Mr. Bennett I want to thank you very much for this particular video, I have been waiting patiently for this video. Your layout is beautiful and very well done. I really enjoy your RUclips channel and all your work on your railroad. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I can’t wait to see what 2021 brigs to the Bennett Railroad. 👍🏻
So inspirational, thank you, not a late 50’s early 60’s modeler, but definitely inspirational for my late 80’s mid 90’s layout, you size of layout is what most of us can do with the space we have
Thank you for this video. I've been watching your videos for some time now and this really puts everything into focus. Your work on everything is magnificent and an inspiration to me to continually improve my work on my Watertown Northern short line layout.
YES!! It was by popular demand! GREAT layout. Perfect attention to details. You may think you're long winded. It's never too long. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Its great and I cant wait for the small details when you start finishing the layout... People, trash, debri and such will only make this great layout look better... Congratulations...
Excellent video Rob. as always. It was nice to see everything put together in one shot to see how it relates to the rest. We, Leeann and I, look forward to seeing the transformer factory going in. You have added Shortys work in such a way it does it justice. The tribute to your dad is awesome. Might we suggest naming the railroad the " Eugene, Bennett and Consolidated" or some such wording? Merry Christmas Rob. Dave semi retired trucker, model railroad builder, and now a general nuisance to Leeann
Rob, such a gorgeous and beautiful layout, very calming to watch and see your trains operate. Thanks again, can’t wait to see your next build on the Gorgeous & Beautiful R R.
Thanks Rob, I've been tracing back trying to catch up with the old videos and this one now makes everything much clearer with what's going on and where we're up too. I love the layout.
Your layout is beyond belief and extremely well built. One of the most photogenic I've seen for the era you model! We can't wait to see and learn more!
I requested this video, so glad you made the effort to make this. You have a great layout as it stand I look forward to its future progress a running session in the future perhaps.
Rob, your layout is truly an inspiration to me and countless other modelers. Thank you for all of your how to’s and ideas. It’s extremely motivating to watch your work!
Awesome layout, really looks like you’ve been working hard for a number of years, and it shows what you can do with a good model railroad track plan. Great modeling too, so keep up the good work!
Very well done. Been following since the inception and empty room! Open layouts are nice to look at anyway. Monster undertaking too! Informative and enjoyable to watch your segments. Best wishes.
Beautiful layout! Thank you so much for the detailed tour. Every time I watch your videos I find myself trying to picture how that specific area ties into the “big picture”, now I have a complete vision. Awesome work & I look forward to future videos!
Merry Christmas Mr. Bennett, the hanks for the tour I’m from Brazil to be able to enjoy a layout like yours, I mean see it evolve is a true pleasure. =)
I’ve been watching since the beginning. I know how you feel, seeing something in your imagination, then slowly watching it come into being. Great video, and tour. I constantly go back to watch the scenery videos. You are beyond excellence. However I do believe you are just a tad ADD! But that’s what makes it beautiful. Hope the new year brings you closer to your dreams.
One of your " Off the cuff" Or I guess you could call it " Side comments", And this might not sound like a big deal to you or anyone else reading this but. When you were talking About your tunnel coming from staging, It was that you weren't really happy with it "... But does it work, Yeah..." actually really helped me with a fairly big decision I have to make on my own layout. That one small statement helped me tremendously. And no LOL that is not the only thing I took away from your gorgeous layout. Beautifully done... And I'm in the process of going through your previous Videos and gaining tremendous insight. Thank you sir!
So much achieved. It seems like an age since you posted all those wiring updates and I used to think GET TO THE SCENERY. LOL. Great tour. Cheers from the UK.
Awesome layout. I think everything is fantastic. I like the one part that you had the track behind the buildings. It is a nice change and looks real that way. You did an amazing job. Love it! ❤️
I can only dream of having half the layout you have, don’t ever feel bad about anything you’ve done, like I said, has inspired me to get off my Covid ass and get her done
This layout is one of the best I've seen, just fantastic! Another very realistic looking model railroad. I like how you have in the particular year of '57. You should be proud of yourself!
Wow, Rob. That was great. It's good to get the big picture. I also have a gate that has been a problem. My #1 issue is that my hinges are too small. If I had it to do over, I think I would use a drop-in section. I also don't have enough staging--not enough room.
Merry Christmas! I've been following since layout update 7 and I think you have done a fantastic job! You continue to impress week to week and/or job to job and I've learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing!
The Bennett Railroad has a nice ring to it. But you'll need to get one of those fancy- shmancy carriages with a balcony on the back, so you can have your mobile office, with workshop of course, being towed around on the rear of one of your trains (possibly not quite the right terminology, but hey?). Great to see a tour and good to know you are finally getting round to fitting up Sharon. Should be a nice change of pace from Lake City. And then you have to change mind-set again, into a Park Ranger for next winter, to finish all the tree planting and shrubs and other undergrowth. Great tour Rob, and thanks so much for the great year. Keep well, and lets hope we are all with you this time next year. Keep babbling mate.
Wow! Big! I believe I started watching as Wallace Juntion was being redone. I really want to go back to see all the earlier work, but time is an issue. So for now that's bucket list. I really like the construction videos, and the thoughts behind the design. Plus I'm a PRR guy, just 10 years earlier because I like steam. Looking forward to the transformer plant build.
Stephen I’m in uk and luv what you do stay real mate. Thanks for your insight and find you quite inspiring like you say it’s your layout and can do what turns you on the good and maybe not so good changing as you go along that’s me also haha that’s what it’s about. Stay safe and all the best.
You might be able to use an adjustable track piece for the swing door that you can move when it expands/contracts. Fleischmann used to make one: “6110 Profi-Track - Extendable track”. You could probably find a couple of pieces online somewhere.
Hi Stephen, that's a lovely tour of the layout. I have been following your progress since before you started with the coal yard, engine terminal etc etc rebuilding. For some reason RUclips stopped notifying me of your new content, so this was a great video to enable me to catch up with progress made recently. Very enjoyable and I hope to be able to keep up to date now. Best regards from Dave in the UK.
Bennet è veramente un bellissimo plastico ricco di particolari che danno la sensazione di essere in un paesaggio reale curato nei minimi particolari ho seguito molto volentieri la tua spiegazione. Auguri di buone feste
Rob super impressive Your skills really showed up, excellent 👍👍👍,your dedication to the hobby really comes to life in your work Let's see some trains running the whole layout Merry Christmas
The layout is looking great, Rob...I agree some of the stuff in front of the main and switching is awkward but your work arounds are adequately thought out and should work with some care. Too bad some of the crew lounge couldn't be used for more branch and staging on shelves. Love what you've done with this re-build. Merry Christmas and thanks so much for the tour.
Enjoyed the tour. Laughed at your comments, as we have all made the same "mistakes" or which I would have done differ. I am in the process of making some changes on my 25 year old layout.
Me again.... a WONDERFUL Christmas present to ALL model railroaders..... Thank you..... BTW, I renamed the Upper Yard here in Parkersburg on my layout to Winslow Yard, i honor and respect for my father....
I've been watching your videos for perhaps 2 years, and enjoy them for the ideas put forth, the content and methods you show, and the thought you put into your decision making. The major changes you have accomplished with beautiful results are admirable. Yet, you seem almost disappointed with some results. The "shoulda, coulda, woulda" can be a tough way to assess your accomplishments. Your results do work well, look good, and otherwise accomplish what you set out to do. Maybe just allow yourself to enjoy the results a bit more! In my experiences, had I done some of my "shoulda's", the results may have produced LESS acceptable results than what I actually got! You have a great looking, very functional railroad. I think it will be very enjoyable to operate once we get past this "social distancing" period, and can get back to just being sociable. Great work!
Wow, your electrical is amazing! Laughed at the feline comment-have that issue with my cat and 1:12 miniature model of our furnished 1769 colonial house. The backdrops transition perfectly to the layout scenes...you are so talented! Thanks for the tour.
Great tour. I have been watching your videos since you started building the layout. Your information and wisdom has been informative. Its been interesting to see how the layout has evolved. You should consider doing a NMRAx clinic on this layout.
Another GREAT video Rob, enjoyed the layout tour! I have been following your channel since the pond build at east Eugene and I think your scenery skills rival Luke Towan. One thing you could do for us modelers is to compile a list of suppliers you use. I wish I had noted them as I watched the videos, as I now do. Thanks for sharing your love of the hobby. Happy Holidays!
great video as always, its always fun to watch your videos. i look forward every time you post one, your sense of humor really make them entertaining, keep up the fantastic job. Merry Christmas and have a great New Year.
Didn't expect another one so soon but you did it again Rob; another hour that just flew by - great entertainment. It's something you've been needing to do and you did it really well. I don't think you need a fancy name for your railroad - "The Bennett Reilroad" sounds just fine - you should use the name more often. One thing that's puzzled me for a while is the way you're shying away from automatic/magnetic uncoupling. With the stuff/systems/gadgets/devices that you've put together, you can surely do something with the technology that's out there, or adapt something, or design and build something, so the whole railway can be run "hands-off"? Apart from saving folk stretching over buildings, signals etc, it would reduce wear and tear on your rolling stock too. Apart from that, I can think of 𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙 to moan about. It all makes sense(mostly), from the "real world" track plan, right down to the location of each siding. Wallace Junction did once have a North - West connecting spur, a mile or so north of the junction: subsidence, caused by extensive **??** - mining, caused it's closure way back in the '40s and no trace of the old alignment can be seen today. With limited space for run-rounds and cuts in signalling staff since the colour lights went in, the diversion was the cheapest and easiest operating solution. Would love to see a live ops session one day and I'm 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 looking forward to the transformer plant going up. Cheers for now, and Merry Christmas,🎄 Dougie.
Not sure of the time differences but have a great Christmas (or hope you've had a good Christmas!) and thanks for another year of entertaining videos on your amazing layout. Cheers
50:00 - My cat managed to climb the loft ladder and have a wander around the layout. All that stuff about them being graceful and agile is just propaganda from the Ministry of Cats! ;-) I constructed a cover for the top of the ladder!!!
Hi Rob many thanks for the videos they’re great and certainly give me something to look forward to. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Looking forward to watching more videos in the new year. Best Wishes Sesn
Steve I have been watching for a few years now,you’re a master in your vision and construction of your layout.It’s been great watching your progress in detailing your layout. I think you should name your layout using fathers name combined with the best of the area( welcome to South West Stevens County). Place a sign coming into the room like you see on the road . Again great layout thanks. Frank
Humidity is why the swing gate gap opens/closes in the summer/winter. In the winter the air is dry and the wood shrinks. In the summer it's humid and the wood expands. Add a humidifier to your basement to keep the humidity level in the 50% range and you will see a lot less movement in those gaps.
very nice layout it brings back some memories at the Sharon location the long building in the background is the US Army Chamberlain Plant and the building to the right with the two cabooses and the old passenger car was the headquarters of the Lackawanna DLW then Erie Lackawanna. On the second floor of that building in the 60'S my dad took me to an HO Christmas layout that was put on by Erie lackawanna thanks for the memories
It’s a great layout, I like the way you are honest about the quirks and bits that are not perfect. I don’t have space for a layout so I will subscribe to yours and check in now and again and pretend it’s mine !
Thanks for sharing! Don’t listen to the complainers, it’s your layout and it looks good. I’m just getting started on my new layout the (South Olympic Branch). It’s in a 11x24’ space. Long ways to go. Keep up the good work.
That layout is fantastic and a credit to its builder. As for a name how about "Eugene State Railroad Inc".Just a thought. Stay safe and happy modelling. Martin. (Thailand)
Great tour! I recently 'found' your channel when searching for videos on installing the Walthers DCC Turntable (I just ordered one!) and I have to say your layout is VERY impressive! Beautiful scenery and buildings. This video left me feeling like I was just at an NMRA open house! So thank you for that dose of 'anti-Pandemic medicine'!
Did I mention that I’ve only been a subscriber to your channel for about a week and have only seen a few of your great videos. Besides your HOW TO’S your layout tour was great and very helpful in seeing all that you’ve done on this magnificent layout, GREAT JOB, IT LOOKS AMAZING and I thank you for all of the great videos that I’m trying to catch up on. Ron
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Great job, this format is how a layout tour should be done! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Very, very nice. I remember you intermodal days. This is such a great improvement.
I agree with your sentiment on multi deck layouts. This is awesome and looks beautiful but looks like tons of fun to operate.
Thanks for sharing. I love your layout. Keep the videos coming. Looking forward to see Sharon projects. Merry Christmas from the Sanders.
Mr. Bennett I want to thank you very much for this particular video, I have been waiting patiently for this video. Your layout is beautiful and very well done. I really enjoy your RUclips channel and all your work on your railroad. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I can’t wait to see what 2021 brigs to the Bennett Railroad. 👍🏻
😮 Wow 😮 that is one hell of a layout and so well done. I don't see anything wrong with the background I like it. 👍👏👍👏👍
I like your layout it scratches my itch for ho train layouts thanks for the videos
What a terrific walkthrough. Beautiful work on your scenery. Thanks for taking the time to do this
So inspirational, thank you, not a late 50’s early 60’s modeler, but definitely inspirational for my late 80’s mid 90’s layout, you size of layout is what most of us can do with the space we have
Thanks for the general tour, Rob. It has come a long way since I started watching, which was about the time you started transitioning to the new era.
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG. The work you've done on Lake City looks amazing!!! Keep up the great work boss.
Thank you for this video. I've been watching your videos for some time now and this really puts everything into focus. Your work on everything is magnificent and an inspiration to me to continually improve my work on my Watertown Northern short line layout.
YES!! It was by popular demand! GREAT layout. Perfect attention to details. You may think you're long winded. It's never too long. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Its great and I cant wait for the small details when you start finishing the layout... People, trash, debri and such will only make this great layout look better... Congratulations...
Absolutely a beautiful layout great work.
Very nice. I think the mix of scenery/buildings is perfect. Doesn't look crowded. Also a fan of single deck once around. Beautiful layout
Excellent video Rob. as always. It was nice to see everything put together in one shot to see how it relates to the rest. We, Leeann and I, look forward to seeing the transformer factory going in. You have added Shortys work in such a way it does it justice. The tribute to your dad is awesome. Might we suggest naming the railroad the " Eugene, Bennett and Consolidated" or some such wording? Merry Christmas Rob.
Dave
semi retired trucker, model railroad builder, and now a general nuisance to Leeann
Excellent job I think you're layout is one of the best home layouts in the US modelers on RUclips keep up the great work
Rob, such a gorgeous and beautiful layout, very calming to watch and see your trains operate. Thanks again, can’t wait to see your next build on the Gorgeous & Beautiful R R.
Thanks Rob, I've been tracing back trying to catch up with the old videos and this one now makes everything much clearer with what's going on and where we're up too. I love the layout.
Your layout is beyond belief and extremely well built. One of the most photogenic I've seen for the era you model! We can't wait to see and learn more!
Have been watching these videos since the start of the layout and they are always great - thanks for sharing!
I requested this video, so glad you made the effort to make this. You have a great layout as it stand I look forward to its future progress a running session in the future perhaps.
Rob, your layout is truly an inspiration to me and countless other modelers. Thank you for all of your how to’s and ideas. It’s extremely motivating to watch your work!
Rob, thanks for the tour! It's nice to get a good overview again. Looking forward to your future projects. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great Tour - Beautiful Layout and a great host. You are a master model builder - Thanks
I have been watching since you started with an empty room and some boards on the floor. Very nice job well done.
Awesome layout, really looks like you’ve been working hard for a number of years, and it shows what you can do with a good model railroad track plan.
Great modeling too, so keep up the good work!
Very well done. Been following since the inception and empty room! Open layouts are nice to look at anyway. Monster undertaking too! Informative and enjoyable to watch your segments. Best wishes.
Beautiful layout! Thank you so much for the detailed tour. Every time I watch your videos I find myself trying to picture how that specific area ties into the “big picture”, now I have a complete vision. Awesome work & I look forward to future videos!
Merry Christmas Mr. Bennett, the hanks for the tour I’m from Brazil to be able to enjoy a layout like yours, I mean see it evolve is a true pleasure. =)
Great job. Have enjoyed watching your railroad progress over the years. . It’s beautiful. Merry Christmas.
I’ve been watching since the beginning. I know how you feel, seeing something in your imagination, then slowly watching it come into being. Great video, and tour. I constantly go back to watch the scenery videos. You are beyond excellence. However I do believe you are just a tad ADD! But that’s what makes it beautiful. Hope the new year brings you closer to your dreams.
Love the layout. Great work, don't be to critical on yourself, it looks really good.
Beautiful awesome layout, would love to visit someday, dig the background on the walls. Like your sense of humor through it all
One of your " Off the cuff" Or I guess you could call it " Side comments", And this might not sound like a big deal to you or anyone else reading this but.
When you were talking About your tunnel coming from staging, It was that you weren't really happy with it "... But does it work, Yeah..." actually really helped me with a fairly big decision I have to make on my own layout. That one small statement helped me tremendously. And no LOL that is not the only thing I took away from your gorgeous layout. Beautifully done... And I'm in the process of going through your previous Videos and gaining tremendous insight. Thank you sir!
So much achieved. It seems like an age since you posted all those wiring updates and I used to think GET TO THE SCENERY. LOL. Great tour. Cheers from the UK.
Thanks Robert was fun to see everything . Merry Christmas to you and your family .
Awesome layout. I think everything is fantastic. I like the one part that you had the track behind the buildings. It is a nice change and looks real that way. You did an amazing job. Love it! ❤️
I can only dream of having half the layout you have, don’t ever feel bad about anything you’ve done, like I said, has inspired me to get off my Covid ass and get her done
This layout is one of the best I've seen, just fantastic! Another very realistic looking model railroad. I like how you have in the particular year of '57. You should be proud of yourself!
Wow, Rob. That was great. It's good to get the big picture. I also have a gate that has been a problem. My #1 issue is that my hinges are too small. If I had it to do over, I think I would use a drop-in section. I also don't have enough staging--not enough room.
Merry Christmas! I've been following since layout update 7 and I think you have done a fantastic job! You continue to impress week to week and/or job to job and I've learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Rob for the tour of the layout. Very informative and you have come a long way from the beginning. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
The Bennett Railroad has a nice ring to it. But you'll need to get one of those fancy- shmancy carriages with a balcony on the back, so you can have your mobile office, with workshop of course, being towed around on the rear of one of your trains (possibly not quite the right terminology, but hey?).
Great to see a tour and good to know you are finally getting round to fitting up Sharon. Should be a nice change of pace from Lake City. And then you have to change mind-set again, into a Park Ranger for next winter, to finish all the tree planting and shrubs and other undergrowth.
Great tour Rob, and thanks so much for the great year. Keep well, and lets hope we are all with you this time next year. Keep babbling mate.
I've been looking forward to a tour for ages Rob! Wonderful! Happy holidays to you and yours. Tim from London, England.
It's looking great. Really enjoy your scenery methods.
Wow! Big! I believe I started watching as Wallace Juntion was being redone. I really want to go back to see all the earlier work, but time is an issue. So for now that's bucket list.
I really like the construction videos, and the thoughts behind the design. Plus I'm a PRR guy, just 10 years earlier because I like steam.
Looking forward to the transformer plant build.
Thank you for sharing your layout is amazing and your track plan is much better than I could do
Really didn't realize all the work you have done, looks great 👍 thanks for sharing. To you and yours Merry Christmas 😊
Stephen I’m in uk and luv what you do stay real mate. Thanks for your insight and find you quite inspiring like you say it’s your layout and can do what turns you on the good and maybe not so good changing as you go along that’s me also haha that’s what it’s about. Stay safe and all the best.
Awesome layout. Love the detail and scenery.
You might be able to use an adjustable track piece for the swing door that you can move when it expands/contracts. Fleischmann used to make one: “6110 Profi-Track - Extendable track”. You could probably find a couple of pieces online somewhere.
Popular demand is perfect to use Rob! Merry Christmas!
Hi Stephen, that's a lovely tour of the layout. I have been following your progress since before you started with the coal yard, engine terminal etc etc rebuilding. For some reason RUclips stopped notifying me of your new content, so this was a great video to enable me to catch up with progress made recently. Very enjoyable and I hope to be able to keep up to date now. Best regards from Dave in the UK.
Well done! Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone.
Beautiful layout, love it!! Always great work, absolutely fantastic! Merry Christmas!
GREAT video of a fantastic layout. Thanks for the tour. Merry Christmas to you and yours
Bennet è veramente un bellissimo plastico ricco di particolari che danno la sensazione di essere in un paesaggio reale curato nei minimi particolari ho seguito molto volentieri la tua spiegazione. Auguri di buone feste
I love your candid approach to things. Great looking layout! Cheers.
Rob super impressive
Your skills really showed up, excellent 👍👍👍,your dedication to the hobby really comes to life in your work
Let's see some trains running the whole layout
Merry Christmas
The layout is looking great, Rob...I agree some of the stuff in front of the main and switching is awkward but your work arounds are adequately thought out and should work with some care. Too bad some of the crew lounge couldn't be used for more branch and staging on shelves. Love what you've done with this re-build.
Merry Christmas and thanks so much for the tour.
Enjoyed the tour. Laughed at your comments, as we have all made the same "mistakes" or which I would have done differ. I am in the process of making some changes on my 25 year old layout.
Me again.... a WONDERFUL Christmas present to ALL model railroaders..... Thank you..... BTW, I renamed the Upper Yard here in Parkersburg on my layout to Winslow Yard, i honor and respect for my father....
This one of the 👌 best and realistic layouts 👏 on RUclips Mr Bennett
I've been watching your videos for perhaps 2 years, and enjoy them for the ideas put forth, the content and methods you show, and the thought you put into your decision making. The major changes you have accomplished with beautiful results are admirable. Yet, you seem almost disappointed with some results. The "shoulda, coulda, woulda" can be a tough way to assess your accomplishments. Your results do work well, look good, and otherwise accomplish what you set out to do. Maybe just allow yourself to enjoy the results a bit more! In my experiences, had I done some of my "shoulda's", the results may have produced LESS acceptable results than what I actually got! You have a great looking, very functional railroad. I think it will be very enjoyable to operate once we get past this "social distancing" period, and can get back to just being sociable. Great work!
Thank you for a very inspiring tour. Many nice scenes. Really impressive layout! Best regards!
For all those new subscribers, if you haven't done so go back to video 1 and work your way through. It is worth it!! Great job always Rob.
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family Mr. Bennett.
Wow, your electrical is amazing! Laughed at the feline comment-have that issue with my cat and 1:12 miniature model of our furnished 1769 colonial house. The backdrops transition perfectly to the layout scenes...you are so talented! Thanks for the tour.
Great tour. I have been watching your videos since you started building the layout. Your information and wisdom has been informative. Its been interesting to see how the layout has evolved. You should consider doing a NMRAx clinic on this layout.
You have an amazing layout. Every detail is done so well
Very Nice , quite jealous … waiting to start my next empire … thanks for the inspiration!
Well done! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Another GREAT video Rob, enjoyed the layout tour! I have been following your channel since the pond build at east Eugene and I think your scenery skills rival Luke Towan. One thing you could do for us modelers is to compile a list of suppliers you use. I wish I had noted them as I watched the videos, as I now do. Thanks for sharing your love of the hobby. Happy Holidays!
It was nice to see the whole layout again .... it’s been a while..! Looking great.
Thanks Rob great video great layout it's beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Rob , great layout tour . I would call your layout The Eugene Western Joint Line . In honor of your father and blending the Pennsy and NYC together. 😊
great video as always, its always fun to watch your videos. i look forward every time you post one, your sense of humor really make them entertaining, keep up the fantastic job. Merry Christmas and have a great New Year.
Didn't expect another one so soon but you did it again Rob; another hour that just flew by - great entertainment. It's something you've been needing to do and you did it really well. I don't think you need a fancy name for your railroad - "The Bennett Reilroad" sounds just fine - you should use the name more often.
One thing that's puzzled me for a while is the way you're shying away from automatic/magnetic uncoupling. With the stuff/systems/gadgets/devices that you've put together, you can surely do something with the technology that's out there, or adapt something, or design and build something, so the whole railway can be run "hands-off"? Apart from saving folk stretching over buildings, signals etc, it would reduce wear and tear on your rolling stock too.
Apart from that, I can think of 𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙 to moan about. It all makes sense(mostly), from the "real world" track plan, right down to the location of each siding. Wallace Junction did once have a North - West connecting spur, a mile or so north of the junction: subsidence, caused by extensive **??** - mining, caused it's closure way back in the '40s and no trace of the old alignment can be seen today. With limited space for run-rounds and cuts in signalling staff since the colour lights went in, the diversion was the cheapest and easiest operating solution.
Would love to see a live ops session one day and I'm 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 looking forward to the transformer plant going up.
Cheers for now, and Merry Christmas,🎄
Dougie.
BOB, all I have to say is HOORAY you found the camera. RW
Not sure of the time differences but have a great Christmas (or hope you've had a good Christmas!) and thanks for another year of entertaining videos on your amazing layout. Cheers
50:00 - My cat managed to climb the loft ladder and have a wander around the layout. All that stuff about them being graceful and agile is just propaganda from the Ministry of Cats! ;-) I constructed a cover for the top of the ladder!!!
Hi Rob many thanks for the videos they’re great and certainly give me something to look forward to. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Looking forward to watching more videos in the new year. Best Wishes Sesn
This was a great watch! Thanks for the modern tour!
Steve I have been watching for a few years now,you’re a master in your vision and construction of your layout.It’s been great watching your progress in detailing your layout. I think you should name your layout using fathers name combined with the best of the area( welcome to South West Stevens County). Place a sign coming into the room like you see on the road . Again great layout thanks.
Frank
Beautiful layout Sir. Well done.
Humidity is why the swing gate gap opens/closes in the summer/winter. In the winter the air is dry and the wood shrinks. In the summer it's humid and the wood expands. Add a humidifier to your basement to keep the humidity level in the 50% range and you will see a lot less movement in those gaps.
like your layout and the changes you made for the modified staging yard
Great layout, love the shot at 27:40
very nice layout it brings back some memories at the Sharon location the long building in the background is the US Army Chamberlain Plant and the building to the right with the two cabooses and the old passenger car was the headquarters of the Lackawanna DLW then Erie Lackawanna. On the second floor of that building in the 60'S my dad took me to an HO Christmas layout that was put on by Erie lackawanna thanks for the memories
It’s a great layout, I like the way you are honest about the quirks and bits that are not perfect. I don’t have space for a layout so I will subscribe to yours and check in now and again and pretend it’s mine !
Thanks for sharing! Don’t listen to the complainers, it’s your layout and it looks good. I’m just getting started on my new layout the (South Olympic Branch). It’s in a 11x24’ space. Long ways to go. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic thank you merry christmas keep safe
That's really great video of your channel and can't wait for next updates!! Merry Christmas Stephen! ;)
That layout is fantastic and a credit to its builder. As for a name how about "Eugene State Railroad Inc".Just a thought. Stay safe and happy modelling. Martin. (Thailand)
Great tour! I recently 'found' your channel when searching for videos on installing the Walthers DCC Turntable (I just ordered one!) and I have to say your layout is VERY impressive! Beautiful scenery and buildings. This video left me feeling like I was just at an NMRA open house! So thank you for that dose of 'anti-Pandemic medicine'!
Did I mention that I’ve only been a subscriber to your channel for about a week and have only seen a few of your great videos. Besides your HOW TO’S your layout tour was great and very helpful in seeing all that you’ve done on this magnificent layout, GREAT JOB, IT LOOKS AMAZING and I thank you for all of the great videos that I’m trying to catch up on. Ron
Hey, I think the backdrop is beautiful.. no complaints from me. :D
Here is a suggestion for a name BT-DT&DIA (bin there-done that & do it again) by the way “love the music”.
You have a nice layout outstanding