Every little detail you add to make the layout seem larger is great. The operating of the crossing manually, flagging the crossing , then dropping the flags so traffic can move? Brilliant !
I like how you have lots of "hands on" action to as you say , slow down the time and it also gives you more interaction ..flagging the crossing, pad lock the turnouts, manually lighting the crossings.. Lots of great ideas. I'm enjoying your channel. Tom
Thanks! I like how the sound helps make alive the switching operations. I like to add some extra stuff to ops to make it more enjoyable and realistic for the crews.
Nice switching video for small Concrete customer. I just have my layout running and can't wait to switch mine. Also good entertainment while everyone is inside during these crazy times...thanks
Thank you for the note! Agree about the model railroad (and videos) being a good entertainment option at this time. Good luck getting your layout up and running!
great video, eric !!! nice touch with the center cab engine !!! also i really like your "hand-thrown" crossing signal system which really brings out a beautiful touch to switching way off the main, just like it is on some offbeat siding requiring a manual throw !!! i am using 2 buffalo & pittsburgh 1500's in my cement plant as switchers and gained a bunch of nice tips from you... THANK YOU AND KEEP GIVING US USABLE AND GREAT VIDEOS !!!
Another thing I noticed is no one stretches the cut after coupling before a shove . To make sure everything is coupled. You don't want to shove a cut , stop the loco, and have the cut keep rolling !
Awesome operating session! The simplest industries can be complex in that you have to spot cars a certain way along with RR rules and speed. Very informative- Joey
This is a repowered and heavily detailed IHC locomotive. I don't have a video on how I did it, but I do have a blog post here: model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/36663
@@emillerz Thank You Eric. I have a beat up IHC C-415 with crappy drive. Through research other modelers have used a Atlas C-424 as a underframe C-415. I wonder if the frame can be milled with Dremel by hand ? Guess,I'll find out. Thank you for the link Eric.
Thanks! I started out with a red electrical spade terminal, which I thought would fit into the coupler. However, it was a little wobbly, so I then glued the terminal to a spare plastic knuckle coupler that would drop right into a coupler on a freight car and stay secure. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it. I use the uncoupling pick when coupling to make sure the connection is good and I also pretend to connect the air hoses. It's just an extra step that I like to add to build a little more prototypical time into the operation.
Sorry for the super late response, I have been taking a break from videos and plan to start up posting again soon. I will be building a new layout here in a couple months, so I will have some more videos on that coming up.
The C415 is a kitbash that I did - I started with an IHC shell, then used sills and handrails from an Atlas C420, then used a Stewart/Kato U25B frame, trucks, and drive.
I like your “un coupling” tool. Such a pain without one. I took your idea!! Thanks.
Great switching session and I like the in-progress lumberyard. Thanks for sharing!
Every little detail you add to make the layout seem larger is great. The operating of the crossing manually, flagging the crossing , then dropping the flags so traffic can move? Brilliant !
I like how you have lots of "hands on" action to as you say , slow down the time and it also gives you more interaction ..flagging the crossing, pad lock the turnouts, manually lighting the crossings.. Lots of great ideas. I'm enjoying your channel. Tom
Thank you! It is something that I enjoy putting a lot of time and effort into. And it makes things a lot more fun!
This is great. Simple switching done straightforward. The sound FX really help the "narrative" and signal (literally) the moves. Bravo.
Thanks! I like how the sound helps make alive the switching operations. I like to add some extra stuff to ops to make it more enjoyable and realistic for the crews.
Nice switching video for small Concrete customer. I just have my layout running and can't wait to switch mine. Also good entertainment while everyone is inside during these crazy times...thanks
Thank you for the note! Agree about the model railroad (and videos) being a good entertainment option at this time. Good luck getting your layout up and running!
great video, eric !!! nice touch with the center cab engine !!! also i really like your "hand-thrown" crossing signal system which really brings out a beautiful touch to switching way off the main, just like it is on some offbeat siding requiring a manual throw !!! i am using 2 buffalo & pittsburgh 1500's in my cement plant as switchers and gained a bunch of nice tips from you... THANK YOU AND KEEP GIVING US USABLE AND GREAT VIDEOS !!!
Thanks, glad this could be helpful! It is certainly all about having fun.
Love the flag protection. Great operations video. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Awesome, thanks!
Another thing I noticed is no one stretches the cut after coupling before a shove . To make sure everything is coupled. You don't want to shove a cut , stop the loco, and have the cut keep rolling !
Yep, very good advice!
A Classic switching move! Enjoyed the video!
Thank you! It's one of the most common types of switching moves on the layout, always fun!
Awesome operating session! The simplest industries can be complex in that you have to spot cars a certain way along with RR rules and speed. Very informative- Joey
Thank you! I totally agree that there is a lot you can do with just one spur. Glad you enjoyed it!
What's the story on the Alco C-415 ? Brass or IHC or other ? If you built this wonderful locomotive. Would you please do a video on how ?
This is a repowered and heavily detailed IHC locomotive. I don't have a video on how I did it, but I do have a blog post here:
model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/36663
@@emillerz Thank You Eric. I have a beat up IHC C-415 with crappy drive. Through research other modelers have used a Atlas C-424 as a underframe C-415. I wonder if the frame can be milled with Dremel by hand ? Guess,I'll find out. Thank you for the link Eric.
Neat end of train devise. How did you make it and what is it made of? Nice job on the video. I enjoyed watching it.
Thanks! I started out with a red electrical spade terminal, which I thought would fit into the coupler. However, it was a little wobbly, so I then glued the terminal to a spare plastic knuckle coupler that would drop right into a coupler on a freight car and stay secure. Glad you enjoyed the video!
That was a nice video. Subscribed. Strange hadn’t seen this before. Helps me a bit with what I have to do.
Great, thanks! Glad to hear it was helpful.
Great Video Eric. I like everything about it. Just wonder what you do when coupling cars together? Why the need to poke the screwdriver in there?
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it. I use the uncoupling pick when coupling to make sure the connection is good and I also pretend to connect the air hoses. It's just an extra step that I like to add to build a little more prototypical time into the operation.
@@emillerz Thanks, I've subscribed too.
@@alantrains Excellent, thanks!
I want to repower a C415. Did you make a video on it? Doug
I didn't make a video of it, but I did post a blog about it with lots of photos on Model Railroad Hobbyist:
model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/36663
Miss seeing your videos. Where did you go?
Sorry for the super late response, I have been taking a break from videos and plan to start up posting again soon. I will be building a new layout here in a couple months, so I will have some more videos on that coming up.
@@emillerz I (and I can safely say WE are) am happy your back 👏
who makes that center cab and is it still available?
The C415 is a kitbash that I did - I started with an IHC shell, then used sills and handrails from an Atlas C420, then used a Stewart/Kato U25B frame, trucks, and drive.
@@emillerz EXCELLENT JOB
@@joeraderblackrockcentralrr Thanks! It was a fun project.
What is the lock for?
That's a lock for the manual ground throws. I have a video dedicated to the topic here:
ruclips.net/video/_1SZ9lCVddc/видео.html
Please use something other than the American flag for your crossing. Other than that great video.