The City Edge Layout - Street Running Scenes - by Vic Smith

[@SirTechGuy]

Mr. Vic Smith, this layout is a masterpiece! You got so many things right: scenery, details, the look and feel of a real city, the advertisement and signs on the buildings, background, the sky and clouds. This layout is awesome anyway you look at it! We should all strive to be this good. Great work!

[@brit1958ian]

Within 5 seconds my (out loud) reaction was "Wow". It never diminished. This is simply amazing - shows great dedication and eye for detail.

[@mrbeaner]

This sound is music to my soul...i grew up near a train station and would stay up late at night just to hear the horns.Then got the courage enough to leave and see the view up close and how exiting it was to just leap and grab on to those metal bars and ride the train to where ever it stopped..

[@kevinboatman7716]

This is hands down one of the best layouts of all times!!!! WOW! I feel like getting started immediately! ....

[@scenariomckinney]

This layout is right up my alley!!! Room for long trains to run,street ops,and ULTRA realistic.

[@Srdjo88]

This is not about money.... u must love this.. So beautiful.

[@marccutler1338]

Wonderful attention to scale, proportion, and details. Coloring is spot-on. One of my favorite layouts of all time!

[@hermanhandbrush4402]

This is certainly one of the most beautiful layouts I have ever seen on the net.

[@pacbelt]

Wow!!! Can't quite find the words!! The buildings alone are worth high merit, but the whole city is just amazing - in both layout and execution! Well done!!!

[@MrYragit]

All time greatest layout I have ever seen,being a native NYer there are so many locations this layout has taken me from the early streets of Brooklyn(ridgewood) to midtown Manhattan west side(NYC) thank you for sharing this,I find no word to discribe this,It even by passes of the word EXCELLENT,right down to the A/C conducts,truly a Master at hand that you are ,All the best to you and yours

[@russellcupples2170]

I have seen multiple layouts and this one has to be hands down the most realistic and nice .

[@bwoogie]

This is by far one of my favorite layouts on youtube. I would love to visit it some day. Its funny because UP is going past my house as I'm watching it so I hear the horn from the video and in real life.

[@planeshavings42]

Can't imagine the hours of time in designing, planning, building, painting, weathering, and having it all come together in this fantastic fine running layout. Thank You for taking the time to film and post it on You Tube for all to enjoy, and I DID!!!.

[@tholland10]

There are no words I canuse to describe this layout! By far one of the best I have ever seen. This is unreal! I model N scale and intend on building my next layout based on city scenery. I could talk about this layout for days, this is unreal.

[@applicareinc]

What a stunning layout with urban scenery. The weathering and sky is so realistic. Truly astounding!

[@Cnw8701]

Wow! This layout was shown in Model Railroader magazine several times! This is BY FAR one of the most highly detailed and realistic cityscape layouts I've ever seen!

[@wrightrobertt]

I love how you modeled the black hole section with the truss bridges!! Very nice way of getting the trains to loop back around!!!

[@Darthbelal]

THE most interesting track layout I've ever seen. This is a very, very uncommon scene and the details are extraordinary.

[@static45a2]

The Night scenes are just breathe taking...Great job indeed...

[@methedr]

Robert WOW thats the best layout ever. It reminds me of the rodé from Grand central station NY To CT back in the 70s of Harlem and the Bronxs. Best job yet on realism. I saw so many things that no one else has posted. Like the parking meters and motorcycles and much more. The only thing I dont get os the railyard going down the middle of the street. I sure hope you post more and thanks for the best 9minutes of my day.

[@4year]

Unbelievable. I coulda swore I saw the people walking. Nice job

[@firefightervic]

This is absolutely incredible. I being a novice feel like im not even worthy of complementing you on your work of art. I can not even imagine the detail and effort and pure love that went into this. Also this is coming from someone who rarely even comments on any KZbin video.

[@hlh3rd]

I really enjoy urban scenry on model railroads like this. This layout reminds me of the Franklin & South Manchester which is another of my favorite layouts.

[@hermanhandbrush4402]

This really is a work of art in the noir mode. Wonderful!

[@treehugger1640]

that's my fav sound of trains you have there.. it sounds like a train in virginia echoing off the mountains.

[@chessiesystemrailfanman3741]

Fantastic work Mr. Smith. Very enjoyable to watch trains operate on your super detailed layout.

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

What an amazing .layout Rex, your city landscape of all types of buildings, the hot dog van are simp,y first class and a credit to you. As are the locos with amazingly loud horns and the flat tyres on some of trucks. Thanks for sharing this one. Best wishes from Ken in Scotland UK.

[@jeffspecanpiesful]

wow !!! you have me drooling here. smoking city

[@musclecar29]

hey vic how are you, i have seen alot of layouts on you tube and in person but i must tell you and this is coming from someone not easily impressed, you have taken model railroading to a different level, your scenery and detail is off the charts, a true work of art you should be very proud and thanks for sharing this true work of art

[@ravenouspathogen]

The attention to details is above outstanding, way awesome.

[@SHONNER]

The lighting is just right for this scene.

[@javelin1010]

My biggest gripe about most model railroads is that they don't even paint the buildings. Love this cityscape. Kudos.

[@dimidomo7946]

No Rex, you got it all wrong....from this point forward, the City Edge Layout as depicted in this video will be called SMITHTOWN! Wow, Rex and Vic, what a great realistic layout and upload. Award winning to say the least. Time, effort, and sweat to name a few of your attributes. Both of you are to be commended for your professional work. Thanks.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Brilliant... high art, high performance art! The building detail rivals the best of them. thanx and cheers

[@greenfuzz13]

Great use of sound and deep focus. It almost looks like you are utilizing hard lenses. Things you expect to be in focus in real life are in focus. The sound mix doesn't have to be synchronous, the brain tries to make sense of it all. Your camera movements are smooth. Excellent production values through and through.

[@jimlangley840]

That is the epitome of Model Railroading, really excellent

[@xanadujohn79]

This has to be a labor of love. Fantastic job. Now if I had the time and the place to do mine.

[@PoathTV]

A fantastic layout. You've captured a lot of detail I didn't notice in the Green Frog DVD, possibly because there is just so much detail to take in!

[@HunterBHolmes]

WOW ABSOLUTLEY STUNNING! MODEL RAILROADING AT IT'S FINEST!

[@MisterPersuasion]

It looks like I'm watching a movie made in Hollywood! Incredible!

[@MrLuvOldies]

Thanks.Very great layout.Sooo realistic,especially with the low hanging scenic clouds and lighting. Could be used as a movie picture fill in scene. Kind of reminds me of sections of NYC. Great sounds, and camera work by you too.Mmmmmmmm

[@MarkInLA]

I grew up in NYC myself. All I can say is ditto !!!!

[@Valizan]

Oh sweet! The trains are in scale to the buildings, which is a nice change. And the sound! Yes sirree!

[@vidfreak727]

This is really great! I like how the scenery shows realism and how you have the trains in the back and in the front. Looks like it took a lot of planning and work.

[@mjdart54]

Detail is fantastic, the grime on the buildings is perfect, thanks for sharing this I really enjoyed it!

[@falconoilcompany]

Stunning! one of the best layouts I have ever seen.

[@roxykattx]

A gorgeous layout: lovely sound effects, great buildings, very noir!

[@parrot0051]

Awesome layout incredible detailing all around, a little excessive horn noise but that's just me, thank you for posting this.

[@railroadguy100]

Great layout. Has just about everything with modern railroading

[@shawnfloyd5757]

Truly in a level of modeling on a whole different level, absolutely amazing!!

[@brett624]

NOTHING EXCESSIVE ABOUT THE HORN NOISES loloops too loud expression.. seriously very impressed I would LOVE to see it in person, some details as to how long it took, how much thought was placed on it, I noticed the A-team van on the streets so I wonder if there is trouble among the building tenants lol, mirrors certainly added the depth of the streets, awesome engineer's tan line (as in farmer john tan from us truckers arm out the window), but mostly its the sync of when and how much train sounds are applied, I LOVE IT -just in case you couldn't hear my words lol, Vic its truly a work of art and passion, after 4 years I am soo fond of it remaining in my top 3 video collection you have no idea how much the video and sync of the sounds means to me, here's to another 4 or more years? !!

[@VinylJunky420]

absolutely beautiful. the "L" (elevated track) is my favorite part. i grew up in chicago and this is exactly the kind of HO scale layout i dream of....wow!

[@MrSteve666999]

WOW those 1st 30 seconds looks so realistic, fantastic!!!!

[@400exNick]

I have been watching videos of this layout for years it’s definitely my favorite! The only thing I think would make it better is if there was more signals I think that would really add to it. A couple of big signal bridges on the bridge above the city.

[@Xhezzmonstep]

Great work. loooooks so real !! Thanx for sharing.....

[@GatoFeliciano]

INCRÍVEL!!! Nas cenas da cidade nem parece que é maquete! Parabéns, que legal...

[@thomassharrermaltatrains9837]

BOY THIS IS ONE GREAT LAYOUT,HANDS DOWN , YOU MUST BE PROUD

[@FiveElms]

That really is amazing, the street scene at the beginning is pure art. Well done. Jason.

[@rhealsabourin5650]

Absolutely fabulous. Such an inspirational video. Well done.

[@derekboch143]

The detail is incredible!

[@albrough]

Please can you post more of your layout. It is spectacular!

[@BleuBlancoFilms]

Great set-up and video. I don't know why but I feel I could watch this for hours. LOL!

[@ROSAMOND2011]

love the amtrak and the detail on the layout

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

Ten minutes of pure bliss. 😊

[@lionellance]

Wow.. super great layout. . Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. . . Lance

[@victorrojas8798]

Mixing the audio from real trains makes the video so much more interesting, lot of detail, very cool layout.

[@Bqrufz1]

actually soundtraxx has sound decoders for feights cars that have real recorded sounds in them and i believe they are in these cars

[@revealingfacts4all]

By far THE best I've ever seen. The attention to detail is just extraordinary!!! Some of the shots could easily be confused for the real locations. I'm interested in how it was done? Are the buildings from kits or custom built? Some videos on how this was pulled off would be equally interesting. Hats off to Vic Smith!

[@meaux718]

Vick, This is fabulous!! Great job!!!

[@halehearty2414]

As fantastic as all the detail is, I really like the section with the triple arch steel truss bridge. Super beautiful.

[@crossbow3539]

That intermodal train is awesome

[@MrFentonguy]

Great layout..my grandfather was an engineer on the TRRA both steam and diesel

[@befrank88]

Beautiful layout, excellent details and a very very good video.

[@markgorney3325]

I love the building next to the Red Door Lounge. I want to live there. I think. Must be cheap!

[@FrenzyandLazerbeak]

This work is an inspiration to many I stop by every so often just to see what hard work and patience looks like Amazing ^_^!!

[@ManuelChavez-fg2gd]

Love the layout, looks great and realistic. Also great camera work

[@1119clayton]

So inspirational... hope I have the ability to do something like this on my new layout!!!!!!!!

[@jasonking2943]

The detail is amazing

[@ch8ch]

what can I say......AWESOME doesnt describe this..very cool

[@deucenyful]

Nice work brother love the layout very realistic thanks 4the ride Deuce NY RR

[@georgeferrer23]

Wow very breathtaking, love it. thanks for sharing.

[@raymondstewart908]

the best layout ever,period!

[@captainmorgan757]

Your talent is truly incredable!!

[@ammoguy5]

Truly Amazing, Probably the Very Best Model Railroad on KZbin!

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME JOB!!!!! I really enjoyed the sounds. Also i noticed the A-Team van parked and the Smokey and the Bandit car getting fuel. Keep up the good work.

[@Porschedude8]

Stunned! Fantastic work! Thanks!

[@lovemysig]

Would like to have seen some of the "behind the scenes" activity. Bet is was crazy.... Very nice!

[@rosettenreiniger5754]

WOW best city layout that i ever seen

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

Wow I love it. You have done a fabulous job with this layout. 👍. A new subscriber after seeing this. Your sound editing is spot on.

[@jeeperscreatures]

Simply amazing !...Hole Mole...I love it

[@ihatecapitolism]

WOW! Absolutely Amazing! I LOVE

[@TheJmsmurphy187]

Well done man i love train city layouts looks like new york really impressive

[@steamtrain0]

Absolutely cool, one of the best layouts i've ever seen! Nice video.

[@Bhousm76]

never seen such great detail.

[@prorobo]

Wow incredible. I only wish I had the skill to make a layout of this magnitude!

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Beautiful layout. Corleone Olive Oil Company, a "hippy" in a "hot dog" van, nice details. Like to see the rest of the layout. That bridge has all kinds of river scene potential. How about a bridge in the background with Rod Steiger chasing Scott Wilson in his Ford cop car from In the Heat of the Night? That small space would be perfect for a rolling background that could change with the era... I guess the kids get to spend time with dad on the floor of his train room. Nice to see them included, do they get to run the trains?

[@airthreypark]

Simply awesome.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Amazing! Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@jnickence]

Awesome city section! I loved the night scene!

[@Suzukii-Krypto]

Still, one of the best layouts to this very day. Just wish The video was at a higher resolution.

[@bluecelox]

This is one of the early videos I did, however just search on HO City Edge on KZbin and I have made several other videos of this layout in 4K resolution.

[@daf827]

absolutely amazing and mesmerizing

[@markswasey4301]

Great video of a car float and switching it!