IT CAN BE YOURS! AMAZING Model Railroad RR HO H.O. Scale Gauge Train Layout of awesome trains

[@thefrase7884]

Finally someone who runs their trains at realistic speeds. Great layout

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Frase, Happy to read you enjoy the realistic speed on this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@mr99boxer30]

This is a golden opportunity for a true model railroader to come into as a turn-key operation. It does not get any better than this. But the new buyer/railroader should act fast because the home itself is a beautiful pearl of a home and will not stay on the market very long. It is a gem in a nice community. All Aboard !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr99Boxer, Glad you see the opportunity that presents itself :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Titan52berg]

Incredible layout! Just like having a miniature world all your own to 'escape' to! All the thousands of little wonders and treasures in each foot of this hand built miracle, waiting to enchant and delight each visitor! Fantastic assortment of trains and rail yards! A tiny replica of reality!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Titan52berg, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Here is a playlist of trains I've created for you to enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@leeboyd6883]

Wow. Amazing. If he was around here I would buy the house just for the layout. So amazing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee Boyd, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

[@jasonsmith6408]

I just bought a farm that came with a 6x16 HO Layout Friday! Planning expansion already with the boxes of track and trains I've had packed for years

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, NICE! Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@alejandrogrillet931]

Hi, from Venezuela, the STEAMBOAT is AWESOME. The two bridges parallel and the trains passing by, at the same time FANTASTIC. This layout well deserved to be in the MODEL RAILROADS MAGAZINE. Thanks for taking the time to show with absolute detail this OUTSTANDING layout.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alejandro, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) My pleasure sharing this layout with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@WaybackTECH]

This is a real beauty and a labor of real love. I love to see the interesting and sometimes hidden details that people put on layouts like this which can be easily missed and can take many re-viewings to find. I especially appreciate the history involved in transporting building and scenes built many moons ago, it gives something extra to the layout. I sincerely hope the person who ends up with this appreciates it and is a care taker to such a wonderful piece of art.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you WaybackTECH for sharing a wonderful comment :-) Glad you enjoy this one. Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

I love this story, I found myself taking an excessive amount of time experiencing all the wonderful details! I went through the vid loving it, and I look forward to going back again, fantastic! I so enjoyed peering into this inviting world, I love trains, I wanna come play!! This cool train man did himself Proud with his layout! Such an intricate web. Excellent story, beautifully presented! Thank you

[@loucostabile]

Thank you WickedFireFly13, Glad you love this story :-) Makes me happy you'll come back again. A treat for me to read your thoughts. You're welcome, Lou

[@azmike1]

I always felt that it’s the creating the layout That satisfies the soul. And model train layouts are never really “done.” Very well done. Congrats.

[@loucostabile]

Well said River City MOVERS. Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@chuckandmax7313]

I wish Pete the best of luck I hope he finds someone that will truly appreciate this layout it has been a labor of love and it will take a special person to give it the TLC and appreciation that it deserves. I was always wondering what happens when these guys sell their houses.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ChuckandMax, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@rippy123456]

It's not just the sheer wow factor either, it's the history to it as well.

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@davelister1]

That is a basement of joy ! stay young at heart. He should write a book on the history of the model !

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one Dave Lister :-)

[@dafolker6210]

What a nice gentleman. I hope someone good got the layout and are treating it well.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment :-)

[@lulemelgarejo3280]

This is true Americana. One huge piece of AWESOMENESS! Love it. The person who inherits this little jewel is Way Past lucky. Congratulations to the new owner.🎉🛤🚂🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lule Melgarejo, Glad you thought this one is AWESOMENESS :-) Lou

[@michaelg.1786]

Absolutely love it. I saw a prior video of this layout. This has to be the best ever seen. All the best sir! Truly remarkable.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Michael Galloway for the kind words and for thanking the time to comment :-) Lou

[@robbyosborne9708]

Wow! That model railroad is so breathtaking! The backgrounds in the layout look so realistic! It's also amazing how the house looks like an ordinary house with an unreal surprise in the basement!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robby Osborne, I think of the layout as the "Cherry on the Sundae" :-) Glad you enjoyed this one, please share it with your friends, Lou

[@donsmith7979]

Very Nice, What a great find for a family guy and lets hope this great RR is maintained and enjoyed for a long time.Greg in CA THX again.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one and thank you for the wonderful comment :-)

[@jasonsmith6408]

13:39 the tarred cracks in concrete highway remind me of when I was a little kid. Looks so real

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Happy to read this car brings back memories of highways when you were a kid :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hoscalequality2548]

9:23 I love that Milwaukee Road sitting there in the yard!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@billgaetz337]

As much as I love my son and daughter I could not bring myself to leave that layout behind. It takes a lot of steam to get up the courage to walk away from that beautiful work of art. If it was mine I'd spend all my time just sitting and staring at it and as I do with my little layout , imagine I'm walking down the street and greeting all my little friends. I guess even at 84 I'm still just a kid at heart. Again , congrats on your remarkable courage.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Gaetz, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@billgaetz337]

I wish I could see this layout in person but I live on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada just north of Seattle .

[@123cheetacat123]

Chew, i could not even pay for this in 3 life times, and i feel so sad that he has to give all that life that he has put in to that layout! Sweet route :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Tra, Thank you for sharing, and we're hoping the layout will go to a great Care Taker who'll enjoy it :-) Lou

[@eligebrown8998]

Yes you could. Just gotta put your head down and charge on and have persistsnce. Trust me. Sometimes theres things i want and im so persistant i keep finding ways to get it. Sometimes takes me a year. My house for instant took 15 years. Dont ever give up.

[@MrMontrose1967]

Absolutely beautiful I hope it goes to someone who will appreciate the time and effort that went into this

[@loucostabile]

HI Damien, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@markriley3412]

It's a little sad that you have to give up your layout. I would be so proud and take care of it so gingerly. Unfortunately, I'm a disabled Veteran living in Maryland and wouldn't have the income to allow me to purchase this home. I've been to Illinois and I loved it there and would move in an instant. Thanks for the videos, they're GREAT! Mark R.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Riley, Appreciate your comment viewing this layout, and glad you enjoyed the video. You're welcome, Lou

[@sideshowbob1544]

If I had the bucks I'd be on the phone now! Probably the most gorgeous layout I've ever seen. I've seen bigger but I haven't seen better.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@Nimori]

Man... whoever’s next in line to own this, I bet they will have so much fun. I bet their friends would wanna come over just for this. 😆 Im too young to afford this. (21) But if i was older, and thus saved my money, i would definitely buy!! Fun to see though!! Definitely a lot of love has been put into this. Cheers to the original owner, and to the inheritor! 🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nimori Kandara, Thank you for viewing, and sharing a wonderful comment :-) Hope you have a layout like this one day in your home, Lou

[@ShirleyHannah]

Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Walton's incredible work with us, Lou. I'm in awe: his layout is truly breathtaking. I'm certain leaving it will be painful. My dream railroad is in boxes in my basement waiting for me to bring it to life: not sure if Mr. Walton has inspired or intimidated me! Sadly I'm in no position to move to Huntley IL but I hope Mr. Walton finds that buyer who will treasure and maintain his great work.

[@loucostabile]

High praise ShirleyHannah :-) Thank you for viewing, and sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Love all that first-generation diesel power! Thanks, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Anthony C.

[@silkcustoms520]

I hope you got the price you wanted in that Sale. It has to be one of saddest days walking away from that creation. Incredible Work and Detail.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Layne Scott, All good things must come to an end. Good news! Here is another link to a video of Pete's place I think you'll enjoy too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafcg4eag9iEiac

[@tadheath5856]

That is so nice. That's why it's called a dream layout. Cause the only one I'll have is in my dreams....I LOVE THE HOUSE TOO BY THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!! My other dream...a brick home...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tad Heath, Happy to read this house & layout are dreamy for you :-) Lou

[@154Colin]

He has built a masterpiece that I hope someone will buy and become a worthy steward.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Colin King for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@danielramsey1959]

I wish i could retire and build a layout like this. Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel Ramsey, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one. Hope you get to build your layout soon :-) Lou

[@MidnightVisions]

Wow, lots of room to expand too!

[@loucostabile]

I like the way you think :-)

[@kevingautier107]

Textbook definition of A.D.D. camera work. Fantastic layout, however, at least what you showed that wasn't blurry or 20 feet away.

[@loucostabile]

Textbook comment from a Critic with no videos on their Channel. Glad you enjoy the layout :-)

[@kevingautier107]

Don't need my own video to tell that you acted like you were late for a date. You tried to do a nice thing. Just needed to slow down and capture the magnificence.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, KZbin allow Partners like me a 1/2 hour to video, so you need to keep moving to get this much layout in. There are some layouts that I'll do a 1 of 2 & 2 of 2 video, however the 2nd video receives very few views compared to the 1st so better to get it all in on one video (little KZbin tip for you if you ever do videos). Lou

[@kevingautier107]

I just ran across the 1st video you shot here. Very much enjoyed the detail on that. I guess it helped not having to talk about the selling of the house, etc.

[@christianvigue3236]

Beautifull , nice, a great work for an incredible result! Thanks for the trip and share, I love it (from south France)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christian, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@JawTooth]

How do you keep all that track clean? Full time job just to keep that huge layout running

[@craigcorson3036]

@@andybenfer6044 Okay, but how does he keep the REST of the layout clean and dust-free? The buildings, the trees, the cars, the people? Is his basement also a cleanroom?

[@loucostabile]

Actually, stays pretty clean. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@linoferrara]

The Perfect layout for that area! Thank you for posting this video. It has given me great ideas for my new layout.

[@loucostabile]

Hi lino ferrara, Happy to read you enjoy this layout and it's giving you ideas too. Here is a link to one more video I did of Pete's layout, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafcg4eag9iEiac

[@VenerableYorge]

What a Beautiful models! Men, your work It's amazing!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Willy Zaragoza, Glad you enjoy this layout, and appreciate your kind words :-) Lou

[@ketoking9435]

In the 70s when I flew from Heathrow to Calgary I remember seeing the steam trains at Heritage Park there and the old village,,,went on a Wardair 747 and in my teens,,,,the family I stayed with were great and drove us about in a 78 Olds Cutlass Supreme Brougham 260ci,,,,,,,good ol' days I luv all trains but my fave is the "Deltic 55" even back in the 70s I'd go at weekends to watch these beasts in action,,,,,have a great week,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Irfan Khan, Thank you for sharing those wonderful memories of yours :-) Lou

[@ketoking9435]

My pleasure,,,,cheers

[@sergebouchard2672]

I left Calgary in 2007 and the Steam train there was still going strong giving rides to hundreds of people daily!

[@antonbruce1241]

Wow...I would have LOVED to be able to buy this house!!!! Although, the wife might have other ideas...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anton Bruce, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@antonbruce1241]

@@loucostabile Dude! Thanks tons!!!!

[@davidcooke391]

Beautiful! Sure wish I was at retirement, (5 years away)! I've got tons of trains, belong to a club of 35+ members, but currently don't have the space or the time in my home. But wow, sure wish I could move to yours! Just wonderful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Cooke, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou

[@robdove4105]

Beautiful layout. A big layout is a dream and many folks dream along different lines. I am sorry you have to relocate and are going to loose the layout. I suspect it might not be something every model railroader wants as they might have different interests in prototype, free lance etc. Like beauty the dreams of model railroaders are in the eyes of the beholder. I truly believe you have built a master piece, thanks for sharing it. Camera work seems a bit off and I will blame the auto focus acting up. Not a knock on the usual good videos this layout visitor usually posts just something that did not get caught in time. Most videos do not have that issue, even so still a great video. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@robdove4105]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou I will check them out hope you are doing well.

[@arthurworkman4399]

Just thinking of the tiresome yet cumbersome time of trying to painstakingly take this apart is enough to drive you crazy. If I had the money I'd snatch up this entire train layout in a heart beat. I just love watching videos like this where you have such a love for your hobby & an exceptional eye for exquisite detail.

[@loucostabile]

Hi arthur workman, Thank you for viewing and sharing your appreciate toward this layout :-) Lou

[@ericsorbier3392]

What a fantastic accomplishment to build such a beauty, you did it, respect to you Sir, i know that you already have new projects in mind, you are a builder, a creator, a brilliant mind.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Sorbier, High praise and thank you for the wonderful comment :-) Good news! I've created a playlist of trains & model layouts I believe you'll enjoy and here is the link, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@CharleyTank]

I would move into this house just to play with this every day. great video you got my like.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Charley Tank for the like :-) Lou

[@rockyfanatic6846]

Lou Costabile you have any kids

[@philsimpson2587]

Wow, Wow, What an absolutely amazing detail and setup - I love it!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phil, Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@edwinjahnes2739]

What an awesome layout. A lot of time and effort into this layout.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you think this one is awesome Edwin Jahnes :-) Thank you for sharing a comment.

[@JtTaylor-mx3tm]

it kinda depresses me knowing that, all these years and money spent and hard work and etc, that when he moves he is leaving it behind. it makes me think of myself if i was in that situation i cant even handle the thoughts. let alone him actually leaving it behind. Very strong willed. hopefully who ever takes over this appreciates model railroading as much as Mr. Walton.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JtTaylor2026, Thank you for sharing your views. I view it a different way, at least in your lifetime you achieved your goal of building your dream layout, and thanks to the video, you can keep the memory and share it with others around the globe. I do agree, I hope there is a person who watches the video and will want to buy the house because they enjoy the train layout, Lou

[@DontAskWhyItsJustCuz]

JtTaylor2026... I feel you... & I also feel Lou... I guess that's the positive way of taking it... Life goes on... & we can't take it with us when we're gone anyways... God bless him thou... #DontAskWhyItsJustCuz

[@ThePaulv12]

If you think that's depressing, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OXqWRsq7iFibM

[@Sams_Trains]

This is so cool! I only wish it was in O scale.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sam's Trains, Glad you enjoy the layout and think it's "cool" :-) Lou

[@markmcguire4630]

Broke my heart when I heard the layout had been destroyed. So sad

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, We'll good news! We also have this video to enjoy too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafcg4eag9iEiac

[@kevinegolf449]

What happened to it?

[@mckim8827]

WOW! GREAT! (it may cost more than the house itself - LOL). I love to have it but I won't be able to take it even if it is free I am too lazy to keep it maintained. I have a very small 4x8 (2 levels) layout hang on the ceiling which took a half year. With Great respect. Thank You for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Min-Chan Kim, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! I've created a playlist of trains & layouts I believe you'll enjoy and here is the link, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@NickDiBella716]

I feel so bad for this guy. His dream has come to an end, but he got to live it out for a while

[@loucostabile]

You're right, he got to live his dream :-) Well said!

[@tomtke7351]

I kinda divide people into two groups: those who lust the destination and those who relish the journey. This incredible layout is a fabulous construction JOURNEY. I'd offer it would be easier to buy the house and leave the railroad in place rather than move it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tom TKE, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@theronerd]

Now if I could only find a house like that

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phil, That would be a fun place to live :-) Lou

[@theronerd]

@@loucostabile have any more for sell?

[@worldworldmobniggaztex2kal590]

Thats a nice layout damn buy the house a get the layout also is a good deal I'm a thug but love trains

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the layout :-)

[@estpst]

Reminds me of my friends Dad, who had a huge layout like his that took about half the floor in an old Victorian house.

[@loucostabile]

That sounds fun!

[@RoyMarkosGarageRMG]

Just some amazing stuff in here. I love the trains in this one.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this video :-)

[@willparsons32]

What a great "home selling" niche! Beautiful home too btw!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy Pete's place :-)

[@MrMontrose1967]

Absolutely fantastic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Damien, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@dcformee123]

You can barely hear the gentleman who owns the train set?

[@anthonyc1883]

spackmaster Chavez Agreed. That's sometimes the case with the guests on his car videos, too. No need for Lou to spend too much money or go all Hollywood but I'd definitely like to see him up the game when it comes to the audio.

[@craigramsay53]

It's a layout. A set is something you get for Christmas and run around the tree.

[@Spawn674]

Should have used one of the GP9's or F units instead of the loudest steam engine.

[@loucostabile]

Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@Jrc44]

How can one man afford a layout like this? I can’t believe ever owning a layout like this. Model railroading has become expensive these days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Cossaboon, Same as "How do you eat an Elephant?" One bite at a time. So over time, you keep adding until it looks like this. Determination, Focus, and Passion. Hope that helps, Lou

[@lancedawson7144]

A very beautiful layout and it does depress me to see you have to leave it behind after so many years of building it to perfection and i hope who ever buys your home takes very good care of it.

[@loucostabile]

HI Lance Dawson, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Lou

[@kennethconnors7532]

from amazing cars to the house of HO wonders

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@mickden3155]

That's incredibly detailed it even sounds real thanks Lou thats a great train city

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this layout, and you're welcome Mick W, Lou

[@MrSixpoint]

Really Nice.. Thanks For The Tour

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) If you'd like to see another video of Pete's layout, here is the link. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafcg4eag9iEiac

[@malakingdude]

Great way to show a house.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@nettyvoyager6336]

have you put a tiny camera on it yet on the front of a train and give us a view from the cab :) of the whole layout i think that would be amazing

[@nettyvoyager6336]

then take us on a miniature journey

[@loucostabile]

That's a good idea :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@CarlLjungquist]

Love it! Sorry it's so far from Southern California. Some lucky person will buy it and maintain it. I will forward your video to those who might be interested. Good luck to you!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carl Ljungquist, Glad you "love it!" Appreciate your kind words, Lou

[@vgrof2315]

Beuatiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi V Grof, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you The Kurt's Place Channel for a wonderful comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed this layout and video, Lou

[@RayHamiltonBuzzard]

Beautiful this old Buzzard loves it and Shared it.. Good luck with the sale.. :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the layout and think it's "beautiful" Ray Hamilton :-) Lou

[@rsantander9438]

Thank you Mr. Walton!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@BossSpringsteen69]

Huntley? Right up my alley. I don't know if it's sold or not but it never hurts to ask the Lord. My lease is up in October so, we'll see.

[@loucostabile]

Still for sale, and could be yours :-)

[@ketoking9435]

Hi Lou,,, A lovely home and fantastic railway setup,very tastefully done,,,,,,the home reminds me of a place I stayed in at Stratford Upon Avon on the riverfront by way of decor,,,,,I luv the way the train layout doesn't dominate the whole room,,,,,probably the best layout I have ever seen,,,,,big Thanx to you and of course the guy who owns the fab house and layout,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Irfan Khan, Glad you enjoyed the welcome tour of the house, and details of the layout :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, and you're welcome, Lou

[@kytrucking67]

Beautiful layout.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this layout :-) If you enjoy model RR layouts here is a playlist of trains I've videoed. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@juliogonzalez2453]

Hermosa y sorprendente esa maqueta!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@bohemianh]

well done

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-)

[@rickyt5363]

nice , hard to retire with $12,ooo taxes

[@loucostabile]

1,000 a month for a Guy with your $$$, pocket change, Lou

[@machia-mw1lm]

Richard tighe You’re in Jersey too ? With our New Democrat Governor , you ain’t seen nothing yet ! Like in CA , people are leaving in droves . Working American Middle Class that is . Who elected these men ? Deadbeats and Socialist kids , thats who , and they need our money .

[@buddahbless6725]

Well to be fair in that community redfin shows the average price of a house between 300-400k and average property tax between $7500-$8500 the thing that kills you is the HOA @ $150 per mth and they do absolutely nothing. My grandparents have property in FL Lake Nona Area of Orlando ( middle class community) and the house is roughly 2/3 the size of Pete's and has No Basement, No golf course, and its not gated or restricted but is HOA'd and there property tax is around $3000+ per year

[@jmkmini]

machia0705 keep voting democrat...🙁

[@whiteknightcat]

Del Webb? No wonder this looked familiar with the golf cart door. Looks just like the houses in sun City in Georgetown, TX.

[@loucostabile]

Same designs all over the country :-)

[@hestheMaster]

Saw a photo of a dumpster filled with the remains of the layout. Took his trains and buildings and chucked the rest. He moved to Wisconsin and close to family and their business where he works. Another sad end to a wonderful layout!

[@loucostabile]

Hi he's the Master, I think it was Dr. Seuss who said "Don't be sad it's gone, but be glad it happened". This video and those words help me, and I hope they help you too, Lou

[@rlucestarlight]

Where was this house location? Likely, he has the money to get a new layout built in his new home. Everything looks professional built and detailed. Nothing was cheap, and lots of room to walk around. I would say this layout cost $400,000 if not more. When the new homeowners expressed no interest in the model train layout, he should have attempted to have it carefully dismantled for relocated to a local Train Club or even in storage.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

First thing I thought was why move and give up your life's dream for your kids. They get tired of you really fast if they see you more than once a month. I have the best friends I could ever have but never see anyone more than once every few years. We text and talk on the phone maybe twice a week or month. That is enough for anyone I believe. Being too close to your family just invites them to start controlling and telling you how to live. I say keep a safe distance and don't give up your hobbies for them!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@911doogie]

Beautiful layout thankyou for sharing How muchfor a Aussie to come over and retire there lol?

[@loucostabile]

We're ready and look forward to seeing you :-)

[@911doogie]

lou I don't think we would be alllowed to buy it ? we would have to be a American citizes and self supporting ? love to......but miracles do happen. God bless you and your family

[@loucostabile]

The blessing are received, and God bless you and you're family too.

[@Waleram1]

Amazing mini World in youre home. Best regards from Spain.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Waleram1, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! I've created a playlist of layouts & trains I think you'll enjoy and here is the link, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@howardskipper6401]

Why is it when you are trying to describe a layout, you can't shut off the noisy train so you can hear what is being said. Not to be rude, what he is saying is not in the magazine and is very interesting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi howard skipper, You're not being rude. Agreed Pete is interesting. When videoing you do what you can, with what you have, when you can, to the best of your ability, and on this day, this is the result. Lou

[@dogro7862]

I'm investigating how to build a railroad layout and discovered a fantastic resource at Jareks hobby club (check it out on google)

[@georgemeyer8521]

@@loucostabile You do what you can, with what you have, when you can, to the best of your ability, and say please press F8, I can't hear you, Thank You!

[@ericmarc7529]

"This could be yours of you're in the market for a house" people really know how to market 😆

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@hntrains2]

Not an easy sell, by all means! People not into trains might find them an uninteresting, even bothersome, added bonus; people into trains might not like the house enough (most neat, greatly taken care of, but too "old style" for some). Also, the location will be inconvenient for many. If money were no issue, I would definitely buy it for what it holds in the basement. An amazing playground for anyone's children!

[@loucostabile]

Hi hntrains, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou

[@hntrains2]

Have they got any offers, do you happen to know?

[@nettyvoyager6336]

you could make an epic movie on that set in miniature as well the ideas are endless

[@loucostabile]

That sounds like a fun idea.

[@jeffscroggins229]

if i win the lottory i'll buy it

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're number come up in your favor :-)

[@yogaleonardo8115]

There are many factors in diy railroad layouts. One resource I found which successfully combines these is the Jareks hobby club (check it out on google) it's the most helpful blueprint i've seen. Check out the super info .

[@jeffscroggins229]

yoga leonardo thanks i'll look into it

[@renel.2548]

Fantastic 👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this layout :-)

[@genethesurveyor]

I got inspired by these videos and decided to use Google Earth, and my Carlson Survey software to create a full scale model in "AutoCAD dwg files" of the Bakersfield BNSF yard connecting to the SP line to Tehachapi (You know the one with the famous Tehachapi Loop) and ending in the Tehachapi yard (yes there is a small one there). It will be at 1 to 1 in the dwg file so I could print it out at any scale for a modal railroader to build. A builder could take any portion of the line and at what ever scale he is building and use it for his initial layout then build on to that any way he wants. I have the Bakersfield yard almost complete. It is quite a learning experience. Since the entire layout will be some 56 miles in length I am guessing no body would try to tackle the entire line in one layout, at O scale that would take space for about a mile and a half of track.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eugene, Happy to read the video is inspiring :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@thunderturbine8860]

Oh yeah, Pete's layout again, that was amazing dude :) Say hi to Pete for me if possible. Great video dude :)

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for the kind words, and glad you found the layout "amazing" :-)

[@thunderturbine8860]

Lou Costabile no probs dude :) I myself am planning to build a layout.

[@TommyZTrains]

There ARE "17" unhappy / unfulfilled people whom thumbed this down ? ... "Gese that's just sad PERIOD".

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@Bruno.Trains]

Beautifully very much.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this layout :-)

[@vilod]

its beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi vilod, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is the link to one more video I did of Pete's layout. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafcg4eag9iEiac

[@mirkoivofistrovic8949]

Awesome !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mirko Ivo Fistrovic, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@bneagleriversubdivision497]

Great layout for sure, lots of time, money and attention to detail. But I don't want to buy sombody's dream, I want my own. So I guess I won't be making an offer.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@craig4867]

$5 million house with trains! Rich man's hobby!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@tennissir1986]

I’ve seen more elaborate track layouts but never scenery like,this before.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tennis Sir, Happy to read you enjoy this scenery :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! Wonderful miniatures, and the coolest toy for adults! Very interesting video, thanks you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bad Russian, Glad you enjoyed the toys :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@NscalefromOntario]

Wow I sure bet this was a very tuff decision for Pete to make but I sure hope his wish is granted. He has done such a great job on his train layout! Wouldn’t that be the dream home for young kids at maybe around 10 years of age (the age where they are old enough to know how to properly handle these trains and not break them). When I was 10, my dream was to own a model RR but I didn’t really know how to build this so I would have felt like I have died and gone to heaven if my parents bought this house. Eventually tho, I developed the skills and built my own train layout (definitely not as big as Pete’s but I have a layout tour video if you were interested which I posted January 4) I remember the end of summer 2016, I went to a small train show at the Railway Museum in Owensound ON (Canada) and one of the few vendors there told me and my grandpa a story about how he won a huge huge n scale Train lot for $500 in an auction. It was huge, over 20 locomotives, so many switches, so many buildings, so many freight cars, the list goes on. He told us he got it all so cheap because there was a woman who moved into a house in Owensound which had a huge n scale layout in the basement built by the previous owner and way too big to ever leave the house. So she didn’t want the Train layout so she had a company come in and dismantle the entire thing and then she basically gave away what was left because I’m sure the lot would have been worth thousands. Kind of sad for me to hear that and I’m sure I’d be the same if the prev owner knew. Hope the same dose not happen with Pete’s layout. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Railfan99 for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story.

[@cbranalli]

just freaking awesome

[@loucostabile]

Glad you freaking enjoy this layout :-)