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@@bnsfmtdivision sure! If you have Facebook look up my profile, Louis D’Rose, or send an email to Louis.dirosso@gmail.com

@@dafrog55 yes, the Benchwork is roughly 5.5ft wide, and the helix is around a 31.5in outside radius

@ConrailBostonLineHOLayout thanks for the response! My current design for a helix is very close to yours so this bodes well. I'm planning SP in 1995, so same equipment, grades and profile and this makes me feel good being able to learn from you.

@@dafrog55 absolutely. The only trouble I have is on real long trains, usually 30+ cars, and usually only if intermodal. I power all my trains with 3 engines and it’s fine. Most trains could honestly move with 2 locos, but it’s a mountain railroad!

@@chrisbarr1359 awesome! Sitting at the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast currently and watching Rockville Bridge

@@georgiasunbelt I appreciate it

@@robertbraeuner2031 thank you!

@@hoscalemodeltrains1221 thank you

Definitely! I plan to do a video shortly showcasing my CTC system which will show more of these panels. The panels are super easy to make. I just draw up the panel on JMRI panelpro, take a screen shot and print it out, then cover it in adhesive laminate plastic I found on Amazon.

Thank you! The tablets are so clutch. Makes operations much easier and a lot less work than building control panels. Thanks for the support!

@@just4funTrains yes, works with all brand decoders!

Hello! My master just happened to be set the way I liked it. My master is an atlas C40-8W with ESU Loksound. I’m not sure if I made any changes to it prior to deciding on it!

Thanks for the reply. I've tried a number of speed matching methods and, I have to say, yours is the best I've found. Thanks so much for posting it.

@@dougkathydavies3024 I appreciate that! Most of these videos I posted figuring some where, some how, someone else will be in my shoes and wish a guy like me posted a video showing how!! Enjoy!

Yes! This was an update JMRI included maybe a year or two back. When I started, I had to use CSX masts because they had the option for unlit. Now after the update I moved everything to the BNSF aspects because they are much smaller and cleaner on the panel… and because I built and programmed my own logix I use whatever BNSF aspect lines up with the Conrail aspect I need

I’m sure if you start fooling around with JMRI there is a way… I’m pretty sure in dispatcher you can create all sorts of stuff like that. I haven’t even got started on that whole side of JMRI - right now I’m still working through the hardware side of things

Me!

Thanks!

Not sure, just whatever my local Ace hardware had. It was $12 for a nice fat roll

Thanks Dave!

3218 is an Athearn RTR that I added all the LEDs to. 3278 is a Kato that has a Canon cab and high hood conversion, plus the LEDs

I bought these on eBay from seller AmandaJane. The seller is in the UK. The shipping on the first one is a bit steep but if you buy a few it evens out, and the price is definitely right

@@ConrailBostonLineHOLayout Thanks for the info - I believe I have seen these on eBay, then.

@@brian102256Amanda Jane is the eBay sellers name. I like these, very simple and relatively inexpensive compared to more commercial options!

@@ConrailBostonLineHOLayout yep, that's the one!

Thanks! Your comment makes me sound much better than I actually am LOL

Thank you very much!

I think so too!

Brain fart!

Thank you!

Thanks Taylor, merry Christmas to you! Life certainly does get in the way!!! I had this exact talk with Dave Abeles (Onendaga Cutoff) and I asked him how he managed to get as far as he has on his STUNNING layout, all while working full time, raising 3 kids, life etc. and he told me… every day, just do something. Even if it’s just planting a bush. Great advice from a great man. I was beginning to get discouraged because my time to model is so limited, but it really put things in perspective!!! Plus, I’ve learned to enjoy my time running trains with the kids, even though secretly I wish I was “making progress.”

@@ConrailBostonLineHOLayout I don't blame u I been there to my girlfriend alshea we celebrate 10 months someday be married we will have a family my layout my club take time

Right, I knew a few came from the Reading with the small tanks and drip strips on the roof… I had a brain fart and almost said PC but remembered those were straight 40s. I didn’t realize these early CR 40-2 lacked the markers, ground lights etc until I started the model!

Thanks 👍

Thanks!!

You are correct! It’s the Pioneer valley that crossed the diamonds. Duh!

The Gas Light Anthem

Glad you like it!

Very cool! All memories that unfortunately the next generation of rail fans won’t get to experience!

@@ConrailBostonLineHOLayoutI was a kid when Conrail took over. I remember Penn Central going through Huntington with miserable looking power.

Yes, I have a small 5 track yard in Pittsfield. You can see it in my “Pittsfield local” video! Thanks

My railroad interchanges in Pittsfield although off my modeled portion.

Thanks brother!

Thanks Mark!

You said it! Wifey doesn’t bust my chops much when it comes to the hobby… maybe I’ll start punching holes and building bench work and see if she notices??

So I actually thought about this… my current plan is to leave 2.5ft isle to access door. I’m not sure moving the door is worth gaining 2.5ft, especially if you consider you can walk around the end of the layout in that 2.5ft isle VS the layout going straight to the wall and losing access there. I plan to have Palmer interchange yard wrap around there like it does at the current end of the layout, and I would love to gain the access to the yard instead of working it from the current isle, if that makes sense!

And a 2nd mortgage LOL

Thx Johnny!

She’s a keeper!

@@ConrailBostonLineHOLayout yes sir she is

Lol me too!

You work on the wife first lol

Thanks!