The New Locomotive & Layout Update | 2024 | Boomer Diorama ~ # 227

Thank you to all the subscribers and the Super thanks donations over the Christmas holidays!
This is a Model Railroad Review & Update. I also acquired two new locomotives for the River Road SRY Rail Link roster.
I never understood the colloquialism "A Railroad of Lies" in the so-called context of prototypical modeling. Every model railroad is a subjective reproduction in the same way any creative expression is, whether it be a play, a movie, a story, a painting, a model, a diorama, a sculpture or music.
Authentic creativity does not have to be a slave to the dogma of the prototype accuracy because the prototype is exclusive to itself in the real one-to-one world. All model railroads require severe compression which disqualifies the notion - "A Railroad of Lies.". A model railroad is an expression of how the builder interprets the world they choose to model, therefore, truth is relative to the art form and can hardly be construed a s a lie.
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[@OtterCreek]

I would never dream of calling someone else's railroad a "Railroad of Lies." I'm sure some of us use this term as a defense mechanism to ward off those that might turn their nose up at making no attempt to faithfully represent a prototype. Criticism often comes when you are brave enough to share your work with the public, by being the first to point out obvious issues of your own work, you might save someone the effort of typing out a comment letting you know you got it wrong! 🙂 Thanks Boomer, always insightful and always inspirational!!

[@boomerdiorama]

I think the challenge we all face is space vs imagination. The space never lives up to the imagination even if the latter is real. ;-)

[@AllSortsOfStuff58]

It would be interesting to see the layout of any modeller that would say such a thing about another's work. I would describe my layout as the confluence of my personal perspective(however limited that may be), and my moderate ability to portray it. No more, no less...

[@vsrrfan9977]

Would like to see locomotive builds.

[@generalsb6332]

Repaint tutorial please. Hey Boomer it’s always a pleasure for me to see your progress. The studio add was a really cool surprise that had me shaking my head and thinking that’s brilliant! Inspiring and encouraging as always. Have a great Sunday. Thank you for what you do.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you for that. I have a cool tutorial on ity as well. ;-)

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Boomer! Count me in on the locomotive repaint! I'd love to see how that is done. I'm new to the hobby and I can't tell you how helpful watching your videos are. I have no idea what I want to do for a layout yet (might not be staying where I am)... but you have given me an idea of what I can do to learn some of these skills. I'm thinking I'll start with a 4 or 5' diorama that I can incorporate my test & programing track into. Maybe a mainline with a couple spurs or something. I think that could be a lot of fun and a great way to figure out how to do stuff. Plus would look nice next to my modeling work bench. Nicely done and thanks for sharing 🤠

[@sigmanfloyd7179]

~ I'll second that! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@boomerdiorama]

Hey. We all need a small layout to display our collection of trains on anyway. Why not make it small and sectional with operations potential?

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings WJ From Colorful Colorado, The shot of Dusty is incredible. Dust looks like a chameleon who just changed color to match the surrounding colors. I can imagine Dusty's intense stare is focused on a pigeon on the roof of the"Slum Landlord Building" or under the overpass. This could easily be an Award Winning Photo. I'll bet Wendy knows where to enter it. If I had a copy I would hang it in my train-room to honor all that I have learned from you. YES Boomer, I made that same "Never Buy Another Locomotive" promise myself once. I would love to see a Series on the 385 Rebuild. Please keep teaching all of us. Your Faithful Student John Millard Arvada Colorado

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty tends to blend in with everything well as you say. Kind of weird. She has a camouflaged effect as well. Cheers.

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Hey Boomer. Thank you for the Reply. Is there a way to get a copy of Dusty watching the Pigeons? I'm serious about hanging that shot in my train-room. Like you, I was self employed most of my life. The name of my company was "The Heat Guy". My email is the same as the name of my company except there are no spaces in those 3 words. I use the yahoo mail service. John Millard @@boomerdiorama

[@boomerdiorama]

Go to the Home page and it is in the Community tab if you scroll for it. I just uploaded one there that you can copy & Paste. Click on the image first, then Right click on the image and "Save As" to your desktop.@@user-bf1oc6zt1z 😁

[@xxximwhitexxx]

I Watching your videos 30% for modeling, 60% for inspiration and motivation and 10% for cat

[@jamfjord]

For me 50% modelling techniques, 40% inspiration/motivation and 10% Dustycat

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . O.K. thanks for sharing that. ;-)

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . thanks for sharing.

[@craigjones2162]

Love the cat 🐈 😂

[@dalehanna8083]

Boomer, you're alright! Thank you for sharing your gift, the layout looks fantastic. your storytelling is great and your presentation of information is interesting and entertaining. The Locomotive repaint would be great to see whenever you can fit it into your schedule. For me you are still the best instructor for the art of model railroading and dioramas on line . Happy Modeling!

[@boomerdiorama]

The Locomotive tutorial is already in the production can. Just need to move it to post production. ;-)

[@painter662]

I’d love to see you fix a locomotive

[@boomerdiorama]

I also add ESU Loksound V5 decoder to it with speakers as well.

[@thelittlewesternmodelrailway]

It's so cool when you can take actual photos or footage of locomotives and stock and recreate them in model form😊 As for the "Railroad of Lies" I challenge anyone to show a 100% real to scale layout that looks perfect. It's the beauty of the hobby, everyone has their own quirks and whims to bring to the table and they produce some fantastic reproductions. Thanks Boomer, really inspirational stuff! James

[@boomerdiorama]

Very true and thank you very much. ;-)

[@tas7997]

Super nice! Love the new locos! I just purchased 3 Pacific Harbor Line SD40's from Athearn for my Port modules. Been waiting years for these to come out. I used the Golden molding paste you use for the Port harbor walls. Great product I got inspired to get from you! Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Liquitex also makes some cool textured products as well like the sandy paste. ;-) It's all compatible with each other as well.

[@dckmusic]

"Railroad of Lies" I first heard as kind of a backhanded mocking of those that insist every detail has to be perfect. I use the term in the same way - all of our railroads are at some level a railroad of lies. I guess I can see the hardcore rivet counters using it a different way, but the "wars" between those that think the hobby should only be done one way and those that think its bigger than that have been going on as long as I'm alive.

[@boomerdiorama]

RIght . . . on the other hand . . . I guess most paintings are lies as well, but the artist doesn't care or ever refers to the painting that way. It's all an expression unique to each individual as they build their own miniature world. 😁

[@AllSortsOfStuff58]

All about context I guess... @@boomerdiorama

[@PeterTillman3]

Yours is a railroad of inspiration! If I could make the trip from Singapore to BC for the workshop I would 😢 but maybe next time if you have one.

[@boomerdiorama]

We will see how the first one goes. Cheers ;-)

[@PeterTillman3]

@@boomerdioramaI am sure it will be great Boomer.

[@RobW4814]

Hi Boomer. Yes, please for a tutorial on your engine rebuild. As always, love your videos and perspective on the hobby. Would have been at your meet and greet night ,but a bit of a distance to travel from Australia for a weekend. lol I look forward to all your videos and sharing of your talent with us. We met at Intercity and I mentioned I only had a small area shelf layout to build and you said it was more than enough to build a nice layout. I haven’t started yet as we have some Reno’s of our house …and our container with all my train equipment and supplies is another month away. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

It was nice meeting you. One only needs a small space to build a railroad. Take your time with the plan and think it through. Then have fun building it! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@buzzard4242]

Would definitely like to see the repaint of the loco. Great content

[@boomerdiorama]

Coming soon!

[@WHJeffB]

Ah... The old "I'll never buy another ______ again...". That NEVER works! In my case it's not locomotives. It's model building tools. Funnily (and sadly) enough, I keep acquiring more tools but somehow I still never seem to finish anything! Keep on keeping on Boomer... Love the channel!

[@boomerdiorama]

I only use about 3-4 tools for the most part despite my large collection. 😁

[@DRCRailroard]

Hey Boomer, I hope you're doing well. Good luck with the self-discipline regarding locomotive purchases. I gave up over 100 locomotives ago. I don't even try to kid myself anymore. Regarding the railroad of lies. Surely the comment was tongue in cheek. Nobody in the hobby could possibly be that crass could they? Looking at the finished section of your layout, it's hard to believe how much you've accomplished in such a short time, especially with so much detail. It looks like a lifetime of achievement, and you've only just started. I can't wait to see what you have in store for the final results. Happy rails.

[@boomerdiorama]

I hear you on the locomotives. I don't have quite that many though . . . lol. It's funny how some people will lament over a 3 dollar bottle of paint yet they have 49 locomotives they never use. '-) . . . lol . . . just kidding but you know. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

I personally would love to see the rebuild/repairs on that locomotive. Flip a coin, watching Boomer create, watch the Super Bowl? Boomer wins all the time 👍🏻😊 Ron

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! . . . that is something. Was the Super Bowl that boring . . . lol. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@ollieahokas9179]

Well, there are a few things that never works in this hobby, one is stating that "I willl never buy a new engine!". That is just doomed to fail, I know that by own experience! It is so nice to be able to follow youre series on this layout, seeing to come alive and getting more and more detailed. Amazing and most importat very inspireing work! Cheers from cold Sweden!

[@boomerdiorama]

Right on!

[@steeplecab]

I think the Hydro SD38 is great! If you can model in 3 dimensions, why not add a little fourth dimension by bringing in a predecessor heritage? MRL ran previous road paint jobs on diesels for a long time. I'm real curious to see how you might weather it. You could change just the reporting marks and let it show it's age and heritage. I'll wait and see what your creative mind comes up with. With over 25,000 subscribers you're doing something very right, and are providing inspiration and modeling techniques to your viewers. Ignore the peanut gallery. Some people try to pull everybody else down to their level of misery. They feel powerful if they succeed. Ignore 'em and listen to those of us who find such inspiration in your work! I'm inspired by the amount of detail you put into such a compact space. Thanks to your inspiration, I'm considering trying something like this for a small diorama that I can photograph models on.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing those encouraging words. Cheers and happy modeling to you! ~ Boomer.

[@1Nanerz]

Movie studio adds great character to that flat. Like the switch stands too.

[@boomerdiorama]

I figure the Movie Studio fits the "Railroad of Lies" well . . . lol. ;-)

[@brucec954]

Yes to loco repainting series. Actually, I have been having a lot of fun lately taking old Athearn blue box engines that I had bought for previous layouts a long time ago whose road name / paint doesn't fit my new layout. If I can't make run good, I just turn them into dummy's. They may not be fine scale but as a second unit in a consist, you don't really notice and basically free.. And if I mess up the paint, not a big deal.

[@boomerdiorama]

Ahhh . . . yes . . . the old Blue Box locomotives. They make awesome custom units. ;-)

[@Class37..]

I feel a layout is a one’s own representation of reality as seen through the modeller mind.

[@boomerdiorama]

Exactly!

[@canoeingnav7618]

You do inspire Boomer. Oh how I wish I was in BC to be able to attend your workshop and ask questions. As for a 'Railroad of Lies' the guys at George's Trains, my local model railroad shop, told me when I stressed over being accurate, "its your basement, thus your railroad, don't stress and enjoy." Keep up the great work Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds great!

[@contributor7219]

Yep, I'm running a couple of little ScaleTrains Milwaukee Road SDL39s next to my ALCO roster on my little piece of the Minnesota Commercial. I've always had a huge soft spot for the SDL39 so I have no problem with doing the old: 'what if a couple stayed behind to work the Commercial?' Railroad of lies? - and so be it. Can't wait to see what you have in mind to replace that little memory from Glover Road. It's sometimes sad to move on from a memory, but no harm done if what comes after gives us greater joy.

[@boomerdiorama]

The thing is - Glover Road still lives. It stands up easy in a closet and all the component style buildings store neatly away as well. I'm restoring it back to its former glory so this little building is part of that. ;-)

[@wilzdart]

The studio is off the charts! talk about detailing a story. I do what you explain, so now I am mixing paint and much to my surprise I am getting colors I like better than I can buy. I do have a question about the O scale paint job, you toned it down with flesh color, my question is will that work with lighter colored locos and rolling stock? You should have the work shop filmed be a easy way to get more information, just a thought. Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

The very thin flesh color works best with warmer colors like Boxcar Browns and Reds.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

The stand-in building from Glover Road - OMG I love that building - the overgrown entrance ways and the dark shadows in the open/missing doorway with a tiny bit of light in the back - (there's raccoons 🦝 in there) - and an old chair and desk - and paperwork from 59 years ago 🗓 🕷 🕸- Don't take that story away from me...

[@boomerdiorama]

The new story will be cool as well. ;-)

[@markjohnson8233]

Count me in for the Loco rebuild as well. Thank you Boomer, your videos are always an inspiration!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@555metroman]

Thanks again.. I spent this afternoon working out some problems on the new (Boomer Inspired shelf layout). Still have some issues around the turnouts. Sometimes it's fun sometimes it's frustrating. But instead of watching the Super Bowl.. I stayed focused and I think I got it.. thanks again.. inspired !

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear!

[@harperlarry49]

That song is a song on one of the exercise videos I use every evening. That's crazy. And yes, I'd like to see a video on how you repaint a locomotive. I really enjoyed you videos on the boxcar redo. As always, great work. Cheers - Larry.

[@boomerdiorama]

Noted!

[@JeanPierre-jb5ln]

Hi Boomer, you finish with “ be inspired” correct for sure you inspire me ! Many thanks !!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it!

[@danielfantino1714]

Hi Boomer always pure pleasure and joy to see your work....and tease you a bit. C´mon one single trackmobile is plenty enough power for shunting your cars. OK we all know that modelers like to have as much units as a Class one. But sometimes shortlines play same game. So this one is a "rich" one ( you said "long time" ago about well maintained roadbed). So they have 4 and 6 axles locomotives. At least 2 different CC truck styles. 567 turbo 645 turbo and non turbo + switcher engine. The maintenance guy in backshop have fun with inventories parts. Real world offers funny surprises. Class 1 with steamer, shinny F units, all the Heritage series, not to mention the one with pile of Baldwin grassing uselessly in grass or that Easterner running RS3 with Bombardier HR412, all almost in different paint scheme and names. What a high ball signal (last one in "use" in Whitefield NH) it gives to modeler to freelance everything. Nobody can´t say that a train passing in a covered bridge is impossible. Well on that instance it is, the last one on the now track removed of the Lamoille Valley in VT... well if Lamoille Valley would still exist, the bridge will still being used... even defunct air line can be railroading. No limit. Diesel hydrogen, battery, battery charging, electric on third rail or pantograph, crewless DPU in the middle of consist or pushing in rear, even remote controlled from ground or hundred miles away in an office. Ok guys, since man back on the moon is next, who will built an HO scale layout of moon railroading ?

[@boomerdiorama]

Actually, I would love to acquire a "Track Mobile" for the warehouse industry. I hope they produce them again soon, they seem hard to find.

[@brucehayward8733]

I have one I would live to send you for so many inspiring videos. How can I contact you with an address without you or I revealing info we don't want all to see?@@boomerdiorama

[@ausfoodgarden]

A yes to the loco repaint video from me. As for the "Railroad of Lies" such a destructive mindset. It's so easy to quash someone's enthusiasm with negative comments. Constructive criticism is useful, but being a slave to the prototype is not what most of us want. I happily run the odd loco that is from the wrong region and period. Most of my rolling stock is old and less detailed. So what? Look at things like Thomas and Lego trains. They attract more young people to the hobby than any super-detailed rivet correct wagon. Encourage others, don't flame them.

[@boomerdiorama]

I agree. We all need inspiration.

[@markreed3433]

Thanks for the updated review of your layout. Looks like there could be a lot of new content to be made available on both small and large projects. I assure you that everyone is game for what ever you put together and share. I can’t tell you how many times your insights, techniques, and tips have helped my scenery, modeling, and weathering. Best always - Mark

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing and glad to hear that others are modeling as well. ;-)

[@kelvinbranom10]

Man oh man, you have so much to do on the layout alone and lets not forget the ( S unit ) logging switcher as well. From my viewers point what ever you do is good engines/layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. I do have one udec SW1200 reserved for the Logging unit for sure. ;-)

[@steveedwards9957]

Love the latest additions to your roster and the warehouse. As for your loco investments, he who has the most locomtives wins 🙂

[@boomerdiorama]

Every locomotive I don't use is never a reason for me to lament at the price of good quality paint . . . lol. 😆

[@CPRRAMSEY]

keep up the postivity this hobby which i love has too much negativity lately

[@boomerdiorama]

We burn through it . . . eh?

[@TB-ModelRR]

My time, my money, my railroad. The balloon poppers are living the lie. 😂 Beautiful work as always! Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

I've been there saying I don't need any more locos and something happens and more show up. YES show the loco rebuild repaint.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you!

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

" ✌️👍 " ...Never say never!! 😂 Regards, Olli

[@boomerdiorama]

😁

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, hi, great update. I did some tree counting, and you are right, not that many trees, but wow, the effect is sooo much more. Yes please, a re-paint, and detailing turtorial on the hand me down loco would be great. Even though we all say, No More Locos, a new one, particularly if it is in the era you are modelling, is always good to add to the roster. It was good to see where you are up to at the end of section 2, and beginning of section 3, it will be very interesting to see that progress. Thank you for sharing, and stay safe, Cheers, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

I just counted them. There are 41 trees so far on River Road. About half of them (in the front) are modeled with greater fidelity and the rest are average trees for filler in behind.

[@masyapanama1298]

I will add my vote as a definite yes on the loco repaint tutorial. For the lines I model, the engines are crazy expensive on the second hand market. The same engines in different livery are half the price. So I have been picking up engines of different lines with the plan of repainting them. The tutorial would be a great inspiration.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for voting! The Series is in post-production. ;-)

[@jesselomas8626]

As usual, excellent! Railroad of lies? Most are, even if based on a prototype, for many reasons. I'm a member of a number of groups and someone asks a question. I will answer, but I add the caveat "Its YOUR layout, its YOUR money, you do what YOU want"... Love the SD35s and would love to see the tutorial on fixing up the one. As for the yellow unit? That's up to YOU 😁😁😁

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. The yellow . . . . Hmmm . . . ;-)

[@donhanley1213]

The detailing and painting of the SD 35 would be a great series. My personal opinion is that you should keep the original Hydro rail unit in original paint scheme. Maybe weathered which could make another tutorial. Also sounds like Dusty may receive another eviction notice.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. The older Hydro livery is nice. I can fade it down and weather it.

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. Yes, I do want to see the Locomotive build you suggested. Please do. I also want to see what you did with the Movie studio. Thanks again.

[@boomerdiorama]

Noted!

[@ChrisDahls_Railway]

Would love to see an all inclusive locomotive rebuild from the ground up!

[@boomerdiorama]

This one will be very comprehensive.

[@jamfjord]

Hell yeah I'd like to see that! 😁 Also, I love these glamour shots of the layout we keep seeing more of. I've said it before, no doubt say it again soon, your work is stunning 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I appreciate the encouraging words and the gracious compliment. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@dominicleone6795]

Re-paint video please! I just purchased another loco from ebay that I plan on restoring and repainting! ($20 plus the ride for an old dc proto 2k gp 18. Couldn't let that go!) Funny, the first video I've seen from your channel was during your Glover Road build a couple of years back which was about airbrushing. I've since airbrushed quite a few ho slot cars in race livery and I'm looking forward to a new challenge with the new to me locomotive. Always a pleasure to watch your professional looking videos. Thank you for sharing as always!

[@boomerdiorama]

I used to love slot cars as a kid. I had a huge "Strombecker" kit. We would use our own transformers on each lane to drag race etc. It was a riot. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@FarlandHowe]

Heck yeah, show us the build or restoration and the build. Right, never buy another loco. I have 75 and I am on pins and needles waiting for my new one to arrive. It’ll be here Thursday and the sound decoder will hopefully beat it by a day. Right on, signals be fun. 😂😂😂 Rob

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . I have a ways to catch up to you . . . ;-)

[@johnschutt9187]

Yes! I'd love to see how you redid this locomotive. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Will do!

[@mikedurhan9941]

I like the way your mind drives the creation of this railroad........... Thanks for another video.

[@boomerdiorama]

This is where the transparency factor comes in . . . lol.

[@doc8579]

As always, Thank you! I’ve been a life long fan of trains. Im patiently waiting for the day I’ll have some space for a layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

Build a small one foot by four foot shelf layout in N Scale. I can stand up Glover Road in the closet and it's eight feet by sixteen inches in HO Scale!

[@stephenhottle6783]

Always great to see you and Dusty ❤

[@boomerdiorama]

👍😽

[@schadowolf]

Another great video and sage advice. I am still in awe of your layout in progress! I wish if I can achieve 25-40% of what you do, I will have a great layout! Absolutely incredible layout and tutorials - thank you for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Shave the size (footprint) of your layout down by 25-40% and you can. The trick is to build a smaller layout with a bigger presence fleshed out in the details. ;-)

[@royceferguson]

Fabulous update, Boomer! Also, it appears a certain rare "Falcon" is on the loose at the Loft Studios... :)

[@boomerdiorama]

Indeed it is!

[@user-ol7sm2wr8z]

Sounds like someone is very JEALOUS. If anything they should be ENVIOUS, like I am of your creative work. Keep on trucking.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you, I will

[@shadowfaxx5]

Technically you didn't buy the Locomotives.... I love the movie studio, I have been pondering something like that to sneak in some of my Star Wars models and ships where the scale is not a problem as they are props! Looks great!

[@boomerdiorama]

It goes on the layout for five minutes and then up on the shelf with the rest . . . lol. I like to run the locomotives that perform consistently in the end. 😁

[@michaelshea5265]

Love your channel Boomer! I hope you post a series on the GP 35 you got from the boys on the Second Section Podcast. Cheers 😎

[@boomerdiorama]

Working on it!

[@tonypetts6663]

Yes please, show us your methods for stripping, repainting and detailing the loco.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. I will work on the tutorial soon!

[@andyp.1102]

Hello BD, I've often decided not to buy so many Lokmotions... but I can't manage it either!!! Very expensive but I'm happy😁😁😁.

[@boomerdiorama]

They are impressive for sure!

[@deanrowland2210]

Hey Boomer, thanks sharing your talents and words of wisdom. I hope you can do a tutorial on the repaint of your loco. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yup. It's all covered. Just need to sort out how many episodes because I have loads of footage.

[@danielfantino1714]

Ya, really cutie tiny thing. Cheers my friend.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-lm4yk1sr3c]

Hah railroad of lies , just remember that this is Boomers world on a shelf in a small space. Oh and don't forget there is such a thing as artistic license. Thanks so much for your videos. Very inspiring , Keep up the awesome work Donald

[@boomerdiorama]

Good point!

[@205004gs]

Awesome update and yeah, I agree we’ve all made a solemn promise to not buy any more engines or rolling stock! Well I’m a witness it’s just not possible to keep that promise. lol 😆 Cheers 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Especially nowadays with all the awesome burgeoning manufactures. ;-)

[@donaldkormos5529]

Thanks for the updates!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure thing! Cheers.😁

[@cloverdalerail1093]

Looks good, love the Hydro units

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@bernicemeade3232]

Those signals look Great on the layout

[@boomerdiorama]

I think so too!

[@kenclark235]

Want to let you know from one boomer to another…loved your review of the scale trains rivet series coil car with 2 different color hoods. Bought one & I also love it. You were RIGHT! Had to swap out their couplers for Kadees. Now everything is cool. So Thank you in a big way. love your work. Will it someday be a layout where trains will run distances either point to point or allow for continuous runs? I am just south of Quebec in the Adirondacks of New York. My fictional Wanakena RR does business with our local carrier (CP), Vermont Railway & Canadian National. Also have some Hudson Bay Railway thrown in as I’m a big fan… Keep it coming, enjoy….

[@boomerdiorama]

The RIver Road plan is a point-to-point with stub end staging at both ends. The imaginary world is huge - the actual layout is very dense and chock full of story to keep me engaged for a long time. I prefer the last mile operations in a more intimate setting. Cheers and thanks for taking the time to share! ~ Boomer.

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer Don’t you just love getting a new engine (whether you need it or not) Personally I would love to see the footage of your work on that SD. Love the updates .. the layout is really moving along. Keep it up! Cheers from Ontario Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes I do. ;-) The SD35 build was an awesome experience. I always learn something new when I rebuild a locomotive. It makes them special and one-of-a-kind as well. ;-)

[@cecillasiter3260]

Looking great, nice job on the SD35.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tubatits]

"Railroad of lies", lol. Some people are such tools. You're way too kind in your comments addressing them. There are some very nice layouts on youtube but yours is my favorite, along with your "how to's" in your channel. I'd like to see what the critics layouts look like, lol

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for that! Cheers.

[@stevenz4432]

Love to see the sd35 build and the whole railroad of lies is ridiculous you are right in saying everything is actually somewhat inaccurate when modelled

[@boomerdiorama]

I mean almost every classic famous painting we often like are just impressions of the real world anyway . . . ;-)

[@garylaker4335]

It’s easier to build (someone) up than it is to tear down 😉

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! Thanks for sharing!

[@garymartz7587]

Very nice song Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@fbrailroad4628]

Boomer, Yes you have inspired me to do better and you will keep on inspiring me. Your work is amazing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@jamesbraxton6132]

The landlord ( Dusty ) must not like the mess

[@boomerdiorama]

Ah ha . . . there he is . . . Dusty loves the clean palette for sure. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@philluk9639]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome! Thank you. I appreciate the support! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Shrek765]

They are Too Pretty!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

They are. I need to weather the Hydro unit . . . heavily. ;-)

[@Shrek765]

Yes! Way Too Pretty!!!@@boomerdiorama

[@idpmusictv]

Would love to see a series on the restoration/rebuild of the unit the Second Section guys sent you. . .

[@boomerdiorama]

It's in post-production. It will be a lengthy three-part series. Soon.

[@davidcurtis5398]

I would love to see a complete video series about how you repaint your locos. I have several and need to bring them out to my road name. I would love to watch the videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thanks for sharing. ;-)

[@davidcurtis5398]

Can’t wait!!!!!!!

[@davekreidenweis3126]

That is absolutely awesome I've never seen that kind of detail 😀

[@boomerdiorama]

This is why the smaller shelf layout format is so awesome. It compels us to model in greater detail like this. Thank you. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@sigmanfloyd7179]

Would love to attend your workshop in March but unfortunately I'm waiting for eye surgery and can't drive at night until it's fixed. PS - Promise you'll purchase an SW900 for River Road, it would go perfectly with your MP15! 😉

[@boomerdiorama]

I have three HO Scale Undec SW900's yet to be built and painted. Cheers.

[@Cee_Eff]

My current Nscale Railroad is a complete Railroad of Lies 😅😅😅 But it's mine and it looking good as I progress on the redesign

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome . . . join the club . . . lol. Hey, that is a good name for a new model railroad association. The Railroad of Lies Association ~ TROLA

[@raycooney7632]

Excellent presentation.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly!

[@PeterTillman3]

Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Peter! You are awesome! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@FredWilbury]

Thanks for your great works and inspiration Boomer

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure! Thank you for your support as well! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@SleeperBBQ]

ty

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@corwin81]

I’d love to see the series on the rebuilt SD35

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the request. The series is in post production. ;-)

[@laspiedrasrailroad]

Watched a film on The Gorre and Daphetid today and thought Boomer's granddad!

[@boomerdiorama]

I remember that layout. John Allen was a great inspiration to me when I was a kid.

[@Ozarktrains]

I would love to see the repaint and renovation process on the SD35.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. ;-)

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, Next time you have an operating session Dusty will have his own loco to operate and get in your way. Does'nt the layout look great simple scenes that just pop. Like a lot of people Boomer I have also wondered where you find the time. I find myself, being a dedicated "Couch Potato" ( Couch Time) keeps me busy and takes up all my days. To do it right you have to put in the hard yards. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

I like the couch too but most times I just force myself, make a decision and spend those two hours at the bench which adds up eventually. Cheers.

[@sferguson1130]

Fantastic video as usual Boomer. Also, I would love to see you cover Ugly Duckling lol

[@boomerdiorama]

It's in the can . . .

[@sferguson1130]

@@boomerdiorama Great to hear. Lookin forward to it. Thanks!

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Naaa, it was one of the better ones but if Boomer was live, I wouldn't know about the game. LOL Cheers back to ya.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@gp9wildbill]

hey buddy i always say no more locomotives to

[@boomerdiorama]

😁👍

[@user-bd7kt4ue6u]

Please do publish your work on 385.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. . . . soon.

[@jcjackson726]

Thanks for all you give us Boomer! Glad to be a student in your master class! I noticed a lot of details you've added. In particular, the switch stands. Are they scratch built, or bought AND do they work? Been looking into making the "Central Valley Models" functional.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome! Thank you for the gift. Those switch stands are old pieces which I can't find anymore. There are others out there. I saw some unreal HO Scale stands at Intercity Trains & Hobbies. Give them a call. They have a great webpage as well. Some of the 3D printed ones are mind numbing in detail as well.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

GOOD VID

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks Boomer again for the job

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure thing!

[@JRossHunter]

Yes to the repaint tutorial.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Sounds great. Than you!

[@vsstub]

I love spotting all the little changes since last video. Is there any chance that workshop could be recorded? I'd totally be there if I wasn't two thousand miles away.

[@boomerdiorama]

You raise a great idea. The first workshop is a pilot program in order to initiate Q&A and further question like you raise. I will pass this on to the store owners and see what they think. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers ~ Boomer. 😁👍

[@StefsEngineering]

Railroad of lies, thundermesastudio described it well in a recent video about realistic vs believable..

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. I saw that. Thank you.

[@georgebono8655]

Do the loco Boomer we love it!!

[@boomerdiorama]

SOunds good!