Saturday Night at North Metro Model Railroad Club: DW&P

[@tonderen1615]

Another great lay-out!!! Just 2 observations: the east- and west bound trains could have had a bit higher speed, especially if you also want to let them run slower at certain places; I noticed that the DW&P loco's hardly had any further details such as a color on the blades of the ventilators for instance and other stuff, this would make them look much more realistic.

[@NorthlandTrains]

I'll definitely look into extra detailing for the DW&P locomotives, I have a DVD to use as a reference.

[@blkstang83]

Great looking back drops with the rock faces, foliage, and trees. Great job with the videoing alson.

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thank you!

[@DonaldSimsProduction]

If you do not have the room necessary for a tripod, I would suggest using a monopod. I use one with still and video on occasion and it helps keep the shot steady.

[@AlexTrain5249]

I went there today (8/19/2017) and what an amazing place it is. I'll hopefully become a member soon so you may see some time. Who knows?

[@NorthlandTrains]

Ah so that was you they told me about. They told me a 'big fan' came in.

[@AlexTrain5249]

Yep that was me. :) Who knows? We may see each other sometime.

[@AlexTrain5249]

I'll be converting my most up-to-date engines to Digitrax soon. BNSF 8258 (258), 8251 (which is now back in service as 251), and ATSF 690 (awaiting PTC application).

[@cprtrain]

Looks like a great layout.

[@NorthlandTrains]

It's not quite done yet, but it has come together quite nicely, it's awesome

[@trainsofminnesota5375]

Keon seems like 1068 is going all the way to ND on U NSDTND 4 28A, He is still in Indiana but should pass through here sooner or later

[@NorthlandTrains]

I'm aware, sounds like it's going to be a late evening or night run west of Northtown, but we'll see.

[@trainsofminnesota5375]

Keon's Trains Yes, I'm tracking him via HU'S, But he should be in Northtown this evening, I will probably be at University for this

[@NorthlandTrains]

there's a pair of FXE units on a grain empty that should be close to the 1068 also going westbound on BNSF to North Dakota

[@trainsofminnesota5375]

Keon's Trains Well I won't be able to catch that, 1068 was in Alma about a half hour ago, So anticipating a 10:30 p.m. arrival in the TC

[@MrZeldalove]

Beautiful, good running locomotives. SD40-2's, my favorite of the modern day locos. That railroad has a beautiful paint scheme.

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thanks, the scheme really drew me to buy the units, plus it was local to the state of Minnesota.

[@lakeshoremodelrr]

Looks like you guys/gals have a heck of a layout! What is the size of it? Subscribed!

[@NorthlandTrains]

The layout fills a 5000 square foot space, 5 years ago it was just an empty room, it has come a long way! Thank you.

[@lakeshoremodelrr]

Our club layout is huge, not sure of exact dimensions but guessing 30*80, at home I'm slowly building an around the walls in my older boys room.

[@bradley.reim22]

nice DWP train... Looks like a GT paint scheme.

[@NorthlandTrains]

In real life, the locomotives came from GT, so they kept the paint and applied new logos.

[@philliplee980]

cool. awesome video.

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thank you

[@kvcroff]

Just wondering, are you a member of the club and what are membership fees I would be vary interested in joining. I'm a big fan and a modeler in New Mexico....

[@NorthlandTrains]

Yes, I am a member. Otherwise, I would be unable to participate in operations. Fees vary, as there are three types of memberships. There is Regular Membership ($140 Initial, $40 a month), Associate ($100 Initial, $20 a month) and Junior/Under 18 ($10 a month). You must also be an NMRA member to join. We have a Facebook group and facebook page, please search North Metro Model Railroad Club. We had a website, but it is currently down.

[@wesolint]

All that mainline and you can only muster 10mph??? Plus, what's up with the sound quality..... Sorry 😕

[@NorthlandTrains]

Sorry, 3 sound decoders kinda confused the microphone on my iPhone. I go slow because some cars are kinda touchy and a derailment would not be good

[@kvcroff]

Now one more ? Is Mitch still a member BNSFRAILNUT and how come he hasn't posted any video's lately( I know your not his keeper). Keep the great videos of that layout long and often thanks for the response.......

[@NorthlandTrains]

I can't answer that for I don't know the answer, sorry. There will be more videos, hopefully once a month.

[@ДмитрийМашихин-м6е]

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