We could sure use someone with your talents at the Old Boise N Scale model railroad in Downtown Boise in our scenery group. Bravo!

I like the look of that wheat field. Can you provide more info on what that is?

Great update on your progress, Tony! Keep up the great work. ~Tony

What brand are the grain bins in the grain complex?

Wow, that section looks really beautiful. Incredible work on that grain transload (?) facility! So much detail - and all that in N scale!

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The grain complex looks amazing!!

I have the same adjustable fluorescent light fixture on my workbench. That's a real gem!

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Merry Christmas Tony, yeah, model railroading seems to require a real life back shop. I see you have a extensive locomotive servicing facility there in your workshop, almost wonder if N scale requires more cleaning and de hairing than HO to maintain acceptable performance. If you have a moment how to you clean wheels, the paper towel / IPA trick doesn't seem to be enough for me Thanks Mario

Great update and overview of the layout. I hope your Op Session goes well. ~Tony

Great update, all helix's have trouble. Never been a fan of those. Layout looks great

Love the organization and clean look. Awesome staging yards.

Solid update, Not sure, but after having some minor issue in my helix... I will be adding the rule only 4 axle units, but it gives me a reason to run 3 and 4 consist trains sets. Helix is mostly used for running a display with the trains looping etc. around the layout.

I wish I could operate this layout!! So amazing

Wow! Amazing layout. Can't wait to see more. 💯 P.S. I recently upgraded all of my rolling stock with Intermountain metal wheels and most of them with body mounted MTL couplers. I also added weight to cars that were well below NMRA weight recommendations, bringing them up to proper weight. It's made a huge difference. Out of over 440 wheels I did not get a single bad one, and every car I've checked so far has been in perfect gauge. They roll smoother and replacing the lighter plastic wheels slightly lowers the COG, allowing me to run longer trains. I literally have to try to get a derailment, even when pushing 20+ cars. I bought some Athearn metal wheels a year or so ago and one of the wheels fell apart just installing it into the truck, and 2 more were out of gauge. Maybe it was just a bad run from the factory, or perhaps they got smashed in shipping or handling (I bought them new from a local hobby shop, so I have no idea).

I enjoyed your articles for N scale model railroading magazine and it is terrific to see the pieces getting put into a full up layout. It is going to be a superb layout knowing your talents. The columnar basalt is fantastic.

Looking good!

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I love everything about this. Gonna follow this. The finished scenes look really good!

Awesome layout! What is your total footprint?

Is this a dc layout or dcc ?

That helix is incredible, also the half moon bridge is a work of art .

Wow, that bridge! Great work. Subbed.

I remember when N-Gauge train-sets were first available in North America. They were very affordable, compact and it was the first time I saw bendable track. The electronics of the locomotives would usually short-out after continued use, and the tracks had trouble maintaining a constant electrical connection as the trains passed over them. N-Gauge was more delicate than Lionel and probably not the best option for my 8 year old self. Your layout is beyond impressive. Thanks for the video.

Woo, absolutely breathtaking project! Your layout is a dream come true already, your bridges are outstanding and the scenery that is finished so far also looks just beautiful. Immediately had to subscribe of course. Looking forward to your next videos!

That Half Moon trestle is seriously impressive. Great work

Great layout! What radius is the double track helix?

Love that UP bridge,looking good

Tony, just discovered your channel! What a railroad! Your bridges are AWESOME! Can't wait to see more!

Love the bridges and the variation in geography (hills, river cuts, etc). Also, nice work curving that fascia.

Awesome bridge/river scene!

Hu. Very nice but I don’t understand why. I’m into desert racing. Most people don’t get it as well. I wish my expensive hobby was cheaper than yours. That being said. How much do you think you have tiered up in this? Money/time?

That looked to be a successful first run. You have come a long way since I first started following your Boise Div. I look forward to following your progress in the future. Very nice bridge work!

the harvesting scene is really good! grain elevator looks great too :)

Excellent looking layout, looking forward to seeing more!

Excellent mate . I check my KZbin everyday in anticipation of an update from you

Real nice scene, your progress looks good.

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Wow Tony, you're kickin butt man, the scenery section looks great! I love the harvest in action, and the fascia as well, everything looks awesome. Dave B.

Looks Good.

Hi Tony, great progress update. Man you sure are moving right along, I'm starting to see how it all ties together now. It'll be nice to see trains running now that the last track for the main has been set. Keep up the awesome work buddy, Take care, Dave B.

Great progress Tony .

I've thought about doing 2 levels? But the second level for me would be all just scenic running. And then the bottom level would have my industries on it. The height between levels would need to be at least 36", making the bottom level at 28" or below. I would rather be comfortable sitting in a chair, switching the lower level and standing and walking while running the scenic run on the top level. hlHO versus N scale! Have fun building!

It's all looking good Tony, keep up the good work.

Not that this is coming out great (love your theme /concept) did you ever consider fooling around with code 40 being that you make a lot of your own turnouts?

very nice work!

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I can't believe KZbin waited this long to recommend your videos. Your scenes are dead on, went on google and looked up your lift bride prototype. Quick question; you mentioned that you use both Fast Tracks jigs and paper templates, mind if I ask how much more worth is it to invest in the jigs as far as quality and time? I have a made a dozen or so paper template ones with code 40 with pretty good results.