Tim, Great job as always! I have dim on my ESU lok sound consists a little different. I use F4 as a cab swap. I set the up button on the PT as function 4 latching. Lead loco is “not f4”. Once f4 is pressed the trail loco becomes the lead. Works just like the real deal. I will make a video next time I run to demonstrate. Drive hold is the bees knees. I use it the same way. Greg
Thanks Greg! I’ve got a couple of videos on the channel to show how I program my units to operate like the prototype. It was important for me to get the most out of my function map because most controllers don’t have enough easily accessible function keys without having to go through extra steps. Sounds cool what you did though.
I’m really enjoying this new series on operations. Not being a railroader myself I’m fascinated by how real RR’s do the job. I already simulate some of this action on my N scale layout but there’s a lot I don’t know. Learned a lot in this video alone. Now I have to figure out how to make working derails in N scale. Keep up the great work and these excellent videos. 👍👍
Amazing stuff, great video, I've learned so much from it about operations - looking forward to the next one. I've also seen the full potential of the Proto Throttle, so I'll be adding one to my list of things to buy one day.
Part 1 is a great start to your new operations series. Like Howie below, not being a railroader it's really informative to see how you translate what you do for a living to the hobby! Thanks again Tim for another great video that both entertains & informs!
Great job Tim! Thanks for including what the crew would be doing the operation. Tell me about your Throttle. It looks to be much more user friendly and I would like to purchase one. Keep up the great work as it is inspiring!
Thank you! It is the ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering. I use mine with an NCE DCC system. Yes, the ProtoThrottle is expensive and may not be for everyone but I absolutely love mine. I own two and operate all my trains with them. To me they make all other controllers seem boring. But that’s my opinion. I have more videos on the channel talking about the throttle if you want to go back and check them out.
Really enjoyed Part 2 for the same reason as Part 1. If it would ever be possible, one day I would love to see your layout in person as I live in the Huntsville, AL area (not that far away from you). Even if that’s not possible I want you to know that I've been in this hobby for 60 years & I have learned more layout/track laying techniques & operational tips from you in the last couple of years than probably in the last 25. Thanks again for all the time & effort that you put into these videos Tim - they are inspiring.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. When I have free time I will open the layout to show to a limited number of guests. I don’t have a lot of parking and my driveway is too steep to ask folks to walk up. If you plan a trip to the Atlanta area send me a message and I’ll see if I am free. As you know I work for the railroad and they keep me super busy.
Thanks and welcome aboard! There’s over 100 videos on the channel that go back to my earlier layout which was featured in the June 2023 issue of Model Railroader. I am documenting the progress on the new layout build and showing my techniques. Hope you find it helpful and interesting. Tim
Great session, Great Lesson on prototypical operation, Great looking Locos, It's just GREAT!! You've put a lot time and effort into this RR. It's a pleasure to watch.
Thanks Gene! Those are shelf couplers with the bottom shelf which can be found on newer hoppers and gondolas. They are used to prevent jackknifing in an accident.
Thanks so much for videos such as this. For those of us who don’t run the 1:1 trains, these kind of tips on how to it prototypically are really helpful. I tended to use Drive Hold before I increased the throttle, to get the prime mover going before the train moved. But, watching what you do made me think about it. I suppose even on a longer heavier train, the engines would get moving earlier, because of the slack action running out.
Great video Tim! I really like the explanations of what the crew would be doing. Using the ProtoThrottle and drive hold is about as close as you can get to operating like the real thing.-Tom
Any reason for SC to use three person crews rather than two - engineer and Conductor also filling the brakeman's job? Does the SC standardize on standard MPH settings for each PT notch? Very good speeds in your ops. Ever thought about actually placing on-ground figures in the correct spot in a video? Keep 'em coming.
I’ve been a railroader for the last 30 years. I’ve seen the accountants who have no idea what the responsibility of each craft does come in and eliminate positions to increase profits. Even when the effect means sacrificing customer service. On the SC, all switcher assignments are made up of three person crews since the SC survives on providing exceptional services compared to class one carriers. :) And yes, I have speeds mapped out. I you can find them on my older decoder programming videos which are on the channel.
Very nice op. I notice that you have a very nice set of cars with very good weathering, however, I noticed that you don't have much gratifies on those, and I don't know your position on them, but they unfortunately are part railroad life. Are you going to do some more?
Thanks! I try to model cars according to what they looked like in 2015 which is the time period I model. A lot of grain cars then didn’t have much due to not spending as much time in urban areas compared to boxcars and other types. For my reference I use rrpicturearchives.net and search for a specific car number or one in the same series taken during 2015. This gives me ideas on how the weathering is and if it was tagged.
@@SeaboardCentral OK, thanks for the feedback. Yea, I do more modern period, and when I watch videos thought the country of course gratifies are all over. I like the way you did the track weathering, very appropriately done.
Thanks! Yes you can use the NCE throttle to do it by pressing the correct function keys. I have some videos on the channel where I show how I program my locomotives to operate like the prototype.
@@SeaboardCentral thanks, I will go back and look for them, please keep providing the “Training Videos”, I really enjoy leaning how the prototype operations work.
I really enjoy watching you operate, Tim.
Thanks Shane! Stay tuned. More on the way!
Finally someone with a dim headlight on a trailing unit! First thing I notice on a lot of videos.
Advanced consisting makes it possible.
Thank you for sharing. Like the play-by-play, good way to learn something new. Great video.👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Very cool Tim , Derail in the dirt, dirty D . roll it out checking for a handbrakes. oh yeah 👍
Thanks!
I love it. Beautiful shuting action! Best regards from Germany
Thank you very much! Cheers!
Tim,
Great job as always! I have dim on my ESU lok sound consists a little different. I use F4 as a cab swap. I set the up button on the PT as function 4 latching. Lead loco is “not f4”. Once f4 is pressed the trail loco becomes the lead. Works just like the real deal. I will make a video next time I run to demonstrate.
Drive hold is the bees knees. I use it the same way.
Greg
Thanks Greg! I’ve got a couple of videos on the channel to show how I program my units to operate like the prototype. It was important for me to get the most out of my function map because most controllers don’t have enough easily accessible function keys without having to go through extra steps. Sounds cool what you did though.
THANK YOU FOR SUPER DETAIL VIDEO AS VERY GREAT WATCHING THEM
FROM AUSTRALIA
Thanks Robert!
Really enjoying these operations videos. Your layout looks awesome!
Thank you very much!
Great Ops session, Tim. I like the way you talked thru it, what you were doing and why. Looking forward to part 3... - Paul
Thanks Paul!
Great work, Tim, can't wait for the next update to the SC
Thanks Jason!
Awesomely realistic operation and nice scenery to boot. The only thing missing are tiny automated flagmen at your crossings. 😉 subbed and binging!
Thanks! I’ve got them, just need to add for that extra detail.
Awesome sauce! Great operation! Love that throttle
Thanks!
Some beautiful engines
I appreciate it!
Great video of this operating session; good commentary too
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great looking video! Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thanks William!
Very nice backdrop!
Thanks! It’s from TracksideScenery.com
Great job Tim. Its cool to see the before and after scenes as you build your way around the layout.
Thanks John!
I’m really enjoying this new series on operations. Not being a railroader myself I’m fascinated by how real RR’s do the job. I already simulate some of this action on my N scale layout but there’s a lot I don’t know. Learned a lot in this video alone. Now I have to figure out how to make working derails in N scale. Keep up the great work and these excellent videos. 👍👍
Thanks! I really appreciate it! Stay tuned! I’ll get into more detailed operations in upcoming videos.
Peco has N scale derail switches.
Nice operating session.
Thanks David!
Great informative video! I could see the guys out there working. That throttle is really nice.
Thank you!
@@SeaboardCentral Your welcome!
very informative and entertaining. Cheers!
Thanks!
Amazing stuff, great video, I've learned so much from it about operations - looking forward to the next one. I've also seen the full potential of the Proto Throttle, so I'll be adding one to my list of things to buy one day.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. The ProtoThrottle is a must have for me. I realize it’s not for everyone but I can’t live without mine now.
Very educational. Thank you.
Thanks Mike!
Nice job.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Part 1 is a great start to your new operations series. Like Howie below, not being a railroader it's really informative to see how you translate what you do for a living to the hobby! Thanks again Tim for another great video that both entertains & informs!
Thank you! I’m working on part 4 today that should be uploaded Sunday. In the meantime I hope you enjoy part 3!
Awesome video
Thanks!
I love you demonstrating the use of the proto Throttle be done by an actual engineer. Invaluable information. Great video.
Thanks! Glad you got something out of it!
Please do more of these operating session videos. Love watching your layout/trains in action.
You got it!
Great job Tim! Thanks for including what the crew would be doing the operation. Tell me about your Throttle. It looks to be much more user friendly and I would like to purchase one. Keep up the great work as it is inspiring!
Thank you! It is the ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering. I use mine with an NCE DCC system. Yes, the ProtoThrottle is expensive and may not be for everyone but I absolutely love mine. I own two and operate all my trains with them. To me they make all other controllers seem boring. But that’s my opinion. I have more videos on the channel talking about the throttle if you want to go back and check them out.
Really enjoyed Part 2 for the same reason as Part 1. If it would ever be possible, one day I would love to see your layout in person as I live in the Huntsville, AL area (not that far away from you). Even if that’s not possible I want you to know that I've been in this hobby for 60 years & I have learned more layout/track laying techniques & operational tips from you in the last couple of years than probably in the last 25. Thanks again for all the time & effort that you put into these videos Tim - they are inspiring.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. When I have free time I will open the layout to show to a limited number of guests. I don’t have a lot of parking and my driveway is too steep to ask folks to walk up. If you plan a trip to the Atlanta area send me a message and I’ll see if I am free. As you know I work for the railroad and they keep me super busy.
Well done !! ❤
Thank you William!
Came across your channel last week and it's pretty much all I've watched since. Great series, and layout. That wide cab is a beauty👍🏼
Thanks and welcome aboard! There’s over 100 videos on the channel that go back to my earlier layout which was featured in the June 2023 issue of Model Railroader. I am documenting the progress on the new layout build and showing my techniques. Hope you find it helpful and interesting. Tim
Great session, Great Lesson on prototypical operation, Great looking Locos, It's just GREAT!! You've put a lot time and effort into this RR. It's a pleasure to watch.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned. More videos on the way!
Awesome operating session! The magnetic air hoses are spectacular, and I noticed the couplers on the cement hoppers are very unique! Great job.
Thanks Gene! Those are shelf couplers with the bottom shelf which can be found on newer hoppers and gondolas. They are used to prevent jackknifing in an accident.
showing 85 on the rear, good set , walking
😀
Thanks so much for videos such as this. For those of us who don’t run the 1:1 trains, these kind of tips on how to it prototypically are really helpful. I tended to use Drive Hold before I increased the throttle, to get the prime mover going before the train moved. But, watching what you do made me think about it. I suppose even on a longer heavier train, the engines would get moving earlier, because of the slack action running out.
Glad you found it informative! Keep watching for more!
I always wondered why some switching operations seemed to make unnecessary movements. Now I know. Just giving the conductor a ride.
Definitely necessary from a conductor’s perspective. Who wants to do all that walking when you can ride for free!
Great video Tim! I really like the explanations of what the crew would be doing. Using the ProtoThrottle and drive hold is about as close as you can get to operating like the real thing.-Tom
Thanks Tom! I appreciate it.
Any reason for SC to use three person crews rather than two - engineer and Conductor also filling the brakeman's job? Does the SC standardize on standard MPH settings for each PT notch? Very good speeds in your ops. Ever thought about actually placing on-ground figures in the correct spot in a video? Keep 'em coming.
I’ve been a railroader for the last 30 years. I’ve seen the accountants who have no idea what the responsibility of each craft does come in and eliminate positions to increase profits. Even when the effect means sacrificing customer service. On the SC, all switcher assignments are made up of three person crews since the SC survives on providing exceptional services compared to class one carriers. :) And yes, I have speeds mapped out. I you can find them on my older decoder programming videos which are on the channel.
Very nice op. I notice that you have a very nice set of cars with very good weathering, however, I noticed that you don't have much gratifies on those, and I don't know your position on them, but they unfortunately are part railroad life. Are you going to do some more?
Thanks! I try to model cars according to what they looked like in 2015 which is the time period I model. A lot of grain cars then didn’t have much due to not spending as much time in urban areas compared to boxcars and other types. For my reference I use rrpicturearchives.net and search for a specific car number or one in the same series taken during 2015. This gives me ideas on how the weathering is and if it was tagged.
@@SeaboardCentral OK, thanks for the feedback. Yea, I do more modern period, and when I watch videos thought the country of course gratifies are all over. I like the way you did the track weathering, very appropriately done.
Very meticulous operations 💯. Wonder where you got those derails? Thanks - Bill.
Thanks Bill! They are from Scotty’s Model Shop.
@@SeaboardCentral Thanks Tim! I have ME code 70, so looks like it will work. Appreciate the help! Bill.
Where did you get your back drops from? They are so realistic, almost eliminates the need for scenery.
Thanks! They are from TracksideScenery.com. Here’s a video about them I have on my channel.
th-cam.com/video/vlW10vviJZM/w-d-xo.html
Great information on the use the proto throttle with drive hold, can you use your NCE throttle to do the same thing?
Thanks! Yes you can use the NCE throttle to do it by pressing the correct function keys. I have some videos on the channel where I show how I program my locomotives to operate like the prototype.
@@SeaboardCentral thanks, I will go back and look for them, please keep providing the “Training Videos”, I really enjoy leaning how the prototype operations work.
What kind of remote are you using to actually control the speed and braking of your locomotives?
The ProtoThrottle by Iowa Scaled Engineeriing
Hey, Tim, I’m just wondering, how do you paint these engines?
I use an Iwata Neo airbrush. The blue on the 240 and 2003 is True Color Pan Am blue. Decals are made for me by Precision Design Company.
@@SeaboardCentral I’m trying to create a fictional shortline too, that’s why I asked. Thank you!
Can this concept be used for switching passenger car?
Yes
HECK NO they don’t walk up. LOLOLOL. Reality.
At least the good ones don’t do all that walking. Lol