model train layout, C&O Allegheny

[@dchook100]

I go for realism and those buildings and attention to detail are simply astounding. Thanks so much for the ride!

[@davepanichelle1478]

Beautiful layout and scenery! Love the elevated track through town. Prototypically the caboose would be trailing the pusher. They weren’t built as strong as hoppers and other freight cars, and might be in danger in front of the pusher.

[@Rocketboy1950]

Undoubtedly one of the finest looking locomotives ever built. Great layout.

[@jimtrack3786]

Only just saw this video today aug24 2012. I doubt I will see a better one this year. What a beautiful layout! Those buildings look great two. Excellent work.

[@ronstuff6330]

Great Job! Nice touch with the H. Zane mercantile!

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

This is a great operation of a brass class h8 locomotive mixed in with details about the prototype h8 class locomotive, the "Allegheny" class h8 engines last operated in 1956 and the c&o rr ended the steam era with an impressive articulated steam engine type.

[@donwphillips]

I run the same engine in O scale. The buildings are very realistic. You did a great job!

[@K-Rail]

Sweet video!! Alot of cool shots and angles in here! You have a very nice layout and equipment! 2 Thumps Up!!

[@dferg100]

@kanishirosouthwester the bridge is Monroe Models, 32" is the smallest 36" avg.

[@joneau261]

Great video, especially with the nice vintage footage as well as a sweet looking model. Very nice!

[@nslakedivision]

Ferg, Its better than Selios!!!!!!!!! Keep them coming.

[@dferg100]

articulateds in the appalachia by Sunday River

[@2666loco]

Is the hooter whistle, similar to N&W, what they really sounded like. This and an animated 2-6-6-6 you tube video both indicate the hooter whistle. What a tragedy NOBODY recorded them on video or audio to speak, rival to the Big Boy.

[@STICKGUYMB]

That's a ridiculously cozy city there

[@suelinerr]

Excellent railroad and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@dferg100]

@trackspike64 yes, NCE

[@dagarlook1]

So amazing. Magnificent. What a vid!!!

[@dferg100]

@lennyos the movie called Articulateds in Appalachia buy Sunday River

[@gacj2010]

Its just beautiful ... so real thanks for the peak...I love it

[@dferg100]

I have to agree that was the last Loksound decoder I bought

[@Majoofi]

that was great. is this all one layout? how long did it take how many of you?

[@LydeckerFan]

Very Very Good!!! Best H8 paint I've seen. its better when they articulate correctly too. did H8's use pushers? I thought they were so powerful, and with a factor of adhesion of 4.10 and C&O's sidings weren't that long, so the trains were not over 100 (85?) hoppers long. Been a long time since I went through the Lima's Finest or C&O power books...

[@BobandTerriRosenbauer]

Hi -curious as to the sound file you used and what whistle and bell? -- Thanks

[@dferg100]

@trackspike64 these old brass engines didnt have lights

[@trainguy3]

100 loaded hoppers? That is tough for even four modern GEs or EMDs!!

[@PennRailVideos]

Good sound!

[@bubblejomay]

I just wish there was more footage of the real Alleghenies, the least filmed of all the big steam engines of its time.

[@jasperedwards81]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting. I love the intermingling of the real Allegheny with the model.

[@dferg100]

@Majoofi its 18` by 20` around the room. I started building in 98

[@Xhezzmonstep]

Great work ! I thought it was reeeeaaaal !!! Thanks for sharing/!

[@dferg100]

thanks a lot

[@trackspike64]

why no light on the front

[@kanishirosouthwester]

nice video. the bridge at 6:00 min did u build this or where can i get one and who makes it. also how big r your radius curves on the layout.

[@moonpie22399]

yeah, I believe it is too.

[@dferg100]

ya your right, someone else saw that, I think it is a B&O EM-1

[@FrankELembo]

As always, just GRAND ! Thanks !

[@jacksalvin364]

2 C&O Alleghenies were saved.

[@trackspike64]

are these set up with dcc and what system do u use

[@1940limited]

Your model railroad is fabulous. The detail is incredible. I enjoyed the archival footage thrown in, too. I presume you don't have any trouble with a pusher on the back pushing too hard and derailing cars? Thanks for posting.

[@buijs1967]

Great scenery, and weathered rolling stock. These miners do not make a lot of money, most of them are driving 30year old T-fords!

[@truebras]

Great video. Amazing layout. Great locomotive weathering. I guess the Alleghenies are brass models, right? I also can guess that these locomotives don't sound like Soundtraxx Tsunamis. Are using ESU Loksound? I had overheating/shut down problems with Tsunami in articulated going on 2.5% grades.

[@thomasabramson100]

6 FT diesels vs 1 Allegheny HA steam was always better than diesels

[@LydeckerFan]

The H8 whistle was a little high pitched one.

[@lennyos]

where did you get the allegheny footage from?

[@bobbyjekins9807]

This is great. Where did you get the actual footage from?

[@moonpie22399]

the first clip is not of an Allegheny.

[@lawrence142002]

More please!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@thedoc2102]

Why does the sound of the models keep going in and out of sync, but the drivers do not go in and out of sync.? Isn't the sound synced to the drivers?

[@dferg100]

that is the way those ESU decoders sound, this is the last one I bought

[@dferg100]

Great story, I know what you mean

[@tabese]

nice

[@badboylll]

What video is the actual allegheny footage from?

[@raymondleggs5508]

too bad there will never be a restored Allegheny Hopefully H-6 2-6-6-2 1309's operation on the western maryland we will see more large mallets in operation, they chose the H-6 because it would be easier on the track than a 2-10-0 or any other large rigid loco.

[@joe-ut7ee]

what type of camera did you use?

[@dferg100]

Canon G10

[@vangloryous]

Can I see a track please?

[@dferg100]

sorry, no

[@MB_Videos1]

Hey i sent you a private message did you get it ?

[@dferg100]

the movie called Articulateds in Appalachia buy Sunday River