The Trains Finally Run Again on Howard Zane's Enormous Layout !!

[@rogerrendzak8055]

'Spectacular', is a major understatement. Wonderfully stunning, is getting close. This is THE BEST, model train layout I've seen in a very long time, if ever!!! What caught my attention, was not necessary the rolling stock, but the rest of the scenery, is what makes this layout breathtaking!!! Really impressed with the retro trucks, and busses. EVERYTHING😉👏👍!!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes Howard Zane's Layout is world renowned. I hope you decide to subscribe to the channel it's free and helps promote it

[@jpaulkepler4638]

Howard Zane hired me after admonishing me to stop bothering the customers on opening day of Columbia hobbies and crafts. I was 14. My first retail job. He taught me weathering and scenery skills that I still use.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Hey Paul with Howard now he remembers you he said you were his best employee!! Thanks so much!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks Paul Howard remembers you! Said you were his favorite employee

[@jagc1969]

There is only one thing I dislike about this layaout: it is not mine ! 😒 The amount of attention paid to the layout, the weathering of rolling stock and the buildings, the incredible landscape... is AWESOME. Thanks a lot for sharing this video.

[@tczephyr3665]

Over the years I read articles about the layout. Nothing even came close to capturing how spectacular this layout is. Thank you for your dedication

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Your very welcome that is why we do this.

[@steffenrosmus9177]

Well, the Franklin & South Manchester. by George Sellios, Paul Scoles beautiful Sn3 layout, Etienne Menards Cote d Azur layout, the blackforrest RR of the 1930ies by Wilhelm Hande.....l could go on.

[@tczephyr3665]

@@steffenrosmus9177 My comment was not meant to compare this layout with any other layout. The layout is simply a great layout.

[@vitale6633]

Absolutely Stunning !!! The detail is incredible : especially enjoy the myriad of billboards ! A nice touch indeed. Of course the structures are Fantastic too.

[@maxj0930]

Love the scale speeds, and the matching of the sounds to the operation! Brilliant!

[@williamruss-jf7po]

wow such an amazing layout thanks so much for posting

[@brmnyc]

The attention to detail is astonishing. Well done!

[@danvargas4854]

Great Job Howard created,we build railroads in California for over 30 years and have great appreciation for Howard’s incredible Artistry and building knowing from building many layouts it takes great discipline and patience to create on Grand scale as Howard does,He is at the top in his expertise and modeling,great job on your video,God bless you for reigniting the Great work Howard has Accomplished,Great inspiration and Love watching trains travel through great scenes,have his book on railroad and video shows off trains in Awesome Railroad. Best Dan and Armando Vargas California,Bay Area Railroaders

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks so much I showed Howard your comments this morning and he was quite moved! Thanks so much for your support

[@garymartz7587]

Legendary layout!! Great job guys.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mr.e1944]

I was just running trains with Alex Koehler on Fred Eisen’s Layout on Saturday. Cool! I am glad you are getting Howard’s layout in good working order. Keep up the great work!

[@CassidysWorkshop]

That was epic, Al! So great to see them running all the way again. Thanks for all the work you and the guys do to help Howard.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Our pleasure!

[@lindahurley-bruce7575]

Many thanks for doing the filming and also giving insights into the laout!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

You are welcome

[@bigwoz78]

Impressive scenery

[@johnhermanson5249]

An amazing layout. I visited it once in '95. May I ask why the trains were not running for awhile?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Health issues and Covid

[@larryhurd8111]

Yehhh! Love that last scene (12-13 minute section) with the city in the background & the steam loco passing the Alco in the background with all the bridges and automobiles. True Americana scene for sure. 😀

[@TonisalpenmodellbahnN58]

Fantastic landscaping like you rarely see. Great video.👍👍👍

[@ChristopherLee77]

I give this great layout a BIG thumb up👍

[@Harry_Gurvich]

Absolutely amazing. What you got right more than anything else is COLOR and TEXTURE. So believable. The stone retaining walls, which are everywhere, are mind boggling. I'd love to know how you did those. This layout is definitely top 5 of what I've seen to date on ytube, and I've seen a lot!. Well done

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks again!

[@Shelvington_Railway]

I am blown away! I could watch this all day! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Andy

[@DiggerEvans]

fantastic to see what an awesome layout

[@PRR5406]

I am in love with this layout! What a great representation of the Erie - and in steam!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you so much!

[@russellloomis4376]

Amazing to see it running and happy to see my layout isn't the only one with derailments. 😅 Great job guys!!

[@jeffflicek5109]

Thanks guys, great layout!

[@thomasshepard6030]

Absolutely fantastic it as if you have went back in time

[@yambo59]

SUPERB-! I miss my old layout, good times.

[@averagebritishrailwaysappr5424]

What an amazing layout, everything just seems to flow. The weathering, the scenery and the trackwork all blend together well for that beautiful 2-10-2 to be a real star.

[@hopstrr]

What a beautiful layout. I would love to see it in person. Keep up the great work gentlemen!!!!

[@MyTROLLEYBUS]

Love the fact that the trains run at a realistic speed.

[@thetwogardens6048]

This is simply incredible . Its more than a work of art ! Cannot put words to it !

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

AWESOME!!! Howard Zane's style of building model railroad layouts is similar to that of George Sellios'. But, Howard likes to have natural surroundings on his pike while George prefer city scenes with lots of buildings. This layout is beautiful and looks very realistic. Hope to see more of Howard's magnificent layout. 👍

[@HeyNoah]

Super awesome! How cool is that! Looks so good guys!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks please subscribe as it greatly helps the channel hitting the like button also helps get the videos out

[@m-gleis]

Absolut great layout. Greetings from Germany 👍🙋‍♂️

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you very much!

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

So many figures. I need to add a few to mine. Yes, so inspiring, but also overwhelming. Talk about PASSION!

[@w.l.graves7228]

nicely done gentlemen !

[@davidkolaga8489]

Outstanding ! Wonderful incredible!!

[@cwjonesII]

What an absolutely awesome layout! Stunning.

[@ralphgarrett9034]

Just the best layout/video I’ve ever seen, THANK YOU

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Wow, thanks!

[@DJTHORR..]

What an awe inspiring layout well done guys !! Looking forward to your next update..

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks so much!

[@deweyhall712]

The hobo union approves this message, from the layout. They will be setting up a hobo camp.😊😊😊😊

[@HoboHeaven]

Awesome. Greetings from Hamburg/ Germany.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you very much!

[@spokes2388]

Well done gents.

[@phillipgrey]

Excellent workmanship!!

[@GrayJack9]

Congratulations from the other side of the pond. That is a really spectacular layout! Brilliant Modelling.

[@Karl-Hungus]

Awesome layout...very impressive....

[@georgejetson4378]

Simply awesome. Do the signals work?

[@cathrynm]

That is a brilliant layout.

[@joelvale3887]

Great layout boys.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

thanks a lot more coming

[@denimcowboy501]

Great layout!

[@stevehasler8922]

Very fun to see. I wish I knew the history of the Zane layout.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

We sell a book explained in a past video if you scroll thru and a 2hr DVD explains it all

[@alanchapman2756]

Fantastic layout!

[@josephcosta5161]

Good job guys 👏 beautiful layout... Great building's too..., Fla-NY JOEY

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks a bunch!

[@robertmyers5269]

Inspiring. I belong to a club where we have been out of the building for about a year while the Park District remodels. When we get back in I'm going to suggest that we do a similar series about unmothballing the layout and showing first runs.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks for sharing! Always good to have a historical record others can see

[@ThePeejRR]

Fantastic!

[@Train9632W]

Greatness!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes greatness!

[@trainglen22]

Very nice!

[@donotwantahandle1111]

That 2-10-2's tender is huge!

[@jefwisse1957]

Very impressive, the landscaping is comparable to what has been built in Hamburg (Miniatur Wunderland) which in my opinion are the most beautiful model railways in the world.

[@bryanbryant9962]

Great camera work and commentary!

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank you kindly!

[@sernajrlouis]

Cool video and channel just subscribed

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thank more comming!

[@longrider50]

What are the dimensions for Howard's layout? How long was the layout out of commission? The scenery is absolutely amazing.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

We sell a 2hr DVD 40.00 and a 6lbs book also fully explains it all. Book was featured in a prior video on the channel.dimensions approx 50x75ft but do know it's over 2800sqft

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Many of your questions are answered in our videos there for you to see. Thanks for watching

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

that locomotive is missing a pivot screw on the fireman's side valve gear.

[@scottb8175]

On the radius rod - moving up and down

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

@@scottb8175 yep, it shouldn't be shifting up and down at all.

[@andrekoneczny6616]

Thanks for pointing this out. The layout has many brass locomotives and in the coming months we will be sorting out each one and repairing all that need attention.

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

@@andrekoneczny6616 Awesome! hope we get to see some of the locomotive repairs and rebuilds in future videos! I love learning as much as I can to improve my own brass repair and painting skills.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Sweeeet

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Thanks ! I will be featuring a huge O scale hi rail city if all goes as planned so stay tuned and tell your train friends

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

Also, what's the minimum radius you guys have on this layout?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

36in minimum

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

I'm sorry 38in minimums

[@kenmccorry5200]

Has the layout been dormant for awhile ?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes

[@inspectormills3290]

what is the scale speed? How fast would a full size train be operated at?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

About 40mph

[@pacificostudios]

Was this model railroad ever featured in Model Railroader? What issue?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes twice l believe but don't know when you would need to google it. Allen Keller also did 2 dvds but we only sell the latest 2hr one done by Nacevideography

[@andrekoneczny6616]

It was first featured in MR - April 1993 (1st section completed for the 3rd time). Then again in MR - February 2004 (after 2nd section built). Then featured in RMC - Oct 2006, and again in Jan 2007 (after the 3rd section was done). Last featured again in MR in the February 2020 issue after Howard changed the entire layout and rail lines to North eastern PA, and Northern NJ. Check them out. Many of the pictures were from Howard's book which was released in 2006 (I think).

[@HowardZane]

3 times....1993, 2004, 2008, RMC...twice 2006 and 2007.....no more as I am last year's news. Let the newbies be covered and some of their layouts are just wonderful.

[@pacificostudios]

@@HowardZane -- I recall the 1993 article now. Being a Pennsy fan, I appreciated the beautiful representations of Eastern U.S. scenery.

[@davidkoehler136]

Alex has a great last name

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Yes!

[@melshea2276]

46,008 th!!🚂👍👍👍👍

[@anb7408]

So what was going on with this layout and its apparent lack of use?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

Had not been run for about 4yrs due to Covid and other reasons

[@billgoin4004]

Brass rail?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

No all rail is Walthers code 83 Nickle Silver and yes Nickle Silver can get so dirty it wont run hence the need to clean

[@nobill8332]

why was this not operating

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

It was down due to Covid and various other reasons for about 3yrs. Our prior track cleaning videos explain this

[@williamstone4334]

What's the scale speed?

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

about 50mph and it still took nearly 15 minutes to go around!

[@pacificostudios]

Why do you keep calling out locations in "West Virginia"? All the equipment, especially cabooses, seem to be lettered for "Erie R.R." Was there a fictional branch into The Mountain State? I'm just curious.

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

All fictional

[@pacificostudios]

@@alpugliesetrains9753 - So you just set the Erie in C&O, VGN, and N&W country? I didn't realize that. I once started a model railroad based on the idea that the Pennsylvania R.R. had completed the South Penn R.R. after buying it from William H. Vanderbilt in 1885. For example, I planned to eventually design a 4-8-4 (Class R) as if Pennsylvania had needed a loco that could move fast freight up a 2% grade (compared to 1.45% on the Horseshoe Curve route), i.e., something more powerful than the M-1a 4-8-2 locos. Alternative railroad history can have fascinating implications.

[@tazsnuts99]

Who makes the erie steamer. I have 3 flyer nyc Hudson they still run and smoke

[@alpugliesetrains9753]

It is a brass import may be Key but not sure