Hi C Mastracci , looks like you were having fun running trains. I do enjoy your videos and updates and how too’s. I will say those Scale Trains Southern SD40-2’s sound awesome. Keep on doing what you do. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. 😎😎 👍
I do prefer to switch my layout, I just enjoy moving freight from A to B. We use a switch list on a clip board, one friend does use card cards, but I don't like to clutter the fascia with mounted boxes. About shiny locos, I like you spend a lot of time with scenery, mine have to be weathered. Although not to the point of a rust bucket, dirty and well used look. Train shows I get the cheap cars that no one wanted and practice on them. One quick method is Tamiya Flat Base take a paint brush and paint the whole loco when dry I use a tooth brush and remove it. You then are left with a cheap way to apply dull coat to and engine. Thanks for your incite !
I did the same thing. I keep a couple cars around to try some stuff out and see what works and what doesn't. I like the rust buckets when it suits their age. wouldn't do that to a GEVO, but an old Alco - sure. i have a lot of shiny locos and cars that need attention - it is one of the last things i get to.
Awesome fun run and discussion. I sure like letting some trains run while I switch some out in some industries. Switching locos out is fun for me also! I could spend so.e time watching yours running way more 😬👏
i'll have to do some more railfan videos. they just take so much time to assemble the trains, run them, and then get them back. i try not to handle cars and locos so i basically build them by running them. takes a minute LOL! that's why a lot of time you see the same trains in my updates - i even like to run trains when i'm working on scenery to let them roll around. it's fun just to look up from the project and see them going.
I understand about the building trains LOL. Although my layout is not near as large as yours. I also run my trains to move cars and build trains. I run something everything I walk in the room 😊. I just enjoy your vids, trains, commentary, and thought process on trains in general.👌👍💪
While I'm not in the group so I didn't answer to the poll, I'd like to add to the detailing/weathering poll. I will detail an engine if parts are readily available and cheap, but most models I get are sufficiently detailed to be happy with them, especially my Rapido engines. On the other hand, I do not weather. I understand it's more realistic, but I love the bright colors and clean look, so I prefer to keep them brand new looking. In my "tiny world" (which is a freelanced layout), companies take good care of their rolling stock, which includes keeping them clean. I also keep my scenery clean mostly. Again, I know it's unrealistic, but I prefer the looks. I can appreciate someone's work at weathering, but I won't do it. I will also go out of my way to not purchase weathered equipment, and I removed some graffiti from a car I bought used (it didn't have a graffiti in the picture online)
to each their own, so there's not a wrong way to do things - it's really whatever you want. it is interesting that you're doing 180 degree opposite what most of the modeling community is doing.
Trains are pretty loud, so it's authentic! i did notice that in the final run - which is weird since the video audio is set at 50% and the voice track is set at 150%.
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Enjoyable video and thanks for sharing. Dave
I really enjoy your TH-cam videos.
Keep up the awesome and inspiring videos. Glad you’re here. Thanks
thanks!
Enjoyed every minute.
Nice talk
Hi C Mastracci , looks like you were having fun running trains. I do enjoy your videos and updates and how too’s. I will say those Scale Trains Southern SD40-2’s sound awesome. Keep on doing what you do. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. 😎😎 👍
Thanks. I love my SD40s!
I also loved the autorack run by. And the MOW train
Those autoracks are epic. The MOW train was a nice assembly from MicroTrains and some 3D printed parts. Definitely on my list of favorites.
I just love the snow scenes and the how to videos on them you have done. Thanks
Thanks! they're my favorite.
I do prefer to switch my layout, I just enjoy moving freight from A to B. We use a switch list on a clip board, one friend does use card cards, but I don't like to clutter the fascia with mounted boxes. About shiny locos, I like you spend a lot of time with scenery, mine have to be weathered. Although not to the point of a rust bucket, dirty and well used look. Train shows I get the cheap cars that no one wanted and practice on them. One quick method is Tamiya Flat Base take a paint brush and paint the whole loco when dry I use a tooth brush and remove it. You then are left with a cheap way to apply dull coat to and engine. Thanks for your incite !
I did the same thing. I keep a couple cars around to try some stuff out and see what works and what doesn't. I like the rust buckets when it suits their age. wouldn't do that to a GEVO, but an old Alco - sure. i have a lot of shiny locos and cars that need attention - it is one of the last things i get to.
I love these videos so much! You have been a great inspiration to me to start my own layout as well.
i'm glad you're enjoying and finding the inspiration to get going... you'll be broke, but you'll be happy!
Awesome fun run and discussion. I sure like letting some trains run while I switch some out in some industries. Switching locos out is fun for me also! I could spend so.e time watching yours running way more 😬👏
i'll have to do some more railfan videos. they just take so much time to assemble the trains, run them, and then get them back. i try not to handle cars and locos so i basically build them by running them. takes a minute LOL! that's why a lot of time you see the same trains in my updates - i even like to run trains when i'm working on scenery to let them roll around. it's fun just to look up from the project and see them going.
I understand about the building trains LOL. Although my layout is not near as large as yours. I also run my trains to move cars and build trains. I run something everything I walk in the room 😊. I just enjoy your vids, trains, commentary, and thought process on trains in general.👌👍💪
While I'm not in the group so I didn't answer to the poll, I'd like to add to the detailing/weathering poll.
I will detail an engine if parts are readily available and cheap, but most models I get are sufficiently detailed to be happy with them, especially my Rapido engines. On the other hand, I do not weather. I understand it's more realistic, but I love the bright colors and clean look, so I prefer to keep them brand new looking. In my "tiny world" (which is a freelanced layout), companies take good care of their rolling stock, which includes keeping them clean. I also keep my scenery clean mostly.
Again, I know it's unrealistic, but I prefer the looks. I can appreciate someone's work at weathering, but I won't do it. I will also go out of my way to not purchase weathered equipment, and I removed some graffiti from a car I bought used (it didn't have a graffiti in the picture online)
to each their own, so there's not a wrong way to do things - it's really whatever you want. it is interesting that you're doing 180 degree opposite what most of the modeling community is doing.
Wonderful video, those autoracks are just beautiful 😍
thanks! they are amazing - ScaleTrains nailed it.
Always a great day when your vids are up
Glad you're enjoying!
Sometimes its difficult to hear your voice over the locomotive sounds😅
Trains are pretty loud, so it's authentic! i did notice that in the final run - which is weird since the video audio is set at 50% and the voice track is set at 150%.
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