Layout Tour - BN Pacific Division in Amazing Detail HO Scale

[@tracynation2820]

An outstanding layout. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.

[@davidhughes4448]

At the risk of sounding corny, but offered completely heartfelt, this layout is not merely world class, it is Universe class. Few, few can compare.

[@jonruehle9186]

The only thing that is not done well are the power/communication lines along the track. Way too tight.

[@seattlefan8890]

I concur, wholeheartedly.

[@joshuatoro8977]

and you have to be very lucky to get to see this layout too could be a dream one day to get to see this layout in person

[@vicdeandrea8112]

@@jonruehle9186 you're going to criticize that are you kidding me

[@coolruehle]

@@vicdeandrea8112 Nope. Not kidding. The layout is near perfect. The communication lines are amature at best. I have never seen lines that tight, and never will. Except on a model RR layout.

[@scrubbbsyboy844]

I couldn't handle the amount of dedication it takes to build a layout based on a real life location during a specific year. Insane.

[@straightto8]

Tim being a railroader is another reason for the level of detail, he has had access to a lot of things most aren’t privy to, add to the authentic operating practices. One of my favorite layouts, I’ve once met Tim at an NHRS convention, which one escapes me, but a super nice guy.

[@tommythomason6187]

When I saw the BN F units, I had an inkling that maybe I'd seen this layout before. That diner confirmed it, because I'd seen the vid where the Bicentennial SDP40 had stopped for a crew lunch. One of the best layouts I've ever seen. I subscribed years back on the strength of that video with the Bicentennial unit.

[@K-Effect]

Those are the best looking power lines I've seen in a long time.

[@TrainDr101]

"E Z Line" They make all kinds of colors.

[@leno4920]

Probably the best model Railroad ever built. This is incredible.

[@LaytonJunction]

another great video which was a pleasure to watch. thank you for your kind words, hope you all stay safe and well god bless Al.👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

Tim's attention to detail is second to none. Really enjoy the ride and tour.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Interesting when he said we are continuing into another room.......very impressive craftsmanship......the trees add a tremendous amount of realism to the geographic location of the Pacific northwest.......

[@tonyh3350]

You do the best layout reviews of anyone on the web.

[@nsmodeler24]

Amidst everything going on in the world right now, I hope this video can give y'all a quick break from it all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your loved ones. :) Josh

[@dennisammann9104]

NSmodeler24 Dear Jose, I escaped mentally from this virus scare through your video of this model RR. I’ve viewed many model RR videos, but this one has the most DETAILS. No one ever adds the wires to the ‘code’ poles (telephone poles), these guys did! I might be wrong, but I think I saw a cockroach inside the train station in the NE corner. So impressed with the details, saw mill, track switching, trees, RR crossings, etc. Thanks, Dennis, San Diego

[@scotabot7826]

Very thoughtful, and thanks so much for you kind and caring words!!!!!

[@dennisammann9104]

Scotabot You’re welcome Josh. Dennis.

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Every little bit helps. Keep up the good work.

[@dennisammann9104]

@ClearlyCaribbeanReb You too CCReb! :-)

[@panoramix3192]

Stunning. I've been an architectural model maker for 20 years and I'm quite impressed. Wish I could participate.

[@jdmills4370]

The autos on layout amazing. Tons of them and all highly detailed. All period correct, too

[@pnwRC.]

Being from the Seattle area, I love this video! Fruitville, I'm very familiar with that area. I frequently pass through that area while hauling contaminated dirt from the Seattle area. As a boy I also have fond memories of that town.

[@bk14nyc]

WOW, I have seen many HO Layouts, but I think this one really wins the Trophy 🏆 BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@sunshineandwesterrn]

Watching with admiration and envy from Melbourne Australia. I was born in 1976. Still pictures in magazines don't do Tim's extraordinary work and skills justice. I look forward to the CTC feature next.

[@legitpotat0089]

As someone who lives near Spokane and Seattle I think this is amazingly beautiful and accurate track

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Just after I expand to add a BN line to my collection/fleet, THIS video comes out. How cool is that?! Great job by the builder. Professional and articulate by the narrator/camera man.

[@chuckgilly]

I too have been collecting BN, CB&Q and SP&S. I have a BN B30-7B (cabless) Overland brass on it's way, it will fit into the BNSF merger as well.

[@captainmorgan757]

My word, what a layout!! Bravo to everyone and for everything included and involved with this layout! The narrator has a fine diction and enunciation, as well!

[@jaycao8206]

The autos on layout amazing. Tons of them and all highly detailed. All period correct, too

[@bumpingpost]

I dont understand how anybody could give this a thumbs down... this is an incredible layout... awesome trackwork... superb A to Z, would love to see in person, what a treat, great narration THANK YOU

[@rickymanis6638]

Amazing details! The one detail that really impressed me was all the telegraph wire strung along the tracks.

[@denault3985]

Wow, what a layout! Excellent modeling by Tim and Paul, never knew this operation was so large.

[@wealdhurstmodelrailway9666]

As with here in the UK, the foibles and ideosyncrasies of the US historical landscape is so photogenic on layouts. In our country we have the countryside littered with ancient buildings and the industrial revolution marked towns. In the US, my favourites are the mining towns and logging camps. They say so much about the history of the place. This layout is a masterpiece, by the way. We'll done!

[@jdmills4370]

Also, this thing amazing. The amount of detail mind boggling. Whoever built this beauty-nice job!

[@DeathLetterBlues44]

Wow! What a mix of BN fallen flags power in the first seen!

[@edensgardenhouseseedcompan8547]

Boy what a great video! Ive been into Trains since my 1st set Christmas of 1966 Iam 60 today and Im still into one of my favorite hobbies along with building model cars,ho slotcars,hunting,fishing,gardner,guitar player,photographer and a few others including lawn trail riders,karate,guitar builder,song writer... thank god Im retired since 2014 lol O and Im single also maybe thats why I have money for hobbies lol

[@GreatNorthwesternRwy]

What an amazing layout. The scenery, the operating scheme, the details, the electronics. Just inspiring!

[@iamchrisbrewer]

This is absolutely stunning. What an amazing layout. Wish I could see this in person, would be really fun to photograph!

[@nsmodeler24]

Agreed! One of the best! -

[@reesespeanutbuttercups5548]

I live in Spokane, it’s legit the exact same lol

[@reesespeanutbuttercups5548]

Even better I live in hills yard, so I get train action

[@reesespeanutbuttercups5548]

Jordan Axtman yeah

[@reesespeanutbuttercups5548]

Jordan Axtman usually on Wednesday

[@rustyrailspikeproductions]

And I thank Tim for allowing you to share this and thank you for making this video. Job well done.

[@PopExpo]

A Green BN locomotive will always find me of my childhood.

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Wow! What an amazing layout with details such that the eye does not go wanting.

[@jamalayyad7458]

Nice layout and great Narration, thank you so much...

[@greglivo]

What a beautiful layout. At the top of any list of good layout design is that the railroad have a purpose. This layout certainly has that with several well detailed industries that it serves. The production of this video is excellent as well. The background music is appropriate and not distracting and the narrator enunciates clearly and is well paced.

[@waltworld]

Beautiful layout. Thanks for the tour. Be well.

[@jalbhagwagar3353]

I am visiting this ammmazing layout again after a few months. I notice so many beautiful, thoughtful details, especially the gravel/dirt road at 12:21. Its beautiful. So real. What a work of love and passion. Just beautiful. And yes, the trackwork is terrific. Thanks once again. God bless.

[@LaserLuther]

I live outside of Spokane on the Idaho side. I am modeling 67-70ish. Spokane had so many roads in this era. Great layout!

[@PopExpo]

The house I grew up in was right next to the Burlington Nothern Line (now BNSF) in Auburn, Wa just south of Seattle. There was also a freight yard just down the street. I used to love seeing those diesel locomotives painted in that classic green finish roar pass my house. At night the sound of a passing train was kind of relaxing in a weird way.

[@tombirkland]

Love the old NP and SPS boxcars and other rolling stock. Reminds me of my youth in the Pacific NW. Great layout.

[@Nav32562]

Looking into the details of the era truly bring one back. So many attention to detail items make this such a wonderful step back in time. The ice machine outside the station is just one of thousands of carefully thought out attributes to this incredible undertaking. To all involved, Bravo!

[@muzzaball]

This is certainly a world class layout, but your commentary really brought it to life. Having a purpose for a layout gives realism, but your in-depth explanation of so much detail was fantastic. Great work all who were involved in this presentation. Cheers.

[@gnsamp]

This is the finest video of Tims great layout that has ever been done.Thanks Josh!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! :)

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Exceptional layout. Love the details of the control center

[@rydenlewis7800]

This is astonishing

[@armandofernandez8257]

This is Amaizing I love e everything about this layout and I love the little Grayhound Bus too,I use to have one as a Kid a little bit bigger but just seeing that bus took me back to 1970 so cool.

[@victoryoder]

This is truly a great video and appreciate the effort taken to produce it. I've had the pleasure to operate on Tim's layout. For those of you not lucky enough to see it in person, this video captures the essence of realism as if you were there in person. Tim and those who've contributed to the design and implementation of this masterpiece are artists in every form to their contribution to making it a functioning railroad. VRY

[@tyleradams4633]

That has to be the BEST layout I've seen, great attention to detail thru out the whole layout and looks like a blast to operate.. 👍

[@J3scribe]

A marvelous layout back to front. Thanks for a great tour.

[@genegreen9613]

Nice narration and smooth slow camera movement. Enjoyable!

[@happyjack880]

Loved the old BN pre-merger paint job.

[@justjoe942]

I never tire of model train layout vids, thanks. Yours is one of the best.

[@Sweet_Clod]

bugs me how the scale is all over the place with the cars and roads, but landscape and trees are so detailed and beautiful. incredible

[@fredeisen7401]

WOW! What a great layout. Thanks for sharing!

[@GandZscale]

Awesome layout and commentary. Thanks for uploading.

[@tracynation239]

An excellent video. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. ♡ T.E.N.

[@rickbarton7303]

Wow, what a great video of Tim's layout, Josh! I've known Tim since we were in kindergarten together, and he is 100% responsible for my model railroad addiction. I've also had the pleasure of operating on the layout several times, and it is always a blast! I've recently moved to Catonsville, Maryland from Northern California and for the first time in my life I have a nice sized basement to build in from scratch. I plan on using many of Tim's design and operating cues.

[@alcopower5710]

Outstanding layout. Love those C-415s

[@BollocksUtwat]

This is really amazing. Perfect timing too as I've become interested in modeling BN myself, in mountainous Pacific NW style. Your method and style in doing overviews is really amazing. You are a credit to this hobby and spreading it to others.

[@Kevin-ev7hw]

Thanks Josh for another Great Layout tour.

[@bnsfbuff]

One of my favorite layouts - would love to visit sometime. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks John!

[@andyhenly1538]

I love this layout Mate. I hope you show more of it. Stay Safe!

[@edballardwd8jvv601]

excellent work, lots of attention to detail went into it. Great work makes me wish I lived closer so I could operate it.

[@meriachee]

A pair of 415's on the opening shot? Made my day! thanks.

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Incredible work! Very impressive. I am modeling Montana Rail Link in O-Gauge and I can truly appreciate the mountain scenery . Outstanding detail and what a use of space ! Thanks for the tour .

[@paulmarcus9405]

OMGOSH! Thank you so much for sharing this!! BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you, thank you.

[@kadebruce295]

I don’t know why. But I LOVE that consist at the beginning! Nice video

[@DavidHall-ro1qu]

So do I.

[@scottcannell1861]

What a absolutely fantastic layout. This is such a inspiration for my layout. You can see the love and dedication to the hobby.

[@TheAstroStick]

Thank you. Yes, this was a nice little escape.

[@ehcatsfaneric2211]

Some VERY talented and hard working people wow

[@MrTomStover]

Best layout tour video I have seen. Kinda looks looks a drone took the video’s. To me the thing that really stands out comparing this video to others I have seen is the quality of the narration. So many other videos I have seen are sometimes a little painful to listen to. The narration on this video was smooth as well as very informative. Great job.

[@jtandme-ot9cl]

Very cool! Thanks for the tour!

[@jerrydc818]

Incredible detail. I’m seeing these on roads, bridges, fallen trees, rocks. That yard, wow! I love that Greyhound Bus, and cars. Very period.suggest changing the tittle to “Details” 😉Thanks for loading. My favorite Model train channel.

[@rogerthat6451]

Thank you for your great job in taking us for a tour of this world class layout!

[@radio645]

Grew up in Missoula before and after the merger, jumped a lot of NP freights out of MSO. Nice to see the interesting lash up of units at the beginning of the video. This is a very impressive layout.

[@olachens]

I love the bridges in HO scale layouts.

[@jalbhagwagar3353]

Positively in my top ten. Too good. Thank you, Josh.

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

This is a gorgeous layout! I can’t imagine hand-laying all my turnouts

[@GMTX-kg8ep]

That is a monstrous layout!

[@BipolarBear777]

I just bought a new set and I live in Finley Washington, great layout! 😎👋🏻👍🏻

[@jre617]

Beautiful and impressive layout. I love the trackwork and signals. Telephone pole wires are rare on a layout. Here they seem a little tightly strung and green. Realistic trees are tough, but with enough of them, it looks good. It might have been nice to have a train pass by during the tour every now and then. Anyway, thanks!

[@jaybird111207]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing and happy modeling!! -Jason

[@johnwilliams640]

Beautiful. Great job. How can anyone gives a thumbs down on this beautiful set up?

[@cacline72]

Burlington Northern has always been my favorite railroad, in the future I'd like to model the BN era of the St Joseph Subdivision which ran from Falls City, Nebraska through St Joseph, Missouri and ends at Kansas City, Missouri.

[@backontrack133]

Wow. Such an Impressive layout. A lot of fine detail and a lot of great work has gone into it.

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Love the use of period correct tractor trailers! Beautiful layout.

[@kevinyoung9557]

Beautiful layout. Great video.

[@yrunaked4]

love the intro and closing shots, that lash up is like a buffet of all that is locomotives, it gets no better than that. I swear I could smell the exhaust. This is first class work. Anyone else bummed when the video ended??? Would love to see more of the CTC. Thanks so much for the layout tour, your videos are always so well done and narrated, Cheers Rob

[@va3xj]

Absolutely gorgeous layout!

[@willparsons32]

ALL that hard work and time invested in that entire layout.. WOW! but the trees? It seems that the hard work ends at the trees! One of the most easiest pieces of the landscape to make and model.

[@hectorgill328]

Exciting to see stock yard scene, and unique throughout. Josh, if your not familiar with that stock car there's history behind it.

[@webbstrains]

Josh, fantastic work, your videography skills are awesome. Huge reason I love watching your videos.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Vince! I really appreciate the feedback and the kind words mean a lot. - Josh

[@tranquilitybase6417]

So much detail! Maybe need some pigeons on the power lines :). My dream layout from 45 years ago. Great work!

[@marknewman3360]

Gorgeous layout.

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Loved it. Just one word, WOW!

[@trainman2226]

Amazing layout! Hope you and your family the best through this horrible time.

[@MesquiteBelt]

Another great production! Looking forward to the CTC video!

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Thanks Josh, It is well done Railroad. Love the scenery work and the Pine Trees. Bob

[@garypsmith1859]

Please make another video SOON. When I watch I just Drool wishing it was at my house.

[@jaybobred6552]

WOW! AMAZING Layout! My favorite railroad & favorite layout. Id love to see a video of a large BN layout with a midwest setting. I haven't seen many BN model railroads on KZbin or anywhere.

[@patrickhawes5007]

What a Awesome layout! Love seeing regions where i live. Cheers!!

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Such a beautifully detailed layout... The super-detailing and subtle weathering is superb, not to mention all the code lines and even drop lines down to equipment boxes. You did a nice job with some of these shots, as well, for shooting down low at a prototypical height really did those scenes justice. Well done and thanks for sharing. Now to go take a look at the more recent video of this excellent layout!