Thomas Klimoski's Georgia Northeastern Marble Hill Local

[@robertfish6617]

That was fun ! Thanks!

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Robert, Thanks for your comments.-Tom

[@njRRtrainer]

Another good one, shows the work and the reason the RR exists. Thank you

[@Jim-cl8fu]

Tom this video is terrific! Well done in all areas ... being able to follow along with the switch list was an added plus. Amazing what you have done in the space you have allotted for the GNRR. Looking forward to more operating videos! Jim Talbott

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+Jim Talbott Jim, Thanks for your comments. Prototypical paperwork helps operators feel like they are really working on the GNRR. The Switch List indicates what cars need to be switched but it is up to the Conductor to determine how the work gets done, just like on the prototype.-Tom

[@UPtrainguy76]

Thomas Klimoski, when L&N operated the line through Tate, my grandfather would have been on some of those marble trains. He worked out of Etowah, TN. It's really something to see your videos. You've captured the flavor of the area very well.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+marlen brown Hi Marlen, That is very interesting that your grandfather worked on the line for L&N, not many people know about it. A lot of the marble that is used in the Capitol Building and monuments in DC came from Marble Hill. He might have been on one of the runs that took the marble to DC. There is a lot of great history on the railroad and fortunately GNRR still operates on the line. -Tom

[@UPtrainguy76]

ThomasKlimoski He would also make runs north to the coal fields up in Kentucky on occasion

[@thomaschamberlain3315]

Hi Tom, really like your model work. I now live in NC but moved here from Canton,Ga where I lived until 2013. I loved that Georgia northeastern operation and haunted their right of way from Marietta up to Blue ridge. I have a few hundred shots of the crews trains and locale. Looks like you did it quite right.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Thomas, Thanks for your comments. Sorry it took me so long to respond but your comment somehow ended up in the spam folder. I think the GNRR is the perfect prototype for a model railroad. I would really like to see some of your shots of the GNRR and possibly post a few photos on my web site if that is OK with you. Please contact me at [e-mail] and if you are in the area we can set up a date for you to visit my layout if you like.-Tom

[@conrailhbgline]

Another great video! Can't wait to see more in the future - Phil

[@ICE6365]

This is the most realistic model railroad I have ever seen! I especially liked the order form. It takes model railroading to a whole new level! Great video and I hope you'll create more in the future!

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+ICE6365 Thanks for your comments. Your prototype videos of the GNRR really help me to model the line and replicate their operations. Thanks for posting your videos. - Tom

[@ichabod0391]

Thomas; Wow...! Another great video... Nice realism and timing. Keep it up... Respectfully, Cameron White Aromas Pacific Railroad Company

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+Cameron White Thanks Cameron. I appreciate the comments. I still have a lot of work to do before the layout is "finished". -Tom

[@donaldbartram6315]

Nice layout & work sessions.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Donald, Thanks for your comments. To see more about my layout please check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com. -Tom

[@UPtrainguy76]

Great layout! Found myself next to the prototype just a few weeks ago as I was coming back to Tennessee from Buford, GA

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+marlen brown Hi Marlen, The GNRR is a great railroad to rail fan with easy access to many areas along the tracks and classic Geeps. The crews are friendly as long as you are not trespassing. Thanks for the comments. -Tom

[@SeaboardCentral]

Great job Tom! I look forward to seeing what Marble Hill looks like once you finish the scene. It was fun watching the local do its work. Tim

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+Seaboard Central Tim, Thanks for your comments. The Imerys facility will be one of the last structures I build so that my modeling skills will be at their peak. It should be a signature scene on my layout. -Tom

[@asalbert79]

Awesome to watch, as always. Just received some ez-track myself. Anxious to come up with a layout and get it started. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Aaron, Thanks for your comments. Starting a new layout is always an exciting time. Keep your track plan simple and think about how you would operate it as you design and build it.-Tom

[@DClavalois]

Nice operating session, the level of detail is really great. Thanks for posting .Darick

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Nice switching ops

[@michaellindsay6735]

Nice model train layout

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Michael, Thanks for your comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, track plan, prototype photos and subscribe to my blog where I post more frequent updates.-Tom

[@JohnAPrescott]

AWESOME as always! Two questions 1. what are you using for your base board? 2. what company are you using for your chain link fence? Those top wires are mighty fine. I must go pick up the MR your in. A true inspiration to us all! More vids please! Best, John

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+John Prescott Hi John, Thanks for the comments. I am assuming by base board you are talking about the structure the track is placed on. I use 2" extruded foam over conventional 1 X 4 framing. My article in MRP shows photos during construction. The chain link fence is scratch built using .020 wire for the posts and rails, tulle for the fencing, and fine white EZ line from Berkshire Junction for the barbed wire. If you have more questions contact me at [e-mail] and I'll be glad to answer them. - Tom

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+ThomasKlimoski Correction, The fence around the fuel tanks shown in this video is BLMA Models #4210 Chain Link Fence with the EZ line for the barbed wire. The other fences on my layout are scratch built as described above. The cost of the BLMA fence would not have been practical for the other large areas that needed fencing. -Tom

[@Mercatoyd]

watching your videos and checking both your web site and the posted track plan in this video..I'm not sure I made the best use of my space planning my own plan.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Tom, It looks like you are catching up on all my old episodes. If you are still planning your layout I would be glad to take a look at your track plan and give you some feedback. You can email me at [e-mail] Thanks again for your comments on my layout and track plan.-Tom

[@Mercatoyd]

@@ThomasKlimoski Thank you Tom.. I've made some changes to it today .. I'll put my changes into AnyRail and send you what I have for your critique.. Thank you .. Tom

[@charlessapp1835]

Great video! Keep them up! Where did you get the derailer? I would like to have some for my layout.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+Charles Sapp Hi Charles, The derail I use is a heavily modified Alexander 120-9501 Hayes Derail Set. I mainly used the derail casting and a small portion of the base that attached to the ties. I cut off the lower part of the arm and drilled a small hole in the remaining derail casting and then used a piece of .020 wire for the hinge. The most important thing was to make sure the derail laid flat when it was removed so the locomotive could pass over it. In the next video I am going to show the derail close up. Thanks for the comments.-Tom

[@Tom.Gregory]

Pharr Out Vid..... Just read the article in MRP 2016, well done. Do you do operating sessions...

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+KRZYVOLFAN Hi, Yes, I conduct operating sessions with several friends and members from my club. A two person crew is perfect for the switching operations with one person acting as the Conductor and the other as the Engineer. Ops sessions are relaxed and very informal. Thanks for the comments. -Tom

[@Nerfball6]

Nice work Tom!! What are you using for uncoupling? Magnets?

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+Nerfball6 Hello, Thanks for the comments. I am using bamboo skewers for uncoupling. I don't show using them in the video because I find it distracting for photography reasons. Many times I will off set the couplers when shoving cars into tight spots and it appears that I am using magnets to uncouple. Tom

[@armeenheidari7297]

where did you get the decals for the locomotive s I looked everywhere and I couldn't find some

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Armeen, The GNRR decals were made by Microscale many years ago and have been discontinued and are out of stock. Occasionally they will come up on E-bay for bid, which is where I found the ones I used to decal the locomotives. If you can't find them on E-bay, that does not leave many options. Microscale will rerun them, but the minimum order is 250 sheets at around $2 a sheet. The only option left is to custom order from a decal maker and I don't know how much they will charge. Contact me at [e-mail] if you want to order some GNRR decals and maybe I could order a few to help with the cost. -Tom

[@ekapus]

Love your videos (and the article on your layout in MRP). I have a question though. What camera are you using to shoot these? I'm looking to get something myself to do similar work.

[@ThomasKlimoski]

+ekapus Hi, I used a Canon HG10 digital video camera that shoots in Full HD 1080. It is a very nice camera and easy to use. I edit the videos using Windows Live Movie Maker. I look forward to seeing your videos. If you have any questions you can contact me at [e-mail]. Thanks for the comments. -Tom

[@ekapus]

+ThomasKlimoski Awesome, thanks! I'll take a look at it.

[@railfanningthemidwest]

What are the cars at 4:24 called

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Wyatt, the cars in the video at the 4:24 minute mark are 40' Ortner Aggregate hopper cars made by Walthers. You can find some occasionally for sale on e-bay or at train shows, most hobby shops are out of stock of the CSX ones. They are nice cars, good luck on your search.-Tom

[@railfanningthemidwest]

ThomasKlimoski Thanks

[@railfanningthemidwest]

I found a couple of them yesterday

[@cdavid8139]

Very nice. The actual tracks in Tate do not look anywhere near this good. Switch lists are well done and close to what is actually used.