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Great Northern [ JJ ]
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2007
This channel is all about trains and model railroading. The videos here have been uploaded to inspire others. I will periodically upload new videos as time permits as there is no cadence to the uploads at this time. My layout spans several eras from early diesel 1950s to the modern era. The location is a fictionalized Pacific Northwest location centered near Portland Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge.
Great Train Show & World's Greatest Hobby - January 11th 2025 Ridgefield Washington
After my show on Saturday I attended the train show in Ridgefield Washington. It was my first time attending a train show and I was surprised at how many people were there.
I was mostly interested in the layouts that were running trains. There were several that were present.
I was mostly interested in the layouts that were running trains. There were several that were present.
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December 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
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Hi, welcome to Great Northern PDX and December 2024’s Layout Photos of the month. This month we have fifteen people that have posted their photos! For the year of 2024 a total of 59 people posted photos to Roy’s Facebook group. Remember you too can have your layout photos include in next month’s video by posting to the N-Scale Union Pacific Evanston Subdivision Facebook Group. Roy's Smith's N S...
Ask Me Anything - Kato Unitrack Geometry - How to connect a double track to a 15 degree crossing.
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In this video I'll go over a question from one of my viewers on how you might go about using a 15 degree crossing with a double track mainline. Normally a #6 Turnout and or a 15 degree crossing are designed for tracks at a 49.5mm separation. This is achieved with the 715 radius curve which is the same as the curve on the diverging route on the turnout. However, it is possible to make use of a 6...
My entry for #kerleyexpress2024christmas challenge. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Ho Ho Ho
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Dwight over at @KerleyExpress had a challenge for Christmas. Here's my entry. Wishing all of my viewers to enjoy this time of year.
December 2024 Mail Call - Rocky Off The Rails - Episode 16.1
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December 2024 Mail Call - Rocky Off The Rails - Episode 16.1
November 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
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November 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
#JohnsCabooseChallenge - my entry for the caboose challenge
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#JohnsCabooseChallenge - my entry for the caboose challenge
October 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
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October 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
Great Northern 300 Subscriber Giveaway!
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Great Northern 300 Subscriber Giveaway!
Great Northern JJ's #KerleyExpressHalloweenChallenge Video
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Great Northern JJ's #KerleyExpressHalloweenChallenge Video
September 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
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September 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
Mail Call. Shout out from @KerleyExpress and to @TheTrainFreak and thoughts on layout photos.
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Mail Call. Shout out from @KerleyExpress and to @TheTrainFreak and thoughts on layout photos.
August '24 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show (Remastered)
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August '24 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show (Remastered)
Rail fanning on the old layout. Some Great Northern F7s and RS3s.
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Rail fanning on the old layout. Some Great Northern F7s and RS3s.
July '24 Member Layout Photos Announcements & videos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
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July '24 Member Layout Photos Announcements & videos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show
Burlington Northern 1876 pulling a unit coal train in the shadow of Mount Shasta
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Burlington Northern 1876 pulling a unit coal train in the shadow of Mount Shasta
February 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
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February 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
January 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
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January 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
June 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
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June 2024 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
December 2023 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
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December 2023 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
November 2023 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
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November 2023 Member Layout Photos and Announcements in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Show.
October 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
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October 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy and UP 1943 pulls a Medal of Valor train set from MTL. Surprise at end!
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Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy and UP 1943 pulls a Medal of Valor train set from MTL. Surprise at end!
May 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
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May 2024 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
UP Challenger 4-6-6-4 #3985. The real locomotive is being restored by the RRHMA in Silvis Illinois
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UP Challenger 4-6-6-4 #3985. The real locomotive is being restored by the RRHMA in Silvis Illinois
September 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show
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September 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show
Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy and SD70M 4015 "drone" fly over on my layout
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Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy and SD70M 4015 "drone" fly over on my layout
August 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show
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August 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show
Southern Pacific 4449 pulling daylight coaches past Mount Shasta.
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Southern Pacific 4449 pulling daylight coaches past Mount Shasta.
July 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
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July 2023 Member Layout Photos in the tradition of Roy Smith's Dispatch Variety Show Segment
J. Google foam core how to make it look seamless. To much for me to type. Basically it's how miniatures do it. Only watching their channels takes to long. Paint hides a lot.
Makes sense. Thanks Julie.
Nice demo
Thanks for the visit.
Nice show, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching.
School stuff... clever design on the switch decoders, as well as all the personalized stuff!
I just installed another decoder last night. Two more to do as well as test out this. I'll have a video up on a review and install of the product.
Sweet
Thanks for watching.
So good
Thank you. 😊
So peaceful. No violence, no insults, no arrogance. Just devotion, peace and effort. Regards.
😮😮 you was live 😢
I pulled it to edit it, but I can't edit it yet.
I missed your live
It's ok. I do the live shows for those spontaneous things. Thanks for watching.
No problem. I was just on for a bit.
Love the ete. Set up.. the more realistic the set up the more i like it. Great show. Hope you do the one on train games. Yes leave the monoply ones out. Lego are ok. I like them just not putting them together. Spunds like a good idea. Say hi to Ben Ben. personaly I enjoy hearing him. Most people do. Later.
Sorry i missed your live.
No problem Julie, life happens. Thanks for watching.
looks like a good show. nice way to spend the day and get your steps in. lol
Thanks Sparky. I was a rookie so need to attend more.
Great video jj
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting layout JJ 👍
Yeah Lego layouts are such a creative combination of multiple hobbies.
Looks like some good stuff at the show. I see one coming up near me so might have to see if I can get to it.
It is a nicely run show.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Always fun to go to train shows.
Thanks for watching John.
😮😮did you only look at the n scale 😅😅 those is a nice layouts
From my photos it looks like I only looked at the N Scale. Lol. I need to take more photos and videos of everything next show. All the layouts were awesome.
Nice short video jj
Thanks Westley
Good morning jj
Miss Roy. Wonderful video and thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks for watching. We are all doing our part to keep Roy's message alive and well.
Very cool
Yeah the 4D Hi Railers club puts together a great lineup of modules.
😮😮😢I can't even comment on your shorts 🩳 your not the only person shorts I can't comment on 😢
Did I miss the switch to allow comments?
@GreatNorthernPDX I don't know it's on my phone that I can't make a comment on some people shorts 🤔 will it's only yours and mom n Ray 😔
I hope the show was great and maybe you found a couple good steals! Cheers
It was smaller than the other versions on the east coast but still very interesting to go. A mix of model railroad people and families looking to take their kids out of the house in the rain.
When I drove for Schneider, Ridgefield was the location for my home yard. Used to go there all the time. Hope you enjoyed the train show!
Hi Steve, it was a hoot and got a lot of b-roll for a few more videos plus I got to meet up with Steve87 PSAP again.
@@GreatNorthernPDX I hope to run into Steve87 PSAP one day. Him and I have a little in common. Glad you enjoyed the show!
Hope you enjoyed the show and found some bargains. Will try to join up on the next weekends live.
Sure thing Steve. I found a couple of items. Thanks for watching.
Great video jj
Thanks for watching Westley.
Sorry I missed you guys this morning. I'm watching now. Thanks for the shout outs. I am 50 miles east of LA. One of my daughters is in Duarte and evacuated, but all is well now.
@BHS-RR no problem JP. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for remembering Roy. I miss him. Photos were nice. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and your kind words. Cheers to 2025.
Lots of great photos this month John. A bit surprised there weren't more Christmas themed pictures.
Yeah that's where we miss Nancy.
Great video jj
Thanks Westley! I hope your New Year is running smoothly.
Nice job JJ
Thanks Steve.
Nicely explained and deomnstrated!
Thanks for watching.
great vlog on channel keep up thye vgrewat vlog thanks for share
Thanks mate. I'm sure I will bit by bit
nice how to video you need to make more of them
Yeah I just need the inspiration for them.
I enjoy the video and the method seems nice and solid … But I can’t help but thing it would have been simpler to just get a pack of 4 from a online model shop !
Yeah unfortunately not all of the 15 degree pieces are available in every radius. But I agree. This same technique can be applied to make a #6 based crossover or more useful to create straight sections that don't come in the length needed. Thanks for watching and the comments.
@@GreatNorthernPDX quick question here before I go ! KAto makes a X track . And I have one for a left side in N scale and I am wondering if it’s doable to line up the 4 sides to kato double tracks dimensions ? As I want to have the M1 and the V5 sets connected by this piece . It would mean I save on getting a whole second controller and just have it be one massive loop So what small curve would I use to make this a reality ? I think I need one with the 15 on the box but I don’t know what one . And since you seem well knowledge in kato n scale track I thought you could help . If you know the X track I am on about then that’s great In British pounds it cost £15 or so to purchase and mine is a left one it said on the box . I am all new to this kAto stuff so I am figuring out how it all works you see . So that’s why I feel I should ask a professional .
I put together a video and notes that might show this better than in a comment which I need to reshoot as I didn't change the camera view! I'll get that reshot shortly :)
Once again, thanks for asking that question, it is a great one! Here is the video I put together that might be helpful to you and others describing how you might do what I think you asked about :) -- th-cam.com/video/qpF8x36RnNk/w-d-xo.html
I'm looking forward to seeing it. 😀😀 I want to join it but I don't have a Facebook account. 😑😅 🙂Dats
No problem Dats. Thanks for watching.
You miss out on a lot of model railroading stuff withouth a Facebook account Dats. It would be much easier for me to keep in touch with you for one thing!
I'm thinking about ways for people to send in layout photos without a FB account.
@@montroseandhighlandrailroad 😍 Captain Andy!! 🥰🥰 A happy new year to you!!
@@TheClosetBranch Happy New Year to you too Dats. Get a Facebook account!!!!!
Missed you again JJ. Bad timing for Australia unfortunately. All the best for a happy and prosperous new year. Happy trains.
Happy new year to you as well. Thanks for a great 2024 of watching. 🚂
Great video jj
Thanks for watching. Happy New year to you Westley.
Nice train .I like the Christmas cars. Unique painting.
They are an interesting collection. Thanks for watching 😁
Hi Ben Ben hi John. Congrats on the win.🎉
I will let BenBen know you said hello :)
Nicely done! Great train and video!
Thanks for watching. 🚂 🎁 🌲
Thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks for watching. 🚂 🎅🏻
Great video and nice train cars happy holidays and merry Christmas eve
Thank you Westley and thanks so much for being a valuable subscriber to my small channel. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. 🧑🎄 🎁 🌲 🎉
Thank you
Cool nice train cars 😄 Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Merry Christmas Dwight. 🎁 🎅🏻
To you all too!
Merry Christmas! 🎉
To you too. 🌲
All the best JJ
You too Digger. 🌲
Great short video and happy holidays merry Christmas
And to you too Westley 🌲 🎅🏻 🎁
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Safe New Year to you and yours JJ
Thank you John. Here's to a safe a prosperous New Year and Christmas to you and yours as well.
Congratulations, and thanks for joining us on STS.
Thanks for hosting every month.
nice mail call
Yes it was a complete surprise
Great stream, JJ! I'm very much interested in your waybill website. So, eventually can we see the data of what rollingstocks we each have and what kind of industries on people's layouts? Please tell me how I can access it. As usual, I can't figure out how to proceed from the title page. 😢 Dats
Hi Dats, you are fine. The website is under development now. I'm still determining how to get it all working. Hopefully during my two weeks of holiday vacation I'll be able to get a very preliminary web site functioning. Eventually the web site will allow people to send and receive traffic between their respective railroads and include links to the TH-cam videos as well. 🥂