Layout Update - We Finally Have Tracks! May 2024 Model Railroad Progress
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
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⭐️In this video, Mike gives you an update on his HO scale Missouri-Kansas-Texas Sedalia Subdivision model railroad layout!
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Today’s question: If you’re modeling a prototype railroad, is it a line that’s currently active, or was it abandoned at some point?
I'm modelling a condensed version of Madoc Junction Ontario with a spur line to a freelanced Madoc or something(I haven't planned that far yet) on the now abandoned CN Campbellford subdivision/Madoc subdivision/spur. I've been told to never model scenery flat especially for my section of Ontario. But from your video footage, apart from the trees, it looks pretty flat.
I'm still working on mine but I've been debating doing Brinkley, Arkansas as it gives me access to the sp and rio grande during 1989 to 95 and I can back date to rock island in 1974. I'm still debating on ideas and places as there are so many lines that I really like!
Great progress compression is the biggest blocker of our hobby. The must have's and AHH it doesn't fit, re-draw. Looking good Mike, coming a long nicely.
Thanks so much! Yes, I have spent more than a few nights racking my brain with the planning process! Maybe one day I’ll get a mansion with a basement big enough to have it all. I’ll keep dreaming. Haha! -Mike
Exciting watching and listening to your new plans for your layout .
Thank you, Steve! After six months of basement reconstruction, I’m excited to finally start getting to the actual layout! -Mike
Hey Mike great to see your making progress and your track plans are coming together , space always seems to be the Devil , never enough... always look forward to your updates.
Have a great rest of your Sunday and so looking forward to your next installment on The Main Track , cheers Mike .
Hello! Thank you…it feels good to be making some progress! I agree with you about the space issue. I have so much more to work with now, but the could always use more! Ha. I appreciate you tuning in to watch the adventure! -Mike
Thank you
Hello and Happy Sunday! I appreciate you tuning in with us! -Mike
@@MainTrack my pleasure
I’ve been a model railroader for 66 years now
I like MKT. I grew up in Central Texas, and I was always fascinated with the Santa Fe trains that ran through this area coming to and from Temple. I remember when the H1 scheme BNSF engines first started to show up on trains… they have a Santa Fe railroad museum in Temple at the old train station that has or use to have an MKT caboose on display. Looking forward to seeing the new layout!
Hi! I appreciate you watching! I’m a lifelong Katy fan, but I also enjoy Santa Fe stuff after seeing so much of it through Missouri in the years after the BNSF merger. I also lived in California for a few years after college and learned a lot about the ATSF while out there. I wish I could find examples of Santa Fe run through power on Katy trains…I would definitely recreate that! I do have several Santa Fe covered hoppers on the layout. Thanks for staying tuned! -Mike
That's great, Mike! I'm really enjoying your sharing your research and can't wait to see the next update!
I sure appreciate it, Dan! I’m ready to start making some headway. Hope you guys had a great event at the museum this weekend!
Great update! Sounds like this will be a nice representation of Missouri railroading.
I appreciate that, Joseph! I’m certainly doing my best to portray the look and feel of it with the layout. Thanks for tuning in! -Mike
I can't wait see new look on your layout Mike I am been doing well buddy I hope you doing well on nice Sunday 😊
Thanks, Taylor! I hope to make a lot of headway in the coming months. I’m glad to hear you’re doing good and hope you have an awesome week! -Mike
@@MainTrack always my pleasure see u Mike I am doing good help my club out and getting ready for coaching and teaching forever
I was hoping to see some progress of you building the layout. Im glad that process is coming along and cant wait to see more.
Thanks, Shaun! It’s fun to see stuff coming together finally. I’ll look forward making headway and sharing the updates. I appreciate you tuning in! -Mike
Nice to see progress.
Thanks, Christopher! I appreciate you tuning in for the updates! -Mike
Look forward to the progress
Hello! I sure appreciate you tuning in and following along! -Mike
Happy to see your progress. Its amazing how just a few feet of track and a short train can be enough to scratch that itch during construction
Thank you!! Yes, putting up this small section has been enough to stoke my imagination some more. There are a few things I hope to do differently this go around. I figure this little bit could serve as a testbed for lighting, valances, facia, etc. which I hope to employ for the rest of it. -Mike
Mike, good to see some progress now looks like you've got some fantastic plans for everything in moving forward keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, Andrew! It’s coming along finally. Rebuilding the room took a little while, but it’ll be worth it having a nicer train room for the long term. Appreciate you tuning in! -Mike
Looking forward to seeing you break ground.
Hi there! Thanks for tuning in and following along! I’m looking forward to making some headway! -Mike
Envious of the space you have there. In regards to the power plant, perhaps you could do a photo print of it on your backdrop. Then place a siding for coal cars that would feed the plant. Empties are picked up at the same siding. Magnetic removable loads create the illusion.
Hello! That’s certainly one option I’ve considered. That could also make a good stand-in until the day I can build the plant. I’m glad I was able to snag those photos before it was gone. I’m hoping to incorporate photo backdrops into this new layout…perhaps the plant will make the perfect starting point! -Mike
Finally!
Yes, I’m excited things are rolling! room construction took longer than I had planned, but it I think it will be well worth it in the long run.
@@MainTrack yes,
Hi Main Track Train & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Main Track Train & Friends Randy
Thank you, Randy…I appreciate you tuning in! You have a great week! -Mike
Dear Mike my brother and I go to booneville every weekend so she’s a question I have for you when did you go to Boonville and took a photo of the Katy Bridge because I know that the last train cross the Katy Bridge was on May 23, 1986 I hope you have a great time making your own layout. Your layout is wonderful.❤👍
Hello! Thank you! I have been to the Boonville bridge a few times, but unfortunately never while it was active. My first time time there was around 1991 when I was a little kid- and a few years after the last train. I’ve been back for visits several times over the years. It’s pretty cool! The video here of the train crossing the Truman Lake bridge was from 2020…thankfully that stretch of track is still in service! -Mike
You got that right
@@MainTrack dear Mike I wish that you have a great happy Mother Day
Good job
Thank you for that! -Mike
Ah Yes The Track Plan the Most Technacal part Of Model Railroading work it Slowly Don’t Rush it It Will Come Out Fine👍👍.
Hello! I agree…no need to rush- no matter how antsy I get. Haha! It does feel good to see things coming together. I want to get it right during my planning, so I’m making sure to think things out plenty beforehand. -Mike
Model Railroading is A passion And Patience hobby= A Good Layout.
I have an m-k-t athearn genesis gp39 and I use it with my shortline that’s connected to my CSX/ns 80s/90s layout.
Love the Katy and enjoy your channel man.
Hello! Thank you…I appreciate you tuning in! I have several of the same engines on my layout and love them. It’s is my favorite type of unit from the MKT roster. I’ve thought about getting an early CSX unit or two to run as foreign power. I recall seeing some of those originals- and some Chessie and Seaboard ones- back in the later 80s! -Mike
@@MainTrack yep that’s what I’m going for only in reverse. Love having the chessie cats roaming the line.
Very nice. The line I am modeling is abandoned. Most of the track has been removed and the right of way has been converted to a walking/biking trail.
Hi, John! Likewise, the abandoned parts of “my” line were converted into the Katy Trail. That has allowed the general right-of-way to be preserved and provides easy access to stuff for research purposes (I’ve put a lot of miles on my walking shoes). I’m sure it’s harder for guys who model abandoned lines that have reverted back to landowners and/or nature. I would much rather see trains…but I suppose a trail is a distant second-best for historical purposes! -Mike
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Thank you, Ron!
In your space, could you put your power plant on the branch and come out into the room a little bit ? New subscriber I remember you had a good space to work with just a thought. Looking forward too it.
Hello and Happy Sunday! I wish I did have the space to model the full branch…maybe I’ll be able to find a way to make it work. The middle of the room will eventually be taken up by a long peninsula with the return loop. But, it’s possible I can make a change before it’s all said and done. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted. I appreciate you joining us and tuning in! -Mike
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Any chance that you will be modeling Parsons
Hi! I’m actually still debating how I might work that in. It’s possible I will have a lower level down the line representing Parsons and/or Saint Louis for staging. I will likely include Saint Louis underneath the portion I’m showing here with the La Due power plant scene. If I included Parsons, it would be on the other side of the room- which I’m still planning out. We will see how it works out! -Mike
I think you should go on live on TH-cam while you’re working on the layout L OL
Hi! That’s certainly a possibility! That has crossed my mind a couple of times. We may have to try that sometime soon! -Mike
main track and friends, i want to invite you to operate a locomotive on my layout (remotely) just see my live stream, and instructions are in the description. Enjoy
Hello! That sounds very intriguing! I will definitely head over and check that out. -Mike
You will love it, and I cant wait till i get the GUI screen done so i can click on the controls too… so excited.
Its been a long time railroad friend.🙃 Good to see you back. I don't know if you recall a comment awhile back, on your video introducing your Walthers MKT SW 1200. I'd mentioned how bad I wanted one, but at the time, I was out of finances to get it. I was sure I was going to miss out. They were a limited run and would no doubt sell out quickly. Well, GOOD NEWS! The Model Railroaders Lady Luck has shinned on me! I had something work out, and by golly, I got one! Looking forward to seeing your layout evolve in your new space. My hometown was Vinita Ok. As a kid I had many of those Norman Rockwell hot summertime days. The MKT & Frisco crossed each other in the center of town. My favorite hangout was the old classic Katy Depot, that was a jump over from Canadian Ave. I think the address of the Depot, was from the street on over North of it. I love the Katy! Its always been my pic, even though the Frisco had some facinating opr. in their part of town too. God Bless my friend. Your not alone. I'm at the same stage on my layout as well, except no trains running yet. Till next time, happy modeling!👌👍
Hello! I do recall our conversation a few months ago. I’m glad to hear you were able to grab one of those units! Hope you’re enjoying it! I am still loving mine. You may have seen me talking about the future power plant in this video. My SW1200s will eventually be stationed there to shuffle coal cars. So, I will have plenty of work for them to stay busy! I have been through Vinita many times over the years. All of my visits have been in the years after things became UP and BN. But, I’ve been able to enjoy plenty of videos of Vinita during the MKT days. That would have been an awesome place to catch Katy and Frisco trains! If I were modeling the KC to Texas mainline, Vinita would be one spot I’d definitely include! -Mike
@@MainTrack Yes, I was thinking that Vinita, the town, would be a great modeling idea, especially from the mid to late 70's. That was my childhood time growing up. My favorite Summer was the year of 1978. I was ten years old. I by chance come across a library book titled "How to Run a Railroad". I don't recall the author's name clearly. I think it was Harvey Wess or Wess Harvey. You can find it on line if your curious. It was a story of his journey building a model train layout. Man was I ever bit big, big time, by the rail bug! That book was the first glimpse I ever had, into the world of what could be created with a train set. That Christmas my dad and mom got so weary of me driving them nuts to buy me a train set for Christmas, I got one that year! Lol☺️It was a Tyco Silver Streak Set w/ operating piggyback loader crane and accessories. I'm sure they figured after the new wore off, it would be forgotton under my bed, like most toys do. Boy, was they wrong if they did think that. I talked in my dad eventually to buy me a sheet of plywood. He cut it down to fit on my top bunk bed in my room. Over the course of time and lawn mowing money, I created a imaginary layout with alot of scratched built kid ideas, out of my dad toolshed junk buckets. I bought lights and sockets at Radio Shack and lit up my town. I mail ordered Tyco bldg. kits, ect. till I had me a layout I enjoyed, untill I was 17 years old! My dad and mom never got over what they saw me do with that train set for Christmas. My dad use to brag at company and take them to show them, and he wanted me to turn on the lights so they could see the town lit up. Dad would always smile, and get such a kick out of showing off his son's creative imagination. My dad passed when I was 13 years old. I'm sure he left this world knowing that I was hooked on model railroad hobbying for life! I'm glad he got to see me involved for a few years before his passing. Yes, I love the Katy and my new SW1200 switcher. There one of the nicest and most detailed locos, Walthers has produced in my opinion. God Bless my friend and happy modeling.👌👍
well hello! this looks great, will follow! cheers @traiNscale
Hello there! Thanks for joining us. I’ll definitely check out your channel!
-Mike