New Scenery at Echo Canyon on My N-Scale Layout

A year ago, I changed the trackplan at the west end of Echo Canyon on my N-scale layout. Now, I'm working on new scenery in this same area of my model railroad. In doing this, will I be able to capture the feel of the real Echo Canyon in Utah? That's what I'm going to show you in this and upcoming videos.
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[@JAMESP-gt2iz]

I am a retired railroad worker with an interest and you sir are truly a master. Keep on doing what you do, and I hope that is a world record.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, James. You are very kind, and I really appreciate it. I'll keep at it, although it may not get done in a world record (ha!). ...Roy

[@deraildarrell]

Hi Roy 👋 Change is good 👍keeps us looking forward and engaged...enjoyed 👍 Darrell

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Yep, my friend, making changes seems to be a big part of the hobby. ...Roy

[@jonpowell-ov3yh]

Thanks for sharing Roy, glad you're back. Looks like the modifications are coming together well. I think half the fun of having a large-sized layout is the look of exasperation on wifey-poo's face when she sees that I've ripped out a previously "finished" section in order to make it "better". Lol 👍😹

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I think you're right, Jon. I good way to drive our wives crazy is to rip out previously finished work. ...Roy

[@user-px8wk9tc5c]

The track plan change is great Roy and the scenery will be great. I’m saving up ice creams & hot dog on a stick sticks which will be for my planned pedestrian foot bridges that I will scratch build for my layout. The earliest railroad took years to build up and like you Roy, I’m not a fast builder on my model railroad.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. Good to hear from you. I predict you'll get "done" with your layout long before me. ...Roy

[@antonionunes9525]

Masking tape it's what I use ...the best, the fastest and easiest way to ballast the woodland scenics Ramps. Great upgrade.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

You're right, my friend. I'm really pleased with the masking tape technique. ...Roy

[@trainmanbob]

Great to see you back again Roy. You are not the slowest modeller....I own that title. It has taken me 5 years to re-wire my layout so far and I hope to finish it by my 75th birthday in 4 years time. And my layout is only 15ft x 8ft. But I have used over 3 miles of wire!!! Interested in your use of masking tape, one I had not thought of before. Will be interesting to see the finished result. Take care. Cheers, Bob

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Bob. Others have tried to get the "slowest" title, but I still feel like I hold a comfortable lead. I look forward to bring the next episode in this series to you. ...Roy

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

Roy, nice to hear from you. Thanks for the video 😊👍.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Stephen. It was tons of fun to put this video together. ...Roy

[@RWSBaden]

The layout update looks great Roy, I'm looking forward to your next layout update video. Cheers, Rich S.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Rich. I'm working on that next update even as we speak, and hopefully it will soon come your way. ...Roy

[@vernonsaayman9741]

Wise move roy,makes sense

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Vernon. So far, so good. ...Roy

[@tanzj]

Roy, Well done update......John

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. It was tons of fun to put this video together. ...Roy

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Hi Roy great to se you back and looking for the nexts parts, keep running trains and stay well Ron

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Ron. It's always good to be back online. ...Roy

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Roy, Nicely done. I can see we're in for some interesting times ahead, can't wait. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Wow, thanks, Chris! Wonderful to hear from you. It seems like a long time. I trust you are well and loving the hobby. More to come your way from me. ...Roy

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Looks good Roy, Yes...Mike is a master at scenery.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Bob. You are so right. I've learned tons of thinks from Mike. ...Roy

[@robtman9199]

Glad to see you back Roy, I hope you and Leonor are doing good. Nice update, love to see how it all comes together, cant wait to see it when it is done. Happy Autumn.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. I look forward to sharing more of my progress at this end of the layout with you. ...Roy

[@sparky107107]

oh man, I have to wait for the next video to see how you used the cork. well to that see you on the next video.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I look forward to sharing you the cork abutment technique on the video, Sparky. ...Roy

[@MMRails]

Nice to see you back in action Roy. Track work looks good. I like the tape idea.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Mark. The masking tape technique is working out well. ...Roy

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Roy. I’m very pleased to see you working on your layout again. And look forward to seeing your progress. You and Mike are my favorites N scalers. Take care. See ya next time.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Norman. Doing this video was tons of fun. ...Roy

[@CajonSub]

Scenery looks great Roy, look forward to the next part of the series. Steve

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Looks good so far roy. Good idea using masking tape. Much cleaner and easier than plaster cloth or spackling compound

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. The masking tape worked well. ...Roy

[@kenshores9900]

Roy; it has been much too long. Great video. Waiting for your next episode.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

You're right, Ken. It's been too long. Hopefully, the next video will come in a week. ...Roy

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Hi Roy, great to see you and hope you and yours is doing well. It’s really looking good and I too used those bridges, I like the way they look, too. When Mike did his video on using masking tape I thought that was genius and did the same thing, it truly is is quicker, besides, I’m impatient. 😂 I forgot to paint the tape but the ballast cover it just fine. On those bridges, I had to remove the top to lower the sides because I used a 9.25 curve and my passenger cars kept rubbing and derailing 😱😢 but they still look good. Keep up the great work. Ron

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Ron. Good to hear from you. I sure have learned a lot from Mike Fifer over the years. He keeps on sharing, and I keep on learning from him. ...Roy

[@petemotley535]

Great to see you back Roy!!!!!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Pete. Good to be back online. ...Roy

[@islandofmisfittrains5114]

Looking good Roy.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it. ...Roy

[@gregbowen617]

Hi Roy, great to see you back to making videos again! Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Greg. It's always good to be back. ...Roy

[@robertrodriguez6182]

Roy my friend! It's been a very long time You don't post a video! Hope You're Alright and come back with Your great insights and RR Modeling expertise! Cheers, RR.-

[@epoxeclipse1]

Love n-scale Roy. I'm an n-scaler to. Older gentlemen usually dont like n. I'm glad u do.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I hear you, my friend. N-scale is wonderful! ...Roy

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Great to see that you're back to making videos, Roy!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, JD. Making videos is tons of fun. ...Roy

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

So good to see you, and maybe see your friend Justin soon. Like the idea of the masking tape. Would have never thought of such a great idea. If you haven't seen, your Bill Board was displayed at the Santa Barbara Zoo last weekend.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Lynn. It's always good to be online. ...Roy

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

Looking good Roy. I've made several changes to my layout and sometimes I wish I had used Unitrack. It certainly makes changes easier.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

We model railroaders seem to make lots of changes, my friend. Part of the hobby. ...Roy

[@murfmurf313]

Great update!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. It was fun to do this video. ...Roy

[@duanesforkandspoonrr10]

Can't wait....looking good

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I can't wait to share the next video with you, Duane. ...Roy

[@craiglordable]

Cool stuff glad you have an update. Thanks

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Craig. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

[@tommynorwood5184]

Hi Roy , glad to see you’re doing well. I seen Mike’s video on using masking tape looks like a good idea. I’m slow on working on my layout. Haven’t done anything in about six months. I do like what you have done. Keeps trains moving around the layout. Just waiting for the scenery and the way you things. Thanks for sharing. Have a good week. 😎😎👍

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Tommy. Good to hear from you. I want you to know that I'm hard at work on the next episode of the Echo Canyon scenery videos. ...Roy

[@davestrains6816]

Looks great Roy. Love the changes.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Dave. It's a pleasure to share the changes with you. ...Roy

[@JasonWood_Escarpment]

Nice update Roy.. cheers

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Jason. Good to hear from you. ...Roy

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Nice trick with the tape!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

It works very well, Mr. B. ...Roy

[@patrickhawes5007]

Great to see a new video from you Roy. I have used that masking tape method myself. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Cheers

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Patrick. I look forward to bringing you the next video. ...Roy

[@gerdeguelle1967]

looks good and a nice video update .

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Ger. Doing this video was tons of fun. ...Roy

[@DuckRon626]

Always happy to see trains running on your layout, Roy. Especially when they run through Echo Canyon. Love the changes and will be following along to see the final product.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Ron. Good to hear from you. I'm delighted that you can join me as I continue to work on some changes at Echo Canyon. Hopefully, my next episode in the series will be published tomorrow morning. ...Roy

[@stephenriley9084]

Nice video, Roy. I'm just getting back to the hobby after a break earlier this year... heart failure😮. I'm getting back to everything now, and as autumn, becons an indoor pass time is best. I had taken all my boards down in January and then had to stop. There is no layout at the moment, but rolling stock keeps arriving😂. Regards, Stephen

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Stephen. Good to hear that you are getting back into the hobby, and I trust that your health will continue to improve. Sadly, health issues are a constraint that we model railroaders often face. Take care, my friend, and keep me posted. ...Roy

[@stephenriley9084]

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Roy, I was very fortunate as my problem, so far, is solved with medication. The fact that I'm taking 14 prescribed drugs is no burden, financially, in the UK. This and monthly monitoring is coming to me for nothing. Or, the massive amount of tax I paid when I had a real job. Your layout is looking really well. I like the track modifications, as they mean more fun. I've yet to decide what to do here, as we will be moving from here in the next 18 months. Take care and "keep on rolling down the railroad." Regards Stephen.

[@jamesyoung1127]

how in the world did i miss seeing this video roy !! just cant explain it but i watched it now i love it man. the new track arrangement works nice. cant wait to see how you use the force perspective on this area. im sure it runs nice you might say the worlds slowest model railroader but as i say slow but dam good at it. hahaha. cant wait to see more my friend. see ya later roy.

[@tinkersworkshop]

Great video Roy! I think though I am the slowest model railroader! :)

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Well, my friend, a number of folks claim to be slow, but it's hard to imagine that anyone's slower that me. Ha! ...Roy

[@benmoreau8404]

Wow that looks good Roy, never thought using masking tape. I'm always looking for light weight materials.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Ben. The masking tape technique seems to work well. ...Roy

[@georgiasunbelt]

Hi Roy...didn't realize I wasn't getting updates from you until I saw your sub to my channel...thanks...you beginning to make those track changes a year ago is the last I remember...got some catching up to do

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Hello, my friend. It seems like I'm always at it, but it never gets done. ...Roy

[@garykcs5532]

Great job Roy, looks fantastic... gary

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Gary. I appreciate that. ...Roy

[@garykcs5532]

@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 I'm very glad that you get as many comments as you do on your I have 500 subscribers and I have the same night people that always comment. It's very sad to see the same nine people over and over even though I do appreciate them commenting...

[@openeyes-411]

Great to see you back Roy! But last we saw you, weren't you working on the Green River yard arrangement??? Masking tape's got to be the easier way to go for sure... I assume before ballast, you fix the unitrack with a layer of caulk to make it (semi) permanent. Good video as always, Charlie

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

You're right about Green River, my friend. I got diverted. Hopefully, I can get back to it soon. ...Roy

[@mikehowey4869]

Looks good Roy,the changes in scenery are very nice.I was wondering where you got the digital grade tool from. I'm very possibly going to put my staging area under my layout and would find one of these very helpful.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Hi Mike! I got my angle gauge from Amazon. There are several models, but mine's a Kline. It's definitely a handy tool for model railroaders. ...Roy

[@RoyEltham]

Nice to see a new update Roy! Looking forward to your scenery updates and learning from you sharing your techniques once again. I have learned so much from watching Mike's videos, too. Thank you, and take care.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Roy. I think one of the distinct things about model railroading is just how much we all learn from each other. ...Roy

[@warrenholmar1129]

Hmm two tracks on one incline. I hadn't thought about that.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Yep, Warren, two tracks fit when modeling in N scale. ...Roy

[@warrenholmar1129]

@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Thanks Roy. I am making a coffee table layout. Space really is at a premium. I am waiting for an articulated locomotive to show up before I finalise the lower track. I am worried about the bottom layer of the layout and contact between inner and outer tracks.

[@williamthawley9251]

like that masking tape, I used spakling, a lot messier.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

I'm not so sure about the masking tape. I've left masking tape in place for long enough for the paper to become brittle and the glue layer to lose adhesion. Short term, its a good solution. It is the medium to long term robustness that I am concerned about.

[@williamthawley9251]

@@WhatAboutTheBee I have seen that too, but coating with paint, does that help or not?

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

William, we'll see whether sparkling paste or masking tape works best over time. ...Roy

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

I hate KZbin for involuntarily unsubscribing me 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@wtfe77]

Yeh. Did the same to me

[@ThePaulv12]

@@wtfe77 And me.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

you were told by your wonderful wife to change it lol or out goes the layout or you laughed at what a silly idea was that laughing

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Jennifer, it's always great to have such a supportive wife in the hobby. ...Roy

[@allenbarnes7202]

I am slower than you, haven't had time to work on my layout for 3 years

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

It's sounds like it may be slow-going for you, too, Allen, but it's hard to imagine that anyone's slower than me (ha!). ...Roy