Realistic Operations - Local Freight & Switching Industry in HO Scale

[@MattsTrainsTractors]

Talk about some realistic operations - the layout doesn’t have one “artificial” looking angle, and the added crew talk sounds so cool! Loving it

[@axeman0073]

I agree, awesome for a train layout operations... Imagine the railways blocking a crossing for 2hrs today for a shunt???? Railway crew would be shot and strung up!!

[@kishascape]

@@axeman0073 nah that happens regularly in some industrial areas.

[@JeffreyBarkdull]

What's an “artificial” looking angle?

[@MattsTrainsTractors]

@@JeffreyBarkdull artificial meaning an angle that would immediately give it away that the trains are a model. The angles in this video are very well thought out to make the whole scene look real.

[@blatendcrude7570]

Yes, and also the low speed of the trains. The chatter is great...! (And the graffitti !!)

[@1940limited]

I'm speechless at the level of detail, videography and sound effects used here. It's amazing how talented so many of the model railroaders are out there. Thanks for your positive contribution to the hobby.

[@somerandomdude8024]

The most realistic model railroad and operations I have ever seen on here. Love how you explained what's going on. And the realistic sounds you added to the video tops it. Awesome video!

[@radio645]

Nice to see someone operating at scale speeds and not running the trains at 200 mph like most model railroaders are in the habit of doing. Professionally done layout, superb detail, signal and crossing lights add to the authenticity and realism. This layout sets the standard and elevates "model trains" to a higher art form, this is how it's done. Well produced video and narration as well.

[@Lakeside1943]

This is real railroading ! Everything perfect : scenery, details, operating speed, weathering, even the viewing angles , camerawork and editing ! My respect !

[@BarRJRanch58]

Exceptional production and soundtrack! Well done! Give us more!

[@jamesscofield6308]

Excellant scenery and modeling. Camera placement is superb! As a modeler and prototype railman and as a retired professional TV videographer your videos give the viewer a true railman experience. Well Done!!

[@hakeimsimmons6309]

The Asheville district layout is pretty cool I think he did a good job I like the papermill operation I thought that one would be. Cool even the amtrak

[@CadeTrigon]

I find it hilarious that at 24 I'm getting back into model trains after loving them when I was a little kid.

[@joeydoherty368]

Nothing strange about it. I’m 24 and a train lover as well just starting on a layout of sorts, though it will never be remotely as elaborate as this. I just like a few trains running around on the room floor. Lol if anything we’re too young. When I’m in the train stores it’s mostly old men in there.

[@carebloodlaevathein6732]

Absolutely nothing hilarious about it, man. I'm 22 and I'm still trying to make room in my house so I can finally set up the 3m×1.5m plate, that my grandpa gave me when I was 8. And I'm still always hunkered down in the H0-Scale train rooms of both my cousin and my grandpa most of the time whenever my fam's visiting them~

[@Kukenheimer35]

I’m 26 and doing the exact same thing! It’s a fun hobby for sure.

[@kleenkarzautodetailingllc3733]

@@Kukenheimer35 25 and 26 lol try being 50 and just now wanting to get into it for the first time lol.... I've literally spent close to $1800 TO GET STARTED on the Garden layout that I'm building, and I don't have a freaking CLUE!!!! I have rc excavators-dozers-loaders-tower cranes-dump trucks-load outs-cranes-4 slot car tracks-a 40' slot car drag track-buildings-houses-restaurants-Replica of Bristol Motor Speedway and so much more.... My cousin and I have wanted to do something like this for 35 years back when we were kids. Life took over.... getting married, kids, buying houses and we didn't have the extra money... 35 years later I have no debt of any kind, and I own a successful Mobile Detailing and Commercial Pressure Washing Business so I'm making a cool place at my house to hang out and relive my youth....

[@disturbed1954]

Thanks Josh for another operations video on this amazing layout, the crew talk and the cars groaning after they have been setting awhile is so real its unbelievable. Can't wait to see what Santa brings you!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks David! Hope you are doing well! - Josh

[@generalmoonstone]

This is an absolutley fantastic display. From the radio chatter, to the realistic engine sounds, to the scenery. The music is a nice touch as well. Very good job.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thank you! - Josh

[@elijahmaiden5637]

I love how he makes operations for the trains makes the layout feel more alive

[@thomasnativo6491]

I like this Realistic layout and Back round noises with Norfolk Southern

[@thomasnativo6491]

How did you do Back round noises with The Locomotives and Freight cars themselves music sounds awesome

[@GMTX-kg8ep]

The fabulous Josh dude is back at it again!!!! Watching this layout NEVER gets old!

[@charlottevarela6596]

Cool operations on the Norfolk southern Ashville

[@matth5241]

Wonderful video with great scenery and sound about how trains actually work! Tremendously helpful for the design of my layout plan. This type of content is difficult to find (at least for me. :)).

[@Whites-Creek-Railroad]

Thanks for the videos! I’m currently finishing the track laying on my new 13x19 layout and am gathering a wealth of scenery ideas. Thanks!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Chris. Good luck on the new layout!

[@capt3662]

Thanks for sharing this great video!

[@DrDLightful]

The union pacific Dash 9 with the service doors ripped open is quite accurate.

[@amessman]

All your locomotives are beautifully detailed!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Adam!

[@TheDalhuck]

I forgot I was watching a model railroad, keep up the good work!

[@scottkew6278]

Love the photo backdrops....too cool.

[@peterkravsky8893]

This was fantastic. I am so impressed.

[@lottaaction8072]

So well done. I am mesmerized.

[@haroldalexis4200]

That it is, very realistic! Even the sound of the freight cars making that beautiful metal wheels sound on the rails super awesome !👌👍😀

[@LyfovRyan51]

A good video. So realistic, I like the lighting effects.

[@THE_IRON_HORSE]

Although seeing this layout for years it still amazing the work weather ext you put on to .make this incredible scenery in layout also love those UP consist on the NS

[@petersampson4635]

The way this video looks, you make it almost like we are watching a small scale model railway 🛤. You even get the people in cars to stop where they are on the road until you have finished filming so it looks like a model railway. Very considerate of them. A brilliant video! Thanks for posting 📫!!!👍👍👍😄

[@tommythomason6187]

Haven't seen one of your NS vids in a while, but yours might be the very best model railroad I've seen on You Tube - and I love them all. The sound effects of the thundering prime movers and the creaking of slowly moving cars, are incredible. Great camera angles and clear narration, which helps someone, like me, with hearing loss.

[@pinball1968]

Is this real? Is this a model? Sometimes, you really cannot tell. Such an amazingly detailed layout and equipment! Well done!

[@jessicamitchell2437]

Iv been a conductor now 10 years total. 7 with NS, and 3 with CN. This is highly accurate lol

[@markhayes6407]

The added sounds of the real railroading a great touch. Nice video of switching and operations.

[@bryanmeyer-cunningham3171]

I remember when I went to the train yard and watched the trains go by and then wonder "what's that tall boxcar thing without doors?" and you finally gave me a answer "WOODCHIP FREIGHT CARS"

[@happyjack880]

If I had this setup I'd never get anything else done! It makes Microsoft Train Simulator look like a coloring book. Nicely done!

[@ratdog3055]

One of the best HO videos I have seen!

[@laxk3107]

AM I THE ONLY TEEN THAY LOVES THIS HOBBY, I AM MAKING MY OWN LAYOUT NOW!

[@garyfaison3924]

Man I would love to see more of these I love how it explains how it works especially with the radio and sounds etc

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Stunning.

[@dougvalmore7389]

Very realistic video, not only from beautiful modelling & real train sound effects (instead of tinny on-board sound), but from "eye level" point of view camera (with no shooting "off set"). This is not easy to do & is well presented here. Only improvement would be greater depth of field (foreground objects are often not in sharp focus). This is done with lens choice & aperture - also very hard to do with video... But well done!

[@evan0_03]

This is the best layout I have seen!

[@wolfgang548]

Great video. I like the added prototype sounds and radio crew communications.

[@jeremycross8598]

Ohhh would it be so awesome to get a series like this video covering every train/job on the layout!

[@nsmodeler24]

I already have one going! Check it out: kzbin.info/aero/PLEw5-xPrwEBdKBCpHeeUGFVHn44indeCY

[@Bruno.Trains]

One of the most realistic layout i ever seen, i love it, thanks for sharing !

[@bobbarron1920]

Wow! The realism of the paint and the weathering on the rolling stock is outstanding. I was drooling over that Union Pacific locomotive. Awesome.

[@DrAlex-ly3kz]

The detail on the trains is just utterly exquisite.

[@GevoJoe]

The realism on this layout is insane.

[@R4baDader]

dude, this one of the best insights ive ever seen into how freight roads actually operate. incredible stuff dude!

[@cdavid8139]

Very nice. Having dealt with the 1:1 gauge my entire working career I congratulate you guys

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks David. Appreciate the kind words!

[@cdavid8139]

@@nsmodeler24 Except that your trackwork is far better than anything we switched on inside the mill....I felt right at home

[@titusrider7948]

Extraordinary layout, details and realistic features. Your videography, POV, Point Of View and story line are outstanding too! Loved your framing and depth-of-field choices.

[@dshack4689]

Beautifully realistic, and I love the additional audio elements to finish it off. Wow some freight cars even had graffiti - I hadn't considered that as something that would ever enhance a video but it works! Amazing work.

[@warrenholmar1129]

He does have videos showing how he added it.

[@truthsayers8725]

absolutely amazing. there must be $15k wrapped up in just what we saw there (including the locos sitting in the yard) based on a quick estimate at what rolling stock and locomotive cost now-days. never mind the track, turnouts, scenery etc... very good job all the way around!

[@tomclark4654]

Yes, but it's been 14 years in the making!

[@NiranjanDecember]

First and foremost, love the camera angles. It makes it even more lifelike to the already realistic model. Simply awesome work.

[@robmaciver5093]

Amazing layout, perfect operations! Thanks so much!

[@jimkammerer8028]

Just enjoyed seeing your video ANY ONE WILL ADMIT YOUR LAYOUT IS AWESOME AND JUST DONE VERY GOOD THIS HAS A LOT TO DO WITH YOU AND YOUR FATHER YOU WILL LOOK BACK AT THIS TIME WITH THIS AND IT WILL BE AN INTERESTING TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY I APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR TIME THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH YOUR SUBSCRIBERS VERY INTERESTING AND IMPRESSIVE THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEO. JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA NORFOLK SOUTHERN RULES..

[@TheMCClellanSpotter]

Loved the video I love doing switching and local runs on my N scale layout! And I loved that UP consist with 1989 leading

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

All I can say is Wow! Really really impressive stuff . Sound affects , totally real operations with an awesome narration of what is going on . Well done and thanks !

[@surreygav2353]

Fantastic layout, enjoyed watching, thanks

[@warwickroadmodelrailway]

Thanks for sharing. From the UK and very new to the American Railroad scene. Great to see how operations are conducted, really interesting.

[@andrewpalm2103]

I always enjoy industry switching action in the prototype or model. Thanks!

[@jerrysmith1929]

Outstanding modeling; astounding photography!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Jerry!

[@jonathansabatino3987]

This may be the finest piece of model railroading video ever produced!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Jonathan! That definitely means a lot. More to come!! - Josh

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Very nice. I'm an intermodal trucker So I'm familiar with the railroad lingo. There is a Spur line down in KY on the river. They have 2 chemical plants a powerplant 2 steel Mills several gas plants (argon hydrogen oxygen etc)a gypsum board plant. And a finish slit steel picking plant. A byproduct of coal fired power plants is synthetic gypsum. The smoke scrubbers make it. Fly ash is also made they use that in concrete mix.

[@maybesomeday2596]

I love that you subtly weather even the underframe of the locos…not many modelers take it that far but it really makes a difference with those low camera angles; very nice. One small nit-pick: that crew would likely cut the crossing to keep the road open. In rural, mountainous areas there’s probably not a parallel route anywhere close that traffic could use to go around and the 15-20 minutes they tied up the crossing would pose a threat to local emergency response.

[@nsmodeler24]

Hey Chris, Thanks! They definitely would! I just didn't include it in the video. Good catch. - Josh

[@jc_mac712]

Great video, look forward to the next. Really enjoy running locals and switching

[@pacificparts]

Fantastic lens work and audio mix. bonus points with the radio comms. Bravo!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Jim. Really appreciate the kind words. - Josh

[@dougcostello9064]

Impressive layout.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Wow this train layout is mind-blowing it looks Very realistic I love the clanking sounds that the train makes as it pases by

[@Flying4Film]

This is amazing.

[@valchavez9163]

Loved that Rio Grande horn..also u did a nice weathering job on the UPac6000...

[@bernardcarman]

Great modeling, perfect weathering, great sound coordination.

[@owenthetrainman7219]

You do an amazing job. Love that open door on 7148

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

I missed the open door on NS 7148, but I did catch an open bifold door on UP 7348, the 3rd unit on the arriving through freight. The prime mover is visible inside, a nifty bit of modelling. Open doors are sometimes seen on prototype power.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks!

[@richarddrum9970]

Great video, I especially like the realistic slow speeds in the yard scenes. Nice layout. Thanks

[@beerlinemodeler]

Great video as always. I like how you keep your camera angles more oriented to ground level. And the layout and modeling are top notch as well.

[@beach_bubba]

This is awesome. It’s about as realistic as you can get. Kudos on the minute details

[@MLWQC]

Your video quality and camera angle, and the weathering, scenery and layout is excellent. Explanation of operation is great as well. I have book mark this video. Well done

[@danielmarra2237]

Great realistic weathering! Fantastic layout!

[@paulbrown4625]

This was so awesome! I have a passenger train set up but I'm going to move to freight very soon. Excellent.

[@EntirelyTrains]

Awesome locomotives! Beautifully detailed.. If somebody posts a vid of railfanning model trains people will think its irl!

[@MesquiteBelt]

Great explanations of daily locals! Can’t wait to visit y’all one day!

[@DH2906PRODUCTIONS]

Nice video. Up 1989 has really good sound. And I love the crew talk in their

[@pascaly]

Great ops. I feel for whomever was in that blue sedan stuck at the crossing, unless they're a gunzel, then they just had their best day in weeks lol.

[@hollispurn]

Beautiful railroad operation. I like very much. Because I am also a "little NS fan". Unfortunately, it is not so common in our country to "play" with US models. But we get to buy it. And that's good.💪👍 Greetings Holger from the Altmark / Germany

[@spiderkidLarry]

Awesome layout and love the realism look on the train and locos. Great job!!

[@BrickfordCityFire]

Fantastic looking layout! pretty cool video too!

[@mikepringle5523]

Effective commentary & presentation-a most enjoyable watch.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Mike. - Josh

[@christophercarran4164]

Amazingly done! I'm a trainee LE in New Zealand and this is very similar to some jobs we do in the lower north island. 👌

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks!!

[@Firestorm2814Sector]

Damn even the door on the loco opens…idky im excited about that

[@RAKRail]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmybx0072]

I appreciate so much the production quality of these videos. Hands down best vids out there! Thank you!

[@Code3Indiana]

Your layout is sooo nice, I would love to have a layout like this myself.

[@hobbyhermit66]

There's a NS yard behind my workplace. Pretty kool. I've seen a few of their GE units in a grey-green primer. There used to be a hi-hood EMD unit they used for yard work. I think it was an SD-40 with 2-axle trucks. Odd locomotive for sure. Haven't seen it in a while.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Amazing video. It looks like the real thing. Keep up the great work.

[@Railfantastic]

I like how you used UP 1989 on one of the trains and whats funny is that I just saw that unit 3 days ago!

[@jasonpomare5639]

Love the locomotives and layout , awesome

[@newjerseyray]

well that separates the men from the boys. nicely done. thanks for sharing.

[@valchavez9163]

I rather watch switching operations than watching trains go by....Great video Josh.....!

[@rat-matt-miniatures8705]

Always such well done videos. Really enjoy watching them as such a pleasure.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! - Josh

[@mrcamaro615]

Fantastic details on those engines

[@wamozart9573]

Fantastic. Just gets better and better.

[@ajknaup3530]

Very realistic rock. Nice signal lights as well.