Modern Norfolk Southern Layout Tour 2014 - HO Scale

[@SpecialopsLayton]

Father and son dream right there man and that's a really nice layout:)

[@souheritage4885]

The swing bridge coolest invention I've seen great job.

[@bigB6flyer]

It's been great to be able to look in on you and your dad's progress on this amazing layout over the years. Thanks for sharing your outstanding work.

[@GandZscale]

This is one of my favorite KZbin layouts, just superb.

[@illinoiscentralmodeler]

incredible layout, you and your father are more than just excellent modelers, you're also impressive carpenters, electricians, and track planners. loved the video!

[@inthegameroompodcast]

Great job Josh. I've been watching your progress for a very long time and I'm always impressed.

[@kylestevens4654]

Love everyone of your videos and the model that you have done. Big fan, keep up the good work.

[@TMandN]

Awesome! Loved the tour! You and your dad have great vision, and to see it all come to fruition is enjoyable to watch! :-)

[@vwgolfer1873]

Just a amazing and beautiful setup. Love how organized and clean it is as well.

[@paulkirkmanMYTRAINS]

Wow. You all really have something special here. Awesome layout. Well thought out very neat and amazingly organized. Thanks for sharing.

[@hoggersouthawk]

Absolutely gorgeous Josh. You and your Dad have made a tremendous amount of progress on an already beautiful layout. Just super.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Harry! Hope things are going well for you!

[@hoggersouthawk]

Hi Josh, Things model railroading are ticking right along but mostly helping others. My own layout remains on the back burner as my time seems to be taken up with "projects" - sometimes feel like the mechanic who works on everyone else's vehicles but his own... :-) However, that's the beauty of the hobby and just love it. Keep up the super work and keep posting those great videos of yours - we all learn from you expertise.

[@AmtrakTBL]

I wish I had a layout like yours. It is the coolest layout ever!

[@paperrails]

Josh mate, excellent as always, really enjoy the videos. Looks like you and your dad are building a magnificent layout & having fun. Keep the videos coming. Thanks Garry

[@jermainem3399]

Great set up god bless you and your dad youre both geniuses I'm proud of both of you Thank you patriot nice shots keep up the good work

[@disturbed1954]

Josh, from day one I have always said your layout is museum quality and it just keeps getting better and better, really enjoyed the layout tour and am looking forward to more updates during your Thanksgiving holidays. Hit them books and make us all proud of you at school. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthenard]

Thank you for the tour, great job with the explanation and video! You and you're dad have done some really fine work there, a really great layout!!!

[@theJoeDaddy]

Nice layout, some excellent finished scenery and some more to do, Well thought out and executed.

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

You guys put a lot of thought and hours into your layout but you have produced a very nice layout. Great memories as well with your dad. Memories that will stay with you forever. I think it’s great - well done indeed. Oh and also kudos for being a Norfolk Southern fan!

[@kennethsmith8968]

all I can say is wow.and I was impressed when my dad built me a layout on a 4x8 sheet of plywood some 40 yrs ago.

[@ModelloursWorkshop]

Amazing layout you guys got. You and your dad has done a fantastic job. I really like the winter scene too. Such a great idea to make a small diorama like that :)

[@drumday]

Spectacular. Very generous of you to share. Thanks!

[@johnnyrailer]

Wow man love your guys layout. This is one of my favs. It very cool that you and your dad work on a layout together. There's not a lot of dad and son interacting anymore. Hold on to it!!! You guys do great work and can't wait for more vids from you 2. Later, John

[@bwhin2873]

It's awesome that you and your dad have a thing. Great job on the layout!

[@Modelrailroad10]

Wow inedible layout very impressive detail and size. Look forward to your next videos.

[@tommythomason6187]

That's an exciting track plan. The possibilities are endless. Makes me miss my old 80's free-lanced Texas Central layout (N-scale). It was modern era, non-Amtrak, freight-only. I ran Officers' Specials. That was my excuse for F9's in the modern era, lol.

[@donsgotmoney]

That is a totally awesome layout. I spent a good bit if time in Asheville,. I was expecting that train to run through Black Mountain and then to Swannanoa . Delivered a lot of pizzas to those towns. I remember Ridgecrest having a retreat back in the 80's. I hope you video an operating session soon. I remember the NS running down Saluda Mountain, what an awesome operation that was. Keep us informed,

[@Ken4trains]

Great progress Josh! Old Fort really looks super! I take highway 70 over to Old Fort and then to I-40...I 'd much rather take that route because I enjoy that small town and the beginning up the loop. Thanks again for sharing a piece of modeled region I enjoy!

[@FITZROYTH]

Wow this is absolutely amazing very creative well done keep up the good work cheers.

[@haroldsmuck3569]

(from Canada) A fantastic railroad, very impressive, looks like it would fun to run on this RR, very good scenery.

[@thomasbarashukis6819]

Awesome job. Hope your layout comes together soon. And your tour was well orchestrated. Top Notch.

[@SlaterDozierRailroadMedia]

Awesome. I love the grade that goes from the bottom level to the top. Keep up the good work.

[@ShrinehillRail]

Very Great Progress, I have seen the article of the snow scene. Great work!. I am the one who you and a friend of yours came by Haley some time back when I was the Docent there. Great work from Newman

[@MattChaffe]

Really cool! I doubt my layout will ever be that good but it's cool to see it and get more ideas from it.

[@16thaveproductions]

Awesome job Josh thanks for sharing

[@181suydam]

Just stumbled on to this video, excellent layout, not only with the track layout but the wiring also. I especially like the way you set up the power box where you separated the sections of the layout. Excellent work. Just subscribed.

[@nsmodeler24]

+181suydam Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video! Josh

[@alanramirez3295]

FANTASTIC & realistic layout

[@richardkinkead3315]

I know I'm 4 years late, but that's incredible. Awesome project to work with your dad. Mine was never interested in this. I got my experience from my grandfather.

[@SailorMoonRailfan]

Can’t wait to have a 1998-2007 era of Cajon Pass Mojave Desert & Los Angeles HO scale layout in the future, Because when I was little in preschool, I remember that leased & foreign diesel locomotives helped and borrowed by BNSF & UP. That’s my memory.

[@MultiMusicianman]

Josh, thanks for the tour, you both have come quite along ways, I know as a rule you generally do not see the coal as it flows through the shoot in to the dumping shed, I suggest, that you use a viewable shoot.

[@WestCoastRails]

Hi Josh, thanks for showing another great layout video. Always a pleasure to see the progress. Maybe someday I can bring some Canadian units down for an Opp session. :)

[@nsmodeler24]

That'd be fun! We could always use some Canadian power.

[@seegurke93]

WOW I am stunned!! This looks amazing! - I will soon begin my own layout, N-scale. Also US. I would appreciate a video on the benchwork. There are so many out there which are bad. greetings from germany! :)

[@randallbyrd1973]

Great layout love to look at these trains.

[@vwgolfer1873]

Cant wait to see that Rotary dumper put in. That will be a cool piece

[@nsmodeler24]

Hopefully we can get to it this winter! Thanks!

[@QRoutback]

That's one nice layout , thanks for the full tour of the layout Glynn

[@BlackShadowletsshock]

i am really happy to see this video. So thanks for sharing this. Megarno railroad membership magician

[@5757musicman]

Very cool layout and track plan.....

[@BLKdurangoTRAINhorns]

Absolutely awesome layout brother.

[@h.r.jensen4973]

Wonderful walk through of a high quality layout :)

[@hexxoid9263]

This is amazing!!! I'm currently working on a layout right now.

[@christophergalvan8]

I always enjoy watching your videos, but one quick question? What would be the most efficient but not expensive track to go with? I have kato unitrack, but was wondering if I should just go with regular rail an which brand should it be?

[@BNforever2009]

wow!!!! Super layout--would love to run my Amtrak train on there and future NS merchandise frieght train.

[@benjanimeastwood]

Wow epic layout just wow the amount of time and effort to this well done

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Awesome layout,keep up the good work.

[@elleryparsons5766]

The Best combo Father and son. Best way to Spend money.

[@MaineCentral114]

I wish I had a layout that awesome!!!

[@mikemurphy5904]

What a great layout! I am very curious to hear more about how the gate right at the door to the layout room works. I assume there is a small gap between the track on the layout and the track on top of the gate? Does that not affect the operation? Do you have derailing issues? Where did you get the switch that is triggered by the gate?

[@unpasaro]

Great layout !!! very nice , congratulations

[@SD70ACEguy]

Looks fantastic!! This is a dream layout for me man. Just a question, when are you gonna finish the signalling video series?

[@nsmodeler24]

I got a little behind on that video but I promise I am going to continue / finish it. I will do it over the fall and hopefully finish it by the end of the year at the latest.

[@WestCoastRails]

Hey Nick, maybe we could go to Joshes layout and run trains!! haha

[@SD70ACEguy]

hahaha lol. i wish man maybe if i get anywhere near North Carolina lol

[@bkriegel95]

Love the retired signal enterance!

[@joshkellerman4987]

hey great layout! on some of your signals where did you get them or did you model them yourself? especially the ones that were made for the sidings and on that S track or the old fort signals

[@andrewschannel4259]

You just got a subscriber. Amazing layout. How long did it take you to build this?

[@nsmodeler24]

Andrew Carlstedt Thanks for subscribing and watching! About 5 years.

[@andrewschannel4259]

I can tell it took 5 years

[@franswah100]

great layout josh!!!!! great job!!!!

[@arturocabrera2742]

Congratulations NSmodeler!, great layout!. Thanks for share your job about trains. Can you show your plan design?, Which are the measurements of your room?

[@BenjaminCarpenter]

Do you have a diagram of your track plan avaliable? Your layout is an excellent design! Keep up the great work :)

[@NathanaelCarper]

Very cool!

[@jankrizan1982]

Great, perfect, awesome!!! No boring .. Continue to work and add more images, videos.. ;)

[@wiliamcamarda2471]

Maquete muito bem planejada, parabéns!

[@GregPalmer1000]

Excellent layout, good work in progress. U mentioned you are using Peco turnouts and flex trak, do u use insulfrog or electrofrog turnouts? cheers

[@lancedawson7144]

Very very beautiful and creative layout I love the snow scene and the two levels without using a helix and i was wondering how large or size of your room for your layout??

[@simonmoore748]

I think your layout is very inspiring & very well done. The snow scene is a really nice touch. What size room is your layout in because it doesn't look too big. Cheers Simon

[@monon1971]

Very nice layout, and video

[@BlackCrystalTV]

Wow how did you get all those awesome ideas to create your layout, A+ man A+

[@ProScaleModels]

How does the train get back down if you're running them by yourself? Do you just make it go backwards?

[@jhnplsn]

All you need now is some operators to put that great layout to work. Nice job on the layout and your presentation.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks John! Check out my operating session video from a month or two ago! I have another one planned for this winter!

[@ebolduc4150]

hey dude were did you get the operating coal loader? or is it custom i was think of adding one to my layout :D

[@thomaswilson393]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing. tc

[@codemonkey21]

Do you have any additional video or plans for the electrical cabinet? It is impressive and basically what I want to do exactly for my layout.

[@RailKingMell]

Hello! Your layout is stunning. Great Work. I have a few questions. what's the track speed limit(s) on it and though your layout is primarily freight, would you consider running a commuter train(s) between your towns and metropolitan areas?

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! Though we don't have specific speed limits, we try to run all of our train at realistic speeds. This would be approx. 35 scale mph on the lower level main lines. For the climb, we run from 10-15 scale mph. I have a few commuter consists and occasional run them between towns. Thanks for watching!

[@ofmat21]

Its great layout ! Nice work

[@chuck4x5]

Excellent layout!

[@elleryparsons5766]

How much have you spent on it now I see you have alot to do looks sweet.

[@lachyloveslego122]

Nice Job on your Layout! It must of been very hard work. What is your recomended HO Scale Locomotive? Regards, Lachyloveslego122

[@stonetownmodelrailway6211]

very very nice layout, you and your father did an amazing job maximizing the space you have! do you ever have problems with your peco switches arcing at the frogs?

[@nsmodeler24]

No problems at all! thanks!

[@mattmaz2]

fantastic ! thanks for the tour :-)

[@trackspike64]

nice spread , working on a nice layout myself 17x14 walk around ..looking to make it 2 double track main at 2 diff levels and the weight of the layout is about 3 feet wide would that be enough for 2 double tracks ...wish I could learn more about speed matching my engines so I could use more of them on one train then I could have steeper grades .....love watching the video

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! I have a few videos on speed matching if you go back and look

[@manickreations]

amazing layout!!!

[@christianryan6980]

These guys have perfected father/son bonding lol

[@robertmorzy1077]

Very nice layout I wish I had that layout 😁😃

[@lowcountryrailroad7701]

What size is the room your layout is in?

[@alexlukomski4258]

wow that is amazing layout how long would it take the train to go around the whole layout ? plus i am just a kid and i also have a ho scale layout that is neat too its not just rail i have light up houses and a lot more stuff. I bet it took you lots and lots of money to buy all the cars locomotives rail and everything like that that is the most amazing thing i ever seen in my life. thank you so much for posting this video and please reply to my questions this was the best thing i ever seen in my life i love trains i have been looking at trains and going to railroad crossings and looking at trains that, was my all time favourite thing to do, I love trains I loved your video please reply to my questions and thank you and make more videos of your layout.

[@csxmodeller1]

Great layout Josh, really love the work you do out of interest what is the size of your layout room?

[@sofloyj837]

Where did you get that big green, yellow, and red big light before you walk into the room?

[@Trainguy05]

Hi, Josh, great layout. I noticed in this video that you have the "Veterans" SD60E engine. I was wondering if you did the model yourself, or which manufacturer did?

[@nsmodeler24]

Charlie Maisano I modeled it myself. Thanks

[@billferguson7455]

Very impressive layout Josh... On a side note, please excuse my ignorance, I just subscribed to your channel, I'd love to see more detail about your swing bridge, have you done a video? Also, I'm relatively new to building layouts, how are your switches controlled, do you have a control panel with lights indicating the direction of the switches? Sure would love to see your layout, I'm in NC north of Charlotte... Thanks again... Bill

[@nsmodeler24]

Hi Bill, I do have a video on it, but I can't remember which one. Ill try to include it in my lest layout update video, which will be in a few weeks. If you want info on the signals and switches, check out some of my videos from this summer (jmri signaling / layout updates, etc...) and I have lots of info on it all. Thanks for subscribing! Send me private message if your interested in checking out the layout.

[@AbelG8781]

Wow! This is impressive man!! My mom thinks mine is a waste of money but then again we're all entitled to free use of hard earned money and from what I can see yours is definitely awesome! Hey since you're an NS guy, on Model Train Stuff .Com they just posted up the new release of Atlas C40-8Ws and 2 of them are CRQ/NS patch!! I'm buying one today after I deposit my check!! Good luck!

[@beatletrainfan129]

For the yard, what number of switch are they? They look like #6 but I wasn't sure

[@rockmann56]

Awesome layout, really have a lot in the allotted space. What is the room size?

[@19scamps92]

your layout is awesome!!!! i am a huge US railroad fan from over here in Switzerland. Great job! where are those orange cars with the switchers on it from? thanks and greetings

[@nsmodeler24]

Thank you! I appreciate it! All of the orange maintenance of way cars are custom painted waltzers or athearn cars.

[@drummerd3339]

Great detail, fantastic! How many years going with this layout!

[@seanharris5980]

In this video I saw 2 Switch panel cars, my question is who makes them. I’ve been tryin to find one. Thanks.

[@haganjohnson2017]

Hi. I am new at model railroading there is no model railroading stores in my area I live in Greenville SC is there any good stores in NC? Also any websites I should use? Keep up the good work!