Ive been watching your channel for some time now. The content is great and your work is amazing. 6k subs seems low for the quality you bring to the hobby. Hopefully 10K is right around the corner for you. Happy New Year.
Congratulations Norm, with content like yours you should be killing it on Subs!! I'm an HO modeler, specifically Conrail but I love seeing those those Decapods, Mike's and especially those PAs roll thru a scene, being born in 65 I just missed the end of those PAs, FAs and F units being run on a regular basis!!!
Your weathering, both the engines and the cars, seems I'm watching the real stuff. Please do some how to's, starting with a simpler box car or tanker. Few creators do such weathering tutorials and you are gifted. Please think about my suggestion. Ogauge rolling stock has become very expensive, so we need some mentoring in detail, usually unavailable
hoping you have some how to footage of painting your backdrops. love the dark blue, light blue, whites melding together but the sky allows the other folliage, buildings, trains to shine thru. Recollect you hung masonite, taped & mud it, did a grey or black primer then blues. did you airbrush to get that...sponges to get the clouds. Definetly would appreciated a video with detail how to on your skies.
Just as beautiful as scene’s from real life. Honestly I’m glad your layout is in 3 rail o gauge. I need to find that middle rail in your videos to know it’s not real. Also nice to see a diesel locomotive on your layout. Please keep them videos coming.
Amazing video as always. So in 2021 you achieved what most model railroaders dream of - a completely finished layout. Where does one go from here? I see emply space in your basement. Perhaps an expansion with a longer mainline and more relaxed curves?
I’ve said this before and will again, your lighting, weathering, background, and attention to the smallest of details, makes your layout second to none. It looks so absolutely real even on my 70” big screen, I would love to see in in person.
As a former Pennsy modeler, I eat this stuff up. Your work captures Pennsy in a way that I don't think anyone else's does. If I had it all to start again (and a bigger basement), I'd seriously consider doing 3-rail this way! I'm always excited to see that you've posted another video. Excellent, excellent work!
Guess what I got Norm Lionel's 1990s 1st scale model of the Alco PA with A-B-A set in the colors of the Denver & Rio Grande with 15' in aluminum cars of the California Zephyr. I have a Lionel PWC series Western Pacific F3 A-B-A set that can pull the train and make it prototypical just like how the real Zephyr is handled. The only engine I'm missing is a Lionel Burlington Route F unit.
Great video, great camera work, the numerous shots of the various engines was great. I really liked the double header, and those shots from inside buildings are really amazing. Thank you for no distracting background music. Great mix of mainline and yard work too. If I could give more than one like I would. It’s like being transported back in time. Really amazing.
Norm, you layout is simply fantastic! Been watching you for a long time and never get sick of seeing your Pennsy steam. Just great! Would love to see something SP on your layout one of these days
The ALCO PAs in freight service were a bit of a surprise. Will you run the centipedes again sometime? I prefer steam, but everything on your layout is top notch. This was a great Happy New Year to everyone. I can't get over the detail including wheel revolutions to chuffs, something I just learned from you recently. I was watching that as you went in and out of the roundhouse. Something I never would have noticed before. Also, the classification lights turned off. Two things I've learned from Norm's Trains. Thanks.
Another excellent video, Norm! The sound is great too, heard this on headphones and it was even better that way. I think a few of your subs might be from my recommending your work to others. I always pass along the good stuff I find, and this is the finest 3-rail layout I've ever seen on video. I especially love the concrete work around 14:41, that's some of the best modeling for concrete slabs I've ever seen
If you go to a bait shop look for small spells of copper wire for timing Flys and use it on your telephone polls it gives your layout a more realistic look
Happy new year and thank you for sharing all of your videos with us. I’m sure your channel will continue to grow because of all the great work that you do on the layout and on the videos.
Thanks for this great New Year's run, Norm! New sub here. You have a fantastic layout and especially the great detail of everything on and around it. Happy New Year to you in all good health!
God your layout has to be one of my favorites I've ever seen! I'm curious, with such an immaculate attention to detail you have on your layout, why is it your engines don't have any steam effects? Is it not offered on the engines you have or is there some other reason? Either way, your layout is stunning! Great work!
I'm new to your channel so forgive me for asking this question but what is that engine at the beginning of the video like it and it's tender look very interesting
Wow. 6 thousand. And I'm one of them!
Me too!
Me too!! Awesome layout!!!
I hope all 6000 of us don’t all answer this with Me too! Lol.
Ive been watching your channel for some time now. The content is great and your work is amazing. 6k subs seems low for the quality you bring to the hobby. Hopefully 10K is right around the corner for you. Happy New Year.
Couldn’t have said it better myself!!
Yeah I agree
The weathering jobs you do on the engines and cars are very nice good job getting 6 thousand subscribers!
Gold Standard I'll second that comment well said cheers KC 🇦🇺🇦🇺✌🙂👍
It's rather refreshing to see this period modelled, in O gauge too, large steam locos with long trains of a bye-gone age, wonderful!
I am so miserable and old guy, BUT, not even I can deny the amount of time and effort that is going into this project. If only I had this skill.
Congratulations Norm, with content
like yours you should be killing it on
Subs!! I'm an HO modeler, specifically Conrail but I love seeing
those those Decapods, Mike's and
especially those PAs roll thru a
scene, being born in 65 I just missed
the end of those PAs, FAs and F units being run on a regular basis!!!
Amazing detail. Beautiful locos
Congratulations 6 g awesome scenery
Its like your standing there 60 some years ago. Keep up the great work Norm! Someday I'll have a similar set up!
Outstanding modeling thru and thru!!
Hey Norm,
What's the plan for the upcoming year?
New locos, bigger roundhouse, sell the wife and kids and turn the house into a layout??😆
Haha no, just improve on what I got. I want to expand but not quite yet.
One of the best things about this channel is I can go railfanning any time from any where haha
beautiful
Beautiful! Hope to see your Hudson again soon :)
OUTSTANDING. ! WELL DONE. 🇺🇸
Your weathering, both the engines and the cars, seems I'm watching the real stuff. Please do some how to's, starting with a simpler box car or tanker. Few creators do such weathering tutorials and you are gifted. Please think about my suggestion. Ogauge rolling stock has become very expensive, so we need some mentoring in detail, usually unavailable
Looks and Sounds Awesome !
excellent scenery! awesome!!!!
hoping you have some how to footage of painting your backdrops. love the dark blue, light blue, whites melding together but the sky allows the other folliage, buildings, trains to shine thru. Recollect you hung masonite, taped & mud it, did a grey or black primer then blues. did you airbrush to get that...sponges to get the clouds. Definetly would appreciated a video with detail how to on your skies.
I went to RUclips university to learn proper cloud painting!
I never tire of watching your layout. It's like watching the past come alive again. Thank you for what you contribute to this hobby.
Just as beautiful as scene’s from real life. Honestly I’m glad your layout is in 3 rail o gauge. I need to find that middle rail in your videos to know it’s not real. Also nice to see a diesel locomotive on your layout. Please keep them videos coming.
Thanks norm for the video
Great editing! I liked it! I just like the timely transitions. Keep up the great work!
Wow ! What an artist !!
Congratulations on 6,000 Norm!!! I love the PRR action!
This is an incredible setup. Subbed.
Art imitating life..
Congratulations Norm! Awesome layout.
Great job 🚂❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍
A work of art, as always! Happy New Year Norm! Your layout is a trip through time and truly one of a kind.
Glad I was pushed this video. I dropped a sub in the first 10 seconds of this video.
Amazing video as always. So in 2021 you achieved what most model railroaders dream of - a completely finished layout. Where does one go from here? I see emply space in your basement. Perhaps an expansion with a longer mainline and more relaxed curves?
I would love larger curves and off-layout staging. I have a few designs doodled but not ready to pursue it for a while.
Happy New Year!
I’ve said this before and will again, your lighting, weathering, background, and attention to the smallest of details, makes your layout second to none. It looks so absolutely real even on my 70” big screen, I would love to see in in person.
Thanks a lot!
Coolest video of 2022!! HAPPY NEW YEAR Norm!!
Congratulations Norm. Happy New Year🎉. Your work is fantastic!!!
Happy New Year Norm. Great way to start the New Year! Thanks for sharing looking forward to more videos. Congrats on 6K!🍻😃👍
As a former Pennsy modeler, I eat this stuff up. Your work captures Pennsy in a way that I don't think anyone else's does. If I had it all to start again (and a bigger basement), I'd seriously consider doing 3-rail this way! I'm always excited to see that you've posted another video. Excellent, excellent work!
Awesomeness! 👏😌
Guess what I got Norm Lionel's 1990s 1st scale model of the Alco PA with A-B-A set in the colors of the Denver & Rio Grande with 15' in aluminum cars of the California Zephyr. I have a Lionel PWC series Western Pacific F3 A-B-A set that can pull the train and make it prototypical just like how the real Zephyr is handled. The only engine I'm missing is a Lionel Burlington Route F unit.
Always a pleasure to watch your "running sesh" videos on your beautiful layout. Thanks for another great video.
Congrats brother Norm!
Great video, great camera work, the numerous shots of the various engines was great. I really liked the double header, and those shots from inside buildings are really amazing. Thank you for no distracting background music. Great mix of mainline and yard work too. If I could give more than one like I would. It’s like being transported back in time. Really amazing.
Norm, you layout is simply fantastic! Been watching you for a long time and never get sick of seeing your Pennsy steam. Just great! Would love to see something SP on your layout one of these days
Congratulations on 6K, be safe and Happy New Year's.
Norm, Happy new year! Once again thank you for sharing your totally amazing video, of your work. 10000 subscribers is right around the next bend.
The ALCO PAs in freight service were a bit of a surprise. Will you run the centipedes again sometime? I prefer steam, but everything on your layout is top notch. This was a great Happy New Year to everyone. I can't get over the detail including wheel revolutions to chuffs, something I just learned from you recently. I was watching that as you went in and out of the roundhouse. Something I never would have noticed before. Also, the classification lights turned off. Two things I've learned from Norm's Trains. Thanks.
Wow your layout is beautiful amazing 😀
Another excellent video, Norm! The sound is great too, heard this on headphones and it was even better that way. I think a few of your subs might be from my recommending your work to others. I always pass along the good stuff I find, and this is the finest 3-rail layout I've ever seen on video. I especially love the concrete work around 14:41, that's some of the best modeling for concrete slabs I've ever seen
Beautiful layout! Top quality camera work too. Certainly a work to be proud of.
Congrats on 6k!! Deserve many more. Best layout on RUclips!
Congratulations Norm! Very well deserved! Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year.
If you go to a bait shop look for small spells of copper wire for timing Flys and use it on your telephone polls it gives your layout a more realistic look
Really incredible and inspirational work. Always been a fan of the Pennsy. Used to watch their trains go by on the NE Corridor.
Absolutely phenomenal, Norm! Well done. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Beautiful layout and trains 😊👍
Happy new year and thank you for sharing all of your videos with us. I’m sure your channel will continue to grow because of all the great work that you do on the layout and on the videos.
Congrats on the 6K milestone Norm! Love watching your layout in action. Take care and Happy New Year!
Congrats on 6,000 subscribers! Great stuff as always! Hope to see more excellent videos from you this year.
Happy new year Norm! Thanks for sharing so many great videos of your layout this past year. Truly inspiring content.
Hey thanks man!
Thank you for the video it's great
have you messed around with any of the automation software you got a great layout for it
No but I need to get my turntable indexed someday..!
Thanks for this great New Year's run, Norm! New sub here. You have a fantastic layout and especially the great detail of everything on and around it. Happy New Year to you in all good health!
Very artistic
God your layout has to be one of my favorites I've ever seen! I'm curious, with such an immaculate attention to detail you have on your layout, why is it your engines don't have any steam effects? Is it not offered on the engines you have or is there some other reason? Either way, your layout is stunning! Great work!
I don't like smoke a whole lot and don't install it on my retrofits. Maybe when water based smoke becomes the norm I will reconsider. Thanks
Impressive!!
Very nice
How did you get your backdrop like that? The clouds look so real!
I attended RUclips university to learn how to paint clouds ☁️ 😂
I'm new to your channel so forgive me for asking this question but what is that engine at the beginning of the video like it and it's tender look very interesting
That’s a PRR I1 Decapod.
@@normstrains I'm going to have to do some research about this one because that train just looks so exciting
Beautiful layout norm. Question with the scale couplers can they still open or are they fixed closed?
Kadees can be opened magnetically or manually with a pick.
@@normstrains interesting thanks for the info!
What you use for your ballast/cinders along the track? Looks great
I use Woodland Scenics Fine Cinders. I use some screened sand to fill the ties a bit, then the top layer is the cinders. Makes it go further!
real footage of pennsy steam
What Pennsylvania engine was that at the beginning?
PRR I1sa Decapod