My friend, that was tremendous. To honor and remember the Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the best things I've ever seen. Please tell the club members, WELL DONE!
@djstrains I'm glad you got a chance to see this and share it with your audience! I was totally blown away when I visited 10 years ago, and they have continued to improve on what was amazing back then. Michelle and crew do a fantastic job there, and anyone who is within striking distance should make time to visit them.
Wow! Love the old tanker and the Fitz. The lake boats on my layout will be a lot older (read smaller) as the 729 ft. Fitz would take up one whole side of my layout, a rural Michigan shortline.
The ships that are on the wheels are remote controlled and run in water. I don’t remember how long it’s been since they have done so. There’s also what’s called Docent mode, where a computer runs the layout and operates the blocks. It’s and incredible system. The push buttons that activate scenes are a hit with kids and of course the LEGO display adds a bit of whimsy too.
And not just any freighter, but the legendary EDMUND FITZGERALD! Cue the Gordon Lightfoot tune. I actually said “no…….” out loud in awe when you got to that section of the video. Unreal!
Thanks for sharing DJ, that's a really fantastic layout. Guess you need a day or 2 to take in all the details they had on everything, absolutely awesome. Lot's of modeling ideas to be had from this layout.
My theme is the KISS theory. The staging area alone makes my layout look absolutely tiny, so maybe this RR might be greater than I originally gave it credit for. Mea culpa. This gives me lots of ideas, like win the lottery, buy a warehouse & start a club.
You laugh but with a warehouse I could … wait, I haven’t even finished this layout and I want to build a warehouse layout with money that I don’t have and it isn’t my life’s goal, nor is model railroading. But this does keep me occupied and my wife knows where I’m at and Jesus loves me so … no worries! Enjoy today and don’t put off until tomorrow because if you like it today then you can do it again tomorrow!
The Co model RR museum was truly amazing. One massive loop with two way traffic and passing sidings, over 40 minutes for one loop. Did they show you the staging yard hidden in back? I let anybody I know, if your going to Co. you must go to Greenly. And that operation system is awesome, the whole thing truly beautiful. How bout that forest fire scene. I did get to that wharf area as well. Spent the whole day there.
When you got to the ship, I had to rewind back to start , I was seeing $$$ and time. The club answered that one. A truly spectacular model. The Edmund Fitzgerald, I feel, wasn't just a model it was a memorial to the 29 crew members.
Great video of this amazing layout! Words can't describe how impressive that is! I liked it so much I watched it twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. Very impressed with the lumber yard at the beginning and I'd do that too but with my nerve disease in my hands I couldn't build 1 kit let alone 7. And the other big industrial building where he took several to make one big one. Thanks again DJ for sharing this video with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort my friend! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.
Cool video. That's why my layout is Port of Corpus Christi in n scale .All kinds of rolling stock and industries. It serves as an origin and or destination.
Absolutely stunning layout! Wonderful that they've got so much room to work with too. I'm planning an HO scale small town tribute layout, which will be 5 x 16. But I'll do my best to include all the kinds of shops and facilities that a small town here in Oklaoma would have.
DJ i really hope 🙏 to visit this one day. I was going to go but unfortunately life really got hard and in the way and i had to cancel my reservation. But thanks to your and others I can see all the neat stuff. Thanks again, Chris
FYI Dominic, that city block across from the burned out building, well they can push it up from underneath, and turn it 90 degrees, to change the city block scene 3 additional times.
great channel this is a REALLY Awesome club model! I have been traveling through whole Germany and some spots in France and Netherlands, but I think this is the greatest club model I have seen since now. Respect! best regards from Germany
I went to breakfast with relatives in N.W. Indiana. We met their friend John who was an old oreship worker. I was introduced "this is John, he caused the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"...
Didn't the Edmund Fitzgerald sink in the great lakes? Also love the idea of ships with wheel platform BUT disappointed they did not have water under the ships. Thanks for your videos!
Sylvan also has some nice lake freighters in HO, especially for modelers who don't mind climbing aboard the wayback machine.The lumber hooker Langell Boys (1890- 1931) and the motor vessel White Swan (1922-1956) are sized to fit most layouts.
Regarding the mirror trick. I completely missed it the first time! How well does the illusion hold when you see yourself in the reflection? Can you see yourself in the reflection?
Once I got to know some staff members I got to go into that staging, I personally think better than the Wunderland in Hamburg Germany. Even with that working airport. I can advise you, the Northlunds in Flemington NJ. OMG , don’t bother. It looks like an old man who had too much money and decided to build a model RR. Then hired the worst people he could find to do so. To the average person maybe because the just don’t know, but to a model railroader you will be extremely disappointed. The best thing in there is that giant pipe organ that have. I think they have birthday parties there.
Boats???? Come on DJ, those are Ships. And calling a cargo ship an ocean liner? 🤣 That's okay, we forgive you, sorta. Enjoy your videos, keep em coming.
Actully, you're 2/3 right. Lake sailors, to this day, refer to their vessles as "boats" even if they're a thousand feet long, so the Fitz was, in Great Lakes parlance, a boat.
it's the sense of depth, created by the mirrors and photo-colage backgrounds. it forces your eye to veiw a "scene", an overview, when your brain is SCREAMING to look at the tinyist details. you'd have to be there in-person i suppose, but it must be almost overwhelming. maybe i'll get there someday.....excellent video. liked and subscribed
Serious artists at work. I like the wharf idea where the "water" is not modeled, just the edge along the industry siding. Great idea.
agree 100%
My friend, that was tremendous. To honor and remember the Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the best things I've ever seen. Please tell the club members, WELL DONE!
@djstrains I'm glad you got a chance to see this and share it with your audience! I was totally blown away when I visited 10 years ago, and they have continued to improve on what was amazing back then. Michelle and crew do a fantastic job there, and anyone who is within striking distance should make time to visit them.
100% agree!!!
Wow... just... wow... That is an epic layout and staging yard! Holy Toledo... The attention to detail is spectacular! Thanks for sharing 🤠
So much to see,so much detail in every scene! Can't take it all in at once.Absolutely awesome!!
I know, every scene is detailed even telephone wires!
Wow! Love the old tanker and the Fitz. The lake boats on my layout will be a lot older (read smaller) as the 729 ft. Fitz would take up one whole side of my layout, a rural Michigan shortline.
The ships that are on the wheels are remote controlled and run in water. I don’t remember how long it’s been since they have done so. There’s also what’s called Docent mode, where a computer runs the layout and operates the blocks. It’s and incredible system. The push buttons that activate scenes are a hit with kids and of course the LEGO display adds a bit of whimsy too.
So much to see and do there!
And not just any freighter, but the legendary EDMUND FITZGERALD! Cue the Gordon Lightfoot tune. I actually said “no…….” out loud in awe when you got to that section of the video. Unreal!
Terrific content. Thanks for putting this together. Your videos always provide a lot to get the imagination going!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for sharing DJ, that's a really fantastic layout. Guess you need a day or 2 to take in all the details they had on everything, absolutely awesome. Lot's of modeling ideas to be had from this layout.
I hear people go numerous times and still discover new things each trip.
My theme is the KISS theory. The staging area alone makes my layout look absolutely tiny, so maybe this RR might be greater than I originally gave it credit for. Mea culpa.
This gives me lots of ideas, like win the lottery, buy a warehouse & start a club.
Hahaha
You laugh but with a warehouse I could … wait, I haven’t even finished this layout and I want to build a warehouse layout with money that I don’t have and it isn’t my life’s goal, nor is model railroading. But this does keep me occupied and my wife knows where I’m at and Jesus loves me so … no worries! Enjoy today and don’t put off until tomorrow because if you like it today then you can do it again tomorrow!
This is just 💯% AWESOME! 👍🏼
I know, blew my mind
Fantastic vid. Too many ideas to handle in one sitting. That staging looks like it's about 20-25'. Incredible detail over the layout.
I'd say it's at LEAST 2x that long - possibly 3x...😉
The Co model RR museum was truly amazing. One massive loop with two way traffic and passing sidings, over 40 minutes for one loop. Did they show you the staging yard hidden in back? I let anybody I know, if your going to Co. you must go to Greenly. And that operation system is awesome, the whole thing truly beautiful. How bout that forest fire scene. I did get to that wharf area as well. Spent the whole day there.
It looks like drone footage. So big. It must be nice to have a train club.
When you got to the ship, I had to rewind back to start , I was seeing $$$ and time.
The club answered that one. A truly spectacular model.
The Edmund Fitzgerald, I feel, wasn't just a model it was a memorial to the 29 crew members.
Wow.. What a layout! It must take a large team to run an operating session.
That’s a great question I forgot to ask
Now THAT is a staging yard! I'd love to know at what distance they deploy feeders to maintain the track voltage.
This is the most amazing layout I have ever seen ! Thank you Dominic !
I have a different layout tour video soon! It may be even better
Great video of this amazing layout! Words can't describe how impressive that is! I liked it so much I watched it twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. Very impressed with the lumber yard at the beginning and I'd do that too but with my nerve disease in my hands I couldn't build 1 kit let alone 7. And the other big industrial building where he took several to make one big one. Thanks again DJ for sharing this video with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort my friend! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.
Thank you for taking the time to video this fantastic layout. Incredible.
It is inspiring!!
One of the things I think most modelers get wrong is the size of their industries. I nice to see large industries.
Cool video. That's why my layout is Port of Corpus Christi in n scale .All kinds of rolling stock and industries. It serves as an origin and or destination.
Love it
@@djstrains and yes my trains run through the scenery like you said. Lol. It definitely looks better as it cuts through a scene
That was just beautiful wow. The docks with the ships are very impressive
They are!
Incredible layout and great video/commentary! Dam the staging area is larger than most 'large' home layouts LOL
It sure is!
Absolutely stunning layout! Wonderful that they've got so much room to work with too. I'm planning an HO scale small town tribute layout, which will be 5 x 16. But I'll do my best to include all the kinds of shops and facilities that a small town here in Oklaoma would have.
Astonishing. There are some very talented people's handy work here. Thank you for narrating. Great job what a beautiful video.
Glad you enjoyed it
would love to have a real caboose in my living room to --- grate idea
HAHA!
Liked the highway support columns in that angled nook area!
Wow that's awesome. That really is amazing.😮. I love how you explain the techniques they used. Very helpful. Yes I agree one great layout.
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank with all hands in Lake Superior
Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald. Awesome...
hello dj it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
I have a cousin in Colorado Springs. Might have to put this on my list of things to do on my next visit! Thanks for sharing DJ.🇨🇦
You should! fantastic layout
DJ i really hope 🙏 to visit this one day. I was going to go but unfortunately life really got hard and in the way and i had to cancel my reservation. But thanks to your and others I can see all the neat stuff. Thanks again, Chris
It will be there for many years to come.
That's quite remarkable and, with the Fitz included.
You could do a video on just roof details DJ... Like you say, it's more important that we know - even if it IS only subconsciously realized!
Great suggestion!
FYI Dominic, that city block across from the burned out building, well they can push it up from underneath, and turn it 90 degrees, to change the city block scene 3 additional times.
Wow! Incredible
great channel
this is a REALLY Awesome club model!
I have been traveling through whole Germany and some spots in France and Netherlands, but I think this is the greatest club model I have seen since now.
Respect!
best regards from Germany
Thank you very much!
Yes see this were they will cut buildings in half to do this affect
I went to breakfast with relatives in N.W. Indiana. We met their friend John who was an old oreship worker. I was introduced "this is John, he caused the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"...
What?! That is a crazy story
Thanks, DJ!
On my bucket list of places to see.
Remarkable construction. Very realistic.
Side note: the oil tank field photo backdrop seems over scaled to the foreground.
…excellent video. But you do need quite a bit of space in order to make the scenes shown here. But again, very inspirational!!
Thank you for showing this. I have not had a chance to get out there.
I hope you can one day. It’s pretty amazing
Amazing layout.
I think so too!
Holy ####!!!!!!!! im speechless
Didn't the Edmund Fitzgerald sink in the great lakes? Also love the idea of ships with wheel platform BUT disappointed they did not have water under the ships. Thanks for your videos!
3 different ways to operate, sorry I can’t stop. I got to know staff and it was a great day.
Wow just wow
Wonderful!!! Congratulations!!!!
Thank you, you are right.
😅sylvan scale models has some really beautiful ship models in nscale. Mainly lake freighters
Masterpieces!
Sylvan also has some nice lake freighters in HO, especially for modelers who don't mind climbing aboard the wayback machine.The lumber hooker Langell Boys (1890- 1931) and the motor vessel White Swan (1922-1956) are sized to fit most layouts.
I wish I had that much space in my basement for my layout 😅
Absolutely amazing
Amazing Video. Thank you :)
Glad you liked it!
Regarding the mirror trick. I completely missed it the first time! How well does the illusion hold when you see yourself in the reflection? Can you see yourself in the reflection?
I didn’t even catch it right away!! Lol
my dream come true
Once I got to know some staff members I got to go into that staging, I personally think better than the Wunderland in Hamburg Germany. Even with that working airport. I can advise you, the Northlunds in Flemington NJ. OMG , don’t bother. It looks like an old man who had too much money and decided to build a model RR. Then hired the worst people he could find to do so. To the average person maybe because the just don’t know, but to a model railroader you will be extremely disappointed. The best thing in there is that giant pipe organ that have. I think they have birthday parties there.
I'd say this layout qualifies as "epic".
Boats???? Come on DJ, those are Ships. And calling a cargo ship an ocean liner? 🤣 That's okay, we forgive you, sorta. Enjoy your videos, keep em coming.
😁
Actully, you're 2/3 right. Lake sailors, to this day, refer to their vessles as "boats" even if they're a thousand feet long, so the Fitz was, in Great Lakes parlance, a boat.
The seaport area needs a true waterfront bar. I would call it Poop Deck Pappy's
Wow! Awe video! Where is this layout? Whet size?
see part 1, the tour on my channel.
WOW!!!!
That ship sank, did it not? (Edmund Fitzgerald)
Indeed it did... 11/10/75 near Whitefish Point Michigan... RIP all hands...
This is a very nice layout. But very $$
My mind is blown.....
it's the sense of depth, created by the mirrors and photo-colage backgrounds. it forces your eye to veiw a "scene", an overview, when your brain is SCREAMING to look at the tinyist details. you'd have to be there in-person i suppose, but it must be almost overwhelming. maybe i'll get there someday.....excellent video. liked and subscribed
The ships are very, very impressive but let’s not gloss over the fact they have a REAL caboose in their train room, too!
Hahaha
What scale is this ?
HO Scale