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Charlie and Norm;
Amazing layout - thanks for sharing. To quote John Keats, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever“!!!
Thanks Norm everyone enjoyed the evening. (Even though all your engines and rolling stock were dirty).
Jim
Jim 1939 posted:Thanks Norm everyone enjoyed the evening. (Even though all your engines and rolling stock were dirty).
We can always count on our Jimmy for comic relief. 😂
Thanks for coming out everyone! Some interesting trains got run. I’m spent!
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Charlie,
Incredible video and photos the best I have ever seen online. Norms layout is truly amazing. Look forward to seeing other layouts from your group.
Dave
You did good Norm. Welcome to D3Rs.
Norms the best. Not just the trains, or the scenery, or photography or attention to small details or speed of production or knowledge... well ok, he might be the best.
However, he is a really nice guy and that makes it all worth the while.
Great job as usual Norm.
Charlie
Yep, that’s one sweet layout! Each time I look at the videos and pics I always see something I hadn’t seen before.
Wow what a great video. Thanks for taking the time to post it 👍
Every time I see new photos of Norm's incredible layout, it just gets more amazing! Got to be one of the all time best sceniced and realistically detailed layouts out there.
Thanks for sharing.
Don
Thanks Norm & Charlie for a great evening! Enjoyed meeting the gang!
Thanks for hosting a great evening Norm!
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Norm's layout is what I look at as a goal for mine. Thanks for that video.
Absolutely beautiful layout with fantastic attention to detail. Make we wish I lived closer to Detroit, except maybe for the cold. Also a very nicely produced video.
Very nice!
Thanks again CHARLIE for a great video!!!!
NORM, that is a beautiful layout!!! But I agree with SIR JAMES your trains are very dirty
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SIR JAMES, nice Cameo at the end. Lumberjack?
Gosh...
Quick question regarding "Hi-Rail" in general: typically, do you keep the over-size wheels with the deep flanges and thicker wheel depth, or replace the wheel sets with 2-rail wheels?
In any case, what a stunning layout.
Mark in Oregon
I know Norm uses KD couplers but not sure about the flanges. Unless they are on display who actually see's them?
While I'm here I do hope the readers understand the humor about Norms dirty trains. I was referring to the weathering.
Jim
That’s a great video of a truly awesome layout. Well done, fellas.
Outstanding!
Peter
Thank you Norm for a great time!!! Your layout is truly incredible. I enjoyed the conversation and great friends we have in this club. See you at my place next month!!
Dave
I think Jim should be the D3R fashion consultant. That flannel of his will never go out of style!
Glad everyone who came out had a good time. I sure did! Thanks for all the kind words.
To answer Strummer's question - my engines and rolling stock are basically 3RS. After selecting and acquiring mostly RTR engines and rolling stock based on road name and era, ride height is corrected if needed, pilots are fixed if applicable, and body/frame-mounted Kadees are installed for a more scale appearance and better operation.
Norm,
Daniel and I had a great time! Love the work you do. Next time I will bring more steam to run together! Maybe 6 steamers next time. Thanks again.
Thx man! You guys killed my poor powermasters 
- I may need to upgrade before the next party!
You need a bank of car batteries to power Greg's lashups.
Norm,
Your concrete buildings, walls, etc are the most accurate representation of the real thing I have ever seen. Would you mind sharing how you get the colors so spot on?
Thank you!
Mike, thanks, for streets and retaining walls I mostly use Krylon (might actually be Rustoleum now) Khaki Camo, washed over and dry brushed with acrylics.
Short Clip of My Lionel Milwaukee Rd E6 & MTH passenger cars on Norm's Layout 02-09-2019.
What A Great Train Running Night.
Thanks Norm!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhLDa-h59HI
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Nice video, enjoyable to watch. Can't say enough good things about Norm's layout. thanks
OMG, I am so impressed with the detail on that layout! If you retitled the video as a early 50's film, it wouldn't be questioned! Other than the clarity of the images. The detail down to the weeds ! Just so phenomenal.
The video is great as well, I find it hard to believe that this was taken at a "monthly meet", It would seem to me that it was a staged event, for a professional recording. Wonderful job!! You guys should really be proud!!!!
Norm's layout and trains continue to inspire.
Fantastic layout ! Never get sick of looking at it. Thanks for posting the video. Roo.
