Maintaining Howard Zane's Layout

This is part 2 of a series of videos on maintaining Howard Zane's world-famous layout with my friend Fellow Model Railroader Andre Koneczny. Here we continue cleaning the 22 miles of scale track and general upkeep of the layout.

[@HowardZane]

Al and Andre, many thanks for taking on this huge chore. There is no way in hell with my back condition could I do this, and I am completely grateful.

[@rcnut5112]

Al this is a excellent idea and ways for storage

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks

[@rcnut5112]

That passenger with a caboose top in the back on it. It is the weirdest car I have ever seen in my life!!!!. Much respect for howard zane!!!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes its part of a series of custom-built freight cars he sells call the What Could Have Been series. None have prototypes but look like interesting. We will be featuring and selling them on the channel in upcoming episodes.

[@kylestevens6925]

Once again, amazing video! His collection on the table is incredible. That one model you didn’t know is a C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier, I have the Key imports in the Chessie System excursion from 1980 that I’m looking to get repaired and hopefully sound added. I can’t believe after all the models you have taken off that there was still so many left on. I’m amazed on how long it takes to clean his track. Thanks for sharing!

[@williambryant5946]

I've got one of the topside creepers. They work great for wider sections of the layout. Neat video.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Your very welcome! It's shocking how much he has.

[@nathancollyer5533]

It’s interesting looking at this setup as I grew up with the English brands lms,gwr etc.

[@theresalwaystrainsintetonv69]

Really wish I was there to help, tell howard I said hi.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Will do.He really enjoys hearing from my subscribers. Thanks

[@marcoperez6952]

How in the blazes did you guys get this responsibility? I know Howards back is shot but where did he find you guys?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

I've been going over there and have known Howard well since 1979 and we are blessed and honored to be allowed to be there.

[@deanpurcell7771]

Is Howard still living?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes and we will be featuring many of his techniques in upcoming episodes.