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(Mostly) train stuff from Oregon and beyond.
Working on the HO scale Wapato Creek Railroad-a freelanced shortline freight carrier in Western Oregon.
Working on the HO scale Wapato Creek Railroad-a freelanced shortline freight carrier in Western Oregon.
HO Scale Operations With A Caboose! HO scale shortline railroad operations
One of the short operation sessions I’ve been playing with lately, narrated from the point of view of a railroad worker. Hope you enjoy!
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New Stuff! Walthers 59’ cylindrical hopper + Accurail covered hopper unboxing & first impressions
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Two new cars join the fleet in today's video.
Scratchbuilt Yard Office Airbrushing-How I did it!
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Join me as I put a second coat of mistake hider on my crude yard office. Boomer Dioramas Channel: www.youtube.com/@UCbCBlc2JF1DSn0lBfSnfeZQ IMPORTANT NOTE When cleaning your airbrush, it is advised to remove the needle and clean it of paint. I didn’t do it here, which is a mistake on my part. Take my word and do it right!
Major Layout Update-Expansion and Big Track Plan Changes
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I yap about why I'm changing everything (or at least a lot). Link to Lance Mindheim's Free Money Layout page: lancemindheim.com/2023/08/easy-money-layout-operations/
INCREDIBLE DETAIL on a CUSTOM Rio Grande/now Cumbres & Toltec Narrow Gauge FN3 Scale Model Railroad
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During the 2024 Rose City Garden Railway Society open house tour, I was lucky to have visited this incredible private and professionally designed/constructed model railroad, representing parts of the Rio Grande's narrow gauge lines in places such as Chama, NM (now served by the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad). It is a truly amazing model railroad inside, and in the video you will also see s...
Free Model Railroad Ground Cover! Natural Dirt for model railroading
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Free is a very good price, especially in a hobby that's so expensive. Learn how you can use dirt on your model railroad-no baking required! This whole process cost me a total of $0 dollars.
Riding the Amtrak NORTHEAST REGIONAL from New York to BWI airport-7/3/2024
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Bonus points if you spot the SW1!
PORTLAND & WESTERN along Canyon Road-feat. 4 classic GP39-2s
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PORTLAND & WESTERN along Canyon Road-feat. 4 classic GP39-2s
100 Subscriber Special and Big Layout Update! - Wapato Creek Rail
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100 Subscriber Special and Big Layout Update! - Wapato Creek Rail
The Lone Centerbeam-Model Railroad Operations
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The Lone Centerbeam-Model Railroad Operations
Timbertech Airbrush Unboxing and First Impressions plus compressor test-Cheapest Airbrush on Amazon
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Timbertech Airbrush Unboxing and First Impressions plus compressor test-Cheapest Airbrush on Amazon
E&N Railway Victoria roundhouse-August 2023
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E&N Railway Victoria roundhouse-August 2023
Scratchbuilt Yard Office in HO scale-How I did it
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Scratchbuilt Yard Office in HO scale-How I did it
De-Masking an HO scale boxcar-Timelapse
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De-Masking an HO scale boxcar-Timelapse
Walthers NW2 Product Review/Discussion/-Great HO Scale Switcher!
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Walthers NW2 Product Review/Discussion/-Great HO Scale Switcher!
New Orleans Public Belt GP38-2 locomotives with a long train
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New Orleans Public Belt GP38-2 locomotives with a long train
Returning to the Yard-Gaston Turn Operations Part 5
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Returning to the Yard-Gaston Turn Operations Part 5
Model Train Ride! Realistic Perspective train ride in HO scale
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Model Train Ride! Realistic Perspective train ride in HO scale
HO Scale Centerbeam Swap-Gaston Turn Ops Part 4
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HO Scale Centerbeam Swap-Gaston Turn Ops Part 4
Model Railroad Operations-Running the Mainline-Gaston Turn part 2
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Model Railroad Operations-Running the Mainline-Gaston Turn part 2
Model Railroad Ops-Building a train in the yard-Gaston Turn Part One
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Model Railroad Ops-Building a train in the yard-Gaston Turn Part One
Simple Model Railroad Benchwork-Model Railroad Benchwork Overview
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Simple Model Railroad Benchwork-Model Railroad Benchwork Overview
Model Railroad Layout Wiring for DCC-Shelf Layout Wiring Overview/How To
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Model Railroad Layout Wiring for DCC-Shelf Layout Wiring Overview/How To
Digitrax Zephyr Express DCC Starter Set Product Review
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Digitrax Zephyr Express DCC Starter Set Product Review
Model Railroad Operations-The Centerbeam Shuffle
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Model Railroad Operations-The Centerbeam Shuffle
Holcomb Creek Trestle-Photo Essay on the Portland and Western Railroad with Music
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Holcomb Creek Trestle-Photo Essay on the Portland and Western Railroad with Music
How To: DCC Programming with CVs for Model Trains
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How To: DCC Programming with CVs for Model Trains
Realistic Work Train ops in HO Scale-Shelf Layout Operations
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Realistic Work Train ops in HO Scale-Shelf Layout Operations
Great switching session - enjoyed it 👍
I think I'll get me one. 🤔
Oh no! What’s wrong with the GP9?
@@SouthDown Really nothing, it’s just that there are still a few decoder tweaks I need to make to it so it performs more to my liking. Just an excuse to pull out the backup unit.
Ah, okay, good. I thought it was Genesis being Genesis. The amount of time I spend tweaking is borderline a mental health issue…
That caboose is gorgeous!!!! 😍
Thanks! It's just a simple Athearn Roundhouse with some simple custom decal work, kadee couplers, and a bit of rust added with acrylic paints through drybrushing. I think it turned out pretty good, except that the low quality draft gear boxes cause some annoying coupler issues.
@@wapatocreekrail I think it looks great and I like the way the windows are boarded up
Tom miller 😊
This was Tom ?? Someone I can’t remember his surname he built all this house etc as his dream and sold it some time ago great story and inspiration for modellers
I don't remember the name of the person who built the model railroad, but I think you got the story right. He built the model railroad and the outdoor railroad too, and sold it all at some point. The property now hosts a cider tasting room, but the outdoor railway is still all there (however not used) and of course the model seems to be in good hands. I agree about the story, just a really cool place and project.
@@wapatocreekrail you’re lucky to see it I live in Australia so it’s not a certain I’ll ever get there 👍😁
Awesome! Can't go wrong with a plan from Lance Mindheim, that guy knows his stuff. I like that you took action and fixed what you didn't like about your original track plan. You keeping your skin in the game is what really matters in this hobby. Excited to see how this turns out for you. Subbed, keep up the good work!
Thanks! I'm looking forward to how this new plan plays out in the long run, and right now I have track down and running, and I'm starting to play around with operations. Everything is going well, and I should have a video out sometime soon showing some of the changes. Also, welcome aboard the channel, I'm glad you subscribed!
Nice switching session👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! This one was just one I filmed on the fly while I was operating, and I think it turned out pretty good.
Hi. Interesting concept, sounds like this will become a nice switching layout without too many scenes that overflow the viewing experience! Already subscribed in order to follow your progress 😊 I recently started to build a little switching layout myself (take a look if you want). Keep up your good work!
Thanks! I feel that it will become an enjoyable project to build and operate, while not being over the top complicated. I've seen your videos before, and I admire your layout and use of car cards to operate. Also, thanks for the sub, glad to have you aboard!
@@wapatocreekrail Many thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoy my tiny little layout 🙂
Great video. I have yet to unbox my unsophitsticated airbrush, but this was inspiring.
Thanks! Even if, like me, all your airbrush experience could have been done by rattle can, it can take your modeling to another level. Go ahead and open it up, I say, I think you’ll enjoy it.
Fantastic. Great script. Good scenes spliced together. And you've reached that point where you have realized you need to hack your project apart and start all over with everything you've learnt. This is the hardest--and best--moment. I really like your new trackplan and I think you'll have a lot of fun picking up cars from the interchange, switching them around in the yard, and then working the yard. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Yeah, I’ve actually had the notion to make these changes for a while. That layout concept was what really spurred me on. I miss switching in the meantime though. I think the plan will be fun to work, and it will be fun to get everything back up and running soon.
I have a small room and I first built a 4x8 .... I couldn't walk around or reach over it (my older pic. videos are my 4x8) .... I had to tear it down and build a L shape point to point over book cases .... I totally understand your pain .... UGH!!! 🤮
Well alright! Let's do this! Looking forward to future updates
Me too! I really can’t wait to get track back up and running, though I’ll be working on that this weekend.
Nice catch
I'm currently using the NCE Powercab and it works great, but I feel the Digitrax has more/better options when connecting to PC and with the Digitrax LNWI module, this enables extra train control using phone or iPad via WiThrottle app. I will be purchasing the Digitrax DCS52 Zephyr Express 3amp DCC Starter Set very soon. *** UPDATE *** Got my new Digitrax DCS52 a couple of days back and I must say... I LOVE IT. Extremely very user friendly and with the large screen, very intuitive. Only one small issue when compared to the NCE Powercab... The RECALL button. On the Powercab it's very quick to swap back and forth between loco's at the flick of a button. Just ONE button press. BUT the Digitrax requires 4x separate button presses to swap between recall loco's. Also it's not as good recalling loco's when the loco you currently have control of is still in motion, and here's why.... If you're running a loco forward and you want to recall a loco that is up against a buffer stop and you need to move this loco away in reverse from the buffer stop, then be careful, because the new recalled loco is going to go forward into the buffer at whatever speed the previous loco (prior to the recall) was running at. The NCE Powercab recall function works better because when selecting a new loco from the recall list, Nothing happens until you set direction then dial up the speed. Big points to the Powercab for the way it handles Recalls.
I agree, I feel that the Digitrax system is more technologically advanced than the NCE system. Glad you found the video helpful.
Fantastic video. Love the thumbnail. The roof build was painful! But good timing finding this video.
Thanks! Unfortunately, since I built it, my bottle of glue decided to glue itself shut. No more CA for me. The excess glue on the roof also screwed up the roof texture, so it looks bad when painted. If I were to do it again, I’d find a different way to model the roof or find a way to apply glue more accurately without getting it everywhere.
While CA is not bad, it has its time and place. Try Tamiya Extra Thin Cemebt for styrene. Goes down like water and leaves no residue on plastic. I learnt the hard way.
@@SouthDown That’s funny, I actually picked up a bottle of that to replace the glued shut one. Glad to hear that about it, I’m looking forward to using it in the future.
Excellent video my friends awesome
Excellent video my friends awesome 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
Open blades and crocs? Living. On. The. Edge.
Never fear, I had someone else with real shoes to make that cut so I could film.
Great 👍🏻💯😃😸
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Means a lot!
Tape measure? Check. Crocs? Check. Good to go.
Nothing more needed!
Please next time show the details of the actual train as well (seats/bathroom/cafe etc) for those of us who are wanting more than the views. Thanks.
Thanks for the tips! I don’t ride Amtrak much, but I’ll keep that in mind for the next passenger train I ride. Always appreciate the constructive feedback!
Awesome detail on the layout
I know, it’s just amazing. I can’t imagine how long it must have taken to build. It’s the best done model railroad I’ve seen to date, and probably will be for the foreseeable future.
Great angles and great shooting. Absolutely stunning layout. The level of detail is insane.
Thanks! The track is at about eye level, so it’s really easy to get close up shots. The overhead shots were taken from a viewing deck built in the middle of the room. I can’t accurately express the detail level in a video, it’s just too much to capture. I’ll have some still pictures from the layout in the Community tab soon.
Wow 4 engines forward I see with pnwr 2304
That leader is my favorite PNWR unit, and the first PNWR unit I got good pictures of. I’m surprised Genesee and Wyoming hasn’t sent bigger power out here yet to handle the bigger trains. Those locomotives are 50 years old!
So bored I got to watch trains
Nice video
Thanks!
Are there any wires that come with that controller? and how do you connect it to bachmann track?
There aren’t any wires that come with the system. I connected it to the Bachmann track by cutting the end that usually plugs into the power pack off, pulling the two wires apart, stripping the ends, then attaching them to the screw terminals marked for a programming track. Then you just plug the track plug into the Bachmann track and you’re off and rolling.
Awesome video 😊
Thanks! It was fun to make, glad you enjoyed it!
OMG PNWR BLUEBONNET
A semi-rare catch!
Not trying to be a nerd but that is actually the Portland sub.
Actually, that’s nice to know. Error corrected. Thanks for the correction! If you see anything else, feel free to correct me!
Nice video! Im currently working on a layout myself.
That's cool! Are you modeling a prototype or freelancing? I'd love to see some videos of it on your channel
@@wapatocreekrail I'm freelancing a railroad if BN sold the line into Astoria to my company in the late 70s before the bridge across younga bay was demolished. I will be posting on my channel about it sometime this year
@@portlandrailfanproductions1155 Nice!I’ve thought it would make a cool freelance to replace the deteriorating bridge with a carferry across the bay. Looking forward to seeing the layout! I haven’t really decided what I’m modeling yet, but the track plan is very flexible, and I have some ideas.
@@wapatocreekrail that's great to hear! I would recommend a shortline maybe in the areas of the valley.
@@portlandrailfanproductions1155 That’s what I’m thinking. Just can’t decide where. I want a branch line somewhere that’s about 10-15 or so miles long.
Awesome share friend!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
Great catch mate!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
Amazing weathering on that caboose. You're quickly becoming amazing and your narrative is always a joy to listen to. Your videos are getting better and better each time. And congrats on your first 100--114 now! I remember how pumped I was! Keep the great work and this longer video was absolutely delightful. And yes, please keep the lighting package. Something cool about an engine patched up still showcasing its heritage and yes, you are getting better.
Thank you! I’m not sure if the weathering on that caboose counts as exactly amazing, it’s just drybrushed acrylics, and possibly a bit too rust buckety for my tastes. However, the car has problems with drooping couplers, so I might replace it with a better model. It’s just a cheap Athearn Roundhouse. I agree with you about improving production quality, I wrote down a few things I wanted to say during the video, and I’m planning to use a full script on my next video. A possible computer and editing software upgrade might also be in the works, as well as some changes to the layout and track plan. And yes, I’ve decided that I’m keeping the light package! I think the loco would look really good faded, rusty and patched out but still proudly showing its heritage.
@@wapatocreekrail We are our harshest critics. From this end, the caboose looks great. Maybe just replace the couplers and look at it from my eyes rather than yours :D
@@SouthDown You’re right. Leonardo da Vinci died before he finished the Mona Lisa, even after spending 16 years on it. It is important to define, “good enough”, especially in a hobby. I wish I could just replace the couplers, but they’re already Kadee 158s. It’s the awful clip on draft gear box cover that causes the problem. Oh well, just a good excuse to buy a new caboose!
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.
@@wapatocreekrailWhat time you caught pnwr?
@leonardovelazquez8788 This video was taken at about 8:45 am
104 now!
It's 102 now 🙂
You subscribed to him.... so I subscribed to you!!!! 😁👍
@@XBOXShawn12thman Awesome! thanks very much!
@@XBOXShawn12thman had a look at your layout and subbed, cheers 👍
@@Hawaii_HO Thank You!!!! .... I just took down my 4x8 and I am starting a point to point shelf layout .... The older picture videos were my 4x8
@Hawaii_HO Welcome Aboard! Always love to have comments!
Very nice!
Thanks! It’s a brand new locomotive, and I’m pretty happy with it. I tried to dub over some nature sounds, but they turned out too quiet.
I just came across this video .... Subscribed!!! 👍
Thanks a lot, and welcome aboard! Stay tuned for my 100 subscriber special, coming up as soon as I hit triple digits. We’ll reveal a new locomotive, and talk about future plans for the layout.
@@wapatocreekrail I'm 1/2 way there .... Think I'm at 48 now
Sooo ASMR
Luv Johnny Cash ❤
You’re really funny. The underside of our layouts look the same. Suitcase connectors for the win!
Suitcase connectors are great! Unfortunately for me, I bought the wrong size (random fluke). At least I haven't had any (not super easily fixable) problems yet.
I was gifted the NCE basic controller and have also used the Digitrax system as a guest. Both ultimately work and run trains. I’m the end I’m not really paying attention to the controller beyond using it to run a train. Nice video! Did you use your TH-cam red cup video holder as well? :)
Yeah, I doubt there is really any real operational difference between the systems. Part of the reason I got Digitrax is because I was more familiar with it from my research. Unfortunately, the cup did not see action in this video.
Pretty effective. Someone mentioned to me that switches should be nailed down with a few track nails as they will eventually move. Haven’t experienced that yet though.
I've thought about nailing down those switches, and my ground throws, but that caulk is amazingly strong. If I could glue small models with it, I would. I'm working on a bit of a scratchbuild project, and have decided that my CA glue is out to get me.