Beautiful little logging layout. Thanks for sharing it. I might have one ( 1/48 scale On30 Logger) left in me further down the road as my eyes grow dim. 😉 Just a suggestion. Could you squeeze in one more spur perhaps to accommodate your needs? Cheers. 😁
Good to see your honest opinion on how the track plan has been working over the years. I've always been very impressed by it. You made some great points about storage tracks, length of sidings etc, very helpful information. All the best Carl, hope you upload some running sessions soon. Brian
Good to see you…was thinking about you yesterday when I was gathering photos for layout inspiration….i detect a “hint” of reno coming down the pike….FYI, my Bachmann Shay Regear turned out great…had to use epoxy instead of SG to hold them.
Regardless of any of the limitations you demonstrated, this is a beautiful layout! I'm in the planning phases for my next layout and train length and types of car movements are definitely top of mind. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for such a beautiful layout and a careful critique from living with it over time. You’re a fine teacher. Have you done a How To on building your fabulous pine trees? If so, please point us to it. If not, please consider showing us how.
Well, the trees are made from material kits made by Coastmans Scenic Products (www.coastmans.com). They have how-to videos on their website. I don't think I can do any better than theirs. Their videos are also posted on RUclips. Their samples look a lot better than mine!
That 2-6-6-2T is an old Mantua model I picked up at a train show many years ago. It has a can motor and enclosed gearboxes and runs pretty well. I think they can still be found on eBay with a little patience. I understand that after Mantua went out of business their line was picked up by Model Power. Then they, too, went out of business. I read that for a while Lionel had picked up the line, but I don't see them on the Lionel website. So eBay or train shows are probably the best bet. About 12 years ago Precision Scale imported a brass 2-6-6-2T. I got one of them (pretty expensive), but it's not on the layout yet awaiting DCC installation. My Mantua unit was described in an article in the November 2007 issue of Scale Rails (the old name for NMRA Magazine), where I described detailing, weathering, and DCC installation. Since that article I have upgraded the DCC installation to a Tsunami II decoder, which was not available back in 2007. Good hunting for your "friend"!
One important point about railroads, especially small railroads like logging roads - they are financed and built by investors, who will only invest in the bare minimum of plant necessary to get the job done, and no more. Rail and ties cost money and incur taxes, so the less, the better - more profit to the bottom line. So, it falls upon the foremen to be clever enough to get the job done with a minimum of facility; nevermind any inconvenience to the hapless employees. Such is the lot of the operating crews. There will always be others waiting and willing to take their place.
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Good share! It's an interesting perspective to review a track plan after several years' worth of service.
It's great to get another video from you Carl. Despite those (minor) limitations, this is one of my favourite layouts. Beautiful work. Thank you.
Carl it’s so nice to see another video of your Clear lake Timber layout. It still looks great!
Fantastic layout. Excellent detail. Thanks for posting the video. Cheers from Texas.
Excellent scenery!
Beautiful little logging layout. Thanks for sharing it.
I might have one ( 1/48 scale On30 Logger) left in me further down the road as my eyes grow dim. 😉
Just a suggestion. Could you squeeze in one more spur perhaps to accommodate your needs? Cheers. 😁
You have a beautiful layout Carl, Thanks so much for sharing it and your advice!
Good to see your honest opinion on how the track plan has been working over the years. I've always been very impressed by it. You made some great points about storage tracks, length of sidings etc, very helpful information. All the best Carl, hope you upload some running sessions soon. Brian
Great layout and fantastic to have your thoughts on hindsight.
Excellent video
Good to see you…was thinking about you yesterday when I was gathering photos for layout inspiration….i detect a “hint” of reno coming down the pike….FYI, my Bachmann Shay Regear turned out great…had to use epoxy instead of SG to hold them.
Regardless of any of the limitations you demonstrated, this is a beautiful layout! I'm in the planning phases for my next layout and train length and types of car movements are definitely top of mind. Thanks for sharing!
Hope I helped at least a little bit. Good luck with your planning!
Best advice, build it modular and change the track arrangement as the layout evolves.
Thank you for such a beautiful layout and a careful critique from living with it over time. You’re a fine teacher.
Have you done a How To on building your fabulous pine trees? If so, please point us to it. If not, please consider showing us how.
Well, the trees are made from material kits made by Coastmans Scenic Products (www.coastmans.com). They have how-to videos on their website. I don't think I can do any better than theirs. Their videos are also posted on RUclips. Their samples look a lot better than mine!
You have a logging camp. Send the boys up and clear out some forest and begin laying track. Just kidding, beautiful layout sir.
Excellent video, and very important points to consider. Where does one acquire a 2-6-6-2T? For a friend, of course. 😜
That 2-6-6-2T is an old Mantua model I picked up at a train show many years ago. It has a can motor and enclosed gearboxes and runs pretty well. I think they can still be found on eBay with a little patience. I understand that after Mantua went out of business their line was picked up by Model Power. Then they, too, went out of business. I read that for a while Lionel had picked up the line, but I don't see them on the Lionel website. So eBay or train shows are probably the best bet. About 12 years ago Precision Scale imported a brass 2-6-6-2T. I got one of them (pretty expensive), but it's not on the layout yet awaiting DCC installation. My Mantua unit was described in an article in the November 2007 issue of Scale Rails (the old name for NMRA Magazine), where I described detailing, weathering, and DCC installation. Since that article I have upgraded the DCC installation to a Tsunami II decoder, which was not available back in 2007. Good hunting for your "friend"!
Lots to emulate here. What is the overall depth of your layout?
It's 3' front to back.
One important point about railroads, especially small railroads like logging roads - they are financed and built by investors, who will only invest in the bare minimum of plant necessary to get the job done, and no more.
Rail and ties cost money and incur taxes, so the less, the better - more profit to the bottom line.
So, it falls upon the foremen to be clever enough to get the job done with a minimum of facility; nevermind any inconvenience to the hapless employees.
Such is the lot of the operating crews. There will always be others waiting and willing to take their place.