What a great series and layout. Also, I wanted to mention the stellar sound effects and editing. Little touches like the wheels clacking across the diamond have to take a pretty significant amount of work and the effect is so seamless you almost don't notice it, until you remember you're watching 1:87 scale models and not the real thing!
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
A big thank you to Per Laursen for letting me share his incredible layout! Let me know what other videos you'd like to see in the future! Thanks - Josh
@jovetj10 ай бұрын
A big thank you for this video! It's wonderful!
@TimothyRogersRailfanning10 ай бұрын
I was wondering when you'd check out this layout. I've watched Per Laursen's videos over the years and always loved the attention to detail he's put into it. Looking forward to seeing more update videos on you and your dad's layout as well!
@donhunking228610 ай бұрын
Man o man !! It just doesn't get any better than that . We felt we were right there trackside as the action rolled past us . Absolutely some of the best railroad modeling we've ever seen !!! MAKE MUCH MORE . Your new fans in the Great White North 🇨🇦
@kcgrailgilbert846610 ай бұрын
Your locomotives sound so realistic how u getem sound like that.. could u get mine sound realistic
@jovetj10 ай бұрын
@@kcgrailgilbert8466 The sounds are mixed in to the video. They aren't present on the real layout.
@donhunking22869 ай бұрын
Truly one of , if not the best of any video out there , anywhere !!! Congratulations !!! Your new fans in the Great White North 🇨🇦
@lottaaction80723 ай бұрын
This layout is sick. Feel like I am in the South somewhere. So realistic!
@joelankeny627710 ай бұрын
I think I recall seeing this layout featured in a Model Railroader magazine many years ago. What really struck me was that the scenes were not crammed with details or track and it looked like what the prototype does. As I begin the very early stages of planning my layout (mid-90s Baltimore MD industrial area served by CSX) this layout is my benchmark of what I want the scenes to be detailed.
@allychat849610 ай бұрын
More videos like this please! 😸
@jamesgriffin835410 ай бұрын
Even though there is a lot of compression (for obvious reasons), this is one of the best ever layouts I have seen on You Tube. Nearly all of the location names are real, though Waycross, TX isn't a real place. One of the reasons I like this layout is the one of the scenes shows a Texaco gas station across the highway from the main line. The gas station really exists (just outside Moody, TX) and I would pass by there twice a day on my way to teach school in McGregor. The actual highway is TX 317 which follows the main line for much of it's length. Was a rare occasion for me not to see at least one train go by. Would sure like to see this layout in real life. Hope to incorporate a few design elements in my layout I am planning to build soon.
@timregan100510 ай бұрын
utah belt is a work of art
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@handlaidtrack10 ай бұрын
Love the sound of the wheels hammering the diamonds!
@jamesa627210 ай бұрын
Frogs
@SkywiseStormwolf10 ай бұрын
I've seen this layout before.. I love a highly detailed layout... makes it more realistic.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Agreed. Per has done a fantastic job on this layout.
@comajoebuck99910 ай бұрын
Digging the wood grained station wagons….😊
@ArgentumCoyotl10 ай бұрын
Yet another top notch video!!! I loved the detail of the interchange junction. Thanks for giving us armchair modelers a layout to experience vicariously.
@ArgentumCoyotl10 ай бұрын
Correction: layouts
@lottaaction807214 күн бұрын
So many cool things about this video I wouldnt know where to start. The trains are cool, the layout is amazing, the narration is great. One of my favorites.
@motorTranz10 ай бұрын
One of the best models I've seen! Many thanks!
@nicksanto88210 ай бұрын
Very fine look at Per’s layout Josh. It is truly a polished gem! Nice job of showcasing it! Thanks for sharing!
@Perfusionist0110 ай бұрын
A really FINE video. Pers Laursen is an artistic genius! I have admired his work for a long time. He really captures the "feel" of the towns his tracks go through.
@sammym.belfastchild10 ай бұрын
This was so enjoyable , the vidiography was so immersive with such great model realism.. You definitely let us enjoy a railfaning perspective.... cheers you nailed it..
@NielsenSTL10 ай бұрын
JB Hunt containers on a UP train...sacrilege! But a very cool layout. Great work on the buildings and autos. Nicely filmed! His trackwork isn't quite as polished as your NS layout, but still top notch.
@russellferber10 ай бұрын
Great railway, the scenery is phenomenal lots of personal touches. Very well put together.
@johnathanlewis204910 ай бұрын
Hi Josh. Thank you for sharing Mr Laursen’s really amazing layout with us. Really looking forward to seeing that coal train’s journey across the country. Have an awesome day!!
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
It was a pleasure to film and share his work. Thanks! Josh
@VarietyVibes-r7n10 ай бұрын
Amazing layout. Fantastic camera angles for good viewing and very realistic appearance. Awesome video! 👍
@Adam_Malkovich10 ай бұрын
Truly a gorgeous layout and a testament that you can make a layout look real with a bit of effort. My favorite feature is the sky in the backdrop that reminds me of the hot afternoons in the early summer when a storm system is starting to roll in. It really is a unique look and is something that makes the layout truly unique. I love watching the coal train cross the different layouts, as coal traffic is one of my favorites to catch and listen to on the prototype.
@chehalisvalleyrailproducti891310 ай бұрын
I guess even the model railroading universe isn't immune from Dollar General lol. Joking aside, this is an incredible layout, and some amazing camera work to capture it on. Can't wait to see where this train will end up next.
@christopherjohnson523610 ай бұрын
Gorgeous. It's like real railfanning going on.
@northwesternpacific_201110 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome layout videoed by a amazing person
@LogicRailTech10 ай бұрын
Josh, the quality of your video/audio on this one is ridiculously good! Going to watch it again on my TV this time.
@dougvalmore145010 ай бұрын
One thing too many model train videos do poorly is the VIDEO part - shaky/too fast moves, high altitude angles, etc. The realism of much exquisite modelling is ruined. But not here. Low angles, steady camera, etc add to the realism - along with the real train SFX (NO onboard sound has ever created a Doppler effect!). Other than the occasional "shadow on the sky" from trees/buildings/etc the only distraction is the shallow depth of focus - VERY hard to eliminate in motion video. So besides the excellent modelling, a very fine video (and audio) presentation!
@comajoebuck99910 ай бұрын
My peeve is people standing around in frame and talking. Ruins the experience.
@kenneths374210 ай бұрын
Agreed - best video of a layout I’ve ever seen!
@ntopits10 ай бұрын
Especially the diamond sound effects at 4:30. Very well done!
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the kind words! A lot of time went into this one and it means a ton. Thanks! Josh
@icebolt086410 ай бұрын
@nsmodeler24 we can tell!! I've been looking, hoping, for others to be inspired by your storytelling style, but I genuinely can't find anyone!
@Canaandoestrains16710 ай бұрын
nice my home state! nice enough that he let you share his layout im love the layout!
@Canaandoestrains16710 ай бұрын
and 2:31 what is the location of that?
@peteengard996610 ай бұрын
Great sound effects. Love it.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jbdbackfan10 ай бұрын
Awesome video! One of my favorites if not favorite layout I’ve seen in press or video. What also makes his layout so great is he doesn’t flood the layout with track everywhere. True representation of scenery with a railroad through it, not a railroad everywhere with scenery around it.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. His modeling is top notch! Thank you -Josh
@ariesarethebest27110 ай бұрын
I love Laursen's layout. Actually subscribed to his KZbin channel, Summit model train videos.
@BPSDMRR10 ай бұрын
Well done great effort, I own the Model Railroader the Utah Belt was in, the layout inspired me to build an American themed layout here in the Scotland, its very nice to see the loco's running today :-)
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
The Utah Belt was a huge source of inspiration for us as well! One of the reason's I decided to build these engines. Thanks! -Josh
@louiehoward435419 күн бұрын
Awesome layout was in awe so realistic!!!
@JBG196810 ай бұрын
Thats a very nicely done layout
@J3scribe10 ай бұрын
Mind blowing layout.
@MesquiteBelt10 ай бұрын
Great video Josh! Utah Belt train, Pers layout and your film work and editing; THAT’S a great combination!
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words!
@johnkazoriii908110 ай бұрын
I got my FIRST HO sacle train set BACK in 1959 and it AMAZES me the things I thought BACK then and the REALITY of the thoughts TODAY ... Thanks for for this journey with UTAH BELT the time and the EFFORT that you your POP and many of those that become close Friends even after passing ... RA 68 HELL FIRE
@JonathanGomes19806 ай бұрын
I haul intermodal containers for Hub Group, I see and wait for trains every night, tired of seeing them lol Here I am on KZbin watching videos of trains, model trains at that. Awesome attention to detail, the trains, layout and the video recording.
@HiHaven82 ай бұрын
Incredible layout.
@Bourne199910 ай бұрын
good watch, great sounds
@WVS-KFD10 ай бұрын
Excellent shots, great narration.
@itskale694010 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video for way too long, thanks Josh
@iandogokot10 ай бұрын
vey detailed josh! thanks for the great video!
@kahunatiki649810 ай бұрын
Just outstanding!
@metalstorm2425 ай бұрын
Awesome layout. Good video
@richardbolt423710 ай бұрын
spectacular layout
@RFMCabooseNP171310 ай бұрын
Fantastic as always. You have done it again. Can't wait for the next one.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jonathansabatino398710 ай бұрын
Another great Video, Josh
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonathan!
@bnsfbuff10 ай бұрын
Wow! Great video on a great layout! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work….
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks John! :)
@randydobson186310 ай бұрын
hello Nsmodeler24 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Nsmodeler24 Friends Randy
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@readingthebible5413Ай бұрын
Amazing.
@tigerphid96774 ай бұрын
Great video.... that brown train of all grain cars in real life is called The Earthworm.
@donaldfaris479810 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@Chris.COfficial10 ай бұрын
i love your content!
@ЛЬВИНИ10 ай бұрын
Excellent shot. Like.
@NSWLE10 ай бұрын
Awesome video and great detail.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesa627210 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@EntertainmentWorldz10 ай бұрын
nice video 💚💚
@JamesAmes-zm4ts10 ай бұрын
Been waiting on this video for awhile, thanks!
@scottwilliamson543010 ай бұрын
Awesome
@melvinlee161410 ай бұрын
Awesome
@garrettlayout659810 ай бұрын
WB I LOVE YOUR NS VIDEOS
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks Garrett!
@ronaldrondeau787010 ай бұрын
Thanks real fun to watch, one thing, are the sound from the trains or its recording
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
They are sounds from real trains overlaid on top of the model sounds. Thanks!
@CharlieKrampitz10 ай бұрын
Awesome layout
@randysrockandrollrailroad820710 ай бұрын
👍🤠👍 very cool and very well done
@NorthmassRails10 ай бұрын
Amazing layout!
@jordandegraaff10 ай бұрын
Do you know what this reminds me of? The Questar train documentaries, but in model form.
@HarrisburgRailfanProductions10 ай бұрын
Good video
@cadenwelch665610 ай бұрын
I saw those locomotives at spring creek model trains
@deandrejordancrillsquad10 ай бұрын
Was that a new model of a greyhound bus in the background because I want it really bad
@rodwarren250810 ай бұрын
Great work Josh on a beautiful RR. Love the way you sync prototype sounds with your videos. If you do not mind me asking what sort of equipment do you use for video and editing. Rod down-under.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thank you! Everything was filmed on my Iphone. I've tried nicer cameras, but it's a lot easier to get the Iphone "ground level" on layouts for more realistic angles. All of the editing is done with Final Cut Pro and the music is from Epidemic Sound. Thanks Rod! -Josh
@rodwarren250810 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Josh @@nsmodeler24
@samnicastro248710 ай бұрын
Gorgeous layout! As someone who’s railfanned the Austin sub for most of my life, I’m curious if Waycross took most of its inspiration from Hearne, Texas?
@summitmodeltrainvideos444010 ай бұрын
You nailed it. The inspiration is a combination of Hearne (most) and Pittsburg, TX. I borrowed the name from Waycross, GA
@TheLEMRR10 ай бұрын
very cool vid - thx
@sernajrlouis10 ай бұрын
Cool video
@spaceship092v310 ай бұрын
I love ops videos
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@thomasosborn58238 ай бұрын
I have to ask. Is the audio from real engines or is the sound decoder you use that good sounding? If it is the decoders what are you using? Thank you
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars10 ай бұрын
Nice Railroad operations.New subscriber here
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@ChamplainDivision10 ай бұрын
Great videography and layout, but I don' see no steenking courthouse in Livingston!
@williamwehmeier44310 ай бұрын
WOW! No people popping up in the background, no edges of fascia, no distracting items in the background,all blue sky, vehicles that match the era(no 1950’s,1960’ era cars and trucks). An incredible layout! One question tho, can you really drive 75 miles an hour on a 2 lane road in Texas😳
@summitmodeltrainvideos444010 ай бұрын
Most places in Texas you can
@garyfaison89293 ай бұрын
I want to see more of this
@Rylan_Jones20115 ай бұрын
So does your track have a tilt on turn or is that the weight or even the angle I am not sure
@hrothgar01410 ай бұрын
The Waffle House, Denny’s, Dollar General, Super 8, et Al show off the modern roadside America touches. He could try to add a Buc-ee’s but I don’t think he has the room for that. Awesome scenery. Nice job on that tracking shot. That was a tricky one to pull off. I like the ‘story’ side of modeling and you do that nicely.
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
I think a Buc-ee's may take up half of the layout room. haha But I agree - his structures are amazing! Thanks!
@cabincreek169210 ай бұрын
Where can you find such modern vehicles like on this layout?
@robertsiebenrock39974 ай бұрын
Unit trains don't WAIT! ONLY PASSANGER TRAINS HAVE PRIORITY!
@MatthewRailfan-ox6si17 күн бұрын
the one that blows my mind are the sounds. how do you do that
@rx7sportscar10 ай бұрын
I know one thing. If i'm on the Utah Belt crew. Im running over to taco bell while im in the hole waiting on trains.
@garyfaison89293 ай бұрын
I would too if takes hours for other trains
@tigerphid9677Ай бұрын
I didn't know that Tropicana sent any orange juice cars west. I thought they only went north from Florida. Is is prototypical for them to go through Texas?
@gregegan611110 ай бұрын
Why do so many model railroaders cut off the trip pins on couplers? I've never had any problems with them and they look like an airhose
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Just personal preference. I take most of mine off, as I think they look clunky. I go back an add rubber air hoses on all of the cars after, but definitely nothing wrong with the trip pins.
@e.t.p.371010 ай бұрын
Was this model railroad inherited from Eric Brooman?
@dougvalmore145010 ай бұрын
Unlikely. While the train featured is named Utah Belt (Brooman's layout) the "model railroad" is "Per Laursen's UP Central TX Layout" ( says it right in the title). (When did Eric die, anyway???).
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
This is Per Laursen's layout. I built some Utah Belt engines (seen here) which were modeled after Eric's work, but nothing in this video was done by Eric himself.
@bnsfET44C410 ай бұрын
I have lots of videos on the Union Pacific Austin subdivision
@nsmodeler2410 ай бұрын
Awesome - I'll check them out!
@bnsfET44C410 ай бұрын
@@nsmodeler24 if want you can include some in another video
@ridgec567010 ай бұрын
A Waffle House near the tracks? That's exactly where I would be hanging out! Two of my favorite things!
@TherealJamorieDesean10 ай бұрын
So was this like edited or is this how model trains actually sound. If its real I might buy one from KATO.
@j.michealbrownmusic4 ай бұрын
I think he means Waco when he says Waycross
@jaekobbokoskie10 ай бұрын
First
@BernieLomax-g8j10 ай бұрын
Like the layout Not crazy for the Real-Life railroad sounds added cheese sounding in my option, would rather hear the actual layout sounds