Thank you for your comment. I really wasn't sure what others would think of that. It's a choice between breaking immersion with this "wall" sticking out of nowhere and having the two separate scenes spill together. I like the "wall" better...it ought to look better once I have added a photo-realistic backdrop to it.
Developing the depth of the scene on a narrow switching shelf is a challenge but some people have done wonderful things with them and I’m sure that when you add one of your photo realistic backdrops and scenery this will be a great scene.
Thank you, I hope so too! I'm hoping I can get to Lamar this summer and take my own photo to be made into a backdrop...along with La Junta and Canon City too.
Like the concept on the switching track. Definitely doesn’t hold up the mainline that way. Great progress enjoyed the share. Have a great day and Merry Christmas
I like it. The wider your layout, the more scenery you have to do in the foreground. Sometimes less is more. If I had a wraparound layout there would be part of mine that was narrower.
Sometimes having less space available for a scene can actually be helpful. Fewer decisions to make and less work to do! I've been impressed with other layouts that have segments that are just 6" or less in depth and for what they are trying to accomplish, it really works for them!
You don't need to explain everything. I like your railway the way it is. Isn't the steam engine going to run with passenger cars for Christmas? I like you for who you are on the inside: a happy-go-lucky fellow who loves playing trains. Merry Christmas.
@@kellyashfordtrains2642 I understand. However, the purpose of the video was to explain how I did things for others to understand, learn and deride if they found it necessary. Merry Christmas!
It’s a tight scene and you already have a lot of track. So an additional crossover would have looked odd in my opinion. The grain scene itself is really good. It reminds me of dozens of small towns here in Arkansas. Soybeans and rice are the big crops here. What company made your grain bins?
I thought so too. It became an easy decision to get rid of it after I asked myself the question, "How does this help operations in a way that isn't already achieved by the existing trackage, and does it actually hurt?" Plus, I compared it to the prototype trackage and there are no crossovers in that entire area so my scene reflects the prototype in that way. The grain bins are Rix Products models.
Thank you! It can be a lot of work trying to model close to a prototype, especially in such a small space, but it has been helpful remembering to think of the scene based on a trackside perspective. Honestly, without a prototype to use as inspiration, I have no idea how I would design these scenes.
I like the scene divider idea you used there. It allows the most of both scenes while keeping the visually separate. Great work 👏
Thank you for your comment. I really wasn't sure what others would think of that. It's a choice between breaking immersion with this "wall" sticking out of nowhere and having the two separate scenes spill together. I like the "wall" better...it ought to look better once I have added a photo-realistic backdrop to it.
Developing the depth of the scene on a narrow switching shelf is a challenge but some people have done wonderful things with them and I’m sure that when you add one of your photo realistic backdrops and scenery this will be a great scene.
Thank you, I hope so too! I'm hoping I can get to Lamar this summer and take my own photo to be made into a backdrop...along with La Junta and Canon City too.
Great use of space with your track plan and structure placement!
@@mark.scale.models Thank you!
Great explanation of your track work. Keep up the great work.
@@montananorthern Thank you! Will do!
Like the concept on the switching track. Definitely doesn’t hold up the mainline that way. Great progress enjoyed the share. Have a great day and Merry Christmas
Thank you, I'm glad some sense came out of the video for you. Have a great day yourself and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
very nice my Friend big like 😊😊👍👍
@@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896 Thank you!
Very nice design and thought process. Like the concept!
Thank you! I'm glad it came across okay...I really struggled today shooting that video...brain was foggy or something.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
@@johnbanicki7232 Thank you and you're welcome!
I like it. The wider your layout, the more scenery you have to do in the foreground. Sometimes less is more.
If I had a wraparound layout there would be part of mine that was narrower.
Sometimes having less space available for a scene can actually be helpful. Fewer decisions to make and less work to do! I've been impressed with other layouts that have segments that are just 6" or less in depth and for what they are trying to accomplish, it really works for them!
Very cool! Merry Christmas 🎄
@@OldcampRanch Thank you! Merry Christmas!
What an excellent way to design your scene! I wish I would’ve done this before I started working on my layout!😊
@@cjbeyer8340 Thank you! Maybe for your next layout?
@ there will not be another layout, at 80 I am happy to continue with what I have!
@cjbeyer8340 Understood!
You don't need to explain everything. I like your railway the way it is. Isn't the steam engine going to run with passenger cars for Christmas? I like you for who you are on the inside: a happy-go-lucky fellow who loves playing trains. Merry Christmas.
@@kellyashfordtrains2642 I understand. However, the purpose of the video was to explain how I did things for others to understand, learn and deride if they found it necessary.
Merry Christmas!
Looks prototypical too me. It's good to keep refreshing your brain.
Thank you! It is good indeed!
It’s a tight scene and you already have a lot of track. So an additional crossover would have looked odd in my opinion. The grain scene itself is really good. It reminds me of dozens of small towns here in Arkansas. Soybeans and rice are the big crops here.
What company made your grain bins?
I thought so too. It became an easy decision to get rid of it after I asked myself the question, "How does this help operations in a way that isn't already achieved by the existing trackage, and does it actually hurt?" Plus, I compared it to the prototype trackage and there are no crossovers in that entire area so my scene reflects the prototype in that way.
The grain bins are Rix Products models.
"Low Relief" is the term you are looking for
@@ChrisK-LTC Thank you!
Regarding a crossover, benefits, if any, would be outweighed by the cost & on-going maintenance.
A very good point, and one rooted in prototype knowledge no doubt!
@@KandWRailroader Yes, the railroads try to keep the number of switches to a minimum, especially on the main line.
Maybe you've said it in a different video but what turnouts are you using in that scene?
All the turnouts in this scene are Micro Engineering #6 turnouts. The main line turnouts are Code 83, all others are Code 70.
Commend you on trying to stay true to your modeled area….and the thought that is going into developing each scene…
Thank you! It can be a lot of work trying to model close to a prototype, especially in such a small space, but it has been helpful remembering to think of the scene based on a trackside perspective. Honestly, without a prototype to use as inspiration, I have no idea how I would design these scenes.