Layout Tour - BN Pacific Division in Amazing Detail HO Scale
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- Take a tour of Tim Dickinson's incredible Burlington Northern model railroad, recreating the BN Pacific Division from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA in the 1970s. From end to end, this layout is packed with detail, unique operations, and amazing scenery. The HO scale layout is a private model railroad that Tim and his friends have been working on since 1984. A huge thanks to Tim for letting me visit and share it with y'all! I also wanted to thank Paul Federiconi from Details West for his time and help in coordinating this video. Check out his business here: www.detailswest.com/
Also, a big thank you to Matt Wiles for helping me with the information and narration on the layout!
A few additional notes / corrections:
- Though the mainline is Code 83, other tracks are Code 70 and Code 55
- The rathole is not technically a "branch line," just the name of the switcher that services it.
- 12:20 location name is known as "Moxee City"
- The coal cars in Fruitvale are not for a power plant, but rather for a cement plant. My apologies!
As always, thanks for watching.
Josh - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
At the risk of sounding corny, but offered completely heartfelt, this layout is not merely world class, it is Universe class. Few, few can compare.
The only thing that is not done well are the power/communication lines along the track. Way too tight.
I concur, wholeheartedly.
and you have to be very lucky to get to see this layout too could be a dream one day to get to see this layout in person
@@jonruehle9186 you're going to criticize that are you kidding me
@@vicdeandrea8112 Nope. Not kidding. The layout is near perfect. The communication lines are amature at best. I have never seen lines that tight, and never will. Except on a model RR layout.
An outstanding layout. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.
I couldn't handle the amount of dedication it takes to build a layout based on a real life location during a specific year. Insane.
Amidst everything going on in the world right now, I hope this video can give y'all a quick break from it all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your loved ones. :)
Josh
NSmodeler24 Dear Jose, I escaped mentally from this virus scare through your video of this model RR. I’ve viewed many model RR videos, but this one has the most DETAILS. No one ever adds the wires to the ‘code’ poles (telephone poles), these guys did! I might be wrong, but I think I saw a cockroach inside the train station in the NE corner. So impressed with the details, saw mill, track switching, trees, RR crossings, etc. Thanks, Dennis, San Diego
Very thoughtful, and thanks so much for you kind and caring words!!!!!
Scotabot You’re welcome Josh. Dennis.
Every little bit helps. Keep up the good work.
@ClearlyCaribbeanReb You too CCReb! :-)
You do the best layout reviews of anyone on the web.
Tim being a railroader is another reason for the level of detail, he has had access to a lot of things most aren’t privy to, add to the authentic operating practices. One of my favorite layouts, I’ve once met Tim at an NHRS convention, which one escapes me, but a super nice guy.
When I saw the BN F units, I had an inkling that maybe I'd seen this layout before. That diner confirmed it, because I'd seen the vid where the Bicentennial SDP40 had stopped for a crew lunch. One of the best layouts I've ever seen. I subscribed years back on the strength of that video with the Bicentennial unit.
Those are the best looking power lines I've seen in a long time.
"E Z Line" They make all kinds of colors.
Wow! What a mix of BN fallen flags power in the first seen!
A Green BN locomotive will always find me of my childhood.
Tim's attention to detail is second to none. Really enjoy the ride and tour.
The autos on layout amazing. Tons of them and all highly detailed. All period correct, too
WOW, I have seen many HO Layouts, but I think this one really wins the Trophy 🏆 BEAUTIFUL!!!!
This is absolutely stunning. What an amazing layout. Wish I could see this in person, would be really fun to photograph!
Agreed! One of the best! -
I live in Spokane, it’s legit the exact same lol
Even better I live in hills yard, so I get train action
Jordan Axtman yeah
Jordan Axtman usually on Wednesday
Being from the Seattle area, I love this video!
Fruitville, I'm very familiar with that area. I frequently pass through that area while hauling contaminated dirt from the Seattle area. As a boy I also have fond memories of that town.
another great video which was a pleasure to watch. thank you for your kind words, hope you all stay safe and well god bless Al.👍👍👍😊😊😊
Watching with admiration and envy from Melbourne Australia. I was born in 1976. Still pictures in magazines don't do Tim's extraordinary work and skills justice. I look forward to the CTC feature next.
As someone who lives near Spokane and Seattle I think this is amazingly beautiful and accurate track
Just after I expand to add a BN line to my collection/fleet, THIS video comes out. How cool is that?! Great job by the builder. Professional and articulate by the narrator/camera man.
I too have been collecting BN, CB&Q and SP&S. I have a BN B30-7B (cabless) Overland brass on it's way, it will fit into the BNSF merger as well.
This is astonishing
I dont understand how anybody could give this a thumbs down... this is an incredible layout... awesome trackwork... superb A to Z, would love to see in person, what a treat, great narration THANK YOU
Wow, what a layout! Excellent modeling by Tim and Paul, never knew this operation was so large.
My word, what a layout!! Bravo to everyone and for everything included and involved with this layout! The narrator has a fine diction and enunciation, as well!
The autos on layout amazing. Tons of them and all highly detailed. All period correct, too
Absolutely beautiful. Great detailing and your are correct about having more scenery and less track. Really looks great!
Probably the best model Railroad ever built. This is incredible.
GORGEOUS! :) I cannot wait until the day that I leave this house that I rent, and actually BUY one! Then I can FINALLY start setting up a proper model railroad, and unpack the thousands of dollars worth of cars, track, and locomotives that I bought years ago. It won't be anywhere near as cool as the layout in the video, but it will still make me very happy :)
This is truly a great video and appreciate the effort taken to produce it. I've had the pleasure to operate on Tim's layout. For those of you not lucky enough to see it in person, this video captures the essence of realism as if you were there in person. Tim and those who've contributed to the design and implementation of this masterpiece are artists in every form to their contribution to making it a functioning railroad. VRY
0:49 OMG THE TRAIN LOOKS SO REAL!!!!!!
I never tire of model train layout vids, thanks. Yours is one of the best.
Also, this thing amazing. The amount of detail mind boggling. Whoever built this beauty-nice job!
Nice layout and great Narration, thank you so much...
Amazing details! The one detail that really impressed me was all the telegraph wire strung along the tracks.
And I thank Tim for allowing you to share this and thank you for making this video. Job well done.
What an amazing layout. The scenery, the operating scheme, the details, the electronics. Just inspiring!
A marvelous layout back to front. Thanks for a great tour.
Exceptional layout. Love the details of the control center
Outstanding layout. Love those C-415s
Boy what a great video! Ive been into Trains since my 1st set Christmas of 1966 Iam 60 today and Im still into one of my favorite hobbies along with building model cars,ho slotcars,hunting,fishing,gardner,guitar player,photographer and a few others including lawn trail riders,karate,guitar builder,song writer... thank god Im retired since 2014 lol O and Im single also maybe thats why I have money for hobbies lol
Beautiful layout. Thanks for the tour. Be well.
WOW! What a great layout. Thanks for sharing!
Love the old NP and SPS boxcars and other rolling stock. Reminds me of my youth in the Pacific NW. Great layout.
Some VERY talented and hard working people wow
Thank you. Yes, this was a nice little escape.
Interesting when he said we are continuing into another room.......very impressive craftsmanship......the trees add a tremendous amount of realism to the geographic location of the Pacific northwest.......
That is a monstrous layout!
Stunning. I've been an architectural model maker for 20 years and I'm quite impressed. Wish I could participate.
Thanks Josh for another Great Layout tour.
Very cool! Thanks for the tour!
Nice narration and smooth slow camera movement. Enjoyable!
That has to be the BEST layout I've seen, great attention to detail thru out the whole layout and looks like a blast to operate.. 👍
This is the finest video of Tims great layout that has ever been done.Thanks Josh!
Thanks! :)
Loved it. Just one word, WOW!
Looking into the details of the era truly bring one back. So many attention to detail items make this such a wonderful step back in time. The ice machine outside the station is just one of thousands of carefully thought out attributes to this incredible undertaking. To all involved, Bravo!
This is Amaizing I love e everything about this layout and I love the little Grayhound Bus too,I use to have one as a Kid a little bit bigger but just seeing that bus took me back to 1970 so cool.
Best layout tour video I have seen. Kinda looks looks a drone took the video’s. To me the thing that really stands out comparing this video to others I have seen is the quality of the narration. So many other videos I have seen are sometimes a little painful to listen to. The narration on this video was smooth as well as very informative. Great job.
I am visiting this ammmazing layout again after a few months. I notice so many beautiful, thoughtful details, especially the gravel/dirt road at 12:21. Its beautiful. So real. What a work of love and passion. Just beautiful. And yes, the trackwork is terrific. Thanks once again. God bless.
Awesome layout and commentary. Thanks for uploading.
This is certainly a world class layout, but your commentary really brought it to life. Having a purpose for a layout gives realism, but your in-depth explanation of so much detail was fantastic. Great work all who were involved in this presentation. Cheers.
This is really amazing. Perfect timing too as I've become interested in modeling BN myself, in mountainous Pacific NW style. Your method and style in doing overviews is really amazing. You are a credit to this hobby and spreading it to others.
Absolutely gorgeous layout!
Great video on an outstanding layout
As with here in the UK, the foibles and ideosyncrasies of the US historical landscape is so photogenic on layouts. In our country we have the countryside littered with ancient buildings and the industrial revolution marked towns. In the US, my favourites are the mining towns and logging camps. They say so much about the history of the place. This layout is a masterpiece, by the way. We'll done!
The house I grew up in was right next to the Burlington Nothern Line (now BNSF) in Auburn, Wa just south of Seattle. There was also a freight yard just down the street. I used to love seeing those diesel locomotives painted in that classic green finish roar pass my house. At night the sound of a passing train was kind of relaxing in a weird way.
Positively in my top ten. Too good. Thank you, Josh.
I love the bridges in HO scale layouts.
Beautiful. Great job. How can anyone gives a thumbs down on this beautiful set up?
What a absolutely fantastic layout. This is such a inspiration for my layout. You can see the love and dedication to the hobby.
What a beautiful layout. At the top of any list of good layout design is that the railroad have a purpose. This layout certainly has that with several well detailed industries that it serves. The production of this video is excellent as well. The background music is appropriate and not distracting and the narrator enunciates clearly and is well paced.
I love this layout Mate. I hope you show more of it. Stay Safe!
Wow! What an amazing layout with details such that the eye does not go wanting.
OMGOSH! Thank you so much for sharing this!! BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you, thank you.
I live outside of Spokane on the Idaho side. I am modeling 67-70ish. Spokane had so many roads in this era. Great layout!
Loved the old BN pre-merger paint job.
Thank you for your great job in taking us for a tour of this world class layout!
excellent work, lots of attention to detail went into it. Great work makes me wish I lived closer so I could operate it.
I don’t know why. But I LOVE that consist at the beginning! Nice video
So do I.
Gorgeous layout.
Great job filming and describing this awesome layout - thanks!
Very nice. Hats off to you for showing other great layouts.
Love this one! One of my personal favorites.
Wow. Such an Impressive layout. A lot of fine detail and a lot of great work has gone into it.
Love the use of period correct tractor trailers! Beautiful layout.
Wonderful, just amazing. Thx for sharing the video.
One of my favorite layouts - would love to visit sometime. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks John!
Great tour of a wonderful work of modelling! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful layout. Great video.
What a Awesome layout! Love seeing regions where i live. Cheers!!
One of the best awesome unknown layouts I’ve ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing, you made my day! Hope to see more. And just subscribed. Kudos from France.
Wow! I haven't seen a wigwam burner in years. What a great layout. Thanks for sharing.
AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Really enjoyed this video! Absolutely beautiful layout, thanks for sharing!!
Incredible work! Very impressive. I am modeling Montana Rail Link in O-Gauge and I can truly appreciate the mountain scenery . Outstanding detail and what a use of space ! Thanks for the tour .
I was 9 in 1976 & for years especially being ftom Minnesota I've always liked the colors & logo of Burlington Northern but never had a BN train set but have a car or so of BN that came with other train sets I've had.
I'm a train and I approve this video! :D Choo choo!!!
Really well done and informative. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing and happy modeling!! -Jason
Amazing layout! Hope you and your family the best through this horrible time.
I love the power yard at the lumber mill!
Beautifully detailed.......
Arrrrgh that hit the spot on this rainy 🌧 New years day 2022 in Oz !
A new model train scenery vid !
Thank you cop my subscription!
Happy new year !
Good stuff! Love trains - and this layout is just awesome. Thanks for the video.