Did yiu know Rod was ‘discovered on a train platform in London ? He was singing and a record label dude heard him and the rest is history! See the connection there? Trains ?
I don’t understand all the negative comments on here because the man has a hobby he loves. Kudos to the man for being more than just a musical artist. Obviously an artist through and through. Awesome layout!!
Model Railroading really is for everyone. Many people are shocked that such star power could be model train enthusiasts but im actually shocked it isn't more popular in Hollywood.
My Dad had model trains his whole life.Any house we lived in had to have a big basement for his train layout.Many people have the same passion, as obviously, Rod does.
His layout has been featured in Model Railroader twice. I have both issues. He would build the buildings after concerts. He would take the kits with him and build them in motels after he did a show. He recently moved his layout from California to the UK.
I am glad for Rod that his train layout safely made the trip from California to Brittian! Rod had American trains previously but now I see he also has a British Rail Deltic diesel locomotive and other British trains. "Keep On Tracking Rod!". Roger Daltrey is also a train buff and is starting a Model Railway Museum in Kent, England.
I had no clue that Rod Stewart is a model railroad enthusiast! I've been one since my early childhood; my father had built a layout for my oldest brother for Christmas when he was five, so the layout was part of the family long before I was (I'm 77 now). I vowed I would have my own layout when I grew up and I kept the promise to myself. While my brother's layout was O Scale, I lived in an apartment and then a small house, so I hadn't room for a large layout. I made the 200 buildings on it from kits (and a bit of kit bashing), had 13 switch tracks on it, a trolley running down the business district downtown, a farm, and over 500 people milling around various spots on it. It broke my heart when I finally had to give it up due to downsizing, but I'll never forget the many hours I spent creating it (like all model railroaders, I never did really finish it) and making up stories to go with the people, to keep my youngest son amused while I worked on it. I am probably one of Rod's biggest fans; I've seen him in concert many times and own most of his music either on CDs and/or MP3s. Now I have yet another reason to love him!!!
God love you and Jules, Rod! Model trains are such fun. It's an amazing and completely addictive hobby, which I have just started. I cannot match your incredible layouts - long way to go yet! - but it's all about the journey!😊
The World's GREATEST Hobby and a quite serious and expensive hobby at that which is filled with technology. Us modelers don't "play" with trains like kids, we RUN trains and there's a very distinct difference. Rod built a stunning HUGE layout in his home that's been featured in Model Railroader Magazine so it's quite serious and a joyous hobby to be in.
Rod has had two feature articles on his layout in Model Railroader Magazine. His layout is HUGE. He takes projects on tour to work on when he has spare time.
Rod Stewart is amazing. We all got to see and read what he was doing with a featured article in Model Railroader magazine. His HO model layout is awesome and the article explained most of the scenery and buildings were built up by Stewart. It said in the article that Stewart would take some of his hobby projects on the Road with him and spend time building them in his hotel rooms when not performing on stage. Thanks for this video and take care.
Thx for the update! I remember the Model Railroad issue that highlighted his layout a few years back. Also remember the part about the apron Rod would wear when working on projects while on tour so he wouldn't lose any small parts to the ground.
Lionel is more of a "toy" train, not to scale at all. But he did pretty much save Lionel trains from going out of business, for those who like that type of train.
The more more I watch the news, the more I like watching trains... I'll bet they're both really popular with the grandkids too... I'd have never wanted to leave that room.
I had no idea about Rod's love for trains. What I have always known, is that he was one of grittiest and most soulful rock vocalists in history. Very cool vid!!
As a life-long model train guy I have all respect for Rod. I was asked once who helped my built my large N scale layout. I said, nobody helped me, I did every single thing myself. And I have to say, it's a work of fuckin art! Also, don't call it a train set. A train set is what you put around a Christmas tree. I have a model railroad.
I always knew that Rod Steward liked trains and was a modeler. I didn't know Jools Holland did too. Holland was the original keyboard play in the band Squeeze. Squeeze had hits like "Cool for Cats", "Tempted", and "Another Nail in My Heart". I loved seeing those Chicago & Northwestern F-units. I saw a lot of them in commuter service when I was growing up in the Chicago area.
It's funny, I first got into Blondes Have More Fun while I building a large part of a model train layout back in 1991! When I hear that album today, I think back to that fun time spent in my old basement!
Wow! Were those CNW F7a and b units pulling that freight consist?! I actually bumped into Rod Stewart walking down Michigan Ave a couple decades ago now. Awesome dude. Most people that love trains are 🙂.
Huh. Wouldn't have guessed, but not surprised. Seems like if it gets brought up in conversation, most people know someone who has trains. That looks like an awesome layout- he must've worked on it for many years.
It is all relevant and "scalable". I read where he builds the skyscrapers from combining kits and does a lot of that work in hotel rooms while he is on the road. Yes, it costs a lot, and he is a wealthy guy, but the hobby does not have to be prohibitively expensive for the average person. And as hobbies go, it is a helluva lot cheaper than antique car restoration!
@@user-we9mx1ok6kThat's not necessarily jealousy. You can appreciate what others can do without the negativity of jealousy. Jealousy is more a reflection of your outlook and personality.
I can’t help but to remember Rod Stewarts very earliest MTV music video “Hot Legs”. The video was shot at what appeared to be a railroad station and on the rail tracks. It was an excellent music video. Thanks Rod!
When on the road he would rent an extra room, have the bed removed and a table brought in so he could work on a building to relax.
TRUE!
That’s fascinating! I’ve been a a fan since the 70’s and just find out about his train hobby today! 😮
Did yiu know Rod was ‘discovered on a train platform in London ? He was singing and a record label dude heard him and the rest is history! See the connection there? Trains ?
I don’t understand all the negative comments on here because the man has a hobby he loves. Kudos to the man for being more than just a musical artist. Obviously an artist through and through. Awesome layout!!
Rod Stewart was already a legend in my book, now finding out he's a train fan...SUPER LEGEND.
What ? Is he famous for something ELSE beside his model railroad ?
Rod is a master model builder. His work is featured in a couple issues of model Railroader, among others. Simply magnificent.
Model Railroading really is for everyone. Many people are shocked that such star power could be model train enthusiasts but im actually shocked it isn't more popular in Hollywood.
Glad that we still have Rod alive and kicking
My Dad had model trains his whole life.Any house we lived in had to have a big basement for his train layout.Many people have the same passion, as obviously, Rod does.
His layout has been featured in Model Railroader twice. I have both issues. He would build the buildings after concerts. He would take the kits with him and build them in motels after he did a show. He recently moved his layout from California to the UK.
Rod Stewart must have become a rock star in order to support his model train habit.😁🤣
I always like when you see Rod and his trains..
My wife and I love rod what he has done to his layout is his own work he is very down to earth person with a heart of gold and genuine
I like how he mixes British and American trains.
I'm kind of wondering if he does OO or HO or both.
Rod Stewart, Jules Holland and also Pete Waterman - all railway modelling - me too - love it! Peter U.K.
Think Phil Collins is too
Wonderful thing to have a hobby like this. It takes you into an imaginary world.
I am glad for Rod that his train layout safely made the trip from California to Brittian! Rod had American trains previously but now I see he also has a British Rail Deltic diesel locomotive and other British trains. "Keep On Tracking Rod!". Roger Daltrey is also a train buff and is starting a Model Railway Museum in Kent, England.
Glad to see Rod is an American rail fan. I spotted his C&NW locos immediately. I'm a retired CNW/UP engineer.
I had no clue that Rod Stewart is a model railroad enthusiast! I've been one since my early childhood; my father had built a layout for my oldest brother for Christmas when he was five, so the layout was part of the family long before I was (I'm 77 now). I vowed I would have my own layout when I grew up and I kept the promise to myself. While my brother's layout was O Scale, I lived in an apartment and then a small house, so I hadn't room for a large layout. I made the 200 buildings on it from kits (and a bit of kit bashing), had 13 switch tracks on it, a trolley running down the business district downtown, a farm, and over 500 people milling around various spots on it. It broke my heart when I finally had to give it up due to downsizing, but I'll never forget the many hours I spent creating it (like all model railroaders, I never did really finish it) and making up stories to go with the people, to keep my youngest son amused while I worked on it. I am probably one of Rod's biggest fans; I've seen him in concert many times and own most of his music either on CDs and/or MP3s. Now I have yet another reason to love him!!!
He didn’t party (much), he spent his time doing his hobby. He’s actually very good too.
I can recall his layout was shown on Model Railroader probably 10yrs ago? Its incredibly impressive. A man with heart!
I read somewhere years ago that Rod Stewart was more excited about being on the cover of Model Railroad magazine than Rolling Stones magazine.
Well good for him then because Rolling Stones Magazine is shite.
Rod grew up with his bedroom window overlooking Highgate Sidings in London (now a depot for Tube trains)
I think Rod is on the 'right track' with this hobby ! Outstanding !!
It's stoking his enthusiasm!
Great hobby. Good job on his railroad--very realistic.
Neil Young is also a model train enthusiast.
I think he is part owner of Lionel? He does it with his special needs child?
God love you and Jules, Rod! Model trains are such fun. It's an amazing and completely addictive hobby, which I have just started. I cannot match your incredible layouts - long way to go yet! - but it's all about the journey!😊
As long as you have fun!
@@canuckprogressive.3435 Too right!!
The World's GREATEST Hobby and a quite serious and expensive hobby at that which is filled with technology. Us modelers don't "play" with trains like kids, we RUN trains and there's a very distinct difference. Rod built a stunning HUGE layout in his home that's been featured in Model Railroader Magazine so it's quite serious and a joyous hobby to be in.
Trainiacs Unite!
Johnny Cash was also into model trains. Lionel. I got to play trains with him when I was a kid at his home. It had an awesome layout.
Rod has had two feature articles on his layout in Model Railroader Magazine. His layout is HUGE. He takes projects on tour to work on when he has spare time.
Every passion is the joy of life, and many passions are the power of youth. Our Idol Sir Rod Stewart teaches how to enjoy life to stay young.👋🙂👍👏💯🥇💖🌹❤
Well said!!
Rod Stewart is amazing. We all got to see and read what he was doing with a featured article in Model Railroader magazine. His HO model layout is awesome and the article explained most of the scenery and buildings were built up by Stewart. It said in the article that Stewart would take some of his hobby projects on the Road with him and spend time building them in his hotel rooms when not performing on stage.
Thanks for this video and take care.
love your trains rod your one hell of a rocker god bless you buddy
I've seen his work in Model Railroader. He's very enthusiastic.
Thx for the update! I remember the Model Railroad issue that highlighted his layout a few years back. Also remember the part about the apron Rod would wear when working on projects while on tour so he wouldn't lose any small parts to the ground.
I got that issue also, amazing work!
I remember that article too. Thought it was great that he was all setup to take his gear on tour so he could still work on structures.
Curt Berg - I think Micro Mark used to offer one in their catalog. I think it was called a "Jeweler's Apron".
Obviously a great way for him to unwind from the stress of touring and being a star in general. 👍
Yeah Rod is one heck of a modeler when it comes to building buildings. And yes he has one awesome model railroad.
Canadian singer and songwriter Neil Young is also an avid model train fan
Lionel is more of a "toy" train, not to scale at all. But he did pretty much save Lionel trains from going out of business, for those who like that type of train.
Not a huge Rod Stewart fan but this was a great story. You did a great job spotlighting his life. And I think Rod is still worth the ticket.
The best hobby and all should embrace it openly. Thank you for sharing your fabulous layout.
The GREATEST Hobby in the World! I model HO scale, OO-scale and O-scale and LOVE IT ❤❤‼️
@@bhigdaddymark Marklin HO for me. Love Europe.
Magnificent model railroad and a great singer!
The more more I watch the news, the more I like watching trains... I'll bet they're both really popular with the grandkids too... I'd have never wanted to leave that room.
What an epic masterpiece of modelling Rod’s layout is. Superb!
He shares the same passion Frank Sinatra had. Yep, Old Blue Eyes was another model train hobbyist.
Love both model trains and Rod Stewart!
Latest News says Model Railways is a dying hobby. Rod Stewart says Hold My Beer
Actually it’s making a big comeback.
Never would have thought it. Interesting.
What a lovely chap Rod is and like loves model trains it's great man
Neil Young and Roger Daltrey also
me too
Don't for get Frank Sinatra.
WHO is Roger Daltrey?
I had no idea about Rod's love for trains. What I have always known, is that he was one of grittiest and most soulful rock vocalists in history.
Very cool vid!!
wow i never knew this about Rod...I believe Kelsey Grammar is a modeler too....trains are cool!
HO scale, He had a few write ups in Model Railroader about 5-6 years ago. He does mostly PRR and NYC
As a life-long model train guy I have all respect for Rod. I was asked once who helped my built my large N scale layout. I said, nobody helped me, I did every single thing myself. And I have to say, it's a work of fuckin art! Also, don't call it a train set. A train set is what you put around a Christmas tree. I have a model railroad.
I got to ditch high school when the Faces album came out....memorable times !
Rods discography is enormous and extremely powerful.
This is so wholesome.
Thanks to Rod for coming out of the closet. I too will be coming out of the closet, but only with another arm full of trains.
love this so much
I always knew that Rod Steward liked trains and was a modeler. I didn't know Jools Holland did too. Holland was the original keyboard play in the band Squeeze. Squeeze had hits like "Cool for Cats", "Tempted", and "Another Nail in My Heart". I loved seeing those Chicago & Northwestern F-units. I saw a lot of them in commuter service when I was growing up in the Chicago area.
Man that is an amazing train set up. Talented guy, how can you not love Rod? Some guys have all the luck. Lol
Id love to see more of Rod’s layout - its fabulous
So cool! I remember taking my Mom to see his concert at MSG in NYC in the 80's and it was a great show! Solid performer!
It's funny, I first got into Blondes Have More Fun while I building a large part of a model train layout back in 1991! When I hear that album today, I think back to that fun time spent in my old basement!
Rod is special forever !.
I'd heard he was a model railroader but seeing is believing.
"It used to be models, now it's just model trains!" 😀
His layout was in Model Railroader a few years back. Very nice 👌
Wow! Were those CNW F7a and b units pulling that freight consist?! I actually bumped into Rod Stewart walking down Michigan Ave a couple decades ago now. Awesome dude. Most people that love trains are 🙂.
In the UK they made a whole tv series out of this amd Pete Waterman.
Goes to show mega stars do some 'real people' things too; although with a much larger budget to pursue their hobbies. Very cool.
Mr Stewart is very well known as the words No1 model enthusiast! There are very few he hasn't had. Legend.
I knew I liked him for more than his music! Rock on Rod!
Huh. Wouldn't have guessed, but not surprised. Seems like if it gets brought up in conversation, most people know someone who has trains. That looks like an awesome layout- he must've worked on it for many years.
Baby Boomer here! When I was a kid, just about every boy had a train set or a slot cat set - sometimes both!
I heard, long ago, that Rod would bring his model trains with him on tour, and work on them in the hotel between shows.
Love it! Saw the Model Railroader issue featuring your layout!
Jools, Rod, and HO trains. A match made in heaven!
I’d live in that room. My friends would never see me again. Now I know what I want if I win big in the lottery. It is not a cheap hobby.
Very Nice Layout !😊
😊❤🚂
The trains and the association with this icon are great. It's a shame that the video quality could not be better.
Looks like typical CBS. ;-)
That is Great Rod Stewart great music and trains a good combination
Seen the celebrities with their multi million dollar car collections. So Rod is a model train enthusiast. Humble, unpretentious, but cool!!
When you build and paint tiny buildings, you don't think about the producers telling you what to sing.
I love Rod Stewart since years and I like as him model railways 🙂
Wish there was a Video on UA-cam that showed Rods whole Layout. Would love to see his Work.
There you go , you got it ! I love trains!!
Interesting -- thank you for sharing your experience!
thsi guy employed people to tent to his model railway when he was on holliday
thats how u know you've made it
Shout out to Rod! I was there mid 80's at Mott Haven Junction when you were out for a ride on a B-23. Cheers!
LOL, finally, something that impresses me favorably about the guy. And impressed I am!
My love of trains is only eclipsed by my love of rollercoasters.
Brilliant, very big room for Railways makes us all very happy 🎉
It must be cool to have ample money and time to do such things
Exactly! It's so expensive! Ugh.
@@tomy.1846 Start small!
It is all relevant and "scalable". I read where he builds the skyscrapers from combining kits and does a lot of that work in hotel rooms while he is on the road. Yes, it costs a lot, and he is a wealthy guy, but the hobby does not have to be prohibitively expensive for the average person. And as hobbies go, it is a helluva lot cheaper than antique car restoration!
jealous much?
@@user-we9mx1ok6kThat's not necessarily jealousy. You can appreciate what others can do without the negativity of jealousy. Jealousy is more a reflection of your outlook and personality.
great memories
A nice, kind man.
Very cool to see a celebrity’s hobby like this.
One of the best layouts in the world.
Please please please do a long segment on Rods Trains layout. It’s absolutely stunning the amount of work that’s been put into it
Thats an ambitious layout or two - superb!
Neil Young is into it to
Many years ago, Classic Toy Trains magazine did an article about Neil Young's O gauge layout.
@@Petemonster62
There are videos on UA-cam about it
Neil Young is such a model RR fan he is part owner of Lionel trains and has input into their product line!
Rod's clearly a talented railway modeller as well as being a great musician!
Rod and his wife both have hobbies. Rod has his model trains and Penny is a cop. 🚂 👮🏼♀️
I can’t help but to remember Rod Stewarts very earliest MTV music video “Hot Legs”. The video was shot at what appeared to be a railroad station and on the rail tracks. It was an excellent music video. Thanks Rod!
Yep, no trains but some tracks at what looked like abandoned old station... ua-cam.com/video/AHcjjxYbgNM/v-deo.html&start_radio=1
Fantastic!
Rod Stewart & Models yes.. but model trains? Who knew!? 😮