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railfan220
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Приєднався 3 гру 2012
Hi there! Welcome to the Marias Pass HO Scale Layout. My name is Cam. I'm a grad student who has loved trains and model railroading my whole life, and this channel aims to share that passion with you. Previously known as the Plains Division, which focused on helper operations over Crawford Hill, the layout has been rebranded and remodeled after the western grade of Marias Pass between Whitefish, MT and Marias summit.
---Layout Specs---
Double-deck, no helix design
Average grade: 1.1%
Max. grade: 2.6%
Mainline Run: about 200'
Min. Radius: 26"
Height: 38" to 66"
Control System: Digitrax
---Layout Specs---
Double-deck, no helix design
Average grade: 1.1%
Max. grade: 2.6%
Mainline Run: about 200'
Min. Radius: 26"
Height: 38" to 66"
Control System: Digitrax
Simple Methods for Modeling Tunnels – Marias Pass HO Scale Layout EP07
In this latest installation of the layout construction series, I share with you how I built the two tunnels on my model railroad using simple construction techniques and materials.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Prototype Inspiration
01:59 Liners
04:20 Portals
06:42 Lettering
07:24 Paint
07:53 Installation
08:40 Touch Up Paint
09:37 Details
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MUSIC:
Track: "On The Up"
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Track: "Blades Of Grass"
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Track: "Long Shore"
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Track: "Do Me Solid"
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www.walthers.com/modern-electrical-gear-2-pack-kit
00:00 Intro
00:38 Prototype Inspiration
01:59 Liners
04:20 Portals
06:42 Lettering
07:24 Paint
07:53 Installation
08:40 Touch Up Paint
09:37 Details
___________________________
MUSIC:
Track: "On The Up"
Music provided by slip.stream
Download / Stream: get.slip.stream/ZASaPP
Track: "Blades Of Grass"
Music provided by slip.stream
Download / Stream: get.slip.stream/J4XDPp
Track: "Long Shore"
Music provided by slip.stream
Download / Stream: get.slip.stream/AP8EO7
Track: "Do Me Solid"
Music provided by slip.stream
Download / Stream: get.slip.stream/63WZkS
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HO Railfanning - The Leftovers
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Well, I've scraped the bottom of the barrel for random layout clips. I need to record more! But in the mean time, I'll be editing a backlog of layout construction videos. Stay tuned!
HO Railfanning - Oil Trains on Marias Pass
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There's no rhyme, reason, or narrative to this video. Sometimes it's fun to just record videos of trains operating across the layout with no intention of content-making. But rather than let those recordings waste away on my computer, I thought it would be appreciated if I shared compilations of railfanning-style clips that highlight specific trains. So in this video, you'll see the oil train ru...
HO Railfanning - Coal Trains on Marias Pass
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There's no rhyme, reason, or narrative to this video. Sometimes it's fun to just record videos of trains operating across the layout with no intention of content-making. But rather than let those recordings waste away on my computer, I thought it would be appreciated if I shared compilations of railfanning-style clips that highlight specific trains. So in this video, you'll see the coal train (...
HO Railfanning - Grain Trains on Marias Pass
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There's no rhyme, reason, or narrative to this video. Sometimes it's fun to just record videos of trains operating across the layout with no intention of content-making. But rather than let those recordings waste away on my computer, I thought it would be appreciated if I shared them with you. Specifically, I thought you might enjoy compilations of railfanning-style clips that highlight specifi...
Layout Operations - Behind the Scenes
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*This behind the scenes perspective accompanies the following video of the same operating session: ua-cam.com/video/rGptmiG60po/v-deo.html Back in August 2022 I hosted some friends for an operating session on the "new" layout. Over the course of 2 days, I recorded random clips of the operations to document the good times. There's not really a narrative to this video, but I hope you at least enj...
Layout Operations: Manned Helpers - Part 2
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Track Plan: railfan220/posts/pfbid026QpobPmoxe5d99DsQw7RPesEnHt2TpFKKSqSnkytRd2mippx7m4CvXDr9K9eXMnAl Layout Operations: Coal Train ua-cam.com/video/zG0pu73My54/v-deo.html Layout Operations: Manned Helpers Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/qZxmHZKJdco/v-deo.html On my layout, I only model the western slope of Marias Pass between Whitefish and Marias summit. While the western slope features r...
Layout Operations: Manned Helpers - Part 1
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Track Plan: railfan220/posts/pfbid026QpobPmoxe5d99DsQw7RPesEnHt2TpFKKSqSnkytRd2mippx7m4CvXDr9K9eXMnAl Layout Operations: Coal Train ua-cam.com/video/zG0pu73My54/v-deo.html Layout Operations: Manned Helpers Part 2 ua-cam.com/video/8w2jfWh7lLA/v-deo.html The keystone of mainline operations on my layout is the use of manned helpers. On my layout, the scene of Essex is about halfway up...
Layout Operations: Coal Train
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Track Plan: railfan220/posts/pfbid026QpobPmoxe5d99DsQw7RPesEnHt2TpFKKSqSnkytRd2mippx7m4CvXDr9K9eXMnAl Layout Operations: Manned Helpers Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/qZxmHZKJdco/v-deo.html Layout Operations: Manned Helpers Part 2 ua-cam.com/video/8w2jfWh7lLA/v-deo.html This train is running under symbol U-SANCKB0-19 and represents a detoured BNSF consist that was loaded with Canadian met...
Manned Helpers on MRL's Mullan Pass - 12/30/2023
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A day before the official BNSF takeover of Montana Rail Link, I spent time along MRL's Mullan Pass. You'll enjoy a few different locations and some drone video on a day that produced lots of action. I started the day in Helena and chased a westbound grain train as it climbed the ruling 2.2% grade up the eastern slope of the pass. I then moved to Iron Ridge near Austin, where an eastbound oil em...
Layout Railfanning: HO Scale Mainline Action!
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Enjoy these clips of me running trains over the layout! This is a collection of video that was recorded over a few months, and the clips are presented in the order they were filmed. While we're just "railfanning" in this video, I will have more detailed and narrated operations videos to explain the different trains and jobs that are hosted on the layout. 0:00 EB coal loads 1:09 WB helpers 2:37 ...
Layout Railfanning: Classic EMD Power on Short Work Train
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A couple of SD40-2s power a short ballast consist from Whitefish to the top of Marias Pass. 0:00 Leaving Whitefish 0:16 Approaching Columbia Falls 0:43 Belton (West Glacier) 1:17 Essex 1:59 Approaching Blacktail 2:28 Marias (summit)
Layout Railfanning: Manned Helpers Return to Essex
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After helping an eastbound train up and over the pass, the Essex helper set gets the green signal at Marias and returns downgrade to the helper base at Essex. 0:00 Departing Marias 0:49 Approaching Blacktail 1:40 Blacktail Siding 2:27 Essex 3:16 Passing the red signal 3:49 Backing down the yard lead
Layout Railfanning: Unit Oil Train Meets Unit Coal Train
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Follow along as I run two trains across the layout! 0:00 Oil train departs Whitefish 0:09 Oil at Columbia Falls/Coal at Blacktail 0:51 Oil at Belton (West Glacier) 1:11 Meet at Essex 2:00 Coal at Belton (West Glacier) 3:27 Oil approaching Blacktail 4:20 Blacktail 4:33 Cresting the grade
Layout Railfanning: Grain Train Climbs Grade to Essex
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Enjoy these clips of me operating an eastbound grain train from the yard at Whitefish, MT to Essex, MT where the train came to a stop on the siding! 0:00 Departing Whitefish 1:36 Columbia Falls 2:27 Belton (West Glacier) 4:02 Essex
Layout Railfanning: Manned Helpers Uncouple on the Fly
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Layout Railfanning: Manned Helpers Uncouple on the Fly
Layout Railfanning: Loaded Oil Train and Manned Helpers
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Layout Railfanning: Loaded Oil Train and Manned Helpers
Layout Railfanning: BNSF Coal Train With Manned Helpers
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Layout Railfanning: BNSF Coal Train With Manned Helpers
Layout Update 74: New trees in "Avalanche Alley"
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Layout Update 74: New trees in "Avalanche Alley"
Layout Update 73: Signaling system complete!
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Layout Update 73: Signaling system complete!
Layout Update 72: Trackside details at Essex, MT
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Layout Update 72: Trackside details at Essex, MT
Layout Update 71: HelperLink and other equipment details
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Layout Update 71: HelperLink and other equipment details
Modeling Rocks Out of Foam - Marias Pass HO Scale Layout EP06
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Modeling Rocks Out of Foam - Marias Pass HO Scale Layout EP06
Ops Session: Mainline BNSF Marias Pass Operations (w/Dispatcher Radio)
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Ops Session: Mainline BNSF Marias Pass Operations (w/Dispatcher Radio)
My HO Scale Modern BNSF Locomotive Roster
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My HO Scale Modern BNSF Locomotive Roster
HO BNSF Unit Oil Train with Canadian National DPU
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HO BNSF Unit Oil Train with Canadian National DPU
HO Scale MRL Manifest Derails Cresting Grade
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HO Scale MRL Manifest Derails Cresting Grade
LAYOUT UPDATE September 2023 - More Details!
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LAYOUT UPDATE September 2023 - More Details!
HO Mainline Railfanning - 2 BNSF Freights Head Down Marias Pass
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HO Mainline Railfanning - 2 BNSF Freights Head Down Marias Pass
Layout Ops - Manned Helpers, Meets, MRL Power!
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Layout Ops - Manned Helpers, Meets, MRL Power!
Great video, thanks for sharing your techniques with us. Your scenery is amazing! - Steve
I thought this is real life 😂
Nice effect and very convincing - that matters more than the construction materials. Thanks for sharing!
It’s a very impressive layout
Very nice job. Great detail
Dang, I would have liked to have seen your Crawford layout! My favorite place to railfan!
2:00 Whoops 🔴
Great, fantastic layout! I can't stop watching it. Keep the videos coming..really enjoy them
Your layout is amazing. You are a true artist
As always, an excellent video Cam! This process looks much simpler than how realistic the results are.
Great video with nice details. Very helpful for anyone modeling tunnels, thanks for sharing.
I already tunnel portals from Woodland Scenics, so I will simply use them as a template. I would never have thought of that before. How did you paint the interior of the tunnels ? Are they simply bare rock ? Or are they lined with brick, or cut stone, or concrete ?
thanks very inretesting
6:46 FYI A company from Spain , Green Stuff World makes Styrene letters about the size you need. For future builds. Great work Fren. Subscribed.
Very very nice!!!
This video helped me out, giving me ideas on how I can build a tunnel for a diorama I'm wanting to do.
OUTSTANDING PETER!!!
excellent modeling!!!!
I love the detail, you can hardly tell it's a model
Now I need a tunnel on my layout 🤓 Another great video as always, I hope all is well 👍
You are super good with this video, super timing. I'm doing 25 tunnel portals for my layout, gradually getting simpler and simpler as enthusiasm is being tested to the limit. Card is a very good medium, and I feel much overlooked
If you're getting tired of the tunnel portals, work on another project and go back to the tunnel portals when inspiration strikes again for them. Model railroading is supposed to be fun after all.
Great job on the tunnels!!! I especially like the Electrical fixture details!!
Hi Railfan220 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Railfan220 & Friends Randy & Super Cool Video & Super Cool Tunnels Thanks Railfan220 & Randy
Fantastic results. I will use your techniques. Great video as always.
Great video, thanks Peter.
Great Video. I am always interested in cheap easy methods. Although I don't need any more tunnel portals I am sure I will be able to use your plaster over cardboard method for walls etc elsewhere. Thanks for posting.😀
Great video!!
Wonderful, beautiful layout, I can't stop watching your channel!! The detail, the design just blows me away.
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words, and I'm more than happy that you're enjoying the videos. -Cam
beautiful layout
Nice video, well narrated at a good pace
That's notch 8 just past you brother lol
How do you keep the motors from uncoupling?
The couplers.
@@RiverbendRailfanning you use special couplers? My Athearn Genesis would want to uncouple
@@drewharman1690 coupler height and freight car weight are the main factors
Good seeing BNSF executive locomotives again.
Outstanding video(s). These are no joke! Congratulations on such an impressive layout!
Awesome work Cam, love your scenery, details and operations. It’s very enjoyable to watch. How large is your layout room? - Steve
A fantastic layout and great trains and locomotives. Very nicely filmed.
Both BNSF’s Throwing A Fit!
Geodesic foam by bragdon enterprises for mountains...
Awesome runs...Very Enjoyable...
Hi Railfan220 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks & Railan220 & Friends & Randy
I really like what you did on the engines
Very Cool. 😎
Very cool. Great video as always. The SD40-2's look great.
Nice mountain.....nice layout landscape too
I love ho scale train sets
When did you do this?
AMAZING! ❤🤩
Super Realistic! ❤
Thought this was real wtf😂😂☠️
Should it be normal for me to have a very hard time trying to program a scale trains gevo to a Athearn genesis sd70m-2?????