Realistic Operations - Woodchips & Paper Mills in HO 

Put the paper mill near the bathroom for that authentic paper mill smell.

The sound editing in this is stellar. This is so realistic its crazy

Been watching this layout evolve over the years and couldn’t be more impressed. Now however I’m equally blown away by your photography and your narrative skills. Can’t wait to see more.

almost thought i was watching a real train there, so much of your layout is done that well.

Especially liked the closeups where you could see the rotating bearing caps on the diesels. Sound of the brake squeal on the hoppers as they are going down grade, nice touch. More please.

Love the realistic look with the darkness thinking that it is night time keep up the good work with your models.

1:34 looks like a real train! Keep at it man, ur trains and layout are awesome

The camera angles, narration, and flange squeal were spot on!

This is the example of the perfect layout! The only thing that gives it away are the stationay cars in the roads! Can you imagine if they were moving?!

I’m always impressed by your layout videos...but this one really stood out. I love how you captured the feel of Railfanning and train chasing on a model route while explaining everything as if it was real. Thumbs up for sure!

U guys deserve an award 4 that layout its beyond perfect

That lighted, detailed cab interior is spectacular. Great work!

After all your videos detailing the progress on the layout it's nice to just see trains running. I really loved your narration of what was happening with the train as it progressed round the layout.

I really enjoyed this video! The realism & attention to detail is fantastic.

1:34 I love how detailed that yard office area is!

I love, love, love your layout, its so real looking and working. Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic! I loved the little details . . . like the ice freezer and its frosty font.

Your excellent photography and added sound effects, make watching this video, a pure pleasure. It’s as close to the real thing as one could ask for !!! My sincere compliments to the very realistic experiences you have provided us with ! Keep up the outstanding work ! Cheers, Mark A.

I’ve been following up with this channel for a pretty long time I would say and man, this is a masterpiece of a layout! Thank you for bringing us along for this trip! Keep up the amazing work!

A great video of a great layout... the attention to detail is terrific... now if I can just get my track cleaned.......

Fantastic example of fine modelling. Greetings from England. 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

Why do I even bother working on my layout. 😢 You guys have done a fabulous job with lighting & scenery! Loved the video.

Fantastic Layout and Great Narration of all the Action 👍👍👌👏🙂

Another favorite. Your narration and camera skills make viewers think this is how the real lines do daily operations. Because anybody can just run the trains in the sense of 'playing with toys' and yet what you do is so much more than that. The lighting used to depict pre-dawn darkness and sunrise are quite natural. You are exceptionally creative.

Outstanding realism and video production

The number lights on every unit drives this engineer nuts!! Great model layout!

Sweet! Really liked tagging along with the crew.

Awesome work. I like the safety lights on the NS locomotives.

Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.

I love all these videos, and find them to be really peaceful.

Nice video. Liking the blues.

very nice. The narration adds a lot of dimension to the video. Lots of fun, thanks.

Beautiful video to show night railroading.

Was great to see the trains running through that wonderful scenery...very realistic!

Unbelievable, awesome, fantastic. Just wonderful.. Normally I find operation videos a little boring, but with you explaining how it all works that make it so much better.

Your videos are the best operational videos out there. Other producers need to learn from you! Keep ‘em coming.

Omg that was amazing I would like to see more of these!

Wow! Just like watching the real thing. Impressive.

Great job enjoy operations a reason for the Railroad - Thnx for sharing..

Love your videos. Great layout and the story to it is a really nice touch

RU-vid needs more videos like these 😁

What an awesome model train layout and locomotives you have thank you for showing us your video man I love Ho model locomotives!

This is awesome. Just got my first N scale NS. This will be a big help.

Wow!! Just Wow!! Outstanding modeling and superb photography. I have so many questions. I wish I would have known someone like you growing up. lol

Lovely railway. Such great detail !!

Very detailed layout and great information!

Unreal!!! Incredible video! Keep them coming please!

The detail is incredible and the sound effects are perfect 👌 wow!

I am a big fan of the channel.

Imagine how fun this would be to operate!

i could watch this kind of videos for hours and hours :D thx for uploading!

Excellent presentation of your beautiful layout and operations from a ground level spotting perspective. I like the area from Spencer to Ashville with the mixed freight trains.

So much detail and looks so real this is the most beautiful layout i have ever seen i would love to do a tour of this layout its so perfect in detail and much more wow iam so amazed by this looks so real

Man you should be proud cuz this is one Badass layout and love the narration of the video explaining on the daily operations of the yard.. 👍👍

I really enjoy watching this, thanks for sharing,, my daughters and I was working on a layout, but never was able to finish do a divorce, my daughters really enjoyed it, wish I was able to finish our layout, was working on coal run threw mountains and inter layout threw a city also was working on a drawbridge, you make me wish I could have finished my lay out, what a great layout you have, and again thanks, Jeff

Really enjoy seeing operations on y'all's layout. I moved to NC a couple years ago and really like visiting the Asheville area. The scenery looks pretty great!

Excellent job my friend! Very well explained!

Awesome Job!! Thanks for posting..

That’s a lot of power for only about 20 or so empty chip hoppers 😉 Our class 2 here in Maine runs 3-4 EMD Geeps on the two north- and southbound trains with about 50-70 cars. The most common rail commodities for the paper mills are boxcars for paper rolls, tank cars of calcium slurry and various chemicals, and bulkhead flats with pulpwood. Most of the chips come in by truck but I’ve seen a few cars of chips. Outstanding video work! Sound editing was great and the angles are great as well

I cant believe the level of detail on the weathered gondolas

Neat thing about the ABS Signals, down here on the AGS North, they dont stop for a signal like that when approaching the siding's block. With the help of how meets are coordinated in my town, the trains roll by the stop and proceed signal at restricted speed and stops short of any obstructions.

This is the most impressive layout I have ever seen! You are truly gifted. The sounds of steel to steel and the air compressor and brakes are incredible. I used to build those NFS locomotives at progress rail. I dropped the generator, engine and compressor. Aligned them and mounted them after alignment. It was a fun job. Your work on this layout brought me back, Nice work!

Spectacular video. Thanks for sharing

Amazing layout! Also a fantastic job with the video, sound editing and narration. Can't wait to see and hear more - thank you!

You are a great narrator!

I love this layout

Absolutely awesome video Josh, definitely top of my like list of model railroad operation video. The cam locations were perfect the the overlaid sounds had me right there in the scenes Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

Absolutely amazing video. Would love to see more of these. Maybe longer videos showing routes of the whole layout. Keep being awesome.

Those are some nice engines they look so good! I love the way that the locomotive is able to hook up to the cars without you having to do it manually.

Just an amazing layout everything is perfect 👌🏻

I wish that I could like this video more than once. This was my third time watching it. You have really captured the look, feel & sound of the prototype! I love getting a notification when you upload a new video! Keep up the great work!

I a impressed with the scale motor vehicles on the layout! I am further impressed with the realistic HO railroad engines, cars and scenery. Wonderful job 👏 Wish I was able to have my Dad watch this, as he never got to finish his model railroad in the basement.

Very nice! Enjoyed this very much!

Howdy! I'm a Foreman with NS and I can say I've never seen anyone do such a great job like you did and you got everything spot on I'm over the territory from Asheville - Morristown so keep the great work up!!

Wow this is so good !!!! Tx for all that Work !!! amazinggg!!!!

Absolutely Awesome. Found this by accident and now I'm hooked.

Another great video Josh. The modeling that you and your dad have done is exceptional. It’s an enjoyable series to watch. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for putting up all the videos you have on your layout and operations. A lot of fun to watch. Very good job on your layout and operations.

Nice presentation. Enjoyed it a lot.

Interesting presentation! Thought at first that I was actually looking a REAL RR ops!

Love the sounds while traveling

wow, awesome layout and operation

I really like the narration! Nice video too! I also love the realistic looks of NS!

Wow, amazing scenery! Especially the weathering of the track and rails in the city area and great lighting too!

Since I grew up beside the S-line, it always tickles me to hear "Up to Old Fort from Asheville" Or "Down the grade to Asheville" Lol ;) . But I saw how you have your board laid out so I understand. Outstanding layout and I love the sound effects you added. I'm very impressed with what you have done!

Beautiful, detailed and scenic’d layout. Great locos. Superb production and narrative. Interesting and informative. What’s not to love? Absolutely nothing. Great job. Thanks. See you again.

this is so calming and satisfying, a good reminder during these times of order and normality.

Great camera angles. Great job all around. I've driven working steam (Pt Kembla steelworks Australia) and diesel. You seem to know your beeswax. Very enjoyable. Thanks again.

Excellent video. The narration and videography is perfect. Thanks!

It's just amazing love the layout!

wow what an amazing video, I'm currently working on a n scale layout but when I finish that I'm going to build a HO scale switching layout. Your videos give me a lot of great ideas. Thanks, Nick

Looks so real, especially the signal lighting!

The weathering on those cars is unbelievable.

Superb video! Everything - scenery, videography, narration and music are outstanding.

Just found your channel, this is fantastic. The narrative, background sounds, music and camera shots really make this a great video.

You have a kickass layout! Awesome work

Incredible!! Wonderful video!

Yours is a very good looking layout. I enjoyed this video.

Wow Very Nice 🎩🎩 off to you and Your Dad 👍🏻🙏🏼

Massively impressive work! Incredible layout detail and fantastic camera work!