Local Operations - BNSF HO Scale Model Railroad

Take a ride with the crew of a BNSF local train as it services local industries along the line.

[@Keikdv]

When the train passed the crosssing 3 times, every time, there are "new" cars waiting. Like that kind of detail to get the video entertaining. Nice layout too.

[@milepost33]

I’m so glad you noticed that! Thanks for the kind words and glad you like the videos!

[@tracksidemike]

Fantastic ops session well done all the way through the video really enjoyed. Always great to see we do 8-10 hours ops session at the club it’s a blast Thanks for sharing 😎🚂🫵TSM

[@milepost33]

Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed the video!! We try and do a proper ops session a couple times a month. Thanks again for the comment and stay tuned for more in the near future!

[@rodcurry6387]

Although I'm a Union Pacific fan and model the railroad in HO Scale, I enjoy your videos and notice we have the same interest in modeling industries. Keep the videos coming!!! Good 👍 video....

[@milepost33]

Thank you so much! UP has trackage rights on the layout so I have an excuse to run my UP locomotives! Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks again for the kind words.

[@Railfanner109]

I’m so jealous!!! Your layout is so sick

[@milepost33]

Thank you!!

[@154Colin]

I like how you overlayed the prototypical sound of the locos at TS 11:30 as it goes by. Adds that extra "depth" element. 👍👍

[@milepost33]

Thank you Colin! Yeah I thought it made the video a little more realistic. Appreciate the kind words!

[@154Colin]

@@milepost33 welcome

[@warrenholmar1129]

Grest video! The additional sounds are very effective. Also subbed.

[@milepost33]

Glad you enjoy the videos!! Thanks for the kind words!

[@SilverCreekSub]

great work!! i really enjoyed this! Cheers, Wade

[@milepost33]

Thank you!! Much appreciated!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

What a fun layout .... I love it 👍

[@milepost33]

Glad you like it!

[@texastrainfan56]

Love the model of 3751! One of these days im going to have to try getting one for myself.

[@milepost33]

That thing is awesome!! I model mostly modern equipment but I just can’t resist running the 3751!

[@joenewstead4848]

Are we gonna get to see it run sometime? ​@@milepost33

[@jimallen4809]

So very realistic! Love watching your wonderful videos.

[@milepost33]

Thanks so much!

[@KandWRailroader]

Love your op vids...slow, prototypical speeds on a great looking layout! Lots of great details too like the little hedge in front of the office at 13:25!

[@milepost33]

Thanks so much for kind words!

[@WilliamAbrahams-ei2gj]

Love the excellent detail and keep up the excellent work

[@milepost33]

Thank you very much!!

[@ruatrainman2]

Awesome video, as usual. I love the complex switching part of your layout with the crossover near the team track area, that section of your layout is my favorite, great job on the video, and thank you for sharing it with us. Dave B.

[@milepost33]

Hi Dave! Thank you so much for the kind words and glad you enjoy the videos!

[@danielr.sepulvedaranspilot976]

Thanks for sharing, excellent presentation.

[@milepost33]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!!

[@1Nanerz]

Gorgeous layout man. Excellent use of the space.

[@milepost33]

Thanks! I fit as much as I possibly could! Glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@amy-bradcoleman9734]

This layouts a great inspiration

[@milepost33]

Thank you!

[@johnwoodall3791]

That is a great layout. The detail is so nice & realistic. Great Video for would be layout enthusiasts to watch including myself in Australia in terms of a USA layout, nice...

[@milepost33]

Thanks John! Glad you like the videos!

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome layout

[@milepost33]

Thank you so much!

[@sernajrlouis]

@@milepost33 it's great to railfan someone's layout on KZbin

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Milepost 33 Productions and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Milepost 33 Productions & Friends Randy

[@milepost33]

Thank you Randy!

[@trainman9024]

I really want to get my hands on a BN green SD40-2

[@milepost33]

That would be sweet!

[@stephenlessner5686]

I always enjoy tagging along with the local crew. Is it possible to tone down the flange squealing noise?

[@milepost33]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@rogerthomas9017]

Very smooth. But two operating questions. First, what moves the turnouts - under-table machine or under-table manual control? Second, what do you use to uncouple? Sharp bamboo stick, a manufactured stick or magnets on a stick, other? Do you ever uncouple early, offset the heads and then push cars to the final spot?

[@milepost33]

Thanks Roger! As far as switch control, everything on the mainline has switch motors mainly because the mainline is CTC controlled by the dispatcher. All switches on the branchline are hand throw. The only exception is the switch from the mainline to the branch has a switch machine. To uncouple the cars I just use a sharp skewer. Thanks for the questions!

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Hi! Great video!! How many industries off the layout does the team track serve??

[@milepost33]

Thank you so much! There are 8 industries on the branchline.

[@georgechizmar8514]

Great video! The first one I've watched. Could you provide an image or link to your track plan? Id like to get a sense of the entire layout. Do you have a list of "beyond the layout" industries you service? Thx in advance for your assistance.

[@milepost33]

Thank you so much! I've been meaning to get a proper looking track plan published for some time. It's in the works and I will get it out to everyone ASAP.

[@MattsTrainsandThings]

Nice ops session :) And I have a couple of questions: 1.) Is that switch stand at 2:23 in front of the figure real or fake? 2.) I can't remember if I've asked this one before but, where did you get that switch stand?

[@milepost33]

Thanks! So the switch stand is made by Details West and I believe I bought it from Lombard Hobbies.

[@MattsTrainsandThings]

@@milepost33 Thanks for telling me where you got the switch stand. Also, I didn't ask the first question properly; what I meant to ask was: Is the switch stand attached to the switch itself or is it not attached and just there for show?

[@mikeberthold1593]

How about a video just on vehicles

[@milepost33]

Yeah I can do that. I'll add that in to my next video.