S3: E2: The new timber trestle gets installed. Plus a look at the FSM Brownsville Depot.

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Жыл бұрын

In this video:
- 4ft two-track timber trestle installed with first train crossing
- A look at the Fine Scale Miniatures Brownsville Depot by my friend Karl
- RC's GrabBag: The usual closing of the video with a random topic
Stuff used in this video:
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Fast Tracks
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Estes-produced Cineroc movie
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@sferguson1130 Ай бұрын

A lot of hard work, and deep pockets, is a recipe for a killer layout lol! 👏

@EvanEdwards Жыл бұрын

My father and I spent so many hours of my childhood building Estes rockets and we had the 110 camera. I have no idea where any of the photos are, if they exist. He passed away 10 years ago today -- I am typing this just about to the hour was when he had his second post surgery heart attack in the hospital. Those kits of cardboard and balsa were launched by us on Figure Eight Island and Singer Island, both of which had large empty lots at the time, now covered in houses. They hung on fishing line from pins in the ceiling of my bedroom. Good memories. Thank you for the video.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great memories, sorry for your loss. I lost my father as well some years back.

@MrBillCNW Жыл бұрын

Excellent craftsmanship. Thank You for Sharing 😊

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@georgeandcarolfischer291 Ай бұрын

Looks really great. Great job.

@feydrautha212 Жыл бұрын

Whoa! After having found your channel I spent my time binge watching your progress and I'm deeply impressed by your workmanship. I learned so much from you by just watching. Your massive layout is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Frl1Urbx Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! It’s always amazing watching a layout come together

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@simonchurch. Жыл бұрын

This is beyond a model, it’s a piece of art.. amazing work!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks!

@jeffreymcconnell6794 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jamesfitch6431 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always. Thank you for sharing. You give me much inspiration.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@eligebrown8998 Жыл бұрын

Buitiful bridge. Hats to building this alone.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@peterbutz3965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your great work!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@EFCLARK Жыл бұрын

Epic build and attention to detail. Well done

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jonathanrivera6860 Жыл бұрын

Love your attention to detail - as well as your willingness to just do it!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, appreciate the comment!

@jonathanwreck8914 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and amazing. Wish I had your talent. Thanks for sharing .

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!

@jeffreyconnors8782 Жыл бұрын

Great video and I really enjoyed all the materials presented !!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jasonh8470 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Christmas vlog. Your attention to detail amazes me. I only wish you posted more often. The bridge is beautiful. Can’t wait for the next update. Happy New Year to you, your family and all who see this message.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason! I will try to do more videos. They take a long time! I will be doing KZfaq shorts soon, methinks.

@JerryScullion Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Jon. Just when I think each one can't get more interesting, you do another. Really amazing!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jerry!

@razony Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Your eye for detail is great.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@alpugliesetrains9753 10 ай бұрын

What a fantastic layout. The bench work and track impecable! It runs! incredible bridges and structures cant wait to see!

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@iowa_don Жыл бұрын

This is the train layout of my youthful dreams from way back, but built by a master craftsman. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey. 19:45 - I had, built and flew an Estes 2 stage rocket way back in the 60's. It was a lot of fun. Sadly I never knew about the camera payloads. Thanks for the memories.

@vettebecker1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work, looks amazing

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JackBWatkins Жыл бұрын

Just binge watched all 3 seasons. Your work is amazing and I am looking forward for more updates.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@robertbdesmond Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bridge and layout!!!

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@MitchsModelRailroad Жыл бұрын

Wonderful layout, cant wait for the scenery to be started! I also enjoy building model rockets so the second part of your video was great also.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the extra content, too!

@desd1932 Жыл бұрын

Thats dedication for you. Excellent work

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@strictlyaesthetic9202 Жыл бұрын

I am COMPLETELY jealous..... Reminds me of the days I had a huge HO Bachman Train layout that was controlled via Radio Micro-chips circa 1998. Bachman was Life-like upscale HO Train line..... The only thing I would add to your layout is a HO race set with a pair of road rail crossing incorporated within your layout...... Nothing like running a race while avoiding contact with passing rail cars..... Great job....

@castillocentral Жыл бұрын

Nice work on the bridge. The layout is coming along nicely!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in, Orlando!

@RFMCabooseNP1713 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back. Beautiful work on the bridge. You are a great modeler. It takes a lot of patience to do that.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

@mike_v2004 Жыл бұрын

I'm very new to this hobby, thank you the nice details, quality. This is a whole new world.

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope I can provide some inspiration!

@richardwest9054 6 ай бұрын

The bench footings look great!

@seanpacificrailroad3700 Жыл бұрын

Wow your bridge is absolutely amazing 😃 amazing work 😃

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@silkcustoms520 Жыл бұрын

Insane Skills. Raw Talent.

@stellarluna2637 Жыл бұрын

My 9 year old son and I love your videos, we were away at Christmas and missed this one, just getting to see it now. Great job, and thanks for sharing.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@spencerbass7142 Жыл бұрын

That is a heck of a structure, very very nice.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sharonfieber6458 Жыл бұрын

I waited for your next update of the layout. The detail on your bridges is fabulous. Hope season three, have time for more updates, everyone to see and enjoy.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

I am committing to more videos this year. Thanks for watching!

@lvn968 Жыл бұрын

Thx for uploading, love your work ! Keep it going !

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@stratman9449 Жыл бұрын

that is one hell of a trestlebridge....great model...and as fpr your "other" hobby....rocketry....quite amazing stuff.....for 50 years ago....

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@QueenDaenerysTargaryen Жыл бұрын

Very well 👍👍👍👍

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ATITKD Жыл бұрын

Dude! That is fantastic!! Great job!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@shazils832 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been patiently waiting for a new video. Thanks for sharing much love from Vancouver 🇨🇦

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Was in Banff and Calgary a few years ago. Awesome!

@michaellaird6192 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful work

@rcgrabbag 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@slickninjadude9165 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving these videos so glad I subbed! They are always so relaxing to watch.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@williambryant5946 Жыл бұрын

You are an HO scale bridge building master! I impatiently wait for your videos. Really enjoy watching your layout progress. Stay well. -Wil 👍

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching!

@samuelmula5570 Жыл бұрын

This new video makes me so happy. Christmas is now complete!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Haha I'm glad! Thanks for watching!

@donaldcollins8551 Жыл бұрын

Looks very good, nice work.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@georgiasunbelt Жыл бұрын

Awesome work on the bridge

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@scottmorse1798 Жыл бұрын

magnificent work.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@vdub4216 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. Watching from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Your layout is just full of spectacular pieces. Love getting some progress videos as you go! Merry Xmas

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for checking in from "down under"! I was in Australia in 2014. Hayman Island and Sydney. It was awesome!

@vdub4216 Жыл бұрын

@@rcgrabbag Hayman Island must have been awful! hahaha.... Please release some more videos of your layout soon. I have been following along and I just love the size, detail and overall scale of the project? Can you do a video on the trackplan at all? Curious about your final control scheme also, as in a master control panel, or via PC? All the best !

@16milimetrow Жыл бұрын

You inspire me to struggle with all problems on my layout and keep working. My dream come true when i finished with house constructing and now i spend one room just for my hobby :) hope you will be able to make more often next episodes ❤

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new house and thanks for watching!

@RWNetWraith Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! I've read about this technique of gluing ballast 100 times in modeling magazines, but seeing it in action really cemented (pun intended) how the process works for me. Much appreciated!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Cool, glad it helped!

@davidogle9247 Жыл бұрын

I wanted the Astrocam 110 so bad when I was a kid. Amazing how technology has changed now to capture the aerial views I dreamed about getting... Cool stuff! The bridge turned out phenomenal! Thanks for sharing.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed!

@shadvan9494 Жыл бұрын

I loved the ending segment on model rocketry. as a kid in the early 80's I was big into model trains and rockets. I had an Astrocam. it made about a dozen flights before one of the plastic fins broke. I was never able to repair it successfully. However, I soon realized that most of Estes Rockets shared the same tube sizes and quickly swapped the nose on to another rocket. I believe it was a Sizzler that I had modified to use D series engines. I had some great pictures from that camera. wonder if my mother still has any of them... I will have to look. also, that is a killer train layout. and the work on the bridge is spectacular.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great memories. I still have all the photos that turned out. The ones you see in this video are a small sample.

@jimhoade9265 Жыл бұрын

As always a wonderful video on the ongoing layout, the bridges are spectacular and look the part even without any surrounding scenery. I'm picking up so many tips and hints from these films. The rocketry segment was amazing! I had no idea such things existed. I was a keen user of Super 8 film in my teens, the idea of shooting footage from an actual rocket would have thrilled me back in the day. Thanks for that, I'll be looking onto this further!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad I can help with some tips. My viewers also provide some great tips! I love the idea of rockets with cameras as well.

@michaelleonard8060 6 ай бұрын

Awesome with the bridge

@SouthBrooklynRR 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!! Just Brilliant!!

@shadowstep77 Жыл бұрын

Dope! What I wouldn't give to have my trains on a layout like this

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

You've got some great videos on your channel. Keep up the great work!

@alanb287 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is very inspiring. I'd like to do this kind of thing when I create an S scale layout. I wouldn't have the skill or the space for the bridge, but I'm talking about how the rock walls/bridge supports were made and painted. The realism here is incredible. I had the Camroc!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was inspiring!

@bradleyrex2968 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bonus Model Rocket clips. As a kid I had an Astrocam and launched it many times. A friend's father bought a Cineroc, and talked to us about it extensively. We watched the first launch and camera failed to pop off the rocket so it nose dived into ground actually landing on a road surface about 100 feet from us. The camera exploded into a 1000 pieces. I recently built an Omega with my son and we launched it a few times reaching 1100 feet with a small altimeter in the payload section.

@alpetterson9452 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a beauty!

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mike_v2004 Жыл бұрын

I'm 54, spent my life working with hands in, "real world" scale, this in miniature is fascinating. I'm just learning what scale to work in etc. Thank you for these great videos

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@brucecovnick8964 Жыл бұрын

Looks really good, almost liking real.

@circuittoys 6 ай бұрын

thanks the Estes vintage rocketry info.

@davedyson4730 Жыл бұрын

This is truly a masterpiece and you are a master craftsman. I hope you live long enough to finish it and that I live long enough to see it finished. I’m 65.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will do my best!

@aT0000my 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos, thank you!

@rcgrabbag 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@scmodelsclub4456 Жыл бұрын

Very good work. Have a good day.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@michaeldeckert6023 Жыл бұрын

My father was an executive officer for Southern Pacific. I've ridden many a train, had the opportunity to go into a cab forward. Of course this first crossing with this power unit made me smile. Your work is just stunning. Very much enjoy each post. Happy New Year to you.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching. Riding trains on the SP, fantastic!

@CannonCountry Жыл бұрын

WAHOO! Been waiting for a new video. Thinking about building a O Guage setup for my kids soon. And this is the inspiration I need.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You should post some videos/pics when you do!

@thercbarn5001 3 ай бұрын

Very cool! I just love bridges and steam engines.

@JediTim28 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the update .. The bridge is phenomenal looking. As a side note... Just have our 10 year old daughter an Estes rocket kit for Christmas. Can't wait to use it in the Spring.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome gift for the daughter!

@curtbrandhorst2403 Жыл бұрын

I wish you could do more of these videos. My wife loved them but died between season 2 and 3. You do nice work.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. :(

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, Curt. I'm glad your wife enjoyed the content. Makes doing things like this so worth it. I am definitely committing to doing more videos.

@johnjp5883 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@richardbedard1245 6 ай бұрын

Looking at the detail of the trestles makes me wish I had time to build a layout-they'd be right out front! Currently, I'm building my dream cabin, in the woods, in the mountains.

@thomasbrisbane7122 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is WOW 👌 👏

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thomasbrisbane7122 Жыл бұрын

@@rcgrabbag 👊👊👍👍

@timoconnell2437 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice. I have just started building my layout and your guidance has been stop on.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, good luck!

@shellysmith1037 Жыл бұрын

amazing. Great inspiration.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@davidd5712 Жыл бұрын

Nice job looks great

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@raystarr4388 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep up the beautiful work. If I lived closer, I would bring my PRR WW2 military train I custom made to test run on your layout...

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

That must look amazing. Thanks for watching!

@DIYD Жыл бұрын

Ferraris and Trains ... My inspirations too ☺️ ( yes ... The Corsa Red caught my eye)

@karenhumes8689 Жыл бұрын

Simply Outstanding RC.. I too wish you could post videos faster. Thank you 'Greg

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@karenhumes8689 Жыл бұрын

@@rcgrabbag If you don't mind me asking, just approximately how much do you have invested in your layout? Your attention to detail is spectacular so far! I'm really really looking forward to more scenery, buildings & all of the minute detail that'll go into bringing it to life! Thanks, Greg

@derekalexander4030 Жыл бұрын

You’ve built a magnificent trestle and it was a great use of the rock walls for the footings. I was into the rockets when I was younger but having cameras in them must have come after my time using them, what a great idea. Technology now has us able to fly drones and control the view we get in High definition, amazing. Kudos to Carl on the FSM model. I wish I had a Carl, lol. It’s always a pleasure to see the notification that a new video of yours is available, thank you.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

And yes, having a Karl is a great bonus! Thanks for checking in, Derek!

@brettmariotte3343 Жыл бұрын

Great job.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@paulbush7095 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Hollywood CA of all places and I don’t remember how many Estes rockets I lost to various roofs of businesses that were not exactly sympathetic to my plight. Nevertheless, I will always remember how much I enjoyed assembling these rocket kits in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Especially the Star Wars X Wing Fighter that also found its way to some inaccessible roof. Thank you for sharing your vintage collection

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great memories and glad you enjoyed!

@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johncruckshank5727 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular !

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@leswall3061 Жыл бұрын

Well clever and good skills you have (UK)

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Was in the UK in 2019. Going back in 2024. Love it there!

@thomasboddeker9093 Жыл бұрын

So etwas schönes wie sie es bauen schafft sonst nur die NATUR! Ich würde das nicht hinbekommen, niemals! Danke das sie uns alle zuschauen lassen! Herzliche Grüße aus dem schönen, fernen Deutschland!

@dougmoeller8726 Жыл бұрын

Havent heard from you in some time.....hope all is good!!! Looking forward to more!!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tracksidemike Жыл бұрын

Great video Have a safe and Happy New Years Eve 🎉 See you next year 👍🏻🚂🔔😎

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@t.p.2361 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 😍

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thomasryan9639 Жыл бұрын

Looks good! Took a lot of time, but it came out great!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@JeffBakst Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👍

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jasonbourne9392 Жыл бұрын

As a structural engineer who has designed many different types of bridges, buildings, and a bunch of other “stuff”, I must say you’re definitely on the right “track”. I wasn’t around in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, but the meticulous effort being performed on this structure, it’s my professional opinion that the proposed bridge will withstand even a Lionel scale locomotive. Thanks for sharing.

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@mikelaffosse3233 Жыл бұрын

magnificent bridge. I have the astrocam still in my moms basement lol I think I got it in 86. At the time I thought the coolest part was building the camera!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@thrillscience Жыл бұрын

I remember those Estes 110 cameras, and I never got a usable photo out of it in the dozen or so launches I tried in the mid 70s! Your railroad efforts look great. I have a very large attic space in a commercial building I own and I'm tempted to put a railroad in it.... Now that we have 3D printing, model railroading seems a lot more interesting. I'd have fun making models of local buildings in the city I live in (Sunnyvale, California).

@rcgrabbag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sounds like that would be an awesome project!

@cowboyvalley Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful bridge! BTW, if your narrow gauge enters the line on the side it shares, i.e. common rail, then no moving point is needed. I have two such turnouts on my layout. It eliminates having to throw the switch and also the turnout motor if you're using them. A static point, guard rail and frog juicer is all that is needed and they move the standard their way and the narrow the other. Just thought you might like to know that. Now, if you're crossing the narrow over from the side it enters to run the other side, then you'd need a moving point. Love your work! ...Claude

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great tip! In fact, my next video will feature this modification and I'll be sure to give the proper credit during.

@AidansCustoms117 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build the layout would not look any better without it!!!

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@milt7348 Жыл бұрын

Love it.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tjstengel Жыл бұрын

We did my 8th grade science project on rockets and used Estes model rockets for it with a clear payload that you could put quarters in. Basically ran 3 flights with different engines and payloads each to test how payloads affect rocket flights. Easy and fun way to do a school project with something my friend and I enjoyed, model rockets. Still have some of my smaller rockets today but wish I still had some of the larger ones, but just don't have space for them.

@rcgrabbag Жыл бұрын

Great memories!