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Dan Lewis’ North Montana Line is an N scale model train layout based on the Milwaukee Road and set in Central Montana in the 1950s.
Video: North Montana Line in N scale
By Angela Cotey | August 19, 2013
| Last updated on December 2, 2020
You truly make me glad that I am a model rail roader. It stirs the imagination, and reminds of places that are now very different, or not there at all. Thank you for the glimpse. By the way loved the music, really.
Nicely done…..not the music, though. Probably much more realistic if the trains were moving more slowly.
I'm an "N"thusiast and this was a terrific video and layout. However, (yep here it comes), the "guitar" theme needs to really be updated. The second song playing was a lot better. Maybe the song, "Train, Train" (music only) would be a better choice. The harmonica playing would be symbolic of the instruments they carried with them to play on long hauls.
Absolutely gorgeous. But, I turned down the volume and had Def Leppard playing. Made it a lot better.
I love this layout and I enjoyed the video. However, I agree with Paul from New Jersey. The music has to go.
I can't stand the banjo music. Can't you use train sounds?
Very nice. I also model Milwaukee Road in n scale just a 24 inch by 71 inch for now,
I really liked the working oil well.
makes me want to redo my layout.
It was a pleasure to watch the video. Great layout.
This is one of my favourite layout videos here. I have to point out that the scenery and backdrop are really well done. I hope to see more of this layout in MR in the future!
Very nice layout, almost wish I model N scale.
Impressive. Thanks for sharing.
This video is spectacular in that there is much detail in the scenic view that the trains travel through. Although I realize
that most layouts are projects under construction ( and what layout is ever completed?), there is usually way too much sparse
areas that the route passes through. This railroad is ALIVE, suggesting that the trains are there to service the area, not just to provide a backdrop for the trains. Well done!
Always a pleasure to see this Milwaukee Road layout in video and in the Model railroader Magazine! Keep up the great work!
Inspiring. Dig Dans articles on cattle Xtras.
Great scenery. Always enjoy the hard work and time to create it. Good layout , thanks for the video.
The layout is amazing, and the guitar music in the first part of the video is wonderful! Who plays it and what is it called?
That was unbelievable video. I don't know how you people do it every time.
Wow!
The scaled detail is very good and the consist ran as smooth as real life. Great job.
very realistic,a great layout,n scale is new to me but I,m enjoying trying to get a few more ideas form your layout! thanks george
Dan:
That backdrop looks like the real thing! Great job! That Diesel has a LOT of pulling power! Keep up the good work!
Very nice, well done.
Very well done.Some of the best back drops that I have seen in a long time.