New Scenery at Echo Canyon on My N-Scale Layout

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N-Scale Union Pacific Evanston Subdivision

9 ай бұрын

A year ago, I changed the trackplan at the west end of Echo Canyon on my N-scale layout. Now, I'm working on new scenery in this same area of my model railroad. In doing this, will I be able to capture the feel of the real Echo Canyon in Utah? That's what I'm going to show you in this and upcoming videos.
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@antonionunes9525 9 ай бұрын

Masking tape it's what I use ...the best, the fastest and easiest way to ballast the woodland scenics Ramps. Great upgrade.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

You're right, my friend. I'm really pleased with the masking tape technique. ...Roy

@deraildarrell 9 ай бұрын

Hi Roy 👋 Change is good 👍keeps us looking forward and engaged...enjoyed 👍 Darrell

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Yep, my friend, making changes seems to be a big part of the hobby. ...Roy

@vernonsaayman9741 9 ай бұрын

Wise move roy,makes sense

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Vernon. So far, so good. ...Roy

@jonpowell-ov3yh 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Roy, glad you're back. Looks like the modifications are coming together well. I think half the fun of having a large-sized layout is the look of exasperation on wifey-poo's face when she sees that I've ripped out a previously "finished" section in order to make it "better". Lol 👍😹

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

I think you're right, Jon. I good way to drive our wives crazy is to rip out previously finished work. ...Roy

@JAMESP-gt2iz 9 ай бұрын

I am a retired railroad worker with an interest and you sir are truly a master. Keep on doing what you do, and I hope that is a world record.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, James. You are very kind, and I really appreciate it. I'll keep at it, although it may not get done in a world record (ha!). ...Roy

@user-px8wk9tc5c 9 ай бұрын

The track plan change is great Roy and the scenery will be great. I’m saving up ice creams & hot dog on a stick sticks which will be for my planned pedestrian foot bridges that I will scratch build for my layout. The earliest railroad took years to build up and like you Roy, I’m not a fast builder on my model railroad.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. Good to hear from you. I predict you'll get "done" with your layout long before me. ...Roy

@stephenrickjr.7519 9 ай бұрын

Roy, nice to hear from you. Thanks for the video 😊👍.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Stephen. It was tons of fun to put this video together. ...Roy

@trainmanbob 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you back again Roy. You are not the slowest modeller....I own that title. It has taken me 5 years to re-wire my layout so far and I hope to finish it by my 75th birthday in 4 years time. And my layout is only 15ft x 8ft. But I have used over 3 miles of wire!!! Interested in your use of masking tape, one I had not thought of before. Will be interesting to see the finished result. Take care. Cheers, Bob

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Bob. Others have tried to get the "slowest" title, but I still feel like I hold a comfortable lead. I look forward to bring the next episode in this series to you. ...Roy

@ainsleyperry5192 9 ай бұрын

Roy, Nicely done. I can see we're in for some interesting times ahead, can't wait. Cheers, Chris Perry.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks, Chris! Wonderful to hear from you. It seems like a long time. I trust you are well and loving the hobby. More to come your way from me. ...Roy

@tanzj 9 ай бұрын

Roy, Well done update......John

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. It was tons of fun to put this video together. ...Roy

@ronaldrondeau7870 9 ай бұрын

Hi Roy great to se you back and looking for the nexts parts, keep running trains and stay well Ron

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ron. It's always good to be back online. ...Roy

@RWSBaden 9 ай бұрын

The layout update looks great Roy, I'm looking forward to your next layout update video. Cheers, Rich S.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Rich. I'm working on that next update even as we speak, and hopefully it will soon come your way. ...Roy

@robtman9199 9 ай бұрын

Glad to see you back Roy, I hope you and Leonor are doing good. Nice update, love to see how it all comes together, cant wait to see it when it is done. Happy Autumn.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. I look forward to sharing more of my progress at this end of the layout with you. ...Roy

@normanrowe2831 9 ай бұрын

Hi ya Roy. I’m very pleased to see you working on your layout again. And look forward to seeing your progress. You and Mike are my favorites N scalers. Take care. See ya next time.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Norman. Doing this video was tons of fun. ...Roy

@Longshadowsmodeltrees 9 ай бұрын

Looks good Roy, Yes...Mike is a master at scenery.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Bob. You are so right. I've learned tons of thinks from Mike. ...Roy

@petemotley535 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you back Roy!!!!!

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Pete. Good to be back online. ...Roy

@murfmurf313 9 ай бұрын

Great update!

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. It was fun to do this video. ...Roy

@gregbowen617 9 ай бұрын

Hi Roy, great to see you back to making videos again! Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Greg. It's always good to be back. ...Roy

@MMRails 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back in action Roy. Track work looks good. I like the tape idea.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mark. The masking tape technique is working out well. ...Roy

@epoxeclipse1 8 ай бұрын

Love n-scale Roy. I'm an n-scaler to. Older gentlemen usually dont like n. I'm glad u do.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 8 ай бұрын

I hear you, my friend. N-scale is wonderful! ...Roy

@islandofmisfittrains5114 9 ай бұрын

Looking good Roy.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it. ...Roy

@robertrodriguez6182 21 күн бұрын

Roy my friend! It's been a very long time You don't post a video! Hope You're Alright and come back with Your great insights and RR Modeling expertise! Cheers, RR.-

@CajonSub 8 ай бұрын

Scenery looks great Roy, look forward to the next part of the series. Steve

@ronaldjoyce7374 9 ай бұрын

Hi Roy, great to see you and hope you and yours is doing well. It’s really looking good and I too used those bridges, I like the way they look, too. When Mike did his video on using masking tape I thought that was genius and did the same thing, it truly is is quicker, besides, I’m impatient. 😂 I forgot to paint the tape but the ballast cover it just fine. On those bridges, I had to remove the top to lower the sides because I used a 9.25 curve and my passenger cars kept rubbing and derailing 😱😢 but they still look good. Keep up the great work. Ron

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ron. Good to hear from you. I sure have learned a lot from Mike Fifer over the years. He keeps on sharing, and I keep on learning from him. ...Roy

@kenshores9900 9 ай бұрын

Roy; it has been much too long. Great video. Waiting for your next episode.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

You're right, Ken. It's been too long. Hopefully, the next video will come in a week. ...Roy

@Crookedriverandeasternrr 9 ай бұрын

Looks good so far roy. Good idea using masking tape. Much cleaner and easier than plaster cloth or spackling compound

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend. The masking tape worked well. ...Roy

@craiglordable 9 ай бұрын

Cool stuff glad you have an update. Thanks

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Craig. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

@duanesforkandspoonrr10 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait....looking good

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

I can't wait to share the next video with you, Duane. ...Roy

@sparky107107 9 ай бұрын

oh man, I have to wait for the next video to see how you used the cork. well to that see you on the next video.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

I look forward to sharing you the cork abutment technique on the video, Sparky. ...Roy

@JDsHouseofHobbies 9 ай бұрын

Great to see that you're back to making videos, Roy!

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, JD. Making videos is tons of fun. ...Roy

@pathvalleyrailroad9277 9 ай бұрын

Looking good Roy. I've made several changes to my layout and sometimes I wish I had used Unitrack. It certainly makes changes easier.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

We model railroaders seem to make lots of changes, my friend. Part of the hobby. ...Roy

@davestrains6816 9 ай бұрын

Looks great Roy. Love the changes.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Dave. It's a pleasure to share the changes with you. ...Roy

@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561 9 ай бұрын

So good to see you, and maybe see your friend Justin soon. Like the idea of the masking tape. Would have never thought of such a great idea. If you haven't seen, your Bill Board was displayed at the Santa Barbara Zoo last weekend.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Lynn. It's always good to be online. ...Roy

@tommynorwood5184 9 ай бұрын

Hi Roy , glad to see you’re doing well. I seen Mike’s video on using masking tape looks like a good idea. I’m slow on working on my layout. Haven’t done anything in about six months. I do like what you have done. Keeps trains moving around the layout. Just waiting for the scenery and the way you things. Thanks for sharing. Have a good week. 😎😎👍

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Tommy. Good to hear from you. I want you to know that I'm hard at work on the next episode of the Echo Canyon scenery videos. ...Roy

@patrickhawes5007 9 ай бұрын

Great to see a new video from you Roy. I have used that masking tape method myself. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Cheers

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Patrick. I look forward to bringing you the next video. ...Roy

@JasonWood_Escarpment 9 ай бұрын

Nice update Roy.. cheers

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jason. Good to hear from you. ...Roy

@gerdeguelle1967 9 ай бұрын

looks good and a nice video update .

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ger. Doing this video was tons of fun. ...Roy

@DuckRon626 9 ай бұрын

Always happy to see trains running on your layout, Roy. Especially when they run through Echo Canyon. Love the changes and will be following along to see the final product.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ron. Good to hear from you. I'm delighted that you can join me as I continue to work on some changes at Echo Canyon. Hopefully, my next episode in the series will be published tomorrow morning. ...Roy

@MrBsHiawathalandRails 9 ай бұрын

Nice trick with the tape!

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

It works very well, Mr. B. ...Roy

@mikehowey4869 9 ай бұрын

Looks good Roy,the changes in scenery are very nice.I was wondering where you got the digital grade tool from. I'm very possibly going to put my staging area under my layout and would find one of these very helpful.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mike! I got my angle gauge from Amazon. There are several models, but mine's a Kline. It's definitely a handy tool for model railroaders. ...Roy

@stephenriley9084 9 ай бұрын

Nice video, Roy. I'm just getting back to the hobby after a break earlier this year... heart failure😮. I'm getting back to everything now, and as autumn, becons an indoor pass time is best. I had taken all my boards down in January and then had to stop. There is no layout at the moment, but rolling stock keeps arriving😂. Regards, Stephen

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Stephen. Good to hear that you are getting back into the hobby, and I trust that your health will continue to improve. Sadly, health issues are a constraint that we model railroaders often face. Take care, my friend, and keep me posted. ...Roy

@stephenriley9084 9 ай бұрын

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Roy, I was very fortunate as my problem, so far, is solved with medication. The fact that I'm taking 14 prescribed drugs is no burden, financially, in the UK. This and monthly monitoring is coming to me for nothing. Or, the massive amount of tax I paid when I had a real job. Your layout is looking really well. I like the track modifications, as they mean more fun. I've yet to decide what to do here, as we will be moving from here in the next 18 months. Take care and "keep on rolling down the railroad." Regards Stephen.

@tinkersworkshop 9 ай бұрын

Great video Roy! I think though I am the slowest model railroader! :)

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Well, my friend, a number of folks claim to be slow, but it's hard to imagine that anyone's slower that me. Ha! ...Roy

@openeyes-411 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you back Roy! But last we saw you, weren't you working on the Green River yard arrangement??? Masking tape's got to be the easier way to go for sure... I assume before ballast, you fix the unitrack with a layer of caulk to make it (semi) permanent. Good video as always, Charlie

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

You're right about Green River, my friend. I got diverted. Hopefully, I can get back to it soon. ...Roy

@georgiasunbelt 8 ай бұрын

Hi Roy...didn't realize I wasn't getting updates from you until I saw your sub to my channel...thanks...you beginning to make those track changes a year ago is the last I remember...got some catching up to do

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 8 ай бұрын

Hello, my friend. It seems like I'm always at it, but it never gets done. ...Roy

@garykcs5532 9 ай бұрын

Great job Roy, looks fantastic... gary

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Gary. I appreciate that. ...Roy

@garykcs5532 9 ай бұрын

@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 I'm very glad that you get as many comments as you do on your I have 500 subscribers and I have the same night people that always comment. It's very sad to see the same nine people over and over even though I do appreciate them commenting...

@benmoreau8404 9 ай бұрын

Wow that looks good Roy, never thought using masking tape. I'm always looking for light weight materials.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ben. The masking tape technique seems to work well. ...Roy

@warrenholmar1129 9 ай бұрын

Hmm two tracks on one incline. I hadn't thought about that.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Yep, Warren, two tracks fit when modeling in N scale. ...Roy

@warrenholmar1129 9 ай бұрын

@@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 Thanks Roy. I am making a coffee table layout. Space really is at a premium. I am waiting for an articulated locomotive to show up before I finalise the lower track. I am worried about the bottom layer of the layout and contact between inner and outer tracks.

@jamesyoung1127 8 ай бұрын

how in the world did i miss seeing this video roy !! just cant explain it but i watched it now i love it man. the new track arrangement works nice. cant wait to see how you use the force perspective on this area. im sure it runs nice you might say the worlds slowest model railroader but as i say slow but dam good at it. hahaha. cant wait to see more my friend. see ya later roy.

@williamthawley9251 9 ай бұрын

like that masking tape, I used spakling, a lot messier.

@WhatAboutTheBee 9 ай бұрын

I'm not so sure about the masking tape. I've left masking tape in place for long enough for the paper to become brittle and the glue layer to lose adhesion. Short term, its a good solution. It is the medium to long term robustness that I am concerned about.

@williamthawley9251 9 ай бұрын

@@WhatAboutTheBee I have seen that too, but coating with paint, does that help or not?

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

William, we'll see whether sparkling paste or masking tape works best over time. ...Roy

@RoyEltham 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see a new update Roy! Looking forward to your scenery updates and learning from you sharing your techniques once again. I have learned so much from watching Mike's videos, too. Thank you, and take care.

@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Roy. I think one of the distinct things about model railroading is just how much we all learn from each other. ...Roy