Joe, I am former conrail employee and an n scale model railroader. I came upon your channel earlier this year. I have enjoyed your videos very much. You inspired me to keep at the hobby. Thanks for all you did and best of luck. Emjoy the holidays with your family and friends. You will be missed...
Thank you for taking us on the journey from beginning to the point you have a close to finished layout. Enjoy the time, enjoy the layout, let it be your "me" outlet and share with whomever you wish. Godspeed, Joe
Crazy to think that 9 years ago I was just a 12 year old stumbling upon this cool guy who was planning out an ambitious railroad. I would’ve never built my first table at 17 if it wasn’t for your inspiration. Thank you Joe!
As always Joe, you have your priorities straight. Family comes first. Thanks for all that you have shared with us. I know I have learned a lot and gotten several ideas from you. I will add my vote to perhaps consider a yearly update video. Hopefully, someday, I will get to see your layout in person during an NMRA convention tour. Good luck to you and your family and stay safe.
Having just retired I recently restarted my devotion to the hobby and am in the planning stages. I just discovered your channel and want to thank you for all of your contributions on UA-cam. It is appreciated. And congratulations on looking out for number 1.
Thank you for all the great content. It's understandable and no need to explain that your reasons for ending the constant posting.. Hopefully you now get to enjoy the hobby instead of worrying about content. Just hopefully we get to see a once in a while post of a railfan of your layout or some posting of you enjoying your layout on fb on your time frame and not worrying about others or creating youtube content. Happy railroading. PS. while I don't currently have a layout hopefully one day I can have a meetup to have the Sayehurst Secondary meet up with the Modern N Raritan River.
Thank You Joe. It’s been a joy to follow you on your model railroad journey. I still dream of getting even close to the level of modeling you have accomplished. May GOD BLESS YOU and your family on all future adventures. I really hope you will post the occasional post to share future progress and maybe the occasional glimpse into your operating sessions. Thanks again Joe you are an amazing Modeler.
Thanks for sharing such a great Model Railroad. But I get it, same is true of of many modelers running around a unfinished RR blowing horns and not working on the layout. Good luck Steve in Toms River
Power to you, man. Enjoyed all you shared with us. Perhaps one day in the future you can do a final update and let us know how you're doing and how everything turned out. Best wishes to you and yours! 🚂❤🧡💛💚💙💜
From the first day I met you, I knew you were a stand-up guy, you have given so much to the hobby, so much knowledge, and are willing to share. You are Da' Man. It has been a great ride Joe thank you so much, brother.
Thanks Joe. Really love your layout and I watch your content over and over. Really going to miss it. Hopefully we get to see a video of when it’s 100%. It’s absolutely awesome!
Just recently in the past few months ive came back to review some of your videos to solve issues, or learn steps in certain processes for my own N scale layout. The past year ive gone into high gear with it, and have been wanting to make some videos myself, because there are several modelers on this platform that I have followed, im ready to share my work with, and you Joe are one of them. I appreciate your contributions to my learning techniques, especially the amount of detail you have put in videos. While you're not going to post anymore, I hope you're still present here watching videos, and maybe soon, you'll see my channel finally post a video. Take care Joe!!!
Hi Joe, Thank You for all the great videos over the years. No backlash here, you do what is most important for you. I hope to see pics on your other social media from time to time though! Thank You again!
Thanks Joe for all the great content over the years. Completely understand your situation-I'm right there with you as my daughter is getting older and involved in school, sports, etc. Though, I would still like to see updates every once in a while on your layout-even it's a quick and dirty video. Cheers!
Thanks for all the work you put into creating all of the videos you did end up creating. I've watched many and have learned much. And even though you say this is your last video, I hope you'll see fit to give us one final tour of your layout once it's complete. I know there are a lot of us out here who would love to see it. But if not, that's okay too. Happy Model Railroading!
Time to enjoy the fruits of your labor - go have fun (which is what it’s all about). Maybe we’ll see you post again about some significant milestones. Until then, ciao’ and many fun hours of operations to you and friends!
Thank you for what you have done for the model railroad hobby what I would like to see exactly how you did the electrical cabinet and all the wiring just a little fuzzy on how you did it but again thank you for all the hard work.
Thanks for all of the information and enjoyment, Joe. Maybe you can just post a continuous run segment every now and then and then like I do to maintain your presence in the community. Best wishes, Joe!
_🚂_ Joe, thank you for bringing us along on your journey. I do hope you may post some new content in the future. A yearly update would be nice. I will he watching your vehicle painting episode often! Take care, be safe, get well. Enjoy your family!
Thank you Joe for all that you've shared with us! I grew up in Central New Jersey (I'm in coastal NC now) and knew the PRR in the Metuchen area, the Raritan River Railroad (the old rinky dink), and the New Jersey Central. I'm familiar with the places you've modeled having lived in Monmouth County and worked at Joint base MDL. It's been a pleasure seeing your progress on the layout and I wish you the best in the future!
I enjoyed following along with your channel, and of course do what ever brings you happiness. As someone else said, there aren't that many N scalers doing UA-cam videos, and you were doing them well! I suggest as you said, keep the channel alive for us who like to go back and watch certain things, and who knows, you may get the urge to film something again, even if it is just a run by. I only work on my layout when I feel like it, and I only film things when I feel like it. No burn out that way. Maybe that will help you as time goes on. Good luck and have fun!
You don't owe us anything, if truth be known we have learned a great deal from you in all phases of the hobby. My wife was not to happy when I used her blender like you did in the one video to make leaves but hey the upside was something for her for Christmas( she is hard to buy for). Maybe you will keep the Facebook account so we can see your progress. There were so many different things you covered and I did enjoy watching. Thanks Joe, hope you have a great Xmas with your family.
Many thanks for all your work putting the channel content together. Very genuine and thoughtful. No need to apologise - you did great. All the best for the future.
Fully understand when a side hobby of UA-cam gets in the way of the real hobby. Buuuut how about just some quick updates of the layout in this video format? Just a quick vlog of when something gets completed.
Sorry to see you go Joe but totally understand the reasons behind it. Appreciate all of your content and things I’ve learned form your channel, I’ve really enjoyed watching the layout progress. Take care and Go Navy! - Steve
Thank you for allowng us to see all the progress you made with your layout. It was very informative. You have to do what makes you happy and also to set your priorities. We will miss not seeing any more videos but maybe one day, after you have completed what you have set out to do, you could put up a video of the layout. Good luck to you.
Good afternoon Joe, I've just recently came across your channel and subscribed. I haven't had much time to watch alot of your videos. Let's just say I'll be playing catch up with a lot of videos the next few months as I'm the owner of a landscaping business and this is pretty much my down time with the exception of snow storms. I totally understand where you're coming from and wish you and your family all the best!! Take care of yourself and maybe sometime down the road you'll post an update on the layout let everyone know your doing well. Thank you and have a good day. Happy modeling!! - Jason
Thanks for the videos I had a lot of fun watching them and watching the progress. Like I always said in the past you gotta do what you gotta do. When things get to be a burden then something has got to give. Model Railroading should be fun, that is the point. You will be missed because I did like you videos seeing a paper cutout turn into a building. I also enjoyed the op sessions and you proved that you can do op sessions in N Scale. Good luck bud and have fun because that's what it's all about.
Take a couple months off enjoy the holidays and come back and do a video every 3 months and let us know how things are going. We're going to want to see the finished project
Thanks for all the great videos, I for one can say I have learned from them. I completely understand walking a way from something that stops being enjoyable. Congratulations on moving on.
Joe. It's been fun to watch you and your railroad's growth. We all learned new ways to model railroad. You were never afraid to let us help with ideas and prototype feedback. You are a craftsman and one of my heroes. This is a much better way to end, while you are on top. Gone from regular content, but not forgotten. Enjoy your family and operating sessions. Drop in on UA-cam with some new content once in a while. Thank you for letting me be one of your 5.45k friends. Mike
Thanks Joe for letting us sit in on the progression of your layout over the years! It's been fun, and I'm glad you'll be leaving the content up for prosperity. I've learned much from your build, and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it come along. That said, change is one of the few constants in life, and no one can fault you for deciding to take the hobby in a different direction.
I feel you. I’ve got a UA-cam channel that focuses on my miniature wargaming hobby. But I don’t do a lot on my channel because I’d rather focus on the miniature wargaming part of things than on the “filming for UA-cam” part of things. If I spent the time required on growing the channel instead of on the hobby, I’d never accomplish anything in the hobby. I do get the occasional video out, but it’s when it works best for me.
I'm gonna miss your smiling face buddy !! Maybe a yearly update would work. Thanks for your service and sacrifice buddy !!!!! You take care now and watch your back brother!❤
Hi Joe, I'm just discovering your UA-cam channel, so Yes please keep your videos up. Also I understand about creating content, enjoy your hobby and share content when you want and not on UA-cam's schedule. That is what I do on my Channel. Thank you for the videos and the channel and Happy Model Railroading. Cheers, Rich S.
I have enjoyed your channel over the years. Now you can enjoy your model railroad without the pressure of content creation. All the best to you and your family!
Sorry to see you go Joe you got a great looking layout always look forward to your videos, but I do understand life gets in the way you’re a lot farther along with your layout than mine is and my UA-cam channel doesn’t have a lot of content because like you said the cameras getting away in the editingso I saw the finish product and give updates when possible and maybe a real fan video if I catch a train thank you for all the great memories and videos. It’s been exciting watching you build your layout. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with it.
I totally support you. Family is everything. Enjoy your kids growing up Joe! I imagine having a channel and needing to make content constantly is very stressful and time consuming. I'm grateful for you sharing your knowledge. All the best to you and your family.
As so may others have noted already - HUGE THANKS ARE DUE TO YOU SIR FOR ALL YOU'VE SHARED!!! Apology? Backlash? You've got to be kidding me if anyone were to accept or give such - CONGRATS are due to you for all you've accomplished!! Huge inspiration to me and so many since post #1 (especially for me as a ~90's era n scale eastern modeler). Amazing for most any model railroader to ever get close to the level of completion you have, and on top of that this is the layout you've been dreaming about for years (I recall you made that clear near the very beginning...). I can only imagine all the time it takes to produce, edit, post, reply, etc... I was always so impressed at the time you took to make and share quality vids, and assumed it must have been eating into that precious little time most working/family folks like us have available to model or operate... so again I wanted to make sure to post this to say a HUGE THANKS to you, and whatever is the best/right decision for you makes me happy - remember the slogan that Kalmbach used to show on each MR cover? The key word was "fun", and you surely deserve it / wish you a maximum of that going forward.
Thanks Joe for everything. You were the first channel on UA-cam I subscribed to, my railroad went from a 4X8 layout to a much bigger and better setup in part because of your inspiration and tutorials. I have learned so much and for that I am so thankful. I sort of feel like a 'friendship' has developed (in a weird UA-cam way) and I have enjoyed the time together. I too struggle with balancing time with grandkids, family, volunteer duties, etc. and in the end I too enjoy just going downstairs and running trains. Thanks again.. take care my friend.
Welcome to reality Joe. Kids huh so that’s the next twenty years gone right there. Thanks for all your content.I will have to rewatch all my favourite vids including some of the tips that I have learnt . Good luck going into the future from Perth Western Australia.
I’m sad to hear that you won’t be putting out any more videos, as I’ve always enjoyed the channel especially the operations videos. I’m one of your subscribers who’s been there right from the beginning watching your layout as it evolved and progressed. I’m hoping that maybe you can jump in from time to time and just update us on how you’re doing. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just a quick layout update. Anyways many thanks for all your efforts, and best wishes to you and your family.
It was your choice to begin sharing videos and should be your choice how long to continue. Have enjoyed your content. There aren't many N scale modelers doing You Tube content so it has been much appreciated. I just reviewed the last layout tour you did. I would really like to see a final layout tour whenever all of the scenes are complete.
As others have pointed out, you didn't have to share any of this adventure. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment and best of luck. Go run some trains!
Hey Joe, Sad to hear it is the end, but if it means more enjoyment by not having to script and arrange camera shots, believe me, I get it. I have been producing more content this year than last year, but I had so much going on with home improvements. I will be doing a mail call soon. I've been so busy, I haven't even opened the box!! Anyway Joe, I always enjoyed your vids and watching you construct your layout and wish you the best!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍🙂
Completely understandable. Making the video content can be just as time consuming as doing the thing you love that is the basis for the content. Enjoy running your trains!
we all get to this point sir. I said the same thing, videos just make the train layout a job and a half. so like you, I took the time off from you tube. only did a few videos of new releases. So I hope, like me you take some time off the camera and later on,, some day, you will turn the camera back on. But, for now sir, Enjoy your trains.. I have,
I can absolutely relate to where you are. Best wishes moving forward..cheers
Joe, I am former conrail employee and an n scale model railroader. I came upon your channel earlier this year. I have enjoyed your videos very much. You inspired me to keep at the hobby. Thanks for all you did and best of luck. Emjoy the holidays with your family and friends. You will be missed...
Thank you for taking us on the journey from beginning to the point you have a close to finished layout. Enjoy the time, enjoy the layout, let it be your "me" outlet and share with whomever you wish. Godspeed, Joe
Crazy to think that 9 years ago I was just a 12 year old stumbling upon this cool guy who was planning out an ambitious railroad. I would’ve never built my first table at 17 if it wasn’t for your inspiration. Thank you Joe!
Thanks Joe for a great ride. It has definitely been a blast. All the best to you sir.
As always Joe, you have your priorities straight. Family comes first. Thanks for all that you have shared with us. I know I have learned a lot and gotten several ideas from you. I will add my vote to perhaps consider a yearly update video. Hopefully, someday, I will get to see your layout in person during an NMRA convention tour. Good luck to you and your family and stay safe.
Having just retired I recently restarted my devotion to the hobby and am in the planning stages. I just discovered your channel and want to thank you for all of your contributions on UA-cam. It is appreciated. And congratulations on looking out for number 1.
Thanks for sharing your layout.
Thank you for all the great content. It's understandable and no need to explain that your reasons for ending the constant posting.. Hopefully you now get to enjoy the hobby instead of worrying about content. Just hopefully we get to see a once in a while post of a railfan of your layout or some posting of you enjoying your layout on fb on your time frame and not worrying about others or creating youtube content. Happy railroading. PS. while I don't currently have a layout hopefully one day I can have a meetup to have the Sayehurst Secondary meet up with the Modern N Raritan River.
Thank You Joe. It’s been a joy to follow you on your model railroad journey. I still dream of getting even close to the level of modeling you have accomplished. May GOD BLESS YOU and your family on all future adventures. I really hope you will post the occasional post to share future progress and maybe the occasional glimpse into your operating sessions. Thanks again Joe you are an amazing Modeler.
Thanks for sharing such a great Model Railroad.
But I get it, same is true of of many modelers running around a unfinished RR blowing horns and not working on the layout.
Good luck Steve in Toms River
Power to you, man. Enjoyed all you shared with us. Perhaps one day in the future you can do a final update and let us know how you're doing and how everything turned out. Best wishes to you and yours!
🚂❤🧡💛💚💙💜
From the first day I met you, I knew you were a stand-up guy, you have given so much to the hobby, so much knowledge, and are willing to share. You are Da' Man. It has been a great ride Joe thank you so much, brother.
Well Joe very sad I can understand the pressure of maybe you should just do updates every 3 months and only do four videos a year.gary
Thanks for sharing! Have fun!!!
Thanks Joe. Really love your layout and I watch your content over and over. Really going to miss it. Hopefully we get to see a video of when it’s 100%. It’s absolutely awesome!
All that you have shared with us over the years is greatly appreciated ... all the best to you!!!
Thanks so much for the content you have shared with all of us. Hope you have fun running those trains.
Thanks for the content you’ve posted over the years. Good luck with your modelling future and respect for doing what’s right for you and your family.
Whew! From the title I was worried. Thankfully it’s just videos that are ending. Enjoy your layout - you’ve earned it!!!
Thanks for sharing what you have done. Model railroading is supposed to be fun. Enjoy your layout.
Just recently in the past few months ive came back to review some of your videos to solve issues, or learn steps in certain processes for my own N scale layout. The past year ive gone into high gear with it, and have been wanting to make some videos myself, because there are several modelers on this platform that I have followed, im ready to share my work with, and you Joe are one of them. I appreciate your contributions to my learning techniques, especially the amount of detail you have put in videos. While you're not going to post anymore, I hope you're still present here watching videos, and maybe soon, you'll see my channel finally post a video.
Take care Joe!!!
Over the years I have really enjoyed your content. I wish you the very best. As always thanks for sharing. Dave
Enjoy the trains! Thanks for sharing what you have.
Hi Joe, Thank You for all the great videos over the years. No backlash here, you do what is most important for you. I hope to see pics on your other social media from time to time though! Thank You again!
I really injoyed your channel and learned alot from watching I'll miss it thank you for all you did do for the hobby
Thanks Joe for all the great content over the years. Completely understand your situation-I'm right there with you as my daughter is getting older and involved in school, sports, etc.
Though, I would still like to see updates every once in a while on your layout-even it's a quick and dirty video. Cheers!
Op session!!! Thanks for sharing. TMRCI
Thanks. I really enjoyed watching your videos. Best of luck in your life.
Thanks for all the work you put into creating all of the videos you did end up creating. I've watched many and have learned much. And even though you say this is your last video, I hope you'll see fit to give us one final tour of your layout once it's complete. I know there are a lot of us out here who would love to see it. But if not, that's okay too. Happy Model Railroading!
Time to enjoy the fruits of your labor - go have fun (which is what it’s all about).
Maybe we’ll see you post again about some significant milestones. Until then, ciao’ and many fun hours of operations to you and friends!
Thank you for what you have done for the model railroad hobby what I would like to see exactly how you did the electrical cabinet and all the wiring just a little fuzzy on how you did it but again thank you for all the hard work.
Thanks for the content I have enjoyed it. All the best to you .
Thanks for all of the information and enjoyment, Joe. Maybe you can just post a continuous run segment every now and then and then like I do to maintain your presence in the community. Best wishes, Joe!
It's been an enjoyable journey watching your layout grow. of course family comes first. Have fun just running your railroad which is why we do it
Always loved your work Joe , I'm an N scale through and through from down under and fire fighter to boot love you , all the best mate
_🚂_ Joe, thank you for bringing us along on your journey. I do hope you may post some new content in the future. A yearly update would be nice. I will he watching your vehicle painting episode often! Take care, be safe, get well. Enjoy your family!
Thank you Joe for all that you've shared with us! I grew up in Central New Jersey (I'm in coastal NC now) and knew the PRR in the Metuchen area, the Raritan River Railroad (the old rinky dink), and the New Jersey Central. I'm familiar with the places you've modeled having lived in Monmouth County and worked at Joint base MDL. It's been a pleasure seeing your progress on the layout and I wish you the best in the future!
Understandable. I came to a similar decision a while back. Custom installs became more like work. Took the fun out of the process.
Thanks Joe, your layout is an inspiration.
I enjoyed following along with your channel, and of course do what ever brings you happiness. As someone else said, there aren't that many N scalers doing UA-cam videos, and you were doing them well! I suggest as you said, keep the channel alive for us who like to go back and watch certain things, and who knows, you may get the urge to film something again, even if it is just a run by. I only work on my layout when I feel like it, and I only film things when I feel like it. No burn out that way. Maybe that will help you as time goes on.
Good luck and have fun!
Thanks for the journey!
You don't owe us anything, if truth be known we have learned a great deal from you in all phases of the hobby. My wife was not to happy when I used her blender like you did in the one video to make leaves but hey the upside was something for her for Christmas( she is hard to buy for). Maybe you will keep the Facebook account so we can see your progress. There were so many different things you covered and I did enjoy watching. Thanks Joe, hope you have a great Xmas with your family.
Joe. Thank you for sharing all your videos. it truly has been an inspiration to keep Mr mo ing
Many thanks for all your work putting the channel content together. Very genuine and thoughtful. No need to apologise - you did great. All the best for the future.
Fully understand when a side hobby of UA-cam gets in the way of the real hobby. Buuuut how about just some quick updates of the layout in this video format? Just a quick vlog of when something gets completed.
Sorry to see you go Joe but totally understand the reasons behind it. Appreciate all of your content and things I’ve learned form your channel, I’ve really enjoyed watching the layout progress. Take care and Go Navy! - Steve
We all completely understand we are gonna miss you! 😭😭😭
Thanks for the content over the years. Carry on!
Thank you for allowng us to see all the progress you made with your layout. It was very informative. You have to do what makes you happy and also to set your priorities. We will miss not seeing any more videos but maybe one day, after you have completed what you have set out to do, you could put up a video of the layout. Good luck to you.
I always looked forward to your videos. I been watching your videos for a few years.
Good afternoon Joe, I've just recently came across your channel and subscribed. I haven't had much time to watch alot of your videos. Let's just say I'll be playing catch up with a lot of videos the next few months as I'm the owner of a landscaping business and this is pretty much my down time with the exception of snow storms. I totally understand where you're coming from and wish you and your family all the best!! Take care of yourself and maybe sometime down the road you'll post an update on the layout let everyone know your doing well. Thank you and have a good day. Happy modeling!! - Jason
Completely understand! Go enjoy the hobby! Thank you for all you have created!
Thanks for the videos I had a lot of fun watching them and watching the progress. Like I always said in the past you gotta do what you gotta do. When things get to be a burden
then something has got to give. Model Railroading should be fun, that is the point. You will be missed because I did like you videos seeing a paper cutout turn into a building.
I also enjoyed the op sessions and you proved that you can do op sessions in N Scale. Good luck bud and have fun because that's what it's all about.
Take a couple months off enjoy the holidays and come back and do a video every 3 months and let us know how things are going. We're going to want to see the finished project
Thank you for everything Joe! I learned so much from your videos!
We all support you, have fun, do what you want. Drop in every now and then. Thanks for the content!
Good for you! The hobby should be fun, not work, glad you found your happiness!
Thanks for all the great videos, I for one can say I have learned from them. I completely understand walking a way from something that stops being enjoyable. Congratulations on moving on.
Thanks for the good times!!! Enjoy the hobby!!!
Joe. It's been fun to watch you and your railroad's growth. We all learned new ways to model railroad. You were never afraid to let us help with ideas and prototype feedback. You are a craftsman and one of my heroes. This is a much better way to end, while you are on top. Gone from regular content, but not forgotten. Enjoy your family and operating sessions. Drop in on UA-cam with some new content once in a while. Thank you for letting me be one of your 5.45k friends. Mike
Thank you Joe. Great job. Loved the channel and learned so much.
Sorry to hear but understandable. Your railroad will be missed. Thanks for all the great content, Joe!
Thanks guy. it's been fun to see what you've done with your layout. I'm glad you will take the time to enjoy it and not tear it down.
Thanks Joe for letting us sit in on the progression of your layout over the years! It's been fun, and I'm glad you'll be leaving the content up for prosperity. I've learned much from your build, and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it come along. That said, change is one of the few constants in life, and no one can fault you for deciding to take the hobby in a different direction.
I feel you. I’ve got a UA-cam channel that focuses on my miniature wargaming hobby. But I don’t do a lot on my channel because I’d rather focus on the miniature wargaming part of things than on the “filming for UA-cam” part of things.
If I spent the time required on growing the channel instead of on the hobby, I’d never accomplish anything in the hobby.
I do get the occasional video out, but it’s when it works best for me.
Sorry to hear that about your channel. Family comes first so we understand. Have fun….John
I'm gonna miss your smiling face buddy !!
Maybe a yearly update would work.
Thanks for your service and sacrifice buddy !!!!!
You take care now and watch your back brother!❤
Enjoy. If you do resume the ops where you have outside help, I’m happy to participate.
Hi Joe, I'm just discovering your UA-cam channel, so Yes please keep your videos up. Also I understand about creating content, enjoy your hobby and share content when you want and not on UA-cam's schedule. That is what I do on my Channel. Thank you for the videos and the channel and Happy Model Railroading. Cheers, Rich S.
I have enjoyed your channel over the years. Now you can enjoy your model railroad without the pressure of content creation. All the best to you and your family!
Sorry to see you go Joe you got a great looking layout always look forward to your videos, but I do understand life gets in the way you’re a lot farther along with your layout than mine is and my UA-cam channel doesn’t have a lot of content because like you said the cameras getting away in the editingso I saw the finish product and give updates when possible and maybe a real fan video if I catch a train thank you for all the great memories and videos. It’s been exciting watching you build your layout. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with it.
I'll miss he operations videos. I really enjoyed them, as I love operations. Good luck.
I totally support you. Family is everything. Enjoy your kids growing up Joe! I imagine having a channel and needing to make content constantly is very stressful and time consuming. I'm grateful for you sharing your knowledge. All the best to you and your family.
Thank You. Enjoy you life
As so may others have noted already - HUGE THANKS ARE DUE TO YOU SIR FOR ALL YOU'VE SHARED!!! Apology? Backlash? You've got to be kidding me if anyone were to accept or give such - CONGRATS are due to you for all you've accomplished!! Huge inspiration to me and so many since post #1 (especially for me as a ~90's era n scale eastern modeler). Amazing for most any model railroader to ever get close to the level of completion you have, and on top of that this is the layout you've been dreaming about for years (I recall you made that clear near the very beginning...). I can only imagine all the time it takes to produce, edit, post, reply, etc... I was always so impressed at the time you took to make and share quality vids, and assumed it must have been eating into that precious little time most working/family folks like us have available to model or operate... so again I wanted to make sure to post this to say a HUGE THANKS to you, and whatever is the best/right decision for you makes me happy - remember the slogan that Kalmbach used to show on each MR cover? The key word was "fun", and you surely deserve it / wish you a maximum of that going forward.
Thanks Joe for everything. You were the first channel on UA-cam I subscribed to, my railroad went from a 4X8 layout to a much bigger and better setup in part because of your inspiration and tutorials. I have learned so much and for that I am so thankful. I sort of feel like a 'friendship' has developed (in a weird UA-cam way) and I have enjoyed the time together. I too struggle with balancing time with grandkids, family, volunteer duties, etc. and in the end I too enjoy just going downstairs and running trains. Thanks again.. take care my friend.
Sorry to see you go, but iam glad your enjoying the trains. Will you still put up FB pics?
Welcome to reality Joe.
Kids huh so that’s the next twenty years gone right there.
Thanks for all your content.I will have to rewatch all my favourite vids including some of the tips that I have learnt .
Good luck going into the future
from Perth Western Australia.
I’m sad to hear that you won’t be putting out any more videos, as I’ve always enjoyed the channel especially the operations videos.
I’m one of your subscribers who’s been there right from the beginning watching your layout as it evolved and progressed. I’m hoping that maybe you can jump in from time to time and just update us on how you’re doing. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just a quick layout update. Anyways many thanks for all your efforts, and best wishes to you and your family.
It was your choice to begin sharing videos and should be your choice how long to continue. Have enjoyed your content. There aren't many N scale modelers doing You Tube content so it has been much appreciated. I just reviewed the last layout tour you did. I would really like to see a final layout tour whenever all of the scenes are complete.
Thanks Joe! You got to take care of family first .
your videos have been inspiring and we all will them. You do what is best for you and your family.
You do what you need, we appreciate what you did but live and love your family. Wish you all the best and enjoy!!!😊
As others have pointed out, you didn't have to share any of this adventure. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment and best of luck. Go run some trains!
Good for you !!!
I completely understand Joe. Enjoy the hobby and your family.
Amen Bro... Just the reason I never posted...This is time for me...and now for you....
Thanks you
Hey Joe,
Sad to hear it is the end, but if it means more enjoyment by not having to script and arrange camera shots, believe me, I get it.
I have been producing more content this year than last year, but I had so much going on with home improvements.
I will be doing a mail call soon.
I've been so busy, I haven't even opened the box!!
Anyway Joe, I always enjoyed your vids and watching you construct your layout and wish you the best!!
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Completely understandable. Making the video content can be just as time consuming as doing the thing you love that is the basis for the content. Enjoy running your trains!
Thanks for everything, Joe. Get back to enjoying the hobby.
When your hobby stops being fun its no longer a hobby. You do you and have fun your way.
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we all get to this point sir. I said the same thing, videos just make the train layout a job and a half. so like you, I took the time off from you tube. only did a few videos of new releases.
So I hope, like me you take some time off the camera and later on,, some day, you will turn the camera back on.
But, for now sir, Enjoy your trains.. I have,
Don't end it it's burn out I've experienced it
No backlash from me buddy. I am so great full for what you already achieved
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Just stop specifically filming stuff. Just throw the cameras in some nice spots while you're operating