N Scale Layout Tour

A walking, talking tour of "Quinntopia", my n scale layout!

[@austinklunker2370]

This is one of the best layouts I've seen. The scenery looks great!

[@Quinntopia]

Austin Klunker thank you!

[@ibrahimb6226]

Always see old, rustic looking layouts so it's nice to see a more modern, urban looking layout. Very nicely done and one of my favourites on KZbin

[@acalthu]

4 people are clueless as to what kind of effort and dedication goes into building such a vivid layout (or maybe any model railway layout for that matter). This build is inspiring.

[@donaldfaux4986]

I like all the trains you've added to your layout. Awesome city buildings. Very nicely done.

[@mbwisc3737]

What a beautiful layout, you have it all! Thanks for sharing all the information!

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

I love the city scenery and the busy look with all the tracks. Very nice!

[@downhillracer737]

OUTSTANDING!!! Well planned out and I really like your attention to details!!! Dave Long Island, NY

[@mrjsanchez1]

I like the urban modeling, great layout. I want to do something similar with a Philly , New Jersey, New York ara theme.

[@markluniewski9100]

Same I am currently trying to build a Pennsylvania Reading Seashore lines!

[@misterbahn]

This is so cool. The high rises are extraordinary. This is the first time that I have seen high rises on a private layout. Well done.

[@samuelbiskin3416]

I love the city layouts. Mine was inspired by these cool layouts, still learning. Love the cut by the buildings on yours. Great hobby

[@davidsheriff8989]

Like the highrise blocks...adds dynamic realism to the layout, end to end looping gives more scope for running trains..fantastic !

[@sethharris334]

love your layout, very professional and like your work area as well!

[@hovermotion]

I think your layout is fantastic , love the track plan, love the city buildings & looks so good with the lighting , the station terminus area is great i see you have an icet train , control system is very good, is the system automated e.g computer. All the best jim. & Thanks for showing this great layout.

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

One of the pivotal videos that contributed to my layout

[@lmc4u52]

Very very nice. I wish I had the room but mostly the skills to create a layout like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@Quinntopia]

Merci! Yes, once I discovered the current and historical aspects of the SNCF, it quickly became my favorite! I don't think any country has as many fascinating types of trains as France! From the Chapelon Pacific, to the TGV, BB 12000, and of course the 'broken noses'! Thanks for your post!

[@josephdodd5770]

I love this wonderful layout. Thanks for showing

[@Quinntopia]

Joseph Dodd thank you!

[@StuntcatTV]

That is a badass layout, very well done!

[@trukinhard77]

I wish I had the energy and the patience to build something like this. When I was younger, maybe but not anymore. Very nice work indeed.. I can't believe there's 35 people out there that didn't like this.

[@SebastianPeitsch]

Thanks a ton for doing this video. I always wondered where your whole layout has ended up. I especially like how much light you got in there now coming through the garage door. The tool chest for the trains is a great idea.

[@NapoleonsTriumph]

Wonderful layout and excellent video. Thanks for posting.

[@kevinbirdone1]

Thanks so much for your video and in site, just starting building my 1st N scale layout and I want to do a city scene, you have great ingenuity.

[@Quinntopia]

kevinbirdone1 Thank you very much!

[@Artiskon]

aiaiaiaiaiaiai ! the greatest layout i've seen on youtube so far. there are many many great looking layouts on the internet but not one single layout with modern buildings. THIS is real epoch VI modelling :) looks like every bulding is selfmade. i am absolutely amazed. AWESOME ! :)

[@bikerides]

Great to see large commercial buildings modelled. Thanks for the tour.

[@Sms68]

The buildings r incredible. Great Job !!!!!!

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you very much! :-)

[@silkboxing4454]

Beautiful job. Dig those city buildings. Sharp

[@JTTheRailfan]

I like your layout. its really cool. I like your buildings the most.

[@ngaugeuk]

Great layout video, really enjoyed watching that.

[@caw1]

Very impressive layout. A nice variety of scenery.

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you! Good luck and enjoy the process... its the best part!

[@trainsgalore885]

What an amazing layout! Really nice buildings, wish mine were that good haha! :)

[@bdd5748]

Very nice layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevintregunna]

Nice looking layout lots to see , really like the scenics liked and subscribed

[@woodsfamily3834]

Hi, this is one of my favourite layouts on youtube nice work.

[@GandZscale]

Great Layout tour. Awesome stuff.

[@JaegerMatthias]

Wow, so inspiring! Great work!

[@ZR1KingOfTheHillZR1]

Hi Joe, thanks for the comeback.I went ahead and did some research and did some checking and comparing prices regarding HO to N scale off hobby store web sites and have decided that the N-scale would be a good fit for my available room and budget.I think i'll go with an American themed layout as you mentioned the cost difference with the foreign trains.Enjoy your layout,thanks again!

[@baronjutter]

That was so good! I wish more modellers would give similar tours. Pictures and maps just don't do justice!

[@theTWmovie]

I love your details!!!

[@keithabbott9360]

Absolutely nice city setup, would love to know how you built your skyscrapers. Just started up my setup in n scale, layout size will be close to what you have.

[@lotsatrains]

Great Layout! I wish I had the space to do this! It is really detailed and I like the removable part to clean the tracks! I wish I had tought of that on mine.

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you Jeffrey! I'm partial to Kato Unitrack - particularly their turnouts/switches/points. While nothing is perfect, I've found their turnouts to be highly reliable. I also like Kato's super-elevated curves and having the built in ballast/roadbed can be nice too. But they don't have a flex track option, so I do combine with some Atlas flex track as well as some Minitrix turnouts which work better for yards than the Kato turnouts.

[@patrickmunyakazi4441]

nice work. I am very impressed by your layout.

[@joes2fst4u]

Great looking layout! I love the way you have it set up, I'm currently expanding my N scale layout as well, although mine isn't as big as yours... yet! ;) Great work!

[@jolenetwomey8280]

This is the best N layout I've ever seen.

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks Jaycee!

[@thekoploper1234]

Amazing layout !!!!!!!!!

[@JKramer328]

I like this layout...great design ...

[@theenigmaticgamer]

Fantastic layout and thanks for sharing. I have just moved from HO to N and am starting to build a layout. Yours is inspirational ! Have just subscribed..

[@Quinntopia]

Hi Enigmatic Gamer! Welcome to N Gauge! As you probably have discovered, it’s a little harder to find everything you might want or need, but it’s a brilliant scale to do amazing things in a small space! Good luck!

[@CNP204]

Awesome layout!

[@Musecrafter]

Fantastic layout! Very well done.

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330]

That’s one nice layout! Great job!

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you very much!

[@davidallen6333]

Very nice layout and work area for model trains !

[@DClavalois]

Love your layout, you should do a segment on the operation of the layout. To show how the trains move through your layout. That would be very interesting. Love the lighting in the skyscrapers.

[@adamjohnson8686]

wow that's amazing. great job.

[@MrLuvOldies]

Thanks. Very nice layout.

[@jordansfrye]

love your lay out

[@Quinntopia]

Well, I have to tell you, this comment made my day!!!! I am so glad he enjoys it! Unfortunately I personally don't know anyone in Edmonton (Calgary, yes), but there is an "Edmonton Model Railroad Association" that seems to have a model railway that is on display for the public at times? I would google their name and contact them. If you ever get to Spokane, my dad is part of the Evergreen RR club which also has a public layout. Good luck!

[@UnionCentralSystem]

awesome layout!

[@lionellance]

Wow.. awesome layout.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance

[@bjrnchrstn]

Very nice setup. Tnx for sharing.

[@SurflinerKid6904]

this is so cool! To be real honest,your layout should be in a train convention! I swear to god that is amazing work.Keep up the videos! :D

[@perth45]

fantastic work......

[@softdown123]

Amazing !

[@1bad99cat]

great layout thanks for the video!

[@ammoguy5]

Love those Sky Scrappers!

[@MrTraindude]

Very nice "behind the scenes" video! I did the same thing you did. I bought a metal tool chest to store all my trains.

[@Galacticaxis]

I don't see how anyone could give this a dislike and yet 3 sorry folks did. They must hate life. Great job on your craftsmanship.

[@agnostic47]

Maybe they're the people for whom the camera technique induced motion sickness.

[@karelfromholland]

What a great lay-out !! You did a really good job. Also nice to see a Dutchtrain ;o)

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks Karel!

[@henriquedematos]

Recently started getting into N scale models. Hope one day I can make a city layout as awesome as yours :)

[@tkd011]

Very fantastic layout! There is a lot of space in your garage. I am envious! Thanks for showing. I put my layout(600mm x 3200mm) in my bedroom.(^^)/ Regards, Tak.

[@johnrocheleau7923]

Nicely done.

[@JohnnyNCindy]

Very nice layout, i wish I had the space to that, Thumbs Up!

[@RobertHeikoKearney]

Great video!!!

[@baardk2]

Fantastic model :)

[@torza2]

Very nice layout

[@trainsforu]

Wow! Well done.

[@MrFenne]

Very good and interesting video. I especially love the urban flair of the V1 part. As a sidenote, I live were the original of the church on V1 is standing (if it's the Vollmer kit). It's funny to see it around skyscrapers, because we don't have any here. Fit's well, though

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

I love it

[@trainsatitsbest8405]

what a layout good work.

[@rva1945]

CONGRATS!

[@PorschePrestige987]

LOVE IT! I just started and love your attention to detail ….. I wish I knew how to print those background templates you have for building windows

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yes, windows are undoubtedly the most difficult thing to try and replicate. For modern style buildings, I found one trick using laser printers and clear plastic sheets that sort of works, but it seems like there should be an easier way! If your interested I talk about it on my blog post on the station terminal scratch build quinntopia.blogspot.com/2012/05/terminal-station-construction-update.html?m=0

[@PorschePrestige987]

@@Quinntopia I found your blog before I found your youtube channel ....Your kit bashing and combining builidngs to make bigger more unusually ones inspired me. I havent even scratch the surface on your wiring technique. I have been using those small single led pre wired lights. but that method is expensive and limited when i watched you build Skynet I was impressed

[@PorschePrestige987]

Making interior furinture from scraps of foam..... BRILLIANT

[@Quinntopia]

Siniaya Kantrell Yeah, I know those products! The cost can really add up! II found learning how to do some basic soldering was a good skill to have to wire up the much less expensive led wire strip lights you can get on eBay. Maybe this is a video that I should create some time....

[@SleeTheSloth]

Nice layout!

[@Grit489]

Awesome layout.

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@tjstricker25]

this is realy cool Im glade I have outher opshons, Im just geting started thanks for the Ideas TJ

[@Quinntopia]

@TheDayBeforeYewCame Thanks for the kind words, and its really great to hear that my little videos have encouraged you! Just remember, its your hobby and the goal is to have fun! Best of luck and find a way to share your progress with others of like mind (start a blog, visit some online train forums, upload videos of your progress, etc...) because it can be really encouraging!

[@Baureihe1031]

Hi ! Perfect layout, gratulation. Greetings Thomas

[@surgpsych]

You are my OCD idol!! Lol Keep the vids coming of your amazing artistry and vision.

[@marzbarz915]

Amazing

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

Super maquete fantástica. Parabéns! Rio RJ Brasil

[@Quinntopia]

Luís Antônio Marrega Gracias mi amigo! Sorry my espanol is not good! Thanks for your comment!

[@andynsimpson3909]

you welcome this made my day because I love trains

[@Quinntopia]

To start with, as long as you only have one train operating on your layout at the same time, it doesn't make sense to have DCC right away. However, as you add more locomotives you will definitely want DCC! Just make sure the locomotives you buy now have the ability to be upgraded to DCC easily (well, pretty much any locomotive can be upgraded, but those that are 'DCC ready' are usually easier). With DCC there is extra cost and benefits, but its fine to start with plain old DC and upgrade ltr.

[@IanBMorris]

Thanks for the Video! Your layout is fantastic. It was nice to have a tour from a down-to-earth tour guide. I'm looking to get back into model railroading after 13 years of absence, any time for someone starting out again? My older stuff in storeage is HO scale, which obviously is much bigger than N, but still in good shape I believe :)

[@B4P787]

very nice layout

[@dbdrdbag]

Stunning layout! Would you consider adding catenary as well?

[@booockiiii]

Very inspiring.

[@frederickforeman2420]

very very nice layout. good work

[@freymaster4449]

First off this layout is amazzzinng !!!!! and second of all, how did you make the LED switch indicators on your turnout board (or whatever else you might call it.

[@mariolakoch4258]

very nice I like it

[@ian.whaley]

Thanks! I was looking at some on ebay and wanted to figure out weather it was worth it or not. Thanks again!

[@MrAwesomistic]

This is incredible, I love it! Kudos for your great work, it made me decide to make my next layout N-scale :] I have a couple questions. Which is the red train next to the ice-t train and where did you get those two trains? Also, where did you get the tall buildings in the Version 1? I am having difficulty finding buildings past a few floors high.