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Garden Railroad Plowing Snow Part 2
Friday night we received a couple of inches of snow and the lads of the Cape Cod Central RR were out clearing the Rail Road on Saturday. They did a fine job as we saw in the "Garden RailRoad Plowing Snow 12024" video. Saturday night we had a dusting of snow and the boys of the Bay Colony line wanted a chance to earn some overtime pay so they grabbed the wedge and took it for a run. There wasn't much snow so plowing wasn't a problem but the rails and switches were iced and that made for some terrible slipping and stalling out. This is a short video featuring their successes.
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Garden Railroad Plowing Snow on 12024
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The Cape Cod Central RR received some plowable snow so the MOW crew hoped right on it. The boss suggested using our custom built blower car the "Rail Warrior" to clear the track and it was working well until we hit the deeper drifts but luckily the crew had brought along the wedge plow and after swapping it out the work continued. Once the line was cleared the guys grabbed the GP and headed bac...
LGB Christmas Train 2023
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My 2023 downsized Christmas train setup is a throwback to my first LGB set in 2006 that consisted of a circle of track, locomotive, 2 flat cars and a caboose. This humble beginning has expanded into the all consuming train hobby insanity! Ho Ho Ho ! Enjoy and Merry Christmas.
Gravitrax Gravy #13
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This is my biggest and most ambitious build to date and sometimes it works and other times... Well it doesn't help when I forget to reset an element or a marble doesn't cooperate as you shall see.
How to add a wood load to your G scale tender
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In this video I show how I added a real wood load to the tender of my Bachmann 2-8-0 Connie and then we take a ride a round the RR. In the video you may also notice that I added a spark arrestor to the stack, pin striping, some piping was touched up with a silver sharpie and all valve handles were painted red. There is also an air tank, made from a dowel added to the tender. The project was a q...
Ride on the MOW Train
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In this video we feature the first train of the day. It is the track cleaning MOW train with the custom built Railbroom and scrubber car. This fine piece of machinery throws leaves, twigs and anything else that has fallen on the track since the last time we ran trains off to the side. It works really well. The dripping water, roller and pads help to clean the track for my DC powered trains to r...
Top Secret Cargo on the Railroad
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On Saint Patrick's day the local newspaper was interviewing the Irish immigrants that built and manage the RR when what was supposed to be Top Secret cargo came through the yard. The journalist then grabbed his camera and followed this special train catching it at several spots along the main line but where was it going?
A Dunkin Donuts for the Garden Railroad
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There is a friendly contest on the Large Scale Central forum called the "Mik's Build Challenge" and the theme this year was to build something that could be found in a downtown. We have 30 days and up to $30 to build something that sticks with the theme and my choice was a Dunkin Donuts. The drive up window was designed to service train crews and passengers. I'm very pleased with my efforts.
Christmas Train 2022
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The Christmas Train 2022 is a downsized setup in a bay window. It features Santa on a handcar zipping back and forth through a Wintery Wonderland past the picnicking Smurfs but watch out for the Bumble Santa because he is watching you. Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy RRing!
A Mix Up on the Sunday Excursion
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It's Sunday on the RailRoad and that means that the steam powered passenger trains are running for the Railfan Excursion trips only this Sunday there is a major Mix up.
A Ride on the Train
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Take a ride on a train around my RR with a first ever run over the new diamond section and the Mountain route that is now open for the season. At the end stick around for a drone eye over view of the layout.
Gravitrax Gravy #12
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Here is another video featuring the in and outs the ups and downs the tearing around of those little marbles on a wild Gravitrax setup. In this video we have lots of elements in action and I think the marble even catches some air over a jump. New to this setup is 2 homemade track sections glued together spanning 4 sections and a Gravitrax Lifter to keep the ball rolling to the finish. Enjoy!
Gravitrax on a Train #11
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Here is a video that combines 2 of my hobbies, G scale Trains and Gravitrax. The video features a crazy twisting track that goes on, around, through and under the train but trains have a schedule to keep and this one is no different so stick around to the end to see what happens.
The Garden Railroad is Storm Damaged
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We had a big storm come through the region on April 17/18 2022 and the Railroad was damaged by a falling tree limb. In this video we see the MOW crew attack the damage from both sides using cranes, bulldozers and brute strength. The line is cleared of debris and then the MOW returns to fix the trestle and replace the bent track. As usual a whacky crew of characters gets the job done.
The Mountain Route with a Reverse Loop
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Here is a video of the Mountain route on my RR. It is part of the original layout that started in 2007 but it has been altered several times since then. The old tunnel collapsed and a bypass was put in until it could be rebuilt. The Mountain route is closed during the Winter. The latest alteration was to lengthen the isolated siding that makes up the Reverse Loop section. This video shows how i...
GRAVITRAX 10 The Longest Run
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GRAVITRAX 10 The Longest Run
The Dumpster Fire Train Wreck
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The Dumpster Fire Train Wreck
USA Trains Diesel Day
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USA Trains Diesel Day
Gravitrax Gravytrax #9
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Gravitrax Gravytrax #9
The Cape Cod Trash Train on the Move
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The Cape Cod Trash Train on the Move
Gravitrax Gravytrax #8
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Gravitrax Gravytrax #8
The Shay Goes on a Firewood Run Jan2222
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The Shay Goes on a Firewood Run Jan2222
Gravitrax Gravy #7 Single Base Plate
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Gravitrax Gravy #7 Single Base Plate
Gravitrax Gravy #6
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Gravitrax Gravy #6
Gravitrax Gravy #5
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Gravitrax Gravy #5
Gravitrax Madness 4
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Gravitrax Madness 4
The Christmas Train 2021
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The Christmas Train 2021
Santa Takes a Test Trip Round the RR.
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Santa Takes a Test Trip Round the RR.
The Rail Warrior at Work 12521
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The Rail Warrior at Work 12521
The RR is Trashed!
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The RR is Trashed!

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  • @vincentharriman3283
    @vincentharriman3283 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant video and layout. Well done

  • @questwest6273
    @questwest6273 5 місяців тому

    Excellent follow up video..

  • @georgepappas3790
    @georgepappas3790 5 місяців тому

    Great camera work as always. 🏆

  • @alexpiper9475
    @alexpiper9475 5 місяців тому

    awesome. like bench works, track support. proves that snow removal is fun!

  • @Tcostello105
    @Tcostello105 5 місяців тому

    Did you custom paint those Cape cod Central engines yourself? They look incredible!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 5 місяців тому

      Thanks. Yes I did. It is a great looking scheme that I have adopted for a lot of my trains.

  • @ngauge22
    @ngauge22 5 місяців тому

    Really, really nice layout. Thoroughly enjoyed that ride and will be back for more. Blower is awesome.

  • @josephreed5155
    @josephreed5155 5 місяців тому

    I hope you get a dry snow next

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 5 місяців тому

      This was as dry as it gets in these parts.

  • @RockwallCanyonRR
    @RockwallCanyonRR 5 місяців тому

    Plow works great! Glad to see you made it out running trains!

  • @questwest6273
    @questwest6273 5 місяців тому

    Gread Job G Guy

  • @davidpulaski5628
    @davidpulaski5628 5 місяців тому

    To: CCCRR.. From: Head office: From: Ben Dover, Pres. Action: Immediate. Steam clean "V" wedge plow. Apply silicone spray. SOP #CCBD1995orig. Get the lead out. 😡🤬😈☠👺

  • @patrickfoley1577
    @patrickfoley1577 5 місяців тому

    Gotta love these plow extras ! Thanx for sharing!

  • @georgepappas3790
    @georgepappas3790 5 місяців тому

    You never disappoint. Happy 2024 sir.

  • @peteengard9966
    @peteengard9966 5 місяців тому

    Lucky so far this winter. Are you a member of the Nauset club? I'm thinking about rejoining. It's been a decade since i left the club.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 5 місяців тому

      We have been lucky with the snow so far but lack of it will probably mean a drought in Summer. I am not a club member. I knew a couple of the founders but they only have the overhead for G. They do have some nice layouts in other scales but I'm a G guy.

    • @peteengard9966
      @peteengard9966 5 місяців тому

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd I have been HO scale for more than 50 years. Nice job on the snow removal. Thank you.

  • @user-zi2uq1si2t
    @user-zi2uq1si2t 5 місяців тому

    Outstanding job

  • @DAWOL2025-fs1ve
    @DAWOL2025-fs1ve 6 місяців тому

    Now that's a railroad! Very lifelike!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 6 місяців тому

      Thanks ! Be sure to check some of my more recent train videos and you will see new equipment, buildings and a better track plan.

  • @a.r.gentum6517
    @a.r.gentum6517 6 місяців тому

    I like your switch tender at 18:39.

  • @CentralNH
    @CentralNH 6 місяців тому

    What are the fancy roofs made from?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 6 місяців тому

      The tower roofs? I replaced 3 old tired lanterns on my house and thought the caps would make for an interesting feature on a future build for the RR and several years later they did. I have learned to always keep my eyes open for interesting junk.😁

    • @CentralNH
      @CentralNH 6 місяців тому

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd excellent idea

  • @mikeshellito6621
    @mikeshellito6621 6 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas Cape Cod Todd

  • @questwest6273
    @questwest6273 6 місяців тому

    Nice n' Christmasy !

  • @peteengard9966
    @peteengard9966 6 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas CCTT. And a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours.

  • @CoastalNomad
    @CoastalNomad 6 місяців тому

    Great Holiday Layout...... Merry Christmas......

  • @Robostrike1
    @Robostrike1 6 місяців тому

    This came up right as I was building my Christmas train layout, good job

  • @georgepappas3790
    @georgepappas3790 7 місяців тому

    Where’s that beautiful music?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      Oh no. I don't know what happened to it. i just had a look and I suspect that the music that was once free to use without license from youtube has been removed from that free list. This has happened to a few of my other videos too. This is lousy because that music made the video feel magical.

  • @georgepappas3790
    @georgepappas3790 7 місяців тому

    Still here. Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      Is it Christmas again already! Wow that was fast😉 Happy RRing and Merry Christmas.

  • @barbarobarbarino5702
    @barbarobarbarino5702 7 місяців тому

    Very admirably set my friend!!! Very detailed yet simple . Very awesomeness!!!!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      Thanks. There have been many improvements since this video and the RR is much better now.

  • @mcbenman1793
    @mcbenman1793 7 місяців тому

    This would be perfect for my railway, im in bergen and i have an SM32 scale railway, however, the snow quickly turns to ice so what ive had to do up till this point is boil water and pour it on the rails to melt the ice and then get an engine (live steam) to push the rest of the snow out the way.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      It is rare that we get the right kind of snow that my little trains can move and once it turns to ice, game over. I put together a shovel using a broom stick and a piece of azek, that is plastic trim that won't scratch the track like a metal shovel would. I slide this along the track and push the slush away to get the trains running again.

  • @Gravitraxer_AangCZ
    @Gravitraxer_AangCZ 7 місяців тому

    WOAH, this is amazing!

  • @NHseacoast
    @NHseacoast 7 місяців тому

    Goo gone will eat traction tires

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      I have been using goo gone like this for years and have not had an issue.

  • @CoastalNomad
    @CoastalNomad 8 місяців тому

    Very Kool.......

  • @questwest6273
    @questwest6273 8 місяців тому

    Amazing and so Fast !

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 7 місяців тому

      Thanks. Too fast but it is tough to slow it down. 😁

  • @FoxIslandRailroadCo
    @FoxIslandRailroadCo 8 місяців тому

    This is beautiful! Grew up on the Cape and love to see these colors on locos & rolling stock again. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 8 місяців тому

      Thanks. The CCCRR has a really nice paint scheme.🙂

  • @LostHotRiverMusic-mv8wl
    @LostHotRiverMusic-mv8wl 8 місяців тому

    You're a very talented and imaginative craftsman, Todd. The wood load looks so good.

  • @PineRidgeRRgardenrailroa1378
    @PineRidgeRRgardenrailroa1378 8 місяців тому

    The Connie is looking good! Gotta like the wood load! I kind of have the same idea to use Connie for 3 passenger cars. I do have to ask about your signature pinstripe. Is that tape or paint or decal? It looks so perfect! Lawrence at Pine Ridge RR

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 8 місяців тому

      Thanks. The pinstripe is tape. This Connie was painted with white lines. My favorite RR is the Cape Cod Central and their scheme is a maroon black stripe and yellow striping. I have several diesels that are painted that way. My steam engines get the yellow stripping to help bring them into the family. Eventually I might letter the tender but for now a piece of black tape covers the WP&YR😁

  • @DocRonken
    @DocRonken 8 місяців тому

    Nice like the hobo

  • @joehayes4949
    @joehayes4949 8 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed seeing actual work being done just like on a real rail line. Thank you!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 8 місяців тому

      Yes. On this RR the trains do lots of actual work like hauling away twigs and other junk that falls from the trees. We also haul away leaves and weeds as seen in other videos on my channel and a couple of times we have even hauled real firewood from the pile down back to the wood stove. Happy RRing!

  • @loosescrew9438
    @loosescrew9438 9 місяців тому

    That lay out is bad ass!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 9 місяців тому

      Thanks. There have been improvements since this video so check out my most recent ride along video.

  • @Robostrike1
    @Robostrike1 9 місяців тому

    On my railway I’m currently building a galloping goose

  • @paullaughton3031
    @paullaughton3031 9 місяців тому

    Great to see you back won dered what had happened. Brilliant ride around thanks for sharing.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 9 місяців тому

      Thanks. I have been running trains all Summer and tinkering on the RR. i have been posting short videos to Facebook on the G scale trains page. I should put all those clips together to make a Summer 2023 movie.😁

  • @questwest6273
    @questwest6273 9 місяців тому

    Great train ride

  • @CoastalNomad
    @CoastalNomad 9 місяців тому

    Very Kool..... Thank You for Posting.....

  • @peteengard9966
    @peteengard9966 9 місяців тому

    Looks like some new track and buildings. Very nice. Thank you.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 9 місяців тому

      Yes, there have been some additions such as the switchback that I have been wanting to build for a while now but only recently found some affordable switches. Another reason I have not posted much is that my once Free video editor suddenly wasn't free so I have been trying off and on to find one that wasn't too simple nor complex. I'm making fun train videos not a full length feature. LOL

    • @peteengard9966
      @peteengard9966 9 місяців тому

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd A lot of work there my friend. Well done.

  • @peteengard9966
    @peteengard9966 9 місяців тому

    Been awhile. How have you been?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd 9 місяців тому

      I've been well and you?

    • @peteengard9966
      @peteengard9966 9 місяців тому

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd I could be better. But at least I'm still on this side of the grass.

  • @normanwyatt8761
    @normanwyatt8761 9 місяців тому

    Great job on your outdoor train layout.......It looks pretty realistic for model trains.......I can remember getting my first set of American Flyer trains way back in 1948..........It had a smoking locomotive and it was one of the best XMAS presents I ever got....Kudos to you..

  • @waynefederico9396
    @waynefederico9396 10 місяців тому

    Hello Tod hope all is well did you work for Edaville railroad ? We did some work on the layout years' ago ~

  • @billnichols2792
    @billnichols2792 Рік тому

    Outstanding

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      Thank you. Be sure to check out my more recent train videos there have been lots of improvements.

  • @ronselliers6951
    @ronselliers6951 Рік тому

    Great switching operation, a railroad needs a purpose, also the snow sheds for the spruce limbs was a nice touch.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      Thanks. Running roundy round is fun but sometimes having a purpose to drop cars off and pick them up at industries is fun too.

  • @listenup3955
    @listenup3955 Рік тому

    Are there sharks in there?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      There could be because it is salt water but it is unlikely. On the Cape a good rule of thumb is if there are seals insight there is no doubt sharks nearby.

    • @listenup3955
      @listenup3955 Рік тому

      @CapeCodTrainTodd Thank you, I'm heading there next month for the first time. Looking for some ideal locations for kayaking, but convincing my wife will be tough if there could be sharks lol

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      @@listenup3955 There are plenty of freshwater lakes and ponds to explore without the worry of being caught oat at low tide. When we venture out into the bay we stick to shallow water when we can. The last outing we took was to the North beach island off Chatham. It is like another world out there. We had a seal that kept popping up right behind us and boy did that scare us because the area is protected but it is open ocean at both ends which means there could be Great Whites in there. There are plenty of estuaries and marshes to explore but do watch the tide.

    • @listenup3955
      @listenup3955 Рік тому

      @CapeCodTrainTodd Wow thats awesome, thanks for the reply

  • @andersmartensson1851
    @andersmartensson1851 Рік тому

    En löv rensar vagn vore bra

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      Jeg har en bil, der er en blæser og en anden, der har en snurrende kost. Du kan se dem i nogle af mine videoer.

  • @jb6027
    @jb6027 Рік тому

    That looks SO real!

  • @TheeFishGuy
    @TheeFishGuy Рік тому

    Modified LGB center depressed car?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd Рік тому

      Sort of. I used Bachmann pieces to scratch this and made a 12" deck for it. It is based on the one made by LGB.