Layout Railfanning: Loaded Oil Train and Manned Helpers
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Enjoy these clips I took while operating the oil train and Essex helpers! At the summit of Marias Pass, an oil train has just switched directions at the upper reverse loop, and it's about ready to head down the grade in the westbound direction. While I only model the western slope of the pass, it's still implied that this train had to climb the eastern grade. However, with no rear DPUs, this 15,400-ton WB crude oil train not only needs the extra horsepower to make it up the grade, but it also needs the added dynamic braking effort heading down the 1.86% western slope. At right around 143 tons per operative brake (TOB), the BNSF timetable for this line dictates that a minimum of 4 locomotives (32 rated dynamic brake axles) are required. On my layout, I try to simulate these rules and the occasional usage of WB helpers by sending the Essex helper set up to Marias summit.
In this video, the Essex helpers first couple to the rear of the WB oil train before BNSF 4313 begins its journey west. The helpers pull back on the drawbar to keep the coupler slack out, and the whole consist passes Essex before descending into Columbia Falls where they eventually stop. At Columbia Falls, the helpers uncouple and head back up to their helper base at Essex, MT. They will wait until an EB train (or perhaps another WB!) requires their assistance.
0:00 Helpers couple to oil train
0:15 BNSF 4313 heads west
1:58 Blacktail siding
3:39 Belton (West Glacier), MT
4:20 Arriving Columbia Falls, MT
6:31 Helpers return to Essex, MT
8:55 Getting parked away on the yard lead - Авто та транспорт
It’s great seeing all of those beautiful pumpkins run through your scenery.
I tell you, this layout is looking like it would land it self on a magazine cover. I love all the new updates, the scenery is looking amazing! Nice work bud! -Justin
Amazing work. So much attention to detail
I love the flange squeal, adds another layer of realism. I use it on my n scale layout as well. I'm glad ESU has that sound effect in their V5 decoders.
Loved your layout, it remind my last one that fill 2/3 of my basement that is long gone but im still in trains with a small switching one
I love your railfaning videos a lot, keep up the good work!
Beautiful work, thanks for sharing this with us
I generally prefer “operation oriented” videos over ones featuring rail-fanning. Your videos are a definite exception! Fantastic modeling and realistic train operation, as well. Well done. I look forward to more.
Beautiful layout and great video
very cool video, love your rocks
Great video as usual man!!!
Very cool.
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very nice video and a GREAT layout
hello railfan220 it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks railfan220 friends randy
Your progression from when you first started to where you are today is a transformation I am trying to make. Seems you decided on scenes vs. big picture. Less is more. Color coordination. A theme that is real. And an overall uniformity.
Did you read, see, or just have a “lightbulb” moment?