Incredible. For everyone that is waiting to build a model rr because of space issues. Look at books by Robert Schleicher on modular model railroading. You can start building now with confidence of connecting to other modules in the future. He was senior editor for Model Railroading magazine for 10 years. Good luck in matching this mans work!
Thank you Berry! The layout still have a long way to go. I hope to start on the upper deck this year, but don't hold your breath, I've been hoping that for a few years now.
Wow, fantastic layout and a great video of the build, really enjoyable, you have done a wonderful job. I'm close to the golden spike moment when the trains can run a loop, 10 years to get here. All the best.
Holy smokes!!!!!! This is one awesome layout!!!!!! Excellent job man!!!! Your Union Station building is over the top well done. I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished! Keep up the excellent work!
Hey Roy! Good to hear from you. So sorry I haven't kept up on your videos. I hope to find some time for catching up. You always do such a find job on your videos and your layout. Wishing you well my friend!
Hallo, dall'Italia, i più vivi complimenti per il modello. Dalla lavorazione al finito, un'opera d'arte. Come in ogni modello USA, non poteva mancare il trestle bridge e, senza dimenticare l'immobile della stazione, magnifico e impegnativo nella realizzazione. Bravo.
I come back to this video every so often just to experience all of the excellent modeling and craftsmanship skills that you so artfully have accomplished. I’m left with a smile on my face each and every time I watch this video. Keep up the great work so that we all can take in and enjoy your exceptional skills!
I really enjoyed your video. Some people don't realize, just how much work goes into making a model railroad layout. It's nice to be able to look back, and see how the layout started and what it looks like today.
This is an amazing layout! You can clearly see all the life here and just how much you put it. It really shows with so many good scenes. This is a marvellous thing to look at and it has given me a lot of inspiration and ideas for when I eventually build a layout of my own. Phenomenal job :)
Thank you Calvin! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. I'll be glad to move on to the upper deck. It's challenging to come up with new angles for videos only having the lower deck to work with. Thanks for the kind words.
Hello, that was an outstanding retrospective. I ran across your channel while you were working on the first Union Station. You have a wonderful layout. Thanks for the update. See ya next time.
Thank you Creole! I never give any video a thumbs down. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I don't pay much attention to negative feedback. Thanks for the kind comment! Wishing you well!
Hallo Collin, hier ist der Rainer aus Erfurt in Germany, da hast eine tolle Anlage gezaubert , ganz fantastisch , gefällt mir seeeehr gut, herzliche Grüße Rainer
Nicely done. You highlight one of the great things about model railroading in that it is a lot of little projects that come together in a cohesive plan.
Superb video of your progress. What an epic build. Love the detail and lighting. Although I live in the Uk, and do not have the space to do anything like this, I admire the skills and the quality of the building a wonderful layout. The station will be epic when you complete it. Great work. Thank you for showing us the building of a wonderful layout.
Hey Paul, sorry I haven't responded sooner, just saw your note. Thank you for the kind words. Hard to believe the layout is already seven years old. I'm hopeful with retirement on the horizon I will be able to get started on the long awaited upper deck. Happy new year to you!
It was great, Collin, to see how far your project has come. You do such a good job with photography that the railroad looks much, much larger than it is. And of course, we are all waiting to see what happens next on the Union Station project!
Thanks for the history tour. Fascinating to see what at times has looked messy has been made beautiful. I've always felt the Passenger terminal was an ambitious project, but your decision to start over was even more courageous. The renewed structure is tremendous.
Going to be a nice way out when it gets to be 89% complete because they never get any more complete than that I like that night scenery not overly lit well done
Wow!! What a wonderful and inspiring journey documentary! I'm 'considering' a realistic N scale build of our historic Lower Connecticut River Valley which is rather ambitious not to mention expensive since I don't have wiring skills like you. Thank you for a wonderfully edited video!
Thank you Debbie! Sounds like an ambitious project indeed you have set before yourself. Good luck! Wiring isn't so hard, just do one thing at a time and repeat. You don't know what you can do until you try. Best wishes!
Thank you John! That trestle is about 20 years old and it was one of the few things salvaged from my previous layout. Being made of balsa sticks it has had a few dings and repairs over the years but its held up pretty well.
@@collinsullivan1517 thank you. Right now I'm in the middle of working on some custom painted ho scale stock cars. Their gonna be Christmas reindeer 🦌 car's.
It's fun to look back and see the progress you make over time. You did an amazing amount of planning and I love the mini layout. Great work, great video.
Excellent I love this layout. The station really is something else 😳 I have enough trouble with readymade kits and no way could I ever dream of making something that beautiful but my favourite part is the trestle bridge 😍 I model European mainly German but I have a “Shay” for a logging line and a “big boy” because well they are massive and look so cool, I have got to build a trestle bridge or two 😀
@@collinsullivan1517 you’re welcome. I wish I had the time, space, and money to do a layout. I’m an all in kind of guy so i know where it would lead me. For now I collect cars and do a little weathering when I feel the need to take a break from the daily grind. I subscribed and will definitely check out your other videos.
@@velcrobroadcasting Good luck on your endeavors. Maybe if you don't have what you need for a layout you could join a club. Might be a good way to get back into the hobby.
Very nice work. I've always been an O-gauge man however, after seeing beautiful N-scales like this, I've concluded that N offers way more realism in terms of look and feel, than any other gauge. imo
@@collinsullivan1517 You think so? I've watched a lot of N-scale videos on here and I find that if shot the right way, N-scale fools your eye better than O. To each his own though. Anyway, your layout is very nice. Can't wait to see the top level when it's ready.
Excellent video-looking forward to seeing how the upper deck and Union Station comes along. I have just subbed your channel to keep updated! Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Nice layout and great video...showed me some tips/tricks I didn't know about that I will definitely use. Been wanting to start up a layout after being away from it for 20 years, but my gosh have model trains gotten expensive! And now with lumber prices to the moon I guess I'll have to wait...just hope not for another 20 years.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found some useful tips. Good luck with your new layout. I hope things settle down soon and you won't need to burn your retirement money to buy some lumber.
Wow, extremely impressive layout! So much to see, so much work done and probably even more left to do 😊 I justhad to subscribe and and will check out more videos of yours soon. Lots of inspiration for a guy that recently started another tiny N scale project, this time my first U.S. themed layout. Take a look if you want.
Thank you Don! I try to post a video at least once a month. My job keeps me out of town roughly 4 days a week so my time is limited but I can usually post a monthly video. Thanks for the comment!
I REALLY want to see your layout..... I will let you know when the wife and I are headed back to Minne-snow-ta to visit my daughter and grandson.... and the son-in-law as well...... hope you can get some time to allow me that honor....
Awsome video. Looks so great. All I can think is to bad it's hidden underneath. Can't wait to see the top done. What do you think, about 5 yrs LOL Thanks for the video.
Hello very nice Amazing... Do you have a nice Chanel... I love landscape modelling.. I have subscribe your Chanel.. Sorry my Englisch I am from Switzerland. Greetings from Switzerland Alex 😊😊👍👍
Amazing work, Collin. Your layout is pretty awesome. Not just one area but the entire layout. Can I just live there and play trains all day? Ha ha The tall trestle bridge scene is my first favorite and a long list of favorites. I love the video. Thanks for sharing. By the way, that guy you at the end of the walk way scratching his head? LOL.
Hey thanks Drew! You are welcome to drop by to play any time. The little puzzled fella at the edge of the layout is a nod to the movie The Truman Show with Jim Carrey. If you've seen the movie you'll get the joke.
@@collinsullivan1517 - Aah. I’ve seen previews but never saw it. I took a peek of the scene on YT, I remember now when he said in case I don’t see you…. I got it now. 😀👍🏼. Have a great new week. Take care.
my goodness what a beautiful layout you have there and that is only half of it !!!!!!! wow man you do have a lot to do but it will be worth it. how big is your room and is you layout dcc or dc. from the look of the control panel i would say dc but that is just a guess. any way very nice job with all the little details on your layout also. the whole thing is really nice cant wait to see the rest in action. thank you so much for sharing.
Hi James! Thanks for the comment. You are correct the layout is DC, just never made the jump to light speed. It occupies an upstairs bedroom that measures 12'-9" x 11'-3". More information is available on the Facebook page.
@@collinsullivan1517 oh my mine is about the same size room but yours looks like it has so much more trackage and operations than mine how do you get to the middle of your town and the helix
@@jamesyoung1127 There is a large acces space on the left side of the room. I have to crawl under the table but once I'm there I have plenty of space everything on that side of the table is easy to reach. The left side is a bit of a squeeze. For now I don't have much access because the sheets of plywood and foam that will foam the base of the left upper deck are currently sitting on top of the right upper deck. But eventually I'll have some limited access. Look up my video, The Dark Side of the Layout for a humorous look at that corner of the layout.
great update...i was wondering if you ever finished the station...i'm currently in the process of building a station for a customer...it is th Oxnard Travel Center in Oxnard Ca. there is 5 videos up on this build with more to com..thx 4 sharing vinny
Hi Collin, layout looks great! I’m also doing a N scale layout. Around 8:15 I see what looks like sidewalks being installed. Do you use the printed plastic sidewalks glued on top of the plaster? And thanks again for your videos. They are a great help
Hey Scott, thanks for the note. The sidewalks are actually thinly cast plaster. I call them plaster planks. I did a video to demonstrate how they are made. Here's a link ua-cam.com/video/Cb4elhjvAGw/v-deo.html Later I did another video showing the installation of some of the sidewalks. ua-cam.com/video/SkHVVYfL6jY/v-deo.html
How'd you make your sidewalks amazing I'm an N scale novice modeler if there's any methods I can use young Jedi needs assistance thanks again for the amazing layout
Hi Derrick. Here's a link to an earlier video that demonstrates how the sidewalks were made ua-cam.com/video/Cb4elhjvAGw/v-deo.html Here's another showing some installation. ua-cam.com/video/SkHVVYfL6jY/v-deo.html
Wonderful time capsule Collin. It is always a pleasure to see your layout. Could you tell me the size of the room you are working in? Thanks for sharing. Dave
The layout is a two level design (I have yet to build the upper deck). The helix provides a connection between the lower and upper level. The grade is about 1.5% and climbs 16 inches between levels.
I didn’t know your layout existed until tonight when it appeared as a random pop up on UA-cam. I was just wondering about your control panel and what you were controlling with it. Is yours a DC system with block control? Switch machine control? Building lights? By any stretch your control panel was impressive, and so is the rest of the layout. Count me in as a new subscriber 😊
David Popp has great technique for fall trees... Sprinkle green turf on them, especially underside
Thanks Joseph, I'll give that a try sometime.
Incredible. For everyone that is waiting to build a model rr because of space issues. Look at books by Robert Schleicher on modular model railroading. You can start building now with confidence of connecting to other modules in the future. He was senior editor for Model Railroading magazine for 10 years. Good luck in matching this mans work!
Thank you Berry! The layout still have a long way to go. I hope to start on the upper deck this year, but don't hold your breath, I've been hoping that for a few years now.
Wow, fantastic layout and a great video of the build, really enjoyable, you have done a wonderful job. I'm close to the golden spike moment when the trains can run a loop, 10 years to get here. All the best.
Thank you! Good luck with your golden spike! Always fun to finally run the loop. Thanks for the kind note.
Awesome job!
Like your post light in the yard... Cool idea.
Thank you!
Holy smokes!!!!!! This is one awesome layout!!!!!! Excellent job man!!!!
Your Union Station building is over the top well done. I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished!
Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you Richard!
Great layout!
Awesome detail so cool to see and love the little bit of comedy can’t wait to see more
Thank you Tony!
Wow..awesome...thanks for sharing and keep up the great work...Lance
Thank you Lance!
Stumbled upon this... awesome work!
Thank you!
It’s Good that you didn’t Rush what you were Doin. Taking time And Putting Pride In what you did Makes A Layout what it is That is perfection.
Its a long way from perfect but thank you!
Patience , oh so much patience! I'm afraid this would be the end of me 🤣🤣
You don't know what you can do until you try. A little bit at a time.
Collin, thanks for taking us back in time to see how you put your layout together. That was fun to watch. ...Roy
Hey Roy! Good to hear from you. So sorry I haven't kept up on your videos. I hope to find some time for catching up. You always do such a find job on your videos and your layout. Wishing you well my friend!
Nice jazz score, and great layout.
Thank you David!
Great lay out
*Very* impressive!!
Hallo, dall'Italia, i più vivi complimenti per il modello. Dalla lavorazione al finito, un'opera d'arte. Come in ogni modello USA, non poteva mancare il trestle bridge e, senza dimenticare l'immobile della stazione, magnifico e impegnativo nella realizzazione. Bravo.
Thank you Diego! Forgive me for not understanding the language but I think I get the idea.
Such a Beautiful Layout job well done thanks for sharing 👍.
4 track helix! Wow
The layout features a continuous loop double main line. Hence two tracks up and two down the helix.
Wow! Really liked your custom paint of the Northern Pacific locomotives, look forward to your next video, thanks for sharing! Bill
Thank you Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your interest and support.
The layout is fabulous. The station is going to be fantastic. You are a brave man to take on such a complex building design. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! The station has been fun and rewarding to work on.
Very nicely done ! Wish I could Twilight Zone into one of those trains and take a trip!
Thanks Gregory!
I come back to this video every so often just to experience all of the excellent modeling and craftsmanship skills that you so artfully have accomplished. I’m left with a smile on my face each and every time I watch this video.
Keep up the great work so that we all can take in and enjoy your exceptional skills!
Thank you my friend! A very kind note. I'm glad to know you enjoy the video.
I really enjoyed your video. Some people don't realize, just
how much work goes into making a model railroad layout.
It's nice to be able to look back, and see how the layout started
and what it looks like today.
Thank you Robert! Its been a long process and I'm not even half done.
This is an amazing layout! You can clearly see all the life here and just how much you put it. It really shows with so many good scenes. This is a marvellous thing to look at and it has given me a lot of inspiration and ideas for when I eventually build a layout of my own. Phenomenal job :)
Thank you Calvin! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. I'll be glad to move on to the upper deck. It's challenging to come up with new angles for videos only having the lower deck to work with. Thanks for the kind words.
Union Station will be stunning when complete, great centerpiece. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hello, that was an outstanding retrospective. I ran across your channel while you were working on the first Union Station. You have a wonderful layout. Thanks for the update. See ya next time.
Thanks Norman! I've got to get the lower deck done so I can get back to working in the station.
Impressive layout, nice helix and the trestle over the canyon is amazing. Great modeling. Thanks for sharing.
Hey thank you Richard, glad you liked the video.
I was blown away when looking at the model of the model
The model of the model was helpful in designing the layout. It helped to visualize the whole project.
Awesome job, thank you for share a little bit of your skills. Really great
Thanks Roberto. I hope you found something useful.
Absolutely incredible! Great work documenting the build! Definitely giving me some inspiration as I'm diving back into this great hobby!
Thank you Casey, glad to be an inspiration. Good luck in your endeavors!
What's up with the 5 dislikers? This man created something with his bare hands!! Beautiful!! Greetings from Amsterdam!
Thank you Creole! I never give any video a thumbs down. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I don't pay much attention to negative feedback. Thanks for the kind comment! Wishing you well!
People don’t understand what real art is apparently
Trolls got a kickstart when the internet started.
Amazing work. Love your model of the model railroad layout!
Thank you John!
Outstanding. I've no doubt the Union Station will be just as fine as the rest of your wonderful layout!
Thank you! The Union Station has been in the works for a long time. I'll be glad to get it done.
That is awesome. I will be asking for tips when I start my streets and scenery.
Thank you Matthew! Good luck on your layout.
Hallo Collin, hier ist der Rainer aus Erfurt in Germany, da hast eine tolle Anlage gezaubert , ganz fantastisch , gefällt mir seeeehr gut, herzliche Grüße Rainer
Thank you Rainer! I had to find a translator for your message. Thank you for the kind note. Best wishes to you!
Thanks for the chronology from start to present. You did a great job with the scenery and all the little touches. Union Station looks great.
Thank you Derek! Glad you stopped by.
Nicely done. You highlight one of the great things about model railroading in that it is a lot of little projects that come together in a cohesive plan.
Thank you Fran. Model railroading offers many little projects. Part of what makes the hobby fun and entertaining.
What an absolutely outstanding build! Great work! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Amazing work so far! Looks fantastic!
Thank you!
Superb video of your progress. What an epic build. Love the detail and lighting. Although I live in the Uk, and do not have the space to do anything like this, I admire the skills and the quality of the building a wonderful layout. The station will be epic when you complete it. Great work. Thank you for showing us the building of a wonderful layout.
Hey Paul, sorry I haven't responded sooner, just saw your note. Thank you for the kind words. Hard to believe the layout is already seven years old. I'm hopeful with retirement on the horizon I will be able to get started on the long awaited upper deck. Happy new year to you!
Nicely Done!
It was great, Collin, to see how far your project has come. You do such a good job with photography that the railroad looks much, much larger than it is. And of course, we are all waiting to see what happens next on the Union Station project!
Thank you Tom! I'm eager to see what happens next too. Stay well my friend.
Thanks for the history tour. Fascinating to see what at times has looked messy has been made beautiful. I've always felt the Passenger terminal was an ambitious project, but your decision to start over was even more courageous. The renewed structure is tremendous.
Thank you Jerry! I am hoping to make progress in all areas of the layout in the coming year. Thanks for the kind words.
Looks incredible! I love the fall foliage. Can’t wait to see more!
Thank you!
Going to be a nice way out when it gets to be 89% complete because they never get any more complete than that I like that night scenery not overly lit well done
Hey thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great history lesson Collin, always enjoy seeing your fine Model Railroad. Bob
Thank you Bob! I hope you are doing well!
Very impressive layout, congratulations! I also have enjoyed your video of your progress. Thanks again.
Thank you John!
A beeeeutiful layout. Thanks for sharing....
Thank you Brad!
Nice layout! Thanks for sharing!
Wow!! What a wonderful and inspiring journey documentary! I'm 'considering' a realistic N scale build of our historic Lower Connecticut River Valley which is rather ambitious not to mention expensive since I don't have wiring skills like you. Thank you for a wonderfully edited video!
Thank you Debbie! Sounds like an ambitious project indeed you have set before yourself. Good luck! Wiring isn't so hard, just do one thing at a time and repeat. You don't know what you can do until you try. Best wishes!
Wow! What magnificent track layout. You really are a master at this. Really enjoy your video and thanks for posting it.
I don't know about "Master" since there are lots of modelers that I think are better. But thank you for the kind note.
Great overview of your fantastic layout.
Trestle is a masterpiece!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you John! That trestle is about 20 years old and it was one of the few things salvaged from my previous layout. Being made of balsa sticks it has had a few dings and repairs over the years but its held up pretty well.
@@collinsullivan1517 not only is it super well done, but super well repaired!!!!!!
I love it!
Thanks again. Will be looking in often!
These are really cool. I just listed a bunch of them on eBay and it’s cool seeing how they are out of the boxes
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Looks great. Just imagining trying to do that station gave me a headache. Good luck but, looks like you got it.
The station has been a long project. The rebuild is slowly coming along. Haven't worked on it for a while but its still there.
Your layout looks great. I have an ho scale layout. I have 2 main lines. I'm working on my yard tracks. Also got some scenery done. Not much though.
Thank you! Layouts can take a long time to develop, even the small ones. Good luck with yours!
@@collinsullivan1517 thank you. Right now I'm in the middle of working on some custom painted ho scale stock cars. Their gonna be Christmas reindeer 🦌 car's.
Nice timeline story Colin. I ( am I'm sure many others ) wish that we had done the same from the start.
Thanks Jim! I've taken many photos and videos over the years. Nice to have a record to look back on.
It's fun to look back and see the progress you make over time. You did an amazing amount of planning and I love the mini layout. Great work, great video.
Thank you! Hard to believe its been six years already. Thanks for the kind note.
Great to see the evolution of a layout...... wish that I woulda thought about it..... oh well, such is life in the fast lane here in West Virginia....
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!
Wonderful video. It gave me tons of new ideas.
Thank you! I'm glad you found something useful.
Very Nice Layout Take your Time on this one.
Thanks Ellery!
Excellent I love this layout. The station really is something else 😳 I have enough trouble with readymade kits and no way could I ever dream of making something that beautiful but my favourite part is the trestle bridge 😍 I model European mainly German but I have a “Shay” for a logging line and a “big boy” because well they are massive and look so cool, I have got to build a trestle bridge or two 😀
Thank you John! It's been a long process but little by little it's getting there. You don't know what you can do till you try.
Absolutely incredible layout! I am just getting started and seeing things like this really opens my eyes to what’s possible!
Thanks! Glad you found something to inspire you.
The night views are stunning
Thanks Danny! The night scene adds a fun and different element to the layout.
@@collinsullivan1517 you’re welcome. I wish I had the time, space, and money to do a layout. I’m an all in kind of guy so i know where it would lead me. For now I collect cars and do a little weathering when I feel the need to take a break from the daily grind. I subscribed and will definitely check out your other videos.
@@velcrobroadcasting Good luck on your endeavors. Maybe if you don't have what you need for a layout you could join a club. Might be a good way to get back into the hobby.
Very nice work. I've always been an O-gauge man however, after seeing beautiful N-scales like this, I've concluded that N offers way more realism in terms of look and feel, than any other gauge. imo
Thank you Vincent! N scale allows for more layout in a smaller space but its hard to beat the larger scales for detail.
@@collinsullivan1517 You think so? I've watched a lot of N-scale videos on here and I find that if shot the right way, N-scale fools your eye better than O. To each his own though. Anyway, your layout is very nice. Can't wait to see the top level when it's ready.
@@TheOriginalDJMrVee Thank you! The right camera angles can make any scale look bigger than it really is.
Excellent video-looking forward to seeing how the upper deck and Union Station comes along. I have just subbed your channel to keep updated! Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you Greg! Surprising how far and wide the audience is. Best wishes to you!
Really impressive (and that's an English understatement) UK.
Thank you! Wishing you well in the UK.
Awesome work! Looking forward to seeing more progress. Happy Railroading from Benjamintrains!
Thank you! Same to you!
Very inspiring work! Thanks for taking the time to make such a nice video.
Thank you for watching John! Happy new year!
Nice layout and great video...showed me some tips/tricks I didn't know about that I will definitely use. Been wanting to start up a layout after being away from it for 20 years, but my gosh have model trains gotten expensive! And now with lumber prices to the moon I guess I'll have to wait...just hope not for another 20 years.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found some useful tips. Good luck with your new layout. I hope things settle down soon and you won't need to burn your retirement money to buy some lumber.
@@collinsullivan1517 Ha! Don't have to worry about burning retirement money...I have none! Divorce took care of that...lol.
Colin, this was very interesting. Informative. Really enjoyed this.
Thank you!
@@collinsullivan1517 ❤
Good job, nice work.
Thank you John!
Such an awesome layout in N scale! Looks like someones a detail nut too?! What work you have done.Thanks for the update!
Thanks Chad. Heck, if you want details, check out George Sellios and his Franklin & Manchester layout. Stay safe, wishing you well.
Wow, extremely impressive layout! So much to see, so much work done and probably even more left to do 😊 I justhad to subscribe and and will check out more videos of yours soon. Lots of inspiration for a guy that recently started another tiny N scale project, this time my first U.S. themed layout. Take a look if you want.
Thank you! I need to get back to work as I have not done anything on the layout for a while, including making videos. I hope that will change soon.
The layout looks great! Don’t forget to post updates, thanks a lot.
Thank you Don! I try to post a video at least once a month. My job keeps me out of town roughly 4 days a week so my time is limited but I can usually post a monthly video. Thanks for the comment!
I REALLY want to see your layout..... I will let you know when the wife and I are headed back to Minne-snow-ta to visit my daughter and grandson.... and the son-in-law as well...... hope you can get some time to allow me that honor....
Thank you! Visitors are certainly welcome. We will have to see if we can arrange something next time you are in the area.
Awsome video. Looks so great. All I can think is to bad it's hidden underneath. Can't wait to see the top done. What do you think, about 5 yrs LOL
Thanks for the video.
You may be right. I keep thinking I'll get to the upper deck soon but I've been thinking that for five years. Thanks for the note.
WOW, that's really nicely done !
Thank you James!
Hello very nice Amazing... Do you have a nice Chanel... I love landscape modelling.. I have subscribe your Chanel.. Sorry my Englisch I am from Switzerland. Greetings from Switzerland Alex 😊😊👍👍
It's amazing how good this is.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@collinsullivan1517 You're very welcome..
Amazing work, Collin. Your layout is pretty awesome. Not just one area but the entire layout. Can I just live there and play trains all day? Ha ha The tall trestle bridge scene is my first favorite and a long list of favorites. I love the video. Thanks for sharing. By the way, that guy you at the end of the walk way scratching his head? LOL.
Hey thanks Drew! You are welcome to drop by to play any time. The little puzzled fella at the edge of the layout is a nod to the movie The Truman Show with Jim Carrey. If you've seen the movie you'll get the joke.
@@collinsullivan1517 - Aah. I’ve seen previews but never saw it. I took a peek of the scene on YT, I remember now when he said in case I don’t see you…. I got it now. 😀👍🏼. Have a great new week. Take care.
Impressive layout, great elevator music (lol).
Thanks Rupert! I've had some issues trying to pick music. Best to stick with UA-cam friendly tracks.
Forgot to mention that the detailing is excellent. I will watch the progress from here with much interest. Just subbed. Cheers, Jim
Thank you Jim!
Thanks! You've given me an idea for my layout!
Glad you found something useful!
my goodness what a beautiful layout you have there and that is only half of it !!!!!!! wow man you do have a lot to do but it will be worth it. how big is your room and is you layout dcc or dc. from the look of the control panel i would say dc but that is just a guess. any way very nice job with all the little details on your layout also. the whole thing is really nice cant wait to see the rest in action. thank you so much for sharing.
Hi James! Thanks for the comment. You are correct the layout is DC, just never made the jump to light speed. It occupies an upstairs bedroom that measures 12'-9" x 11'-3". More information is available on the Facebook page.
@@collinsullivan1517 oh my mine is about the same size room but yours looks like it has so much more trackage and operations than mine how do you get to the middle of your town and the helix
@@jamesyoung1127 There is a large acces space on the left side of the room. I have to crawl under the table but once I'm there I have plenty of space everything on that side of the table is easy to reach. The left side is a bit of a squeeze. For now I don't have much access because the sheets of plywood and foam that will foam the base of the left upper deck are currently sitting on top of the right upper deck. But eventually I'll have some limited access. Look up my video, The Dark Side of the Layout for a humorous look at that corner of the layout.
Great video this is how N scale should be done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
great update...i was wondering if you ever finished the station...i'm currently in the process of building a station for a customer...it is th Oxnard Travel Center in Oxnard Ca. there is 5 videos up on this build with more to com..thx 4 sharing vinny
Hey Vinny, I'm still working on the rebuild but its coming along. I'll have to check out your videos on your Oxnard project. It looks great!
Hi Collin, layout looks great! I’m also doing a N scale layout. Around 8:15 I see what looks like sidewalks being installed. Do you use the printed plastic sidewalks glued on top of the plaster? And thanks again for your videos. They are a great help
Hey Scott, thanks for the note. The sidewalks are actually thinly cast plaster. I call them plaster planks. I did a video to demonstrate how they are made. Here's a link ua-cam.com/video/Cb4elhjvAGw/v-deo.html Later I did another video showing the installation of some of the sidewalks. ua-cam.com/video/SkHVVYfL6jY/v-deo.html
Always Remember Work Slow Don’t Rush it and Remember You are the biggest Crittic that has to Like it Or Not.
Thank you Ellery!
You’re welcome.
Every time you hear the word "helix" take a shot of tequila.
to be honest, i think you are totally nuts, but in a good way;)) what a task
Sometimes a little nuttiness leads to creativity. Thanks for the note.
Fantastic.
Thank you Toby!
Looking good
Thank you James!
By the way..... I LOVE the background music......
Thanks! I've had a hard time finding music that doesn't infringe on copy rights or anyone's nerves.
That Union Station! Wow! That's a build! Did you cut out all the windows by hand?
he windows are made by framing pieces around each opening. I'd never be able to cut openings very well.
How'd you make your sidewalks amazing I'm an N scale novice modeler if there's any methods I can use young Jedi needs assistance thanks again for the amazing layout
Hi Derrick. Here's a link to an earlier video that demonstrates how the sidewalks were made
ua-cam.com/video/Cb4elhjvAGw/v-deo.html
Here's another showing some installation. ua-cam.com/video/SkHVVYfL6jY/v-deo.html
Wonderful time capsule Collin. It is always a pleasure to see your layout. Could you tell me the size of the room you are working in? Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thank Dave! The layout occupies an upstairs bedroom that measures 12'-3"×11'-9".
Quite an impressive layout! Great work. Is this in Minnesota?
Yes, the layout is in Minnesota, in a suburb northwest of Minneapolis, hence the name. Thanks for the comment!
Is the helix there so the trains can climb, can its not too steep?
The layout is a two level design (I have yet to build the upper deck). The helix provides a connection between the lower and upper level. The grade is about 1.5% and climbs 16 inches between levels.
I didn’t know your layout existed until tonight when it appeared as a random pop up on UA-cam. I was just wondering about your control panel and what you were controlling with it. Is yours a DC system with block control? Switch machine control? Building lights? By any stretch your control panel was impressive, and so is the rest of the layout. Count me in as a new subscriber 😊
Hey thanks Wendell. Yes on all counts. Still an old school modeler that never made the jump to light speed. Thanks for the note!
@@collinsullivan1517 Good to know Collin...as a newbie doing research, it seems that experienced guys like you prefer the DC system.