A Second Visit to Todd Treaster's Awesome N-Scale Layout

In this video, I share Todd Treaster's N-scale model railroad with you. Todd's layout is simply the most amazing N-scale home layout I have ever seen. The layout is based on Conrail's Pittsburgh Division, stretching from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It fills Todd's basement in a space measuring 35 feet by 38 feet.
First visit to Todd Treaster's N-scale layout (November 2017) - • A Visit to Todd Treast...

[@fraz6077]

Sales person: how many train cars are you going to buy? Todd: Yes

[@kenriches7403]

Todd says " all of them "

[@josephgray8722]

Lmmfao! Facts

[@keanujack605]

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[@bobbyelon3005]

@Keanu Jack Instablaster =)

[@keanujack605]

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[@BNSFGreenbeltSub-Div.]

Oh my goodness he had alot of rolling stock an locomotives. No wonder everything is on backorder when people try an order something,he has it all lol! Great tour Roy thanks for sharing.

[@kamoshinplus]

Wonderful! Amazing! Praise to Todd for his enthusiasm and praise to his wife for understanding.

[@micnorton9487]

Yeah no kidding,, he probably doesn't take her out very often but at least she knows where he is...

[@trade0714]

I like most the scenery with the mountains and oh so many trees. That's got to be the biggest train yard ever made in any scale.

[@newqlar]

When you’re ballin’ close to half a mil in model trains - you don’t care about puttin’ on a shirt for the camera. Good on you sir! I salute your passion and the zero fucks attitude :)

[@Nick60606]

Fantastic! Always thought it would be great to incorporate the trains throughout the whole house, like he has done in several areas. Money and time is no object here. Must be great!!

[@williamkirkland7002]

Thanks for sharing my friend. Must be $500,000.00 to create such an awesome layout. May your time be blessed beyond measure for taking us along with you on your trips.God bless your families.

[@peopleslayer12333]

If all this was bought separately it has to be close to a million dollars... 16k cars plus 1400 locomotives....an average of 40 dollars per a car would net around 640k alone. not uncluding the layout, locomotives and everything else plus time that was spent. Sir Todd you have done something many people can only dream of as well as fulfilled many people's childhood dreams. Amazing.

[@reidjames6]

This man is an artist

[@palco22]

That has to be the the all out largest private N scale layout in the world ! Wow ! and wow again ! And every inch of it is amazing, even the totality of the room's structure is amazing ! Did I mention the word "wow" ! Mr. Treaster's has my respect and admiration !

[@12345682900]

Wow! A million-dollar N scale layout...and it's still growing. Amazing!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Todd's layout truly is amazing, Johnny. I hope to see it for a third time someday. ...Roy

[@micnorton9487]

My God,, this man is a true artist,, this is fantastic...

[@stephenpike3147]

What a stunning layout. So nice to see full length trains being pulled over a respectable distance with great scenery, track work and impressive urban and industrial scenes. I admire and respect your patience and foresight in planning, laying out and building such an impressive layout, then making and mounting all those trees. 12,000 items of rolling stock in your basement - what a dream!!

[@ajw8623]

It's not just the music, there is something relaxing about watching a train make its way around a track.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

[@HobbyOrganist]

Geez, 15,000 cars at about $20 each is like $300,000 just in rolling stock and locos! what kinda work does this guy DO that he can afford all that as a hobby!!!

[@richharris9489]

I know crazy money dude

[@Raykibb1]

Victorian Sculptures: He either owns a hobby shop or deals crack, lol.

[@timbales7808]

Knowing the hobby it can take years.My dad bought my first set when I was about 6 years old.Christmas 1976,Tyco Centineal 76 set.Power pack,1 loco,4 cars,caboose, 36 in circle track.

[@Raykibb1]

Tim Bales: I was born in ‘63 and recall a Tyco HO gauge train one Christmas when I was around 9 or 10. I grew to an 8’ x 4’ board, loved my train, still do, though I lost everything in a flood.

[@w.keithmcdonald8461]

hes a cook at Waffle House...................thanks for watching !!...........

[@davidmcclelland2661]

All I can say is WOW, I'm left speechless at this epic project. Just brilliant.

[@turbocut]

I don’t know how I got here, and model railways are not my thing but I ended up watching all of this and that is one spectacular set up and oddly very relaxing to watch. Amazing work

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I'm glad you found the video. Todd's layout really is breathtaking! ...Roy

[@jimbateman225]

Amazing. Just Amazing. Every little boy's (and us older folks) dream in one beautiful, basement layout. Thanks so much.

[@user-ii4vn8hw7z]

I've never thought someone could have too many trains. I almost thought that while watching this, then I changed my mind.

[@chicagorc3967]

god i wish i had just one case of his trains. this is awesome. Hes the N scale master after seeing this!

[@GMCGUY-]

When I saw that nanola yard I think I'm pronouncing it right with the freight yard with over 2,000 rolling stock I almost shit myself WOW 😳😳😳😳😳😲😲😲😲 that is the most impressive n scale layout I have ever seen in my entire life and I've seen about 13 to 14 different n scale layout that were very very impressive but nothing compared to this even if I come even if I combined all 14 and scale layouts it's still wouldn't come close to this layout not even close. I would love to see Todd's layout absolutely would love it if my father was still here with us he would love to see it also RIP to my father December 2022 if my father was still with us and he saw this layout I guarantee you his mouth would have dropped just like mine did

[@micnorton9487]

The eighth wonder of the world...

[@MollydogRadar]

Such talent. Even if I could afford it, I don't have the talent. great job.

[@robtman9199]

Roy, that was a most impressive visit and the video you took while chasing your train was very professionally done. Thanks for sharing Todds railroad empire with us.

[@jimm5593]

OMG that is insane! Leonor has a look that says, “I hope my husband doesn’t get any ideas here!”

[@nathan1sixteen]

I don't know which is more impressive. The detail and shear size of the layout, or the number of trains/cars he has. Dude's got a not-so-small fortune tied up in his layout!

[@interlinkplus8236]

It appears Todd owns half the worlds supply of "N" scale rolling stock. His hobby shop purchases must arrive in a semi truck!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I think you're right, my friend. That's why everything we're looking for is "out of stock." Todd's got it all. ...Roy

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

I'm FLOORED over this treasure of a layout! The display cases add a super classy touch to this masterpiece!

[@davidhughes4448]

My goodness, this is one immaculate, fastidious layout. Beautiful planning and execution. I love the sequence commencing at 7:55 where the track plan comes through a "finished", unscenicked portion of the train room. Most clever and well done.

[@joeearley3351]

Thanks Roy for taking your time to show this. Thank you Todd for letting Roy do this. The collection is awesome displayed so well. If not the largest in the world is has to be close to it!

[@relacser]

Every time Todd turns on his layout all the neighborhood streetlights dim a little

[@michaelwalker1119]

This guy has got to be on the manufacturers Christmas list..

[@jamesee5053]

Fantastic! I love model railways, have done since when I was a boy, loved watching class 37 diesels at the bottom of my road in the early 70s, that’s when my love for model trains started. Greetings from across the pond, Essex, UK!

[@haroldsmith45302]

What a stunning world-class layout. I hope Mr. Treaster never experiences a burst overhead pipe, flood, or fire.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Harold, I can honestly tell you that it's the most incredible, privately-owned N-scale layout that I have ever seen. ...Roy

[@sparky107107]

not much you can say about that layout , but, WOW. going to watch your first visit see how much it changed over time . amazing, all the display cases.

[@silverfox5319]

This is an absolutely beautiful layout. I can only imagine how much this layout is worth. No doubt it is well insured. Thanks for sharing.

[@ritag4432]

Very impressive , that layout took model railroading to the next level

[@FromDark2Light-]

Wow! That yard is absolutely amazing.

[@mandbhomestead]

Awesome video, what an expansive N Scale layout. Also the display cases really show off his collection. I got a lot of ideas and such for when I start my layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@hawkbird6294]

oh MAN im just speechless after seeing that whole thing! im super impressed, my jaw practically dropped when you panned over that enormous rail yard! well done Todd! thanks for sharing!

[@w.keithmcdonald8461]

actually,....we didnt get to show the whole thing.......................thanks for watching !!..............

[@cruikshank]

Incredible layout. I’ve never seen so many N scale cars and engines in one place. I’m from central PA and recognized the mountain leading into the Enola Yard. Great Video tour. Thank you both for sharing.

[@alejandrogrillet931]

I'm from Venezuela, It's a SUPER layout UNBELIEVABLE. I love it. THANKS for the video Mr Roy and THANK you Mr Todd for let us enjoy your AMAZING train layout.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

Are there model train hobbyists in Venezuela?

[@danhalfhill9169]

At first glance, the thumbnail for the video looks like a ginormous mound of bud. Fantastic train set.👍

[@MrMegabite]

Wow, that was very impressive. Cant even imagine the cost and all the work put in in this incredible layout. Super!

[@craiglordable]

Wow that was incredible. What a beautiful layout. That is a museum worth of cars and engines. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulsccna2964]

He could work on the wall art. But the yard is massive. I love the rooms with the train going into the bathroom.

[@krisdevalle]

Roy you did this fellow's layout a fine review. Well done. Love that you led us through the entire thing. Really impressive. Cheers.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Kris. Todd's layout really is awesome. ...Roy

[@christopherbarth9237]

Wow that's an amazing layout... Good Job to Mr Todd Treaster

[@johngrady3492]

Holy cow! Most people are asked what cars/locos do you want to add to your layout. I think in Todd's case the question would be which cars/locos DON'T you have!! Truly impressive...John

[@andybowyer3602]

Very true looking even the running speeds looked excellent and that holding yard!!!😜👍

[@mocharger06]

Thanks for sharing. That was an incredible tour.

[@timbales7808]

Amazing.Great work and what a piece of craftsmanship. I miss the time my dad and I spent on several layouts.The last layout being the best,which all of the layout was stolen while away one weekend. I miss all of our great times we had.Passed away a year ago,what great memories!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Absolutely, Tim! Todd's layout is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. ...Roy

[@timbales7808]

I can't believe how much Rolling stock there is.I miss my Athern,Atlas locos,SD 40-2s,SD-40s.F-3,A and B units.Athern kits,bought them by the 6 pack.Scenery was the most fun for me.Rugged timber areas,making trees.Used to sit sometimes for hours working on maybe a square foot area,sometimes weeks.

[@Jonathanr478]

I’m really happy that you showed this to us

[@MrOnlyfair]

I've been a model railroader for 40 years, but I have not seen such an amazing layout yet, absolutely fabulous

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I've never seen another home layout that even comes close to this one. Truly amazing! ...Roy

[@spatzvomalexanderplatz3200]

What an amazing train collection!!! Well done!

[@gabew4188]

This has to be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

[@bob18fan29]

WOW Roy, it must take an army of people to keep Todd's layout going. That was awesome and many thanks to Todd for sharing.

[@yvoheaton6402]

In complete awe of this in terms of sheer size, effort to design and build and the investment in monetary terms. As for maintaining it - that is a whole different story. Fantastic and 12k plus items of rolling stock in display cases!! Oh wow just about sums it up.

[@noshirwanirani2847]

Really mind blowing. Such a huge collection of box cars and train's. Superb work.

[@DeanPark]

Noshirwan Irani I loved the box cars

[@coplini]

Thank you for filming and thank you Todd

[@elizabethwilcox8006]

What a beautiful layout..we are embarking on modelling a US layout in N scale.. Great video! Hello from the UK

[@MrMikef350]

Jesus Christ that is some layout,and the vast amount of rolling stock in the goods yard.simply awesome

[@dacuzzz]

this is the second time i've seen this layout via your video & i am still in amazement of the size & money this man has spent..thx for sharing again... vinny

[@skipd9164]

Almost 60 and as a kid i built a train layout and then an AFX racing car layout. All my friends and adults were amazed. Building is the real fun and always new ideas. He was like a parent with a new baby. I am now going on line to look for my first purchase. I always liked n and ho scale

[@christopherorourke6543]

I very highly recommend you consider buying Kato in N scale or HO scale. I have Kato N scale Amtrak Superliner cars & a conventional streamlined Amtrak baggage car, 3 Amtrak P42 Genesis diesel locomotives-All Kato, that is the Coast Starlight for my N scale passenger train in Amtrak and I have the 10 car Southern Pacific Morning Daylight set with the GS4 steam locomotive number 4449 in Southern Pacific Daylight colors, 2 cabooses-a Santa Fe & a Southern Pacific bay window caboose and 10 freight cars for my N scale model railroad which is the Pacific West Coast Railroad. Kato also has other passenger train sets as well such as the Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha, New York Central 20th. Century Limited, Pennsylvania Broadway Limited, Santa Fe Super Chief, El Capital, Chicago & Northwestern bi level Northwoods 400, Union Pacific City of Los Angeles, California Zephyr, Pioneer Zephyr for the Kato passenger train sets, Kato also has diesel freight locomotives in BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, KCS, CN, CP, Santa Fe, Conrail, Douthern Pacific. My freight locomotives will be BNSF, Santa Fe, Burlington Northern, Southern Pacific as my model railroad will focus on the late 1980’s to mid 1990’s covering the West Coast from the San Diego are up to Vancouver,BC,Canada.

[@ivortomana]

Very nice layout ! 👍👍👍

[@desi_patriot]

Awesome layout... completely blown away.. the sheer amount of trains too.. never seen something like this.

[@thjaeger57]

Now that's a railroad! N SCALE is great! Thank you Todd... Great job!

[@coldstne1]

Watching this beautiful layout again!

[@MMRails]

Don’t we all wish we had the room for a layout like this one? Haha. Great tour Roy.

[@timf2279]

Todd put his life into this layout. Sad when people like Todd pass it jut gets scrapped and sold at an estate sale, sometimes a family member is there to carry on, however mostly it's a daughter that just wants it gone so the house can be sold.

[@micnorton9487]

That's a good point... I think he'll probably will it to someone (s),, but yeah the thought of that set being unceremoniously torn apart and dumped in boxes for sale at an auction for pennies on the dollar, makes me incredibly depressed for some reason...

[@timf2279]

@micnorton9487 I'm honestly not trying to be a downer. However, it happens all the time. The N scale club I belong to gets calls and emails from family about their dad's or grandfather's collection. Wanting to know how much it is worth or if they can just donate it. It is sad to see someone's hobby and life's work just tossed off.

[@thedangler1371]

Just like any other world u get passionate about, you see others that are so much better in the industry. I got Rubbermaid containers filled with n scale buildings, trains, and shrubs from the early 90s. Should love to donate them. Train set layouts is an amazing art. It pissed my dad off that I was building realistic models instead of playing ball. Do what your good at. I eventually changed for playing drums. I respect artists that put together super realistic layouts. Blows my mind how detailed they can be

[@GandZscale]

This makes me feel better about my comparatively measly collection of locos and cars, I was getting concerned I had too many. What an amazing layout.

[@ddthompson42]

My first house could fit INSIDE this layout. Amazing work, and awesome detail.

[@gbjanuary]

Layout very impressive and I like the buildings and trees.👍🏻😀 Good idea with the display cases.

[@ruairi7961]

absolutely insane, incredible layout

[@Death_From_Below]

Thanks for the awesome layout tour. The first layout I ran on was Belmont Shores while I was stationed in Long Beach California.

[@mark6831]

That's a hell of a layout beautiful I love the different content in Rolling Stock that's the best thank you for the sharing

[@stephenbutler1816]

I'm completely blown away. That's a nice layout 😁

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Todd’s lsyout definitely is mind-boggling, Stephen. ...Roy

[@pennsylvaniamodelrailroad]

Wow what a layout. I could look at this layout for hours.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Roy, I've sat here half the morning " gob smacked". If I had this much space for a model railway i wouldn't know where to start or what to do really. Thank you for this, I'm off to be amazed once more. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@scotthayes4135]

You should put a tiny camera on one of the trains and have to go around the layout. A cab ride view, that would be cool.

[@antonbruce1241]

Wow. The spirit of John Allen is still alive, and doing well. This layout is amazing, and I think Mr. Allen is looking down from heaven and smiling.

[@neddludd6076]

Wonderful! It is so amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@tomschlitter1594]

Absolutely incredible. I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your comment. ...Roy

[@joebernard618]

That is an awesome railroad. I can't imagine having something that big. Great job.

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

It really is spectacular, Joe. I'm hoping to see it for a third time in the near future. ...Riy

[@grantfletcher3265]

What a collection & the layout !!!! WOW $$$$

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

That layout always fascinated me. Thanks for sharing Roy!- Joey

[@choro1981]

Great video,love that lay out and all those trains.

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Very stunning layout Roy - almost inconceivable is size and detail! Todd did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing it with us! Best, John

[@clivewootton4813]

Awesome is an understatement. Superb!

[@andreware6492]

Wow! thanks so much for this video! Todd, you have done such an amazing job with layout + your extensive collection of rolling stock. Once I'm done with law school in NY I plan to buy a house and move to Vermont and build a winter layout in my basement as well. I think a winter/Christmas village theme would be nice for Vermont. With the N scale you don't need much space to create a lot.

[@kswift672000]

Man that Enola Yard! Whooooo weeeee!!! I’m not a fan of N scale I’m Ho, but y’all are making me rethink the scale I chose! It’s great that your wife shares in your passion! Thanks for the vid🙏🏽

[@tonydavey3741]

All i can say is dont, i went from HO to N and wish i had not, the N scale has been such a hassle im ready to give up the hobby all together

[@amsgone]

Super layout, one can see all the techniques required for a model railroad. Ultimately forms a standard for other layouts to measure themselves. Loot forward to seeing more!!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

You are so right, Angelo: Todd's layout really is a super layout. ...Roy

[@davestrains6816]

This is an amazing layout. Thanks for sharing

[@ifukill7538]

Wonderful railway and collections. From a train lover, especially steam.

[@VincesArtDesigns]

God bless you Roy!! Your such a cool guy and I love your train spirit and videos!! Keep them comin, cause I’m watchin!

[@espeemike3698]

Hi Roy, Excellent tour of Todd's amazing layout! My wife viewed this video with me and was in awe at Todd's collection of engines and rolling stock. Helped me by showing her my obsession of acquiring trains pales in comparison! Mike

[@ralphgiles4754]

How does he keep this lot from dusting up? Incredible.

[@kyleleblanc430]

Wow, love your show!! Not an "N" scaler but always enjoy you show. 👍🏻 Keep up the good work.

[@DeathLetterBlues44]

Excellent job Roy! I have always wanted to see a tour of this entire layout and your explanations helped make sense of what I was watching!

[@johntabor8395]

Awesome layout!! Love it!👍👍

[@davidweimer8880]

I’ve seen this in person. Staggering.