Layout Tour: Gary Reynolds' Grand Allegheny Railroad

Bill Schopf, Bob Yerkey and I took a road trip over to the western New York area to visit Gary Reynolds and his gorgeous Grand Allegheny Railroad. The GAR is a freelanced railroad set in central PA and western NY in the early 1950's. The railroad is a subsidiary of the Erie Railroad.
Some layout specifics:
-Space: 33ft x 11ft
-Control: Digitrax
-Min Radius: 28" on main, 24" industrial trackage
-Track: Code 83
Turnouts: #8 on main where curve is main route, #5 for yards/industry
Max Grade: 2%
Gary is an extremely talented craftsman, and many of his industries are craftsman kits, including several Fine Scale Miniatures. All his scenes are detailed and very realistic. He has also added numerous lighting effects to the buildings and scenery. The scenery is complete and very well done. Overall, the layout is a joy to behold and operate!
Gary does operate, and utilizes train sheets made up for each train. The main focus of the layout is operations, especially switching.
Sit back and enjoy the Grand Allegheny Railroad!
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  • @joesipos2975
    @joesipos29755 ай бұрын

    WOW that is a gorgeous layout. The night scenes were perfect. Well done Gary!

  • @MosriteCharlie
    @MosriteCharlie Жыл бұрын

    Saw this on a layout tour. Fine railroad, great host. Thanks Gary.

  • @MosriteCharlie
    @MosriteCharlie Жыл бұрын

    I saw this on a layout tour and it is excellent.

  • @FL70NJ
    @FL70NJ5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice layout indeed!! Thank you for sharing Gary Reynolds' Grand Allegheny Railroad with us!!

  • @nicklamboy3918
    @nicklamboy3918 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are great. Every once in awhile i find one I haven't seen. Keep going and good health

  • @5757musicman
    @5757musicman5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this stunning masterpiece.

  • @SgtMaj22
    @SgtMaj225 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic layout! Thanks for bringing this to us.

  • @bnsfnortherncalitrains6684
    @bnsfnortherncalitrains66845 жыл бұрын

    Nice layout! Love the night seen.

  • @tomcarr1050
    @tomcarr10505 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Layout Gary Thank You for letting us get a look at it...Thank You Rob for all your hard work bringing it to us Tom

  • @Romin.777
    @Romin.7775 жыл бұрын

    Incredible detail! :))

  • @brucemarquardt7422
    @brucemarquardt74224 жыл бұрын

    Truly a work of art to be proud of. Your lighting at 'night' is fantastic. Thanks for sharing

  • @sierravalleyandharborjunction
    @sierravalleyandharborjunction3 жыл бұрын

    beautiful model railroad. thanks for sharing

  • @joep4235
    @joep42355 жыл бұрын

    beautiful layout , thanks guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @paulbislin8471
    @paulbislin84715 жыл бұрын

    Very nice layout!

  • @gregandrus4956
    @gregandrus49565 жыл бұрын

    Great layout! Really liked the exposed helix, Also the night scenes really showcased the miniature vignetts.

  • @BradLobregt
    @BradLobregt5 жыл бұрын

    An absolutely amazing layout. I love craftsman structures and there is a lot of eye candy on that layout. Well done. And thanks for sharing it. Wow!

  • @nated1971
    @nated19715 жыл бұрын

    That is a well thought out layout

  • @johnstafford4304
    @johnstafford43044 жыл бұрын

    A very well put together railroad. Must have been fun putting it all together.

  • @markmccummins8049
    @markmccummins80493 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Stephen, of an excellent model railroad. Gary’s work is outstanding. His viaduct is stunning. What Gary has done is inspiring.

  • @gunnyu.s.m.c8606
    @gunnyu.s.m.c86065 жыл бұрын

    extremely nice, my compliments sir

  • @hectorgranados9655
    @hectorgranados96552 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful layout 👍 awesome

  • @ACRR46
    @ACRR465 жыл бұрын

    Stephen very nice video of Gary's layout!

  • @Superseanbarry
    @Superseanbarry2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I love the "exposed" helix!

  • @douglaskirk5636
    @douglaskirk56363 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Details with amazing insights in Period Realisms. Entrancing layout. Inspired me with enhancements in my layout designs. Can still remember the Steam Whistles back in my single digits, didn't know then, they were the dying whistles of the Steam ERA . . . Thank You SIR, Enjoyed witnessing your Exceptional PROFICIENCIES, and am inspired to detail more with mine.

  • @cprtrain
    @cprtrain5 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!

  • @roberttrainor7659
    @roberttrainor76595 жыл бұрын

    the night scenes are wonderful, I think most people tend to have too much brightness in the night lighting effects and it seems too bright, this is dim more like you would see in real life, very well done

  • @giulius7176
    @giulius71765 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible layout!! And the night effects....WOW! Enjoyed the visit...thanks for sharing!!

  • @LogicRailTech
    @LogicRailTech5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just wow!!!

  • @cervelomaniac
    @cervelomaniac5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video work, way above the usual KZread quality!! Great layout too......

  • @rjl110919581
    @rjl1109195815 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR BEAUTY DETAIL VIDEO ON LAyout

  • @idahobuckaroo8348
    @idahobuckaroo83485 жыл бұрын

    Impressive.

  • @wheeliefish5161
    @wheeliefish51615 жыл бұрын

    Very nice layout! I enjoy seeing older era layouts, the structures are always amazing. Wasn't expecting to see that (maybe?) SD70Ace though!

  • @owenmccarthy2521
    @owenmccarthy25213 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Buffalo. Loved the beer train.

  • @Chasingrail
    @Chasingrail5 жыл бұрын

    First! Looks amazing!

  • @chadmartin2170
    @chadmartin21705 жыл бұрын

    Mr Bennett! You good sir, hang with some really talented group of modellers. Hope your trip to "Philly" goes better than what it did for Bill Burr(comedian.......really funny guy)! And I hope your open house event(NMRA) turns out to be a success for ya too. Thanks for bustin your hump on your layout , and channel. I hope they make you NMRA president after all this hardwork you pour into this Awesome hobby.- Later Tater!

  • @1990sRailfan
    @1990sRailfan5 жыл бұрын

    What? More Erie RR?...No way! Awesome!

  • @DruSteel69
    @DruSteel695 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftmanship indeed. I wonder how many years took him to build everything. Thanks for sharing, Rob. Next, is to watch your video. :) - Drew

  • @ZalMoxis
    @ZalMoxis3 жыл бұрын

    Super.

  • @everonrailways8399
    @everonrailways83995 жыл бұрын

    00:31 Wish we had a roll-by of that entire Erie lineup!

  • @colsmith3264
    @colsmith32645 жыл бұрын

    13:27 , so they both run together ? Yeah ...... not , lol . Great pics , great story , well done .

  • @gettonmoreorless3741
    @gettonmoreorless37415 жыл бұрын

    Did the Erie have decapod with the high mounted headlight? I want one but I like my models prototypical and I've never seen a picture.

  • @johnharringtonguitar6559
    @johnharringtonguitar6559 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video of an awesome layout! I was wondering how you achieved the bluish nighttime hue lighting effect during the night time scenes?

  • @tomryan943
    @tomryan9433 жыл бұрын

    Why are these trains running backwards????

  • @westrain2
    @westrain22 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @joelvale3887
    @joelvale38875 жыл бұрын

    Nice layout , who plays the guitar music?

  • @johngoldstein2754
    @johngoldstein27545 жыл бұрын

    What gauge is this? Fantastic detail, well done… and great soundtrack. Who created the music?

  • @Kevin-ev7hw

    @Kevin-ev7hw

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello John this scale is H.O. Gauge.

  • @mikelinzy5969
    @mikelinzy59695 жыл бұрын

    Did I see the Grim Reaper just behind Santa Claus on the platform?

  • @baribearsd
    @baribearsd5 жыл бұрын

    21:03 - that raised switch house needs a roofing contractor! Maybe there was a small tornado recently? 27:16 catches a guy peeing in the bushes. :|

  • @KTHedleyBassoon
    @KTHedleyBassoon5 жыл бұрын

    You sound like reck it Ralph 🤗

  • @joelvale3887
    @joelvale38875 жыл бұрын

    It looks like you are having problems with your frogs.

  • @trsgringo
    @trsgringo3 жыл бұрын

    He ran a train and did some switching?? Just what kind of videos are you making? Don't you know that juvenile minds could be watching? Oh wait...looks like they are!

  • @waynecraddock2084
    @waynecraddock20844 жыл бұрын

    Jujikk8(9(((ii9(I su