OPENING THE GARDEN RAILROAD!! Spring 2023. Working great. Except for the huge flood...

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  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING Рік тому +2

    Looks great!! You couldn't have made that landslide look more authentic if you tried!! Now it just needs a "Beware of falling Rocks" sign!!☻

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Hi again!!!! Been mowing the lawn. For days? Or four days? Both? I loose track. NO REALLY. BOTH. Anyway I do love the landslide. Now how to keep it intact. And who else would want to preserve a landslide? We is nuts.

  • @lescobrandon3047
    @lescobrandon3047 Рік тому +2

    You have a railroad with a WOW factor.

  • @Gnumpfy
    @Gnumpfy Рік тому +1

    I tell u what boy, the Light at the End of the Tunel is an onrushing Freight Train!
    thanks again for the clip. perfect as usual. regards Wolfgang

  • @christophermaschek
    @christophermaschek Рік тому +4

    Like the idea of using the flaking off conrete as erosion.

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky107107 Рік тому +1

    nice to see the layout up and running,, always something to do with it,

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Still working inside. Need to get back on the outside!!

  • @stevemellin5806
    @stevemellin5806 Рік тому +1

    Looks and sounds great . thank you.Have a great week

  • @thetoontrain473
    @thetoontrain473 Рік тому +1

    what a coincidence how it opened the day before narrow gauge day!

  • @foordman1
    @foordman1 Рік тому

    Thank you for the recommendation of the Prospector Hotel in Ely , it was a wonderful stay and the Nevada Northern Railroad was fantastic , so glad we went. Got to meet DJ and rode the train twice, the shop tour was a great experience , thank you again and we will continue to watch your videos to get more ideas for our garden railroad.

  • @jeffbangkok
    @jeffbangkok Рік тому +1

    Fine way to end my Sunday evening Thank you

  • @garyacker7388
    @garyacker7388 Рік тому +3

    I'm in the hospital this morning and still watching your work thanks again guys ❤

  • @growclipbonsaiforseniors1951
    @growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 Рік тому +1

    Never boring. Great lazy Sunday afternoon video. Looking good on the rails.

  • @jamessbca
    @jamessbca Рік тому

    "every piece of rail has a drop feed to the wire bus". Way to go, Dale. That seems like the only way to roll for track wiring in general. Great to hear that works outside!!! I'm living vicariously through you when it comes to MRR'ing at the moment, but I'm learning a ton for my future outdoor layout...

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Since doing that, I’ve never had a significant electrical issue. A couple of shorts cost buy some odd ball thing. But never loss of conductivity.

  • @LMR78
    @LMR78 Рік тому

    Wouldn’t want the mine to fly away! I could just imagine, someone coming out onto their back porch for their morning coffee, and there in the grass is a mini mine shaft!

  • @vincenthuying98
    @vincenthuying98 Рік тому +2

    Dear Dale and Karyn, amazing to once again see the garden railroad in action. Pity that, that particular batch of cement got affected by the weather. Cool idea to use the offshoot as ballast!
    Also very curious about the progress on the canyon, logging railroad and all the other projects! Cheerio

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +2

      I’ll put something up on the community tab in a minute!!

  • @bigwoz78
    @bigwoz78 Рік тому

    I am waiting to see what type of bridge you plan on using outside

  • @garyjones9023
    @garyjones9023 Рік тому +3

    I thought the erosion and "landslide" added an interesting feature and a lot of character to the railroad. Looking good!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +2

      We agree!! If it were stable I’d just color it and call it good.

  • @sort187
    @sort187 Рік тому

    I feel your pain with the lawn work. I don't have a railrod outside, but I do have plenty of grass. Had one weekend of 80 degree weather, and got my first cut. Then the weather turned cold and rainy for almost two weeks. Got my second cut a couple of days ago and the lawn is already looking like I never touched it!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      I’m sitting here recovering after mowing about 20% of the lawn. Sigh.

  • @seanpacificrailroad3700
    @seanpacificrailroad3700 Рік тому +1

    Another great video 👍 alittle clean up but looks great 👍

  • @erwinpeters5809
    @erwinpeters5809 Рік тому

    Too bad your cement failed, there is a cement additive like white glue, but a bit different that is used to adhere new work to older cement, also you can get crack fixer in tubes for cement. The bridge is great and your mountain is coming along. Have a good day to you both.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Thanks. From now on we are going to use a product like that as well as color in the cement. Thanks!

  • @maddogmerv
    @maddogmerv Рік тому

    That really looks good. I can't wait to see you put a GoPro on that and running around the entire course.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      So far not a lot to run. Well I guess but I need to close the gap at the Chama shops. Then it’s about 150 feet.

  • @doltonmurray1625
    @doltonmurray1625 Рік тому

    Never boring. Yes great to be enjoying the outdoors. My hubby is currently out cutting our lawn too, which is still a bit soggy. Don’t know if you know the crazy glue and baking soda mix. It might be the solution for fixing your cracks.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      We use that a lot. But not really waterproof. Big cracks can be caulked. But it’s the small ones that are the biggest problem.

  • @rhbsd3441
    @rhbsd3441 Рік тому +2

    There is always a prototype. The San Clemente line between Orange County and San Diego is currently closed due to a rock slide caused by all the rain this year.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      I’ve been watching the cliffs there fall into the ocean. Wow.

  • @Santafefrank
    @Santafefrank Рік тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 Рік тому

    Watching the engine make its first pass through the tunnel sure brought out the boy in me!🚂🚂🚂

  • @robertrussell2166
    @robertrussell2166 Рік тому

    Go with a EGo mower and life in the backyard will get much simpler. No matter how thick the grass let’s it just rips right through it.

  • @vinnyheaphy1372
    @vinnyheaphy1372 Рік тому

    What, NO Caboose at the end of the locomotive on its 1st run of the season, Dale?! What if you missed a Boulder on the track, who is going to call for the crane to remove it? 🤔 LOL 😆!

  • @maccustoms2295
    @maccustoms2295 Рік тому

    Great video especially love the shot of the train coming out of the tunnel. Looks great guys. Thanks for sharing hope your having a good weekend.

  • @robertweldon7909
    @robertweldon7909 Рік тому

    It appears to me that your outdoor scenery is experiencing what actually causes pot holes in the street and rock falls in the mountains, a little water get into a tiny crack, expands and makes the crack bigger, etc. Solving that problem should be an interesting challenge. ;-)

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Agreed. If you look close you will see some orange stains in places as I pull it loose. I sprayed orange dye on there a few months ago. Then when I pull it loose I can see where the dye ended up. There are ribbons of orange all throughout the mortar where it failed. So the waterproofing isn’t working. Because of cracks. I’m thinking of filling any gaps or obvious large cracks with caulk. And cloth and wire throughout. So if it does crack (not if but when) the cracks can’t open as easily. And as always, expect problems and keep the fix simple.

  • @insidecutter
    @insidecutter Рік тому

    Just my opinion only but why not use pink foam board outside also you can do anything can do in concrete. Before I went battery op. here in Oregon I used the no-oxide trick on the track after the spirit clean. I'm sure you thought of all the same things. More time to run trains good job though.

  • @loispadgett6306
    @loispadgett6306 Рік тому

    Lots of work to be done. You will figure it out. Great idea about using the erosion for ballest. Cant wait to see the next step in fixing the garden railway outdoor side. The 2 of you make a great team.
    GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 Рік тому

    Your rock scenery is like the childhood story of the Indian “Falling Rock!” Like what you have done with the pink insulation. Rail on!

  • @Conn653
    @Conn653 Рік тому

    Great to see a 'Run'. IMHO, #14 has a small mechanical problem, causing it to jerk. You might want to check side & piston rod clearances.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      It has a lot of gear lash and going down grade it binds. Under load, up grade, even running light on level it’s okay. Down grade is a problem.

  • @charlesmcclure5994
    @charlesmcclure5994 Рік тому

    Looks like you have a little work but it won't take you long to get everything done outside have fun this summer hopefully I'll see you guys in Flagstaff 👍👍

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      We will be there! However we may have a bit of cement under our fingernails.

  • @tomcollins5895
    @tomcollins5895 Рік тому

    Love love love, your videos! You should look into Ego lawn mowers they are battery and much lighter than gas.... I love my Ego so much I am buying another one cause we have 2 acres to mow in Oregon. Next one is a ride along mower... looking forward to more videos TC.

  • @BCSchmerker
    @BCSchmerker Рік тому

    +ToyMan *Is a proper bridge retrofit an option for the track that currently deadends at the tunnel mouth?* The San Pablo and Tulare (now kept in land-bank status by the Union Pacific) built low wooden trestles over creeks and irrigation ditches.

  • @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877

    Great vidio, was out Sat. Running my trains too. Was thinking mybe all that foam is expanding and cracking up the cement. Thanks for the coffee...

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Hi. Could be… but it “seems” it’s water getting in from above and into and under the mortar. I’m guessing caulking and thick cement with cloth and wire. And added color in the mortar so if it fails or the paint flakes it will look okay. And adhesive in the mix and still use gorilla glue.

    • @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877
      @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 Рік тому

      Hi again, so i have just the foam on the mountain base with uv mat clear over my paint. Lite touch up in the spring and run trains...

  • @thomasharroun8068
    @thomasharroun8068 Рік тому

    Question: Is that a bridge at 14:00 into the video? It looks like the track (ties) are suspended in space without support. Suggestion use a wooden Howe Truss which can easily span that distance. Also add proper bridge abutments and wing walls. Also, recommend taking a course on concrete materials.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Yes. That will be a bridge. Not sure what type yet. Howe is plan A. Abutments are in but as of now no bridge. We are trying several different ways of doing the cement cliffs. Not following the normal rules. But I’m looking for a better way to do outdoor railroads. If it doesn’t work well it doesn’t. But so far I’m thinking it’s going to be a great way to do scenery on any outdoor railroad.

  • @TonyLasagna
    @TonyLasagna Рік тому

    looking great guys! we had a huge flood here in maine after our first big rain - had to take all my G scale tracks up. insane!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Omg!! Hope that goes well. We are working on a flood video. Really. A flood video. Weather or not that’s a good idea. ??

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 Рік тому

    Great video! I love the part where your locomotive was poking out of the portal. Perhaps a postcard moment?
    I'm not looking forward to the heat of the summer, but we all know what's coming next. That's the thing with weather in the month of May. It may rain, it may snow, it may be cold, or it may be hot!
    Thanks again for another great video!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Hi again. All those things in a single day in fact 😂

  • @Nick-nw6zg
    @Nick-nw6zg Рік тому

    What an awesome hobby I know it’s gonna look awesome when you guys are all done with it although are you ever really done with it?😬👍🏼

  • @painter662
    @painter662 Рік тому

    Was the volume of your engines sound its normal volume? Or did you amplify it for the video? My question is simply wasn’t that loud enough to bother neighbors?

  • @kentonyoung8811
    @kentonyoung8811 Рік тому +1

    Is state street river coming back soon?

  • @ThatBIGTRAINGuy
    @ThatBIGTRAINGuy Рік тому +1

    Hooray! That's great to see.
    And... is it me or is that engine really loud? When it was far away it's still seemed louder than you talking. 😂 Great stuff.
    My track is currently LGB and I didn't clean it for more than two years. I do find that once it finally needed a clean, it needs a clean more often. 🤷‍♂️
    I do love my LGB cleaning locomotive though as it makes the task super easy,... but it's not suitable for all track types.
    Now.... back to killing weeds I go....

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Hi!! I had one of those LGB track cleaners. Someone stole it. Sigh. But I’m planning to clean with mineral spirits and follow up with motor armature grease. I saw a video from the UK. (Go figure) that that’s the best way. But I think the idea of smooth rail is a great plan. No scratches. Few places for dirt to adhere. And conducting “grease”.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Oh and yes. It really loud. It has a Phoenix sound card. With a NiCad battery. When the battery is dead the volume control doesn’t work! So I need to run it for about 30 minutes before I can turn it down. So… just like the real thing… ear plugs.

  • @dougk5456
    @dougk5456 Рік тому

    Do they make trains that are rechargeable battery powered? Then you wouldn't need to be concerned with electrical connections corroding.

  • @jhonsiders6077
    @jhonsiders6077 Рік тому

    I found Scotch Brite works really good it cleans but does not scratch up the rails

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      I’m trying a system. I’ll post as I do. Originally found on an Australian channel. Ordered some stuff for motors. We shall see!!

    • @johnsiders7819
      @johnsiders7819 Рік тому +1

      @@ToyManTelevision You can get the self stick round ones that is how I built one for HO some time ago used a old locomotive frame and traction motor sat a battery on it to run the motor and move the locomotive made a wood disc and glued in a hole the scrubbing motor shaft it worked ok not enough battery power for G scale you could do the same and use a 7 amp hour lead acid battery to power it with a resister to make the traction truck run slow . would I bet do well just gotta find a broken locomotive for parts

  • @markdeschane4467
    @markdeschane4467 Рік тому

    Plaster won't work, instead of Morter?

  • @betsy662
    @betsy662 Рік тому

    You can run DCC anywhere, although I wouldn't, but its obviously possible, I would be more prone to trying Dead Rail myself!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      If I didn’t love getting locomotives.. but the cost is high no matter what. And wireless is really expensive. DCC is too. Both a process to install. But DCC is usually cheaper and easier.

  • @randysrockandrollrailroad8207
    @randysrockandrollrailroad8207 Рік тому +1

    😁

  • @lyndonfoster1090
    @lyndonfoster1090 Рік тому

    Hello, wondering video S always, the tracked used, is it Llagas 250 nickel right? Have you ever used is 215? The 250 is hard to get now and he doesn't seem to offer his aluminum or brass versions anymore. I am doing dead rail so really it is just a question of durability and your track looks and works great! Thanks for a great inspiring video

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Yup on 250. And 215. I use the 215 inside on the logging railroad. LGB stuff hates it. The flanges hit the spikes and really bad on turnouts. That’s why I use 250 everywhere else. I talked to mike about rail. They buy wire and have it rolled into rail. But the US suppler has closed and they now need to buy in Mexico. Minimum order $20,000. So they bought nickel silver. Aluminum is extruded so totally different and readily available.

  • @TheSonofruss
    @TheSonofruss Рік тому

    I was wondering what the temperature is required for the heat gun to work on the foam board I have a 1000 degree on the hot side heat gun and I was wondering if it would work?

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому

      Gee I’m sure it will. No idea what the max temp on ours is. But pretty harm hot. Hot enough that if I hold it in one place it melts and burns the styrene. So I need to keep it moving. Anyway at low temp it does nothing. Anyway 1000° is really hot.

  • @tomgrabenstein2741
    @tomgrabenstein2741 Рік тому

    Why not go battery powered and radio control or blunami? Pretty easy to do in large scale as there is plenty of room in the tender and locomotive. Here's how we did it back when I was in to garden railroading. All the steamers are battery powered and radio controlled. ua-cam.com/video/CEkep26hvRs/v-deo.html Doc Tom

  • @jaystanley5351
    @jaystanley5351 Рік тому

    MIX YOUR PAINT IN YOUR CONCRETE AND IT WILL ADD STRENGTH TO YOUR SCENERY.

  • @rogermetzger7335
    @rogermetzger7335 Рік тому

    Is all of your rolling stock the same brand? If so, what brand?

  • @mikeashely8198
    @mikeashely8198 Рік тому

    Sawyer rezarle didn't hold up over the winter must be because of cheap labor

  • @organbuilder272
    @organbuilder272 Рік тому

    Speaking of railroads, where is the organization that allows one to driv and engine... for a price? Your flaking coment becomes very realistic rockfall - add color, maybe acrylic? Maybe you can dye or color the cement, spread it in thin sheets and then smash it up to make rockfall with color. Such a shame your patch of scenery went bad. In my travels across the US I not that not all rock striations are in level layers. Many of the gigantic formations are tilted and the lines of deposits are offset. owing to vertical shifting. That is a huge project, Will you make a skirt of stone or ?? to hide the pilings that support the outdoor track?

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      Hi. Several places let you run. The Nevada Northern is best known and while it’s expensive they are the most affordable that we know of. Steam or diesel. I think about $1200? Chumbres and Toltec does as well. Theirs is a three day process and I think about $5000? If the failed mortar were more stable I’d just color it and call that good! But as it’s still coming loose… anyway still might. And I’m just leaving it open underneath. Easy maintenance.

    • @organbuilder272
      @organbuilder272 Рік тому

      @@ToyManTelevision Thank you so much for taking time to respond. I will follow your lead and check the suggestions. I am interested only in steam. There is no danger of diesel-electrics are going to be phased out or prevented from running on mainline rails systems. I hope you are able to successfully resolve the cracking problems with your outside layout. It is a bit discouraging after so much diligent work. The canyon trestle is epic. Nicely done.

  • @shaunhuckstepp7531
    @shaunhuckstepp7531 Рік тому

    Hi Dale , I've been watching you channel for a while now up until this stage have never made a comment.
    I strongly suggest that you never use any abrasive material EG Brite boy or abrasive track cleaning block at any time on your track, this does damage your track .
    Yea I know there are some UA-cam channels that think its ok to use a Briteboy on their track ,this is complete BS and typical of misinformation that comes out.
    There is one particular fan boy channel no names no pack drill you may know that channel operates on their UA-cam channel in the basement with his buddies huddle around him .
    Unfortunately he recommends using this product ,and these practices are out of date and shouldn't be use "Rock n Roll".
    I have been using a product called CRC 2-26 its a electrical contact spray I use on my layout in an unsealed garage which does get a lot of dust and dirt for over twenty years, this product is used in the electronic industry.
    Just spray it on the wheels run the loco up and back , yes you will see some film on the track but that's ok you can wipe it off or leave it ,not to mention how much time you will save cleaning just let the loco do the work for you
    When you have finished your running session just apply more again do a run around and just leave it or you can also apply spay to a paper towel on a wood block and go over the track.
    I was recommend this product buy a a group of guys who where operating DCC exhibition layout and I've never looked back.
    Highly recommend this product and yes it works on DCC , hope this is of some help

  • @ronniedavis3713
    @ronniedavis3713 Рік тому

    Dale,
    Looks like you got your work cut out for you this summer !!! On a more sadder note, Did you know that Malcolm Furlow passed away this March of "Long COVID" saw this news in the March issue of Model Railroader. He was the reason I got into Narrow Gauge Modeling long before I ever heard of Bob Brown and The Narrow Gauge Gazette !!! A lot of people didn't like his style of modeling but I always liked how he went against the grain and did things his own way and how he saw things, R.I.P Malcolm you'll be missed.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  Рік тому +1

      I hated the way he was treated by so many of the narrow gauge people. Nice guy! Good modeler for what it’s worth. But the crap he got for writing articles and putting himself out there. And that was before the internet. No clue why… some BS I guess.

    • @ronniedavis3713
      @ronniedavis3713 Рік тому

      @@ToyManTelevision I 1000 % Agree