I never tire of seeing action and progress on your spectacular layout. Each time I watch one of your videos I am extremely impressed with the overall quality of everything. You leave no stone unturned! Thank you for the update! Mike
Nice video Grant. Sure great to see those long freights snaking their way along the layout. You have piqued my curiosity about the track relocation. I will look forward to see that in a while. All the best to you.
I love the look of that crude oil train. I spent some time railfanning the Crows-nest sub. recently and it’s quite the hidden gem. You’ve captured its scenery very well
Thanks Chris and Happy. New Year. It will be nice to slow down a touch for the next few months before the good weather returns and I'm back at it again. Cheers. -grant
great update as always Grant. Yes, life does get in the way, and much as I'd like to say I've got lots done on my layout, haven't done a lot. Hoping to get some mojo back soon!
Thanks Jon. Yah sometimes it's tough to get the motivation to hit the basement. It was a bummer to have to repair damage on the layout but I found joy in the possibilities of change and a better scene a a result. Turning lemons into lemonade I guess!! Cheers pal.
Thanks for the update Grant. Good to see things running smoothly and the repairs almost completed. I haven't looked at my layout for a while with other commitments, but your video has given me the push to get back at it asap. Cheers, and best wishes for '24.
Thanks Scott. Time off can be a good thing even if it's forced by circumstance. I find coming back to the layout with fresh eyes can re ignite the creative spark. Happy new year to you and family. -grant
Thanks. Yes the tank cars a re first rate. Happy to say they won't require the usual rebuild the rest of the rolling stock fleet has gone through. -grant
Hey Boomer good to hear from you as well. Unfortunately the summer saw me in steel toes far too much and it feels good to be back in the basement in flip flops. All the best to you and family in 2024!
Good to see, and looking forward to what is to come in 2024. Judging by the amount of Rapido centerbeams, you must ave bought some of the six packs? I may have chosen HO as my scale of choice, but seeing what you have done in N scale makes me want to do it as a second scale of choice to model!
Sneak in one last video👍 before the year has gone well and truly gone. Its the evening of 31st December here in Wellington New Zealand. Thankyou for all the great videos of your Empire, and look forward to new ones in '24. Kindest Regards, Murray
Sir, your layout is one of my favorite of all time. It is truly beautiful, and one of my main inspirations for n scale. The foliage and track plan is incredible, as well as the presentation with the dark fascia wood and lighting. Thank you for all the videos and happy new year!
Hope you and yours have a great New Year! Still going through your older videos already posted . Found a ton of helpful advise. My Grandpa always said" it is what you learn after you know it all that counts".
In November I purchased almost the exact same cars. Love those BLMA/Atlas cars as well although my train is only 14 cars long so far. New work is looking good. Curious if you’re going to go with Scale Trains AC4400’s vice Kato?
No I'm sticking with Kato, the gold standard for running quality and my fleet is 95% Kato. I messed with a Scale Trains Tier 4 Gevo and was disappointed. I found as soon as I changed any CV's for BEMF in the decoder the running quality tanked.
Nice addition to your car roster. Have my eyes on the center beam flatcars but not in the budget right now. But might change my mind after your review. Happy New Year!
I never tire of seeing action and progress on your spectacular layout. Each time I watch one of your videos I am extremely impressed with the overall quality of everything. You leave no stone unturned! Thank you for the update! Mike
Wow, thank you Mike! Great to hear from you. All the best in 2024. -grant
Ever thought of doing a power roster episode? And or how you paint and weather your locos? Very impressive Grant. An inspiration for us all
I have. It's on my "stuff to do" list! Getting to be a pretty long list....... -grant
Funny how things add up eh? Great work keep er up!
Nice video Grant. Sure great to see those long freights snaking their way along the layout. You have piqued my curiosity about the track relocation. I will look forward to see that in a while. All the best to you.
Thanks John!
I love the look of that crude oil train. I spent some time railfanning the Crows-nest sub. recently and it’s quite the hidden gem. You’ve captured its scenery very well
Thanks! Yes the Crow is a hidden gem. I fell in love with the area decades ago and it's had a hold on me ever since. Cheers. -grant
Layout and trains looking great!
Belated Merry Christmas! And a Very Happy New Year! Wishing you and yours, Well! Grant!
Thanks Ron, All the best in 2024 to you as well!
Happy new year! Always thrilled to see an update. My gosh, thinking back about the projects you mention in the video you are busy. Well done!
Thanks Chris and Happy. New Year. It will be nice to slow down a touch for the next few months before the good weather returns and I'm back at it again. Cheers. -grant
Couple of nice trains…beautiful scenery…Happy New Year
Thanks a bunch! Happy new year to you as well.
Even my wife was asking about your videos this week.
Thanks for the update and Happy New Year from NZ
Happy new year!
Looks fantastic! Great work on the damaged area. Happy New Year!
Happy new year to you as well! Thanks for dropping by and checking things out. -grant
Such huge model railroad landscapes and the long American freight trains are fantastic👍. best regards, Toni
Many thanks Toni! Cheers. -grant
Always love seeing your layout. Beautiful!!! Great video
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. Happy New year. And thank you for a wonderful year of sharing your layout. Vincent
Thanks a bunch Vincent. All the best in 2024 my friend! -grant
Seasons greating & happy new year to you and the family. Tim
Thanks Tim. Same to you and yours. -grant
great update as always Grant. Yes, life does get in the way, and much as I'd like to say I've got lots done on my layout, haven't done a lot. Hoping to get some mojo back soon!
Thanks Jon. Yah sometimes it's tough to get the motivation to hit the basement. It was a bummer to have to repair damage on the layout but I found joy in the possibilities of change and a better scene a a result. Turning lemons into lemonade I guess!! Cheers pal.
@@SouthernAlbertaRail lemons into lemonade indeed!
Looks great Grant, looking forward to your progress in 2024. Happy New Year! - Steve
Thanks Steve, Happy new year!
It has been awhile. Glad to see you back and looking forward to videos in the new year.
Thanks, Happy New Year.
Thanks for the update Grant. Good to see things running smoothly and the repairs almost completed. I haven't looked at my layout for a while with other commitments, but your video has given me the push to get back at it asap. Cheers, and best wishes for '24.
Thanks Scott. Time off can be a good thing even if it's forced by circumstance. I find coming back to the layout with fresh eyes can re ignite the creative spark. Happy new year to you and family. -grant
Love your layout! Those tank cars look really good too
Thanks. Yes the tank cars a re first rate. Happy to say they won't require the usual rebuild the rest of the rolling stock fleet has gone through. -grant
Stunning layout. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Many thanks Dave! Cheers. -grant
I wonder what has happened. Your videos are really motivating. Thanks for what you are doing.
Glad you like them! All the best in 2024.
I thought you left town Grant . . . lol. Nice to hear from you, thanks for the update, the layout looks awesome - Happy New Year! Cheers ~ Boomer. 👍😉😁
Hey Boomer good to hear from you as well. Unfortunately the summer saw me in steel toes far too much and it feels good to be back in the basement in flip flops. All the best to you and family in 2024!
Happy New Year to you and your family!🥂🎉🤟
And to you as well! Cheers.
Fantastic as always. Enjoying your progress and love watching them run. Always crappy when work interrupts play time.
Very true Garry! Thanks for tuning in. Cheers. -grant
Good to see, and looking forward to what is to come in 2024. Judging by the amount of Rapido centerbeams, you must ave bought some of the six packs?
I may have chosen HO as my scale of choice, but seeing what you have done in N scale makes me want to do it as a second scale of choice to model!
I did indeed. Can't have too many Center-beams when modelling Western Canada! Cheers. -grant
Great update -- thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thanks! All the best to you and family in 2024. -grant
Happy New Year from Texas! Appreciate the update!
Thanks for watching and all the best in 2024!
Beautiful. Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
well done and thumbs up 👍🍀💯
Thanks a bunch!
Great update Grant! All the best of the season and Happy New Year to you from Prague! :)
Happy new year Dwayne, great to hear from you! Prague huh? Permanent change of address?
Love seeing your layout and can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Thanks! Hope to have more to show soon.
A real layout good job happy new year
Thanks, Happy new year to you as well.
Beautiful layout
Thanks so much!
What an amazing layout! Really beautiful work! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thank you so much! All the best in 2024 to you and family as well!
Looking great Grant!
Thanks Nick! Cheers.
Another great video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! -grant
Great video everything looks awesome 😎 happy New Year 🥳
Thank you! Happy New Year to too!
Great layout ever
Thanks!
Sneak in one last video👍 before the year has gone well and truly gone. Its the evening of 31st December here in Wellington New Zealand. Thankyou for all the great videos of your Empire, and look forward to new ones in '24. Kindest Regards, Murray
All then best in 2024 Murray. Thanks for taking the time to tune in. Cheers! -grant
Always a pleasure to see your layout, no matter how much time passes. The oil train is very cool, and the center beams look amazing. Happy New Year!
Glad you enjoyed it. happy New Year to you as well.
Very Cool.
Thanks a bunch. Cheers!
🇧🇷🚂👏🏻👏🏻
Wow New video!!
Very Nice layout!
Certainly been too long! Cheers.
@@SouthernAlbertaRail Thanks!!
Sir, your layout is one of my favorite of all time. It is truly beautiful, and one of my main inspirations for n scale. The foliage and track plan is incredible, as well as the presentation with the dark fascia wood and lighting. Thank you for all the videos and happy new year!
Thank you very much, I really appreciate the comment! All the best to you in 2024. -grant
Hope you and yours have a great New Year! Still going through your older videos already posted . Found a ton of helpful advise. My Grandpa always said" it is what you learn after you know it all that counts".
Great saying, I really like that. All the best to you and family in '24.
Happy New Year!
And to you John. All the best in '24. -grant
great video again ,and a happy new year
All the best in 2024! -grant
In November I purchased almost the exact same cars. Love those BLMA/Atlas cars as well although my train is only 14 cars long so far. New work is looking good. Curious if you’re going to go with Scale Trains AC4400’s vice Kato?
No I'm sticking with Kato, the gold standard for running quality and my fleet is 95% Kato. I messed with a Scale Trains Tier 4 Gevo and was disappointed. I found as soon as I changed any CV's for BEMF in the decoder the running quality tanked.
Great video and always enjoy seeing this Layout coming together.
Thank you very much! -grant
Nice addition to your car roster. Have my eyes on the center beam flatcars but not in the budget right now. But might change my mind after your review. Happy New Year!
Hope to get a review done by end of January. Have to see how the stars line up for timing.
Can we get an ops session with radio chatter with the wife and kids????
I have a few more ops vids to do and they can most likely be convinced (bribed) into participating!