Model Railroads: Making The River Coal Docks. Part 1.

[@bluemtnsman]

This is going to be so cool when you are finished. Already I can see how detail oriented it will be.

[@RalphPCvids]

That's a great looking scene you have coming together! I've always been a big fan of rail/river operations. Looking forward to more updates!

[@1949jks]

You are an artist. I could never come up with something like this on my own.

[@djstrains]

Actually I am not an artist. I have no imagination, so I simply DUPLICATE the prototype. I'm a duplicator.

[@RonPare]

Love how this is being presented. I strive to accomplish this too. Great job DJ!

[@trainroomgary]

Excellent Railroad History, in this video, about the river.

[@nolanjustus2215]

Nice work you did there

[@retrainrun]

It looks easy and looks great! Thanks for the ideas DJ RT

[@gunnyusmc8412]

I liked your video and the way you explained everything, good luck on your layout, my compliments sir and thank you for sharing

[@djstrains]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@BurtonOnHumber]

An excellent start to the layout DJ. This is going to be great build to watch develop and I really like how you supplement with the small comparisons to the prototype and its history, very entertaining :) - Sim

[@ChessieFan2]

Looking forward to this scene coming together. Should be a great industry to switch and a cool looking scene!

[@efitter7]

Great video DJ, looking forward to this series. Thanks for sharing! Ethan

[@EmpireBeltRR]

Nice work DJ! Looking forward to part 2

[@djstrains]

soon!

[@njRRtrainer]

Really super idea on the retaining wall.. Thanks for the info and tips.. Great Job..

[@jessebeatty9696]

I been in side that I used to deliver their uniform and floor mats at all the u.s. steel locations

[@dimiz218]

Great job there DJ!!!

[@dacuzzz]

hey DJ... looking forward to this scene coming together... vinny

[@QRoutback]

great job ,looking forward to the next update Glynn

[@montgomeryrail]

we got a transfer like that on Birmingham Southern it is a big return Loop.

[@djstrains]

Ours is more of a switchback, but I had to model a loop to get it to fit.

[@montgomeryrail]

djstrains I am thinking of modeling Birmingport but I am having trouble blending the seens together. because the mill and the port are 25 miles apart

[@djstrains]

Rad McGuire so is Duquesne to north bessemer. I am using scenery dividers to separate the scenes.

[@RWSBaden]

DJ, Are you going to do a video on your Big Blue Monster? Great tip on the G scale corrugated material.

[@djstrains]

No, I don't think I want to make another one, this one was a little tricky, and still has work to be done. I will be doing more on the docks and river though.

[@boatx22]

That looks awesome!

[@djp9488]

Hi DJ, could you post a tutorial on how you made the pushboat for the barge. Thanks.

[@djstrains]

I winged it. I think I can do better one day, so I might try.

[@hamerhead2]

really nice job sir.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Very convincing DJ.

[@fribur]

This is excellent! How did you make the boat pulling the barge? Do you have a video of making it?

[@djstrains]

I made that years ago. No plans, just kinda winged it. I have plans to incorporate more rivers in my new layout, so maybe I might one day make a video of how to build a tow boat. I do have a video on how I made the barge a couple of years ago.

[@suelinerr]

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@cbqguy3426]

DJ, this is exactly the kind of think I need to build for my layout and was trying to decide how I was going to. I have a question - what is the round thing on the right side of the dock that is sitting in the "water"? Thanks and great vid! - Paul

[@djstrains]

CB&QGuy I think they are called Moors? They are what barges tie up against when waiting their turn.

[@jonglass]

As an engineer, do you or have you ever run trains up the old P&LE line up the Beaver River, (to New Castle)? There aren't any docks like this along that river, but I bet it's a beautiful drive, especially in the summer or fall.

[@djstrains]

Thats my run, connellsville to new castle.

[@jonglass]

Oh cool! Beaver Falls is my old stomping grounds as a kid. I've ridden the old P&LE commuter train from Pittsburgh to BF--in the loco cab.

[@disturbed1954]

Awesome job there DJ, love the cool little tug boat, did you build that? Thanks for sharing!

[@djstrains]

scratch built it. First attempt, years ago. I may attempt a better one one day.

[@sd402rcool]

Very Nice!!

[@The301trainman]

Thank you .

[@djstrains]

The301trainman glad you liked

[@dougmckay9524]

hi how did you make the top part odpf your coal

[@djstrains]

+Doug McKay I scratch built it using styrene, photos, and good guessing

[@michaeleaton9106]

I had a 2nd degree sunburn before