Eric's Trains - Episode 50

[@rcsutter]

I never thought I would spend 1 hour and 55 minutes of my life watching a video of a model train layout. But I just did and enjoyed it immensely! That's the coolest thing I've ever seen. This is an art form. I haven't looked at model trains for about 50 years. It's truly amazing what they've become and what this young man is doing with them. But see, this is why I cut the cable. This is far more interesting than the 100th rerun of Alaska Bush People, and it's not a fake "reality" show. This dude really does this.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@klbird]

A spectacular tour Eric. Thanks for sharing your fine railroad with us.

[@Ericstrains]

Ken Bird Thanks

[@colingipe7405]

@@Ericstrains Hey I know you don't know me but I am buying an o27 guage train soon and its hard for me to find someone that knows alot and was wondering if you know if I can use the lionel control system. If I give you my personal number would you be able to help me through this till I get some knowledge under my belt?

[@eddrescher4047]

@@Ericstrains and ooo

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@deafeningmurmurs]

HUGE Respect for this. Thank you.

[@BXGUY73]

@ERIC'S TRAINS - Wow, you really have to put in a LOT OF TIME AND WORK into a LAYOUT. THANKS FOR SHARING and providing info, and educating viewers about this wonderful HOBBY.

[@likosjo]

Plenty of material supplier information for scenery, structures, turntables, control devices, etc. Thanks, Eric!!!

[@bobm2331]

Well done Eric. Captivating and couldn't stop watching.

[@The_PaleHorseman]

My mouth just dropped lol. I'm worried about one breaker and then I see this lol 😆 I feel silly now on the electrical side. But thank you so much for the electrical help Eric!

[@agwhitaker]

Cool beans ! This stuff realty brings out the kid in a 60 year old guy. Love the realistic varied weathering on all the rolling stock. I suspect that large model railroad layouts and ship building share something in common, - That being, it is built, put into operation, but never really finished. There is always something that needs to be repaired, painted, modified, upgraded or replaced. Bravo, great video.

[@NP-rh3dt]

i wish the model railroad companies would be more modern not the 50's, because i'm 11 and i wasn't born in the 50's so i would like so modern things. great video!

[@stealthrider4414]

WOW !!! What an Master Artist this gentleman is. Thanks you for sharing .👍👍👍👍👍

[@edwardrocco2739]

Eric, thank you for making this video after collecting trains for several years I am now building my layout for my sons. This video answers many questions I have had. It has also given me many ideas.

[@alanriley9754]

Really enjoyed your commentary and advice. An excellent layout with great sound effects. 🔟

[@Ericstrains]

Thank you very much!

[@Rammstein45]

Anytime I watch a video like this, my adult self goes away, and the kid in me comes sprinting back out! Love it!

[@snowmobile8003]

I just happened to take the whole day to sit down and binge watch all the episodes on the big screen, and to finish with this one was amazing! Thanks for making these awesome videos. They really keep me interested in the hobby.

[@Steven_Williams]

Great video Eric! Thanks for the awesome tour. You were the first person that I subbed to when I got back into the hobby. Thanks for your contribution to the hobby. Happy Memorial Day. Remember our fallen!

[@MoneyMaker841]

under the main table is a man cave in itself, wow this was worth the wait Eric by far the best o scale layout I have ever seen and your layout has come along way and so has your train collection. One of the other best parts is its not done so much more to come in the future awesome job my friend

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Most enjoyable. Watched it on the big television via Apple TV. Despite its length, your programme was both informative and as I said enjoyable.

[@MackBricks]

This is truly incredible and I am extremely inspired by it! I would love to see it in person some day. I know everyone says this but absolutely amazing job, thanks for all your hard work building this and going out of your way to let everyone see it. It is immensely appreciated.

[@mjc6184]

Eric, Before watching this, I went back and watched your very first Layout Update video. It is nothing short of amazing how much your layout has developed and progressed. It has been a pleasure to follow you over the years. Some of the best videos on KZbin hands down; particularly your tutorials and dictation...always spot on! Thanks for sharing, the layout truly looks spectacular...love all the added trees and foliage! Michael

[@LogWiz]

Eric, thank you so much for these videos. You have no idea how much entertainment your videos have brought to me. Thank you for taking the time to make these, the layout looks better than ever and that will only grow.

[@Ericstrains]

Thank you!

[@LordRusty5]

VERY impressive, and beautiful layout, with some very clever ideas ... the pull-outs being the one that stands out for me! So often you see layouts where the owner pops up from beneath the layout ... that has it's place, especially in the middle of a large layout ... but I really dig the pull-out idea! Very cool!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I waited to watch Episode 50 until tonight. I wanted to wait to have 2 hours to watch the whole episode at once. It's GREAT to kick back and watch this AWESOME video. Great Job Eric! Well worth the wait. Thanks for all you do for our hobby!!!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

What a super layout, loved the Colorado room. Very well done and as you said, it is never done.

[@nitramretep]

Wow I am impressed with your presentation skills and the amount of detail you explain. Very nicely documented layout. I intend to watch your other videos, very informative and a pleasure to watch.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Amazing in depth layout tour, amazing layout. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@b3j8]

I modeled Lionel O gauge back almost 40 yrs ago. It was expensive then, but I cannot imagine what he's shelled out for this layout! We used Gargraves track at that time. Beautiful layout!

[@hovermotion]

Simply amazing Eric . ....I could quite happily set up camp under your baseboard...cooler fridge..air purerefier, lights.... Total bliss....one of your finest vids to date I think......... Jim...

[@bradstrains]

Great layout tour Eric, very professionally done. The running session at the end had some great angles and I enjoyed the variety of trains. Thanks for sharing!

[@Y2Jaime]

I just started my first real train collection and I'm addicted. So needless to say, I've been watching a lot of videos. I have to say, I really enjoy your videos and overall work. AMAZING! Thank you for sharing it all.

[@BoredTexasBoys]

I like your layout because it looks natural, like running across the wild, wide open expanse of the country. It's open yet filled in but not cluttered. I'm new to the hobby but your track is by the best I have seen. If I am to build a layout I would use this style right here. But who am I kidding, I'm still figuring out different layouts with fast track lol. Excellent Work Dude!

[@mamanbear1667]

Eric - great vision and thought. Good luck with the layout it is a lot for one person. Keep it going. Love all the reviews and updates.

[@Eduardomd54]

Very inspiring Model RR, very nice done video, and Eric's explanation. I think he made a very good work in every sense. Thank you

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Wow, epic video and thanks for taking the time to show it to us. Amazing. I love the new Doors Factory. It would look realistic if you could attach a working smoke generator to one of the chimney's.

[@N182NS]

Great video Eric amazing looking lay out great tour enjoyed it Thanks for sharing

[@DesertRat1231]

I really like the fact that you used different rock molds for the Colorado room! Gives it a great look and a sense that the trains are traveling a substantial difference.

[@tednuisance7840]

Just WOW! This is great! Thank you for sharing all this.

[@trainman07011]

Always great to see Leonard and Sheldon out railfanning. The geeks shall inherit the earth! Congratulations on your 50th episode.

[@justinvoelker99]

Out standing!!! Great video Eric im glad you took your time with this video and awesome consists for it too!!! Blown away

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Spectacular!!! Love the functional yard. And that steel bridge is absolutely off the charts. Can't wait to see it fully completed! Hope to make it to one of your open houses someday. Cheers from Virginia.

[@rkuc4567]

Wow top notch all the way Eric. Just getting into the hobby at 41 and I must say that your work is just incredible . I only have about an 18 by 10 foot area to work with but looking at your videos I can't see going with any other scale but o the detail and realism is over the top. Keep up the excellent work.

[@HungryGuyStories]

I like your "back room." Someone once told me a well-designed layout should look like a normal place that happens to have a railroad running through it.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks

[@yourock4132]

Nice movie Eric and I been watching your video senses day one so it make me happy when you show me under your table because I was curies what was under there

[@williamchisholm6702]

there is so much more than you would think involved in such a layout pretty cool haha !!!!

[@lionellance]

Great video update Eric ! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. .

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

A very nice video that shows just how impressive the layout is. I really enjoyed the under the layout tour as well..

[@StevesTrains]

Great update, thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to seeing how things evolve on the layout the next few years. It has been fun to watch the last couple years I have been following along.

[@01Lightning]

Hi Eric.......Thanks for all the videos, especially #50. Because of your videos, I have decided to make the leap and build a large layout, a L shape, 27 x 16 x 7. Still haven't figured out the lay of the tracks, but I want to be able to run 3 trains. Also thanks for the links for suppliers.................Thanks again

[@MaxSupercars]

This is really epic video. Thank you Eric for sharing and great preparation and editing of this video. Have a great fun with your layout and trains. Max. 😊

[@Eduardomd54]

Eric; You are too much ! Great work, very inspiring, very way behind you, but you are a reference to me. Thank you. Eduardo Ramírez,MD. from México.

[@Gump-tion]

This is very very nice Eric. Your work deserves some serious recognition.

[@HarmlessPotato98]

Yay! I've been waiting so long for another blog! Thanks Eric!

[@sacredgenesis4777]

3:01 "disel", diesel Eric, diesel. Lol just playing, great video.

[@f304]

I really like that mixed passenger train, reminded me of a special full of private cars heading to a convention.

[@stevewilliams9255]

Beautiful Pullman Cars with Contrasting colors. Would love to have the silver Burlington you got. What a Gem that is.

[@railroadaddict1884]

Awesome video and very inspirational

[@LordRusty5]

Cool video! You need to put a Kitty on top of the garbage pail at "Oliver Pass"! Great way to further honor your Kitten ... well now a full fledged Cat! LOL!!!

[@zepledfan413]

The mirror trick! I never saw that before. It's such a good idea

[@jerzeydolphins]

My Neighbor would have Loved Your Channel .and who really knows you might have known him anyway, a drag racer from new jersey he was a HUGE AVID MODEL TRAIN COLLECTOR,

[@bakerfamily3]

1:17:20 talk about storing stuff under the layout! Nice video Eric!

[@caverjam]

It was a fantastic video loved every second of it you are such a good speech person so easy to understand

[@SeanJAnimations]

Dude I most say, I would have never been creative enough to use a mirror as an illusion like, kind of mind blowing honestly, well done! 43:20

[@DavidsHowtosReviews]

This layout is just amazing. you are a great hobbyist.. keep it up love the videos keep them real and non scripted

[@raybertelsen6090]

I just stumbled on this, and want to say that is a nice layout, I usually run HO but makes me want to pull out some of my old 027 and run them again :) I don't have that much room but can still do a 4x8 or maybe an L shape we will see thanks for the video

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Great in depth tour of the layout. I said once and I will say it again that bridge is incredible. A layout is never truly finished. Great job on the layout and the video. Scott

[@FrankGrimaldiRR]

WOW.. What a great video and a lot of work that went into filming and editing. I enjoyed every minute of it and liked the under the layout as well since it some thing you do normally see.

[@Ericstrains]

Frank Grimaldi Thank you, Frank.

[@knowinpear3240]

ericstrains the real big boy is in servise?

[@WarbonnetProductions]

+Maribelle Portalatin 4014 is being restored so when they are finished, yes.

[@waggerification]

I have been watching your videos for a few days now and am fascinated with your layout and quality of your videos , all I can scale is n scale but you have an unbelievable layout. I almost wish I could do o scale.

[@MarkShowme]

Looks like a massive fire hazard with all those wires everywhere. amazing effort to create such a large train layout.

[@jonahweger2955]

Wow Eric, your layout is sooooo detailed!

[@terrymeyers6745]

Nice looking layout ,ya'll are doing a great job on all your vidieos , enioy it very much. Keep up the great work. Terry

[@danehill9346]

Fantastic job, Eric!

[@oologahnorthernrailroad8873]

Another great video by Eric! Well done! Worth the wait

[@saketsoni6580]

Beautiful 😍 great job 👏

[@TailsFan369no2]

1:10:21 and legacy updates hopefully 1:14:59 mth 50-1014 terminal strips to be precise

[@LS-dg8lh]

This is amazing, you are amazing man, incredible job here, enjoy it.

[@K9Nick811GAMES]

Just in case you were looking for your favorite engine running, here are all of the engines he runs in this video. - 1:30:28 Train ride around the layout - 1:35:39 Upper level - 1:42:49 Lionel Florida East Coast E9 AA Set - 1:43:09 Vision Line Big Boy - 1:44:35 MTH Pennsylvania S-1 - 1:45:09 Lionel CSX SD40-2 - 1:46:24 MTH Conrail Dash 8 - 1:48:45 Lionel NKP 765 Berkshire - 1:49:15 Lionel Burlington Mark Twain Zephyr - 1:49:35 Lionel Pilot Mikado - 1:50:08 Vision Line/Die cast ES44ACs (ALL OF THEM) - 1:52:12 MTH Santa Fe Blue Goose Passenger Set - 1:52:35 Lionel Canadian National ES44AC - 1:53:47 Lionel Postwar 2023 Anniversary Set - 1:53:54 Bachmann On30 4-6-0 - 1:54:13 Lionel Norfolk and Western 611 J-Class

[@ernierobinson4368]

Just watching these videos really motivates me to building my dream layout I just need the money and a larger basement lol

[@Panhandlehomestead]

I’m new to the Hobby, wow very nice sir one heck of station. 🤙🏻

[@bobsworkshop5181]

That bridge is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time.

[@Chessie1985]

Very nice layout review and running Eric!

[@caverjam]

This is my second time to watch this video and I loved every second of it

[@stevenrustin5129]

Hi Eric,I really love your layout of trains,etc.I'm almost finish my building my very large layout too.This building will be 2000 square feet big.So I have still lots to do for setting it up.Your layout reminds me of Tommy Z trains on his video layout,which is also really great to see.Thanks again for sharing your ideas and plans for your future layout.Steve :-)

[@JimsPlanesandTrains]

Great video! The layout is the best I've seen

[@suelinerr]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Great video, I enjoyed every train I saw on that video, can't wait for more trains

[@Starman_Talks]

Simply awesome video. Quite Impressive !!!! Looking forward to the completion of your layout also your review of the Orient Express !!! :) Really good job. Amazing !! :) :)

[@billsmith5401]

Terrific video! When I first started watching I was intimidated. Now I look forward to someday starting my layout. You have shown me what is possible with perseverance, and most importantly, not to be afraid to make mistakes as long as you learn from them!

[@Lcalvert66]

Love the Sheldon and Leonard bobble heads very fitting since Sheldon loves trains..lol..

[@BrodieProductions412]

Hi Eric I'm Ethan I really enjoy your video I also watched your other videos and I like the reviews that you make for some of your products that your have in your collection

[@michaelmohrmann]

WOW!! What a mighty long video... But very well worth the time! :)

[@amtrak151]

wow i can see you put a lot of work into this. keep up the great work!

[@icantdrive5593]

Great video!

[@mattwalden4020]

In the midsection you were talking about for the Subway. You could use it to store coupled train sets or more storage

[@mattwalden4020]

Especially for steam passenger trains

[@Aatrains512]

Love what you did to those CSX engines! I think you just overdid it a little on the genset!

[@ciscoduncan838]

Great video thank you.

[@JACKRABBIT116]

This was amazing Eric!

[@scottscherer]

awesome job love your videos

[@tonycharlesworth2952]

Speechless, I have always loved model trains and what a setup you have here. The weathering is awesome, but if I may add something to go that extra level of scale try to add some graffiti to some of the box cars for that extra pop, anyway it has been an absolute joy watching this video. I will be watching more videos a.s.a.p. Thanks Eric...

[@tom101davies]

the Granite was awesome, tips: the tunnel abutments needs weathering it just pops too much as plastic

[@Modelrailroad80]

Great video

[@vwgolfer1873]

Hey Eric have you ever thought about installing cameras in your tunnels and having them displayed on your tv's around the layout ? and awesome video thanks for taking the time to shoot this and share.

[@tylerb780]

I love your layout vids. I just got the new lionel es44in the csx paint scheme

[@JimsPlanesandTrains]

For the layout expansion you should make it a logging camp to go with your Lionel Shay