Julie, thanks for checking in. This layout belongs to a friend and fills his basement. You can see a schematic of the layout in the beginning of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqixqnSsiK2cqqc

@@JerseyHighlandsBruce Thanks!

Thank you!

That is a nice roundhouse, Rick.

Agreed!🙂

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Randall.

Gandy, I did a video on that about a year ago. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqrPf3abaceGjNU

Thanks, Gandy.

Thanks for checking in, David.

Thank you, Andy.

I agree on all fronts, Andy.

Thank you!

A very impressive layout for sure, roger. It is filled with terrific models and great scenery. Thanks for stopping in!

Yes it is HO.

Thanks for checking in, Roger. I met Bill through the NMRA. When we moved from New Jersey to Michigan, Bill invited us to a barbecue at his house to meet other local modelers. A great guy for sure.

That is a telltale. Back in the days when brakemen had to be on top of the car, the telltale would remind them to duck down for a bridge or tunnel.

Jim, thanks for checking in and leaving a comment. I see that Ken has already given you the info on telltales, and I thank him for that. A nice railroad detail, depending on the time period that you model.

Thanks for checking in. Bill's layout is in S.E. Michigan. In the future I will try to get more 'trains in action' videos when I visit layouts.

I have the kit box sitting on the side of my modeling bench, and hope to get to it this winter. I have plans to include it in my 'Great Grandchild' series, and name it "Caden's Coal Yard" after great grandchild #4. Thanks for checking in and leaving a comment!

I should go back and count the cars in that train. It just kept coming and coming.🙂

Agreed! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Thanks for checking in, Jim!

It is indeed a beautiful layout, Rick.

It is indeed. Thanks for checking in.

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I'm really not sure. Thanks for checking in.

There is something to keep in mind with collecting and building a model railroad. This can be described using the acronym TABLE, what will your family do with your Trains After & Beyond your Life Expectancy? No matter what your age, death is something a person needs to plan ahead for to ease your families loss. Having a relationship with the Savior, Jesus is a good start.

As of now, we plan on having Bill's layout open for viewing as part of the 2025 NMRA national convention in Novi, MI. That may be your last chance to see it in person.

@@BrianF-ug2ne Thanks for that info, Brian.

I totally agree! Thanks for checking in.

Sadly not, Tom. It is still waiting for a trip to the paint shop. However, I have done other videos on stripping off paint and repainting Mantua/Tyco locos.

Atlas does indeed offer some great structures. Thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment.

You are welcome! Thanks for checking in.

Thanks, Jim.

Good idea, Rick. I'll put it in the rotation for 2025.

Thank you, dear. And thanks for always keeping your eyes open for items that I can use in my modeling💕

Thanks, Greg. I probably would not have checked out the Yard Sale room if you hadn't mentioned it to me when we were talking that morning.

Thanks, Rick. The previous owner really did do a good job on that deck.

Thanks, Garrett.

Thank you, Rick!

You are very welcome. Once again, thanks for following along!

Have fun! Thanks for checking in.

Thanks for checking in!

Phil, we lived in West Milford (northern Passaic County) for many, many years. We moved to S.E. Michigan about 6 years ago to get nearer to one of our sons.

@@JerseyHighlandsBruce You know, I think we might have had this conversation before that you once lived locally in NJ and had moved. It sounded very familiar to me when I got your reply and I kind of remember the exchange. All the best from Hazlet Twp, NJ. Phil

@@uptownphotography We have very likely had the conversation before. At my age, forgetting previous conversations is not a rare occurrence.🙂

@@JerseyHighlandsBruce Yes, I have the same issue. If not for your reply, I would not have realized we had spoken before! No worries on any level. We both pretty much can have forgotten and all is still good, right. I will have to check some of your other videos as I am very much into Model Railroading and building a large layout here in Hazlet Twp. NJ. All the best. Phil

Now that will be quite a bridge, Jim!

I'm glad that you found the video helpful!

You're welcome, William.

Thank you.

Thanks, Jim.

Thank you, Rick!

You are most welcome!

I'm right there with you on that wish, Bruce.

I feel the same way, Jim.🙂

You are welcome, Rick.