Ken Poznaniack's Incredible HO Railroad!

Ken Poznaniack is an incredible modeler, and his HO railroad shows it. The Layout was started in 2000 not 2020 as stated in the video. There are many custom-made automated coal loaders and displays all over this multi-level railroad. There is an operating track laying train that I estimate to be over 25ft long and works! Many items ive never seen like the giant Cat bulldozers and many custom scenes. The big coal dozers are Kibri . There is a rail laying train with the rail made by Plastic Rail Protoloads in NC. Operating sessions on the layout are very impressive . Fred Eisen trains on KZbin also uploaded an ops session video on this layout as well @fredeisen7401

[@patricknoveski6409]

You gotta be kidding.😮A working Railroad. And he did all this from 2020? Insane amount of work. If you got money, time, and space, i guess anything is possible. Blown away. Thank you for showing !❤

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

The date was a mistake nevertheless its quite incredible

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Layout started in 2000

[@sgtrock2175]

This is amazing. I remember that layout at Edgewood Arsenal. My mom worked at the proving ground and took me to see it on one of their open house days. It was fantastic, and really blew me away as a kid. I wish I could have seen it more than once.

[@danielfouardlibertarianono8017]

This has to be the most realistic scenic railroad I've ever seen

[@federalpipingco.inc.7700]

I almost feel like I needed a hard hat it felt so real. Amazing!

[@edtorgersen1454]

My mind is blown. This is art at its finest. To call it beautiful would be an understatement. Amazing, phenomenal, spectacular. Thank you so very much. Works of art like this need not be forgotten, nor destroyed.

[@longrider50]

Al, all I can say is Wow!!!! The structures & scenes are so detailed. Thx

[@kevinleftridge8241]

Man that coal yard is EVERYTHING!!!!!

[@terrellhoward5231]

I remember that first time seeing Ken's railroad and I was blown away, the vids doesn't do it any justice, seeing this masterpiece in person is just breath taken. Thanks Al for sharing this my friend and my hat goes off to Ken. I have to get back over there.

[@jimmyseaver3647]

Absolutely _incredible_ work all around. This whole operation is about as immaculate as it gets.

[@mariovirzi8400]

Più guardo questi capolavori e più mi viene voglia di cambiare hobby e......darmi all'ippica....Semplicemente meraviglioso. Mario da Roma Italia

[@Gajewski_damian]

Not even 2 minutes in and just want to complement how amazing this is. Looks phenomenal.

[@user-mj9ti4zz8c]

In case you may not know, in real-life coal loading the engine has a special gear that allows it to pull the train so slowly through the chutes. I find it intriguing to see a model railroad modeling so much coal and still be awesome to watch. As you all know, most model railroads feature beautiful natural scenery. Great job, Ken!

[@SleeTheSloth]

Wow! I have no words... That's just the best detail I have ever seen. OOOOOO!!!!

[@christophersnyder5812]

Born and raised in Baltimore. I can immediately tell the actual locations Ken modeled on this amazing layout. The accuracy is spot on, great work and attention to detail throughout.

[@christopherdelgaudio9484]

U sir are a living icon!! Thank u

[@user-nx4pr4du4l]

Ok so today I was with my family and i had clicked the video cause I love trains and layouts and I saw this one and I just saw some different about its so noticeable and I can feel the texture come out of the creator ❤️it's just some amazing how u put all this together I hope this never gets old

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@stevenikitas8170]

That welded rail train is awesome... Totally unique... One of the best model railroad things I've seen on the internet

[@blainedunlap4242]

The loader, ahh I seen that before. The unloader was cool. That coal shovel loader was worth a video. Very nice work. Good order, painting is a nice pallet. Thanks for showing your wonderful layout.

[@danielfouardlibertarianono8017]

What a dude. With imagination talent and brains! This was just too cool.

[@robertkittredge823]

Oh my goodness! Incredible scale modeling at its finest. The Coal loading and unloading facilities are dazzling to say the least. Well done Sir !! It’s a masterpiece for sure. ❤❤❤

[@madbren]

I would not call this a model railroad layout this is a work of art! The attention to detail is something else imagine the hours upon hours days upon days inded years upon years to produce such a stunning work of art congratulations and may you have many many many years of pure enjoyment running it.

[@new_comment]

This is absolutely INSANE!!! I have no words!

[@JohnathenTribble-np1fy]

Nice layout

[@karenhumes8689]

That's the most awesome mine operation I've ever seen on a model railroad!!! Greg

[@eliabraham6918]

Wow this layout is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@doyline45]

Fantastic! Lots of hard work!

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

awesome layout thx for sharing.😊😊👍👍

[@ATSFSuperChief]

Excellent model railroad. Thank you Ken!🤠

[@mvg2x34]

This is a pretty spectacular set. Thank you for letting it get videoed.

[@MainTrack]

Amazing layout with fantastic detail. What an inspiration!

[@neurotechhomecomfort]

This layout is phenomenal.... i will be back to watch this again and again, for sure

[@justjoe942]

Enjoyed that very much; thanks for posting.

[@jimmydill7744]

That's amazing detail, beautiful..

[@aaronandrews5695]

Amazing! Congratulations

[@frankkie3849]

This is super detailed and very well done. Love the vehicles, thanks for sharing…Take care..

[@kevinleftridge8241]

Wow!! Awesome details👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙌🏽

[@user-dh6uf8be2y]

Incredible piece of work, You sir, are an artist!

[@fredmertz1418]

Wow! Nice work Ken. Very impressive. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@ScratchGlass9]

Spectacular work !! Labor of love. Bravo sir.

[@user-em8bt4et6t]

that was awesome . well done

[@sjtom57]

What a labor of love. Fantastic layout.

[@MiniModellingOfficial]

This is just stunning! Great work on kens part! And thank you so much for filming such a masterpiece! I’m subscribing!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you so much!

[@joeym6730]

What an awesome place!

[@bryansalva8944]

That coal loading and unloading is just worthy of a chef's kiss! Detail to a T!

[@gerlandkent6377]

looks, great Ken. 👍

[@keithpickering2840]

Wow, that mine is awesome, great layout many thanks for sharing..

[@Cj-kh5po]

What an amazing layout. Very professional coal mining layout. Excellent job!😊

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome layout

[@derekalexander4030]

What an incredible layout and there are so many animations. Spectacular. Thanks for sharing it.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks another great HO layout I revisited and will be posting is Dave Moltrups Steel Mill layout this weekend so stay tunned!

[@sthpac6910]

When I think I've saw it all, there comes another one. This is the tops, and can't get any better.

[@johnv.cramer3008]

Great layout a lot of work many years.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Fantastic video! Great close up shots of Ken’s masterpiece. Thanks for sharing! 😃👍

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-gz6tn4bj2m]

Really enjoy You're allowed really industrial gritty Blast furnace. Conveyor. Screws shoots and Ladders. A little thing is bringing it all to reality

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

WOW, Very Nice !

[@pkilznah5353]

Wow. Ridiculous respect 🔥🔥✊🚂🚂🚂

[@richardcorcorran8965]

Omg, that is incredible

[@davidbrown4823]

A world of its own . great video work.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes, thanks

[@scottdoherty9513]

Absolutely outstanding!! The attention to detail and beautiful scenes are mind blowing. I can appreciate the time and creativity to build something like this. Thank you for the inspiration and ideas.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

I will let the creator of the layout Ken know thanks for taking the time to watch

[@deanguando1335]

Nice layout.

[@uptownphotography]

Excellent!...

[@Bobrogers99]

I've watched other train layout videos, but I've never see such an elaborate industrial area! To put it all together with such realistic detail must have taken huge amounts of labor and time. This unique display is impressive!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@philippesaunois8451]

C'est le plus incroyable, le plus magnifique, le plus technique du monde. Hambourg fait piètre figure à côté de ce monument. Félicitations Ken pour cet admirable travail. Admiration

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you so much please subscribe so I can continue with these incredible layouts

[@user-yy6eb2ro1e]

I just love your layout very beautiful

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you so much!

[@gunny8978]

Thats one of the coolest set ups ive seen my compliments on his craftsmanship its just awesome, and to you my compliments sir

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@RodneyHenderson357]

Incredible layout

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks hope you can subscribe it's free and helps the channel

[@juergenamlinger4410]

Now that is 40 of cool hard work to it's finest congratulations well dun. and I just get to the part were I'm going to start doing that on my n scale layout.

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Nice, no, fantastic job. Hours of smiles, 😊 and more to come from those who visit your railroad.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks and please consider subscribing and 👍 the videos it helps

[@lifeislucci]

Wow what a layout and operation

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@trisheller2935]

Stellar!

[@TrainLordJC]

Wow! Absolutely wonderful layout, with so much different and interesting detail. I also like your style of how you present these type of videos Al. I have been watching so many already. I will forward them to my fellow club members in Adelaide South Australia. Thank you again.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

I am honored to have folks in Australia watching us thanks

[@andrewharvey942]

This is a truly amazing loyout

[@paulmavric887]

Man. I started watching this video 5 minutes ago,and I’m not going to work tomorrow 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@Fueler6]

Absolutely incredible! The most concise, detailed and realistic model railroad I have ever seen. The Lord has blessed you with ability and great art. Thank You!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes !Ken Poznaniack is an amazing modeler and craftsman with an amazing layout. I am very thankful I was able to see and video tape it to share it with you

[@pleiku887]

Genius level.

[@billfusionenterprise]

Had to share on facebook, incredible

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

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[@billfusionenterprise]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 have been subscribed, usually watch on my roku tv. Such a shame that videos like yours are not as well known as the stupid cheesy ones. You might look at other ways to get funding if needed, like patreon, sponcered links, mech

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you so much Ken for allowing Bill Garvin and I to see your amazing layout ! The 4k HD version is slowly uploading so check back later tonight if you don't see the HD icon. Later tonight the HD version should be viewable.

[@tedheinbuch3285]

Used to wait on Ken at Kleins on Gay st. Very nice guy

[@TopazBadger6550]

I know that exact area along the Susquehanna. At Safe Harbor hydroelectric damn. I rock climb there weekly (for 35yrs). The rock is a dark schist with quartz intrusions and drill holes very evident. Details that would enhance this already amazing layout.

[@michaelkimmel3709]

Unbelievable!

[@billfusionenterprise]

FYI, @ 28;00 the tamper machine that is fully functional is a German machine,,a bit pricey, but there are some Bachmann ones you can get. I have a bunch of MOW units and cars.

[@chriswoodruff2293]

Matty Gunn has a channel on here that has an actual rotary coal dumper and then the car comes out goes through a spring switch all by itself just like with this model. It’s somewhere in Northwestern New York I believe but it’s amazing to watch.

[@r.t.4955]

Awesome model railroad! I've visited Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg 4 years ago, but I've never seen something like this realistic, industrial railroad. Except the bucketwheel excavator from Revell and the big 'Cat's' (in fact those are iconic Komatsu D575's, much larger than Cat's biggest dozer: the D11) everything looks very realistic. The bucketwheel excavator on display is too big, but I know there's no model of a smaller stacker/reclaimer available. In that case it has to be scratchbuilt. I live in the Netherlands, in the neighbourhood (app. 70 km) of the three largest RWE lignite mines in Germany where those huge bucketwheel excavators are in operation. I visited the mines 3 weeks ago. I collect 1/50 scale Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equipment as well as heavy equipment haulage and windfarm haulage and a few large cranes.

[@chicnwing4519]

Too cool

[@ilox11]

Wow, @Al Pugliese Trains, I am so impressed and now even motivated to get back into the sunshine and work on my layout. That quarry with that huge mining machine. OMG! That was just so cool to see. The fun little things too like the bathers all taking a swim and sitting around the pool. The Pumpkin patch. The Mooners 'out' on show. Just gobsmacked to see that rail train, and it even lays rail. Outstanding! At around 9:30, just after the wedding, you show and talk about the Parking Station and mention that nobody does such a kit. Scale scenes do that in card, OO (1/76) and N (UK) (1/148) . In Japanese N scale (1/150) look for Aoshima and Greenmax for multi level parking stations. I do like the super-size of Ken's though. In fact, Al, I wouldn't mind seeing a longer 'visit' if such was ever contemplated. I am sure there is so much to see still, even after your great coverage seen today.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks and this weekend I will be posting another great layout update on Dave Moltrup and running on my layout so stay tunned and subscribe and like the videos helps

[@terryperrott9913]

That piece with the motorized "wheel " on the end of the boom for the coal, those are called wheel excavators

[@lathamarea1437]

Even with Monks OCD, He'd be impressed with that layout..

[@TheBobservations]

A+++!

[@Multicammies]

that police car lighting pattern is very realistic

[@chrismarshall2215]

Great Replica of the John Deere Train it actually starts in Chicago at the BRC yard on the NS 16G comes through Elkhart Indiana and onward to Baltimore Maryland...💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@hjsdshabdhgadhfgadhf]

I thought about getting into model RRing, after seeing this, I think I’ll forget that idea. Lol

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

You can still enjoy the hobby by becoming an operator helper on a great layout! Always ask many great layouts I feature desperately need helpers and operators

[@whiteknightcat]

There's always the Brio option! LOL

[@jdmills4370]

I recognize that police boat! It’s an old die cast. Nice repurposing 😊

[@rickyhammond36]

wow ken wow !!

[@RayBoebel]

Very cool Al and Ken!! Believe it or not, a friend of mine sent me here (dont know how I missed this video). However, Ken is the brother-in-law of my friends wife

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

He was very gracious and let me and a friend Bill Garvin come to film it since we could not make the ops session.

[@RayBoebel]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 Very Cool! Im doing another KZbin Meet & Greet at the GSMTS in October

[@hamiltonwalker8760]

That's crazy 🤪

[@duanemiles1558]

Truly Steller.

[@dathanpoole871]

What an impressive layout. Such great quality work. I work for the MoW and I loved that Plasser tamper however I could not hear if he said who made it. And I tried listening about five times. Would you happen to know? Thank you and thank you for the video.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks for watching there was allot of background noise that I could not edit out well so I did not catch who make it . One of my viewers said Bachman made one but I am not certain

[@dathanpoole871]

@alpugliesetrains9753 thank you very much. I'll look into that.

[@iansampson2492]

One of the coolest model railroads Ive ever seen!

[@TG73928]

Awesome animation I wish you would have gone into more detail on how the loader actually worked with the magnets. I'd like to do the same with the loader and the Rotary dumper. 👍

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks Troy our time was limited when we visited the layout and an entire day would still not be enough. Hopefully there will be a revisit

[@josephcox4319]

The dozers are kibri/Walther's Komotsu dozers, great kit.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks had no idea who made them

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Al, in the mid 90’s on a trip into Germany on the A61, traffic was halted for the transfer of the giant ‘Schaufelradbagger,’ as the Germans call this enormous machine, whilst it was moved from the Garzweiler I open pit mine towards the newly to be excavated Garzweiler II field. At least, at that time it was still a field. Don’t recall how much time it exactly took for the transfer over the Autobahn. It was too ominous a sight, was magnificent to watch and be an eyewitness of. The efficiency of all the support vehicles, laying out the also giant road protection elements was in itself worth the wait. On the berms of the road, including the middle berm, the pathway for the moloch had already been prepared. As the bagger moved from east to west, the road protection elements, consisting of about 2 feet wide, 1 foot thick, 25 to 30 feet long, connected wooden beams, were laid in front of the machine, as it crawled slowly over the temporary pathway. As soon as the bagger had cleared the eastern lanes of the Autobahn, the draglines positioned there, came into action to remove the road protection elements. While waiting on the western lane, going in the southern direction, I witnessed the ant hill activity of trucks being loaded with the road elements, being driven over to the utmost western berm, from my point of view, where they were laid out on the asphalt for the last leg of the bagger’s crossing. While the caterpillar tracks of the bagger slowly moved westwards, two cranes which by that time were positioned on the middle berm started to free the road of its protection. At the same time, a large crew of road workers, were busy sweeping the eastern lane and inspecting the road surface for damages. The workers replaced the temporary road signs and work in progress warning signs and barriers and soon the eastern lane was cleared. Meanwhile, the bagger still slowly moved towards the western berm, where it had to make a sharp turn to the south. This also, to apparently make room for all the cranes and trucks that followed in its pathway. As the bagger turned it was magnificent to see how its arms swept through the sky. Soon the cranes lift the last road protection elements, loaded trucks moved into the hillside and the cleanup crews started to do their job on the western lane of the Autobahn. As a spectator I thoroughly enjoyed the entire spectacle. Also had the impression some motorists had specifically chosen to pass this part of the freeway at that time. It was almost as being a part of a diorama in the fashion that Ken built on his layout. This vid definitely evoked some memories of the experience. Love the job he did on the TT 1:120 scale bagger model. Just imagine that machine being a 1/3 bigger on his layout. He did an absolute marvelous job on this scene. Love the vid, looking forward to your next episodes. Cheerio

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

That is a cool story thanks for watching and sharing this !

[@Dana-nv4ej]

That was the most enjoyable description of moving that machine you should take up all literary career of some type. Your descriptive abilities are wonderful. I have seen pictures of that machine in Germany and you described how it moved in the workers around it and all the attendant details. That was a wonderful story to read.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks so much

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks