The “Layout Local.” Switching Industries on the Modern DT&I HO Scale Layout
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- This week we depart from the usual narrative to have a look at how the layout can be operated as a stand-alone setup. Once the second half of the build is complete, most of this will be a branch line. Ops will be designed to do just what you’re watching here, while dodging mainline traffic.
GP38 204 is our power today. A note about this model and this unit: 204 sports dynamic brakes, unusual for the DT&I. It was originally part of an order for Maine Central that was cancelled mid-build. Subsequently, the first 7 DT&I GP38s (200-206) were to Maine Central specs, including Dynamic brakes, a bell mounted in the side of the nose, low headlight, and a gyrolight/emergency light combo in the upper light position. These were the first 7 production GP38s ever built. 205 and 206 sport gong bells instead of the nose-side bell, and all GP38s and GP40s from then on followed this standard. 200-206 spent most of their early life on the Ann Arbor. Note: this is also actual prototype history!
This model is from Atlas and is well over 20 years old. It has LED headlights and ditch lights, lit number boards, and an NCE decoder, all installed by me. If this isn’t your money’s worth I don’t know what is! It also has the distinction of being the first orange “Modern DT&I” unit.
We start by swapping 2 loads out for two empties at the paper mill. We add our caboose of GTW heritage, then we head over to Midland City. There, we switch out the LPG dealer and grab a cut of hoppers loaded with corn with an assist from the contract grain crew. Next, we head over to Thackery to pick up an empty center beam flat car. From there, we head into Newark/Ironton yard to drop off the corn, and pick up a few other cars. As we depart Ironton, the weather changes, and is a full blown storm by Chillicothe and Quincy!
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Great video. love the trackside camera, the realism of the modeling. The thunderstorm was great also. Best storm effects I have seen.
Thank You. as a boy I lived in a hamlet called Brookville which was the home of Brookville lime that operated two mills that were served by a CN local hauled by a RS-10. I loved watching them shunt both mills. Local trains now got serious power.
Thats such a cool shot of the caboose going away at the end
I really like the switching videos. I'd love to see more yard work as well!
awesome video you have everything spot on thx for post take care.😊😊👍👍👍
Really nice view of your operations for the local! Thanks for sharing!
Great layout . Like the lighting and the sound. I am a DT&I , B&O , and NKP railfan. (Have models of the roads.)
Great video, LOVE the final shot! 🧡
Super realistic! 👏👍
A great presentation!
Love watching your operations videos! Top drawer for sure! Thanks for sharing your exquisite railroad!
Nice 😊
ITS A DAMN SHAME! I remember as a kid going to Wellston ,Oh., to visit family throughout my life . My grandfather was an engineer on the Wellston Sub.
(B&O) I know the area well. I'm 81yrs. now, Going to go back a few more times. Hay, try those great donuts on Bridge St. (Est. 1928 -- original Crispy-Cream )
Cool operations. When will you be able to begin your expansion?
Modeling season is a bit different here in Vegas. Once the full heat of summer hits, I’ll begin work. Right now it’s too perfect outside to be inside. Then, around the end of September to around December is super nice outside again, and back to models Dec-March, or as long as the cold lasts ☺️
1:04 what brand is the Burlington car from?
Custom from a friend. I believe it was a CP car he redid.