November News & Updates on the O Scale Layout!

[@thunderchichen]

My Sincere condolences to you and your family during a really difficult time and loss of your mom. Thanks for sharing the photos.. Paul from Long Island NY

[@jimmelchin1531]

Zack and family...a prayer for Mom will be mentioned this upcoming Sunday at Mass for Her. I lost my Mom at an early age also. Be strong...you're wealthy with friends in this hobby community. And I'm thankful the Mrs is all right also. The progress on your layout looks fantastiic. I'm glad you resurrected the elevated loop...time for a subway or Budd RDC. Take one day at a time and stay the course. ✌️ I'm with a group of five friends presently and four of us raised pint glasses with one German stein to salute you dear Mom.

[@budstinger6856]

Prayers for strength and peace to you and the family. Lost my brother in a motorcycle accident. The sudden loss is so difficult to deal with. That lift out is the coolest my man. Keep the good stuff comin...really enjoy your videos.

[@scottc9494]

Please accept my sincerest condolences and sympathies. When I heard you say your mom, I felt the same hurt that I went through when I lost my mom. Mom's are just different and they hold a very special place in our hearts. Take as long as you need to be "out" of it. There's no hard calendar to map out a specific time. Keep doing what you've been doing, it's therapeutic and will help you through this. Again, my heart goes out to you. Take care.

[@1StepTooFar]

I’m a lurker not often commenter sending love and support to you and your family. I’m impressed by your positive spirit in the face of everything. Take care of yourself.

[@hikingmansteve]

Zach, I'm so sorry about your mom. My deepest condolences. I love the second level on your layout. Glad to see the new bridges. It looks great. All the best. Steve

[@stevencilento3364]

Zach, so sorry to hear about we lost my mom in August it does hit your hard. My condolences to you and your family. Love the videos and your new layout progress.

[@bigmacland]

My condolences to you and your family. I lost my mom years ago and like you said, it’s your mom. Hard to put into words. I love the layout, your work on the bridge, the house scene and the operation of the track. I think caving into those who said that both layouts should be connected was the right thing to do.

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Our condolences to you and your family. Model railroading has always been the go-to world to help heal and grieve during difficult times. Let it help you and a memorial to Mom will keep her living through your layout. Great work on the upper level!

[@edwardcurtis9552]

History in the making the layouts meet😮 finally. My condolences. To you and your family Zack. A toast to you brother. Layout is fantastic great idea with the brass pins looking good ...happy railroading!!!

[@WingsChick35]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was so loved and will be dearly missed. Sending you and the whole family all my love ❤

[@billharvey9836]

My condolences to you and your family from Bill Harvey here in Kingman az

[@colinoldham7947]

Hi Zak, and greetings from a Snowy Europe. Firstly I am so sorry for your loss, and it's brilliant that you have been able to find some head space with your trains. Model railways have such therapeutic benefits. I absolutely love your videos, and great to have you back!!

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

So sad to hear of your mom’s loss - my deepest condolences to you and your family Zach! It’s good to hear that you fared better through the hurricane than so many others. I like what you’ve done with the layout and look forward to further updates!

[@damiancolella343]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad suddenly 20 years ago this month. The layout is amazing! Thank you for sharing your updates with all that has happened. Many blessings.

[@IndividualEgg-o7z]

I really enjoyed this video. What a layout, nice work with the lift out and lift up bridges. Seeing everything connected is so cool. Sorry to hear about your mom

[@flaymed87]

Zack, God Bless you and your family through this trying time. Cheers to your mom!

[@williamb-trains]

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Glad you have the layout running. Sometime just sitting and watching the train go around can do a lot to ease a tough day. Layout looks great.

[@dennisford5913]

Your layout is looking great, lots of progress. Sorry for the loss of your mom Zach, God Bless. Thanks for the update.

[@tomrogers5516]

Sorry to learn about your family's loss, Zach. A very important family member is missing which brings deep sorrow. Hope you all can take time to heal and be grateful for all the special memories you have of your Mom's special place in your lives. The layout is moving along quite nicely and the connection between the two is a hum-dinger. So many nice details, too many to single out, but I'm really impressed with the tunnel portals that you've made. The brick detail is stunning! Like how you've chosen to use and reuse the bridge guard rails by painting them black. The monster bridges are super. I always enjoy your updates!

[@mattboylan8718]

That’s what dreams are made of Zac. Awesome job, condolences to you and your family

[@Woodknotta]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yours

[@pastorjohnmswanson5365]

Zack I was saddened to hear about your mom. It's never easy when those things happen to us. Life can be filled with surprises. Some happy ones and some sad ones too. I was very impressed with the work you have done on the layout. It is definitely top shelf. I really like how you did the brick facing design. That had to take some time to accomplish. You have great patience. The connecting of the layout looks A1. You're whole layout to me looks real professional and I was really impressed on how you made that lift off upper deck. That was impressive. The workmanship is something you do enjoy because you really do a very good job of it. I've sent you a couple of emails but when I heard what happened I knew you have been busy. I really believe the high quality of work you do on the layouts is so good that you could probably make real good money just helping others design and build theirs. The way your layouts connect makes one think that it was in the master plan. Great all round job on it. I really enjoyed watching your explanation of how things developed. Quite interesting. Catch you on the next video. John

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Zach, I’m so very sorry for your loss 😢 OMG, everything you’ve done thus far looks amazing, great job!!! After all the stuff you’ve been through, I can’t believe that you’re running trains, AMAZING! Ron

[@dalediethorn1481]

Home grown engineering.. Zack your skills n devotion to o scale is unquestionable… The loss of MOM is heartfelt I loss MOM @ 22 @ 74 I still miss her… Keep the shining side up.. Keep moving on

[@jamesdenny4734]

Condolences to your mom! Enjoying how things are progressing. Tis a blessing you all made it safely through the storm!

[@realtoytrains]

Very sorry to hear about your ma. When mine passed I was unbelievably sad. One of my good friends sent me this quote and really helped me cope. "This place is a dream. Only a sleeper considers it real. Then death comes like dawn, and you wake up laughing at what you thought was your grief." Rumi Also, what great progress you’ve made on the layout, looks great!!

[@CamScarJr200]

My condolences i hope you and your family are doing well I know what it is like to lose someone you love near to your heart. I hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving.

[@joegennari395]

Sorry for your Loss! Prayers for your Mom and your Family!!! Thanks for taking time to share! Your usual Fabulous Work!!!

[@dathanpoole73]

So sorry to hear the loss love your family. I know healing takes time. My thoughts go out to you all. The layout looks amazing. I love what you've done to it. I really like the lift out bridge and that long 5-footer. The train looks amazing traversing. Stay safe.

[@edwinsinclair9853]

Sorry about the loss of your mother. The layout is coming right along and looking great.

[@chrisgray318]

My condolences to you and your family. I appreciate your upbeat attitude, too, what has been a tough season in life. Continue to be encouraged, and enjoy your therapy train room. The upper loop is fantastic, BTW.

[@EdMartin-w2z]

My condolences to you and your family for the loss of you mom. Layout 's looking good, I look forward and enjoy your vid's. Your a down to earth person talking about your layout and your trains w/enthusiasm.

[@RixArtWorks]

That upper level is amazing…looks great. 👍

[@chriswells9224]

My condolences to you and your family. I can't imagine the heartbreak you are going through losing your mom. Your layout looks great and hopefully, it is a good escape for you. Please take care of yourself.

[@stevewilliams9255]

Sorry to hear about your mom. Have been living with my 87 year old Mom this year. Sure enjoyed the layout. Having fun in the hobby is the main thing. Steve north of Pittsburgh PA

[@vin6135]

Rough few months is an understatement. So sorry to hear about everything going on and the loss of your mom. Positive energy your way for a happy and prosperous 2025.

[@MichaelManbeck-ur6hl]

Hi....We are sorry for your loss....You are doing a beautiful up grade to your train room ..a lot of big improvements well done...enjoy your weekend.....

[@nascarhyde]

So sorry to hear about mom Zach. It's so hard, as I lost my mom in September 1984, and she was only 58. I feel your pain my friend. Keep it up Zach with your great train videos , as time will eventually heal! Paul from Michigan!

[@luvindemtrains]

Man, when it rains it pours and problems come in groves. So very sorry to hear about your loss. I appreciate that after all of this recent tragedy you can come back and give us trains. I always say there's something healing with a hobby, especially ours. You are correct, there are not a lot of O scale kid figures on the market. Anyways, take it easy man and thanks for sharing this update not only with the layout but with your life. You will definitely be in my thoughts.

[@johnnyrocket5285]

Sorry about your mom, county. My prayers are with you and your family. Also glad you got through the storm with minimal damage. I really like the new layout configuration

[@craigstrains55]

I am so sorry for your loss. You are doing an amazing job on the layout.

[@ericwilliams2619]

My condolences 🙏🏻 I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom we lost our mom 1 yr ago I still think about her your layout is really looking awesome 👍🏻✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@johnnelligan4847]

Terribly sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and condolences man. Its great to see the layout progress. Everything is coming together nicely, looking forward to seeing the final product.

[@jazzlife1]

Condolences to you and your family. I lost my mom in 2015 so I can relate to the grief. I’m from Florida we’re still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

[@flyboyu777]

Looks great Zach. Condolences for the lost of your mom-I know the feeling. . . .

[@RolandKremkus]

It's Super Cool! Great to see another video and everything you have accomplished with all that has been happening. Your mom would be proud of you as I am. Your skill set and knowledge are fantastic. Thanks Zac and keep up the great work and hope everything gets better from here on out.

[@LousTrains1523]

My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss!!! I'm certain your mom was very proud of you as you seem like an amazing person with a wide range of talent (layout is truly amazing) and a friendly personality!!!

[@TheTrainboard]

You have our condolences, Zach. We're glad the damage from the hurricane was minimal. Great progress on the layout. We especially like the tunnel portals, excellent work!

[@bigdaddydiecast3529]

Very sorry for your loss!! Prayers for your and your family!!

[@Woodknotta]

Also, the layout looks great. Not just saying that to make you feel good either, my girlfriend and I were admiring the bridges and the whole elevated section. Definitely inspired me to add a second level! Keep up the good work brother

[@obvious2886]

So sorry for the loss of your mom. The layout is looking good, and I’m glad to see you find an outlet during these times

[@MrBKDoll]

Prayers for you and your family and also so impressed you were able to push through it. I’ve finally finished the benchwork on my new layout after moving to our new home in Alabama and thanks to you and your kind monologue I’ve gotten many inspired ideas for how to scenic this time. Do you ever have an open house like Eric Segal? I’d love to few it some time but in the meantime I’m looking forward to Eric’s showing next Saturday. Thanks again. Brian Doll Thanks again.

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and yours, great progress on the layout.

[@JasonWoods-d1v]

My Sincere condolences to you and your family from Jason here in Missouri. Layout looks amazing.

[@jeromekrajcovic2467]

I'm glad you are back and love the new trackage and other scenery you have done.

[@66Samus]

So so sorry for your loss my dude :(

[@curtishoman7867]

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.

[@MattKonsol]

Awesome layout update and sorry for your loss! It’s really hard to lose a love one like that.

[@BKLoco78]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May she rest in peace.

[@jakeclark6305]

Very cool! Even better when we see the Strohs cars on the bridge! A Grand Salute to everyone!

[@brandonfuzi3436]

Man so sorry to hear about your mom!! Prayers for your family

[@johnandrus3901]

It's good to see you back. So sorry about your mom. My condolence to you and your family. It is always difficult to lose a parent, no matter the circumstances. I like the new, upper loop. It will be good to see nice, long trains, especially passenger trains, running around the room. The bridges look fine and the way that you built the lift-out, is a very smart way to do it. I'm looking forward to the future updates, as always. Once again, my condolence to you and yours.

[@johntoner6149]

Your layout looks great. I am sorry on your loss .God bless .

[@richardsobieck9660]

Glad you made it through the storm and sorry about your mom.

[@mad_trains12]

Sorry for your loss, the layout is turning out awesome!

[@bigtomsrt]

So sorry to hear about your mom. The layout looks great and hopefully it brings you relief from real life.

[@RTS-O-Scale-Trains]

Layout Looking Good, Deep Sorrows for you and your Family. Parents are always hard to say goodbye too.

[@diearnal]

I give my deepest sympathy for your Mom. May see rest in peace. I'm very sorry for your loss. One day at a time.

[@carldebellis7310]

Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

[@rogerstrate5727]

OMG Zac I'm so sorry, you have my deepest sympathies and condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@guyboudreaux9261]

Sorry to hear about your Mom, that’s a tough pill to swallow. My condolences to you and yours.

[@jeffdannenbaum2159]

So sorry for your loss! Sir I lost my mom to cancer in 2015 yeah it sucks! Miss her dearly

[@kenhoganson9481]

Like the "Home in the Hills" under the bridge. Also like the headlight or tender backup light down below. Haven't seen that before.

[@thomasking4136]

You are doing remarkably well considering. Outstanding work. Pleases me to no end watching this unfold.

[@JoshuaProudfoot-l5b]

Everything is great on your layout brother and I love it a I am very happy to see that both layouts are connected together with the track and all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dennisosborn5589]

Cool Video! Bridges are Really Cool!

[@mfog5543]

Looking awesome!! Sorry for your loss Zack. 🙏 Keep em' coming. 👍🇺🇲

[@ErikBretz]

So sorry for your loss a great job on the layout

[@coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074]

Sorry for your loss the layout is looking awesome

[@hmsjr0154]

Zac Sorry for you loss. I lost my mom several years ago!

[@rolandmetzner8177]

Sorry to hear about your loss. May peace & comfort come to your family. So good to see the update. look forward to seeing new you tube viewing. Blessings

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. ❤🙏 Your progress on the layout is extraordinary! I really like the 2nd level Zach. The satin black looks amazing. 💯👍

[@BigBoyTrains-]

Sorry to hear about your mom, Zach. . . and the Hurricane!!! . . Not sure how you made so much progress on it with all that going on. But it really looks great!

[@frankcalabrese6347]

Watching your Channel cool stuff I'm too old now to start something like that I wish I would have done it a long long time ago. However going to the museums and watching these videos is good enough so sorry to hear about Mom all the best to you and your family

[@chrisricciardi1566]

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

[@TheLEMRR]

Very sorry about your mother, Zach. May peace be with you and yours.

[@kensobocinski700]

Deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers for all of you from St. Louis, MO.

[@pastorjohnmswanson5365]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family. Can't wait to see what you get for Christmas.

[@artiefufkin1705]

The layout is incredible! Keep it up.

[@JoshuaProudfoot-l5b]

Brother, I am sorry for your loss and this is a first I have seen a video from you and I understand what you are going throw, parys sent your way brother

[@daivdwalker2374]

I'm very happy you finally connected the layouts lol it's looking great 👍 and So Sorry you lost your Mom I know what it feels like I lost my mom 2 years ago to early as well anyways please keep the awesome videos coming bud

[@whitmorestrains]

Prayers for your family, man!

[@huntercoleman460]

Sorry for your loss Zach.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Man what a change I've taken a break from the train vid seen, the cost is depressing, so before I lost all interest I walked away. What a huge change, the last vid I saw of yours was you completed the lift up section but still had some staining to do. I'm glad I came back the channel here Zach. Sorry about the mom, it appears you're handling well, push on my friend it gets better Thank you PS the music rocked

[@tomkwok5801]

Zach sorry for your loss and sincere condolences 😢

[@dantiel4179]

My condolences Zack to you and your family with the loss of your mom and sorry you had storm damage But your layout is really coming along great I really like all the black bridge work 👍🚂😃

[@buecomet831]

This is the best layout u did honestly!

[@tomg721]

Sorry for the loss of your Mom. RIP ❤

[@vitovolpe7690]

Freakin Awesome need to name it Mama's pass.