Our goal is to help sustain communication within the narrow gauge community between National Conventions and Symposiums, providing a place to exchange ideas and suggestions and a central repository of information on layouts. •\tWe present a monthly Zoom layout tour, plus clinic and vendor displays. •\tWe host “Off the Beaten Track,” featuring layouts away from cities where conventions and symposiums are usually held. •\tEach session includes a clinic by one of our best presenters •\tThere are presentations by some of your favorite vendors. •\tSessions are held monthly on the second Tuesday from 8:00-10:00 PM EST. •\tPrevious Off the Beaten Track sessions are located at RU-vid.com/c/4dpnrmovies. •\tLinks to vendor presentations are in the Messages. •\tGroup members receive links to each upcoming Zoom meeting. We want additional layouts, clinicians and vendors. If you are willing to share your expertise and interest, email me at russseg@gmail.com
It looks like they used apple to do their presentation, being able to use the “laser pointer,” and I really appreciate that. I always want to see MORE PHOTOS and fewer slides of text. I always want more feel of the actual layout. The prototype feel is important, but I want to see how it sits as a layout too and how one place goes into another. Again, thank you for the laser pointer! Bravo all around.
Excellent video. Watched this about a year ago and have come back to re-watch it. Slowly building my skills up with white-metal/brass kits and wanting to get to the level of this gentleman!
The new addition is looking good. This is a fun railroad to operate. Jim just recently completed everything and has earned the title of Master Model Railroader.
Great presentation. I had the pleasure of operating on Jim's Glenwood & Black Creek in 2004 during the LDSIG get together. Jim was a true Gentleman as He welcomed me into His world and made me feel right at home. Thank You Jim for your Hospitality and a wonderful experience! RIP my Friend.
This is GREAT, maybe especially for me! I am an On30 modeller, and I also model Northern Ontario. My layout is loosely based on the former CN Kinghorn Sub as well as the Nipigon tramway in Northwestern Ontario (where I live). Living in this area, and modelling a minority scale/gauge, I feel isolated in my hobby.... but this video is SO INSPIRING!!!!
i am literally in the process of making my spng no. 8 blunami controlled, just waiting on dbl sided tape, so i got some good tips in the nick of time ! i prefer to remove the battery for charging, and have a couple ready to go all the time. i would like to have a blunami controller also as i prefer to twist a knob. sometimes i touch my phone and nothing happens, but i think its my skin. thx for great video.
In 1957, 58 I used to catch a rash from a couple of my fellow railroaders about keeping my ballast unglued... Where the hell were you when I Needed You!!!... It's 2024 and I'm finally validated!!!...😂 It was American Flyer S gauge for me back then. Didn't catch HOidis until late '59 early '60. Absolutely the finest I've seen... I'm seriously considering S scale today... All battery powered no Track voltage. Great stuff, thanks for posting.
Big WOW! This is fine-scale modeling. I no longer model but appreciate those who do. Your skills and attention to detail is amazing and it really shows in this car. Very impressive.
Your model of Uintah # 50 mallet is INCORRECT your model is # 51 the Locomotive built as the Second Uintah Mallet not the first : ( and The two Uintah mallets sold to Sumpter valley RR had the Side Tanks removed and Tenders added . Although initially they kept the side saddle tanks to improve locomotive Weight , but eventually removed them on both #250 and #251 . Beautiful pilot models are exquisite none the less . I Own both #50 and # 51 ON3 scale by GOM NJ Custom Brass models . they are SPECTACULAR in detail . Built way back in the 1970s Finest Brass locomotives I have ever seen . I have been collecting Brass locomotives for over 62 years . Cheers ~
You have a mistake in tunnel length. Total length was 1,771.7 ft., according to Dow Helmers' book, "Historic Alpine Tunnel." The figure you show and state of 1,171.7 ft. was the length from the apex to East Portal. West portal to apex was 600 ft. 😊
The first impression looking from the entrance really is compelling. Whether the high mountain on the right, the distant vista on the backdrop, the stamp mill or the fall scene; all capture the eye and invite closer inspection, The clean floor is a pleasant change from many modeler's rooms. Your creation is a great inspiration.
Awesome Video and Scratch building ideas of steam Logging era . I model in On 3 scale and have been modeling steam era Logging for about 40 years ! I have Many of CHB (Charlie Brommer ) kits that are Exquisite in detail and authentic in every respect . Including his Logging Hoist engines Willamette Loaders and his Cat Logging tractors and Arches . Keep Up the Beautiful Work ! Its a pleasure to enjoy watching another Modeler at Work ! Cheers !
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm just starting to work with these brass loco's and this was very helpful. Looking forward to your other video's
