Intermodal Ops Part 1. Model Train Layout Built for Operations and Realism. Season 2019 Episode 11.

The Union Pacific Railroad Geneva Subdivision is an N Scale model train layout in its 11 year of construction. The layout is built for operations with many fun ops session successfully completed and many more yet to come. In addition to realistic model train operations, the layout strives to follow the actual Union Pacific as prototypical as possible.
This episode is another operations video on intermodal action at the Union Pacific Railroad Global 3 in Rochelle, IL This video is part 1 of two parts. Part 2 will premiere this Sunday, September 22 @ 7:00 pm.

[@garynugent4400]

It's N scale Mark... Can you believe that???!!! I've been watching Mr. Daryl for a very long time. I am an HO scale modeler but still can't believe I am watching in scale. Another great operating video Mr. Daryl!!!! Love the progress as well!!!

[@geomodelrailroader]

always good to see an operating session keep them coming Daryl. For reference the machine is called a reach stacker they are use to stack containers and load trailers into wellcars.

[@mandbhomestead]

Awesome video, I learn a lot more on operations of a layout. I am like seeing you run more that one train at a time, looks great. Thanks for sharing, Ken

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Awesome my friend.

[@EvanstonSub]

Thanks!

[@railhead001trainzrantz2]

Love the attention to detail...….!

[@TimmyC1113]

i remember when they had more coal trains through rochelle, listening to dispatch, they would make sure coal trains were cresting the hill before letting whats following it go through rochelle. havent railfan in rochelle in a while, besides seeing big boy there this year.

[@spacecalander]

This is an amazing layout!

[@TexasSpecial91]

UPRR uses an Alphanumeric code for its train symbols. IYCMX 05 means Intermodal Yard Center, Il to Mexico originating on the 5th (of the current month). However, IYCMX5-05 means Intermodal Yard Center, Il to Mexico, 5th section originating on the 5th (day of the current month). Hope that explanation was helpful, sir. Great layout and happy modeling from Texas.

[@ElectronicsTech09]

That water looks so real.

[@garysprandel1817]

As someone that works the truck end of the equation the yellow posts are called bollards

[@EvanstonSub]

Nice, I would never had guessed that. Thanks.

[@davestrains6816]

Great video. I also use my phone but not JMRI. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@sparky107107]

the back drop with the farm, do you remember where you got that one? was nice watching you , all in a day of working trains on the layout

[@johnbutler8388]

Nice vid thank you

[@CSXNSTrainVideos]

Awesome!

[@357Xlongrunner]

@20:36 the intermodal crane is called a 'Piggy Packer'

[@EvanstonSub]

Thanks! Hopefully I will not forget again.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Daryl, Do you operate the layout in real time or with a speeded up clock? At a real intermodal yard this operation from start to finish can be 2 to 3 hrs. Loco's reattach to the front, pump up the air for a air /brake test as well the train will have a full inspection. Having alerted the dispatcher, the train has to wait until the dispatcher lets the train proceed on it's way. Cheers, Chris Perry

[@EvanstonSub]

Neither real time or fast clock. I do allow 10 minutes or so for pumping up brakes, inspection, etc. But not 2 to 3 hours.

[@garykcs5532]

Great vid daryl, you almost broke your crane, lol where did you get the chain link fence.

[@f2535]

I don’t know if I missed it in another video, is the DPU that you put on just a dummy unit? Unless it was a cut scene, it didn’t look like you had to add it to the consist on your throttle.

[@EvanstonSub]

Yes, its a dummy unit. I had a motor go out on a Kato unit, so instead of paying $30 for a new motor, I made it into a dummy. There are people who use powered units for DPUs. I have not yet tried.

[@ElectronicsTech09]

Do you put weights in the containers ?

[@J3scribe]

I like your taste in music. Your G3 switchers should be ex CNW 40 deuces (UP SD40Ns).

[@rdanscale3416]

Looks Good.. On your Mobile's screen check with Mobile Comm, they can Replace your Screen for a pretty reasonable price what kind of Phone are ya Using and what's the App your using.. From the D.M.R.R cant wait to expand up to Great Layout like yours Allen👍🏾🚂🚂🚂

[@bhigdaddymark]

Only in at 3:55, but i thought I'd ask now since it's not in the description, what scale is this? Beautiful layout, great job!

[@Averyschaffer16]

ho ho ho

[@bhigdaddymark]

@@Averyschaffer16 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dustinpendergast]

It’s actually N-scale... not HO

[@garykcs5532]

Where did you get those patched sp units?

[@cwiford20]

I missed it

[@lisapeters5554]

the Mississippi river does not EVER look that flat calm glassy smooth/clear.

[@EvanstonSub]

Only needs to happen once to be realistic.

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Always enjoy seeing your Railroad work. Bob, Longshadowsmodeltrees.com