2024 06 25 Operating Session

A few clips from the operating session I hosted on June 25th, 2024.
The layout represents the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad and the Chicago & North Western Railway in central Wyoming during the timeframe 1930-1945. The layout is all steam except for the Doodlebugs that were used in passenger service between Casper and Lander. Model locomotives include Proto 2000, Broadway Limited, Spectrum and Bachmann.
The layout features Fast Tracks turnouts and fully weathered rolling stock. All mainline curves are superelevated. The layout is multi-deck with nearly nine scale miles of mainline track. One of the key scenic features is a twenty-plus foot long representation of the Wind River Canyon near the center of the state.
The layout is run by a radio NCE Power Pro DCC system, augmented with wi-fi using a Wifitrax WFD-31 and TCS UWT-50 throttle.
Backdrops are panoramic photos of the actual locations around the state. Track arrangements in most towns on the layout are based on Sanborn maps of the towns in the 1930's and 1940's. Industries, with only one or two exceptions, are representative of actual industries that existed in each town during my modeled period.
This series of videos is published monthly on the 3rd.
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My website:
thecbandqinwyoming.com/

[@kahunatiki6498]

Very enjoyable video Mark!
Thank you!
Scott

[@mapruitt]

Thanks Scott!

[@elleryparsons2433]

Nice Layout great Action keep up the Awsome Work.

[@mapruitt]

Thanks!

[@edwardstd52]

Great video of reality model railroading! Warts and all! I'm looking forward to the next session.

[@mapruitt]

Thanks (I think)! 😀

[@robtman9199]

Nice video of the gang running some trains, looking good mark!

[@mapruitt]

Thanks Rob!

[@OtterCreek]

Looks like a great time!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

That looks like fun! Pizza and then Steam locos!

[@mapruitt]

Thanks Paul! It IS fun! Come out in October and join in!!!

[@stevechilders2425]

Great as always Mark. One suggestion....get Dave a step stool.. :)

[@mapruitt]

Thanks Steve! There are three step stools around the layout, including one at Riverton. I think maybe Dave just doesn't know how to use one (hi Dave! 😁).

[@dmcry600]

@@mapruitt They are round the layout, but hidden behind stuff. Me on a styep stool is dangerous!!!!

[@mapruitt]

@@dmcry600 If by hidden you mean sitting under the edge of the layout in plain sight, you're right. 😏

[@johnnyeveritt5695]

Hay Mark : I skeem you need a full-time roving Videographer during your OpS; mate .... Pay the AirTicket and I am THERE; Bro ! Nice one and Best Regards to the known * Usual Suspects * who I had the pleasure / privilege of meeting during the End-October 2023 Ops .... And that even includes Mr. David Todd ( Esq ) ! Envious ? Of COURSE I am ! Lakka + Cheers For Now / Johnny 🤙🚂🇿🇦

[@mapruitt]

Hi Johnny! Consider it done! 🤪See you in October!!

[@dmcry600]

I really had fun this time. However, you kept me too busy running trains. haha I was overworked big time!!! I was trying to pay you back the next day, but left too soon. Next time I come to your house, I'll try and fix your layout some more. You need all the help you can get. At least I know how to read a level. haha

[@mapruitt]

Oh boy. That means a longer time before the layout is finished! I won't put you on level-reading duty again.

[@dmcry600]

@@mapruitt Be afraid, be VERY afraid. I can really help you finish your layout in record time. Trust me!!!!

[@mapruitt]

@@dmcry600 True story?

[@cowboyvalley]

Looks like a good time, even if Dave is there!!

[@mapruitt]

Yeah, even Dave can't kill the joy. 😁

[@kevinbohnenblust5844]

It was a lot of fun! Thanks, Mark!

[@dmcry600]

@@mapruitt Yea, but I try!!!! haha

[@mapruitt]

@@dmcry600 LOL!