Thomas Klimoski's Georgia Northeastern Model RR Universal Alloy Corp.
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- This video highlights installation of the removable lift out section on my model railroad featuring the Universal Alloy Corporation facility. A detailed article on constructing the Universal Alloy tilt-slab structure can be found in the May 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine. The video also demonstrates how the crews switch the industry using idler cars for the overhanging outbound load.
So, you're an innovator too? Absolutely fabulous, you overcame an obstacle, designed a functional & removable section that blends flawlessly with the set up. I have the utmost respect for innovators, they try hard and never give up. As I said once before, those GP9 sound effects, how they take me back to my days on the railroad.
Thanks for your comments. I enjoy the problem solving aspect of the hobby. The GP9 has a great sound file and I agree sounds exactly like the one that I rode on.-Tom
When I get all worked up and need to unwind, I know that I can always come to TH-cam and dial up one of Thomas's videos to relax my thoughts and go into another world of the Georgia Northeastern. Just thinking of his engineering and how he goes about designing his beautiful, stunning, awe inspiring detailed layout is enough to calm my mind and bring a sincere feeling of pure enjoyment. His stuff is so balanced and lifelike, I just don't know where his talents come from. Thanks for another great video of your stunning layout Thomas!
Hi Scott, Thank you for your very nice comments. I appreciate reading you enjoy watching my videos and seeing all that I have accomplished on my layout. -Tom
Great video. I really like the way you built your expansion track. This video was well thought out and edited perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dave, Thanks for your comments. The "removable industry" allows me to have another interesting industry to switch, but does not take up any room when it is not installed. I appreciate your comments on my videos, they take a lot of time to produce but I want to make them enjoyable to watch. Good luck on your layout, I was surprised to hear about your water pour heating up. With each project we learn and get better, many times when I rework a project it comes out better then the first attempt.-Tom
Wow, great work and operation! Fantastic video, I love watching them.
Hi Eric, Thanks for your comments and watching my videos.-Tom
The operating door is great! Nicely done video.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com where you can find links to my videos, track plan, photos, how to videos and subscribe to my blog. -Tom
Mr Klimoski your layout is awesome . Very well detailed, simple, compact but absolutely operational. I love watching your videos. I am also gathering some layout ideas and yours is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Best regards
Hi, Thanks for your comments on my layout. You don't need to have a large layout to enjoy a great ops session. I am glad to hear that my layout has inspired you with planning for your layout. If you have any questions as you design your layout you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you.-Tom
I know how many hours went into the creation and editing this video. It paid off, this is very well done.
Hi DJ, Thank you for your comments. Yes, editing the videos does take a lot of time, especially adding the captions. I try to tell a story in my videos instead of showing trains running around for no apparent reason. I appreciate the recognition of my efforts.
You do a great job on your videos and I enjoy watching and learning about the prototype and your modeling in your videos. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Be safe.-Tom
THANK YOU...for sharing. Very nice. Nice article in the Model Railroader too.
Hi, Thanks for your comments on my video and the article in MR. Having this removable industry is a great way to add an interesting switching operation that does not take up any space when not installed.-Tom
Very well done Mr. Klimoski , the detail in your modeling is what I call the measuring stick for my future efforts I appreciate everything you bring to this hobby thank you for sharing.
Hi Timothy, Thank you for your comments. I am honored to hear that my modeling inspires you in the hobby. I am always working on improving my modeling skills.-Tom
What a fantastic update! Beautiful work and great idea!! - Joey
Hi Joey, Thanks for the comments. I checked out your TH-cam channel and subscribed. You are doing a very nice job on your layout. If you have any questions as you build your layout feel free to contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to help you.-Tom
Thank you Thomas for another Great Video on your GNE RR.
Hi Kevin, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Consider me very much impressed by your layout. The switching operations looked absolutely real. I'm glad Roy Smith featured you tonight on his "Dispatch" video.
Hi Jeffry, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate Roy featuring my video on his channel, I was not aware he was going to do that. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com -Tom
Another great inspiring video Tom. Nice industry and as always great realistic operations. Nice to see the ProtoThrottle in action. Thanks for sharing, love your videos.
Hi Craig, Thanks for your comments. Universal Alloy is really fun to switch using the idler cars.-Tom
I love how the little dude keeps moving around , on and off the train !
Hi, Thanks for your comments. The little conductor dude is famous as he appears in almost all my videos. I use him to demonstrate what a real conductor would be doing and how that affects how prototype crews operate.-Tom
As always another superb operations video! Thanks for taking the considerable time it takes to make these, they are truly appreciated!
Hi, Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them.-Tom
That is a gorgeous lift out, very well designed and seems to work perfectly. Love the roller door open on the factory.
Hi Philip, Thanks for your comments. The lift out was a good compromise to add an interesting industry to my layout while not taking up any room when it is removed.-Tom
Thomas I love the idea of the T-Nuts and bolts to align and join the boards. Going to steal that idea wholesale! Great video as always.
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your comments. The T-Nuts and bolts are an excellent way to attach removable sections of a layout. They have worked great for me over the past few years and are easy to install and provide slight adjustment to align the track sections perfectly.-Tom
Excellent Mr. KlimoskI! Found my way here shortly after your layout was published in M.R. Enjoy your video very much :-)
Hi Angelo, Thanks for your comments and subscribing to my TH-cam channel.-Tom
Great job - things look great!!!
Hi, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Very glad I stumbled upon your channel! Amazing work, I thoroughly enjoy your videos!
Hi, Thanks for your very nice comments. Be sure to check out my website at www.thomasklimoski.com to see more about my layout, links to other videos, and subscribe to my blog.-Tom
Hi Tom: Excellent video and I enjoyed your article in the May 2019 issue of Model Railroader. Keep up the great work!! Mike
Hi Mike, Thanks for your very nice comments on the video and my article in Model Railroader. Switching this facility on my layout is a lot of fun and is easy to remove between ops sessions.-Tom
Thank you Tom for the nice video, some times more an easy idea with great challenges, I mean the saftycars. I will see, where I can install this on my layout too.
Hi Horst, Thanks for your comments. Using the idlers cars adds interest to an ops session. -Tom
Very nicely done professor!
Hi, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Another high quality video. Great work and congrats on the latest article about this industry in MR!
Hi Tim, Thanks for your comments on the video and my article in MR. Switching this industry on my layout is a lot of fun, not so much for the prototype crew.-Tom
Awesome once again 🚂
Hi Willie, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
hello Thomas...awesome video... awesome layout & lift out...i like your controller & the operational door... thx for sharing.. vinny
Hi Vinny, Thanks for your comments. The ProtoThrottle is perfect for a small layout like mine. The lift out was a great way to add an industry that does not get switched that often on the prototype, but has a interesting outbound load that requires idler cars.-Tom
Am I the only one who wants a _Grillburger_ and a _Blizzard_ while watching this?
Hi, Yes a DQ Blizzard sounds great, the only problem is that it is HO scale ;). The DQ has a scratch built detailed interior with tables and a counter with the menu above it, the only problem is that I need to add interior lights so it can be seen better. -Tom
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Excellent detail. It looks so authentic that it literally makes me crave a DQ visit. Cheers!
One word. Superb.
Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them.-Tom
Roy sent me over here and it was worth it, great layout and operation!
Hi Roy, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate Roy featuring my video on his channel. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com -Tom
Wow that is amazing , mines no where like that
Thanks for your comments. Everyone learns as they go and I have improved my modeling greatly from where I started. No one starts off as a master model railroader, so as long as you are enjoying the hobby as you are learning then you are on the right track to improving your layout and modeling skills. -Tom
Great video as always. I had asked about your staging storage before and found one of the same draw units. It works great thank you!
Hi Barry, Thanks for your comments. I am glad to hear the storage cart is working out for you, I find it is an excellent way to store cars in a very compact area. One note, to help lift the cars out of the trays I use a piece of paper as a cradle under the cars to help lift them up without grabbing the delicate details.-Tom
A very elegant solution. Thanks for sharing. Mark
Hi Mark, Thanks for your comments. The removable lift out was a simple solution to add another industry without taking up any space in the layout room when it is stored.-Tom
Ah ! Super ! And the best part was the opening door, great !
Hi, Thanks for your comments. You can see a TH-cam video on how I built the operating overhead door on my TH-cam channel.-Tom
Nice ops session I appreciate the subtitles. Without them, it would be impossible to know what's going on. ...Roy
Hi Roy, Thanks for your comments. I like to tell a story with my videos instead of just showing trains running around on a layout. The captions are very time consuming to do but really help me inform the viewers as to what is taking place during the operating session.-Tom
Tom, another well done video, thanks.
Hi Tom, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
That's awesome you did great work looks really good,,,keep up the great work,,,gary
Hi Gary, Thanks for your comments. -Tom
Another excellent video, Thomas! Your GNRR continues to be a big inspiration to me! A couple more questions, if you don't mind?
Do you find it easier to operate with the momentum cranked up then using the brake to stop? Certainly more realistic! That is sort of how it looked like your geep was operating.
Are you using Sergent couplers? If so, have you been happy with them?
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful layout and experience with us!
Hi John, Thanks for your comments. Since I operate with the ProtoThrottle I have all my decoders set to 255 (maximum) for deceleration. I really like the control I have using the brake feature on the ProtoThrottle to stop the locomotive. I does take a little getting used to using the brake lever and how fast it will stop. The ProtoThrottle has an emergency brake feature if you move the brake lever all the way to the right the locomotive comes to a quick stop. While not prototypical, it does prevent accidents from guest operators that "come in a little too hot" ;). For me, the ProtoThrottle is the most realistic way to operate your model locomotives. Check out my other TH-cam videos on operating with the ProtoThrottle.
I use Kadee scale couplers and have not tried the Sergent couplers. I still have lots of the #5 couplers to change out on my cars to the scale head ones when I weather and upgrade my fleet.
If you have any more questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them. I also have a website at www.thomasklimoski.com where you can find videos, photos, and subscribe to my blog.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski You are a gentleman and a scholar! Thank you so much! I will save your email and drop you a note! Thank you again for your help! I will post or send you some info on my layout (I'm sure you'll be able to stop some similarities!).
THANK YOU FOR VERY DETAIL VIDEO ON YOUR DETAIL BEAUTY LAYOUT OPERATION BY SHARE WITH US
FROM AUSTRALIA
Hi Robert, Thank you for your comments. I am glad to hear about viewers from all over the world.-Tom
really neat!
Hi James, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Looks great!! Can you explain how the door works and what you used to make it work?
Hi Matthew, Thanks for your comments. I wrote an article for the 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine, Build a working overhead door, that explains how I built the door and make it operate. In addition, I have a video, How to model an operating overhead rolling door, on my TH-cam channel that shows the behind the scenes action of how it works. Here is the link to the video th-cam.com/video/Z_uJ9tmEdVk/w-d-xo.html The key component is the Lego gear reducer that can be found on-line thru EBay sellers. You can find more information on my layout, how to videos, and follow my blog on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com. Good luck with your door project.-Tom
Just super.
Hi Ron, Thanks for your comments.-Tom
Great work man!!! Roy sent me!
Hi Shawn, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate Roy featuring my video on his channel, I was not aware he was going to do that. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com There you can find links to other videos and lots of other information in addition to subscribing to my blog. -Tom
That's a great addition to your fabulous layout! Just curious, how do you uncouple from the flat when it's inside the building. I notice that you have your trip pins removed.
Hi Dean, Thanks for your comments. I do a "safety stop" before shoving the flat car inside the structure and uncouple the cars then off set the couplers using a bamboo skewer. Next, I spot the car and then all I have to do is back up leaving the car in position. I also do that at other industries and locations where it can be hard to see or uncouple the cars. For me, it is easier to use a bamboo skewer than have uncoupling magnets all over the layout as I make and break a lot of couplings during an operating session. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com. If you have more questions you can contact me at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll be glad to answer them.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Thanks Thomas, I sort of figured that you did that. I would enjoy learning how to create videos like you do. I have a paper mill on my layout that takes about an hour and a half to switch in real time, I would like to portray that in video in a lot less time!
Hi Dean, Contact me via e-mail at tklimoski@gmail.com and I'll give you some tips that you can apply to your videos.-Tom
Yeah I work at UAC
Hi Payton, I am sure it is a lot more fun to model UAC than to work there. What are the panel sections that are shipped out on flat cars? From what I understand they are floor sections for Boing aircraft.-Tom
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Once again Thomas... EXCELLENT...! So your GP9 long hood is forward? I didn't see ditch lights on the short hood end.
Hi Cameron, Thanks for your comments. Yes, the prototype GNRR GP9 #6576 operates long hood forward and only has ditch lights on the long hood end. The GP9 was originally manufactured for the B&O in 1958 which specified the long hood as forward. I modeled my GP9 as close to the prototype as possible.-Tom
Well, you did a great job...!
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Nice Vid. What was the Layout height again? To me, someone looks kinda trapped when the liftout is installed. I am curious how often you will really install and use it. Very well handcrafted anyway. Great job!
Hi Charlie, Thanks for your comments. The layout height is 54" to the finished top. I made the lift out section framework only 4" thick so the duck under height is 50", which is tolerable for most people. Normally I leave the door to the train room open so it helps alleviate the "trapped" feeling. On the prototype the industry is only switched once or twice a month. I only install the lift out when the industry is scheduled to be switched, which for me is once every third or fourth ops session. Using the removable lift was a way for me to get another industry for the local to switch on an occasional basis. Installation of the lift out in real time is about 5 minutes so it is not that cumbersome to install and remove. Most of the time the lift out is not installed which makes access to the layout much easier.
Nice Scene. What do you use for the paved areas?
Hi Steve, Thanks for your comments. I use .060 styrene for the paved areas and roads on my layout. I cut them out and paint them with a light grey automotive primer. I spray them with Dullcoat and then weather them with Pan pastels and weathering powders.-Tom
Very nice Tom... where'd you get the conductor figure at? I'm looking for little figures like these. Thanks!
Hi Jon, Thanks for your comments. Preiser makes one of the most realistic modern era train crew figure sets on the market. Preiser model # 10420 Modern Workmen with warning vests includes six figures in various poses that are excellent for representing train crew members.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski thanks for the reply. Will check them out
Amazing sectional layout. What scale is it?
-from Tom Pilling
Hi Tom, Thanks for your comments. My layout is HO scale. You can see more about my layout on my website at www.thomasklimoski.com
@ 4:37? Red-Zone protection? My 41 years on the railroad I never heard of that. it was always called 'Blue-Flag" protection and we hung a blue flag actually on the locomotive so the driver (engineer) could see it and not move. Unless you're in Australia where everything is 'goofy" ha ha
Hi, On the prototype GNRR the crew must request "red zone" protection when going between cars or in a position that places them in a dangerous location where they could be killed or injured if the train moves. Some railroads call this "Three Step" protection. The engineer must cut out the field generator, center the reverser, and have the brake applied before he allows the crew to enter the "Red Zone" or answers "Centered and Set" or "Three Step Applied" on the radio. The Blue Flag protection you mentioned is used when the car is connected to hoses or workers are working on or around the car or locomotive. The Blue Flag can only be removed by the person or trade that applied it. I hope this answers your question.-Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Okay Thanks. I know all about the Blue Flag rules but never heard of Red Zone. Is this in the US or another country? Reason I asked is Blue Flag can be used anywhere. Can blue flag an entire train, single car or even an entire track in a yard or engine facility, an yes can only be removed by the person who hung it..
Hi @@ChinaAl, The "Red Zone" or "Three Step" procedures are standard operating procedures in the US. Not following them will get crews fired. It is all about safety and keeping people from getting hurt or killed. The procedures are used during switching operations to make sure a train does not move when crew members are in a dangerous position between the cars.
The Blue Flags here in the US are used for cars, locomotives, or entire trains that are not to be moved when work is being performed. They also are used at private industries when cars are being unloaded although not specifically outlined in the railroad rule books they are a universally understood way to identify cars that are not to be moved. Here is a video I did with two professional railroaders operating using the "Three Step" procedures. They simulate the conductor hooking up the air hoses and releasing the brakes when they call for "Three Step". Here is the link, th-cam.com/video/ldgnFG0yM-4/w-d-xo.html
I hope this clarifies some of your questions, of course the information I provided is just the highlights, the rule book as you know can be extensive when it comes to safety procedures. -Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Okay Tom. Thank you.
What is the part number that you use for the derail?
Hi, The derail is an Alexander Scale Models #120-9501 Hayes Derail set. I understand the company has been bought out by another manufacturer, but is still making the part. You can see how I modified the derail in my How to build an operating gate and derail video on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/ArUu6HEl28k/w-d-xo.html
-Tom
4:15 It must be a real pain for the crew to climb all the way onto the roof to open that door. Couldn't they install a handy push-button at ground level? 🤣
Hi, yes it is a bit of a climb for the conductor to go to the roof to open the door, but the view is nice ;). The door could be automated with a motor and push button controller, it is all up to your imagination and ingenuity as to how to get it to work. In my case the lift out for that industry and structure is removable so I opted for a simple mechanical connection for the door. For my layout I believe in simple is better, so I like the interaction of manually controlling things. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Tom
@@ThomasKlimoski Ah, yes, the view will make it worth it. It's a very nice mechanism, especially with the section being removable.
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