First, it is SO nice to see locomotives with figures in the cab. Next, at just before the 5 minute mark there's an SS Ltd Timber Gantry! Nice to see one of those built and on a layout. The layout could use some TLC but what a great collection of steam and head-end equipment!
Thanks. The layout is in a local hobby shop in Concord, CA, and we are glad to have it to operate on. The scenery is a work in progress by the staff there with many improvements planned, like ballasting. At present, the track work is being upgraded.
All are brass except the UP 4-6-6-4 which is MTH. The Prairie type is by Key, the 3451 also Key, 3777 PFM, 1984 PFM , 3435 Max Gray, and 3463 is a Glacier Park Models product.
Wonderful assortment of motive power you have there, my friend. Hudsons were rare on western railroads. The Milwaukee had the magnificent streamlined Hiawatha locos, but they rarely if ever strayed out on the Pacific extension west of the Twin Cities. In my admittedly limited knowledge, I only know of the Santa Fe as a Class One road operating Hudsons west of the Mississippi, the Red, or the Pecos. Yours is a well proportioned beauty! Did I even spot a rare Santa Fe 2-6-2? Don't think I've ever seen one depicted in photo or film in the 20th Century. Very interesting indeed. Love the videos shot on your very attractive pike. The sound system effects add great realism. The mixed head-end car trains, skillfully weathered, is representative of what we would have seen during the post-war era when all the Class Ones were struggling to offset plummeting passenger revenue by maximizing express and postal consists. As always, your cinematography is superb. Looking forward to more virtual rail fanning on your wonderful layout. Thank you for generously sharing it all with us out here in cyberspace.
The Santa Fe 3450 Hudsons were regulars in the "valley" Bakersfield -Richmond. The bigger 3460's did make it to LA but only rarely. There is photo evidence of that. (I think those three were the only oil burning S-3's?)@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline
Which modeler makes those 4 axle passenger cars? I need 15-20 of them but online in that era all I can find are 6 axle heavyweights. Absolutely love this layout and the motive power is so impressive
Absolutely Amazing locomotive and video! Thanks for sharing. I have several brass steam locomotives that I would to add DCC. My question is to you or anyone reading that can help: How do you isolate the motor from the drivers? do you have to replace the brass gear with a plastic or nylon type? Do you purchase from NWSL? I like my brass but can't run on DCC and sound. Thanks again for the great videos!
@@MrFrost-bi1br Thank you for your quick response. I have been checking RUclips for any good tutorials but have not found many with any detail. I will go to the internet. Thank you again!
All engines are brass except the UP 3978, which is an upgraded MTH loco. The brass engines are all upgraded vintage 60's and 70's imports back when they came unpainted with lousy motors and drive trains. One exception is Santa Fe 3463 which is a more recent GPM import which came factory painted. The oldest is Santa Fe 1984, a 1958 import still with the original gearbox!
A work in progress. This is videoed at a local hobby shop, Just Trains, in Concord, CA. When the track work is completed, ballasting, etc. will proceed. Thanks for your nice comments.
That's some nice brass you've got there. The 3463, I suppose, is a Glacier Park model? I was wondering if you were going to add a helper to it's train? I have one but had to add extra weight to it because it wouldn't pull it's own weight. The added weight helps a lot, but when you have a lot of brass cars in the train, it makes a difference.
Yes, 3463 is a GPM model and is not a great puller. It does not like any kind of grade. It does OK with a mix of 12 brass and plastic cars on the level.
With the close-up camera work and the smooth operation, I keep second guessing whether this is HO scale. Great work!
Thank you!
First, it is SO nice to see locomotives with figures in the cab. Next, at just before the 5 minute mark there's an SS Ltd Timber Gantry! Nice to see one of those built and on a layout. The layout could use some TLC but what a great collection of steam and head-end equipment!
Thanks. The layout is in a local hobby shop in Concord, CA, and we are glad to have it to operate on. The scenery is a work in progress by the staff there with many improvements planned, like ballasting. At present, the track work is being upgraded.
Awesome looking trains! I really like the Santa Fe Engines and passenger cars. Impressive detail and weathering! Thanks for sharing! @Cbtrainnut
Thank you!@@Cbtrainnut
Great vidio, like the layout and that 2 8 0 with the rail gang.Thanks for the morning coffee...
Thank you and you are welcome!
Beautifully run and so realistic!
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Just absolutely amazing 🤩
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Fasinating train
Wow, I love all of your HO scale Santa Fe steam locomotive models that Prairie type locomotive looks amazing I’m curious who makes all of these models
All are brass except the UP 4-6-6-4 which is MTH. The Prairie type is by Key, the 3451 also Key, 3777 PFM, 1984 PFM , 3435 Max Gray, and 3463 is a Glacier Park Models product.
Great video! Love the locomotives!
Thank you. More scenery to come.
I need this immediately
Awesome equipment on display! I’m drooling over the UP passenger cars. Are these available anywhere?
Mostly Walthers cars.
Wonderful assortment of motive power you have there, my friend. Hudsons were rare on western railroads. The Milwaukee had the magnificent streamlined Hiawatha locos, but they rarely if ever strayed out on the Pacific extension west of the Twin Cities. In my admittedly limited knowledge, I only know of the Santa Fe as a Class One road operating Hudsons west of the Mississippi, the Red, or the Pecos. Yours is a well proportioned beauty!
Did I even spot a rare Santa Fe 2-6-2? Don't think I've ever seen one depicted in photo or film in the 20th Century. Very interesting indeed.
Love the videos shot on your very attractive pike. The sound system effects add great realism. The mixed head-end car trains, skillfully weathered, is representative of what we would have seen during the post-war era when all the Class Ones were struggling to offset plummeting passenger revenue by maximizing express and postal consists.
As always, your cinematography is superb. Looking forward to more virtual rail fanning on your wonderful layout. Thank you for generously sharing it all with us out here in cyberspace.
Thank you for your kind comments, and, yes, you did see a 2-6-2. The Santa Fe used them throughout the system right up until 1953.
The Santa Fe 3450 Hudsons were regulars in the "valley" Bakersfield -Richmond. The bigger 3460's did make it to LA but only rarely. There is photo evidence of that. (I think those three were the only oil burning S-3's?)@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline
Which modeler makes those 4 axle passenger cars? I need 15-20 of them but online in that era all I can find are 6 axle heavyweights. Absolutely love this layout and the motive power is so impressive
The express reefers are BLI and Walthers. The RPO's are Pecos River Brass. Thanks for your interest!
Absolutely Amazing locomotive and video! Thanks for sharing. I have several brass steam locomotives that I would to add DCC. My question is to you or anyone reading that can help: How do you isolate the motor from the drivers? do you have to replace the brass gear with a plastic or nylon type? Do you purchase from NWSL? I like my brass but can't run on DCC and sound. Thanks again for the great videos!
Thank you for your comments. All engines have Tsunami decoders, and there are tutorials on the internet on installing decoders on brass engines.
@@MrFrost-bi1br Thank you for your quick response. I have been checking RUclips for any good tutorials but have not found many with any detail. I will go to the internet. Thank you again!
@@robertrusso6539 You are most welcome. Glad to have comments like yours.
Cool video and channel just subscribed
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Slow running well done.
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Can I ask what locos were shown here
All engines are brass except the UP 3978, which is an upgraded MTH loco. The brass engines are all upgraded vintage 60's and 70's imports back when they came unpainted with lousy motors and drive trains. One exception is Santa Fe 3463 which is a more recent GPM import which came factory painted. The oldest is Santa Fe 1984, a 1958 import still with the original gearbox!
What scale is this?
HO scale.
@@MrFrost-bi1br really? why does it look bigger than Ho?
It is the great camera work of Paul, who runs this channel and takes and produces all the videos.@@michaelmitchell6476
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! I assume certain areas are still getting the rails rusted and ballasted?
So far it looks great!!
A work in progress. This is videoed at a local hobby shop, Just Trains, in Concord, CA. When the track work is completed, ballasting, etc. will proceed. Thanks for your nice comments.
@@MrFrost-bi1br You're most welcome. If the train operation is any indication, the completed layout will be a SMASH!!
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That's some nice brass you've got there. The 3463, I suppose, is a Glacier Park model? I was wondering if you were going to add a helper to it's train? I have one but had to add extra weight to it because it wouldn't pull it's own weight. The added weight helps a lot, but when you have a lot of brass cars in the train, it makes a difference.
Yes, 3463 is a GPM model and is not a great puller. It does not like any kind of grade. It does OK with a mix of 12 brass and plastic cars on the level.