My 3 Rail O Scale Layout Tour

The lighting, backdrop and weathering on your layout is second to none. The 3 rail is not a distraction at all, at least to me. Outstanding work!

Wow!

WOW...WHAT AN OUTSTANDING LAYOUT....THAT IS WHAT I CALL A DREAM ROOM...IT LOOKS SO RELAXING....

You are an inspiration to us all........

Man hole covers in the street , broken and chipped curb and gutter. Just fantastic detail

I think 90% of the people that don't like 3 rail O scale is not so much the third-rail, it has more to do with everybody that builds them seem to make more toy like. Like post-war Lionel which was fine but not a highly detailed scale layout. Your layout is phenomenal. The detail and realism and scale of it is just fantastic.

Weathering! Outstanding! I said wow out loud!

Norm, a few comments. First, when I was born Harry Truman was president and I lived in a Class 1 eastern RR division point town. Growing up in the 50's, I can attest that your attempt at simulating that sort of town at that time is literally spot on, from the industries to the bars and houses of ill-repute! Second, it occurs to me that a hirail layout as superbly executing as yours actually has an advantage over the typical 2-rail layout. Signaling and basic wiring would be easier, but the ability to take advantage of hirail's tighter curves makes a class one railroad a real possibility in a typical basement rather than in a warehouse.

Making the Lionel layout of the 1950’s into every boys future dreams! This is a masterpiece🚂

This is the most realistic layout I have seen yet. This is crazy good.

My (uneducated) opinion is that most O-gauge layouts I see look like toys. This is one of the first that I've seen that looks legitimately realistic. Well done.

Absolute marvel! The textures, colors and composition of things is way better than reality and it’s rich with purposeful details and super elevated craftsmanship. Please do a video on power and command and for sure show some “under construction” pics. Just amazing!

Awesome layout 🚂🚃🚃🚃👍

I don't have words. Thanks for sharing.

I had one person in railroad modelling community state the PRR was the evil empire. I love the pennsy and your empire is awesome.

Thanks for posting. Outstanding layout. That era in railroading is my favorite also, only I lived through it. I enjoyed watching your rolling stock in action.

Yeah, I've seen 3-rail scale model railroads look not-so-great. Yet the work and skill you've put into yours make the 3rd rail just a moot point. It really catches the eye away from that fact and puts it on the scenery and the trains and it's done beautifully! I wish I had the time and the talent to make my HO Scale look near as good. Great stuff all around, Norm! I'm an Over-The-Road Truck Driver, out for a week at a time, time can be a scarce commodity.

Super! Beautiful!

Awesome layout. I am amazed how realistic it all looks. 1955, I was 5 years old. I barely remember seeing the old steam engines coming through town.

When I watch your trains run it looks like you have a huge layout like a warehouse! Terrific!