Great American Model Railroads - UTAH BELT on Per Laursen's UP Central TX Layout

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3 ай бұрын

In this video, we continue the series focused on model railroad operations, while highlighting different layouts across America along the way. We will be following a Utah Belt Export Loaded Coal Train across america. In part 2, we look at Per Laursen's UP East/Central Texas Layout and many of it's unique operations.
Check out Per Laursen's youtube channel for more videos on his layout! / @summitmodeltrainvideo...
A big thank you to Per for letting me share his fantastic work with everyone!
Josh

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@dougvalmore1450 3 ай бұрын

One thing too many model train videos do poorly is the VIDEO part - shaky/too fast moves, high altitude angles, etc. The realism of much exquisite modelling is ruined. But not here. Low angles, steady camera, etc add to the realism - along with the real train SFX (NO onboard sound has ever created a Doppler effect!). Other than the occasional "shadow on the sky" from trees/buildings/etc the only distraction is the shallow depth of focus - VERY hard to eliminate in motion video. So besides the excellent modelling, a very fine video (and audio) presentation!

@comajoebuck999 3 ай бұрын

My peeve is people standing around in frame and talking. Ruins the experience.

@kenneths3742 3 ай бұрын

Agreed - best video of a layout I’ve ever seen!

@ntopits 3 ай бұрын

Especially the diamond sound effects at 4:30. Very well done!

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the kind words! A lot of time went into this one and it means a ton. Thanks! Josh

@icebolt0864 3 ай бұрын

@nsmodeler24 we can tell!! I've been looking, hoping, for others to be inspired by your storytelling style, but I genuinely can't find anyone!

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

A big thank you to Per Laursen for letting me share his incredible layout! Let me know what other videos you'd like to see in the future! Thanks - Josh

@jovetj 3 ай бұрын

A big thank you for this video! It's wonderful!

@timothyrogersrailfanning5673 3 ай бұрын

I was wondering when you'd check out this layout. I've watched Per Laursen's videos over the years and always loved the attention to detail he's put into it. Looking forward to seeing more update videos on you and your dad's layout as well!

@donhunking2286 3 ай бұрын

Man o man !! It just doesn't get any better than that . We felt we were right there trackside as the action rolled past us . Absolutely some of the best railroad modeling we've ever seen !!! MAKE MUCH MORE . Your new fans in the Great White North 🇨🇦

@kcgrailgilbert8466 3 ай бұрын

Your locomotives sound so realistic how u getem sound like that.. could u get mine sound realistic

@jovetj 3 ай бұрын

@@kcgrailgilbert8466 The sounds are mixed in to the video. They aren't present on the real layout.

@AdmiralSenn 3 ай бұрын

What a great series and layout. Also, I wanted to mention the stellar sound effects and editing. Little touches like the wheels clacking across the diamond have to take a pretty significant amount of work and the effect is so seamless you almost don't notice it, until you remember you're watching 1:87 scale models and not the real thing!

@jamesgriffin8354 3 ай бұрын

Even though there is a lot of compression (for obvious reasons), this is one of the best ever layouts I have seen on You Tube. Nearly all of the location names are real, though Waycross, TX isn't a real place. One of the reasons I like this layout is the one of the scenes shows a Texaco gas station across the highway from the main line. The gas station really exists (just outside Moody, TX) and I would pass by there twice a day on my way to teach school in McGregor. The actual highway is TX 317 which follows the main line for much of it's length. Was a rare occasion for me not to see at least one train go by. Would sure like to see this layout in real life. Hope to incorporate a few design elements in my layout I am planning to build soon.

@donhunking2286 2 ай бұрын

Truly one of , if not the best of any video out there , anywhere !!! Congratulations !!! Your new fans in the Great White North 🇨🇦

@Perfusionist01 3 ай бұрын

A really FINE video. Pers Laursen is an artistic genius! I have admired his work for a long time. He really captures the "feel" of the towns his tracks go through.

@ArgentumCoyotl 3 ай бұрын

Yet another top notch video!!! I loved the detail of the interchange junction. Thanks for giving us armchair modelers a layout to experience vicariously.

@ArgentumCoyotl 3 ай бұрын

Correction: layouts

@nicksanto882 3 ай бұрын

Very fine look at Per’s layout Josh. It is truly a polished gem! Nice job of showcasing it! Thanks for sharing!

@timregan1005 3 ай бұрын

utah belt is a work of art

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@comajoebuck999 3 ай бұрын

Digging the wood grained station wagons….😊

@NielsenSTL 3 ай бұрын

JB Hunt containers on a UP train...sacrilege! But a very cool layout. Great work on the buildings and autos. Nicely filmed! His trackwork isn't quite as polished as your NS layout, but still top notch.

@SkywiseStormwolf 3 ай бұрын

I've seen this layout before.. I love a highly detailed layout... makes it more realistic.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Per has done a fantastic job on this layout.

@LogicRailTech 3 ай бұрын

Josh, the quality of your video/audio on this one is ridiculously good! Going to watch it again on my TV this time.

@bobbitchin4310 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are the most realistic model train videos I’ve seen. I’m not a modeler at all , just impressed to see what people do. Your audio, definitely the audio, is the best ever along with the video footage

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the kind words. Thank you! Josh

@BobTheBuilderlmao 3 ай бұрын

Very true.

@joelankeny6277 3 ай бұрын

I think I recall seeing this layout featured in a Model Railroader magazine many years ago. What really struck me was that the scenes were not crammed with details or track and it looked like what the prototype does. As I begin the very early stages of planning my layout (mid-90s Baltimore MD industrial area served by CSX) this layout is my benchmark of what I want the scenes to be detailed.

@JonathanGomes1980 12 күн бұрын

I haul intermodal containers for Hub Group, I see and wait for trains every night, tired of seeing them lol Here I am on KZfaq watching videos of trains, model trains at that. Awesome attention to detail, the trains, layout and the video recording.

@T-Cat311 3 ай бұрын

Amazing layout. Fantastic camera angles for good viewing and very realistic appearance. Awesome video! 👍

@sammym.belfastchild 3 ай бұрын

This was so enjoyable , the vidiography was so immersive with such great model realism.. You definitely let us enjoy a railfaning perspective.... cheers you nailed it..

@johnathanlewis2049 3 ай бұрын

Hi Josh. Thank you for sharing Mr Laursen’s really amazing layout with us. Really looking forward to seeing that coal train’s journey across the country. Have an awesome day!!

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

It was a pleasure to film and share his work. Thanks! Josh

@CalTrackside2010 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome layout videoed by a amazing person

@handlaidtrack 3 ай бұрын

Love the sound of the wheels hammering the diamonds!

@jamesa6272 3 ай бұрын

Frogs

@user-tg3xy6ws3l 3 ай бұрын

Great railway, the scenery is phenomenal lots of personal touches. Very well put together.

@motorTranz 3 ай бұрын

One of the best models I've seen! Many thanks!

@Adam_Malkovich 3 ай бұрын

Truly a gorgeous layout and a testament that you can make a layout look real with a bit of effort. My favorite feature is the sky in the backdrop that reminds me of the hot afternoons in the early summer when a storm system is starting to roll in. It really is a unique look and is something that makes the layout truly unique. I love watching the coal train cross the different layouts, as coal traffic is one of my favorites to catch and listen to on the prototype.

@BPSDMRR 3 ай бұрын

Well done great effort, I own the Model Railroader the Utah Belt was in, the layout inspired me to build an American themed layout here in the Scotland, its very nice to see the loco's running today :-)

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

The Utah Belt was a huge source of inspiration for us as well! One of the reason's I decided to build these engines. Thanks! -Josh

@jakedoestrains1759 3 ай бұрын

nice my home state! nice enough that he let you share his layout im love the layout!

@jakedoestrains1759 3 ай бұрын

and 2:31 what is the location of that?

@ariesarethebest271 3 ай бұрын

I love Laursen's layout. Actually subscribed to his KZfaq channel, Summit model train videos.

@BobTheBuilderlmao 3 ай бұрын

Sick video… This layout looks so realistic!

@christopherjohnson5236 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous. It's like real railfanning going on.

@allychat8496 3 ай бұрын

More videos like this please! 😸

@jbdbackfan 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video! One of my favorites if not favorite layout I’ve seen in press or video. What also makes his layout so great is he doesn’t flood the layout with track everywhere. True representation of scenery with a railroad through it, not a railroad everywhere with scenery around it.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. His modeling is top notch! Thank you -Josh

@more_sandwich 3 ай бұрын

I remember watching a video on this exact layout a few years back! It's truly an amazing layout

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Couldnt agree more!

@MesquiteBelt 3 ай бұрын

Great video Josh! Utah Belt train, Pers layout and your film work and editing; THAT’S a great combination!

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words!

@peteengard9966 3 ай бұрын

Great sound effects. Love it.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@johnkazoriii9081 3 ай бұрын

I got my FIRST HO sacle train set BACK in 1959 and it AMAZES me the things I thought BACK then and the REALITY of the thoughts TODAY ... Thanks for for this journey with UTAH BELT the time and the EFFORT that you your POP and many of those that become close Friends even after passing ... RA 68 HELL FIRE

@chehalisvalleyrailproducti8913 3 ай бұрын

I guess even the model railroading universe isn't immune from Dollar General lol. Joking aside, this is an incredible layout, and some amazing camera work to capture it on. Can't wait to see where this train will end up next.

@J3scribe 3 ай бұрын

Mind blowing layout.

@itskale6940 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video for way too long, thanks Josh

@JBG1968 3 ай бұрын

Thats a very nicely done layout

@EntertainmentWorldz 3 ай бұрын

nice video 💚💚

@randydobson1863 3 ай бұрын

hello Nsmodeler24 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Nsmodeler24 Friends Randy

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Randy!

@iandogokot 3 ай бұрын

vey detailed josh! thanks for the great video!

@user-gk8gg1zt7l 3 ай бұрын

Excellent shot. Like.

@kahunatiki6498 3 ай бұрын

Just outstanding!

@Bourne1999 3 ай бұрын

good watch, great sounds

@jamesa6272 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@RFMCabooseNP1713 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic as always. You have done it again. Can't wait for the next one.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@WVS-KFD 3 ай бұрын

Excellent shots, great narration.

@richardbolt4237 3 ай бұрын

spectacular layout

@cadenwelch6656 3 ай бұрын

I saw those locomotives at spring creek model trains

@melvinlee1614 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@jonathansabatino3987 3 ай бұрын

Another great Video, Josh

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

@JamesAmes-zm4ts 3 ай бұрын

Been waiting on this video for awhile, thanks!

@garrettlayout6598 3 ай бұрын

WB I LOVE YOUR NS VIDEOS

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Garrett!

@bnsfbuff 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Great video on a great layout! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work….

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John! :)

@chris_c09 3 ай бұрын

i love your content!

@NorthmassRails 3 ай бұрын

Amazing layout!

@HarrisburgRailfanProductions 3 ай бұрын

Good video

@donaldfaris4798 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@Nswle 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video and great detail.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CharlieKrampitz 3 ай бұрын

Awesome layout

@randysrockandrollrailroad8207 3 ай бұрын

👍🤠👍 very cool and very well done

@TheLEMRR 3 ай бұрын

very cool vid - thx

@sernajrlouis 3 ай бұрын

Cool video

@jordandegraaff 3 ай бұрын

Do you know what this reminds me of? The Questar train documentaries, but in model form.

@rodwarren2508 3 ай бұрын

Great work Josh on a beautiful RR. Love the way you sync prototype sounds with your videos. If you do not mind me asking what sort of equipment do you use for video and editing. Rod down-under.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Everything was filmed on my Iphone. I've tried nicer cameras, but it's a lot easier to get the Iphone "ground level" on layouts for more realistic angles. All of the editing is done with Final Cut Pro and the music is from Epidemic Sound. Thanks Rod! -Josh

@rodwarren2508 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Josh @@nsmodeler24

@ronaldrondeau7870 3 ай бұрын

Thanks real fun to watch, one thing, are the sound from the trains or its recording

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

They are sounds from real trains overlaid on top of the model sounds. Thanks!

@hrothgar014 3 ай бұрын

The Waffle House, Denny’s, Dollar General, Super 8, et Al show off the modern roadside America touches. He could try to add a Buc-ee’s but I don’t think he has the room for that. Awesome scenery. Nice job on that tracking shot. That was a tricky one to pull off. I like the ‘story’ side of modeling and you do that nicely.

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

I think a Buc-ee's may take up half of the layout room. haha But I agree - his structures are amazing! Thanks!

@spaceship092v3 3 ай бұрын

I love ops videos

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ChamplainDivision 3 ай бұрын

Great videography and layout, but I don' see no steenking courthouse in Livingston!

@samnicastro2487 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous layout! As someone who’s railfanned the Austin sub for most of my life, I’m curious if Waycross took most of its inspiration from Hearne, Texas?

@summitmodeltrainvideos4440 3 ай бұрын

You nailed it. The inspiration is a combination of Hearne (most) and Pittsburg, TX. I borrowed the name from Waycross, GA

@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars 3 ай бұрын

Nice Railroad operations.New subscriber here

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@deandrejordancrillsquad 3 ай бұрын

Was that a new model of a greyhound bus in the background because I want it really bad

@thomasosborn5823 Ай бұрын

I have to ask. Is the audio from real engines or is the sound decoder you use that good sounding? If it is the decoders what are you using? Thank you

@rx7sportscar 3 ай бұрын

I know one thing. If i'm on the Utah Belt crew. Im running over to taco bell while im in the hole waiting on trains.

@bnsfET44C4 3 ай бұрын

I have lots of videos on the Union Pacific Austin subdivision

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Awesome - I'll check them out!

@bnsfET44C4 3 ай бұрын

@@nsmodeler24 if want you can include some in another video

@cabincreek1692 3 ай бұрын

Where can you find such modern vehicles like on this layout?

@noahroth2992 3 ай бұрын

Was the Utah Belt a real railroad? I can't find any info on it online.

@Grainexpress 3 ай бұрын

Nope, just a fictitious model railroad that Eric made up. He does an excellent job. Over time he keeps his rolling stock and locomotives updated just like the real ones do. He is in the St Louis area.

@gregegan6111 3 ай бұрын

Why do so many model railroaders cut off the trip pins on couplers? I've never had any problems with them and they look like an airhose

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

Just personal preference. I take most of mine off, as I think they look clunky. I go back an add rubber air hoses on all of the cars after, but definitely nothing wrong with the trip pins.

@e.t.p.3710 3 ай бұрын

Was this model railroad inherited from Eric Brooman?

@dougvalmore1450 3 ай бұрын

Unlikely. While the train featured is named Utah Belt (Brooman's layout) the "model railroad" is "Per Laursen's UP Central TX Layout" ( says it right in the title). (When did Eric die, anyway???).

@nsmodeler24 3 ай бұрын

This is Per Laursen's layout. I built some Utah Belt engines (seen here) which were modeled after Eric's work, but nothing in this video was done by Eric himself.

@williamwehmeier443 3 ай бұрын

WOW! No people popping up in the background, no edges of fascia, no distracting items in the background,all blue sky, vehicles that match the era(no 1950’s,1960’ era cars and trucks). An incredible layout! One question tho, can you really drive 75 miles an hour on a 2 lane road in Texas😳

@summitmodeltrainvideos4440 3 ай бұрын

Most places in Texas you can