Layout Tour  Scale Model Railroad Helix Inspection and Update - R.C. Rick - Iron Horse Route - D&RGW
Channel: Iron Horse Model Railroad
Date: 28/07/2022

R.C. Rick makes his 4th appearance in the train shed today to inspect the helix and to bring you a layout update and tour.  Join us for the fun!  

00:00 Introduction
01:00 R.C. Rick
02:45 - Rick's 2019 Interview Highlights
04:25 - Rick's 2019 Helix Assessment
08:00 - Helix Inspection
10:40 - Layout Tour

The D&RGW Iron Horse Route is a YouTube channel featuring my N Scale Model Railroad.  Whether you are currently a model railroader or are considering getting into the hobby I would like to encourage you to subscribe.  Those interested in modeling, engineering, automation, electronics, graphic design, art, sculpting, and/or railroad history will enjoy the videos produced here.  

Iron Horse Hobbies Scale Model Kits are custom designed kits by AJ and Myself.  We currently have 6 pre designed kits, (links are below) and can also do custom kits from a picture.  We are also able to do kits that need to fit in unusal situations.  Have some unsed space.  Send me a picture.  We can fill it.  We can make buildings disolve into walls.  

Iron Horse Hobbies Scale Model Kits Links! 
Etsy Store
https://www.etsy.com/shop/IronHorseHobbiessmk?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Ebay store
https://www.ebay.com/usr/brianj2525  

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Iron Horse Route is a N Scale model of the prototype railroad owned and maintained by the D&RGW in the early 1950’s.  The trip between Denver’s Union Station and Winter Park, Colorado.  The line is still in operation today and is referred to as the “Winter Park Express” or the “Ski Train”.  The prototype train typically was an ABB unit with a maximum of 14 cars in length.  The trip takes about 2 ½ hours and raises in elevation approximately 4,000 linear feet in 45 miles resulting in a minimum grade of 1.7%.  The route passes through the famous Moffat Tunnel directly before exiting into Winter Park.  The West portal of the Tunnel is located with ½ Mile of the Iron Horse Resort, resulting in the name of the route.  

This channel documents the construction and progression of this layout.  Videos will be typically be uploaded on Friday's bi-monthly.  Topics will be bench work, track work, electrical, automation, upgrades, unboxing's and review's , live streams, live chats, contests and much more.  


Iron Horse Wish List 

If you are interested in contributing to the channel, please send an email to brianj555@outllook.com for more information and leave a comment below.   Donations are appreciated.  

1. Showcase Miniatures 29 – 34 Coupe – N Scale Kit
https://midwestmodelrr.com/product/scm29/  

2.  Showcase Miniatures 41 – I Type MOW – N Scale Kit
https://midwestmodelrr.com/product/scm41/

3.  Showcase Miniatures 39 – Flatbed “I” Type – N Scale Kit
https://midwestmodelrr.com/product/scm39/  

4.  Peco N scale Code 80 Flex  
 https://yankeedabbler.com/sl-300-peco-sl-300-n-3-foot-flex-track-code-80-wood-tie-25-pieces-scale-n-part-pco-sl-300/?setCurrencyId=1

5.  Kato f7 a & b n scale 
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/363782697972?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
6. Northwest Short Line - The Chopper II -- 7 x 7" 17.8 x 17.8cm Base
https://www.trainsetsonly.com/northwest-short-line-the-chopper-ii-7-x-7-178-x-178cm-base.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp053-694&sc_intid=053-694&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66Pp_Y2z8AIViuKzCh0bSA_NEAQYAiABEgIgjPD_BwE  

7.  Woodland Scenics FS639 Static King
https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/woodland-scenics-fs639-static-king/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8b2es56z8AIVwfezCh3mIgpAEAQYAyABEgKDmPD_BwE  

8.  Kato N 1060425 F7 A/B Diesel Set, Canadian National #9080/9057
 https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Kato-N-1060425-F7-A/B-Diesel-Set-Canadian-National/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ZfJuJCz8AIVDODICh16QA3MEAQYASABEgJkyPD_BwE  

9.  CMXN N Scale Products Clean Machine Track Cleaning Car (Brass) CMX Products # 226-CMXN
https://yankeedabbler.com/cmxn-n-scale-products-clean-machine-track-cleaning-car-brass-cmx-products-226-cmxn-yankeedabbler/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzNmG-56z8AIVCyCtBh0OHAPMEAQYAyABEgLMzfD_BwE  

10.   Resin Printer
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07TVW9HGH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3REEK00J99F1K&keywords=resin+printer&qid=1654700751&sprefix=resin+prin%2Caps%2C326&sr=8-3


Links to Items, sites and resources used in the filming of this video.  

Trucks, Couplers, Wheels and Gauges can be purchased below.  

Micro Trains Line of N and Z Scale Products - https://www.micro-trains.com/   

  

Video Production Resources:  
RØDE NT-USB Mini -  https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rde-microphone-nt-usb-mini/6406846.p?skuId=6406846&ref=212&loc=1  

Dell All-in-One PC - https://www.dell.com  

IPhone 11 Pro - https://www.apple.com/  

Tripod - https://www.ubeesize.com/standholdert...  

Video and Image Storage - https://www.dropbox.com/?landing=dbv2  

Video Editing Software -  Davinci Resolve 16 - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/