Layout Tour - Modern NS Princeton-Deepwater Division in HO

Take a tour of Todd Arnett's Princeton Deepwater Division in HO Scale! This modern Norfolk Southern Layout includes realistic operations, mainline runs, and beautiful scenery - all inside of a 12x18' spare room! A big thanks to Todd for the willingness to share it with all of us! Learn more about Todds modeling here: / 1399079077009573
Thanks for watching!
- Josh
[Psalm 16 : 5-11]

[@mtarnett2494]

Hello all. This is Todd Arnett. First, thanks to Josh and his dad for coming to film back in early 2020. Second, thanks to everyone for the comments. I appreciate it. The scenery was nearly complete and all of the locomotives weathered when I had an unexpected life changing event back in May of last year. The railroad was disassembled three weeks ago and it now resides at a friends house. All of the locomotives and freight cars are properly stored for version 2 which I hope to begin during the latter part of this year. Again, thank you all for your comments and kind words.

[@nsmodeler24]

We're looking forward to Version 2!

[@Panzermeister36]

Take care Todd, hope everything is well. Thanks for letting Josh share your layout with us!

[@mtarnett2494]

@@Panzermeister36 Thanks man. All is going quite well!

[@derekalexander4030]

Hi Todd, I hope that everything works out the way you want. It is an incredible layout and the weathering was superb. I hope when you return to modeling that you share it on KZbin.

[@mtarnett2494]

@@derekalexander4030 Thanks for the kind words. Everything is working out well. I will share once the day comes. Carpe diem!

[@oldgoat142]

Ah! What an absolutely delightful way to spend a few minutes of a dreary evening. The yard, and indeed the layout in general, are in my opinion so wonderfully detailed that I would not at all be surprised, (and I mean this sincerely), to see miniature people and not just figurines, walking around like it was a day on the job. Thank you for this upload.

[@BuffaloNY518]

It’s almost like real life!

[@claimedmedia6167]

@@BuffaloNY518 agreed!

[@205004gs]

The realism and weathering on the locomotives and rolling stock is unsurpassed, and one can most smell the diesel exhaust, coal dust, and creosote on the layout. Outstanding job!👍👍

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah it’s very high quality!

[@dennisb-trains23]

Agreed 👍

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

This video production was genius. Capturing the close up and then the entire layout is a whole was brilliant.

[@daviddryden8088]

Engine 666 was a hoot. LOL. The weathering was otherworldly. The rest of the engines are simply sublime. Incredible attention to detail.

[@ntrohed]

The weathering was amazing, those 600 series dash 9's have been called pink bonnets for the way the paint has faded

[@andymodem]

I remember photographing that engine back in the late 90s down by Tower 55 in Forth Worth, TX.

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

@@andymodem And I'd swear I've images of that number up in Powder River Basin service over the past few years, too... There are still quite a few old Warbonnetts running around, thankfully not all in such rough-looking shape.

[@leohopkins71]

Wow! I live in Tazewell VA, part of the old Pocahontas Division of NS and just 40 minute drive from Princeton. I loved the Virginian loco.

[@bobmartin3018]

Great layout

[@zachwisler9976]

To see how far this layout has come and what it has transformed in to is mind blowing!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah!

[@sparky107107]

the operations look good. nice video thanks for sharing

[@louisletourneau3429]

The camera shot at track level are very convincing specially the S curves shot at the beginning , thanks for showing us your layout . I love the 666 devil loco !!!

[@Keiths_Trains_N_Stuff]

Love to see your videos…and the way you narrate is top shelf!

[@DimensionMachine]

Great layout....at 3:39 the trailing unit knocks a tumbleweed over adding even more to the realism!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Super video. Todd has made his layout look as real as it can get. Great job.

[@ntrohed]

Great looking layout, great variety of power including what was in the cases (I paused to see what all I could spot) you could very easily take off the 2 dash 9's and add 3 SD40-2's and send us back a couple of years. Can't wait to see version 2

[@valchavez9163]

Love those Dash -8's...Beautiful road locos...Man...loved the coal yard....Smooooooth Jas....Happy New Year.....

[@ZicajosProductions]

These look like ScaleTrains locos. Nothing short of astounding. Excellent videography as well, a lot of these shots are scarily convincing. Everything about this layout and video is extremely pleasing.

[@mtarnett2494]

Correct. The 90% of my locomotives are ScaleTrains. The balance being Athearn Genesis with a few Atlas models.

[@ZicajosProductions]

@@mtarnett2494 as someone starting out in the hobby I have a few questions… How do you get your hands on ScaleTrains models? I’ve found them hard to get. As for Atlas/Athearn, do you have a preference? I’ve heard Atlas usually has a better drive and detail compared with Athearn, but that’s only what I’ve read. Thanks, Joe

[@mtarnett2494]

@@ZicajosProductions The best way to stay informed is by subscribing to the newsletter that ScaleTrains publishes on a weekly basis. You can purchase their products direct or through their dealer network. All of the manufacturer's have improved their respective products in recent years. I am more fond of ScaleTrains products. As with anything though, preference is subjective to individual tastes.

[@ZicajosProductions]

@@mtarnett2494 this is true. Thank you for the info!

[@derekalexander4030]

I don’t know how but I was no longer subscribed to your wonderful channel. It has been corrected and thank you for sharing your talents.

[@Mesabi193]

By far the best Model Railroad video work ever done. Fantastic!!! Applause.

[@Juan_A_Garcia]

Very nice videoooooooooooo! Greetings from Spain

[@BuffaloNY518]

Can agree!

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello. Well, that was magnificent. Thanks for sharing.

[@BuffaloNY518]

You speak for everyone!

[@RonStanek]

Thanks for the tour. I think I hobo'd down that line and those divisions!? Not much, Rail line security in them parts. Really hard squeezing into those small box cars, though! 😆 Good to see you back, Josh. Happy Railroading! 🚄🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@kevinwolford1987]

this is Kevin's son you have inspired me to Make my own HO scale layout. It looks very bad its one my first story of my bunk bed thanks for inspiring me

[@LexTheTrainFan315]

Nice tour of the division!

[@BuffaloNY518]

It’s nice right?

[@mikehowey4869]

One of the most realistic layouts i've ever seen.from the spectacular scenery to the absolutely fantastic motive power and operations.totally enjoyed the tour!

[@Kevin-ev7hw]

Thanks Josh and Todd for the tour!

[@BuffaloNY518]

It’s a nice video!

[@robertzumwalt2540]

Your mountain looks good 👍

[@ariesarethebest271]

Really love the detail and fall colors on his layout.

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah they all blend in!

[@THE_IRON_HORSE]

Crazy how much detail and things you can make in models very great layout and video

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah!

[@jonwebster2611]

Thanks for a great tour of a wonderfully planned layout! We don't have that kind of "fall foliage" out here in CA, but when its done so well, as it is on this layout, its really inviting to imagine yourself there. Great work, great video! Thank you both.

[@tedmaas3588]

Looks like a very well planned out and laid out operation...

[@greykirbach5459]

Thanks Josh for the amazing videos. I love your layout of model trains so much because I grew up in Asheville NC and seen the train yard not in person but what I could see from the road. Thanks again Grey

[@xela-nw8eh]

Great job, thats a great looking layout

[@cbgadget4740]

Nice video Josh, wonderful details on this beautifully done layout. The NS/Santa Fe consist locomotives (I’m not a weathering model railroader but I sure admire the skills of those who are) they are maybe the best looking weathered units I’ve seen, bravo Mr Arnett. Thanks for sharing 👍😊😎

[@trapdriver7006]

Excellent informative video I enjoyed watching with great narration.👍😁😁😁😁😁🚂🇬🇧

[@jasonjmarchi]

The narrator has a GREAT voice and excellent diction. Bravo!

[@robertomui333]

Gosh, what a layout....i instandly want to play !!...specially i like the ultra realistic athmophere and the indian summer trees......i wonder how small the room is, but there are so many option cause of the different destinations.....one of the best layouts i ever saw !

[@kalinkanev2373]

Happy new year Josh! I have seen other videos about this layout and i really like it. Its so pleasing for the eye and looks very fun to operate , BUT i have to say that to me your live coal operations are way cooler!

[@P0w2you]

I always love your camera angles!!

[@conrailmow]

That's a great layout very nice. I enjoyed the video

[@em2attic]

The rotating bearing caps on the loco's is such a small detail but yet when you see them for some reason its a big deal lol! Great RR and great video as usual.

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

A nice small HO Layout Josh, with lot's of action. Bob

[@tedmaas3588]

That Santa Fe Warbonnet is weathered beautifully, nice job on the whole layout!

[@boomer8393]

Three-dimensional art - the art that entertains...

[@JosephMusgrove]

Always good to see the layout!

[@timu19]

Great Video, it looks so real! Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany TiMu...

[@rwheatley0206]

Awesome layout. Love Norfolk Southern railroad.

[@BuffaloNY518]

Some go by my house time to time!

[@BNSF1458]

this is such a cool line, it would make a great HO layout!!

[@jonathansabatino3987]

Thanks for the great tour .

[@westbromwichwestrr5508]

Looks absolutely wonderful.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for sharing great video thank you for showing the operation on the layout

[@phhzzy]

Wow, some of these shots look real. Amazing detail

[@thelincolnrailfan]

Fantastic bedroom layout! Very well made video too!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah great editing!

[@railfanningrailproductions]

@@BuffaloNY518 Subscibed to your channel

[@BuffaloNY518]

@@railfanningrailproductions Thanks!

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Spectacular. I love the fall scenery too

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice video! That layout is very realistic!!

[@BuffaloNY518]

I can agree!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

@@BuffaloNY518 yep

[@wolfgang548]

Happy New Year Josh. Can't wait to see what your layout brings this year.

[@simongurden9848]

Wow! Superb! I'm particularly impressed with the slow speed running. Realistic

[@joecarleo6899]

Todd - Kudos to you and your dramatic and correctly positioned video capture. As a retired TV producer, you have excelled at creating a great soundtrack with coupling, bell clangs and "walkie-talkie" sounds among personnel. You have used the camera's zoom ability to have key elements in sharp focus and you blur the rest! Wonderful. Fantastic layout and fantastic video quality. Joe Carleo - Retired corporate and PBS producer

[@nsmodeler24]

Hey Joe, thank you so much for the kind word and the big compliment. Means a lot coming from you! - Josh

[@Prostyle0079]

Great detail

[@YardLimit]

Great tour. Thanks!

[@bostonrailfanner471]

Awesome! I love that layout!

[@BuffaloNY518]

The detail is amazing!

[@WillJamesRailways]

Beautiful work! Really amazing fitting all that into the space! Excellent work with the video as always!

[@danielmarra2237]

Fantastic layout and camera angles!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah!

[@LaytonJunction]

happy new year all the best from the UK cheers al 👍👍😀😀🙋‍♂🙋‍♂

[@paulbelci3945]

Really well done layout.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Amazing footage! Nice to see all the locomotives.

[@timosha21]

Chuga choo choo. I'm a train and I approve this video !

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

That was an interesting layout plan for a medium size bedroom!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah it is!

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Spectacular !

[@RDC2003]

1:45 what a sample!

[@JohnnysTrainVideos]

Great video...

[@Rippsblack]

Good Job!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Can agree!

[@Ausmerica]

Nice set up.

[@garrettlayout6598]

Awesome we are modern NS TOO

[@SCLModeler]

Very nice indeed 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BuffaloNY518]

Can agree!

[@BuffaloNY518]

Nice Camera work!

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

Happy new year josh I can't see you someday

[@BuffaloNY518]

Happy new year!

[@DDavis-co9ck]

GREAT!

[@jaybird111207]

Very Awesome!!!🤙🤟😎

[@MarkNieting]

Like the weathered cars and locos…..

[@dennisb-trains23]

Dude your layout detail is exquisite!! To be perfectly honest in a few camera angles the only thing that gave away it wasn't the real thing was that the NS locomotives were clean and pristine. (Yes, this is a compliment.) Strange yes. The locos looked beautiful but we know they're usually pretty dirty. But dude, you layout and NS coal hopper train is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here 😀

[@stevenikitas8170]

Love the retro GEs ... C40-8s? And that awesome weathered Santa Fe

[@SJ_999]

If this is available to view for the public it would be a cool idea to have buttons on the display that tell you what operation they’ll run and can do a full automated loop like loading with coal dropping it off and bring back the empty cars.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Awesome

[@shanesmainlinerailphotography]

Pretty inspiring, if I do say so myself :)!

[@JERRYR708]

NS has become infamous lately. You should run some chemical tankers with smoke units on them.

[@mabletonrailfanningproduct4521]

Nice!

[@BuffaloNY518]

This layout must have taken a VERY long time to build!

[@mtarnett2494]

@@BuffaloNY518 Eight years!

[@davidbrown4823]

Now If I could become a HO scale railfan.

[@434srt90]

Absolutely beautiful layout, wondering how hard it is to match ever loco on that layout

[@joshdixon1244]

Hey Josh I loved the tour and awesome tk see the changes from the scaletrains video but I was wondering where can I follow this layout?? The link you shared does not work sadly.

[@mtarnett2494]

Do a search for NS Princeton-Deepwater District in HO on Facebook.

[@alconk7129]

Very realistic and sounds! This is what I used to do. What tracks are they using? How do you get them to look so real?

[@crossbow3539]

Another effect you might consider is using one of those fog machines like they use in the movies kinda soften the edges so to speak

[@richardjayroe8922]

I worked the Virginia division which is literally all the N&W lines in Virginia

[@monmixer]

They should put a bit of a rood on the supply company so it appears to back in towards the trees instead of the obvious flat wall painting. It would only take a few inches of roof to make that scene look more realistic.

[@Anders7109]

Do you know what you should do with your layout on some of the trains you should add some conductors on the side next to the engine door

[@smiffyb25]

Another great video. Could you tell us the details of the music please?

[@mrsurfliner149]

Another awesome video Josh. I really enjoy the layout tours. I was wondering if you would ever create a video where you go a little more in depth with your dispatcher display back at the Asheville District.

[@BuffaloNY518]

Yeah that would be cool!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thank you! Yes, I have a list of videos "to do" and that one is close to the top! Hope to get it up sometime this spring! - Josh

[@vhd72]

Is this a private or club layout? Love the videos

[@cyxfn7693]

what brand of flex track do you use?Im debateing between atlas or peco for my next layout

[@geofferywickline4846]

Is this NS Horsehead coalporter coal car # 50849 or 50914?

[@LukePayne-qo6sn]

i am just about to build my first "real" layout in a bedroom about 10 by 10. I have drawn a few track plans but am not 100 percent set on them i was wondering if you had any pointers or things you would've done differently.

[@mtarnett2494]

You can never spend too much time planning. It took me six months to design the P-D using AutoCad. Building in phases that way it's easier to make modifications. Most important thing though is build it to please you!