HO Train Bridge Addition To the Layout - Dual Track

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  • Опубликовано: 12 май 2023
  • I've been meaning to replace a single track bridge on the layout for a while now since it's had structural issues. I also wanted to add a secondary track to allow for two separate lines of operation. I'm overall happy with the results.
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  • @alt-animefan3231
    @alt-animefan3231 9 месяцев назад +3

    Cat comes in. "hold on there big shot, I gotta make sure everything to code"

  • @purrple.shadows
    @purrple.shadows Год назад +47

    We love your channel because you are authentic.

    • @alanh1406
      @alanh1406 Год назад +9

      Agree 100 percent

    • @thelongislandplanesandtrai3638
      @thelongislandplanesandtrai3638 Год назад +5

      Ok ngl I thought authentic said autistic

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +12

      I really appreciate hearing that, I try my best to be honest about when I make a mistake while working on something or when I'm happy with the results.

  • @SteveBrant55
    @SteveBrant55 7 месяцев назад

    This is great fun to watch, partly because I have a cat that will probably be walking on my layout too once it's done!

  • @arrowguy173
    @arrowguy173 Год назад

    Looks GREAT! Also glad you did this as it seems to have fixed the power issue some locos were having near the bridge.

  • @kylek9864
    @kylek9864 Год назад

    Great video. Love what you done with the layout.

  • @jakedoestrains1759
    @jakedoestrains1759 Год назад +1

    I love when the cat checked out the scenery of the layout

    • @MPRail
      @MPRail 7 месяцев назад

      It's nerf cat

  • @jvannerson31
    @jvannerson31 Год назад

    Not gonna lie. The moment your cat walked on the bridge, my heart sank😮. Good bridge and great addition to your layout!!!

  • @shelleycogswell2162
    @shelleycogswell2162 2 месяца назад

    Looks good. love it

  • @johnathanlewis2049
    @johnathanlewis2049 Год назад +3

    Love your layout.
    Would you do a layout tour? Would love to see the yard and engine terminals
    Have a great day!!
    Love your channel and your videos!

  • @betamaxblocker
    @betamaxblocker Год назад

    I'm sure your cat appreciates being called "foreman."

  • @antonbruce1241
    @antonbruce1241 Год назад +7

    "My foreman just arrived to approve the site". That's CLASSIC!!! I feel so connected with you right now, as I have my supervisor Creamsicle checking the progress of my model work all the time!!!

  • @gregginter5867
    @gregginter5867 Год назад

    Lmbo when your cat sauntered through your action…so funny at his non-chalant nature!

  • @MysticRivers2
    @MysticRivers2 Год назад +13

    The foreman knows everything about destruction, and the cat Foreman is cool. As usual, You have done well, Harrison

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +4

      Best boss anyone could ask for lol.

    • @CP7014productions
      @CP7014productions 11 месяцев назад

      @@SMTMainlinevery cool cat foreman in my opinion

  • @JGlitch2012
    @JGlitch2012 Год назад

    How much time did this project take you? Something like this seems like it would be a daunting task, but you just got in there and crushed it. Very cool video!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      Probably three hours. There was obviously some work done off camera removing ballast and making small adjustments to things.

  • @modelrailroader5619
    @modelrailroader5619 Год назад +11

    Some good changes to your track work. That’s the evolution of a layout due to your experiences and increasing knowledge. I really enjoyed watching you do this renovation. Thanks for sharing!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +3

      Between the advice I'm given and general experience things get slightly better each time.

  • @jasmineperez4854
    @jasmineperez4854 Год назад

    ❤hi i new to your channel i love your trains❤

  • @Zaydytiscool
    @Zaydytiscool 9 месяцев назад

    it so good how the layout is SMT your awesome

  • @MattGTrainz
    @MattGTrainz Год назад

    Not sure if you are interested, but one of the CP Orange units is trailing nose out on CP 112. Should be by Smiths Falls on Monday

  • @RandomRetr0
    @RandomRetr0 Год назад

    The foreman does a good job 😂

  • @michaelhband
    @michaelhband Год назад

    👍👍👍❤❤❤🚂🚂🚂

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 9 дней назад

    Cats on the layout 😂! My cats would be like Godzilla!

  • @Fxe4014
    @Fxe4014 Год назад +8

    This will be a big change to the layout, but I have a feeling it's really going to make a big difference and most of all it may look better for the future!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      I agree, hopefully it will all go together nicely.

  • @ApproachDiverging013
    @ApproachDiverging013 Год назад +4

    Nice job with the bridge and switch replacement. I like how you re-use older pieces of structures and put them back into the layout!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +3

      I figure why not. They are still useable and way cheaper than buying new.

  • @michaelmorgan7893
    @michaelmorgan7893 Год назад +5

    One time back in 1985, I needed a plate girder deck bridge, maybe 35 scale feet long.
    I didn't want to wait for six months for my local hobby shop to build up an order for Walthers before I would see it, so I found a damaged Union Pacific gondola, and I painted it black, and built some abutments on each side, and I laid my tracks across what was once the bottom of that gondola, and ballasted it in place. I think I put some milepost numbers on the edge of it, and I had my bridge.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      That's genius, I can see the advantage over waiting.

  • @drewhuff3457
    @drewhuff3457 Год назад

    Cool layout. What is size dimensions of your layout? From the lamp to the mountain on the other side. I want to build a layout. But I am trying to determine a good length & width to go with.

  • @harrisonross4009
    @harrisonross4009 Год назад +2

    Awesome to see the boss " nerf cat " came in to inspect the job . Great job

  • @eugenepiurkowski5439
    @eugenepiurkowski5439 Год назад +3

    Love seeing moving rail lines to new routes. Thanks.

  • @guanabana7760
    @guanabana7760 Год назад +2

    Honestly, although I do personally think that uk locomotives are more beautiful and better in design, you have helped me see american locomotives in a new light and see the beauty in their own style. I thank you.

  • @cozythunder1
    @cozythunder1 Год назад +2

    Great track work! You'll love having two lines! I've got two on my layout and it is so much more action!😊

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +3

      Exactly, I think it will make things far more exciting.

  • @davidebasinger2997
    @davidebasinger2997 Год назад

    The foreman made sure everything passed inspection before final install !!

  • @dvate
    @dvate Год назад

    You should use or have a shop vac to recover the rocks and other items for reuse

  • @williamstander4877
    @williamstander4877 Год назад +3

    As an old time railroader it is so refreshing to see a young man like you so active in the hobby. Great videos always.

  • @jorgebezold49
    @jorgebezold49 Год назад

    Eres muy práctico, gracias por compartir tus experiencias, ¿que radio de curva usa en la maqueta?

  • @stillplayswithtrains1442
    @stillplayswithtrains1442 Год назад +2

    Nice! Can't wait to see the finished layout and trains running

  • @Jaytherailfan
    @Jaytherailfan Год назад

    Hi SMT! Do you know any websites that have Amtrak P42's with Dc silent equipped. Anyways, great video!

  • @ginaklein8964
    @ginaklein8964 Год назад +2

    I always enjoy your "working on the railroad" videos and how you explain what your doing and why your doing it!!!!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I know they aren't the most often on the channel but I have fun doing them.

  • @cooperludwig3842
    @cooperludwig3842 Год назад +2

    love to see layout updates!

  • @rgiordano8224
    @rgiordano8224 Год назад

    Kitty Cat bridge tested!!!!

  • @Karlos_with_a_K
    @Karlos_with_a_K Год назад +1

    You are a productive man, dude! 😂

  • @Benthetrainkid
    @Benthetrainkid Год назад

    Any plans to redo the crossing near where the streetcar's line is?

  • @CO2707guy
    @CO2707guy Год назад +2

    Nice video Harrison

  • @brucejones4512
    @brucejones4512 Год назад

    Hi there,I think the high sided single bridge should go and remove that track and put the high sided bridge where the single black bridge is from the freight yard, it will look a lot better,

  • @edwinbladsjo6877
    @edwinbladsjo6877 Год назад

    Can you do a full layout tour

  • @MattKonsol
    @MattKonsol Год назад

    Looks pretty good!

  • @MichaelRailfan2808
    @MichaelRailfan2808 Год назад

    W the layout is so nice!!!

  • @radarthefox508
    @radarthefox508 Год назад

    these videos are awesome!

  • @andrewzucker9201
    @andrewzucker9201 Год назад +2

    Great video. This was the first video I've watched that covered adjusting previously completed lines in a layout. It was nice to see that it would be easier than I originally thought.

  • @joshjosh6526
    @joshjosh6526 Год назад +1

    Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @aceact9883
    @aceact9883 Год назад +3

    Good job! I’m sure your layout is going to look like a railroad empire

  • @ferrovocho28
    @ferrovocho28 Год назад

    Wow! Love the quality assurance test by Nerf cat xD. Great change! Congrats!

  • @michaelhardeman6004
    @michaelhardeman6004 Год назад +2

    Great work on the layout Harrison. Love your unboxing videos, fixing locomotives, and working on the layout.

  • @normancoreyBuildingTrains
    @normancoreyBuildingTrains Год назад

    Nicely done.

  • @hessxpress3016
    @hessxpress3016 Год назад +3

    live streames with 2 mains will be great. glad you went this direction

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +1

      Once both lines are going it will be far more easy to do two requests at one.

  • @sergioarroyoguerrero5434
    @sergioarroyoguerrero5434 11 месяцев назад

    Un 😺 caminando en el puente de tu maqueta escala HO, me traigo a mi perro Scooby Doo y le ladra .

  • @cmdrflake
    @cmdrflake Год назад +2

    Your chairman seems to be pleased with your efforts. Or, not. He might have ulterior motives. You are, after all, a lower level employee. You’re the treat provider and source of entertainment.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +3

      That's true, I better watch out that he doesn't write me up for insubordination.

  • @ronaldrondeau7870
    @ronaldrondeau7870 Год назад +4

    Great job. two track will be fun but with a cross over will be great

    • @habbyguys
      @habbyguys Год назад +3

      Also have the inner loop electrically separate from the outer loop

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      @@habbyguys I'm not sure if I should or not.

  • @davidztog9011
    @davidztog9011 Год назад +3

    Those pesky rogue rail joiners...
    Superb track laying Harrison, and a bridge that's built to withstand any tornado or hurricane known to cat. Even the foreman, Nerf Cat, approves.
    Nice that you chose the BNSF Dash 9 for the test run.
    Thanks for sharing. 👍🐾👍

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I built this one to last. Once the rest of it is built it should be a time.

  • @mrrailfan95
    @mrrailfan95 Год назад +3

    I love these videos when he add something new to the layout

  • @popcat2214
    @popcat2214 Год назад

    Very cool 10\10👌

  • @Max.thetrainguy
    @Max.thetrainguy Год назад +6

    Nice bridge

  • @johncloar1692
    @johncloar1692 Год назад +3

    Nice work Harrison cant wait until you have it all work out.

  • @PapaMav
    @PapaMav 4 месяца назад

    Snap Switches or #4s? (the turnouts that 'wore out')

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  4 месяца назад

      #4s. The plastic frogs wear down after about 10 years of use unfortunately

  • @djg6015
    @djg6015 Год назад

    That was a cat scan.

  • @kaedenthecsxamtrakandthoma8318

    Hey smt mainlines do you still have that creepy 1950s steam locomotive that you got from a store from a few day’s ago can you make a restore video out of it please please

  • @arrow1414
    @arrow1414 Год назад

    Hmmmm, does a cork ("dirt") roadbed go with a steel truss bridge?🤔

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад

      No way realistically but for my purposes it does.

  • @Smuz3066
    @Smuz3066 8 месяцев назад

    How do you connect your track together?

    • @PapaMav
      @PapaMav 4 месяца назад

      Rail joiners.

  • @albie12345
    @albie12345 Год назад

    Keep it up your videos of the best❤

  • @captandysir8670
    @captandysir8670 Год назад

    Nice!

  • @alanh1406
    @alanh1406 Год назад

    Good video , thank you.

  • @Xpyburnt_ndz
    @Xpyburnt_ndz Год назад +2

    Nice job! Looks like they run a bit smoother thru there now too! Love your channel!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +1

      Hopefully this will reduce derailments and disconnecting couplers.

  • @MrBnsftrain
    @MrBnsftrain Год назад +4

    I'm glad you're making your layout a proper double-track circuit. That Hiawatha siding and farm will probably have to be sacrificed in the process.
    I think that one corner should just be single track and end that other curved track just before the crossing.

  • @garethbell4603
    @garethbell4603 Год назад

    You have an awesome layout in development your channel is aways very entertaining

  • @W1ldlynxx
    @W1ldlynxx Год назад

    So i can have engines with sound

  • @patrickhundley1203
    @patrickhundley1203 Год назад +6

    “My foreman”
    I laughed at that way more than I should have

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 Год назад

    Nice Job Harrison👍.

  • @littletoyfactory117
    @littletoyfactory117 Год назад

    What's the best way to contact you?

  • @quinnsvictoriantrains7963
    @quinnsvictoriantrains7963 Год назад

    Nice

  • @sergioarroyoguerrero5434
    @sergioarroyoguerrero5434 11 месяцев назад

    Modificando tu maqueta escala HO.
    Yo modifiqué mi maqueta escala N.
    Puse una curva 93/4" de radio marca Life Like.
    Me salió mal la curva uniendo 2 vías flexibles, fue mala idea, debería comprar curvas 93/4" y rectas 5 " Atlas, paquete de 6.

  • @bryanwhat2268
    @bryanwhat2268 Год назад

    nice

  • @kevinbeverly4086
    @kevinbeverly4086 Год назад +4

    Well it held nerf cat so its good to go lol. Definitely going to be really nice for when you do live streams.

  • @sergioarroyoguerrero5434
    @sergioarroyoguerrero5434 10 месяцев назад

    Modificación de tu maqueta escala HO.

  • @dbtech7914
    @dbtech7914 Год назад

    Nice, that will give you some more options for running trains. That was pretty funny with Nerf Cat showing up right on time!

  • @GrumpyFrogProduction
    @GrumpyFrogProduction Год назад +2

    Loved the weight test

  • @mercuryoak2
    @mercuryoak2 Год назад

    You did a good job adding on that bridge. That's going to be really cool to have a double track setup. I recently got some front car kits from a flea market ive been too. They were new never built . Then I went to a flea market that I've never been to and I got a Mantua 4-8-0 loco for $20 and it runs it just has the boiler cap that's missing but I can get one somewhere. The guy I was dealing with was going to give me a bunch of buildings and stuff for like twenty bucks I just don't have the room for it. Good video Harrison

  • @canadiantrainperson
    @canadiantrainperson Год назад +2

    Great job Harrison! Im sure your weight inspector gets paid very well with kiblets.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      Four cans of food a day with biscuits benefits.

    • @canadiantrainperson
      @canadiantrainperson Год назад +1

      @@SMTMainline Now thats what "I call being paid handsomely"

  • @oskarvalance3041
    @oskarvalance3041 Год назад

    A little upgrade is always good. Nice job. From Texas

  • @zendoargos4988
    @zendoargos4988 Год назад

    I love how a layout can constantly evolve if you let it. Some people get set into a hard plan and stick to it no matter what, but adapting a layout over time is part of the fun to me.
    Want to run steam? Let's put in a roundhouse, coaling station, and water tower. Diesel? A diesel servicing area.
    Different industries for different freight cars; boxcars, hopper cars, tank cars, auto loaders, double stack container cars...
    It's hard to fit into a personal layout, but the elegance of a large passenger station with 10+ platforms is a beautiful thing to see; especially if you have the trains operating through it.
    Change, adapt, and then do it again.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      Absolutely, I'm not against planning but if it prevents you from doing anything that's counter productive. The point of a hobby is enjoyment and this layout does just that

  • @j0hndunphy300
    @j0hndunphy300 Год назад +2

    Hi Harrison great videos love the Forman nerf cat that's great he's a great cat

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +1

      Foreman nerf cat always makes sure things are up to "scratch" lol

  • @user-yr7ly5vq2g
    @user-yr7ly5vq2g Год назад +1

    New fan here. A bit of a CN/CPKC/UP buff. I just found your content about 2 weeks ago or so. I like the box openings :) I'm actually a content creator for Open Rails (MSTS), since I don't have space for HO or N scale modelling at the moment. I love your layout and your knowledge of all the parts/equipment you work with. Its fun to watch! Thank you :)

  • @railroadsdownunder8200
    @railroadsdownunder8200 Год назад +2

    Also nerf cat demolishing the cows was pretty funny.

  • @stevenmanchester2104
    @stevenmanchester2104 Год назад

    "passed the weight inspection" Great ad lib dude😋

  • @edwarddavis507
    @edwarddavis507 Год назад +2

    Nice plan to add double track!

  • @railroadsdownunder8200
    @railroadsdownunder8200 Год назад +2

    Vacum asmr Indeed.

  • @MMRails
    @MMRails Год назад +2

    Nerf cat cameo. LOL. Purrfect timing. You make it look so easy. Great job on the bridge. Excellent work as always.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  Год назад +2

      Thanks, it was a fun project. Can't wait to get the rest of the track done.

  • @doublediamondrailroad5949
    @doublediamondrailroad5949 Год назад +1

    CAT Certified!

  • @G_de_Coligny
    @G_de_Coligny Год назад

    Well… i never wondered how neanderthals would handle train model layouts…
    Now I know anyway…
    Love your enthusiasm. But ditch the caveman/sledgehammer approach.

  • @W1ldlynxx
    @W1ldlynxx Год назад

    Up to u of course

  • @crsrdash-840b5
    @crsrdash-840b5 Год назад

    I'm glad you took that track plan idea I gave you a few years ago and adopting it to your layout. Where the outside main and now the inside main oross, install plastic rail joiners to separate and isolate tracks to use 2 power packs.

  • @brucejones4512
    @brucejones4512 Год назад

    Now that's good, double track around the layout, trains running around both ways,yes

  • @lawnmowermanTX
    @lawnmowermanTX Год назад

    “We got a runner!” Beautiful track work! My nerve damage hematoma injury won’t let me be able to do this anymore. 😭😭Beautiful work!