oh my gosh i absolutely LOVE this Layout honestly in my opinion i think its the best hoscale layout on youtube this is one of my most favorite layout videos this layout is most definitly an inspiration to me cause i grew up on the Rathole line in sunbright TN as a kid watching the southern tuxedos roll through everyday use to railfan this line all the time in the 90s after school i would just go sit and watch em roll through you have built an excellent layout walter i can not wait to see the progress of this layout i model the southern in ho scale also and n&w NS late 80s 90s era this is how im gonna build my layout only on a smaller scale lol i love the southern railway thats my favorite railroad you have definitly captured what it was like on the rathole because ive personally been to lots of these places in the 90s watching southerns roll through like nemo emory gap oakdale onieda up through scott county and wartburg and especially sunbright tn along the rathole cause thats were i grew up were we lived right in the middle of town in sunbright anyways keep up the outstanding work Walter I love your layout brings back some memories for sure and i look forward to seeing some more videos of your layout in the future are there anymore videos of your layout i could watch anyways excellent job you have definitly captured the rathole my friend great job!!!!!!!!
This is a superb layout... I spent much of my youth fanning the 2cd and 3rd districts of the famous rat hole division... This layout captures that something special many strive for, to rekindle the memory of being trackside or operating a segment of line at a place and time. It really takes me back to a place along the rat hole, Nemo, TN. With such accurate recreation of the tunnel portals and bridges, signature elements of this line post the '40's rebuild. The SuperTrees installed so densely captures the required effect, but what I find so effective is the shallow relief or "mountain flat" backdrop effect. I've got to try that after seeing it used so well. Photo backdrops do wonders but still have some difficulty hiding the edge of the modeled world. Where I believe the use of the modeled scenery flats on near vertical surfaces against the photos may be best in force the illusion. Nice layout, and well captured with a great video... Thoroughly enjoyed... twice so far :)
A fantastic layout, love the scenery and attention to detail. This must be awesome to operate. Nice to see under construction footage. Hope to see more of this masterpiece. Thanks for showing.
Great scenery! Looks just like it. This might be the only pure Southern Railway System model railroad I've seen. I've never been to thae Rathole, but seen vids from the cab of a Norfolk Southern engine, traveling through there. Passenger service through The Rathole, south to Atlanta (my home) ceased early 1970 with the end of the Cincinnati/Atlanta, "Royal Palm." I just subscribed. Want to keep up with this.
Nice contrast between the finished areas, some areas progressing nicely, and a couple of places the camera wasn't meant to see. Hope he plans to live a long time in that house because it's going to take a while to finish it.
@@a-lineaficionado1000 will have to leave this conversation at the comments made. Keep watching my you tube channel. As soon as possible I will do an up date.
love the bridge at the 2 min mark, at the 6 min mark, were those scratch built switches? very nice looking layout , and some expansion coming , very nice , thanks for sharing ,
Beautiful layout that is very realistic. The video would be a lot better without the music though. Hearing the trains is music enough. Again. beautiful modeling!!
arthurhouston3 was just curious cause ive been doing n scale but someday I will return to ho scale. my n scale helix was 36'' across and it worked great
Why do photographers always follow engines and miss the impact of all of the train? Thank goodness for long tunnels obscuring the engines long enough to see the consist !!!
Video is about the RR and following the engine shows the RR if you allow a whole train to pass then you will have to stop back up train to get the RR where you left off. This RR will have tons of video on it as long as I am alive to shot it. Have more in the can now just have to put it together.
Sorry my comment was meant as an observation, not a criticism. We all look for different things of interest. Looking forward to the things you have "in the can " !!!
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The scenery is the most beautiful I've seen on any layout. Can't wait to see follow ups on his construction.
It is currently on hold.
Beautiful! I've railfanned on the Rathole. I've walked through the abandoned tunnel at 5:11.
oh my gosh i absolutely LOVE this Layout honestly in my opinion i think its the best hoscale layout on youtube this is one of my most favorite layout videos this layout is most definitly an inspiration to me cause i grew up on the Rathole line in sunbright TN as a kid watching the southern tuxedos roll through everyday use to railfan this line all the time in the 90s after school i would just go sit and watch em roll through you have built an excellent layout walter i can not wait to see the progress of this layout i model the southern in ho scale also and n&w NS late 80s 90s era this is how im gonna build my layout only on a smaller scale lol i love the southern railway thats my favorite railroad you have definitly captured what it was like on the rathole because ive personally been to lots of these places in the 90s watching southerns roll through like nemo emory gap oakdale onieda up through scott county and wartburg and especially sunbright tn along the rathole cause thats were i grew up were we lived right in the middle of town in sunbright anyways keep up the outstanding work Walter I love your layout brings back some memories for sure and i look forward to seeing some more videos of your layout in the future are there anymore videos of your layout i could watch anyways excellent job you have definitly captured the rathole my friend great job!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your excellent comment. Copied it and sent to Walter. Get him going so we can do another video.
arthurhouston3 thanks 4 doing that I’d love to see another TOUR of his layout I hope he can get another video tour together
Fantastic layout, loved all the scenic running.
This is a superb layout... I spent much of my youth fanning the 2cd and 3rd districts of the famous rat hole division... This layout captures that something special many strive for, to rekindle the memory of being trackside or operating a segment of line at a place and time. It really takes me back to a place along the rat hole, Nemo, TN. With such accurate recreation of the tunnel portals and bridges, signature elements of this line post the '40's rebuild.
The SuperTrees installed so densely captures the required effect, but what I find so effective is the shallow relief or "mountain flat" backdrop effect. I've got to try that after seeing it used so well. Photo backdrops do wonders but still have some difficulty hiding the edge of the modeled world. Where I believe the use of the modeled scenery flats on near vertical surfaces against the photos may be best in force the illusion.
Nice layout, and well captured with a great video... Thoroughly enjoyed... twice so far :)
A fantastic layout, love the scenery and attention to detail. This must be awesome to operate. Nice to see under construction footage. Hope to see more of this masterpiece. Thanks for showing.
Really impressive, Walter! Great scenery. A *LOT* of work is going into that!
Wow what a layout ! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance 🚂👍👍👍
Will pass on to owner
Wow! Amazing layout, some of the most realistic scenery I’ve ever seen.
Lovely layout. I only heard about the Rathole division today so came here.
Gorgeous pike! Loved watchin' those 4 axle units battle the beautiful mountain terrain! Thanks For sharing!
Truly magnificent layout, thanks for sharing!
Breath Taking...Just Wow.....So many Details Often Overlooked.....Mark S.F., Ca.
All I can say is WOW !! I actually want to model a portion of east Tennessee just south of this area. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice. I miss Camp Austin and its crossovers. Looks like the real locations I've visited many times.
Oakdale to CW Tower, seen that a few times! Very impressive work there!
Wow! Wonderful, looked like Nemo, also Kings mountain, very realistic I live in this area, looks like home!
Great start! Like everything you're doing. Scenery is inspirational, keep us informed and good luck.
Great scenery! Looks just like it. This might be the only pure Southern Railway System model railroad I've seen. I've never been to thae Rathole, but seen vids from the cab of a Norfolk Southern engine, traveling through there. Passenger service through The Rathole, south to Atlanta (my home) ceased early 1970 with the end of the Cincinnati/Atlanta, "Royal Palm." I just subscribed. Want to keep up with this.
Real nice layout. Lots of work there. The scenery it great. Darn nice job! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! It is very good to see Mr. Reiger... Looking forward to updates.
would love to go and visit his layout. I live 45 minutes from Harriman and Oakdale along the A line between Knox and bristol
you must be doing an early fall, like the way you have mixed the color in the trees
Beautiful layout, bench work is well done. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos get better 'n' better, Art. Thanks. Looks like it will be a great RR.
Nice! LOVE THE LONG HOOD FOWARD
Nice layout, I like that you also showed the unsceniced portions
Great job on layout and video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video!!
Would Love to see if you could Post a Layout Schematic......
Nice contrast between the finished areas, some areas progressing nicely, and a couple of places the camera wasn't meant to see. Hope he plans to live a long time in that house because it's going to take a while to finish it.
Love the scenery.
Great looking layout. Good work .
Hi. I live in Brazil and i like so much your layout!!! Very nice!!!
Thank you.
Excellent layout
Magnifique!
awesome train video
Sweet layout!
I need to pay a visit to this one!
Me two been over two years and only 1.5 hours from house. There is other factors involved.
@@arthurhouston3 any way to get in contact with him? The CNO&TP is my life and I railfan it all throughout Tennessee.
@@a-lineaficionado1000 yes but the other issues has prevented visitors and not covid
@@arthurhouston3 what are the “other issues”? I figured I’d wait for covid to be done with
@@a-lineaficionado1000 will have to leave this conversation at the comments made. Keep watching my you tube channel. As soon as possible I will do an up date.
Wow amazing layout man! I think I may just model the autumn season now!
This is a premier soon to be layout!
Really nice looking & running layout.
A Great Layout to see, and a Great Video-thanks Art!
Very nice video Arthur, as always. I just miss your spoken descriptions of the layout's details.
Awesome layout my friend.
Wow, that looks great! And that is a lot of beautiful trees. Anyone know where he gets them from? Cheers, Dan
SUPERB
love the bridge at the 2 min mark, at the 6 min mark, were those scratch built switches? very nice looking layout , and some expansion coming , very nice , thanks for sharing ,
Where can I find the track plan?
I do not think Walter posted one will go ask.
@@arthurhouston3 thanks arthur!
Oh my goodness! Where is this located?
beautiful
Nemo at 2:05?
Nice
Beautiful layout that is very realistic. The video would be a lot better without the music though. Hearing the trains is music enough. Again. beautiful modeling!!
whats is the diameter of the helix?
All helix's on this rr are greater than 36" Some go out to 40" Big space eaters. but in mushroom layouts they are just part of it.
All helix's on this rr are 36 plus some I know go out to 40"
arthurhouston3 was just curious cause ive been doing n scale but someday I will return to ho scale. my n scale helix was 36'' across and it worked great
Some of the helix get passed 40 on this layout but it is all part of mushroom layout.
where is this guy located? I'd love to go visit the layout. I have railfanned the Oakdale Harriman area several times
Why do photographers always follow engines and miss the impact of all of the train? Thank goodness for long tunnels obscuring the engines long enough to see the consist !!!
Video is about the RR and following the engine shows the RR if you allow a whole train to pass then you will have to stop back up train to get the RR where you left off. This RR will have tons of video on it as long as I am alive to shot it. Have more in the can now just have to put it together.
Sorry my comment was meant as an observation, not a criticism. We all look for different things of interest. Looking forward to the things you have "in the can " !!!
Very nice layout and scenery!! Could do without the music though.