AMAZING O GAUGE LAYOUT TOUR!

[@victordandrea8697]

I think you're overhaul of your layout came out excellent I see how proud you are of your work and you deserve it nice job I can't wait to see the rest of the corn New Jersey loves it

[@joegabuzda976]

The new layout looks great RJ. Glad to see you back. You young guys are the savior of the hobby and make this old 70 yr old still enthusiastic about trains. All my trains are packed and moved to another house as I moved back to the homestead. Will take all winter to unpack and plan a new layout ( much smaller) Seeing your videos as well as the other guys, fills my head with good ideas. Stay well, live life as it comes and have fun with the videos when the spirit moves you.

[@walteranderson5090]

As another 70 year old. I second your enthusiasm!!!

[@CWFTrains]

Really great job on the remodel. I really like how the layout tells a story from the country to the town center. Looking forward to seeing how it grows and evolves.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@sandranelson7124]

(Tom again.) It's too bad those large Billboard-type signs on the layout weren't lit, too. I really liked that Billboard sign of the dog sniffing the rails. That sign should have had a pin-light type light shining on it in the night scenes. (IMO) Thank you for sharing this new layout with all of us, sir!!!!

[@rj.trains]

Those billboards actually do light up! I just did not have them wired up when I filmed this video. Actually, I still need to do that, thanks for reminding me!

[@mattstrains416]

Awesome layout RJ! Great to have you back and making videos. I really do like the new rural farm scene and the new city. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the layout 👍

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Matt!

[@sandranelson7124]

(This is Tom, not Sandra.) Thank you for being honest with your fans, but mostly with yourself, sir. I bet it took a whole lot of courage to say those things. May GOD bless you and yours, sir!!! The train layout is FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU for sharing your passion with us all. It is a great-looking layout. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and l hope you have continued good luck in re-vamping this great layout!!!! Take care of yourself and continued good luck with this wonderful hobby!!!!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you very much Tom!

[@lkf6132]

RJ. We really enjoyed your video and layout. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you

[@mgoodyer2381]

really enjoyed watching you video, nicely set out. I like all the detail especially the billboard, with piggy wiggly, also liked the mix combination of old and new E.g., the old town mixed with the modern corporate buildings, good to see that you decided to start doing content, keep it up. All round brilliant layout.😊👍

[@Cbtrainnut]

Love the remodel! Love how you you did the scenery. Thanks for sharing your layout with us!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@joegennari395]

Love the city scene!! You take care...Stay Safe and Well!!!

[@tomkatrinak7751]

Love the farm scene.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Great layout. Must take a lot of time and money to do all that. In So Calif. we don't have àny hobby supplies store where I live. Ño body I know of have anything to do with model trains or building anything to do with toy trains. Nothing at all except in San Diego but I have no car and no space for anything anyway, looks like I am thankful I just have videos like yours to watch. Setting up a track on the carpet is even a rare thing these days!

[@anthonystrains8149]

The remodeled layout looks amazing!! I love the rural feel you gave it. The Acela also is beautiful & the sounds bring back good memories! Certainly great to see another video!!!👍🏻

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Anthony!

[@davevan8864]

Good to see you...hang tough!!

[@rj.trains]

Hey, thanks

[@corntater5848]

Very nice job on the old/ new layout

[@rj.trains]

Thank you very much!

[@joegennari395]

Thanks for sharing!!! Really enjoyed the video!! Keep up the good work!

[@mamanbear1]

Good job on the rebuild. Keep it up.

[@rj.trains]

Thanks, will do!

[@texaseagletrains]

Welcome back! You did a great job on the new layout. I really like the cornfield and the pond. Kind of reminds me of my family's old farm in Pennsylvania. I got to see it again last fall when I went up to York. You just need trees around the them and the residential area. I definitely need to get one of the those TV shops for my city! Hope to see more of your progress in the future! Thanks for the update and good luck with everything!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Ricky! Trees will come in due time, that is something I do not have that much experience with so I want to take my time and learn.

[@CtModelA]

City scene with buildings close together is way to go. Well done.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@appleorangeline]

Glad you're back and the new layout looks nice. Make the videos you want! I subscribed because I liked your enthusiasm for O Gauge trains. If old me could go back and give advice to young me when I was your age it would be to, as often as possible, do the things that make you happy and have fun even while dealing with the BS of work and life. It all works out and things turn out for the best. Although the struggle is real sometimes it makes us stronger and better prepared for the next adventure. Taking a step back and re-evaluating things is a really good practice. 👍

[@samsogaugetrains8670]

Great video! Love the Acela 1/4 zip!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@harryhenninglll117]

RJ glad to see you took time to build a new layout. Things do change from time to time as we get older and life goes on. Glad to see you back just remember to do things at your pace as you need. Don't ever feel pressured to do more than you need. Great job. Keep up the great work.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you for the kind words Harry!

[@tomrogers5516]

I finally got caught up with your reveal of the newly expanded layout, RJ. Sorry to learn May was such a rough month for you. Glad to know you had support to get through the hard part. The new look is just great. With the wider loop and the extra room for the town, it's very satisfying to look at, watching the trains gliding around. Especially liked the night scene. The pond was a great addition and really shows up well at 'night'! Glad to have you back online.

[@trainroomgary]

Cool update • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@DelHudson1]

Great video. I agree with you on leaving the space to the right of Chik fil-a open. You can use your paint marker to make parking spaces, and add a landscape barrier between the parking lot and road next to the trolley line. Awesome stuff and congrats on the 72" curves.

[@rj.trains]

That's a great idea!

[@walteranderson5090]

Nice work A J. Looking forward to your channels progress. Once you go big, you never go back......😅

[@georgewoodget271]

Hi RJ...I like the layout. My favorite scenes are the red barn with the cornfield. Also the lake with the trailer in the background. I also like the Diner that you have installed. Its has a small footprint and blends in well. Thank You for sharing.

[@nelsontrains1036]

Good job kid I'm still learning myself however I'm contrary to the train culture my layout is on the floor it is 21 and 1/4 ft long by 11 ft wide I model the terrain of Canada with cooling and oil industries now they're not accurate places it is fictional but overall it is my version of Canada's industries looking at your layout you are awesome your prototypical and good and I'm sure you have good parents good job from the Nelsons keep this hobby going 👀🫀🙏✝️🧠🦻🛠️🛠️🫂😭🧐😇

[@jimmytrains]

Awesome glad your back. Keep doing fun things you like and we will enjoy with you!

[@rj.trains]

Thanks! Will do!

[@georgebenson6036]

Nice layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mobius-sm4ry]

I’ve gotta say, that’s a seriously impressive remodel! If you’re interested, what I would do with that empty space is install a kid’s park or maybe a Lionel operating playground. Since it’s right behind the residential area, it could be where the kids could play while they wait for either Mom or Dad’s train to pull into the station.

[@henryszubielski8601]

RJ, The changes look great 👍. Thanks for posting.

[@rj.trains]

Thanks 👍

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Great to have you back RJ! You were missed, let me assure you! No pressure though, post when you can. Work and other commitments come first. Most of the time! 😄

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Wayne, it is good to be back!

[@johnmagnusson7545]

The Newly up dated layout looks great and the scenery looks awesome, great to see you back, always live your trains. The Piggly wiggly is cool to 👍🙂

[@rj.trains]

Many thanks!

[@railchief74]

@@rj.trains glad to have you back man! The layout is also looking better then ever.

[@donaldfaris4798]

4501 looks great pulling the hospital cars! Thanks RJ for sharing

[@mikeyanello3664]

Good job RJ

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@RippysRails]

Great Job!

[@rj.trains]

Thanks!

[@DeadrailTrains]

Glad you are feeling better. the layout came out great. I am moving off of Long Island, so I have to dismantle mine. definately going to build a new one.

[@rj.trains]

And the new one will be better so it all works out in the end

[@kiscofallsrailroad]

The farm area on the left is definitely my favorite. It looks great.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@garykuipers2696]

I would leave your mid track passenger platform low level. I think that a high level would detract from the steam locomotives and Madison type passenger cars. I have two train tables one for Lionel in O gauge and the other for the Marx trains in O27. Both tables are based on dealer displays from the 1950-1960 era with the operating accessories of that era. Because of limited space I was not able to set up the coal ramp, log loader, and a few others so they remain on static display. Great job on the layout. Take care and God bless.

[@gacj2010]

Oh man I love this new set up

[@MMID303]

It looks great!

[@rj.trains]

Thanks!

[@Pensyfan19]

Nice to see some model trains here again. Can't wait for what the channel has in store.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@dennis2494]

Great job on the new layout, the corn field is awesome, and you really took your time planning out the layout so it makes sense and flows like a real town.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Good looking railroad RJ.

[@coreymitchell3900]

Thank you for posting this I'm planning on a small layout around this size I'm trying to have a round house and 2 loops that's about it then filling the empty space with lego buildings and hotwheels because it's close enough in scale and fun as hell to build

[@knitterscheidt]

really looks great RJ! love the Lionelville station repainted. I wish Lionel had put lighting under the eaves of the station...but you can add one, really looks great when you turn the lights off.

[@rj.trains]

That would be cool!

[@peteryoung7326]

Great presentation. Keep going

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks

[@rj.trains]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerzeydolphins]

LOOKS GREAT RJ, 💯❤

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice new layout 👍♐️

[@rj.trains]

Thanks 👍

[@seanstraindepot]

Glad your back! Great job on the new layout!

[@rj.trains]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mikeyanello3664]

Glad your back

[@PedrotheOscalecollector]

Awesome job I have 2 072 loop and one 048 loop and one 036 loop of track and I'm hoping to put the track up on a table and screw it down

[@mslickstrains]

Looks great buddy nice work

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@johnnyrocket5285]

New layout looks nice, good job on it. Hope you keep doing video's.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you very much!

[@victordandrea8697]

Best part of the video the the new Amtrak high speed

[@ironhorsehistorian9871]

Layout #2 Electric Boogaloo is looking dope. Well done and hey, nothing wrong with 2 loops. Sometimes we just wanna see 2 choo choos go whoo-whoo.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@mikeyanello3664]

Great job on layout and video Buddy

[@BillysTrains]

Looks awesome!

[@rsbennett6589]

I like the "fishing hole". Brings back good memorys. Nice job. One suggestion, you need a Movie Theater downtown. Just a thought.

[@rj.trains]

Great idea! I love the woodland scenics movie theatre, maybe if I can find one at a good price.

[@LIMowersAndMore]

I love your layout man! Keep up the good work! And hey, nice shirt!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@roadskare63]

LOVE the new layout.....and all the neat details you laid into it. I would like to see some weathering, as it all looks just TOO "clean"....ya know, a little dirt and grime...and some rust and such.

[@jamesf791]

Great layout, really great changes. Probably tired of hearing everything talk about your animals that had fallen. But glad to see new content, and you take your time. Real world is important and trains are supposed to be fun but not stressful. So if someone is pressuring you, don't put them in your life. Do content on your time, even if it means a video or two a year. This hobby is supposed to be fun after all.

[@rj.trains]

Haha, forgot about how often the animals would fall over. Thank you for the kind words James

[@Seans_Station]

Welcome back! You were truly missed!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Sean! Can't wait to see progress on your layout!

[@whitmorestrains]

It’s good to see your new progress!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@funfunfun732]

Cool

[@rj.trains]

Thanks!

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

Great video ! Keep it up man !

[@georgetrains6168]

Layout looking great

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

Everything looks nice. Well done video.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@ajmayowskijr]

Your layout is awesome RJ!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Al!

[@ashtonmorrison642]

That Acela is so cool

[@rj.trains]

I agree!

[@jamesbartelheim9922]

RJ, so good to see a new video from you! Any plans on another meeting at Stockyard Express? Nice video; love your new layout! James

[@rj.trains]

Thank you! Not sure yet about another meet up at Stockyard Express, although I do plan on being at York this fall.

[@victordandrea8697]

Something along the lines of a boscule bridge looking forward to it

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Hello RJ!

[@daniel_the_railfan]

Lookin good!

[@rj.trains]

Thanks!

[@olympicginger99]

Great layout and video Rj !! Proud of you

[@rj.trains]

Thank you bro!

[@richferraro4422]

Hi RJ! I love the layout of your layout! I am always thrilled to see young people interested in the hobby, particularly O-gauge. The Acela is amazing and the interiors are awesome. Your pond is very nice and the reflection of passing trains is great, especially at night! Do you have an access door to reach the back of the layout? Is it 8’ deep? Anyway, layouts are always a work in progress, and it looks like you’re having fun! Rich

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Rich! It is 8 feet deep but I do not have an access door in the back, if anything were to happen, and to do scenery work, I had to climb on top of the table.

[@biscuitag97]

Sweeet amtrak trains!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@brandonfuzi3436]

Glad your back. Layout looks killer. What colors did you use to get the murky effect of your pond it looks amazing

[@rj.trains]

The murky/cloudy effect was just the woodland scenics realistic water still drying. Wish I had a better answer haha

[@kittyday1402]

I love trains.

[@rj.trains]

Me too

[@IansTrains]

The new layout looks great, I’ve been looking into redoing my layout since April due many derailments on my un level tables, but I’ve never had the courage to tear everything apart and redo it

[@rj.trains]

Sometime it is better to get a fresh start. Plus when you remodel a layout it will never come back together quite the same if you fix it in pieces.

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Love it , What are the detentions of the table ?

[@rj.trains]

It is about 12x8

[@The_PaleHorseman]

Yessss

[@bobconrad5632]

Nice job, I like the farm scene and the trailer. Did you put adjustable lights behind the mountains for different degrees of night fall or was that just a flood light?

[@SidTheAmazingTrainKid]

I MADE IT TO THE PREMIERE! - Sid

[@SidTheAmazingTrainKid]

Or at least a bit of it... - Sid

[@will2926]

What material did you use for the backdrop?

[@rj.trains]

The backdrop was hand painted by myself using acrylic paints on inch think plywood (when that was much cheaper).

[@lupodimare2240]

Which material you use for making street for the city?

[@crh9919]

How many feet of track on the outer loop? Also, what are the radius of your curves?

[@victordandrea8697]

Going to watch memorial days video see what the differences will be we will talk tomorrow night at 8:00

[@bradhamrick7748]

Ho N Mark O Lion Mark Amc Flyer

[@bradhamrick7748]

Brad Hamrick Train Station

[@Matthew_O_Scale_Trains]

“Retired”

[@MikesComputerTips]

hey do u buy trains? i have 3 mixed sets im selling

[@rj.trains]

Unfortunately I do not.

[@horstlobers8444]

Drei Spur Gleis ist keine👎😱🤢

[@rj.trains]

Danke?