The Lone Wolf & The Slurry Car | Boomer Diorama ~ # 217

How many model railroads use one locomotive and a sole "slurry" tank car? Slurry cars don't have the romantic appeal like a Boxcar or a Hopper, nevertheless, they can add additional purpose on a model railroad layout.
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[@danrao3707]

I can almost imagine the sweet fruity smell of fresh hops permeating the shore line while occasionally hearing a quiet slap from the river washing the shore line. Seriously blown away by your talent.

[@boomerdiorama]

. . . and the leaping pink salmon run as well. ;-) Thank you!😁

[@steverosko1732]

This reminds me of the river bank. The early videos were impressive, but as you added more and more details it really came alive. The level of detail on the unloading equipment is through the roof and yeah, it totally transforms that area. Outstanding as usual!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cool, thanks!

[@PeterTillman3]

The air dryer and pump look insane Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Very cheap to build as well!

[@douglasalan5783]

Brilliant modeling, Boomer. The overhead shots of the tracks are so realistic, one could be fooled into thinking they’re watching the actual railroad.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. It's amazing what a few layers of thin "Earth" paint will do. ;-)

[@andrewpalm2103]

That first overhead shot of the right of way at 0.44 was just stunning, Boomer. The realistic shades and tones on the ties, the dirt and sketchy ballast, the scrub vegetation, the rails and ties ot the side--they all form a beautiful scene. You blew me away, brother. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@boomerdiorama]

The build and paint is up.

[@stevek4153]

Excellent post, Boomer! The added features add chapters to the story behind this scene. This is simply masterful. Thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@robertdaigle7021]

Boomer, I am always amazed at what you bring…every time you post…from the very simple detail to the complex…there is always a reason behind everything you do…nothing is just put down to occupy a space…for as many singular grass fibers you’ve glued there is a reason and story for each…thank you for your inspiration 😎

[@boomerdiorama]

. . . and what a great hobby it is! Thankyou!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Wow! The level of detail - the little door partly open on the little control box on the pedestal - plus everything else - adding another car to the industry - I love it!

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. ;-)

[@SharkoonBln]

Plus those light fixtures seem to have a LED in them now. Maybe I´m wrong on this and those are only reflections or video artifacts, I dunno :)

[@boomerdiorama]

They are lights. Soon to publish on the Brewery lighting.@@SharkoonBln

[@lassunsschaun6859]

Remembering the "the brewery got no purpose" argument (from someone, some time ago) -> seems you got to point at something else (abonded farm for example) without "purpose" and point out that looking "neat in the eyes of the modeller" is reason enough for it to exist on a / your layout 😉 Cheers and a enjoyable modelling year!

[@boomerdiorama]

The Brewery always had purpose in the evolving story. It just didn't suite the one who complained about it. Cheers to you and thanks for sharing!

[@bruceames6332]

Just loving and experiencing all the details . Bruce in Minnesota

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks Bruce.

[@garryhansford3743]

Another excellent video, great attention to detail. Inspirational, thanks. Another operation that this could service is removal of spent grain from the mash kiln. This comes out as a thick slurry, smells fantastic (to a brewer at least!) and is often on-sold as animal feed.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@timothyjerry1177]

The most inspiring shelf layout ever imo. Thank you for sharing this 👍🏼

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thank you!

[@florianpolasik2496]

Just beautiful. I bow to your artistry and patience.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much. The hobby is awesome and I hope everyone learns to milk it for all it's worth. ;-)

[@TB-ModelRR]

I dont know what compliment to give here, so just take them all! Thank you for sharing. As someone new to the hobby, your artistry and craftsmanship are very inspirational. Cheers and Happy New Year!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks so much 😊

[@extra-dry]

Will you ever either paint a backdrop or use some type of photo-realistic sky/clouds/distant hills,etc.,along the back wall? The only thing that distracts from the realism, is the back wall, and even then, it's hard to tell. The details are amazing. I can't wait for the tug and barge. Beautiful😊

[@boomerdiorama]

I have talked about the backdrop dozens of times. I don't consider it until the very end whenever that comes. Cheers.

[@martinr.swiatkowski1929]

Very impressive.... scenery and weathering are spot on... some of the finest that I've ever seen. 👌 nice workmanship 👍👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@laspiedrasrailroad]

Often imitated never duplicated. I have been noticing a lot of KZbin modelers who are emulating BOOMER. Here's the problem, less is more with this dramatic art and science motif, when you look at the slurry car at the brewery and the details, they are presented with a minlimist attitude but grand detail. I've noticed that the emulation scenes from the modelers, are over cluttered and overweathered. They are good but Boomer being the GOAT, is hard to copy.

[@boomerdiorama]

I am happy to hear other modelers are bing inspired! 😉Cheers Chuck! ~ Boomer.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, Hi again, I have been away, so a bit of catching up to do. So true, that your model railway does evolve as you go, in directions you never thought of, at the time of the initial build, but that gives joy, which is so important. I sw in the latest NMRA Turntable that you have been featured, congrats, a great rcognition of your skills. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Nice to have you back Michael. Thank you for the update as well. Cheers ~ Boomer. ;-)

[@generalsb6332]

What a fantastic vignette that that machinery and related hardware create. Love the drop pit as well. It’s crazy. My eye is drawn to it,but then I find myself looking up the line to see what else is going on in that corridor. I know one of your goals is immersion into the railroad and this area accomplishes that so well. Thanks Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks so much!

[@sammym.belfastchild]

Very nice addition to an already incredibly detailed build , just wow . Cheers Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly!

[@joesipos2975]

WOW! What an absolutely gorgeous layout! I love the closeups, the attention to detail is mind-blowing! The pavement section looks great up close. Adding lighting to the brewery was a nice touch. Adding the air dryer and pump was a great idea and I can't believe you built that all of of styrene. And then editing the sound to match the loco movements too! Incredible! You are a true artist Boomer. Thanks for sharing. CHEERS!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

I just can't get over how well that switcher runs! I am also so impressed with your brewery. I have hauled, by truck, tons and tons of Barley to Coors malting plant plant near me. Such a completely different operation! Right down the road from them, is a grain elevator that accepts wheat. You pull the trailer over a grate in the floor and as fast as you can open and close the hopper doors you're done. I have delivered 70,000 lbs (no idea of how many kg that is) in one minute! What a difference between that and your system. And yes, watching your video, I can smell the Barley!

[@boomerdiorama]

I like the standard measurements like you even though I live in Canada. I never converted. ;-)

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

@@boomerdiorama Aha! Your age is showing! 😊

[@billjoang]

Attention to detail here is incredible. Nice work. Thanks for sharing

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you and you are welcome!😁

[@jesselomas8626]

Once again I'm sucked into the environment of River Rd... TY so much!!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@kaikuklik9748]

I only can say it again and again: Your layout looks like the real thing! Absolutely awesome 🤩👍🏻 You are so inspirational to me 🛠 Best wishes, Kai 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing your inspiration!😊

[@benoitevellin8796]

I added an unloading facility at my version of the brewery as well. I went with barley, like you (based on Milner spur you kindly shared here), but also for corn syrup unloading. It is better in beer than chlorine! :D

[@boomerdiorama]

The chlorine car is repurposed for slurry. SRY has quite a few of these cars for offloading disposable product. ;-)

[@benoitevellin8796]

@@boomerdiorama they own them?

[@aaronelliott3112]

Brother, between the absurdly beautiful attention to detail and the glorious camera angles...your videos are starting to edge the realm of visually arousing! 😅 Absolutely top teir detail and craftsmanship! Wonderful layout!

[@boomerdiorama]

How can you tell I am having fun! Thank you so much 😀

[@bigislandrailcorp7278]

Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing! Looks great. So much detail and personality in a small vignette of space on the layout. Model within a model within a model!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@VancouverIsland1]

Would be neat to see a night video with all the lights on buildings and engine

[@boomerdiorama]

The night video is in the publishing que! ;-)

[@205004gs]

Remarkable as always Boomer, and the sump pump construction is absolutely incredible. Looking forward to the how to tutorial! Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. The sump pump is a little ways out but I covered it. ;-)😁

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

Wonderful upload my friend Happy New Year and may your dreams take flight! Cheers to a fresh start and a year filled with exciting adventures Like 👍 Have a great 2024 🥰 BIG LIKE 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Happy new year!

[@tredworthngaugemodel2753]

I like fine details derailleur and little rowing boat

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. The boat adds to the story. ;-)

[@user-do2rm7bu3k]

Very good at first it looks like a g scale outdoor very nice landscape

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I am happy with it. ;-)

[@kenzieska9148]

I enjoy the modeling inspiration and the great insights you have to help usenjoy the hobby more.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing that. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Simbowski]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. It is really inspiring. A lot of learning, a lot of success, great content. Thank you for the effort of sharing this, it must be a lot of work to do the videos besides your compassion of modeling. Best regards, and keep it up!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Simbowski]

You bet! Following your work since a couple of years now, your channel is one of a kind. There are other youtubers who do tutorials about specific topics, that are nice and professional, however this one of yours is a forever going, actual, real experience. There are episodes I just watch again, to learn your tricks, and try to adopt it to n scale. I appreciate your work, I bow.

[@boomerdiorama]

It must be interesting to model in N Scale now. I was in it years ago. Wish I had the eyes for it. There are subjects (in scope) where N would be the way to go. HO Scale is getting tougher now because the eyes go soft as you grow older. Once in awhile I model "static" subjects in O Scale to experience the larger footprint. ;-)@@Simbowski

[@HartfordWhaler]

Relaxing video. And great camera work. Always enjoy your content. Thanks.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@bertusduiverman4743]

Great to see the action, coming off a serious, 3-week Covid bout. Happy New Year!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Godspeed to your recovery! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@MikeG42]

A well detailed scene. Awesome video.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@ironwolfusa]

An incredible work of art really. If my layout looks half as good as yours, I'll be very happy but YOU have amazing talent. Keep those wonderful videos coming!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. This is the advantage of building a smaller layout. We can focus in more.

[@stevenstorey1945]

Boomer, this new addition to the Brewery adds a very fine touch of realization, which, in my humble opinion, is some of if not the most detailed work on River Road. The real manufacturing process of many things can become very complicated in the mechanics needed in their production, and you have captured this perfectly. Your artistic ability never ceases to amaze me. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Now that you mention it, I think this scene is the most detailed now. Thank you!

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

That's really cool, looks so real

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a cool scene that I can basically call finished . . . maybe a lone figure. ;-)

[@jcjackson726]

Awesome, a new video a day early, thank you! It's great to see the Brewery getting more equipment for receiving loads by rail. Gret job as usual. I hope to see a River Road operations video one day. 😉

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. ;-)

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Amazing, al those tubes, hoses and other details.

[@boomerdiorama]

The build episode is coming soon! Cheers!

[@johnschutt9187]

It doesn't get better than Boomer. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are very kind and thank you for allowing me to share it. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Boomer, thank you for this and your great addition looks sooo real, great job, cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frankcerne7613]

Amazing just the level of detail and work that's gone into the layout, and still adding more detail...were do you stop..Thanks for sharing boomer.just awesome.cheers.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@shaunhuckstepp7531]

I do appreciate the nice weathering on switcher,I got the airbrush out this week might have a go at grumping up one of my old switcher .

[@boomerdiorama]

Have fun!

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. Your Vids help me keep going. Thanks again.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it!

[@raykiefer5137]

Thanks again. I am going to search out your old videos and watch as this scene matures. My main line track has been laid fora couple of years now. However, as I scenic the rr I am continuing to add industries and sidings. I am finding that some places call for "less is more" modeling. It is the details that I add that are making the scenes.

[@boomerdiorama]

Have fun!

[@timmueller9586]

Turned out very nice.

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. ;-)

[@timmueller9586]

Sounds good. I'll be watching.

[@bruceames6332]

Another great video, Boomer!!!! Is that a slurry pump or a discharge pump ? Thanks for sharing your experience with us all. Bruce in Minnesota

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a sump pump used to purge out the slurry in the silo. I explain it more in the next video.

[@royceferguson]

Incredible! Happy New Year, Boomer!✨

[@boomerdiorama]

Same to you!

[@ronaldvanpinxteren3644]

Hi Boomer, looks stunning again. Noticed that you now ad LED lights into the light boxes or didn't I payed attention on a previous video. 😉Cheers Ronald

[@boomerdiorama]

This Sunday I talk and show how to install LEDs . . . Cheers.

[@DRCRailroard]

It's really coming along, Boomer. The realism is so incredible I could swear I could here wildlife😊. If I start smelling it, I'll just light my layout on fire and give up. Very astute observations regarding the reasons one is never done if you're building a layout or have completed it. Things will always come up along the way during the build you think of to add that wasn't a consideration at the start of the build, because it didn't present itself until things progressed. Thats why I always encourage guys to start with their basic idea because if you think you can wait untill you have a perfet plan it'll never get started. We had a saying at work when the boss asked if we were done. We would reply with, we're all done all we lack is finishing. Living the dream. Happily a lone wolf since 1996 and never looked back. Hope you're able to be doing the same.

[@boomerdiorama]

Be encouraged my friend. You summed up the philosophy with eloquence, therefore you clearly understand it. I always knew (deep down) this particular layout would be the one I settled into. I never had a clue how it would evolve until I settled for the smaller footprint. Actually, I could have settled for much less as well. Trains are definitely the primary actor but I love looking at the scene when the trains are absent as well. Now I am beginning to feel it, and it gives great comfort knowing the canvas is only half done - as the unknown story unfolds. What a fantastic medium when you think about it. I also feel privileged to be able to share it and have such a great community behind it. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@DRCRailroard]

@@boomerdiorama I find given my advanced age, there are those who seem to be puzzled that I'm still playing with trains. It tends to indicate to me that they are totally missing the point, that for me, it's my master piece and a chance to escape from reality. I was drawn in and inspired by all you great content providers and quickly realized the potential and opportunity it provided to combine 2 dimensional with 3 dimensional art that trains just happened to run through it. Otherwise, what would be the point. The problem is I don't know if I was successful because it's not convincing enough to notice or if it's too convincing to notice, or maybe they don't have an appreciation for art. My granddaughter sure likes it and makes it all worthwhile.

[@boomerdiorama]

I'm only 62 (the youth of old age). All my past friends are pretty much gone. The ones I have now share the same passion for the hobby as I do. I mean, as art, I can't think of a greater and more diversified medium to practice on. 😉@@DRCRailroard

[@DRCRailroard]

@@boomerdiorama Exactly, I share the same experience as you. Don't misunderstand me. I think the engines and cars are a work of art also. I'm sure it's the driving force behind my attraction and fascination to steam engines. A smoke belching behemoth of a black beauty of an iron horse whose valve gear is on the outside in full display for all to see. The very definition of love at first sight. I've always had an eye for beauty in all forms. It's been a blessing and a curse and is likely the reason behind my poor selection in women. Beauty doesn't always equate with loyalty, which I had to discover the hard way. Seems I'm not the only man on earth with that superpower. I do believe creativity and having an eye for beauty is an inherently male trait because man is a direct descendent of God, and it's in our genes. I believe it's why men are driven to create and have an eye for beauty.

[@davidallen803]

Is the orange piece on the track near the silo a derailer? Is that proto-typical or just what you decided to do to save cars from taking the plunge? Nice work, nice video.

[@boomerdiorama]

Both, because it is the end of the line on the layout, but in theory, the line goes a ways further on the prototype. Space is tight. ;-)

[@danielfantino1714]

Dusty should stop teasing that barking dog... Missing early morning fog when warmer water steam over cold mountain air in that winter scene. That´s what crow said.....well maybe ? Good to see you´re well 😊 Third time in a row i watch it. That dog woke up one of my cats, jump on my legs and started to lick my fingers and hands.... One detail, if i can suggest would be addition of switch number on switchstands. Cool it will be to take photos of real ones, print and glue real right number on ezch one. Since you reproduce reality, it will be awesome and hope not toohard or xith good results. Cheers 2024

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . the dog sounds pretty authentic I will admit. ;-)

[@thisoldgoat3927]

Another insightful video as always, Boomer. Did you build the sump pump by scratch or was it a kit?

[@boomerdiorama]

The feature scratch-build on this is coming soon!

[@thisoldgoat3927]

@@boomerdiorama - Looking forward to it!

[@sigmanfloyd7179]

Hi Boomer, kinda new to your channel and I love it! Q: What happened to your Glover Rd. layout? Thx.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's hanging on the wall in another room.😁

[@paullindell]

Happy new year Boomer. I have a bunch of MRL rolling stock but no locomotives.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome for starters!

[@JasDarc]

Your modelling is inspirational and beautifully detailed but your loco is running without a driver. Is he bending down looking for his dropped work rota sheets? 🙂

[@boomerdiorama]

It's remote control. ;-)

[@redfoxlr6090]

Boomer you rock!!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

. . . and so do you! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@bernicemeade3232]

This is great go Boomer go

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. ;-)

[@sigmanfloyd7179]

Q: Will you wait until section 3 is complete before you string power lines to all of your utility poles?

[@boomerdiorama]

I have some already up like the comms cables (near the "Slum Landlord" scene) on section two, but basically yes, because they just get torn down when I revisit scenes to add more details.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, Sunday morning tea, does the day get any better than this? Not far from here a large warehouse complex like Axton has those same large blue/ black lid waste bins. I noticed yesterday at this warehouse Santa must have brought a brand new never been used waste bin. But this bin is bright red with black lids. It sits all by itself over by the double rollerdoors. It's not allowed to play and mix with the other bins. But it really catches the eye. Eventually will you use electric magnet uncouplers when shunting? Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

This one was by request. This following Sunday is still on a usual. ;-)

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, Thats all good I'll now get 2 Sunday's in one weekend. Cheers, Chris Perry.@@boomerdiorama

[@boomerdiorama]

I broke this one up for the those who requested the train spotting stuff. ;-)😁@@ainsleyperry5192

[@allenlandis4504]

do you have enough room to park a dump truck or a grain truck underneath that silo ? coming in from the the end .

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. There is an access road just around the corner just like the prototype. I just never modeled it of course.😉 Cheers.

[@philipoosthuizen]

You know Boomer. I really can't afford to go into this hobby now. The reason I know is because my wife told me so. This video did not inspire me, it convinced me.

[@boomerdiorama]

The hobby is expensive for collectors who don't build small and detailed like this. This whole scene was cheap to build having been built from scratch. The car and locomotive are older cheap Atlas stuff. Very cheap compared to current stuff now-a-days. The amount of materials to build this scene amounts to one or two fully loaded athearn genesis locomotives . . . lol. People that collect and build big unfinished "plywood Pacifics" are the ones that go into poverty in this hobby, especially when they have six other hobbies as well. Cheers.

[@philipoosthuizen]

@@boomerdiorama thank you. I've been building small nature's vignettes for a year now to up-skill myself and I think I'm at a point to start planning a layout. I don't want to build a big scene, but rather small, intimate, highly fedility scenes that flow into each other. I have a 10m x 12m room that I can use but it's too big. Thank you for your videos, I watch it over and over...

[@boomerdiorama]

It's funny. I don't really use 95% of my rolling stock. I really enjoy one good running (switcher) locomotive. If I knew this from the beginning, I would be content despite the modest collection I never seem to use. 🤣@@philipoosthuizen

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

Will there be detailed video(s) on how the new equipment came to be?

[@boomerdiorama]

Oh yeah . . . the how - to tutorial is in post right now.

[@SRLang]

Who abandoned that early Porsche 911 behind the building??? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@boomerdiorama]

She works at the Studio there.😉

[@CharlieH65]

Uh-oh!! Somebody's getting a "random" drug test for pulling that tank car through the dark signal at the end of the video. Maybe he has a track warrant....🤷🏽‍♂️

[@boomerdiorama]

Track warrant . . . ;-)