I always like seeing more on the Yosemite Valley. It was very special getting to see an operating session. I'll bet there were some nerves at work, what with such a fast clock. Excellent!
Mark... I used real branches from bushes in the chaparral area maybe 700-900 feet above the YV roadbed in the Merced River canyon downstream from Emory. A dozen or so YV fans including myself had driven up to the top of the incline at Incline and were coming back on a forest road when a couple of them stopped to cut some branches. I wasn't interested until I looked more closely at what they were cutting and then I cut enough to take care of all of my log cars plus spares. Unfortunately, I don't what bush they were from... Jack Burgess
Another great video about Jack’s terrific layout. Love the series so far. One question: at the start Jack is leaning on what looks like an adjustable leather “bannister” in front of the layout itself. Is that what it is and is it adjustable for people to lean on? Looks like a good idea instead of operators leaning on the actual layout. Thanks.
I have those "bar arm rests" at three locations on the layout (not adjustable) for exactly the reason that you suggest....giving visitors a proper place for their arms. During operating sessions and layout visits, I tell everyone that they can't touch anything or put anything on the layout including timetables, etc. Fortunately, I've had very little damage after 1000s of visitors....
Wow, thanks so much guys for putting this together. Question...is there a special clock you can buy or say smartphone application that you could utilize to create an 8-1 master train clock?
I use throttles made by NCE which include an adjustable scale time display in the throttle. I can set the ratio, the time to start the clock and even stop it if needed. Standalone scale clocks are also available.
The most important reason that would not work on this layout is because there are no trip pins on the rolling stock. I'm not saying someone should or shouldn't use them, I'm just telling you what I have seen out around where I live.
Some people don't use them. It's especially not surprising in this case, because Jack Burgess is the ultimate prototype modeler. I mean hard-core as in: if a piece of rolling stock or locomotive was not on the YV in August of 1939, not only is it not in his fleet, but it isn't even allowed on his layout! Trip pins were most definitely not on the YV in 1939. My informed guess is that he uses Kadee couplers because they are very easy to work with and were the most prototypical couplers available when most of his rolling stock was built.
What a privilege it must be to operate on such a wonderful layout. The scale clock makes a session realistic. Gotta stay on time.
hi, for me the best model railroad ever built, jack is a master, in all aspects of the hobby, thank you for upload this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Possibly the best ops video I’ve seen till date! Great layout, great ops session, and a wonderful coverage.
John, I love these videos covering Jack's work and operations! Great job.
Some very nice insight into how Jack does his operations, it makes sense that he only operates twice a year since he doesnt like operations that much!
It's true. I get the distinct impression that Jack likes watching other people operate his layout because of the enjoyment they get from it.
This is a terrific video. Jack's layout is amazing and I'm thankful to have been able to watch the action.
I always like seeing more on the Yosemite Valley. It was very special getting to see an operating session. I'll bet there were some nerves at work, what with such a fast clock. Excellent!
Not a lot of people get to see ops on this layout, let alone actually getting to operate on it. :)
What a joy it is John to see the work of Jack Burgess! Thanks for another great video!
Thanks, Larry. I am grateful for Jack's friendship and the fact that he is willing to share his knowledge!
Wow! Fantastic video! That is one Beautiful layout. Thank you!
THANK YOU...for sharing. Super nice and well detail layout.
You're welcome! I hope you can share the channel with some of your friends who might also enjoy it!
Great video as always!
🧁 sweet!
WOW, GREAT DETAIL VIDEO ON OPERATION ON VERY DETAIL OPERATION OVER BEAUTY DETAIL LAYOUT.
Thank YOU FOR VIDEO WAS TO WATCHING AND JOY LIST TOO
Thanks, John. I love ops videos with narration. ...Roy
You're welcome, Roy. Thanks very much for watching as well! Please share it with your friends if you know someone who might also enjoy the show. :)
Amazing !!
Very nice video.
Thank You, what a lovely Video, Mr Burgess has a beautiful Layout I wonder what the Nerves were like during the Operating Period mind.
We're all very fortunate that someone as talented as Jack is eager to share his knowledge and passion for the hobby!
love the video John, keep it up
Thanks Sarge. We're discussing the episode for October. We'll see how that turns out!
Jack, Can you tell me what you used for logs on your log train? If branches from Trees, what trees are they? Thanks!
Mark...
I used real branches from bushes in the chaparral area maybe 700-900 feet above the YV roadbed in the Merced River canyon downstream from Emory. A dozen or so YV fans including myself had driven up to the top of the incline at Incline and were coming back on a forest road when a couple of them stopped to cut some branches. I wasn't interested until I looked more closely at what they were cutting and then I cut enough to take care of all of my log cars plus spares. Unfortunately, I don't what bush they were from...
Jack Burgess
Another great video about Jack’s terrific layout. Love the series so far. One question: at the start Jack is leaning on what looks like an adjustable leather “bannister” in front of the layout itself. Is that what it is and is it adjustable for people to lean on? Looks like a good idea instead of operators leaning on the actual layout. Thanks.
It IS for relaxing. I don't think it's adjustable but it is meant to be there so people don't lean on the scenery.
TSG Multimedia ok thanks.
I have those "bar arm rests" at three locations on the layout (not adjustable) for exactly the reason that you suggest....giving visitors a proper place for their arms. During operating sessions and layout visits, I tell everyone that they can't touch anything or put anything on the layout including timetables, etc. Fortunately, I've had very little damage after 1000s of visitors....
Wow, thanks so much guys for putting this together. Question...is there a special clock you can buy or say smartphone application that you could utilize to create an 8-1 master train clock?
I use throttles made by NCE which include an adjustable scale time display in the throttle. I can set the ratio, the time to start the clock and even stop it if needed. Standalone scale clocks are also available.
Appreciate the reply. Will have to look into these throttles. :0)
Looks like a great operating railroad, shame Jack does not operate it much.
Do some operators prefer to uncouple cars with the stick instead of a magnetic uncoupler? How come?
Most of the operators I have seen use the little sticks.
TSG Multimedia why not use magnetic uncouplers?
The most important reason that would not work on this layout is because there are no trip pins on the rolling stock. I'm not saying someone should or shouldn't use them, I'm just telling you what I have seen out around where I live.
Oh I see. Is there a reason why there wasn't any trip pins?
Some people don't use them. It's especially not surprising in this case, because Jack Burgess is the ultimate prototype modeler. I mean hard-core as in: if a piece of rolling stock or locomotive was not on the YV in August of 1939, not only is it not in his fleet, but it isn't even allowed on his layout! Trip pins were most definitely not on the YV in 1939. My informed guess is that he uses Kadee couplers because they are very easy to work with and were the most prototypical couplers available when most of his rolling stock was built.
Loved watching the operations but didn't they exceed the 12 in 24 hours of service.
I'm pretty sure no one heard of that in August of 1939 :)
The law in those days was 16 hour days...
@@yvfan you are absolutely right, went from 16 to 14 in about 1968