8:40 Tom nailed the “bird’s-eye-view of cartoon-you”’ What a treat! I thought for sure I’d have to wait another few months for this season, but unlike Disney, you didn’t take a break. Nice surprise for a Friday! I really like ho… UNDER THE RAILS! whoa. Who said that? Anyway, I really enjo… UNDER THE RAILS!! Geez. Like I was saying, I love how… you always… break your video into segUNDER THE RAILS!!!!
Ha ha! We would have to give Kalmbach the credit there for the “birds-eye-view of cartoon me”…I’m guessing they just used a Google Maps photo. Word is, they’re mapping the inside of everyone’s home now. 😜 It’s funny you made mention of Disney, we were just there on Monday. I managed to get away to FL for a week. 63 holes of golf, relaxed poolside, hit the beach, did a little shark tooth hunting and hit up a day at Disney. Collectively, the seg…UNDER THE RAILS! The panel UNDER THE RAILS! Is exactly what I needed for UNDER THE RAILS! It’s not the last time we’ll go UNDER THE RAILS! Thanks for tuning in and posting. I recently saw you posted the acquisition of CP 7022! Congrats!!! I hope you washed your hands after handling the CP unit, they’re filthy.
Another fantastic start to another season,thanks William.Can you show us you operating the Proto Throttle sometime so we can see what extra it has to offer & what makes it so unique(preferably powering SDL39`s.... love em!!)
You got it Mike! I’ll crack out some power to run with the PT…the SDL’s are not currently setup to run with the PT, but maybe that’s a good rabbit hole to dive down, sharing the program side to get it PT ready.
Yay, a new season of SOO The Milwaukee Road! You do such a great job on the videos, and I truly appreciate the time and effort that goes into making them. Thank you for highlighting my book and contributing content for it. Without the help of fellow model railroaders like yourself, the book would not have been possible. I really like the "Under the rails" segment, it was very interesting. Having the components on a swing up board is an excellent idea. Your PT upgrade is really neat, such a simple solution to make it even more realistic. I am already looking forward to the next episode.-Tom
Tom, you’ve compiled so much great content over the years, it’s hard not to mention your work. The rear end devices blog was neat, so simple, yet effective: www.thomasklimoski.com If you keep churning out the killer content? I’ve got a feeling this won’t be the last time your work gets highlighted. How can people NOT find model railroading to be the best form of pastime?!? Endless enjoyment & high quality camaraderie with fellow modelers.
Yay, the curmudgeon's back👍. I think the pull down panel is a great solution for having a to crawl up underneath the layout for sure. less neck and back pain 👍
He’s back and grumpier than ever. The flip down panel has been great. Originally I had the components mounted underneath, but figured…why do that? When I could do this. As we get older, the neck & back pain comes on its own, right? 😆
Love the hinged electronics. It looks convenient to work on and then easy to just hinge it up securely out of the way with the magnets taking the strain.Great idea! Another great episode . Thanks so much for sharing.
You bet, I had a few components mounted to the underside of the RR…until I needed to expand. Hence the hinged access…it was a game changer. If you ever run into a need for such an excess, do keep it in mind. Thanks for taking the time to post, it’s great to hear from you. Have a great weekend.
Spot on! It’s not a ground breaking hack, but good for thought. Someone like Scott Thornton could 3D a simple plate to accomplish this and sell it on his site, Scotty’s Model Shop www.scottysmodelshop.com/#/ Thanks for tuning and sharing your opinion. It’s great to hear from you.
A new season begins. its like the end of a TV show and another great show comes on next 😁 those Raccoons were a little on the thin side but for sure they were Raccoons. Splitrock Thomas has a shoutout to you in his latest video 🤣 Great episode Bill and that Proto throttle mod is super slick. Cheers Rob
I just watched Tim’s video and about fell over when he popped up and was eating a taco. In fact, my son was watching with me and was laughing (asked to rewind it). If the real world doesn’t find our humor funny?!? We do! And that’s what counts…having fun with it.
The brake lever is a subtle upgrade and easy enough for fellow modelers to attempt. One of my favorite elements of the PT’s is the ability to customize them. 😆 You’re right, nincompoop is a great word…totally underutilized.
You put alot of nice work into your videos.. I've been doing the fold down panel for years now.. I just use nails for the hinges.. as a retired UPRR you changed your Independent Brake into an Automatic Brake handle which is realistic an used for setting the brakes in the cars as well.. then you would use the independent to Bail-off the air from the engines brakes.. neat idea and Cool video! 😎 🤗
Great take Dave, I’ve still got some fine tuning with the PT, but collective input from ACTUAL trainmen, like yourself, helps us non-RR’s. Thanks for tuning in, commenting and sharing your knowledge. Your voice, improves the hobby. I didn’t know there was a difference between independent vs automatic, until now. Thank you!
I like your take on the round shaped cratex for cleaning the rails. I’ve been using their rectangular one but will try the round one next time I purchase one.
With so many solutions out there, it’s always good to have options. I failed to mention, I use the side of the stick to cover multiple rails. It’s slick and prototypical…if the real rails are “polished” to a sheen…our rails can be too. Thanks for tuning in and I hope a future purchase of Cratex treats you well. Have a nice weekend.
Thanks Raymond. It certainly could be refined a bit more, but it’s a simple mod that anyone could attempt. Maybe Scott Thornton would release a similar part via Scotty’s Model Shop: www.scottysmodelshop.com/#/
Keep on producing these episodes! They’re filled with great tricks and tips that keep my modeling going. As a N scaler I can use a lot of what you’ve said, but I’d be happy to see any N scale stuff in your area that inspires you in your modeling. Keep up the great work!
That’s great, it’s great to hear you’re able to extract some of the content as an N-Scaler. I personally don’t know many modelers in N, I’ve only operated one RR in N. I was very pleased and impressed. I’ll see if I can’t get some N-scale content in the mix for you. I appreciate all scales, each have their pros/cons. None the less, I enjoy all scales.
It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the content. More to come, so stay tuned. If you have any questions? Ask away. We’re here to share ideas and content.
Another great show! I'm gonna look into the otco thing. I'm almost at the end of the "on paper" stage of the layout, and looking at option for controlling turnouts. This might be the way.
We’ve used a number of Tam Valley products and have really liked them. If you do go this route, be sure to purchase the alignment tool, you won’t regret it. Thanks for tuning in, posting and best of luck on taking your plans from paper to reality.
Another great episode. I really like that electrical panel, I'm gonna have to remember that when I get to that point. I've done draws for electrical, but I think that's even better. I have always love going to Scale Model Supply, but has however been a few years since I'v been to the city. I remember way back when that there was a club layout in the other half of the store. I was still in high school and was there with my dad. That was the late 80's, I think, man that was a long time ago.
Memories, I too recall the railroad in the basement. It still exists, the moved the RR to their own building in Mpls. If I’m recalling it correctly, it’s right near the Hiawatha Elevator District. Under the club name, “Hennepin Overland”. Look it up and check it out sometime, I’m not sure how often they’re open to the public, but they did add a hobby shop into their building. I’ve not been there since it opened, but it’s a great source for finding gems.
Ha ha, oh the fun has just begun! My dad recently told me about the OJL, I hadn’t seen it before, but it’s clear…we think a lot alike. That’s kinda scary, more than one crazy model railroader…and I know it’s not just us.
I admire the idea of the circuit components being on a moveable board. Gonna have to process that, but some versions will probably end up under my layout.
Gary, that’s great to hear. I’m sure variations will exist…larger format perhaps?!? It sure saves on needing to twist and turn to see the darn things under the RR. Thanks for posting and tuning in. It’s great to hear from you and know that a suggestion from the video will be of use.
Your ProtoThrottle mod is really cool! Any concern about that styrene bump wearing out over time? A 3D printed resin part won’t likely be any more resilient but if Scott makes them it would add the convenience factor into the mod.
Great question…I’ve wondered that as well…and considered an aluminum one…but it too over time could wear out. None the less, it’s easy enough to get into the throttle…I suppose replacement 3D printed versions wouldn’t hurt. 🤔
I have nothing to say, so I will say nothing at all. But did the Curmudgeon just say “Saying nothing is still say something! That is my gripe of this comment”
Another great video Bill. Where was the SD75I and SD60M taken at. Those EMD cabs were the last good looking Locomotives built in my humble opinion. Sometime in the future, I'd like to talk NCE with you
I agree with you Mike, that’s kind of the end of EMD in my book. That shot of the SD75I and SD60M was at Northtown…shot from the new St. Anothony bridge. I had connected with a couple fellow modelers, Kurt & Andy, that were up from down south. We can certainly chat about NCE anytime, you’re welcome to ask questions anytime. Thanks for always tuning in, commenting and sharing the series with others. It’s modelers like yourself that help share the hobby and that’s what it is all about.
The magnet drop down board is brilliant. I was watching the video you published previous to this one and thought I would love to see a full length op session on this railroad. Any chance of that happening?
Thanks for tuning in and for inquiring about an ops session. With the length of an ops sessions sitting around 2.5-3 hours, I doubt a full video would be dedicated to a session. However, ops gave loosely been covered in past episodes (ua-cam.com/video/d1O5xTPL_98/v-deo.htmlm45s), as well as this upcoming video on Friday at noon. They’re time-lapsed, so things are sped up. Glimpses of slowed down ops have been considered to explain how an industry specifically gets switched. I hope this helps and you’ll have to share your feedback on this link shared and the video that comes out at noon this Friday.
The Soo’s “real name” was the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (MStP&SSM), which was commonly known as the Soo Line after the phonetic spelling of Sault, formed in 1961. Merged with the CP in the 90’s. Hope that helps & you’ve enjoyed the series.
Excellent video keep them coming. Great idea on the hinged door with magnet.👍👍👍
Thanks! It has come in handy, I wish we would have done this with a few on my dads RR.
8:40 Tom nailed the “bird’s-eye-view of cartoon-you”’
What a treat! I thought for sure I’d have to wait another few months for this season, but unlike Disney, you didn’t take a break. Nice surprise for a Friday! I really like ho… UNDER THE RAILS! whoa. Who said that? Anyway, I really enjo… UNDER THE RAILS!! Geez. Like I was saying, I love how… you always… break your video into segUNDER THE RAILS!!!!
Ha ha! We would have to give Kalmbach the credit there for the “birds-eye-view of cartoon me”…I’m guessing they just used a Google Maps photo. Word is, they’re mapping the inside of everyone’s home now. 😜
It’s funny you made mention of Disney, we were just there on Monday. I managed to get away to FL for a week. 63 holes of golf, relaxed poolside, hit the beach, did a little shark tooth hunting and hit up a day at Disney.
Collectively, the seg…UNDER THE RAILS! The panel UNDER THE RAILS! Is exactly what I needed for UNDER THE RAILS! It’s not the last time we’ll go UNDER THE RAILS!
Thanks for tuning in and posting. I recently saw you posted the acquisition of CP 7022! Congrats!!! I hope you washed your hands after handling the CP unit, they’re filthy.
@@SootheMilwaukeeRoad Did you see any raccoons at Disney? Lol. So cute.
@M&M Rails, if I could post a photo? I would, as we did see the raccoon Meeko from Pocahontas. Does that count?!?
Another fantastic start to another season,thanks William.Can you show us you operating the Proto Throttle sometime so we can see what extra it has to offer & what makes it so unique(preferably powering SDL39`s.... love em!!)
You got it Mike! I’ll crack out some power to run with the PT…the SDL’s are not currently setup to run with the PT, but maybe that’s a good rabbit hole to dive down, sharing the program side to get it PT ready.
Yay, a new season of SOO The Milwaukee Road! You do such a great job on the videos, and I truly appreciate the time and effort that goes into making them. Thank you for highlighting my book and contributing content for it. Without the help of fellow model railroaders like yourself, the book would not have been possible. I really like the "Under the rails" segment, it was very interesting. Having the components on a swing up board is an excellent idea. Your PT upgrade is really neat, such a simple solution to make it even more realistic. I am already looking forward to the next episode.-Tom
Tom, you’ve compiled so much great content over the years, it’s hard not to mention your work.
The rear end devices blog was neat, so simple, yet effective: www.thomasklimoski.com
If you keep churning out the killer content? I’ve got a feeling this won’t be the last time your work gets highlighted.
How can people NOT find model railroading to be the best form of pastime?!? Endless enjoyment & high quality camaraderie with fellow modelers.
Yay, the curmudgeon's back👍. I think the pull down panel is a great solution for having a to crawl up underneath the layout for sure. less neck and back pain 👍
He’s back and grumpier than ever.
The flip down panel has been great. Originally I had the components mounted underneath, but figured…why do that? When I could do this.
As we get older, the neck & back pain comes on its own, right? 😆
@@SootheMilwaukeeRoad just like me grumpy and old 🤣🤣🤣
:):):):):) I really like that cool drop down with magnet........
Subtle detail, but helpful in so many ways. Thanks for tuning in, I hope all is well with you and ya enjoy the weekend.
Love the hinged electronics. It looks convenient to work on and then easy to just hinge it up securely out of the way with the magnets taking the strain.Great idea! Another great episode . Thanks so much for sharing.
You bet, I had a few components mounted to the underside of the RR…until I needed to expand. Hence the hinged access…it was a game changer.
If you ever run into a need for such an excess, do keep it in mind. Thanks for taking the time to post, it’s great to hear from you. Have a great weekend.
Nice little mod on the protothrottle. I'm all about simple stuff.
Spot on! It’s not a ground breaking hack, but good for thought. Someone like Scott Thornton could 3D a simple plate to accomplish this and sell it on his site, Scotty’s Model Shop www.scottysmodelshop.com/#/
Thanks for tuning and sharing your opinion. It’s great to hear from you.
A new season begins. its like the end of a TV show and another great show comes on next 😁 those Raccoons were a little on the thin side but for sure they were Raccoons. Splitrock Thomas has a shoutout to you in his latest video 🤣 Great episode Bill and that Proto throttle mod is super slick. Cheers Rob
I just watched Tim’s video and about fell over when he popped up and was eating a taco. In fact, my son was watching with me and was laughing (asked to rewind it). If the real world doesn’t find our humor funny?!? We do! And that’s what counts…having fun with it.
I like the Analog fix to the break lever
nincompoop is a great word.
The brake lever is a subtle upgrade and easy enough for fellow modelers to attempt. One of my favorite elements of the PT’s is the ability to customize them.
😆 You’re right, nincompoop is a great word…totally underutilized.
You put alot of nice work into your videos.. I've been doing the fold down panel for years now.. I just use nails for the hinges.. as a retired UPRR you changed your Independent Brake into an Automatic Brake handle which is realistic an used for setting the brakes in the cars as well.. then you would use the independent to Bail-off the air from the engines brakes.. neat idea and Cool video! 😎 🤗
Great take Dave, I’ve still got some fine tuning with the PT, but collective input from ACTUAL trainmen, like yourself, helps us non-RR’s.
Thanks for tuning in, commenting and sharing your knowledge. Your voice, improves the hobby. I didn’t know there was a difference between independent vs automatic, until now. Thank you!
Hi Dave , I really enjoy your videos also, keep up the good work!
@@SootheMilwaukeeRoad Thanks so much... Love the Milw. Road!! 🤗
I like your take on the round shaped cratex for cleaning the rails. I’ve been using their rectangular one but will try the round one next time I purchase one.
With so many solutions out there, it’s always good to have options. I failed to mention, I use the side of the stick to cover multiple rails. It’s slick and prototypical…if the real rails are “polished” to a sheen…our rails can be too.
Thanks for tuning in and I hope a future purchase of Cratex treats you well. Have a nice weekend.
Like the way to make the emergency brake bump feature. Nice addition.
Thanks Raymond. It certainly could be refined a bit more, but it’s a simple mod that anyone could attempt. Maybe Scott Thornton would release a similar part via Scotty’s Model Shop: www.scottysmodelshop.com/#/
Keep on producing these episodes! They’re filled with great tricks and tips that keep my modeling going. As a N scaler I can use a lot of what you’ve said, but I’d be happy to see any N scale stuff in your area that inspires you in your modeling.
Keep up the great work!
That’s great, it’s great to hear you’re able to extract some of the content as an N-Scaler. I personally don’t know many modelers in N, I’ve only operated one RR in N. I was very pleased and impressed.
I’ll see if I can’t get some N-scale content in the mix for you. I appreciate all scales, each have their pros/cons. None the less, I enjoy all scales.
Love your channel!!! Awesome content and I look forward to your new episodes! Thank you for sharing
It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the content. More to come, so stay tuned. If you have any questions? Ask away. We’re here to share ideas and content.
Another great show! I'm gonna look into the otco thing. I'm almost at the end of the "on paper" stage of the layout, and looking at option for controlling turnouts. This might be the way.
We’ve used a number of Tam Valley products and have really liked them. If you do go this route, be sure to purchase the alignment tool, you won’t regret it.
Thanks for tuning in, posting and best of luck on taking your plans from paper to reality.
Another great episode. I really like that electrical panel, I'm gonna have to remember that when I get to that point. I've done draws for electrical, but I think that's even better. I have always love going to Scale Model Supply, but has however been a few years since I'v been to the city. I remember way back when that there was a club layout in the other half of the store. I was still in high school and was there with my dad. That was the late 80's, I think, man that was a long time ago.
Memories, I too recall the railroad in the basement. It still exists, the moved the RR to their own building in Mpls. If I’m recalling it correctly, it’s right near the Hiawatha Elevator District. Under the club name, “Hennepin Overland”.
Look it up and check it out sometime, I’m not sure how often they’re open to the public, but they did add a hobby shop into their building. I’ve not been there since it opened, but it’s a great source for finding gems.
As for the hanging flip down panel, I’m doing the same thing. I just use cabinet magnets
Excellent choice on mag selection. Same concept…I had excess from another project, so it was a win-win.
:) love your channel!
Thank you for tuning in and I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. These episodes are for modelers like you.
Are you guys related to the Oregon Joint Line, because you are having to much fun with this crazy hobby 😂
Ha ha, oh the fun has just begun! My dad recently told me about the OJL, I hadn’t seen it before, but it’s clear…we think a lot alike. That’s kinda scary, more than one crazy model railroader…and I know it’s not just us.
I admire the idea of the circuit components being on a moveable board. Gonna have to process that, but some versions will probably end up under my layout.
Gary, that’s great to hear. I’m sure variations will exist…larger format perhaps?!? It sure saves on needing to twist and turn to see the darn things under the RR.
Thanks for posting and tuning in. It’s great to hear from you and know that a suggestion from the video will be of use.
Your ProtoThrottle mod is really cool! Any concern about that styrene bump wearing out over time? A 3D printed resin part won’t likely be any more resilient but if Scott makes them it would add the convenience factor into the mod.
Great question…I’ve wondered that as well…and considered an aluminum one…but it too over time could wear out.
None the less, it’s easy enough to get into the throttle…I suppose replacement 3D printed versions wouldn’t hurt. 🤔
I have nothing to say, so I will say nothing at all. But did the Curmudgeon just say “Saying nothing is still say something! That is my gripe of this comment”
😂 That comment reminds me of: ua-cam.com/video/qxhJCBIcHG8/v-deo.html
Another great video Bill. Where was the SD75I and SD60M taken at. Those EMD cabs were the last good looking Locomotives built in my humble opinion. Sometime in the future, I'd like to talk NCE with you
I agree with you Mike, that’s kind of the end of EMD in my book. That shot of the SD75I and SD60M was at Northtown…shot from the new St. Anothony bridge. I had connected with a couple fellow modelers, Kurt & Andy, that were up from down south.
We can certainly chat about NCE anytime, you’re welcome to ask questions anytime.
Thanks for always tuning in, commenting and sharing the series with others. It’s modelers like yourself that help share the hobby and that’s what it is all about.
The magnet drop down board is brilliant. I was watching the video you published previous to this one and thought I would love to see a full length op session on this railroad. Any chance of that happening?
Thanks for tuning in and for inquiring about an ops session. With the length of an ops sessions sitting around 2.5-3 hours, I doubt a full video would be dedicated to a session. However, ops gave loosely been covered in past episodes (ua-cam.com/video/d1O5xTPL_98/v-deo.htmlm45s), as well as this upcoming video on Friday at noon.
They’re time-lapsed, so things are sped up. Glimpses of slowed down ops have been considered to explain how an industry specifically gets switched.
I hope this helps and you’ll have to share your feedback on this link shared and the video that comes out at noon this Friday.
onozel manneke !
Serious question, what is the history/origin of the word "SOO"?
The Soo’s “real name” was the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (MStP&SSM), which was commonly known as the Soo Line after the phonetic spelling of Sault, formed in 1961. Merged with the CP in the 90’s.
Hope that helps & you’ve enjoyed the series.
@@SootheMilwaukeeRoad - Thanks. Yes, I've been enjoying several of your videos.