The Best and Most Detailed Large - Scale Model Railroad layout in the World 4K UHD

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5 жыл бұрын

THE SUNDANCE CENTRAL RAILROAD - The Sundance was formed in January 2004 with the goal to create a more detailed and uniformly scened, large-scale traveling layout. This 1:20.3 scale modular model railroad consisting of forty modules for a layout size of 45 feet by 45 feet. The railroad consists of 400 feet of hand laid code 250 aluminum rails that are hand spiked with individual tie plates onto wood ties with a total of 16 turn-outs.
The modular was built by a group of seven model train enthusiasts. This diverse group is made up of people who have a passion of early narrow gauge steam locomotives to modern day standard gauge diesels.
The purpose for forming this modular group was to provide the public a realistic look at model railroading in a large-scale format. The modules are highly detailed from the scratch built supporting structures and buildings down to the surrounding scenery. The trains and rolling stock that will be running on these modules will also be highly detailed and weathered.
Address: 2645 Success Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
Web: www.finescalemodeling.org

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@user-ki9ly1uy1w Ай бұрын

This isn't just a model train; this is a time machine. Took me back to my childhood in the 40's. Obviously, this is a true American treasure and should probably windup in the Smithsonian Museum at some point to be taken care of forever and ever.

@andrewway3404 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter how old you are, the love of trains can be enjoyed anytime !

@Loulovesspeed 2 жыл бұрын

This layout is at such an exceptional level of realism and outstanding detail, that no amount of words could possibly do it justice. Magnificent!

@magnificentmuttley2084 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have said that any better. It really is an exceptional railroad/railway project. Regards from Northern Ireland. ☘️

@Madtech19 26 күн бұрын

Speechless!

@garygullikson6349 Жыл бұрын

The engines and rolling stock are impressive but the mechanical animation is exquisite in scale appearance and realism of movement. The realism of buildings and people figures beyond amazing. Keeping this all working must require as much skill as the original building and "tweaking" to get it working as desired. Congratulations to all involved.

@firescry69 3 күн бұрын

Boy, I'll tell you what. If my Daddy was still alive, he'd be happier than a pig in mud to see this in person. The amount of detail is incredible. He was WAY into Model trains for years and would hand carve his own mountians and paint them the right color, add each tree and make sure they were just right. He did N scale which is much smaller than this. He'd be right there with you guys running those train, comig up wth Train schedules and a Duty roster for the day for each locamotive.

@mmsbhogal290 5 жыл бұрын

By far, this is the most realistic model railway I have ever come across. Apart from rail engines & wagons, the minute details are incredible. A welder, a barber, a painter painting a nude portrait, bulls pulling wooden carts loaded with logs, everything looks so real & familiar.

@cingcat3721 Жыл бұрын

I have watched 1000s of model train layouts,and this is by far the best one I've ever seen. The realilizem is Disney-esk. I'm not sure Disney could top this. I believe the nudity is a little over the top, especially for a model train layout,but there isn't a close second to what's been done on this. They knocked it out of the park

@ecoRfan Жыл бұрын

Sundance Central is the G.O.A.T. of model railroading

@airfiero4772 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve probably seen thousands of layouts in person, pictures or videos. This might be the most exhaustively detailed layout I’ve ever seen. Just wow.

@bessiebraveheart 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from England. I thought my layout was good, but this is the best I've ever seen, I'm 75 and I seen some. FANTASTIC. thank you.

@Need4Life 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@elleryparsons5766 3 жыл бұрын

How could you Not love This Layout? This is what Model Railroading Looks like At it’s Best.No Doubt.

@jimstrainsandstuff9539 5 жыл бұрын

I am almost speechless!!!!!! What can be done with LGB size models is just stunning. An hour or two's work there for sure. To the three thousand people it took to construct this masterpiece; very well done.

@jimstrainsandstuff9539 5 жыл бұрын

@Lactrix That was just my weird Australian sense of humour. Sorry you didn't get it. Very nice job all the same.

@cingcat3721 Жыл бұрын

Anyone could watch this video 200 times and not see it all. Incredible It's by far the most detailed layout I've ever seen. The weathering is absolutely stunning. The only correct way to watch this is to stop and start and view it frame by frame

@lobstrosity7163 Жыл бұрын

Incredible. You don't need to know much about model railways to appreciate this masterpiece. My only remark is the humans could have less saturated colors to better blend in with the realistic environment.

@muss1951 5 жыл бұрын

I saw this in person, and this video does not begin to show the quality, reality, high detailing, and exquisite modeling that these guys put together. This is my favorite RR I have ever seen in my 50 plus years of model RR

@bobbytaylor4058 Жыл бұрын

A remainder of days gone, when times were more Simpler

@daveanderson6248 5 жыл бұрын

I believe this is the finest modeling I have ever seen. The overall detail, attention to proportion, weathering, and scenery techniques are astonishing.

@fromthistexasbreath 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. This has got to be world class. It's clear that every inch has been carefully considered and modelled. Nothing here looks half-assed and done the easy way. On top of that, 1/20.3 is hardly a common scale so I'm sure the majority of everything must have been scratch built too. Would be amazing to see in person!

@zarroth 5 жыл бұрын

only thing I noticed missing were the chains shouldn't be dangling on the cars loaded with the logs. they should be strapped up over the logs to hold them on. Otherwise, awesome.

@boomingevils1614 5 жыл бұрын

True

5 жыл бұрын

@@zarroth It looks a lot more beautiful when the steel chains are dangling loosely, rather than tightly installed.

@nlo114 5 жыл бұрын

@@zarroth I'm sure the lumber-yard staff will be reprimanded before the next shift ;-) Apart from the dangerous health and safety lapses a splendid layout!

@starshine419 3 жыл бұрын

Quite an amazing model railway... fantastic engines and rolling stock ... the moving figures.... even the grass growing by the tracks looks real !

@user-mf1kz8em4j 9 күн бұрын

Nothing but PURE ART! Absolutely mind blowing… could watch for hours …. 👁️👁️

@pedritocadenasaranda4710 4 жыл бұрын

Que hermoso video. Los que crecimos cerca de una estacion ferroviaria sentimos esa nostalgia por esos momentos maravillosos cuando el tren llegaba y se mostraba imponente, la gente subía y bajaba y los trabajadores no para de realizar sus tareas. En mi país los trenes ya son muy pocos, yo vivo cerca de una estacion y de vez en cuando aún se escuchan estos sonidos maravillosos. Gracias por compartir!! Saludos desde México!!

@Greenfluent1 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I am insanely impressed by the detail on this layout, and everything, the bushes, the grass, the trees, the trains and the railroad, even the house's and people is all made by people! The amount of effort this took is incredible, I'm very impressed.

@captainmorgan757 5 жыл бұрын

The simulated cloud-to-cloud lighting (upper left portion of the screen) at 1:05 is a nice and quite unique addition. The detail is beyond my vocabulary!

@timothysullivan4130 Жыл бұрын

The freakin dogs tail is wagging! RU KIDDIN ME?! NO WORDS, just the best layout EVER!!👏👏👏☝️☝️☝️

@Hanguanjun68 6 ай бұрын

0:40 that's a really amazing locomotive

@trevorgwelch7412 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely A Railroaders Dream Layout , Makes You Want To Go Back In Time. An Era Sadly Gone By .

@ronniewilkinson230 5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Graham Welch is gggguk8

@CountryBoy109945 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, such a beautiful and detailed layout. I could stare at this all day. I've always loved trains and model trains since I was a kid. Probably because my grandfather is a train dealer. Every summer they would take me and my brothers to the real and model train museums in Lancaster, PA.

@Need4Life 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Eugwel 4 жыл бұрын

Now THIS is how it's done! Period. That rolling stock is phenomenal.

@kulbirkhadka3766 3 жыл бұрын

I do not understand why people 'dislike' posts like these, what's there to dislike here? Simply beats me.

@jorgesabater8640 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente. Obra maestra!

@tadream4561 4 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching this video. I see something different each time. The detail is incredible!

@mrk1075 Жыл бұрын

It’s like a picture from the past that has come to life. 🙂

@markframe6457 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best train sets I've seen as far as detailed work,... Rock on

@jaivkoltun4948 4 жыл бұрын

10 Min. 13 Sec. of PURE MAGIC !!! . . . My heartfelt appreciation to all who built this absolute work of art. . . Sublime. . .

@ecoRfan Жыл бұрын

This layout is pure magic indeed.

@JamesLewis-mp9zn 5 жыл бұрын

I've been in the hobby for almost 60 years and this has got to be one one the best in the country. Well done!!!!!!!!!!

@lindaweilburg6428 2 жыл бұрын

This is my site to go to and wait for my railroad man to come home after a long run out of town hauling frieght and a long career on the railroad, Sparks, Nevada. He passed away 2021. He was the best and loved by his friends and family, a hard worker and loved the railroad. This little railroad is the best and I wait for my man to get off that little train and come home and tell me all the things that happened while he was gone. That railroad was our life for over 40 years and it was good to us and I am forever grateful. Come home honey I got dinner ready and I love you so much.

@juanmanuelrodriguez2022 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas felicidades por su gran trabajo y mucha imaginación y su tiempo

@user-ry6xl7pn7i 2 жыл бұрын

This can only be described as exceptional. Great work, they can be very proud of what they have accomplished here.

@RANDALLOLOGY 4 жыл бұрын

That layout looked so real with all the little detail of real life back in the day. AWSOM !!

@gregdeal4009 5 ай бұрын

Masters piece of a display. I'd love to see this in VR.

@mrosskamp47 5 жыл бұрын

My father was a model railroader, HO scale. His model realism was very close to this layout. This video shows a very professional layout. Very impressive! I just want to shrink myself and jump right into the layout and play!. My dad would have loved it! Thanks guys!

@johnrettig1880 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Guys for the salute to good old West Side Lumber Co . Through the 50's and part of the 60's. My family worked for West Side . Grate to see the equipment on anyone's layout .

@lucaspascual5956 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq shouldn't even show the option for thumbs down for this masterpiece.

@kulbirkhadka3766 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@davidtvedt7597 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Who ever put this together is a creative genius, Bravo!

@jrcrawford4 5 жыл бұрын

That Shay is just beautiful.

@glenbattye4699 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible, awesome detail. Not overly cluttered and expertly done. One of the nicest sites I’ve seen.

@jrewing5886 5 жыл бұрын

Modeling of this nature is epic. The sights, sounds just adding to the desired outcome. True artistry at its most finest. I took away one very significant thing: Railroading in America is the best period. Great job🎥🚂🚂

@stevemoody4205 5 жыл бұрын

Most realistic looking one I've ever seen by far . Nice music too. Probably got many years of work in that one

@turndroid234 4 жыл бұрын

Very realistic. The weathering, rust, paint etc. I've never seen anything like it. Exemplary is an understatement. Others I've seen look like just ordinary toys with clean paintings...this is highly detailed.

@pnwRC. 5 жыл бұрын

The amount of detail that went into this layout is incredible. I LOVE the animation that's been incorporated into it as well.

@PoBoyRacing80 5 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT layout and detail!!!!! I could watch this for hours and still find new things that I missed before!!! I can only imagine how many man hours were put into this fine display!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

@htcu-rchobby5522 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings to all the "Need4Life" team. Really amazing and very nice to see, as the title "The Best and Most Detailed Large - Scale Model Railroad layout in the World" says, I personally think the same and I totally agree. Millions of thanks for sharing this wonder with us and inspiring us when making our layouts to make an effort in all details. This Layout make us dream. Thanks thousands. Best Regards

@Need4Life 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@19tractor52 3 ай бұрын

I think this is the best I've ever seen.....just amazing. Thanks for posting!

@javanbirdbluerusselling5285 5 жыл бұрын

This is the most incredible model I've ever seen!!! Even out in a visible welding arc! Incredible!!

@martinroberts8469 5 жыл бұрын

Astonishing detail, weathering, etc. and some great little 'cameos'.

@leno4920 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing slice of American Pie. Truly spectacular & engrossing. Most layouts have plenty going on on the tracks but sadly they are forced to operate within a static 'snaoshot' diorama .... but this layout is different because it portrays 19th century American life going on together with action on the tracks. The Railroad is undoubtedly the star of The Show but here it shares the stage with a large supporting cast. Truly engrossing. Modelling to this scale opens up so many more possibilities. I'd love to see a British layout after this fashion.

@markielinhart 3 жыл бұрын

That sweet little Shay! 👏🌹✌️🇦🇺

@mercmarc Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Its so lifelike it feels like stepping back in time.

@Mbase-apollo 4 жыл бұрын

the ground looks fantastic. best i've ever seen. hell everything looks awesome,

@nathant.vaughn838 5 жыл бұрын

Model trains are always so satisfying to watch

@jamesgrossman1797 Жыл бұрын

I agree , this is the finast detailed model railroad I've ever seen!

@RavennaRailfan4070 5 жыл бұрын

Man this is so real! I feel like I’m railfanning a logging railroad out west while watching this

@Need4Life 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! :)

@traingirlmilly8026 5 жыл бұрын

Me Tooooooo!!!!!

@marcushume2240 3 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary, l have never ever seen such fine detail in model railroading such as this. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@geraldbartosch1261 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, sehr viel liebe zum detail...wie ein Zeitsprung in eine längst vergangene Zeit....wunderschön zum ansehen

@williamschlenger1518 5 жыл бұрын

Cant say enough.The Forrest, the rolling stock, bridges, wonderful

@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 4 жыл бұрын

196 thumbs down quite obvious there jealous people in the world, im back again for about the 10th time still seeing and finding more, fantastic workmanship cheers KC Tasmania Australia

@the10thleper 4 жыл бұрын

The best, Blue Ribbon! I love the early 1900 setting. Even the clouds are wonderful. I will judge all other railroads by this. Thank you for incredible detail and dedication.

@shelleibach20 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is WOW....Best detailed and realistic setup I have ever seen......What a treat...

@bardstables8909 5 жыл бұрын

I did this for a living a while back. Build dioramas that is. I loved every minute of it. I must say this is excellent work. As someone who knows a thing or two about it I'd say a lot of time and money was invested into this. Something to be proud of and a job well done.

@eschnitger 5 жыл бұрын

Truly an amazing layout...

@brianzane4778 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really cool layout. It even has “cast iron” wheels in the wheel garden.lots of attention to detail. Weeds growing between the tracks and a bordello.

@jorgdorfel8061 4 жыл бұрын

Could watch this for hours and think bout ancient times. People were physical working hard, but lived in a chilled spirit. Not that fast running strained stress like today. They had time, and they used it thoughtfully. They had a view for the real important things. Not perfect everything, but reflecting grounded life. And that's what this model railroad system conveys. Love it so much... (But guys: You reconstructed that naturalness perfectly! No doubt about!)

@Captain_Char 5 жыл бұрын

those thunder clouds where a nice touch, I kind of wish to put a camera on a flat car to see what a train ride would look like on this setup from a passengers point of view

@ronnronn55 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@gelsonpetry3049 3 жыл бұрын

, muito bem parecido com um trem Parabéns real Pora bem

@mergrew0110 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Santa, what I want for Christmas is.............

@KEKKREEM Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Detail and finish is top quality. Well done!

@jamese.jackson5393 4 жыл бұрын

I love old railroads,steam,you do not see this kind of detail,dead branches in trees,bent rusty hand brakes, if you have the $ and time to enjoy your love of nostalgic innovation by man,and perfer country,mountanus life,everybody has their loves,and I agree with the thought of jealousy of others who can't do the same or are angry little snipes. These model railroaders should get medals. Could go on & on With praises,just wish I could see this. I am 69 and love it. 9-6-19

@spencerbass7142 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The attention to detail is incredible.

@guitarstevie2 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I've built a few layouts in my day, and can really appreciate the attention to detail you guys have. I've never enjoyed a model RR video more. Thanks

@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, one of the best I have seen, looks just like it did growing up in the 20 and 30,s

@stevehollingbery9744 6 ай бұрын

Like a trip through time….fantastic.

@SukoYote 5 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! That is so well detailed, Hollywood could just use footage from this, instead of building their own sets! Seriously, very well done!

@ActNaturally 5 жыл бұрын

Quality looks better than some old Western movies!! WOW super clear!! PERFECT!! Like the one with the logs!! Awesome video, thanks for sharing! Have a great day!! THUMBS UP 👍

@muthrfuqrjonz3530 3 жыл бұрын

For the 400 thumbs down 👎🏼 you can see the obvious lack of decency haha. They must hate themselves as well because these are completely fantastic on its worst review 👍🏼 absolutely astonishing & incredible work sir👊🏼

@PlanetMojo 4 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece. Watching the video, at times you can forget it's not real. A true work of art!

@ClassRoutinesRENEEsFunClips 5 жыл бұрын

Hi friend. Fantastic large scale model. Love the scenery, layout, stationary + moving figures. Simply amazing + most enjoyable to watch. Like 24.

@nickmaurer3186 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best layout I have ever seen. The time period is fantastic, loved it very much.

@manda60 4 ай бұрын

This layout is amazing. Positively amazing.

@elizabethrice9611 4 жыл бұрын

this is impressive for several reasons. 1-the amount of detail in the scenery with buildings and people is really good. 2-the trains are a pretty large scale, so just having a place to put this is great! 3-the camera work panning and following the train and transitioning to the scenery was skillfully done. The music is ok but it may have been better to have a narrative explaining things. I liked it.

@dutchdude5400 4 жыл бұрын

Those clouds with the lightning : awesome!

@robbleeker4777 5 жыл бұрын

Standing ovation from me... They really outdone themselves in therms of details.. The 1st few seconds I thought... Nice looking train yard... only then I noticed the kids on the background that made me realize, WAIT, those are model trains?

@jeffroach9413 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! This is one you can watch again and again and see something new every time. Makes me want to shrink down and step right in! Reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode where the man went to the museum and seen the pretty woman living in the doll house. His family all thought he was crazy. He left his house in the middle of the night to sneak into the museum and shrink down to be with the woman in the doll house. That's exactly what I'd want to do here. Go back to a time like this. Ride the rails, slow down and enjoy.

@cgee2224 4 жыл бұрын

Well said @jeff roach. I agree

@2manyspruces 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the most realistic model railroad I have seen. Most are pristine and show no signs of wear and weather. These are dirty and sweaty and look authentic. Even the grounds have litter and discarded items adding to the realistic nature.