N Scale Albuquerque Carnuel & Tijeras RR 4 Layout Update 111

N Scale Albuquerque Carnuel & Tijeras RR 4 Layout Update 111
The Junk Yard Close Up

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Mike, very cool shots from the scrap yard! Love the way it now fits the space. Plus how it draws the attention, before the eyes fleet off into the engine facility or the backdrop. Excellent configuration for the relatively small space. Get the idea of the location for the railroad scrap, might be a bit too much though. Maybe some engine rebuilding projects on the back burner would be a good idea to replace the junk with. Very cool to see how you did the sanding tower. Very nice tweak to make those hoses hang down and straight. Also, that rod connection between the tank and the distribution arm is a pretty nifty solution, especially on such a small model. Still think the engine facility needs a service road into the east side of the town. In humble spirits I’m sort of visualizing an end of area look, might just further improve the transition between yard and engine facility, as from the tracks to the scenic part, plus geographically or topographically tie the city to these parts of the tracks. Curious for the tree planting, plus further development of the engine facility. Take good care of your knee, busy bee. Cheerio

[@David-yo5re]

Hey Mike, the junkyard looks great. That section is coming along nicely. There's always something to do on a layout. I completely sympathize with you about your hip. I have sciatica in both of mine and there's days it hurts too bad to do anything. Good luck fixing the lights. Until next time, happy model railroading.

[@tracksidemike]

Fantastic share Mike looks great nice update and share👍🏻 Have a great rest of your day 😎🚂🫵

[@N-Scale]

Thanks for checking it out Mike

[@hubertuswenig7622]

Thanks for update Mike! The scrap yard looks very realistic „ugly“ nice. This area is coming along nicely. Yes some more trees would be good. Regards from Hubertus

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Hubertus, I think it is now what I like

[@roberthertelendi9055]

The junk yard is a great site that might be included on my layout. Thanks for the inspiration happy railroading rob h

[@Thespiritofcoloradorr]

I really love the junk yard Mike!! Your layout is amazing as usual! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend and a great week! I cant wait to start rebuilding my layout again take care

[@N-Scale]

I Bet !!!! Hope all works out well !!!

[@normanrowe2831]

Looking good. Thanks for the info on the scrap yard. I look forward to your tree plantings. It’s so expensive trying to represent a forest. Happy belated Independence Day. I hope your hip eases up on you. Getting old is not for the faint of heart. LOL. Take care.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks , Not sure what the hip and leg are doing , but I guess I will see. Mike

[@stevetandysr.2816]

Mike , I know what you mean about the pain . Your junk yard is fantastic . I've had a knee replaced and a back surgery . That and being 90#'s over weight is ruff getting under my layout . Oh , and being 75 yrs old , who ever said these are the golden years needs to be slapped . Keep up the great work and take your time .

[@N-Scale]

I am 72 but retired at 52 and have enjoyed every minute

[@stevetandysr.2816]

@@N-Scale Sorry Mike , I didn't mean to sound so negative . God has blessed me also . A wonderful wife 2 great hobbies , Ham radio and model railroading . And even with the pain I am getting around . Looking forward to your next video .

[@caryhocker]

Those are some good looking trees, I'll have to order some.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Cary. I am planting ( as we speak)

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Great update Mike, great tips on the sanding tower! The junkyard turned out great. I like the 1/24 scale Texaco station, going to be sweet for your model cars! (Dave).

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Dave , I hope to work on the station soon !!!

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Really like the junkyard set up, looks great. Bob

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Bob. Hope you enjoyed the weekend !!

[@freescopesdad]

Hope you had an enjoyable 4th Mike. I know it is hot there, but it is HOT here in Sacramento. Haven't worked on the layout in the garage for a week now as it has been over 106 every day. 113 yesterday. Only 107 predicted today. I digress, the junkyard looks great, just like my neighbor's backyard. Keep up the great work. -Ron

[@N-Scale]

LOL , Looks like my whole neighborhood !!!!

[@craiglordable]

Looking great Mike. Love the junkyard. That is the next project on my RR.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Craig and , above all, Have Fun !!!

[@elleryparsons2433]

Looking Good Mile.

[@NitroStarGT]

Awesome work! Looking great. 👏👍👌💪

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Brother !!

[@gregbrooks2691]

Looking great, Mike 👍

[@N-Scale]

Thanks so much Greg !!!

[@giuseppearditi7963]

Mike sono d'accordo pure io che la discarica è veramente eccezionale mi sono piaciuti molto pure gli alberi sono stati sistemati veramente con molta maestria perla zona che hai creato sono veramente adatti il lavoro che stai facendo è veramente di profitto😊😊 a presto 👏👏

[@N-Scale]

Thank You so much Sir !!!

[@bigsparky65]

Everything looks fantastic , junk yard looks great. Looking forward to seeing more updates

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Jeff . hope you had a great 4th

[@jamesdenny4734]

Luking good!!! 🤔😊

[@joesestito4342]

Hi Mike… the reconfiguration of the junkyard and all the buildings on the return loop end looks fantastic as does the entire layout. I know what you mean about the leg, I have been having the same problem. Not sure if it’s sciatica, hip, or what . But I have slowed up and stopped working under the layout or stretching across my layout as well. Sleeping has been the worst. Hope yours feels better soon……. Joe

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Joe and let's hope we get better !!

[@michaelamoroso4561]

Looks great, Mike. Love the junk yard.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Michael, I like it a lot

[@jacko9759]

Lloks good to me 😊

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Jack !!!

[@modelrailroadingthesouthwest]

Wow Mike! That junk yard is superb! The layout is looking great! Curious, do you have an El Capitan Hi Level set?

[@N-Scale]

Thanks JT, and I do !!

[@modelrailroadingthesouthwest]

Nice, I’d like to see it running on the layout sometime. I really like those hi levels.

[@ATSFVentaSpurNscaler]

Hi Mike! Long time no chat. Your scrapyard looks really good. Behind there, I noticed that you're using Peco track instead of KATO UniTrack. When and why did you start using Peco track on this layout? Take care buddy. -from Tom Pilling

[@N-Scale]

I am not using it insted, I am using it with Unitrak. It is used so all the buildings do not have to be raised !!

[@elleryparsons2433]

I Have Been Working on My Bacdrop

[@N-Scale]

Cool !!

[@petechimney6755]

Mike would some weeds along the fence adjacent to the tracks be appropriate for your climate?

[@N-Scale]

Yes

[@marcsisk2454]

Hey Mike...Do you remember a guy in your Del Norte Class named Randy Pong? He was my Chinese foster brother and lived with us in Alb. Just wondering. I think he may have been in the same year as yourself.

[@N-Scale]

I do not think I remember him. Mike

[@petechimney6755]

Mike Where is Leroy Brown and his mean junkyard dog? LOL

[@N-Scale]

I am sure he lives in the building at the far end !!!

[@petechimney6755]

@@N-Scale I think you have to add a junk yard dog, let people look for it, ala John Allen and his various little hidden gems on the Gorre & Defeated.

[@tomlander123]

What a bunch od junk🙂🙂

[@N-Scale]

LOL

[@N_scale]

I have been to many junkyards. Is this a pick a part? Or just regular kind

[@N-Scale]

This is old school regular

[@N_scale]

@@N-Scale is there going to be a thrown over the fence scene