Finishing the On18 Bandit Canyon Railway

It's the the final week of work sessions as I wrap up the On18 Bandit Canyon Railway! An ancient native American cliff dwelling finds its way into a rocky alcove as the cliffside scenery is finished around the entire layout. Then it's time to wrap up the barn wood fascia, build in some hidden access hatches, and put the final touches on the layout with a last round of detailing. The Bandit Canyon Railway is done! Thanks for coming along for the ride.
Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave
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[@dekon70]

Outstanding looking! Love the jackalope.

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

A feast for the eyes! Amazing work.

[@mikeregan8894]

Great job Dave, you never cease to amaze and entertain. Thankyou

[@Bob-ed9tc]

That’s awesome! Dave makes it look so easy. My hat is off to you sir.

[@brianscott9749]

Thanks Dave!!! Always an inspiration!! She turned out great!!! 🚂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great job. Enjoy your California trip!

[@diyfireking]

You did a fantastic job. Everything turned out perfect 👍👍✨✨

[@bobeckhardt3663]

AWESOME WORK

[@williamdickman7917]

Way to go, Dave, as per usual very inspiring. It was nice to see it at the Festa Fiesta on the live cast. Some real cool little railways, thanks.

[@martytaylor2004]

As always, magnificent work! In my old days as an art dealer, what a moment to view the finished “masterpiece”. Bravo👏

[@Gregtrainmaster]

my wife and i really enjoyed this project

[@richardsweeney197]

I love the Bandit Canyon, but now you have given me ideas... now to see if I can follow through...😂

[@OtterCreek]

Fantastic build in record time Dave!

[@coffbear7]

Crackin' me up Mr. Dave. The secrect escape tunnel part. 🤣

[@randyrauch8210]

Fantastic job Dave, I REALLY enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning watching you build this. Congrats!

[@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960]

Just Awesome Dave 😎😎😎😎😎

[@rickdee67]

Although all your work is captivating, this is my favorite! MAGNIFICO Sir!

[@fjs_forfjun1107]

Congratulations, Dave and thank you! Well done!

[@poppysdelusion2999]

Absolutely amazing. Your talent and creativity is an inspiration. Have a great time in California!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

As amazing, beautiful and Magical as this is, would be interesting to see how you get it out of the studio, down the stairs and in the vehicle. Looking forward to seeing in person and meeting you Saturday.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

It looks much bigger and heavier than it is. Remember, it's only 2x3' and made almost entirely of foam.

[@richardsweeney197]

Live the Bandit Canyon, though, you have given me ideas... now to see where those lead...

[@cerisekappes580]

I love watching all of these updates. So many new and beautiful details 😊😊😊

[@danielchastanier2349]

Comme toujours extraordinaire, je suis à chaque fois émerveillé par votre créativité et votre maîtrise des décors. Votre expérience est fantastique. Merci pour le partage 😃

[@mikeV2848]

What can I say? Fantastic, way to go. The little Lady and I really love it!!!

[@jameswebb797]

Love the jackalope!

[@jamesezekiel5728]

Thank you Dave! I have been following your channel for some time now and I am continually amazed at your expertise. The Bandit Canyon is a summation of your ‘minds eye’ and your modeling skills. In a word, the Bandit Canyon Railway is “Outstanding!”. I am looking forward to your next project! David E. , former On30, now, N Scale TTRAK modeler.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thank you sir!

[@michaeldean4704]

Another masterpiece, Dave. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKitBashers]

Finishing touches are perfect! They really go with the overall theme. Love it 👍🏽

[@bradcraig6676]

Congratulations! The BCR looks fantastic, I love every inch. Have fun at the Fiesta.

[@TWNTY-es8lu]

very cool.. incredible...

[@lawrencebateman6507]

Great lay out Dave. Been watching it from the start, and it is awesome to see it finished. Glad to see the recycled Ruins added into the layout.

[@charlesheinlein1923]

Nice job Dave Tha extra details make the scenes realistic. Can't wait for further episodes.

[@ronaldwalters5736]

I know; “Permits!? We don’t need no stinking permits!”

[@johnbeck3270]

Your ability to capture the spirit of the Southwest, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Magellan Rim and other places, with a little spirit of the whimsy, add trains and make it look as though they belong is astounding. I really enjoyed this build, as I did Gruesome Gulch. I am really looking forward to watching your Thunder Mesa remake. Keep it up, you are a true inspiration to all of us who watch your You Tube channel.

[@Templar1129]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

An amazing layout! Thanks for the fun trip through the whole build.

[@jasonrohrer4683]

Truly inspiring work Dave!!!

[@paulbottrill8391]

What a fantastic build series Dave. Loved every minute of it.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thank you so much

[@geraldstewart]

Looks Great Dave, as your projects always do. Have fun in California.

[@51Kmh]

Fantastic the layout looks amazing

[@ronaldwalters5736]

I’m old enough to have used an outhouse as a child at my grandmother’s rural farm house. The whole is deep, in part, to reduce the smell and flies in the summer. So, pooping on top of a ruin? I’m glad your layout is set before agencies would question the placement of the outhouse!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

There's a metaphor about westward expansion in there somewhere

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Dave, said it before; the Bandit Canyon is truly an extra asset to the entire Thunder Mesa layout in your studio. Even though the base color is differing from the one layout to the other, the way they blend together makes it a great example of how the vistas you told a while ago can be expanded truly come to life. Curious for the look of the traveling layout on your California meet. Cheerio

[@NotSomebody63]

AWESOME !!!! So inspiring!!!!

[@politicsandtrains]

Totally awesome!

[@joshuabrown6791]

Amazing work as always man! Don't burn yourself out though. Take a break if you need.

[@samfuller6273]

Cool. Turned out great!

[@sru1436]

Looks awesome, great job!

[@tomschmidt3165]

Fabulous!

[@vannrollins9464]

Another Fantastic Job- you an excellent crafter!

[@dstenger]

Beautiful work as always. It looks like a place I'd live to visit. Maybe it could make an appearance at a Narrow Gauge Convention! Perchance to dream!

[@markdeschane4467]

NICE!!!!

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

I especially like the figures and critters you included. Does the Jackalope have a name?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I need to come up with one!

[@qoolbru]

I wish I could get down there this weekend to see it in person. Calvin will have to proxy for me.

[@davevan8864]

I can see that as a replacement for Disneyland NWRR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thx

[@garystrutt2078]

Well done Dave. Your imagination and the ability to transfer what it sees to the layout boggles my mind. Love your videos.

[@Microbus]

I can honestly say you did better than I could have done.

[@thomasbowdler8856]

Great finish to a superb project! I'd like to see how you "packed" it for travel to CA.

[@markdeschane4467]

Dave, I don't get why these small layouts seem to be so popular! There doesn't seem to be much opportunity for Operations. My old HO layout was pretty much a roundy-roundy, but did have some operational capability and ended up being torn down because I felt that a layout should be dedicated to operations. Is their popularity due to scenic building and quickness of build? The fact that I don't understand, means little to those who find them so fascination, who am I to judge? However, be assured that I love watching you build them!!!!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

It's about the storytelling and the artistry. What's not to get? Model railroading as a story telling medium. Operations is a fun role playing game, but it's not for everyone and it's not the only way to enjoy the hobby. Some people just like to make models that tell a fun story. To each their own.

[@LifeIsAnArt95]

Brilliant adaptation!!! I love your eye for repurposing! Simply beyond perfect!!! The total project is AWESOME!!!

[@politicsandtrains]

You need a little "Fox"!!

[@curtisbarrow7650]

A wonderful layout. I haven’t been by in a while…don’t know why! Anyway, any chance to finding a wee tiny led to light the fuse on that goat? An idea for a future layout, if you haven’t already done it and I just missed it, on the good old Lawrence Welkshow I recall a song/skit in a house (about the railroad of course!), and at the end they had to open both doors to let the train trough! The train *going through the minebuildingremindedme of it. Great video! You sure have changed things since I visited you in your studio a year and a half ago! {!-{>

[@Nate-sy1vf]

What size couplers do you use for On18?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I use N scale couplers. Others have used HOn3 couplers with good results.

[@TheBajabus]

How many total hours on this project?

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Awesome Job, Dave. And perfect Music to compliment. Thankyou for sharing!