Part Two! Bernie Kempinski's Civil War Layout The Aquia Line. Running Trains!

[@jebbthetrainkid1281]

This is a Complete Masterpiece. Just Beautiful and so Authentic of the Civil War Period. Being A Civil War Relic Collector and History Buff and a Model Railroader this is just Totally Awesoke. This is what I always wanted to do but with the limited supplies out there I chose to go another Route.

[@johnhirtle4300]

I like how he modeled the fall season with bare deciduous trees. Very unusual!

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

Wow! WWI is my hobby. They had I think 3 foot gauge running supplies up as close as possible to the trench line. USA shipped a whole railroad to France. "Some day"I will build one! Congrats!

[@Tipman2OOO]

I can't find a word good enough to describe this! The closest would be magic! I love it!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@@Tipman2OOO hope you subscribe to see more

[@Brianmech72]

That was awesome! I always had a dream of building an 1830’s era model railroad with engines like John Bull, Grasshoppers, etc. This is pretty close to it.

[@RailroadsofOld]

Thanks for an inspirational video!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@@RailroadsofOld hope you decide to subscribe it is no cost

[@berrypainter]

Beautiful job on the wooden deck truss with arches. Many of those were built in New England in the mid 1800s although they were usually sheathed.

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,thanks for sharing,,😊

[@goarmysleepinthemud.]

Absolutely incredible.

[@marcsisk2454]

Beautiful layout Bernie!

[@BernardK]

Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well.

[@davevan8864]

Thanks....great layout. Makes me want to do a 1880's era which is a little easier than Civil War.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Please don't forget to also watch Part One on my channel which was uploaded prior to this video. It is on my KZbin page under videos or you can go to my PLAYLIST on my KZbin home page then to Layout visits Bernie Kempinski Part One.

[@HowardZane]

If I were just ten years younger, my tastes would change and then some, and I would model the period just about a few decades later (1865-1895), but I would not copy existing structures, but only be influenced by the period. Then I could model 2-6-0's, 2-8-0's, 0-8-0's, and even a bit larger. Bernie, you are a terrible influence on me as I find your work quite inspiring.... almost like when I discovered the works of John Allen on my honeymoon in 1962. SMR locos are magnificent. I tried years back to get Snyder to exhibit at our Timonium show. I believe he was based in New Jersey. Did SMR do only American (4-4-0) types? Since I have around 2850 sq. feet, I'd most likely go to O scale.

[@garychestnut6380]

Thanks, Al for sharing.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@garychestnut6380 thanks hope you decide to subscribe it's free

[@garychestnut6380]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 I have sub for a while now love watching you and Howard.

[@kevinyoung9557]

Epic layout.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@kevinyoung9557 thank you.its nice you not get nit picker responses. Since I have a non nitt picker policy for my channel I try and delete them but this layout is just plain fabulous in my opinion too

[@josephphillips9692]

I don’t remember if he said the locomotives were all SMR models but I remember seeing their booth at York a long time ago and they were beautiful. I almost bought one. Never did and now I’m sorry I didn’t.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@josephphillips9692 yes I believe he said they were all SMR

[@BernardK]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 Yes. I have 6 locomotives, all from SMR.

[@MarkInLA]

Astounding MRR !!! One concern: There is a rumbling sound which I first thought was pos. a speaker under the benchwork emulating the heavy train's rumble. BUT, it continues even after the train has stopped. Any dibbs ? Is it in the camera ? Too bad the sound is faulty...Or, is it ?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@MarkInLA there is some gear noise from the engines but it's not from the camera.On my end I hear no rumbling

[@alexpiper9475]

are these all tender drive? do the drivers free wheel ?

[@BernardK]

Most are tender drive. Only Osceola is not.

[@johnlewsey4458]

Hi, where can I get some of these locomotives .

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@johnlewsey4458 very hard to find and very expensive. You will need to look for them on ebay and train shows

[@johnlewsey4458]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 hi are there other manufacturers of this type of locomotive?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

@johnlewsey4458 check brass trains.com not that I know of

[@markofthenorth8918]

Awesome channel great video keep them up make sure you like and subscribe thank you for your support