N scale BN Boise Division Inaugural Run

[@HartfordWhaler]

Love the bridges and the variation in geography (hills, river cuts, etc). Also, nice work curving that fascia.

[@theubaum]

Tony, just discovered your channel! What a railroad! Your bridges are AWESOME! Can't wait to see more!

[@garymartz7587]

That looked to be a successful first run. You have come a long way since I first started following your Boise Div. I look forward to following your progress in the future. Very nice bridge work!

[@lottaaction8072]

I love everything about this. Gonna follow this. The finished scenes look really good!

[@sandysmithvideos228]

I enjoyed your articles for N scale model railroading magazine and it is terrific to see the pieces getting put into a full up layout. It is going to be a superb layout knowing your talents. The columnar basalt is fantastic.

[@tonyhammes5848]

@@sandysmithvideos228 thanks. It’s been good to finally get a layout up and running

[@johnpatterson4272]

I remember when N-Gauge train-sets were first available in North America. They were very affordable, compact and it was the first time I saw bendable track. The electronics of the locomotives would usually short-out after continued use, and the tracks had trouble maintaining a constant electrical connection as the trains passed over them. N-Gauge was more delicate than Lionel and probably not the best option for my 8 year old self. Your layout is beyond impressive. Thanks for the video.

[@nicholastruscott9785]

That helix is incredible, also the half moon bridge is a work of art .

[@tonyhammes5848]

Thanks. Still working out some kinks in the helix

[@nickrails]

That Half Moon trestle is seriously impressive. Great work

[@whistlestopmodels205]

Looking good!

[@SpringfieldAndWestern]

Woo, absolutely breathtaking project! Your layout is a dream come true already, your bridges are outstanding and the scenery that is finished so far also looks just beautiful. Immediately had to subscribe of course. Looking forward to your next videos!

[@Steve_Larson]

Wow, that bridge! Great work. Subbed.

[@KandWRailroader]

Awesome bridge/river scene!

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

Love that UP bridge,looking good

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠🚂🖐

[@tonyhammes5848]

Hello

[@Bliz0516]

Great layout! What radius is the double track helix?

[@tonyhammes5848]

17” inner 19” outer

[@Bliz0516]

@@tonyhammes5848 thanks!

[@J2NscaleModelTrains]

Awesome layout! What is your total footprint?

[@tonyhammes5848]

Thanks. It’s in a 20 x 20 garage and a 10 x 13 room behind the garage

[@GetSmartGrips]

Hu. Very nice but I don’t understand why. I’m into desert racing. Most people don’t get it as well. I wish my expensive hobby was cheaper than yours. That being said. How much do you think you have tiered up in this? Money/time?

[@tonyhammes5848]

Hard to say on time. I think I started the layout in 2015 or 2016. Really started cranking in 2018 with the yard. However, I’ve been back into nscale since 98 and did a lot of work on custom locomotives and rolling stock. As far as cost? I’ve probably put the owner of nscale supplies kid through college.

[@TheRich809]

Is this a dc layout or dcc ?

[@tonyhammes5848]

DIGITRAX DCC