That run along the warehouse at the 3ish minute mark with the pulled up rails and the ties still there rotting away was really nicely done. I specifically built a 5 foot abandoned spur on my line just because I love the way it looks, even if it’s at a loss of once upon a time rail traffic
This is the very best of model railroading. From the layout to the rolling stock, to how you conduct your operations. I have seen some come close, but you're on a level all your own. I am excited to see more.
Very scale and authenic movements. Bravo Bravo. Very nice and scale layout too. Not too much, and not too little, just a perfect balance. Thanks so much for uploading!! Your Geeps are so nice looking!!
Nice to see a NY Central layout! Nice locos and great sound. Would like to see more videos if you can make them. You did some nice work with your weathering.
Thanks for the feedback and the kind words. I do plan more videos. Haven’t really gone “public” with this channel yet, but maybe after a few more videos.
This is one of the best I have seen. I don't think this is your first attempt. Man the backdrop really works. Makes me think of Lance. I model a class 3 rr based on NYC theme. I subbed, look forward to more.
Thanks for the feedback! I live in the Finger Lakes and know FGLK and a relative is working on a book about the NYC’s Auburn Rd. What section of the line are you modeling? I may railfan it a bit tomorrow if my timing works.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 thanks for the sub! I model FGLK HW2 from Himrod yard to Watkins Glen and back. Always good to meet another Finger Laker! Have fun - Bill.
I only created the channel about a month ago and most of the activity has been during the past couple weeks. Still haven’t told anyone it’s here. I wanted to post six videos first, so, almost there. Thanks for the feedback!
The smoothness of the slow speed running is impressive. Do you wire power feeds to each piece of track to ensure smooth electrical continuity across the rails? Did you re-gear the locomotives to get them to run that smooth at such a slow speed? The building flats along the water front look so good. The entire level of details look so good.
I can’t say every piece of track has feeders wires, but most. And as I have reworked sections of the layout, including a new 12 foot extension, I do add feeders to every piece of track. I have not re-geared any locomotives, but I have learned from experience which brands lend themselves to slow speed operations and which do not. In addition to buying only units that operate well at slow speed, I play around a lot with CV settings, including momentum for acceleration and braking, to get the smoothness I’m looking for. The brand of decoder makes a difference, too.
The Geeps are not brass. One is an Athearn Genesis the other a Proto 2000. Both have LokSound v. 5 sound decoders and both are factory paint jobs. I only did the weathering.
Beautiful layout! I have a question... Why not run with the caboose on the end of the train? Is this all considered "Yard Limits" or was there another rule for NYC that is involved? Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words and the question. I’m not following any New York Central rule in particular. The whole layout would probably be considered yard limits and the only photo I’ve seen of a caboose on the High Line (one of my prototype inspirations) is not conclusive. I recently made changes to some of my track arrangements and tweaks to how I operate and I am still experimenting with the caboose. It will go where it best facilitates switching. On the return trip to the yard, it has to be on the end of the train so the lead units can runaround and pull it off as the cars are shoved into the yard or loaded onto the car float. When switching Washington Market, it made sense to have it right behind the power because, to switch the market, we need to do a runaround and shove the cars into the siding, which then puts the caboose in the lead as we back in toward the crossing and the siding. I hope that made sense.
I love how everything is the correct time period. So often I see layouts with present day locomotives and rolling stock, but the scenery doesn't match the time period. Such as SD70's pulling intermodals with vehicles from the 40's and 50's as scenery.
I love signals and would not rule them out as a future project. But, as far as I know, the High Line (one of my prototype inspirations) did not have signals and this is essentially a one-engine, mile long, yard limits railroad, self-contained and accessible only by water.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 Thanks for your answer to start with. If the High Line actually only was meant to be a one-engine line, then you are only correct in not implementing any signals in your set. I am the one who needs to offer his apologies for seeing this fact as a lack.
The detailing on this layout is superb. I was expecting the engineer to stick his head out of the window and wave at any moment. Well done!
That run along the warehouse at the 3ish minute mark with the pulled up rails and the ties still there rotting away was really nicely done. I specifically built a 5 foot abandoned spur on my line just because I love the way it looks, even if it’s at a loss of once upon a time rail traffic
Holy shikq! what detail! I love the old brands: Sealtest Dairy, Woolworth's; they really help define the era.
This is the very best of model railroading. From the layout to the rolling stock, to how you conduct your operations. I have seen some come close, but you're on a level all your own. I am excited to see more.
Thank you for the kind words.
Very scale and authenic movements. Bravo Bravo. Very nice and scale layout too. Not too much, and not too little, just a perfect balance. Thanks so much for uploading!! Your Geeps are so nice looking!!
Thanks for the kind words!
Excellent all around!!! Great work on the layout, motive power, rolling stock, scenery and sound. You've crated a masterpiece!!
Thank you for the kind words.
Fantastic video and layout!
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I too model the NEW YORK CENTRAL. And this layout of yours is a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Great video! The details on the layout are awesome. I also liked the sounds from the engines. 👍
Awesome video. Incredible layout, weathering and ops.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
Very nice layout!
Nice to see a NY Central layout! Nice locos and great sound. Would like to see more videos if you can make them. You did some nice work with your weathering.
Thanks for the feedback and the kind words. I do plan more videos. Haven’t really gone “public” with this channel yet, but maybe after a few more videos.
This is one of the best I have seen. I don't think this is your first attempt. Man the backdrop really works. Makes me think of Lance. I model a class 3 rr based on NYC theme. I subbed, look forward to more.
Thanks for the feedback! I live in the Finger Lakes and know FGLK and a relative is working on a book about the NYC’s Auburn Rd. What section of the line are you modeling? I may railfan it a bit tomorrow if my timing works.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 thanks for the sub! I model FGLK HW2 from Himrod yard to Watkins Glen and back. Always good to meet another Finger Laker! Have fun - Bill.
@@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout Wow, interesting choice! Look forward to catching up on your videos.. I love that whole area around Seneca Lake.
144 subs and 2.3K views with this beautiful layout, excellent photography? Something isn't right here.
I only created the channel about a month ago and most of the activity has been during the past couple weeks. Still haven’t told anyone it’s here. I wanted to post six videos first, so, almost there. Thanks for the feedback!
The smoothness of the slow speed running is impressive. Do you wire power feeds to each piece of track to ensure smooth electrical continuity across the rails? Did you re-gear the locomotives to get them to run that smooth at such a slow speed? The building flats along the water front look so good. The entire level of details look so good.
I can’t say every piece of track has feeders wires, but most. And as I have reworked sections of the layout, including a new 12 foot extension, I do add feeders to every piece of track. I have not re-geared any locomotives, but I have learned from experience which brands lend themselves to slow speed operations and which do not. In addition to buying only units that operate well at slow speed, I play around a lot with CV settings, including momentum for acceleration and braking, to get the smoothness I’m looking for. The brand of decoder makes a difference, too.
I swear I saw an engineer in #5608 move his arm at minute 8! ;-)
Perfect
Nice paint job on the NYC Geeps. Are these brass? Great layout by the way.
The Geeps are not brass. One is an Athearn Genesis the other a Proto 2000. Both have LokSound v. 5 sound decoders and both are factory paint jobs. I only did the weathering.
I think I can I think I can I think I can!
Beautiful layout! I have a question... Why not run with the caboose on the end of the train? Is this all considered "Yard Limits" or was there another rule for NYC that is involved? Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words and the question. I’m not following any New York Central rule in particular. The whole layout would probably be considered yard limits and the only photo I’ve seen of a caboose on the High Line (one of my prototype inspirations) is not conclusive. I recently made changes to some of my track arrangements and tweaks to how I operate and I am still experimenting with the caboose. It will go where it best facilitates switching. On the return trip to the yard, it has to be on the end of the train so the lead units can runaround and pull it off as the cars are shoved into the yard or loaded onto the car float. When switching Washington Market, it made sense to have it right behind the power because, to switch the market, we need to do a runaround and shove the cars into the siding, which then puts the caboose in the lead as we back in toward the crossing and the siding. I hope that made sense.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 that diesel locomotive is awesome with diesel power
I enjoy watching your videos!! What year are you modeling? I'm guessing 1958 or59? Also like your sign's!!
Thank you! Right now, I am saying it is May 1961, but I probably bounce around a bit between .59 and ‘63.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 Thanks for the reply! I was born in 1960 and like First generation diesels the best. Yours look very nice!
I love how everything is the correct time period. So often I see layouts with present day locomotives and rolling stock, but the scenery doesn't match the time period. Such as SD70's pulling intermodals with vehicles from the 40's and 50's as scenery.
Thanks, I try to keep it consistent and coherent in that way, without being excessively rigid.
Great set, however, I really do miss signals here!
I love signals and would not rule them out as a future project. But, as far as I know, the High Line (one of my prototype inspirations) did not have signals and this is essentially a one-engine, mile long, yard limits railroad, self-contained and accessible only by water.
@@manhattanterminalrailroadh9776 Thanks for your answer to start with. If the High Line actually only was meant to be a one-engine line, then you are only correct in not implementing any signals in your set. I am the one who needs to offer his apologies for seeing this fact as a lack.
at 12:55 you derailed.
Yep. Thankfully, no injuries.