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Super Cool Model Railroad - The City Edge Day and Night in 4k

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2017
  • Caution: If you are older than 30, you might prefer the version of this video with patriotic music instead of the hard rock music. That version is called "New Music for Super Cool Model Railroad - The City Edge Day and Night in 4k".
    NOTE: See this layout in person at this year's 40th National Narrow Gauge Convention in St. Louis, Missouri from September 2-5, 2020. Victor Smith's City Edge layout will be on the tour for the home visits. This is a must see. Pictures doesn't capture the realism and exquisite detail that Vic put into the streets, buildings and weathering appearance.
    The City Edge is an HO 1:87th scale Model Railroad created and built by Vic Smith. The city section of the layout is 25ft long by 3ft in depth. The city is made up of multiple model kits including kitbashed, custom and scratch built structures that have all been recreated and casted in very durable black urethane. The strength of the urethane provided the durability needed to withstand the multiple hand and spray paint applications, along with several sessions of saturating alcohol staining procedures to achieve the gritty weathered brick and mortar appearance. The streets are made from Woodland Scenic "smooth-it" paving plaster poured at 1/4" on top of 1/2" homosote insulation board. The sidewalks are made from a wide variety of plastic with the whole street scene then painted with several coats of concrete and asphalt colored paint. After all expansion joints and stress cracks are scribed into the streets and sidewalks, the layout took several harsh grimy black alcohol washes which provided the beat-up weathered and worn appearance of the street. There are more than 500 individual lights, including LED and incandescent bulbs to light up the signs, streets and building interiors. The bridge scene consists of three 225 ft (scale) double track spans made in brass and imported by Overland Models. The layout in controlled by Digitrax DCC Command center for control of all Locomotives. This is Vic’s 3rd home layout and started creating it in 1996.

Komentáře • 310

  • @sferguson1130
    @sferguson1130 Před 3 lety +24

    Absolutely incredible!! I could do without the ill fitting music choice, but this level of craftsmanship is nothing short of masterful 🙌

  • @Vaderd2k926
    @Vaderd2k926 Před 6 lety +15

    Fabulous layout. Not only is it extremely well done but it sports its own personality. The street running aspect makes it unique. Can you imagine the impact the addition of the Faller Car system would have here? The cityscape and roadways are so well done they’re ideal for at least a partial Faller enhancement.

  • @marksmithdiecast001
    @marksmithdiecast001 Před 2 lety +4

    WOW! I believe you have my number 1 favorite layout. Day time, night time, lightning; animated signs, many trains. What an inspiration. Incredible! That had to take years to build!

  • @TonVerkleijT3
    @TonVerkleijT3 Před 4 lety +2

    Very detailed and realistic scene. The 'live' sound of the trains and environment make it really come to life! Love the night scene, with the yellow neon light and the wet streets.

  • @timothyweiss9340
    @timothyweiss9340 Před 5 lety +21

    By far the best city layout I have seen and good cinematography..

  • @markvittorini5163
    @markvittorini5163 Před 3 lety +2

    Actually like the entire layout, crossings, lighting daytime and nighttime running! It is incredible!

  • @bricktobrick252
    @bricktobrick252 Před 3 lety +1

    Night look real!

  • @raymundoo6768
    @raymundoo6768 Před 2 lety

    I’ve watched this five times in a row now!

  • @haroldhoyt1838
    @haroldhoyt1838 Před 9 měsíci

    There's really no words to describe it.....amazing work there.

  • @Lakeside1943
    @Lakeside1943 Před 2 měsíci

    A modern times Franklin & South Manchester masterpiece !

  • @colinluba6563
    @colinluba6563 Před rokem

    This is the coolest thing ever.

  • @peterdicostanzo707
    @peterdicostanzo707 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! That’s all I can say, is WOW!!!

  • @carvin7CHANNEL
    @carvin7CHANNEL Před 2 lety

    Looks even more realistic in the dark!

  • @mrlatino1964
    @mrlatino1964 Před rokem

    Wow ... details are ridiculous, beautiful work....

  • @jamielavin1808
    @jamielavin1808 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve been in model railroading for a long time. This is The most incredible city I’ve ever scene!

  • @whitneybutler3694
    @whitneybutler3694 Před rokem

    Totally fantastic! Great detail and awesome rail operations.

  • @paulo8477
    @paulo8477 Před 7 lety +120

    This would have bee a great video if it weren't for that rediculous noise (music?) in the background.

    • @rdc2724
      @rdc2724 Před 6 lety +8

      No, that can't be music, because I like music.... must be a loc wit a bad bearing or something like that....:)

    • @ricktemmen6272
      @ricktemmen6272 Před 4 lety +5

      @@rdc2724 Music is totally annoying. Ruined an otherwise good video. The layout is nice

  • @vinaybondada3714
    @vinaybondada3714 Před 4 lety

    Mind blowing layout. Brilliant.

  • @karenhumes8689
    @karenhumes8689 Před rokem

    Simply OUTSTANDING!!! Greg

  • @sierravalleyandharborjunction

    heavy metal and heavy metal....great combination!! this is an amazing model railroad... thanks for sharing!!

  • @dougthegreat1808
    @dougthegreat1808 Před 4 lety

    REALLY ONE OF THE BEST AND I WATCH A LOT ON CZcams!!!!!!

  • @ronnronn55
    @ronnronn55 Před 4 lety +1

    The wet street look near the end took the cake for me. Excellent.

  • @daniel270759
    @daniel270759 Před 6 lety +13

    I am really impressed !!
    One of the most amazing layouts I've seen in my life (and I saw a few...)
    Work of art...
    Thanks for posting it !

  • @lloydchristi9129
    @lloydchristi9129 Před 7 lety +8

    I was amazed how beautiful the layout is, the so called noise adds excitement as the multiple trains go by. Very nice job Vic, I can't wait to see more of the brilliant layout. Thanks.

  • @montehawes2245
    @montehawes2245 Před 3 lety +1

    wow great layout & i dont mind the music score excellent craftsmanship top notch display complements from canada.

  • @rickkentner1713
    @rickkentner1713 Před 6 lety +3

    WOW. Beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the realistic speed the trains were moving at. Thanks.

  • @nixvidpix22
    @nixvidpix22 Před 7 lety +2

    Easily a Million Dollar Project! Thanks for sharing!

  • @stephenjones5282
    @stephenjones5282 Před 2 lety

    Awesome!! Loved the A-Team van 😂

  • @taylordell4155
    @taylordell4155 Před 5 lety +2

    Two of my favorites, thrash metal and sick layouts

  • @danhormann9227
    @danhormann9227 Před 4 lety +1

    I was listening to that hard Rock Band too when I was driving the Truck. Sandman is going to get you! Wow!

  • @billgroder9184
    @billgroder9184 Před 3 lety

    I'm 59 and the music is just fine..

  • @whitneybutler3694
    @whitneybutler3694 Před rokem

    As a retired policeman I appreciated the siren.

  • @larrystewart3492
    @larrystewart3492 Před 3 lety

    All THAT on a 4’x8’ layout? Amazing!

  • @cboisits
    @cboisits Před 3 lety

    I love metal too, but maybe just a 20 second intro and that's it. But what a layout Rex. Amazing!

  • @luismarmol591
    @luismarmol591 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video! Love the music! Rock on! 👍

  • @scenariomckinney
    @scenariomckinney Před 5 lety +1

    That night running was breathtaking!! The sirens were a nice touch. Didn't care for the music though. At least it wasn't elevator music.

  • @michaeleivinsen6687
    @michaeleivinsen6687 Před 2 lety

    Simply amazing!

  • @sarge4455
    @sarge4455 Před rokem

    That’s one sweet layout wish I had that much space

  • @eliabraham6918
    @eliabraham6918 Před rokem

    This is a very beautiful layout

  • @garnetbell822
    @garnetbell822 Před 3 lety

    I like the welder before you see the Metra train!

  • @normanbrunt2053
    @normanbrunt2053 Před 5 lety +2

    Vic should write a book on how to build a model railroad.

  • @perrycourtis919
    @perrycourtis919 Před 4 lety +1

    This is definitely the best ho Leo. I've ever seen in my life the details you have graffiti on the fences the park with the people sitting on the benches Etc the whole layout is fantastic it's realistic even your neon signs going off and on you got the best layout I've ever have seen art of all scales I'm a model railroad myself unlimited to a small bedroom for my layout but I got to give you guys the best my hats down to you Perry from Seaforth Ontario Canada

  • @everydayfashionsplusedfp7657

    Awesome layout.

  • @anaisnincatullus
    @anaisnincatullus Před 4 lety

    This is my favorite train set in the world. This is one of my favorite things in the world period. It always makes me happy.

  • @j.sterling9167
    @j.sterling9167 Před 3 lety

    Since you got the siren screeching in the background, you should get an ambulance and a cop car with flashing lights ,cruising down main street while dodging the train in the dark of the night.

  • @Groteskfull
    @Groteskfull Před 2 lety

    The A-Team van at 3:30
    Nice 😎

  • @richardbolt4237
    @richardbolt4237 Před rokem

    Very cool layout

  • @wixom01
    @wixom01 Před 5 měsíci

    Watching again on 3/12/24. I've seen it many times, it just never gets old. It makes me dream of the possibilities ...

  • @michaelshea5622
    @michaelshea5622 Před rokem

    Very cool. The city even has the A Team and the Bandit on the street.

  • @blnmadisonbm
    @blnmadisonbm Před 5 lety

    Mr. Smith.
    That was ABSOLUTELY one of the BEST LOOKING MODEL RAILROADS I've ever seen on YOU TUBE!
    YOU HAVE A NEW SUBSCRIBER!👍🚂🙂
    Videos like yours, make me want to GET BACK INTO MODEL RAILROADING.
    At 47 years old, I still turn into a 3 year old kid, watching the NORFOLK AND WESTERN roll on the old VIRGINIAN LINE in my HOMETOWN of NORFOLK VIRGINIA.
    Today living next door in VIRGINIA BEACH, I still LOVE to watch the NORFOLK SOUTHERN coal drags roll in and out of LAMBERTS POINT in NORFOLK, or if I'm in CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA, watching the STACK TRAINS at PORTLOCK YARD.
    Anyways, THANK YOU for creating such a WONDERFUL LAYOUT!
    Time to DUST OFF my NORFOLK SOUTHERN SD40-2's AC44W's and so on, and plan my first layout in YEARS!
    THUMBS UP, on your MAGNIFICENT CREATION!👍
    🚂🇺🇸🙂

  • @GelFireQueensland
    @GelFireQueensland Před 2 lety

    128k views, only 2k likes! Deserves way more than that.

  • @jafo766
    @jafo766 Před 4 lety

    That sunbather would most likely have chosen the pic-nic table rather than park bench , but WOW nice layout.

  • @kittonsmitton
    @kittonsmitton Před 5 lety

    Fantastic effort, the night time effects are excellent, all it needs is CGI people inhabiting the layout. I muted the tunes and played it back at 0.5 speed for an impressive feeling of being there.

  • @Eric_W_Bell70
    @Eric_W_Bell70 Před 3 lety

    Love that you have thr Corleone Olive Oil Company.

  • @patrickegen8861
    @patrickegen8861 Před rokem

    Ein schönes Layout

  • @edoneal9167
    @edoneal9167 Před 6 lety +5

    Very great model , excellent detail work . Music non factor , enjoyed the art.

  • @vicodumb
    @vicodumb Před 4 lety +1

    Dude, model railroading and metal thrash music are mutually exclusive. Awesome layout btw!

  • @mikeeihusen5194
    @mikeeihusen5194 Před 2 lety

    Other than the music,THIS WAS INCREDIBLE.

  • @bigal2688
    @bigal2688 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! What a Bunch of Winers!! Loved the layout AND the Music! The Detail on the Layout is Phenomenal! BY the way.. I'm 56! Rock on Rex!!

  • @glendenig9962
    @glendenig9962 Před 3 lety +1

    This is an amazing layout that I have seen progress in its infrastructure and photographic, audio, and video presentation. This could be any of the five largest urban areas of the U.S.: Chicago, L.A., New York, Washington D.C., and Houston. Very cool. The street scenes remind me of the scenes in the beginning and ending credits of Welcome Back Kotter or the album cover of Shakedown Street by the Grateful Dead.

  • @Lorfarius
    @Lorfarius Před 6 lety +1

    Even an A-Team van in there! Amazing video.

  • @BoggWeasel
    @BoggWeasel Před 4 lety

    The "horrible music" ends after 50 seconds, don't let those comments put you off watching an amazing model RR with great visuals

  • @farewaytaxis5959
    @farewaytaxis5959 Před 4 lety

    Agree about the music, but what a layout !

  • @gunsaway1
    @gunsaway1 Před 4 lety

    Awesome, awesome, awesome

  • @mwex8614
    @mwex8614 Před 4 lety

    Did anybody else notice the two A-Team vans? cool.

  • @howardsteamwell9879
    @howardsteamwell9879 Před 4 lety +1

    This would be a great movie opening, or great movie set excellent job 👍

  • @j.sterling9167
    @j.sterling9167 Před 4 lety

    Extreme Mind Bending Ultimate detailed realism

  • @markgriffith3076
    @markgriffith3076 Před 4 lety

    Loved the A-team van hidden in there 😊🙌👍

  • @ClarkBR549
    @ClarkBR549 Před 3 lety

    By far the most realistic layout on CZcams!

  • @mikesstrippeddowncovers.2384

    Amazing. Very well done. Realistic lightning as well! Love it!

  • @tonybau7543
    @tonybau7543 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely unbelievably, even lighting . Super fine job !

  • @Leesion73
    @Leesion73 Před 4 lety +1

    UNGODLY beautiful, thank you for sharing, chilling realism, you have incredible talent, inspiring me to get back on my layout today!

  • @dougthegreat1808
    @dougthegreat1808 Před 4 lety +1

    Tremendous layout, one of the best! But had to mute the video

  • @rjrotermund
    @rjrotermund Před 3 lety

    Best layout I've ever seen! i grew up outside of chicago and you've really captured it! i won't say anything about the music, you have heard it in the other comments. Amazing job though! Really!!!!

  • @jezbo7827
    @jezbo7827 Před 4 lety

    What a truly sensational piece of modelling!

  • @buddywayne1
    @buddywayne1 Před rokem

    Wow! That is the most realistic layout I've ever seen. Awesome job.

  • @Barry843
    @Barry843 Před 3 lety

    Awesome work . Reminded me of NYC & the Bronx . The only thing missing was Yankee stadium .

  • @tbearrails9983
    @tbearrails9983 Před 5 lety

    Finally! Someone who can actually capture this fine work on film. Two thumbs for you.

  • @chrisrobertson8214
    @chrisrobertson8214 Před 4 lety

    Incredible!!!

  • @ctatrains
    @ctatrains Před 4 lety

    Best city scene video out there. I wish there were more. Freight trains travelling through miles and miles of desert just doesn't do it for me like this one. Kudos!

  • @jerrydc818
    @jerrydc818 Před 2 lety

    Wow, the metal music in the beginning was off putting, however made sense as I watched. It’s been awhile since I’ve been in the city. I’ve seen mostly countryside, mountain and desert scenes on model railroading. Those were impressive, however, this was another level. I enjoyed it very much highly impressive to say the least. Thank you for posting. I will be replaying a few times.

  • @marcleslac2413
    @marcleslac2413 Před 4 lety

    I remeber seeing it in a 2009/2008 model railroad magasine article im happy that this layout is still alive

  • @nastynate4916
    @nastynate4916 Před 4 lety

    I’m laughing my ass off. The music paired with the shots of a train slowly moving by

  • @bluedoris88
    @bluedoris88 Před 5 lety +1

    Truly amazing ,superb.stunning, cinematic,,,thanks

  • @teddygibbs3123
    @teddygibbs3123 Před 2 lety

    Masterpiece 💯 😍

  • @greenthousands
    @greenthousands Před rokem

    Awesome layout! Keep the music!

  • @DinoCantBeSerious
    @DinoCantBeSerious Před 3 lety

    Holy freaking crap, this looks so fricking awesome layout!

  • @GeneralHawk505
    @GeneralHawk505 Před rokem

    The damn metal music is fitting haha

  • @edwigesextape7254
    @edwigesextape7254 Před 3 lety

    Amazing ! and the music fits perfectly ! Speed metal and Trains !

  • @markjolyn94
    @markjolyn94 Před 5 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning layout music and all!!!

  • @ewoodrailway
    @ewoodrailway Před 4 lety

    Wow what a layout, incredible

  • @Erik-gq3tg
    @Erik-gq3tg Před 29 dny

    Meget imponerende👍👍👍👍👍👍Der er en stor rigdom af detaljer, og det er disse der i høj grad er med til at få det til at virke ægte.

  • @2666loco
    @2666loco Před 5 lety

    Beautiful video and layout. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NEtrailrider1
    @NEtrailrider1 Před 4 lety

    Great layout, I saw the A-team van , the bandit"s Trans am and the Bumble bee Camaro LoL the special effects are very cool.

  • @geuzeg
    @geuzeg Před 3 lety

    Great modeling, amazing details, great footage, lovely montage. So soothing and relaxing. And then some grindcore metal.

  • @easyivan1976
    @easyivan1976 Před 3 lety

    Wow amazing

  • @lametriusbrown9922
    @lametriusbrown9922 Před rokem

    Simply stunning. What an incredible detailed layout. Excited to create my own layout and I’m very inspired by the layout in this video. As a well over 30 woman, I never paid attention to the music😂😂 but then again I listen to every style/genre.

  • @twjohnson1203
    @twjohnson1203 Před 4 lety

    Hi! I just flew into Knuffingen Airport, I’ve got a 48 hour layover while maintenance repairs the jack screw for the elevators on the FedEx A300. What’s fun to do while we’re here? Who knows when we’ll see another stretch of down time this long again!
    BTW and FYI: One hour of regular human time equals two hours of miniature time! So this time tomorrow we will have had two days here in mini-city, while in your world it’s been one day. Don’t think about it too much, it’ll keep you awake at night!

  • @markevanger4791
    @markevanger4791 Před 3 lety

    Superb layout. Great details and lighting. Congratulations on a job well done!

  • @toddnab8309
    @toddnab8309 Před 3 lety

    That is so cool. I have a ho scale model railroad in my house . love what you all have done.