Incredible and an inspiration for me on just what is possible with Z scale (for those of us without giant rooms to donate to model railroading). Even my spouse can appreciate a nice coffee table ... that happens to have an entire miniature world within!!!
Very nice. The first time I saw a Z scale layout it was in the two end tables of a retired pharmacy owner who never married. Those two layouts were about 2 feet square with glass tops. Those were the smallest gauge layouts he had. He also had N, HO, S, and O, inside, all in separate rooms. Outside he had a nice G scale and the ride on that had a track gauge of 7 inches. The two outside layouts went all around his house and covered most of his almost 3 acre lot. All of the 7 inch rolling stock he built from scratch including the live steam engines. He had 3 live Steam Engines, an 0-6-0 switcher, a 4-6-2 Passenger Engine and a 2-10-4 Freight Engine. All were models of Texas and Pacific Railway engines, the railroad I went to work on in the early 70s. They were all oil burners and he ran them on used motor oil for their fuel. We fired up the big Freight engine with 10 cars and a caboose and we got to ride around his layout. It was a very fun day.
I love the density of your layout plan. There is so much you can play with not just watch a train for go round and round. I would like to build this into some small format such as a briefcase or suitcase size but I need some help in Central NJ.
This is awesome! I also like the fact that you didn´t just make it a boring oval, but added switches and smaller routes in-between. Its something alot of coffee-table layouts lack.
Hi Frank "Hopefully have some fun in Portugal"..."Z-scale is also cute and play🤗able in an MOBILHOME or an smaller CAMPER, man!" :-)))...Olli alias "DER Z-CRACK"
@@GlennMale The only ones able to spot “mistakes” are you and the perfectionists who think they can tell everybody else how they can/can’t have their own layouts. Ignore the perfectionists/rivet counters because it’s YOUR layout. Anyone who truly appreciates the artwork of creation that goes into designing, building, maintaining a layout wouldn’t care about any “mistakes”. 😊
My dad runs g scale. Went to a show with him this weekend and decided I really wanna get into the hobby. Z is way more appealing to me. I stayed up late last night sketching out a rough layout for a coffee table build. Today, this shows up on my feed.
Your work looks awesome! My only comment, and please understand I am not some kind of completely purest crackpot, is that when filming, if you were to slow the train down to something even remotely close to realistic speed it would augment all of your excellent efforts on the landscaping all that more. Meaning, yes I am saying your train is running way too fast versus reality. But I am also, more importantly, saying that if you ran it even somewhat slower, then all of your hard work on your scenery would be able to be that much more appreciated. But of course overall, I cannot but give you huge kudos!
Thank-you for the comments; I am not offended by constructive criticism. I have had a few folks point out this issue. I am not a professional film maker by any means but I try. I do this for fun. Having said that, I did film my table again, with a new train, trying to correct some of the issues you pointed out. It can be seen here; th-cam.com/video/6ee7abd-RhQ/w-d-xo.html It is difficult to get the camera into the layout as the trains are so small and it's in a depression. Thanks for the pointers though, with out these I would think I was perfect and we can't have that.
It is my understanding that Z scale cannot yet be run at scale speeds, something to do with the motor response. If the makers of z scale could find a solution to the motor speed, z scale would explode in the marketplace.
Beautiful scenery, but slow the train down. The scenery is first class real world, but you’re running the train like a toy. Slow it down for more realism and beautiful affect.
Incredible and an inspiration for me on just what is possible with Z scale (for those of us without giant rooms to donate to model railroading). Even my spouse can appreciate a nice coffee table ... that happens to have an entire miniature world within!!!
"Just as I can"...Then until then✌...."DER Z-CRACK" ....Pimped 💤
Very cool setup. Very nice detail even an old track across water that fell into disrepair
Very nice.
The first time I saw a Z scale layout it was in the two end tables of a retired pharmacy owner who never married. Those two layouts were about 2 feet square with glass tops. Those were the smallest gauge layouts he had. He also had N, HO, S, and O, inside, all in separate rooms. Outside he had a nice G scale and the ride on that had a track gauge of 7 inches. The two outside layouts went all around his house and covered most of his almost 3 acre lot. All of the 7 inch rolling stock he built from scratch including the live steam engines. He had 3 live Steam Engines, an 0-6-0 switcher, a 4-6-2 Passenger Engine and a 2-10-4 Freight Engine. All were models of Texas and Pacific Railway engines, the railroad I went to work on in the early 70s. They were all oil burners and he ran them on used motor oil for their fuel. We fired up the big Freight engine with 10 cars and a caboose and we got to ride around his layout. It was a very fun day.
I envy him so much! For his layouts, of course, but mostly for not marrying!
the ACME truck is freaking brilliant. Love it!
Masterpiece
Absolutely beautiful
Everyone needs one in the living room
The water is absolutely amazing!!
Incredible quality and design.
Fabulous work!
Love the ACME reference.!
Oh this amazing layout in a coffee table. Very creative. Thanks for sharing this.
"IN".... in a coffee table. But understood and I agree.
@@charlesballard5251 oops
👏 Amazing. I've been wanting to make this exact thing for a few years now. Wonderful job, how fun!
Wow! I wish I had your energy and artistic skill.
Liked and Subbed.
From G to Z I love it.. thanks for sharing 👍
Der Tisch ist ein hervorragendes Bauwerk. Danke für's Zeigen. TIPTOP
I love the density of your layout plan. There is so much you can play with not just watch a train for go round and round. I would like to build this into some small format such as a briefcase or suitcase size but I need some help in Central NJ.
This is so brilliant. Z-Scale is so need and compact.
"Yes it is!" ...Greetings from the german alps mate...Olli, the crazy optically and technically z-scale rolling stock pimper by selfmade parts 💤💯💥✌
That is pretty neat and nice.
You are the Man !!! Very Talented !!!
Killer layout.... SO cool!!
For a z scale, that's lot of details... ❤️❤️ Amazing
This is awesome! I also like the fact that you didn´t just make it a boring oval, but added switches and smaller routes in-between. Its something alot of coffee-table layouts lack.
Nice Layout!
Very nice! Built with love.
Hi Frank "Hopefully have some fun in Portugal"..."Z-scale is also cute and play🤗able in an MOBILHOME or an smaller CAMPER, man!" :-)))...Olli alias "DER Z-CRACK"
Love the WB reference!
Nice Idea and a good Job🛠🤩👍👍👍
Dang, so many little details! I love the derilict rail pier falling into the water.
Simply Zuperb Sir. Also your editing skills are spot on.
Very nice! Please slow the camera down so we can appreciate the detail; it's too fast and shaky.
Then the mistakes can be seen.
@@GlennMale The only ones able to spot “mistakes” are you and the perfectionists who think they can tell everybody else how they can/can’t have their own layouts.
Ignore the perfectionists/rivet counters because it’s YOUR layout.
Anyone who truly appreciates the artwork of creation that goes into designing, building, maintaining a layout wouldn’t care about any “mistakes”. 😊
Pause and Playback Speed: So, we don't exist?
Incredible!!
I would like to build something like this, looks fabulous!
Wow 🤩 great idea - beautiful layout 😍
CLASSY! ELEGANTLY PRODUCED! DRAMATIC! Great sound and music, too. Bravo!
Awesome layout!
lovely layout.l, a subject dear to my own heart. meep meep. now that's komedy. dont forget the tornado pills !!!
Thank you. The pills are in the trucks glove box.
My dad runs g scale. Went to a show with him this weekend and decided I really wanna get into the hobby. Z is way more appealing to me. I stayed up late last night sketching out a rough layout for a coffee table build. Today, this shows up on my feed.
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Breathtaking!
Beautiful ❤
Excellent.
amazing setup! what is name of the song?
I can dig it bro. i can dig it.
Cool layout fam.
Amazing, well done!
We need a “New Yankee Workshop” episode where Norm Abram builds that table! 😉
Very impressive. Well done. Is there any chance to get an outline diagram of your track layout? Thank you.
Thank you. I tried to attach a diagram to the comment but could not. I would be happy to give you a diagram if you give me an email.
@@GlennMale
What craftmanship. Attention. Really. Didn't show the secret weed compartment, but it's cool. : )
This is Canada it doesn't have to be secret anymore.
@@GlennMale Ha. Same, even in my red state. Still'd be a 'dope' feature.
Thanks for the idea!
Wapiti Rail Shops says "this is great". Thank you for sharing. Come stop by sometime, we have something for everyone
whoa, so cool! thank you!
So cool
Masterful
Cool layout and good way to keep it while not in use.❤ Musical selection seems haunted and macabre?😅
That's quality
AWESOME, EXCELLENT and PERFECT!!!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Sick layout thank you so much for sharing it's inspiring me now
I’m very impressed - but then again, I’m from a small town.
My town is smaller than my table. Thanks for the comment.
Wenn das spur z ist dann hast du aber sehr gutes Zubehör ich würde sagen das ist spur n
This is Z 1/220 scale and all that. I like detail.
Die Anlage ist sehr schön
Nice !!!
Is there a complete track plan of this layout
I have a plan. I can't post the picture in the comments. Give me your info.
I LIKE !!!
Estaría genial que funcionarán las grúas...
What size is the layout 3’x 5’ or ????
4' x 2'
Did you build the coffee table?
Yes I did.
@@GlennMale thanks. It looks great.
Your work looks awesome! My only comment, and please understand I am not some kind of completely purest crackpot, is that when filming, if you were to slow the train down to something even remotely close to realistic speed it would augment all of your excellent efforts on the landscaping all that more. Meaning, yes I am saying your train is running way too fast versus reality. But I am also, more importantly, saying that if you ran it even somewhat slower, then all of your hard work on your scenery would be able to be that much more appreciated. But of course overall, I cannot but give you huge kudos!
Thank-you for the comments; I am not offended by constructive criticism. I have had a few folks point out this issue. I am not a professional film maker by any means but I try. I do this for fun. Having said that, I did film my table again, with a new train, trying to correct some of the issues you pointed out. It can be seen here; th-cam.com/video/6ee7abd-RhQ/w-d-xo.html
It is difficult to get the camera into the layout as the trains are so small and it's in a depression. Thanks for the pointers though, with out these I would think I was perfect and we can't have that.
It is my understanding that Z scale cannot yet be run at scale speeds, something to do with the motor response. If the makers of z scale could find a solution to the motor speed, z scale would explode in the marketplace.
Music doesn't fit, but really cool!
Thanks! Copywrite restricts the music choices.
If that were mine I’d have it under glass and probably running 24/7/365
Be more fun at scale speed, although its super cool.
I’d need more Ritalin.
How much you want it for?
I'm not sure if this is really awesome or really sad.
Life is full of questions.
Beautiful scenery, but slow the train down. The scenery is first class real world, but you’re running the train like a toy. Slow it down for more realism and beautiful affect.
sheesh the editing ruined it with all the odd dizzying shots and long dissolves yikes
Lovely details, BUT curves too tight, trains going unrealistically fast, should have opted for different engines, rolling stock , etc., etc.
Really, really, nice layout. Umbelievebly annoying video soundtrack