As someone who lives just minutes from the prototype Schuyler Street and the F.X. Matt/Saranac brewery, this is a marvelous interpretation and no doubt a fun layout to switch. Very well done, James.
I prefer to call these hi-fi micro layouts with a cameo presentation- the styling is from the theatre but reimagined for our needs. I’ve not tried one in O, I’d suggest any larger that about 4ft is going to feel too big for the presentation? good luck!
This is a really lovely little project! It's another great example that shows space is really not a valid excuse for not building something. I think what stops most people is the woodworking: many, like myself, live in apartments, perhaps sharing with others, and can't mess around with power tools indoors. Do you think it's feasible to build those boxes using just hand tools? I'm sure a tutorial on how to make the cameo boxes would be appreciated by many!
I reckon you could build the box using balsa, very thin ply or foam board without power tools. Tutorial? I think that goes against my thoughts on the channel - however, as a tease, there is likely to be something on it in a future book.
This is so cool! I'd love to see an expanded version that actually included the street running right outside the facility with an embedded switch. I've seen this prototype many times and it's always been something I've thought would be very cool to model.
Nice to see an idea from the book translated into a 3D model. There appears to be a demented mosquito in the room though? Oh no, wait, it's the DCC sound... 😁
Very nice module. For those curious, the prototype inspiration is the FX Matt Brewery in Utica, New York. The siding leading to the Brewery is on Schuyler (pronounced Skyler) Street, which is a street running section. It is a very interesting stretch of railroad.
Thanks for the correct pronunciation of Schuyler street, I mentioned this in the video, and description but for some reason never picked up on the way to say it!
For a long time I pronounced it "Shooler". It was only later I got it right. The street running is excellent. Not sure how many GP40's they have but the only one you see is #3040 and that is the Atlas HO model so well done Atlas.
Thank you, it works nicely for just a scene to look at, like a 3D painting - but the ability to move the train brings it all to life. I didn’t show it but the fiddle yard stick thing stows away when not in use - but the lights can be left on.
Brilliantly done as usual! I remember seeing that NYSW street running video with the curved interior track years ago. The layout window into the interior with the different colour temp lighting and the columns, beams and railings is genius! Oddly, it immediately reminded me of a museum diorama from childhood showing a beaver foraging in the outdoors with an interior view of their lodge. Not quite a GP40 with a litter of slugs, but somewhat evocative nevertheless... 🙂 Your client is no doubt thrilled with outcome. Superb!
I love that - yes, I remember those sorts of displays too! It was all in my imagination but translating it to reality has been a real enjoyable project, some learning for future too!
A very useful vid. Plenty of ideas for a flat pack layout I built a boxfile layout looked OK at first, the cardboard building soon start to shabby with dismantling every time it got used.
Whilst it does come apart that isn’t its intention. It is on display, it’s a work of art in the home. Box file layouts are, in my opinion, too compromised for both display and operation… I have learnt my own box layouts (proper boxes rather box files) rarely get used but compact shelf micros can be enjoyed even without running trains - well worth considering.
Just wow, that micro layout really is a beautiful piece of art! The different lighting effects are great and it's so cool to have that section where the train is running through the building. Only downside is, there is not a single turnout, so operations are really limited to just going back and forth. I love the sound of the GP40, is that an Atlas model? What kind of control is that you use in the video? Many thanks for sharing!
you’re missing the point, pun intended. This is about fitting a working model railway into the smallest of spaces! Yes this is an Atlas GP40, does sound well. I’m just hooked up to straight DC for testing.
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways nah, in fact I built a tiny working point to point N scale "layout" inside a picture frame myself a year ago, so I guess I understand the concept. Unfortunately I don't really use mine nowadays as I didn't like that Kato Tram I wanted to use with that project. Never knew you could use a DC straight control with a DCC sound engine and still can run with sound, so I learned something new ☺ Guess you just can't use bell and horn then. Keep up your great work 👍
As someone who lives just minutes from the prototype Schuyler Street and the F.X. Matt/Saranac brewery, this is a marvelous interpretation and no doubt a fun layout to switch. Very well done, James.
Thank you, that’s great to hear!
Another devoted follower of Witold.
Great videos and content, for sure!
The brewery job is an iconic one at that, and a amazing job of capturing that scene in N scale.
You’re right about it being almost iconic in reality - thank you for the kind words about the model.
love the NYSW! underrated railroad for sure. nice job!
Thanks! I have loved the yellow and black diesels since reading about them in Trains 30 odd years ago!
Neat little project! I’m looking for ideas for a micro O scale layout. I like the shadow box idea like this layout.
I prefer to call these hi-fi micro layouts with a cameo presentation- the styling is from the theatre but reimagined for our needs. I’ve not tried one in O, I’d suggest any larger that about 4ft is going to feel too big for the presentation? good luck!
I've watched the railroad ramblers videos including one showing this industry and straight away remembered it seeing your new layout
Thanks Tim! Glad I’ve captured something of the prototype.
This is a really lovely little project! It's another great example that shows space is really not a valid excuse for not building something. I think what stops most people is the woodworking: many, like myself, live in apartments, perhaps sharing with others, and can't mess around with power tools indoors. Do you think it's feasible to build those boxes using just hand tools? I'm sure a tutorial on how to make the cameo boxes would be appreciated by many!
I reckon you could build the box using balsa, very thin ply or foam board without power tools. Tutorial? I think that goes against my thoughts on the channel - however, as a tease, there is likely to be something on it in a future book.
This is so cool! I'd love to see an expanded version that actually included the street running right outside the facility with an embedded switch.
I've seen this prototype many times and it's always been something I've thought would be very cool to model.
Thanks, the larger scheme is also in my book, but this compact version works ok and looks great on display.
Awesome little layout . I want to build a version too
That’s great, I’m glad to have inspired you!
Brilliant! I know that building from the videos, and the only bit of flavor missing is the squealing wheels as they navigate that curved section. ❤
With the glory of DCC sound that can be added when using the model with digital control! Thank you for the kind words.
Nice to see an idea from the book translated into a 3D model.
There appears to be a demented mosquito in the room though? Oh no, wait, it's the DCC sound... 😁
Yes - tiny speaker, iPhone microphone and my amazing editing!
Some excellent stuff there. I remember looking at the plan in your book and pondering on borrowing the plan for myself. Great to see it in the flesh.
Thank you, perhaps you can re-cast it in a different scheme!
Oh my. That came together so well. I really like that. Well done indeed.
Thanks Ian, yes, it’s deliberately quite clean and sharp so as not to feel over done in the space.
Very nice module. For those curious, the prototype inspiration is the FX Matt Brewery in Utica, New York. The siding leading to the Brewery is on Schuyler (pronounced Skyler) Street, which is a street running section. It is a very interesting stretch of railroad.
Thanks for the correct pronunciation of Schuyler street, I mentioned this in the video, and description but for some reason never picked up on the way to say it!
For a long time I pronounced it "Shooler". It was only later I got it right. The street running is excellent. Not sure how many GP40's they have but the only one you see is #3040 and that is the Atlas HO model so well done Atlas.
Yes, in terms of GP40 they've only got 3040
So simple but brilliant
Thanks Richard!
Wow Beautiful good job❤
Thank you Bernice
What a wonderful concept ❤
Thank you, it works nicely for just a scene to look at, like a 3D painting - but the ability to move the train brings it all to life. I didn’t show it but the fiddle yard stick thing stows away when not in use - but the lights can be left on.
Brilliantly done as usual! I remember seeing that NYSW street running video with the curved interior track years ago.
The layout window into the interior with the different colour temp lighting and the columns, beams and railings is genius!
Oddly, it immediately reminded me of a museum diorama from childhood showing a beaver foraging in the outdoors with an interior view of their lodge. Not quite a GP40 with a litter of slugs, but somewhat evocative nevertheless... 🙂
Your client is no doubt thrilled with outcome. Superb!
I love that - yes, I remember those sorts of displays too! It was all in my imagination but translating it to reality has been a real enjoyable project, some learning for future too!
A very useful vid. Plenty of ideas for a flat pack layout
I built a boxfile layout looked OK at first, the cardboard building soon start to shabby with dismantling every time it got used.
Whilst it does come apart that isn’t its intention. It is on display, it’s a work of art in the home. Box file layouts are, in my opinion, too compromised for both display and operation… I have learnt my own box layouts (proper boxes rather box files) rarely get used but compact shelf micros can be enjoyed even without running trains - well worth considering.
Whee. American theme ❤
Thanks James!
Just wow, that micro layout really is a beautiful piece of art! The different lighting effects are great and it's so cool to have that section where the train is running through the building. Only downside is, there is not a single turnout, so operations are really limited to just going back and forth. I love the sound of the GP40, is that an Atlas model? What kind of control is that you use in the video? Many thanks for sharing!
you’re missing the point, pun intended. This is about fitting a working model railway into the smallest of spaces!
Yes this is an Atlas GP40, does sound well. I’m just hooked up to straight DC for testing.
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways nah, in fact I built a tiny working point to point N scale "layout" inside a picture frame myself a year ago, so I guess I understand the concept. Unfortunately I don't really use mine nowadays as I didn't like that Kato Tram I wanted to use with that project. Never knew you could use a DC straight control with a DCC sound engine and still can run with sound, so I learned something new ☺ Guess you just can't use bell and horn then. Keep up your great work 👍
Simple yet amazing! Where can find your book?
Never mind, I found the video about it.
Thank you, more about the books on my blog: paxton-road.blogspot.com/p/the-books.html