenzie26792 ай бұрын
Well let's see the layout!
@Ryochi20112 ай бұрын
Nice update!! Hey is there a way to lift up the top of the commuter terminal station if one of the trains had derailed inside? The train with the UP car looks kinda off or the locomotive in front of it is crooked.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
Very good observation. I will take a closer look and make sure that is corrected on the next video. I can lift the top section to expose the wiring, but it would be a major overhaul to lift the full top section to get to the cars. I do have a problem with the track bumpers. Some are off and need to be put back in place. I will need to remove the end glass piece and I should be able to correct the problem. I will work on this project to be included in next week's layout update. Thanks again for watching AND commenting.
@Ryochi20112 ай бұрын
@@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains Ok I hope you can fix it. sounds like it will be a bit tough though.
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
I fixed the track bumpers. They are back in place. I checked the UP passenger car and the CNW locomotive and commuter car and they were all correctly placed on the tracks. That was good. I could still reach them from the sides of the terminal. Just wanted to give you the final update.
@Ryochi20112 ай бұрын
@@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains Awesome!! I was worried that it would be hard to reach.
@dkservice4242 ай бұрын
Layout looks fantastic. Thanks for posting
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
Just to have one person say what you say is worth the effort to post my videos. Thanks a lot!
@AModelRailroadNewbie2 ай бұрын
Lots of work to run a train, but keeps everything organized. Nice work
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
Thanks Glynn. Time for another video. I miss hearing from you.
@tracksidemike2 ай бұрын
Excellent share layout looks great have fun running trains that’s what it’s all about 😎🚂🫵
@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains2 ай бұрын
It's a simple layout and it has all the features I've ever wanted. I agree, having fun together is what makes it all worth while. Thanks for commenting. I've seen your videos and you're an amazing modeler. Such precision and details. Not many are like you!