48 Breathtaking Minutes of Trains Running on the Franklin & South Manchester HO Scale Railroad.

[@fasalalbana4913]

The attention to detail here is impeccable and on another level. I am modeling for 40 years but this is something else. Well done guys

[@neilstephen6761]

A spectacular layout

[@kevin-gs7jn]

What a beautiful layout, absolutely gorgeous detail. I always wanted to shrink myself and live in one of these types of railroad layouts as a child, lol... Now that I think about it, I still do now that I'm an adult. 😂😂

[@IndoorRailfan]

I have thought that same exact thing. Would make for a fun action-adventure movie script.

[@fasalalbana4913]

Your weathering is absolutely perfect and beautiful

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,great detail work on this layout, absolutely stunning work,,thanks for sharing,,😊

[@chrisnichols4962]

The Wizard of Monterey would be envious of the work done on this railroad. ❤

[@IndoorRailfan]

George definitely found a lot of inspiration in John Allen's work. Even did a tribute kit many years ago.

[@waynelevin8408]

IMO, the best model railroad in the world.

[@IndoorRailfan]

And the most detailed.

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

Spectacular!

[@louloulouLou-zv4sf]

Un grand bravo, c'est magnifique ! Je voudrais être minuscule pour monter dans le train ! 👍

[@ianashton1593]

Not really a model train fan but this is very impressive and a true work of art !!

[@IndoorRailfan]

Thanks for watching. It is considered by many to be the "Sistine Chapel" of model railroading. Check out the other videos on my channel if you want to get more detail on the structures and other elements of the model layout.

[@davidkruiswyk3362]

Thank you, Bret!🎄🎄

[@IndoorRailfan]

Dave: This file was too big to post on the Facebook page. So I came up with the Christmas video last minute.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Absolutely beautiful footage you've done a incredible .job love your channel

[@IndoorRailfan]

Al: Thanks so much. That really means a lot. I appreciate that. Merry Christmas.

[@BCSJRR]

I had the opportunity to visit this layout in 2010 (or was it 2009) and shot photos / videos of it for Model Railroad Hobbyist. If anything this video does not capture (well almost!) the sensory overload that occurs when one sets foot in George's train room. I'm guessing that this layout has more detail per square foot than any other HO scale layout in the world. And George makes creating structures and scenery seem effortless. While there I heard a story about some guy who managed to get too close and mangled a structure near the layout edge! George, instead of being angry said not a problem, took it to his workbench and 30 minutes later it was back on the layout looking like nothing had ever happened! George is genuinely nice guy and I'm grateful I was able to see this. The layout is at the top of a long staircase and I think (if I'm remembering correctly) there are restrictions on waiting on the stairs. There is none too much people room in the layout room compared to the number of people who want to see it. To the OP who is more familiar than I with the process of getting into the layout, is advance registration or some such thing needed to get in? Do not just show up at the door, drooling with cameras dangling. All that said, if you like highly detailed layouts, this one is well worth the trip. One more thing, I didn't see the Sal Manilla Egg Co? Is it a victim of urban renewal? Many thanks for this video!

[@IndoorRailfan]

Thanks for the comment. Sensory overload is an understatement. Every time I go (it has now been 13 visits) I am immediately overwhelmed by all of it. It takes me an hour to settle down enough to decide what I want to focus my photography efforts on. For Open Houses it's a $5.00 cover charge and no advance reservation is currently needed. Dates of the open houses are only published on the Franklin & South Manchester Facebook site. facebook.com/groups/159133629715412/ George usually has between 8-9 open houses per year. 2025 dates have not yet been posted. As far as Sal Manilla Egg Co., it's still a feature structure in the Bedford Falls segment of the layout. George is well into his 80s now, but still spends a lot of time on the layout. He is constantly tweaking it and making slight changes, or adding new structures. He keeps telling me he has run out of room, but he still manages to keep adding to it. New additions look like they have always been there. He is a magician.

[@conductortomrentschler4802]

Great vidio

[@IndoorRailfan]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mssmmgnn]

6:40 beautiful shot from a wonderful POV. A short GIF, in black and white, without sound, of these 3/4 seconds... could make the trick and seems a real vintage take.

[@IndoorRailfan]

Hmmm. My wheels are turning on that one.

[@AndyKonTrains]

Beautiful layout!

[@IndoorRailfan]

Over 40 years in the making.

[@johneby6087]

🤨 Your layout is one of the best I have ever seen in my 26 years of model railroading. What was most disturbing was all of the inane backtalk that was going on in the background. It took away from my experience of enjoying your creation, including the site of individuals appearing in great backgrounds. When you are filming for youtube or another service please ask all involved to hold back any talk and appearance that breaks the experience of your great creation. Thank you.

[@IndoorRailfan]

Hello and thanks for the note. I appreciate the feedback. First. this is not my layout. I'm just an amateur photographer/model railroad enthusiast/modeler who loves this layout and lives not too far away. All video is taken during the limited Open House events, often very crowded. I had to make some editorial decisions on whether or not to include the footage where people are seen and/or there is background conversation going on. The footage to me was worth including. Perhaps an error on my part to include it. I hope you do check out the other videos I have made of the layout on this page. There are videos that feature specific aspects of the layout. The list includes videos on George's unique structures (both from his kits and one-of-kind scratch builds), figures, vehicles, backdrop techniques, track detail and more that you may appreciate more from a modeler's perspective. Better yet, consider traveling to the Boston area to see the layout first-hand. The live experience is by far the best. Happy New Year.

[@musicman8942]

Is George still amongst us?

[@IndoorRailfan]

@@musicman8942 yes! And still working on the layout.

[@musicman8942]

@@IndoorRailfan Thanks as1 I know Mr. Selios has been around for decades with his company Fine Scale Miniatures

[@williamwehmeier443]

Was that Donald Trump at the station,waiting to catch a train?

[@IndoorRailfan]

I don't know, but there are many different characters on the layout. Bigfoot, Batman & Robin, and even six different George Sellios figures (all Miniprints) are salted about the layout.