Large Private Model Railroad RR LGB G Scale Gauge Train Layout of Dennis Cipcich's awesome trains
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Dennis Cipcich shares his awesome G Scale / Gauge Model Railroad train layout he calls “The Blue Stone Ridge Railroad”.
Dennis started the idea of the layout in 2006. This layout includes a beautiful garden, waterfalls, and a Koi fish pond!
Every area on the layout is complete. The engines, cars, and scenery on the layout are of the highest quality, all add realism, and just a wonderful experience to view.
This is just amazing!
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*Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*
Lou,how does the track survive the Chicago winters? Does he take most of the stuff along with the track down or is it made special?
@@edwardskoda2409 the trains and rails are weatherproof. The other stuff - dont know 😎🤠
Can we appreciate the fact that this guys still hearting comments to this day?
Well said :-)
“Hearting?” Just say liking 😉
❤️😁
@@westaussie965 hearting is the little hearts next to the comments. It’s like a super like
Lou is a rock star at community engagement! I’ve never seen anything like it.
What a treasure this guy is. What a gift to the world! It’s been 6 years since this video was posted. I hope he is well. ❤️😊🙏
Hi Misry LuvsCo, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I bet his grandchildren go bonkers when they hear their parents say, "we're going to grandpa's, get ready". Probably in the car before the word "ready" is spoken.
Wonderful video Lou.
I think you're right :-) Happy to read you enjoy this layout. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile
Thanks Lou.
Mr. Cipcich, Thank you for opening up your yard to us and allowing us to see your little piece of heaven. It is indeed a wonderful place to get away and to relax. I wish I had started one many years ago. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING............
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
thank you for those of us who were never able to realize our own model RR dreams but can happily share the layouts of others.
Hi Miguel, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile thank you
What a great hobby, especially when one is retired. That looks like so much fun.
Bri I as a young dude, I have grown up with garden railways in my backyard. All you need is enough space, money, and time. If time is limited, there isn’t any requirement as to how large it must be. Once I’m solo I’m gonna start simple.
I hope i will able to do something like that when I retired, I mean financially capable.
Oh it is
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
HOBBY!! IT'S A FULLTIME JOB. LOL!!
It's so great to see someone with a passion who went out and just did something amazing. I commend this gentleman for the sheer commitment to pull this off.
Hi Jason, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
No other words than just beautiful.
Well said :-)
I agree with you 100% Millenniumforce!
I agree
Millenniumforce I subbed to you
here's a few ideas for diy railroad layout construction
Find a proven set of plans online
Find a colleague who wants to build one too so you have another person to encourage you
(I discovered these and the reasons they work from Jareks hobby club website )
This guy must have spent thousands on this project he almost converted his whole backyard into a train display. I have to say this guy has a great imagination. ;)
Thanks for viewing and sharing a comment, Lou
He easily spent tens of thousands 😀
Now you need a train car that launches fish food into the pond so you dont need to do it.
Hi AJ Deere T680, That is a GREAT idea! Thank you for sharing, Lou
:)
LOL
That would be fun but koi ponds should be monitor daily
What a great idea
Hi Lou, just passing through on this video… I’m sure the train is top-of-the-line but I like the cars so just passing through to leave a thumbs up… I know it helps. See you on your next super car… John
Hi John, Yes, a "thumbs up" helps :-) Thank you, Lou
A gunsmith next to the wedding chapel. Perfect.
Australican
................AHhhhh........Isn't America great!!!!
:-)
@@VinceScaglione And we are gonna keep it great! Trump 2020 😀.
Awesome model though!
Well, that does give new meaning to "shotgun wedding"! 😁
Keeping it simple for when they do things out of order. 😉
That's one hell of a hobby. I'd say that's even beyond hobby...that's a labor of love!
Hi Raymond B. Crisp, Happy to read you enjoy this labor of love :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
This fellow looks and sounds like my uncle of long ago. He had multiple talents... An engineer with Northern Telecom, he had a beautiful garden with roses, he created that typical miniature rose variety that is everywhere today. At the time it was named after him. Hopefully, this garden will become another legacy for
the future from the past. Terrific imagination and work 👍
Hi Andy, Thanks for sharing. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile Thank you 👍
I hope this gentleman has a son/daughter and or grandkids to preserve this treasure for years.
Hi Iron City Rob, Thank you for sharing. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Speaking as someone who grew up with model trains and just loves trains in general, I cannot state enough how cool I think this is, and how seriously impressed I am with this man's railway; a standard railway takes a lot of time and care to set up, but this looks like heaps of dedication and devotion.
Hi Eddie, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Hi from the UK,
Dennis mentioned about the weather being an issue ( snow ice, rain, etc ),
Do you get tornadoes, land hurricanes, things like that in that part of America,
If so, that would be a disaster having that amazing piece of work blown away.
Absolutely STUNNING. ( what imagination and creativity the humble human can produce )
Hi Adrian, No tornadoes, land hurricanes, and things like that in that part of America. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I'm not even a that much of a fan of model trains, but damn the craftmanship and the amount of dedication to make this is nothing short of amazing!
Hi Hamsterwheel, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou! I'll be sure to check it out
Please convey my highest respect to Mr. Dennis. I’ve see a number of marvelous layouts but have never seen one outdoors with such beautiful landscaping with real plants.
Hi FlyTyer1948, I'm sure Mr. Dennis reads the comments and will enjoy yours :-) Here is a playlist of trains I've created for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I can't imagine the amount of patience, pain, perseverance, labor and time that went into building this project. Holy Cow! Shaking my head in disbelief! I get a bit annoyed when all I have to do is take the trash out and sweep the garage, and that takes all of about 15 minutes. This guy is miraculous!
Hi willg54, Happy to read you enjoy Dennis and his layout :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a delight to see an older gentleman, Grandpa, have so much fun and interest in his Trains. Toys never get old when their as fun as Trains.
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
The difference between men and boys is the price and the size of the toys.
Man. That is just incredible! It really shows that no one is ever too old for trains!
That's a true comment. Thank you for commenting, Lou
Lou Costabile My pleasure Lou. I bet a lot of people like going to Dennis' house to see that railroad layout.
Yes, it's an enjoyable destination if you like trains :-)
Lou Costabile I might try to go see Dennis and checkout the Bluestone Ridge Railway sometime if I ever go back to Chicago. I already know his address because I saw it on Google maps.
I like that santa Fe train.
A lot of the big budget garden trains I see dominates the yard. This design fits beautifully into the landscape as if it belongs there. I'll remember this one when I dream about my own garden rail. Someday....
CounterPoint Thanks for kind words, and keep those dreams alive, and I look forward to you getting yours, take care, Lou
I thought upon seeing this ,no one person could create this .Absolutely amazing…the details . The man is brilliant. Words don’t express my feelings . Thank you for inviting me to your home.
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I'm a little bit of a hobbyist myself. But, I have to say this is by far the best hobby to have. Though expensive, it is also a creative hobby as well.
Hi James Richardson, Glad you're enjoying the hobby :-) If you'd like to see more model RR layout's I've videoed, type in TH-cam search "Lou Costabile trains" and the videos should be right there for you to view, and here is one I think you'll enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/v_96H56DaZ4/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile thank you 👍. I will. By the way, keep doing what you're doing.
ABSOLUTLY INCREDIBLE. I COULD STAY THEIR ALL DAY. THANKY YOU FOR LETTING US SEE THIS...
Hi Erwin, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I would like to see what it looks like at dusk. You can see that he has power and lighting.
+Shane's Trains That's a good idea. I'll talk with Dennis about a evening video in the summer. The weather today this AM it was -3 degrees, thanks, Lou
Thyanks
The trains are pretty good-sized compared to some of the smaller indoor sets. Love that old time steam locomotive. Nice tour. Thank you for sharing the views.
Hi NightBazaar, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I've created for you of layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. I appreciate that. I did see the video of Pete Walton's incredible indoor layout. Absolutely remarkable. I'll be sure to check out some of the others you've listed. That's quite a few to keep me busy for a while. Some of the ones I've seen really capture the spirit of an age gone by, many representing features that will never be seen in real life again.
Dennis, and Bill in memorium, words just can't say enough, but I'll try... your train display is just amazing, spectacular, and down right beautiful. I have a G-Gauge set with 2 trains that I set up with the kids for Christmas, in the house, that runs all over the living room with switch tracks and cross tracks; it's just a lot of fun. So with that in mind, you can imagine how I could spend hours just sitting and watching your trains and the wonderful scenery. So peaceful, and the detail is stunning. You can really get lost and make up your own story-line in your head while you gaze away...
Hi Todd Simo, So glad you enjoy this layout :-) If you'd like to see more model RR layout's I've videoed, type into TH-cam search "Lou Costabile trains" and the videos should pop right up, and her is a recent one I did I think you'll enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/v_96H56DaZ4/w-d-xo.html
You have got to be kidding!!! This layout is stunning !!!!!!👍👍👍
Hi RV Van Life, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
@@loucostabile Thank you so much for the link, can't wait to check them all out. I checked out your channel but didn't see these.
put a GoPro on the front and a screen to viewers
Good idea, I'll see what I can do.
I'd watch that, and i'm not even into trains lol.
That's a honest comment :-)
Lou Costabile Yeah, this video was recommended for me on You Tube because I watched RC car and plane videos I think. I almost didn't watch but the guy reminded me of my grandfather and he had a lot of passion for what he does.
Lou Costabile aren't there any trains with cams in it in America?
This is the kind of retirement I want spending all my time on something I love
Hi Random Dragon Furry, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
This is a great example of living the dream. Dennis, you are lucky. :)
If you spend 2 seconds thinking about it you realize the love and hard work that goes into it. Simply awesome.
Hi, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful comment, I appreciate that, Lou
Just found this video, absolutely amazing. WOW. I had city and train layouts in my parents basement bout 35 years ago but nothing like this. Also from Chicago. Just wow.
Hi Marcusjj1973, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I love it. Screw a pool I'm putting in a railroad!!
Hi know itall, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Lou
know-it-all smar-t-pants hell ya!
I’m kind’a jealous. Love model trains as a retired dude; but I have to paint, wallpaper, manicure the yard, tile, etc. What do you think is more fun?!!
Hi keydude, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
That is a labor of love
real fish in a garden railway?????????
Hi Danielle Cox, Pretty cool :-)
@@daniellecox6906 1111
The part of the house (where the trains go in and out) that faces the tracks, he should paint either a billboard or landscape or city scape. Very cool train layout. Thank you for sharing.
HI Denise Graven, Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip. You're welcome, Lou
This is amazing! My dad was a Pullman Porter and I wanted a train one year and I got a Lionel Train set and he and his friend put the railroad tracks on plywood and that's where I would run my train. I had to be 11 or 12 and a girl. This brings back some fond memories for me. Thank's Dennis!
+Tracy B. Hi Tracy B. I'm so glad this video reminded you of your childhood. Take care, Lou
This layout is incredible. Well done. I could sit out there all day and just watch the trains.
Hi john L, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is the link to a playlist I've created for you of layouts & trains I think you'll enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
This definitely is not cheap to do. Looks spectacular
Hi Jacob, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Wow! The shear amount of time involved with this layout is truly mind boggling. Much respect for the gentlemen who dreamed it up and now maintain it. Thanks for sharing this with everyone :-)
Thank you MidnightMoon for your wonderful comment. Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou
That is the best I’ve seen yet. Being outside and with real plants and flowing water is beautiful...
Hi classic287, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Here is a playlist of trains I've put together for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
That train set is absolutely beautiful I could sit here and watch this all day ....
Hi Michael Peterson, Glad you enjoy the beauty of this one :-) If you'd like to see other model RR layout's I've videoed, type in the TH-cam search "Lou Costabile trains" and the videos should pop right up. Here is one I think you'll enjoy that does not seem to be getting the views my other layouts are. Let me know what you think? Enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/hVbrps_CuTM/w-d-xo.html
I love this layout! I especially love the 2-6-0 Mogul with the passenger train.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Amazing is too mild a word to use for this. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Glad you enjoy this layout Odee Dillon :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful and truly breathtaking! I would love to see it in person.
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
wow Dennis....You have a special gift-I will never forget your talents.... thank you Lou for sharing.
What a wonderful comment, thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou
The wife says I'm nuts collecting the older LGB for the last 15+ yrs, thanks internet, for making it easy!
Had it as a kid in early 80's. Still put the original Stainz under the Christmas tree every year.
Merry Christmas,. God Bless!
Hi HillTop Restoration, Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings received, and Merry Christmas and God Bless you too, Lou
He's fullfiled my dream of having a railroad like this. I'm so jealous.
Hi Jackie Elliott, Watch this video before bed until tired, wake up with big smile every day :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing you enjoy this layout, Lou
Awesome layout and garden. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Unbelievable! Absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Great job putting this layout together. Only thing I wouldn’t like is leaving everything out in the weather. So freaking cool!
Hi Mitchell Little, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Here is a recent upload I think you'll enjoy too, Lou th-cam.com/video/v_96H56DaZ4/w-d-xo.html
Very nice layout. Nothing better than feeling like a kid. I love and have trains. Enjoy trains everyone.
Hi Dobbs Zig, Well said :-) Glad you're enjoying your trains, Lou
Such an amazing layout, most of its outside! I couldn’t do nothing like that in Florida
Hi Fluntronko, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
amazing
Agreed :-) Thank you for sharing a comment, Lou
I love rail road model's very much
3:10 "Also, there is a house attached to the rail yard. Very convenient!"
Helps when you have to go to the bathroom :-)
Lol
Don't know how you found this. You were really lucky. Thanks for sharing. Great video.
+Harold Bullock A friend shared he knew Dennis would enjoy a video, and I had the camera, so sometimes your at the right place at the right time :-) Glad you enjoyed, take care, Lou
+Harold Bullock hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about model railroad layouts try Stiklind Model Train Fixer (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
+Vishmaraj Tripathi ...Thanks. I'll check it out.
+Harold Bullock - interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for best model railroad layouts try Panlarko Amazing Railroad Planner ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
Many, many thanks for sharing this with us TH-camrs. Wonderful to see and so relaxing. Take care and have many more years of retirement and pleasure this brings you. Best wishes from Canada.
Hi 123sheepdip, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) I've created a playlist of trains for you. Enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. Whats wrong with these people...This is beautiful and gives people pleasure with all the hard work this man & other people put into this train.
Not sure, however too many "thumbs up" to be concerned.
Amazing setup. I love the sound of those Sante fe Diesel engines!
Hi John Allen, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Here is a playlist of trains I've created for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I wish that was my backyard that's incredible
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I LOVED IT! It looks like a childhood!
Happy to read you "LOVED IT!"
Remarkable! When I was a teenager in the 1960's, I worked as a lifeguard at a church camp near Pickens, SC. There was a man who had purchased an entire Mexican train and laid track for over 8 miles. I don't know what happened to it or if it has been preserved but it might be an interesting area of investigation. Regards!
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Cool story of the "Mexican train too". Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Wow! That's quite something, isn't it? And what a nice guy, letting the world into his back garden to take a look see. Greetings to that man from UK. May he enjoy his passion for many years to come.
Greetings UK, Glad you enjoyed this video! Lou
Really cool... The one improvement that came to mind again and again though was to disguise the base of the buildings. Not sure if that's possible but it would be nice if the gray boards were hidden.
+ImpossibleSoul523 Thanks for viewing and sharing ideas for improvement, take care, Lou
Wow that's awesome.....
He didn't film vertically!
Glad you enjoyed this one and consider the layout "awesome" :-) Just videoed side to side this time.
Lou Costabile Yeah the whole layout is sweet
I can't even keep up with my yard
Never mind something like this
What does he do in the winter take the buildings and the cars in being Chicago and all
Regardless very cool
Cars go in the garage and some of the buildings too, but much of the layout stays outside.
Growing up my Uncle Glenn worked for CSX as a Conductor before finishing out his 40 year career as a train Engineer a few years ago. But we lived only around the corner from the train crossing and my uncle Glenn would make a call from the trains phone to either my grandma or my aunt and tell them to “Go get Cody and come sit by the crossing I’ll be coming by in about 10 minutes or so.” As a little boy seeing my uncle Glenn coming by on a massive CSX Locomotive blaring the train horns was one of my most favorite childhood memories. My dad would get a bit jealous that him being a Police Officer and a motorcycle cop at that was second place to a CSX Loco lol. But my uncle did have a few opportunities to stop the train wether it was for being on the switch track letting another train pass or CSX rail crews would be on the tracks up ahead doing some sort of track maintenance and in those instances I would be picked up out of my car seat or my stroller and he would carry me down the tracks to the train and bring me up in the cab with him and I still laugh and smile thinking about it to this day at 28 years old. It meant the world to me because he is one of my hero’s and being that my dad has since passed away from cancer forcing him to leave law Enforcement after 38 years because of cancer. And losing my uncle al from a brain tumor so all I have left is my uncle Glenn and I still ask him does he remember those days and he always says “you have asked me this your entire life toad frog! Of course I remember that!” Lol.. Always felt cool to have a cop for a dad and a train conductor/engineer for a uncle lol.
Hi Cody, Nice story and happy to read you have wonderful memories :-) Lou
@@loucostabile
Awesome how fast you responded! Thank ya and love the videos!! Much love and respect from LaGrange Georgia!
I had a layout as a young boy that my father built, was nice but this is so much more extremely detailed and enormous in size, this is just spectacular.
Hi GrindFreakMike, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Absolutely spectacular!
High praise :-)
this one of the best looking layouts i have ever seen
Hi coles hotwheels, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and leaving a wonderful comment, Lou
That is excellent! Anytime you see some home project done remarkably well, its some old white guy just doing it right.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I am a former SOO LINE RR woman dispatcher. AMAZING I LOVE IT !!!!
Hi Linda, Happy to read you're a RR Woman :-) Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I think you'll enjoy this video of "The Train Lady". th-cam.com/video/v_96H56DaZ4/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR SHARING !!!!
I had bookmarked this page years ago and never knew why. Now I know after I watched this video. Awesome setup. I hope it holds up in the weather
Happy to read you can enjoy this video again & again M&S RC racing :-)
That man has to be rich to afford all of that. I know G scale anything isn't cheap.
i guess im lucky. a dairy hain closed and i had to remove a lgb g scale lay out from 9 locations, i was going to chuck them all out with the rest of the crap but something told me to tell my co op kid to take them apart and putthem in my spare garage.
If there is million $$$ RR on this planet. That might be it. I didn't catch everything he said about Winter. I know the Trains go inside. Do all those Buildings stay out for the Winter. I have been on the W.side of Chicago. Temps hit -20.
It’s one thing if you have a short point to point line, but this line has loops, trestles, ponds, towns, villages, waterfalls, rock work, integrative foliage, car models, and more. There are no requirements that it must be this complex. Sometimes simpler is better.
@Maddock fitzsimmins thanks I wondered how that worked. I have no idea how durable they are
He could buy a lamborghini huracan lol
I'm speechless .
Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Wonderful layout! I enjoyed the video very much, thanks guys for the share. Beautiful layout Dennis.
+Lowell Ford Hi Lowell, thanks for viewing, and sharing, take care, Lou
+Lowell Ford interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to build a model railroad layout try Pycanta Model Railroaders Protocol (just google it ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got amazing results with it.
Superb viewing. Really good intro and natural chat between the owner and the videographer. A joy to view. Thank you
Hi SmileVideoTrains, What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much, Lou
This set should be in a museum.ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
High praise for this layout :-)
This is AMAZING! Nice work! Thank you for sharing this video!
Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome.
Great layout but Im a HO scale guy myself.G is to big and the upkeep seems a bit of work for me.Love this layout though and I hope the Rail Society does a G scale layout here in Hawaii in their train yard. What a great way to show off those awesome model cars :D Do the cars require upkeep after it snows or rains and do they rust on the wheel bases and screws? Lovely jubbly mate simply amazing.
You take the engines, cars, and some buildings inside. Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Amazing job! Among the best I have ever seen.
Hi Kevin, appreciate your comment, and thank you for viewing, Lou
Kevin Aylward
Railroad guys and the trains they share are always cool with me... Sweet set up!
Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Never seen such a well-integrated garden train as this. Many end up looking unnatural, or they go through so many thickets and cover that they're hardly visible. This one's truly a feat of engineering (no pun intended)! It's obviously a labor of love, as I can only imagine how much time's gone into it-and what a nice guy too!
Hi Brandon Alan, Glad you enjoyed this one and thank you for the wonderful comment :-) Lou
I have one question ... “how does the layout handle rain”?
It looks great in dry weather. But if it rains (and/or storms), does it get messed up?
Hi Ronald Chan, When the weather is bad out, you take the engines, cars, and some buildings inside, however the rest of the layout is fine outside, Lou
Lou Costabile 👌👌👌 Thanks for responding.
Even though I'm not a big fan of trains anymore this is pretty interesting lol
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Sheldon would be proud 😁
Or Gomez
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@@loucostabile Gomez Addams had a train set on the show, remember?
I will try to understand the GREATNESS of your layout. It is UNBELIEVABLE. THANKS a lot Mr. Cipcich.
Mr. Cipcich let you know that I'm from Venezuela, we love trains too.
High praise for this layout :-)
Great railroad/railway layout Dennis. What a lovely gentle video. Thanks for posting Lou. Regards from Northern Ireland. ☘️
Hi Magnificent Muttley, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Wonderful layout! I have a few questions though. even with the nichol track, how do you keep it clean enough for electricity to pass to the wheels? I have used this same type of track and have problems with it even indoors. Yes, it is better than the bronze (or what ever type) track, but it still seems like you would end up with many spots the train would lose power. Do you have a track cleaning car? Is there even such a thing? Showing my ignorance here.
Hi Eric Hummel, Glad you enjoy this layout :-) Not sure how he cleans the track. I do have a playlist of trains I think you'll enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
How do you keep the track clean from the outside weather conditions plus how keep animals and stuff from walking all over it. Other then that it's pretty cool
Hi, I asked Dennis and he replied, The track and some of the buildings protecting electronics stay out all year. The track is 100% nickel-silver, which is the least corrosive metal versus the available options, and weathers very well. I use a 3M metal buffing pad on the end of a drywall sanding pole and simply walk around the layout to clean the track, usually in the spring and once or twice during the season. The "yard track" in the garage is a combination of brass and nickel-silver and gets a cleaning once a year.
As for animals, I have been lucky in that they have not created any damage, especially to wiring, up to this point. Chipmunks, squirrels and birds travel around the layout at will. I have put up a fence with steel poles and fishing line that has been very effective in curtailing blue heron visits. We have even had a deer within the layout but it did no damage.
Not all of the video, but in places you were moving the camera too fast, and in a number of places you needed to keep the camera still, as a number parts were hard to see.
+platformone Hello, I'll work on my camera work. Thanks for your comment, Lou
Just a magnificent layout. A true labor of love.
Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Such a beautiful layout and Dennis seems like a very nice man.
Hi EBthere, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
I've been there myself a very nice layout
Cool! Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Absolutely Amazing! Love This!
Glad you enjoyed this layout :-) Lou
No G scale fish? Unacceptable!
THAT COMMENT CRACKED ME UP! Very well done :-) Thank you, Lou
Those are G scale model whales..
Love and Share what you do....Thanks for the smiles
ROCK ON FREAKS
H.L.
Hi H.L. Westlake, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes, and sharing them too :-) Lou
Wow! I love this. Could spend all day here ❤️
Hi Drea, Happy to read you enjoy this layout :-) Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html