Bob Rivards Soo Line Layout - The Rocky Soo Transfer - HO Gauge Model Trains

[@shak0009]

This is fantastic, I used to live in the area so it reminds me of my childhood, much like it does for Bob.

[@SD457500]

I'm glad you're able to appreciate the places that his layout represents! I'm also from the area, and its almost like a little living time capsule to how the Soo Line was back in 1977.

[@jeffkiesling8558]

Love seeing a Soo layout, my Dad liked Soo very nice.

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it! Bob does amazing work with exacting detail.

[@cprtrain]

A wonderful layout with great models.

[@SD457500]

I appreciate the comment, and kind words! Bob does excellent work, and I'm happy to help show others his amazing work.

[@tracksidecustommodeling7394]

Very nice layout. Have seen you at the train shows in the Twin Cities Bob. Thanks for sharing.

[@SD457500]

Thank you for the comment! I'll make sure to pass this comment along to him.

[@adriengadson3544]

Very nice layout , and excellent ground cover and weathering detail.

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Bob has a great amount of detail, and has put a TON of work into his layout.

[@rimodeler7963]

Hi Doug - Excellent job of videotaping Bob Rivard's fantastic model railroad. I have enjoyed several videos of his railroad and never, ever tire of watching operations on this legendary pike. The dubbed-in sound is well done and truly adds to the realism. Thank you for sharing this! Mike

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment Mike! His layout is amazing, and very well done with exacting detail. The sound work is something I LOVE doing, but it takes a very long time to do it right. All of the sounds are real, and getting the right GE chug from actual older GEs was a challenge.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

BOB RIVARD is a master modeler indeed!

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Bob does amazing work, and is truly a master when it comes to this stuff.

[@kkoch666]

That's way too cool, I'm from the twin cities, I even noticed the old red MTC bus on 35!

[@olvinyldude]

Great Job ! The detail, right down to the "Dirtied" cars & engines, just marvelous...Wonderful job, on the Sound, as well..BRAVO !

[@SD457500]

Bob does excellent work, and is one of the best around. Thank for the comment!

[@olvinyldude]

@@SD457500 Indeed, he does ! Thanx for sharing...Both of you!

[@JeremiahTrane]

Them Dresser Turns are the best to see!!! Very well done on this video!!!

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Another one of these videos are already in the works. Good to know you enjoyed the Dresser Turn. Those trains could have almost anything for power.

[@JeremiahTrane]

@@SD457500 Do you got any more videos of his Dresser Turns by chance?

[@SD457500]

In other videos I've shot in his layout yes, but not for this video.

[@JeremiahTrane]

@@SD457500 Would you happen to know what videos they are in?

[@Rhinexing]

Fantastic layout, & the sound elements really bring it to life!

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Bob does a FANTASTIC job with model trains, and I love shooting things like this on his layout.

[@beverett6256]

Bob, great job on the video, sound was great 👍

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment; I'll pass it along to Bob. He built the layout, and I shot the video. I added in all of the sounds and audio after. :)

[@EltonInott]

great job to u and to bob for the wonderful layout

[@SD457500]

Thank you for the comment! Bob does excellent work, and is a great friend of mine.

[@MisterPersuasion]

I've been trying to get in to video this guy's layout for years. Bob keeps making excuses for not letting me in. Thumbs up on this video though.

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment; try and contact him via his FB page.

[@MisterPersuasion]

I'm not on FB, nor will I ever be. I have done a video of his Garden (G-Scale) Layout, but he won't let me inside for the HO.

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Super detailed and impressive layout! Gotta love the SOO!- Joey

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Bob does AMAZING work, I'm happy to share it so all can see.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

That was Cool 😎 enjoyed it

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! I'm happy you enjoyed it, and found it cool. :D

[@2448toyman]

Great video my friend the layout looks great

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@matthewjones1119]

Love this layout

[@SD457500]

Bob does some amazing work, he is a modeling master. Thanks for the comment.

[@danasoroko]

I enjoy watching cars/locomotives roll through turnouts and on/off bridges. Their relative movement is brilliant! Did I see a curve with negative superelevation? Once again, tremendous!

[@SD457500]

Thank you for the comment! Bob does an amazing job with model trains, and I'm happy to help show off his work. There are some curves that might have some super elevation.

[@haroldalexis4200]

My first time viewing. I am such a SOO LINE fan. I'm viewing so many videos & films of this fine railroad. I love this layout. My pro engine favorites ( since there are so many on this video) The EMD F unit is this an FP 7 or FP 9 what roadname? 🤔 My second is The SOO LINE EMD is that a SD 7 or SD 9? To conclude I love the flashing light on both your caboose & diesel engine. Fantastic video this gets a 5 star.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅👍

[@danlindeke4039]

Do you know West Minister/Williams Hill interchange tunnels in st paul? I always thought to be intresting layout.

[@Daveski24]

Great Layout. Have they ever had a derailment?

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

Do you record your own sound to dub in?

[@SD457500]

Thanks for the comment! Sure do; all from original recordings I have, or from Bob.