January '24 Layout Micro Update

[@peteedwards7157]

It is looking great, I love the gentle evolution as you hone your skills and processes. To anyone who isn’t a member I wholeheartedly recommend you sign up for a the price of a pint in the UK there is so much inspirational content. 😊

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you so much Pete! I've got ideas for several upcoming series that I will share with all you members in a day or two. Cheers! -grant

[@J3scribe]

Quakies. If you put them above the mainline, you create a small patch of aspen. If you put them above and below, the mainline, you create a giant organism that the railroad had to cut through... maybe unknowingly.. with trees 60 to 70, 80 feet on either side. Quakies are huge, and beautiful, and not always dense. Watching your trains pass behind them would be epic.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Good information. I do have some that the tracks cut through. Mostly prevalent on the far west end of the layout. I will be sure to do the same when I "Aspen up" the area mentioned. It does look good to watch a train pass behind the trees. Cheers. -grant

[@J3scribe]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail A lot of modelers like to move behind the scenery. Many spots on your beautiful layout where you can do that. Trees, rocks, roads, an unexpected industry.

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

just awesome thx for sharing have a great evening.😊😊👍👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you! You too!

[@Rightwinger1982]

Absolutely beautiful! SD-40'S Look stunning!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks so much!

[@boomerdiorama]

The layout looks stunning Grant! Every time I see your layout you tempt me to go N Scale. 😉Love to see those updates as well. Cheers ~ Boomer. 😁👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks a bunch Boomer. Funny I always ponder your approach... Hyper detailed switching layout.

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Great update. It's fun to watch the long trains winding their way through a fantastic landscape. Kind regards, Toni.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it Toni. Thanks for watching. -grant

[@rimodeler7963]

Great restoration job, Grant. The Aspens look very nice and some additional color in other locations will be a nice touch. Such a spectacular model railroad!! Mike

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Mike. Really appreciate you stopping by. Definitely going to have to have an Aspen build session come the warm weather. -30C here right now......

[@robtman9199]

Your railroad is beautiful now and with any new additions, the repair looks like it was always there. Great job.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much!

[@minutemanmac]

Looking good, I've always liked the vistas with the long trains... Makes me wish maybe I should have stayed in N with the amount of space that I have available😂

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks so much. I've always loved big trains in wide open spaces and have tried my best to emulate that.

[@jeffhacker3323]

Watching just how well your N scale stock rolls never gets old. I just started in with some N scale so I can participate at a club and I am ruined for anything less now, Your stock looks heavy as it rolls like a train should.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Jeff. I've made significant modifications to most of my rolling stock to get it to run the way it does. I'm happy that you noticed! Cheers. -grant

[@garryhulshof4383]

Always great to watch you railroad run. Kind of reminds me of the porcupine hills by pincher creek.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Not far away Garry. This is between Lundbreck and Burmis in my world. Cheers! -grant

[@markbridgwater]

Love that broad curve! So, I heard you're now washing dishes by hand, lol. Keep up the beautiful work!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Mark... Hand washing?? That's what the Teenager is for!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Very nice scenery.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you.

[@detroitterminalrailroad1467]

Absolutely breathtaking, just incredible scenery. Thanks for sharing your wonderful layout.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much!

[@bcrailroader6278]

Beautiful. Many thanks and i wait of your next vid.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you!

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome 👍. Your layout is amazing. A beautiful piece of art.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate the visit. -grant

[@clintfroke9353]

It looks amazing without the new aspen's. I can't wait to see it with the them planted!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks! Planting Aspens should be a relaxing way to spend the next few weeks. Cheers! -grant

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks looking for more

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

More to come!

[@bcrailroader6278]

Looks great. Amazing vid again. Many thanks!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,thanks for sharing..😊

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

My pleasure, thanks for dropping by. Cheers! -grant

[@gerdeguelle1967]

Very nice video again ,I like your layout

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much! -grant

[@bcsferromodelismo3822]

🇧🇷🚂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Fantastic Layout!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks so much!

[@dougs6460]

I'm curious how you measure your mileposts. You mentioned 1 mile is 13 feet, do you have 600+ ft of mainline, or where do you start/stop from? Great job on the scenery!!!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks. I have 540 feet of mainline from staging to staging. I use the 40% rule on visible track. I employ several areas of hidden track (25 + feet) that can hide an entire train which extends the mileage.

[@dougs6460]

40% rule? Thanks for your time, and efforts!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

I run my trains at 40% prototype length and use that same rule in regards to mileposts. An N scale mile is 33 feet so 40% is approximately 13 feet.

[@TOPWOP999]

When you taking the train? Few of us are on it from Vancouver to Toronto Feb 2-6

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Departing Jasper on the 31st. I'll be sure to wave Nick!!