Switching New and Improved Laurel Hill

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

I just came across this video ... I am starting an L shape point to point, I loved watching this .... Subscribed 😁👍

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it. Watch some of my other videos!

[@garymartz7587]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Your detailing is very nice! You have a way with industrial buildings. Especially like the exterior lighting you have on many of your building's. Thanks for sharing!

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks for watching!

[@SantaFeBob]

Very nice layout and operation demonstration.

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks for watching!

[@JosephMusgrove]

Switch lists are the way to go in my opinion. Was never a fan of the old car card system

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

I know! So much paper and shuffling for something that only gives an illusion of randomness. I guess it might make sense for larger railroads modelling division yards and such, but I'm not a big fan of that either.

[@jackklein8507]

I randomly ran across this comment a year later… I agree with how cumbersome the car card and waybill system is… but I still use it on my switching layout. I operate my steel mill shelf layout with active scrap loads, which get “unloaded” during an operating sequence. I have yet to figure out an alternative with less paperwork.

[@Tom-xe9iq]

Cheers, looking terrific! Hello from Belton MO (formerly Port Washington, NY)

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks!

[@tayloryard4152]

I see you take care in your buildings and overall layout quality very nice. Couple questions what Ballast do you use? Also I see every area/ building what LEDs are you using and who do you buy from.

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks! The ballast is real dirt from my backyard. I used it because it seemed to match the prototype best. I generally use cheap LEDs from dollar stores. They come in strings of maybe 15 with a battery box attached. I just cut them apart and use them individually. Sometimes I use LEDs that come on a long flexible tape but can be cut apart in groups of three. Those go inside larger buildings. I got those on Amazon, I think.

[@TheGulfwind]

Verry nice! I really enjoy watching your videos. Well done.

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them.

[@LieutenantJim]

I love these! I basically model the same general area, only in N Scale!

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

That's great! It's a fascinating area, so dense with industries. I don't think I could do N scale, though.

[@LieutenantJim]

@@longislandrailroadmontaukb982 I did have to 3D print a car float/floatbridge!

[@SpringfieldAndWestern]

Nice switching video! Neither my timeframe, nor my scale, but still enjoyed it! 😊

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@jeansoukiassian7580]

Nice ops as usual, have you penalties when you forgot customer... Lol... Waiting the next one.

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

The appropriate punishment will be arranged...

[@marka5478]

What about the narrow gauge yard with that sweet centercab loco?

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

I ended up tearing out all the NG stuff because it just didn't work to my satisfaction. There were problems with the track, switches, engines, couplers, and operational design. I'm going to take it all and make a small diorama with it, so it won't be a total loss.

[@jeffbranch8072]

So is it fair to say you're short one locomotive currently?

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

Oh wow, where can I catch your show? :)

[@jeffbranch8072]

@@longislandrailroadmontaukb982 , I haven't seen a Fairbanks-Morse on your layout, have I? Only Alcos? Or am I old and confused? 'All of the above' is an option too.

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

@@jeffbranch8072 Yes, I have an FM H16-44. It's currently resting. The LIRR mainly ran ALCOs but had some FM at the time.

[@rogerthat6451]

Enjoyed the video. How do you uncouple the cars in that ramp in the building?

[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

I use my skewer to carefully lever up one car, trying not to derail anything. Thanks for watching!

[@tomstarcevich1147]

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[@longislandrailroadmontaukb982]

I was going to answer in emojis but I don't know how!