The Hidden World of Model Trains - My Dad’s Masterpiece!

[@humblewisdom8976]

The best part is that you can tell he has really enjoyed all the work he has done. My daughter asked me twenty years ago; "Daddy when is your layout going to be done?" My reply; "The object is not to get done but to get started." I'm still working on it and loving it!

[@bradjoseph161]

My dad taught me that when we started our 1st layout about 1964. Good advice.

[@tomjacobs678]

Beautiful layout - phenomenal craftsmanship! Most of all, what is wonderful to see is your love for your Dad and your true appreciation for his love for the hobby and his 40-year effort!

[@bradjoseph161]

She is one of the 2 best daughters I have! We are very close. I am typing this from her dining room table in Louisville.

[@scottski51]

This old Boomer and model railroad admirer has just one word... I'm sure you've heard many times... Wow! Delightful video. Made my Saturday morning (with coffee)!!

[@bradjoseph161]

I love reading old railroad fiction about Boomers! Glad you enjoyed the video. My daughter and her husband to good work. Happy New Year.

[@scrooem]

Strong Work! I'm a UP runner, steam, diesel, turbine at California Southern Model RR Club layout HO and truly admire your prototypical layout. Nicely Done!

[@johnbanicki7232]

What a fantastic layout! Thank you very much for sharing. May his layout continue to bring him much enjoyment for a long long time.

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you....very kind.

[@tomroise9426]

Very nicely done Great job daughter Bragging on dad !! Beautiful railroad

[@bradjoseph161]

She is one of the 2 best daughters I have!

[@BURRITO44]

Incredible !! Wish the video was longer !!

[@dcrrails3402]

Fun, fun, fun! Fantastic! fantastic layout. Color me green with envy. Fantastic job!

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank You.

[@nineteentwelvebarn7172]

I have such fond memories of the holidays in the basement as a child and watching your father’s train setup and your’s is equally as wonderful.

[@bradjoseph161]

Thanks Aissa. My dad's layout was WAY ahead of it's time. I have some video of that I will be posting soon.

[@SpeccyMan]

yours (no apostrophe)

[@SpeccyMan]

@@bradjoseph161 ... its time. (The possessive pronoun has no apostrophe - it's is the contraction of "it is".)

[@michaeldeckert6023]

Beautiful. Absolutely stunning. My father was an Executive Officer with the SP. One of the first management trainees. Sent to college for 3.5 years everything paid and that included a promoted salary. Left Sacramento for college in El Paso. With the engineering background after he quickly promoted and eventually helped lead the Communications department. He was very involved in the concept, engineering- development and implementation of a company called SPCC. Southern Pacific Communications company. Southern Pacific had the largest privately owned microwave system in the world then. From that the SPCC was born to which you would later know as SPRINT. My father retired as the Assistant General Superintendent of Communications- System. Truly in his department he went from being hired as a ditch digger/grunt. Then lineman and after college promoting all the way to the number two position in that department. The railroad had incredible assets. I think what's lost in many model railroading layouts is you all use handhelds and electronics. With the real thing if there was no communications there was no running a railroad. Oddly you never see telephone poles with wires which were prior to those microwave towers that the Southern Pacific had all over there company. Never see any of that in a layout. None. You have a lot to be proud of. Hopefully that grandchild is picking up on a lot of his grandfather's great traits. You truly are an artist.😮

[@tigerphid9677]

Great layout... That kid is definitely going to be a model railroader when he grows up...

[@bradjoseph161]

My other grandson is already....he is 9 and lives in California. He spent the summer with me when we had the NMRA convention in St. Louis. Logan is one of my best operators.

[@bowlerguy219]

Thank you for sharing you and your dads passion. Your energy is contagious.

[@bradjoseph161]

She and her husband did a great job editing didn't they. Watch some of their other videos They have taken some very cool train trips.

[@dennisnorris6439]

Great Layout Brad!

[@3DayFlagman]

Beautiful and thank you very much for sharing!

[@mitchelltstrains4799]

I stumbled onto this video, and what a treat. I’m also a model railroader who can only dream of having a layout of this magnitude. I group up in Wyoming and also went to UW from mid to late 90s. I recognize most of what you have modeled from Cheyenne, and especially Laramie. Just an amazing layout. Thank you for sharing.

[@bradjoseph161]

I bet you know my friend Keith Woolf! I spent alot of time on the walkway over the yards studying in a sleeping bag. Loved going up the Walden on the Hahns Peak branch. Being a serious western history buff UW was a great choice. If you are EVER anywhere near please call me for a visit.

[@davidackmann662]

Just watched the video. What a nice way to start 2025! Thanks to you and your family for putting it together.

[@timsimms65707]

Thanks for sharing, the passion and dedication shows in this museum quality treasure trove of a diorama, a life's work well done.

[@bradjoseph161]

You are welcome....I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@stdew07]

Brilliant!! This video deserves way more views 😊 God Bless All ❤ Sending love and best wishes from India 🇮🇳

[@bradjoseph161]

The editor of my video is from India....Telwin my Son in Law, Carolyns husband! Best Wishes to India.

[@stdew07]

@bradjoseph161 Thank You Sir. Wish you a healthy and happy 2025 😊

[@nancyreal8767]

So awesome to see and hear about all the details of the collection! Thanks for sharing!

[@bradjoseph161]

Thanks for the comments Nancy. Nice to hear from you.

[@coffeeman7752]

Love trains

[@AndyKonTrains]

Awesome layout !!

[@Mikeonscale]

Your dad is an awesome gentleman! I wnet to St Louis two years ago for the NMRA convention and he was so nice with me and my family... always with that huge smile! Please say Brad Hello from Miguel from Chile!

[@bradjoseph161]

Miguel....Como esta? We had some fun didn't we. Stay tuned for some more videos. Thank you so much for coming to our show!

[@SpeccyMan]

... St. Louis ... (Abbreviations should be properly punctuated!)

[@TheYutongCaptain]

Wow! Fantastic collection and the fact that you have your father's collection on display is a nice tribute to him. You would have seen a lot of changes in the world of model railways, I work in N-scale because of the lack of space. Thanks for posting this it's nice to see the imagination and handiwork of others in this hobby. Cheers from the Land down under...Aussie!

[@bradjoseph161]

My dad and I had a great relationship thanks to the model train connection. We had lots of fun. I have a good friend down under: David Willoughby

[@billbeverly2864]

I model in Sn3 (S scale 3 foot narrow gauge) and I was surprised to see some Sn3 models in the display case. Great to see model railroads like this. Great job.

[@bradjoseph161]

Glad you spotted the Sn3. I am a narrow gauge buff and have ridden trains in Wales and all over the West too. I love the Rio Grande Southern!

[@Andystrainsandmore]

Great layout, exiting work.👍 Cheers Andy 🤠

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you Andy.

[@randallfawc7501]

Fantastic creation. Would love to see it in person!!

[@bradjoseph161]

Come to the National Narrow Gauge convention in St. Louis next september.....it will be on tour. Other wise any time you are in the area let me know. Love to have you visit. Many other great layouts nearby.

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,great design and details,,thanks for sharing,,😊

[@bradjoseph161]

Been a UP fan since I was 4 and my dad took me into the roundhouse in Cheyenne to see 844 Glad you enjoyed it,

[@PopPopsTrainRoom]

great layout, I run o scale but loved seeing ho scale .the detail is amazing. WOW!

[@bradjoseph161]

One of my dad's proudest accomplishments was operating on Frank Ellison's layout. I remember the Minton Cronkite layout in the Science and Industry museum in Chicago....my parents literally had to drag me away.

[@devernepersonal3636]

this is pretty cool. i would love to have this much space for a layout of BNSF one day myself. This layout has a lot of neat details.

[@bradjoseph161]

Every layout owner wants more space which is great till you have lots of maintaince. I left about 1/2 the basement open which was probably the best thing to do. I have lots of freinds who built too big.

[@spicee1000]

First time I’ve seen the railroad in 30+ years. Looks great.

[@bradjoseph161]

30 years is not correct. Remember you came to the new dealership about 2015? 16? and we went to my house,

[@bobfinkenbiner2539]

nice explanations of the hobby for the layman. Appreciate the pacing and low volume sound, so it comes together smoothly. Excellent camera work. Great looking railroad. I sense you are doing operations with car cards... am i right?

[@scottmcdonald7577]

Incredible setup! Thank you for sharing this amazing railroad! I think I'm just down the road from you in Bountiful, Utah.

[@bradjoseph161]

I spent alot of time skiing in Utah. Brighton, Alta, Park City, Snowbird. Followed the Big Boy to the 150th celebration in 2019. I love exploring Utah and the Toyman videos are fun.

[@kevinyoung9557]

Very nice layout,beautiful locomotives.

[@bradjoseph161]

Thanks. We are planning some videos about specific trains.....stay tuned.

[@Ethenheim]

Hi, it's so great🤩and it look's so fine. Many greetings from upper frankonia (Germany) and a happy new year to all🍀🍀🎉🎉 Thomas 👍🚂👍🚂

[@bradjoseph161]

Did you notice some of my Maerklin Trains in the display case. My 1st engine was a 2-6-0 my dad brought me back from Germany when I was 2.....still have it.

[@gregbradford7147]

Nicely produced video! Well done!

[@bradjoseph161]

I know right? No credit goes to me for that. It was all my daughter Carolyn and her husband Telwin. You should watch some of their videos.... Their hobby is making holiday projection shows to project on houses.

[@phillipcollins9290]

Some superb modelling there!

[@bradjoseph161]

Im very proud of it....thank you.

[@richardhead1114]

Simply beautiful

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you....I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@James-gr5rz]

Model railway fan here from the UK, very nice work there.

[@bradjoseph161]

HA! My hobby within a hobby is Welsh Narrow Gauge! Hope to build a small table top. Spent 21 days in the UK last fall. I love the Mallard!

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

thanks for the tour this ayout is great

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. My daughter and her husband do good work.

[@ricomon35]

The video ended rather abruptly? Was there more footage?

[@bradjoseph161]

Lots of shots were edited together by my daughter and her husband. It is amazing what can be done on a phone. We have a few more videos in mind and save other shots.

[@bradjoseph161]

She lives in Louisville. You might have to do it virtually!

[@Greatlefty300]

I'm speechless...

[@allenctracy6511]

I would like to him do a video on the turntable. I like the way it is crank instead of electronic.

[@bradjoseph161]

The turntable is Diamond Scale. They used to be very common but I don't think they are made any more. It is much more reliable than most of the electronic ones have seen operate. If someone is very good at programming though the electronic ones are pretty cool.

[@gingercat7925]

Very impressive.

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@1Nanerz]

MMR is no easy feat. Nice layout sir

[@tayloryard4152]

Where did you get that Manual Turntable

[@barrybickle7992]

I’m only half way thru the video but what a neat layout. Would love to visit, do you allow visitors? You are modeling my favorite time and place

[@oscare.quiros6349]

What is the brand of this model railway. I do own a Lionel, model H.

[@louisepeters4164]

U have a amazing layout a good place to to unwind if u had Abad at work

[@bradjoseph161]

It is most definitely good escapism and stress relief. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RailfanTerry]

Nice Layout, What system you using for the remote Cameras, Thanks

[@bradjoseph161]

Swann. they come in very handy when I am running 5 trains at a time!

[@feraxks]

I wasn't surprised in the least when you said he was a Master Model Railroader (what's his number?). His layout is gorgeous!

[@bradjoseph161]

Im out of town now but I am pretty sure it is number 294. I have been involved in the AP for the Mid Continent Region and Gateway Division.

[@feraxks]

@@bradjoseph161 Wow! That's a relatively low number. Congrats on achieving that. Your MMR status showed itself in the way you explained things during the tour as well as how awesome your layout is. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Alex-tk2ru]

love it, much inspiration for my own layout but I'll never come close to this! And no cats allowed! Lol my long haired German Sheppard doesn't help my loco's run any better either..

[@bradjoseph161]

Im dog crazy to I tolerate that. It's all just determination and persperation.

[@jlwii2000]

Very nice!

[@bradjoseph161]

Thank you. I enjoy your work very much! There is always room for 1 more tri-level car.

[@dirkstrains]

Wow!! I need to film that for the Video Podcast!

[@bradjoseph161]

You know how to reach me. Havent you very seen it?

[@dirkstrains]

@@bradjoseph161 NO! I never got the chance to come over. Your daughter needs to be there also! I want to interview her! Just WOW!!

[@frankkie3849]

You could make a separate line for the older trains to run on not hooked up to the new trains,,😊

[@bradjoseph161]

My layout is set In on October 30, 1954. Most trains are appropriate but I do run some other favorites. My newest would be SD40T-2's on a coal train. About 90% is era accurate.

[@deltaray3]

He has his own KZbin channel but doesn't really have anything of his layout on it. He should just capture some sessions of his layout (no need for much narration or production).

[@bradjoseph161]

Stay tuned....I have plans! I love railfan photography and most of the KZbin shows are just slide shows.

[@pearsooo6972]

Wow

[@bradjoseph161]

Thanks for the compliment! That is pretty gratifying.

[@pearsooo6972]

@bradjoseph161 ur welcome

[@williamwehmeier443]

Still have railroad china I bought from his mom and dad.

[@bradjoseph161]

REALLY! That's very cool. What are your favorite patterns and pcs? My mom and dad had lots of fun with that business.

[@The_Duggler25]

Ok he needs a KZbin channel

[@bradjoseph161]

I actually have one. Mostly railfan slideshows but more videos coming up. kzbin.info/door/mGuC88dnlmfFiVpiiCnbAQ

[@Motherslug-q7l]

4:19 did I hear that right, this is the model of the Worlds Largest Steam Engine 🤣🤣NOPE WRONG, there are 8 other Steam Engines that are Larger than the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. The Worlds Largest Steam Engine ever made was the S1 owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad at a total length of 140 ft 2+1⁄2 in (42.74 m) the Union Pacific Big Boy was only 132 ft 9+1⁄4 in (40.47 m) FACTs!!! Big Boy is only considered now a days the Longest because all other Steam were Scrapped.

[@bradjoseph161]

You are correct but that's a tough one to explain on a short video and my daughter said I should try to keep it simple!

[@antonya2902]

🎄😁

[@antonya2902]

❣️

[@1344ch]

YOU HAVE DURANGO & SILVERTON On30 PASSENGER CARS?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 WHERE DO I FIND THEM???

[@CurryandTheStates]

@@1344ch those are Sn3 cars by Peterbilt Locomotive Works

[@gordonwoods4962]

OMG how fantastic is this?

[@bradjoseph161]

Thats kind of you....when I look at it I always see what needs work.

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

Nice Job, Mr.Brad Joesph! I Just Love Your Layout! Always Seen It On The N.M.R.A. Just For Your Info, I Built Your Vehicles @ Chrysler St. Louis Assembly Plant#1 South, Fenton, Missouri Your Dad Owned Oliver D. Joseph/ Belleville, Illinois I Was Sec./ Treas. Of The Midwest Valley Modelers/ Mr. Ken Patterson I'm Retired @ Chrysler/ Daimler- Benz 2007 I Live In Kirkwood, Missouri/STL & Born & Raised In Belleville, Illinois I Would Like To See More Of Your Video's! "May Your Tracks Be Clear & Your Switches Be Lined Up" 12/29/ 2024 Happy New Year 2025!

[@bradjoseph161]

Small world....I just talked to Ken the other day. Come to the east side for a visit and we will take trains.