Dave Magill's HO Scale Penn Central Maybrook Line Layout Video 2019

Heres an update of progress and changes from my last video I posted over 2 years ago showing my Maybrook Line HO Scale Layout. It is based on Penn Centrals operations from the late 60's to early 70's. The layout runs from Maybrook, NY to Cedar Hill, CT and in this video you will chase several road jobs and see a few local freights. The main attraction is the former New Haven Railroads Poughkeepsie Bridge over the Hudson River. Its all still a work in progress, but progressing.... Enjoy, Dave

[@demomike2594]

Fantastic job with your layout. I grew up in Accord NY, I now live in Middletown NY, so I am very familiar with these landmarks. I really feel like you captured the landscape very well. I am currently working on completing a 3 rail O scale set modeled after the Cass Scenic RR. However, I have collected 60's-70's era diesels to operate on my layout. I live in an area where the Middletown & NJ travels right in front of my home.

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

You're the first model rr'er i've seen other than myself without a beer belly.

[@gerardesedlak9536]

Hi Dave, a great layout! This Jerry from Pat's (VMT), it has been a long time! Hope to see you in person. Fantastic layout!

[@MattAttack54]

Awesome David amazing

[@WedgeBoyd27]

Very Awesome job and layout. If I may ask what timeframe are you modeling because I saw alot of EL, PC, NH and it got me thinking that it's early Conrail?

[@chadmartin1528]

Spectacular layout! East Coast with the MOST! The video sold me. Thanks for putting this on KZbin. I'am so glad you shared.

[@sierravalleyandharborjunction]

absolutely fantastic!!!black and white!! what a treat to see..gorgeous modeling....thanks for sharing...

[@daf827]

Nice! Ambitious modeling. I love the New Haven. The Poughkeepsie Bridge is stunning.

[@2009csx]

You not only have one of the very best looking layouts, but you also know how to make a great video. Thank you I look forward to the next one

[@toddwhit9829]

Well done! Amazing bridge. Nice layout.

[@RalphPCvids]

Completely enjoyed the video! The bridge scene is fantastic! Thanks for posting!

[@dbtrains172]

Fantastic layout Dave! I am working on a 4-track NH layout with catenary and I consider your standard of craftsmanship to be exemplary.

[@marvinlewis1169]

DAVE I LOVE 2 SEE YOUR LAYOUT.

[@train5974]

My house in Highland was about 80 feet from the tracks. Moved to Poughkeepsie in 1966. Watched trains cross the bridge for the next 8 years.

[@warrenmaker798]

looks like a fantastic layout, but why B&W... you lost me

[@wmjwell]

Fantastic amount of detail: well done! I have noticed that different railroads have Right-hand or Left-hand driving like your layout and in real life. Going back to the period of your layout, why do you have Left-hand driving? Thank you!!!!

[@markmccummins8049]

Dave: fantastic model railroad. I grew up Eastern Ohio-Western PA. This is the late ‘60s - early ‘70s. This is exactly how this time period looked. And b&w - just how so many railroad films still were made! Grimy buildings and businesses. The slow pace of the trains. It’s all here.

[@sierravalleyandharborjunction]

...so classy...well done....my favorite model rail video in a verrrrrry long time

[@BNforever2009]

Beautiful layout. Love it

[@TheCondoInRedondo]

Exquisite! But the Taystee Bread truck did it for me. I'm a boomer.

[@jmerly11]

What's with the black and white? Your first video was like the Godfather Number 1. This was like Godfather 3. Lol Nice layout I miss the narration.

[@yrunaked4]

the video is shot in color, its the layout that is black and white, lmao

[@penncentral6706]

Words that I can't describe this...beyond awesome. This hard work and dedication you put yourself in with this masterpiece was well worth it. The music also sets me in the mood for memories when I'm in the lobbies of Marriott hotels I stay at when this similar music plays. Keep up the good work and look forward for more progress from you.

[@kenkarlewicz9380]

How beautiful to watch the trains rolling through the landscape Dave, the towns and over that amazing bridge! Love the rail fanning perspective and all of camera angles too. The music was perfect and you guys killed it!! My Foot was going the whole time just a super cool groove on the amazing Maybrook Line.....5 STARS !!!

[@tommythomason6187]

Captures well, a fascinating era in railroading and a fascinating railroad. Like the artiness of it -shot in black and white, with some super camera angles and lots of details. I liked the New Haven-led freight ducking underneath the viaducts and passing the passenger platforms and large depot. Great bridges. The Lackawanna units even had the side-mounted air horns, just like the real thing. I think they mounted them that way for tunnel clearance reasons. Maybe, for authenticity's sake, have a couple of grimy E8s pulling four VERY weathered Budd lightweight passenger cars and feature a Penn Central work train at a derailment site, lol! Just kiddin' ya in a good-natured way. I don't see many Penn Central or Erie Lackawanna layouts. This one is fantastic.

[@davidbliss3220]

To cool. I was born in Poughkeepsie and grew up in Lagrangeville, not far from Hopewell JCT. I’ve always had a fascination with the Maybrook Line. My brother still lives in the area. He works for Metro North and operates trains out of Poughkeepsie. I would love to see this in person. Great Job!

[@jfsebastian7811]

Exceptional layout. Plus, prototypical speeds. Well done Sir.

[@chaspfrank]

David, love this. I live on Berea Road in the Town of Montgomery, about 1500 feet east of the NH right-of-way. Moved here 10 years after the Poughkeepsie Bridge fire effectively killed the NH line. I would have loved to see this area back in it's hayday, especially the Maybrook Yard. I have a brother who works for Metro North on the NH line, and is a huge RR buff. Are you local to the area?

[@kevenlonsdale1354]

Very nice, you have captured the industrial griminess that railroads really are. Your video reminds me of my parents home movies of that era. Again great job!!!!

[@kensbackshop6399]

All i can say is wow,,,totaly awesome layout ,,,thanks for sharing,,,more penn central,,,

[@denniskoerner8]

One railroader to another...terrific layout. Thanks for the ride!

[@yrunaked4]

this is just fantastic, I hope to see more soon if you have time

[@TonyFleetwood]

consider me subscribed!

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

You're layout is absolutely gorgeous! Always looking forward to more videos. Keep up the great work!- Joey

[@michaelgenerali5336]

This was great!

[@CONRAILSD50]

Look good Bro! keep up the good work on that beautiful layout

[@EmpireBeltRR]

Very Impressive!!! Thanks for posting. Hope to see more of the operations on your layout.

[@ThePeejRR]

Glad to have you back! That bridge is an amazing model. Well done, great video!

[@stephengrybowski9573]

WOW! Nice t-shirt and music as well.