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@kcsthebetterway 12 сағат бұрын
Two cents on JMRI. Start adding rolling stock to Excel as follows. Car # first, road reporting marks next, then car type BX Boxcar, gTX Tank car and so on, and last length of car. Run trains 😊 wait, did you say pool table? 😮
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@@kcsthebetterway LOL...and a dart board! Thanks for the tip on JMRI. I do intend to grab one of those computer tie-ins that NCE offers. It will just take time to catalog my collection.
@kcsthebetterway 12 сағат бұрын
@KandWRailroader once get the Excel started, it's easy to log in new additions.
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@kcsthebetterway I will endeavour to get started with my next rolling stock purchase!
@GLENNHOOVER-h6l 13 сағат бұрын
I know some of us that live close would like to help you out in operations or just help around the layout. I am probably 5 miles from you. I can send your dad my phone number if you want to get in touch. I have a busy schedule at times but could work around it.
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@@GLENNHOOVER-h6l Sure thing, Glenn! I'd be willing to trade you some labor to help get your train room up and running!
@KandWRailroader 6 сағат бұрын
My email address is [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch that way. My work schedule is weird, and pretty much all nights, but I only work 14 days a month so maybe we could work something out.
@hotdogpilot6319 14 сағат бұрын
It will in all probability be a "suck it and see" situation. What you've laid out seems perfectly logical but may need some changes as and when operations take place. You may have to either change things on the fly or have a 10 minute re-cap after the operation. It'll work itself out.
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@@hotdogpilot6319 That's what I was thinking too. It will certainly be a fun experiment!
@hotdogpilot6319 14 сағат бұрын
The longer I work with model railroading, the more I think it's like a good song. It has a start and a finish, verses, choruses and bridges with the genre of music provided by the rolling stock. Don't ask me where the solo is though!
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@@hotdogpilot6319 Interesting observation!
@admiralseabass8993 16 сағат бұрын
I love the focus on ops! I have a lot of thoughts and comments for you. Overall, I would sit down and figure out how many trains you are going to run. You might know this already, but it wasn't 100 pct clear from the video. Doing that will require a simple track diagram from west to east (or north to south) and then figuring out how you are going to move the traffic along your route. For example based on what I can glean from the video, I think you will need at least 3 locals, and you will need to know the yards those locals originate from, where they end up, and what they pick up along the way. I would then make running the full extent of each local 1 job run by 1 guy along the extent of its route.
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@@admiralseabass8993 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Each staging yard can hold five trains and each staging yard is dedicated to either La Junta or the Wichita yards. There are actually four local runs, one in each direction from either Wichita or La Junta. I've figured this all out in my head at least because I figured out the operations scheme before I laid a single piece of track. My operations videos are basically test runs of different elements of the scheme but I can't really try more than one element at a time without additional operators. I'll get there someday.
@jasonweir6345 Күн бұрын
Opts are an ever evolving process. I've operated on two large club layouts that had every type train running on them. My layout is a regional shortline with no through traffic, so all my trains are single operator only. I'm the "train boss" and I have basically enough positions for 4 or 5 crew members, room for them likely not lol. There no dispatch, the crews self dispatch and communicate with each other. Things get hairy sometimes but that part of the fun.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
I've never worked for a real railroad, but the industry has always fascinated me, especially the organizational/efficiency/operational aspects. I can certainly operate my entire railroad on my own "one train at a time", and will be happy doing so. I would just like to experience a multi-crew operation and the teamwork required to make it run smoothly. Maybe someday...
@ronaldrondeau7870 Күн бұрын
great i would loved to work on it
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@AirwolfCrazy Күн бұрын
You seem to have a good plan. I would enjoy helping to operate this railroad but having no idea where you live it may or may not be feasible. I am not asking you to disclose this information. I am not sure how you can safely contact and invite folks from your KZbin community to come over for an op session.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
I struggled with that issue for a while myself. I'm not sure how I would feel about inviting a perfect stranger into my home, railfan or not. I have met one person already via my channel, and we found a local event to meet at first for an introduction before anyone showed up at anyone's home. I've also run into a few channel subscribers at local train shows. It helps I think that I wear a t-shirt with my logo on it for just such a random meeting. I'm always amazed at these larger city model railroad tours where you ride a bus to private homes to view layouts. I'm guessing that there haven't been many, or any issues for that type of event to take place. I have already mentioned on my channel and in a few comments that I live in Wichita, Kansas, so that cat is already out of the bag. My email address is listed on my channel home page so any interested person could contact me via email and we could get the ball rolling via that route. I've spoken to a few people already that way.
@AirwolfCrazy Күн бұрын
@KandWRailroader I am a few states away in PA so not visiting anytime soon. I did not see your email on the channel homepage. I most watch KZbin on my phone so the page layout may be different. Meeting at a train show is a good idea! I would bet you are not going to the Timonium, MD show on February 1. Who knows, perhaps one day. Perhaps there will someday be Wi-Fi decoders and we can have an Internet op session. Na... In person is better.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
@@AirwolfCrazy Yes, the cell phone and computer pages are different...the cell phone version is difficult to navigate in general. Either way, I have zero expectations for anyone outside the Wichita metro area to be interested in traveling to my home for an op session so no worries there. From all the videos I've seen of the Timonium show, it sounds like a great time, but yes, not a show I will likely ever get to visit. Heck, I have hard time making the shows in Wichita! I am aware that livestreaming is a thing (not the same as Wifi ops, I know), and have seen other KZbinrs do that, but I am neither equipped or have the knowledge to make something like that happen. That could be a fun way to interact from what I've seen so that may be in the cards in the near future...who knows. But you're right, it wouldn't be the same as being there.
@TimsBitsnPieces Күн бұрын
Sounds and looks good, it will be interesting to see it all put in place... as I have previously said I would love to come and play but being in Melbourne Australia it is a bit far to come and play every few months or weekly.. lol..
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
I appreciate the sentiment, Tim. You are here in spirit! Have a great weekend!
@andrewcappiello5585 Күн бұрын
It seems to me that one of the strengths of this track plan is you can start by operating one railroad or the other, allowing you to discover and manage crew movement issues. It's going to be great.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
There will certainly be a lot of variety to suit pretty much anyone's taste, and plenty to keep everyone busy. If there's any "standing around" it'll be because someone is either waiting for a track to clear, or someone to physically get out of the way! LOL
@johnbanicki7232 Күн бұрын
Wish I was closer. Would definitely like to operate on your layout. Looks like a well thought out plan. Don’t be afraid to change the scheme and/or trackwork as you operate. You will find things that have not thought of during operations. Thanks for sharing.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
@@johnbanicki7232 I appreciate the sentiment anyway. You have a good point about being willing to change. Plans are a good place to start but rarely remain 100% the same as the plan is carried out.
@derekalexander4030 Күн бұрын
I agree with you about repainting the Royal Gorge rock area but haven’t wanted to say anything. For Holcolmb, you might want to consider using the highest part of the cover over the helix track as the base for a new platform that covers the entire top of the helix. It would give you much more room for the electric plant and it would hide the track entering the helix and allow you to move the storage tracks out to the edge so you would have much more room for the conveyors and scenery and then if you wanted to you could turn the electric plant 90 degrees counter clockwise so the coal pile could be next to the loading and unloading tracks to be more prototypical and not jammed up against the wall in the back of the scene. Just my thoughts to solve some of the issues you have mentioned.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
@@derekalexander4030 Please! Never hesitate to make a suggestion! I've made all sorts of changes to my layout based on viewer feedback so I always welcome more! As for the change you recommended to Holcomb, the problem I had there was as the cover for the helix track got higher and higher to provide clearance for the train underneath, it then became higher than the subroadbed for the power plant, thereby creating a "bowl effect" for that scene. This essentially limited my space for the scene to what it currently is, except that it was partially obscured and also difficult to reach. I hope that makes sense without a visual aid...although you could refer back a few videos to when I still had that cover in place temporarily to see what I mean.
@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 Күн бұрын
sound good my Friend thanks for sharing ..😊😊👍👍
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@derekalexander4030 Күн бұрын
Developing the depth of the scene on a narrow switching shelf is a challenge but some people have done wonderful things with them and I’m sure that when you add one of your photo realistic backdrops and scenery this will be a great scene.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
Thank you, I hope so too! I'm hoping I can get to Lamar this summer and take my own photo to be made into a backdrop...along with La Junta and Canon City too.
@DavidHammer-q5q Күн бұрын
It appears that you have a well thought out plan. I am sure that it will require modification as you begin operation. I myself have a very small layout so my operation is very simple. I look forward to seeing videos of your starting operations.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
Thank you for the compliment, I'm curious myself to see how it stands up to actual implementation. I will certainly share the result with you all when it comes time! Thanks for watching!
@derekalexander4030 Күн бұрын
I think you have come up with a very possible switching ops and you could keep Dorothy, Toto, the lion, scarecrow and tin man very busy for a good amount of time. Of course, you would be the Wizard Boss and would monitor all of the glitches and decisions from behind the curtain. I wish I was closer. I would love to help fine tune the ops session and to run on your railroad. That’s quite a dramatic backdrop with that dangerous looking sky in the background. Welcome to Kansas, lol. The Wizard of Oz happens to be on television tonight.
@KandWRailroader Күн бұрын
@@derekalexander4030 Thank you for the compliment, Derek. I guess that's the downside of a global medium like KZbin...you can make friends, find interested individuals...but that physical distance will always remain a deterrant to actual involvement. Oh well, that's what operations videos are for I guess! Have a great weekend!
@TimsBitsnPieces 2 күн бұрын
Very interesting to see how you did this... my only thought is.... the sidings are really only long enough for a loco and 4-5 wagons at a time... is that how you envisage things? the run around tracks are only long enough for that length of consist also... should the switch leads/run around tracks be further apart closer to the ends of each track to facilitate longer consists of wagons? it clearly shows now where you have the loco and the 3 wagons located joined to the loco.
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@@TimsBitsnPieces Good questions and points. The siding and spur lengths were the best I could manage given that the industry lead had to be in the middle to be able to serve both directions. I see this industry as being a daily delivery/shipment operation so shorter trains will be fine.
@TimsBitsnPieces 2 күн бұрын
@@KandWRailroader It looks like you will be doing a bit of shunting at each location every day or when you are in the train room unless you have others coming over on a regular basis.. it is a lot to do by yourself... but I guess that is the fun part of a large layout like yours.. I think I have mentioned this in a previous video, but it seems odd to me to have all of these little sections and have to do it all yourself...
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@@TimsBitsnPieces I would love to have a crew but I just haven't been able to come up with one yet. I like the variety that my layout provides and am not concerned about accomplishing a regular operations schedule on my own. Since I'm still primarily under construction anyway, operations are pretty limited to my bi-weekly ops videos.
@TimsBitsnPieces 2 күн бұрын
@@KandWRailroader If I was much closer and on the same piece of land.... lol.. I would love to come and play trains on your layout.. have you thought about asking people that watch your videos? or are you not at that stage yet..? I am sure many of your viewers would love to come and play trains on your layout..
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@TimsBitsnPieces Well I appreciate the sentiment. I've asked a couple local viewers but no takers yet. I'm going to post a video tonight or tomorrow that will explain my crew operations scheme...maybe exhibiting that I have a plan in place may generate more interest.
@ronaldrondeau7870 2 күн бұрын
thanks yes you need transition betwen scene
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@@ronaldrondeau7870 Indeed.
@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 2 күн бұрын
Very nice thanks for the share my Friend.😊😊👍👍
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 Thank you!
@admiralseabass8993 2 күн бұрын
Really cool. For the separated scrap that gets loaded into the plant, I wonder if this industry wouldn't have their own captive gondolas as opposed to ordering those from the railroad?
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@@admiralseabass8993 Very good question...that makes sense to me.
@admiralseabass8993 16 сағат бұрын
@KandWRailroader might be a fun opportunity to find or create some cars that could be used for that purpose!
@KandWRailroader 12 сағат бұрын
@admiralseabass8993 Sounds like a 3D print opportunity!
@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617 2 күн бұрын
interesting video 👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊
@KandWRailroader 2 күн бұрын
@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617 Thank you!
@conecuhvalleyttrak 3 күн бұрын
I like the track layout for the steel plant. It’s well thought out and visually interesting. Great job!
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@conecuhvalleyttrak Thank you!
@jeffdahlgren9816 3 күн бұрын
Well, that is a whole lot of track. Looks like it would be great for operations.
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@jeffdahlgren9816 It sounds good in theory...I'll be happy to share my first experience with it in practice when the time comes.
@jasonweir6345 3 күн бұрын
I like the layout of the mill. Plenty of operation potential there. Looking fantastic.. keep up the great modeling! Scene separation is something a lot of us struggle with. I have a couple places where its impossible to do that. But because my layout traverses several rooms, there is natural scene separation with actual walls.. but that in itself can be a challenge to plan around and fit believable scenes into.
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
Thank you! I look forward to posting an operations video for that scene. Multiple rooms, eh? I've toyed with the idea of adding a branch line into my family room along one wall, but so far, the wife won't let me have that toy. LOL.
@jasonweir6345 3 күн бұрын
@KandWRailroader I lucked out with my wife.. she basically gave me the basement to with as I wished. But I opted to stick to 3 and a half walls of out family room, along a hallway wall and throughout the laundry room. Lol
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@jasonweir6345 You should consider sharing it with the world on this medium...it must be quite the empire to behold!
@AllenCNW441 3 күн бұрын
An historical note - the Pueblo steel mill was originally Colorado Fuel & Iron-interesting info at Wikipedia.
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@AllenCNW441 Thank you for sharing!
@johnbanicki7232 3 күн бұрын
Great video. I like the added undulation of the mainline at this location. I know that much of my main line is very straight. But I find that the curves and undulations make the layout look better and make photos look better. Thanks for sharing.
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@johnbanicki7232 Thank you for watching! Sometimes it's difficult to balance visual appeal with practical design.
@fentoncentral-model-railway 3 күн бұрын
Really well laid out. Lots of operation potential and I'll bet is a great place to operate 👍
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@fentoncentral-model-railway Thank you! I hope to find out soon!
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 күн бұрын
great vlog thanks lee
@KandWRailroader 3 күн бұрын
@@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Thank you Lee.
@TrainzLuvr 4 күн бұрын
You have made incredible progress in a year's time. I know it's not a race, but I feel like I'm moving at a glacial pace compared to you. Well done, and looking forward to great progress on K&W in 2025!
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@TrainzLuvr Thank you! It was fun to make that video to remind myself of my progress. We each have to move at our own pace, so don't feel bad. Thanks for watching!
@TrainzLuvr 4 күн бұрын
For your electrical cabinet, you don't need to make a permanent backdrop. If you get some flat neodymium magnets and use double-sided tape to adhere them to a masonite board, you can stick that board to the electrical panel no problem, and remove as easily. I'd probably overlap that board over the flanking boards on each side first, glue the printed backdrop over it, then cut the backdrop with a razor knife along the seams. Then touch up the edges of the removable board so it blends in a bit. Otherwise, I'd also keep a flashlight on the wall ouside the door to the train room, so you don't tap in the dark looking for the electrical panel. 😄
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@TrainzLuvr Very good tips and ideas, thank you! I will consider that!
@cjbeyer8340 4 күн бұрын
You are great at your craft! I would like to make a suggestion in using CA glue! I use Loctite super glue (black & blue container) it is ultragel control! They also make a regular gel that sets up quicker! The ultrgel sets up in 15 seconds, this gives you the time to make any adjustments you may need to make! And the other reason I use specific brand is that you can control the amount of glue you need, you can see the smallest drop per post, once the first post is secure you can move to all of the rest! It is so much easier than using the runny CA! I hope this is some help!
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation! That Testors glue was bad for application amount for sure. I will grab a bottle of your brand and try it out!
@ronaldrondeau7870 4 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@ronaldrondeau7870 Thanks for watching!
@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad 4 күн бұрын
Happy New Year! Thanks for the update and I hope you find your hidden item! 🙂👍
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad Thank you! LOL
@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 4 күн бұрын
That Strom scene is Amazing great job big like.😊😊👍👍
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 Thank you! Trainjunkies really makes a great product!
@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 4 күн бұрын
Awesome thanks for the update looking Great my Friend.😊😊👍👍
@KandWRailroader 4 күн бұрын
@@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 Thank you!
@rinjk3a 5 күн бұрын
I saw like a gingerbread man peeking around the trees from Canon City to Royal Gorge.
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
Holy cow! I hadn't even found that one yet! She told me after I posted this that there were actually three figures she had placed. I had found the other two but not this one! Good eye! Two votes for you for the next poll!
@Dreadedlock 5 күн бұрын
Yeah found Mrs. Claus at the same time as Santa in front of the other house
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@Dreadedlock Congrats!
@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617 5 күн бұрын
Awesome panoramic view of your magnificent railways.This is a real raulways.LIKED 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617 Thank you very much!
@hotdogpilot6319 5 күн бұрын
2 father Xmas's spotted on two cottages at lead in to Wanda
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
Apparently one of them is Mrs. Claus per my wife but they are so small, who can tell! Thanks for playing! Two votes for you for the next poll!
@hotdogpilot6319 5 күн бұрын
@@KandWRailroader 👍
@Dreadedlock 5 күн бұрын
At 15:28 time on the #40 I think there is a Santa in front of the house.
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
You found Santa...did you see Mrs. Claus? Two votes for you next construction update!
@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409 5 күн бұрын
I am glad thank u so much Allen
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for voting!
@garyshanks6269 5 күн бұрын
did your wife leave a bowl towards the last of the previous video. Like the video's, but maybe slow down the camera swing a bit.
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@garyshanks6269 No, she promised to only leave items that belonged, like HO scale people and such. Check the newest update, #40. Thanks for the reminder about panning too quickly, I need those reminders every now and then.
@OldcampRanch 5 күн бұрын
Looks like fun 👍🏻
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@OldcampRanch I have no doubt!
@johnbanicki7232 5 күн бұрын
At 15:29 Santa Claus is on the porch. Tell your wife thank you and Merry Christmas!
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@johnbanicki7232 Will do! Thank you for playing! Two votes for you for the next update!
@jasonweir6345 5 күн бұрын
Now i need to go back and rewatch that lol. The overpass looks great. Looking forward to seeing the other one in place.
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@jasonweir6345 Excellent! Good luck!
@jasonweir6345 5 күн бұрын
Santa Claus on the porch of the house on the right.. actually no, on both houses
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@jasonweir6345 You got it! Nice find! 2 votes for you next update!
@jasonweir6345 5 күн бұрын
@@KandWRailroader woo-hoo! Lol
@johnbanicki7232 5 күн бұрын
Time to go back and look for the hidden item. Thanks for sharing.
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@johnbanicki7232 This makes my wife so happy...so thank you and good luck!
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
WANT TO HAVE A LITTLE FUN?!? If you can find the little Christmas-themed items (there are two) that my wife "hid" on the layout in the last construction update (#40), leave a comment on that construction update video regarding what you found. Anyone who posts a comment on the LAST CONSTRUCTION UPDATE VIDEO (#40) regarding the items in question and their location wins a double vote for the next poll! PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS VIDEO ABOUT THE ITEMS OR THE ANSWER WILL BE EASILY REVEALED! This is a little game that my wife wanted to play with you all and frankly, any support or participation my wife wants to lend to the layout is worth its weight in gold...you fellow model railroaders out there with spouses or significant others know what I mean. Good luck!
@robertwillis4701 5 күн бұрын
How about a coffee filter
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@robertwillis4701 Interesting suggestion! Thank you!
@johnbanicki7232 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update!
@KandWRailroader 5 күн бұрын
@@johnbanicki7232 Thanks for watching!
@sierge1 6 күн бұрын
I will vote for backdrops. These really need to be added so that you can better plan your foreground structures. It is easier now to do them rather than later because if you wait for later after your structures are in place then you will go crazy trying to find a background that fits the scene. If you do it now you can fit your structures to fit the backdrop scenes a lot easier. Also if you are using something other than clouds and sky especially if it has a road going off in the distance remember to radius the bottom to better blend the background to the foreground. It doesn't need to be a long radius but just enough so that you don't have a 90 degree joint between the backdrop and the bench top.
@KandWRailroader 6 күн бұрын
Vote and great tips recorded! Thank you! You have a great point about the roads, as I already have a problem with the Holly backdrop for that reason and will probably have to replace it. I won't be adding any more roads until the backdrop is in place for that scene. I have a pretty good idea what I want for backdrops for the rest of the layout, but most of them are going to have to be custom and I've yet to approach Trainkjunkies on how that will work. I'm sure I will have to take my own photos though which will require visits to each location, something I'm hoping to accomplish this summer.
@sierge1 6 күн бұрын
@@KandWRailroader If you are going to need some custom backdrops there are several very good tutorials on KZbin showing how to do it correctly and showing the software to stitch them together for doing long backdrops. The best part is it's not very hard to do and you don't need a fancy camera to do it. Of course the bad part is the cost of printed backgrounds today.
@KandWRailroader 6 күн бұрын
@@sierge1 Thanks for the tip, but there are just some things that I refuse to even try to do myself, this, working on loco electronics and 3D printing for some examples. A lot of it has to do with "is it really worth my time trying to learn how to do some of these things to save a few bucks?" If my layout was already complete and I had more time to try new things, I would probably be more interested. I know that Trainjunkies can do custom work, I just haven't taken the time to find out what they need from me to make it happen. I understand your point about making sure the backdrop works with the foreground and structures, but my structure locations are pretty well fixed as well as the track and I am happy with all of that. The way I have envisioned the backdrops, I believe that I can make them work with each scene as they have been designed. None of my structures will be glued in place so they can easily be removed to install backdrops and if a scene reaches a point where I need to have the backdrop installed before doing more scenery (like the Holcomb Power Plant and Royal Gorge Route), then I will do so, regardless of the poll results.