One Of The Best and Most Detailed Model Railroad Layout With Steam Trains in the World 4K UHD

THE SUNDANCE CENTRAL RAILROAD - The Sundance was formed in January 2004 with the goal to create a more detailed and uniformly scened, large-scale traveling layout. This 1:20.3 scale modular model railroad consisting of forty modules for a layout size of 45 feet by 45 feet. The railroad consists of 400 feet of hand laid code 250 aluminum rails that are hand spiked with individual tie plates onto wood ties with a total of 16 turn-outs.
The modular was built by a group of seven model train enthusiasts. This diverse group is made up of people who have a passion of early narrow gauge steam locomotives to modern day standard gauge diesels.
The purpose for forming this modular group was to provide the public a realistic look at model railroading in a large-scale format. The modules are highly detailed from the scratch built supporting structures and buildings down to the surrounding scenery. The trains and rolling stock that will be running on these modules will also be highly detailed and weathered.
Address: 2645 Success Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
Web: www.finescalemodeling.org

[@erniebratton]

This Train layout is one of the coolest one’s I have ever seen.

[@blainelanders2361]

So well done, I was waiting for some of those people to wave at me!

[@missystiffler5145]

The detail is at an astonishing level.

[@everybuddy5924]

I just wish some of the bigger model railroad clubs would use such detail in their projects. They have the manpower, time and money. Yet they mostly concentrate on track layout and some scenery but not the detail you see on this

[@lescobrandon3047]

I was a member of an O scale club on Long Island in the 1970s. We had an average of 25 members and 25 opinions about everything. A camel is jokingly a result of a planning and engineering group.

[@joehayes4949]

What a fantastic layout. I even saw "the Duke" John Wayne standing beside the track!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

This layout is stunning . All of a sudden your in 1920 on a wonderful sunny day

[@dxagonwrld4630]

My brain CANNOT comprehend the detail and TIME this person put into doing this I want them to teach me

[@keanuaugust5736]

Instablaster.

[@ghostgarden8032]

What a beautiful shay locomotive, pushing all that timber , down the track straight from the big forest

[@berkeleygang1834]

A "like" seems hardly the compliment for the fine craftsmanship and videography. Thanks for sharing this inspirational look at such a fine model railroad.

[@dlagrua]

One of the most beautiful mountain logging railroads that I've ever seen.

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

Give this club a blue ribbon for Excellence! I loved the sounds of the birds and the whistle with the smoke out of 1 of the locomotives, but it lacks night running and switching out of trains! The Russian Railroad layout is BEST OF ALL!

[@TheSupradude26]

I rememeber way back in the day, early 80's, my dad built a 4 x 8 foot HO layout for himself, me and my brother as a.christmas gift for the 3 of us to work on together. He had a subscription to Model Railroader starting in 81 or 82, and one of the layouts I remember most from thise early days was Malcom Furlow's Dan Juan Central which this reminds me of. The amount of fine details and scenery skills that these narrow gauge layouts have is unreal. They truly show that like any model railroader will say, is that no railroad layout is ever truly finished. Some of these are about as close as you can get but there is always room for a few more trees or details. I always wanted to see what Malcom could do with a much larger area and using standard guage and newer era models. While he did make a couple slightly larger layouts over the following years, I figured that I would never see a layout with that level of detail only much larger allowing the use of longer mainline trains. That all ended when I saw an article and even recent videos of George Sellios' layout. It is on a completley different level than anything that most likely exists. Not only is it basically huge, it is covered in literally hundreds of scratch build structures that would take even a good builder months to recreate. If you dont know about this layout and you like things like this you need to do a quick search and watch videos about it. You wont believe what you see. Many of these layouts here on youtube, this one included are proof that there are modelers that have rediculous skills that is normal builders can only dream about, and one day I hope to be able to not only see some of these in person, but also be able to be able to add some of these awesome features to my own layout... Well done guys, very well done...

[@Wilett614]

Magnificent Layout Design and Superb Modeling . Only thing is I wish the photographer showed more of the Details and structures and less of the Two trains running continually . The Trains are Awesome in Detail and running , But too much time spent on "Just the trains " Not enough time in showing the other details of the layout ... Hope to see another Video sometime : ) Thanks for Sharing !

[@Need4Life]

Thank you so much for your comment I have a couple more videos from this club... links are below... 1. Most Detailed Model Railroad Layout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaGpeHtno8RneLc 2. Most Detailed Model Railroad Layout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqVmX-hg7tmnKs 3. Beautiful Model Railway Layout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZi4hWSri518qac 4. Most Detailed Large Scale Model Railroad - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIarmYyilttpmbM 5. One Of The Best Model Railroad Layouts - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4GrcoamgMyFqrM 6. Beautiful Model Railroad Layout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4qcaGZtr85krKM 7. Model Railroad Layout With Steam Trains - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnOpoWR6i62JZtk 8. Most Detailed Large - Scale Model Railroad layout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zLdXikh9CtoJY

[@johndillinger4565]

This layout is INSANE....right up there with the Franklin and Manchester RR

[@davidaustin2172]

That’s amazing. The attention to every detail, right down to the last bit of dried up grass along the track.

[@josephholtrop5535]

and the birds chirping, who thinks of adding bird noises to their layout. so good

[@daviddiehl197]

Remember you're doing this for others, our club forgot this and broke apart. I now own the entire 16'x 60' "O" Scale layout

[@TheBobservations]

Good to see the running locomotives crewed, which seems to a phenomena overlooked on so many layouts, and thus there goes any semblance of realiism. Great set-up.

[@danbytp]

The whistle echoing in the distance,the birds chirping,the bugs buzzing about.If it wasn't for the fact I was watching it I would swear I was up the mountain sitting by the tracks sipping on some lemonade with a touch of Grandpa's "stuff".

[@davidzamora4423]

I love to look at your set up. All the details. I will look at it 3 to 5 times over and over.

[@robertlowe5795]

Well, I have never seen anything like this detail, it's as good as a film set, and the number of hours and money put into this lovely layout is worth every penny to be enjoyed by us all around the Globe on KZbin, our thanks to the cameraman and all who played a part in the build.

[@hansvanderheijden153]

Schitterend, daar zijn geen woorden voor. Ademloos naar gekeken, zeer vele details en mooi rijdend materieel.

[@jamessbca]

OK. I've never really thought of myself as one of those "Narrow Gauge" types. But this layout is almost singlehandedly converting me. This is just phenomenal.

[@sleeplessingc]

What you are seeing here is the finest and most beautiful model railroad ever built. Nothing world wide mind you, compares with it. This is a work of art. Each scene is an acurate descripion of what life was like near these railroads. What would be reasonably seen within close easment of the tracks and stations. This model railroad is a sculpture. A biopic. Truly stunning in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of vision. A mind blowing achievement. Congratulations is an understatement. Simply beautiful.

[@RavancheII]

Chain those logs Mr.!!🤣 Great layout! Love the detail. Love the sounds coming from the trains. I could sit and watch this all day. I am currently assembling a 1:12 scale Victorian dollhouse. I am trying to put as much realism in it as possible. I've always had a deep affinity for the small scale world, I've been a collector since the age of 5. The old bubble gum machines had the best gems, I've incorporated some of them into my dollhouse. I even got a dollhouse sized metal train set in it. My neighbor does this type of train sets except his was portable table top. I want to someday help him to set up a permanent sight where we both can enjoy it on a daily basis when we are home, as we are both truck drivers and are on the road most of the time. I would dearly love to come see this in person some day though. Great job!❤

[@n3b266]

This is more than a model railroad it is truly a work of art

[@sylar1989]

I'm not normally into the electric models that are meant to resemble steam and diesel trains with the sounds and smoke effects and so on but I will admit these are the best electric models of steam/diesel trains I have ever seen, they are so well made they don't look plastic until you get a really close shot at them. The dust and dirt effects are done so well and the rust detail also. Not to mention the absolutely stunning realism of the landscape and buildings. I've seen some good artists but this is unbelievable, I shutter to think how much it would cost to buy a setup like this from an artist of this caliber, the trains alone would cost a bomb.

[@fantump00p3r4]

Not gonna lie, your wording was really cringe….

[@sylar1989]

@@fantump00p3r4 Not going to lie, I don't care what you think.

[@michaelshea5622]

Have never seen a railroad so detailed and realistic. Can't imagine how many hours and the cost that went into this fine piece of work.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

All you need are sparks shooting out of the smokestacks... Wow, what a railroad.

[@josephstubler4903]

MAGNIFICANT LAYOUT.

[@gjsterp]

WOW! The detail and realism is phenomenal! Thunderstorms, projected fire and waterfalls, the fire in the tree, the automated figures and those elk horns on the Shay Lamp! So many "firsts" to see on a layout! Too much to see in one viewing...a work of art! Hats off to the artists that engineered this! The photographer did an excellent job too!

[@2001cavador]

I would say the body in the coffin on the hearse has extreme rigor mortis to look at. Every thing in the layout is fabulous!!

[@CaioViniciusXD]

this scene is very beautiful , with this train passing by , congratulations for the video

[@Need4Life]

Thank you very much!

[@sarge4455]

Most realistic layout I have ever seen, just fantastic 🎉

[@cdjames4246]

Beautiful and realistic

[@johndillinger4565]

I'm in love with this layout....SO well done, SO Much imagination BEAUTIFUL

[@jefffrazier4627]

Just Incredibly AWESOME SIRS!!!! SOUCH PASSION, & SUCH DETAIL!! I Can;t even Begin to Imagine what it's like to "SEE IT" in person, IT MUST BE Completely OVERWHELMING!!!! OUTSTANDING JOB to the Men who Accomplished this Modelling FEAT of Excellence!! AAAAA+++++, & 6 STARS to ALL of You!!

[@georgepappas3790]

Thank you. The most enjoyable and beautiful hobby in the world 🚥

[@Scale.Model.Craftsman]

Nice work and beautiful layout !

[@aarongagnier7080]

I look at this layout at least once a week, it brings me back to the good days. Although I wasn't around for real steam engines it still just makes me feel good, thanks for the great entertainment the detail is unbelievable, great job.

[@charlesdavis7087]

Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. The lighting, the sounds of Nature, the varying sounds of speed, the landscape, the trees and grasses, the little creek, the cattails, the bridge and river beneath, and on and on. I grew up in Northern Idaho near a train track in a little lumber town called Troy. And I sware I recognized the place... and half the people, including the Peterson's cows. I even remember that crooked log... a devil to cut down at the mill. And was that an old outhouse? I didn't see a crescent moon above the door but I hope it had a good Sears & Sorebutts catalog in it. Thanks so much. The finest I've ever seen. It may belong in the Smithsonian at some point. What love you've shown! Congratulations.

[@johnnykrause4870]

AMAZING !!!! ❤ BEAUTIFUL JOB!! I can watch this over and over. So lifelike I can imagine myself in that time. That layout IS a work of art. Thank you for posting!!

[@timper4326]

Incredible layout.

[@alvarolopez7714]

Ermoso trabajo digno de admiracion todos esos paisajes ,,es paradisiaco de ensueño ,,felicitaciones Dios os bendiga ,,de colombia ,,puerto rico caqueta

[@pilierofq]

The best details on the net!!

[@sonnyozeretnyjr5249]

That Shay locomotive is crazy cool to watch it roll past. Beautifully detailed layout.

[@christophertmunro4503]

This whole layout is basically a snapshot of life in 1920s Appalachia America. EXCELLENCE OF EXECUTION IN THE DETAILING!!!!!!!!

[@billmiller9760]

Great place to visit, it's a hidden gem. I miss seeing my old friend Dale.

[@daverenick4782]

a work of art love genius.......hats off....gorgeous........a completely realized microcosm.....don't ever dismantle...worth a fortune in money and excellence. "Moreover"...it's wonderful...I hope you guys keep working and posting the results....

[@everettnichols9062]

Congratulations Team!!! This group of hightly skilled Craftsmen and Artisans have created the most highly detailed, most diversified and most beautiful Model Railroad EVER!!! You have done wonders!!! This marvelous creation certainly should have a space reserved for it in a large metropolitan museum somewhere!!! May I suggest The Smithsonian??? THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! Thank You for your hard work and dedication!!! You will all go down in history as 'The Greatest Model Railroaders Ever'!!!

[@bpair4608]

I have watched this video several times. This is THE BEST video of THE BEST layout I have ever seen. Your ability to capture the scenes in the manner you did is outstanding. Great job. Thanks for sharing. 👏

[@Need4Life]

Thank you so much!!!

[@HugoTeerds]

What a masterpiece! A tribute to persistance and a wonderful inpiration to all of us modellers of what is possible. Congratulations to the creators!

[@prsearls]

As wonderful as videos of this modular layout are, seeing it live is even more impressive. There is lots more detail not shown in these train videos that add to the character and evoke a sense of time, place and purpose of this narrow gauge operation. In this large scale, one can really see and appreciate these fine details.

[@jeffrey9055]

Makes me feel like I went back in time! AMAZING detail. Best I've seen.

[@luvindemtrains]

Everything is looking fabulous. Adding trees not only adds dimension but it also gives an immediate sense of satisfaction. They just took your layout over the edge with the already realistic scenes that you had. I appreciate how you present this information to us and give us links to the various vendors, tutorials, etc. Congrats on your wonderful work!

[@sandrasoares9262]

It's so nice. I feel like I'm going back in time to a in the 18ths look out At the world wine you heard a nice we your love one . Thankyou so much for take me back in time ⏲ Have a wonderful day. Your fan Sandra. 😇 P.s. keep up the wonderful work you do for us 🇺🇸

[@cougrs48]

When the video first started I thought I was really in that time period, beautiful just beautiful.

[@daviddryden8088]

George Sellios detail. And who can't love a Shay. A work of mechanical art is the 15. And the scene at 35:40 is priceless. Superb layout...and in hi-def!! Excellent vid!

[@philbyrne7852]

How can anyone thumbs down this video it is without a doubt one of the best layouts I have seen,and the filming of it is first rate great job thank you.

[@johncraske]

Phil Byrne Well, I gave it a 'thumbs down' because none of the little people or animals moved.

[@keithlacey2007]

@@johncraske LOL

[@robertcieslak1861]

Excellent layout modules and fantastic photography. My hat's off to all involved and here's your 60th thumbs up.

[@chuckandmax7313]

Wow I’m amazed at all the detail, it’s truly remarkable. A real work of Art. The landscaping and buildings are so realistic. Must have taken a long time to build.

[@jwrailve3615]

The narrow gauge layouts are always prime quality. Mainly because a lot hand lay, ho is next, best sound goes to G scale and I’ve seen amazing long distance N scales with amazing detail but when I want to see true top level detailing I always watch narrow gauge layout tours and ops.

[@danielfantino1714]

I totally agree with you. Old photos is a good starting point to create those illusions. That you freelance or make a replica. The´ the hard wprk of doing it start. But nobody does modern narrow gauge. In Brazil they have former North American SD40, converted from CC trucks to BB+BB with smaller lower couplers. They are monsters with smaller freight cars. Their purchased new SD45 run on DD trucks. The same like UP DDA40X....and far smaller fuel tank. Modern narrow gauge with Roadrailer, COFC, DPU and cabooseless trains exist. For those freelancers, it can be highly impressive without sticking to the 20"s. After all CN had it in Newfounland. OK, back to that prohibition era.

[@williamsantangelo]

You've captured the essence of realism and scale Billy LI N.Y.

[@williamb8415]

fantastic layout, I hope to have mine look that good someday. Love the logging operation and vintage equipment and scenes depicted

[@supercat380]

An extraordinary effort was made in the construction of this remarkable diorama. Well done to the people involved in the project!!!

[@paulm.newitt3246]

This is amazing! I love the F&C (I have the book!). Also a friend from long ago, Russ Simpson (Simpson PRoducts) was a West Side fan in the Sierra Foothills.

[@butterbean4195]

amazing the time spent on this. the detail is one of the best I`ve seen.

[@jamesgrossman9955]

The artistry and creativity of modeler is outstanding. Are those moose horns or elk horns on the head light?

[@CIS101]

Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@kb0rqwnone203]

I wish (a big word) I started a railroad years ago. Finely retired from US steel and setting up a old Marx set that`s been in the house for 60+ years.

[@robertoolinda4968]

Tudo nessa maquete e espetacular realmente uma obra prima

[@pierremarie4911]

Totalement incroyable !!! On atteint la perfection dans le détail et la précision. Merci pour cet excellent moment de pur bonheur.

[@theobessiris9681]

Great railway layout. An absolute masterpiece of railroad modelling. Was John Wayne paid a commission to make a cameo appearance in this video?

[@antonybullock2240]

That is beautiful. One of the best I've ever seen.

[@Wbmfishman1]

Wow. Just wow. As to the negative comments, nit pickers and bolt counters. Let’s see your art! This is art sit back and enjoy it. 1000’s of hours of work. If you cannot appreciate the hobby and enjoy modeling of others then get out! With all the struggles of every day modern live we don’t need your negativity in an enjoyable escape!

[@diamondkutz54]

These trains look very realistic my friend. Excellent video. It's amazing how life like they really are.

[@RaffaeleFontana57]

Beautiful railway models!! Super Like 👍👍Fantastic video. Greetings my friend 🙋‍♂️😃😁😊☺️✌️

[@charlesdavis7087]

The Sistine Chaple of model train layouts.

[@briancalvert7721]

This is just amazing. Beautiful detail. ❤ How does one see this in person?

[@Need4Life]

Address: 2645 Success Dr, Odessa, FL 33556 Web: www.finescalemodeling.org

[@IndigoMason1l1l]

Staggering amount of detail. Just incredible.

[@barbaraadelman2391]

Extraordinary!

[@Crintingnut]

beautiful!

[@MakerMike94]

I love the run speed. It's a small detail, but I hate when model railroaders run their Big Boy at a scale speed of 130 MPH lol. Just a nice touch, I think.

[@anddi987]

Jedna z piękniejszych makiet kolejowych :)

[@toyman9642]

One word...WOW!

[@johnridel1380]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing it.

[@a.anthonycapoccia6102]

Nice set up you get there👍🏼. Looks like a lot of work. Enjoy

[@2341jasonb]

Absolutely outstanding the detail is phenomenal I could watch it all day

[@snavedarb]

Me to

[@dineshbadopalia8677]

It’s a work of art. Beautiful.

[@richardhardaker4586]

amazing detail, surprisingly lifelike. excellent video

[@Need4Life]

Thank you very much!

[@ArbeitenZeit]

Well done....an inspiration to all !

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Excellent Work, Loved the tour.

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

This is so beautiful looks so real fantastic watch thankyou

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Amazing setup & some seriously sweet trains. The only thing that would've made this video really off the charts would have been to add a pov cab ride around a circuit. That said, the camerawork...very impressive, really showed the incredible detail well, a very impressive job done!

[@mid-niteryders5523]

Great job, you seemed to have thought of everything. I've never seen an engine (15) work that way, interesting !

[@frankbaublit]

the video is so real. thanks for the share.

[@williammarkhart7047]

WOW! This is great!

[@billshedd55]

I liked it so much, I moved to Fiddletown!

[@Stussmeister]

A very nice video and layout. I have plans to expand my own HO scale layout, but I doubt mine will be quite as detailed as this.

[@johnrettig1880]

Good old fashioned West Side Lumber Co .... Ha ha !!!! My family worked for that co . back in the late 50's and early 60's . Before it burned down . The real # 15 is a tourist train in northern California . I see that the Forest Fire is still burning but I still don't know what the two bears are climbing from .

[@donclark4685]

Awesome. Talk about a eye for detail. Just Love it.

[@timfogle7337]

Pennsylvania bro is where I'm watching from 👍👍