Tom Holley's Huge HO Train Layout - Pulling 4000 Foot Trains!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Tom you made me miss my old HO railroad! It had about 180 feet of mainline, and I loved attempting to pull very long trains.When I had all my 40' cars on (that's all I ever ran) The locomotive was breathing right down the back of the caboose! I like your way more! Also the normal location for about half of my wheels were in the cinders, here again I like your way better

[@TheSantaFeGuy]

I model Tehachapi in the 1990s, getting 5 locomotives to pull a 40 car train is no easy task on my layout. my cars don't way that much so that curves don't like the long trains. the grades average 2 percent so the engines wheel slip like mad to make the summit. also, at least on the SP side, a couple of the units are dummies to mimic broken locomotives

[@ToyManTelevision]

I don't mimic that. I just have a bunch of broken locos.

[@alexnunes1799]

Toy Man Television wow incredible layout well done

[@ToyManTelevision]

Tom done good!

[@JohnathanMcRailfan]

The Santa Fe Guy I subbed to you Because your layout seemed cool and also I love BNSF and Especially Ex Santa Fe Units and warbonnet check out my channel to see some BNSF if you want

[@davidburock2491]

Excellent video and narrative. Thank you for the knowledge .

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks for watching. Great layout right?

[@dkw6227]

I love the way you describe the wonderful layouts we see ! Your descriptions and commentary are as amazing and intertaining as what we’re looking at ! You have quite a gift ! I don’t think I would totally feel this way, without your wife’s insights and presence, thanks

[@billdryden6275]

LOVED seeing the Quanah, Acme & Pacific cars scattered in the consists, on the sidings logos on the bridges, etc. ❤❤

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

That's one INCREDIBLE model railroad! The video was a lot of fun! ...Roy

[@ToyManTelevision]

Amazing right? One thing the totally blows us away is the performance! Zero derailments is a goal not often realized. But all day operating and not one wheel on the ground!

[@jimkammerer8028]

YOU AND TOM HOLLY ARE GREATEST VERY INTERESTING AND PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS HOBBY BEST HOBBY IN THE WORLD AWESOME GOOD VIDEO VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO AND YOUR TIME KEEP SCREWING AROUND WITH THIS. I LOVE IT AND I APPRECIATE YOU BOTH THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEO 👍👍👍👍👌

[@ToyManTelevision]

Toms layout is an inspiration. The the idea of scale weight. Wow.

[@kevinmills8437]

I Love This HO Layout.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Planning to go back after the Covid mess

[@farmerdave7965]

Beautiful weathering on those SP tunnel motors.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Did you see the coupler pockets we make in the show on casting? Just for the blue box tunnel motors. Work great too. Stopped making them like 20 years ago...15?? Not sure when I took the casting stuff apart and moved. BUT it back and set up!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDRp3-LeZ53nacm56s

[@mikewest3108]

Simply astonishing. The figures in the scenery almost seem to move. So much meticulous detail. I really love your model train videos.

[@ToyManTelevision]

They are the fun ones!! OK, they are all FUN but the layouts are great to see, fun to operate and a blast to film. Or video. Or digital media capture or whatever. I'm sticking with film. Old school..

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Loved the attention to detail on this model railroad... The design of the layout is very well planned, and efficient! :D

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Mike!! Stop by when you can..

[@jamesa702]

I worked as a clerk on Camas Prairie RR in Idaho and am absolutely blown away by this wonderful presentation. It brings to mind putting long trains together over steep grades and making it work despite the daily challenges. Seems a dream now as does the fantastic actuality of the Grand HO layout you discovered. Thanks very much...

[@gjslsffan]

John. Feel free to stop by anytime. Maybe you can help me work out a waybill system for the locals. Thank You. I sure miss the Clerks where I go on duty, they sure made RRing a lot easier, and cut dwell time immeasurably. Really miss that Craft.

[@struck2soon]

Wow! Great engineering, perfection. Nicely covered by yourselves, thanks!

[@ToyManTelevision]

I love the scale weight trains

[@jimbob3201]

Absolutely beautiful ,, ty for bringing us this video ,, wish I could see that layout ,, amazing that nothing is digital .. Very impressive ..

[@ToyManTelevision]

Old school for sure. Hard to pull a 50 pound train with DCC

[@thomasdecker7631]

I was aware of Tom's layout from photos I had seen online, but photos don't have the impact of the video. Spectacular!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks 😊

[@murrayangus]

Wow! This is such a positive example of what is possible in our great hobby - model Railroading.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Amazing trains!! And no derailments!!

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Murray! I have said many times. That I am sooooo lucky to be able to do this, on this scale once in my life. But I will tell you, If there is another it wont be as big nor complicated again! But for once I am very blessed.Not only for building it , but getting to know so many amazing friends for doing it. Thank You again!

[@AgedAxes]

well well! that WAS a lot of fun! my new weekend hangout!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

No kidding!!! WOW!!!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Adam Pinales Sure was fun!!! A great time hunting for artifacts too!

[@AgedAxes]

Can't wait for that show!

[@gjslsffan]

It was a pleasure for me and my friends Matt Darling and Brian Morris to have you guys and gal here for the afternoon. We had a lot of fun. Dale and Karyn have surpassed my expectations on this, and are very good at making friends as well as great videos. Next time we will have to pay more attention to the yard, branch line and local switcher activities. Thanks to Matt and Adam for exchanging contact info or perhaps none of this would have happened. Please carry on my friends, Tom Holley

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Tom! I honestly enjoyed, Toy Man's video of your fabulous layout of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. Well done! Cheers! :-)

[@chingchungchang3533]

WOW THAT'S AWESOME SO MANY DIFFERENT LAYOUTS OUT THERE

[@ToyManTelevision]

We are always looking..

[@gjslsffan]

That is a great way to explain it!! Thank You!!

[@captainmother1268]

Enjoyed this video! The long trains are GREAT! We always look forward to Sunday morning breakfast with your fun videos - don't know what we'd do without them!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Captain Mother Sunday breakfast is the best! I am ready for pancakes and maple syrup! Thanks for watching!

[@dougcostello9064]

Nice layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@gjslsffan]

Thank You Doug

[@bnsfbandit9807]

Fellow ohioan

[@klrwhizkid]

Great video of a great railroad. Tom is a great host and a good friend of mine.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

klrwhizkid That is awesome!! You are lucky to have Tom as a mentor and friend!

[@gjslsffan]

Keith is indeed a great friend of mine. A very accomplished and knowledgeable man of all things Model Railroad as well as DCC. A real Guru of same.

[@MrSnowy79]

Wow, layout goals right there. Very nice.

[@donsmith7979]

Thank you.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thank you for watching

[@LarryWGrant-dw6jo]

Wow!!, Just Wow! An amazing layout and another great episode. Thanks guys!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Larry Grant Thanks for your kind comments, and for watching! 😇

[@Wag2112]

Great Scenery on this one !!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love the heavy trains. Wanna get back soon.

[@dennisbrowder6316]

Just beautiful work thanks

[@deshuntehoward2666]

I watch this channel every night before bed its cray 😜

[@ToyManTelevision]

Deshunte Howard thanks. We love crazy.

[@ATSFVentaSpurNscaler]

What an awesome HO scale layout! I've never seen one so huge. Dale & Karyn, I bet you both had a blast touring it. -from Tom Pilling

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

It was really cool! I love the way that Tom has designed his layout.. Lots of room to move around. I love to take pictures... and I didn't feel like I was in anyones way doing the operating session. Great detail too!! :D

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME!!!!! I want to go to it also!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Great railroad!

[@jonheller2307]

Great job, thanks for sharing. I built the tichy crane myself. great kit

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

That crane is amazing! Saw a real one in action, at the railroad yard at the East Ely Depot... Ely Nevada. So amazing... Cool to have built a model! :D

[@bboomer1948]

Fantastic... enjoyed viewing. Thanks for sharing your great layout !!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Aint that something? HAY ADAM!?? Can we have a ride again to go back and see Tom?

[@gjslsffan]

Roger that BOOMER, you can mark up here any time. :)

[@gmaneis]

IMHO, this is your best-ever video, and I would not have been bored if it were twice as long! That's the most amazing model railroad I have ever seen, and as you know, a ton of them are all over YT! Loved those business names and the info on scale weights of the pipe cars, etc. Thanks for sharing such great fun.

[@ToyManTelevision]

We just received photos of a Proto 48 layout near toms layout. Wow. Back to junction soon!!!! And a day of operations at Toms we hope.

[@whiteknightcat]

Strickland Propane for all your propane and propane accessory needs, I tell ya wut!

[@toddbehrends1373]

What an awesome layout. Thanks for this video.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

another great adventure thank you so much that little 3-piece F unit baggage car Pullman car was very cute I hope you don't mind I screen capture to couple shots I will have to give my hand a shot at it making one thanks again for you and your wife's Adventures

[@ToyManTelevision]

Kevin Romas if you build it send photos

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

That was a "cute" little train! Caught my attention too! What a fun operating session! Everyone was just having a good time! :D

[@gjslsffan]

Please do so! With wreck less abandon.

[@randallhawkinson4727]

Well done, folks. A great visit. I'm glad you brought up Tom's method of 3 time NMRA weight standards. I will need to add weight to many old pieces of my rolling stock as they are very light. New stuff comes pretty spot on. I began installing my track only two years after my accident and my eyes were "not right". Most of my time is spent correcting problem that I can now see. Extra weight may help keep stuff on the tracks. Now, if I could just figure out how to add weight to my steam fleet...

[@ToyManTelevision]

I've never had a problem putting on extra weight. Hum..... NOW with my trains.... I do have one loco, 1.20.2 scale, that weighs 45 lbs!!! Has a cab weight in the boiler that weighs 8 pounds!! Problem with that loco is keeping the gears from breaking loose from the axles. Had to pin them. THink I'l work today on taking off a bit of the "Other" weight I have added.......

[@bluesharp59]

Wow long train i agree. Thumbs up again.

[@upsd402]

Great video guys. Can't wait for next week.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Editing now. Hate to say it, but it has a hot tub in it. I read somewhere some people love "hot tub" videos.... Not sure whats with that, but I'm putting in a shot of a hot tub to see how that plays.. :-)

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Me either!! .......... Now... What were we doing???!

[@tomklock568]

Loads of fun! Thanks again!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

It is always fun to see all of these model train layouts!

[@gjslsffan]

Thank you Tom. Obviously a good guy, just by his name :):)

[@larryschmitt2513]

Another hit 👍🏻

[@paulbislin8471]

Oh, very great layout!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Amazing Looooooong trains!

[@gjslsffan]

Thank You Paul :)

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Paul

[@patricknoveski6409]

Amazing railroad.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Need to get back and do some running

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Patrick, need to update this video.

[@joe-ut7ee]

Thanks for showing that layout , I also liked the Tichy crane and I ordered one from Walthers they are on sale. Happy travelling .

[@ToyManTelevision]

On sale? HUM...... Checking Walthers.. Love that thing. I hear it's a challenging build.

[@joe-ut7ee]

I'm a machine mechanic, to me it is a pleasure to build complicated machines.

[@karlschweizer2554]

it is lots of small parts toy man

[@gjslsffan]

@@joe-ut7ee it is a cool kit to build, you will enjoy.

[@karlschweizer2554]

its simple in a way but its not really cool love the little train haha so neat really nice layout love you both thanks for the fun

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

karl schweizer Awww.... What little train doesn't want to hang out with the bigger 🚂 trains, and dream of being a big train some day? I really think Tom runs that little train through the layout, just to see who is paying attention! LOL! Meeeee! 👍🏼

[@jamesyoung1127]

totally wow in my book. i love it and you all did a great job covering the layout. just starting a new n scale layout my first big whole room layout and i will reference this video a lot. thank you tom and thank you toy man!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love the wedding cake plan!! COOL!!!

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks James, I am here if I can help, via YT, LOL.

[@scottpool4777]

Yes I still have a 1950s model railroad HO gauge 4 x 8 continuously adding parts in decreasing part but it's still fun N&W 👍

[@garyrunnalls7714]

Thanks for this, cool train.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Wanna get back at some point.

[@madhugn]

While searching for some model railroad videos, I bumped into your channel. You both are amazing story tellers. I enjoy watching all your video work. Subscribed to you channel:)

[@extremetrains4718]

Great work by you two! I just love your channel. 2 Thumbs Up!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks. Tom has pulled off way more than a train here!!! Wow

[@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747]

Great video, very entertaining! What an awesome layout! Nice work on the scenery, weathering, and structures. So cool to see large trains working their way through a big layout. Also very clever in how he set up the footprint of the layout with the different islands and such. It helps separate different scenes of the layout and give a feeling of space . Helps create the sense that the train is "going somewhere" and not necessarily chasing its tail. Great work!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Steven Johnson have you seen the large video that we did in Arizona, Verls HO union pacific? Same sort of thinking with the so-called wedding cake peninsula layout. That's just a really neat way to build a railroad if you have the space for it

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Steven, that was my intent. Worked sometimes and others not so much.

[@kylevice6768]

And btw. I love your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@ToyManTelevision]

We have so darn much fun making them I can’t see not making them ever

[@jeanneuzarhudson8207]

One reads of and sees photos of layouts like these in our hobby magazines. It was refreshing to see one work. Great adventure, and as always videography wise, excellent. Carry on!: Greg and Jeanne

[@ToyManTelevision]

HI. Hope you are well. Great railroad right? Fun to operate, not one derailment! Such heavy cars!! But really keeps the wheels on the track.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

No derailments!! .........But, then, I wasn't at the switch either! LOL!

[@wayne515]

Great layout I hope to see it in person.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Its amazing!!! Need to find a day when Harry is there!

[@littlejohhny42]

Great layout, video, and narration !

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! Fun show on Tuesday. We are starting on the history of AHM Rivarossi.

[@NgaiOlaudah]

I've seen this before... I gotta get to work here, publisher screamin... agents, salivatin... THIS IS A GREAT GREAT layout, detailed, large, beautiful, spacious adheres to real life... i love it.. thanks, guys! arthur (ngai) ps/more stellar work by you and Karyn... all pro and very home like. tranquil and homeward turning. thanks, you two. a. out.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Planning a trip back too!

[@gjslsffan]

Roger that... PLZ carry on Sir.

[@ONEBUGS1]

Love all of the Frisco stock... Thank you.

[@ToyManTelevision]

I like to see a realistic mix. Most of my UP HO boxcars are Santa Fe. Caues they were....

[@gjslsffan]

I grew up on the Frisco ROW in my childhood and remember those Black & Yellow as well as the Orange and White locos. I find myself modeling the Frisco more and more, along with their Quanah Acme & Pacific RY.

[@lowellpearson8782]

fantastic

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! Cool layout.

[@chiliray4515]

Another good one, kids!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!! (Love the cat)

[@yellowstonethepony7769]

amazing railroad!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love the Loooooooooooooooong trains.

[@gjslsffan]

Thank you!!

[@franswah100]

great looking layout guy's

[@ToyManTelevision]

HI!!!!!!! When will the 618 be ready??? I can't wait! Hope you are well.

[@franswah100]

NOT SURE WHAT U MEAN ABOUT THE 618! BUT I AM DOING WELL ALSO!

[@gunnyusmc8412]

🤣i know the feeling hope ya take care be safe enjoyed video,

[@ToyManTelevision]

Gung HO Gunny!!! Stay safe too.

[@ChaseaTrainIndiana]

Awesome layout!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Chase a Train . . . Indiana great layout!!! Love the heavy trains. Wow!! If you know any train people do share!!! You tube has cut back. So we creators are all trying to get more people to view!! Thanks!!

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Chase!!

[@UP-gv9bn]

I love the Strickland Propane.

[@ToyManTelevision]

FUNNY!!! The layout is full of that sort of thing too.

[@matthewlastrapes8104]

I love this layout yall

[@ToyManTelevision]

Matthew Lastrapes amazing right?

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Us too! FUN!! :D

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Matthew!! Stop by sometime!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Not quite sure how this one slipped by me, I thought I'd seen almost all of them...LOL,LOL.... Your camera made that train look bigger than HO scale... I loved the layout for sure... Thanks for sharing it...BBE

[@carmillakarnstein691]

Wow! Amazing layout! Great Video! Congratulations Toy Man Television!

[@larrymonske8086]

When My Dad got orders for Germany he was happy because him and my Uncle Bobboth E7 set their orders both were vets from WW2 and Korea. The Berlin wall went up we practiced nuclear drills at school a type of terror and you have a ring side seat to Nuclear weapons going.The Russians had 64 divisions of tanks that were 45 minutes from Berlin. These divisions of tanks the only thing that stopped them was the Davy Crockett nuclear weapon a recoil-less rifle. I remember once instant bad dream was doing a nuclear evacuation drill of getting civilians to the Rhamstein AFB. I shiver on the runway waiting to get on planes to evacuate. It got canceled couldn't be done. These were very scary for 7 YEAR OLD. It was PTSD I have that nightmare till this day.

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Tom: Like your layout, a lot of special attention to RR details. • Cheers from The Detroit Mackinac Railway • Pronounced: (mac-in-aw) 🚂

[@ToyManTelevision]

Tom nailed it!! FUN LAYOUT.

[@gjslsffan]

Thank You I appreciate the comments.

[@garymccullah1143]

The short passenger train looks like half of an E unit (E-7 or E-8) and the cars are reminiscent of kits Walters used to sell in O scale for a one section Pullman and one truck observation lounge. I love the videos and enjoy seeing the scenery you cover. Keep them coming.

[@garymccullah1143]

I meant to type Walthers. The spell check got me. Obviously, this is own by a "short" line entrepreneur.

[@garymccullah1143]

Spell check got me. Walthers sold the kits.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Good kits too. I love me a passenger car! Any size, any type. except those Amfleet airplanes with train wheels. Ok I changed my mind. I like those too as long as I don't need to sit in one for a long time. Airplane seats are torture, so why did Amtrak make train cars like airplanes?

[@garymccullah1143]

I rode business class a couple of times on the San Diegan when I was in the Navy. That was way better than regular coach.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Sleepers are EXPENSIVE. But so nice....

[@EddieOckert]

I live in Ely, NV. Love it here

[@gjslsffan]

I gotta get out there again to Ely. Went thru there and had no ides what was there.

[@LearnwithJanice]

Hello from Kansas 🇺🇸

[@gjslsffan]

Howdy!

[@feelup74]

Great video love it!

[@katietelmanowski9384]

this is awsome

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Katie!

[@tom7601]

At 8:00 we see the Royal Screw Mfg. plant. Either someone got a "royal screwing," or it refers to royally screwing around. My favorite is the porcelain factory, "Titanic Sinks."

[@ToyManTelevision]

tom7601 I love Tom's company names they are really great

[@ggsumner1947]

Another incredible model train display. I wonder how many hours he has invested into this endeavor? The detail is amazing. Thanks for a great show.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Screwing around takes time. Lots of time. If you are doing it right anyway...

[@gjslsffan]

I was lucky to have great friends to give the best advise. Due to my unpredictable work schedule, very hard to get a great deal of help. I had a wonderful WWII vet friend of mine (Dave Morris) donate that cow or feed yard to the RR. His son Brian comes to this Model RR, to this day, and gets to see his dads work, cary on. It is a wonderful thing, and a singular honor for me.

[@dadfk52]

WOW!!!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Heading back. Just to operate!!! WOW

[@christopherwagner2395]

The lady’s commentary is cute.

[@daveolliemetalhead]

Thank you so very much I don't want to go DCC I have a Lotta old stock and it's not worth spending all that money for a weekend and occasional hobby thank you for your advice ...

[@ToyManTelevision]

I had a system. Well 3 different layouts with this system, where I broke it out into the "usual" A-B cab control. 2 throttle block system. BUT I had the A-B controlled by rotary switches. So instead of "A" always being throttle 1, it was anything I set the rotary to. And I had a fixed MRC, the REA wireless and DCC as the 3rd setting. So I could set the rotary to "3" and all blocks to A and the whole layout was now DCC. Or, set it to "1" and run from the MRC and so on. AND any block could be set to B and run from what ever power supply I wanted. So B could be set to 2 and all the blocks set to B ran from the REA wireless. And A from the MRC.Worked great, and I could run any DCC if someone showed up with that.

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Dave. This DCC/DCC++/DCC+++++++++ are just a bunch of hype in my opinion. With proper block controls you can actually control you trains better, and much more realistic, in as far as not having another train in "YOUR SPACE or Assigned territory"

[@joe-ut7ee]

I bought the Tichy crane and it took me 5 hours to build, now I have to paint it. It is a very good kit like a good mechanic and machine builder I only read blueprints or schematics I don't read instructions it is confusing. There are very small parts that you need a magnifying glasses a good side cutter, liquid glue and a lot of patience.

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Joe. It is a great kit.

[@joe-ut7ee]

Those kits are great in details. Just finished the boom car too. I really recommend the Tichy products.

[@gjslsffan]

Yea, great details, clean castings.

[@4501driver]

I live in grand junction and had no idea about this layout lol. I do recognize some people in this video though. I'd hope to meet him now.

[@gjslsffan]

Just a phone call away.

[@STL-Railfan]

If you think this model railroad was huge you need to come to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley. They have a 5000 ft² HO layout. Plus, there are numerous artifacts on display as well. Quite possibly the best model railroad museum in the country. Be sure to make a trip next time you're in this area!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Been there twice! Couldn’t get in. Closed. Sadly only open on weekends. But we have been in touch there. Will make it soon!!!

[@STL-Railfan]

@@ToyManTelevision Yeah their weekday hours suck. At least they're open Fridays from 10 to 4!

[@STL-Railfan]

Actually, I just found a brochure and they do have weekday hours from 10-4 for the months of June, July, and August.

[@Buck1954]

This was what my friend (and his brother) was going for in the 70's we had the hills, but we were struggling with derailing and traction. NONE were that long. We had dedicated multiple engine units to keep them from bumping one another which countered traction. That is soooo impressive. Loading the cars makes sense to keep them on track. Are the engines individually operated? We made a master loco with the pick up and plugged the other locos into the master.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Brad Taylor hi. Nope. Raw DC. But like 10 amps! So he can put I think 6 or 8 locomotives in a train. Two need to be at the back to keep the couplers from letting go just like on a real train, then take it to 12 volts and up the grade you go! But add one more locomotive and the 10 amp breaker blows.

[@Buck1954]

@@ToyManTelevision BNSF runs these two mile coal trains here with two locomotives at each end. It's pretty rare to see a train with out both ends being powered. The only ones that aren't are the lumber trains which are really short, and the odd ball collections. About a month ago, they ran about 3 trains of 50 locos each to the port.

[@redbuzzardbass]

I'd bet that little train is called either an egg train or a super deformed. They make plane models like this quite a bit and they're really popular, for the sci-if crowd I know there's an X-wing and Colonial Viper available. I've not seen a train done like this but it is really cool.

[@ToyManTelevision]

I have the Eggocentric P51. the wings flapped and it bounced up and down. Goofy fun!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Whatever that little train is called... Dang! I fell in love with it, the minute I saw it! :D

[@royreynolds108]

Walthers put out a kit of two short(single truck) passenger cars in the '60s and '70s. I can't remember the names of the cars but I remember I bought one of each. One was a business car w/open rear platform. This train reminded me of those cars.

[@gjslsffan]

Well I made that little train locomotive from parts I had handy. The cars are indeed Walthers Oscar/Piker cars but the locomotive was a special challenge. I wanted to use about 1/4 of an F/E unit. My friend Matt had a single Alco 3 axle power tuck, and well the rest is..... and should be, history lol.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Oddly you dont need a town called "history" on the layout for this train to go down to history!!!

[@c182SkylaneRG]

I'm jealous.... I've only got 9'x5' to work with, though I hope to expand that to include shelves and tunnels through the walls when I finally own a house.

[@c182SkylaneRG]

Have you guys heard of/been to Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany? If you haven't, I recommend looking it up. They've converted an old mill building into a gigantic automated HO scale railroad, but not only the railroad operates: they've got fully operational cars on roads, they've built an automated airport, and they're working on automating ships which actually navigate through a harbor.

[@ToyManTelevision]

9 x 5 can be huge!! Love planning layouts. Have fun

[@gjslsffan]

I have seen videos of this Adventure, words cant describe it.

[@DieselElevators]

I had a 251 car 5 unit train running, with all 5 units at the front. All cars are 4oz except for a few up front which are 8oz to keep from tipping with the drag behind them. The train had to climb a 2.5% grade at one location and spanned about 180 real feet.

[@ToyManTelevision]

WOW. I saw a guy hell bent on breaking the worlds record, whatever that was. No grade, hundreds of cars. This stuff is funner!! Would have been fun to see your train.

[@ToyManTelevision]

WOW. Neat museum too!

[@christopherwagner2395]

Outside of that goofy little train, no passenger trains. Seems like some great modeling opportunities for D&RGW. Would have been nice to see on such a beautiful layout.

[@ToyManTelevision]

He just likes huge freight trains 🚂

[@Mike-tg7dj]

I would be curious as to how often he replaces traction motors what with all the weight he's pulling. I would think that the more he pulls the harder they have to work.

[@gjslsffan]

You are right. They do work hard. I dont put 9 locomotives on a train that should need 4. A lot of lead has been added to these units for weight/traction, and yes they do get serviced on a regular basis. Some of my modeling friends dont like my torturing of model train locomotives. But I tell them, " I can rebuild them". But those locos are gonna pull their guts out.

[@dmkinney]

You two do a great job of narration.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Doug Kinney I love narrating it with Karyn this way. We keep trying new things, sometimes it works out like this. Sometimes not so much.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! Working in education... I always felt like a narrator of sorts.. As long as my students stayed awake!

[@edwardmiessner6502]

12:54 I love the trainette!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Funny and we love it!

[@dronecall14]

thats quite inpresive

[@ToyManTelevision]

Indeed!! Almost a mile of ho track.

[@70humdinger94]

If you like large layouts check out the La Mesa Model Railroad Club's layout at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park. It's open to the public and yes, trains do run on it daily.

[@ToyManTelevision]

On our list. LOVE Balboa Park!!

[@vwgolfer1873]

If you guys ever get out to the East Coast you gotta get to Howard Zane's house. Im sure he would llove to have you there to do a video. Hes got one of the best and biggest private HO layout in the US. He also has a huge collection of all scale engines old and new. - Matt

[@ToyManTelevision]

WOW. Have not heard about this!!! LOVE TO SEE IT.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

We plan on getting out there at some point.. Would love to see that layout!

[@thomasmorris6189]

Go out to Alhambra California and look for the railroad they have out there it's called the Sierra Pacific lines where the size of the layout is 70 viyeah spelled is 70 by 71' and it's they have at least 30 guys that run it for high speed main lines If you get a chance look for the video it was on VHS the last time I remember watching it and they had a camera in the engine and they were pulling a tank train GATX it was sweet to watch all this. I have been wanting to get over there for many years and even though I'm a truck driver and I drive-through the area off the I10I can never seem to find myself to have enough time to pull in shut my truck down and go in and watch this thing from beginning to end and they have everybody doing a specific job I do love the guy that Tom's his engines they look like SD40 - 2 or no I'm sorry SD Forties Maybe you can tell me if it's something different but the front end of those look route always reminded me of SD40 - 2.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Outstanding layout, especially since it's DC. Prototype railradoing at its best when it comes to pulling and weight. Not to meantion all those fun scenes with the figures.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Not many still doing it. OLD SCHOOL!

[@ralgith]

Toy Man, the layout benchwork seems to be a modified mushroom design. A true mushroom would have the interior on an upper deck facing the opposite way. Really cool though!

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s a cool idea. Had never seen it before. Figures it’s been around forever.

[@ralgith]

Joe Fugate from Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine actually used it for his railroad. It's a great design if you have the space for an inside to your peninsulas.

[@devianb]

Would have been neat to see that hump yard in action. Never seen one in real life let alone a scale model of one.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Scale models rarely work well, and they never look right. This one is close as I hear it. Need to get back out there to see they using it.

[@angusdassler3052]

Just DC! My God!

[@gjslsffan]

Yep DC, Works like a champ, every time, all the time.

[@JamesWillmus]

Actually, it's more often called "mushroom" bench work. It allows multiple layers while maintaining the same viewing height for different members. It's difficult to conceptualize, but it works well.

[@ToyManTelevision]

It's great!! First time we ever saw this.

[@gjslsffan]

James, you are so right. Had a couple carpenters over here, tried to explain what I wanted. Ended up doing it myself, the elevated walkways help a lot. Stop by if you can sometime. We have had folks from all over the world as a result of this video. If I am available would like to have you here.

[@alexnunes1799]

amazing. I'm blown away I can't believe you did that good job tell me please what kind of coupler do you use for what do you recommend what do you do to your tracks where there is no problems. how do you keep your Trains running Nice and Slow. I night somebody to help me with my HO layout

[@gjslsffan]

Hi Alex. WE use only Kadee Metal couplers. All curves have easements too. Glad you enjoyed. Tom

[@peterbrittain1963]

the steel coil train ? 5 engines ? are they all running / power units ?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yes. Like 5 amps from the power supply. As I recall the train weighs 45 pounds

[@matthewjones1119]

What does he do for preventative maintenance for the engines since the trains are so heavy?

[@gjslsffan]

Just like the real trains. There seems to always be something wrong with many locomotives. I use/a-buse these locos..and by that I mean, I expect them to pull all they can for as long as they can, when they break, I fix them and back in to service they go......no mercy.

[@kvcroff]

Toy Man, can you tell me if Tom Holly is open to the public or what the hours of operation would be??????? Great video

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Don’t think so.. bunch of guys operate there. A friend is one. But I don’t know if he’s ever “open”. Open house perhaps? Don’t know.

[@gjslsffan]

Not really open to the public, if you are ever in Grand Junction CO, you can stop by the Hobby Hut Hobby shop and Chris can get in touch with me. Dont want to put my digits on the tube doncha know.

[@AllanLoveJr]

I love the coal train :)

[@ToyManTelevision]

Nice to see huge trains running

[@gjslsffan]

Thanks Allen, we are running Unit coal trains thru Grand Jct (GJ) on BNSF now loaded at Price UT going to customers.