As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at all of the builds, projects, and adventures from the past year. Thank you all for subscribing and watching! Here’s to 2023!
Happy New Year, amigos!
Dave
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at all of the builds, projects, and adventures from the past year. Thank you all for subscribing and watching! Here’s to 2023!
Happy New Year, amigos!
Dave
This special Thunder Cam episode features a run over the entire layout aboard the Thunder Mesa Flyer, providing Mail and express service to each of the towns along the right of way! Enjoy the sights and sounds of Nature’s Wonderland along the way with a POV view from the cab. It’s the next best thing to shrinking down to 1/4″ scale and riding along yourself!
I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. Please keep in mind that not all scenes and areas are finished yet. Thunder Mesa is a work in progress.
Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode features a busy day at Circle D Ranch, home of Elias Homage the railroad’s president. A short stock special delivers some very special cargo to the ranch today in the form of a spirited palomino stallion.
Dave
Howdy Folks! This special Thunder Cam episode features a time-lapse on the construction of Calico Mountain. I began the Calico Mountain expansion of the On30 Thunder Mesa layout back in January of 2021, and even though there are still a few things to finish (including the massive underground mining scene), I thought it might be fun to sum things up so far. Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode features On30 and On15 train action around the roaring falls of Calico Creek. Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode features one of my favorite rail-fanning spots on the layout: Horsethief Canyon. Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode takes us “Soarin’ over Thunder Mesa!” We get a hawk’s eye view of the daily mixed as it makes its way thru the Living Desert between Thunder Mesa town and the whistle stop at Hanging Rock. Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode features some train action at scenic Big Thunder Creek. The On18 mining tram crosses the creek at the highest level, while the On30 mainline spans the rushing waters on two wooden bridges down below.
Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! I’m documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rail fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode shows a midday meet and some switching action at Thunder Mesa Depot. The depot is based on Ward Kimball’s Flats and Disneyland’s Frontierland/New Orleans Square station. Enjoy!
Dave
Howdy Folks! Over the coming months, I will be documenting every scene on the layout in these short “Thunder Cam” videos. Each one features Thunder Mesa trains passing through scenes on a typical day (or night) of operations. Supplemental music and sounds have been added where appropriate, but all else is as it might appear on a visit to the layout. As new scenes are finished on the layout, these rails fan style videos will act as supplements to the builds and projects. The ultimate goal is to chronicle the entire layout over time.
This episode features wild and remote Dinosaur Gap, where the sun bleached bones of an ancient creature were discovered while grading the railroad right of way. Enjoy!
Dave