Planning a Successful Model Railroad Shelf Layout | A New Perspective | Boomer Diorama ~ # 243

[@schadowolf]

Absolutely amazing and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Hey you . . . I just wanted to take the time to thank you for supporting the channel the way you do . . . and you are so welcome! Cheers ~ from Boomer. ;-)

[@thomasmcnay4564]

“Inspirational and educational “, always! Keep up the good work. I love your vision and philosophy in this artwork. Thanks Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for supporting the channel the way you do! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Perfusionist01]

AS I have stated to you in other comments, I love your work! I draw some modeling inspiration from your projects and I like to use you as a benchmark to improve my building skills. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thank you!

[@brianw338]

Amazing. I did 41 years with the BNSF and the way you’ve done the industry trackage is incredible. Just how it is back in those industries. Debris laying about, falling forgotten tree branches, weathered equipment lying around, faded paint and overgrowth. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Nice to hear from real railroad people! Thanks for sharing your first-hand experience. That is encouraging. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@donsunden5906]

Thanks you are a great teacher you keep it interesting time just fly's by watching your videos. keep up the good work you have a lot of talent .

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for supporting the channel with your Subscription as well. ;-)

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

THANKS for all this happy moments BOOMER! 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Any time!

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

SHE Thinks she Owens the layout 🦁🦁🦁🦁🐯🐯🐯🐱🐱🐱🐱

[@boomerdiorama]

She does! ;-)

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings from Colorful Colorado WJ, Thank you for showing the "Above View of section 1 & 2. a whole new perspective. I really enjoyed the peek at section 3. it's like going on a treasure hunt to see what is behind the next bend. So glad Dusty is feeling better. Your Faithful Student, John Millard Arvada Colorado

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! You are awesome!

[@julieswanson3212]

Nice to see Dusty giving you pointers on new area of river road

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . she loves being apart of things that way. ;-)

[@quentinwebb4079]

What do you think about LED tape strips that you can adjust the white color warmth? I put them on the backside of my valance and they throw a very even light.

[@boomerdiorama]

People use them to great success. Go with what you can I say. ;-)

[@kensomething379]

I'm not from the area, but every time you say meatball, it cracks me up.😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . that is what they call the new Logo . . . ;-)

[@davecrosson5018]

Wow Boomer, thanks for giving us the full view! Amazing to see the whole thing in context. Your approach to modeling is schooling us all. Blessings from New Zealand!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@RonStanek]

Boomer...I've just seen a video on YT, about how to pull more cars with that TrackMobile. You use the "dummy" coupler, so it bears more weight on the traction wheels. The channel is F&R HO Equipment.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the tip!😁

[@markkellock846]

Boomer ... I'm so happy that I found your channel at the start of River Road. I've just completed my CNR box car vignette and can't wait to start another small project. I'm finding it very difficult to find CN or CP O guage rolling stock in Canada. Any suggestions?

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. You might try Ebay for Intermountain "Prototype Series" O Scale. They are plastic and reasonably priced if you can find them. I bet there are tons hidden away in backs of hobby shops as well. ;-)

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Thank you for another great video. Thanks for sharing your approach and thought process. The realism is top notch! I also love how everything is durable, built to last and functions for disassembly, moving if ever needed. Couple of questions: where will the Nighthawks diner be placed? Do you have a video on creating the curved road with the yellow stripes next to "20351" ?

[@boomerdiorama]

Not sure on the Diner at this point. It sure was a fun build though and I learned a ton from it. Paid a price for it as well with the finger injury I sustained building it. So I won't forget it. ;-) The making of the 'Duncan Way Crossing' road scene is in the post production que. It will publish soon under the publication que most likely on a Sunday morning feature. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@jeffmurphree2937]

So, when designing my shelf layout, or a really big diorama in O scale, when viewing it from 6' horizontally, this is really 288' in real life. In HO scale, 6' would be 522'. How many of us look at the real world of rail roading from this far away? If you factor that we look at the layout from, say, 2' above the layout, that would be 96' high looking down in O scale or 174' in Ho scale. It gives a different perspective on what and how we look at what we want to build, i.e. how tall should the layout be? Boomer, you spoke about this issue on a recent podcast. I think your layout is 58''? Much taller than what most modelers use, but it brings the models closer to the viewer, and as a result, makes them look more realistic.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Track level is indeed at 57" from floor. It puts me in the dirt @ approx. 87 feet (1/87 Scale) away from the action. Anything closer and the scale begins to betray itself. This is the dilemma of social media which often times betrays scale because it zooms in closer than it should. 😉

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, Happy 21st, from a couple of day's ago. Though I did hear from the neighbour's who said the party is still going full on. Nice to see the boss turn up to give the build so far the once over. Have the cotton wood trees been removed permantly? It looks good with or without. I have to admit that since you got us all into making trees I have quiet a few hanging up in the garage in various stages of undress. One day they'll get finished when I'm not watching BOOMER video's. Spot you Sunday. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

As you know the trees have a small finishing nail protruding out of the bottom. Therefore, with foam board/plywood substrate, I can pull and replant them at will. I sort of pulled them one day for a camera shot and forgot to replant them. I like it both ways as well. ;-)

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

awesome thanks for sharing .😊😊👍👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for visiting

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Thank you for the update! I'm looking forward to working on an HO layout when we get settled into a new house. As it is, I barely have room for an small N scale layout, but I've still been able to use your tips.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome! Have fun when you settle in. Cheers!

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Boomer, cool to see the viewing standpoint with the valence. From those shots it becomes clear what you say and said before about restricting the visuals with a lower valence. At least to me and my humble eyes, think it will only add to the field of depth. Interesting what you said on adding the dimmable pods. Curious to see what you mean. With the 4000K River Road is lit rather well. Although I can imagine adding another ‘color’ can enhance the immersion. Great teaser into the Ipex Plastics area! Just enjoying the enthusiasm of the master! Absolutely love and appreciate the insight, encouragement, inspiration, enthusiasm and knowledge you immerse us all with! Cheerio

[@boomerdiorama]

There is some shadow issues near the back corners of the layout I wish to address. Not sure if it is noticeable with studio lights but more so with standard lighting. They would probably be the same color temperature as well. The funny thing with lighting is the more you add the more you want. It's sort of addictive that way because they bring out all the details while enhancing the mood, etc. ;-)

[@robinsagar5898]

You have a fantastic layout. I love the realism,and I have never seen better trees 🙂. I hope you and Dusty keep at it for a long time. However there is one thing on the layout that I don't think fits. Its a beautiful scratch buildt building, but in mymind wrong for where it is. You layout is industrial, frieght osv. But right between sections 1 and 2 there is a railway station! As i say bueatiful in its own right, but it cant have many passengers catching trains. 🙂. I prefered the workmans hut you had there before. However its your layout and you can do want tou want, I will still enjoy watching tou build it. I reckon you might have it nearly finished in 6 years time. All the best from Denmark

[@boomerdiorama]

The Station is modeled as resorted and moved to location just like the prototype. I explained that in the video. Cheers.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

IEE - Inspirational, Educational, Entertainment. Thanks man!

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@brentonvowles4247]

Thank you so much for the journey, it has certainly inspired me to give some of your techniques a go on my humble layout. The little rail tractor is cool, I would love to see it remain yellow. All I have seen from the bottom of the world (Australia) are yellow, I guess its for safety. Thanks again and looking forward to continue following your journey.

[@boomerdiorama]

I would leave it yellow but maybe patch it.

[@555metroman]

Thanks for all the inspiration. I have been trying to bring tidbits of your style and technique to my new layout. I don't have the skills yet... but I am getting better. Take care

[@boomerdiorama]

Keep having fun and embrace new challenges. We are all at different levels of the learning curve. ;-)

[@vikingofengland]

Personally I would leave the maintenance truck yellow as it fully distinguishes from the locos. Anyway great video as always, I have learnt a lot from you, many thanks.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds good! Thanks for sharing!

[@1Nanerz]

Just finished a second wash on 1100 o scale ties, then this inspiration came out. Thank you. I’m stoked about what I’m building, and I think it will stay that way as I planned as well as you did.

[@boomerdiorama]

That sounds awesome! Love that - "1100 Ties ready to lay. Nothing like hand-laying O Scale Rail! Cheers Roger!

[@thomasdecker7631]

Very nice overview. I am continually amazed at the way all the diverse elements fit together into a seamless whole. Duncan Way looks great right down to the effects of too much truck traffic. Can't wait to see how you did that. I'm also wondering where the diner will wind up. That definitely deserves a prominent place on the layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. Duncan Way gets alot of Truck Traffic that cut through there. ;-)

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

You know what they say;”Hurry Up and Wait” but please hurry, I’m not getting any younger 😂 Ron

[@boomerdiorama]

No hurry . . . steady and consistent wins the day. Besides the journey is where the bliss is. Cheers.

[@braydendonnelly8388]

once again fantastic insight to your talent .. like the 2 step forward one back theory always willing to try something a little different, but I like to reflect on your experience as well

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ericp-ow1eq]

Nice to see the next phase! Will you switch away from manual bluepoint throws or change to pish button or switch?

[@boomerdiorama]

Not sure yet.

[@kmagnussen1052]

Nice to see your four legged supervisor. Hi Dusty.

[@boomerdiorama]

She was sick for awhile. - allergies to Salmon unfortunately because she loves it. She bounced back nicely after a very costly prognosis. ;-)

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. I just love your post. Keep up the good work.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Vincent. Thank you!👍

[@steverosko1732]

Gotta love the duct tape on the grain elevator. I'm wondering if you'll model that too😉

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds good. Why not? ;-)

[@ShawnRiverman-sw9qf]

Channel is more than inspirational, you are personally entertaining and the videos are remarkably creative and instructive. PS the new camera is providing marvelously clear videos. Thank you for sharing this project with us!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you for the encouragement.😁

[@ToccoaFallssRR]

Thanks for the detailed explanation it is helping me with my layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. sure thing and you are welcome!

[@nickvellis9823]

Thanks Fantastic video and amazing work.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you too!

[@1BCamden]

Really great episode, and always room for trees, right !!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Especially when you live on the West Coast. ;-)

[@BradBilbey]

Boomer, I've been checking out Google maps because of the layout lol the second track at Duncan way has 2 shopping cars just sitting there.... details lol always look forward to the next video!! All the best!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the info!

[@BradBilbey]

Shopping carts lol

[@benoitevellin8796]

Fun fact: I'm currently building a Trackmobile! I feel that we always have one built in common. (Also, your decals are ready to be mailed.)

[@boomerdiorama]

Can you send those decals to Intercity Trains & Hobbies in Langley B.C. If you Google the name the store will come up. Just put "Attention" Boomer. Thanks a bunch!

[@benoitevellin8796]

​@@boomerdiorama Noted, but don't forget to let them know that you expect mail! :D

[@michaelwhitham4501]

My god that’s an impressive layout 👌

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Excellent video and commentary Boomer! Your attention to detail is second to none. You have shown that smaller layouts can be just as much fun and rewarding as a larger layout. I think the key is discovering what you enjoy about model railroading and building a layout that fits those needs. You certainly have done that. It is all about the journey, model railroaders need to remember to slow down and enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post videos documenting your modeling.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Tom. Just curious. What defines a larger layout? Isn't there always a larger layout somewhere? Larger compared to what?The largest layouts I ever built I never published so I don't really understand the term . . . lol. 😆

[@ThomasKlimoski]

Hi Boomer, When I wrote my book I struggled to come up with a precise definition of a "small" layout, there are just too many variables. What if a modeler has a large room, but only uses part of it for a layout, how do you classify that layout? I finally decided that any layout built in a typical bedroom (10' X 12') could be defined as small, medium size layouts would be in rooms of approximately between 150 to 400 square feet, and anything over 400 sqaure feet is large. Also if a layout is double decked that would qualify as large, regardless of the square feet of the room it is in. As has been said before, "size doesn't matter" as long as you are enjoying model railroading. Really what determines the complexity of a layout is turnout number. You can have a small layout with a large number of turnouts and it can be as much maintenance as a larger layout with less turnouts. Most of your maintenance and problem issues comes from turnouts. If some enjoys a rail fan type of operation, then a larger shelf style layout with just a few turnouts would be a good choice, but it would be simple to build and maintain. What I want to stress to modelers is to build what is right for them, not what others think they should, as long as they know what they want. You have done a fantastic job of demonstrating how much fun you can have with a layout that meets your needs and desires. Your car float is a great example of a lot of operations in a small space, and perfect for someone that enjoys operations. I am looking forward to seeing part 3 of your layout come to life.

[@clintfroke9353]

What amazing artwork. The whole journey from Glover road to now has been super! Say hello to Dusty.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nuneze23]

You’re amazing, man! Purely amazing

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks a ton!

[@markkellock846]

Boomer ... how do I support your channel?

[@boomerdiorama]

Subscribe. If you want you can donate through Super Thanks below (Tab). Thank you!

[@joedelusso1415]

You could leave the track mobile yellow and patch out the UP shield with the SRY blue and the red meatball..

[@boomerdiorama]

That's a great idea! I like that. Thank you!

[@joedelusso1415]

@@boomerdiorama your welcome,my friend..👍

[@bobhastings6464]

Hi Boomer Bob again, loved the video. Ya know this layout I’m working on will be my final layout and the defining moment for me was the day that I realized that I don’t have to race through to get it done, the enjoyment comes from the journey. Love your stuff man. As always Cheers from Ontario Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! What a quote if I may! It defines my exact sentiments, "Will be my final layout and the defining moment for me was the day that I realized that I don’t have to race through to get it done, the enjoyment comes from the journey." I might build other smaller layouts and dioramas, but this one is mine and I plan to live with it indefinitely. Yes indeed - the journey is awesome! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@bobhastings6464]

@@boomerdiorama you bet!

[@timwright3592]

Nice update! Maybe keep the Trackmobile yellow (better visibility for a small unit), and add the SRY meatball in place of the UP logo.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cool idea!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

Really amazing just how much you’ve done with this just since I’ve been watching. Once I get moved I’m doing a shelf layout.. this is much more fun that just watching trains run a loop. To me.

[@boomerdiorama]

Trains running in loops have an appeal and I can see why. But I must admit, it never turned my crank after I got over the Christmas Tree thing as a kid. I would rather see a train moving through the scenery from point A to point B, and then disappearing like the real world personally. Cheers and thanks for sharing. Have fun on your shelf layout journey because it is awesome!

[@LarrytheLens]

great stuff as always!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@bernicemeade3232]

Wow a real shelf layout lm love these sights

[@boomerdiorama]

It feels comfortable. ;-)

[@dan8402]

I love that station. If you want to do any more tree making videos I am all for it.

[@boomerdiorama]

Now that you mentioned it, I have a few waiting to be published soon! Cheers.

[@dan8402]

@@boomerdiorama Woot woot!

[@duanewhite3275]

The layout is extremely inspirational and beautiful. Very nice seeing superintendent Dusty over seeing the railroad. Thank you for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronprzygodzki5838]

As an armchair participant in your venture, I'm in awe of you work. Godspeed on section three. And, what a super selection of music backdrop to your videos. Love it all!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly! All the best to you! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@jesselomas8626]

So beautiful.. TY for the update on the layout, your hopes and plans for the layout, and the news on Dusty. You continue to be a teacher and inspiration..

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@ronduz1281]

Looking good👍👍👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Ron! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Real very nice.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@IronHorseRailways]

A lot of nails get their head hit in this one Boomer... Especially about model railways not always being fun! Especially when a locomotive stops working for no apparent reason 😂 Looking forward to seeing the princess build, a fancy cassette is a great idea! Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed. I find that the more I apply myself to solving those issues the more satisfying the whole layout becomes. Last night I switched out a few cars with two locomotives and it went flawless. I took my time and it was a very cool experience. So far the track work is working excellent despite a few bumps in the road. ;-)

[@josephcosta5161]

You and koster if that's how you spell his name ( mines COSTA) ARE MY FAVORITE RAILROAD BUILDER'S YOU SHOW MORE IN DETAIL AND SCRATCH BUILD 💯 .I ENVY YOU... GREAT TEACHER 😃. LOVE YOUR WORK, JOE

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!😁

[@DRCRailroard]

It's really coming along, Boomer. It's pretty cool seeing it standing back from your perspective. It's like a linear 3D shadow box. A sort of a shadowrama if you will. It appears to be looking at the real thing from a distance. It's like you captured a microcosm of a video that's actually a real working scene with depth instead. It's truly a work of art. Oh yeah, the trains are nice, too. The LED lamps are a good light source. I used 3000K LED mini flood lights on track and monopoints from WAC lighting above my layout and have a valance above the perimeter where I used LED rope lights. I painted a blue sky around the perimeter, and with the track lights on, it appears as backlit daylight. With the track lights off, it casts a blue moonlit glow over the entire layout. The track lights are also dimmable. They are 11 watt LED flood lights that are equal to 75-watt incandescent floods. 3000K is mid light color rendering and will enhance both warm and cool colors of the light spectrum. It's what retail stores market to light their products. It's why all the colors in the produce sections look vibrant and healthy, even the parts that aren't eaten, and the meat looks so red. Too cool, 4700K, and the warm colors will look faded and washed out, to warm 2700K, and the cool colors will look dingey and dull. 4700K is typically referred to as fluorescent shop lights, while 2700K is referred to as incandescent residential lighting. 3000K is the Goldielock zone in between and what is typically used to light paintings because it enhances and pulls out all of the intended colors. I've actually saved customers' money before looking to refinish their oak cabinets because they were pee yellow, and they wanted them to look like red oak. I put in can lights with 3000K flood bulbs above the cabinets and they turned from yellowish to redish, and she was surprised just the difference that the color rendering of the lamp achieved and no longer needed them refinished. I've relit customers' paintings to hear them say. Wow, now that's what the artist intended you to see. The correct color rendering or temperature makes a huge difference in what you see.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing that exposition on color temperature. I have another light source which I will have to dial down a bit as you mentioned. Thank you! Cheers.

[@DRCRailroard]

​@boomerdioramas Sorry, Boomer, your lighting looks great. If you were contemplating making lighting changes, I was giving some insight as a reference point to start from. Another thing to factor is lumen output in foot candles or intensity. Bare lamps without reflectors or a prismatic lens drops of rapidly without any drive. A flood lamp drives all the rated lumen output 8' down to the floor below. Spacing every 6' or the width of the spread, to remove shadows and eliminate hot spots. It's something to experiment with. Your working with a confined space so linear may be the way to go.

[@markkellock846]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! You are awesome!

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠🚂👋

[@boomerdiorama]

👍

[@donhanley1213]

Thanks for the overview. I discovered your Vlog around episode #50. It's amazing the amount of ground you've covered and the information you've shared.

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ironwolfusa]

That was a wonderful 'fly-over' of the layout and a very in-depth explanation of everything so far. If my layout is a third as good as this, I'll be happy! You work is really amazing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Every layout is relative to each individual within the skill learning curve. If you are having fun with it then almost nothing else matters. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@KLDprojects1]

You're absolutely correct! Many, including myself start with grandeur of this class 1 system sitting in their basement but after a while lose interest due to work, raising family, paying bills, raising rescue dogs. My last layout was of a 40 mile shortline in my basement and was modeling it to the "T". After some time of not going down stairs, my wife suggested that I build a shelf layout in a spare bedroom. She's right. I had lost interest in that overwhelming dream to be exact and lost interest in the railroad. I have decided to model a really shortline of my own with my own customers and power in an 11'x11' room. Thank you for your perspective

[@boomerdiorama]

I hope you rekindle your passion for modeling the railroad you love. The challenge I face is having to delete certain features and scenes. I tend to "hyper" compress things to have it all in a small footprint. Nevertheless, the layout feels very authentic. Therefore, I still love the feel of it, and it still has the spirit of the prototype I love to model. Cheers and Happy Modling ~ Boomer.👍 😁

[@francoisborie2964]

Hi Boomer, From France, I would like to thank you for all your vidéos. I have learn so much since two years. I have not much Time for my layout but I can do so much better things now. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear!

[@dalehanna8083]

Very inspirational indeed! River Road looks fantastic and I love the story telling, Trying now to develop a story of my own and build a shelf on your way of building and painting a layout. Thank you for sharing. I still believe you have the best channel for me .I look at Model Railroading as an art now, as well as a hobby. Cheers.

[@boomerdiorama]

Dive in and have fun!

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

It reminds me of Model Railroader Dec 1978 cover. Which completely blew me away as a kid when my dad bought it for me at the local old school newspaper and magazine store we had in our small town.

[@boomerdiorama]

That's funny because I have a favorite "N" Scale Magazine with an article that totally inspired me as well from the 1980's.

[@TwitchyGames1138]

Hey Thanks for this awesome update, it really goes to show you can do so much without a loop of track, really inspiring me to build my own shelf layout. I agree with you about Intercity, they are really positioning themselves to provide world class service both in-store and online, always a pleasure to shop there.

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear!

[@randygates364]

Another Colorado faithful student. I’ve been able to put so many of your tutorials successfully into my layout. I do, however, think you should do some automation and include the destruction of the silo into your plans (lol)!

[@boomerdiorama]

Wonderful! I need a small functioning excavator. ;-)

[@williamdickman7917]

Hey Boomer, again, the overall views show how spectacular a shelf layout can be....also, i love your choice of music for this video! You have made me a convert to shelf type layouts and short branch lines from an empire builder. I can actually see myself completing my 1st layout in over 50 years in the hobby.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a funny thing model railroading. We will never have enough space even in an ideal situation. We always want more. Once I settled for the "footprint" I settled in. ;-)

[@cbrailroader642]

Excellent video. Glad to see more of your vision here… can’t wait to see more! Thank you

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ronaldvanpinxteren3644]

Looking forward for future video's Boomer when you start the next area. You are so inspirational for all your followers. Cheers Ronald

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Ron. I appreciate that. All the best to you. Cheers.😁

[@steves.922]

Thank you for sharing, and I am glad Dusty is better. I lost my 18 year old buddy January 2nd.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sorry to hear that.

[@wilzdart]

I think the optimum words here are successful planning. Our informal group of modelers of 8, they all are very good modelers but seems like the layouts always have to be changed after they are 90% done. I also believe a lot of guys see something in a book or on video and want to add that and really did not think it through. I have be planning the track layout on my lower level for at least a year, made a ton of track plans, buildings I want to scratch build and what roadways I want to run on it. Google earth is just one of my research planning. Thanks Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

I think for me succefful means I am content with it over the long haul regardless of the style or scale. ;-)

[@laspiedrasrailroad]

This is an amazing work of art and science. The #1 layout on my page Top Ten layouts.

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! That is a very gracious accolade. Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@nickwiseman7770]

Nicely done Boomer loved the video! It still blows my mind you scratch build almost everything!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bssniper1975]

Glad Dusty is better. Always educational and inspirational Boomer, you never have to worry about that!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, great update, it is so inspirational to see your vision, as it comes together. You are certainly a great educator, as well as skilled artist, who shares so much of those skills with us all. I thank you for that, as you have certainly improved my skills and modelling, I look at what I did 5 years ago to today, and it is vastly improved. I am well north of 65, and really enjoying modelling at the moment. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly! I appreciate that! Right behind you as well. ;-)

[@danielfantino1714]

Who want to see the layout when the real star is Dusty !!! ? Really good to see her back. Just joking about that fantastic layout. Cheers my friend.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. I was concerned about Dusty for awhile there. She bounced back nicely. Cheers.

[@johnkelley4874]

Such a great channel! It's like reading a great novel anticipating what comes next 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thank you!

[@robertjohnson6103]

You absolutely have been an inspiration to me when I needed it the most after losing my wife. Thank you sir.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank for the encouragement and I am sorry for your loss. it must be really tough. God Bless. ~ Boomer.

[@chriskuhn219]

I've got a scratchbuilt grain elevator on my layout that wouldn't exist without your tutorials. Thank you for everything!

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear and thank you for the support! You are awesome! I still have to add a few more bins to this one now that I have the room. ;-)

[@Yeoman7]

Careful on that stepladder Boomer, we don’t want you to fall and break a hip.😝

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. It's a real good one. Made for those who don't pay attention to peripheral vision. 😂😉😁

[@pkilznah5353]

It’d be cool to see layouts you’ve built in the past and models even if it’s just pictures 🚂🔥

[@boomerdiorama]

I would have to dig beep for those old negatives. Good idea for down the road though. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

what i love about this is that it looks like every little area has a story to it, kind of like the star wars 'used universe' kind of thing. even every tree seems to tell a story.

[@boomerdiorama]

I love the way you described that. Jeesh . . . you are right in the zone there. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@genejablonski9909]

Beautiful detail and design. Thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for your subscription to the channel! Cheers!

[@thisoldgoat3927]

Awesome intro music! Beautiful layout as well.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@patmccarthy1624]

Thanks for the teaser, Boomer! Can't wait to see the next section!

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . It's a slow simmer with lot's of interludes my friend. ;-)

[@anthonyborden2513]

BOOMER YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST MODELERS IVE SEEN ON KZbin GREAT 👍 LAYOUT

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@silvertrain7945]

Very inspiring layout. Great attention to detail.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

I love your videos but seeing Dusty is really cool

[@boomerdiorama]

She is back from an illness. Thank God!

[@canoeingnav7618]

Thanks Boomer. Great update. Dusty looks so well behaved.

[@boomerdiorama]

She is when it comes to being up on the layout. She tends to have a split personality on some days though. ;-)

[@boomerdiorama]

SHe certainly does eh. ;-)

[@canoeingnav7618]

@@boomerdiorama The reason I ask is I have already had one sisal bush go walking and I am thinking major derailment when rolling stock actually starts, well rolling. The boys (I have two) like moving objects.

[@goat_horde]

I Google earthed the locations. Awesome job!

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a cool location to model for sure.

[@PeterTillman3]

You are an inspiration Boomer. This layout is perfection 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome Peter. One would think you are paying to build two layouts. ;-) Thank you. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@PeterTillman3]

It’s a small thank you for showing every aspect of this hobby in such detail 👍

[@tmcmurdo826]

Those aspens are lovely!

[@boomerdiorama]

They are coming along nicely. Should have an upload on those soon. Cheers.

[@jstockton303]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

No problem! Thank you!

[@goat_horde]

Turningpoint Brewery

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. That is the current business right now.