A Second Visit to Todd Treaster's Awesome N-Scale Layout

In this video, I share Todd Treaster's N-scale model railroad with you. Todd's layout is simply the most amazing N-scale home layout I have ever seen. The layout is based on Conrail's Pittsburgh Division, stretching from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It fills Todd's basement in a space measuring 35 feet by 38 feet.
First visit to Todd Treaster's N-scale layout (November 2017) - • A Visit to Todd Treast...

[@fraz6077]

Sales person: how many train cars are you going to buy? Todd: Yes

[@kenriches7403]

Todd says " all of them "

[@josephgray8722]

Lmmfao! Facts

[@keanujack605]

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[@bobbyelon3005]

@Keanu Jack Instablaster =)

[@keanujack605]

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[@BNSFGreenbeltSub-Div.]

Oh my goodness he had alot of rolling stock an locomotives. No wonder everything is on backorder when people try an order something,he has it all lol! Great tour Roy thanks for sharing.

[@kamoshinplus]

Wonderful! Amazing! Praise to Todd for his enthusiasm and praise to his wife for understanding.

[@micnorton9487]

Yeah no kidding,, he probably doesn't take her out very often but at least she knows where he is...

[@trade0714]

I like most the scenery with the mountains and oh so many trees. That's got to be the biggest train yard ever made in any scale.

[@Nick60606]

Fantastic! Always thought it would be great to incorporate the trains throughout the whole house, like he has done in several areas. Money and time is no object here. Must be great!!

[@newqlar]

When you’re ballin’ close to half a mil in model trains - you don’t care about puttin’ on a shirt for the camera. Good on you sir! I salute your passion and the zero fucks attitude :)

[@williamkirkland7002]

Thanks for sharing my friend. Must be $500,000.00 to create such an awesome layout. May your time be blessed beyond measure for taking us along with you on your trips.God bless your families.

[@palco22]

That has to be the the all out largest private N scale layout in the world ! Wow ! and wow again ! And every inch of it is amazing, even the totality of the room's structure is amazing ! Did I mention the word "wow" ! Mr. Treaster's has my respect and admiration !

[@peopleslayer12333]

If all this was bought separately it has to be close to a million dollars... 16k cars plus 1400 locomotives....an average of 40 dollars per a car would net around 640k alone. not uncluding the layout, locomotives and everything else plus time that was spent. Sir Todd you have done something many people can only dream of as well as fulfilled many people's childhood dreams. Amazing.

[@micnorton9487]

My God,, this man is a true artist,, this is fantastic...

[@stephenpike3147]

What a stunning layout. So nice to see full length trains being pulled over a respectable distance with great scenery, track work and impressive urban and industrial scenes. I admire and respect your patience and foresight in planning, laying out and building such an impressive layout, then making and mounting all those trees. 12,000 items of rolling stock in your basement - what a dream!!

[@ajw8623]

It's not just the music, there is something relaxing about watching a train make its way around a track.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

[@reidjames6]

This man is an artist

[@12345682900]

Wow! A million-dollar N scale layout...and it's still growing. Amazing!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Todd's layout truly is amazing, Johnny. I hope to see it for a third time someday. ...Roy

[@robtman9199]

Roy, that was a most impressive visit and the video you took while chasing your train was very professionally done. Thanks for sharing Todds railroad empire with us.

[@relacser]

Every time Todd turns on his layout all the neighborhood streetlights dim a little

[@davidmcclelland2661]

All I can say is WOW, I'm left speechless at this epic project. Just brilliant.

[@user-ii4vn8hw7z]

I've never thought someone could have too many trains. I almost thought that while watching this, then I changed my mind.

[@MollydogRadar]

Such talent. Even if I could afford it, I don't have the talent. great job.

[@jimbateman225]

Amazing. Just Amazing. Every little boy's (and us older folks) dream in one beautiful, basement layout. Thanks so much.

[@nathan1sixteen]

I don't know which is more impressive. The detail and shear size of the layout, or the number of trains/cars he has. Dude's got a not-so-small fortune tied up in his layout!

[@turbocut]

I don’t know how I got here, and model railways are not my thing but I ended up watching all of this and that is one spectacular set up and oddly very relaxing to watch. Amazing work

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I'm glad you found the video. Todd's layout really is breathtaking! ...Roy

[@chicagorc3967]

god i wish i had just one case of his trains. this is awesome. Hes the N scale master after seeing this!

[@michaelwalker1119]

This guy has got to be on the manufacturers Christmas list..

[@interlinkplus8236]

It appears Todd owns half the worlds supply of "N" scale rolling stock. His hobby shop purchases must arrive in a semi truck!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I think you're right, my friend. That's why everything we're looking for is "out of stock." Todd's got it all. ...Roy

[@sparky107107]

not much you can say about that layout , but, WOW. going to watch your first visit see how much it changed over time . amazing, all the display cases.

[@jimm5593]

OMG that is insane! Leonor has a look that says, “I hope my husband doesn’t get any ideas here!”

[@joeearley3351]

Thanks Roy for taking your time to show this. Thank you Todd for letting Roy do this. The collection is awesome displayed so well. If not the largest in the world is has to be close to it!

[@HobbyOrganist]

Geez, 15,000 cars at about $20 each is like $300,000 just in rolling stock and locos! what kinda work does this guy DO that he can afford all that as a hobby!!!

[@richharris9489]

I know crazy money dude

[@Raykibb1]

Victorian Sculptures: He either owns a hobby shop or deals crack, lol.

[@timbales7808]

Knowing the hobby it can take years.My dad bought my first set when I was about 6 years old.Christmas 1976,Tyco Centineal 76 set.Power pack,1 loco,4 cars,caboose, 36 in circle track.

[@Raykibb1]

Tim Bales: I was born in ‘63 and recall a Tyco HO gauge train one Christmas when I was around 9 or 10. I grew to an 8’ x 4’ board, loved my train, still do, though I lost everything in a flood.

[@w.keithmcdonald8461]

hes a cook at Waffle House...................thanks for watching !!...........

[@GMCGUY-]

When I saw that nanola yard I think I'm pronouncing it right with the freight yard with over 2,000 rolling stock I almost shit myself WOW 😳😳😳😳😳😲😲😲😲 that is the most impressive n scale layout I have ever seen in my entire life and I've seen about 13 to 14 different n scale layout that were very very impressive but nothing compared to this even if I come even if I combined all 14 and scale layouts it's still wouldn't come close to this layout not even close. I would love to see Todd's layout absolutely would love it if my father was still here with us he would love to see it also RIP to my father December 2022 if my father was still with us and he saw this layout I guarantee you his mouth would have dropped just like mine did

[@micnorton9487]

The eighth wonder of the world...

[@silverfox5319]

This is an absolutely beautiful layout. I can only imagine how much this layout is worth. No doubt it is well insured. Thanks for sharing.

[@andybowyer3602]

Very true looking even the running speeds looked excellent and that holding yard!!!😜👍

[@elizabethwilcox8006]

What a beautiful layout..we are embarking on modelling a US layout in N scale.. Great video! Hello from the UK

[@danhalfhill9169]

At first glance, the thumbnail for the video looks like a ginormous mound of bud. Fantastic train set.👍

[@MrMikef350]

Jesus Christ that is some layout,and the vast amount of rolling stock in the goods yard.simply awesome

[@MMRails]

Don’t we all wish we had the room for a layout like this one? Haha. Great tour Roy.

[@johngrady3492]

Holy cow! Most people are asked what cars/locos do you want to add to your layout. I think in Todd's case the question would be which cars/locos DON'T you have!! Truly impressive...John

[@haroldsmith45302]

What a stunning world-class layout. I hope Mr. Treaster never experiences a burst overhead pipe, flood, or fire.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Harold, I can honestly tell you that it's the most incredible, privately-owned N-scale layout that I have ever seen. ...Roy

[@cruikshank]

Incredible layout. I’ve never seen so many N scale cars and engines in one place. I’m from central PA and recognized the mountain leading into the Enola Yard. Great Video tour. Thank you both for sharing.

[@davidweimer8880]

I’ve seen this in person. Staggering.

[@paulsccna2964]

He could work on the wall art. But the yard is massive. I love the rooms with the train going into the bathroom.

[@ivortomana]

Very nice layout ! 👍👍👍

[@ralphgiles4754]

How does he keep this lot from dusting up? Incredible.

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

I'm FLOORED over this treasure of a layout! The display cases add a super classy touch to this masterpiece!

[@MrOnlyfair]

I've been a model railroader for 40 years, but I have not seen such an amazing layout yet, absolutely fabulous

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I've never seen another home layout that even comes close to this one. Truly amazing! ...Roy

[@scotthayes4135]

You should put a tiny camera on one of the trains and have to go around the layout. A cab ride view, that would be cool.

[@d7a7s7]

I believe his wife must be the most understanding woman in the world - she is as impressive as the magnificent railroad - congratulations all round .

[@elleryparsons5766]

To see that collection of Trains above and Below the layout is speechless.

[@ritag4432]

Very impressive , that layout took model railroading to the next level

[@GandZscale]

This makes me feel better about my comparatively measly collection of locos and cars, I was getting concerned I had too many. What an amazing layout.

[@jamesee5053]

Fantastic! I love model railways, have done since when I was a boy, loved watching class 37 diesels at the bottom of my road in the early 70s, that’s when my love for model trains started. Greetings from across the pond, Essex, UK!

[@gregcoates4305]

Todd you are living the dream.

[@HobbyOrganist]

Tragic part is, when he passes away something like this simply can't be moved to another location... I have a friend who did a large HO layout in 2 mobile homes put together with the wall opened between them, his wife is in her 80s and he is not going to be around much longer, they live on a 10 acre place in Oregon and I have a pretty good idea what will happen to it all when he passes away, an 80+ year old woman is not going to stay there by herself, she'll sell the train stuff all off in bits and pieces and the layout itself which is wood, plywood, plaster etc will probably wind up in the dumpster

[@jackkade2323]

Do you guys who are watching this know how difficult it is to build tack work that will allow you to pull 100+ cars in a single train.. Plus the work that goes into each individual car. They must be the same weight. Pay attention to other layouts that you see on you-tube. You will notice that they will be pulling from 10-25 cars. That's because it takes such precision to do what Todd has done here. It's simply amazing what he has done. GREAT job Todd.

[@skipd9164]

Almost 60 and as a kid i built a train layout and then an AFX racing car layout. All my friends and adults were amazed. Building is the real fun and always new ideas. He was like a parent with a new baby. I am now going on line to look for my first purchase. I always liked n and ho scale

[@christopherorourke6543]

I very highly recommend you consider buying Kato in N scale or HO scale. I have Kato N scale Amtrak Superliner cars & a conventional streamlined Amtrak baggage car, 3 Amtrak P42 Genesis diesel locomotives-All Kato, that is the Coast Starlight for my N scale passenger train in Amtrak and I have the 10 car Southern Pacific Morning Daylight set with the GS4 steam locomotive number 4449 in Southern Pacific Daylight colors, 2 cabooses-a Santa Fe & a Southern Pacific bay window caboose and 10 freight cars for my N scale model railroad which is the Pacific West Coast Railroad. Kato also has other passenger train sets as well such as the Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha, New York Central 20th. Century Limited, Pennsylvania Broadway Limited, Santa Fe Super Chief, El Capital, Chicago & Northwestern bi level Northwoods 400, Union Pacific City of Los Angeles, California Zephyr, Pioneer Zephyr for the Kato passenger train sets, Kato also has diesel freight locomotives in BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, KCS, CN, CP, Santa Fe, Conrail, Douthern Pacific. My freight locomotives will be BNSF, Santa Fe, Burlington Northern, Southern Pacific as my model railroad will focus on the late 1980’s to mid 1990’s covering the West Coast from the San Diego are up to Vancouver,BC,Canada.

[@davidhughes4448]

My goodness, this is one immaculate, fastidious layout. Beautiful planning and execution. I love the sequence commencing at 7:55 where the track plan comes through a "finished", unscenicked portion of the train room. Most clever and well done.

[@timbales7808]

Amazing.Great work and what a piece of craftsmanship. I miss the time my dad and I spent on several layouts.The last layout being the best,which all of the layout was stolen while away one weekend. I miss all of our great times we had.Passed away a year ago,what great memories!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Absolutely, Tim! Todd's layout is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. ...Roy

[@timbales7808]

I can't believe how much Rolling stock there is.I miss my Athern,Atlas locos,SD 40-2s,SD-40s.F-3,A and B units.Athern kits,bought them by the 6 pack.Scenery was the most fun for me.Rugged timber areas,making trees.Used to sit sometimes for hours working on maybe a square foot area,sometimes weeks.

[@kswift672000]

Man that Enola Yard! Whooooo weeeee!!! I’m not a fan of N scale I’m Ho, but y’all are making me rethink the scale I chose! It’s great that your wife shares in your passion! Thanks for the vid🙏🏽

[@tonydavey3741]

All i can say is dont, i went from HO to N and wish i had not, the N scale has been such a hassle im ready to give up the hobby all together

[@timf2279]

Todd put his life into this layout. Sad when people like Todd pass it jut gets scrapped and sold at an estate sale, sometimes a family member is there to carry on, however mostly it's a daughter that just wants it gone so the house can be sold.

[@micnorton9487]

That's a good point... I think he'll probably will it to someone (s),, but yeah the thought of that set being unceremoniously torn apart and dumped in boxes for sale at an auction for pennies on the dollar, makes me incredibly depressed for some reason...

[@timf2279]

@micnorton9487 I'm honestly not trying to be a downer. However, it happens all the time. The N scale club I belong to gets calls and emails from family about their dad's or grandfather's collection. Wanting to know how much it is worth or if they can just donate it. It is sad to see someone's hobby and life's work just tossed off.

[@thedangler1371]

Just like any other world u get passionate about, you see others that are so much better in the industry. I got Rubbermaid containers filled with n scale buildings, trains, and shrubs from the early 90s. Should love to donate them. Train set layouts is an amazing art. It pissed my dad off that I was building realistic models instead of playing ball. Do what your good at. I eventually changed for playing drums. I respect artists that put together super realistic layouts. Blows my mind how detailed they can be

[@krisdevalle]

Roy you did this fellow's layout a fine review. Well done. Love that you led us through the entire thing. Really impressive. Cheers.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Kris. Todd's layout really is awesome. ...Roy

[@daveygivens735]

This is what moves MR from a hobby to an art.

[@micnorton9487]

Hear here..

[@noshirwanirani2847]

Really mind blowing. Such a huge collection of box cars and train's. Superb work.

[@DeanPark]

Noshirwan Irani I loved the box cars

[@lvnvray]

So fantastic, that it is beyond any description in any language.... the true realism is the number of stock to build the trains.

[@Jonathanr478]

I’m really happy that you showed this to us

[@FromDark2Light-]

Wow! That yard is absolutely amazing.

[@kevinjhonson5925]

I love N-scale you can pack so much detail in

[@allensherrill850]

I’m a retired Disney engineer, but in all my life, I have never seen N scale setup look so good! Great job! Keep on rolling.

[@yvoheaton6402]

In complete awe of this in terms of sheer size, effort to design and build and the investment in monetary terms. As for maintaining it - that is a whole different story. Fantastic and 12k plus items of rolling stock in display cases!! Oh wow just about sums it up.

[@alejandrogrillet931]

I'm from Venezuela, It's a SUPER layout UNBELIEVABLE. I love it. THANKS for the video Mr Roy and THANK you Mr Todd for let us enjoy your AMAZING train layout.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

Are there model train hobbyists in Venezuela?

[@craiglordable]

Wow that was incredible. What a beautiful layout. That is a museum worth of cars and engines. Thanks for sharing.

[@christopherbarth9237]

Wow that's an amazing layout... Good Job to Mr Todd Treaster

[@gabew4188]

This has to be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

[@Death_From_Below]

Thanks for the awesome layout tour. The first layout I ran on was Belmont Shores while I was stationed in Long Beach California.

[@unionpacific8330]

I’m over here with 1 train and 4 box cars like yay

[@gbjanuary]

Union Pacific 1 train and no track just starting 😋

[@christopherorourke6543]

Union Pacific my N scale Pacific West Coast model Railroad in N scale has 3 Amtrak P42 locomotives, Amtrak Heritage baggage car,11 Amtrak Superliner cars, Southern Pacific GS4 number 4449, the 10 car Southern Pacific Morning Daylight set, 7 freight cars, 3 railroad water towers, municipal water tower, a steam locomotive oil tank. I made the oil tank, the 3 railroad water towers from empty Progresso soup can, dowels for the ladders to the railroad water towers.

[@hawkbird6294]

oh MAN im just speechless after seeing that whole thing! im super impressed, my jaw practically dropped when you panned over that enormous rail yard! well done Todd! thanks for sharing!

[@w.keithmcdonald8461]

actually,....we didnt get to show the whole thing.......................thanks for watching !!..............

[@MrMegabite]

Wow, that was very impressive. Cant even imagine the cost and all the work put in in this incredible layout. Super!

[@bob18fan29]

WOW Roy, it must take an army of people to keep Todd's layout going. That was awesome and many thanks to Todd for sharing.

[@mocharger06]

Thanks for sharing. That was an incredible tour.

[@coldstne1]

Watching this beautiful layout again!

[@mandbhomestead]

Awesome video, what an expansive N Scale layout. Also the display cases really show off his collection. I got a lot of ideas and such for when I start my layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePaulv12]

Todd exploits the benefits of N scale remarkably. I was just scrolling through the comments and thought Jeff Brink's comment was hilarious. A somewhat long winded comment but on another matter, a year or so ago I was wondering about HO catenary. I found this layout that Todd's layout reminded me of except it is in HO (and has catenary). They mount a camera on the loco and take the viewer on a trip around the layout. Like Todd's layout, the owner of this particular HO layout (link below) exploits the benefits of that scale to the fullest. Both layouts are remarkable for their respective scales. I love long drags as I can see Todd does and the thought of routinely running multiple 100-200 car trains is almost beyond my capacity to comprehend. I digress, in the HO catenary vid I find the remarkable aspect of that particular layout is that it captures the mood and lighting change you get as you transit industrial areas, railroad yards, suburbs and then out into the country as you do when travelling on a train yourself. I don't know if this is accidental or deliberate but it occurs and is another remarkable layout. The heavy weathering of everything is evocative of the era he's modelling. Our train comes under the wires after about 3 mins. I sometimes wonder how people have such eyes for minutiae but boy I'm sure glad they do. BTW, I really do look forward to your vids Roy and as usual this was a ripper. Sorry if you've seen this vid in the link or visited the layout but there may be some visiting here that haven't watched it and might like to see it - after all, it's a rival scale. Watching all these model railroad vids caused me to find you and your's is the only model railroad channel I subscribe to (so don't harsh on me for posting a link to a rival scale - not that you would be) Enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYetaKucoMmrbK8

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks for the link to a great video and a really impressive layout. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also appreciate your comment. It’s a pleasure to share the hobby with you. ...Rou

[@bobpourri9647]

I thought I was as impressed as I could be....but then it returned to Pittsburgh with snow on the engine & cars.

[@mykalbrown5257]

I always wanted something like this as a kid

[@desi_patriot]

Awesome layout... completely blown away.. the sheer amount of trains too.. never seen something like this.

[@gbjanuary]

Layout very impressive and I like the buildings and trees.👍🏻😀 Good idea with the display cases.

[@dacuzzz]

this is the second time i've seen this layout via your video & i am still in amazement of the size & money this man has spent..thx for sharing again... vinny

[@billyjohnston4244]

Nice stamp collection

[@ddthompson42]

My first house could fit INSIDE this layout. Amazing work, and awesome detail.

[@coplini]

Thank you for filming and thank you Todd

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Very stunning layout Roy - almost inconceivable is size and detail! Todd did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing it with us! Best, John

[@thjaeger57]

Now that's a railroad! N SCALE is great! Thank you Todd... Great job!

[@DeathLetterBlues44]

Excellent job Roy! I have always wanted to see a tour of this entire layout and your explanations helped make sense of what I was watching!

[@spatzvomalexanderplatz3200]

What an amazing train collection!!! Well done!

[@grantfletcher3265]

What a collection & the layout !!!! WOW $$$$

[@EBthere]

Unbelievable! Just amazing.

[@tomschlitter1594]

Absolutely incredible. I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Roy, I've sat here half the morning " gob smacked". If I had this much space for a model railway i wouldn't know where to start or what to do really. Thank you for this, I'm off to be amazed once more. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@clivewootton4813]

Awesome is an understatement. Superb!

[@neddludd6076]

Wonderful! It is so amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@rdeys]

Great layout. Thank you for sharing

[@ruairi7961]

absolutely insane, incredible layout