Amazing story and work, Grant, your productivity is always impressive .
@SouthernAlbertaRail17 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks Andy!
@UncleMattstrains2 күн бұрын
Awsome layout
@SouthernAlbertaRailКүн бұрын
Thanks a bunch. Appreciated.
@tomalcock6202 күн бұрын
What brand of Autumn Static grass did you use??
@SouthernAlbertaRailСағат бұрын
Silfor.
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad3 күн бұрын
This is n scale holly cow is it good!
@SouthernAlbertaRail2 күн бұрын
Hey thanks a pile for that, greatly appreciated. -grant
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad2 күн бұрын
@SouthernAlbertaRail looking forward to seeing more
@SouthernAlbertaRail2 күн бұрын
Stay tuned... more to come. Piles of other stuff on the channel if you haven't poked around there yet.
@rodneycody87463 күн бұрын
Nice
@SouthernAlbertaRail3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@riogrande57614 күн бұрын
You can really see the advantage of N scale here. I have an HO layout in a 15x33 foot space and made a mainline run as long as I could manage and can run 30 car trains but still seems like not enough space.
@SouthernAlbertaRail3 күн бұрын
Indeed. All scales have advantages over others depending on what you're going for. I love unit trains in the middle of large scenery. Can't beat N scale for that but you have to make compromises when it comes to other aspects of the hobby to be sure. Cheers. -grant
@SignalLightProductions4 күн бұрын
Excellent work as always!
@SouthernAlbertaRail3 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!
@canadianlocomotivelogistics4 күн бұрын
Would you be interested in letting people operate remotely on your Layout? Just like my Layout people can drive a train from their home.
@SouthernAlbertaRail3 күн бұрын
Interesting concept. Not sure that would be something I would dig. I like being able to give brownie points to an operator in person!
@gunsaway15 күн бұрын
That section you added is awesome
@SouthernAlbertaRail5 күн бұрын
Thank you. There is a very recognizable feature in the area that I hope to do justice to. -grant
@davidhughes44485 күн бұрын
Holy Cow. I was 8 minutes into this video before I was informed this is N scale. I've been in HO for 25 years and can "always" spot N scale right away. Not this time. This is incredible work - world class.
@SouthernAlbertaRail5 күн бұрын
Hey thanks a bunch for that, much appreciated. N scale has some dead give aways for sure. I try to camouflage them as best I can. Cheers. -grant
@davidhughes44485 күн бұрын
@@SouthernAlbertaRail Grant: you do a marvelous job.
@landhopper42963 күн бұрын
Great comment - this layout really does justice to the real thing and it’s staggering that it’s in N.
@rimodeler79635 күн бұрын
Greetings Grant - Mind-blowing as usual. Your masterful skills result in some of the best looking scenery and scenes in all of model railroading. Excellent update and thank you! Mike
@SouthernAlbertaRail5 күн бұрын
Great to hear from you Mike and thanks for the kind words! All the best. -grant
@wolftrainservicesltd64185 күн бұрын
N to small. Old eyes. I model cn rail in 2 rail ,O scale
@SouthernAlbertaRail5 күн бұрын
I find the reading glasses needed more often over the last few years myself. Cheers.
@juergenamlinger44106 күн бұрын
Hay great job. Can you tell me witch power source to use if you are trying to power a 60ft power bus wall plug in power .? To power all switches & lights now the 60ft power bus going around the layout . Each switch needs 16volts 133 switches & cdu all switches are peco n scale insulfrog. O.k let me know what you might think I need to power that bus wire to get 16 volts all the way to the end. My house power is going to a power bar. Thank you .
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Determine how many amps will be drawn and get an appropriate 16 volt power supply. I don't use Peco switch motors so I have no idea how many amps they draw. I would use 14 or 16 gauge wire to minimize voltage resistance.
@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen6 күн бұрын
Awesome to see the update Grant! Your narration and overview are always insightful and a gift to the hobby we all love! Thanks Bud!
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the kind words, always good to hear from you Dwayne. Cheers!
@goodrails6 күн бұрын
Just found yoiur channel. Loved the full explanation and the naration. Nicely done.
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed it! -grant
@peteedwards71576 күн бұрын
What a great update 😊 loving all your current projects and can’t wait for the Bridge videos. 👍
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thanks Pete. I too am looking forward to getting a start on the area around the bridge. Cheers.
@GreatNW6 күн бұрын
I was looking for your video that went over the history of motive power for your rr the other day but can't seem to find it?
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Are you thinking of the one covering pusher and DPU evolution? It talks about some of the history of motive power and consists. If so here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpC4fqKojt5gp6c
@johnpetrovitz9356 күн бұрын
Great to see ya back, Grant! Your reconstruction is (again!) fantastic! Love your front walkway! Thanks for sharing!
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thanks John, good to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate them. Cheers.
@sernajrlouis6 күн бұрын
Beautiful layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@bigfoot-bf5wp6 күн бұрын
Great layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, thanks.
@TheNorthwestWind6 күн бұрын
amazing layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@henkkhrr53066 күн бұрын
All I can say is that you are very inspiring.
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gardeningwithjeff30726 күн бұрын
Your layout, and all you have had to go through is soooo inspiring!!! I am a professional horticulturist and garden designer. I gotta say that I also loved the nice detail of the hardscape in the front yard. impressive work! You are one talented guy! Cheers
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Hey thanks a bunch. I had a blast with forms and concrete over the last few summers. I have never bought cut flowers for my wife so I make sure to an assortment of her favourites growing through the season. Cheers. -grant
@derekalexander40307 күн бұрын
I thought electricians prevented shorts. I’m so glad that he was vertically challenged because the rip out created such a wonderful scene with that train snaking it’s way through those curves. Amazing job, love the scene.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Sounds like that came straight from the Dad Joke Playbook Derek... I'm really looking forward to getting some scenery roughed in to see how everything will come together. Thanks for stopping by for a look. -grant
@andyevans23366 күн бұрын
Actually, the NEC rules dictate 3 feet clear access in front of and above and below a panel for safe service and emergency access. Did you include removeable panels in you scenery adjacent to this area? Just wondering. Note: I did reconfigure my layout's initial plan just for this reason.
@SouthernAlbertaRail6 күн бұрын
Oh yah all good. Won't be a problem in the future.
@MosriteCharlie7 күн бұрын
Amazing scenery!
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@charlierumsfeld66267 күн бұрын
I am in Michigan. I contracted for a few years with a company who performed physical inspections of residential and commercial properties for insurance underwriters. The requirements for residential and commercial varied somewhat but a general rule was that the electrical panels need several feet of free space in front of and beside the panels with no obstructions.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Appreciate the info. I do think the rules are a wee touch different up here as the panel has passed inspection more than once and it is easily accessible for the majority of humanity! Cheers.
@MosriteCharlie7 күн бұрын
Excellent modeling. Herd to tell this is N scale! Ever consider a swing gate by the electrical panel? Either that or hire a taller electrician.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Normally I do all the work myself so it's never been an issue. Perhaps I should have offered the gentleman a pair of stilts... Tearing the benchwork out forced me to address an issue that would have been dealt with in a year or so. Circumstance presenting a real opportunity! Cheers.
@lrowell45647 күн бұрын
May I suggest making a section in front of the electrical panel easily removal? Sooner or later, you will have another short electrician.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
That's the plan for sure! Cheers.
@AndrewUnderwood-sm7qd7 күн бұрын
Wow! Well done with turning lemons into lemonade there. You turned a setback into a net positive, I like it. It'll look fantastic.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Excited to be able to include another signature Crowsnest Sub scene.
@TOPWOP9997 күн бұрын
Looks good grant!
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch Nick!
@mapit077 күн бұрын
Excellent. What process did you use to make so many trees?
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
I have a pair of videos, one for Aspens and the other for Fir trees that goes over how I make them. You can find both videos on my channel home page. Cheers.
@johnfitzgerald11927 күн бұрын
needs dirt and graffiti sprayed on the cars and engines to give a more realistic look.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
All equipment is weathered and some is tagged. Cheers.
@gerdeguelle19677 күн бұрын
Very nice work jou done .
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@danielr.sepulvedaranspilot9767 күн бұрын
Excellent work thanks for sharing.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@mpeterll7 күн бұрын
That long unit train at the end even looked like a snake as it traversed the reverse curves
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thought the same thing myself. I think the area that will show off unit trains to maximum effect. Cheers.
@peterweber40947 күн бұрын
Nice scenery! Thanks for sharing.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment! Cheers.
@petersh0world4297 күн бұрын
Your layout look so good 👍👍👍👍👍👍 something for be to aim for. Regards 🇩🇰
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Cheers.
@keithludowitz96377 күн бұрын
Fantastic. Did I understand correctly, reverse curves with no tangents in between (except one)? And no running problems? Against conventional wisdom, but if so, I'd like to try on my new layout. Or did I misunderstand...Best wishes!
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Each reverse curve has a tangent at least as long as my longest piece of rolling stock between the next and all curves are super-elevated. There just isn't much in the way off straight track for any extended distance. Thanks for the comment and question Keith. Cheers. -grant
@keithludowitz96377 күн бұрын
@@SouthernAlbertaRail Thanks for the correction. I've followed your layout for a while, and greatly admire it, especially your scenic techniques.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. All the best.
@matthewjones11197 күн бұрын
Amazing work!! If I could get my layout to half as good as yours I’d be happy! Thanks for the update
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks for stopping by for a peek! Cheers. -grant
@deweyhall7127 күн бұрын
The hobo union approves of this video...😊😊😊❤❤❤
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Haha, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@Coreyhkh27 күн бұрын
Amazing work
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@achb-railway7 күн бұрын
And that's all you've done in the past few months? Looking great - although if an electrician said that to me I would have just done the work myself (actually I probably would have done it myself and not asked an electrician in the first place). It's looking good! That long train through those curves looked amazing.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yah normally I do all my own work but just couldn't find a way to get 27 hours out of a day!! All turned out well though and I'm happy I was forced to address the Hazell area along Crowsnest Lake. Cheers! -grant
@atwoodca7 күн бұрын
You lazy Albertin. Lol. Ben waiting eighteen moons for a new up load.. thanks for greatness, From Ontario
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Haha.... Good to have some time to play again! Cheers. -grant
@Iron_Rails7 күн бұрын
Your scenery is incredible for N scale! Great job
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that!
@ronaldrondeau78707 күн бұрын
great job thanks
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Cheers!
@jimmyjames20227 күн бұрын
Yah that panel is tucked in a little tight there, but lemons/lemonade I guess. New layout is looking really nice, looking forward to the progress on the Crowsnest Lake section.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thought of moving it but didn't want to open up that can of worms. Looks worse than it actually is providing you're tall enough!! Cheers. -grant
@heybeerdan18207 күн бұрын
Just stunning.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. -grant
@JDERailCorp7 күн бұрын
Your philosophy about N scale in a big space is why I'll switch to N when I move into a bigger space.
@SouthernAlbertaRail7 күн бұрын
That's awesome! Hope you get that bigger space soon. Cheers. -grant