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The Bennett Model Railroad
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Добавлен 16 июн 2012
On this channel I am mainly tracking the progress of our new Model Railroad. Videos will show the progress, problems and all! We will cover benchwork, backdrops, track work, wiring, control panels, the C/MRI computer control system, scenery, and have some fun along the way.
Cab Ride around the Bennett Railroad
Well here it is- a run around the layout with Steve as the "Engineer". We recorded this back in November 2023 at Thanksgiving. You will see the entire layout from the "cab", and you may catch a glimpse of some people that you know. Steve then backed into the South Yard at Eugene and ran through the Engine Terminal. We took a shaky spin on the turntable, backed out for a different view, then marked off.
The signal system is still not working- I need to re-program it for all the changes that were made. So you will see some bizarre signal indictions and the train running right through some stop signals. Don't be alarmed, no one got hurt durig the filming of this video...
Thanks for watching!...
The signal system is still not working- I need to re-program it for all the changes that were made. So you will see some bizarre signal indictions and the train running right through some stop signals. Don't be alarmed, no one got hurt durig the filming of this video...
Thanks for watching!...
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Let's have some FUN
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Nothing serious here...just some videos of choo-choos running on the layout (and in real life...) I had taken these over time and figured I may as well post them, since I had nothig important or interesting to say (do I ever??) I did try increasing the volume on several segments as the audio from the cell phone I used (Google Pixel Pro 7) and the distance to the trains meant the sound was rathe...
DCC/Sound Addition: Atlas PRR SD35
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Mistakes were made.... I came across a used Atlas Classic Pennsy SD35, Road Number 6008. It was straight DC, no sound. So I decided to add DCC/Sound to it. It looked like it would be easy. The unit has a spot in the rear weigth for two round 30mm speakers. I figured out a way to use the TCS AS-MB2 Motherboard, as this has JST sockets that were a perfect fit for the original Atlas JST connectors...
Simple Project: Robins Rails Greenville Boxcar Kit & Proto NYC Boxcar
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Just a quick (HA!!) video showing how I decided to add a replacement Moloco Draftgear to a basic Robins Rails 60' Greenville Boxcar kit. I like this car as it is decorated for the Nickle Plate. The details are a bit lacking (and rather "heavy") but it was an inexpensive kit and the lettering is fairly good. So I removed the original "draftgear" and added a detail kit from Moloco. The only other...
Product Review: MKG Models Coal Loads
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Here is a review of some new 3D printed coal loads for various hoppers. The loads are from MKG Models, a small 2-person (currently) operation run by Morgan and Kendra Griffith. I received some of the GLa and H21 loads, in Regular and Mine Run versions, as well as a gravel and some various other coal loads. These loads were "finished" - they had coal already added and were propely painted. I als...
Athearn Genesis Bi-Level Autorack Load
Просмотров 5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Another long one, just to show you how I slapped 10 Roco Minitank Ford vans into an Athearn Genesis autorack. Ok, there is a bit more to it than that! Come along as I load an Athearn Genesis Bi-Level open side autorack. I tossed around several ideas on what to use as a load, and I settled on using Roco Mini Tanks Ford FK1000 Kasten BW Army vans, Items 661 (Utility Van) and 663 (Ambulance). Thes...
Bennett Railroad Layout Tour 2024
Просмотров 69 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Wow- one hour and forty minutes of nonsense! Here is a review of the layout, including how it fits in the "real world", a trackplan, a look at the configuration (schematic, power, and computer/DCC setup), and then a tour around the layout. Yeah, there may be a few tangents in there as well. No running trains- that would make this video WAY WAY WAY too long. Running trains will be a separate vid...
Happy New Year- with a real train!
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Part 2- this time we see a real train. NS 15M at Swanville, January 1st, 2024 with Steve as Conductor. Hats off to all those who had to work today, while the rest of us waved!
Happy New Year! Let's run a Train!
Просмотров 4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone! Here is my contribution to the celebration-some scenes of a local train running aroud the layout. These are cars I just weathered up, so are brand new to the layout. Wrong era, but these will go well behind my 2nd genertion NYC power. Nice, slow running- the way I like it. And just for fun, some "extra" stuff was added. (I was goofing off while editin...
Stealth Locomotive: BLI NYC GP35 Decoder and Details
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
I decided to try one of the new Stealth locos from Broadway Limited. I certainly do not need this unit, but I wanted to try it. (Do any of us really NEED model railroading stuff??) Let's face it, if you get one of these you are planning to uncork it so you can add a DCC decoder. So I show what I did in that area, in my usual rambling way. (This is a long video...) I added an ESU LokSound 58429 ...
Working on your Birthday
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Just having fun- I had to run out today to catch the NS 15M over the Swanville trestle at Dutch Road, Fairview PA, with Steve as conductor, since it is Steve's 25th Birthday! For those that may not know, Steve is my son. And for my other son's birthday (Ryan, turning 23) on Dec 3rd, we are going to the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Pittsburgh, PA. Go Steelers!
NS Units at Eugene Station
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Trying a short, just to see if this works! Anyone want to see some full screen, longer length (video and train!) running?
Loading the CMW Depressed Flatcar Part 2: FINISHED
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
DONE! Here I show the actual loading of the Class One Model Works car with their Old Transformer. This was a bit more work than I anticipated. But I do like the way it looks, even if it is a GE transformer coming out of a Westinghouse factory. I'm saying it is a repaired unit. I even have a bit of layout action with the car at the end of the video.
Loading the CMW Depressed Flatcar Part 1: Bushing Crate
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Continuing the saga of the Class One Model Works depressed flat, I am continuing to work on loading the car. Looking at the Prototype photo I saw a Bushing Crate, and decided to make one (well...I made TWO- see the video!). This crate is now loaded with actual bushings from a Walthers Transformer kit, with flanges and the internal portions added for mounting in the crate. Are they perfect- heck...
Class One Model Works Depressed Flatcar- Part 2
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
In this rambling video I take you through what I did to the CMW Erie #7265 Depressed Flatcar to make it a little bit more prototypical. This isn't really a "Product Review"- that was the previous video. This video shows how I did indeed fix the warp/twisting issue, added a "real" wood deck, added lugs to each end of the depressed deck, and weathered the car. This is a very nice car- especially ...
Class One Model Works- Depressed Flatcar, Erie Version
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Class One Model Works- Depressed Flatcar, Erie Version
Class One Model Works: Old Transformer
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Class One Model Works: Old Transformer
Transformer Project: C&O Flat with 6 small units
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Transformer Project: C&O Flat with 6 small units
Build Video: AMB Small Tower, Kit #702
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Build Video: AMB Small Tower, Kit #702
Monster Model Works-Yard Office-Build Video, Part 2
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Monster Model Works-Yard Office-Build Video, Part 2
Monster Model Works-Yard Office-Build Video, Part One
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Monster Model Works-Yard Office-Build Video, Part One
Cab Ride Video: Ray Brown's B&LE- Lower Deck
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.Год назад
Cab Ride Video: Ray Brown's B&LE- Lower Deck
Layout Tour: Ray Brown's Massive HO Scale Bessemer & Lake Erie
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Layout Tour: Ray Brown's Massive HO Scale Bessemer & Lake Erie
Railfan Special: Terry Kolenc's Beautiful Union Pacific Layout (and trains!)
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
Railfan Special: Terry Kolenc's Beautiful Union Pacific Layout (and trains!)
Layout Tour: Al Notarione's Pennsylvania & Westbrook
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Layout Tour: Al Notarione's Pennsylvania & Westbrook
Model Railroad Update #170: Making "Super" - Super Trees
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Model Railroad Update #170: Making "Super" - Super Trees
Model Railroad Update #169: Peninsula Trees & Scenery
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Model Railroad Update #169: Peninsula Trees & Scenery
“This is not a big layout” I’m just here watching, shaking my head, looking at my 2.5’x4’ N scale layout in my 800 square foot home, rejoicing to move and get a whole spare bedroom to use. Great video so far! Thanks for sharing! I wish more people had videos of their layout like this.
What happened to the lake city crossing gates?
A really beautiful model railroad.
Sir you are exactly right about those Westinghouse bushings except for one thing: the oil continues up to a sight glass at the top. Oil is the best insulator of that electrode and insulates with a breakdown voltage up to 60kw while encasing that electrode in oil. I use to test at the c1 tap and if no oil was visible you better believe, we were worried and ppL started marching!😂😂 Nice to see my old moneymakers are being modeled into service. Keep the lites on❤
I love the modeled underpass! You'd mentioned the "mystery sign?" That's a "NO DIVING" sign! 🤣 Sorry, couldn't help myself.
thats my grandpa sooo cool🤞😼
I am totally jealous of all the space you have in the States. ;-) Great job, great layout, lots of inspiration. Thumbs up
I sorry ... But ... I must say that your deep breathing is so distracting and annoying !!
Beautiful blend of scenery and backdrop. It really gives a sense of depth😊
It's craftsmanship like this that makes me feel so inadequate to even start a layout 😢 (wish I had the talent he had, rest in peace)
[thank, you for youre great helpful video]
Hey, question: I have one pair of lights that work except for the red light. How do I fix the issue? I've tried to get the wires into the clamp but don't seem to work.
ESU has announced an adapter board that replaces the BLI motherboard (Paragon 3 and 4) and basically drops into the model and allows use of a LokSound decoder that retains smoke unit control. It is running late, but should be here in Q3 24. Also, TCS is working on upgrades to the WowSound decoders to allow smoke unit control. TCS said it would be ready July/Aug timeframe. I Love your layout by the way!
N scaler here, 79yo, nope nope nope. Not me.
When using wood glue that slips around. Sprinkle a little table salt in the glue, it's grips the wood, but dissolves into the wood glue.
Fabulous railroad with real Pennsylvania atmosphere. I enjoyed the cab-ride view - it was very realistic indeed. Great loco servicing area and terrific weathering around. very nice to see your sons, too. Thanks so much for sharing.
very cool, scott- modeling the dead line at larry's in mcdonald, ohio. my cousin david lange (warner ladder) from jamestown turned me on to your vids.
Here's a comment... You invite comments and then don't answer a single one. Like what camera are you using? Any pictures of your camera car? You would probably have even more subscribers, as your railroad is pretty nice, if you just weren't so damn full of yourself.
IT look fantastic, you have realy good skills i must say. I enjoy watching your videos. From Denmark.
A large, but no nonsens, realisitic layout, allowing for great operations! Congrats!
Hello Mr. Rob You have an incredibly realistic layout, extremely beautiful and detailed, which is rare to find anywhere, you think through everything to the smallest detail. I want to ask you, what is this background with a corn field, what is it called? I liked him. I wish you a wonderful day and God's blessing.
absolutely sickening !!! please blow your nose clean !!!
Your layout is a three dimensional work of art!!!
I got these also have been working flawlessly
Apparently I watched this once before as it appears that I up'ed the thumbs...what the hell...I'll watch it again. (It's one of the perks of getting old...the memory sometimes makes everything seem brand new 😛) I do have a question you'll never answer and that is, where did you get that map? I am relatively familiar with N. Pennsylvania but I don't recognize any of those towns. Is that a map from 1849? 😁
One of the few layouts that actually lends itself to this view. There are areas on the layout where you actually get the feeling that it is miles deep. The scene coming off the turntable is just stunning art Sir Rob. As close to perfect as model railroading allows. Nice to see the kids and dad having a good time. Eugene would be proud.
Got burned out on watching train/layout videos for a couple of months so I'm late to this one. Some of the best scenery and weathering in the game Rob. I didn't mind the weird time warp thing going on here with the ops session. I did not displease me. Hope all is well with you.
[thank, you for you're helpful video]👍
In the end...its a model. Good as always Rob.
This is one amazing model railroad !!
Why didnt you
The signal at helter-skelter has a aspect of “movement at restricted speed, not to accede 20 mph. Be prepared to stop within 2 train lengths of obstacle affecting movement
This layout was a treasure, which shoud have been preserved and put somewhere everyone could see it.
I have spent a lot of time in this area, so it is refreshing t see it in this video. Just love it.
Hello I’m from Scranton where can I get that Steamtown backdrop, thanks Paul
How are you doing Rob?
Nice looking Leah. I’m sure many years of work but you lost me when you got to the cement plant was drifting off people ask hey you’re off today and I say I’m a little bit off every day.
your pops would for sure have loved this... great video!! 😊
omy goodness shut that bell off !!! LOL 😂😂😂
you have great videos brother!!!!
alright very cool...whats next?? 🙃🤣🤣🤣
not a big layout….. How elitist … mine is like. One 5 th of you size… if I am lucky
It is such a pleasure to watch your videos pertaining to the great work you have done on your railroad! As a railroad modeler myself I think it would be great to see a night ride and a op session with your group can I plan on seeing them soon?
I like it so much I am doing a similar one totally copying yours. Man it's tying me up because of my fear of not doing it correct. One question. What color did you paint the middle of the pond base?
This is an amazing layout, and we love your signals!!! --Tomar
Hi Scott I was at the Greenville museum today with my son today from Conneaut Ohio. I apologize for not introducing myself my name is Mike. I really love all that amazing info you can sit and look through all that Bessemer stuff. I will definitely be back soon. Your layout is amazing. Thank you for talking with me!
How did you create the backdrops? Layout looks great!
Just wanted to say thank for showing us and explaining to us operations.Yes the coal car situation. Once my layout is built I think that's where i'm gonna be spending a lot of my time is in the yard, Yes, There's going to be days where I just want to watch trains. Run around the layout, I have 0 background in operations, but from videos I've seen. That's what interests me the most, but but some youtubers Just go through the motions with no explanation. So I gotta try and figure out what they're doing on my own.Where is you actually explain it and why/how. Right down to the guys on the crew stopping for lunch😂 I thought that was a pretty awesome touch. Prior to this I guess my guys just would have had to bring a bag launch and work straight through their shift, Which could be seven days straight prior to this video. I'd get up one morning and none of my trains would be running. And there'd be a little tiny note Telling me that literally everybody went on strike! As a viewer and Future builder and operator, Details like this are important.And I wouldn't necessarily think of it on my own so thank you for pointing out what you might think is, " boring" Or mundane, There's those lessons here that are quite helpful. thinking of adding that realism. I'm getting pretty good at practicing my scenery, E t c, But you bring the actual realism into The yard. Thanks for that!
Enjoyed the video on the turntable and engine service area. The pits in the roundhouse were used for inspecting the underside of steam locomotives. Between runs the steam locomotives would often be in the roundhouse for some servicing, such as lubing the rod bearings with hard grease. This could also be done outside as needs dictated. At larger roundhouses periodic boiler washes would be done to clean the inside of the boiler of hard water deposits (scale). As the railroads transitioned from steam to diesel locomotives, the roundhouse pits would also to inspect the underside of the trucks on diesels. The layout of your engine servicing looks plausible, as does your explanation of how you intend to route locomotives through the facility.
Just pick the loco up. If the Keep Alive works it will continue to run