Seaboard Central - September 2024 Layout Update

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@kevinbohnenblust5844 3 ай бұрын

The switcher is so realistic, I expected it to belch smoke when it started pulling. Beautiful!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! It is a fun little unit to operate.

@heyjoe556 3 ай бұрын

It was good to see some layout build progress. The new weathered power and rolling stock look awesome too..

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned for more.

@ThomasKlimoski 3 ай бұрын

Seaboard Central SW1500 number 150 looks and sounds great. The flashing lights on the roof are cool. Thanks for the layout update.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom. Yes it is a very cool unit and will look great switching cars at ADM.

@stewarttrains98 3 ай бұрын

Looks good, like the details on the new switcher.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Raymond!

@David-yo5re 3 ай бұрын

That switcher is awesome. Georgia Bigfoot does amazing work. Your layout is looking great. Can't wait until the next update.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated

@SPSteve 3 ай бұрын

The layout is looking great. SC 150 is incredible, fantastic job with the paint and getting it wired up. SC 153 is sharp looking; I like the black band with the white roof and blue body.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The blue and black MP15DC and the blue and white GP15-1s are patched GATX units. They have a similar scheme to the SC and my argument for keeping them was that the paint jobs were in such good condition, SC management decided just to have them patched and renumbered.

@edwardknudsen4806 3 ай бұрын

Those two rail box weathered cars remind me of my old neighborhood rail yard. Outstanding work!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, Kodi does amazing work. They remind me of a lot of the cars I have to deal with at work.

@205004gs 3 ай бұрын

Awesome switcher and the details are spectacular! Great job as always Tim 👍

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@garynugent4400 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful Remote Switcher!!! And Awesome progress! I get so excited to see new benchwork and expansions! Can't WAIT to see that connection between the ADM module and the Helix/yard!!!! Just mind blowing how far you have come sir! - Gary

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary! Stay tuned. I plan on running a special train when the connection is complete.

@garynugent4400 3 ай бұрын

@@SeaboardCentral Yes SIR!!! I can't wait!!!!

@J3scribe 3 ай бұрын

A badass little locomotive, one of my faves, especially with the Flexicoil B trucks, ala SP. I like the black over blue paint scheme on MP15 153. It has a BN/CNW/MILW vibe. I grew up in Chicagoland with those railroads in the '60s and '70s. Milwaukee Road would use MP15s in their mainline consists between Chicago and Milwaukee, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see a consist made up of SDs, F units, Geeps and switchers. If you follow Steven J. Brown or Marty Bernard on social media, you will find absolute gold in the way of images and videos from that era, and beyond. Thanks for another cool post. Cheers.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The 150 is definitely cool but me personally I like the 153 better. It is just one great running locomotive.

@houseofrandomness 3 ай бұрын

The boxcars look so good!! Really diggin that switcher too!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The boxcars did turn out really nice.

@dougkinney3207 3 ай бұрын

Nice update, Tim Nice to hear you are adding a Goodyear Tire plant. I worked for Goodyear for 44 yrs before retirement. Looking forward to the addition.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned!

@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update! Jason did a fantastic job with that switcher, as usual.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes he did.

@alexbogaski 3 ай бұрын

I love these layout updates! I admire the consistent, steady progress you've made on this layout, Tim. Keep up the great work!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KraigSickels 3 ай бұрын

Incredible work on the switcher and rail box cars !! 👍👍 😎

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@RFMCabooseNP1713 3 ай бұрын

I like the new loco. Great update.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@1621billw 3 ай бұрын

The weathered RBOX cars look spectacular. A great addition.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Definitely not a cheap job to have done but a great addition nonetheless the less.

@rogerthomas9017 3 ай бұрын

As I recall, someone offered a figure with a remote controller across his stomach. A good companion to the new switcher. Combination engineer and brakeman.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m definitely going to have to get one.

@bigbeatbopper9999 3 ай бұрын

You’re killing with me with these layout updates! I keep hoping that you get the helix connected to the upper level

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

🤠 it won’t be long. I wish I had more time but I do the best with what I have and I don’t want to make a huge mistake by leaving a step out. It won’t be long now though. Keep watching!

@stevek4153 3 ай бұрын

I have followed the Seaboard Central for several years, and I have to say your current efforts are coming together incredibly well and are truly inspirational. Great job! Keep it coming and thanks for sharing.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. Much appreciated!

@johnbutler8388 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your holiday man

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

@williamdavid9333 3 ай бұрын

Great looking video, Tim!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rjl110919581 3 ай бұрын

thank you great video

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beeble2003 3 ай бұрын

1:43 "BANG!!!" as Burr Stewart would say.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Wham bam thank you mam!

@RudyGarbely3 3 ай бұрын

Another great video Tim! Question for you: Do you set up all you engines on the Lok Programer the same way you did with the NS SD40-2 in the video you did a few years ago, or do you do something different with each type(GE vs EMD vs Switcher), other than sound files? If you have changed how you do it, an update video would be great to see step by step how you now go about it. I’ve set my engines the way you showed in that past video and really love operating them set up that way - stuff I only dreamed about doing years ago on just a DC powered layout! Thanks!

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! All are pretty much set up very similar. The NS heavy duty road units are a little different since they load slower than 2nd generation EMDs but I don’t ever consist them to the SD40-2s or SC units so no issues. I may do an updated programming video at some point. Keep watching!

@sernajrlouis 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mikedurhan9941 3 ай бұрын

Tim: Do you find it difficult to manually uncouple cars from the 150 with the drop-steps in the down position? Thanks for another very interesting video.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes it can be hard sometimes

@dff19707 3 ай бұрын

That SW1500 with Flexicoil trucks reminds me of the RF&P’s similar switchers that were also used in road service.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

I always liked the looks of the Flexicoil trucks.

@dff19707 3 ай бұрын

@@SeaboardCentral Me, too. Adds a hot rod touch.

@MichaelKnight-l8s 3 ай бұрын

I have a question that I realize is out of place. After "Seaboard Central Part 3 - Recycling the Old Layout" did your method of ballasting track change? The track seems to lay on top of the ballast with none between the ties - is this prototypical? Sorry if I missed a video addressing this.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

What you are seeing is pre-ballasting. I use textured paint to achieve this look and it is a temporary step before I actually ballast the track. This allows me to test some operations to make sure everything is ok before I permanently secure the track. I just had an article in Model Railroader magazine about this Technique.

@MichaelKnight-l8s 3 ай бұрын

@@SeaboardCentral Thanks! This is why I follow railroad employees on YT for modeling and operation ideas.

@bbrailroad6284 3 ай бұрын

Nice Swithcher.

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@chty97a 3 ай бұрын

Cool remote locomotive SC #150, I can’t wait to see the helix get connected to the ADM Module. So… does this mean that the ADM will become a RCO zone?

@SeaboardCentral 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! It will be just like any industry that has a RC unit working in the plant. Prior to entering a train crew will contact the office or the conductor will walk in to make sure the RC unit is in the clear. RCO zones are associated with railroad operations where a yardmaster controls all movements in the yard.