CSX Philly Sub Layout Tour - Lower Level

[@tommcg5930]

I grew up and have lived along that line from philly all the way to the Delaware state line. I lived a block from the tracks in philly not far from the bridge over the Schuylkill until I was 14. B&O and Chessie painted locomotives. For the next 23 years I lived around the corner from Howard st tunnel. We called it mummies tunnel. Walked thru it and over the bridge across Darby creek many times. Used to ride the 11 trolley to work in Darby. For the last 20 years now I have lived not far from twin oaks. You have really nailed it buddy. It's like a trip down memory lane watching your video. Great job!

[@brfriedm]

Thanks Tom. Very kind comments

[@danstrunk8828]

I got to Elkmills just as the gates were going up, just missed you and the train !!! Always nice to see the layout.

[@brfriedm]

Hey Dan and thanks as always. We will see each other again!

[@luvindemtrains]

Very well done layout! I really like your long trains. Thanks for the tour as this was my first time seeing your layout.

[@brfriedm]

Thanks. I like long trains also.

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Sir you have an awesome layout!!! It’s stunning!!

[@brfriedm]

Thank You Jonathan.

[@Hhuhbvhjbhjb]

Pretty cool, I live next to the DeWitt csx yard in New York. Use to ride trians to Selkirk than down to Philly for shows years ago.

[@brfriedm]

Thank You.

[@ifruproductions2778]

Bruce I always love coking to your open houses! Your layout is by far one of the best in this area! I’d love to come down sometime during one of your operating nights! Love that you keep everything up to date and on point!!!! We were going to do the Philly sub but, we stuck to “Rockdale” as it’s the part of Aston we are in. Can’t win them all lol THANKS for the video! Well done!!!! - Mark Dougherty

[@brfriedm]

Thanks Mark. No openhouse this year but hope to be open next year. Appreciate the comments

[@jmcin100]

Nice video ,outstanding layout

[@brfriedm]

Thanks!

[@TolgaEastCoast]

Awesome series! Thank you sir for taking the time to prepare this.

[@brfriedm]

Thanks for your comments.

[@klyddkross]

Freaking outstanding my man. Well done.

[@brfriedm]

Thank You.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Awesome layout…really like all the industries being modeled…enjoyed the lower level tour….new subscriber….Anthony

[@brfriedm]

Thanks Anthony

[@matthewjones1119]

Thanks for the overview! It looks great

[@brfriedm]

Thanks

[@danedawes7122]

Amazing layout, I have an n scale layout but I haven't started making videos about it yet.

[@brfriedm]

Thanks. It is always hard to start doing videos. Just do one and publish it on KZbin and it will get better!

[@2001DestructionofLies]

IF THAT'S the philly skyline which it is, isn't that the Schuykill river and not the Susquehanna river, not to be picky but I live in S Philly and it's flanked by the Delaware river to the east and the Schuykill river to the west, Susq. river is out by Pittsburg I believe, plus awesome layout !!! thanks for sharing !!!!!!!

[@brfriedm]

You are spot on! It was a slip for sure. Thanks for the correction!

[@bnsfbuff]

Awesome layout and video! Thanks for sharing…

[@brfriedm]

Thanks. Your layout is pretty awesome also!

[@AndyKonTrains]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@brfriedm]

Thank You Andy

[@espeeanaheim]

Absolutely fantastic layout! I was curious as to what hardware/software you're using for the signal system? Thanks again for sharing your great layout! - Ryan

[@treos17]

thats the schuylkill river and you have to close down the engine house RG.They shut that down too

[@brfriedm]

Thanks!

[@jeromedavis2420]

Very well done layout. In the beginning of the vedio. You comment that the river was something else. Did you mean the Delaware River

[@brfriedm]

Schuylkill River

[@markbridgwater]

Beautiful layout and the room aesthetics are great, especially the wide aisles. Glad to see an overall tour of the layout, so thank you for that. You mentioned that some of the Del Aire turnout controls have been in for 20-25 years. How many years have you been building this layout? Asking for a friend... 🙂

[@brfriedm]

Thanks Mark for the nice comments. Been building this for 25 years.

[@audiom]

nice well done

[@brfriedm]

Thanks David.

[@IMRROcom]

Current conditions? I have never seen a prototype car like the Orange, Yellow, Brass and short black car in the video. I did not know the real roads have the same track cleaning requirements as a model railroad :)

[@brfriedm]

Pretty funny. I talked about the cleaning train in the 2nd video FYI.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Very Cool!

[@brfriedm]

Thank You.

[@domcataldi5188]

Was Appalachian railcar a CSX car shop when built, or has it always been a private company?

[@brfriedm]

As far as I know, it has always been a private shop. This is easily its third owner.

[@beedizzl1]

What are your Top 3 fave Locos??

[@brfriedm]

My locomotives are like my children, I like them all.

[@FECironhorsepro]

Nice but my layout will be bigger from miami to georgia sorry I had to say that.

[@brfriedm]

Looking forward to seeing it.

[@FECironhorsepro]

@@brfriedm And I want people to come