Loading the CMW Depressed Flatcar Part 2: FINISHED

DONE! Here I show the actual loading of the Class One Model Works car with their Old Transformer. This was a bit more work than I anticipated. But I do like the way it looks, even if it is a GE transformer coming out of a Westinghouse factory. I'm saying it is a repaired unit.
I even have a bit of layout action with the car at the end of the video.

[@stephendollahan425]

A great set of videos. It's an interesting subject, and the fact that you're willing to share your knowledge of the subject, makes it even more so. You complain about your rambling on, but I find it fun and more often than not, as educational as the rest of the video. I always look forward to seeing more of your scenic and detailing videos. Keep them coming. By the way, I really like that little Pennsy switcher you used and it sounds fantastic.

[@EtonieE25]

Rob you’re a bloody nutter for detail mate! 🇬🇧 Looks bloomin marvellous mate as does your layout 👍

[@osscouter]

Rest easy, Rob. You are most likely the only person in your county that knows this product at all. There's a high likelihood that you are one of only two people in the state who know this (and I feel like I'm high at two). You can check this off as 'Mission Accomplished'. Well done!

[@leisureshoot]

That factory scene dwarfs the large transformer cars, and there were three in the area, yet they seemed spaced out. That really conveys a sense of a large complex, and reality. Well done! I really enjoyed watching you build the scene, and now adding rolling stock to finish it.

[@kyleburkholder6003]

Looka awesome. Dont forget the number one rule of a model railroad. It is MY model railroad.

[@datkinsify]

Thanks for sharing your railroad and personality with us. Fun to watch.

[@michaelricks1618]

Stunning models. The many hours of work really paid off!

[@thomream1888]

Rob, you have such a wealth of knowledge in this field, hearing you talk about the bushings and such have you ever given thought to writing a book from a modelers viewpoint regarding this industry? You've got access to info that most of us only dream about finding, and maybe an understanding and supportive employer might assist with historic info, photos and such. I for one would love to know how a depressed-center flatcar gets loaded. I've never seen such information or photos ANYwhere. We need someone to provide the info so the rest of us can catch up to your level of modeling!

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

This is my morning coffee watch thanks for sharing 😊

[@JPoulAndersson]

Beautiful work Rob, a superb wagon! Joachim

[@anthonyborden2513]

Great model mr Bennett and great presentation you have one of the best layouts on KZbin superb 😀 🎉

[@chazzyb8660]

Great series Rob, back on 'home territory' for you. Lovely stuff and so nice to see the layout again. As someone else commented below, it is amazing to see the scale of the transformer when compared to the trucks parked up in the factory, and teh buildings surrounding them. Those things are truly vast. Maybe it's time for a further visit around the place? As to your rambling on, why, that's why we are here of course. Glad to hear you sounding so much better, and enjoying your layout once more. Happy days indeed.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Another fantastic load. Thanks for the inspiration...and for the transformer education.

[@daviemaclean61]

Lovely and detailed job, with more attention to detail than most will notice. But when they do you'll be vindicated. Cheers

[@Vman7757]

Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. You do beautiful work.

[@lucgagnon5241]

That car and load are awesome. You've done a great job sir.

[@stephenriley9084]

Rob, I very much enjoyed that, even though I used to work for GEC in the UK😂😂😂! Regards, Stephen.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Looks great Rob. The tie downs were worth it. I worked in Pittsfield MA at the Ordinance plant in 1980. Silver lake never froze it was always blamed on the transformer plant. Years later when the làke was drained they found a steam pipe vented under the water. Mike

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Rob Glad to see you kickin” out the content again. Always loved your videos! Cheers from Canada Bob

[@tvtoms]

Really great fine detail work as usual!

[@whiteknightcat]

If you still have that Walthers transformer, you will now need to take all the cooling fins, fans, and other accessories, crate them up, and load them on a conventional 53 foot flatcar, as they would be part of the shipment. As for the four tie downs, there is another method I've seen used that does not require as much nut/bolt detail. The tie downs are two pieces each - the upper one is simply bent appropriately and "hooked" at the end so you can slip them into the retainers at the top and angle them generally as the ones you did, with the hooked ends securing them to the retainers. The lower halves would be threaded on the bottom end and have the nut/washer casting below the car floor. The two sections would be pulled taut and welded together halfway up, with final tension applied by tightening the one nut at the bottom of each.

[@duanewhite3275]

Beautiful project. Beautiful layout.

[@brianregan3489]

Absolutely incredible again!

[@jayodonnell5748]

Great job Rob.

[@hoscalemodeltrains1221]

Well done, I have a similar project I'm working on, you just provided me with all the details I needed to know.

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FO OTHER DETAILED VIDEO AS GREAT JOY WATCHING VERY TIME FROM AUSTRALIA

[@keithdenner9441]

Great work Rob!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnparker7874]

Beautiful model. Only thing I see is the “Do Not Hump” sign. Should be four of them, and face the sides of the car, so the tired hump conductor can read it.

[@westinghouse]

Great work! Thanks for sharing.

[@mysticrailroad]

spectacular build

[@shadowfaxx5]

Nice job! Very inspiring!!

[@DtheD740]

Very entertaining ( including your explanations)

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

very well done and explained. that would make a great load on anybodies layout

[@giuseppearditi7963]

Le tue realizzazioni sono sempre state ottime ma questo ultimo carro è veramente eccezionale i particolari poi curati al massimo dei forte👏👏

[@robbennett1965]

Italian?? Grazie mille e grazie per la visione.

[@randydobson1863]

hello stephen it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks stephen thanks friends randy

[@pierreboone568]

Very Nice, well done.

[@harlint1233]

Mr. Bennett, I hope you don't mind me making a small in expensive Suggestion. If you go to the auto store in your area and buy a small roll of auto striping tape ( black ) It will serve as a tie down strap for your crate. You can also use it for lumber loads and a number of other things. I don't know. What do you think?

[@robbennett1965]

Not a bad idea- I will try it!

[@joep4235]

Just fsntastic!

[@ronduz1281]

Wow and Wow👍👍👍

[@tbearrails9983]

low and behold... train movement...!

[@luisacosta5393]

Good Job my Friend

[@154Colin]

Spectacular!! I don't mean to be a PITA, but the "Bearing Crate" appeared to have tie down rods attached in the prototype picture.

[@robbennett1965]

You are absolutely correct- these is a metal strap over the top of the crate. I just can't figure out a good way to model it, so I got lazy and left it off!

[@154Colin]

How about prototype vehicle pinstriping? It's a shame with the attention to detail you have done that you would dismiss that.@@robbennett1965

[@jasonkebic741]

Love the work as always, Any plans for a layout update or ops session in the future

[@smallrails6831]

❤

[@davidforbes2088]

Any chance you could reveiw the Walther's re-release of their transformer kit, maybe with some tips on how to upgrade thier kit? Also, will you be using the new Walthers Westinghouse 8-axel depressed center flat car or is to new for your era? Great job, always enjoy watching your videos.

[@warrenholmar1129]

Looks fantastic, Rob! Brilliant work as always. Are there any tunnels/ brigdes on your layout that have clearance issues? How big is the transformer next to an NMRA gauge?

[@robbennett1965]

No issues- yet. I built the layout to handle Doublestacks and Autoracks (back when I was in the modern era...) so thus far no issues. I haven't actually held an NMRA gauge up to one of the loads- maybe I should try that!

[@phillipglidden3775]

Great series, really enjoyed it. Brought back some good and bad memories. Maybe you have it on there but did you consider an external nitrogen bottle and rigging? Also does Class one model have the radiator assemblies that go with the transformer? I want to do something similar for my layout once I get to that stage. Thanks again.

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks! Adding a Nitrogem system would not be too hard- except for modeling the small N2 copper runs to/from the nitrogen regulator/pressure gauge and the unit. Unfortunately Class One does not have the radiators for this unit. I would like to see some vintage (~1955) radiators and heat exchangers.

[@mr.marklin5602]

🔥👍

[@johnnieblaze8983]

That came out awesome! Just curious, shouldn't there be some drums of oil with that load?

[@robbennett1965]

Maybe, but I'm saying the Customer will get a tankcar of new oil, or a few drums could be on a separate flat with other accessories. I just don't know yet!

[@johnnieblaze8983]

@@robbennett1965 Nice! Gotta love it when a plan comes together!

[@michaelcurry4855]

Two questions. #1 what color did you paint your fascia's. ( The blue color). #2 would you like a 44 toner Westing House engine? Will give it to you if you want it. I wanted a Hooker Chemical one and found a factory painted one 3 weeks after I bought the Westinghouse one

[@robbennett1965]

The blue for the fascia came from my local Lowes- I can't remember what it was, and now I only have a small jar of the paint left! And thank you for the very kind offer- but I'm okay right now. The Pennsy did indeed use a GE 44 tonner as the plant switcher at Westinghouse, so I do have one of the Rapido GE 44 tonners in PRR on order.