This isn't just a model train; this is a time machine. Took me back to my childhood in the 40's. Obviously, this is a true American treasure and should probably windup in the Smithsonian Museum at some point to be taken care of forever and ever.

This layout is at such an exceptional level of realism and outstanding detail, that no amount of words could possibly do it justice. Magnificent!

@magnificentmuttley2084

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have said that any better. It really is an exceptional railroad/railway project. Regards from Northern Ireland. ☘️

@Madtech19

2 ай бұрын

Speechless!

Doesn't matter how old you are, the love of trains can be enjoyed anytime !

I’ve probably seen thousands of layouts in person, pictures or videos. This might be the most exhaustively detailed layout I’ve ever seen. Just wow.

I believe this is the finest modeling I have ever seen. The overall detail, attention to proportion, weathering, and scenery techniques are astonishing.

@fromthistexasbreath

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. This has got to be world class. It's clear that every inch has been carefully considered and modelled. Nothing here looks half-assed and done the easy way. On top of that, 1/20.3 is hardly a common scale so I'm sure the majority of everything must have been scratch built too. Would be amazing to see in person!

@zarroth

5 жыл бұрын

only thing I noticed missing were the chains shouldn't be dangling on the cars loaded with the logs. they should be strapped up over the logs to hold them on. Otherwise, awesome.

@boomingevils1614

5 жыл бұрын

True

5 жыл бұрын

@@zarroth It looks a lot more beautiful when the steel chains are dangling loosely, rather than tightly installed.

@nlo114

5 жыл бұрын

@@zarroth I'm sure the lumber-yard staff will be reprimanded before the next shift ;-) Apart from the dangerous health and safety lapses a splendid layout!

By far, this is the most realistic model railway I have ever come across. Apart from rail engines & wagons, the minute details are incredible. A welder, a barber, a painter painting a nude portrait, bulls pulling wooden carts loaded with logs, everything looks so real & familiar.

I am almost speechless!!!!!! What can be done with LGB size models is just stunning. An hour or two's work there for sure. To the three thousand people it took to construct this masterpiece; very well done.

@jimstrainsandstuff9539

5 жыл бұрын

@Lactrix That was just my weird Australian sense of humour. Sorry you didn't get it. Very nice job all the same.

The engines and rolling stock are impressive but the mechanical animation is exquisite in scale appearance and realism of movement. The realism of buildings and people figures beyond amazing. Keeping this all working must require as much skill as the original building and "tweaking" to get it working as desired. Congratulations to all involved.

I've been in the hobby for almost 60 years and this has got to be one one the best in the country. Well done!!!!!!!!!!

I have watched 1000s of model train layouts,and this is by far the best one I've ever seen. The realilizem is Disney-esk. I'm not sure Disney could top this. I believe the nudity is a little over the top, especially for a model train layout,but there isn't a close second to what's been done on this. They knocked it out of the park

Incredible. You don't need to know much about model railways to appreciate this masterpiece. My only remark is the humans could have less saturated colors to better blend in with the realistic environment.

This is the most incredible model I've ever seen!!! Even out in a visible welding arc! Incredible!!

Anyone could watch this video 200 times and not see it all. Incredible It's by far the most detailed layout I've ever seen. The weathering is absolutely stunning. The only correct way to watch this is to stop and start and view it frame by frame

I saw this in person, and this video does not begin to show the quality, reality, high detailing, and exquisite modeling that these guys put together. This is my favorite RR I have ever seen in my 50 plus years of model RR

How could you Not love This Layout? This is what Model Railroading Looks like At it’s Best.No Doubt.

Sundance Central is the G.O.A.T. of model railroading

Hi from England. I thought my layout was good, but this is the best I've ever seen, I'm 75 and I seen some. FANTASTIC. thank you.

@Need4Life

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

The amount of detail that went into this layout is incredible. I LOVE the animation that's been incorporated into it as well.

The simulated cloud-to-cloud lighting (upper left portion of the screen) at 1:05 is a nice and quite unique addition. The detail is beyond my vocabulary!

For the 400 thumbs down 👎🏼 you can see the obvious lack of decency haha. They must hate themselves as well because these are completely fantastic on its worst review 👍🏼 absolutely astonishing & incredible work sir👊🏼

Astonishing detail, weathering, etc. and some great little 'cameos'.

This is fantastic, such a beautiful and detailed layout. I could stare at this all day. I've always loved trains and model trains since I was a kid. Probably because my grandfather is a train dealer. Every summer they would take me and my brothers to the real and model train museums in Lancaster, PA.

@Need4Life

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank You Guys for the salute to good old West Side Lumber Co . Through the 50's and part of the 60's. My family worked for West Side . Grate to see the equipment on anyone's layout .

That layout looked so real with all the little detail of real life back in the day. AWSOM !!

Truly an amazing layout...

This is a really cool layout. It even has “cast iron” wheels in the wheel garden.lots of attention to detail. Weeds growing between the tracks and a bordello.

A remainder of days gone, when times were more Simpler

Boy, I'll tell you what. If my Daddy was still alive, he'd be happier than a pig in mud to see this in person. The amount of detail is incredible. He was WAY into Model trains for years and would hand carve his own mountians and paint them the right color, add each tree and make sure they were just right. He did N scale which is much smaller than this. He'd be right there with you guys running those train, comig up wth Train schedules and a Duty roster for the day for each locamotive.

Wow, I am insanely impressed by the detail on this layout, and everything, the bushes, the grass, the trees, the trains and the railroad, even the house's and people is all made by people! The amount of effort this took is incredible, I'm very impressed.

Amazing! I've built a few layouts in my day, and can really appreciate the attention to detail you guys have. I've never enjoyed a model RR video more. Thanks

10 Min. 13 Sec. of PURE MAGIC !!! . . . My heartfelt appreciation to all who built this absolute work of art. . . Sublime. . .

@ecoRfan

Жыл бұрын

This layout is pure magic indeed.

My father was a model railroader, HO scale. His model realism was very close to this layout. This video shows a very professional layout. Very impressive! I just want to shrink myself and jump right into the layout and play!. My dad would have loved it! Thanks guys!

Man this is so real! I feel like I’m railfanning a logging railroad out west while watching this

@Need4Life

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! :)

@traingirlmilly8026

5 жыл бұрын

Me Tooooooo!!!!!

KZread shouldn't even show the option for thumbs down for this masterpiece.

@kulbirkhadka3766

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

I agree , this is the finast detailed model railroad I've ever seen!

Nothing but PURE ART! Absolutely mind blowing… could watch for hours …. 👁️👁️

This is the best layout I have ever seen. The time period is fantastic, loved it very much.

Quite an amazing model railway... fantastic engines and rolling stock ... the moving figures.... even the grass growing by the tracks looks real !

The freakin dogs tail is wagging! RU KIDDIN ME?! NO WORDS, just the best layout EVER!!👏👏👏☝️☝️☝️

Now THIS is how it's done! Period. That rolling stock is phenomenal.

Beautiful! The attention to detail is incredible.

This can only be described as exceptional. Great work, they can be very proud of what they have accomplished here.

I do not understand why people 'dislike' posts like these, what's there to dislike here? Simply beats me.

Que hermoso video. Los que crecimos cerca de una estacion ferroviaria sentimos esa nostalgia por esos momentos maravillosos cuando el tren llegaba y se mostraba imponente, la gente subía y bajaba y los trabajadores no para de realizar sus tareas. En mi país los trenes ya son muy pocos, yo vivo cerca de una estacion y de vez en cuando aún se escuchan estos sonidos maravillosos. Gracias por compartir!! Saludos desde México!!

those thunder clouds where a nice touch, I kind of wish to put a camera on a flat car to see what a train ride would look like on this setup from a passengers point of view

@ronnronn55

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@gelsonpetry3049

3 жыл бұрын

, muito bem parecido com um trem Parabéns real Pora bem

The best, Blue Ribbon! I love the early 1900 setting. Even the clouds are wonderful. I will judge all other railroads by this. Thank you for incredible detail and dedication.

EXCELLENT layout and detail!!!!! I could watch this for hours and still find new things that I missed before!!! I can only imagine how many man hours were put into this fine display!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Absolutely A Railroaders Dream Layout , Makes You Want To Go Back In Time. An Era Sadly Gone By .

@ronniewilkinson230

5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Graham Welch is gggguk8

I never get tired of watching this video. I see something different each time. The detail is incredible!

The perfect era done perfectly. Outstanding!

It’s like a picture from the past that has come to life. 🙂

0:40 that's a really amazing locomotive

Modeling of this nature is epic. The sights, sounds just adding to the desired outcome. True artistry at its most finest. I took away one very significant thing: Railroading in America is the best period. Great job🎥🚂🚂

Quality looks better than some old Western movies!! WOW super clear!! PERFECT!! Like the one with the logs!! Awesome video, thanks for sharing! Have a great day!! THUMBS UP 👍

Masters piece of a display. I'd love to see this in VR.

That Shay is just beautiful.

The most beautiful layout I've ever seen. Thank you for posting this. Hope to get to see it someday.

Stunning! I can't recall ever seeing such detail. Just brilliant!

I can't imagine the thought that went into making this. The best I have ever seen.

Most realistic looking one I've ever seen by far . Nice music too. Probably got many years of work in that one

This is amazing! The attention to detail is spectacular!

Thanks for posting this very cool and awesome footage. The endless fine detail is incredible and it was fun to watch. I would love to visit that center.

All I can say is WOW....Best detailed and realistic setup I have ever seen......What a treat...

They sure succeeded in "providing the public a realistic look"! I really loved watching every miniature go by with their movements etc.

Absolutely incredible, awesome detail. Not overly cluttered and expertly done. One of the nicest sites I’ve seen.

Hi friend. Fantastic large scale model. Love the scenery, layout, stationary + moving figures. Simply amazing + most enjoyable to watch. Like 24.

This model is simply a pleasure to the eye, the detailing is astounding on scenery and rolling stock.

One of the best train sets I've seen as far as detailed work,... Rock on

Extraordinary, l have never ever seen such fine detail in model railroading such as this. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely stunning layout, I could watch it all day! Well done!

This is absolutely incredible! I can not wait to see it next time we are in the area. I had no idea such an impressive display was so close. The kids and I have started talking about building a model railroad and this would be great inspiration!

Excelente. Obra maestra!

Standing ovation from me... They really outdone themselves in therms of details.. The 1st few seconds I thought... Nice looking train yard... only then I noticed the kids on the background that made me realize, WAIT, those are model trains?

I did this for a living a while back. Build dioramas that is. I loved every minute of it. I must say this is excellent work. As someone who knows a thing or two about it I'd say a lot of time and money was invested into this. Something to be proud of and a job well done.

WOW, sehr viel liebe zum detail...wie ein Zeitsprung in eine längst vergangene Zeit....wunderschön zum ansehen

Impressed. Absolutely Brilliant Modeling. Want one for Christmas.

Just slightly larger than "G" scale. Stunning effort and result. A masterpiece of art! The amount of time and work that went into this boggles the mind. Hats off... I am very happy you shared this with us. Thank you!

@michaelramsey82

2 жыл бұрын

The track gauge for Fn3 is the same as G scale (45 millimeters). Although the actual models are slightly larger, they are close enough that they can be run together with G scale (1:22.5) equipment and look fine. Bachmann's Spectrum large scale items are actually Fn3, while their standard line "Big Haulers" items are G.

Muchas felicidades por su gran trabajo y mucha imaginación y su tiempo

By far that is one of the most rustic detailed layouts ever. Absolutly fantastic!

Holy cow! That is so well detailed, Hollywood could just use footage from this, instead of building their own sets! Seriously, very well done!

When I first saw the men shoveling coal, for a spilt second I thought it was real... Amazing!

I love old railroads,steam,you do not see this kind of detail,dead branches in trees,bent rusty hand brakes, if you have the $ and time to enjoy your love of nostalgic innovation by man,and perfer country,mountanus life,everybody has their loves,and I agree with the thought of jealousy of others who can't do the same or are angry little snipes. These model railroaders should get medals. Could go on & on With praises,just wish I could see this. I am 69 and love it. 9-6-19

Very realistic. The weathering, rust, paint etc. I've never seen anything like it. Exemplary is an understatement. Others I've seen look like just ordinary toys with clean paintings...this is highly detailed.

This is the dream layout. Love it

One of the best I’ve seen. Beautiful.

@Need4Life

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

What an amazing slice of American Pie. Truly spectacular & engrossing. Most layouts have plenty going on on the tracks but sadly they are forced to operate within a static 'snaoshot' diorama .... but this layout is different because it portrays 19th century American life going on together with action on the tracks. The Railroad is undoubtedly the star of The Show but here it shares the stage with a large supporting cast. Truly engrossing. Modelling to this scale opens up so many more possibilities. I'd love to see a British layout after this fashion.

Stunning work! I especially love when the artists add little touches of humor and life's poignant moments like at 3:24 with the kids climbing the tree to watch the artist painting the picture of the scantily-clad young woman. Very funny.

Enjoyed every second of it. Music was perfect too!

Truly amazing layout, great scenery, great sound and animation. A layout to be truly proud of.

Model trains are always so satisfying to watch

Wonderful! Who ever put this together is a creative genius, Bravo!

What a Beautiful work of art...congrats on the detail.

Amazing. Its so lifelike it feels like stepping back in time.

This amazing detail wouldn’t be obvious if it weren’t for the fantastic video closeups. Big hats off to all.

Wow I've never saw trains that big before, so much to catch the eye, I love this setup.

These people deserve a medal or a trophy

Those clouds with the lightning : awesome!

I have looked at this a number of times and am mesmerized by the details, old man rocking on the rocker, dog waggling it's tail man welding and sooo much more, truly unfathomable, everything looks and sounds so real, cuckoo clock builders could learn from these people!

Absolutely fabulous back woods set up. I’ve never ever seen anything more impressive than this. Outstanding!

That is just stunning detail. It's absolutely amazing.