Railroad Modeling Ideas & Inspiration: Amazing Video!

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Incredible footage from 2019 that shows many different railroads and offers a great amount of modeling possibilities.
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[@jerrysinclair3771]

DJ, you are becoming one of the premier RR videographers on KZbin. This particular video was just what I needed after a stressful day. Relaxing music, your soft-reassuring voice and some spectacular vistas from your professional drone shots. Congrats...keep em coming.

[@djstrains]

Very appreciated. Please share the video if possible.

[@sherrypilorski8975]

He is the best. and man you hit it on the button reassuring voice.

[@spencerbass7142]

I agree. Good comment.

[@aaronmilhoan6137]

OH MAN DID I ENJOY THAT! The history you knew and told us made the ails come to life again

[@SBCBears]

Wow! What a useful bunch of modeling ideas. The drone vantage is the same vantage we have of our layouts. You're on to something. Thank you!

[@Mercatoyd]

amazing video... without that drone we would never get to see "DJ Earth". What a great tool to be able to view and capture on film the real footprint of railroading. Great Stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnspisak9729]

The title of this video is spot on. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@DuMontTV]

Amazing is the right word for this channel! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sherrypilorski8975]

Times have been full of worry and uncertainty for me lately ur videos really put a smile on my face and brighten my day.

[@kutamsterdam]

DJ i do totally nothing with trains and/or modelling but i enjoy your vids a lot man i really do. 👌😊

[@gregbowen617]

Great video! It's a perspective that few of us will ever get to see, thank you for your work...

[@jolliemark6294]

As always you show more about the world of railroads that help us all...thanks for sharing....Jack 👍

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

A spectacular video, DJ. Thanks so much. I can see why model railroaders might like to base their layouts on this prototype: lots and lots of track crammed into narrow spaces amid plenty of industries to serve and interesting western Pennsylvania scenery. ...Roy

[@andrewarmstrong7560]

So Model Railroader’s Turtle Creek Central layout wasn’t completely freelance... interesting! Great work with the drone! Amazing shots.

[@madsciencemedia873]

This is an awesome video! I was born & raised in Pittsburgh. Left in 85 when I was 18 to join the Army, reitred from there and now live in Georgia This brings back a lot of memories. Keep up the good work. Just subscribed.

[@nathandelay]

Awesome DJ interesting as giving a layout character for having history on the layout

[@tomeasley5979]

DJ you do an incredible job of flying your drone. I would never get an opportunity to view these tracks without your videos. You take your time to explain what we are viewing. It is always fun to get to see things in operation. I appreciate the fact that you indicate you are a licensed drone pilot and you mention to others that may fly drones to do so responsibly. That lends a great deal of credibility to your videos. Keep up the good work and thanks again for making all of these videos possible from an engineers perspective!

[@djstrains]

Thanks Tom. I am trying to reach as many as possible because I remember what it was like as kid before the internet when I knew nothing and had to guess how things worked or what they looked like behind a fence, lol. The drone is amazing, but not everyone should be doing this as you stated. I enjoy teaching and also modeling, so this is enjoyable for me (minus 8 hrs editing a 10 min video, lol).

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Great video bud! It gave me some thought into my layout with the branch lines. I love that part of Pittsburgh. I love railfanning Haysville with the old PRR signals too. Great work- Joey

[@johnimhof6568]

An area that I have seen often from the ground. What a great opportunity to see it from the air. Thank you, D.J.

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffbaker2897]

DJ, your right the drone coverage helps all of us model R&R’s get a different approach to modeling on our layouts, this is great 👍 D J, keep up the work you put into your videos, enjoy them all . Take care bud. 😎👍👍👍🛤🚂from the Eastern Shore of Maryland 🐠🦀🍺

[@daviddryden8088]

Great footage. Beautiful shots, entertaining and tons of information and inspiration. Deeply appreciate all your effort to make these videos.

[@pgwargamer]

Your videos are absolutely stunning!! Being a model railroader in South Africa trying to model US lines is tricky. Your videos are exactly what i have been looking for!!! Please keep making these awesome videos!

[@bobm1625]

I LOVED this video. Not only is it a out trains, but my hometown is featured! So much history in Pgh; modeling it seems ideal, for me. One day, I'll have the space to do it. Thank you!

[@vincentvanpaepeghem4844]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Good morning! ☀ 😎

[@djstrains]

Good Morning!!

[@richardbedard1245]

I really enjoy the drone shots. I'm spoiled now. Ground shots are boring. The music is soothing. You've done well!

[@neilwhiteway6855]

Great video, lots of details; roofs, track side, ... This is the same view that a lot of us have of our own layouts. Thanks for a great video.

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Awesome video DJ - thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitely lots of inspiration here. Thanks for sharing. Best, John

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

Grew up on the Conemaugh division. There were 26 trains a day on the double tracks.

[@larrystewart3492]

Love that footage starting at 7:45. It looks like the perfect spot to model.. bridges, viaducts, raised road, water. That is going on my layout for sure. Thanks for the awesome video Dj.

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Perfusionist01]

DJ, nice preserntation! Even though I have never been to your area and don't plan to model it, I was able to 1) appreciate some nice drone photography and 2) get some ideas for some things I would like to do to my "in progress" layout. Keep 'em coming!

[@davidsheriff8989]

Great visual.. and not loud music....great overall production and informative...very original

[@SteelbeastsCavalry]

This is what you call "passion" folks.

[@mikebucy1817]

Great videos! Love the Pittsburgh area. Born in McKeesport, started living life in Clairton. Been back a million times to visit/attend games but always was awed by the rail lines. Thank you!

[@djstrains]

Thanks for watching!

[@williammorse8330]

great idea, DJ, using a drone for modeling possibilities in surveying real railroad landscapes.... nice shot of Pittsburgh.... didn't know Braddock still had a steel plant..... I thought the town was going through hard times (abandonment).... not many small freight customers.... has that been left to the short lines? a tip of the hat from Bellows Falls, Vermont.... oh, and you are right about showing history.... all my derailments are marked with a white cross.... the layout looks like a cemetery...

[@JoeyBPhotography]

Great video DJ! A little nostalgic for me seeing Pittsburgh since I spent a couple years there for school. I lived a short walk from the 5th street bridge and crossed it daily to go to class. Love all the modeling ideas in these shots!

[@misha2197]

:)

[@zonegamma8197]

very interesting to see the buildings from the air

[@CM-ARM]

I agree with the others. This was some of your best views. Fantastic ideas and it can be applied anywhere

[@maxx1451]

that was a beautiful tour of pittsburgh

[@bruceboatwright7488]

Really well done! I love watching trains, who doesn't, but this gives that modelers perspective you can't get from trackside. You opened my eyes, thanks.

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@zacharylimbaugh1057]

Another great video DJ! Always love to see what you share and your unique perspective! Keep them coming!

[@cprtrain]

Great video with great ideas.

[@marksawyer5299]

Thanks so much for the NS footage! Some of the scenes were almost surreal. The trees on the side of the hill when the intermodel train was running will be a great model project.

[@djstrains]

Glad you liked it, my friend

[@stewsstructures83]

Great video and info. I lived in Pittsburgh for 2 yars in the late 70's/ It was a really depressed area back then . Its really amazing the turn around in the area since then !!

[@BASILPANAS]

DJ, this is your best video ever! So much in it, thank you.

[@niobraraterminalrailroad2709]

Another great video DJ. Thanks for everything you do to make these videos.

[@thomassalerno5203]

Outstanding Video! Railfaned these areas many times for ideas. AVR great one of my favorites for industrial switching. I model the ET Valley Yard , URR and Port Perry area. The valley under Westinghouse Bridge Valley is absolutely inspirational.....a Mecca for modelers an railfans alike ! Well done !!

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Good stuff! Thank you as always DJ.

[@PKCrouse]

Incredible wealth of detail!

[@andrewpalm2103]

Thanks for another very nice video, DJ. Good stuff!

[@randycaulkins3644]

Great stuff DJ! Thanks much for sharing.

[@barryclements8395]

Great video, and excellent commentary. I came across this by accident, but really enjoyed it for the model railroad ideas. Just wish I had the room for all the trackwork, industries, rivers, roads and scenery.

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

Another great video, DJ. Thanks for the inspiration! 👋😃

[@LittleknownPoet]

I really appreciate your putting up theses great shots

[@StanFerris]

Great stuff, D.J.

[@richardterek3744]

Another outstanding video..this is so interesting ...many many ideas for modeling...thank you for all you do!

[@J3scribe]

Great stuff! Gave me a couple ideas. Thanks for posting.

[@lgzildjian]

Great details and even better description of operations - thank you!

[@djstrains]

Please see my other videos, all organized into PLAYLISTS to help you find exactly what you like faster. Thanks!

[@Lander484]

Great editing DJ and some really beautiful shots.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Awesome drone footage. Been thinking of getting one myself to document all the abandoned trackage through the center of Florida. Many buildings can be recognized but the track is gone. Lots of industry off the beaten path. All this footage of the Pgh area makes me home sick.

[@Barney-hk3es]

In reference to removing switches another cool thing I have see done on shorts lines when removing a switch for a siding is removing only the front and points I modeled this with central valley switch ties. Glued the rails on place and have the diverging rails a dirty rust color.

[@step2191]

Hey DJ thanks for great drone video around da Burg and Altoona. Hope your new year is going good!

[@whisper31999]

Thank you for what you do.

[@AndreiTupolev]

I absolutely love these scenic overviews. I've seen videos of the Union steelworks system with their vintage EMD switchers, but it's amazingly complex seen from above.

[@djstrains]

Glad you like them!

[@highballinghogger]

Awesome video DJ love all your videos thanks for sharing ! 👍

[@patrickhawes5007]

That was awesome! Thanks.

[@Bigbuddyandblue]

I modeled an abandoned spur on my layout. I modeled it overgrown with brush and weeds, missing ties and sections of missing rail. My nephews and I were running trains, and one of them said “uncle Mike, we should fix this part so trains can run there!”

[@djstrains]

That is awesome, lol

[@rockislandmodeler6802]

Great video D.J.!

[@jimtedesco]

Great video DJ, Lots of great ideas for a layout.

[@steve87thpsap]

Real pretty work. Great ideas for modeling things.

[@matthewjones1119]

Thanks for doing this helps a lot

[@stanwhite5135]

D.J. i really enjoy your channel and the insight you provide. I also am impressed with your videos with the drone. Keep up the great contributions to the hobby!

[@lucienvandal2946]

Very excellant,well done video DJ. Amazing drone shots. I love that nice,relaxing music in the background. Your videos are the best.

[@djstrains]

Very appreciated!

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

Good job as usual DJ. 👍

[@xray606]

Every time I've seen that valley in PA, I've always thought it looked like a model layout IRL.

[@flatoutfullbore]

Great video! I loved it. I'm building a little early 50's fantasy town for an N scale layout, so I really appreciated seeing the homes & shops in these towns.

[@djstrains]

Very cool!

[@roadbox]

Really nice video, DJ! Great choice of music too.

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scottunger8585]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, you show so many places where I've worked and lived. 32nd St and AVRR for one and later in the K & L Gates building in downtown. An ex Pittsburger I'm in South Carolina now, so your tours hit home to me!

[@scottsmith7051]

Beautiful and fascinating!

[@Barney-hk3es]

Thanks for the video. This was a good idea and would love to see more videos of thos type

[@freightdawg6762]

Beautifully done

[@panamafred1]

Nice. Your best. Thank you.

[@omaha2pt]

I absolutely loved this video. It has 2 things I hold very close to my heart: a) my time in Pittsburgh in the early '90s ( I was there as a foreign student); b) my undying passion for trains and railroad modeling. I don't have a room for railroad modeling, sadly, so I do the next best thing, I play Train Simulator and TSW frequently. I have both the Horse Shoe Curve and the 3rd party Bessemer and Lake Erie (early 1900s) routes. I also have NS and CSX rolling stock. From Connelley Technical Institute (by the now gone Civic Arena) I used to watch the trains go over the double-deck bridge over the Allegheny River. I am currently entertaining the idea of modeling (in Train Simulator) a route that includes or leads to Pittsburgh. Thank you for your videos. Subscribed.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Excellent footage.

[@SPSteve]

Great video! I'm building my first layout and I don't know a lot about trains. I was unsure if railroad bridges would be built as part of a grade but several of your locations shows bridges angled to the grade. A lot of other great tips, such as how close the track is to streets in residential areas, how the track curves on sections of plate girder bridges. The abandoned track is very interesting, I have a set track plan but I may be able in incorporate something like that. Thanks for sharing!!

[@christherailfan5851]

Yet again another great video, thank you for your advice I am going to start building an ho scale section of the New Jersey Transit Morristown line, it will be pretty fun building it

[@rushylvania.northern]

Beautiful shots man rail reading at work

[@supercuda1950]

Even if you are not doing a layout, the videos are interesting

[@flatoutfullbore]

Great video, awesome views, & great ideas. Thanks!

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jameslehnert5054]

Very nice. Love the shots of Braddock and the tracks at multiple different levels. Got me thinking "how could this be condensed for modeling" and "do I really need that extra bedroom I had planned for the corner in the basement?"

[@dennisnicholson952]

In a way, D.J., it's like in my hometown where, just past where I live, there are a bunch of nondescript houses of similar architecture in a dingy white. No one of them stands out yet that is way more logical and expected.

[@thavvolf9157]

Thnk you for the video

[@lionellance]

Wow.. freakin awesome DJ...I think you need to do more or this fly over stuff.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance .. I might want to give that a try one day..

[@FredE528]

Really nice.

[@peter_smyth]

Beautiful footage!

[@djstrains]

Many thanks!

[@everbladesplm895]

At beginning of video when u said make videos like never seen before I got chills Love your drone videos

[@everbladesplm895]

Have to make more drone video it different .tired of 👀 a train at ground level. That shot of NS Power going down the track from above was Magnificent and Innovative in train video

[@don679]

Awesome drone footage!

[@djstrains]

Thanks! 👍

[@NS_1903]

Great video!!! Jeff.

[@TruthBlitzMedia]

I would have loved to see all these tracks active in the Pennsy days

[@dwighthitchens9838]

Very cool video. Thanks

[@TSmith-ns45]

Some great bridges in your neck of the woods! Oklahoma doesn’t have (or need) too many of these large bridges since we only have a few rivers to cross by rail. Mostly we have short deck bridges across creeks. However, there are a few truly wonderful long truss bridges.