Thank you for your generous comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video - I will make some more when the weather improves a bit... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I am very glad you enjoyed the video - yes we are very fortunate to live on a farm where there is space for a railway. Heaven indeed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway Thanks Peter. I have been a train buff since probably 4 when I remember taking the train in India. My 13 year old has inherited that love for trains … or maybe I’ve just raised him right 😀. I’ll check out the link.
That is a great interest to share with your son! If you do look at the books, the hardbacks get more detailed as you go through the series. Although I say that they are suitable for 6 to 12 year olds, Books 5 and 6 could easily go older than that. There is plenty of real engineering and physics in them!! Chris.
Thank you!! Yes, I am British - I hope that is still a good thing!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
The reality is if one doesn't over do it, they can have a long life with minimal back pain and a healthy spine. Spinal injury occurs on long shifts when exhaustion or fatigue has set in, but the workers keep working. This causes the muscles protecting the spine to start failing, and for the worker to start using bad form and posture while working, leaning on their joints instead of pulling with their muscles in movements. They keep working past the point their bodies want to stop for the day either because management demands they keep working or overall schedules don't permit enough overall time to complete the project if they didn't do things like overtime. And so tradesmen, laborers, and others, get back injuries. This lovely gent is working entirely at his own direction, and thus is free to stop working when he feels too tired to continue. This is why the story of an 80 year old farmer working into his 80's is common place. And yet pro tradesmen are well known to have ruined backs and joints by 45. The human was made for about 4-5 hours a day of self-directed homestead/farm labor which means very short bursts of high intensity (like carrying a bag of cement or pushing a heavy wheelbarrow), and generally long stretches of stuff like walking back and forth, and light-duty work like shop work for much of the rest of the 10-12 hours of daylight the used to work on their family homesteads back in the day. Some of the modern laborers in the global economy can end up doing 12-14 hours of high intensity work per day. Its too much, its more than a human body can handle. But they are manly men, they are tough, and they don't wanna been seen as lazy at work, so they keep going. And sure from 20-30, their bodies can keep up. But from 30-40 the injuries start setting in. Overnight is not enough time for muscles to fully recover, for joints to regenerate anymore. And then by 45, they are literal cripples with permanent injuries. And the medical profession they don't have the ability to force permanently deformed body parts like spinal discs to regenerate to their proper forms. But because of obvious reasons related to the fact that $$$$$ is saved when one man is made to do 2 men's work, even with overtime factored in, no government is rushing to make labor standards for physical work. And that is the final catch. Under this system, this society, working class people are ultimately seen as disposable. They are nothing but an asset to be strip mined, that is why its called human resources, and not employee management.
Thanks for all that amazing information, I had never thought of back injuries in those terms before. I also thank you for referring to me as "lovely gent". Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Plastic sleepers have to be one of my favourite things, in my opinion one of the valid uses of plastic, taking advantage of the fact _it takes hundreds of years to disintegrate_ and it's also a great example of recycling and reusing
Yes, I am hoping they really will last for years. You have to have replaced a railway's worth of rotten wood sleepers to know how hard work it is!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
sadly it doesn't take hundreds of years... if using the incorrect plastic the UV radiation can make them quite brittle and the molecular bonds wouldn't hold, most plastic recycled these days is PET which is really bad when it comes to oxidisation. Concrete is the best way to go because crushed rock and brick can be recycled into concrete and concrete can be recycled into further concrete. I do love the idea on recycling but when it comes to projects that can include heartbreak, it's just not worth it, use recycled PET for the conduits underground for things not set for human consumption like wires, drainage etc as lack of sunlight will reduce the degradation to the hundreds of tears that you quote.
I still have your signed books from when I was about 5/6! It really got me into model engineering and home/miniature railway! Me and my grandad have built a GWR King Class locomotive and we run it on a small loop in our field! You've been such an inspiration and I love keeping up with your videos as they've given me lots of tips and tricks on how to make it easier to build. Thank you so much.
Hi and thank you for telling me that the books had a good effect, it is much appreciated!! It is fabulous that you had a "proper" grandad in your life, with whom you could make things. To do a GWR King, is certainly beyond what most people would even dream of. Enjoy every minute of it. Now that I know you and others are enjoying the videos, I will have to make some more!!.. Thanks for watching, Chris.
years ago, when I was very young, I got two of your books as a Christmas gift. Inside these books was a signature from you, one saying something along the lines of "hopefully you can have a railway of your own some day". While I don't have the space for a railway like yours, your books inspired me to create my own model railway! i now have 3 model railways!! I couldn't be happier to see my inspiration on my UA-cam feed.
Thank you for your most lovely message!! I have so enjoyed writing the books, but to know they have had an influence on youngsters is a real honour. I hope you have many years of happiness and enjoyment from your railway and, in general, making things!! All best wishes, Chris.
I have so much respect for you. I’ve done backyard drainage and patio projects with lots of digging, dislodging large rocks, and moving wheel barrows of stones and soil. It’s hard work yet very satisfying. The added work of designing and laying track is very impressive.
That is awesome! It is all good fun, and I enjoy the challenges. Even the repetitive parts are fun in their own way! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
My back hurts just watching this... being the son of a tool and die maker and someone interested in machining, I would try to mechanize a lot of this work. But that's me! Really cool that you are building this. I would love to have the land and money to do this.
Mine too! Yes, I would love to mechanise some/most/all of it. However, it isn't really justified for the tiny length of work to be done. Without the Hitachi, it would not really have been possible though. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Amazing how much work and thought is going on to pull this off. I loved the sleeper cutting jig and maybe I would have prefered to see a Makita saw in action. The use of timelapse was impressive
Thank you very much! Yes, the sleeper jig was very much a Heath Robinson affair. I have had Makita tools in the past but for some reason ended up with DeWalt. They seem to be very good, but I expect Makita is just as good. Glad you liked the timelapse - there was too much repetition to show it all at normal speed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway Makita were ok when built in Japan and later, Mexico. Once they tried cost cutting again by sending it to china, quality and longevity went out the window.
Glad you enjoyed! I am not sure that the editing wasn't more hard work than building the line!! Seriously, hours disappears in front of the computer. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you enjoyed it! Even better that you enjoyed the books. It is great fun writing them, but there's no point if they are not read!! Thanks for watching and best wishes, Chris.
Thank you for your splendid comment! I hope you have the pleasure of building a railway one day. There are quite a few clubs which you could join, or you maybe you can make a smaller scale railway. Gauge 1 is so beautiful... Thanks for watching, Chris.
I remember reading your book as a kid, which made my childhood. I'm still an avid railway enthusiast. Especially visiting my local heritage line at strathspey railway. Your line looks amazing best of luck.
Wonderful, and thank you for telling me that. It is much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the Strathspey Railway, they have stocked my books for many years. You might like to look in the shop and see if they still have a good range on show!! If not I will get in touch with them... All best wishes Chris.
Thanks for your lovely comment, I must now make more videos - and more railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Go for it, I hope you do build a railway - and lots of other things too. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I used to deliver your mail sometimes up till 2018 before transferred to another office told my husband about the books you wrote and the garden railway in your old place as we both love the railways it’s lovely to see you have a much bigger area and more track length 👷👷 Carla
Brilliant video! Glad to see me and Kelly made the final cut right at the end. Really made my day, was so random and not what I was expecting to be doing at work that day but we was smiling all the way around like a big kids.
WOW! I’ve just happened across this video and found it really interesting. I’m so impressed by the amount of hard work you’ve all put into this project. Your commentary and film work is superb, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. You have no idea (or perhaps you do) of the amount of time it takes to edit a film like that to make it into a story. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway I have a rough idea how long it takes to record a story like that, I work in TV as a lighting director and operator, but we generally have a large crew! Doing the work on your own is very impressive and you’ve done it really well.
Thanks for your understanding, especially from a pro! I switched editor from a cheap and cheerful adobe premier elements (which was a bit limited and had odd restrictions) to Davinci Resolve. So much better, but there is quite a steep learning curve. I'm still on it!! Took me ages to try to get the sound loudness correct. All the tutorials say you have to get the luffs up to -14 for youtube, but it doesn't seem to work like that for documentary style videos, where only part of it is loud and then there are quiet bits. Took me ages to decide to leave it alone! Chris.
I'm less than half way through the video and already I have to comment. As a prolific maker of "jigs", I am in awe of your sleeper cutting one. To get automatic feed AND automatic ejection with such a simple setup is inspiring. I was, however, a little disappointed that automatic stacking wasn't included😂. I'm off now to replicate your machine for my own "offcuts and small branches" cutter to use for my firepit.
Thanks : Jigs can save just so much time! Glad you liked my punk outfit!! Now, for stacking the sleepers, that would require some thought! You will find that the branches are much more difficult to handle than the very uniform sleeper material! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thanks for your lovely comment. Funnily enough, after a good few days working on the railway my back is much improved!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a fantastic video, first time UA-cam’s algorithm has sent me your way but beautiful to watch. I love how you are not phased by the tediousness of some of the jobs you have to do to complete this. With fun facts along the way. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Funnily enough, I find some of the boring bits the best. You can just switch off and enjoy being outside, or in the workshop. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you very much! Yes, we are lucky to have such a picturesque setting for the railway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you very much! Yes, we will have to create some more parts of the railway, not necessarily more track - this year! I will also be making some more videos about driving the engine and some of the details and how they work... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you, it’s a great hobby!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great video Chris - loving the camera work and editing as well ! Can't decide if this or the Clupet Rings is my favourite ! Nice to see the boys mucking in : ) Beautiful surroundings. All the best to you and all the family.
Thanks for the grand comments, you have no idea how long the editing takes on these, apparently, little projects!! Glad you liked the clupet video too - that was the surprise success of the century.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you! Yes, it was/is a fun project. Although it is finished, there is always something left to do on the line. Weeds, track, new sleepers etc. However, I enjoy it so it isn't really work... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. From a retired railway professional, it means even more! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your wonderful comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
When I saw the gap in the embankment I was wondering if you would be doing another bridge! But I presume, in spite of the compacting efforts of the excavator, you would probably need a more solid foundation to support that?
Thanks for the sympathetic comment. Yes, my back does suffer a bit, but funnily enough it seems to help it too. Nothing worse than lounging around!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Glad you think so! Send him round!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated. It is really my back and knees which need more power these days!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
My pleasure! It is certainly a most enjoyable hobby... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
That’s superb, just like the real thing in miniature. What a size of a project, and I thought some of my earthmoving by wheelbarrow and spade was big but that’s on another level. Well done. I am not knowledgeable about model railways but here’s one for you, could the rails be welded together ?
Glad you like it! That is a good question about welding the track. Yes, I am sure it could be done, and when I made the spring point there was plenty of welding there. However I don't know there would be much point, and maybe there is a downside: With continuous welded rail, they have to have long expansion joints and also arrange for them to be in tension, even when the weather gets hot. This works fine on the big railways, but on this size, it would just pull the track straight on the bends. Even as it is, with some joints (which tend to rust up), the expansion can move the sleepers some 5 cm sideways. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Hi Tony, thanks for your lovely support. Yes, it is rather magical, and I hope the channel brings something of that across. Now I will have to make some more videos! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway my pleasure, chris! i’m going back and watching a lot of the older content slowly. it’s amazing what you all have accomplished. i have a five year old, we both love trains. he’s going to lose it when i show him. is this a place that could potentially be visited someday? i will check out the books, books about trains are the best books!
Sadly, the railway is on a private, working farm, so visits are not really possible. However, I hope the videos give a good flavour of what it is like?! Chris. @@TonyLasagna
Probably the next project would be to duplicate the line or add passing loops if you wanted to further increase the operating capacity of the line and allow open up the possibility of extending the main route in a future project! :)
That's a great idea! However, the trouble is that the field, while looking fairly flat, is distinctly sloping as you can see from the size of the embankment needed. I think some railway scenery, signal box etc is probably the next thing to make. A good winter project! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway yup it’s like the most efficient way to duplicate the line would be to have the second track at a lower level to the existing track with it rising up to the same level as the existing track at junctions/points! :)
Glad you enjoyed it. The time lapse was fun to do, but does take a long time to edit and get correct. I like to show a lot of the detail stuff that goes on and then it gets too long and boring. Hence the sped up bits!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Careful now, once you buy yourself, err I mean your nearest little person a Peter's Railway book, you'll be hooked. They're simply what we all wanted when we were budding baby engineers.
Thanks for your lovely comment. I must now make some more videos. Watch this space... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks so much! Yes it was hard work, but very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Please tell the boys!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I am glad you enjoyed and thanks for the lovely comment. Now I will have to make some more videos... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
That is the most beautiful comment we have ever received. Thank you!!! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a gem this channle is after me being a kid reading the story’s you write about pesters railway it amazing the standard of the films you are doing I can not stop watching these videos over and over again! Thanks for sharing this amazing video with us!
Wow, thank you! It is really good to receive feedback about the films (and the books), because they take so long to make that I would give up if people weren't enjoying them. Now that "summer" is here, I will be making some more videos. Hopefully you will enjoy them too?!! All best wishes, Chris.
Thanks for the lovely comment, much appreciated after the hours of time spent in front of the computer trying to edit it into a story! Thanks for watching! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Somehow happened across this video. Don't know anything about steam engines but thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I love when people have their passions. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you enjoyed it, there was certainly plenty of hard work!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you for that. In fact, I find the voiceovers, added after filming, are very difficult, but it is largely a matter of confidence so your kind words are much appreciated! Thanks for watching! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you like it! It has been a lot of fun to build… Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
My pleasure, and thank you for the lovely comment! Some people think it is hard work, but I find it the most relaxing hobby - until things go wrong of course!! Now the weather is getting better I will be making more films, so watch this space... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I have never known how much work goes into building a rail road. But the payoff is worth every ache and pain. I really enjoy the videos. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
Thanks for your understanding comment about aches and pains!! However, I find that the outdoor activity seems to keep joints in good condition. So far anyway.... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad it bought some joy and maybe calm! If everyone had such a good hobby there would be much less trouble in the world... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, I agree, but there are quite a lot of club railways all over the world. I wonder if there are any near you? You could get involved if you have some spare time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
This is absolutely incredible. Fabulous achievement. A lot of hard physical work too. Innovative engineering. May it be a blessing to you and your loved ones for many years to come.
Thank you for your lovely comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I hope the railway will entertain for many years... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you and I couldn’t agree more!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Awesome, thank you! I am glad you liked the narration, it was much more difficult to do than one might expect. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! This is my heaven! Both the work and the pleasure! Hopefully someday I will have space to build a railway! Keep up the fun!
Thank you for the lovely comments!! Yes, you can certainly build a railway one day. If you are limited for space, then you can enjoy building something to a smaller scale. Gauge 1 is just amazing. Search for it on UA-cam... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you for the lovely comment! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Wow, just stumbled onto your page, an amazing hobby. I have quite recently retired from working on new Zealand's railroad company, kiwi rail, where i have been working for sixteen years in their traction shop. I'm not a foamer, i just enjoy fixing stuff. Of the sixteen years, the last eight i have mainly been running a line boring machine refurbishing traction motor casings after welding up machined faces. The terrain in nz dictates a quite narrow gauge which stretches and wears out the traction motors, hence the constant refurbishing. I trained as a marine engineer and in my spare time, I made working model steam engines, so i also am fascinated by them. I have really enjoyed this vid. Thanks for showing us all your hard work.
Thank you for your lovely comment! You have had a most interesting career. I find that electric motors are fascinating, they are quite simple, but there is so much science in them. Also, that they can create so much mechanical power from such small machines - but of course electricity is a very refined sort of energy. Glad you enjoyed the film, now I must make some more.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you. The feedback on the pace is especially interesting as I am always wondering how much to put in and what to leave out. Videos which start with a whole load of credits and waffle about the channel drive me nuts!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you very much! Yes, hard work, but great fun at the same time. It only hurts when you stop!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you! Like all good hobbies, it is satisfying to do as well! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you! Cheers! Merry Christmas as well!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you! I must now make some more videos... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you so much! It is an amazing hobby and there are a surprisingly large number of clubs around, if you felt inspired to go along to one. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes, it is much more relaxing to watch the video than to build the railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Hi Chris! I was at your railway the other year and I remember you talking about this! I hope you have lots of fun running trains and not having to stop! Cameron
Glad you enjoyed it, yes having the boys help with construction and maintenance is grand. I will make some more films when the weather warms up a little... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Glad you enjoyed it and, yes, possibly the most satisfying hobby in the world!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great project. Impressive. I like your personality too. So calm and cool. You remind me of my brother-in-law who was also British. Kind regards from Austria!
Thank you! 😊 I am not so calm when things go wrong!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes from the UK, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you for the great comment, I will pass it on to Tom the diggerer! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the great comment. Now I must make some more films…. Thanks for watching! PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thanks for the great comment! Yes, the railway is very enjoyable. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
This was so pleasant to watch, and I'm not even really a train person. A well crafted video to go with a well crafted line. You preemptively answered every question that popped into my mind, which made it that much more satisfying. Thanks from Connecticut.
Thanks for your lovely comment! In truth it takes quite a while to film these projects but that is nothing compared to the time to edit them into a story. Glad you appreciated it. Now I must make some more little films about the railway…. Chris
Glad you enjoyed it! Now I must make some more videos.... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thanks 👍 Now I have to make some more videos!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
What a fabulous film - great to watch and a very pleasing voice to listen to for your narration. I particularly liked the time lapse (and drone) sequences, especially the laying of sleepers at high speed round the double curve. Wonderful exercise and hours of fun to be had driving the train. I will look for more.
Glad you enjoyed it! We had fun editing it, especially the high speed sequences. They came about because we either had to cut them out completely or speed them up to make the film watchable!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
You're very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it - there is nothing so relaxing as a good hobby... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you! Yes, it is hard work, but very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you very much! I will be making some more videos in the near future... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I am glad you enjoyed it. Although it looks like a bit of a solitary hobby, sharing it is half the fun. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you! Will do! I also need to make some more videos. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thanks for the great comment! Keeping busy keeps you alive... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you again then!! I will have to make some more videos… Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you for producing this video for us all to watch - it was so interesting to watch the loop being constructed and to really understand all of the different elements and hard work involved; the little gadgets created to help along the way were ingenious too. It's an absolutely amazing railway that you have created, and brings to mind your brilliant Peter's Railway books where the railway also comes to fruition. We all loved the time-lapses - and the interesting and entertaining narration in the video too! Kathryn
Thank you, Kathryn, it is great to know that you have enjoyed it! The little gadgets are half the fun - the trouble starts when you try to film them and it all goes wrong... All best wishes from here, Chris.
a perfect example how enthusiasm and dedication leads to sensational results
Thank you for your generous comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video - I will make some more when the weather improves a bit... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
i agree.
This made me so happy. Your enthusiasm and the fact that you have a train in your backyard. HEAVEN! Thanks for sharing.
I am very glad you enjoyed the video - yes we are very fortunate to live on a farm where there is space for a railway. Heaven indeed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway Thanks Peter. I have been a train buff since probably 4 when I remember taking the train in India. My 13 year old has inherited that love for trains … or maybe I’ve just raised him right 😀. I’ll check out the link.
That is a great interest to share with your son! If you do look at the books, the hardbacks get more detailed as you go through the series. Although I say that they are suitable for 6 to 12 year olds, Books 5 and 6 could easily go older than that. There is plenty of real engineering and physics in them!! Chris.
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You can't get much more British than this!
Thank you!! Yes, I am British - I hope that is still a good thing!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I have an intense sympathy for this man’s back, his lower lumbar is the real hero of this story. They need to add a chiropractor station stop.
On a Rack Railway??!! Thanks for watching! Chris.
The reality is if one doesn't over do it, they can have a long life with minimal back pain and a healthy spine. Spinal injury occurs on long shifts when exhaustion or fatigue has set in, but the workers keep working. This causes the muscles protecting the spine to start failing, and for the worker to start using bad form and posture while working, leaning on their joints instead of pulling with their muscles in movements. They keep working past the point their bodies want to stop for the day either because management demands they keep working or overall schedules don't permit enough overall time to complete the project if they didn't do things like overtime. And so tradesmen, laborers, and others, get back injuries. This lovely gent is working entirely at his own direction, and thus is free to stop working when he feels too tired to continue. This is why the story of an 80 year old farmer working into his 80's is common place. And yet pro tradesmen are well known to have ruined backs and joints by 45.
The human was made for about 4-5 hours a day of self-directed homestead/farm labor which means very short bursts of high intensity (like carrying a bag of cement or pushing a heavy wheelbarrow), and generally long stretches of stuff like walking back and forth, and light-duty work like shop work for much of the rest of the 10-12 hours of daylight the used to work on their family homesteads back in the day. Some of the modern laborers in the global economy can end up doing 12-14 hours of high intensity work per day. Its too much, its more than a human body can handle. But they are manly men, they are tough, and they don't wanna been seen as lazy at work, so they keep going. And sure from 20-30, their bodies can keep up. But from 30-40 the injuries start setting in. Overnight is not enough time for muscles to fully recover, for joints to regenerate anymore. And then by 45, they are literal cripples with permanent injuries. And the medical profession they don't have the ability to force permanently deformed body parts like spinal discs to regenerate to their proper forms.
But because of obvious reasons related to the fact that $$$$$ is saved when one man is made to do 2 men's work, even with overtime factored in, no government is rushing to make labor standards for physical work. And that is the final catch. Under this system, this society, working class people are ultimately seen as disposable. They are nothing but an asset to be strip mined, that is why its called human resources, and not employee management.
Thanks for all that amazing information, I had never thought of back injuries in those terms before. I also thank you for referring to me as "lovely gent". Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Now that’s looking brilliant superb work Chris over the summer months must be so rewarding now with continuous running. Regards Ian and William
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Plastic sleepers have to be one of my favourite things, in my opinion one of the valid uses of plastic, taking advantage of the fact _it takes hundreds of years to disintegrate_ and it's also a great example of recycling and reusing
Yes, I am hoping they really will last for years. You have to have replaced a railway's worth of rotten wood sleepers to know how hard work it is!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I found that they melt quite easily when coals fall on to them.
Thanks for sharing! kind of reminded of my grandpa, what a dream to build your own railway! congrats! the video is also excellent Thanks!!
Maybe you will get to build your own railway. Gauge 1 doesn't need as much space as 7.25" !!... Enjoy memories of Grandpa. Chris.
sadly it doesn't take hundreds of years... if using the incorrect plastic the UV radiation can make them quite brittle and the molecular bonds wouldn't hold, most plastic recycled these days is PET which is really bad when it comes to oxidisation.
Concrete is the best way to go because crushed rock and brick can be recycled into concrete and concrete can be recycled into further concrete.
I do love the idea on recycling but when it comes to projects that can include heartbreak, it's just not worth it, use recycled PET for the conduits underground for things not set for human consumption like wires, drainage etc as lack of sunlight will reduce the degradation to the hundreds of tears that you quote.
I still have your signed books
from when I was about 5/6! It really got me into model engineering and home/miniature railway! Me and my grandad have built a GWR King Class locomotive and we run it on a small loop in our field! You've been such an inspiration and I love keeping up with your videos as they've given me lots of tips and tricks on how to make it easier to build. Thank you so much.
Hi and thank you for telling me that the books had a good effect, it is much appreciated!! It is fabulous that you had a "proper" grandad in your life, with whom you could make things. To do a GWR King, is certainly beyond what most people would even dream of. Enjoy every minute of it. Now that I know you and others are enjoying the videos, I will have to make some more!!.. Thanks for watching, Chris.
years ago, when I was very young, I got two of your books as a Christmas gift. Inside these books was a signature from you, one saying something along the lines of "hopefully you can have a railway of your own some day". While I don't have the space for a railway like yours, your books inspired me to create my own model railway! i now have 3 model railways!! I couldn't be happier to see my inspiration on my UA-cam feed.
Thank you for your most lovely message!! I have so enjoyed writing the books, but to know they have had an influence on youngsters is a real honour. I hope you have many years of happiness and enjoyment from your railway and, in general, making things!! All best wishes, Chris.
I have so much respect for you. I’ve done backyard drainage and patio projects with lots of digging, dislodging large rocks, and moving wheel barrows of stones and soil. It’s hard work yet very satisfying. The added work of designing and laying track is very impressive.
That is awesome! It is all good fun, and I enjoy the challenges. Even the repetitive parts are fun in their own way! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
My back hurts just watching this... being the son of a tool and die maker and someone interested in machining, I would try to mechanize a lot of this work. But that's me!
Really cool that you are building this. I would love to have the land and money to do this.
Mine too! Yes, I would love to mechanise some/most/all of it. However, it isn't really justified for the tiny length of work to be done. Without the Hitachi, it would not really have been possible though. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Amazing how much work and thought is going on to pull this off. I loved the sleeper cutting jig and maybe I would have prefered to see a Makita saw in action. The use of timelapse was impressive
Thank you very much! Yes, the sleeper jig was very much a Heath Robinson affair. I have had Makita tools in the past but for some reason ended up with DeWalt. They seem to be very good, but I expect Makita is just as good. Glad you liked the timelapse - there was too much repetition to show it all at normal speed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway Makita were ok when built in Japan and later, Mexico. Once they tried cost cutting again by sending it to china, quality and longevity went out the window.
I had not realised that. The same thing has happened to so many good quality products... Chris.
Oh hi Leo! Just wanted to say i love your videos. Hows life going If you don't mind me asking? Also im really sorry for your losses, i hope your ok
Agreed. A chop saw would save a ton of time. Also a drill press for the rail pilot and mounting holes.
I really enjoyed this, the editing was top tier 😅
Glad you enjoyed! I am not sure that the editing wasn't more hard work than building the line!! Seriously, hours disappears in front of the computer. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I’m subscribed to project air and have multiple RC planes and I’m subscribed to Peter’s Railway and have multiple model trains too
Really nice video to watch, thank you. You’re very lucky to be able to build a railway in such lovely surroundings! Thanks again
Many thanks for your great comments. Yes, we are very lucky to live here, and never forget that. Thanks for watching, Chris.
Loved your books as a kid, great to watch this video many years later!
Glad you enjoyed it! Even better that you enjoyed the books. It is great fun writing them, but there's no point if they are not read!! Thanks for watching and best wishes, Chris.
Oh my God I would love to do this in Texas. I had model railways as a child and this is just so beautiful to watch. Bless you sir.
Thank you for your splendid comment! I hope you have the pleasure of building a railway one day. There are quite a few clubs which you could join, or you maybe you can make a smaller scale railway. Gauge 1 is so beautiful... Thanks for watching, Chris.
I remember reading your book as a kid, which made my childhood. I'm still an avid railway enthusiast. Especially visiting my local heritage line at strathspey railway. Your line looks amazing best of luck.
Wonderful, and thank you for telling me that. It is much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the Strathspey Railway, they have stocked my books for many years. You might like to look in the shop and see if they still have a good range on show!! If not I will get in touch with them... All best wishes Chris.
What a magnificent video...a huge amount of work but what a superb demonstration of railway building!
Thanks for your lovely comment, I must now make more videos - and more railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Amazing work, I'd love to build something like that when I'm older!
Go for it, I hope you do build a railway - and lots of other things too. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Looking great! Love the look of the rail with the brick edging!
Yes, it looks good but there’s a mole on the line which is doing its best to wreck it!! Chris
Yes!
I used to deliver your mail sometimes up till 2018 before transferred to another office told my husband about the books you wrote and the garden railway in your old place as we both love the railways it’s lovely to see you have a much bigger area and more track length 👷👷 Carla
Thanks Carla, Yes, the little garden railway seems a long time ago now! Thanks for watching, all best wishes, Chris.
Brilliant video!
Glad to see me and Kelly made the final cut right at the end. Really made my day, was so random and not what I was expecting to be doing at work that day but we was smiling all the way around like a big kids.
Our pleasure! Hope that all railway journeys are as enjoyable... All best wishes, Chris.
WOW! I’ve just happened across this video and found it really interesting. I’m so impressed by the amount of hard work you’ve all put into this project. Your commentary and film work is superb, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. You have no idea (or perhaps you do) of the amount of time it takes to edit a film like that to make it into a story. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway I have a rough idea how long it takes to record a story like that, I work in TV as a lighting director and operator, but we generally have a large crew! Doing the work on your own is very impressive and you’ve done it really well.
Thanks for your understanding, especially from a pro! I switched editor from a cheap and cheerful adobe premier elements (which was a bit limited and had odd restrictions) to Davinci Resolve. So much better, but there is quite a steep learning curve. I'm still on it!! Took me ages to try to get the sound loudness correct. All the tutorials say you have to get the luffs up to -14 for youtube, but it doesn't seem to work like that for documentary style videos, where only part of it is loud and then there are quiet bits. Took me ages to decide to leave it alone! Chris.
I'm less than half way through the video and already I have to comment. As a prolific maker of "jigs", I am in awe of your sleeper cutting one. To get automatic feed AND automatic ejection with such a simple setup is inspiring. I was, however, a little disappointed that automatic stacking wasn't included😂. I'm off now to replicate your machine for my own "offcuts and small branches" cutter to use for my firepit.
Thanks : Jigs can save just so much time! Glad you liked my punk outfit!! Now, for stacking the sleepers, that would require some thought! You will find that the branches are much more difficult to handle than the very uniform sleeper material! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I have rarely seen so much enthusiasm (and surely backbreaking work) - the result is fantastic!
Thanks for your lovely comment. Funnily enough, after a good few days working on the railway my back is much improved!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Incredibly enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all the hard work putting that video together. Hope your back is ok after that!
Thank you for the lovely comment! Yes, back is ok and it was plenty of cardio exercise! Thanks for watching, Chris
What a fantastic video, first time UA-cam’s algorithm has sent me your way but beautiful to watch. I love how you are not phased by the tediousness of some of the jobs you have to do to complete this. With fun facts along the way. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Funnily enough, I find some of the boring bits the best. You can just switch off and enjoy being outside, or in the workshop. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
One man's tedium is another man's therapy.
Peter what you're working on is inspiring me!
your landscape for your trains is beautiful and I'm not lying! 👌👌
Thank you very much! Yes, we are lucky to have such a picturesque setting for the railway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Lovely bit of work, well done. Looking forwards to seeing more. Good luck with the further projects. Wishing the best for you with it.
Thank you very much! Yes, we will have to create some more parts of the railway, not necessarily more track - this year! I will also be making some more videos about driving the engine and some of the details and how they work... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
So much respect for the dedication of this gentleman.
Thank you, it’s a great hobby!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great video Chris - loving the camera work and editing as well ! Can't decide if this or the Clupet Rings is my favourite ! Nice to see the boys mucking in : ) Beautiful surroundings. All the best to you and all the family.
Thanks for the grand comments, you have no idea how long the editing takes on these, apparently, little projects!! Glad you liked the clupet video too - that was the surprise success of the century.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Absolutely brilliant, it was a pleasure watching your video, and after all that hard work you deserve a rest. Thanks again. Andy
Thank you! Yes, it was/is a fun project. Although it is finished, there is always something left to do on the line. Weeds, track, new sleepers etc. However, I enjoy it so it isn't really work... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
As someone who worked on the railway all my life and now retired . I take my hat off to you sir, will done !!
Thank you very much for your kind comment. From a retired railway professional, it means even more! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Oh, what a passion!! Thank you for the interesting and wonderful video!
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your wonderful comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
When I saw the gap in the embankment I was wondering if you would be doing another bridge! But I presume, in spite of the compacting efforts of the excavator, you would probably need a more solid foundation to support that?
Hi, we did think about a bridge, but also wondered about the strength of the new embankment. Proper engineering!!! Thanks for watching, Chris
I do admire your strength Chris and very much hope that your back is not aching too much.
Your enthusiasm is infectious!
Thanks for the sympathetic comment. Yes, my back does suffer a bit, but funnily enough it seems to help it too. Nothing worse than lounging around!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Sheldon Cooper from the big bang theory would have loved this place
Glad you think so! Send him round!!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed every second of this inspirational Video. All power to your elbow .
Thank you for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated. It is really my back and knees which need more power these days!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Boutta build a tram middle of the city illegally
Enjoy a fabulous hobby!!
Who is “Boutta?”
@@sbrunner69 I'm about to*
Don't forget good ol' Aunties expansion screws!
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my grandad would have loved this, thank you for sharing your work
My pleasure! It is certainly a most enjoyable hobby... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
That’s superb, just like the real thing in miniature. What a size of a project, and I thought some of my earthmoving by wheelbarrow and spade was big but that’s on another level. Well done. I am not knowledgeable about model railways but here’s one for you, could the rails be welded together ?
Glad you like it! That is a good question about welding the track. Yes, I am sure it could be done, and when I made the spring point there was plenty of welding there. However I don't know there would be much point, and maybe there is a downside: With continuous welded rail, they have to have long expansion joints and also arrange for them to be in tension, even when the weather gets hot. This works fine on the big railways, but on this size, it would just pull the track straight on the bends. Even as it is, with some joints (which tend to rust up), the expansion can move the sleepers some 5 cm sideways. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
This is by far my favorite UA-cam channel now. This place is magical!
Hi Tony, thanks for your lovely support. Yes, it is rather magical, and I hope the channel brings something of that across. Now I will have to make some more videos! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway my pleasure, chris! i’m going back and watching a lot of the older content slowly. it’s amazing what you all have accomplished.
i have a five year old, we both love trains. he’s going to lose it when i show him. is this a place that could potentially be visited someday? i will check out the books, books about trains are the best books!
Sadly, the railway is on a private, working farm, so visits are not really possible. However, I hope the videos give a good flavour of what it is like?! Chris. @@TonyLasagna
@@PetersRailway absolutely. at least you get to enjoy it! the videos definitely give a nice taste. plan to keep getting my fix 😂🙏🏻
Probably the next project would be to duplicate the line or add passing loops if you wanted to further increase the operating capacity of the line and allow open up the possibility of extending the main route in a future project! :)
That's a great idea! However, the trouble is that the field, while looking fairly flat, is distinctly sloping as you can see from the size of the embankment needed. I think some railway scenery, signal box etc is probably the next thing to make. A good winter project! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway yup it’s like the most efficient way to duplicate the line would be to have the second track at a lower level to the existing track with it rising up to the same level as the existing track at junctions/points! :)
Yes, that is a possible plan, but not for this year - or probably next!!! You have to remember that this is a working farm... All best, C
Great video! I love your books - always were the best present from Grandad on Christmases, he would have to read them to me that evening!
Thank you for your lovely comment, Luke, it is much appreciated!! All best wishes, Chris.
Absolutely amazing work!
Thank you! Cheers! Chris.
absolutely brilliant, great film and excellent use of time lapse photography
Glad you enjoyed it. The time lapse was fun to do, but does take a long time to edit and get correct. I like to show a lot of the detail stuff that goes on and then it gets too long and boring. Hence the sped up bits!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Absolute legend you are. My today's UA-cam discovery. I am all here for Peters Railway. Saying hello from Derby.
Careful now, once you buy yourself, err I mean your nearest little person a Peter's Railway book, you'll be hooked. They're simply what we all wanted when we were budding baby engineers.
Thanks for your lovely comment. I must now make some more videos. Watch this space... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Great video. Thanks. 😎
Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
wow great toys!..good idea with the loop....What a fun project, with lots of hard work, a joy to watch...kudos!
Thanks so much! Yes it was hard work, but very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
You're a great Dad, thanks for the video ❤
Please tell the boys!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
A grand viewing indeed, such a lovely and inspirational railway. Thanks for posting.
I am glad you enjoyed and thanks for the lovely comment. Now I will have to make some more videos... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
This is one of the most beautiful thing on UA-cam I have ever seen.
That is the most beautiful comment we have ever received. Thank you!!! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a gem this channle is after me being a kid reading the story’s you write about pesters railway it amazing the standard of the films you are doing I can not stop watching these videos over and over again! Thanks for sharing this amazing video with us!
This iPads auto correct doesn’t like the word Peter.
Wow, thank you! It is really good to receive feedback about the films (and the books), because they take so long to make that I would give up if people weren't enjoying them. Now that "summer" is here, I will be making some more videos. Hopefully you will enjoy them too?!! All best wishes, Chris.
Such useful information, very well and entertainingly presented. Thank you!
Thanks for the lovely comment, much appreciated after the hours of time spent in front of the computer trying to edit it into a story! Thanks for watching! Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Somehow happened across this video. Don't know anything about steam engines but thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I love when people have their passions. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Now I will have to make some more videos... Chris.
Trains, steam engines , a dog and a few laughs. Really facinating stuff, too. Perfect. Subscribing.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
As my co-worker used to say; "Nothin' but hard work!...". I absolutely enjoyed watching this! Thank you for sharing this!
Glad you enjoyed it, there was certainly plenty of hard work!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
@@PetersRailway Thanks for the information.
No worries!! Now I am just waiting for some better weather to start making some more videos... All best, Chris.
Your narration is excellent. Perfect choice of words, confident and entertaining.
Thank you for that. In fact, I find the voiceovers, added after filming, are very difficult, but it is largely a matter of confidence so your kind words are much appreciated! Thanks for watching! Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
What a huge, fantastic project. Respect!
Glad you like it! It has been a lot of fun to build… Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Wow. Absolutely fascinating and dedication for a beautiful railway.
Thanks for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Your dedication and sheer ability are breathtaking. One of the most enjoyable half hours I've spent on youtube. Many thanks fior the upload!
My pleasure, and thank you for the lovely comment! Some people think it is hard work, but I find it the most relaxing hobby - until things go wrong of course!! Now the weather is getting better I will be making more films, so watch this space... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I have never known how much work goes into building a rail road. But the payoff is worth every ache and pain. I really enjoy the videos. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
Thanks for your understanding comment about aches and pains!! However, I find that the outdoor activity seems to keep joints in good condition. So far anyway.... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thank you! That's a best youtube piece I've watched for years!
Glad it bought some joy and maybe calm! If everyone had such a good hobby there would be much less trouble in the world... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
This is so cute and fun for kids and adults. We should build more of these trains for hobby and commercial (fun train ride).
Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, I agree, but there are quite a lot of club railways all over the world. I wonder if there are any near you? You could get involved if you have some spare time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
This is absolutely incredible. Fabulous achievement. A lot of hard physical work too. Innovative engineering. May it be a blessing to you and your loved ones for many years to come.
Thank you for your lovely comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I hope the railway will entertain for many years... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Fantastic! Who wouldn't want their own railway? A lot of hard work!
Thank you and I couldn’t agree more!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Just came across your channel Chris, simply brilliant, I’ve subscribed, and some of your narration is hilarious 😂. Toronto Ontario Canada.
Awesome, thank you! I am glad you liked the narration, it was much more difficult to do than one might expect. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! This is my heaven! Both the work and the pleasure! Hopefully someday I will have space to build a railway! Keep up the fun!
Thank you for the lovely comments!! Yes, you can certainly build a railway one day. If you are limited for space, then you can enjoy building something to a smaller scale. Gauge 1 is just amazing. Search for it on UA-cam... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
loved that,well done on the build, the envy of many men
Thank you for the lovely comment! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Incredible!! Congratulations!!
I love it!!!
❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! All best wishes, Chris.
Wow, just stumbled onto your page, an amazing hobby. I have quite recently retired from working on new Zealand's railroad company, kiwi rail, where i have been working for sixteen years in their traction shop. I'm not a foamer, i just enjoy fixing stuff. Of the sixteen years, the last eight i have mainly been running a line boring machine refurbishing traction motor casings after welding up machined faces. The terrain in nz dictates a quite narrow gauge which stretches and wears out the traction motors, hence the constant refurbishing. I trained as a marine engineer and in my spare time, I made working model steam engines, so i also am fascinated by them. I have really enjoyed this vid. Thanks for showing us all your hard work.
Thank you for your lovely comment! You have had a most interesting career. I find that electric motors are fascinating, they are quite simple, but there is so much science in them. Also, that they can create so much mechanical power from such small machines - but of course electricity is a very refined sort of energy. Glad you enjoyed the film, now I must make some more.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
23:13 This looks so cool.
I admire your dedication. It is absolutely fascinating, I cannot stop watching 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you very much! I am glad you are enjoying it, now I will have to make some more films - watch this space... All best wishes, Chris.
Excellent work, excellent info and pace.
Well done all.
Thank you. The feedback on the pace is especially interesting as I am always wondering how much to put in and what to leave out. Videos which start with a whole load of credits and waffle about the channel drive me nuts!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Incredible work.
I'm sore just watching you !!
BRAVO guys !
Cheers from Detroit 🇺🇲
Thank you very much! Yes, hard work, but great fun at the same time. It only hurts when you stop!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Incredibly satisfying to watch.
Thank you! Like all good hobbies, it is satisfying to do as well! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a nice way to blend your hobbies and talent.
Thank you! Cheers! Merry Christmas as well!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Magnificent project, Peter. Following with interest.
Thank you! I must now make some more videos... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Thanks for sharing this amazing project, I love everything about your work!
Thank you so much! It is an amazing hobby and there are a surprisingly large number of clubs around, if you felt inspired to go along to one. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a wonderful, relaxing video. Great work.
Yes, it is much more relaxing to watch the video than to build the railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Hi Chris!
I was at your railway the other year and I remember you talking about this!
I hope you have lots of fun running trains and not having to stop!
Cameron
Thank you for the thumbs up!! Yes, we are having far too much fun!! All best, Chris.
So lovely. Very interesting and I how are we enjoyed watching you and your sons build the railroad
Glad you enjoyed it, yes having the boys help with construction and maintenance is grand. I will make some more films when the weather warms up a little... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Great video to watch. Must have been very satisfying.. hats off to you all.
Glad you enjoyed it and, yes, possibly the most satisfying hobby in the world!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great project. Impressive. I like your personality too. So calm and cool. You remind me of my brother-in-law who was also British. Kind regards from Austria!
Thank you! 😊 I am not so calm when things go wrong!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes from the UK, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Being a master excavator is a real benefit when sculpting the new area. Nicely done.
Thank you for the great comment, I will pass it on to Tom the diggerer! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
New to this channel but I'm finding myself mildly addicted.Super job on the loops as they came out quite smooth with lots of smiles😊
Welcome aboard and thanks for the great comment. Now I must make some more films…. Thanks for watching! PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Interesting and enjoyable to watch, enjoy your new creation.
Thanks for the great comment! Yes, the railway is very enjoyable. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
This was so pleasant to watch, and I'm not even really a train person. A well crafted video to go with a well crafted line. You preemptively answered every question that popped into my mind, which made it that much more satisfying. Thanks from Connecticut.
Thanks for your lovely comment! In truth it takes quite a while to film these projects but that is nothing compared to the time to edit them into a story. Glad you appreciated it. Now I must make some more little films about the railway…. Chris
What a fascinating, delightful video! I especially liked the various jigs to make repetitive chores easier. Work smarter, not harder!
Glad you enjoyed it! Now I must make some more videos.... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Great Job Graham, love it so life like, keep up the good work, you are a very talented man. Thankyou for showing the progress.
Thanks 👍 Now I have to make some more videos!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
What a fabulous film - great to watch and a very pleasing voice to listen to for your narration. I particularly liked the time lapse (and drone) sequences, especially the laying of sleepers at high speed round the double curve. Wonderful exercise and hours of fun to be had driving the train. I will look for more.
Glad you enjoyed it! We had fun editing it, especially the high speed sequences. They came about because we either had to cut them out completely or speed them up to make the film watchable!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
A most amazing effort! Thank you very much
You're very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it - there is nothing so relaxing as a good hobby... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Bravo......real trains u stand up and it hard work.......working on ur hands and knees is the hardest work ever........cheers
Thank you! Yes, it is hard work, but very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Lovely bit of work, well done.
Thank you!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Top class video. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it a lot from Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it, it was fun making it too. All best wishes from UK, Chris.
❤❤❤ lovely description of model civil engineering. Well done. I enjoyed it very much.
Thank you very much! I will be making some more videos in the near future...
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Fascinating project, thanks for sharing
I am glad you enjoyed it. Although it looks like a bit of a solitary hobby, sharing it is half the fun. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What a fantastic video 👍🏻 That loop construction was awesome 👏🏻 buddy 😊
Thanks for great comment, it’s much appreciated!! Chris
What a fantastic video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do! I also need to make some more videos. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
Amazing! So much work - good for you to make it happen!
Thanks for the great comment! Keeping busy keeps you alive... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/
I watched it a year ago and just got it recommended again.
Still amazed by the fabulouse result 🤩
Thank you again then!! I will have to make some more videos…
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you for producing this video for us all to watch - it was so interesting to watch the loop being constructed and to really understand all of the different elements and hard work involved; the little gadgets created to help along the way were ingenious too. It's an absolutely amazing railway that you have created, and brings to mind your brilliant Peter's Railway books where the railway also comes to fruition. We all loved the time-lapses - and the interesting and entertaining narration in the video too! Kathryn
Thank you, Kathryn, it is great to know that you have enjoyed it! The little gadgets are half the fun - the trouble starts when you try to film them and it all goes wrong... All best wishes from here, Chris.
Amazing! You are living the dream!
Always!
Splendid. Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure! and thanks for the good comment. Chris.