Private HO Scale Model Train Layout Defiance and Northern Railroad by Bill Cialini

Defiance and Northern Railroad The D&N is a modern day freelanced Class 2 railroad interchanging with CSX and NS. BNSF and CN share trackage rights with the D&N. It has a two track main line with operating signals. A lower staging yard provides trains for the main line. The D&N features a scratch built underpass and overpass, scratch built rail lubricator, industrial siding, intermodal yard, the City of Defiance, the Town of MacGregor and finally a talking defect detector. The layout measures 9’ x 20’ and height is 51”. Scenery is 100% complete.
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[@Robert.2927]

This layout is FANTASTIC! I really like the detail of everything including graffiti, dumpster, just perfect well done.😊

[@blt2haul]

Thanks. Much appreciated!

[@Robert.2927]

​@@blt2haulI'm guessing it must have taken months maybe years to perfect this fantastic layout?😊

[@blt2haul]

@@Robert.2927 Actually I have working on this layout for 20 years! I finally finished it up during the pandemic. Thanks, again.

[@oglemansviews675]

Nice capture of a modern day railroad in a gritty urban landscape. Well done.

[@blt2haul]

@@oglemansviews675 Exactly what I was trying to achieve. Thanks

[@azmike1]

Very clean. A fantasy world. I like it! Well done. Nice weathering on the trains themselves.

[@blt2haul]

Thanks for the kind words. 👍

[@KandWRailroader]

Outstanding layout! Lots of details! Thank you for the tour!

[@blt2haul]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@andyfiala7500]

Perfect job! Really, like really! Congratulations!👏👍🚉

[@blt2haul]

👍 Much appreciated!

[@lottaaction8072]

This is the best I have ever seen.

[@blt2haul]

Thank you 👍

[@sfalkow24]

Incredible layout; artistic and detailed. Excellent video as well!

[@blt2haul]

Thank you.

[@susannestoffel2534]

Beautiful scenery!

[@205004gs]

Spectacular!

[@blt2haul]

👍

[@fersiro26rodrigues30]

Excelente maquete, parabéns pelo canal !

[@blt2haul]

Yes, Need4life is ‘top shelf’. 👍

[@thompjackson]

I like the old life-like KFC, boarded up like they should be.

[@blt2haul]

Thanks 👍

[@firecap5442]

Where is this layout located? Excellent layout!

[@blt2haul]

Northeastern United States