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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
As another 70 year old. I second your enthusiasm!!!
@CWFTrains2 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sandranelson7124 Жыл бұрын
(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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@mattstrains4162 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt!
@sandranelson7124 Жыл бұрын
(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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Tom!
@lkf61322 жыл бұрын
RJ. We really enjoyed your video and layout. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you
@mgoodyer2381 Жыл бұрын
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.😊👍
@Cbtrainnut2 жыл бұрын
Love the remodel! Love how you you did the scenery. Thanks for sharing your layout with us!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joegennari3952 жыл бұрын
Love the city scene!! You take care...Stay Safe and Well!!!
@tomkatrinak77512 жыл бұрын
Love the farm scene.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelgmoore570810 ай бұрын
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!
@anthonystrains81492 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony!
@davevan88642 жыл бұрын
Good to see you...hang tough!!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks
@corntater58482 жыл бұрын
Very nice job on the old/ new layout
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@joegennari3952 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!! Really enjoyed the video!! Keep up the good work!
@mamanbear12 жыл бұрын
Good job on the rebuild. Keep it up.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@texaseagletrains2 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CtModelA2 жыл бұрын
City scene with buildings close together is way to go. Well done.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@appleorangeline Жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@samsogaugetrains86702 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the Acela 1/4 zip!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@harryhenninglll1172 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Harry!
@tomrogers5516 Жыл бұрын
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.
@trainroomgary2 жыл бұрын
Cool update • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
@DelHudson12 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@walteranderson5090 Жыл бұрын
Nice work A J. Looking forward to your channels progress. Once you go big, you never go back......😅
@georgewoodget2712 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 👀🫀🙏✝️🧠🦻🛠️🛠️🫂😭🧐😇
@jimmytrains2 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad your back. Keep doing fun things you like and we will enjoy with you!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@georgebenson6036 Жыл бұрын
Nice layout. Thanks for sharing.
@Mobius-sm4ry2 жыл бұрын
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.
@henryszubielski86012 жыл бұрын
RJ, The changes look great 👍. Thanks for posting.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@wayneantoniazzi27062 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wayne, it is good to be back!
@johnmagnusson75452 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@railchief742 жыл бұрын
@@rj.trains glad to have you back man! The layout is also looking better then ever.
@donaldfaris47982 жыл бұрын
4501 looks great pulling the hospital cars! Thanks RJ for sharing
@mikeyanello36642 жыл бұрын
Good job RJ
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RippysRails2 жыл бұрын
Great Job!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DeadrailTrains2 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
And the new one will be better so it all works out in the end
@kiscofallsrailroad2 жыл бұрын
The farm area on the left is definitely my favorite. It looks great.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@garykuipers26962 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Oh man I love this new set up
@MMID303 Жыл бұрын
It looks great!
@rj.trains Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Pensyfan192 жыл бұрын
Nice to see some model trains here again. Can't wait for what the channel has in store.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dennis2494 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Good looking railroad RJ.
@coreymitchell39002 жыл бұрын
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
@knitterscheidt2 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@peteryoung7326 Жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Keep going
@Santafefrank2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jerzeydolphins2 жыл бұрын
LOOKS GREAT RJ, 💯❤
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars2 жыл бұрын
Nice new layout 👍♐️
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@seanstraindepot2 жыл бұрын
Glad your back! Great job on the new layout!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@mikeyanello36642 жыл бұрын
Glad your back
@PedrotheOscalecollector2 жыл бұрын
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
@mslickstrains2 жыл бұрын
Looks great buddy nice work
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnnyrocket52852 жыл бұрын
New layout looks nice, good job on it. Hope you keep doing video's.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@victordandrea8697 Жыл бұрын
Best part of the video the the new Amtrak high speed
@ironhorsehistorian98712 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mikeyanello3664 Жыл бұрын
Great job on layout and video Buddy
@BillysTrains Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!
@rsbennett65892 жыл бұрын
I like the "fishing hole". Brings back good memorys. Nice job. One suggestion, you need a Movie Theater downtown. Just a thought.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I love the woodland scenics movie theatre, maybe if I can find one at a good price.
@LIMowersAndMore2 жыл бұрын
I love your layout man! Keep up the good work! And hey, nice shirt!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@roadskare632 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesf7912 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Haha, forgot about how often the animals would fall over. Thank you for the kind words James
@Seans_Station2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! You were truly missed!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean! Can't wait to see progress on your layout!
@whitmorestrains2 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see your new progress!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@funfunfun7322 жыл бұрын
Cool
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Keep it up man !
@georgetrains61682 жыл бұрын
Layout looking great
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@therosejewelrailroad4892 жыл бұрын
Everything looks nice. Well done video.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ajmayowskijr2 жыл бұрын
Your layout is awesome RJ!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Al!
@ashtonmorrison6422 жыл бұрын
That Acela is so cool
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@jamesbartelheim99222 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not sure yet about another meet up at Stockyard Express, although I do plan on being at York this fall.
@victordandrea86972 жыл бұрын
Something along the lines of a boscule bridge looking forward to it
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad2 жыл бұрын
Hello RJ!
@daniel_the_railfan2 жыл бұрын
Lookin good!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@olympicginger992 жыл бұрын
Great layout and video Rj !! Proud of you
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!
@richferraro44222 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
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.
@biscuitag972 жыл бұрын
Sweeet amtrak trains!
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@brandonfuzi34362 жыл бұрын
Glad your back. Layout looks killer. What colors did you use to get the murky effect of your pond it looks amazing
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
The murky/cloudy effect was just the woodland scenics realistic water still drying. Wish I had a better answer haha
@kittyday14022 жыл бұрын
I love trains.
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@IansTrains2 жыл бұрын
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.trains2 жыл бұрын
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.
@plunkervillerr15292 жыл бұрын
Love it , What are the detentions of the table ?
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
It is about 12x8
@The_PaleHorseman2 жыл бұрын
Yessss
@bobconrad56322 жыл бұрын
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?
@SidTheAmazingTrainKid2 жыл бұрын
I MADE IT TO THE PREMIERE! - Sid
@SidTheAmazingTrainKid2 жыл бұрын
Or at least a bit of it... - Sid
@will29262 жыл бұрын
What material did you use for the backdrop?
@rj.trains2 жыл бұрын
The backdrop was hand painted by myself using acrylic paints on inch think plywood (when that was much cheaper).
@lupodimare2240 Жыл бұрын
Which material you use for making street for the city?
@crh99192 жыл бұрын
How many feet of track on the outer loop? Also, what are the radius of your curves?
@victordandrea86972 жыл бұрын
Going to watch memorial days video see what the differences will be we will talk tomorrow night at 8:00
@bradhamrick7748 Жыл бұрын
Ho N Mark O Lion Mark Amc Flyer
@bradhamrick7748 Жыл бұрын
Brad Hamrick Train Station
@Matthew_O_Scale_Trains2 жыл бұрын
“Retired”
@MikesComputerTips2 жыл бұрын
hey do u buy trains? i have 3 mixed sets im selling