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KBucky Rail Video
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A CZcams Channel for viewing odds and ends of my railfanning since I began shooting video in 1986 to the present, along with promotional clips for Broken Knuckle Video Productions (BKVP's) line of Railroad DVDs, which I have produced and are now marketed by Pentrex Videos.
Over 3 Decades Ago - Woodford, CA 1987
March, 1987 at Woodford Siding on the famous Tehachapi Pass in Southern California. An upgrade Southern Pacific mixed freight with 7 mid-train helpers and a caboose, then a downgrade Santa Fe freight.
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Yard Job, Extreme Patience, and the Fast Freight
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A visit to the RBMN in October, 2023. This is the second part of day two. After the PISB job suddenly tied up in the Stauffer Industrial Park, we headed back to Pittston, but moments before we arrived, a pair of MP1500s heading out was spotted. This was the Pittston Yard Job to Taylor Yard and return. After getting back to Taylor Yard and watching them work with much of the traffic that came in...
"Railfanning on the CVL" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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With the portion of my layout around Appalachian Paper Products and the Chessie locomotive shops having a decent amount of scenery completed, I set out to do some railfanning, watching trains in action for a few days. At the beginning of this video the scenery is in its rough stage, but by the end you will have a better idea of what it became. Even more detailing will come in time. If you don't...
"Chessie Loco Shops" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in my Life
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Chapter Seven of the series shows the progress on the Chessie System locomotive shops and the surrounding area. The work was done during roughly the same time period as "Appalachian Paper Products" (last chapter). This is simply a photo montage as the scenery progressed. Once again I present this without narration. I would really appreciate any questions or comments on what you see!
"Appalachian Paper Products" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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Making use of the space inside an over-under loop with "Appalachian Paper Products". This is one of the 3 big industries on my layout to go along with several smaller ones. This was done during about a half years time with a few gaps in the documentation. No narration, just a photo montage. I would be thrilled to talk about this if you have any comments or questions.
"Satisfied at Last!" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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With my first attempt in HO scale not resulting in a layout that thrilled me, I tried again. Although there have been some alterations, re-designs and modifications since I began this layout, it remains my current setup. Please like, subscribe and stick around. The next chapter begins my efforts to create some scenery.
"The HO-Scale Era - First 5 Years" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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N-Scale was the choice for my many years of model railroading, but I was not getting along with the small size as I got older. A few other reasons also led to my entry into HO-Scale, and this video documents the 5 years from the point I tore up and sold everything N-Scale to the point where I decided that I goofed with my first HO layout and tore that down as well. Does your model railroading r...
"The N-Scale Empire!" (almost) - The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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Chapter Three of this series takes my N-Scale "Empire" to the next level, but there will soon be a major change. I really appreciate comments about this layout and want to hear your thoughts on your own model railroading!
"A Fresh Start, a Clean Slate" The Evolution of Model Railroading in My Life
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CHAPTER 2: It had been 21 years since my last model railroad worthy of any mention. In 2007 a new home with a full basement could only mean one thing... A dedicated room for a new N-Scale layout! Please comment or ask any questions you may have about this layout and please share any stories about your history of model railroading!
"In The Beginning" - The Evolution of Model Railroading in my Life
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A look back to past years of my model railroading. This video is a flashback to how it all started as I begin a series of videos that will eventually catch up to my present day layout and then will continue as progress is made. If you've been model railroading for some time, like me, you have gone through many phases that have led to more than one layout over time. Please share your story as well!
Raindrops, Rainbows & Sucker Holes
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Chasing Finger Lakes Railway job GS-2 on October 15th, 2023. The day featured weather that constantly changed, and on each stop to take photos or video, we dealt with light showers, downpours, sunshine "sucker holes" and even a rainbow, which I barely captured on video but Tim Wakeman captured a nice photo of... www.flickr.com/photos/129482043@N04/53272542385/ The train departed Geneva with ten...
Working Wigwags and Wavy Track
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Day Two of a visit to the Reading & Northern was focused in the Pittston/Scranton area. Upon arrival at Reading & Northern's Pittston facility we spotted the "new" wigwag style signals and were totally impressed with how the R&N is not only running a great freight operation but is also doing outstanding work with their tourist operations and public relations. What to do on this day was up in th...
A Smoking Caboose and a Quick Decision for the NRFF
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October 16th, 2023 - After much of the day was spent following the North Shore Railroad, we then planned on intercepting the Reading & Northern "North Reading Fast Freight" (NRFF) at Tamaqua, PA. Shortly after arrival, a work train from an unknown location was backing into the yard with a caboose and a hot axle. It wasn't long before the NRFF rolled in and came to a stop The purple BM&R commemo...
"KCS Finale - The Meridian Speedway & Beyond" From Pentrex & Broken Knuckle Video Productions!
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Did someone say that Broken Knuckle went out of business? Well, not exactly. BKVP was sold to Pentrex Media in 2020, but there was always the understanding that BKVP would occasionally produce a new program for Pentrex. And here we have the first new BKVP show in three years! "KCS Finale - The Meridian Speedway & Beyond" This promo is a quick montage of some scenes from the 2-hour show. More de...
Two Kids Playing Between the Rails, Until...
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Kids will be kids, and responsible parents will be Enjoy this "alternate edit" of a scene featuring Kansas City Southern's beautiful business car train as it rolls east through Newton, Mississippi on April 9th, 2022. The full 2 hour show "KCS Finale - The Meridian Speedway & Beyond" is available from Pentrex, Railfan Depot, or Train Video Depot.
The Lake Superior & Ishpeming and Wisconsin Central at Empire Jct. and Eagle Mills Jct.
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The Lake Superior & Ishpeming and Wisconsin Central at Empire Jct. and Eagle Mills Jct.
The First Produce Train! | Q090 on the Mohawk Sub
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The First Produce Train! | Q090 on the Mohawk Sub
The Whole Train! - Conrail Double Doublestacks & SusieQ on the D&H
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The Whole Train! - Conrail Double Doublestacks & SusieQ on the D&H
Wisconsin Central Memories - Little Lake and Trout Lake
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Wisconsin Central Memories - Little Lake and Trout Lake
The Whole Train! - From Southwest to Northeast
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The Whole Train! - From Southwest to Northeast
The WHOLE Train! - Conrail & CSX in 1988
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The WHOLE Train! - Conrail & CSX in 1988
Persistence Rewarded - Chasing Orange on the R & S!
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Persistence Rewarded - Chasing Orange on the R & S!
A Nice Autumn Day for Some Conrail Action at Guilderland!
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A Nice Autumn Day for Some Conrail Action at Guilderland!
A Classic Me! (and a CN empty hopper train) At the Anderson Creek Trestle
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A Classic Me! (and a CN empty hopper train) At the Anderson Creek Trestle
Big ALCOs on the Delaware Lackawanna (x3)
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Big ALCOs on the Delaware Lackawanna (x3)
Were the Clinchfield and L&N hoppers used in 1985 coal drags as well? I’ve just changed my modeling year to 1985 Chessie and I’d love to add some of Tangent’s Clinchfield and L&N coal hoppers to my consists.
I honestly don't know for sure, but would take an educated guess and say yes. You may want to do a little more research to verify.
If it were NS, those empty well cars would be in FRONT of the mid-train units!😂
Great video of days gone by. Standard cabs, paint schemes from a failed merger, no graffiti, boxcars from roads long gone, and a caboose. Thank you. More please.
Was in my 30s, almost 70 now. How the hell did that happen. It wasn't quite the good old days, but still fun to watch. Good job.
no cat anymore? beeg sad
🚂 🚂 🚂 🚂 🚂
The CV…Millers Falls?
MUch...POWER... Much... caboose... ding ding...
Alcos preserved on only on video, and pics. What a shame.
Alco heaven.
SP engiens coal train are pretty loud.
Happy birthday to Conrail
Niccest horn💗
Awesome video fantástic Capture my friend Like 👍🏻 And Greeting 🙋🏻 from argentina 🇦🇷 nuevo suscriptor 😁💪🏻 suscríbete
Greetings to my friend from Argentina. Thank you!
N scale has come a long way.
It sure has, and the reason I switched to HO scale had nothing to do with quality or lack of options!
Great project and great layout! I will, though, assert a privilege as a resident of a state where all 55 counties are Appalachian. It’s Appa-LATCH-un. Please and thank you.
I thought mispronounced it 😳 , but I didn't narrate this video. So are you giving me a helpful tip for a future video? Thank you.
I only have room for a 4x8 HO layout ... I already want to tear it down and build an L shape point to point, and I'm only half way done with the one I started ... SMH
It's all about using whatever space you have to create something that keeps you interested. My layouts up until this one didn't offer that. If you try an L-shape point-to-point layout, I suggest plenty of switching options. For me, that is an important feature. Thanks for the feedback!
WOW .... Very Awesome ... Beautiful Layout!!!!
Thank you! 😊
Awesome layout!
Thank you so much! Next chapter, I'll be running some trains!
I wish every railroad was like the reading and northern lol! Nice job.
Thank you. My favorite days of railfanning back in the 1980s and the 1990s were lived again when I visited the R&N!
What a transformation of that area from November to April!
That was unusual for me, but once I got started i was encouraged by the results and had more motivation. Besides it was winter and I was happy to fire up the wood stove in the basement on the weekends!
Nice pics. I have that same Enginehouse, it's painted waiting to be put together lol
Thank you. That's not a bad kit, but my mistake on the first one I had was not painting it. Having patience was not my way! I will say now that I did it again, that even some interior painting is recommended if you are going to opt for open doors.
@@KBuckyRailVideo yes, painted and safety stripe along catwalk too, just waiting assembly.
@@AMPProductionsVideo Awesome. You've gone above and beyond!
Thanks for sharing your MR journey! I enjoyed watching the 5-part origin story and am interested in seeing the rest of your completed layout. My first scenic HO layout I built with my best friend while in High School in my parents garage on a couple narrow work benches a local business was gettimg rid of. In college I did a small 2x4 (or maybe 2.5 wide?) N scale layout. 30 years later... this year I decided to buy some HO track, a new Atlas locomotive, and some used Athearn BB locomotives and railcars so I can run and display trains after all these years. Not sure where this will take me due to space constraints and RCs competing for my time and resources. It is fun to have trains again and a hobby I can do inside the house!
Thank you! Also thanks for sharing your model railroading history! A couple more parts will take the series up to the present day.
I really hope R&N stays independent and gen-2 exclusive for a long while, they're very quickly becoming one of the last places in the world you can hear six or more 645 motors chugging in run-8 up a hill. In a world obsessed with efficiency and mergers, R&N says "why fix what was never broken?" and still runs their railroad like it's 1992, and I absolutely love that about them.
Definitely! When the NRFF passed us at White Haven, somebody started a rumor that I was jumping up and down like a little kid! (I was) ;-) That has always been one of my favorite railfanning sounds.
Absolutely spectacular!
Thank you! 😀
Nice! Those Alcos sure do sound nice! Bowser?
Yes, Bowser. I don't recall if Bowser was a brand I had heard of when I did N-scale, but fortunately Atlas made those C628s. (DC and no sound of course)
It looks like a great layout based on the thumbnail. I hope that image will be part of a future video!
Thank you! The image is from my current layout and even then, that shot was taken a few years ago. I'll be leading up to that as the series progresses.
Purple loco is cool but I still love the 5019+5020 more!
All I can say is that purple is an odd color for a locomotive (my opinion) 😉
@@KBuckyRailVideo Considering R&N has significant CNJ heritage, and the fact that 425 is already quite famous for her oddball blue scheme, I think having a one-off purple heritage unit is very on-brand for them. Especially contrasting with the obvious Reading inspired freight scheme, if you squint it almost looks like a CNJ leaser on an RDG lashup.
@@trainknut I don't hate it and I certainly understand the heritage concept, but I was happier with what became the leader at Tamaqua!
@@KBuckyRailVideo Haha true. But there are such things as purple fire trucks!
Great video! I am planning to railfan in NY and PA in upcomings weeks and I am very interested in NYS&W operations. Is there some regularity in the operations? Some train schedule? I am particularly interested in the Syracuse - Binghamton line and the street running in Utica. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words! I am honestly not very familiar with NYS&W operations. This train was not a normal run. You may want to check out the "Railroading Rambler" channel.
@@KBuckyRailVideo Thank you! I will do.
CSX… too corporate sounding still…🤔👎🏻
CSX… too corporate sounding still…🤔👎🏻
I came here from another n scale vid and saw your comment about code 55 track. Looks awesome. Getting info before i start my n scale empire. Would you do it again in atlas code 55? Any problems?
Thank you! I would definitely stay with Atlas code 55 if I did N-scale again. In my opinion, besides being the most realistic, there are many options, like flex track which I used a lot. As you could see, I had trains running at a pretty good speed. The only issue would be older rolling stock that had over-sized flanges for this track. Like I said in the video, only my failing close up vision and the fact that I had the space, sent me to HO scale. I'd be very happy to answer any other questions as you build your layout. Good luck and have fun!
Wow, N-scale sure has come a long way. Gives me ideas on some potential future plans.
2nd only to the war bonnets in my book. Loved those kitty catz
i love the old chessie system colors
I'm doing the series because I'm wondering how your experiences of model railroading might relate to mine. How many layouts have you built over time? Why did one layout last longer than others? What scales have you modeled? Do you currently have a layout that you are working on or are you between layouts like I had been so many times? Please comment!
I'm doing the series because I'm wondering how your experiences of model railroading might relate to mine. How many layouts have you built over time? Why did one layout last longer than others? What scales have you modeled? Do you currently have a layout that you are working on or are you between layouts like I had been so many times? Please comment!
What camera do u use?
A SONY Handycam HDR PJ260. Amazing little camera that I actually purchased in early 2012.
Ok thanks
I'd say you're off to a great start
Yes sir. My only problem is not having enough free time to "play" with the trains!
I remember in Dayton Ohio seeing Chessie engines along with the B&O signals we had.
Very nice, it’s nice to look back and this gave me motivation to begin building my new layout after a 2 year absence.
That's great. Many times my motivation for a new layout has been because I saw someone else's!
I take it this was before 4002 got it's paint scheme
I chased that train from Crestwood to Laurel Run, paced them thru Penobscot
Could've been a better day weather-wise, but could've been worse!
I just got a brand new kitten about 3 months ago me being a railroad fan and the cat I decided to name her CHESSIE she is just as rowdy as a train but she likes to sleep in comfort and quiet perrrrrrrrfect transportation
I also named one of my cats "Chessie" back in the 1980s!
I think those switchers, 1509 & 1511, working the Italy Yard in ST Albans spent their whole life coupled together. (SW900's ????)
A little trick I use to ID a locomotive model is to type the road name and engine number into a Google search. That usually brings up a handful (at least) of photos from Railroad Pictures Archives.
Super awesome Video, I love those Chessie system units, I hope to do justice soon and Paint my 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT in the Chessie system colors and have the C painted on the Hood not sure if it's legal or not but it's in memorial of my Grandfather who was a Chessie system Engineer with the west Virginia division from 1947 to 1983 when he retired.
Million times better than GEVOs.
Absolutely!
It took a while, but now he gets it!😂
@@DH7409 You showed me the way!
Southern Pacific was the king of drag freights.
I live right off of the old Louisa Railroad which was the first predecessor of the C&O and I wish I could’ve lived to see those C&O engines roar through hauling coal and grain.
Don't feel sorry for them at all. They and only them caused their downfall ! Pitiful that the railroads that formed Conrail where around since the steam days and this railroad lasted 20 years.
Your history is a bit mis-guided. Conrail was quite healthy from the mid 1980's until it was split in a bidding war between CSX and Norfolk Southern. The value of Conrail stock rose quite a bit. Many railroads that are financially strong can still get bought out by other railroads. The end of Conrail had nothing to do with its financial status. Look at the recent KCS example. The railroads that formed Conrail had become bankrupt, including the disastrous Penn Central. Please do some research. Thanks for your comment!