Eric's Trains Episode 50 spectacular! In this video, a full tour of the Appalachian & Western Railroad 3-Rail O-Scale layout and a whole bunch of trains in action. Enjoy. More videos on my youtube channel or at www.ericstrains.com
I never thought I would spend 1 hour and 55 minutes of my life watching a video of a model train layout. But I just did and enjoyed it immensely! That's the coolest thing I've ever seen. This is an art form. I haven't looked at model trains for about 50 years. It's truly amazing what they've become and what this young man is doing with them. But see, this is why I cut the cable. This is far more interesting than the 100th rerun of Alaska Bush People, and it's not a fake "reality" show. This dude really does this.
@ERIC'S TRAINS - Wow, you really have to put in a LOT OF TIME AND WORK into a LAYOUT. THANKS FOR SHARING and providing info, and educating viewers about this wonderful HOBBY.
@@Ericstrains Hey I know you don't know me but I am buying an o27 guage train soon and its hard for me to find someone that knows alot and was wondering if you know if I can use the lionel control system. If I give you my personal number would you be able to help me through this till I get some knowledge under my belt?
i wish the model railroad companies would be more modern not the 50's, because i'm 11 and i wasn't born in the 50's so i would like so modern things. great video!
Eric, thank you for making this video after collecting trains for several years I am now building my layout for my sons. This video answers many questions I have had. It has also given me many ideas.
My mouth just dropped lol. I'm worried about one breaker and then I see this lol 😆 I feel silly now on the electrical side. But thank you so much for the electrical help Eric!
Cool beans ! This stuff realty brings out the kid in a 60 year old guy. Love the realistic varied weathering on all the rolling stock. I suspect that large model railroad layouts and ship building share something in common, - That being, it is built, put into operation, but never really finished. There is always something that needs to be repaired, painted, modified, upgraded or replaced. Bravo, great video.
under the main table is a man cave in itself, wow this was worth the wait Eric by far the best o scale layout I have ever seen and your layout has come along way and so has your train collection. One of the other best parts is its not done so much more to come in the future awesome job my friend
I modeled Lionel O gauge back almost 40 yrs ago. It was expensive then, but I cannot imagine what he's shelled out for this layout! We used Gargraves track at that time. Beautiful layout!
I like your "back room." Someone once told me a well-designed layout should look like a normal place that happens to have a railroad running through it.
Great layout tour Eric, very professionally done. The running session at the end had some great angles and I enjoyed the variety of trains. Thanks for sharing!
I really like the fact that you used different rock molds for the Colorado room! Gives it a great look and a sense that the trains are traveling a substantial difference.
Eric, Before watching this, I went back and watched your very first Layout Update video. It is nothing short of amazing how much your layout has developed and progressed. It has been a pleasure to follow you over the years. Some of the best videos on RU-vid hands down; particularly your tutorials and dictation...always spot on! Thanks for sharing, the layout truly looks spectacular...love all the added trees and foliage! Michael
Wow, epic video and thanks for taking the time to show it to us. Amazing. I love the new Doors Factory. It would look realistic if you could attach a working smoke generator to one of the chimney's.
Eric, thank you so much for these videos. You have no idea how much entertainment your videos have brought to me. Thank you for taking the time to make these, the layout looks better than ever and that will only grow.
VERY impressive, and beautiful layout, with some very clever ideas ... the pull-outs being the one that stands out for me! So often you see layouts where the owner pops up from beneath the layout ... that has it's place, especially in the middle of a large layout ... but I really dig the pull-out idea! Very cool!
Wow I am impressed with your presentation skills and the amount of detail you explain. Very nicely documented layout. I intend to watch your other videos, very informative and a pleasure to watch.
I waited to watch Episode 50 until tonight. I wanted to wait to have 2 hours to watch the whole episode at once. It's GREAT to kick back and watch this AWESOME video. Great Job Eric! Well worth the wait. Thanks for all you do for our hobby!!!
Great video Eric! Thanks for the awesome tour. You were the first person that I subbed to when I got back into the hobby. Thanks for your contribution to the hobby. Happy Memorial Day. Remember our fallen!
I just happened to take the whole day to sit down and binge watch all the episodes on the big screen, and to finish with this one was amazing! Thanks for making these awesome videos. They really keep me interested in the hobby.
I just started my first real train collection and I'm addicted. So needless to say, I've been watching a lot of videos. I have to say, I really enjoy your videos and overall work. AMAZING! Thank you for sharing it all.
This is truly incredible and I am extremely inspired by it! I would love to see it in person some day. I know everyone says this but absolutely amazing job, thanks for all your hard work building this and going out of your way to let everyone see it. It is immensely appreciated.
Simply amazing Eric . ....I could quite happily set up camp under your baseboard...cooler fridge..air purerefier, lights.... Total bliss....one of your finest vids to date I think......... Jim...
Spectacular!!! Love the functional yard. And that steel bridge is absolutely off the charts. Can't wait to see it fully completed! Hope to make it to one of your open houses someday. Cheers from Virginia.
Nice movie Eric and I been watching your video senses day one so it make me happy when you show me under your table because I was curies what was under there
Cool video! You need to put a Kitty on top of the garbage pail at "Oliver Pass"! Great way to further honor your Kitten ... well now a full fledged Cat! LOL!!!
I like your layout because it looks natural, like running across the wild, wide open expanse of the country. It's open yet filled in but not cluttered. I'm new to the hobby but your track is by the best I have seen. If I am to build a layout I would use this style right here. But who am I kidding, I'm still figuring out different layouts with fast track lol. Excellent Work Dude!
Great in depth tour of the layout. I said once and I will say it again that bridge is incredible. A layout is never truly finished. Great job on the layout and the video. Scott
Great update, thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to seeing how things evolve on the layout the next few years. It has been fun to watch the last couple years I have been following along.
My Neighbor would have Loved Your Channel .and who really knows you might have known him anyway, a drag racer from new jersey he was a HUGE AVID MODEL TRAIN COLLECTOR,
This is really epic video. Thank you Eric for sharing and great preparation and editing of this video. Have a great fun with your layout and trains. Max. 😊
Hi Eric.......Thanks for all the videos, especially #50. Because of your videos, I have decided to make the leap and build a large layout, a L shape, 27 x 16 x 7. Still haven't figured out the lay of the tracks, but I want to be able to run 3 trains. Also thanks for the links for suppliers.................Thanks again
Wow top notch all the way Eric. Just getting into the hobby at 41 and I must say that your work is just incredible . I only have about an 18 by 10 foot area to work with but looking at your videos I can't see going with any other scale but o the detail and realism is over the top. Keep up the excellent work.
WOW.. What a great video and a lot of work that went into filming and editing. I enjoyed every minute of it and liked the under the layout as well since it some thing you do normally see.
I just stumbled on this, and want to say that is a nice layout, I usually run HO but makes me want to pull out some of my old 027 and run them again :) I don't have that much room but can still do a 4x8 or maybe an L shape we will see thanks for the video
There are many 4% grades in the Rocky mtns that many trains go over. The Big Boys were made to carry mile long trains over the sasquatch mountains between laramie Wy and Salt lake city. The Big Boy could carry 25,000 gallons of water and 100,000 lbs of coal and go through it in 2 hours. So they had to be refueled before a trip up the hill and once they got to the top. Eastern Wy has much coal, so it was a Great place to use what they had. To this day we get much coal in North East Wy.
I have been watching your videos for a few days now and am fascinated with your layout and quality of your videos , all I can scale is n scale but you have an unbelievable layout. I almost wish I could do o scale.
Hi Eric,I really love your layout of trains,etc.I'm almost finish my building my very large layout too.This building will be 2000 square feet big.So I have still lots to do for setting it up.Your layout reminds me of Tommy Z trains on his video layout,which is also really great to see.Thanks again for sharing your ideas and plans for your future layout.Steve :-)
Simply awesome video. Quite Impressive !!!! Looking forward to the completion of your layout also your review of the Orient Express !!! :) Really good job. Amazing !! :) :)
Terrific video! When I first started watching I was intimidated. Now I look forward to someday starting my layout. You have shown me what is possible with perseverance, and most importantly, not to be afraid to make mistakes as long as you learn from them!
