Realistic Operations - Local Freight & Switching Industry in HO Scale

In this video, we take a look at local operations on the NS Asheville District and follow P89 - a train that serves multiple industries along the S-line.
Thanks for watching!
- Josh

[@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 !!)

[@bobbitchin4310]

Amazing realism, weathering, sounds of train movement, radio chatter, scenery, everything, very nice!

[@ryanheal89]

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~

[@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.

[@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

[@Lakeside1943]

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

[@pinball1968]

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

[@GMTX-kg8ep]

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

[@laxk3107]

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

[@amessman]

All your locomotives are beautifully detailed!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Adam!

[@fuckwittv]

The open door on the SP loco is a great touch.

[@shanestrains4056]

This has to be my favorite layout

[@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"

[@elijahmaiden5637]

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

[@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.

[@evan0_03]

This is the best layout I have seen!

[@haroldalexis4200]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@dougcostello9064]

Impressive layout.

[@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

[@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

[@TheDalhuck]

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

[@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 📫!!!👍👍👍😄

[@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

[@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.

[@markhayes6407]

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

[@DrAlex-ly3kz]

The detail on the trains is just utterly exquisite.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@dabulphilly]

The trucks on that rio grande are beautiful 🤩

[@ajknaup3530]

Very realistic rock. Nice signal lights as well.

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

Perfection other perfection could never do better

[@EntirelyTrains]

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

[@surreygav2353]

Fantastic layout, enjoyed watching, thanks

[@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

[@geofferywickline4846]

I love the UP Denver and Rio Grande Western SD70ACe # UP 1989.

[@josephmehrtens1659]

I enjoyed watching this video the model layout and trains have very very nice detail sound effects were awesome enjoyed watching it keep up the good work

[@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

[@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.

[@jerrysmith1929]

Outstanding modeling; astounding photography!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Jerry!

[@KoenigFranz]

very nice, really, including Sounds, music, realistic Speed. You're representing an america we are able to love and like.

[@EmirPortraits]

Simply amazing! Great job!

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Cool Train operations.

[@ratdog3055]

One of the best HO videos I have seen!

[@christopherholmes273]

Love your layout!!super awesome

[@MesquiteBelt]

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

[@Code3Indiana]

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

[@JohnS-jj9by]

Great video. Always enjoy your railroad!

[@capt3662]

Thanks for sharing this great video!

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

I always enjoy watching your layout videos. So well done

[@Salty_reviews]

Truly remarkable, I'm always blown away by your vids and layout.

[@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.

[@scottkew6278]

Love the photo backdrops....too cool.

[@frankritz5115]

Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing

[@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

[@bonanzadriver7261]

Incredibly well done!

[@R4baDader]

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

[@robmaciver5093]

Amazing layout, perfect operations! Thanks so much!

[@jc_mac712]

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

[@Firestorm2814Sector]

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

[@dlc54]

Great video, nice job on everything, love the sounds

[@jasonpomare5639]

Love the locomotives and layout , awesome

[@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

[@spiderkidLarry]

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

[@prairiestaterails1962]

Incredible layout and video! Keep up the good work!

[@valchavez9163]

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

[@smcnish1droid]

The weathering is amazing, what a great layout. Enjoyed this video!

[@BrickfordCityFire]

Fantastic looking layout! pretty cool video too!

[@mrcamaro615]

Fantastic details on those engines

[@jimmybx0072]

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

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

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

[@naffox4259]

Beautiful glad I found the channel!

[@justkiddin08]

Very well done. I really enjoy your videos josh.

[@Bruno.Trains]

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

[@newjerseyray]

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

[@fstudent0198]

Very very impressive!! All aspects!!

[@KTrain20]

Very nice operations video!!!

[@nickc2144]

Very good... well done!

[@wamozart9573]

Fantastic. Just gets better and better.

[@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

[@kenfolstad1346]

This layout is incredible!!!!

[@danielmarra2237]

Great realistic weathering! Fantastic layout!

[@wolfgang548]

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

[@railfannoah5762]

Amazing work Josh!, especially the radio really adds a touch to the layout, and I have UP 1989 in my Trainz game which is legit cool, I wish I had something from ScaleTrains

[@RAKRail]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MissouriRails]

Very nice! Love the Local Power!

[@peterkravsky8893]

This was fantastic. I am so impressed.

[@sstrainvideos1869]

Very cool video!!! NICE WORK!!!!👍

[@warwickroadmodelrailway]

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

[@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 !

[@philiproccolaporta9154]

Great Job!! Amazing job on everything

[@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!

[@D.O.T.D.]

How more realistic can this get? I love this!

[@danielsalazar7516]

Great layout . Keep up the good work.

[@MrThewhip333]

Holy shit those cars and sounds are realistic, I’ve been a conductor engineer for 35 years.