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Follow a train
Posted by wedudler on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:11 AM

Charlie Comstock's video Railfanning the Bear Creek & South Jackson inspired me to try a response. My layout is not finished and I used the unfinished area too.

And again I've learned why the pros take many hours of video and you see only a few minutes.
And you need good light, and ....

Anyway, it was fun:

Follow a train    

Wolfgang

 

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Posted by mainetrains on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:11 AM

Very cool!

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Posted by Great Western Rwy fan on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:22 AM

Very good video, well done! That's an awesome railroad!!

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Posted by loathar on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:32 AM

Great job! Did you splice together a blooper reel from all the extra footage??Big Smile

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Posted by selector on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:44 AM

I enjoyed your video, Wolfgang...nicely done!  I was intrigued by the hands-off uncoupling and your turnout controlling.  I'll bet it was a lot of fun.

Very nice layout you have there, too.  It is well laid out and is very realistic. Cool

-Crandell

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Posted by twhite on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:44 AM

Fine video of a really FINE layout, Wolfgang!  Bow  I really admire your modeling and your smooth operation. 

Tom Big Smile

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Posted by tshryock on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:14 PM

Wolfgang,

 Great video. Early on, we pass a Western Pacific boxcar on a siding. Is that an old Tyco or AHM model? If so, I have the same car. It's sitting on my RIP track awaiting coupler repairs/adjustments.

I thought the critter and 44-tonner were nice too, and your track plan reminds me a lot of mine -- lots of switching action.

Thanks for sharing

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Posted by Packers#1 on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:22 PM

Nice work, loved it!

Sawyer Berry

Clemson University c/o 2018

Building a protolanced industrial park layout

 

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Posted by el-capitan on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:39 PM

Well done. What software did you use to edit the video? I might try my hand at this.

 Check out the Deming Sub by clicking on the pics:

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Posted by wedudler on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:26 AM

tshryock
Early on, we pass a Western Pacific boxcar on a siding. Is that an old Tyco or AHM model? If so, I have the same car. It's sitting on my RIP track awaiting coupler repairs/adjustments.

 

 I'm sorry, I bought this car used. And there's nothing to recognize, no sign.

I've used Windows movie maker for the video.

Wolfgang

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Posted by CSXDixieLine on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:20 AM

I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed this video, but will stop short and just say stuff like this is why I am in the hobby. Thanks for sharing...I'll watch this one many times. Jamie

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Posted by Medina1128 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:52 PM

NICE video, Wolfgang!

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Posted by larak on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:16 PM

 Medusa Cement - clever!

Nice job with the video. 

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Posted by XRAY on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:33 PM

 Great job Wolfgang, thank you for sharing it

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Posted by N737AA on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:17 PM

Wolfgang it is always nice to see the fruits of your labor.  It inspires me to keep working on my layout.

Checkout the link below to my Central States Railway photo album, go to the last page and you should recognize more of your handy work (carcards and waybills).   Thanks a million for posting the file, it has made operations a reality on my (plywood central) layout.

 

Keep up the good work!

 

Mike in Tulsa Central States Cherokee Sub Central States Railway - Photo Album
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Posted by Kenfolk on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:43 PM

 Thanks for posting the link--fun to watch the video!

 

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Posted by wedudler on Friday, November 14, 2008 11:47 AM

Kenfolk
Thanks for posting the link--fun to watch the video!

 

Thank you, - and it was fun to produce this video.

Wolfgang

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Posted by mammay76 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:31 AM

awesome!! some great modelling, great car weathering,, great layout!!  I have always wanted to model the third street district. the video is well done and a very nice touch to showcase your layout and modelling skills. my favorte part of the video is the "cab view".....very very cool! thanks for posting that!

 

 

Joe

Modeling:

Providence & Worcester Railroad

"East Providence Secondary"

HO scale

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