The finest 3 rail O scale modeling I have ever seen

I know Norm.  I am disappointed.  Big Structures like that always have birds flying around and living there.  I see no nests, or bird crap on the beams or floors.

I assumed by now Norm would have tiny flying birds by now...  

Excellent Work Norm!  I loved the toolbox...

Norm's lighting & photography are first-rate too

 I wouldn't confine Norm's layout to just the finest 3 rail modeling. The details, the coloring of everything and the uniformed look throughout the entire layout. It's as good as I've seen in any scale.

Wow. Seriously, wow!

Thanks for posting.

WOW, what a great layout. It looks real.

I was going to call you out if this wasn't a thread about Norm's layout.  

Stunning really. It's inspirational and defeating all in one go! 

I have to agree.  If you ignore the center rail Norm's work is as good as I have ever seen.  If you ignore the flanges, his locomotives are Smithsonian class.  I cannot come close to his weathering, and I am a prize-winning "weatherer."  

I have always admired his skills.

Terrific!

I remember the first time I saw photos of Norm's old layout, in OGR, I think, I literally wore the magazine out looking at the photos. And he has gotten better. The "less is more philosophy", the scale speeds of his trains, the weathering. Totally enjoyable.

The best there is. A true artist.

Norm; when I see what you've accomplished with your modeling skills, the only other names that come to mind are the late John Allen and present-day George Sellios.

Gorgeous

Outstanding, as always!

  YT won't play for me today, but Norm's work is definitely memorable stuff.

Even the trim on the benchwork has a heavy metal theme. (faux riveted steel)

I think the best choreography of a model train video I have ever seen.  The staging is meticulous.

Dave_C posted:

 I wouldn't confine Norm's layout to just the finest 3 rail modeling. The details, the coloring of everything and the uniformed look throughout the entire layout. It's as good as I've seen in any scale.

That's pretty much how I see Norm's handiwork, as well. He has what can best be referred to as "the gift," and he truly is a credit to our hobby.

A true testament of realism in fine scale three rail modeling'... This is what I refer to as "professional modeling".  And try to emulate.......... Try is the key word'..  

Every time I watch Norms videos I see new details I had not noticed before

  I often think about what it takes to achieve Norm's level of work and what it would take for us to get even close. If you think about it, our man cave is actually our art studio and our bench work becomes our artist canvas. Our mind's eye is put to work to take a moment in time of the real world and transfer that to our canvas as accurately as possible. That takes a tremendous amount of uninterrupted focus. So when we go through the door of our studio, we have to close out the rest of the world and leave it on the other side of that door. That includes devices that will cause that world to go with you into your studio. Even though were all involved with family in one way or another, we're all still an individual who needs alone time to center ourselves and do what we have a passion for. We'll go crazy if we don't. So it's important to schedule in a time of day that the family knows they must leave us alone and then stick with it. Eventually they should become accustom to that time and find something to do themselves. I like taking a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of good wine to get relaxed and focused. Then some railroad music without words or train recordings without narrating gets me in the mood. Hopefully Norm could share with us his method of staying focused.