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Frequent poster 589 posts jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab
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Three years, one month, 28 days.

That’s how long it’s taken since construction started on my IAIS Grimes Line layout to get to this point. A point where I’m ready to plant the flag of victory and call this layout finished. Yes, I gladly subscribe to the belief that no model railroad is every truly complete. While I’m sure I can find countless other detail things to do, the major projects are all done and it’s a good feeling.

As for what’s next? Only time will tell. I have no plans to immediately abandon the Grimes Line, and a few thoughts for some expansion projects, but as of yet nothing concrete. I will say that I cannot think of a better way to spend the last three years, one month, and 28 days.

James
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jlrc47 Regular poster 401 posts
jlrc47

Congratulations

Congratulations!

Its been a joy following your progress.

Very well done video also. You see if Barry needs help with Trainmasters TV.

If you are ever bored and in Western Ma stop by and finish an area on my layout .

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ljcasey1 Regular poster 377 posts
ljcasey1

congrats....

Don't know if I'll ever have that experience.   Of course, I always bite off more than I can chew.

 

Loren (LJ) Casey

Maryville, IL

ICG St Louis sub 1979

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/9719

 
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Matt Forcum Regular poster 411 posts
Matt Forcum

I've enjoyed it!

It's a stunning model railroad. One of the best I've ever seen.  I hope this isn't the last we see of it, but It has been an exciting three years watching it progress.

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Virginian and Lake Erie Super User 9,221 posts
Virginian and Lake Erie

Glad to see you will now get

Glad to see you will now get to operate and enjoy your work. The title was rather ominous though and I thought oh no he had to move or something.

Rob in Texas

MRH Blog / Prep for an Operating Session / Delving Into the Past / The Club Blog / Youtube / etmrc.org
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Fiddler66 Regular poster 112 posts
Fiddler66

The Video

The video is too short. I would love to have a scene without the train. Just hold the camera on the scene for 45-60 seconds and then have the train come into view, pass, and finally leave the scene. That way we could have time to look at the wonderful modeling that makes your railroad "come to life." Just a wonderful job of combining the foreground with the back drop. Makes everything look real. Congrats on a job well done, Jim
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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

The Art of Videography

As always, thank you all for your kind comments.

I did receive a fair share of personal messages today asking "are you tearing down your layout?" Final was probably a poor choice of words. I have no plans (today) of tearing the Grimes Line down and am looking forward to (hopefully) years of further enjoyment on the layout.

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Just hold the camera on the scene for 45-60 seconds and then have the train come into view, pass, and finally leave the scene.

Jim I'm going to respectfully disagree. What you're asking for is better served by still images. There are plenty of images in this blog, as well as on the Unofficial IAIS Railfans website, to peruse. Video works best with motion, with purpose, and with brevity.

Bottom line: I wouldn't sit thru a ten minute video on my layout, and don't expect others to do the same.

James
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TTX101 Regular poster 484 posts
TTX101

Champagne for all company officers!

The railroad's stock likely tripled in the market today!

Rog.38

 
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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

James, I really liked your video...including the length

I love your layout, and the video. My personal belief is that a great video (as opposed to a good one) leaves the viewer wanting more. If I had a dollar for every "too long" video (in my opinion) that I've watched then I would be a rich man! I'm hoping to see more of your excellent layout in both still pix and video and know that you will "tinker" with it to perfect it even more.

Rick

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The Richlawn Railroad Website - Featuring the L&N in HO  / MRH Blog  / MRM #123

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pschmidt700 Prolific poster 2,584 posts
pschmidt700

Maybe not a 10-minute video

. . .but I could spend a whole lot longer watching several shorter videos. Oh, wait, I have already! A George Zimmer (Men's Wearhouse) moment: The Grimes Industrial Line in Great Model Railroads -- "I guarantee it."
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Alexedwin Regular poster 427 posts
Alexedwin

Maybe 60 seconds

Maybe 60 seconds longer!

But a damn good video for the length it is.

Alex

One day I might be modeling the Puffing Billy Railway, Victoria, Australia.

My location - Queensland, Australia.
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Fiddler66 Regular poster 112 posts
Fiddler66

I understand....

....your point f view. I do just love your work and want to spend time looking at the wonderful things you have accomplished. I will look at your stills on your blog. Jim
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MLW Frequent poster 594 posts
MLW

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Congratulation James

Well done! Your layout, scenery and backdrop are second to none.

What you have accomplished in such a short time takes most people a lifetime to achieve. That is quite a feat.

I hope your layout will remains and that you will find new and more enjoyment from it than before.

Again; Congratulations

 

 
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Eric Hansmann Eric H. MRH Contrib. Editor 905 posts
Eric Hansmann Eric H.

A hobby intro

This is really well done at a professional level and a perfect intro to the hobby for an outsider. 

Eric

 

Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist

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santa fe 1958 Regular poster 393 posts
santa fe 1958

Enjoying!

I'm enjoying both the photos and the videos. The layout is simple but excellent. All that us needed now is for Barry and team from TrainMastersTV to come over and do a full length operating session video.....!! Brian

Brian

Deadwood City Railroad, modeling a Santa Fe branch line in the 1960's!

http://deadwoodcityrailroad.blogspot.co
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

TMTV?

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All that us needed now is for Barry and team from TrainMastersTV to come over and do a full length operating session video.....!!

Well, I'm in favor! 

also a feature length, in depth article in MRH...

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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dehanley Frequent poster 548 posts
dehanley

Finished layout

James

Is it really finished, I bet in a few months that you will find something to improve or rework. But really, congratulations on finishing your layout, very few get as far as you have.

 

Don Hanley

Proto-lancing a fictitious Erie branch line.

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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

More to Come

Again, thank you all for the support and kind words.

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Is it really finished, I bet in a few months that you will find something to improve or rework.

Well that's a given. But for now I'm just going to enjoy having made it to this point.

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I will look at your stills on your blog.

I also maintain a photo album on the Unofficial IAIS Railfans website, along with fellow IAIS modelers Joe Atkinson and Scott Thornton. Please check out their work as well!

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All that us needed now is for Barry and team from TrainMastersTV to come over and do a full length operating session 

I'm game, and have offered.

James
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caboose14 Frequent poster 647 posts
caboose14

Wonderful!

You should be extremely proud of your railroad and modeling accomplishments James. Not to mention the enormous amount of information and inspiration you have provided to the MRH community and model railroad community in general. Really enjoyed following along on your journey. Now go run and enjoy your railroad!

Kevin Klettke CEO, Washington Northern Railroad
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GaryChristensen Regular poster 312 posts
GaryChristensen

Congratulations James!

Congratulations James! Very inspirational work and it has been awesome to watch it transpire. Gary Christensen


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Dave O Prolific poster 1,145 posts
Dave O

Sound?

Perhaps this has been discussed previously, but sound would be a nice addition I'm thinking?
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ray schofield Prolific poster 1,392 posts
ray schofield

WOW

James

 All I can say is wow. Love the layout and the video. I know you will find something new to do, in the mean time you have a great layut to play with. Can't wait to see your net project or more of this one.

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Luis Daniel Lopes luis_lopes Regular poster 285 posts
Luis Daniel Lopes luis_lopes

So simple, yet so full of

So simple, yet so full of details, nice environment.

It really shows that you don't need a layout full of turnouts to have fun with our model trains.

I must share this with my portuguese friends, if you don't mind. We still think that a layout needs hundreds of turnouts.

Luís Daniel Lopes
Lisbon, Portugal
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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

Less = More

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It really shows that you don't need a layout full of turnouts to have fun with our model trains.

Amen Luís. There's no way I would have made as much progress in three years with a larger layout. I hope it proves that smaller layouts can be just as rewarding.

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but sound would be a nice addition I'm thinking?

To each their own. I wanted to do something different.

James
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pschmidt700 Prolific poster 2,584 posts
pschmidt700

Dave re: sound

I thought I heard a sound-equipped Geep on an earlier video James had posted, Dave.
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