Just getting started back into railroading since I was a teenager, now I’m retired and really enjoyed your video. Excited to view more of them and fill my head with your techniques, thanks for sharing. Phil King, Kentucky
@@ItsMyRailroad My grands and great grands and I connect with trains as well. There's just something about model trains that us kids of all ages love. Quick little story that you may already know. A dept store saw Lionels first little electric train that he made and asked it they could use it in a store display to bring attention to some of their merch. They set it up and in a few days he got a call. "didn't help the merch but we sold the train, can you make us some more?" The rest, as the say, is history. I'm sure I took a bit of license in telling the story, but that was basically how electric trains got started.
While I may watch others for those advanced techniques on wiring, DCC and all that, I absolutely love your energy and straight up passion for the hobby! It's absolutely beautiful to see. Never lose that enthusiasm.
Cool 😎 yard Steve. The beauty is indeed in the detail. However, not too much emphasis on the rivets. Because, when your beholders can’t really see it, wouldn’t it go beyond what is intended for. Anyhow, adding to that point, pun intended; the little story you conveyed about your grandson enjoying the ‘it’s my railroad’ together with his pops is truly what model railroading is about, as far as I’m humbly concerned. Of course it’s about building our very own worlds. And to share that with our children and grandchildren will just teach them, in this virtual age, there’s worlds beyond which are tactile and can actually be touched and be played with. Like it’s the real thing. That’s something what your grandson will remember and hopefully will pass on to his kids and grandkids. That very tactile aspect is what enhances our imagination and creativity. Love it. Thanks 🙏 for sharing.
Hi Steve, always great to see you. Shout out to your grandson, the kids are good reason to do this. I like the regular guy perspective, I was spending way too much time on little details only I could see, lol. Getting ready to try your speed scenery. Cheers Robert
Steve: Yet another great just a regular guy build! So neat. Good to see the next generation of regular guy rail roader visited. Really like you yard tower..
Nice yard scene Steve. Have a suggestion. If you have a place for a saw mill coming up, move the steam yarder and the other bits of old logging equipment there. It would look like it belongs there , better than as part of a yard scene.
I love your style and the way you talk. You're pretty down to earth and hilarious. Subscribed. You've motivated me to start on my N scale Great Northern layout so thank you so much, Steve!
Hey buddy I'm at a loss for words ...it took my breath away and I think this is an amazing journey ...the ride is awesome Steve my friend thanks for sharing ...God bless brother
Steve, your layout is on fire and I love how you detail your deal in your videos. Keep it up and give me a shoutout on your next video, brother. Rail on, cochise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is great. I don't have layout yet but I collected a few pieces of power and rolling stock. I have no place to build so I dream and struggle. I think I have found a small track plan that may work. Thank you for make the hobby feel fun.
Thanks Steve. Nice Video. A repair shop facility is the next area I want to get done on my layout. You gave me some great things to think about when I work on that area of my layout.
Hi Steve. Great job on the rail yard. I love the little details you added it brings the scene to life. Really like those sections of track stacked up on top of each other. That is a great detail! Look forward to the next one. - Nicholas.
Hey Steve, I’m loving the new yard and the whole new layout, it’s much more open and you have done a great job on the rail yard. You seem a lot happier with this layout as well. Rail on brother. Been here the whole way and enjoying your regular guy attitude.
Hei, Steve! I was impressed when you said, "dry wall compound". That's what we have down under. I was thinking from other TH-cam channels, that Americans have "sheet rock". :-)
I have to tell you I absolutely love your videos, you’re so much fun to listen to, I just hope I can build something as great as what have done, being my first layout not sure what will evolve!
An absolutely outstanding video and great job covering the layout. Love your enthusiasm and details of how you accomplished some of the scenery...I am very new to model railroading and was very impressed with your layout!
I love the practical tips you lay out! Watching you use the compound to make the crossing point reminded me very much of watching a crew do the very same thing with asphalt one day. They raked it into the crossing, rolled it out ... and then had a GP-40 that was standing by roll through the hot asphalt, squeezing the mix off the rails and leaving behind a nice channel for the wheels. :-) Keep it up! I love this project, and the reaction of your grandson is EXACTLY what I am hoping for in days to come with my own.
Great to see what you have done with your new layout. All the small details you added sure adds to the yard. Like the rusty tin on the one building and how you even used the fruit market building. You really improved the portal by blacking things out. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for sharing with us. Your techniques are awesome and it looks really great! The snippets of ballasting jogged my memory and I'll probably try some soon!
Awesome video of a very nicely done yard. The details and lighting really make the scene come to life. Rail on yer self Brother and thanks for sharing. Cary
Nice job. My only recommendation would be to make the concrete more grimy in places - like oil leak spots where cars park, and around the fuel servicing area, and other places where it makes sense. I did research on a yard and service area where I live, and the tracks, fuel and service areas were almost black with 100 years of use. When they removed the tracks and decided to sell the land, they had to go through an environmental remediation due to the level of chemicals in the soil there.
Love your show. Watch it every weekend while I’m working on my layout. You’ve brought model railroading back to life for me so thanks a million. Not sure how to become a member but I’ve subscribed to your channel. I’ve even bought some gear. Not sure if I missed the broadcast but would like to see how you tack your track down. Thanks again
Watching your videos has inspired me to scratch build some structures for my HO layout and to add much more detail as well. Love the new layout. Can't wait for the next new video. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lookin' good Steve. I enjoy seeing what you have done as it always stirs ideas in my head for the next steps as I continue on my layout, where I now have about 75% of the track in place.
Love the video. All the details and everything has a purpose for being there. I think you need a few bins to add to the area. Garbage Bin and Scrap Bin. I 3d print them.
Yea! No one yard fuel loading. Great! Like your OSHA approved hand rails on the storage tanks. I will need to remember where you got that stuff from. Been wanting it myself. Thanks man and rail on!
Steve Sir you’ve got an awesome yard! In the MOW area I might add a small office for the MOW crew to work in. Love the locomotive shops and the fuel depot! I’ve subscribed to your channel! Keep up the good work!
Man Steve you did a great job with that yard it looks great can't see what else you're going to start on next on your scenery for your layout keep up the excellent work my friend👍👍
Thank you Steve for your great videos! Not only do you inspire me to get building my railroad you're positive attitude has got me through rough times and I always feel better/happier after I watch a video. You are GREAT Steve, and cant wait to see what is next, rail on!!!👍
GREAT job as always Steve!! I'm in the process of moving so all of my stuff is still in storage but I look forward to using some of your ideas once I can get back to working on my layout!
Just getting started back into railroading since I was a teenager, now I’m retired and really enjoyed your video. Excited to view more of them and fill my head with your techniques, thanks for sharing. Phil King, Kentucky
Pa pa. Best job I ever had. If i'd have know how special they would be, I would have had my grand kids first!
Well, they are all awesome. But, this one seems to totally dig the layout. Sweet!
@@ItsMyRailroad My grands and great grands and I connect with trains as well. There's just something about model trains that us kids of all ages love. Quick little story that you may already know. A dept store saw Lionels first little electric train that he made and asked it they could use it in a store display to bring attention to some of their merch. They set it up and in a few days he got a call. "didn't help the merch but we sold the train, can you make us some more?" The rest, as the say, is history. I'm sure I took a bit of license in telling the story, but that was basically how electric trains got started.
Steve, Great job my friend! But you need a few more pickup trucks around that Maintenance building.
Dude, I like your every guy attitude. I’m getting back into the hobby after 12 year hiatus you’re making it happen for me. Thanks bro.
Yeah, my grandson got me back into the hobby. He can't get enough.
Your terminology is Funny as Hell! Quote - "I just Rusted The Snot Out of it!" Literally Laughed out loud! No Textspeak, actual Laughed out Loud!
I love your model trains I have a layout in my basement to, you are the BEST.
While I may watch others for those advanced techniques on wiring, DCC and all that, I absolutely love your energy and straight up passion for the hobby! It's absolutely beautiful to see. Never lose that enthusiasm.
Cool 😎 yard Steve. The beauty is indeed in the detail. However, not too much emphasis on the rivets. Because, when your beholders can’t really see it, wouldn’t it go beyond what is intended for.
Anyhow, adding to that point, pun intended; the little story you conveyed about your grandson enjoying the ‘it’s my railroad’ together with his pops is truly what model railroading is about, as far as I’m humbly concerned.
Of course it’s about building our very own worlds. And to share that with our children and grandchildren will just teach them, in this virtual age, there’s worlds beyond which are tactile and can actually be touched and be played with. Like it’s the real thing. That’s something what your grandson will remember and hopefully will pass on to his kids and grandkids. That very tactile aspect is what enhances our imagination and creativity. Love it.
Thanks 🙏 for sharing.
Hi Steve, always great to see you. Shout out to your grandson, the kids are good reason to do this. I like the regular guy perspective, I was spending way too much time on little details only I could see, lol. Getting ready to try your speed scenery.
Cheers Robert
Steve, I absolutely love your videos and modeling philosophy. So much of we do is just plain old common sense!
Steve: Yet another great just a regular guy build! So neat. Good to see the next generation of regular guy rail roader visited. Really like you yard tower..
Nice yard scene Steve. Have a suggestion. If you have a place for a saw mill coming up, move the steam yarder and the other bits of old logging equipment there. It would look like it belongs there , better than as part of a yard scene.
I love your style and the way you talk. You're pretty down to earth and hilarious. Subscribed. You've motivated me to start on my N scale Great Northern layout so thank you so much, Steve!
Really like the weathering on that rounded top rail house!
Hey buddy I'm at a loss for words ...it took my breath away and I think this is an amazing journey ...the ride is awesome Steve my friend thanks for sharing ...God bless brother
It's a great day when Steve posts! I love all of these small details and explanation on how you do it!
Hi Jeff! Thanks for your continued encouragement! Love seeing your name in the comments.
Can't agree more! the enthusiasm is addictive!! thanks for all you post Steve!
Steve, your layout is on fire and I love how you detail your deal in your videos. Keep it up and give me a shoutout on your next video, brother. Rail on, cochise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of those little extra details and people make it look so great. Awesome job
This is great. I don't have layout yet but I collected a few pieces of power and rolling stock. I have no place to build so I dream and struggle. I think I have found a small track plan that may work. Thank you for make the hobby feel fun.
Super job Steve, and your so right getting bogged down with the detail makes too much anxiety and takes awa🚆👍👍😃y the fun
Pops, what a great job. Be very proud of it Steve. Keep up the great work. Can't wait for your next video.
Being older, not a big fan of N size, but you made it fun ! Nice job Steve.
Thanks Steve. Nice Video. A repair shop facility is the next area I want to get done on my layout. You gave me some great things to think about when I work on that area of my layout.
Very impressive. Creating it is the most fun part for me.
Well done !!!
Hi Steve. Great job on the rail yard. I love the little details you added it brings the scene to life. Really like those sections of track stacked up on top of each other. That is a great detail! Look forward to the next one. - Nicholas.
Hey Steve, I’m loving the new yard and the whole new layout, it’s much more open and you have done a great job on the rail yard. You seem a lot happier with this layout as well. Rail on brother. Been here the whole way and enjoying your regular guy attitude.
Thank you Steve, loved your video. Very inspirational to a "regular guy" like me.
We Regular Guys need to stick together and just get r dun! LOL!~ Thanks WIlliam!
Start them young Steve!!! And that yard is awesome!
Thank you for the excellent tips. I love the layout. I am going to try some of these ideas on my own layout
Hei, Steve! I was impressed when you said, "dry wall compound". That's what we have down under. I was thinking from other TH-cam channels, that Americans have "sheet rock". :-)
Awesome job, Steve. The fueling station looks great and the addition of the extra bits and pieces really adds to the scene. Thanks for sharing this.
Great result greetings from the Netherlands.
I have to tell you I absolutely love your videos, you’re so much fun to listen to, I just hope I can build something as great as what have done, being my first layout not sure what will evolve!
An absolutely outstanding video and great job covering the layout. Love your enthusiasm and details of how you accomplished some of the scenery...I am very new to model railroading and was very impressed with your layout!
I love the practical tips you lay out! Watching you use the compound to make the crossing point reminded me very much of watching a crew do the very same thing with asphalt one day. They raked it into the crossing, rolled it out ... and then had a GP-40 that was standing by roll through the hot asphalt, squeezing the mix off the rails and leaving behind a nice channel for the wheels. :-) Keep it up! I love this project, and the reaction of your grandson is EXACTLY what I am hoping for in days to come with my own.
fabulouse job!! My wheels are turning ! we got the CofO on our 30x60 building. now the fun begins!
Great to see what you have done with your new layout. All the small details you added sure adds to the yard. Like the rusty tin on the one building and how you even used the fruit market building. You really improved the portal by blacking things out. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hi Galen! Thanks for paying such close attention. I totally dig running trains through there. Rail-on buddy!
Thanks for sharing with us. Your techniques are awesome and it looks really great! The snippets of ballasting jogged my memory and I'll probably try some soon!
Awesome video of a very nicely done yard. The details and lighting really make the scene come to life. Rail on yer self Brother and thanks for sharing. Cary
Hi Cary! Thanks for that encouragement brother! And, thanks for hanging out with me for all this time. Means a lot.
Really appreciate the details you put in, very realistic!😊
I’m always impressed with your energy !! Very inspiring. Thank you
I just love doing this Kurt! Thanks for the encouragement and rail-on brother!
Love it, I think you are one of the best modeler’s on you tube 👍👍👍😎
Enjoy your videos. Thank-you Mr. Steve. 😊
Steve, Very relatable and a great end product! Keep them coming! Rolling down the railroad. Regards Stephen.
Another great video Steve. You always give me ideas for another scene to detail Thanks
Excellent job sir. 👏🏼
I am embarking on my first n scale layout. Great inspiration
Great job all the way around! Really liked what you did with the tunnel portal. Something to remember.
Thank you my friend, and thanks for watching!
Nice job. My only recommendation would be to make the concrete more grimy in places - like oil leak spots where cars park, and around the fuel servicing area, and other places where it makes sense. I did research on a yard and service area where I live, and the tracks, fuel and service areas were almost black with 100 years of use. When they removed the tracks and decided to sell the land, they had to go through an environmental remediation due to the level of chemicals in the soil there.
Nice Job Painting and Ballasting I don’t think I wouldn’t do anything Else.
Very cool detail going to use a few items on my track ! Thanks
Good one Steve. Your fuel depot looks the part! It is very rewarding to scratch build a layout feature or two!
Love your show. Watch it every weekend while I’m working on my layout. You’ve brought model railroading back to life for me so thanks a million. Not sure how to become a member but I’ve subscribed to your channel. I’ve even bought some gear. Not sure if I missed the broadcast but would like to see how you tack your track down. Thanks again
Amazing workmanship and attention to detail....
Watching your videos has inspired me to scratch build some structures for my HO layout and to add much more detail as well. Love the new layout. Can't wait for the next new video. Thanks for the inspiration.
The yard looks great you gave me some ideas when I get a place ready for my trains
Need yard light to light the track for night running. Looks awesome
very cool....i ve been watching your videos, always fun......wish i could build another layout....good see your grandson has a interest also
Looks great! I really liked the idea of the interchange track cover. Well done on the entire project!
Thanks Eric! Just a little time and BOOM! Added another detail that most likely no one will notice, except you LOL!
Those interiors look great! Very effective.
Good Video steve, those fuel tanks look really good, excellent modeling there.
17 seconds in and I already subscribed. Great work man!
Looks awesome. Its all coming together. Great job.
I simply love it Steve I hope to get the fueling station into the new layout !!!
Thanks Mike! BTW: ACTRR #4? Holy Crap!
@@ItsMyRailroad Oh yes. It is a big plan !!!
Tjanks, that has inspired me to do a small engine depot for my shortline railroad. :)
Awesome job. This gave me some great ideas for my yet to be built yard ... THANKS!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
Love the control tower.
Thanks Pleiku!
Lookin' good Steve. I enjoy seeing what you have done as it always stirs ideas in my head for the next steps as I continue on my layout, where I now have about 75% of the track in place.
Wow! Just amazing Steve. Love the fueling station and the maintenance of way yard.
Looks awesome Steve!
Love the video. All the details and everything has a purpose for being there.
I think you need a few bins to add to the area. Garbage Bin and Scrap Bin. I 3d print them.
Nice vid. Great progress. Looking really good.
Inspiring as always. Love how the return loop just somehow is not at all obvious in the scene dispite being its boundary. Awsome.
Fuel depot looks great.
Yea! No one yard fuel loading. Great! Like your OSHA approved hand rails on the storage tanks. I will need to remember where you got that stuff from. Been wanting it myself. Thanks man and rail on!
Like the steam boiler and what looks like a winch
Fantastic! I’m building my engine maintenance area and this gives me great ideas
WAY COOL DUDE!!!!!! Details really add a lot!!!! Looking Great!!!!
Oh Steve, I so love this yard!!! Way to go you, it's so awesome!!!
I am just getting into model railroading and have decided to go N scale because of this channel. Thank you for the great videos!
Steve, looks great and I know the feeling of tearing down and rebuilding a railroad when I had to work on Trewsville Southern version 2 back in 2012
I love your energy man 😂
It all looks great fantastic job on the scenery thanks for sharing
awsome job I'm an N scaler from down under love your videos
looking great :) greetings from England
Wow awesome job Steve...thanks for sharing and keep up the great work..Lance
wow the layout looks awesome great work thx for sharing.
Looks great Steve, thanks for sharing
Really nice work there Steve. Thank for sharing you art and talent with us out here in model railroad world!!!👍
It looks great as always, I was inspired to begin my N scale layout, with the first bit being Blair Line’s Drive-In Theater.
good job Steve,looks great
Excellent work!
Steve Sir you’ve got an awesome yard! In the MOW area I might add a small office for the MOW crew to work in.
Love the locomotive shops and the fuel depot!
I’ve subscribed to your channel!
Keep up the good work!
Well done Steve! Always love watching your regular guy how to’s! Keep up the great work mate!
Nice one Steve
Thanks Graham!
Man Steve you did a great job with that yard it looks great can't see what else you're going to start on next on your scenery for your layout keep up the excellent work my friend👍👍
Well sheet-howdy, that come out real nice!
Thank you Steve for your great videos! Not only do you inspire me to get building my railroad you're positive attitude has got me through rough times and I always feel better/happier after I watch a video. You are GREAT Steve, and cant wait to see what is next, rail on!!!👍
GREAT job as always Steve!! I'm in the process of moving so all of my stuff is still in storage but I look forward to using some of your ideas once I can get back to working on my layout!