Layout Update 8/4/2022 - Custom Signals, Realistic Scenery, & More!

Welcome back to the layout! In this video we take a look at what's new around the layout and a brief overall look and current projects. Thanks for watching, and please let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below!
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Josh

[@wmoscati]

Ive been following you for a while now, and have always loved your layout for its size, modern modeling and immense detail. Its seriously a dream layout of mine, except were it mine itd be CSX. I noticed especially in this video all the times you mentioned your dad and his fantastic work. ... I just lost mine from a personal accident on Sunday. Im 30, he was 63. He was my reason for my love of trains and model railroading. He loved your layout through all the videos I shared with him especially the winter scene, and was so supportive of my membership at the Chesapeake bay and western in Yorktown, VA. My point is, cherish your dad, the relationship you have with him, and the hobbies and memories you share with him. You cant tell him you love him enough. Thankfully I did, and my last words and conversation with him was a happy one. Anyone can be a father, takes someone special to be a dad. Take care Josh, Will

[@tomclark4654]

Hey Will, I am Josh's Dad ... and that was an extremely touching comment. I am so sorry for your loss. Your points are filled with wisdom and your relationship with your dad sounds similar to the relationship Josh and I share. As a Dad, you have the opportunity to be someone's hero. Your Dad seems to have taken that role seriously ... and successfully! I am sure you will miss him. We'll run a train around our layout in his honor and yours. Even though he might be gone he will live in the past, present, and future of your model railroading! Just another reason why this is such a great hobby! Our prayers are with you and for him! Sincerely, Tom (Josh's Dad)

[@wmoscati]

@@tomclark4654 Amen. My hero and best friend. Much love sir, thank you. 🚂🚃🚃🧡

[@janetmoscati4157]

@@tomclark4654 I am William‘s stepmom, Mike’s wife. Thank you for your kind words, and I know he will love hearing a train go around in his honor. Thank you so much

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Man every air pipe and lines on those locos are so real and the overhead signals too. Never seen the real tree photographs for background forests. The soot marks going in the tunnels looks so real too! That's an art all itself knowing how to paint on the used looks on everything.

[@ashevilletrainman6989]

I think he needs a hobo shoestring figure riding the back of a Cadillac … can’t wait to see you off in alaska man. I always hope to bump into you when I’m hopping up around Knoxville

[@iatif1995]

@@ashevilletrainman6989 I second that!

[@nsmodeler24]

Shoestring! Thanks for the kind words. I always enjoy your videos and hope youre doing well! Josh

[@andyguerrette3014]

I will vouch for Josh with the hobby store he talked about. I live here in Chicago and the people I know that are in to the hobby like we are all o hear is how great the store is and how awesome the deals are.

[@joe51261]

Wow, such a realistic scene, just everywhere you look! I'm so impressed! Just wow! 10 out of 10! Deserves an award! On the casey!!!!!

[@joe51261]

This is like a dream layout for me.. wish you had every part documented on a disc that you could watch the construction from start to now!

[@tadream4561]

The still photo before the actual video I thought it was real.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Joseph! Go back and look through the old videos on the channel. We have videos of the very first train running on the layout and have been documenting it ever since! - Josh

[@NSRailProuctions97]

My name is Alexander King, I have a passion for NS I enjoy your videos and you're work. What is the future of the layout, is it a possible chance that you might expand it into another room or something. If not, you have a lot of pride into you layout. I love recording Norfolk Southern leaders on any train. Hope to see you, if you visit Houston TX, we can go find some Norfolk Southern leaders. Enjoy your amazing layout

[@DDavis-co9ck]

You stir up jealousy, great layout!

[@mikehowey4869]

Layout just keeps getting better and better.Totally awesome!!!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Fantastic as always. I always look forward to your videos.

[@jamesshuttleworth6967]

Great to see the updates and the layout tour, looks fantastic

[@enjoyingrailroading1013]

Awesome as usual! Thanks and stay Blessed!

[@SOU5111]

Always enjoy seeing your layout updates.

[@oldgoat142]

A blissful way to spend part of my day. Excellent stuff!

[@MMRails]

One of the best layouts on KZbin. Excellent work as always. Thanks for the update.

[@petevonstettina8627]

Always enjoy your vids. Excellent progress!!

[@seankaifer3612]

So excited for another great video as always

[@jeremygreen6777]

Wow! Great work, I love the railroad!

[@MLWQC]

Great update and signals. Very nicely done.

[@nutbean7794]

One of the best modern layouts ever!

[@tomclark4654]

Trackside Scenery Ask for Joey. He's got a KZbin channel too with the same name!

[@electrocles]

I always get so happy when I see new content.

[@conrailfan6277]

Great update Josh, those Utah Belt locomotives are sweet!!

[@bpair4608]

Awesome layout. The details are amazing and make a big difference. I look forward to the next update. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

WOW! What incredibly detailed signal bridges! Simply superb! It was a delight to get another video update on your excellent NS layout to watch while I sipped my morning coffee ☕. And that access door is certainly a great new addition, as well. As always, thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@bertcresta6685]

Fantastic layout, guys! Congrats!

[@andrewpalm2103]

A very impressive layout! Thanks for sharing and cheers from Wisconsin.

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

outstanding work and craftsmanship love new signal the swing out door thank you so much for sharing your layout

[@martinhanley23]

Awesome video as always

[@meruliouslacrimens5154]

One minute in and i am impressed already as, unlike a lot of modellers who populate the countryside, but unlike you, never bother to put train crews on board. I thought i could see a locoman or engineer in the cab of the very first train. Excellent, i am always critical of such elements of realism as i am a British Rail retired train driver.

[@Mikey45013]

Looks great. Thanks for the updates

[@bnsf7562]

Looking good, Josh! Thanks for sharing!

[@mattmaz2]

Thanks for the update ! Looking fantastic :-) and i love the valley scene, the trees look amazing 👌👍

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

Really appreciate your positive attitude and ability to work with your dad and highlight him as well as other people you work with you a great example to our Hobby thank you and hats 🎩🎩 off to the Great Layout 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidbrown4823]

You really have done great work on the layout. thank you.

[@scottkew6278]

NICE LAYOUT..wonderful steel trestle..Great houses with lawns out front...and I always enjoyed the UTAH BELT RAILROAD...great stuff...awesome...

[@richardrickett3593]

Very nice layout. Top notch. Great detail. Signal bridge looks real.

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

Looking Awesome! New Signal Bridge is great addition.

[@ricardojuricic9027]

Thanks for the ride! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 As usual Highly Appreciated 🤪 Great to see former SP on the move still alive & kickinking the main🤣 Saludos = cheers from 🇦🇷Argentina

[@toolsteel8482]

Wow such an awesome layout. The first thing I noticed was the fallen leaf litter from the year before under the trees. Loved the tunnel portals. The weathering on the locomotives is super. And I really like the open door showing the prime mover. The signal bridges exhibit amazing detail. The whole layout is beautiful a work of modeling art ❕

[@phildeckdeck1964]

As always, Top! Keer up the good work! :)

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Great update josh. Love the signals. That prime mover is awesome too. I also remember being in awe of the Utah Belt. Great job on those locos. Lombard hobbies is one of my favorite shops. Someday I’ll actually get to their store. Thanks for sharing! 👍😁 David

[@modeltrainaficionado7195]

the layout is looking amazing! you and your dad do excellent work! thanks for sharing !!!!

[@tomclark4654]

Thank you!

[@jerrysimon793]

Beautiful looking layout keep up the good work

[@new_comment]

Your layout is SICK!

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Tolles Video auf einer grandiosen Anlage. Super👍😊

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Very nice Update, Great Job 👍

[@heatherandliamhedges3846]

Looks great good job

[@MesquiteBelt]

Really enjoyed the overall layout look Josh! Eric Brooman’s Utah Belt inspired a whole generation of modelers and you won’t meet a nicer man. Can’t wait to see the next video!

[@rat-matt-miniatures8705]

Always such a pleasure, not just the quality and content t if the videos, but the sheer size of the layout. As a UK fan, it's not often you see layouts of such a size.

[@cn8800]

Fantastic!

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Those trees! Superb 👏🏻

[@sparky107107]

you sure do super succeed in doing details, and adding the prime mover to a model. just over the top. Realism=110%

[@jasonweir6345]

Fantastic layout!!!

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Hi Josh awesome layout!

[@daniellojtek]

Beautifull movie. Thanks for shareing video my friend 😄

[@toddheisler9874]

Love the layout 🙌👏👍

[@Police_Supporter]

You've got my respect very good.

[@RailfanBrettRailfanning]

This was a really good layout update video great job

[@thedude3423]

Always look forward to your videos. My favorite layout on KZbin. Take care, God bless. 👍😊

[@19scamps92]

as always, FANTASTIC! thank you for sharing with us, huge shoutout to you and your dad, cheers from Switzerland

[@tomclark4654]

Your welcome (from Dad ... and Josh!)

[@19scamps92]

@@tomclark4654 your work is amazing sir! Very impressive!

[@conductorluke]

Awesome man! If you ever want to make changes to the yard. I would recommend a switching lead. That way you can switch in the yard without using the mainline. IRL having to use the mainline to switch can make for a long day. Because you constantly have to call up the dispatcher to get a signal and they won't give you a signal if they got trains coming. Not that it doesn't happen, it does. At Hayne Yard in Spartanburg, SC. We don't have a switching lead on either side. On the south side it's due to having the west yard as head room. On the north end, We have to use the mainline if we have too many cars. But only a couple locals will have to switch from the north end.

[@weatheringwithaj1431]

Nice layout update man can’t wait for more lol

[@donaldfaris4798]

Thanks Josh it looks good thanks for helping me to up grade my layout

[@RonStanek]

The Utah Belt power is awesomely 🤙awesome!

[@WindCityRailfan]

You made my day 10X better! Great Job Josh!

[@wiliamcamarda2471]

Sensacional a sua maquete , parabéns.

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

Your layout looking awesome josh I like way how it is turn out mind almost done still got do scenery on it then we're done

[@valchavez9163]

WOW Josh....what a layout...very nice......that is truly a man cave.....you gave me some ideas on weathering....NS rules....

[@SlaterDozierRailroadMedia]

Your layout is a work of art. I love that cantilever signal by the engine shop and your CTC computer system. I'm working on DIY project to 3D Print my own signals (cantilever and all) and use Arduinos to control the signals. I always love seeing signals on other layouts. Great video as always!

[@shawnleih2916]

Great layout

[@YardLimit]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kenlynch6332]

Awesome - Imprfessive - WOW Great commentsary welll presented 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@AbelG8781]

Lombard has been getting my money for already a decade!

[@ARB4957]

Good grief ! Wonderful stuff 😀

[@jakeriess6492]

You and your pops are talented man

[@tomclark4654]

Thanks (Dad)

[@arthurhouston3]

As always great video. Will let you know about Rathole if it becomes option in future.

[@TravelingConductor]

Awesome video as always Josh. Wish you’d come by the model club in Charleston when you get time. We have been installing signals and upgrading the looks of the layouts. Hope to see y around man!!

[@pacset2]

nice work

[@brokenk5hl131]

nice CSX power and scenery. I love how you have so many kitbashed signals. plan on making a CSX layout even though I'm from Colorado near BNSF track.

[@ericceulemans7851]

First class layout 👌

[@osrr6422]

That swing door is seriously impressive.

[@daylightdave9405]

That signal bridge looks great! luv the motive power and thxs for the tip with Lombard Hobbies... didnt realize they do pre-orders... take care DD 😜

[@WesternSignalman]

This layout is great and so inspiring. I love your signals although I still can’t quite get my head round how US railroad signalling works in comparison to British signalling but still wonderful stuff.

[@rpdobbler]

Amazing work guys!! Love these updates!

[@shaunrichardson2346]

i just started at NS Lamberts Point coal yard. this got me thinking what a neat layout that would be

[@TMandN]

Haven't seen your layout in a while. Looks incredible, Josh.Well done!

[@fakecumberland]

My favorite thing is the Southern caboose. Would look even better behind a train led by Southern engines!

[@enjoyingrailroading1013]

Hope all's going well w/med school!

[@davidl.miller8168]

Josh, I always enjoy the videos as I was a very nitpicky model railroader and I love your layout as everything fits. By that I mean not only are the locomotives and cars are correct, but the scenery and signals are a s well. The important part that you have done a perfect job of is to put the same focus into period correct vehicles. The awesome weathering brings it all together. BTW have you ever met Eric? I know he has very graciously hosted people in the past.

[@MP-16productions]

I love you vids

[@dewey70]

So easy to lose yourself in that amazing layout! Love all those trees and the trestle!

[@22NCRAILFAN23]

nice video Ns

[@HLTrains5003]

It would be really cool to see a steam special next!

[@HyperCat72]

The thumbnail looks real, I thought it was at first

[@MainTrack1Prodctions]

Get so inspired and happy when you upload because of how great your layout is. Cheers man

[@thomassaunders1749]

It be awsome if you and your dad do a video on how you painted those Utah belt locomotives

[@gunsaway1]

Wow!

[@fredeisen7401]

White Rose Hobbies in West York PA has the preorder option very similar to Lombard's. Check us out. Thanks for the update on your layout it looks incredible.

[@Keiths_Trains_N_Stuff]

Very nice speed…awesome scenery….I am going to Asheville Nov 1st or so…would like to see that eastern yard….going to the Billy Graham Cove….”TheCove”. Do you have a direction from Tunnel Rd….and the #40 exit at The Cove?

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Great update Josh, love the new scenery work going on and your friends signals are outstanding craftsmanship. Bob

[@dabulphilly]

Ptc antenna 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SPSteve]

beautiful craftsmanship, such a terrific layout! Nice to see an SP locomotive on the tracks.

[@Jstroman221]

Looks great. The friend Kennedy that built the signals does he have a YT channel with some of his projects?