January '24 Layout Micro Update
2:16
2023 Year End Layout Update
5:18
10 ай бұрын
Tuning Up Rapido Trains N Scale FP9A
17:56
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@AndrewLove-t9p
@AndrewLove-t9p 21 сағат бұрын
Amazing story and work, Grant, your productivity is always impressive .
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 17 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks Andy!
@UncleMattstrains
@UncleMattstrains 2 күн бұрын
Awsome layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail Күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch. Appreciated.
@tomalcock620
@tomalcock620 2 күн бұрын
What brand of Autumn Static grass did you use??
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail Сағат бұрын
Silfor.
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad 3 күн бұрын
This is n scale holly cow is it good!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 2 күн бұрын
Hey thanks a pile for that, greatly appreciated. -grant
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad
@Killbuck.Southern.Railroad 2 күн бұрын
@SouthernAlbertaRail looking forward to seeing more
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 2 күн бұрын
Stay tuned... more to come. Piles of other stuff on the channel if you haven't poked around there yet.
@rodneycody8746
@rodneycody8746 3 күн бұрын
Nice
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@riogrande5761
@riogrande5761 4 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 3 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
@SignalLightProductions
@SignalLightProductions 4 күн бұрын
Excellent work as always!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 3 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!
@canadianlocomotivelogistics
@canadianlocomotivelogistics 4 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 3 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!
@gunsaway1
@gunsaway1 5 күн бұрын
That section you added is awesome
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 5 күн бұрын
Thank you. There is a very recognizable feature in the area that I hope to do justice to. -grant
@davidhughes4448
@davidhughes4448 5 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 5 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
@davidhughes4448
@davidhughes4448 5 күн бұрын
@@SouthernAlbertaRail Grant: you do a marvelous job.
@landhopper4296
@landhopper4296 3 күн бұрын
Great comment - this layout really does justice to the real thing and it’s staggering that it’s in N.
@rimodeler7963
@rimodeler7963 5 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
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 5 күн бұрын
Great to hear from you Mike and thanks for the kind words! All the best. -grant
@wolftrainservicesltd6418
@wolftrainservicesltd6418 5 күн бұрын
N to small. Old eyes. I model cn rail in 2 rail ,O scale
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 5 күн бұрын
I find the reading glasses needed more often over the last few years myself. Cheers.
@juergenamlinger4410
@juergenamlinger4410 6 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 .
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 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.
@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen
@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen 6 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!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the kind words, always good to hear from you Dwayne. Cheers!
@goodrails
@goodrails 6 күн бұрын
Just found yoiur channel. Loved the full explanation and the naration. Nicely done.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed it! -grant
@peteedwards7157
@peteedwards7157 6 күн бұрын
What a great update 😊 loving all your current projects and can’t wait for the Bridge videos. 👍
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Pete. I too am looking forward to getting a start on the area around the bridge. Cheers.
@GreatNW
@GreatNW 6 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?
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 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
@johnpetrovitz935
@johnpetrovitz935 6 күн бұрын
Great to see ya back, Grant! Your reconstruction is (again!) fantastic! Love your front walkway! Thanks for sharing!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thanks John, good to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate them. Cheers.
@sernajrlouis
@sernajrlouis 6 күн бұрын
Beautiful layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@bigfoot-bf5wp
@bigfoot-bf5wp 6 күн бұрын
Great layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, thanks.
@TheNorthwestWind
@TheNorthwestWind 6 күн бұрын
amazing layout
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@henkkhrr5306
@henkkhrr5306 6 күн бұрын
All I can say is that you are very inspiring.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gardeningwithjeff3072
@gardeningwithjeff3072 6 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
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 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
@derekalexander4030
@derekalexander4030 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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
@andyevans2336
@andyevans2336 6 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 6 күн бұрын
Oh yah all good. Won't be a problem in the future.
@MosriteCharlie
@MosriteCharlie 7 күн бұрын
Amazing scenery!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@charlierumsfeld6626
@charlierumsfeld6626 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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.
@MosriteCharlie
@MosriteCharlie 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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.
@lrowell4564
@lrowell4564 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
That's the plan for sure! Cheers.
@AndrewUnderwood-sm7qd
@AndrewUnderwood-sm7qd 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Excited to be able to include another signature Crowsnest Sub scene.
@TOPWOP999
@TOPWOP999 7 күн бұрын
Looks good grant!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch Nick!
@mapit07
@mapit07 7 күн бұрын
Excellent. What process did you use to make so many trees?
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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.
@johnfitzgerald1192
@johnfitzgerald1192 7 күн бұрын
needs dirt and graffiti sprayed on the cars and engines to give a more realistic look.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
All equipment is weathered and some is tagged. Cheers.
@gerdeguelle1967
@gerdeguelle1967 7 күн бұрын
Very nice work jou done .
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@danielr.sepulvedaranspilot976
@danielr.sepulvedaranspilot976 7 күн бұрын
Excellent work thanks for sharing.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@mpeterll
@mpeterll 7 күн бұрын
That long unit train at the end even looked like a snake as it traversed the reverse curves
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thought the same thing myself. I think the area that will show off unit trains to maximum effect. Cheers.
@peterweber4094
@peterweber4094 7 күн бұрын
Nice scenery! Thanks for sharing.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment! Cheers.
@petersh0world429
@petersh0world429 7 күн бұрын
Your layout look so good 👍👍👍👍👍👍 something for be to aim for. Regards 🇩🇰
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Cheers.
@keithludowitz9637
@keithludowitz9637 7 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!
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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
@keithludowitz9637
@keithludowitz9637 7 күн бұрын
@@SouthernAlbertaRail Thanks for the correction. I've followed your layout for a while, and greatly admire it, especially your scenic techniques.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. All the best.
@matthewjones1119
@matthewjones1119 7 күн бұрын
Amazing work!! If I could get my layout to half as good as yours I’d be happy! Thanks for the update
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for stopping by for a peek! Cheers. -grant
@deweyhall712
@deweyhall712 7 күн бұрын
The hobo union approves of this video...😊😊😊❤❤❤
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Haha, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@Coreyhkh2
@Coreyhkh2 7 күн бұрын
Amazing work
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@achb-railway
@achb-railway 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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
@atwoodca
@atwoodca 7 күн бұрын
You lazy Albertin. Lol. Ben waiting eighteen moons for a new up load.. thanks for greatness, From Ontario
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Haha.... Good to have some time to play again! Cheers. -grant
@Iron_Rails
@Iron_Rails 7 күн бұрын
Your scenery is incredible for N scale! Great job
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that!
@ronaldrondeau7870
@ronaldrondeau7870 7 күн бұрын
great job thanks
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Cheers!
@jimmyjames2022
@jimmyjames2022 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 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
@heybeerdan1820
@heybeerdan1820 7 күн бұрын
Just stunning.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. -grant
@JDERailCorp
@JDERailCorp 7 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.
@SouthernAlbertaRail
@SouthernAlbertaRail 7 күн бұрын
That's awesome! Hope you get that bigger space soon. Cheers. -grant