Willow Creek Railroad - Operations: Concorde Branch (Part 1)

[@paulpotter7188]

What a beautiful switching operation.

[@Vigment13]

Thanks! Switching the Concorde Branch is indeed a whole lot of fun. Glad you enjoyed the video. And thanks for the comment. Much appreciated!

[@jdmills4370]

Awesome! Been waiting for some vids while we’re all hunkered down. Thank you

[@Vigment13]

And, of course, being "hunkered down" allowed me to complete these videos. That's a win-win ... sort of; would rather not have the virus thingy around. Thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated.

[@GreenRC24]

Excellent work, beautiful layout!

[@Vigment13]

Happy New Year, and thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated!

[@streetfightinmanrs]

This is one of the best operations I’ve seen on KZbin. It’s so interesting how you were able to incorporate a car float, idler car, and enough switching for two engines in such a compact space.

[@Vigment13]

Glad you enjoyed the Concorde Branch. With its focus on switching, it has become a favorite for my operators. As you said, lots of fun in a small space. Thanks for your feedback!

[@beeble2003]

"enough switching for two engines" Except that, n these two videos, it seems that there's only ever one engine operating at a time: one works for a bit, then stops while the other works.

[@Vigment13]

@@beeble2003 Good observation ... but that's simply because I shoot the videos by myself. Hard to handle a camera and throttles for 2 switch engines at the same time! During op sessions, 2 switch engines and their operators are kept quite busy.

[@beeble2003]

@@Vigment13 Ohhhh, I assumed Al and Bob were actual people! 😀

[@Vigment13]

@@beeble2003 Not really, at least not in this video. Just a "gimmick" in the video to emphasize that the Concorde Branch is designed for two operators. And I gave them "A" and "B" names so I could keep them and their assignments straight. Gotta help out the ole memory, you know. :-)

[@zuggeek]

Love the trackplan- it looks like fun to operate. I appreciate your taking the time to make your videos!

[@Vigment13]

Glad you enjoyed the Concorde Branch. Yup, it's a whole lot of fun to operate! Thanks for your feedback; much appreciated.

[@17leeward]

Hi from the UK. A really interesting video. Thanks for uploading

[@Vigment13]

Greetings to the UK! Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for your feedback. High greens!

[@rjl110919581]

wow great little operation detail layout that busy thank you for share

[@Vigment13]

Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for the feedback!

[@modelrailroader5619]

Such a great little layout for ops, and so nicely scenicked! Really enjoyed watching.👍

[@Vigment13]

Thanks for your feedback; much appreciated! The Branch gave me an opportunity to try out a number of different scenery ideas/techniques; most worked ... some, not so good. But all were fun! Thanks, again!

[@TheSwitchList]

Great video! Headed over to watch part 2 now... Thanks! -Rick

[@Vigment13]

Hope you enjoy part 2 as much as part 1. Thanks for your feedback!

[@kadebruce295]

That is a wonderful layout! Excellent video as usual

[@Vigment13]

Glad you enjoyed the video. They take some time to create, but are lots of fun. Thanks for the kind feedback! High greens!

[@MidnightmoonRR]

This is really well done and Detailed. Really wish I could join you guys. Switching is my favorite Railroad Activity.

[@Vigment13]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Lots of operators prefer switching, whether industrial or in a yard, so you're in good company. High greens!

[@tylerjacobs1385]

Awesome!!!! been patiently but impatiently waiting for new videos lol :)

[@Vigment13]

Ha. Glad you're enjoying the new videos. Thanks for the feedback!

[@cme8331]

Would be interested in seeing a video on how you make your car cards and waybills.

[@Vigment13]

That might be an interesting video. In the mean time, my website provides you with lots of information and sample files. www.sites.google.com/site/willowcreekrr/paperwork?authuser=0 Thanks for your feedback and suggestion.

[@cme8331]

Okay. Thanks.

[@brenmayhugh]

I second this and I love your videos and layout!

[@Vigment13]

@@brenmayhugh Hmm... Might have to give this some more serious consideration. I appreciate your feedback! Thanks!

[@donho4552]

As always, I enjoyed your new series of videos. This is a creative way to add more operations to a railroad that cannot expand further. You obivously have focus and attention to detail. What is the vinyl strip you use to hold the car cards while switching?

[@Vigment13]

Thanks! The Branch has been a lot of fun; has allowed me to try out a number of different modeling ideas/techniques plus add a whole lot of switching to the Willow Creek. The strip is a vinyl finish trim, used when installing vinyl siding. It holds 1 car card firmly and holds 2 cards tightly. Mine came (8' length) with about a 2" border/tail on it for nailing to a house; I cut off most of that tail using a table saw, leaving just enough to put a small screw in place to hold it to the fascia. Makes a really great work space for car cards and isn't expensive. Thanks for the question.

[@donho4552]

@@Vigment13 Thanks for the information

[@toddgrx]

what size turnouts (and brand) did you use? didn't see mention of it on your website

[@Vigment13]

Wow! You're definitely correct. Not sure how I forgot to mention that point. Anyway, I used Micro Engineering Code-83 #5 turnouts. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks for reaching out!

[@richardjayroe8922]

I feel like the Concorde branch should be a part of the SP&S railway with the ferry acting as a form of interchange. This would allow for a little bit more variety of small older engines

[@Vigment13]

I think that's a great idea. I already had the UPRR switchers when I built the Concorde Branch, so I automatically threw them into the roster. Wished I'd thought about the SP&S at that time. I've always considered introducing SP&S locos into the mix. Super idea! Thanks!

[@richardjayroe8922]

@@Vigment13 you're welcome

[@ColinFWheeler]

Nice video. How do you do the uncoupling? Is this somehow automatic, or are you editing out your use of a kitchen skewer to do the uncoupling?

[@Vigment13]

Ah yes ... the magic of video editing -- You are correct. I use the wooden skewer sticks to do uncoupling, except as you see in the video. In the video, I either edit out the uncoupling or have the couplers set to delayed uncoupling so you don't have to see my prototype-sized hands. Thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated.

[@ewoodrailway]

Really nice, I've subbed

[@Vigment13]

Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated.

[@ewoodrailway]

Vigment13 no problem, please sub me back

[@976dusty]

that, was great, If you get any more real, it will be live TV

[@Vigment13]

Ha! Thanks for the feedback; much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the "almost live TV." Thanks, again!

[@BaronvonBavert]

Top !!

[@Vigment13]

Thanks, again. Glad you're enjoying the Concorde Branch! High greens!