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LENS Railroad Episode 52 Building a Branchline Box Car
In this episode we build a 40' box car from a Branchline kit. This is the first in a 3 episode series. We finish the undercarriage. Great fun and a great story behind this model so don't miss out on this one!
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 51 Kit Bashing a Fire Watch Tower
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In this episode we kit bash a fire watch tower. We go through the thought process I used for the kit bash and all the assembly, painting and other detailing ideas. This episode is a LOT of FUN. You don't want to miss it.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 50 Planting Trees on Your Layout
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In this episode we plant some trees taking into consideration some facts of nature and using a variety of techniques to approach a realistic scene. We discuss and demonstrate how to lay ground cover and add 3D effects to the scene. I had a blast doing this one so why not come and join us and have some fun.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 49 Building Trees from Kits Part 2
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In this episode we build some conifer trees from a woodland scenics kit. This is the second part in our series to build and compare various types of trees to see which ones would suit your needs. Join me and have some fun building trees. Everyone needs trees!
LE&NS Railroad Episode 48 Building Trees from Kits (Part 1)
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In this episode we will build some deciduous trees from a woodland scenics kit. We go through some techniques to make the kits more realistic and compare them to scratch built trees. Everybody needs trees so come and join us.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 47 Building a Yard Office
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In this episode we build a yard office from a cornerstone kit. We go through some weathering and other techniques to make the kit seem more realistic. This is a really fun project and it will add a lot to your layout. Don't miss it!
LE&NS RAILROAD Episode 46 My 10 Favorite Model Railroading Youe tube Channels
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In this episode I present my 10 favourite model railroading UA-cam channels. The links for the videos I referenced are located below. This is a special episode I hope you enjoy and comment. Stephen Bennett www.youtube.com/@THEBENNETTRAILROAD Allen (Shorty) Parker’s layout (ua-cam.com/video/ZRA-E0KflNY/v-deo.html BRR Layout tour: Scott Woods, B&LE/Union RR Steel Themed Layout ua-cam.com/video/Yg...
LE&NS Railroad Episode 45 Building a Diesel Sanding Tower
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In this episode we build a very nice diesel sanding tower and fit it onto the layout. A nice short but sweet video for a change. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 44 Building a Diesel Storage Tank
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In this episode we build a cornerstone diesel storage tank. We discuss the thought process for building any model and the things you need to think about before you start to construct a model to avoid mistakes. This was a fun episode to make and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 43 Replacing an old Control Panel with a New One
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In this episode we complete the replacement of the the old control panel. We go over the wiring diagram and look into how a potentiometer works. A very satisfying episode you won't want to miss.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 42 Replacing an Old Control Panel with a New Control Panel Part 1
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This is a two-part series. In this episode we design a new control panel and then start the construction using plexiglass as a front panel over a wooden base. We share how to approach drilling the plexiglass and demonstrate the technique involved. I had a great time filming this series and I hope you will enjoy it too.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 41 Installing a Camera and taking a ride on the LE&NS
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In this episode we demonstrate how to install a camera on a box car and get a view similar to the engineer's view as we take a ride on the LE&NS railroad.This episode is really fun and may give you some ideas on how to mount a camera on your railroad. You really don't want to miss this one!
LE&NS Railroad Episode 40 Building the Escarpment Part 6
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In this episode we continue the detailing of the escarpment and the retaining wall area. We demonstrate how to remove taping and show repairs to the ballast bed. We also place the mining company to see how it looks on the layout.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 39 Building the Escarpent Part 5
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In this episode we use a variety of techniques including dry brushing and applying sculptamold to the retaining wall and the escarpment. We also demonstrate the application of grass and mould to the escarpment and we start the application of shrubs and bushes using hot glue techniques. This is another episode you will not want to miss.
LE&NS Railroad Episode 38 Creating Beautiful Realistic Trees for your Railroad 2
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We go through 2 separate techniques of creating beautiful, realistic trees for your railroad. Starting with the initial selection of the trunks, to the application of foliage. We demonstrate different types of glue and have a lot of fun making some great trees. You do not want to miss this one!
LE&NS Railroad Episode 37 Building the Escarpment Part 4
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 37 Building the Escarpment Part 4
LE&NS Railroad Episode 36 Building the Escarpment: Creating Realistic Rock Faces (Part 3)
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 36 Building the Escarpment: Creating Realistic Rock Faces (Part 3)
LE&NS Railroad Episode 35 Creating Realistic Rock Faces (Building the Escarpment part 2)
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 35 Creating Realistic Rock Faces (Building the Escarpment part 2)
LE&NS Railroad Episode 34 Building the Niagara Escarpment Part 1
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 34 Building the Niagara Escarpment Part 1
LE&NS Railroad Episode 33 Creating a hill with a creek and a water fall Part 2
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 33 Creating a hill with a creek and a water fall Part 2
LE&NS Railroad Episode 32 Building a Hill with a Waterfall and a Stream Part 1
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 32 Building a Hill with a Waterfall and a Stream Part 1
LE&NS Railroad Episode 31 Making Some Beautiful Trees
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 31 Making Some Beautiful Trees
LE&NS Railroad Episode 30 Just Running Trains
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 30 Just Running Trains
LE&NS Railroad Episode 29 Building a Road and Car Tunnel part 2
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 29 Building a Road and Car Tunnel part 2
LE&NS Railroad Episode 28 Building a Road and a Car Tunnel Part 1
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 28 Building a Road and a Car Tunnel Part 1
LE&NS Railroad Episode 27 Scratch Building a Car Bridge over a Ravine
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 27 Scratch Building a Car Bridge over a Ravine
LE&NS Railroad Episode 26 Creating a Ravine with a Creek Part 2
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 26 Creating a Ravine with a Creek Part 2
LE&NS Railroad Episode 25 Creating a Ravine with a Creek Part 1
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 25 Creating a Ravine with a Creek Part 1
LE&NS Railroad Episode 24 Trouble Shooting My Digitrax System
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 24 Trouble Shooting My Digitrax System
LE&NS Railroad Episode 23 Corn silos and scratch builting tanks
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LE&NS Railroad Episode 23 Corn silos and scratch builting tanks
Very sorry to hear about your health challenges, but glad to see you are fighting your way back.
Thanks mate. I appreciate the kind words.
Bad use of space. I did not place mine where the Locomotives run through a building before the turntable. The turntable is set to feeds all my maintenance buildings. And my layout has the same amount of space with track curve behind the Round house and turntable.
Hey user, Sounds like you did an amazing job wit your turntable and feeder lines. I like the way my design works when we are running trains and need the feeder tracks for switching operations. Good luck with your payout.
I have the same thing, but I have a lot of questions about this. Did you have to wire the turntable service tracks to make the locomotives run on and off the turntable and does there need to be a gap or should the rails touch each other because I have my rails touch each other and when I turned the bridge, it pushed the out of the way and I need to keep them still.
Hi Kyle, Yes you have to wire the service tracks to move the engine on and off the turntable. I left a gap of 1mm between the turntable and the service tracks. I had to file a few of the service tracks to get a smooth clearance between the tracks when the turntable moves. Remember that your track will contract and expand due to weather conditions and you need to keep this in mind. I hope this helps. Randy
Having the exact same problem thanks for sharing your experience
Glad it helped
Good evening, I have installed my turntable now , so I need track feeders for each service track and a switch to control power to the service tracks
Congrats on getting the turntable installed. Yes, those are the next steps. I isolated each service track so I could park engines on them with out the sound generation driving me nuts. Let me know how ou go.
Cool beans! What AC adapter did you use to power the turntable?
You can use any adapter that meets the specifications outlined in the directions for the turntable.
Hi Randy could you show us what they look like on your lay out. Thanks.
Hi Yes I am planning on planting some trees in the next episode so you will get to see how they look. Thanks for the question
I live in Northern New Mexico and I use sage branches for my for those stems that you're using and they work really good cuz those sage branches are strong and they Branch out all over the place.
Excellent! It is always a bonus when you can use the real thing when modelling. Great tip!
You need to raise the camera angle up 2 inches so we can watch something other than your wrists bobbing up and down while your building your trees.
Hi Vododragon, Yes I know about this and will make another video with the camera angled at the right direction. Lesson learned. Thanks
You put your turntable in the wrong place there is no straight run through and 70% of your table blocks your turntable.
Hi I actually put considerable time and effort to engineer the positioning of this turn table. The primary reason I installed a turn table was to turn my engines around so I would have more versatility in operations. Thanks for your comments.
hello r&m model railroading it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks r&m model railroading friends randy
Thanks for watching!
These look good. I have painted the armatures dark matt gray and then applied a dark brown wash to simulate tree bark. I also add some of the fine foliage to bare spots on the trees to give them a more full look. Thanks for the video.
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
So the screws provided are just used for positioning not clamping.if you are using foam they are not if needed per the instructions provided. Clamping the base can cause the turntable base to flex and make it unusable. I found tacking in 2-3 places with Elmer’s glue works fine. Also, the turntable is programmable so there is no need to pre-draw your track positions.
Hi Brian, thanks for the information it is very useful. In most projects of this size and cost I always like to at least sketch out the track positions I know they really will work. Placement of the actual track is also a good habit. I have not had any issues with my turntable flexing, it has worked like a charm since day one, but this is something to consider. Keep the good suggestions coming and spread the word about the channel.
Only thing I would do different Is raise the floor level up to where it should be. Paint work came out very nice
Hi Joe, Thanks for the advice. I will remember that next time.
Enjoyed that and particularly like the weathering. You're a braver man than me weathering before making sure everything works! 😊
Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind words. I got ahead of myself on this for sure but in the end it all worked out. Thanks
I would add Boomer Diorama to the list. Possibly the most extraordinary model maker on Earth. Btw - Peter Lloyd Lee is designing and building my layout 😀
Excellent advice. Your layout will be amazing if Peter is involved! Keep us in the loop as the layout progresses.
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awesome Thanks
Great list !!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Dan has not been part of TSG for over 5 years. you have some great choices there for sure
Thanks for the update about Dan. Do you know if he on another show?
it is his name @@rmmodelrailroading4977
Hi Where on the loco is the fill point for the sand? Would this sanding tower need a building containing sand to feed it?
Hi, This is a great question.Most locomotives are equipped with sand hoppers positioned directly above the truck side frame on either side. You can find some really good additional information about why sand is still used and how it is delivered atrymalstation.blogspot.com/2019/11/cn-stuart-street-diesel-shop-sanding.html Thanks for the question.
Great looking video! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Glad you like them!
Great looking video!
Hi William, Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you like the video. Do you have any suggestions for future videos?
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Hi Daren, Thanks for sending a shout out!
Very cool build, excellent work ,
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice video ... good work painting and assembling model.
Thank you very much!
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Thanks Randy
Excellent video, need to watch this again when I install my turntable
Hi Thanks for the kind words. I am glad that it helped. Randy
I think 3 mm screws are close to 8/32 machine screws, planning to add this turntable to my new layout, going to subscribe to your channel, hello from Canada 🇨🇦 😊
Hi I think you are correct about the screws. Thanks for subscribing to the channel. If you like it please tell your friends so we can grow together. Randy
This is the same turn table my dad bought me before he died, thanks for this video it will definitely help me when I install the table :)
Hi I am really happy that this video might help you install your dad's gift. it is really a great turntable, I have had no problems with it so far. I hope you enjoy the channel and tell your friends about it too. Randy
@@rmmodelrailroading4977How did you get the turntable tracks to work with the gap between the turntable bridge and the service tracks? I have the same thing and mine won’t work.
Keep on at it my friend. I promise you that it will get better the more you do
Hi Jim, Thanks for the kind words. Please spread the word. Randy
hello r&m model railroading its is randy i like your video is cool & super trees thanks friends randy
Thanks for watching!
Use thin diameter wooden dowels punched through the foam pieces to help hold them in place as the adhesive sets
Good tip. Thanks Randy
What glue did u use on the foam?
Liquid nails fast bond. You need to check that the type of glue will bond with foam...some do not.
@@rmmodelrailroading4977 thanks. I have used liquid nails before. Good luck
Randy, you made the comment that you didn't like the berm around the tanks. I agree. But I guess it's too late to suggest you simply apply a layer of ballast (probably N scale dirt-brown) to the berm and that will change to look dramatically! I've wanted to build something like your plant, but I still don't have a layout... so I guess I'll just watch you have all the fun! Enjoy for both of us. PS That fence material is called tulle ('TOOL'), it's the stuff they make bridal veils out of. If you're not too embarrassed to go into a bridal store, you can get miles of the stuff for pennies. Color is no matter, spray it silver after assembling the fence, a little weathering and bingo - burglar-proof your biz. It's amazing what you can repurpose for modeling. I'm sure the whole "Dollar Store" thing was started by a frustrated modeler!
Hey Thom, Great idea. Best to do as much planning as you can before you start your layout. Please tell your friends about the channel and and subscribe and ring the bell! Keep in touch. Randy
hello r&m model railroading its is randy and i like your video is cool and super and i like building the escarpment cool thanks friends randy
Hey Randy...great name! Thanks for the kind words. Keep watching and tell your friends!!! Randy
hello r &m model railroading its is randy and i like video is cool thanks friends randy
Glad you enjoyed it
hello r&m model railroading its is randy and i like video is cool and spuer r & m model railroading cool thanks friends randy
Thank you very much!
hello r&m model railroafding its is randy and i like you video thanks friends randy
Thanks for watching!
Great looking bridge, gave me some ideas!
Glad I could help!
Ravine scene turned out nice!
Yes, I thought so myself. Thanks
What great experimentation/techniques for this scene! I do enjoy the scenery aspect the most building a layout. No issues with sound.
Awesome, thank you!
Great scratch building ideas! Those tanks look great! Awesome industrial scene!
The tanks came out really good and much cheaper than models. Thanks Randy
Looks good!
This fencing really adds to the detail of a scene. It does take some time and patience but worth it in the end. Thanks for watching. Randy
Wow, great build!
I'm glad you like it
Great primer on ballasting track. Enjoying the channel and learning a lot!
I am really glad you are enjoying the channel. That is the whole reason for doing it! Please tell your friends so we can grow together. Thanks Randy
I saw a guy and was going to a 2-56 all rread and tap the holes in the turntable
Hi Greg, I am sure there are many ways to tackle this challenge. I hope you are enjoying the channel. Please tell your friends so we can grow together Randy
Great tips! I for one am grateful for you taking the time to show the entire process as wiring (specifically switches, complicated wiring) is what I lack the skillset for. This was a tremendous primer. It's one thing to simply solder a wire to a connection, but a whole different beast for complicated schematics. I took copious notes! Two questions I had for you - I thought in a prior video you just used two green LEDs but on this panel using red/green. I missed something there. Also, what brand/model are those connectors for the tortoise machine (8 slot connectors) Thx!
I felt the same way when I was trying to read schematics and the demonstrator would just skip ahead. Thanks for the feedback. Randy
Another informational video! Really enjoyed the soldering/electrical tips and especially the brush on electrical tape!
Glad you enjoyed it Randy
Nice build!
This was a really fun project! I learned a lot from this build. Thanks Randy
Great build/painting/weathering of the round house. Enjoyed watching the whole process. Made notes of some of the various techniques and tips you showed. Well done!
The hardest part about weathering is knowing when to stop. Randy