NEW Tracks for BIGGER TRAINS!!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- In this video we are testing my layout modifications using some of my biggest and fastest trains!
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As a bridge engineer, watching that bridge preview was awesome. A model of the Hell's Gate would look amazing. looking forward to the bridge arrival.
I love your layout your allways exciting to watch with your trains
Thanks Chris, my son and I are now coming to York for two days to see u...this is all he wants for his birthday is to meet you...and the other u tubers...
Great to hear we will see you there! Looking forward to meeting you all.
The new additions to the layout are just spectacular! I cannot wait to see it completed with the new bridges. Thanks for sharing with us.
The elevated track looks absolutely insane! Well done 👏
I also really liked the scene where you sent all of your articulated steamers off at once, what a show!
Thank you! Really liking how this is turning out so far!
Those upper loops are really going to add to the running joy! Excited to see the bridge!
I was inspired by the layouts, such as yours, where you can have two trains running together but one is elevated on a straightaway. So thank you for the inspiration!
It’s always a good day when rbp posts
AMEN
It is
HELL YES
Agreed 👍
Haha! Thank you Doug!
CHRIS -- This is GREAT! WOW! I'll tell all my friends. BUT -- Now you have to build the layout into the next room! Into the living room! Into the bedrooms! All of them! The Kitchen! The garage! And out into the yard and into the street! WOA! Go for it!
LOL - sending this plan to my wife. Can't wait to hear her response!
Chris it's great to see the remodel coming together. Fantastic. Regarding bridges and liftouts. I have a doorway that is spanned by three bridges. My crew and I put off finalizing them as we completed track and benchwork. We anticipated having to work out all kinds of hinges, custom benchwork etc. That is until we came up with the idea of using powerful supermagnets. They are recessed in the subroadbed with round washers on the bottom of each bridge that snap into place on the round magnets. You have to eyeball the alignment when putting the bridges back in, but simple and effective for those unexpected bathroom runs etc. Just be sure to plan where you can set the bridge when you want to leave the walkthrough space open. As always I really appreciate you sentiments for family: your girls, your "Pops" and your grandfather.
9:34 Anyone else expecting Chris to limbo here? Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished work!
Well that was a missed opportunity on my part! Thanks for watching Matthew!
Really like seeing the progress you've made so far. Your layout truly is top notch Chris. Even though my layout is in HO scale, I am expanding my layout and you have given me so many ideas from what you have done so far. Love the channel Chris and can't wait to see that bridge
Thank you Barry! Enjoy your layout expansion project as well!
The layout looks great! I got cold chills when you were talking about your grandfather.
Amazing video man I love the new layout set up!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to the York Meet. I will definitely get a closeup look at your bridge. I plan to attend the meet and greet. That was a great idea.
Looking forward to seeing ya!
Walnut is a personal favorite wood species to work with. The bridge made from it looks beautiful and the wood haveing sentimental value just makes it more special. Can't wait to see the layout once it's fully complete.
Thanks Spencer! Walnut was one of my grandfather's favorites too.
Yooooooo, I live in stubenville, I love that steal bridge
Very cool!
Looks great! Can't wait to see the bridge! It's always good to have a pal like Lawrence!
Great improvements , the bridge is stunning , a piece of art and we didn't see it complete yet !!!
Great workmanship!!!
Wow! What an incredible upgrade. Not just more action, but a great visual improvement in operation and detail. Excellent.
Thanks John! Slowly coming together :)
It was a pleasure to meet you in person at York after your panel discussion with other luminary model railroading videographers.
The layout is looking great! can't wait to see that bridge installed.
Me too
Thanks Larry!
Even though I’m more of an n scale person, I still like watching your videos the more than any other model train videos!
amazing work Chris, layout is looking fantastic!
Thanks Blake!
I may have said it before, but it’s good to see RBP running these newer trains at speed
Some great work on the layout. Looking forward to seeing the bridge installed.
Love your track upgrades!!! That bridge is going to be DOPE!!
Layout looks great.nice job Chris
Thank you Jim!
I grew up in a city with elevated trains....there's nothing like it. Looks great and soon it will come to life. Great job !
Thanks James!
Another great video. Hope you are enjoying fixing your layout and haven't pulled too much hair out trying to fix problems. Thanks for update video.
Plenty of reasons to pull my hair out but the layout has not been one of them...yet. Thanks for watching!
Way to go! your layout has been a big inspration for my HO layout, Very nice job
Thanks Boxcar Productions!
@@RBPTrains Yeah of course, also thank you for the amazing content in general
Hello Chris GREAT JOB MY FRIEND the new loops really look great and so do the larger Locos and the Acela keep up the good work my friend HAPPY RAILROADING ENJOY YORK GOD BLESS STAY SAFE TY FOR SHARING ;-)
Looks awesome. Knowing a great Carpenter really opens up the possibilities and the 8 ft bridge is the cherry on top. Hope the rest of family is enjoying your accomplishments. Have fun next week. Wish I could be there!
Joe
Looks great! When we built the layout in my parents’ basement when I was a kid we did it with duck-unders. As a teenager it wasn’t so bad, now that I’m in my 30s it’s less enjoyable… I hope you don’t get sick of it after awhile with your beautiful bridge.
Thanks hybridbear! I am sure it will get annoying over time but I signed up for it when I went this route, haha! I am in my 30's as well. Using this for exercise! :)
Your new layout changes are really great! By the way have you ever had a screen test? You have the most expressive face l have ever seen. I tune into your videos to watch you as much as your trains. You always put a smile on my on my face.
My God watching all Of Your Wonderful! Videos. and You Getting New Engines all of The Time. You Must Be a Millionaire! Or Won A Lottery.. hehe... Beautiful! Just beautiful!
Thanks for this great visit to the massive addition to your layout, Chris. A really great step forward in the developement of your vision. Like the awesome Steubenville bridge you're looking forward to adding to the new upper loop. It'll be a be a real centre piece! What a great beginning to this video: So many massive steamers all lined up blasting away! Hope to more in the future. Have great time at York!
Saw you at the show this past weekend in Baltimore, didn't want to interrupt your family time, big fan of the content, happy railroading!
Hope to catch you at the next one!
Chris great layout looks great.!!!😎👌👍😇🇺🇸
Thanks John!
Very nice layout, With lots of cool trains and scenery..
Great video as always. Can't wait to see the progress, especially the new bridge!!
I can’t wait to see the layout when it’s finished! Nice meeting you at the train show!
Great meeting you too!
Great to see the new upper loop functioning it's super cool. Great Video RBP! I just picked up a LC2.0 0-6-0T Dockside Switcher as my first modern Lionel locomotive, it's really amazing.
Those switchers are great engines!
Katy boy you have been very busy. Nice work. Love the yard area.
Indeed I have. Scenery is going to take even longer! Thanks for watching
What a bunch of work you've put into this expansion!! Nothing but respect as it is a huge amount of work known only to those of us who have built large layouts like this one before. Glad to see that 3rd Rail Yellowstone running with all those Legacy and PS3 locomotives. Mine (which has a black boiler) also has the original Train America Studios/TMCC in it. If I were to just upgrade it to ERR with a Sunset 3rd Rail smoke unit and use the generic articulated sound file, I would get a lot more smoke, deeper chuffs and the whistle (if I'm not mistaken) is actually fairly close to a real Yellowstone unlike that wimpy whistle 3rd Rail put in it so many years ago.
I have four 3rd Rail models which I have either upgraded to ERR or put ERR into it as it was an older model with only conventional operation (and get rid of those old Seuthe smoke units) and one thing I also like to do is add Evans Design fire kit lights after I use a 1/32" drill bit to place hole in the firebox doors, now they look like Legacy models and when you power down these locomotives, the fire goes out just as the smoke units shut down (like Legacy). I save the old Seuthe smoke units since they are great to put in the smoke stacks of a round house or other industrial structure.
I understand that brass models can have Legacy upgrades but they are a pain to work with so I'd be happy to give mine a TASectomy and upgrade it with just an ERR upgrade. Getting back to your layout however, I am a sucker for wide sweeping curves (minimum 120" diameter) but I know that can't always be done (Except for JD's monster build going on.) I hope you guys have a great time this Thursday in York. One day I hope to be able to return. Again, great work Chris!!
The girder bridge turned out great!
Thanks Tony! See you at York?
You know, this sorta video could make someone jealous (me). Excellent add ons.
I always find myself getting inspired watching train videos or seeing photos and reading articles.
@@RBPTrains Me too, it's a great hobby.
What an amazing change to your layout. Can’t wait to see the bridge in place. Lawrence did an incredible job on all the woodwork, especially with the walnut.
Also don’t belittle your water feature. Always loved seeing in in the videos. Far as I’m concerned you did a great job
Thanks Chris!
I'm SO jealous! Another fantastic glimpse into an amazing hobby, both cathartic and enjoyable. And to bring the essence and memory of your beloved grandfather just tops it off💙💙
Thanks David! Hope all is well!
@@RBPTrains Thank you Chris. I'll be better once tax season is over on Monday. Enjoy yourself at York next week. Can't wait to see what finds its way home.
I have driven by those train tracks my entire childhood. I know them well. I can not wait to see them in use.
I have yet to see the bridge in real life. Gotta drive past it one of these days. I am really looking forward to getting the bridge installed.
Layout Looks Great Chris.! The bridge is going to be Awesome.! BIG 👍😊
Thanks Mark!
chris how do you keep all the trains on the track, I run trains and the second time around the layout a car is off the track, HELP. like the new layout great.
Your water feature was my favorite thing about your lay out. The way the trains reflect off the water as it goes by is awesome dude. Coming out of the tunnel by the lake and the reflection of the passengers cars off the lake by the man fishing, I wish I was that man in the boat. Have fun at your meet and greet. Can't wait till next week. 😄👍
Luckily I am still preserving part of that water scene and hoping to make a second water scene. It was one of my favorite parts as well. Will we see you at York? Thanks for watching!
Looks like your layout is coming along fine!
Thanks Gary!
Love the new upper loop, awesome.
Awesome bridge idea connecting 2 towns. Makes total sense. Love what you’re doing with your grandfather’s planks. That’s really fantastic.
Thanks Matthew! Was really happy that this worked out.
What a collection of trains you have. Love the new elevated tracks!
Thank you Kaid's Trains!
Ok, first off, I thought you were much taller…
I love the integration of your grandpa’s walnut planks from his farm on your layout. The added piece of something special for you and your family. I love the idea of the new bridge having a connection to your wife’s family from Ohio.
I loved how fast the trains were, so fast that my eyes saw them in slow motion…I think 🤔 I’m also glad that the town of Addison was able to rebuild with the state of emergency funds from losing two bridges to Hurricane Chris, a RBP-5 storm. I am absolutely happy for you and your kiddos on this new train layout!
So much is going on…did I count 7 trains going at once? I was never good at maths…I also like that Lego City was floating in the window like it was the window front of a K•B Toys Store.
I appreciate the Santa Fe popping in here and there to wish me a hello and welcome as well as Amtrak running late as always, but I was most impressed by the lake, what a beautiful lake where you can tell the leaders have neglected the good people of the local community. Is that seeping into their drinking water? Keep up the great work, keep your back in good health and I can’t wait to see the progress ❤
Hahaha! This was too much fun to read. Hope all is well with you SAS Entertainment!
@@RBPTrains I hope I was able to give you a smile and a chuckle with my comment. I always enjoy your videos and your advocacy of this hobby we all love. I am doing better, health issues have slowed me down, but I am still learning to navigate through it like a Big Boy navigating the turns on a 42” curve track with an unfortunately placed Plasticville union station…
Great layout. Cool additions.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chris, fantastic addition to your already stunning layout. That bridge will surely cap off your remodeling efforts. Too bad I won't be able to make York, I would have enjoyed your seminar on Saturday. Any chance it could be broadcast on FB?
Looks fantastic! Congratulations on all your expansions and additions ! The Bridge you commissioned to be built looks to be an epic addition. Happy Building !
Thanks Timothy! Looking forward to seeing the bridge in person and getting it installed
Chris, you’re amazing, THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I can’t wait to see your finished bridge, it too will be amazing, I’m sure.
Great job! Ron
Thank you for the support Ronald!!
Thank you for the update video. It looks great I can’t wait to see the new bridge.
Thanks Chris!
The new bridges look absolutely amazing.
Thank you Greg!
This layout sure will be awesome!
Hi dear. I have seen this Morning your extended model railway layout. Looks great and I am very much looking forward to the new large half-timbered bridge (Fachwerkbruecke) German word). From time to time i have seen your comments on UA-cam. Its great. Kind regards from Switzerland, Alex
Thank you Alex! I am also looking forward to getting the bridge installed. Appreciate your support!
Wow Chris, I see your friend Lawrence subscribes to the old saying "You can NEVER have enough clamps!"
That's a jaw-dropping layout you've got in tne making, and I just LOVE the S1! Talk about an Art Deco delight!
I'm looking forward to the next installment and thanks for posting!
I can agree with you, The S1 is an engineering marvel. Quiet the art deco design.
Watching Lawrence work on those bridges was half the fun, haha! And the S1 never disappoints! Thanks for watching.
@@RBPTrains Jeez, reminds me of the old saying:
"I LOVE hard work! I can watch it for hours!" 🤣
Always a pleasure watching you Chris!
@@RBPTrains no problem. im an HO modeler, but O just brings model railroading to a whole new level. i also feel like you should do more videos with the S1 in it.
I really like the changes. Also like how you are conscripting/influencing/converting people to O Gauge. I do O Scale, but can see your influences helping us also. Cheers to you and Eric, Jason, et al.
Thanks Mark! Will we see you at York next week?
@@RBPTrains Would like to for sure, but cannot. Our big show here is TrainFest - after a two year pause. Not much O, but just nice to attend a big show.
The bridge idea is my kinda idea! I was so worried you where gonna have naked wood all around your outer track. But that bridge is gonna be something.
Very excited about it!
OMG it's alive RUN FOR THE HILLS RBP HAS DO IT CONGAS NICELY DONE THE BRIDGE LOOKS FANTASTIC
haha, Just in time for Halloween!
You did an outstanding job with the new elevated line on your layout!👍
Thanks Jacob!
Can't wait to see the Bridge in person Chris! This whole revamping of the upper level is fantastic, Excited to see the new scenery to go along with it. Very cool tribute to grandpa RBP aswell.
Looking forward to seeing you at the show my friend!
See ya next week man!
Great improvements. Can't believe how fast things happen.
Awesome, Chris!! Your layout is gone to a new level!! Love it!!
I'm going to try to come to York on the 22nd. Hope to see you there.
Sounds great Thomas! Hope to see you there
Awesome video and an amazing job on the layout. Looks killer. Can't wait to see it finished
Thanks Andy! I gotta knock out all this scenery. Waiting for the plaster to dry is the part that drives me mad!
@@RBPTrains I heat ya there buddy, patience is a virtue I didn't have time to aquire lol
Chris…..wow……great job on the elevated track! That bridge is going to be something. I will look forward to seeing it at York. I am also about to build an elevated Gargraves loop (O-54) on my layout. Would love to get more info on how you guys constructed yours. Thanks. Rick
Looking forward to catching up with you at York next week!
Cool train layout.
I look forward to seeing you and Eric at York. Now you have to invite Classic Toy Trains back for an updated article featuring your new loop and custom bridges. Your layout is going to look awesome when complete.
Nice additions, the big engines really look better on the upper part. Love seeing your updates, keep moving never standstill.
Great advice David!
Awesome layout. I would put a couple crossovers on the upper double track as well as a ramp to allow trains to get on and off of the upper level so they can get to the yard without having to pick them up and place them on the upper level. I realize some of the larger steam locos would not be able to to take much of a grade difference at the entrance and exit of the ramp track, but small switch engines could at least move the cars up and down. My two pennies!
The bridge looks like it will be an awesome fit to your layout congratulations
Thanks Tim!
Looks great 👍🏻 you have some amazing engines in your collection.
love the new overhead loops Chris, looks great!
Thanks John!
I love your new layout modification, I think the wider curves will make the trains look much more realistic. It is another great video! 👍
Thanks Rick! The wider curves work so well with these 21" passenger cars.
This looks awesome Chris. The new elevated section really compliments your layout.
Thanks legenddriverc! So many new camera angles now with all the lines weaving :)
Looks great, thank you as always for sharing!
Thanks Neil! Gotta catch up with you soon
Wow that's a huge addition to your layout! Can't wait to see your new bridges. 'Bridge Over Muddy Water' could be your new theme song.
Haha, gonna have to request a license for that song :)
Looks like a nice layout, I already have plans Sat, or it would be tempting to run upto York. My UP DDA40X would look nice crossing that bridge
Wonderful layout video. You did a terrific job.
Thanks A.J.!
Amazing work Chris!
The upper lay out looks great chris.
Thanks Joseph!
I'm surprised that you're building for Steubenville Bridge, that's my hometown & thanks for very good choice, because these bridge are my favorite!
Chris, what a great improvement to the layout. Love what you are doing.
Thanks Leterguy Schroeder!
I really love the new elevated part of the layout can’t wait to see what it looks like all complete, I would like to go to the train show or what ever it is, I bad memory sorry still would love to go but I’m not sure if I can make it do to school but I’ll see what I can do.
Thanks for watching Jordan! Maybe we will see you at the show
Just wanted to say, that elevated track looks great! Can't wait to see the finished bridge.
My father and I built my train layout together. And I have such a hard time wanting to make any changes on it. I find myself unable to add or get rid of something. I view my layout as something to remember my dad by. And changing it means, that part is either gone or no longer the same. And I know what my dad would tell me, "change it, and we'll do it together."
This is one of the things that make this Hobby so special. The memories and the way it brings us together. Thanks for sharing SensaSean.
You do absolutely amazing work
Both content and the enthusiasm
Thank you so much for all that you do.
Thank you Keith! I owe so much of this to folks like yourself who are supporting the Channel and friends like Lawrence who help make these benchwork ideas reality!
Well that is a great tribute to your grandfather Chris also don't forget to duck under the bridge when you chase your daughters I'm sure there's two of them that can walk under that with no problem as far as the York train show sounds like there's going to be about several troublemakers there well you guys have a great time there and we'll be anxious to see the video on your
Thanks Charles and I luckily the bridge will be hard to miss! York should be fun and we will be sure to cause as much mayhem as we can, haha!
Wow Chis. Magnificent !!!!
Thanks Mikey!
Your layout looks extraordinary very nice looking bridge 🌉 impressive train collection 👌 you are very comical God bless you and your family
Thanks Eric! I record these videos at night so I have to pump myself full of coffee before I record, haha!
Hey Chris. Awesome changes to your already fantastic looking layout! Looking forward to how it will look once the bridge is installed! Will the event on Saturday at York be live on UA-cam or FB?
That looks amazing! Good progress on the expansion. I built a duck under layout, and I'm already sick of ducking under :)
I am sure I will get sick of it too! Was already tricky moving my tripod and light around it... Thanks for watching!