Great layout and modeling. I love the way you have incorporated the time to set brakes and release brakes. Also the stopping of the locomotive to set switches (most operators will throw the switch while the train is still running in another area). All of these real world jobs add time to an operating switching layout to make for a longer and more enjoyable operating session.
Hi Ken, Thank you for your comments. You are correct, by following the prototype rules and procedures it adds time to an ops session effectively making a small layout operate like a much larger one. It is amazing how long it takes to set and release the brakes on the prototype and not something normally done during model railroad operating sessions. For me, I think it adds to the fun. -Tom
Hi from the UK. I've just finished reading Lance Mindheim's books about switching and then today saw the photo of your layout in the November issue of Model Railroader. I 'googled' you as it mentioned the GNRR was a 'spare -room-sized layout' and found this video without realizing that it used lots of what he espouses in his books. It was really interesting to see how these ideas work in practice. I've currently started to plan a small layout using Lance's ideas and your layout has really inspired me. Thanks for sharing, Lee
Hi Lee, Thanks for your comments. I have all of Lance's book and we are good friends for many years. Lance and I have similar layout design ideas when it comes to small switching layouts. You can see more about my layout, operations plan, switch lists, and can subscribe to my blog on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com. Feel free to contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com if you have any questions as you design and build your layout. -Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Hi Tom, I've only just got his books within the last week and have been avidly reading them. I also got 'Build Big & Small Industries' yesterday and skipping through it just a minute ago thought, "That lumber yard looks familar" :) I've subscribed to your blog and TH-cam channel so will be keeping up with developements. Lee
Hi Lee, Lance has a lot of great information in his books. The biggest tip when developing a track plan is not to cram too much into the space you have. Leave some "negative space" between the industries and it will look more realistic. Just switching the industries in my Marietta area, from staging to Dow Chemical, it can take an hour or more to complete the switch job. Thanks for subscribing and I look forward to hearing about the progress on your layout.-Tom
I live quite close to Sawyer Road and the GNRR and I have to say that you've captured the feel of the area very well. Thanks for sharing this. It's such a pleasure to watch.
Love the snazzy CSX Aggregate Cars they are very hard to find. Nice to see a session where a human hand is not seen “picking” uncoupling cars Also super job having the conductor hanging on to the cars adding to the realism.
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. The conductor "moving" is the way I edit the video with a transition that make hi move like magic. Hope you have been working on your layout.-Tom
Hi Willie, Thank you and I am honored to be in your top 5. If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
Hi Eric, Thanks for watching and commenting on my videos. If you are building or designing a layout I would be glad to answer any questions you might have on my layout. You can contact me through my website.-Tom
Hi Tom - Everything about this video is first rate. Excellent job of painting, lettering and weathering the GP38 and GP10. Thanks much for sharing these enjoyable videos of your highly detailed layout! Mike
Hi Mike, Thanks for your very nice comments on my video and locomotives. I am so glad to have a few more GNRR prototype based locomotives to operate on my layout. I look forward to seeing more videos of your amazing layout.-Tom
Hi Tom Thank you for posting this video, it is absolutely fantastic! I love your layout, the scenery, the rolling stock, the operations, everything! In the video I especially like the fade you did with the conductor on the center beam car and then at the switch, that was awesome! Your two new additions of motive power look, sound and run superbly; I am really impressed with how you weathered the truck side frames, they look so realistic! I can't wait to see your next video, your modeling is truly an inspiration to me! Jim
Hi Jim, Thank you for your very nice comments on my layout and video. The weathering on the truck side frames was done with weathering powders and Pan Pastels. Keep up the excellent work on your layout.-Tom
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your comment. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more photos, the track plan, switch lists, how to videos and my blog. -Tom
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my model railroad and subscribe to my blog where I post about recent projects and events. Thanks again. -Tom
I want to build a shelf layout that focuses on switching, replicating the Hainesport Industrial Park, in Hainesport, NJ. Your work here is a true inspiration, down to the pausing I know I would employ for conductors to get on the ground and do their thing. I've seen many a video that shows a prototype railroad down to the finest details, run in an unrealistic fashion by not pausing for switch movements, ect. Great work here !!
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Industrial parks make an excellent prototype for a small switching layout. As you can see in my videos, if you operate realistically it will make a small layout seem much larger than it is. I use the conductor figure in my videos to help viewers understand what a real conductor would be doing. Check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, the track plan, switch lists, and subscribe to my blog. You can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com if you have any questions as you design and build your layout, I'll be glad to help.-Tom
Hi Scott, Great to hear from you. Thanks for your comments. My "crew" will be signing autographs at the next ops session you can attend, that little conductor is famous ;). -Tom
Great stuff! I love everything that you've done, but I really like the weathering on those Ortner hoppers. Your industries are such an inspiration too. The finished scenery really helps me conceptualize how I might want to go about things in my industrial area. -Cam
Hi Cam, Thanks for your very nice comments. The rust spots on the Ortner cars was done with burnt umber artist oil and turpeniod. As you operate you'll find you don't need as many industries as you might think to have a great ops session.-Tom
Hi, Thanks for your comments. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where I post more frequent updates on my blog. -Tom
Hi, Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them. As I have found out, you don't need a large layout to have an enjoyable ops session. Maybe you can squeeze out a little room somewhere to build a switching layout.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski, I wish. But no luck. That's why I went to G Scale outdoors. Which has shown me, i need a large room for staging tracks, so can just pull them outside. lol!!! I have a friend that has a massive basement layout, that the trains can run rout a basement window.....to the....8 acres of outdoor g-scale heaven!
Hi, Wow that sounds impressive. Model railroading is a great hobby no matter what scale you choose. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where you can see more photos of my layout, track plan, the switch lists, and my blog. Thanks again for your comments on my layout.-Tom
Hi Ron, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you listening to my interview on A Modelers Life Podcast and checking out my website. If you have any questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com. -Tom
Great work Tom! The engines look and sound awesome. I really love how you’ve incorporated the prototype sounds and used the Conductor. Thanks for sharing! Tim
Hi Doug, Thanks for your comments. I have a video on how I made the operating gate on my TH-cam channel at ThomasKlimoski. It is an easy project and adds a realistic step during an ops session.-Tom
Hi Sebastien, Thanks for your comments. Congratulations on your article in MRP. Great job! I thought that photo 2 in the article was a prototype shot until I read the caption. Have you worked on the grain complex yet? I would like to see a video of a switching operation on your layout. Maybe my conductor can make a "guest appearance". You know he is famous after appearing in all my videos.;). -Tom
Thank you Tom. I appreciate your kind words! Yes, I have worked on the grain complex: The bucket elevator is done, I'm currently applying details on the grain bins. Next step will be painting. About making video, I do not have your skill & talent! But the "clone" of your conductor is already on the layout ;-)
Hi Sebastien, You have done a great job on your layout and deserve the recognition. I hope to see some photos or video of your grain complex once you are done, I am sure it will be fantastic.-Tom
that was an awesome op session... i like how you called out"red zone" love the lumber facility...especially the operating gate.. good job & thx for sharing.. vinny
Hi Sparky, Thanks for your comments on my video and the other day on the pod cast. The operating gate really has a cool factor and adds a prototypical step for the operating crews. I just have to make sure they open the gate BEFORE they line the switch so a car does not "accidentially" roll into it. That happened on the prototype and the crew had a lot of explaining to do!-Tom
Hi, Thanks for your comments on the pod cast. I appreciate you subscribing to my website. I try to post a blog entry about once a month and layout videos 3 or 4 times a year. -Tom
Hi Robert, Thanks for your comments on the locomotives and my layout. I finally have gotten around to painting and upgrading my fleet of locomotives to replicate those on the GNRR.-Tom
Hi Mike, Thanks for your comments on my locomotives. It took awhile, but I finally have a nice sized fleet of prototypical Georgia Northeastern locomotives for my layout.-Tom
I am a new subscriber, and I am so happy I found your channel. I love the video. Your gate is all that and then some. Thank you for sharing. . Wilmer-IHVRR
Hi Wilmer, Thanks for your comments. I have a video on my TH-cam channel that shows how I built the gate. You can also go to my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, how to videos and subscribe to receive my blog posts.-Tom
Hi! What a great RR you have! One of the best ever. I'm confused as to what happened to the Tate yard job..I know your an advocate of trains having a start and a finish. How come it was not filmed going through Marietta? Thank for your great video's and your contributions to this hobby! I consider you, Tony Koester ,Pelle Soeborg and Lance Mindheim legends in the hobby! - Cody
Hi Cody, Thanks for your very nice comments. I am honored you include me with such talented modelers. This video was primarily made to highlight the two new custom painted locomotives. Yes, you are correct all my trains have a starting and a finishing location. I try to keep my videos around 15 minutes or less so filming the entire trip of the Tate to Marietta Turn was just too long to include in this video. I plan on shooting videos of each of the three local jobs I run and posting each as a separate video so I can include more footage of each job. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to read my blog and see more about my layout. If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I be glad to answer them. -Tom
Hi Tom, thanks for getting back to me. I didn't know it was a video to showcase the newly painted models, so that explains it! Your welcome and it's an honor well deserved! I'm looking forward to your new video's and possibly seeing any new improvements. Thank you for the information! I've been a fan since your profile in the 2016 MR. Thank you! - Cody
Hi Robert, Thanks for your comments. Yes, the warehouse is still looking for a renter. Too bad as its in a really prime location with rail access and a great view of the GNRR railroad. I don't think it ever will be rented. -Tom
Thomas what LED's and other equipment do you use to get that great prototypical lighting? Beautiful scale running in this video as always. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to publish!
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. For the ditch lights I use warm white 0402 prewired LED's that I bought online. I drill out the ditch light casting and mount the LED's inside. Depending on the model, the headlights can be the same 0402 LED's, the factory LED's or LED's with "fiber optic" tubes heat shrunk to the LED. If you have any more questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
Congratulations ! Very nice work ! Gentle moves with clear purposes and great editing. Also great paint jobs ! A little more weathering would be a boost to reality. Respect your work and your videos.
Hi Lakeside, Thanks for your comments. Yes, weathering of my car fleet is next up on my list of things to do. I wanted to get my locomotives done first (I still have one more locomotive to do) then concentrate on weathering the rest of the car fleet.-Tom
Are the racks with the lumber on them at capitol materials scratchbuilt? Or can they be purchased? Also, who makes your crossing gates? I noticed they didn’t seem to have an exposed wire to make the gates go up and down.
Hi, The lumber racks were scratch built. I wrote an article on how I built them and it appeared in the March 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine. The article includes an assembly diagram with all the parts and dimensions. The racks were based on prototype photos of the racks seen at many lumber facilities. The lumber wraps were produced in PhotoShop from prototype photos printed on special acid free laser paper. The crossing gates are Tomar Industries H-863 Crossing Signal with Gates. The crossing signals do have a wire that activates the gates, but it is very well concealed next to the main signal post. I also used a Logic Rail Technologies Grade Crossing Pro #GCP and the ITT Products GL Sound Module (available from Logic Rail Technologies). If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
I like the sound, that´s graet work. Can you tell me, what couplers you prefer, I´m running my cars with different couplers, so I don´t have such a smooth coupling than you have.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Most of my cars are equipped with Kadee couplers and as I weather and detail cars those that don't have Kadee scale couplers get them installed. I also use a little graphite on the knuckles to help with smooth and easy coupling.-Tom
Hi David, Thanks for your comments. It is really not that hard to make some GNRR equipment, you just need to find the GNRR decal set that was made by Microscale. The sets come up for bid on E-Bay every once in awhile. For the locomotives you need a bright red and a metallic silver paint. The hardest part is removing the details from the locomotives before you strip the paint off. Once the paint is removed, then you clean the shell and then prime them. If you don't have an airbrush you can use "rattle cans" of Tamiya paint. They go on really smooth and look great without an airbrush. Don't be afraid to try custom painting, I have made lots of mistakes but gotten better with each project I do.-Tom
Hi David, I did not know how to airbrush either when I started. You can find reasonable priced airbrushes on-line and then you need to practice, practice, practice. Get an old blue box box car and try painting it. Yes, you'll make mistakes but that is how you learn. There are lots of videos on how to air brush so watch a few and get some tips. One of the most important things to do when air brushing is to clean the brush after you paint. If you don't it won't work the next time you use it. I spend 5 minutes painting and about 30 minutes cleaning the brush. Again, if you want to skip all that air brush trouble, the Tamiya spray paint is good stuff. You can find it at most hobby stores and Hobby Lobby. Don't buy regular spray paint, it is not fine enough for model locomotives and cars, but the Rustoleum 2X is OK for structures as it is compatible with plastics. You'll have a lot of pride once you finish a project you worked on, so much better than saying I bought it that way. -Tom
Hi Brian, Thanks for your comments. The lumber racks are scratch built. I had an article in March 2018 issue of Model Railroader that explains how I built them and has drawings to make your own. If you have any questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you. Keep up the excellent work on your layout, I enjoy seeing your progress reports on TH-cam.-Tom
Thomas, I'll email you! I haven't subscribed to MR in a few years but do subscribe to MRVP. Thanks for the offer of assistance. I'm also flattered that you watch my videos! More work to come soon on my layout.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. That is good information to know about walking the few car lengths. If you have any other suggestions for realistic prototype operations I'll be glad to hear them.-Tom
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. I use a product called "Sticky Tack", it is normally used to hold posters to the wall without leaving a mark. It is a clear sticky waxy product and a little piece will hold the figure to the side of the car or stand on the ground. It can be a little finicky to get the figure to stay where I want them but persistence pays off.-Tom
Hi, Thanks for your comments. The train crew figures are Preiser #10420, Modern Workmen with warning vests. They have them at Walthers (or other online stores) but occasionally they are out of stock. There are six figures in the set for around $21. They are some of the most realistic figures on the market. -Tom
Hi Stephen, I have selected 2013 to be my modeled year, which is prior to the Patriot Rail era, so unfortunately I won't be modeling the current Patriot Rail units. 2013 was the year I started modeling the GNRR and became a Trainman on the BRSR so I decided to stay with that year for my layout. I hear that Patriot Rail might be up for sale so who knows how long they will still be around on the GNRR. Thanks for your comments. Tom
Hi, The red flag is really easy to make. I used a piece of .020 wire bent into an "N" shape with the the right leg of the N a little longer. The flag is a scale 18" square piece of a red plastic making flag (like those used to mark utilities). I used CA to attach the flag to the wire. The wire slips over the knuckle of the coupler and is easily installed or removed. If you make some, make extras as they are small and easily "lost". If you have any more questions or need a photo, contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you.-Tom
Hi, The reason the locomotive sounds real is because it is the actual prototype GNRR 2000 locomotive sounds and horn. The "decoder" in locomotive #2000 is actually sound from a video recording I made of the prototype GNRR #2000 with three hopper cars passing through a grade crossing in Tate dubbed over the model action in the video. Here is a link to the original prototype video I shot back in March 2017. th-cam.com/video/0gCYozhm9zU/w-d-xo.html You'll notice I used the same intro music and the train has three cars just like the one in my video. I matched up the action on the layout to the prototype video and then edited in the sound file in my video editor. I made sure the grade crossing horn sequence matched up to when the model locomotive passed through the grade crossing. The LokSound decoder I have in the model sounds great, but not as nice as the real one I recorded in the prototype video. That's also why you hear the spitter valves and the rail clack as the train passes.-Tom
Great layout and modeling. I love the way you have incorporated the time to set brakes and release brakes. Also the stopping of the locomotive to set switches (most operators will throw the switch while the train is still running in another area). All of these real world jobs add time to an operating switching layout to make for a longer and more enjoyable operating session.
Hi Ken, Thank you for your comments. You are correct, by following the prototype rules and procedures it adds time to an ops session effectively making a small layout operate like a much larger one. It is amazing how long it takes to set and release the brakes on the prototype and not something normally done during model railroad operating sessions. For me, I think it adds to the fun. -Tom
Hi from the UK. I've just finished reading Lance Mindheim's books about switching and then today saw the photo of your layout in the November issue of Model Railroader. I 'googled' you as it mentioned the GNRR was a 'spare -room-sized layout' and found this video without realizing that it used lots of what he espouses in his books. It was really interesting to see how these ideas work in practice. I've currently started to plan a small layout using Lance's ideas and your layout has really inspired me. Thanks for sharing, Lee
Hi Lee, Thanks for your comments. I have all of Lance's book and we are good friends for many years. Lance and I have similar layout design ideas when it comes to small switching layouts. You can see more about my layout, operations plan, switch lists, and can subscribe to my blog on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com. Feel free to contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com if you have any questions as you design and build your layout. -Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Hi Tom, I've only just got his books within the last week and have been avidly reading them. I also got 'Build Big & Small Industries' yesterday and skipping through it just a minute ago thought, "That lumber yard looks familar" :) I've subscribed to your blog and TH-cam channel so will be keeping up with developements. Lee
Hi Lee, Lance has a lot of great information in his books. The biggest tip when developing a track plan is not to cram too much into the space you have. Leave some "negative space" between the industries and it will look more realistic. Just switching the industries in my Marietta area, from staging to Dow Chemical, it can take an hour or more to complete the switch job. Thanks for subscribing and I look forward to hearing about the progress on your layout.-Tom
I live quite close to Sawyer Road and the GNRR and I have to say that you've captured the feel of the area very well. Thanks for sharing this. It's such a pleasure to watch.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout and read my blog.-Tom
Love the snazzy CSX Aggregate Cars they are very hard to find. Nice to see a session where a human hand is not seen “picking” uncoupling cars Also super job having the conductor hanging on to the cars adding to the realism.
I always look for your videos to watch. Everything about what you do is top notch. Thank you for sharing. Tom
Hi Tom, Thanks for your comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where I post more frequently on my blog.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski .. thanks for that heads up..I'll do that.
Nice to see your videos thomas haven't been able to get my new layout running so watching yours keeps the interest going
Hi Brian, Thanks for your comments. Hopefully you'll get some time to work on your layout soon. -Tom
The detail work is amazing. I also like the way the conductor seemed to move all by himself at 2:36, 7:48 and other times as well. Awesome work Tom!
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. The conductor "moving" is the way I edit the video with a transition that make hi move like magic. Hope you have been working on your layout.-Tom
I’ve been modeling trains for 25 years now, this layout is in my top 5 absolutely superb Thomas I absolutely love what you do here
Hi Willie, Thank you and I am honored to be in your top 5. If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
Thank you my friend greatly appreciated.
Another great video … you have me hooked to watch them all! Thanks!
Hi Eric, Thanks for watching and commenting on my videos. If you are building or designing a layout I would be glad to answer any questions you might have on my layout. You can contact me through my website.-Tom
Hi Tom - Everything about this video is first rate. Excellent job of painting, lettering and weathering the GP38 and GP10. Thanks much for sharing these enjoyable videos of your highly detailed layout! Mike
Hi Mike, Thanks for your very nice comments on my video and locomotives. I am so glad to have a few more GNRR prototype based locomotives to operate on my layout. I look forward to seeing more videos of your amazing layout.-Tom
Hi Tom
Thank you for posting this video, it is absolutely fantastic! I love your layout, the scenery, the rolling stock, the operations, everything! In the video I especially like the fade you did with the conductor on the center beam car and then at the switch, that was awesome! Your two new additions of motive power look, sound and run superbly; I am really impressed with how you weathered the truck side frames, they look so realistic! I can't wait to see your next video, your modeling is truly an inspiration to me!
Jim
Hi Jim, Thank you for your very nice comments on my layout and video. The weathering on the truck side frames was done with weathering powders and Pan Pastels. Keep up the excellent work on your layout.-Tom
I could watch your videos all day....just found ur channel...great stuff!!
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your comment. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more photos, the track plan, switch lists, how to videos and my blog. -Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski ...ok will do....
Another great job and visit to your operation Thnx for sharing... Things look super///
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my model railroad and subscribe to my blog where I post about recent projects and events. Thanks again. -Tom
I want to build a shelf layout that focuses on switching, replicating the Hainesport Industrial Park, in Hainesport, NJ. Your work here is a true inspiration, down to the pausing I know I would employ for conductors to get on the ground and do their thing. I've seen many a video that shows a prototype railroad down to the finest details, run in an unrealistic fashion by not pausing for switch movements, ect. Great work here !!
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Industrial parks make an excellent prototype for a small switching layout. As you can see in my videos, if you operate realistically it will make a small layout seem much larger than it is. I use the conductor figure in my videos to help viewers understand what a real conductor would be doing. Check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, the track plan, switch lists, and subscribe to my blog. You can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com if you have any questions as you design and build your layout, I'll be glad to help.-Tom
Superb. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Your attention to detail and operating is second to none.
Hi, Thanks for your very nice comments.-Tom
I love to watch your videos! Just amazing. Thank your crew for me...its fun watching them work!
Hi Scott, Great to hear from you. Thanks for your comments. My "crew" will be signing autographs at the next ops session you can attend, that little conductor is famous ;). -Tom
Great stuff! I love everything that you've done, but I really like the weathering on those Ortner hoppers. Your industries are such an inspiration too. The finished scenery really helps me conceptualize how I might want to go about things in my industrial area.
-Cam
Hi Cam, Thanks for your very nice comments. The rust spots on the Ortner cars was done with burnt umber artist oil and turpeniod. As you operate you'll find you don't need as many industries as you might think to have a great ops session.-Tom
Nice to see you back making videos always enjoy watching them
Hi Lee, Thanks for your comments. I normally post 3 or 4 videos a year but I have been much better about posting a blog on my website monthly.-Tom
that is awesome stuff there dude. nice job. locos and foliage look great and digging the ops as well. cheers.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where I post more frequent updates on my blog. -Tom
LOVE this video. You have an amazing layout and are a very skilled modeler. Makes me miss having an indoor layout soooooo bad.
Hi, Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them. As I have found out, you don't need a large layout to have an enjoyable ops session. Maybe you can squeeze out a little room somewhere to build a switching layout.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski, I wish. But no luck. That's why I went to G Scale outdoors. Which has shown me, i need a large room for staging tracks, so can just pull them outside. lol!!! I have a friend that has a massive basement layout, that the trains can run rout a basement window.....to the....8 acres of outdoor g-scale heaven!
Hi, Wow that sounds impressive. Model railroading is a great hobby no matter what scale you choose. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where you can see more photos of my layout, track plan, the switch lists, and my blog. Thanks again for your comments on my layout.-Tom
Great video! Well edited.
I found your website while listening to your interview on A Modelers Life Podcast.
Keep Model Railroading!!
Hi Ron, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you listening to my interview on A Modelers Life Podcast and checking out my website. If you have any questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com. -Tom
Great Update Thomas, always look forward to see what you got going on your layout.
Hi Kevin, Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them.-Tom
Tom, looks great as always! I always come away with more ideas for my own layout after watching your work.
Hi Alex, Thanks for your comments, I am glad to hear you can apply some of my ideas to your layout.-Tom
Beautiful update! Nice job on the locomotives! Joey
Hi Joey, Thanks for your comments on the locomotives. They were a lot of work but worth it in the end.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski anytime Tom. Your layout has been an inspiration for me and I study yours to understand operations and what I want in a session
Great work Tom! The engines look and sound awesome. I really love how you’ve incorporated the prototype sounds and used the Conductor. Thanks for sharing! Tim
Hi Tim, Thanks for your comments. The train crew sound effects program that Ed designed is great for small switching layouts.-Tom
instaBlaster.
Love the working gate.
Hi Doug, Thanks for your comments. I have a video on how I made the operating gate on my TH-cam channel at ThomasKlimoski. It is an easy project and adds a realistic step during an ops session.-Tom
Two more nice locos to the roster. They look great!
Hi, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Awesome video as always. I really like how you have used the "Preiser conductor". I Look forward to seeing your next video!
Hi Sebastien, Thanks for your comments. Congratulations on your article in MRP. Great job! I thought that photo 2 in the article was a prototype shot until I read the caption. Have you worked on the grain complex yet? I would like to see a video of a switching operation on your layout. Maybe my conductor can make a "guest appearance". You know he is famous after appearing in all my videos.;). -Tom
Thank you Tom. I appreciate your kind words! Yes, I have worked on the grain complex: The bucket elevator is done, I'm currently applying details on the grain bins. Next step will be painting.
About making video, I do not have your skill & talent! But the "clone" of your conductor is already on the layout ;-)
Hi Sebastien, You have done a great job on your layout and deserve the recognition. I hope to see some photos or video of your grain complex once you are done, I am sure it will be fantastic.-Tom
that was an awesome op session... i like how you called out"red zone" love the lumber facility...especially the operating gate.. good job & thx for sharing.. vinny
Hi Vinny, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Stunning layout you have there sir
Thank you for your comments.-Tom
well put together. i love the gate action. swinging closed
Hi Sparky, Thanks for your comments on my video and the other day on the pod cast. The operating gate really has a cool factor and adds a prototypical step for the operating crews. I just have to make sure they open the gate BEFORE they line the switch so a car does not "accidentially" roll into it. That happened on the prototype and the crew had a lot of explaining to do!-Tom
Just listened to the podcast and loved it. Found your channel and subbed!
Hi, Thanks for your comments on the pod cast. I appreciate you subscribing to my website. I try to post a blog entry about once a month and layout videos 3 or 4 times a year. -Tom
Man did an amazing job on the locos. Very nice layout
Hi Robert, Thanks for your comments on the locomotives and my layout. I finally have gotten around to painting and upgrading my fleet of locomotives to replicate those on the GNRR.-Tom
very good paint job on the locomotives. Really enjoy your videos, I was wondering the other day when you might put up another...thanks!
Hi Mike, Thanks for your comments on my locomotives. It took awhile, but I finally have a nice sized fleet of prototypical Georgia Northeastern locomotives for my layout.-Tom
I am a new subscriber, and I am so happy I found your channel. I love the video. Your gate is all that and then some. Thank you for sharing. . Wilmer-IHVRR
Hi Wilmer, Thanks for your comments. I have a video on my TH-cam channel that shows how I built the gate. You can also go to my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, how to videos and subscribe to receive my blog posts.-Tom
Looks awesome as always great update Tom
Hi Michael, Thanks for subscribing to my channel and your comments.-Tom
Hi! What a great RR you have! One of the best ever. I'm confused as to what happened to the Tate yard job..I know your an advocate of trains having a start and a finish. How come it was not filmed going through Marietta? Thank for your great video's and your contributions to this hobby! I consider you, Tony Koester ,Pelle Soeborg and Lance Mindheim legends in the hobby! - Cody
Hi Cody, Thanks for your very nice comments. I am honored you include me with such talented modelers. This video was primarily made to highlight the two new custom painted locomotives. Yes, you are correct all my trains have a starting and a finishing location. I try to keep my videos around 15 minutes or less so filming the entire trip of the Tate to Marietta Turn was just too long to include in this video. I plan on shooting videos of each of the three local jobs I run and posting each as a separate video so I can include more footage of each job. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to read my blog and see more about my layout. If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I be glad to answer them. -Tom
Hi Tom, thanks for getting back to me. I didn't know it was a video to showcase the newly painted models, so that explains it! Your welcome and it's an honor well deserved! I'm looking forward to your new video's and possibly seeing any new improvements. Thank you for the information! I've been a fan since your profile in the 2016 MR. Thank you! - Cody
Awesome as always. I see still no luck in leasing the empty building.......
Hi Tom, Yep, still no luck on leasing the building, maybe some day.... Thanks for watching and your comments.-Tom
THANK YOU...for sharing.
I always enjoy your switching videos, and the layout looks great. I see the warehouse is still for rent!
Hi Robert, Thanks for your comments. Yes, the warehouse is still looking for a renter. Too bad as its in a really prime location with rail access and a great view of the GNRR railroad. I don't think it ever will be rented. -Tom
Beautiful work as always!
Hi, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Another great video, Thomas!
Hi John, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski You're very welcome! Your layout has been an inspiration for me! My personal favorite that I've seen!
Super job!
Hi Ron, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Thomas what LED's and other equipment do you use to get that great prototypical lighting? Beautiful scale running in this video as always. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to publish!
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. For the ditch lights I use warm white 0402 prewired LED's that I bought online. I drill out the ditch light casting and mount the LED's inside. Depending on the model, the headlights can be the same 0402 LED's, the factory LED's or LED's with "fiber optic" tubes heat shrunk to the LED. If you have any more questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
Congratulations ! Very nice work ! Gentle moves with clear purposes and great editing. Also great paint jobs !
A little more weathering would be a boost to reality. Respect your work and your videos.
Hi Lakeside, Thanks for your comments. Yes, weathering of my car fleet is next up on my list of things to do. I wanted to get my locomotives done first (I still have one more locomotive to do) then concentrate on weathering the rest of the car fleet.-Tom
Are the racks with the lumber on them at capitol materials scratchbuilt? Or can they be purchased? Also, who makes your crossing gates? I noticed they didn’t seem to have an exposed wire to make the gates go up and down.
Hi, The lumber racks were scratch built. I wrote an article on how I built them and it appeared in the March 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine. The article includes an assembly diagram with all the parts and dimensions. The racks were based on prototype photos of the racks seen at many lumber facilities. The lumber wraps were produced in PhotoShop from prototype photos printed on special acid free laser paper.
The crossing gates are Tomar Industries H-863 Crossing Signal with Gates. The crossing signals do have a wire that activates the gates, but it is very well concealed next to the main signal post. I also used a Logic Rail Technologies Grade Crossing Pro #GCP and the
ITT Products GL Sound Module (available from Logic Rail Technologies).
If you have any questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
I like the sound, that´s graet work. Can you tell me, what couplers you prefer, I´m running my cars with different couplers, so I don´t have such a smooth coupling than you have.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Most of my cars are equipped with Kadee couplers and as I weather and detail cars those that don't have Kadee scale couplers get them installed. I also use a little graphite on the knuckles to help with smooth and easy coupling.-Tom
This is how it’s done !
Hi Thomas, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
I love your layout. I was hoping someday you could make me some Georgia northeastern stuff please
Hi David, Thanks for your comments. It is really not that hard to make some GNRR equipment, you just need to find the GNRR decal set that was made by Microscale. The sets come up for bid on E-Bay every once in awhile. For the locomotives you need a bright red and a metallic silver paint. The hardest part is removing the details from the locomotives before you strip the paint off. Once the paint is removed, then you clean the shell and then prime them. If you don't have an airbrush you can use "rattle cans" of Tamiya paint. They go on really smooth and look great without an airbrush. Don't be afraid to try custom painting, I have made lots of mistakes but gotten better with each project I do.-Tom
ThomasKlimoski I don’t know how to airbrush
Hi David, I did not know how to airbrush either when I started. You can find reasonable priced airbrushes on-line and then you need to practice, practice, practice. Get an old blue box box car and try painting it. Yes, you'll make mistakes but that is how you learn. There are lots of videos on how to air brush so watch a few and get some tips. One of the most important things to do when air brushing is to clean the brush after you paint. If you don't it won't work the next time you use it. I spend 5 minutes painting and about 30 minutes cleaning the brush. Again, if you want to skip all that air brush trouble, the Tamiya spray paint is good stuff. You can find it at most hobby stores and Hobby Lobby. Don't buy regular spray paint, it is not fine enough for model locomotives and cars, but the Rustoleum 2X is OK for structures as it is compatible with plastics. You'll have a lot of pride once you finish a project you worked on, so much better than saying I bought it that way. -Tom
Awesome video, as always :)
Hi David, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Hey Thomas! Great video! Are the racks in the lumber yard scratch built or are they kits? Thanks for posting. - Brian
Hi Brian, Thanks for your comments. The lumber racks are scratch built. I had an article in March 2018 issue of Model Railroader that explains how I built them and has drawings to make your own. If you have any questions please contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you. Keep up the excellent work on your layout, I enjoy seeing your progress reports on TH-cam.-Tom
Thomas, I'll email you! I haven't subscribed to MR in a few years but do subscribe to MRVP. Thanks for the offer of assistance. I'm also flattered that you watch my videos! More work to come soon on my layout.
Around here, the conductor would just walk that couple car lengths to the coupling.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. That is good information to know about walking the few car lengths. If you have any other suggestions for realistic prototype operations I'll be glad to hear them.-Tom
Another great video Tom. How do you get the conductor to stay on the equipment for the videos?
Hi Scott, Thanks for your comments. I use a product called "Sticky Tack", it is normally used to hold posters to the wall without leaving a mark. It is a clear sticky waxy product and a little piece will hold the figure to the side of the car or stand on the ground. It can be a little finicky to get the figure to stay where I want them but persistence pays off.-Tom
Nice work, Thomas!
What kind of company produces models of people on your layot ?
Hi, Thanks for your comments. The train crew figures are Preiser #10420, Modern Workmen with warning vests. They have them at Walthers (or other online stores) but occasionally they are out of stock. There are six figures in the set for around $21. They are some of the most realistic figures on the market. -Tom
Thanks, Tom !!!!
I build a small layout and your information is very important to me!!!
Hi, If you have any questions as you build your layout you can e-mail me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you.-Tom
Looks great. Will any Patriot Rail units be joining the roster?
Hi Stephen, I have selected 2013 to be my modeled year, which is prior to the Patriot Rail era, so unfortunately I won't be modeling the current Patriot Rail units. 2013 was the year I started modeling the GNRR and became a Trainman on the BRSR so I decided to stay with that year for my layout. I hear that Patriot Rail might be up for sale so who knows how long they will still be around on the GNRR. Thanks for your comments. Tom
Any chance of quick upload of the red flag, just curious as to how you attach it to the coupler.
Hi, The red flag is really easy to make. I used a piece of .020 wire bent into an "N" shape with the the right leg of the N a little longer. The flag is a scale 18" square piece of a red plastic making flag (like those used to mark utilities). I used CA to attach the flag to the wire. The wire slips over the knuckle of the coupler and is easily installed or removed. If you make some, make extras as they are small and easily "lost". If you have any more questions or need a photo, contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you.-Tom
Hallo. Very good video. Like.
Thanks.-Tom
What kind of horn is that
The engine that first part of the video the 2000
Hi, The reason the locomotive sounds real is because it is the actual prototype GNRR 2000 locomotive sounds and horn. The "decoder" in locomotive #2000 is actually sound from a video recording I made of the prototype GNRR #2000 with three hopper cars passing through a grade crossing in Tate dubbed over the model action in the video. Here is a link to the original prototype video I shot back in March 2017.
th-cam.com/video/0gCYozhm9zU/w-d-xo.html
You'll notice I used the same intro music and the train has three cars just like the one in my video. I matched up the action on the layout to the prototype video and then edited in the sound file in my video editor. I made sure the grade crossing horn sequence matched up to when the model locomotive passed through the grade crossing. The LokSound decoder I have in the model sounds great, but not as nice as the real one I recorded in the prototype video. That's also why you hear the spitter valves and the rail clack as the train passes.-Tom