Railfanning and Remodelling - November/December '22 Layout Update

[@Howie2025]

You must be the only guy I know who tears down fantastic scenery only to put up more fantastic scenery all in a short time span. Always love your updates.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks David. Most think I'm nuts as at this rate I will never finish the layout. My philosophy is that layouts aren't for finishing... they are to keep you occupied!! Cheers! -grant

[@bgm-1961]

Very cool idea to have that train haul out all those "cut down" trees. Very impressed with how they prepped all those trunks. :). Quite the workforce, there!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

They did themselves proud!! Thanks for tuning in and all the best for the holidays. Cheers. -grant

[@cn.trainbuff3352]

Have not watch your channel I awhile….. your story line from forestry permits to log train makes a believable story line. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks TrainBuff, welcome back! -grant

[@rimodeler7963]

Hi Grant - I continuously marvel at the overall quality of your scenery and your craftsmanship. The realism is breathtaking! Mike

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Mike. Really enjoyed your last ops vid! Cheers. -grant

[@sergelebel3135]

Great move on that scenery mod! Loved how you worked some story telling and running trains mixed in with the actual work on the scenery. I never get tired of watching your videos... your layout is the best!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much Serge! Glad you enjoyed it. -grant

[@DerSvenSpurN]

hi, great landscape and very interesting trains... Thank you for showing me

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

My pleasure , thanks for visiting. -grant

[@j.mcq.8418]

I love how you make your own fun with remodelling. I've probably commented on this before but I'm going to use your scenery techniques for my layout which will be set in southern BC.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Fun is what it's all about!! What part of southern BC are you modelling? Humbled that you are looking to employ my methods. If you really want to get into scenery technique maybe have a peek at what I offer my members. Happy Holidays to you and family! -grant

[@jhoodfysh]

Very nicely done, loads of great scenery and the story line was entertaining too.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it John. Many thanks. -grant

[@sernajrlouis]

Love those locomotives. Great video

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Nothing quite like old Dash-2s! Thanks for watching. Cheers. -grant

[@garryhulshof4383]

Very dramatic . When you put your mind to someone ,you do it😂. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it Garry. Thanks for stopping in for a visit. -grant

[@AndyKonTrains]

Awesome work!! Such a great scene seeing the train cruising through .

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked the vid. Cheers. -grant

[@xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038]

Oh so sweet ! 👍

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks a bunch!

[@txag007]

That’s quite the efficient logging company you have working the layout! Great update. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

I just wish they planted trees as fast as they mowed them down!! Thanks so much for watching and Merry Christmas to you and family as well. -grant

[@newhavennscale]

What a wonderful layout and train collection.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks! If you haven't already... have a peek at the full layout tour and see what the rest of the layout looks like. Cheers. -grant

[@richarddrum9970]

Very nice, thanks for sharing your layout.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for watching, I really appreciate the feedback! Cheers. -grant

[@IMRROcom]

Always enjoy the videos. Long trains are great in N scale if you have the space. I'm around 23 to 28 fifty foot cars. I run way over powered three 6 axle units or four 4 axle units. I try to copy the head end power for the SP & ATSF in the mid 90's. I just cannot copy the entire train in my space.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

The mid 90's is a great era to model. New Santa Fe Super-fleet units everywhere mixed with blue and yellow. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers. grant

[@bcrailroader6278]

A highlight your layout. Nicely done.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much!

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

It's looking good. Hope to see more. Bob

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Bob.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Great remodelling, hope to see next

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Ron!

[@timstoys1]

Another great update.... Like the other comments watch you cut the layup is hard to watch, however the changes are amazing! Merry Christmas from New Zealand, Tim

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Tim. There was a wee touch of hesitation to be sure... the last of the original scenery... I'm not the sentimental type but this was as close as I have come. Cheers. -grant

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Very nice layout. Kind regards from Germany, Toni

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you Toni. Regards to you as well! -grant

[@Vman7757]

Thanks for sharing. That was fun.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you enjoyed it Vincent. Cheers. -grant

[@robtman9199]

Your railroad is amazing, so realistic. So when I see changes coming, I cringe, but after you have re-created it, again, it is amazing. Thank you for sharing and best to you and your family during the Holidays.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank you very much Rob! All the best to you and family as well. Cheers. -grant

[@gerdeguelle1967]

Beautiful video I almost had a heart attack when I saw the beautiful landscape disappear but I think something beautiful will come back for it I follow you

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

I think the new stuff will be better!

[@PrinceStreet]

I like the idea of presenting this using actual traffic as context and in references. This is such a real railway to me and it helps communicate your vision for changes like these when we’re kept in that frame. And seeing those SD40’s (maybe dash-2’s? Sorry) on the log train was terrific. I’m sure you mentioned this elsewhere and me and my Etch-a-Sketch memory are failing me but seeing that former caboose trailing the log train caused me to wonder how many of these vans are left on the SAR as shoving platforms? And then I thought: does the SAR maintain its own maintenance car fleet? Bunk cars and similar support equipment? I can see I’m wandering. Sorry for the tangents-I’ll go get the coffee on. Chris

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Great questions Chris. The railroad has 3 vans left in service. sar has it's own ballast cars (for now) and some side dumps. No bunk cars but that is something I have been thinking of modelling. There is a Jordan Spreader on the roster and I want to build up a wedge plow when time allows. I have several 200 ton crane models on the shelf that have been patiently waiting for me to hack up but I think a heavy road chassis crane would be a better fit. Glad you enjoyed the video, think I'll join you for coffee! Cheers. -grant

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

Fantastic work as always Grant. The update was one for the books. Thanks much and happy holidays to you and your crew.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks so much John, Happy Holidays to you as well! Really appreciate the comments and you tagging along. -grant

[@ryankruchowski1951]

We need more of your operations.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Coming........... Sooner rather than later!

[@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen]

Fantastic Grant! Another inspiring update! And you know I appreciate the SD40-2 symphony!! Happy Holidays!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Dwayne and Happy holidays to you as well! Every time the old girls get billing in a vid I think of you!! -grant!

[@DarkTerritory71]

Thank you for the update, can't wait to see!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Mark. The really big job is yet to come! Cheers. -grant

[@boomerdiorama]

Good call on reducing the vertical profile Grant. The revised topographical composition looks fantastic. I guess you can sleep now eh? . . . lol. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Sleep? Who has the time!! Thanks for your input Boomer. I really appreciate your insight. Cheers! -grant

[@joncalon7508]

Great update Grant. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Jon. Same to you Pal. Thinking possible op session before the big tear out of Sentinel??

[@joncalon7508]

@@SouthernAlbertaRail you know I’m always down for that!

[@BArailsystem]

Great video Grant!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Hey thanks Ben! Itching to re-forest with the trees I built back in the spring. Take care and have a great Christmas. -grant

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Very well done 😊 Looking forward to seeing more

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks Randy. Should give me enough to do over the winter! Cheers. -grant

[@kenk2345]

Perhaps that lower elevation profile makes the rock formations and track curve around them a bit more unnatural? The tracks most certainly would been laid straighter by excavating out that small outcropping, no?

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Not necessarily Ken. The track in the area follows the path of least resistance at minimum expense and has seen only minor revisions over the years. The major one taking place back in the 80's as a result of dam construction and the need to replace a steel trestle over the Castle River. Great question and observation. Cheers. -grant

[@Jack_Of_Some_Master_Of_None]

I just found your channel and I am hoping to build my first "real" layout (more than just laying down some Kato track on the table with my boys). Do any of your videos show your room and how you have it laid out? Just trying to get ideas for a layout. Like what you have, running a single line it looks like along a 2 foot ledge, or do something bigger like a big 4x8 with some wings. Thanks! I have about a 10x11 room I can do it in and was think of a "U" shape.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Glad you found your way over. You're best bet would be to check out the layout tour video. It will give you a better impression as to how the layout fits in the basement. If you can get your hands on a November '21 Railroad Model Craftsman there is a full track plan featured. Most of the layout is less than a foot wide along the walls and 6 feet wide at the ends of peninsulas. The backdrop limits the modelled space though giving the impression of a shelf style layout throughout. I have a members side of the channel that covers all kinds of tips a and tricks if you're interested. Sounds like you're going to have a blast with your boys! Cheers. -grant

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

Like the new Look. Seems more Vast of a scene.

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks DDRR! It certainly is more open. I'll have to be careful with trees as to not close it in too much. Cheers. -grant

[@williambryant5946]

Awesome video!

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thanks for the visit! -grant

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[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

Thank You!!

[@forbeshutton5487]

[@SouthernAlbertaRail]

You might be asked to help clean up the mess I've made!! Cheers. -grant