The video quality and realism of this one was so amazing, I half expected to see little guys hopping on or off equipment while trying not to get too wet from the rain.

I love to call this guy, the Bob Ross of Model Railroading.

I never comment on KZfaq videos, but this is the best and most professional model railroad video I have ever seen. Cameras were at ground level, framed nicely with thought to depth of field in some scenes, realistic train speeds, spectacular lighting effects, appropriate realistic sound track, journalist style narration, the rain was a really nice touch and appropriate use of music track only at the end. I look forward to other like productions.

The additional sound and effects editing take this to a whole different level.

I like the camera angles that you have used here and at night with a thunderstorm no less.

Damn! You take this hobby to a whole 'nutha level! Your passion comes through in the editing and story line. You've got skills! And you inspire me with what you and your Dad have created. And what you give back to the hobby. Thank you. Your video reminds me of when I was a kid and could hear the night ops in the yard a few blocks from my home. I use to keep my window open , if the air was just right, I could hear the chuffing of the Alcos and Geeps. The clang'n and bang'n! I'd try to count how many cars were in the cuts with the slack action. I called it "slack echo".

Wow... I have never liked night scenes on TV or in the movies; but I was riveted by the cinematography, realism, and narration of this vlog. The comment below has it perfect "the Bob Ross" of model railroading . 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

Your easy-going narration really adds to the outstanding work you’ve done here. More, please.

Best, most realistic yard operation I ever saw on a model railroad.

Model railroading realism doesn't get any better than this

Outstanding...the lighting, camera angles, sound and environmental effects are great. Love the light features on the GP.

Nice job on the "kicking car" part!

That yard crew has got it made working at night and getting a break from the heat of the day in the south!!! Josh I have to tell you you and your Dad nailed the locations you model, I got the new TRAINS MAGAZINE at the start of the month with the closing of the Loops and as I read the article I saw the station with the Southern caboose and the Loops and bridge surrounded by the Hills and all I could think of was how close you got to nailing the scenery of the real thing!!! Outstanding work!!!

Very cool "night op" yard action and really enjoy the narration, helps me understand what task are being performed.

Also a good conductor would position the rear of the cut to where they could kick the cars they need to kick and not have to pull forward, just be able to line the switch on the lead right after the kicked cars clear the lead.

The finest variation of ASMR. I use this as a podcast at night and imagine the big trains rolling by. And they continue in my dreams

15+ minutes of night running!! WooHoo!! Love it.

I used to drive/fire similar gear to this in Australia, steam prior to these in 1968. You make it extremely realistic and enjoyable to watch. I forgot it was just models I was watching. Very informative and entertaining. 👍👍👍👍👍

I cannot even quantify how excellent this Video is edited 😊

Hearing all these IDs takes me back to when there were still 2 pairs of manifest, 2 locals, helper sets/yard jobs and runthrough traffic on the S Line... Those were the days

I can't believe the level of detail. Just amazing stuff.

The lights on the side of this engine are EVERYTHING…..I didn’t know they existed…..also the step light in the engine - seriously? Wow…

The lighting is godly.

An extremely high bar is set with this video! Freakin awesome!!😎

Used to be a shortline railroad conductor. Was an amazing experience!

You should show how to “drop” cars in your next video. One of the most fun, and nerve-racking things we used to do!

I watched that video every night with the rain and the thunderstorms actually it's been helping me out because I have anxiety and when I see the lightning and I seen the rain and especially you know what night time with the engines up and down it's really helping out

Bring back Memories As Switchman Foreman 11;pm- 7am

I've never seen a layout being showcased like this. I love it, everything is on point , and the explanations just brings it to life but to a whole new level.

Great video! Love the lighting on the night time operations and the thunderstorm effects are a nice touch. What I found particularly cool was seeing kicking operations modeled. Definitely not something you see everyday.

Another outstanding Rail Ops video. The environmental conditions, night, and the rain are so realistic. Just a great presentation!!!! Thanks for sharing.

I like the way you imitated kicking cars! Looked very real!

Awesome video Josh! Love the thunderstorm effect and the rain. I can just see the mud between the tracks and I can only imagine the conductor kicking cars in that rain. Love your operations videos!!

You make me very jealous. What I saw of your layout is beautiful. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing.

Nice video Josh! I love those Southern Railway style walkway lights on that high hood geep!

Beautiful video! Love these super realistic looking videos with the commentary.

One of the best videos I have seen, great lighting, perspective and detailing

What weirdo gives any of these vids a thumbs down?! Thats madness, your vids are alwaya unique and so detailed man keep them coming forever!

Love the “it was a dark and stormy night” setting. Years ago I lived in Alexandria, VA, when Potomac Yard still existed and was in use, along with RF&P. Being the CR-NS bridge route, we saw a lot of all three roads’ power.

You must be kidding. I guess that´s the most realistic model railroad video I´ve senn. Unbelievable.

These videos are really, really well done. Great modelling and production!

Outstanding lighting and photography.

👍👍 Beyond realistic (right down to the rain).

Instructive, beautifully filmed, edited and post-produced. The rain and thunder add a really nice atmospheric touch to this night scene. Awesome 👍!

I know this is a 2 year old video but I’ve learned a bunch about railroading hiring out at CN. One of the most interesting parts was kicking. Rather than actually entering the track before kicking, you leave yourself a couple cars of room so when you kick, you don’t go into the track so you can cut em off and line back up and kick again. I’ve learned that giving yourself some room, then kicking versus going into the track and kicking definitely saves time. 6:47: were you leaving those cars in the foul to directly couple back to them? We have clearance markers to identify the furthest point we can cut a car and not foul. One thing we learned as a rule: a lead can foul a yard track but a yard track cannot foul a lead. Meaning, shoving on a lead, you can foul a yard track, but a car that’s fouling the lead from a yard track is a no go. And here, in regards to signals- usually we have a switching lead or yard limits to switch in. Sometimes percussion to get a one time signal or “fleet” mode, which allows you to make multiple moves past a signal that makes it automatic, prevents you from having to call the RTC for permission by the signal and what not. Neat video, btw. Enjoyed it.

If i had disposable funds…i would do model railroad. Thank god for trainz on pc. I have everything i need to satisfy my modelling and operations scenarios. I love your videos.

Again a very nice job. Great atmosphere creation, camera angle, and some cool music! Love this channel!

The railroad never sleeps, except when MOW is busy clearing landslides on the single-main Stevens Pass lol

Wow Josh you read my mind. I absolutely love yard operations, even cooler to see a pro make a video of it! Fantastic job my friend!

I loved cat fishing the river down near the woodfin end of the Asheville yard.we would some times sneak up and hide in the weeds next to the old round house to watch them switch the yard.

This is an AWESOME video!! The camerawork is second to none!

I know this is an old video, but I just found the channel. I’ve been thinking about getting into the hobby and have been watching a lot of videos. This is by far the best video I’ve found so far. Of course I had to subscribe, now I have to watch more. Lol

5:59 I thought for a second That was In real life

Josh, Another fine job. Plse keep 'em coming. God Bless.....

Awesome! Love these night operations.

Amazing detail to the layout, as well as operations! Quite the inspiration with the editing effects of the vid as well. Thanks for creating, and I look forward to the next!

I was just in okc yesterday and after shopping at a whistle stop trains shop near a BNSF railyard, and station we where lucky enough to be stopped by our very own front row seat train drive by with four locos pulling a good tank and box car haul I finally got to see my first Norfolk Southern engine helping the BNSF what a great site and almost not to mention I just bought my first Norfolk Southern engine by Atlas, what a coincidence

Outstanding modeling and very informative! Thanks!

It's been awhile since I've done model railroading,...this was awesome. I really enjoyed your operation. Thanks.

If only Asheville was still in appreciation I would still be able to see my favorite high hoods

This may be the best model railroading video I've ever seen!! A year later.

That was just awesome to watch.

Awesome operations and effects!! Thanks for sharing.

It is not possible to get anymore realistic that this! Super job, WoW!!!!!!!!

Incredible work. Thank you.

Your videos and operating sessions never disappoint.. outstanding work

Proper track speed gets a nod from my hat.....well done sir

Thanks Josh for the interesting video. Loved the Thunderstorm effects and kicking the cars was outstanding.

This is great. Thanks for making it and sharing with us, really good stuff. You are giving me a lot of ideas for how to shoot my own layout and showing what can be done.

Another superb production... I worked in radio for many years until I began driving trucks (I transport wind generator blades these days) and can appreciate the editing and planning for these shots (photography is my passion on the side). Excellent camera angles coupled with the lighting all about really make this a pleasure to watch. Years ago, I recall the discussions in MR and RMC about layout photography and the low angles and depth of field are what really make this stand out. Kicking cars (as well as being mindful of having other cars already in the track with handbrakes set) is simply an added bonus. The funny thing is, my steerman (the pilot car that is always at the rear near the blade tip) is also a former UP conductor and we often call out distances in similar fashion or even use his old lantern when stretching or shrinking the trailer in the dark. lol Keep up the good work!

Great video shooting angles! Love the added storm effects with rain and flashes of lightning!

The Realism alone is awesome! Now, some CGI figures, and realistic rain pelting on the office roof, vehicles, ect, the lightning, and thunder was epic! I'm in Texas, but love to see Operations on the FWWR (Fort Worth Western Railroad) There's a little village named "Rochelle" that 'used' to have an old ATSF bridge-overpass, in the 50's. It was the 'old' Brownwood to Brady to Menardville (Menard) rail line, that was washed out, and later abandoned. I drove to Rochelle a few times, to get a perspective of what the concrete supports and overpass looked like, and the rail line to-from Brownwood to Brady TX.. The Rochelle line was rerouted to San Saba, TX and to Lometa, TX. As of this comment, most of, if not almost all of the line, is so badly damaged from neglect, and limited speed use, it's any wonder the F.W.W.R. is still operating, or that section of track is 'gone'. If possible, get to Lampasas, TX, then take U.S. 281 / U.S. 183 north... Take the U.S. 183 / U.S. 190 West / North, to Lometa, and to San Saba.. Lometa is the 'turn-out' of the line, and goes due to West to Brady, TX. If you want to visit.. Menardville (Menard) still has the railroad depot, acting as a museum. As of 2015-2016, the cross ties of the track exist. Everything 'west' of Brady, TX is all abandoned, and overgrown. In order to restore the railroads or keep them operating, time travel and purchasing the defunct lines, as a private railroad with local, and regional track support / maintenance over the decades will keep the tracks functional. It was an idea to use the 'old' lines as a Farm-to-Market-to-Points outside, rail lines, shipping farm equipment, supplies, seed, ect where most roads weren't paved yet. More like a C.O.O.P. Co-OP system. shipping wheat, milk, butter, goats, livestock, ect via private-COOP lines.. Just a wild idea..

I am so in love with your layout, a true work of art. Keep up the good work Josh!

finally someone who likes the lights on trains )

Exceptional content! Love your videos.

This is great video as always. So realistic.

Beautiful video! Outstanding detail in the layout. Nice and grungy.

Wow, this is just... Wow, I'm stumped. Within the first 20 seconds I was sold on this video. The videography is cinematic with the camera angles, lighting, weather and sound effects. The narration is like watching a big-budget documentary. I would really love to find out what camera/lens combinations as well as editing tools you use. I hope you are willing to share this trade secret with me/your audience. Absolutely amazing! Warmest of regards from The Netherlands Richard

This is such an impressive, well done video.

had to hit the bell icon - these are the best model train videos - love watching them - ive learned several new things im happy to know

Top notch! Amazing video and model railroading work! Kudos!

Fascinating, really enjoy these types of operations, thoroughly well done, filmed, edited and narrated.

unbelievably awesome video.

Absolutely amazing job :)

That was very cool, Josh. Very cool.

..waaouw...-STILL LOVE WATCHING THIS:-)

Well done. Loved the rainy night ops session

Definitely deserves more likes, amazing work!

Well done, I'm impressed with what you and your dad have done!! Very cool

Another great video! Keep up the good work! love watching these videos

Josh...i don't get tired of saying this...SO COOL...!!!!

Excellent video. I love all the effects, and the music!

Great video as always!

Loved it, brilliant ! 👌👍

Informative video. Thanks for sharing.

Nice video, it seems you have some good ideas here for marshaling trains. I like the thunder and rain effects.

Indeed the Bob Ross !!!

Great video! I feel like I see the exact ops everytime I'm hanging out at Pomona.

Great video 🙏

I love the lighting on GP38-2 5071