One of the finest and most famous model railroad layouts in the United States in HO scale
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2019
- If you’re asking model railroaders and railway enthusiasts in the United States, where to find one of the most outstanding model railroad layouts, they will probably answer, this is the “Piermont Division” made by Howard Zane. In fact, the “Piermont Division” is a superb HO scale permanent display layout, constructed to museum quality. Howard Zane’s 2,850 square foot model railroad layout, showcasing his artistry in model railroad building and rail modeling, is acclaimed as one of the finest and largest private layouts.
There are over 22 scale miles of track, historically accurate architecture, overwhelming landscapes and of course America’s greatest steam locomotives. Although fictional, the “Piermont Division” is filled with scenes and structures you would swear you have seen before. For decades, rail modeler Howard Zane has produced scratch built, custom structures of all kinds in HO scale and O scale for model railroads.
Apart from Howard Zane’s Piermont Division, there are many other beautiful layouts in our little world of model trains. Pilentum Television would like to visit every single layout and record on video, but a trip from Germany, where Pilentum Television is based, to the US is far too expensive. Therefore, Forrest Nace, a videographer from the US, provided Pilentum Television with some exquisite video footage. Forrest made a documentary about the “Piermont Division”, which is available on nacesvideography.com. In this movie we see some short video sequences from his documentary. 
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Je ne cherche pas de photos. J'admire les magnifiques réseaux de train miniatures américains vraiment très réalistes à mon goût !
realistic but I never see Graffiti on the train cars like in real life...……….
@@jaymieharris7936 In the old days there was no graffiti on trains i supposed.
@@jackbeam56 I'm talking about trains that appear to be somewhat modern like a 1970's train spray painted with graffiti in the opening theme of the show Welcome back Kotter typr trains...……..it's realistic rather you believe it's not a good thing. I see graffiti on ancient rocks in New Mexico and it's protected and called Native art. But it is just a Indian 200 years ago doing graffiti on the rock.
Fair statement. Graffiti became popular with the advent of the spray can. There was rather little graffiti during the period depicted her 40'-50's.
For me, the features that set this video apart from other great model train layout videos are 1) the realistic sounds, 2) the simultaneous running of 2-3 trains at one time, and 3) the mixing of steam engine trains with diesel engine trains, each with a different sound signature. Magnificent!!
I was born in 1940 in a very small town with a railroad a few blocks from home. It was taken out right after WW11. But i remember when a troop train came through and hearing men on the train singing as they passed. My mother told me the men were headed home. Now my home town is huge and i no longer live there but watching this video of the wonderful layout brought back those early memories. thank you so much.
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed this preview of Howard Zane’s incredible masterpiece. I offer a complete 2 hour documentary with choreographed train movements to a story line, an in depth interview with Howard not only about trains but his life, a full panoramic overview of the entire layout, and other specialty segments. Please visit www.nacesvideography.com for this and other award-winning model railroad programs.
Unbelievable, like watching a full scale movie. This is a passion to do something like this.
It looks so real ! A few times I forgot it was a model set.
The layout is superb. But I will take a moment to give proper credit to the cameraman, Mr. Nace. Would be videographers take note. There are basically two types of shots here: 1) "locked down" shots, where the camera is absolutely still, with little or no zooming. Watch most model videos. Waaaay too much needless camera movement. But here, the videographer has resisted the urge to constantly "look" around with the camera. Rather, he chooses a spot, and stays there, allowing the train to move through the scene. 2) Pan shots. Where the camera does move, it is a "pan" shot, where the camera tracks right alongside the locomotive, in a very smooth motion. The very first scene opens with a very high quality pan shot. The end result of all this is that the viewer is able to enjoy the scene unfolding, without the distraction of unnecessary camera movement. Perfect video!
If the trip to this model train layout would not be so complicated and expensive, I would have filmed it myself. But flying from Frankfurt, Germany, to the US (with all the camera equipment) is very expensive.
Thank you for your compliments, greatly appreciated. Yes, I basically limit myself to three types of shots, similar to what one would capture if videoing real trains as you described above, with the cameras always mounted on tripods, boom arms, slide rails, or sometimes a train on a parallel track. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Very good point! A lot I can learn from as will all videographers!
@@pilentum kindly make videos in PAN mode
enjoy watching these videos of trains. the only thing i don't enjoy is the artificial train noise that is repetitive and distracts from the actual work that goes into these amazing sets congrats to the camera work.
I worked for Howard Zane in 1973-4 at Columbia hobby and crafts in Columbia Md.
I learned so much from him about weathering .
Paul, I remember you well....one of my best employees. Where are you living now? If close by....please stop in for a visit and tour. Much has happened since the old hobby shop days.....all good! Thanks for comment.
@@howardzane5453 I live in Rancho Cordova , Ca.
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5:38 WOOOOOOW!!!! I've never seen a triple mallet model before!!! Wooohooow!!! 😀😀😀
Howard Zane, you are a true artist. Thank you for sharing.
The fading on the cars, engines and even the shingles of the houses make this so realistic.
Just the opening shot of the main steam engine chugging along, and the sound to go with it, was absolutley Gorgeous!
This has to be the most incredible and beautiful layout I've ever seen. I love the dawn of the diesels time period. The foliage, rock, road bed, and weathering is all perfect. Great video.
Truly amazing layout friend..
A few years ago, I had the privilege of seeing this layout in person. It’s absolutely marvelous, and even more amazing in person. Excellent video!
Oh yeah, this is what we called a perfect & realistic train model. Fantastic job guys....loved it..!!
Wow, the level of detail and realism is insane! I would so much love to see that in person.
This layout has a really nice nostalgic feel to it. It almost makes you feel like shrinking yourself down to that scale so you could walk around in it. Thanks for sharing it.
STUPENDOUS !!! ... Trainspotting on a sunny day. The amount of detail and realism is astonishing. Amazing layout.
I am in absolute amazement! Such detail, such sound! Grammy worthy! This might be one of the most beautiful layouts in the country! 10000000000000000000/10!
You are right. A wonderful layout. Thank you for sharing. Joe
Only thing lacking is smoke and steam!!! Beautiful layout.
I had to leave a comment altho its been 4yrs since this video posted! Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pa(Edgewood)it looks just like what I saw & heard several times a day&night. I loved hearing the trains at night in bed even tho we lived a few blocks away! The faded wine colored cars especially & the buildings & houses & the BabyRuth sign really did the trick!
You really have to be there. Howard's layout is most amazing and breath taken layouts I have every seen, it big and beautiful.
I would like to be there! Who pays me the travel expenses?
Magnificent. Thanks for bringing this.
Beautiful layout...great video!! Thank you for the post!
Remarkable artistry in this video. I visited this layout about15 years ago when it was a bit smaller but just as beautiful.
Excellent model railroad footage in Full HD. Great structures & sounds. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Wow, this was great! Thanks for showing us this incredible American layout.
Thank you so much Mr zane.
Wonderful. Nice treat to see some American railroad. Some of the old engines were quite spectacular! 🙂
Unbelievable! The detail is mindblowing!
The layout is Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
Amazing, such detail as it looks real.
Wow. There's nothing that get's my juices going more, than a labour of love turned into a work of art. That's way more than a model railroad. All it's lacking is moving traffic and animated people and the eye would be completely fooled.
My Goodness such a great Layout at a loss for words Thanks for sharing Billy Prtjeff LI N.Y. A picture is worth a thousand words!!
Incredible photography of an incredible layout!!!!
Excellent! I came here originally because I thought this was based on the Erie Piermont Branch, but was amazed nonetheless at the attention to detail and variety of rolling stock. Well done layout and video.
Such a quality video. fantastic job. Thanks for sharing.
That is the nicest lay out I even seen. Beautiful.
Beautiful layout. I love the old box cars &the scenery is great.
That table is totally great..no matter where you look there's art and beauty. so realistic, I have another table to add to my bucket list...you Sir are an artist and magician...just a grand table.
That to me is an amazing work of art. I keep asking myself. What kind of people can click unlike on a video like this. Unbelievable.
Those who can, do - those who can't, click "unlike" is what it amounts to.
Exceptional and FANTASTIC video. Thought I was seeing, and hearing the REAL Loco's. The Steam Giant's sounded like how I REMEMBER. Thank You for this view of what was . . .
Truly amazing layout, the scenery and attention to detail is incredible.
When I first saw this layout, I was "WOW!!!. Amazing.
Outstanding Work. really enjoyed watching!
I am particularly impressed with the subtle, yet visible weathering and shading applied to the freight cars and engines. Great job of not overdoing it. I guess this layout depicts a time before graffiti was considered a legitimate art form.
A beautiful and realistic layout ! Thank you for sharing this awesome video 😁👍💕💕
Great show!
Many Thanks for sharing!
The people who made this deserve a warmest handshake.
As for the video, it stays at the standard we've got used with from PILENTUM.
Mr. Zane's work is amazing! I still have the Model Railroader magazine from many years ago with his layout featured and on the cover!
Beautiful beyond words and I love that it's mostly steam.
Wow!!!!! I could watch this all day. Outstanding job!!!!
Impressive slow, steady, realistic movement on all the locos.
Wow what a beautiful layout takes my back to when I was a kid and trains like that were real 😁 GREAT job
Amazing display, beautiful work, and great photography!
This layout is a work of art! Thanks for the video. Incredible!
Best model train STEAM LOCOMOTIVE video I've ever seen. Great scenery and Great sound. Unlike many other videos, I Had to watch the whole video.
Thank you Joseph, please check out my 2+ hour programs available at www.nacesvideography.com, Forrest Nace - Videographer & Producer
Bravo!! Just beautiful.
Very impressive. So much detailed work. Wonderful craftsmen!
Your collection of extraordinary, beautiful, highly detailed steam engines is second to none! The layout and the camera angles shot from make this video one of the very best I know of! Simply Incredible Workmanship.
Amazing Howard, truly amazing.
Great layout, I really enjoy the roads you have represented on the layout. I grew up around most of the railroads we see running on the layout. Wonderful scenery and structures as well . Thanks for the video.
great model railroad layout with superb trains.
Thanks for sharing this fantastic layout video. Much appreciated series of videos.
Truly stunning.....
Wow! That's incredible!
Terrific. It is certainly among the finest I have seen.
Fantastické video, úžasné koľajisko, nádhera!!!
Outstanding! Amazing!
So beautiful.... Love it
Amazing layout! ! Absolutely beautiful and real!
Wow! Incredible.
I could get lost in this layout for hours....absolutely superb detailing!
Thank you Andrew. I do offer a 2 hour video showing all scenes of this 2,850 square foot model railroad, as well as interviews and other specialty segments. Please visit my site at www.nacesvideography.com, thank you, Forrest Nace - Videographer
that would be a fantastic layout to go see.
Amazing model railroading
VERY impressive!
I´m driven to tears w/ this overwelming artistry me having been as a young boy presented w/ a Markling train and tracks which entertained me for many years and at 73 these models still make my heart pound madly!!!!Lovely footage,many thanks V v Z
Thank you.
+PILENTUM - Yes! I concur 100 percent! Absolutely stunning layout...reeks of authenticity! Of course...the videography was equally impressive!! Overall...extremely well done!!
GORGEOUSLY WELL DONE!!
Beautifully done. Everything about it is awesome. The smallest details are right on. Awesome work!
Absolutely fabulous!!
The Erie is my favorite railroad to model. Mr Zane has done it so well here. A showcase of craftsmanship and brass! That procession of Erie boxcars at 7:15 is art!
This has to be the best way to spend a weekend and a cold day outside , thanks for sharing I love it .
Amazing and creative, that is beautiful artwork and skill on display.
Incredible.
Absolutely outstanding
The attention to detail mind blowing
Thank you for sharing
I love the old steam engines. I'm old enough at 71 to remember big engines like that running through Carbondale on the Illinois central line. I was young tike though but they made an impression on me. Not meaning to criticize but I wish they had smoke and steam buffing out of them. That would really add to the thrill of watching them. I know it can be done.
My very first memory was standing on the huge wooden platform in Pittsburgh with my Mother watching a steam engine pulling up. Mom said I was 16 months old at that moment.
Beautiful layout!
Incredible trains, locos, sound effects, and scenery!
This is the #1 Reason I love to model Railroad.
Je kiffe ça comme un dingue !!! C'est super réaliste et magnifique : un boulot de ouf méritant des compliments tout aussi démesurés !!!
That was insane. So real looking. Weather master!
All I can say is WOW!!!!
So realistic that for a moment I wondered if this was just a tricked version of some real life places wow...BRAVO!
It is real, the people are 6 foot cardboard cutouts
A Marvel! And that good rolling stock presented in this layout. Congratulations!!!!. Best regards.
Unreal!
What a collection of steam locos!
Incredibly beautiful never seen
A set up so beautiful
Makes me go back to my childhood always wanting a train
Set or nice looking bike but my
Parents could never afford any of those beautiful toys
Very good of speed setting,look so real!
This is so relaxing to watch. What a fantastic layout.
Enjoyable video! Superb modeling! Nice collection of steam locomotives!