Is This The Last Run Of The Piedmont Southern? (365)

[@TheDCCGuy]

Folks, I just wanted to explain why I took the video on the locomotive inventory down. I was so overwhelmed with emails that I could not keep it all straight so I needed to take some time to catch up on the purchases and process the shipments. Once I get caught up and know exactly what is left I may reactivate the video and reload the inventory list on my website, if there is anything left. Thanks for the interest-Larry

[@What_If_We_Tried]

So sorry to read about your health issues, always appreciated your videos, and I hope you get caught up soon. I'm also beginning to think about selling off most of my model train locomotives, and only keeping a few on a small shelf layout. All the best...

[@purrple.shadows]

What a shock. All that work on the layout. Things must be really serious health-;wise. I wish you all the best and want you to know that your channel was invaluable.

[@bernardc2553]

Larry altho I watch & like ,I don't comment much, I have to you sir have been God sent for those of us learning from your wealth of knowledge . My very best to you as you shuffle thru your changes, Safe to say we ALL will be by your side .❤

[@joec.6012]

Larry, I'm so sorry you had to make the decision to dismantle the Piedmont Southern Layout, I know that had to be difficult. I have been watching you and reading your articles for years and you have been a source of great information to the Model Railroad community and me personally. Please be well and take good care of yourself, I will keep you in my thoughts.🙏 I look forward to your videos and articles to come. Its's truly been a pleasure sharing our beloved hobby with you!! 🙂

[@bobkvideo]

Tough to hit the “like” button for this one. Know that there are a bunch of us out here pulling for you. All the best, Larry. And thanks for all your hard work.

[@scentgrasslakerailway]

Larry, yours is my absolute go-to channel... it is fantastic and always appointment-viewing. There is so much I have learned from you that I shall never to be able to thank you enough. I want the very best for you and your family.

[@nickvellis9823]

I cannot imagine how difficult this must be. You have inspired and informed thousands of model railroads. Many thanks. Best wishes, Larry!

[@johnbarone3426]

So sorry to see this Larry. Many of us in the model railroad community have learned so much from you. Watching your videos is one of the main reasons i got back into the hobby after many years on the sidelines. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You will be in my prayers. Please have the best summer possible.

[@donaldfrozina4575]

Best wishes Larry! You are still an inspiration to the DCC community and to model railroading as a whole!

[@keithpickering2840]

So sorry to hear about your news Larry, wishing you all the best for whatever the future holds. Me like many of us in the model railroad community you have helped us so much with your videos and we have learned so much. Got me back into the hobby after years of family commitments to start again with all the changes dcc etc. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. Have a great summer and I look forward to future videos. A UK fan best wishes.

[@Greatlefty300]

I have learned a ton of info from you. My layout would not be what it is today without your help and expertise. Good health to you !

[@caseyjones745]

I am sorry to hear the news, but it demonstrates that Larry is a very considerate and thoughtful person. I have always been impressed and trusted his videos. We all know that we cannot railroad forever, but it is very hard to make the decision to start downsizing. As a matter of fact, I am perusing Larry's list of locomotives for sale, when I should also be selling off my collection! Good luck, Larry, and thank you for your dedication to the hobby.

[@andrewpalm2103]

Larry, I"m so sorry to hear about your health problems and the removal of your layout. It's so very thoughtful of you to consider your wife in this way. When I re-started model railroading at the beginning of the pandemic (after a break of nearly two decades) I decided that my age and health meant a small layout was in order. I've enjoyed my 1x6 foot "micro-layout" very much and recently added a 10x24 inch diorama for taking photos of rolling stock. So small can still be fun. Please take care.

[@graemetravers9416]

Thank you Larry, I'm a modeler of Australian proto-type (in Australia) and have come to the hobby in a serious way since I retired 10 years ago. Your videos have been invaluable in helping me with the ins and outs of model railway building. Your articles on DCC in Model Railroader guided me through the arcane aspects of DCC. It's been an informative and pleasant journey so far in this hobby due in part to you. Thank you for what you have done. I hope that your health improves and I look forward to whatever you share with us in the futrure

[@misterrolonful]

When I got into the Hobby two years ago I was lost and frustrated until I found the DCC Guy. I frequently forward links to your videos when someone needs guidance. Thank you for the videos and I will be looking out for your magazine articles

[@TomD4875]

Larry, thanks for sharing what must've been a difficult decision after putting so much work into your layout. I'm just getting back into the hobby at 76, presently planning a layout that will easily be taken apart in manageable modules for the same reason - I don't want to leave my wife and kids with a nightmare to dispose of when the time comes. Your videos and MR articles have been an immeasurable help to me. I wish you the best health possible going forward and will be watching for new videos whenever available. God bless.

[@larrydee8859]

Oh my gosh Larry I'm so sorry to hear this! I learned so much from your very informative DCC, and modeling videos. We wish you all the best, and looking forward to your videos in the fall. (I've encountered other model railroad hobbyists, (mostly also seniors like us), who are unfortunately also consolidating their layouts as well. This due to various health issues. Most of us are all getting up there in age now. We are all so thankful, for all your great, very informative work. You're up there on top, on being one of the best educators, in model Railroad technology. Thank You Larry.

[@johnnyeveritt5695]

A word of sincere appreciation for your contributions over the past years and wishing you well. Thankfully; you will still be making your informative videos; allbeit to a lesser extent. Best Regards / Johnny 🙏🤙👍

[@philtobias4534]

Thanks Larry. I'm 70 and starting to have the same concerns. Thanks for inspiring me to move forward on that.

[@Maddogtrucking]

Thank you Larry for all your time and devotion to our hobby. You have given us many great videos and helped many find better ways to build. I wish you and your family the best.

[@rl7881]

I was genuinely shocked and saddened by your news in this video. I have tuned in virtually every week to your KZbin channel for the past 4-years, to be be inspired by your enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you for all your content over that time, and I look forward to your new chapter in the autumn. God bless, take care and keep breathing!

[@flagman515]

Mr. Puckett, please let me add to all well wishes and good thoughts. You have been an enormous wealth of model railroad knowledge for both the newbie and experienced modeler alike. High greens to you and your wife in this next phase of your life. Thank you!

[@tonyspies8590]

Larry, your health is the most important. Praying for a long and healthy future. Thank you for all your help as I got back in the hobby the past few years. Your videos were my first stop in taking on new projects.

[@SamBarr-cx5er]

Very sorry to hear that, Thank you for the advice and everything you have done for me over the years, which has been very useful and helpful. While you continue with your videos, I will be watching them.

[@stephenwheaton6162]

I’ve learned so much from you and the Piedmont Southern. You are a great teacher and a gentleman. It must have been a gut-wrenching decision. I went through the same thing this spring when I decided to sell our sailboat for similar reasons. I look forward to more episodes and hope you and yours remain happy and healthy! Thanks again for all you’ve taught me. So far!

[@larryboyer]

I wish you well and good health, you have been such a treasure of knowledge and an invaluable source with all of your videos. Dealing with heath issues and making decisions like this is difficult at best, I camend you for your decision.

[@mikedurhan9941]

Well.......... I guess nothing lasts forever. I'm pushing 80 myself. That makes your announcement thought-provoking at the very least. I hope I can still tune in for a few years more, as you are quite the teacher and a seemingly very nice person. Thanks so much for all you have taught us, Larry.

[@sabo6588]

Hope your health stays good for you. Good luck with everything.

[@nathilliv1002]

Larry, To do what you'be done is an act of true love. I commend you. Your videos and DCC columns in Model Railroader have been a great 'straight shooting' source of easy to comprehend information to many of us. Carry on at a pace that suits you and your wife. You owe us nothing. THANKS 👍

[@davedefrehn6257]

I figured something was afoot. I know this is a very difficult transition for you. I, too, had to make a similar decision a few years back when I realized time was catching up to me and a dream of a big elaborate DCC layout was no longer practical. Health issues and the loss of my wife cemented that decision. Now I am living the hobby by simply watching video channels like yours. I applaud you for prioritizing your wife and family above your hobby. Cherish every moment you can with your wife. It can be over in an instant. I will stay subscribed so I will know when you do post anything new. The best of luck to you and your wife. Thank you for all the enjoyment your videos have brought me.

[@raquaro1]

Well, this hits home. I am 76 and my health is questionable now. I too am taking down my layout and selling off some of it. I don't want my family to have to do it. So, with that I wish you all the best !! Be healthy, my friend!

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Larry, I’m very sorry to hear your current health has been the reason you have had to say goodbye to your Piedmont Southern railroad layout. It’s been a great journey and experience to watch you build and operate the layout. I’ll just be patient for your DCC content as you’ve announced. Hope the health trajectory will further improve. A warm greeting from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

[@johnkeitley9168]

Larry, this must have been a shocking decision for you to make. We in the model railroading family cannot help but feel the pain too. Over the years we have enjoyed and appreciated every video you have created, not just for the valuable information and advice they have contained but also for the privilege of sharing your enthusiasm for the hobby and the enjoyment you obviously got from working on it. To think of that beautiful Piedmont Southern Railroad ending up torn out and taken to the dump brought a lump to one's throat. I can't bear to refer to your contributions in the past tense as I hope we will still hear from you whenever you feel inclined to post something. In the mean time may I join with all your other well-wishers in wishing you all the best for the future. Kind regards, John

[@ScottRails]

I would just like to express my total respect for what you are doing. We all get so obsessed with our hobbies, but don't always think about what our families will have to do when "that day" comes along. We should all take note. I look forward to seeing what you get up to with your new condensed layout.

[@maltnz]

Glad to hear things are improving healthwise. Sad you have had to downsize and do not envy you inventorying, horrible job. Thanks for all the hints and info over the years ... some have been very helpful.

[@darthwalls1]

I wish you good health Larry! Thank you for all of the helpful information over the years!

[@chrisruggieri4056]

Larry, wishing you the best in regards to your health. I have learned so much from watching you and reading MR spots, your contributions are greatly appreciated by me for sure. Excited to see the inventory list, hope to be able to purchase some of the stock. Best of Luck

[@bngray1]

Sorry you have had some health issues Larry, I wish you all the best with those; I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed watching your videos not only because I’ve learned so much from them but also because I’ve enjoyed your warm laid back style and personality. Cheers!

[@tracksidemike]

Wow Larry I’m in shock but we get it . Personal life first we will alway look forward to your videos. Very help over the past years and we thank you for all you have done for the hobby. Take care and enjoy your new endeavours Thanks

[@edwardmccarthy7665]

Thank you, Larry, for the great information you have provided. Please take care!

[@modelrailroader5619]

We all dread this day. I’m anticipating the same thing in the next few years. Wishing you well and thank you for all your informative videos over the years.

[@Conn653]

Sad news, Larry, but you need to take care of yourself, and family. You've help me, and quite a few others, with model railroading. THANKS! 🙂

[@FrenchRacer58]

Best wishes. You have been a wonderful mentor to so many of us !

[@Herriot7]

It takes courage to do what you've done. Thanks for sharing what you have done - and how to do it. Having a plan for a layout is almost as important as planning to build it.

[@thomradice8680]

Looking forward to more of your inspirational and stellar tutorials Larry! Thanks for your commitment and dedication to the hobby!

[@cfishel15]

Hi Larry, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of this wonderful hobby. I recently retired and am anxious to get back into model railroading after a 40+ year “hiatus”. Watching your videos over these years has been the inspiration for doing so. My best wishes to you and your family, and I look forward to learning more from you in the weeks and months to come!

[@markwakeley3835]

Best of luck to you Larry. I hope you realize what a blessing you have been to me and thousands of other model railroaders. I especially appreciated the way you explained WHY something had to be done a certain way. I'll anxiously await the continuing episodes.

[@TomSchmidt-t4y]

Larry, I wish you the best with your health issues. I demolished my layout and sold most of my trains and structures for the same reason as you. I don’t want my wife left with the chore of how to get rid of it all. In my case I did that because of my age. I’ll be 81 shortly. Thanks for your insight, dedication and information through these past few years.

[@fredmueller9919]

Sorry to hear Larry you were not feeling well. It’s good to hear that you’re feeling better now. I sure can relate how your Health and how you feel can affect what you can and cannot do sometimes due to my own health issues. Just take care of yourself and your family. That’s what’s most important. I also would like to say. I came across your channel on KZbin about three years ago and have watched many your videos. I myself am not modeling an HO scale. But I’m working on an N scale layout. I appreciate your skill and knowledge and enjoyed your channel content and have used some of your techniques. I want to thank you for teaching and showing all of us viewers different ways to do things. It’s very much appreciated Larry.

[@johnschutt9187]

I'm so sorry for your health issues. These life transitions are difficult. Good for you for doing this for your wife. Thank you for all your videos.

[@TubaSoundsandTrains]

Larry, I enjoy all of your videos, I have learned so much, you have inspired me and many other people. I thank you for all you have contributed and I wish you stability in your health. I was just watching your videos last night on DCC power bus wires and the NCE SB5 booster. Blessings to you for what you’ve done and as you move forward. As for your trains, I sure would like to have some as a salute to you! Thank you Larry!

[@ivyjim1715]

Larry, I’m saddened to see that you’ve made the difficult decision that we all must face at some point and dismantled your beautiful layout. I’m also sad to hear about your ongoing health concerns, but I hope it may bring you some comfort to know that you have a legion of supporters out here who are pulling for you and sending you positive thoughts. I hope you can continue enjoying this wonderful hobby and also get some fishing in (judging by the TU and fishing bumper stickers). Stay well!

[@GenreFilmsUK]

Larry, Sorry to hear about your health issues and that you’re dismantling Piedmont. Since I came back to the hobby five years ago, you’ve been a great source of quality information on DCC. Glad to see you’re still planning on making your excellent videos!

[@Vikram1510]

Hi Larry, so sorry to hear your health has taken a tumble. I’m one of the silent majority on KZbin who’ve cracked out the soldering iron and followed your tutorials to the letter. I hope you beat whatever it is into submission and enjoy many more healthy years.

[@555metroman]

Just want to add my thanks for what you have done the last few years. I switched to DCC a few years ago and for that I have to thank you. I learned so much and was able to convert and expand my layout and my love of model railroading. Good luck with the inventory and the layout and good luck with your health. take care

[@roncrook8656]

Larry, very glad to hear the health issues are taking a positive turn. Hate that the Piedmont Southern gone, but glad you will continue sharing the wealth of knowledge that have been sharing.

[@derekalexander4030]

Larry, most importantly, I wish you good health and will pray for you and your family. Secondly, I respect your decision to remove the burden for your wife and family. Thirdly, I wish to thank you for all of the incredible information that you have given us in the years that you have had your channel and in the books that you have written. Thank you.

[@thebritishrailroader]

Hi Larry. Really sorry to hear that you are winding down the layout, but very glad that you will still be on our air waves helping us with our DCC dilemas. Your channel has been a great help to me when I was learning about fitting sound chips. Where once I would pay for them to be fitted, I now happily fit my own, with all lights, ditch lights, speakers stay alives etc. This is very much down to your easy to follow tutorials. I hope we continue to see you for many more years to come, but totally understand the need to take things a little slower. Take good care mate and look forward to seeing you after the summer.

[@Kryotek7]

Larry, my sincere thanks for your videos and your writing. You are one of the main people who got me back into model railways 2 years ago from watching your videos, and then as I’ve been (very) slowly building my layout. You have all my best wishes for your health, and look forward to your videos later in the year.

[@ChrisDahls_Railway]

Larry, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. Enjoyed your videos and learned a ton from you. Take care and best of luck to you and your family.

[@denniswilson2690]

Wishing all the best for you and your family. Thank you so much for your invaluable videos over the years, You have taught so many of us on Model railroading and the enjoyment it brings.

[@ed66645]

Thank you Larry for all the wonderful videos. Sad to see piedmont southern dismantled. Also enjoyed all the articles from MR. Your an inspiration. I'll be watching for anything from burlington northern. Best health my friend.

[@charleymartin9422]

Fridays will never be the same again. Best wishes and good luck.

[@alanmusicman3385]

Hi Larry. Sorry to hear this news and the heartbreak of having to tear out the layout - but I understand and applaud your motives completely. My father-in-Law's layout was left to my Mother-in-law to deal with and she didn't know where to start. Hopefully you will be able to continue your excellent tutorial and practical videos on your reduced rig for a long time yet and continue adding to your library of videos which are such a rich and varied reference source for the rest of us. I sincerely wish you all the best and will look forward to seeing many more new DCC-Guy videos coming along.

[@grublet2093]

Thank you for your insight and I hope you keep us posted on your new adventures

[@graemekneller9123]

Thanks Larry for your contribution to this great hobby. All the best for you and your wife.

[@dwmtrainsdave2495]

I am deeply sorry but understand this most difficult decision. You have been the greatest inspiration to everyone in the the model railroad community. Personally you had a profound effect in my renewed interest in the hobby. It's good to hear you will be continuing with the channel. Wishing you continued health and the best of luck to you and family in all you're future endeavors.

[@Fred-x4w]

Larry, sad to see your railroad dismantled, your reasoning is commendable. You stated your health issues are going in the right direction that is the most important thing, wishing you the best.

[@peterainsworth8466]

I hope all goes as well as it can for you Larry. I'm sad to hear that you have some issues with your health. Your videos have been inspirational for me and for many others as well. I thank you sincerely for all that you have done. Best wishes from Australia.

[@jamesmclaughlin8909]

Hi Larry, prayers and hopefully you have many more years to spend with the wife!

[@1911Fauquier]

For those of us that have had to deal with family health issues, I want to wish you all the best ...I have learned alot from your videos , since I discovered them a year or so ago, and I want to thank you very much ....So all the Best, Larry, a true internet friend... Lloyd in Canada

[@genejablonski9909]

Larry, I send my prayers and best wished for improved health. Your videos have been inspirational for me and my modeling efforts. I look forward for many more future videos.

[@DavidHaines-z2v]

What a shock, appreciate all the knowledge you pass along in these videos and hope that your health issues can be resolved so you can continue. I’m 68 and finally getting around to build my dream layout and I keep referring back to your treasure of knowledge.

[@CashSly]

I understand why you are paring down, but I also hate it for you. You have been such an inspiration for me and others. A lot of items on my layout wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for you. Thank you 🙏 for all you have done. I hope your health continues to go in the right direction, and I look forward to seeing your progress this fall.

[@TWNTY-es8lu]

Be well Larry, health first !!! I just tore down my 8x16 and downsized to a 38" x 9'-8" to stay in the hobby, focus on health, although it might be a sad experience, a new start can be very refreshing and inspiring!!! best wishes to you and your family.

[@johnbanicki7232]

Always sad to see a layout get taken down. But 'Thank You' for all you do and sharing all of your work with us. Look forward to seeing future videos.

[@AustinMace]

Hey Larry, just wanted to say thanks so much for this channel and all of the knowledge you’ve shared with us. I’ve just gotten back into the hobby after having our first kid, and moving into a place with the perfect spot for a bedroom layout. Your videos have been invaluable and has given me the confidence to jump back in, and am happy to say I have broken ground on the modules, track plans and some building models thanks to your videos.

[@Quince828]

So sorry to hear that you had to tear the layout down. I totally understand the need to be proactive about it, and how health issues get in the way of railroading. I’m in the same boat. Your channel and your book have been my go to for learning how to convert my layout to DCC. Best wishes for continued health and enjoyment of the hobby.

[@erikhilsinger9421]

Thanks for your hard work and willingness to share the hobby.

[@JohnS-jj9by]

So sorry to hear this Larry! your videos have been a great help to many of us. I wish you all the best to you and your family.

[@andrewl9191]

I've watched a LOT of your videos and I love the way you explain things. I hope that this channel can remain around for a while at least for it's content, even if nothing is updated. Thank you for your efforts!

[@ylang17]

Larry, I Wish you good health! Your videos are always so instructive and easy to understand. You have contributed enormously to this fascinating hobby. I have learned a lot from you, as many other did all over the world (I am from Israel). Thanks and all the best!

[@billmorgan3978]

Hey Larry! My wife and I will be praying for you. You have taught me a lot. I always enjoy your work. Looking forward to re-home a few of your items! Love ya brother!

[@petertownsend8276]

Larry. I'm so sorry to hear about your health problems. I have been watching your videos for a long time and always found them instructive, interesting and entertaining. I will definitely miss the Piedmont Southern, a great layout. I hope that you can get enough entertainment from your modules and will carry on with the channel for many years to come. I will definitely continue to watch. Regards Pete (in the UK)

[@splou2223]

Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues, and I sincerely hope you get through them. I'm sure it was a very hard decision to tear down the Piedmont Southern, but I'm sure everyone who watches your channel understands. I'll continue to watch and support your channel!

[@luvindemtrains]

I appreciate your strength and reality check in this effort. We will all be in this place one day. I hope to control what happens to my equipment just like you. I look forward to seeing your new set up. Blessings and good health to you.

[@andychandler153]

Larry, takes personal courage to make this decision. I have two experiences to dispose of collections from friends who have passed. One fellow had a lot, but his heir gave me only 2 hours to do something which would take several hours. We all need to be responsible for our collections, such that they do not end up in the dump! Thanks for planning a reasonable plan for you collection. Blessings, Andy

[@paulatherton985]

Larry hope things improve for you as you continue to get better. Sorry to hear that you are downsizing. You have been a great source of building a layout. I built mine following your videos on how to build the modular tables. You have made everything seem not so difficult with your explanations and examples. Good luck and looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@nanashi1879]

Mr. Puckett, thank you for all the years of video content. I have enjoyed them immensely and wish you a speedy recovery. I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to your layout after so many years of building it up. I wish you all the best.

[@Cee_Eff]

Thank you Larry for your amazing work. I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. My prayers are for you and your family 🙏🙏

[@michaeltyl7697]

Larry, thanks for all the information you shared with us through the years. God bless.

[@bcrlwy]

All the best to you Larry, I have enjoyed and learnt so much with all your video’s and knowledge. I will look forward to seeing your scaled down layout as do a lot of us have to do at some point. Happy railroading and God bless.

[@timothyrose4052]

I can only imagine what it took to come to this agonizing decision. I've been watching your channel for a little over a year now and have found it to be a wonderful source of tips, tricks, and accurate information and for that I thank you. Whenever I have a spare 20 minutes, I typically look for one of your videos. You still have a plethora of videos I have not gotten to yet, but I will as time allows. Wishing you nothing but the best and look forward to future updates. Take care.

[@bernicemeade3232]

Thanks for All your expiring videos I learned a lot I purchased one of your books God bless Looking Forward for this fall videos

[@ponderingpops]

Larry, I echo the sentiments so many have offered! I'm in my 70s with several chronic ailments myself, so my railroads are modular or sectional and can be taken apart by simply unplugging and carrying them away. I, too, was thinking of those I'll leave behind. Meanwhile, I remain hopeful and just live life and enjoy this great hobby of ours one day at a time. It appears you're doing exactly the same. Best wishes and peace.

[@GregKenyon-v6i]

Thank you Larry for all the information you gave us on DDC wish you the best

[@Bliz0516]

Sad news, but I understand your decision completely. I wanted to express my sincere wishes for continuing recovery, and thank you for all you have taught me. Although the piedmont southern is no more I will still be looking forward to any reviews you do in the future. Best wishes.

[@markr2831]

Best of luck Larry and thanks for all your work.

[@wot3424]

😥😥😥What a sad video to watch. I also have health issues after being released from the hospital last week and my wife asked me to start reducing my train inventory (1400+ items) as she is not aware of the value of the items or wants the burden of disposing of items. Your videos were very valuable instructions and easy to follow. Best, Wiley Tinker

[@KentStreet]

Larry, I hope your health improves and that you can still enjoy the hobby on a reduced scale. Your videos are great and I wish you and your wife all the best.

[@johnpetru4133]

Planning for the future is a good thing, Larry. I will look forward to hearing from you in the future.