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Let’s take a trip to the Western and Atlantic Railroad in 1863!

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A short while ago, I was able to bust the home of my friend Thom Radice and got to run trains, including my General modeled to appear as she was in 1863. Here we run the Western and Atlantic railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga retracing the steps of that famous event..
in war torn south, the W&A provided a lifeline to the Southern troops.
Let’s take a ride on this great layout following a few trains!!

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@gageblymyer 10 дней назад

You know, there aren't many layouts of 1860's through 1890's railroading. I know of a few, but this one takes the cake. Thanks for sharing!

@goaliegeorge 9 дней назад

@@gageblymyer you can see more on Thom Radice channel. It’s his layout and you are right, it’s stupendous!!

@darscustoms Год назад

That low angle shot of the train crossing the river at 14 minute mark is absolutely breath taking.

@goaliegeorge Год назад

Thanks! Pretty spectacular layout overall, but that is a signature scene! Thanks for watching.

@DH.2016 25 дней назад

Even the telegraph poles look authentic!

@goaliegeorge 21 день назад

@@DH.2016 he certainly did a great job on that layout!!

@STho205 Год назад

Your General is beautifully modeled, down to the waist walking boards, the three domes, the covered bell stack, the flickering carbide headlight and the livery paint and lettering. We've all gotten so used to the restoration in the Kennesaw museum that was restored to an 1870s/80s American loco configuration. I live near the W&A line, have ridden elements of it on the Summerville Steam Specials, so Thom's layout must have been a great place to run. He has really captured the rolling hills and creek crossings as perfectly as anyone I've seen Very nice smooth drivetrain refitted into that Mantua General diecast model. Tyco Generals were a frustrating model to operate realistically. I have one in pieces I plan to rework as the William Mason, but it will be getting new motor and linkage.

@goaliegeorge Год назад

Thanks for the kind words. But this is/was a Bachmann “new tooling” 4-4-0 that did get all the upgrades you mentioned. Check out Thom’s channel around May ‘21 for the full explanation of the work I did on this. Took about 4 months. Thom’s layout was a dream to run on. We had a good time and got a lot done. Thanks again.. appreciate your comments.

@TheGulfwind 6 месяцев назад

Fabulous representation of the Western & Atlantic line between Atlanta & Chattanooga! Very realistic representations of the various notable locations along the line! Also, very well-done locos and cars, even down to the accurate link & pin couplers!!

@goaliegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thom did a great job. I was lucky to get to be there to help him run trains. Check out his channel “Thom Radice”. Thanks for watching!

@BobSmith-ou3ry Год назад

I am totally floored by the layout especially the backdrop. Best video of a layout I have seen, and best layout.

@goaliegeorge Год назад

Check out Thom Radice channel for more content on his amazing layout. I was merely a spectator. Haha! Thanks for watching!

@tylerturril440 Год назад

the backgrounds were done by Brian G Kammerer

@jamesvinski1623 8 месяцев назад

Tremendous layout! Using the entire room to show the many stops along the way: the various locomotives and rolling stock: the scenery; the main station in Atlanta......Hats off to you artisans! I wish I lived close to request a personal visit! Well done!

@goaliegeorge 8 месяцев назад

His layout is amazing, and I too wish I lived closer to visit it. He’s in NJ. I’m on CO. Thanks for watching.

@georgesharkey9119 Год назад

A magnificent job, thanks for sharing

@goaliegeorge Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@spingleboygle 5 месяцев назад

i ❤ trains

@markfrench8892 Год назад

Absolutely magnificent layout and period equipment.

@goaliegeorge Год назад

I was so excited to get to visit.. had to share!! Thanks for watching.

@thomasdecker7631 Год назад

Love the colorful civil war era locomotives. Can you share the recipe for paining the Russia iron boiler jackets? They are the best looking I've seen.

@goaliegeorge Год назад

The General is simple.. Vallejo Gun Metal Blue. The others are by Thom Radice and search his name to see his vids along with our Civil War Modeling Group vids. Thanks for watching!

@alangeddes268 8 месяцев назад

I am in awe. Unusual theme and so well done.

@goaliegeorge 8 месяцев назад

It was very well done. Wish it was closer!

@patrickfrawley6656 26 дней назад

Look fantastic love to see it in person looks like a lot of fun

@goaliegeorge 25 дней назад

@@patrickfrawley6656 contact Thom on his channel, Thom Radice. Thanks for watching!

@WMTrackdog 9 месяцев назад

Very well done.

@goaliegeorge 9 месяцев назад

I’ll pass the compliments to Thom. It is an awesome layout !!

@tct855 2 года назад

GG👀~, George, your engine looks right at home on Thom's incredible layout! What an awesome video run-through. A real treat for sure! Thanx Thom...

@goaliegeorge 2 года назад

My videos didn’t do the layout true justice. Was a real treat for me to get to visit! So many amazing details. My only regret was that I was not there able to attend a formal op session. Thanks for watching!

@chuckholsclaw6829 Год назад

That was so cool to see your bnsf consist pull all those cars and man they were alot of cars !!! Chuck

@goaliegeorge Год назад

This one was 1863, so more than 100 years before BNSF…. But this is fun to run. Very different era.

@BernardK Год назад

Running and looking great

@TheDefiantPirate 8 месяцев назад

Would love to see a recreation of the Great Locomotive Chase done on the layout!

@goaliegeorge 8 месяцев назад

I’ll pass on to Thom. You can subscribe to his YT channel. Search Thom Radice.

@stanleydomalewski8497 Год назад

Very Nice Layout ! Thanks for Sharing !

@MrOmega52 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the video. Great era to model. Again, loved the rail fanning of this magnificent layout.

@goaliegeorge 2 года назад

This layout was top notch and I feel blessed to have been able to spend a few days with Thom.. workin’ on the railroad!! Thanks for watching!

@Stussmeister 8 месяцев назад

A very nice video and layout. I have plans to expand my own HO scale layout, though I don't believe it will be quite as large as this, and the era and location I want to model is about 80-90 years after and approximately 750 miles north of what's seen here.

@goaliegeorge 8 месяцев назад

Great! This was a very well done layout set in the CW era. It was a lot of fun to visit and operate. It’s a small portion of my fun with modeling. Thanks for watching! Good luck with the expansion!

@davidbrown4823 2 года назад

Excellent layout. thank you.

@happyboar1019 2 месяца назад

Very beautiful layout 🤩

@davidurban6813 Год назад

Did you use link and pin coupling? I didn't know those were made in.H.O. scale. Great layout I hope we'll be seeing more vids

@goaliegeorge Год назад

The entire layout was L&P. The pocket on the rear of the loco is by Precision Scale. Also, Prescott Hobbies has a line of L&P couplers designed to fit into the Kadee #5 pockets. Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I won’t be back any time soon, I’m in Colorado and he’s in the northeast. But search Thom Radice for his channel too. Thanks for watching!!

@Hendo56 Год назад

Just a suggestion- when making a video for posting to youtube, asking visitors to cut down on talking and incidental background music during filming would help, since this is a layout not just of sight and sound but of mind. There's the signpost up ahead-- your next stop . . . the Western & Atlantic 1863 Zone! Noise free!

@goaliegeorge Год назад

I tried..

@MaddoxsTrains Год назад

10:40 Dalton! Where I live!

@razvanvacariu3152 Год назад

👍

@flakebelk3338 19 дней назад

Love the layout. Where can I go see it.

@goaliegeorge 18 дней назад

@@flakebelk3338 contact Thom Radice through his RU-vid channel.

@astridvallati4762 6 месяцев назад

Did you build it to a 5 foot Track Gauge? 5 ft was a common gauge in most of the Southern ( Confederate) States. Sherman and Sheridan Ripped up CSA Roads, and replaced them with Standard Gauge ( 4ft.8.5in.) Tracks, to run US supplies in without time wasting Transhipment.

@goaliegeorge 6 месяцев назад

This layout was built using standard HO track. So, unfortunately while we knew about the difference in gauges, it would not be practical. But the layout is not mine, so I cannot take any of the credit. Thanks for watching!

@eliotreader8220 Год назад

are the holes in the sides of the box cars meant to be the damage caused by the Andrews raiders?

@goaliegeorge Год назад

Actually, I’m not sure he’s that specific, but certainly war damage..

@johnathanlewis2049 6 дней назад

How many locomotives are in the fleet?

@hamiltonsullivan6563 2 года назад

You really have a stunning railroad man! Hey... what shells do you use to replace the general boiler and cab?

@goaliegeorge 2 года назад

It’s not my railroad, it belongs to Thom Radice. I’d only aspire to have a layout as great as this. Only thing that was mine was The General. Now, I believe he uses the stock boiler and cab, just modifies it as needed to get the loco he is chasing. There are some of the parts to change the mantua generals on shapeways. I hope this helps. Thanks.

@hamiltonsullivan6563 2 года назад

@@goaliegeorge thanks man! I'll check those 3d models out then

@MarkInLA 21 день назад

Are the (is it ?) link and pin couplings commercially available, or do you make them ?

@goaliegeorge 21 день назад

@@MarkInLA both..? Precision scale has some pockets and there are some other companies that make some drop-in pockets for Kadee boxes. I’ve used some of the San Juan Model Co On2 coupler plastic pockets also, then can either make the links or buy them. If you go to Thoms YT channel, he has posted a lot of our Civil War Modelers Zoom meets where things like that are discussed in further detail.