Thanks for watching y'all! In other news, I put a song on Spotify! If you like the videos, give it listen :) open.spotify.com/track/4ce7NFfN4FDaAHipK2QNxt?si=NXmKJKZmQ5S2AYKYEl7PSA
I thoroughly enjoy all of your model railroad videos, and I just checked out your song and it's phenomenal, man. Love the lyrics, love the sound, love the feel. Followed you on Spotify. Keep it up man.
@Jordan Axtman their custom parts where you can remove the old door and drill holes to add a open door, I forgot which ho scale parts company sells those parts. But you can search up "open hatch doors ho scale parts"
Amazing nighttime effects. Watch for rain and lightning across sky at 9:30 minutes. So realistic it's like you are actually there. You keep the camera angle down low where a person would see that view if he were actually there!
This is the Best channel I follow for rail operations. And, now you have added environmental conditions and night time operations. Thank you for all the work that you and your father have done on your layout and for sharing with us all.
I've never seen such a fantastic HO layout or any other guage for that matter. The "Rain" blew me away. Yet, all of it did. "Motoring" the multiple locomotives to operate together is another great talent. I hope there'll be more videos. Many, many are very good. These jump to a much higher level!!!
I like the dim twilight illumination and the camera at grade level. Also the way the train starts so slowly and gradually heightens the illusion the the engines are HEAVY HEAVY. An excellent and very realistic presentation with interesting and relevant narration.
This is the most realistic model train video I have ever seen! Everything from the narration, the positioning of the cameras and the actual HO trains were wonderful! Great job!
Absolutely incredible. You really have a wonderful ability to tell a story and create a mood and the realism in your layout speaks to your extremely deft modeling skills. I love watching your videos. Thank you and please keep them coming!
This is remarkable! Best model railroading operations video ever??? Perhaps. There should be some kind of awards for this level of quality. You're an inspiration to get back into the hobby
Great video! This really inspired me to start working on a model railroad. It's not going to be ANYWHERE as good as yours, but your railroad has been a great source of inspiration and awe. Keep up the great work!
I'll bet you will be surprised at how good it will be as you take your time and apply all your skills (and learn new ones along the way)!!! Tom ... and Josh
You should definitely run Heritage Units and SD70ACE more often, it would make even cooler! It is so crazy how realistic this layout is, I will never get over how cool it looks. Great video and keep up the great work.
I just 'found' your channel today and I am so glad that I have. I'm in Uk and I haven't had much interest in the massive hardware that is normal in American trains, keeping to smaller layouts and themes. So it was like a fresh air to see what you have achieved with your outfit. For me the crowning had to be the thunderstorm, I honestly believed it was a real live set. The patience and attention to detail you show is a credit to you sir. Subbed.
Well, the video & layout is beyond exceptional. If the major magazines don't publish your models then they can go to hell. Very inspirational reminding me to have fun! Great upload, Thanks for the courage to show your work!
Great video as always! I love how your camera shots looks like your filming the real thing, especially when you add the graphic overlay and sounds. Always looking forward to your next video!
Josh you have blown me away just when I think you can't top a video you did it can not wait to see whats next. Guess your keeping up with the motto "Road of Innovations"
Nice Josh!! Night time operations on your layout prove that you and your Dad did a great job of laying track and turnouts!!! Also love that Southern caboose at the station!!!!
Wow! An awesome video that I've wanted to see for a while, and some great music! Really outstanding, greatly beat my expectations! 👏👏👏 I'm amazed at the lyrics, melody, and very professional quality.
hi Josh, Great as usual. Thanks tons! Only comment, if its a rainy stormy night ... for the video couldn't spread a damp tissue on the station's platform just for a better visual effect? Enjoyed the ride! Cheers Richard
You really make me want to get into the hobby!! I've always been a railroad nut and toyed with HO scales as a kid, but never really settled down long enough to start modelling. Once I move, I think I'll start a layout and work on it with my grandkids. :o)
Wow just wow!!! The sound editing along with your narration makes this video something worthy of tv or Netflix series! Great work I’m a super fan. I want to start on my layout which will prototype Charlotte NS & CSX mainlines.
I love the layout. I have always wanted to build one based on the area of my home in wnc. Would love to one day have a scaled down model of the csx yard in Erwin tn running along the clinchfield RR through ky and wv also
Brand new to your channel. First and For most Awesome video!. 100 out of 10 if that's even possible lol. LOVE the quality, Sounds, lighting, and your narrating as well. Keep up the awesome work! You sir have gained a New subscriber!
Awesome effects and lighting. I would love to spend a few weeks weathering your structures. Not a critique, just an observation. Your song is excellent.
Fabulous presentation! Too many model videos have great modelling but the VIDEO (and AUDIO) part of it is not even an afterthought. Rock-solid camera w/scale eye-level angle, minimal shooting "off set" plus the real-train SFX all add to the realism. The software rain is an unusual & very nice touch as well (I assume it's not REAL rain - that would be poor judgment!). Good narration (not overdone - let the video "breathe") just adds some more quality. Well done!
Awesome! My favorite model RR channel...you may have said in a previous post or this one & I missed it.. how exactly was the rain effect achieved? ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
What an amazing layout. The thunderstorm effect you added was really cool. You must have watched Kathy Millet's video about adding rain to videos. Love the layout. Loved the video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
My goodness, Josh! Always love coming back for more of your videos! They’re really good inspirations in the hobby! I enjoy seeing all these projects that a lot of us especially I never imagined that we’d see on layouts! Keep posting. Also, if you missed it, was wanting to know how you do the sound effects on the layout that you mentioned in the last video.
The only thing missing from this layout is the lighting of vehicles on the road at the crossing gates. Also look up rule 17 for locomotive lighting and program that accordingly. I saw the light power moving forward with the ditch lights on facing to the rear, this is inconsistent with those rules. Also while idling in the yard both lights are on, but dimmed at each end of the coupled power units WITHOUT A CONSIST. It is interesting that there is a difference between some roads. Example: BNSF uses the ditch light in constant mode, ALWAYS ON, not alternating sides like NS. Otherwise very good work on the realism. As cabooses are not used, with a few exceptions, I assume the caboose at time 11:46 is used as a yard crew office or similar?
I always enjoy your videos, dispite having to suspend belief a bit regarding the geography of that part of North Carolina. :) I'm modeling the same line, but the eastern end, between Morganton and Spencer/Salisbury in 1974, in N scale.
Your layout is so awesome 👍👍. I’m currently working on a n scale NS Sunbury line layout but I sadly don’t have room for a yard but I have a few industry’s for switching
Awesome layout.... Great night shots.... Your layout has great lighting for everything, including the buildings and the signals.... but not too much.... - You sound like you work on the RR for your day job.... Just Say'n.
GREAT VIDEO AWESOME INFORMATION and THOUGHTS and COMMENTS THANK you FOR your VIDEO and your TIME HAVE a good day be safe and careful ENJOY your weather AWESOME good VIDEO very realistic LAYOUT you and your dad should be very proud on your LAYOUT very cool and realistic. You are very knowledgeable about the operations. I APPRECIATE you and your INFORMATION on your LAYOUT. THANK you FOR your VIDEO and your INFORMATION and COMMENTS I APPRECIATE you both THANK you AGAIN FOR your VIDEO and your TIME 👍👍👍👍👍😁🙂
Thanks for watching y'all! In other news, I put a song on Spotify! If you like the videos, give it listen :)
open.spotify.com/track/4ce7NFfN4FDaAHipK2QNxt?si=NXmKJKZmQ5S2AYKYEl7PSA
I thoroughly enjoy all of your model railroad videos, and I just checked out your song and it's phenomenal, man. Love the lyrics, love the sound, love the feel. Followed you on Spotify. Keep it up man.
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@Jordan Axtman their custom parts where you can remove the old door and drill holes to add a open door, I forgot which ho scale parts company sells those parts. But you can search up "open hatch doors ho scale parts"
Amazing nighttime effects. Watch for rain and lightning across sky at 9:30 minutes. So realistic it's like you are actually there. You keep the camera angle down low where a person would see that view if he were actually there!
I love all the lights on the power. Really looks realistic.
Thanks Jeff!
Yes, the extensive and very well-done lighting adds a whole new dimension to "nighttime" model railroading.
when you show your non-train fan friend and he thinks it’s real. You are one of the most realistic looking modelers around. Good job mate!
This is the Best channel I follow for rail operations. And, now you have added environmental conditions and night time operations.
Thank you for all the work that you and your father have done on your layout and for sharing with us all.
Vincent, thank you so much! That certainly means a lot. Thanks for watching! - Josh
I've never seen such a fantastic HO layout or any other guage for that matter. The "Rain" blew me away. Yet, all of it did. "Motoring" the multiple locomotives to operate together is another great talent. I hope there'll be more videos. Many, many are very good. These jump to a much higher level!!!
Awesome lightning parts and with the rain effects!
This is nuts! The layout detail, the lights and signals, the extra sound effects, the post-production work. Amazing!
I like the dim twilight illumination and the camera at grade level. Also the way the train starts so slowly and gradually heightens the illusion the the engines are HEAVY HEAVY. An excellent and very realistic presentation with interesting and relevant narration.
This channel is as good as it gets! This is not only realistic but also relaxing, inspiring and especially for me - educational.
This is the most realistic model train video I have ever seen! Everything from the narration, the positioning of the cameras and the actual HO trains were wonderful! Great job!
Your rainy night, and night time lighting is OUTSTANDING!!!! Your videos get better and better all the time!
Thanks Ted!!
Absolutely incredible. You really have a wonderful ability to tell a story and create a mood and the realism in your layout speaks to your extremely deft modeling skills. I love watching your videos. Thank you and please keep them coming!
Man those trains crawl so nicely
This hobby fosters great imaginations and fun!
This is remarkable! Best model railroading operations video ever??? Perhaps. There should be some kind of awards for this level of quality. You're an inspiration to get back into the hobby
Josh, thanks for the kind words! We definitely hope to encourage others in it, and are always happy to help!
HO.... I heard that N scale is nice,.. but you can't do yardwork with it.... Messing with N scale back in the day... I believe it.
Josh, excellent comment. Was going to write the same thing.
Amazing realism! Your nighttime lighting effects are dramatic, especially the lightning.
Thank you!
just keep them coming, I always look forward to you and your Dad's work!
The model railroad community here on youtube is pretty rad. I might have to get back into my ho scale
You have ho scale? Cool, what's a good place to get ho scale stuff
As soon as I saw rain, I knew Josh took it to a whole other level. Those night time oops are awesome!!!
Thanks Matt!
I loved the rain. Night running and rain, it does not get any better than that!!
Thanks!! We agree!
Love to keep watching operations over and over...lol...and its all because of your time devoted to us...Thanks again
Oh ho I do like the effects. Not only a great layout but also always a pleasure to watch the videos you make. Very well done :)
Please do more of these! I really good representation of the prototype! Narration is also on point!
Your attention to details is amazing.
Great video! This really inspired me to start working on a model railroad. It's not going to be ANYWHERE as good as yours, but your railroad has been a great source of inspiration and awe. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Jonathan! Means a lot to both of us. If you ever need any help, don't hesitate to reach out! We're happy to help :)
Josh and Tom
I'll bet you will be surprised at how good it will be as you take your time and apply all your skills (and learn new ones along the way)!!!
Tom ... and Josh
Wow what I just watched was amazing I love this layout a lot! Thanks for sharing.
You should definitely run Heritage Units and SD70ACE more often, it would make even cooler! It is so crazy how realistic this layout is, I will never get over how cool it looks. Great video and keep up the great work.
Thanks! Working on a video now that has Southern 8099 in it! But I will keep that in mind for future videos :)
SD70ACEs and heritage units are overrated, i prefer the common power seen in most videos
The realism on this layout is amazing especially the lightning
Awesome photography, very realistic.
Love the way the layout rolls around the room.
First I've seen a layout with lighting, love it plus nice to see a night scene for a change.
I just 'found' your channel today and I am so glad that I have. I'm in Uk and I haven't had much interest in the massive hardware that is normal in American trains, keeping to smaller layouts and themes. So it was like a fresh air to see what you have achieved with your outfit. For me the crowning had to be the thunderstorm, I honestly believed it was a real live set. The patience and attention to detail you show is a credit to you sir. Subbed.
Absolutely brilliant fantastic job amazingly so cool love it cheers KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺😎👍
Your videos never disappoint. I felt like I was right there trackside railfanning. Awesome video!!
Your layout is amazing, your videos top notch, and your sound editing and narrative is excelsior. Thanks Derek for sharing your many talents with us!
Well, the video & layout is beyond exceptional.
If the major magazines don't publish your models then they can go to hell.
Very inspirational reminding me to have fun! Great upload,
Thanks for the courage to show your work!
Excellent video, incredible edits with the rain really makes the video pop!
Great video as always! I love how your camera shots looks like your filming the real thing, especially when you add the graphic overlay and sounds. Always looking forward to your next video!
Thanks for noticing the small details! Getting the camera low definitely adds to the realism. - Josh
Josh you are just amazing at the things you think of and come up with. Thanks for sharing, I loved the thunder storm!!!
I've really enjoyed this series about the coal train operations ! Brilliant ! :-)
Outstanding production Josh! Always enjoyable to watch and the lightning was great. Cheers.
Josh you have blown me away just when I think you can't top a video you did it can not wait to see whats next. Guess your keeping up with the motto "Road of Innovations"
Nice Josh!! Night time operations
on your layout prove that you
and your Dad did a great job of
laying track and turnouts!!!
Also love that Southern caboose
at the station!!!!
Thanks Scott!
I don't know how you do it but it gets better every time. The rain is crazy cool.
Excellent video, some of the best HO scale night shooting I have seen!!! -Ken
Very nice. Great looking visuals and realistic operations. Thanks for sharing. 🚂
Wow! An awesome video that I've wanted to see for a while, and some great music! Really outstanding, greatly beat my expectations! 👏👏👏 I'm amazed at the lyrics, melody, and very professional quality.
hi Josh, Great as usual. Thanks tons!
Only comment, if its a rainy stormy night ... for the video couldn't spread a damp tissue on the station's platform just for a better visual effect?
Enjoyed the ride!
Cheers
Richard
I love all the work you put into this! Great job!
Probably the best night time (raining) operations I ever seen. Great job!
That's quite the compliment. Thanks David!
I found the lightning effect awesome
Real loco sounds make it even better, keep up the work, NSmodeler24.
You really make me want to get into the hobby!! I've always been a railroad nut and toyed with HO scales as a kid, but never really settled down long enough to start modelling. Once I move, I think I'll start a layout and work on it with my grandkids. :o)
Wow just wow!!! The sound editing along with your narration makes this video something worthy of tv or Netflix series! Great work I’m a super fan. I want to start on my layout which will prototype Charlotte NS & CSX mainlines.
Thank you so much! - Josh
Very thoroug your layout and perfect Holy Bible verse, congratulation!!
Awesome
Loved the thunder&lightning great effect the lighting in the locomotives looks great thanks for sharing.
I love the layout. I have always wanted to build one based on the area of my home in wnc. Would love to one day have a scaled down model of the csx yard in Erwin tn running along the clinchfield RR through ky and wv also
Brand new to your channel. First and For most Awesome video!. 100 out of 10 if that's even possible lol. LOVE the quality, Sounds, lighting, and your narrating as well. Keep up the awesome work! You sir have gained a New subscriber!
I wanna see 1024 leading a train!
Looks like an awesome locomotive!
Great video as always josh!
1024, doesn't have lights (yet), but as soon as it does, you can bet that it will!
Great layout and expertly produced video.
I'm in awe! This was optimal!
Awesome effects and lighting. I would love to spend a few weeks weathering your structures. Not a critique, just an observation. Your song is excellent.
Remember, it never rains on the railroad! Only liquid sunshine (moonshine?!!!) Nicely done, really enjoy your videos and layout.
Wow....can't believe somebody gave u a thumbs down....we'll call these engines...NIGHTCRAWLERS..... As always Josh....so cool....👍
Haha I guess you can't win them all. Thanks for the kind words Val! - Josh
Cool layout, sounds and lights.
Fabulous presentation! Too many model videos have great modelling but the VIDEO (and AUDIO) part of it is not even an afterthought. Rock-solid camera w/scale eye-level angle, minimal shooting "off set" plus the real-train SFX all add to the realism. The software rain is an unusual & very nice touch as well (I assume it's not REAL rain - that would be poor judgment!). Good narration (not overdone - let the video "breathe") just adds some more quality. Well done!
Everything is so perfect
Great work it takes a lot of work and good machinery to get the work done!
Wow! This is a top notch layout!
Cool NS AC44C6M! Hopefully some company starts making those soon, along with the CSX CM44AC rebuilds.
I plan on modeling the B-line for Norfolk southern. I hope to have as much detail on that layout as this one does.
This video is even more proof to me that this is the premier HO Scale layout on UA-cam, Awesome video Josh!
That means a lot. Thank you so much Lucas! - Josh
Nicely done and I watched the DIB video about the grade very steep.
Awesome! My favorite model RR channel...you may have said in a previous post or this one & I missed it.. how exactly was the rain effect achieved? ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
What an amazing layout. The thunderstorm effect you added was really cool. You must have watched Kathy Millet's video about adding rain to videos. Love the layout. Loved the video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
My goodness, Josh! Always love coming back for more of your videos! They’re really good inspirations in the hobby! I enjoy seeing all these projects that a lot of us especially I never imagined that we’d see on layouts! Keep posting. Also, if you missed it, was wanting to know how you do the sound effects on the layout that you mentioned in the last video.
Enjoyed watching.
The only thing missing from this layout is the lighting of vehicles on the road at the crossing gates. Also look up rule 17 for locomotive lighting and program that accordingly. I saw the light power moving forward with the ditch lights on facing to the rear, this is inconsistent with those rules. Also while idling in the yard both lights are on, but dimmed at each end of the coupled power units WITHOUT A CONSIST. It is interesting that there is a difference between some roads. Example: BNSF uses the ditch light in constant mode, ALWAYS ON, not alternating sides like NS. Otherwise very good work on the realism. As cabooses are not used, with a few exceptions, I assume the caboose at time 11:46 is used as a yard crew office or similar?
I like how you modeled the open cab door on the AC44C6M!
That was pretty cool opp session and the background flash and lighting is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing more
Thanks Chris! The flash was just from the light on our DCC controllers! -Josh
Still cool.
I always enjoy your videos, dispite having to suspend belief a bit regarding the geography of that part of North Carolina. :) I'm modeling the same line, but the eastern end, between Morganton and Spencer/Salisbury in 1974, in N scale.
I live right outside of Salisbury. Are you in the area as well?
Please make many more of these. Thank you.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work 😃😃
Your layout is so awesome 👍👍. I’m currently working on a n scale NS Sunbury line layout but I sadly don’t have room for a yard but I have a few industry’s for switching
A great line to model! Thanks! - Josh
Oh I railfan that line NICE!
As I am watching this, a thunderstorm has moved into my area and has started raining.
Awesome vid with great narrative!!
Got Dang! It was So realistic!!!
You know that guy hanging around the station. You know, the one leaning on the post. He looks pretty shady. I wouldn't trust him. Just saying......
He asked me if he could borrow 5 bucks. I walked away.
If you see something, say something.... lol
Grady Cain no, leave the man alone, he just livin life 😂
i know why bro i asked him for a up big boy ho scale loco and he just be waitin there for me to get him the "stuff" lol XD
guys you should either let the guards keep an eye on him and his spray cans or quietly thank him for prettying up the freight wagons
Awesome layout.... Great night shots.... Your layout has great lighting for everything, including the buildings and the signals.... but not too much....
- You sound like you work on the RR for your day job.... Just Say'n.
Very good narrative as always!
Thank you Richard!
GREAT VIDEO AWESOME INFORMATION and THOUGHTS and COMMENTS THANK you FOR your VIDEO and your TIME HAVE a good day be safe and careful ENJOY your weather AWESOME good VIDEO very realistic LAYOUT you and your dad should be very proud on your LAYOUT very cool and realistic. You are very knowledgeable about the operations. I APPRECIATE you and your INFORMATION on your LAYOUT. THANK you FOR your VIDEO and your INFORMATION and COMMENTS I APPRECIATE you both THANK you AGAIN FOR your VIDEO and your TIME 👍👍👍👍👍😁🙂
Thank you Jim!!
Keep’em coming! I love your vids
Very impressive!
Ha NS 3634 I just chased that one today near Conway lol great video very realistic
Hard to believe it a Model, great video Josh. Bob
Amazing really.... wish I was born good at modeling and had started my layout 20 years ago! 🤣🤣
Awesome video! Keep up the great work...
My man...this is quality work. Well done.
Hi!
Wow what a set up you have!
Absolutely awesome!
Could you tell me what decoder sound your using please!!
Parargon? Digitrax sound or?
Thanks! 👍
one of my fave layouts. the lighting is tremendous. if i'm not mistaken layout is for sale. i'll miss it.
The main layout, where this was filmed, is NOT for sale. The project layout is for sale.
Tom.