Richard Astle
Richard Astle
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Freemo 2024 Big Valley
A visit to the Freemo gathering at Big Valley, AB on August 17, 2024 to visit with friends and view some of the train action. Please enjoy the video of structures and the action.
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Видео

Supertrain 2024
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Some of the action from Calgary at SuperTrain 2024
Cabride Supertrain 2024
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Eastern Slopes Railway and Mountain View Model Railroad Club wish to thank members of Western Freemo Group for the opportunity to ride along with engineer Ryan as we toured the layout at Supertrain 2024.
CPKC Trains North Olds
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On January 26th and February 2nd 2024 I caught two CPKC trains on the CPKC Red Deer Sub. First on the 26th was a northbound manifest of empties at MP63 the north end of Netook Siding. The second was a southbound heavy manifest of potash and oil near MP58 just north of Olds.
CPKC Holiday Train 2023
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The CPKC Holiday Train arriving December 8, 2023 at 12:50pm at Innisfail, Alberta under overcast skies with some light snow.
Alberta Free-Mo 2023
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Some of the Alberta Free-Mo event in Big Valley, Alberta Saturday August 12, 2023. Some of the action was plague by intermittent outages and there were the inevitable derailments and train separations. A great weekend of friendship and running trains.
MVMRC Garden 2023
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With the weather warming and the snow and ice melted the garden trains at the Didsbury Museum 2110 - 21 Ave Didsbury Alberta began running outdoors again. You can find them running most Saturdays weather permitting or you can enjoy the trains on the second floor indoors.
SuperTrain2023
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After a three year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions SuperTrain 2023 was successfully held at The Genesis Centre in Calgary, Alberta and here I present a brief glimpse at some of the action that could be seen over the weekend of April 15-16, 2023. There was much more to be seen and many vendors and displays to visit.
Harmatton 2023
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On a dull Easter Monday afternoon this meet between a southbound grain train and a northbound work train happened at the south siding switch to the Harmatton siding and the loading facilities of AltaGass. Here we witness a roll by with the crew of the southbound watching the tank cars being delivered to the facility
ESR 2023 First Trains of the Year
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Two members of the Mountain View Model Railroad Club ran a couple of trains on club member Richard Astle's Eastern Slopes HO scale layout. This was the first session on this layout in 2023 and happened on March 1st. It was fun creating this short video of the action.
Alberta Free-mo 2022
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This video was shot on Sunday August 14, 2022 in Big Valley, Alberta and is quite lengthy. Grab yourself a coffee and enjoy the next 60 minutes of HO scale train action as hobbyists move their trains around the sections of the free-mo layout.
White Pass 4-6-0 Locomotive and Train
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Recent rebuild and conversion from rail power to battery of this locomotive required that the entire train be tested on the museum's outdoor garden railroad and the 2% grades to the viaduct.
Southbound mixed freight
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Caught this southbound mixed consist at the Harmatton siding just north of Didsbury, AB on Feb 5, 2022. Lead power a CP and a UP ES44AC with a CP mid train DPU.
MVMRC Garden Railroad
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New temporary track was laid on the front lawn of the Didsbury Museum and on September 18, 2021 members of the Mountain View Model Railroad Club operated personal and club trains for the enjoyment of museum visitors. There are two main loops with the outer and upper loop subject to wind issues while the second lower loop and lawn sections are less prone to wind issues. The action requires close...
Trains Running Again at the Didsbury Museum
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After a long cold winter and COVID-19 museum shutdown the trains are running again at the Didsbury, Alberta Museum. The Mountain View Model Railroad Club maintains and operates an indoor HO scale layout on the second floor as well as a garden railroad spanning 100 feet along the east side of the museum
March 31, 2021 CP trains near Olds
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March 31, 2021 CP trains near Olds
MVMRC update 2 11 21
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MVMRC update 2 11 21
CP 8121 NB
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CP 8121 NB
ESR Jan 2021 Update
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ESR Jan 2021 Update
Layout Action Nov 2020
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Layout Action Nov 2020
Work 2200 at Didsbury Y
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Work 2200 at Didsbury Y
Update Mar 2020
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Update Mar 2020
An Unusual Consist
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An Unusual Consist
February 2020 Layout Update
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February 2020 Layout Update
Doug's Train January 11, 2020
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Doug's Train January 11, 2020
Big Valley Meet with Calgary Free-mo
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Big Valley Meet with Calgary Free-mo
Club Visits Eastern Slopes Model Railway Pt. 2
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Club Visits Eastern Slopes Model Railway Pt. 2
Club Visits Eastern Slopes Model Railway Pt. 1
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Club Visits Eastern Slopes Model Railway Pt. 1
CPR 2861 Fan Trip
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CPR 2861 Fan Trip
Rail Action South of Olds
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Rail Action South of Olds

Комментарии

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 23 дня назад

    Thank you, Richard, for posting.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 23 дня назад

      My pleasure! It was a bit late though.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 4 месяца назад

    Richard, were you able to chat with the model group in from Thunder Bay.?

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 месяца назад

      Yes I was and some footage from their layout will be in my next posting, hopefully soon.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 4 месяца назад

    Richard, very well done. I sure enjoy your video footage of the operations

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 месяца назад

      Thank you

  • @ILoveTrains
    @ILoveTrains 9 месяцев назад

    Great video of the lights and sounds of the CPKC Holiday Train during the daytime!

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you, I didn't have the luxury of chasing the train this year so took the opportunity to catch it just before 1pm.

  • @peterulvestad6418
    @peterulvestad6418 Год назад

    Missed seeing you there, I went for a visit on the Friday

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla Год назад

      Went Saturday and heard you had been there. You were likely at Norm's operating on Saturday.

    • @peterulvestad6418
      @peterulvestad6418 Год назад

      No, not at Norman's. He has lots of people on his list. He normally invites the employed for weekend sessions. 😀

  • @user-zd4ug3ju2b
    @user-zd4ug3ju2b Год назад

    Great video Rick

  • @Bntrainmaster1
    @Bntrainmaster1 Год назад

    Totally awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to share.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla Год назад

      Thank you

  • @davidcurtis5398
    @davidcurtis5398 Год назад

    Very nice road. I especially like the subtle colors you have put in the rock walls. One doesn't see that much and it looks great.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla Год назад

      Thankyou.

  • @adriennefrank1518
    @adriennefrank1518 Год назад

    Very nice ride on the Eastern Slope Railway! But, l do prefer to see more of an outdoor type of scenery with lots of trees, buildings or bodies of water etc. Well done!🚂🚊👏💯

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla Год назад

      Thank you, check out some of my updates with more trees but limited water. You might also like some of the Mountain View Model Railroad Club and Didsbury Museum videos on this channel.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 2 года назад

    Great photo angles of the layout as if you were taking them from off the property away from the right of way.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 2 года назад

      Thank you that was my intention.

  • @TracyA123
    @TracyA123 2 года назад

    Never remove tunnel sections...best parts

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 2 года назад

      The tunnels repeat but look at one of my updates for complete tunnel scenes.

    • @TracyA123
      @TracyA123 2 года назад

      @@ve6rla cool! Will do didn't mean that in a mean way it's just cool to see how you get elevation and route tunnels☺

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 2 года назад

      No problem.

  • @user-lr9um3wn9p
    @user-lr9um3wn9p 2 года назад

    TECHNE

  • @DoniJasiqi
    @DoniJasiqi 2 года назад

    I love the video you should do Calgary to red deer along the line.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 2 года назад

      A video or series along the Red Deer Sub is a goal of mine. I do have a few different videos taken over several years capturing action from Didsbury to Bowden. Maybe this year I will get it done.

  • @MsAlisonWunderland
    @MsAlisonWunderland 2 года назад

    Nice layout, what about stations?

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 2 года назад

      That cab ride was done in 2017 and since then two stations have been installed one on lower deck and one on upper deck as well as an oil loading facility. I hope to do another cab ride or combo shoot later this year.

    • @MsAlisonWunderland
      @MsAlisonWunderland 2 года назад

      @@ve6rla i look forward to the update, nice experience. I have a Routemaster bus and love filming from the cab.

  • @Noni1575
    @Noni1575 3 года назад

    Hi I love trains so much

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 3 года назад

      Thankyou, trains run again Saturday July 17th from 10 to 4

  • @robertballing4990
    @robertballing4990 3 года назад

    Very enjoyable to watch, especially without music.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 3 года назад

      Thanks Robert, I try to keep the music to openings and credits and let the trains do the talking.

  • @DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles
    @DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles 3 года назад

    Nice video 👍 like the out door layout..

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 3 года назад

      Thanks the guys have worked long hours getting things ready for museum reopening

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129
    @medwaymodelrailway7129 3 года назад

    Diesel dave like's the new video today.

  • @raymondrion6712
    @raymondrion6712 3 года назад

    Looks great,great job.

  • @KingTrump2024
    @KingTrump2024 3 года назад

    Nice layout

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 3 года назад

      Thank you the club has worked hard over the years.

  • @Southern_Pacific
    @Southern_Pacific 3 года назад

    Nice run byes.. I need to get my N Scale Maersk trains out and give them a run.. Awesome to see the Rapido RDC running.. thanks for sharing.. Dave

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words. I have been lax in doing videos lately. I ordered the buy 4 get one free and donated this unit to the club. Rick

  • @martinwelsford1353
    @martinwelsford1353 4 года назад

    Nice ride, thanks. There's some very good civil engineering here and I see what you mean about lots left to do. Are you retired ? What a great hobby we have - as you demonstrate very well

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Thank you Martin for the kind words. Yes I am retired however this layout was started in 2006 well before I retired. I completely agree this is an amazing hobby.

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 4 года назад

    Is this the Wye you were talking about maybe making a module after? Nice video

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Yes it is.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 4 года назад

    Another great video keep up the good modeling and posting for us to enjoy.

  • @raymondrion6712
    @raymondrion6712 4 года назад

    Layout looking good,cant wait to get back and run trains again keep up the great work.

  • @Fiona2314
    @Fiona2314 4 года назад

    Hi Richard! :) You look so pleased. :)

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 4 года назад

    well done the Layout is progressing beautifully.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Thankyou

    • @williamneedham3150
      @williamneedham3150 4 года назад

      @@ve6rla I feel sorry for those old single sheath box cars being yanked around by that big horse power. make sure the hogger treats them with kit gloves. nice power and rolling stock.

  • @SchuylkillRiverValley
    @SchuylkillRiverValley 4 года назад

    Great looking layout Richard - love the snow shed! Really liked the low-angle shots, especially coming through the rock cut - well done! Just found your channel - very nice work. Best, John

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Thankyou John, I enjoy the challenge of capturing my creativity.

  • @PeterCPRail8748
    @PeterCPRail8748 4 года назад

    Newly subbed, nice layout. Keep up the great work.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Thankyou I enjoy it.

  • @raymondrion6712
    @raymondrion6712 4 года назад

    Great looking video.

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 4 года назад

    Looking Good Rick -Ryan

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 4 года назад

    Very nicely modeled that sections following must be a hard act to follow. The baggage car full of spirits and all blinds pulled due to the natural sunlight being to hard on the eyes. Nice train and layout.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 4 года назад

      Thankyou club members have worked hard to make it enjoyable for visitors to the Didsbury Museum

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 5 лет назад

    Good to see you again Rick, Thanks for Coming Out

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      My pleasure, enjoyed making the video.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 5 лет назад

    Once again very nice video footage. Thank you for sharing.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Thank you and my pleasure

  • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
    @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 5 лет назад

    Nice ⚡⚡

  • @raymondrion6712
    @raymondrion6712 5 лет назад

    Looks great.

  • @DevalDiamondProductions
    @DevalDiamondProductions 5 лет назад

    First

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 5 лет назад

    Nice Shots Richard

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 5 лет назад

    Is this your home Layout? Very Nice -Ryan

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Yes Ryan it is two levels

    • @RyanTheRailfan
      @RyanTheRailfan 5 лет назад

      @@ve6rla Very Cool, I take it the Hudson's yours?

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      @@RyanTheRailfan yes it is.

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky107107 5 лет назад

    that is a nice looking. and sounding steamer

  • @RyanTheRailfan
    @RyanTheRailfan 5 лет назад

    Thanks Again for Letting Us Attend, I look forward to next year

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky107107 5 лет назад

    speed racer. lol

  • @greggoodwin1646
    @greggoodwin1646 5 лет назад

    Any Video coming out of the Show in Carstairs?

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Yes, I will have one soon.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      The video is now available.

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 5 лет назад

    I will check back with you when its finished.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      That may be some time coming but there will be more updates as development continues.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 5 лет назад

    Hopefully Supertrain 2020.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 5 лет назад

    Yes I live in Schreiber 2 hours north east of Thunder Bay I try make Supertrain every few years hopefully I can make it again next year.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      I have been through Schreiber several times but as you can imagine many years ago. Look forward to the opportunity to meet.

  • @williamneedham3150
    @williamneedham3150 5 лет назад

    Richard very nice video coverage of the 2019 Calgary SUPERTRAIN enjoyed the video and the show was good as always.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Thank you I tried to get as much coverage while still working Forth Junction and the club's displays. Looking forward to next years offerings.

    • @williamneedham3150
      @williamneedham3150 5 лет назад

      One year I would like to meet up with you we may have passed each other at the 2014 CARM convention in Thunder Bay.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      @@williamneedham3150 we certainly could have I grew up in Thunder Bay and enjoyed the CARM convention very much. I have lived in Alberta for 40+ years now and am an hour north of Calgary. If you are in Alberta the club puts on its own show in Carstairs May 25,26 at the curling rink.

  • @rhbeadlejr
    @rhbeadlejr 5 лет назад

    And the extra side truss bridge to accommodate a curve, the railroad would use several deck bridges end to end instead.

  • @rhbeadlejr
    @rhbeadlejr 5 лет назад

    Good track work. Somebody must own a straight edge. When you making an updated video?

    • @rhbeadlejr
      @rhbeadlejr 5 лет назад

      And personally I don't need to see the inside of tunnels.

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Hi Robert, thanks for the complement. I posted an update about 5 months ago called eastern slopes railway update and it does have more tunnel time. I plan on another one in the spring (I hope) after some club members have a chance at an operating session.

  • @NorthernOhioRailroadAction
    @NorthernOhioRailroadAction 5 лет назад

    Great Video keep up the great work my friend

    • @ve6rla
      @ve6rla 5 лет назад

      Thanks the young man operating the train made it easy to get continuity.