One of the big things i miss about Model Railroad and Railroad Model Craftsman is seeing railroads like Tonys and a few others. Thanks for a nostalgic look at his work.
When I grew up,had the Long Island,literally in my back yard[Oyster Bay branch],steam(PRR),diesels,S1,2; RS1,RS2,RS3,FM,H&C,and the C420's,Precision GP'S,FA's,F's,and every type of MU's,going and coming at the connections at Jamaica! Little railroad,lots of action! Plus,when I was in high school,got to see the middle division,and PRR main,to and from New York! All that packed in my first 18 years!! Tony Koester,just did it Midwest style!! Great layout,and yes,I read MR,and RMC,so his writing influenced mine!'THANK YOU!! Thank you 😇 😊!!
It's funny, as a boy reading model railroader I loved reading about the Midland. Tony has such a great sense of place. Then I remember Trains of Thought talking about dismantling the Midland and I almost felt betrayed - until I saw this track plan. Now, well over a decade later I'm still giddy watching the progress. What a wonderful layout.
One of the greats! And he is still always learning the hobby from others as he mentions those that have influenced his layout building and enjoyment of the hobby. Extremely talented in his own right. Followed him for years and read his book about the AM. Fascinating man.
Yes he is. His new book is coming out in November and you can check out all of his and others at the Kalmbach Hobby store at www.kalmbachhobbystore.com
I grew up in Veedersburg in the 60s/70s. The old train depot was recently restored and is now a museum/community center. It looks great! The other depot is still there as well and serves as a war museum. The old grain elevator that was across from it, no longer exists.
Tony is a very down to earth and easy to talk to guy. Met him at the NMRA National at Indy while I was doing a preshow run of my auto-rack train being pulled by Chessie GM50 (amongst other units) on the Miami Valley Modular set-up. While I was watching my train, the voice in my ear (Tony) about chasing GM50 was interesting at least. When I turned and saw it was Tony, well - just say I was pleasantly surprised. While talking about my auto-rack train with Tony, and it's details, it of course derailed and one car tipped (never before or anytime after during that show - LOL). Great Guy!
I think the "junk" spread everywhere made this model railroad seem real and achievable. I love the "cleaned up layout" videos as much as anyone, but to see the Sage of New Jersey's railroad in its disheveled state very satisfying. Good going, Scott & Tony!
I met Tony at the Great Train Show in Indianapolis years ago, it was awesome that he would stop what he was doing and talk to everyone like he knew them forever!!
Tony, I'm so glad you decided to model a real railroad. Much harder to do but more satisfying. I 'm working on some Nickle Plate steam right now. Many good memories of Nickle Plate steam in Chicago. Bill Raia and I almost got a ride on a Birk.
I love Tony! Cayuga is only an hour away from me. I remember when they pulled up the tracks. So sad but great to see his layout of this line. Thanks for the video!
Good to see the whole layout! I saw on the DPB video series when he talked about that lift out bridge with the aluminum u channel. That was an awesome idea!
No offense to Mr. Koester ( mines last name is same but spelled differently... COSTA) BUT HE DOES LOOK N TALK LIKE FRED GWYNNE ( HURMAN MUNSTER) NO OFFENSE MR. KOASTER.... ,JOE
10 years ago.....my in-laws live near him....I go to visit when I'm in town. His layout is complete and Nace Videography did a video tour of his layout awhile ago.
"The pile of junk that you see here is scenery." "A railroad becomes the world's largest shelf." "Hopefully you could see a little bit of it amidst all the carnage."
How long have you been working on that thing? A hundred years? Shoulda been done a LONG time ago. Hell, the F&SM has been done for years and that is no F&SM. SMH...
One of the big things i miss about Model Railroad and Railroad Model Craftsman is seeing railroads like Tonys and a few others.
Thanks for a nostalgic look at his work.
This man has the perfect image. A creation all his own, yet perfection.
Love this video! Thank you and Tony. Amazing layout. The walking interview is a great way to see the railroad.
When I grew up,had the Long Island,literally in my back yard[Oyster Bay branch],steam(PRR),diesels,S1,2; RS1,RS2,RS3,FM,H&C,and the C420's,Precision GP'S,FA's,F's,and every type of MU's,going and coming at the connections at Jamaica! Little railroad,lots of action! Plus,when I was in high school,got to see the middle division,and PRR main,to and from New York! All that packed in my first 18 years!! Tony Koester,just did it Midwest style!! Great layout,and yes,I read MR,and RMC,so his writing influenced mine!'THANK YOU!! Thank you 😇 😊!!
It's funny, as a boy reading model railroader I loved reading about the Midland. Tony has such a great sense of place. Then I remember Trains of Thought talking about dismantling the Midland and I almost felt betrayed - until I saw this track plan. Now, well over a decade later I'm still giddy watching the progress. What a wonderful layout.
I seen Tony's work.. he is a GENIUS At model railroading great scratch builder.. this I'm sure will come out Excellent 👍
It's fantastic that you have been able to visit Tony's layout.
I met Tony years ago(1980)at the last operating session of steam on the V&O RR.
Place was packed that night.
One of the greats! And he is still always learning the hobby from others as he mentions those that have influenced his layout building and enjoyment of the hobby. Extremely talented in his own right. Followed him for years and read his book about the AM. Fascinating man.
Yes he is. His new book is coming out in November and you can check out all of his and others at the Kalmbach Hobby store at www.kalmbachhobbystore.com
I grew up in Veedersburg in the 60s/70s. The old train depot was recently restored and is now a museum/community center. It looks great! The other depot is still there as well and serves as a war museum. The old grain elevator that was across from it, no longer exists.
A very nice video and layout. I certainly hope to get one iota of this gentleman's experience when it comes to modeling railroads.
Tony is a very down to earth and easy to talk to guy. Met him at the NMRA National at Indy while I was doing a preshow run of my auto-rack train being pulled by Chessie GM50 (amongst other units) on the Miami Valley Modular set-up. While I was watching my train, the voice in my ear (Tony) about chasing GM50 was interesting at least. When I turned and saw it was Tony, well - just say I was pleasantly surprised. While talking about my auto-rack train with Tony, and it's details, it of course derailed and one car tipped (never before or anytime after during that show - LOL). Great Guy!
I think the "junk" spread everywhere made this model railroad seem real and achievable. I love the "cleaned up layout" videos as much as anyone, but to see the Sage of New Jersey's railroad in its disheveled state very satisfying. Good going, Scott & Tony!
I met Tony at the Great Train Show
in Indianapolis years ago, it was
awesome that he would stop what
he was doing and talk to everyone
like he knew them forever!!
Tony, I'm so glad you decided to model a real railroad. Much harder to do but more satisfying. I 'm working on some Nickle Plate steam right now. Many good memories of Nickle Plate steam in Chicago. Bill Raia and I almost got a ride on a Birk.
thank you great detail video on very great detail layout
from Australia
Awesome tour. thank you!
I love Tony! Cayuga is only an hour away from me. I remember when they pulled up the tracks. So sad but great to see his layout of this line. Thanks for the video!
Tony has A spectacular layout. Thanks for sharing. I liked and subbed to ya
Now that is a true artist at work...
Good to see the whole layout! I saw on the DPB video series when he talked about that lift out bridge with the aluminum u channel. That was an awesome idea!
Fantastic!
Great video.
How did you get the old phone to work? Its really great 👍
He looks so familiar to me ?? Great layout!
No offense to Mr. Koester ( mines last name is same but spelled differently... COSTA) BUT HE DOES LOOK N TALK LIKE FRED GWYNNE ( HURMAN MUNSTER) NO OFFENSE MR. KOASTER.... ,JOE
Oh man I bet this RR rocks.....
No helix? Seems that guys that have the space incline their track over distance and avoid helixes.
Yes....helixes have their own issues besides extra strain on locos etc
Parabéns pelo layout ...like e me escrevi em seu canal...Abraços Brasil.
Nice easy look at Koester's layout. I'm curious, when was this video shot?
10 years ago.....my in-laws live near him....I go to visit when I'm in town. His layout is complete and Nace Videography did a video tour of his layout awhile ago.
AWESOME!
I see where the Oak Hill Roadmaster Series 90 degree diamonds are going. In the mail Tony.
Great layout. Camera work needs a tripod or gimbal. So many great layouts and the videos makes you seasick.
These were taken many years ago...so yes an amateur at best....since then for tripods and lights for upcoming videos. Thanks for the advice!
"The pile of junk that you see here is scenery." "A railroad becomes the world's largest shelf." "Hopefully you could see a little bit of it amidst all the carnage."
I thought Paul Scholes had passed away.
BORED !! OUT !! OF !! THEIR !!! BRAINS !!! PEOPLE !!! PLAY !!! AROUND !! WITH !!! TYCO !!! TRAIN !!! SETS !!!!
How long have you been working on that thing? A hundred years? Shoulda been done a LONG time ago. Hell, the F&SM has been done for years and that is no F&SM. SMH...
Care to share some photos of your model railroad efforts?