My wife Jenny and I visited the museum in the first week of July 2021 as part of our honeymoon. Jenny was so amazed with the amount of detail. The staff, or volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you guys and gals for keeping the hobby alive. We will be back from Gravette Arkansas.
It’s unbelievable the amount of detail they’ve achieved and how much time people dedicated to making something that would leave everyone in awe, from kids to professionals. Remarkable layout
visited on a great Rocky Mountains train-cation last year. Absolutely glad I decided to make the stop and chat with everybody who was there. Even being late because we just had to catch a train through Fort Collins.
My wife and I visited in August and really enjoyed seeing it in person, a well as meeting the host, who I also ran into at the Timonium train Show a couple months later. Small world!
I continually am blown away by watching YT videos on model railroading. This one though….. WOW! Cannot even fathom the work and cost that goes into this incredible layout. Boggles the mind….Amtrak should take a lesson from these guys!
I was so bummed when I went to colarado and the layout musuem was closed the day I drove into town to see it so I went to the transportation musuem to see one of the big boys and then the railroad musuem outside golden and had a blast
Bob Pilk is an excellent speaker and did a wonderful job of describing the scenes. Enjoyed Michelle’s explanation of the museum. Fabulous model railroad.
John, thanks for bringing us this video. It's always delightful to see the Colorado Model Railroad Museum's layout. As Michelle says, it's a work of art. There are very few layouts that come anywhere close to matching it. It's breathtaking! ...Roy
I've never commented on a layout before but this is truly impressive and immersive.....the amount of scenery and landscape compared to the amount of rail adds to the realism...well done, work of art. Everyone involved should be proud, Thanks
I stopped at this layout this past summer (2021) and was blown away! The layout is amazing and the volunteers are super friendly. If you get a chance this is absolutely a must see!
One of my greatest tours was the old John Allen’s Gorre & Daphetid Railroad in California. Your model railroad, with its mirrors, reminded of the old days. Thank you
I remember that Rail Road when I saw it in RMC years ago. I was a young just starting out model railroader then. I understand not long after John passed the railroad was destroyed in a fire. So many fine model railroads get destroyed one way or another when we should be preserving them for future generations.
AWESOME GOOD JOB VERY WELL DONE EXCELLENT LAYOUT GREAT EXPERIENCE AND VERY GOOD LOOKING LAYOUT THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH YOUR SUBSCRIBERS VERY GOOD LOOKING LAYOUT AND I APPRECIATE IT AND YOU ALL JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA NORFOLK SOUTHERN RULES THE RAILS
Goodness gracious, that's jus amazn, thanks for sharing this with me, I'm gonna have to check out this great lookn facility, love ho model railroads that's the scale I've got at my home, hope to see soon. ✌️👌👍👍 More please.
What an incredible layout. It would be neat to put a small GoPro on a flatbed car in front of the engine and film an entire loop. Or, all of the loops. Thank you for sharing.
@@tsgmultimedia that's definitely a very cool way to tour the layout. I watched a video that was about an hour long of a layout in Germany. I didn't see what they were using but I'm guessing it might've been something similar to what I suggested. What you guys have done there is next level.
49 seconds in and I love it. His use of weathering is so accurate. So many people want to keep their stock looking like it just came out of the box and while 2 or 3 cars on a layout could look like they were just shopped that is not how real life units look. And I have worked some really dirty equipment (before AMTRAK I worked a live coal fired steam tourist line that was hand shoveled. I know dirt)
Wonderful labor of love for Model Railroading. My brothers and I have built model railroads in HO. We built our first RXR in HO in Tokyo Japan, 1953, while our Dad served in US ARMY in South Korea. Stories are to much to relate to you all here. Thank you for fantastic video!
EXCELLENT LAYOUT AND GOOD DESIGN AND GOOD DESIGN I THINK THAT THIS LAYOUT VERY NICELY DONE AWESOME NICE LAYOUT I enjoy this layout looks very nice and DETAILED I ENJOY THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC AS WELL THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AT IT ALSO ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT STAY POSITIVE BE SAFE AND POSITIVE LIVE THE GOLDEN RULE TREAT OTHERS LIKE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
You really have to know what you are doing to operate in ctc mode. Having all those trains running, keeping their length, location, and destination in mind with no collisions. It makes you appreciate what the operators of a real railroad had to do before computers. Beautiful detailed layout. Thank you for the explanation of the operation. Nicely done video.
That is an amazing experience! I would like to recognize the volunteers and cleaning staff who keep the plexiglass clean. 👍 Hope to visit one day, thanks for sharing.
Thanks! This is an amazing museum. I'm a railfan and model railroader and I've been to many rail museums and model layouts across the country. This is by far the best I've ever seen. My sister-in-law lives in Loveland, and whenever I'm in town I make it a point to visit the museum--there's always something else to see!
What an amazing and well engineered train layout!...Amazing scenery... Love the many trestles and tunnels, the trains are beautiful too! I've never owned a train set in 62 years, but; I've always admired those that devote a lifetime to them... I'm a philly native, in the 60's the local school would take us to Stroudsburg PA for Roadside America...It was so interesting to see the expansive layout... People's hobbies always amaze me...They show the diversity of human thought... I Went back to Roadside America, about 10 years ago...It was still the same but; it hadn't aged well...People just don't go places these days...: (...
Fantastic layout, Michelle; how's that way cool, spiffy purse that turns into a backpack? I notice that the gentleman mentioned that track was cleaned every day; why? What cleaners, methods, etc. are being used? If you are using abrasives such as Brite Boy, you are making your problem worse. Also, certain cleaners (Water and alcohol are two examples.) promote oxidation which attract dirt. I can't go into detail here but I suggest that you go on TH-cam and type in Ron's Trains N' Things. You may have to subscribe temporarily to access his playlist but under "Tips and Techniques" is a video called something like " I don't clean my track anymore.". I would suggest that you or someone else watch it. I am sure that you will find it interesting.
Thanks for the tour ,I enjoyed it,hoping to visit the Greelyt Museum next year,fantastic layout,thanks to all those people that contributed to making it realistic,a big thank you to the person that had the vision .
The Le Mesa club that does the Tehachapi loop, at the San Diego Model railroad museum has a real Santa Fe switchboard that was donated to the club in the museum.
Beautiful job! The amount of work, planning and craftsmanship that went into this layout is mind bending. I do have to say though, this is the first time I've ever seen a ore train that high up in the mountains anywhere! Ha Ha...
To build a solid model rail road you need electricians, artists, and even computer programmers. Hats off to you guys.
I agree, but you forgot to mention a very large bank account!
Outstanding !!!
Just because they do it right and you don’t, don’t be jealous Porky. 😆😆
@@ivanboesky1520 jealous. I'm not.
My wife Jenny and I visited the museum in the first week of July 2021 as part of our honeymoon. Jenny was so amazed with the amount of detail. The staff, or volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you guys and gals for keeping the hobby alive. We will be back from Gravette Arkansas.
If you haven't seen this model railroad, it needs to be on your bucket list. It is fabulous!
Where is this located
@@samflatt5252 Greeley, CO.
I have family near Greeley CO, so I stop by the museum every time I visit family.
VERY GOOD NEWS AND AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE THIS LAYOUT IS DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY PENNY SPENT ON IT. THANK YOU AGAIN JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA
I volunteer here on the regular. Running trains on that layout is dream worthy.
Michelle Kempema is such a awesome ambassador for our hobby. I hope to get there soon day soon. Dax from Australia.
I’m looking forward to your visit!!!
It’s unbelievable the amount of detail they’ve achieved and how much time people dedicated to making something that would leave everyone in awe, from kids to professionals. Remarkable layout
visited on a great Rocky Mountains train-cation last year. Absolutely glad I decided to make the stop and chat with everybody who was there. Even being late because we just had to catch a train through Fort Collins.
My wife and I visited in August and really enjoyed seeing it in person, a well as meeting the host, who I also ran into at the Timonium train Show a couple months later. Small world!
A "must see" layout - I spent half a day there and took a gazillion pictures - absolutely fabulous!
We’re is it?
Thank you for liking the museum! We are located in Greeley, CO
Just to reiterate what everyone is saying: would love to visit this museum one day.
Super. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.
Hello there!
I LOVE this awesome large train set project & it really imspire my little dreams to start my own little train set project one day......
I continually am blown away by watching YT videos on model railroading. This one though….. WOW! Cannot even fathom the work and cost that goes into this incredible layout. Boggles the mind….Amtrak should take a lesson from these guys!
Great layout and tour. Thank you all!
very nice, great modeling and photography. Thank you for sharing.
one of the prettiest layouts I have ever seen, top marks for this model railway....
I could spend hours there, just looking..and enjoying. Thanks for sharing
I was so bummed when I went to colarado and the layout musuem was closed the day I drove into town to see it so I went to the transportation musuem to see one of the big boys and then the railroad musuem outside golden and had a blast
the amount of detail on the Fitz is absolutely stunning.
what I'd give to see her before she sank is immeasurable
An Awesome layout. A lot of train cars and engines. Nice!
Bob Pilk is an excellent speaker and did a wonderful job of describing the scenes. Enjoyed Michelle’s explanation of the museum. Fabulous model railroad.
John, thanks for bringing us this video. It's always delightful to see the Colorado Model Railroad Museum's layout. As Michelle says, it's a work of art. There are very few layouts that come anywhere close to matching it. It's breathtaking! ...Roy
Thanks for the kind words Roy!
One word awesome!
I think that massive replay spike at 7:14 really says something about us as people. Good things.
My compliments sir and thank for you for sharing
Right on, I switched my diorama to custom MOCd builds trains only! Its awesome the HO scale dioramas are still going!
Impressive display - thanks for posting. All the best and God Bless. 🙏❤🇺🇸
Thanks so much for the tour …. You made a old man become a kid again .
I've never commented on a layout before but this is truly impressive and immersive.....the amount of scenery and landscape compared to the amount of rail adds to the realism...well done, work of art. Everyone involved should be proud, Thanks
I stopped at this layout this past summer (2021) and was blown away! The layout is amazing and the volunteers are super friendly. If you get a chance this is absolutely a must see!
Unreal the amount of work and care that goes into this. Very impressive
One of my greatest tours was the old John Allen’s Gorre & Daphetid Railroad in California. Your model railroad, with its mirrors, reminded of the old days. Thank you
I remember that Rail Road when I saw it in RMC years ago. I was a young just starting out model railroader then. I understand not long after John passed the railroad was destroyed in a fire. So many fine model railroads get destroyed one way or another when we should be preserving them for future generations.
Great visit, thanks for taking us along.
AWESOME GOOD JOB VERY WELL DONE EXCELLENT LAYOUT GREAT EXPERIENCE AND VERY GOOD LOOKING LAYOUT THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH YOUR SUBSCRIBERS VERY GOOD LOOKING LAYOUT AND I APPRECIATE IT AND YOU ALL JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA NORFOLK SOUTHERN RULES THE RAILS
Wow,very impressive!!
That wildfire effect was amazing
An then I thought I really had a cool layout…fantastic!
Excellent job. Congratulation. I am from Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Goodness gracious, that's jus amazn, thanks for sharing this with me, I'm gonna have to check out this great lookn facility, love ho model railroads that's the scale I've got at my home, hope to see soon. ✌️👌👍👍 More please.
There is a playlist full of layout tours like this here: th-cam.com/play/PLnxQpj82XbtoGG46eQx2UC56B0sVjs73g.html
Incredible layout. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Andy
AWESOME MIND BLOWING....!
What an incredible layout. It would be neat to put a small GoPro on a flatbed car in front of the engine and film an entire loop. Or, all of the loops. Thank you for sharing.
You mean similar to this?
th-cam.com/video/ZkUEjW1y_Zg/w-d-xo.html
@@tsgmultimedia that's definitely a very cool way to tour the layout. I watched a video that was about an hour long of a layout in Germany. I didn't see what they were using but I'm guessing it might've been something similar to what I suggested. What you guys have done there is next level.
Doubt that I'll ever get to see this first-hand, but happy to contribute to your project. Thank you for sharing here!
Thank you!
Every city needs one of these. Its amazing.
49 seconds in and I love it. His use of weathering is so accurate. So many people want to keep their stock looking like it just came out of the box and while 2 or 3 cars on a layout could look like they were just shopped that is not how real life units look. And I have worked some really dirty equipment (before AMTRAK I worked a live coal fired steam tourist line that was hand shoveled. I know dirt)
Well Done thank!
It was nice to see the forest fire scene, because being in southern oregon, i can relate to how they look.
Thanks for creating this video, I really hope to get to the museum in person one day.
I been there 2 times injoyed
This place looks so awesome, run by great people. Man how i wish i can go to the states soon and visit this place.
Wonderful labor of love for Model Railroading. My brothers and I have built model railroads in HO. We built our first RXR in HO in Tokyo Japan, 1953, while our Dad served in US ARMY in South Korea. Stories are to much to relate to you all here. Thank you for fantastic video!
One of the best tours Ive seen online!
This has to be the best layout I have ever seen. Simply beautiful...👍👍👍👍🙂
EXCELLENT LAYOUT AND GOOD DESIGN AND GOOD DESIGN I THINK THAT THIS LAYOUT VERY NICELY DONE AWESOME NICE LAYOUT I enjoy this layout looks very nice and DETAILED I ENJOY THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC AS WELL THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AT IT ALSO ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT STAY POSITIVE BE SAFE AND POSITIVE LIVE THE GOLDEN RULE TREAT OTHERS LIKE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
You really have to know what you are doing to operate in ctc mode. Having all those trains running, keeping their length, location, and destination in mind with no collisions. It makes you appreciate what the operators of a real railroad had to do before computers. Beautiful detailed layout. Thank you for the explanation of the operation. Nicely done video.
Wow I’m blown away!
Great informative video on HO scale operations, I enjoyed it very much.
So well done! You've inspired me to take a trip to Klamath Falls this summer! Thank you
That is an amazing experience! I would like to recognize the volunteers and cleaning staff who keep the plexiglass clean. 👍
Hope to visit one day, thanks for sharing.
Thanks! This is an amazing museum. I'm a railfan and model railroader and I've been to many rail museums and model layouts across the country. This is by far the best I've ever seen. My sister-in-law lives in Loveland, and whenever I'm in town I make it a point to visit the museum--there's always something else to see!
Thanks Bill!
Thanks Bill! I hope to see you there again soon!
This has always been pretty much my favorite layout I’ve seen on line or in person.
What an amazing and well engineered train layout!...Amazing scenery... Love the many trestles and tunnels, the trains are beautiful too! I've never owned a train set in 62 years, but; I've always admired those that devote a lifetime to them...
I'm a philly native, in the 60's the local school would take us to Stroudsburg PA for Roadside America...It was so interesting to see the expansive layout... People's hobbies always amaze me...They show the diversity of human thought... I Went back to Roadside America, about 10 years ago...It was still the same but; it hadn't aged well...People just don't go places these days...: (...
Fantastic layout, Michelle; how's that way cool, spiffy purse that turns into a backpack? I notice that the gentleman mentioned that track was cleaned every day; why? What cleaners, methods, etc. are being used? If you are using abrasives such as Brite Boy, you are making your problem worse. Also, certain cleaners (Water and alcohol are two examples.) promote oxidation which attract dirt. I can't go into detail here but I suggest that you go on TH-cam and type in Ron's Trains N' Things. You may have to subscribe temporarily to access his playlist but under "Tips and Techniques" is a video called something like " I don't clean my track anymore.". I would suggest that you or someone else watch it. I am sure that you will find it interesting.
Surprising that you haven’t gotten an official response to your comment…
Thanks for the tour ,I enjoyed it,hoping to visit the Greelyt Museum next year,fantastic layout,thanks to all those people that contributed to making it realistic,a big thank you to the person that had the vision .
One of my favorite layouts, that I have to go visit.
You should!
I put your layout on my bucket list to visit someday!
What an amazing place to visit....Train layout and team are too good
One of the best layout tours uploaded
Good Job!
Real nice layout and museum.
Hope to visit, one day.
One of the best model railroads I've ever seen! When I go to Co to visit my son, we have to come see it in person!
Yes, you do!
Fantastic! Give idea for my layout :)
Nice place, must visit.
It really is!
The Le Mesa club that does the Tehachapi loop, at the San Diego Model railroad museum has a real Santa Fe switchboard that was donated to the club in the museum.
Beautiful job! The amount of work, planning and craftsmanship that went into this layout is mind bending. I do have to say though, this is the first time I've ever seen a ore train that high up in the mountains anywhere! Ha Ha...
WOW!! This is great!
This is awesome. I have got to come and see it in real life.
outstanding!!! and prototypical speeds!!
This is absolutely amazing! Such incredible production and detail.
Very nice
Way to kool 🚂❤️👍. Absolutely wonderful amazing 🚂👍. Simply outstanding 👍👍👍👍
My mind is blown, I think I'm going to make a trip specifically to see it all the way from NC.
Real cool. Tank you. Now, I need to go visit.
This has to be one of the greatest layouts I've ever laid my eyes on .Splendid !
Wow it's beautiful.
This is awesome...Really nice build landscape .
Very very impressive ! I hope to head west one day and see this
On my list. Thanks
Amazing setup and attention to detail ! I will hopefully get to see this museum someday.. Thanks .
beautiful layout thanks for posting and sharing
Thanks!
Just incredible
Heeeyyy we live near there.we willbe running on their layout in a couple months
Now that is a layout!
Absolutely beautiful
Impressive production and very impressive layout!
Wish I had a layout of my own!! This is absolutely amazing!! Wow
Very cool layout and a great video by John as well. I'd love to see more about the NCE DCC and C/MRI systems, as well as the docent software.
I use to see the bigboys on the tehachapi turn back when i was a small boy.