Realistic Operations - BNSF "EarthWorm" Grain Train in HO Scale

Welcome back to Per Laursen's spectacular modern UP Texas-based model railroad! Dubbed “earthworms” by railfans because of how the long string of brown cars look when rolling down the rails, they are found across the united states. Enjoy as we follow this train across the UP Fort Worth Subdivision.
Thanks for watching!
Josh

[@AbelG8781]

Per Laursens is one of the very few layouts I'm impressed with. Its not cluttered wirh redundant track everywhere, curves followed by more curves, decently fast trains and modern era of course.

[@atwoodca]

Crossing gates malfunction at 2:06 better notify BNSF maintenance . Lovely layout, and the story of the train and more. Crossing gates a little slow at 4:20 LOL

[@benjaminblack1867]

From TX can confirm that is prototypical behavior

[@theknickerbocker5808]

I think Billy the brakeman, should have been out flagging that one crossing at 2:06. Don't know if there is a weed weasel looking for a easy OOS.😂😂

[@JeffDM]

I like the tamping machine. I hadn't seen a functional one in scale models before. Your layout is impressive too.

[@Zneedsmore]

My favorite HO Scale layout - undoubtedly. Just so incredibly realistic on a modern timeline.

[@cabincreek1692]

I could watch a full length feature film of this stuff.... Excellent!

[@Eastkentuckysirensandtrains]

If a bit more light was added to make it seem like sunlight then I wouldn’t think it was models. Excellent video and excellent work😊

[@ethanslape8889]

my emd brain cannot comprehend the amount of gevo's in this video

[@davestrains6816]

Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@ArgentumCoyotl]

So fun to railfan!!! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@jbdbackfan]

Arguably the best HO scale layout I’ve ever seen. Love the modern feel and keeps the track to scenery and other aspects real and not overcrowded.

[@dewey70]

This layout, and the way you film it, makes me feel like a kid again, filled with wonder and imagination. Thanks for posting!

[@corpnupe85]

Beautiful layout.

[@BubblyToast]

This might be my favourite layout to watch your videos on. Per Laursen really did a fantastic job on his layout. Those buildings and details really make it come to life.

[@RonStanek]

Nice one Josh...good to see the Utah Belt action. All those fast food signs and places, sure make a railfan hungry. Next time.....Later 👋

[@tinkthanks]

Great to see, hear and enjoy. Thank you, I felt like getting off the coal train for a waffle!

[@ZaidianZaid.]

Man what a layout u have

[@nicblaze6428]

I like the longer shots of the full train, no skipping or switching scenes. Really cool otherwise, great work

[@user-vh1uc6in7b]

0:00 into 0:58 BNSF 2-1 2:02 BNSF Train 2-1-5 westbound 2:54 BNSF Train At move to single 🚦🚦🚦 4:04 Utah Beet train 7-4 Northbound Coal Hopper 6:36 Outto. And amazing job 👏🏽

[@tylerrose5232]

Who asked

[@kentuckyrailfan1]

Bro so lonely he had to say that

[@kentuckyrailfan1]

Get a life man don’t hate on others

[@tylerrose5232]

@@kentuckyrailfan1 just like how you to reply saying that

[@dajuanvariste4751]

@@kentuckyrailfan1lmao fr😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Very cool. It is so real it's crazy.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi NSmodeler24 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks NSmodeler24 & Friends Randy

[@soulsearcher68]

There's only 1 thing missing the graffiti on the grain cars..only because I see it every day at work🫡

[@EmperorsPath]

I'm a UK modeller and this was so fun to watch! I appreciated the voice over explaining what was going on - so thank you! I was recommended your channel by Western Signalman and it hasn't disappointed!

[@FirstName-hr8jr]

😂😂😂The MOW ! Nice

[@tx66ronharris]

Awesome video and incredible layout! Nice work!

[@270eastny]

This is one of the best layouts I ever seen...!

[@moltenfoxygaming6987]

This is incredible. 👍

[@HartfordWhaler]

Love the layout and your scenery and detailing. One of my subscribers mentioned your channel. Glad I found it. Lots to binge watch. He also mentioned you have a good video on making an abandoned track. Could you post a link? I’ll look for it also. Thanks. Looking forward to watching your posts. Paul B

[@rimodeler7963]

Great video capturing action on a great model railroad. Thank you! Mike

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Always enjoy your videos, well done 🤠

[@Railfan-gp40-2]

Great sound editing. Love the GE rumble 💪

[@ariesarethebest271]

Great! More footage from one of my favorite layouts.

[@mattmaz2]

Brilliant 😊

[@jonhilden2556]

Great layout and video. Well done.

[@Katakuri-Robloxyt4]

1:28 I don’t know why but the train just seems so real, and I thought you added a real train in the background while you had the trucks laid out in the grass😅

[@whew5]

Excellent sound !

[@josephhaas7636]

I like it just the way it is. Miss my HO set up , sold it all when I needed my first car. 😮‍💨 .

[@anthonystewart3447]

❤ Awesome 👍😎

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Very Nice!

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome 👍

[@wmg33]

This one with John Parker are my 2 favorite layouts

[@josephbennett4236]

Is it just me, or does the scaled velocity of the BNSF loco seem a bit fast? A few railroad crossing barriers had timing issues, too!

[@KingTrump2024]

I thought I've seen that layout before

[@Amtrak_202]

i want a layout like this so bad now 😭

[@TheRebuildRailfan6960]

Very nice video Josh. Just a quick thought, when will the next video on your layout be next? (No rush or anything, just wondering)

[@SouthEastRailfan]

That ballast tamper looks awesome!! Do you know who makes that by chance? -Will

[@kcgrailgilbert8466]

BNSF grain train is my favorite cool layout

[@tolucaheights]

I see these loading at ruffrail!

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Hi Josh. Really enjoying this series as the coal train works its way east. Have an awesome day!

[@sammym.belfastchild]

Another great video , Per's layout is amazing . Thanks for sharing !

[@bgm-1961]

It's so refreshing to watch a model train being run at a realistic speed for a change! Putting aside all the trains we see at shows which are run too fast, what I'm getting tired of are all the operators who run their trains too slowly! There's some sort of false sense in the hobby that the slower you run your train, the more "serious" you are. Yeah, but no. This video shows the correct speed.

[@AbelG8781]

Exactly. It's like every layout I see is just curved track and 10 MPH trains.....booooring.

[@ArantiusVulpes]

i work as an enginer for wisconsin southern i am formerly a CP/DMNE eng marquette iowa

[@CharlieKrampitz]

We nicked named these grain trains earthworms a long time ago. We still had cabooses on the rear of the trains.

[@stevenboyd5044]

How much does the Model Earthworm weigh? The layout looks incredible. Love the cinematography!

[@Benjamin_999]

Nice

[@peluca236]

MUY BUENO...EXCELENTES LAS TOMAS SE VE MUY REALISTA. LAS LOCOMOTORAS SE UTAH ESTAN BUENISIMAS. DESDE ARGENTINA TE SALUDO, SIEMPRE MIRO TUS VIDEOS. SOY FANATICO DEL ESQUEMA NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN.

[@205004gs]

Great job and the sounds are awesome 👏

[@gerardlucas7370]

Hello ,very amazing layout ,nice trains.One question please; I use JMRI for my locos in DCC,but it's impossible to synchronize the same speed for 2 locos ,always one run faster .what systeme you use for run exactly at the same speed ? thank you so much for your answer ,have nice day ,at all modelers ,see you soon .

[@train_chicken6143]

that is summit model train videos layout

[@kmarius1]

All the sound effects, are they from the built in speakers in the rigs or are there additional speakers within the benchwork that supplement or produce the actual sounds?

[@tomclark4654]

They are edited in

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

Griswold at 2:01.

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

Do you ever run midship DPUs on the grainer???

[@irinalinta9348]

❤

[@joshday2605]

Hey hope this message finds you, do you know what can motor scale trains uses in there locomotives or where to buy them, I have contacted scale trails but no luck. Thanks!

[@codycollins5462]

Where did you get the mow service train at ?

[@user-sx6ed3nq1l]

Hey Josh

[@justinhanks9349]

Who makes the working tamper looking to get one for my layout

[@Adam_Malkovich]

What recommendations do you have for fixing the brake hoses on cars that keep getting caught in switches or stopping on crossovers. I have several cars giving me issues and I can’t get them to bend out of the way and was hoping to fix them for flawless running

[@tomclark4654]

Bend up the tips or cut them off. They make a pair of plyers specifically to bend things like this.

[@westernstatesrailroading]

Does it go through Bastrop?

[@BNSFrailfan01]

If this was a Houston to Fort Worth train, it most likely wouldn’t be loaded unless it was coming from the PTRA North Yard. From there, it would be G-PTNNYF. However if it came from the BNSF Houston Yard it would have been empty and thus X-HOUNYF.

[@tylerrose5232]

Yeah no one really cares

[@kentuckyrailfan1]

Naw Tyler lonely

[@kentuckyrailfan1]

Fr

[@boxleyflippinout4833]

What power plant is that coal train headed to?

[@sbeallvln]

Where is this layout?

[@AbelG8781]

Louisiana

[@richardoleson7934]

Waffle House and a Dollar General @ 5.30 or so. Now that's attention to detail that sells it!

[@AbelG8781]

Summit Customs

[@MrChugwater]

There's police in front of the Waffle House. Another incident? 😛

[@josephp.elstad4328]

Live train sounds dubbed over annoying and takes away from the model aspect. Otherwise the layouts are amazing

[@wmg33]

Agreed Not as annoying as the music tho

[@JohnSTL68]

Negative comments are annoying.

[@wmg33]

@@JohnSTL68 Negative comments are annoying Positive feedback is constructive

[@FarmerFan1000an]

Wholeheartedly agree.

[@benjaminblack1867]

I disagree, I think the dubbed sounds help add immersion to the video and realism to the layout. Also it hides anyone having conversations in the background that would definitely distract from the art of this gorgeous layout.