Realistic Operations - Woodchip Trains and Paper Mills in HO Scale

[@coffeebuzzard]

Groovy. It's amazing how many Charlie Brown teachers work for the rail road.

[@ariesarethebest271]

That's funny!

[@mikelgrillo3378]

Much funnier than how I would have said it.

[@nsmodeler24]

Well said! haha

[@beeble2003]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@rydot]

I kept trying to clear my ears

[@Blueboat21]

I think josh makes the best train videos on KZbin. Hands down!

[@nsmodeler24]

Too kind. Thanks! -Josh

[@icebolt0864]

​@nsmodeler24 but it's true! No one else has (and balances) soundtrack, storytelling, train sound, and radio traffic. It's top tier!

[@TheRailroadCrossingChannel]

I hope you and your family are doing okay, Josh. Please, whenever you are able, give us an update so we know you’re okay! Stay safe.

[@BobTheBuilderlmao]

As always, lovely video! I am 15, an I recently started building my own HO Scale train layout because of your videos. I am currently trying to improve my weathering and painting skills, as that will make it look good like your layout does. Been watching since 2019!

[@Top-Trains-1943]

You should do a video of your layout and some progress on it

[@jwrailve3615]

Just got back into the hobby after a few hours out as my main layouts needing about 400-500$ for a dcc new system to operate the triple decker layout, so I recently started working on a freelance industrial switching park, it’s up and running as of yesterday, purchased a h10-44 for temporary power as I wait for the next train show I can attend and buy a dcc sound loco and put the h10-44 in staging switching duties. Hope your layouts going well! It’s an amazing hobby and it always needs younger hobbyist. I was around your age when I built my first layout and as I close into my thirties with one freelance layout running and my 1910-1930’s prototypical layout in a state of incompletion and in desperate need of a new dcc system, just have fun with it. Learning how to weather and design quality scenery scenes, takes time and honestly if you can afford it try to scratch build and use static grass to really make your layouts details really stick out

[@nsmodeler24]

Hey, thanks for watching and for the kind comment! I have lots of how to videos and if you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out. Always happy to help! Happy modeling - Josh

[@BobTheBuilderlmao]

@@Top-Trains-1943 I am going to finish up some things on it first. I might make one when I’m done.

[@Justfor1day]

Its the level you have raised in modeling the details and producing the sound effects. The Modeling of that UP engine in a state of disarray next to a clean NS engine with interior cab lights in green contrasting against a black cameo...i could list more but lets say i enjoy your video and appreciate you sharing the experience

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks for the kind words - really appreciate it! -Josh

[@shaunrichardson2346]

compressors firing up is a nice touch

[@railroad9000]

Love the detail on the UP engine. See through the car body and the open hood door!

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

Amazing hobby to invest into building train layouts they keep you busy everyday and adding DCC n Sound technology systems are worth the money n train layouts are worth entering friends n family n the grandkids they enjoy the scenery n rivers n all the industries you build with the train layouts

[@scotabot7826]

Yes, the sounds are great, but the sounds in this video are recordings of real trains that are edited into the video.

[@Adam_Malkovich]

Hope you and your family are OK after the hurricane. I forget if you’ve said where you’re at, but I know the Carolina’s got hit hard.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Layout looks awesome! Nice locomotive detailing and weathering, cheers!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! Love your stuff as well. Cheers! -Josh

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@nsmodeler24 Thanks Josh! -Wade

[@arnoldhilberink]

So many years watching your channel and still love every second of it.. Keep up the great work!

[@jonathanmurray2186]

Hope you guys are good after the hurricane coming through.

[@chevypower1993]

Your dedication to realism is off the chain! I am a WNC resident rail fan for the past 60 years. Residing just east of Old Fort in McDowell county, you are spot on for your scenery. Just an amazing layout to be very proud of. Thank you.

[@em2attic]

I saw the destruction that the storm caused because i have a buddy that lives in Ashville and i just wanted to say i hope you and your family are all well man 🤙🏾

[@georgeacton7918]

Wow, amazing detail, weathering, authentic landscape, and so many working parts. This is a model railroading masterpiece. Genius!!

[@GerbenWijnja]

The ballasting, scenery and weathering is superb. I love the open door on the side of the engine.

[@roberttrofa8469]

amazing footage as usual, thanks for the visit!!

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks robert! -Josh

[@UnionPacific1943-hz2oc]

I like the operation on the UP AC6000CW pulling the wood chips but i like that train store I can tell it has lots of locomotives and rolling stock that store reminds me of at Nebraska is called Spring Creek Model Trains 12:14

[@jwrailve3615]

After being dormant in the hobby, and having a one day triple decker layout stuck in limbo as I can’t afford to spend 400-500$ on its new system, I opted to build a second layout, freelance, industrial park layout, and I’m so glad to be back in the hobby even if it’s on a much smaller level layout wise. Done alot of railfanning and abandoned rail documenting and photographing, but now that I’m actively running a layout again your channel was the first I searched. Forever jealous of the absolute insanely high quality layout you and your father designed and operate, and enjoy the road switching ops yall do. Glad to see your still active and look forward to future vids!

[@nsmodeler24]

Best of luck with the new build and keep us updated. Thanks for sharing and for the kind words. Means a lot! - Josh

[@jwrailve3615]

@@nsmodeler24 I’ll definitely film a first mini ops sometime this week, I’m just happy to finally run some trains again, just on the look out for a good deal on a dcc sound 50-60’s diesel Sp switcher, seems like since I went dormant in the hobby everything is twice the price….kickin myself for never buying that VO-1000 dcc sound for 109$ that sat in a store for years.

[@treeguy-nq2bb]

The details are out of this world. Graffiti on the box cars.....dddddaum....Thanks for the video. Brings back great memories with my dad. I'm 60, so that shows how long ago. It was HO, and he did it all. When we moved, it was in my attic bedroom and wouldn't fit through the trap door. Anyway, nicely done. Cheers 🍻

[@fyler1]

This popped up in my algorithm, and I'm very pleased it did. The attention to detail in your layout's landscaping is unreal, and if you didn't know any better or watching from a distance, you'd think this was actual train footage. Well done.

[@JoshHelton-lh9xp]

I love trains so much

[@davidbrown4823]

NBSR acquired some 5-7 former Southern wood chip cars. I like the open doors on the locomotives. great video work.

[@jamesscofield6308]

Your modeling, scenery, weathering and videography is Superb!! I sometimes forget I am watching HO trains instead of railman videos. Keep up the great work. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

[@1ronclad10]

I love your layout. I hope one day I can make my own.

[@dapro2848]

Some of the best weathering on the locos I have seen.

[@DwayneKlassenTheCoachForMen]

Sounds like my last drive through experience. lol But on a serious note, I enjoy your passion, expertise, and commitment to this incredible hobby we love and enjoy. Thank you!

[@marvwatkins7029]

And appropriate bluegrass instrumental music too. How nice.

[@toddarmstrong.trackside.action]

wow... amazing layout... the level of detail is astounding... Did I say I love it??? Thanks for sharing

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks Todd. Really appreciate it! - Josh

[@gunsaway1]

You have the best HO layout video on KZbin

[@nsmodeler24]

Too kind. Thanks! - Josh

[@Mikey45013]

One of my favorite railroad on KZbin

[@blainedunlap4242]

I'm only 43 sec in. What perfect detail and weathering on the lead.

[@bendevink7365]

I love your p.o.v. perspective on the models and layout. It is the best way to record videos. Also the detailing is outstanding. Last but not least is the music, and narration which is very informative.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thank you!! All filmed on the iPhone, which is great for getting the POV shots. - Josh

[@MattTheUPRailfan2006]

That leader is a AC60, but is actually now a AC4460CW which is common on the UP since they still have over 200 still in service, i too caught UP #7348 in real life and also awesome video and continue to model very well😊

[@nsmodeler24]

Correct! Thanks a ton! -Josh

[@user-vh1uc6in7b]

Awesome Ho scale videos.

[@TrainVideos4]

I hope you and your family is safe from the Hurricane and Flooding.

[@lottaaction8072]

This is sickeningly perfect. Wow!

[@goodrails]

Your operations and scenery are impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrSteamDragon]

Dude, the detail on these HO loco's is some of the best I have seen - seriously. The track detail is pretty good too. All adds to the illusion. 👍

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks! - Josh

[@marvwatkins7029]

About as authentically modelled as possible...amazingly so.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks!

[@enjoyingrailroading1013]

Excellent as usual. Hope all's well w/med school, Family, etc.

[@joshthetrainfan]

You know, your videos featuring real sounds have inspired me to do the same because I model the Tehachapi Pass. Our grain trains through here are wild, so I think it’ll be quite interesting when I start this.

[@jaxithfox]

Lombard has been my main source for ordering models. Sadly the nearest train hobby shop to me is 3+ hours away so online is my only option. Lombard being near Chicago means I usually get my orders from them in around 2-3 days.

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,thanks for sharing,,😊

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

Your attention to detail is SPECTACULAR!!! 👍

[@valchavez9163]

WOW JOSH.....I really enjoy this video......will be heading out to Lombard Hobbies next weekend......

[@SharkyCartelRailroad]

Hey man, i know Asheville got slammed with floods recently. Are you guys doing alright?

[@DarkTerritory71]

It is always a treat to see what you've done! Thank you

[@marcvancleven]

Really WELL DONE! Having family in Hendersonville NC I have on several occasions visited the Asheville yard and NS mainlines. You have captured the area and scenes incredibly well.

[@WNCAINTLOUD]

This is so cool. I grew up in old fort and possibly wanna make a model myself.

[@Posttrip]

Superb video! Excellent prototypical train speed throughout, excellent scenery and detailing! Very enjoyable!🔥🔥🔥

[@phildeckdeck1964]

The level of detailling on the layout and trains is incredible. It would benefit altough, that the same level is applied on the auxiliares such as cars and trucks displayed alongside of it. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@tomclark4654]

It all takes time and effort. We're working on it! Thanks!

[@ingomoba1001]

Sehr detaillierte Anlage, super in Szene gesetzt. Entgegen europäischer Soundsysteme, klingen die amerikanischen wenigstens beinahe wie in echt. Super Video🛠️🛤️🤩👍

[@archerlodgedivisionofnorfo3544]

It's unfortunate that your model of the S Line might be the only thing to remember it by if NS does not rebuild it. I hope you and your family are doing ok. Prayers to everyone feeling the impacts from the flooding

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Another find video, thank you Josh. Enjoy it.

[@nsmodeler24]

Bob! Long time no see. Hope you're doing well. Cheers! - Josh

[@mikalaraujo5490]

This reminds me of the trains across America series.

[@loganvinkovich1882]

I love all the operation videos that you make. Keep up the good work

[@mysticrailroad]

outstanding everything. operations narration trains weathering scenery lighting sound everything :)

[@nsmodeler24]

Thank you! :)

[@donaldfaris4798]

Great job Josh always enjoy your videos and layout of another NS modeler

[@AntonioJohnson-h4p]

I really enjoyed your Norfolk southern train videos

[@KeystoneModeler]

Love the work. One day I want to get my layout built and it’s layouts like this one I aspire to work towards!

[@tomclark4654]

You can do it! Just start with a good overall plan and plan to change that plan as you go along! Maybe find someone you can work with to inspire each other! That's what Josh and I (his dad) did! What a great journey!

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great video and your layout is amazing and the attention to detail is 2nd to none! It definitely shows the PRICELESS time and effort you've put in to it. The weathering of the locomotives and rolling stock are quite impressive too! Nice job as always! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware.

[@nickreynolds1990]

That AC6000 sound file is amazing. Has to be custom

[@nsmodeler24]

It is!

[@kevinleftridge8241]

I always enjoy your narration & layout!!!!

[@trainhuntersfamily8625]

Sad watching this after the Hurricane, hope they get the tracks open soon.

[@centeroftheearthmining4095]

No EOT 😮 Love your videos and the narration! Very well done!

[@nsmodeler24]

Haha if Ring Engineering would release some more, i'd love that. Thanks! - Josh

[@BCHonea]

Man, this is so fun to watch

[@justaguy6862]

Hello, from Canada, eh! Such attention to detail. Thanks! 😃

[@jlewis7455]

Absolutely amazing layout

[@lottaaction8072]

Nice scenery, nice train, nice editing, nice video. Thanks!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

I know i saw this one before, but was wondering how the storm effected you and your family. I hope everything is ok.

[@MarkusTrains]

Very nice Layout. I cant Imagine how much time you put in it to make it look so realistic. Regards from Germany

[@joeh5059]

The is a very great setup. I enjoyed watching the whole video. Joe H. Toledo, Ohio

[@marvwatkins7029]

No money spared and detailed oriented.

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Great, very realistic driving scenes. Kind regards, Toni

[@RailwayFan326]

Prob One of THE most realistic Model trains.. it looks dirty and chipped off numbers and even had little focused details !!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Great video as always.

[@black91stang89]

Great video as always! Was that Boomhauer from King of the Hill doing the voice of the dispatcher?🤣

[@wolfgang548]

Very realistic operation.

[@XxXGhostXxX417]

Nice work!

[@marvwatkins7029]

Lombard Hobbies is a great retailer. (No doubt this plug leads to drastically price-reduced, if not free Mr supplies.)

[@cpwhiskycreek]

Spectacular layout

[@martinhanley23]

Another great video well done

[@christopherburford8754]

Amazing as always!

[@oblio10]

Great, great video! Subscribed after seeing this one! Can't wait to check out some other videos :D

[@firstlt2]

Hopefully the layout survived Helene, because that line is probably done for in real life.

[@thegoodsguard7813]

Superb production and layout. Subscribed.

[@rickyhammond36]

another great vid josh.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi NSmodeler24 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks NSMODELER24 & Friends Randy

[@nsmodeler24]

Hey Randy. Thanks for the kind comment! Hope y'all are doing well. cheers! - Josh

[@joes2fst4u]

Great video! I love ordering online from Lombard Hobbies!

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome video

[@Wine_n_cheese]

Love the video but I am beyond impressed with that hobby shop. The ones near me may have a selection of 30 HO scale cars and you have to catch them on a good day to have anything N scale. I may make the trip out there just to shop an actual selection

[@marvwatkins7029]

Got the radio regional accents right.

[@RedneckModeler]

I'm really hoping the hurricane didn't hit them badly and that the layout survived. Edit: my thoughts and prayers go to all affected by the hurricane.

[@MP_67_Productions]

Man I’ve been waiting for a notification from you, I always look forward to whatever video is released. I’ve used some of your weathering techniques, it’s like trying to copy Bob Ross. Thanks for some great content !

[@Michael-jt2dj]

Magnifique 👍🇨🇵

[@cstraws]

That bell, though....

[@cvgtrains]

Fabulous work as always!😁

[@samuelescalante749]

I hope you and your family are doing alright

[@zhung76cn2]

Nice video,nice raiway

[@johnecklund8556]

Nice layout weathering and details . But it a little too close too real work for me having done 28 yrs 14 as engneer and 14 yr as yardmaster your operating touches are very accurate keep it up. You are doing great work.

[@nsmodeler24]

Thanks John. Wouldnt be the first time railroaders have said our ops sessions feel too much like work. haha Cheers! - Josh

[@johnecklund8556]

@@nsmodeler24 it scares me away from op sessions just like my many friends that are rails we just want too play trains and run our trains around layout.