Mainline Re-opens! - April '24 Layout Update

[@boomerdiorama]

Ahhh . . . . yes. My favorite N Scale layout! Thanks for sharing Grant. Cheers.😁👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Hey thanks for stopping by for a look Boomer. All the best!

[@bcsferromodelismo3822]

🇧🇷🚂 Sua maquete é fantástica! Grato por compartilhar!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks!

[@MosriteCharlie]

Amazing scenery!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks!

[@troyb1733]

The best N scale layout in my viewing! Love the Aspen trees and how you make them.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! -grant

[@RonStanek]

Grant.....Oilers...have a Shot at it! Cheers!!!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

They do Ron. I was working up in Edmonton for a few of the games during the western finals. Good energy in the city. Would be nice to see my friends up north have cause for celebration. Cheers!

[@derekalexander4030]

It’s hard to believe but I’ve seen almost every video of this layout and every time I see it again I’m just as blown away as the first time. Amazing!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Wow, thank you so much! Cheers. -grant

[@robertjohnson6103]

Awesome work and great update Grant. The only thing I miss are your operations videos with radio chatter.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Robert. More ops videos coming in the future.

[@user-bb1jn5jo6u]

Just discovered this layout and wow. Very nice. I’m modeling Japanese narrow gauge in 1:150 and I’m going to use your tree making techniques. Just a gorgeous layout.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for stopping by. Have fun with the tree builds and the narrow gauge! -grant

[@luigidantino9990]

Fantastic layout, you need to shoot the video in 4K. 😎

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Roger that. I'll give it a whirl in the future.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Very cool scenery and layout.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks a bunch.

[@PrinceStreet]

I’ve really enjoyed following along on this series. Your presentation style just works so well and it’s always wonderful being invited to follow and witness this side of the railway “behind the scenes”. Love seeing that F45 and SD40-2 tease in around the early minutes of this video.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Chris. The old F45 has a special place in my heart!

[@CajonSub]

Great update Grant, thanks for sharing as always. Always enjoy your updates and following along with your build and techniques. - Steve

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Steve, cheers!

[@bcrailroader6278]

Many thanks for your layout vid again.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you for watching!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

awesome updatem looking really good!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks, appreciate the comment. Cheers. -grant

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,thanks for sharing..😊

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for watching. -grant

[@AndrewUnderwood-sm7qd]

That helper set cutting off and moving light engines is delicious.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Hey thanks Andrew!

[@jimrockford3662]

Beautiful layout…your scenery is equal to the best in any scale

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much!

[@gerdeguelle1967]

very nice video update Ilike it for watching .

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Many many thanks!

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Excellent update!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for dropping by for a peek! -grant

[@wilzdart]

Grant , anytime you open the track, is a great day. I will be looking forward to the next step on series. Those trees are very cool! The video on the building of them is well made

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

That it is Will, trains on the move again is a great feeling. Hoping to get the next episode in the Lundbreck series finished up over the next week. Cheers!

[@ianroberts6929]

Great update Grant, fantastic to see ops through Bermis! Thanks as always, Ian

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it Ian. Burmis is always a busy place on the layout. -grant

[@tonyslight826]

smashing layout Grant. beautiful trains and your modeling skills are second to none brilliant mate. UK

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasbreed8270]

Another fantastic video! I will throw in a plug for becoming a member. The member videos and very informative and explain the hows and whys of this magnificent layout. Personally, I know my approach and enjoyment of model railroading in n-scale has been positively impacted .

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Hey thanks for that, very much appreciated! Hoping to get part 5 of the Lundbreck series in the books here soon. Took on part time job that has turned out to be full time plus.... Should have some time off in a few days to really get at it for you guys. -grant

[@bnrailfannz8262]

It never fails to amaze me.... N scale👍👍👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Hey thanks a pile. Cheers!

[@peterainsworth8466]

Thanks for the update. This is a great layout.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you for watching Peter. Cheers. -grant

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Beautiful scenery

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you!

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful work! Many thanks for sharing!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

My pleasure, thank you for watching! Cheers. -grant

[@williamdickman7917]

What happened to the "update in about a month with scenery roughed in"? Love this layout, concept, and your scenery.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for that. As for an update... Various other projects have kept me hopping over the summer. There has still been some progress on the layout, I just haven't had a chance to record a vid to cover it. I hope to have some free time in a few weeks and get something posted. Cheers!

[@garryhulshof4383]

Another great video. Isn’t it frustrating that you can’t find a simple item anywhere? White crayon, really? Are you going to see the big steam loco leaving Calgary?

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Surprised me about the crayons... Not as much as the alternative the young man at Staples gave me. Thought chalk would work just as well...... Perhaps some more science schooling would be beneficial for our young people! Likely watch 2816 as it stomps out of town. The mainline is within walking distance of my front door. Cheers Garry!

[@154Colin]

Glad to see you doing more Grant.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Make hay when the sun shines... or in my case "get at it when the snow flies". Cheers!

[@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen]

A fantastic update Grant. Great to see the progress of the layout. 👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it Dwayne, good to hear from you. Cheers!

[@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail Been travelling the world for the last 10 months. Currently in Antalya Turkey. Life is good! :)

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Sounds amazing Dwayne! Touch base when you're back this side of the planet.

[@scottcunningham7998]

Thanks Grant. Always enjoy your updates...👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

My pleasure Scott, thanks for stopping in for a look! -grant

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks for hte update

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

No sweat. Glad to have something to share.

[@danielr.sepulvedaranspilot976]

Very inspirational video.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you liked it. Cheers.

[@PrinceStreet]

It never occurred to me to ask: this is the Crowsnest Subdivision; have you ever shared notes on the whole SAR system? Is there a SAR beyond what’s on layout? -Chris

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

There is more than just the Crowsnest Sub. I should do a video on that one day! Cheers.

[@amessman]

I take it you have "classes" of locomotives? Your SD70s are numbered in the 700s and your SD40s are numbered in the 400s. In writing out this comment it makes sense why. Do the second numbers mean anything? On my freelance, the SD40 rebuilds are numbered in the 700s, with the tens-place denoting what they were rebuilt from, SD45s, SD40-2s, SD40T-2s or 45T-2s, SDP45s, etc. I am wondering if you are doing something similar. Once again your videos tempt me to switch from HO to N, those long trains are absolutely fantastic.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Yes I do, good eye. The 4000 HP SD70mac's are 701 to 713. There are 3 SD70macT1's (flared rad), 721 - 723 and the SD70ACe's are in the 730 series. SD40-2's are 400's with no particular scheme other than the lower odd numbered units... 401, 403 and 405 were set up as Locotrol masters. There are a few SD40M's on the layout as well rebuilt from SD45's. Check out this video for more on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpC4fqKojt5gp6c Thanks for watching and the great question. The roster has evolved over time and there are other classes of locomotives that live in the drawers under the layout. They show up from time to time when I feel nostalgic. I plan on doing a roster video one of these days to go over this in more detail... Cheers! -grant

[@OtterCreek]

Awesome!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaeleivinsen6687]

Very nice

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks

[@peteedwards7157]

Great update. Who knew there was an international shortage of crayons 🖍️

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Canadian Parliament is likely debating a "wax tax" and thus the shortage.... Cheers!

[@peteedwards7157]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail I had a look over here and they worked out over one British pound per crayon on Amazon. 😳

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

That's crazy. I grabbed 6 dozen for $20.00 CDN. Shipping was twice that though.........

[@peteedwards7157]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail well I’m about to be charged around $85 Canadian for NARC boxcar so I guess it’s all relative 🤔

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Ouch.... It certainly is Pete!

[@PrinceStreet]

Sorry for all the comments but instead of melted white crayon could you use Liquid Paper?

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

It would be costly to do so Chris and you couldn't do the torch pass to even things out.

[@custom-nscale4331]

what's the number of cars/engines of that sulphur train ?

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

The Sulphur trains is 48 cars long running with 2 on the point and a tail end DPU. The 3 extra units in the middle are manned pushers required to get the train up to the top of the 1.85% grade.

[@custom-nscale4331]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail nice...i run a 85car coal train (bathtubs, each 44grams) with 3 sd40-2 on the point. 1.1% grade.

[@RonStanek]

🎶Ohhhh! 🎶Ca-na-da🎶🇨🇦💯

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Cheers!

[@BaronvonBavert]

❤

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you.

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠🖐🚂

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks.

[@gustafpeyron]

canted track no way

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Yes way...