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The Nearly Historical Railroad
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I like to create things. One of those things is models of places on earth. These models specifically include Railroads.
The Colorado Southern is one such Railroad C&S. Also the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad DSP&PR. Along with other freelance Railroad locations.
We model things. Try to make them look real, and in some cases try to make it historically correct.
This is not necessarily to show you how to model. Rather how we are doing it. If you learn something along the way, all the better.
Our Model Railroad is done in HO scale, and includes a large HOn3 section.
We are using digitrax DCC, along with DCC Specialties.
My father and I work on it along with a few other talented modelers. We build model kits as well as scratch build or Kitbash.
We build mountains, scenery, lay flex and hand laid track. Use some Fast tracks turnouts.
We will start with train layout updates on this channel.
Hope you will follow us and get some enjoyment from our world we are creating.
The Colorado Southern is one such Railroad C&S. Also the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad DSP&PR. Along with other freelance Railroad locations.
We model things. Try to make them look real, and in some cases try to make it historically correct.
This is not necessarily to show you how to model. Rather how we are doing it. If you learn something along the way, all the better.
Our Model Railroad is done in HO scale, and includes a large HOn3 section.
We are using digitrax DCC, along with DCC Specialties.
My father and I work on it along with a few other talented modelers. We build model kits as well as scratch build or Kitbash.
We build mountains, scenery, lay flex and hand laid track. Use some Fast tracks turnouts.
We will start with train layout updates on this channel.
Hope you will follow us and get some enjoyment from our world we are creating.
Got No Jig? Hand build a model railroad turnout anyways! | New Romley Track work begins. Update 139
Some tips on hand building a turnout. I had one more turnout to build for the Romley area. But I did not have the right Fast Tracks jig to do it. So I have been putting it off. It can be done but it takes a little more work. I will tell you some tips on doing this. [ Bonus Content ]
Dad has been doing a lot of cleaning up around the Train Layout.
I removed the temporary track running through Romley Colorado. And I have been able to start hand laying the track in this area. Really want to finish off the scenery here.
Thanks for watching!
Dad has been doing a lot of cleaning up around the Train Layout.
I removed the temporary track running through Romley Colorado. And I have been able to start hand laying the track in this area. Really want to finish off the scenery here.
Thanks for watching!
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Here is some bad advice if you are a Model Railroader. | New track plan but still Nearly Historical.
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A quick update along with some railfanning on our model railroad. Time to get serious about the track plan at Romley. Really been wanting to get this area done. It is the first thing you see when you come into our train room. My Dad has been fixing up some tank cars. So we are going to run a train a few times so you can get a look at the cars. Thanks for watching. Update 138
Adding Scenery to our large Model Railroad. And other updates around the Train Layout.
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St. Elmo looks much better. Work on the train layout continues. Time for some updates and some train running. Lot of Scenery along with some of Long Shadows Trees from Bob. Going show you St. Elmo and Romley Colorado. As well as other areas on the layout we have been working on. Check out Bob's trees at: longshawdowsmodeltrees.com/ Thanks for watching. Model Train Layout Update 137
I got to see the Northern Lights Model Railroad Club in Anchorage Alaska! Check it out with me.
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I was in Alaska not to long ago. And the day before I come back to the lower 48 I tracked down this Train Club. They let me take a look around and shoot some video. This layout has some great scenery and it was a great group of people. If you are in the area I would encourage you to stop by. Thank you everyone that was at the Northern Lights Model Railroad Club the evening, you were very welcom...
Do you know this Railroad location? Not sure I should have uploaded this video! Childhood flashback
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This got Silly. Or something. I was working on a new video and this video happened instead. We had gone on a trip and I shot a little video on my phone of the Train Ride we went on. Also got video of a Model Train Club I have not been to before. Once I got home I started to edit this video. And a memory from my childhood of a "Scary" scene in a movie kept popping into my head. So I got to messi...
This 50+ Year old Model Train Layout still Works! A Historical Layout Tour with a Special Guest.
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Got to be one of the Layout Tours during the National N Scale Convention in Nevada! Along with that was a special visitor from Southern California, John, John and others used to work on our Standard gauge HO scale Train layout going back as far as the late 60s. This Train Layout was moved from Southern California to Nevada around 9 years ago. John and others helped us dismantle the layout, and ...
Work on the Train Layout continues! Time to get you caught up on our Model Train Layout. +Road Trip!
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Road Trip in the Plymouth to the Hobby Store. Lots of things to get you caught up on. The train layout is Looking even better. It has been awhile but we are all doing well. Lots of rock work got done. Cattle yards are being built. Mines are being abandoned. ( For now) Track is getting fixed. Cars can travel farther. And holes get field with scenery and a building. 00:00 - The Rundown 01:11 - Ac...
Have you seen this HO Scale Model Train Layout enjoyed by five friends? Its kind of BIG! Update 132.
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Need to get you caught up on our Intermodal Yard. It has come a long way since you last saw it. Plus a small static grass update. We got to spend some time running trains. Got some DCC Decoders put into two DC Amtrak locomotives we have had. It was nice to finally be able to run our Amtrak passenger cars with the correct motive power. Model Railroading can be a good hobby to just sit by your se...
Got our Static Grass Applicator to work better! Saved some 💲💲 money too! (Hope this is safe.⚡!)
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Our Woodland Scenics Static Kind just was not working well for us. in fact we have not been using it after some test a while back. So I thought we might have to buy the optional power supply for it. But I made it work without doing that. Dad worked on a new cattle pen. We needed another one because we have a large cattle operation on our HO scale train layout. A quick update on the Scenery in t...
We Were Totally Surprised this happened. Something unexpected for the Railroad! And HO Scale trees.
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We "inherited" a Large model train layout. We had to cut it all up to move it to another state. Over the years my Father, some great friends and I have put it back together. Upgraded it it to DCC. Added on to it and gave it our own touch. We also connected it to an HOn3 layout in the same room. Some of the wonderful people that used to run trains on this layout back in California watch these vi...
Model Quick Scenery. [One Shot Scenery]. I just glued it all down at once. Train layout update 129
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Just like a shelf layout, I had this small area that has big plans. But in the mean time I am tired of looking at an empty piece of wood. So I threw down some quick ground cover. And now this area looks much better. I did add some trees later on. Someday it will be Alpine Station Colorado. In this video you will get to see a scratch built building I built many many years ago. Dad got if fixed u...
What can be done with a rubber stone wall on your train layout. Find out. Layout update 128.
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Back drop painting update. More work with Flexible Retaining Walls by Chooch. Looking good. John and Scott also show up. Was good to see them. Got some more skirting done around the layout. Thanks for Watching. Model train layout update 128
Will this work? Rubber Retaining Walls on our HO scale train layout. John's auction find. Update 127
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Tried out Flexible Retaining Walls by Chooch in a couple of places on our model train layout. Glued one in place. And used caulking for the other. I think I like them. :) John picks up a Digitrax DCC System from an auction. Booster, Power Supply, and more. Dad makes some progress in the intermodal yard. Was good to have both John and Scott show up for the evening. Thanks for Watching. Model tra...
Worked on Two Intermodal Yards. New train stuff from a real brick & mortar Hobby Store! Update 126
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Dad and I took a trip to another city and went to a Model Train Hobby Store. Had lunch and checked out some of the local railroad. In this video I will show you the progress on the intermodal yard. Also my Dad is working on getting the last part of the lower staging yard in place. Witch turns out it used to be an intermodal yard as well. So now we have two of them. Played around around with pla...
Last Model Railroad Update! [of 2021] I made a train that never existed, and I like it. Time paradox
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I made a train that never existed, and you can do it as well. Guilt free. After all, your train layout is all about you. This is the last of the footage I have from 2021. It feels good to be done with that. Work on the intermodal yard continues. I is much better now. This is where the time paradox comes into play. Dad makes great progress on the reverse loop at the end of the staging yard. Jim ...
Working with Fire! Model train run by and much more. Model railroad content from 2021 and 2022!
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Working with Fire! Model train run by and much more. Model railroad content from 2021 and 2022!
Quick way to make scratch built buildings look great! Some ideas you can try yourself. Update 123.
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Quick way to make scratch built buildings look great! Some ideas you can try yourself. Update 123.
Model Train run by with 3 consisted locomotives. Railfanning the NHRR. Longest train we have run.
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Model Train run by with 3 consisted locomotives. Railfanning the NHRR. Longest train we have run.
How to build a custom Barbed Wire Fence for you model train layout. Or at least see how I did it. :)
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How to build a custom Barbed Wire Fence for you model train layout. Or at least see how I did it. :)
I did not know my Dad was working on this? Plus a Retaining Wall jig & Cliff Painting. | Update 121
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I did not know my Dad was working on this? Plus a Retaining Wall jig & Cliff Painting. | Update 121
Cab Ride! And Pomeroy Gulch Rock Molds. Model Railroad Layout Update 120
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Cab Ride! And Pomeroy Gulch Rock Molds. Model Railroad Layout Update 120
Roses Never Fade. And for $1 you can use them on your train layout as Scenery. If you use a blender!
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Roses Never Fade. And for $1 you can use them on your train layout as Scenery. If you use a blender!
The Mary Murphy Mine needs a Stamp Mill. See how I started planning for it. And our dirt is better.
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The Mary Murphy Mine needs a Stamp Mill. See how I started planning for it. And our dirt is better.
Bringing a Historical Colorado town back to life. (Scenery work, plus other train layout updates)
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Bringing a Historical Colorado town back to life. (Scenery work, plus other train layout updates)
Time to tear out some Mountain.. | Model Train Layout Update 116
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Time to tear out some Mountain.. | Model Train Layout Update 116
A Working Staging Yard for our HO Scale Model Trail Layout | Much needed Storage space | Update 115
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A Working Staging Yard for our HO Scale Model Trail Layout | Much needed Storage space | Update 115
Originally Build In The 70s. | HO Staging Yard is back in its place and working with DCC. Update 114
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Originally Build In The 70s. | HO Staging Yard is back in its place and working with DCC. Update 114
UFO Flying over our Railroad. | Evidence caught on Video! Proof we are not alone.
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UFO Flying over our Railroad. | Evidence caught on Video! Proof we are not alone.
Goal Exceeded! Time for a change to this channel! (It's still a Model Railroading Channel)
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Goal Exceeded! Time for a change to this channel! (It's still a Model Railroading Channel)
Model Railroad Scenery Repair. Plus the Staging Yard is ready for PSX DCC power. Oh, and Cliffs!
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Model Railroad Scenery Repair. Plus the Staging Yard is ready for PSX DCC power. Oh, and Cliffs!
It would be a lot better with out music.
It would be a lot better with out music.
Another great video ! As always. Don't know how I missed it when it came out. Thanks for sharing.
Look good man good job
been a bit since I seen what you guys are up too.. hope ya post a video soon,, miss ya guys and the layout
Great video and tips. Subbed
Thanks
I have a layout i started on since 81 and i an still working on it
Use a push pin (map pin?) to hold the turnout in central position and another one to hold the ground throw in position while you put a track pin through the other hole in the ground throw.
Rather than pinning the rail an alternative option might be super or hot gluing it to the paper in a few spots with slots for a few key ties cut out so you can place them underneath for soldering after you have glued the rails in the correct position on the paper. Even better if you create a notch which ties can be put into and be flush with the surface on which the template sits. Downside is you would need to get the glued paper off once done and each "template" only can be used once but less worry that you will somehow muck up the gauging after you have got it right or when soldering.
Just cherish those moments you spend with your dad. My dad taught me everything and I miss him dearly. Cheers from eastern TN
Thanks for the tips on the work bench! I have never tried to build a turn out but they look great.
Very interesting video, I enjoyed watching 👍🏻
I just got my Micro Mark MicroLux mini table saw today in the mail, so I've been cutting HO scale lumber all day. Your layout is coming along quite splendidly. Cheers from eastern TB
Thanks
An unexpected surprise this morning. Thanks. :)
Always great to see what's going on the Layout, those hand build switches look good. Bob
Always good to see one of your videos show up. Fun to watch as always. Love that you are hand laying switches and track. I have the Fast track jigs and plan on building switches for my next layout. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
My advise to you is to cherish those moments you spend with your dad. My dad passed last year and I really miss him. He just about taught me everything I know. He was quite the artist, electronics technician, carpenter and welder. Cheers from eastern TN
Functionality trumps all else. Love your layout. I have a couple of broken locomotives I plan to use as wrecks on the layout I'm gonna build in the near future. I had to tear down my layout when I lived in Georgia when we moved to Tennessee and haven't rebuilt it yet. Wife wants to move off the mountain where we live and get closer to town. After we move this last time I will build an HO and an O scale layout since I've collected enough Lionel 027 to build an O scale layout. Strictly DC for me, no DCC as I hate the tinny sound of HO DCC. Your dad did a great job on those retaining walls. Cherish those moments you spend with your dad! After much swearing and cussing I just completed a Tichy Train Group flatcar which has an amazing detail on the underside of the flatcar. Even though the brake detail was kinda fiddly, it came out great. I followed the directions to the letter and wish I hadn't. I broke all the stirrups off when I was installing the bronze phosphor grab irons. If you ever build this kit, install the stirrups LAST. I did make my own stirrups out of some desk top staples from the stapler and they came out looking good. I painted every board on the deck a different shade of brown mixing the colors in a communion cup as I went. No two boards are the same color. Looks really good now that I've finished it. Cheers from eastern TN
Wow, dude, you remind me of Toby Keith. I just hate that he passed yesterday. Love your video and your enthusiasm. I gain a lot of knowledge from watching videos that other modelers have made. That's sooooo cool that your dad is helping you on the railroad. I'm now 73 and my dad passed last Jan., 2023. Cherish those moments you share with your dad! I love that tunnel portal. I know this video is 2 years old but I just discovered your channel. Guess I'd better subscribe as your layout looks like a work in progress. Again I say, cherish those moments you share with your dad. Love your humor! That reminds me to try and find my architectural tools I had when I went to Southern Tech and learned architectural drawing. I know I've got protractors, compasses and architectural scales with mechanical pencils somewhere around the house. Love the post hole diggers! And what modeler doesn't have a "Chop It?" and tacky glue? I wish I still had my dad, I miss him sooooo much. Cheers from eastern TN
Thanks for leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun watching the rest.
Thanks for sharing your progress. Always look forward to seeing your videos.
Thank you
whats the song you use for the kenosha run?
Took a little digging. "Eastbound Wind" by Drew Holcomb. I really like the song and it was fun to fit it into this video. Here is a link to it on UA-cam. ua-cam.com/video/Y-1VQkuHpOo/v-deo.html Looks like it is on Spotify, and I am sure other places as well. open.spotify.com/track/1ErLC5ccnuqDJm7unRVH0H I got access to it from Musicbed.com Thanks for watching.
Nice little run around with a train. Always worth popping in for a little bit. :)
Thanks.
How did I miss this last month? Way too much LEGO obviously in the lead up to a showing. Oh well I get to watch 2. Off i go to the next one. :)
Very nice work. Thanks for posting. What’s the issue with doing the scenery first and then the track work? Thats how it works in the real world. I can imagine a HO scale blasting and drilling operation going through the mountain to create the tunnel. Let’s improvise with firecrackers. 😊😊
You have a very good point, I like it. Maybe I'll start telling people. I do things more prototypical by doing all the scenery first, then tear it a part to add track..
Nice run. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year.
Great update Don, Layout and Scenery looking good....Nice to see a Train running. Bob
Thanks
Looks like fun 👍🏻
Romley will be recalled noodleville with all the track you plan to add. Your rock work really looks great, enjoyed the rail fanning.
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cool vid nice layout thanks ,lee
I really love what you guys are doing to both layouts. I wish I could be there to help. Nostalgia is kicking in again. John G
The layout looks great and as always great humor to watch. Glad to see another video, I bought a pack of trees from long shadows he also makes them in N Scale.
We got a combination of HO and N scale trees to use on the layout. I'm glad you enjoyed the video..
Nice to see you all still in action. Thanks!
Good to see you guys again. Thanks for the updates.
Thanks Norm.
Awesome looking layout guys! Keep having fun because it keeps getting better - and never really stops. Cheers ~ Boomer. 😉
Mount Scottmore.
Good times.
Can you show more of the "Great Scott" volcano erupting?
It’s always a pleasure to see your updates. Bob is the bomb!
It has been great working with Bob.
Looks like fun👍🏻
Thanks for the Update Don!
Somehow I’ve missed a years worth of videos 🤔…you guys have made a lot of progress…layout is looking great
Thanks. I have not put a lot of videos out in the last year. But we are still working on the layout.
Don, great as always!!!!! Not seeing you guys for awhile reminds me that I haven't done an update in several months. Maybe I'll get one in for Christmas. Merry Christmas guys! ...Claude BTW, Don we'd love to get you on Trackside Live some time!
Thanks.
what kind of DCC systems are you guys running because I seen Scott using a cell phone operating a train I was just wondering
I run NCE at my house but Don’s use Digitrax. Which makes it hard for me to remember everything. The icing on the cake is both systems are wired to use a JRMI (think that’s what it’s called) so I don’t have to remember everything. Plus when I use my phone it’s used via Wi-Fi I don’t need to bring a controller.
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Good to see you guys! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks.
it all takes time.. but it is looking great with the small details. horse at the outhouse is a nice one
I thought the horse would be fun. Thought of the idea months ago.
was looking for some flexible stone walls and this was very helpful!
Good to hear. I just tried out some of the other retaining wall products, and it worked well.
Very nice. You always do great camera work.
Thanks. Not to bad for only having my phone with me.
The talent is in the man not the camera.
Very nice layout dad. Thanks for sharing.