Bill Kachel's Famous Private HO Scale Model Railroad Layout

One of the Best and Most Detailed HO Scale Model Train layout by Bill Kachel - Cosmopolitan Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad from Pittsburgh to NYC and New Haven

[@user-kd3rw4rh6p]

A true masterpiece in every discipline of railroad model building.

[@allenatkins2263]

It is hard to imagine the care that went into creating this world. You even have a dog peeing on a hydrant!

[@ThomasELeClair]

...................................imagine the YEARS and MONEY........................The Will and Skill that never diminished.........................

[@user-op2tk8jr5d]

This video has it all: 1. Beautiful panoramic shots 2. The scale of construction work 3. The lives of ordinary citizens and much more... The figures of people appearing in the background, I think, only emphasize the complexity of the work done, so many different details to build into one logical chain is painstaking work! Many thanks to all the creators of this video for their titanic work!!!

[@ThePaulv12]

There's a vid of this layout form a few years ago and it features a cab ride. If you've ever been on a train through a busy city yard to the suburbs you can really feel a change in mood as you travel out from the center. This layout seems to be able to replicate the feeling quite by accident no doubt but it's there.

[@ThomasELeClair]

@@ThePaulv12 ......................................wow,,,,,a cab ride................................

[@SUPERGENKI]

Oh my..... Fantastic layout. I could spend the whole day... no wait... life in there. 🙂

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,a world in itself.......a time machine.....................................

[@thefrase7884]

The word awesome doesn’t do this justice

[@bobhunton8775]

Those painted backgrounds add SO much atmosphere!

[@TimoIivonen]

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[@hollispurn]

In Germany they say, "Holla die Waldfee". Great layout. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Greetings Holger

[@tigerphid9677]

Every detail is perfect, as a true professional would.

[@modelrailroader5619]

Wow, now that’s impressive! Every bit of it a labour of love, I’m sure.

[@GilbertNichols]

I love your work and attention to detail. Despite the haters and armchair judges, you deserve to be commended for doing the work and displaying it on this video with pleasant music as well. Thank you! I enjoyed it.

[@Need4Life]

Thank you very much!

[@explore_off_road]

Pretty cool. That thing is massive. .. it must be pretty cool for these guys to have all their hard, and amazing work showcased to the Masses. 85k in two weeks ... Instead of hidden somewhere for the occasional person to see. Great job Bill, it is amazing

[@riogrande5761]

Very detailed and amazing. A lot of time and money went into this layout. If Bill was married, his wife was very patient! I've been trying to build something much more modest and it's hard to find the time to make much progress, let alone get anything finished.

[@jimshafer3101]

What a fantastic detailed layout # 1 in my book 👍👍

[@russmckenna5430]

The fine detail is astonishing. What a grand piece of modeling.

[@pcpablo2]

Besides being incredible in its buildings and rolling stock, the beautiful wall murals take it over the top!

[@michaschornsteinfeger]

Really stunning model railroad layout. Respect for this overhead line. Really fantastic details. Greetings from Germany Michael

[@williamadams7784]

Great layout. Great weathering and proper speed.

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,correct,,,,,slow speed is realistic............................................................

[@nickl3233inmn]

I couldn't even imagine how long it took to create this amazing work of art.

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

I really admire the catenary system. The entire layout is a masterpiece!

[@davidplatten9872]

Mate, Love the “flat iron” building……….all of this is amazing. Thanks for the big smiles. Cheers 🍻.

[@michalsvitek1329]

This just made my saturday morning. I've seen many model layouts before, but this one is an incredible masterpiece with every detail technically correct and tastefully incorporated, note for example the functionally and visually perfect design of the overhead wiring of the mainline and the streetcar. So much soul in all those scenes and also in the video itself with equally soulful background music!

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Gonna keep this video close.......It is therapy for me,,,,,,,calms my restless mind.....takes me back to the great times of childhood.......please make a dvd.....Many will buy them.......

[@dennisfillhart88]

Wonderful layout. So many things to admire. Just one of my favorites is the Orange F7 Lacknooki Quarries locomotive. Cool.

[@bertcresta6685]

Incredible level of detail!! Congrats!

[@michaelhamer1277]

amazing amount of time and work there.. thanks for sharing this amazing place.. wish i was 00 scale and could live here....

[@ivanvanogre-nd1sw]

Yeah, I can imagine getting around in this place. If you can walk from here to there... People have dreamworlds like this.

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A train mans heaven...........I have the same wish........

[@Romin.777]

One of the best there is. Absolute masterpiece imho.

[@markhayes6407]

I have seen this layout featured on youtube before. I like all the catenary wiring. It looks so realistic. The buildings seem custom made and that makes it also so realistic. The details are not forgotten. It is what makes a big difference. NICE!

[@barryhill1044]

Stunningly beautiful Thanks for the enjoyment of seeing this masterpiece from my armchair ! ❤️. From Essex UK …

[@joeanton3078]

This is by far, the most impressive layout I've ever seen.

[@TwoRailfans]

What an incredible layout! Thanks for sharing this.

[@christophertmunro4503]

As detailed and beautiful a layout as I have ever seen in my life!!

[@Hunkiralyfi]

Fantastic! The only time when children feel close to adults.

[@MH-fb5kr]

good lord… so much FINE work… thank you for sharing

[@jeffbarton6102]

Probably the finest model railroad ive seen. The scenery is spot on. Colors are realistic opposed to the toy like colours you see on some.

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME, EXCELLENT and PERFECT!!!!! I enjoyed it very much!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@fixedit8689]

Here’s the deal. I’m jealous AF. This is absolutely gorgeous. My dream to do this but I’m married and have three daughters. So I just sit here on KZbin watching others fulfill my dreams.

[@dukeallen432]

Why be jealous. Enjoy life.

[@dukeallen432]

I knew not to breed.

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,That's why I'm single..................................I come first.............................

[@sernajrlouis]

WOW 😲. Awesome video and layout

[@glendenig9962]

Wow! You have definitely captured a very solid industrial perspective of the NEC. Amazing!

[@waltbennett5503]

Unbelievable! The years and years to create this! Some may point out that there's modern tech to make cars and people move, but this as it is showing the absolute best of what could possibly be created until just a decade ago.

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Simply an incredible layout with great scenery.

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Indeed, it is one of the best and most detailed layouts I've seen on YT. Stunning work, the hours to create this will be immense. Hats Off to all involved.

[@riogonzalez3572]

Awesome!!!!!!!! Amazing model railroad layout with so many trains!

[@Ronnymikkonen2686]

Fantastic world. It's a joy for the eye. The train run so smooth. And the big building's are amazing.

[@frankgustafson8045]

So impressive! I really admire all the hard work and time and energy and passion that goes into creating such detailed, realistic and just incredible layouts! Super cool, very calming video, and amazing to see layouts like these, I've always loved trains and cities since little :)

[@galealexander2538]

Amazing work! I got a kick out of the Bethlehem Steel cars as my grandmother used to run their executive dining room.

[@johnutter9483]

Attention to detail is beyond belief. I’m in awe, want to live there. I’m guessing in the 1950s sometime.

[@kennethozelie2082]

Thanks for sharing your great model railroad layout, very good, everything looks realistic, and you have some nice trains!!👍👌

[@michaelkoeneke730]

Very impressive! +1 for the Ann Arbor car 😊

[@jeffbaker2897]

A beautiful layout sir, definitely will be getting great ideas from your vids, thank you for sharing such a great masterpiece. 👋😎🛤🚂

[@michaelkellehertrainlord746]

Excellent - Well Done 👏👍☘

[@Need4Life]

Thank you!

[@alanritchie9781]

Nice! Beautiful layout.

[@susannestoffel2534]

Its beautiful!

[@federalpipingco.inc.7700]

Time,money and a lil imagination. Love it.

[@user-do2yz3mc2j]

Masterful! Very well done, thank you very much for posting it.

[@ianrobertsonpiano]

I have to admit, I chuckled at the Porsche Boxster parked out front that incredibly beautiful station :) Amazing layout, very inspiring for us all!

[@allrightythen7557]

Same here! I was trying to determine what year/era the layout was trying to replicate.

[@charlesferebee263]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. ! WELL DONE. 🇺🇸👍

[@Need4Life]

Thanks!!!

[@grandpaarock]

great details , awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@Troupee-Lennon]

I could of swore this looked real i couldn't tell difference Wow Amazing 😀👌🏡🚶‍♀️

[@marcelpoitras6654]

Wow! One of the Best!

[@davepayne586]

that is some lay out,

[@claudekevorkian7599]

les rames de train magnifique , les décors magnifique , très beau réseaux BRAVO !!!!

[@thies1445]

Really, really great work

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Wow, Very Impressive !

[@jonathanwaters8766]

Wow! I had never seen a model Alco C628 before!

[@ivanvanogre-nd1sw]

You have created a dreamworld Bill, and we thank you for it. If you had the right camera systems in place you could be providing intro and exit shots of various urban areas for TV shows and podcasts. It looks real enough. Just add in the sounds. Excellent video. So many universes in one place... If Mr Rogers is looking down from Heaven I'm sure he's smiling right now!

[@ivanvanogre-nd1sw]

In fact, if they ever brought his show back I would want THIS place to be Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. It's perfect.

[@anthonywarrener1881]

What a fabulous layout !

[@TheVersatileMindMedia]

Wow, oh wow!

[@georgeacton7918]

Love this urban corridor layout. Wow, the landscaping detail is so amazing. Your network of terminals switches and overhead power lines, freight yards and active factories and city scape buildings over the top. Thank you for your great video. Such hard work goes into this layout.👍😎❤️🏆🏆

[@aniburns329]

All that's missing is the people coming to life!!!!. F#cking awesome and detailed as heck !!..

[@achamber765]

The catenary is outstanding!

[@Greatlefty300]

What a work of art...great job !!

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,This belongs in the Smithsonian Museum.........To be preserved as a national treasure......................

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Superbe vidéo! Merci du partage! Réseau immense et magnifique! UNE GRAND DOMMAGE quand même, juste 2 fois nous avons des locomotives électriques en fonctionnement! Autant de caténaires et de supports de caténaires pour deux passages! Un à 15 minutes, et le second à 44! Trop peu à mon goût! Mais superbe travail pour le détaillage de ce réseau! Stéph.

[@JP-su8bp]

Simply WOW!

[@MosriteCharlie]

Nice to see vintage Athearn-Menzies and Varney cars running on the layout. A man after my own heart.

[@musicman8942]

I'm seeing the term 'Athearn-Menzies' cropping up lately and don't understand. Been in the HO hobby for almost 70 years. I do know Athearn blue box so what is this A-M?

[@schmileyboy]

This is the coolest thing ever

[@kmagnussen1052]

Great camera work. All would be KZbinrs should see this to learn that tripods and slow pans are the rule. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@Need4Life]

Thank you so mauch!!!

[@georgejetson4378]

Great layout. Would be nice if the poster included some specs on it and the builder. Like what’s the overall size of the layout, is it DCC, how long did it take to build, track plan, etc.

[@kishascape]

It’s selectrix 🤪

[@jerrypolverino6025]

Wow! I would love to visit this.

[@Stllno]

Beautiful!

[@dietmarschlichtherle7061]

WOW ! Beautiful... really 🙂 Regards from Austria

[@monmixer]

Wow, that's a life's work

[@LagartoEl]

Stunning!

[@JW-hf9ev]

Wow. So awesome

[@johnmessina9721]

Wow, wow, wow, awesome....John Allen would be proud of this layout.

[@manfredbasten8089]

Wow ! Beautiful

[@robertdavis5714]

Perfect in every detail, just need a couple of "HoBos" riding on 1 of the trains.

[@henrywhittaker2519]

AMAZING !!!

[@radarhec]

Artist ! A no. 1

[@schmuckinatruck-jj3ch]

Amazing!!!....And i always thought John Allen's "GORRE & DAPHETID" was incredible

[@kiwictor3752]

Awesome! Thx, folks!

[@clausbohm9807]

Great work on the details! The conductor in the train, the dirt on the engines, the cliffs, the power lines etc ...

[@user-uh3gj7nv4o]

Strikingly realistic and utterly absorbing. Brilliant piece of work!! Thanks for sharing.

[@wmjwell]

One of the most fantastic private layouts I have ever seen! Wonderful job! Do you offer an open house? If so I would love to come and visit you. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Need4Life]

The schedule for 2024 is not posted yet. For more info you can use this website www.modelrailroadopenhouse.com

[@rolandbaur7534]

Awesome!!!

[@reinerhofmann-9112]

Oh very cool! I saw an German exavator O&K.

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Hello, very nicely designed layout, congratulations and greetings, Toni

[@davidanderson4288]

Simply Awesome

[@user-iz1hd9si3m]

It's very rare to see US catenary modelled,well done!

[@josephreed5155]

Thank you

[@Need4Life]

You're welcome!

[@mysticrailroad]

very nice :)

[@Need4Life]

Thank you!

[@conspiracyscholor7866]

Incredible.