That is so cool! You've done a fine job of capturing an old traction line. It's a lesser-tried aspect of model railroading. I like the South Shore & South Bend traction line in northern Indiana and I wish I had the wherewithal to build it in HO scale.
I especially like how the vehicle which appears to be waiting at the grade crossing at 1:40 is no longer waiting at 2:50, talk about a well crafted video.
Very clever use of camera cuts to give the illusion of people actually moving (the flagman for example) and cutting away to hide reverseing the catanery pick ups
Wow fantastic layout and neat engines, I guess you scratch built all your equipment if not the engine is fantastic. I would love to know more about it. Best regards Bruce
Congrats, Andy. Wonderful detail & exc switching moves. Loved the fruit orchard in the background. Are you concerned that the flagman's arms will get tired? :)
Yes, I used 4mm cork, but a lot of the surrounding ground areas are built up to track level because such a lightly laid line wouldn't have noticeable ballast shoulders.
FANTASTIC!!!!! I love the old Traction equipment, and you have captured the look and feel of the Juice Line!!!!!
Wow, great modeling and nice touch with the flagman and vehical stopped and then gone for the line car.
That is so cool! You've done a fine job of capturing an old traction line. It's a lesser-tried aspect of model railroading. I like the South Shore & South Bend traction line in northern Indiana and I wish I had the wherewithal to build it in HO scale.
I agree, very well done!
Andy
That is fantastic. Such a great job on everything. It makes me feel like I'm watching the whole scene from years ago.
Jeff Horn
Absolutely stunning job👍 thanks for sharing
Your layout may be the trigger to switch to a traction layout! An excellent video of a wonderfully detailed layout.
Wow, good video and great modeling!
Very nice video ! Great layout and loco and rollingstock ! Thanks for sharing ! Martin
Excellent modeling and a unique subject.
Good job !
Terrific. Loved it. Thanks for posting.
Takes me back to when I last was in Wiley City....
Beautiful Layout! Love the Scenery Too!!
I especially like how the vehicle which appears to be waiting at the grade crossing at 1:40 is no longer waiting at 2:50, talk about a well crafted video.
Nice job! It all looks great and our General Store kit has never looked better.
Very nice!
Very clever use of camera cuts to give the illusion of people actually moving (the flagman for example) and cutting away to hide reverseing the catanery pick ups
Beautifully done!
Awesome layout!
Wow fantastic layout and neat engines, I guess you scratch built all your equipment if not the engine is fantastic. I would love to know more about it. Best regards Bruce
Great modeling. It's good to see the motor earning it's keep.
Wow I know this is an old video but I just found your channel. Great layout. I liked and subbed to ya! 😃
Very nice video, Steeple cab power is my favorite traction power.-TM
nice Layout
Reminds me of the Iowa Traction.
Amazing
Real Nice video.
excellent.
Congrats, Andy. Wonderful detail & exc switching moves. Loved the fruit orchard in the background.
Are you concerned that the flagman's arms will get tired? :)
I was going to ask you to guess, but that'd be mean. It's 6' long, and just over 12" wide.
Nice
How do you keep your trolley wire so taut ? Super atmosphere.
EDIT- I think it's Shine On by Terry Devine-King & Lincoln Grounds.
well paid attention to detail. traffic moving etc.
Realistic Speeds, Great.
Well you done good its perfect
Very nice! How do you keep the trolley poles from coming off the wire?
@trainsignguy Thanks, I'm looking forward to building more Blair Line kits in the future.
Nice layout the Line Car was very cool looking did you build it or was it brass??
@cvgeeps I built it from drawings in Sept. 1985 RMC. My Steeplecab 298 was in Jan. 2010 Model Railroader.
Nice locs
Tell them guys standing around to get busy....lol
Nice work!!! What the total length of the layout?
Is this wire powerd?
Err, I don't know Bob...!! It's something "Copyright free" suggested by RUclips.
Did you use a roadbed?
Yes, I used 4mm cork, but a lot of the surrounding ground areas are built up to track level because such a lightly laid line wouldn't have noticeable ballast shoulders.
I think I can help with this, contact me on andygautrey AT aol DOT com (replace with @ and . so I don't get spammed out).