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N-scale layout (Time lapse - with photos) 

Steven Johnson
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This is a N-scale layout that I built in my den over the course of four Winters. It combines my interest in BOTH railroads and trucking and allows me to have the best of both worlds. My layout is completely free-lanced and is NOT prototypical. Most of what I tried to do is simulate as best I can a scene that seems realistic so that I can display/run my trains and trucks.
I've somewhat vaguely shown some of the things that were done when building the layout. The methods shown are by all means NOT the only way and/or correct way to make a layout, but just the ones I'm comfortable with doing. Hopefully this will be enjoyable for some viewers.
I generally do not check RU-vid that often so if any questions are posted it may be a while before I answer them, or they may end up being left unanswered. I apologize for that up front. Thanks.
NOTE, IF THE VIDEO IS LOCKING UP, you can try hovering your mouse over the video, select the setting icon (machine gear), select quality, and try 1080p if you aren't already there. It may make it play through, thanks.

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Комментарии : 284   
@Guy_6397
@Guy_6397 7 лет назад
Starts with "I'm not an expert modeler" - goes on to show a freaking awesome train layout. Great job Steven!
@lesbrewer3105
@lesbrewer3105 5 лет назад
The very words I would say. Very impressive modelling.......
@ian_b
@ian_b 4 года назад
Humility is the blessing of the truly talented.
@jimmhenry657
@jimmhenry657 3 года назад
That's the words that I would use to explain myself and my modeling railroad skills
@jimmhenry657
@jimmhenry657 3 года назад
Very amazing and incredible and very nice looking layout. I love the variety of color schemes for your locomotives
@jegas6796
@jegas6796 7 лет назад
yeah, this is one of those layouts that deserves a spot in a model railroad magazine or website ... looks wonderful
@davidgorrie3553
@davidgorrie3553 4 года назад
For someone who is "not an expert modeller", you did a great job. Kudos. Particularly liked the music you chose too. Great job Steven.
@junk52
@junk52 6 лет назад
I'd like to see an (so called)expert create any better than this marvellous layout. Superb work, really is. You must be very proud; I know I would
@Etienne_H
@Etienne_H 4 года назад
Just type in Luke Towan ;)
@ronaldlowe1721
@ronaldlowe1721 6 лет назад
This is one of the most unique Layouts in any scale I've seen. I'm a retired (eyes shaky hands) N Scale modeler. You've done a terrific job combining two (Trucks and Trains) application in one top notch N Scale Layout. I agree it should be an article in one of the two major N scale mags, Model Railroader, or the on-line Hobbyist mag. 5 Stars.
@NScaleRailroad
@NScaleRailroad 5 лет назад
Beautiful layout, glad to see someone besides me leaves enough room for the trucks to move around in. As a real railroader and then a Truck Driver I can grasp the overall effort you did here, really an amazing layout. Thank you for sharing this, this should be an inspiration for anyone to start a layout.
@KapybaraKSP
@KapybaraKSP 4 года назад
“I’m not an expert modeller” No you, sir, are a godly modeller!
@TheJasonlefort
@TheJasonlefort 6 лет назад
Would love to see it live. Congratulations well done mate. I couldn’t be more impressed.
@jdc31947
@jdc31947 4 года назад
Sir, I just want to tell you that you did a FANTASTIC job with your train layout ❗ It is VERY detailed, and so realistic ‼️ THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing it with us .
@spannamudcrab69
@spannamudcrab69 6 лет назад
WOW.. For a person who states he's not an "EXPERT". You have put together a bloody great model.. congratulations on a job well done..
@davidnissim589
@davidnissim589 4 года назад
“I’m not an expert modeler” - *proceeds to build magazine-worthy layout*
@dohtech981
@dohtech981 5 лет назад
Is there any update from this railroad? I would love to see what you might have done in the last 2 years. I like your neat and organized build process. Fantastic result!
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747 5 лет назад
Thank you. The only update was a few years ago where a small pie section was added that contains the locomotive repair shop. The limitations of the room makes it impossible to expand any further without making it impossible to move around and/or maintain the layout. Thanks for watching!
@Cryptonymicus
@Cryptonymicus 7 лет назад
First time I've seen any layout with a plausible amount of space for trucks to maneuver into warehouse docks.
@tony791999
@tony791999 5 лет назад
This is such a cool track plan!! Great video
@MrTrashcan1
@MrTrashcan1 7 лет назад
My last layout was in the early '70s and just I've been an N scale accumulator since then. Yours is excellent and is really inspiring me to get to work on another.
@kaladhor
@kaladhor 6 лет назад
Thank god for N-scale ^^
@haroldsmuck3569
@haroldsmuck3569 6 лет назад
Fantastic, I agree with Jegas, the layout deserves a spot in Model Railroader Magazine, Great work.
@jimmhenry657
@jimmhenry657 3 года назад
I agree with that very much to
@briankistner4331
@briankistner4331 6 лет назад
Just a AWESOME layout Steven!! "Not an export modeler" You WAY to modest!!! N-Scale is perfect for those who don't have much room. If planned out correct from the start, any size layout in any scale can look amazing and very realistic.
@darranhanlon8709
@darranhanlon8709 6 лет назад
Wow man,,, Thats is AWSOME,, Your not an expert modeller?? You can come and do my layout any time ,, whay a fantastic job
@mikeseier4449
@mikeseier4449 7 лет назад
I usually don't comment,.. but you did an excellent job!... beautiful.
@Leesion73
@Leesion73 4 года назад
Great job Steven, bravo! Some interesting and effective techniques, the yard in the center is so original and cool, great track plan. SUGGESTION? mirrors at end of the interstate to add real depth?
@tadheath5856
@tadheath5856 7 лет назад
incredible just plain INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! wished u lived around me...i would love to see that in person!!!
@jessejames9576
@jessejames9576 6 лет назад
That is awesome. Gave me an escape for a bit. I'd like to have a layout that nice someday.
@Mark-yb1sp
@Mark-yb1sp 6 лет назад
Steven, this is incredible. I'm retired now and I know what I want to spend most of my time doing: N scale !Thank you for this wonderful video.
@jamesyoung1127
@jamesyoung1127 7 лет назад
great layout! looks so good. really liked how you did the documentation of it and the whole thing looks good the layout fits the room nicely. nice long trains are running love it. keep up the good work and looking forward to an updated video.
@Kerrville50
@Kerrville50 7 лет назад
Steven, You should be very proud of what you have done. It is fantastic. Anxious to see next winters addition.
@sharonhill7781
@sharonhill7781 6 лет назад
I enjoyed myself so much watching this. Absolutely incredible. Gave me some good ideas for my new layout, but no way it will come out like this one. Definitely worthy to be in railroad magazine! Thank You for sharing!
@lancedawson7144
@lancedawson7144 6 лет назад
Very beautiful and I was very impressed with the layout and to me you room was not that big
@Lynchppi
@Lynchppi 6 лет назад
Wow! Very nice work. Putting the highway along the top was a great idea.
@ntd11182
@ntd11182 5 лет назад
It bring some inspriration to me
@scouterhans
@scouterhans 6 лет назад
Now THAT'S a video.... Thank you for publishing it. Starting mine soon and you've shown many details to st**l, uhh: copy.
@lilnwayne
@lilnwayne 3 года назад
Wonderful video . Thank you
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 4 года назад
“Im not an expert modeler” lol...beautiful
@Mercatoyd
@Mercatoyd 7 лет назад
I am very impressed. Wow!! Where to begin.. You have created a very smart track plan using the limited space to create a linear layout that while being very busy is not a spaghetti bowl of track. It was very impressive before you added the peninsula..even more so after. You truly made some excellent choices in being able to present both your likes of trucking along with your trains. And, again..busy but, not cluttered. You also did a very nice job with the scenery. There is another modeler..Steve..he goes by banjo..I hope he gets to see your layout. He's a trucker..and, I think he would be very impressed as well. Thanks for sharing. Oh, the time lapse presentation was excellent.
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747 7 лет назад
Thank you for your comments. You are absolutely right that the space is limited, and it was a bit of a challenge to try to fit tracks and roads together that did not interfere or obscure other parts of the layout. I also wanted to have a sense of the landscape/scenery within my layout, and try to avoid the "cluttered" feeling as you keenly noted. With this set up it allows me to get locomotives, train cars, and trucks out of their boxes and on the layout so they can be seen and add to the overall look even if they aren't being used.
@jonwebb5241
@jonwebb5241 4 года назад
What an elegant design, and forthright, artistic execution. A gem of a road that would fit in the spare bedroom. Share on Model Railroader?
@vincecrysler7654
@vincecrysler7654 6 лет назад
Steve well done. Ignore the negative rivet counter comments. After all it is your model railroad and I think your choice of combining railroading and trucking is excellent!
@MarkusNTrains
@MarkusNTrains 5 лет назад
Wow great layout and wonderfull displayed. You did a gread Job :-)
@bman4943
@bman4943 6 лет назад
Great work the nicest I’ve seen in a long time
@stevenbullock9276
@stevenbullock9276 5 лет назад
You'd be forgiven for thinking the shot at 5:44 is real. Awesome job.
@NothusDeusVagus
@NothusDeusVagus 4 года назад
I believe we are in the presence of a Master. Thankyou. This is an excellent presentation of a magnificent work of art.
@MrSkywaka
@MrSkywaka 5 лет назад
I was born in 97 and I would still see plenty of merger era things. Sante Fe, BNSF, and BN
@retrokingranch
@retrokingranch 5 лет назад
One of the most realistic layouts I've ever seen.
@royhogsden923
@royhogsden923 4 года назад
This really is excellent puts my old layout to shame I had 7 locos running at the same, I had great fun building it , as I'm sure you did I wish you good luck ,five stars for your layout remember to keep the rust away ,
@RM-io7qo
@RM-io7qo 6 лет назад
Awesome!!! Very well made layout, Steven. Take care...
@tanzj
@tanzj 7 лет назад
Very nice job both with your layout & your video story. You certainly have a lot of engines & rolling stock.
@nscalefun
@nscalefun 6 лет назад
AWESOME!!!!! Keep up the good work.
@collinsullivan1517
@collinsullivan1517 7 лет назад
Very nice! Lots of great detail and a great plan for the available space. Busy plan without being cluttered or over done.
@nscaleendeavor1267
@nscaleendeavor1267 6 лет назад
Great layout!
@domkripes8372
@domkripes8372 4 года назад
That is one of the nicest n scale layouts i have ever seen ..you should call yourself an expert.. because that layout was done by an expert...wish my ho layout looked that awesome.. you should send pictures to model railroad magazine.. ITS THAT GOOD OF A LAYOUT.. GREAT JOB..
@diecast_MikeEspo
@diecast_MikeEspo 2 года назад
Awesome awesome work , wow wow . 2 times full watch . Just great !!! New sub to you today . Mike Espo.
@punkrockpub
@punkrockpub 7 лет назад
VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! All the time & effort that you've put into this project has paid off well!!! KUDOS!!!!
@suujunction2419
@suujunction2419 2 года назад
Great layout. Thanks for sharing. I am especially impressed with the lighting. I love a good night scene and you have several on this layout.
@nscalefun
@nscalefun 7 лет назад
AWESOME LAYOUT!!!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
@thomasmorrison8011
@thomasmorrison8011 7 лет назад
Wow.
@trukinhard77
@trukinhard77 5 лет назад
Given the space you had to work in... Yeah. Many have said it... Awsome!!!
@jimmhenry657
@jimmhenry657 3 года назад
For sure Awesome awesome
@markhobbs8582
@markhobbs8582 7 лет назад
G’day, just found your channel, I have joined you and will follow your journey from down here in New Zealand…………..cheers Mark
@greggmundkowsky3058
@greggmundkowsky3058 7 лет назад
Stephen, Very well done the use of space showed some good fore sight. You showed awesome wood working skills and once again fore sight in the way you can recover derailed trains behind. Once again great job.
@OMCCsam
@OMCCsam 6 лет назад
Very pleasant. Top notch scenery technique resulting in a magazine worthy appearance *:)* Nice weathering on the buildings.
@kurtbunting7287
@kurtbunting7287 6 лет назад
WOW ! Fabulous layout with excellent workmanship and detail. Very impressive.
@ludicrousspeed2824
@ludicrousspeed2824 6 лет назад
Outstanding !!!!
@robertcawley6841
@robertcawley6841 Год назад
Awesome display. Great job, I love it. I would have loved to have seen it action, though.
@choro1981
@choro1981 4 года назад
I have a Roadway,Yellow and CWX semi-truck and trailers,now all I need is a train,warehouse,landscape,buildings,homes and a big room.
@whitefordpipeshandmadebymi7238
Wow absolutely beautiful layout! Oh how I wish I had $ to build a little railroad 😊 take care! Peace from Welland Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
@nicks521
@nicks521 5 лет назад
Where did you get all of you n scale tractor trailers? I have a hard time finding them
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747
@SteveJohnson-SD70MAC-747 5 лет назад
Several of the Athearn trailers, Herpa trucks, and ConCor trucks were purchased about 10 to 20 years ago and are now out of production. I also have some Trainworx, Kato, and Atlas tractors/trailers which are still floating around, but are getting hard to find. I've also kit-bashed some of my tractors. But you are correct, it's hard to find N-scale tractor trailers mainly because no one is really making them any more. Part of the reason I'm sure why they are starting to cost so much. Thanks for watching.
@billclark81
@billclark81 6 лет назад
THis lay out is fantastic. giving credit to both of the ground transport systems we rely on every day. Thank you.
@jamesyoung1127
@jamesyoung1127 7 лет назад
great slide show. love the layout. never seen a yard done that way. thanks for the new idea man. love it. hope your not done yet looks like there is still more room to work with! hint hint! ps dont forget to run it by the boss. ha ha!
@Dante-oc9wh
@Dante-oc9wh 6 лет назад
Amazing dude! This is just like my layout except mine has no scenery! Great job!
@alabama3226
@alabama3226 7 лет назад
I swear the cars and trucks look like there moving down the highway great job !
@robertgreeson8867
@robertgreeson8867 Год назад
Bad ass layout. May not be prototypical but really cool. Love the interstate and all the trucks. Very nicely done for a “non-expert”. Ha ha. Take a bow for a job well done.
@meme-ke3ub
@meme-ke3ub 2 года назад
Love the layout and especially the helix lit, this is Rodney from Ashlin Designs and we manufactured these kits. I will be adding some utube video soon of my layout with 2 of these kits. 👍
@echeez4418
@echeez4418 3 года назад
Ugg. The half-inch between the wall and backdrop is a great place for spiders. Me no likey spiders says the combat infantryman lol. Very nice build.
@MPSchneiderLC
@MPSchneiderLC 3 года назад
Very nice. However, I wonder about the gas price if it's really 1980-2000 as I don't remember $3 back then.
@madhugn
@madhugn 6 лет назад
That is a great work! Sometimes I wish I had chosen N or Z over H0. Amazing work!
@randalldearing6193
@randalldearing6193 6 лет назад
Absolutely stunning !! I've never tried night lighting, but the effect is very realistic here, good job man\
@jefflee393
@jefflee393 6 лет назад
Steven, Wow - you have produced a model of the north west that is very real. I admire your talent. A great result.
@DarkTerritory71
@DarkTerritory71 6 лет назад
That right there,is beautiful! WOWZERS! Standing ovation!
@paoloconsiglio6281
@paoloconsiglio6281 2 года назад
Great layout for our great N scale. Next step: weathering of all rail carriages. Greetings from Italy. I ❤N scale
@butlersmodellingpaintingan3974
That is a really clever plan to make the very most of the space...excellent.
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 4 года назад
Dig it. The hidden spiral is genius. The color scheme is so very peaceful.
@ggreene245
@ggreene245 7 лет назад
What a fantastic job... Well done. Absolutely beautiful !!!
@ridermak4111
@ridermak4111 6 лет назад
Yeah, what everyone else has already said. Plus fabulous night scene. 👍
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 6 лет назад
clearly needs cow bell. ;)
@opforind
@opforind 4 года назад
At first I was like that’s a really nice layout then you went and added the expansion. It’s a spectacular layout!
@atsf-3415
@atsf-3415 7 лет назад
WOW. Very cool layout! You have a fortune in trucks alone. :)
@ADAPTATION7
@ADAPTATION7 2 года назад
I don't know at what point you become an expert at something but my guess is that you have reached that point and exceeded it.
@Brenda461
@Brenda461 Год назад
Nicely done. Lots of operation in a relatively small space. Excellent!
@PJGGolfer
@PJGGolfer 5 лет назад
Everyone has already said what I would have said. Simply Awesome!!
@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746
@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746 7 лет назад
love the layout, I just subscribe to your channel check out some of my videos you might like them thanks for sharing.
@InvertLogic
@InvertLogic 4 года назад
nice work. subscribed. I also did small 2*4 nscale
@kenjohnson9498
@kenjohnson9498 6 лет назад
WOW!!! very realistic looking, great job
@thecutestcuck7978
@thecutestcuck7978 3 года назад
Dear sir, I am nominating you for the John Allen Award of Gorre and Daphetid.
@125southernnh2
@125southernnh2 4 года назад
Wow. Just wow.
@lionellance
@lionellance 6 лет назад
Wow...thanks for sharing and keep up the great work... Lance
@FrankELembo
@FrankELembo 7 лет назад
Very nice layout, enjoyed watching. Good show !
@GDSFlyboy
@GDSFlyboy 4 года назад
Ex truck dwiva here. Love it. Especially the night pics
@carstenprilow1837
@carstenprilow1837 6 лет назад
Really awesome layout, and you got 4 nice winters.
@jamesyoung1127
@jamesyoung1127 7 лет назад
you should be very proud of that layout looks great.
@johnnywhite1681
@johnnywhite1681 7 лет назад
Very nice. Thank you. It good to see the steps.
@4ennout2
@4ennout2 7 лет назад
Beautiful layout, I agree with Jegas..
@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746
@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746 7 лет назад
the scenery looks great, very nice attention to detail.
@Mastertech6
@Mastertech6 7 лет назад
very nicely done, your track work is awesome.
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