Here is another idea for operations along with checking out a highly detailed set of 12 MTH Premier GN Western Fruit Express cars--all different numbers. These were my birthday present on June 17th. I hope that you all enjoy the video....
The Glacier Line Update:
OPERATIONS: ICING!
Western Fruit Express, a subsidiary of the Great Northern Railway, was created in 1923. This was the beginning of food products being distributed nationally as in the times before most food products were locally grown. Ice was packed through the hatches in the tops of these reefers to keep perishables protected. Mechanical refrigeration didn't begin until the early 1950s.
These 12 WFE reefers in the video all have different numbers, and are produced in the MTH Premier Line--full-scale "O". The train in this video is beautifully done head to tail! The caboose, MTH Premier, was painted/weathered by my wife, Connie, and me. The decals were made by use as well through the use of Great Northern Railway Historical Society resources. You can't get more realistic than reproducing an original historical decal!
Part of our future operations will be to take these cars to the icing platforms in our Shelby and Whitefish areas to be refreshed with ice to keep the products contained within these cars protected. This is yet another possible for realistic operations on a model railroad in any scale.
Check out the other videos on the channel as well. These almost all involve the design and operations possible on model railroads.
You can become your own Model Railroad Custom Designer! Having operations on your pike will enhance your interest and provide interactive opportunities for you and your friends.
I encourage you to become an active engaged involved participant in your railroad's operations. It is so much more fun than just sitting back and watching. Become part of your own train crew!
