Hey Ken, this is a very interesting & informative video. I stumbled across it & it kept me locked into view. Looks like you enjoy yourself working on it. I subbed to your channel. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Rick 🚂🚃🚃🚃
Hey if you read the comments don’t listen to the so called know it alls the best thing about this hobby is you make it your own and have fun. I like the rock work you did there.
7:53 my gosh man, yes. Never give up on this hobby. So many get turned away for the most unfortunate reasons. I would say I’m only 1/4 of my life and 1/80th of my dream layout. Please keep inspiring!!!
Good evening, Ken. You've gone from building a barn on my favourite homestead channel to building models in my favourite hobby. Earns an immediate sub. Enjoy your retirement, sir.
Before I started watching this, I thought, building a track for my boy would be cool. Then I quickly realized this guy is WELL beyond my level. Very cool to watch.
35yrs of high-end extreme rock climbing has given me a unique appreciation for nature. Now that I am old and disintegrating, need to revisit a very old hobby. Whenever I look at a layout, I can't help but wonder, "Would I want to climb that cliff?". ;-)
I "love the idea" of this. I'd like to think I would do it. But I wouldn't. But I appreciate the fact that someone else had the patience to do it. Nice video!
Just now watching this. Have never done anything like this in my life but am inspired to try. As a child I was gifted 2 Lionel O Gauge sets 1950’s vintage and a bunch of accessories which I still own . Never played with HO scale but am interested to make a project of it. Before the so called know it alls chime in I have skills and am confident at my vintage I can make this happen. Thanks for this great account and inspiring a seasoned dog to create.
in order to set the ballast I use 50% PVA glue with water and a drop of dishwashing solution to break the surface tension then spray the ballast leave until dry this is a fantastic build very informative
Perfect Ken! People of all ages enjoy trains, and I had two uncles who were very involved in trains. I got involved with RC airplanes 40+ years ago, and finally set up a very small train for Christmas this year. It’s not 1/1000 of your display, but who knows where it might lead. Thanks for Sharing!
Ken, the straight and uniform avenues of trees reminds me very much of rural France. I have travelled from London through Paris to Bordeaux several times and it is a very beautiful experience. Live happy buddy. 🙏
It was a pleasure watching you working on your amazing layout. Have watched some vids and 1 minute there saying what they want to do next second it's done and they don't show you how it's done. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing your next vid .
I like this work very much, no talking - just doing it. Thank you very much for allowing us/me to be there as spectators! Best wishes from Vienna / Austria / Europe
I enjoyed watching this coming together.. I know having a vision in your head,and they trying to convey it to others is hard..lol I do just as you did..say just wait you’ll get it in the end.. awesome work
WHAT AN AWESOME GOOD JOB YOU DID VERY GOOD INDEED THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME I APPRECIATE IT AND YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY AND REMEMBER MY LAYOUT WAS DONE 12 YEARS AGO BUT ALWAYS FIDDLE WITH IT THAS MY HOBBY. JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA.
This is the fastest hands I ever saw in my life. lol it's always fun to watch people build their railroad. It's also a lot of fun to build one I've been doing it for 65 years
TH-cam doing its usual random thing, i have no idea how i got here from the north of England, dont have a train set, never built anything like this and highly unlikely i ever will but thorougherly enjoyed your lovely little video 😁
It's coming around, Eric. 😊 Looking great, my friend ! Can't wait to see how you do the bridge. I'll be paying attention, for sure . I am going to be building one too.
What a good man you are...very nice lifestyle...I really liked what you did with the ballast....it's true to life the way you did it...why not! Tamping it even lol..I'd think that after you completed the ballast and glued what you want to stay....taking a cordless air (leaf blower) you can kind of blow the table off and boom cleaned! Regardless your a great man..great tinkerer...nice job!
My first time watching your video's, and just on this video I have learned so much, and you have given me inspiration for my layout, the rocks/slates formation is awesome, the ballast looks cool as well, I can't wait to see more videos, thank you
I’m literally sitting here and thought to myself man this Ken looks just like the Ken from Ken’s Karpentry then I was like wait a minute… 😂😂😂 Now I know why I like both channels!
My friend, this has been the best train video I have seen. So far, I don't have a train set, but who knows, one may be in the future for this "old man." So I would like to copy parts of yours. God Bless my friend.
Great video I love trains and layouts like this . I wish I had the gift to be able to build something like this, so I will enjoy watching layouts and videos like this. Thank you
Great video and there are definitely some building techniques I will be using. I like the stone walls too, definitely going to utilize that in my builds!
New Subscriber from your Carpentry Channel. Sound effects are over the top. Watching that train go around the track put a huge smile on my face‼️ THANK YOU KEN‼️🚂🛤️🚞 Vinny 🇺🇸
I have been building my own layout and there is no right and wrong way. Its your way so you enjoy what your doing and making. If the trains run you have the technical side right and your result looks great therefore you did it right :-)
Great job and so very inspirational. I've wanted to build a layout for decades however my fear of making mistakes has prevented me doing so. I think your video is "the one" that will propel me forward! Thanks!!
@@trainguy5634 Enjoyed watching Bob Ross…very calming, his videos were a great distraction from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Thanks for the continued inspiration. Just the thought of visiting my local train shop was intimidating, however, I went, met some great folks and bought “How to Design a Model Railroad” by Lance Mindheim (MR)! It’s a start!!
Hey Ken, this is a very interesting & informative video. I stumbled across it & it kept me locked into view. Looks like you enjoy yourself working on it. I subbed to your channel. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Rick 🚂🚃🚃🚃
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for subscribing
Hey if you read the comments don’t listen to the so called know it alls the best thing about this hobby is you make it your own and have fun. I like the rock work you did there.
Thanks
I agree with the full on hobbyist. It's HIS WAY. Not my style but, fun.
I will say, the way he built the frame work , I just knew it was going to be HEAVY!😮
If I posted myself taking a shit, there will always be people criticizing my every move………………………….ment.
7:53 my gosh man, yes. Never give up on this hobby. So many get turned away for the most unfortunate reasons. I would say I’m only 1/4 of my life and 1/80th of my dream layout. Please keep inspiring!!!
This how you keep a happy wife. Healthy hobby, and she knows where to find you at all hours.
Haha
until she finds out how much you've spent... :D
Didn't know that! I'll have to profile my inner nerd more often then.
Good evening, Ken. You've gone from building a barn on my favourite homestead channel to building models in my favourite hobby. Earns an immediate sub. Enjoy your retirement, sir.
Wow, thanks
What a great build, I love the train station and the fact that finally I see someone was a competency in framing
Thanks
Before I started watching this, I thought, building a track for my boy would be cool. Then I quickly realized this guy is WELL beyond my level. Very cool to watch.
A train layout can be very basic and simple.
@@Kens265 True, but when watching this, basic just won't cut it anymore.
I can tell you how much I enjoyed your video all day long. Thanks for sharing what a wonderful job. Idaho.
Glad you enjoyed it
35yrs of high-end extreme rock climbing has given me a unique appreciation for nature. Now that I am old and disintegrating, need to revisit a very old hobby. Whenever I look at a layout, I can't help but wonder, "Would I want to climb that cliff?". ;-)
Haha
LoL cliff climber!
WOW Nice Job
Thanks!
This is so awesome !! I love how you did everything !!
Thank you so much!!
En este hobbie hay que hacer de todo, ingeniería, carpinteria, electrónica, electricidad y decorado.....es el más completo y complejo de todos ....
At least your actually doing it instead of talking about it great job bu the way
Thanks
Nice one Ken just come across from your other channel , watching from Manchester uk 🇬🇧
Thanks for coming
I "love the idea" of this. I'd like to think I would do it. But I wouldn't. But I appreciate the fact that someone else had the patience to do it. Nice video!
Thanks for watching
thanks for sharing your project. This is really fun to watch!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like the time lapse and the demonstration of skills needed to make the project work.
Thanks
Love it!!! Best 21 minutes of my day. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Sound chip was awesome
Cool thanks
Very cool. Enjoyed the creativity. Bob Ross of trains!
Thank you very much!
How cool. It’s like being a kid again. Great idea on the foam board! A lot of possibilities by using it. 👍👍.
Yes for sure. Thanks for watching
Just now watching this. Have never done anything like this in my life but am inspired to try. As a child I was gifted 2 Lionel O Gauge sets 1950’s vintage and a bunch of accessories which I still own . Never played with HO scale but am interested to make a project of it. Before the so called know it alls chime in I have skills and am confident at my vintage I can make this happen. Thanks for this great account and inspiring a seasoned dog to create.
love your video.
Thank you!
Hello from the UK, great build, love the rockface, you;ve certainly done a great job.
in order to set the ballast I use 50% PVA glue with water and a drop of dishwashing solution to break the surface tension then spray the ballast leave until dry this is a fantastic build very informative
Thanks
AWESOME layout to be.
Thanks
Nice job! Made me feel like I was there looking at the landscape.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Perfect Ken! People of all ages enjoy trains, and I had two uncles who were very involved in trains. I got involved with RC airplanes 40+ years ago, and finally set up a very small train for Christmas this year. It’s not 1/1000 of your display, but who knows where it might lead. Thanks for Sharing!
Haha hope it goes well
Ken, the straight and uniform avenues of trees reminds me very much of rural France. I have travelled from London through Paris to Bordeaux several times and it is a very beautiful experience. Live happy buddy. 🙏
Oh nice
looks so fun! I wish to have one day the same
Thanks. Go for it
As you saw nature has most the raw materials for free. Just buy a ready to run kit and you then just take your time to build and enjoy.
I'm rating this railroad at 8.9 out of 10
Wow. I’ll take it
@@Kens265 God Bless
Excellent you have serious skills, ability n your work proves it !
Thank you very much!
Excellent work! I'm in the confines of two 4x8's.
Oh nice
Thank You for sharing lots of great ideas, I look forward to your other videos
Glad you like them!
Looking Great. ! WELL DONE. ! 🇺🇸🏆
Very engaging video. Thanks for making it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the sound effects at the end!
Thanks
Looks great! I really like the rock, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
You and your train are fantastic.
Thank you very much!
Well done🎉
Thanks
Thanks for showing us how you built this magnificent layout.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It was a pleasure watching you working on your amazing layout. Have watched some vids and 1 minute there saying what they want to do next second it's done and they don't show you how it's done. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing your next vid .
Thank you very much!
Great video and very enjoyable watching someone who is willing to share their passion.
Glad you enjoyed it
I am so jealous!! Great beginnings to an awesome set up. And the sound FX!!
Thanks so much!
I like this work very much, no talking - just doing it. Thank you very much for allowing us/me to be there as spectators! Best wishes from Vienna / Austria / Europe
Greetings thanks for watching
Wow....VERY impressed with that!
Thanks
Love your model railroad channel ken !! TOOT TOOT !
Haha thanks
Super beautiful layout. Congratulations. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Thanks so much! 😊
fantastic share enjoyed the video👍😎
Thanks for the visit
Love it! Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to pull out the n-gauge stock from the closet and build a new layout!!
Go for it!
Hello a very interesting video, it was fun to watch the video. Many greetings Rolf
Thanks for watching
I enjoyed watching this coming together.. I know having a vision in your head,and they trying to convey it to others is hard..lol I do just as you did..say just wait you’ll get it in the end.. awesome work
Like how you sped up through the repetitive bits. Awesome to watch
Great thanks
Nicely Done..That rock work looks fabulous, Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing. Loved to watch you work.
Thanks
WHAT AN AWESOME GOOD JOB YOU DID VERY GOOD INDEED THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME I APPRECIATE IT AND YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY AND REMEMBER MY LAYOUT WAS DONE 12 YEARS AGO BUT ALWAYS FIDDLE WITH IT THAS MY HOBBY. JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA.
Thanks. Glad you’re still using it.
Proper job mate, I will be stealing your pond idea, really is very good. Jim Oz🇦🇺👍🏼🦘
Thanks. Enjoy
This is the fastest hands I ever saw in my life. lol it's always fun to watch people build their railroad. It's also a lot of fun to build one I've been doing it for 65 years
Haha wow that’s cool
Wow…very nice indeed….you do a great job of narrating….thanks
TH-cam doing its usual random thing, i have no idea how i got here from the north of England, dont have a train set, never built anything like this and highly unlikely i ever will but thorougherly enjoyed your lovely little video 😁
Haha yes it’s strange how TH-cam works. Thanks for watching
Been wanting to get back into the train hobby. This is great motivation. Thanks for sharing. Looks great!
Nice. Hope you enjoy it
Excellent layout & video.
Thanks for sharing it...
Thanks for watching!
Very nice friend, I see your passion for model railroads, still watching the video
Thank you very much!
It's coming around, Eric. 😊 Looking great, my friend ! Can't wait to see how you do the bridge. I'll be paying attention, for sure . I am going to be building one too.
Thanks I hope yours goes well
Great timelapse of the railroad build!!!
Glad you liked it!
Love the video Ken, even more than Lumna Acres. Thank You for posting your hobby I love it and I will subscribe for sure.
Thanks for the sub!
Excellent work!!! A TON of hours putting it together and I bet a ton more planning out the design.
Yes for sure
Good work. Best regards from germany.
Thank you very much!
Hurrah! Well done!
I love the fact that you painted everything beforehand as you went along. Superb!
Thanks
Great job and looks really amazing. Thumbs up!
Thanks a lot!
What a good man you are...very nice lifestyle...I really liked what you did with the ballast....it's true to life the way you did it...why not! Tamping it even lol..I'd think that after you completed the ballast and glued what you want to stay....taking a cordless air (leaf blower) you can kind of blow the table off and boom cleaned! Regardless your a great man..great tinkerer...nice job!
So nice of you
@@Kens265 Anytime Ken... you got it going on in everything!
A vacuum might be a lot cleaner.....unless you can take the layout outside to blow it
Such incredible work! You have a pleasant voice and I understood every word! Really great process!!!
Thank you so much!
My first time watching your video's, and just on this video I have learned so much, and you have given me inspiration for my layout, the rocks/slates formation is awesome, the ballast looks cool as well, I can't wait to see more videos, thank you
Thanks John. The rock is quite heavy but very realistic
Thanks for sharing your story and this video. I enjoyed watching it
Glad you enjoyed it!
I looking forward to December building of the future railway station and other infrastructure. Thanks for your sharing today 😊
Thanks
I’m literally sitting here and thought to myself man this Ken looks just like the Ken from Ken’s Karpentry then I was like wait a minute… 😂😂😂 Now I know why I like both channels!
Haha
That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing the condensed version. You have a lot of time into this layout!
Many thanks! I sure do
Intresting use of natural materials on your layout. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Many thanks!
Nicely done, thanks for sharing..
Thanks for watching!
That mini wooden structure is super cool!
I love this project! You did an awesome job, I’ve always wanted to build one and I believe you encouraged me to so. Thanks for sharing this!
Nice. Have fun
That is nice real nice. God bless.
Thanks glad you liked it
Well done
Thanks
That Is a SWEET LAYOUT👍👍👍👍.
Thanks
Your Welcome.
Great job with the time-lapse Ken, nice to see the build all on one video !! 🚞🚂💚🙏✝️
Thanks 👍
My friend, this has been the best train video I have seen. So far, I don't have a train set, but who knows, one may be in the future for this "old man." So I would like to copy parts of yours. God Bless my friend.
Thank you very much! Hope you give it a go.
Great video and how to!.
Great job, keep up the good work.
Thanks
Thank you so much... At 80 years old I'm going to look into Kato unitrack???... Good stuff, Thanks for posting...🤣🤣🤣
Nice thanks for watching
@@Kens265 👍
Love it HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thanks happy thanksgiving to you
Great video I love trains and layouts like this . I wish I had the gift to be able to build something like this, so I will enjoy watching layouts and videos like this. Thank you
Thanks for watching
Wonderful build, thanks for taking us along!
My pleasure!
I love your stonework and landscaping. This is going to be an awesome layout.
Thanks
Simply MARVELLOUS!!! 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
Excellent shot, Like !!!
Thanks
Great video and there are definitely some building techniques I will be using. I like the stone walls too, definitely going to utilize that in my builds!
Thanks. I bet it will look great
New Subscriber from your Carpentry Channel. Sound effects are over the top. Watching that train go around the track put a huge smile on my face‼️ THANK YOU KEN‼️🚂🛤️🚞 Vinny 🇺🇸
Cool thanks. It’s a fun hobby
I have been building my own layout and there is no right and wrong way. Its your way so you enjoy what your doing and making. If the trains run you have the technical side right and your result looks great therefore you did it right :-)
Nice work you did a great job!!!
Thank you!
Great job and so very inspirational. I've wanted to build a layout for decades however my fear of making mistakes has prevented me doing so. I think your video is "the one" that will propel me forward! Thanks!!
Cool. I don’t think there’s a wrong way to build one
Don't fear making mistakes. Like Bob Ross the painter said, just paint over it. In your case take it up and do it again.
@@trainguy5634
Enjoyed watching Bob Ross…very calming, his videos were a great distraction from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Thanks for the continued inspiration. Just the thought of visiting my local train shop was intimidating, however, I went, met some great folks and bought “How to Design a Model Railroad” by Lance Mindheim (MR)!
It’s a start!!
Bravos magnifique 👍👍👍
Thanks
Awesome build mate.
Thanks 👍