Completing The HO Scale Barge Slip for Night Operations | Boomer Diorama ~ # 300

[@monkeymike8797]

Nice update. Quick question. Were you able to integrate the Evan’s 3v leds with the wood land scenic plug and play system with out adding resistors Thx bud

[@boomerdiorama]

All the "Evans Design" LEDs that I use are 7-19 volts. They can be plugged into the Woodland Scenics Hubs (with Dimmers) via "Linker" plugs IF YOU USE THE OLDER 12 VOLT TRANSFORMER. If you use the new Woodland Scenics 24 VOLT TRANSFORMER, you need to be careful not to max out the dimmer with Evans LED lights. I have maxed out the dimmer with the new transformer, with the Evans lights, but I don't leave it there. I dial them back some, but I have not burned any out if I only go about 3/4 max on the dimmer. So be careful!

[@monkeymike8797]

@@boomerdiorama cool. Thx bud. I do have the 12 volt plug but I’ll do some tests first. Thanks again

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Most Beautiful Layout On KZbin .... Hands Down!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@danielfantino1714]

The magic of led is they use less power and last for ever. No burn lightbulb to replace, no heat in plastic casting. More work but will last for ever. Excellent tutorial Boomer😊😊😊😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@djscotty06]

Hi from NZ mate. I’m about to head out the door to milk the cows. 4.30am here. Caught the video just in time. Watching it as I follow the cows to the shed. Love the updates. Keep ‘em Coming.

[@boomerdiorama]

The early bird gets the worm every time . . . lol. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@Pkilznah]

So amazing. Best builder I’ve seen on KZbin 🎯🚂🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for the kind compliments! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@jamesp7762]

I have said this before but I have to say it again; your videography is just amazing and it truly compliments your superb talents in creating detailed realism.

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

Absolutely true! "Agree with you 100% !" ... " ❤ "

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I appreciate the compliments. It is also a challenging learning curve as well. ;-)

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

That beacon is awesome 😎 🤘🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. Wish I had one more. ;-)

[@CraigBelcher-wg1fn]

I agree boomer lighting is so nice adds another dimension! My favorite pictures are night shots ! Probably because of my modeling skills or lack there of 😂 .Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

It's amazing what light can do.

[@royceferguson]

Stellar work, Boomer! Such relatively inexpensive lighting details really do transform the feeling of the scene and add such dimensional immersion. The great thing about your wonderful modeling is that it truly holds up under all such shifting lighting conditions. Also, taking the time to add these lighting effects affords the possibility of shifting a viewers dramatic experience from an outside to inside perspective; thus, an opportunity to appreciate nuanced details that simply can't be experienced under simulated bright sunny conditions alone. As the light shifts, I imagine your eyes being drawn into areas such as bridge and deck of the ferry, the film studio scene, depot interiors, the dicey slum landlord area, and countless others, not to mention your meticulously detailed locomotive cab interiors. All so very worth it! ✨ I'll bet it felt just like being there with the prototype when you first brought those lights down... Simply breathtaking! Cheers! ✨

[@boomerdiorama]

It’s true about the lighting and the shifting of the experience from day to night. Cheers.

[@larryhurd8111]

Hey Boomer, that opening scene with the music was awesome. You do such nice work and always full of great tips. I do lighting on my pike and you are absolutely right about a whole new level. It is a lot of work but well worth the expense.

[@boomerdiorama]

It is great for sure!

[@huliediggs20]

Thank you Boomer for showing us patience in your discipline to detail. Love the night operations. Salute Obi Wan.

[@boomerdiorama]

It’s always great to see a little Star Wars reference. ;-)

[@JeffRichBLET129]

Love the lighting. I try to build with lighting in mind with my structures. Daylight may show the scope but night-time sets the mood and ambiance of railroading. I stated once before that I spent most of my career backing up in the dark and that's what I'm trying to recreate in miniature. BTW, loving the idler and Company flats!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@joejoebus8814]

Another great video. Thx so much for sharing your talent and layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are very welcome!

[@ISAACBATENBURG]

Really nice those lights

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Boomer! Yeah... lighting like this is so effective! Something about lighting on a layout that adds so much dimension and warmth to a scene. Makes it look more natural with the shadows - specially when panning the scene. Really well done - thanks for sharing 🤠 Side note - you can always tell in the older movies when they filmed a 'night' scene in the daylight and just darkened it. Whether in post production or in the camera settings... lol.

[@boomerdiorama]

. . . and they never had window glazing as well. ;-)

[@longterm11581]

If i get to 1/1000th the skill level of Boomer, I will be more than happy...and I owe it all to him....

[@boomerdiorama]

Build something small and intimate. You might surprise yourself!

[@idahobuckaroo8348]

So amazingly realistic… Wow! 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Boomer Diorama & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Boomer Diorama & Friends Randy

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you!

[@dan8402]

Night operations on a layout is the coolest thing ever!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@DRCRailroard]

Thanks, Boomer. I've been using the Evan Designs LED lights on my 0-scale layout. They have an excellent selection for all things lighting for model railroading. I model in O, and Evan provides the option to include not only the resistor but the bridge rectifier as well to power their lights directly from my A/C transformers, which is a huge deal, especially when it comes to the engines that use variable track power. They cost more, but it eliminates the need for any additional components and power supplies. I prefer to use the warm white LEDs. If I buy a lighted building with cool white LEDs, I have found coating them with a light coat of Tamiya X-26 clear orange is a close match to the warm white LEDs and or incandescent lamps used predominantly in 0-scale engines and structures. Especially postwar. Since my profession and entire career is that as an electrician, of course lighting is a necessity and adds a different experience and perspective to a layout. After all, as an electrician, we can't help but being lighting and control freaks. So bravo, I for one, love what you've done with the lighting. Especially considering the scale in which you have to work in. There is an eBay seller, Eve Model, that sells model railroading lights, crossings, signals, etc that has a self adaptive power supply that provides added diversity and flexibility for power and control for LED lighting. They are less than $15.00 each and powers up to 20 + LEDs.

[@boomerdiorama]

I am always blown away by the ingenuity and attention to detail when it comes to model railroading and the lighting effects people create. Cheers!

[@johnlacey155]

Opening scenes are stunning! And these videos are worth their weight in gold as a resource for modellers. Always impressive how so many things on the layout are loose and can be removed, reworked, and put back.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's nice to have them loose for these reasons. ;-)

[@jonpowell-ov3yh]

Love it, lighting totally transforms a layout (and it's not as difficult as some people think)

[@boomerdiorama]

Lighting is actually quite fun to compose.

[@RonStanek]

You light the way!👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Another outstanding video! That lighting is absolutely incredible and adds so much to an already epic scene!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you like it!

[@donhanley1213]

One of the things I have observed in your videos is that you model everyday things and compose your story around them. Lightning being one of them. Your layout has a reality that makes it very believable. Too many modelers like to model unique things, and as a result, their layouts lose a sense of believability. It's a discipline that is learned and takes time to learn. Thank again for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

The fire extinguisher is simple but easy to overlook. It was actually a beer bottle from a 1/35 scale military kit.

[@benmoreau8404]

I can remember from a George Lucas documentary for Star wars that they have used other model parts to use for ship building to bring out a more realistic look.​@@boomerdiorama

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed. That was they way they did it in those days.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, wow, the lights really do change the atmosphere of the layout. I love it. Thank you for sharing you tips, and those Atlas lights look good. The flashing beacon is awesome, I have never seen anything like that before. Cheers, happy modelling, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@mr.e1944]

That night scene is amazing! You could play some wave sounds. That would make you feel you were really at the coast!

[@boomerdiorama]

Been thinking about that lately. ;-)

[@mr.e1944]

@boomerdiorama Cool! It would another layer of submersion in the world you are creating. I was just thinking it would be neat. You could add a sound track like that to one of your videos. You are doing a great job, keep it up!

[@boomerdiorama]

A sound track like you mentioned would be awesome. Like some Bass woofer under the layout as well. ;-)

[@mr.e1944]

@@boomerdiorama Yes, that would be awesome! Not that you would need one more thing to add to your list to finish the layout. I am sure your 5 per cent will keep you busy for a while!

[@ronaldcottrell3856]

I'm a beginner I'm not expecting to reach level of what u do .but your information is very helpful and it kept me motivated.

[@boomerdiorama]

We all start as beginners. ;-)

[@JeanPierre-jb5ln]

Fabulous night time, art in 3D

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Really enjoyed that. I added an LED to a car shed this afternoon. Huge impact. Posted pics to my community page if you wanna see. Thanks for taking us along on this incredible experience. And you have had an incredible impact on my modelling. Thanks man!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome Bill!

[@205004gs]

Just absolutely magical work indeed! Oh wow! 😃👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Gene!

[@PeterTillman3]

Just gets better and better…

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for supporting the channel the way you do Peter!

[@PeterTillman3]

@@boomerdioramamy pleasure :)

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome!

[@PeterTillman3]

Just spectacular Boomer! What you have achieved is art and inspirational.

[@boomerdiorama]

Appreciate you! Cheers.

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Absolutely astounding! Have to admit, that rotary beacon really caught my eye! Not a really complex concept, but impossible until just recently when the size of the components became small enough. I can't imagine creating one of those by hand. Hope you find them and let us know where we can get some. I think the best part is made possible by your knowledge of photography. Capturing night scenes on video is no where as easy as it seems, Ask me how I know, 🙂 Thank you for this video!

[@boomerdiorama]

I am still experimenting with low light video - when I make more time. ;-) I also plan to acquire another Nikon 1.8 /50mm lens with a much better ISO performance for lower light situations. Cheers.

[@TB-ModelRR]

It's been fun watching. Sad to see it coming to an end, but congratulations on such a beautifully successful build! Thank you for the lessons and inspiration.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks! There’s a lot more to come.

[@TB-ModelRR]

@@boomerdiorama sweet!

[@boomerdiorama]

I am only half way through this layout (if that). In fact, I feel like I am just warming up! Cheers.

[@marklewis298]

Boomer....When I watch each new episode of your entire build, I think "what else could Boomer add to enhance his layout"? And in the next episode....you work your magic and add just "the right touch" to add to the overall magnificence of your build. Inspirational......

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@paulwhite6543]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It’s an incentive for us to try.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@helmuthhaass3631]

Love your fine work; very realistic. Regards from Tasmania.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks! Cheers from North America!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I'm pondering lighting for my layout that I've just started in the last month. It's going around the room on a simple frame system attached to the wall with large shelf brackets. I'm not totally sure what I should do to prepare for adding it later. Lighting isn't something that's as important to me, but I appreciate that running in reduced lighting can make it look different and refreshing, and somewhat photographable in that subdued light. I feel like I'd really need to study what stuff gets lit at night since I don't or can't really pay much attention to that much of the time.

[@boomerdiorama]

Layout lighting in general is a must. Accessory lighting is an option/😁

[@allenlandis4504]

Let there be light ! ( awesome )

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes!

[@robertsimpkins6571]

Thankyou you Kylie Ann ❤

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@harperlarry49]

Beautiful work.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Larry!

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Booms, I’m running out of adjectives to describe your layout/diorama . But, that’s a good thing 😁. Lighting is magical !!!

[@boomerdiorama]

I’m glad you like it. It’s the best part of model railroading! 😉

[@Vman7757]

Nice, Thanks for sharing,

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmccorison]

I found it interesting that the first part of River Road you built was one of the ferry dock piers. It does make sense as everything, except the ferry, starts from there and moves forward. I need to spend some time watching these from the beginning. Maybe if we get some good snow this winter. Have you considered compiling a list of all the products you use? I'm a firm believer in using what others have had good success with.

[@boomerdiorama]

I do list the basic products I use, with demos on how to do it, throughout all the episodes explicitly. 😁

[@jimmccorison]

@@boomerdiorama I've been taking notes as I go along. Some things are more challenging to find than others, partially because I don't understand the pronunciation or a common name. Evans connectors are an example that took me a while to find. I'll keep watching and taking notes. It's all great content. 🙂

[@extra-dry]

Truly unbelievable model. Your videos inspire me to put extra detail on my layout, but with "N" scale, everything is half the size. I either end up with half the detail or twice the aggrevation. I went N guage to get four times the layout (twice as wide by twice as deep) in my room, but I'm beginning to think it isn't worth it.😮

[@boomerdiorama]

It depends on the "scope" and the "physics" of the scene you wish to model. N Scale can be awesome. Just look at Grant's - Southern Alberta Rail Layout on KZbin.

[@extra-dry]

I checked out Grant's layout. My problem is my benchwork. It's 36 inches deep in most places. Too far to reach in many places. Unfortunately, I packed too much track in the space. It takes 7 1/2 minutes to make one revolution of the layout, but that means crossing the 36 inch depth, sometimes four times. Way too much track. Doesn't look real, especially in the mountain passes. The room is only 17X12 so it looks crowded. The plus is I can have 4, 30-car trains follow each other, almost 2 minutes apart, on the same track. Since it looks like a twin track mainline, trains are always passing eachother in opposite directions. One thing I've learned from your last videos, is I need dimmers on some of my building lighting.😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Think of all the lessons we learn from previous layouts builds. This is how we learn. My layouts got smaller as the years went on. ;-)

[@CharlieH65]

Congratulations on episode #300 Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@mikerubynfs]

I put my room lights on dimmers so I can get the correct level, although my Chicago area 11th Avenue has enough lighting to run in full darkness, it lights the room! It does have over 100 exterior and interior lights in 18' of layout. I find the main thing is the layout lights have to be at the right brightness, enough to lite the area or interior room but no more. I try out different resistors to get the correct level.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are correct. It is an art to get it all right . . . but when you do it is awesome!

[@MrSethticles]

love love love !!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@johnschutt9187]

Amazing

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for watching!

[@photonx3075]

Most realistic model I've seen. Any plan to add some little people? Maybe at least on the ferry scene?

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure. Eventually. The evolutionary scope of this build is so huge, I may get around to it sometime. There are already three figures on the layout if you look for them. I like to keep things subtle to avoid (frozen in time) mannequins. ;-)

[@ollieahokas9179]

Wow!I got to punch in the first like on this one! Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

You rock!

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, This end of River Road popped in the "Daytime" now it's a whole different scene at night. If you find some time could you give me the part no. for the Beacon, thank you. I'm off to get the snacks and beers in for the operating session later in the week. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

The Beacon is from Rapido which is out of production.

[@jesselomas8626]

❤❤❤

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@lottaaction8072]

If I was rich I would hire you full-time an pay you very well to do stuff like this for me. I know you did this for a living at some point but I wouldnt work you too hard!

[@jonpowell-ov3yh]

Don't underestimate the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment in learning to create some of the results Boomer achieves. It's all about trying, persevering, and learning. You might just surprise yourself...

[@boomerdiorama]

It is hard work to complete things on this level for sure. ;-)

[@toddarmstrong.trackside.action]

thanks Boomer, another awesome video... the lights look great. I ordered the same style lights from Walthers only to find out they were incandescent / not LED... who does that now??? So, I'll check out Intercity Hobbies and see what's left. Love the rotating beacon too - is that a Veissman? I think I've got one of those in the parts bin waiting for the right spot lol... Nice seeing the last 5% come together... thanks for sharing ;-)

[@boomerdiorama]

The Beacon is from Rapido (no longer in production). I hope they pump out more. LED's are everywhere now through Woodland Scenics and Evan Designs.

[@StationaryDingleberry]

River Road the land of double-takes! Is it real or is it Memorex? Lighting over-rated... one could say lighting is not my thing perhaps, but art is purely subjective. For me, lighting is the icing on the cake. One could say lighting, like sound is over-rated... not for me LOL. Whatever floats your in this case barge and the lighting is exquisite! Beautiful scenes...

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@ADPeguero]

Hey Boomer, has your layout made Model Railroader magazine yet? I mean, it's an amazing layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

I haven't submitted anything if that is what you mean. Possibly down the road some.

[@bernicemeade3232]

Wow cool go boomer go

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@simonbangart]

♥💜💛💙♥

[@boomerdiorama]

😁👍

[@politicsandtrains]

What are the numbers for the Evergreen?

[@boomerdiorama]

The numbers are clearly in the video? I show them clearly. ;-)

[@charlesbard2331]

If This railroad car ferry is anything like the badger which traveled lake Michigan you have to keep in mind it was designed to carry 40 ft freight cars but it could carry longer cars except not as many of them....

[@boomerdiorama]

This Ferry had no problem with longer cars actually.

[@bigislandrailcorp7278]

Just caught the “Boomer” graffiti!! 😅

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . ;-)

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

Boomer Blooper! 😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Lot's of those happen! ;-)

[@roydrink]

If you don’t learn half a dozen new things watching a Boomer video, you’re not paying attention…

[@boomerdiorama]

The learning curve seems inexhaustible. ;-)

[@MeasAgun]

💜💜💜

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!