Oh wow. So tripping. That was so cool. Reminds if the days way back in the 70s. Me an my buddy's had a motorizied. Service. Buggy. And we used to take up to mt Rainier washington..st... And buzz the old tracks. Up on the. Mountains. Just like that.
When I was a child, my grandparents had a big garden with a river in the back. They lived close to the montain so there was a lot of wood available in any shape and size. I built too with friends couple of meters of wooden railway with cool curves on the river side. It was very cool stuff...
I would like a house that resembles a railway platform with a track and an empty rake stationed . It would have a signal , a station office and a place to rest and a kitchen. For dinners we can have them in the rake. There will be a little garden too. How wonderful to theme your house like a railway station. I'm 48 but the childhood fascination with trains still lives inside me . I still gawk at trains when they pass by. And I love to read the newspaper on a railway station. So much bliss.❤
I live on a 140 acre farm & have always wanted to setup my own little railway on it like yours. It'd be so cool to use when I'm baling hay & need to move them up to the barn which can be about a mile away from the furthest hay field. Load up the bales on a couple flatbed cars & haul them up to the barn. Return empty & repeat. Use it to transport logs, soil, & just play around on.
A humongous amount of 👍 to you. I saw at least one of your reconstruction videos. Thank you for the virtual ride on your Railway. Again what a tremendous amount of perseverance, effort, and what my Grandmother called (stick-to-ivness).
This is wicked cool. Almost like when I rode some trains at the amusement parks, except yours looks much more fun! Thank you for sharing this video and bringing back great memories!
This was a dream of mine when I was between the ages of 10-15. I still love seeing people making a dream like this a reality. As a glass telegraph insulator collector, we gotta get some glass jewels up on those poles! Beautiful setup! Thank you for sharing!
Past few years I've been enjoying the many cab view videos on UA-cam, especially from Japan. You get to see the world's buildings, homes, farms, wilderness, industry, and other railroad technology like never before. And then I discovered your short video: That darn 9 minute ride can compete with the best of 'em. Thanks and keep it going.
Vielen Dank für das Video. 😅Ich bin beeindruckt, hab nicht gedacht das in dieser Wildnis noch ein Zug fährt, zumal die Schienen kaum zu erkennen sind. ❤🎉 LG Eli
When I was a little kid I kept fantasizing about a railway exactly like this existing somewhere in the woods behind my hometown, so watching this video was pretty much seeing that childhood fantasy fulfilled. Thank you for this opportunity
That's an awesome railroad! Always admire people who created such things in their backyard... Perhaps you need to build a fuel brick making machine to deal with leaves, don't forget to mount it on a flatcar!
Every time I see you've got a new upload, I watch it! As always, you never fail to capture my interest and enthusiasm. I really love getting the full tour- I definitely noticed the catenary is looking a lot less of a mess than it used to, and by the looks of things there's some new ties to be installed (presumably when the ground thaws out). Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos, they make my day!
ime a leverett and a railfan. wow. my grandpa worked for the L&N. Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the fiftys and sixtys. Small world! What a coincidence. Cheers!
In my case, the Leverett is after a town, not a last name, but still neat! No railroaders in my family unfortunately, but I’m fond of the railroad that used to run through the western side of the town. It was the CV until 1995, but the last train to call at Leverett was c. 1940 I think. The old station grounds don’t show much of a trace of what once was, but its not too hard to tell something could have once been there.
2 of my friends like railroads and model trains. They told me about John Allen and his Gorre & Daphetid railroad. I read Gorre & Daphetid book and was stunned, impressed very much. Your railroad is as mind-boggling as John Allen's. Thanks for the vid, from Japan.
This was fun to watch. What a special place. I just kept thinking about the amount of upkeep. The constant march of rust and rot. The leaves on the ties making the wood soft I would not be able to enjoy it because I would be working on it non stop.
Oh my GOSH 😃!!!! That was Awesome, Spectacular! Amazing, I'd sure like to make something like this for my 4 grandchildren. I'm out on the farm/country on 4 acers, so it CERTAINLY is not gonna be as big as yours. Yours almost reminds me of the amusment park in DENVER, Colo, (Lakeside), their PASSANGER train has about 8 coaches, but it goes around a lake, the length of track from station to around the entire lake is about 3/4s of mile long I'd say. And boy do I love it.❤️ Nice layout you go!!😉, Thanks for sharing this with me,😁👌😉👍
Enchanting and majestic which city mongers like us can only dream off!! Truly breathtaking and engrossing enough to keep you attached with it all life in unending passion!!
Great Fun, I love railways and locomotives of any description, and this was brilliant to watch, although the track leaves a lot to be desired, Im wobndering how you dont get more derailments!! Great video thanks for sharing
Omg just saw this video and decided to check it out. Absolutely love the "ride" around the track! I would definitely go for a ride on it. I'm going to check out your other videos! Thanks for the ride
I should sue you ! I was so exited by your train ride that i foolishly stand up from my couch and was zapped by your 250 volts overhead catenary ! Wow...i´m still mouth foaming. I´ve seen steam, gaz engine, battery powered...but overhead ? Never ! I´m on my knees. Superb trackage. Those complaining about it have no idea how labor intensive it can be. Add to it the struggle with fallen branches on the wire...with a lovely 250 of juice... The use of turntable for the ride is genious. Some very sharp curves and switches, short wheelbase with tiny diameter wheels, and good speed on straight track... Now i must stand up from the floor, sit and watch it again. 70 years of hard work... May be i just dream it ?
What an incredible little railway. All credit. Just seen another video showing the loco and with the overhead and bell,it seems more tramway orientated than strictly a train. In fact over here in the UK they had many industrial "tramways" that had locos/ trams just like the one you were driving, called 'Steeple Cabs". One local to me ran coal trucks along a passenger tram road line to stock a coal merchants yard. Anyway, whatever you class it, it's brilliant. Cheers
So very interesting, tiny railroad. Ever consider a Halloween “scream park” theme? Vampire, mummy, werewolf, Freddy Cruger jumping out, going boo to passengers. Might be able to get local club, organization to provide actors to play parts. With a bit of promotion it might make some revenue. The insurance/liability thing may be a hassle.
Would be neat to hear more about this little road. History, how long exist, how it was built and where all the rail came from and how power is generated? Super interesting.
Such a rich memory of riding the train at The Forest Park amusement park way back in the fifties somewhere in PA. I loved that little train. PWG. P.S. The leaves partially obscuring the tracks makes the video more interesting.
I remember coming across these videos years ago now. At the time I was able to use Google Earth to pinpoint where this was. Somewhere in Indiana I think. If you go looking you can spot the long straight section along the creek and the support posts for the electricity looks like fence posts. Now I can't remember the name of the nearest town. ??
Actually, I think it's in Illinois. Someone from Shoreline railfan group told me the general vicinity of it but I was never able to pinpoint it exactly.
I honestly don't know if it was or not, but it sure sounds like it could have been :) That station was named after one of the guys who used to come out and help, Mr Bob Richards.
@ 3:47, I'm guessing that is a spring switch? If I read right, there was a technique that the motorman could use to throw the points of the switch and that was to apply the brake as well as increase the "throttle" which would somehow energize the track and cause the points to throw. Maybe I'm wrong.
If I might suggest, you might want to consider sourcing out an old garden tractor mower deck, mount it on its own rail wheels, power it with an old electric (possibly 24 volt diesel starter) motor, and use it to vacuum up the excess leaves and other organic debris from off the track. You could compost the debris and then use the compost wherever needed.
I've thought about this and may do something similar, those leaves just trap moisture in the track and don't help the tie life. Perhaps a jet engine mounted on a flat car would do the trick lol
@@CNW4145 a walk-behind gas-powered leaf blower turned to blow forward mounted on a flat car would also work fairly well. I've seen it done in 1.5" scale. What gauge is this anyway? My guess is 15"?
Sorry we do not have government funding to make a better looking track. Perhaps you can send some my way? The bridges are rated for a minimum of 2 tons, more than sufficient for the weight of this equipment.
@@CNW4145 Hi there. I was only joking, enjoying and having great fun with your Railroad. Keep on riding it and enjoying. I'd love to have it in my backyard !
Every boys dream to have a train in his yard. This encapsulates all the wonder in a child's eyes . Incredible amount of effort to do this.
Oh wow. So tripping. That was so cool. Reminds if the days way back in the 70s. Me an my buddy's had a motorizied. Service. Buggy. And we used to take up to mt Rainier washington..st... And buzz the old tracks. Up on the. Mountains. Just like that.
@@davidpendleton1851
Agree👍
私はにほんの鉄道模型好きな女子高校生です。
男の子じゃないですが、私もこんな電車欲しいです。
(*^-^)ﾆｺ
And what a fearful thing when in my dreams, i am riding the train and it derails 😱
That's true
When I was a child, my grandparents had a big garden with a river in the back. They lived close to the montain so there was a lot of wood available in any shape and size. I built too with friends couple of meters of wooden railway with cool curves on the river side. It was very cool stuff...
From an Italian HS Train Driver, congrats for the track and the build !!! Awesome !!! ❤❤
Thank you very much! I visited Italy last fall and rode those trains all across your beautiful country, loved every second of it :)
@@CNW4145 yeah we have a pretty and functional HS railway, the Subway of Italy or in italian "Metropolitana d'Italia"
I would like a house that resembles a railway platform with a track and an empty rake stationed . It would have a signal , a station office and a place to rest and a kitchen. For dinners we can have them in the rake. There will be a little garden too. How wonderful to theme your house like a railway station. I'm 48 but the childhood fascination with trains still lives inside me . I still gawk at trains when they pass by. And I love to read the newspaper on a railway station. So much bliss.❤
I live on a 140 acre farm & have always wanted to setup my own little railway on it like yours. It'd be so cool to use when I'm baling hay & need to move them up to the barn which can be about a mile away from the furthest hay field. Load up the bales on a couple flatbed cars & haul them up to the barn. Return empty & repeat. Use it to transport logs, soil, & just play around on.
A humongous amount of 👍 to you. I saw at least one of your reconstruction videos. Thank you for the virtual ride on your Railway. Again what a tremendous amount of perseverance, effort, and what my Grandmother called (stick-to-ivness).
How great is that ... only a wishful dream for us people living in the suburbs all their lives. Great land !
This is wicked cool. Almost like when I rode some trains at the amusement parks, except yours looks much more fun! Thank you for sharing this video and bringing back great memories!
I tinkled a little when the tracks disappeared in all those leaves.
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the wonderful tour!
This was a dream of mine when I was between the ages of 10-15. I still love seeing people making a dream like this a reality. As a glass telegraph insulator collector, we gotta get some glass jewels up on those poles! Beautiful setup! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mr Toads wild ride….this is awesome !
Thank you for showing us the trip from the driver's cabin. It is a magnificent video
Past few years I've been enjoying the many cab view videos on UA-cam, especially from Japan. You get to see the world's buildings, homes, farms, wilderness, industry, and other railroad technology like never before. And then I discovered your short video: That darn 9 minute ride can compete with the best of 'em. Thanks and keep it going.
Самая экстремальная железная дорога в мире.Благодарю за такой необыкновенный контент.
Thank you very much, that means a lot! :)
Vielen Dank für das Video.
😅Ich bin beeindruckt, hab nicht gedacht das in dieser Wildnis noch ein Zug fährt, zumal die Schienen kaum zu erkennen sind. ❤🎉 LG Eli
I like how the surrounding landscape was left to grow naturally, it goes perfectly with your train layout there
Sometimes it grows a little too much lol
A fantastic railroad! Just great! Thanks for letting us ride!
I live it
I wish I could do this
I love how you open the throttle up on the long tangent track
Well done
When I was a little kid I kept fantasizing about a railway exactly like this existing somewhere in the woods behind my hometown, so watching this video was pretty much seeing that childhood fantasy fulfilled. Thank you for this opportunity
Great to hear, sometimes I wish I had more woods to fill with track!
@@CNW4145was this a abandoned railroad line and you restored it?
Nope, it was built for a hobby and I continue to operate and improve the operation as time allows.
That's an awesome railroad! Always admire people who created such things in their backyard... Perhaps you need to build a fuel brick making machine to deal with leaves, don't forget to mount it on a flatcar!
A lot of love and hard work is built into this layout. All my respect.
Salúde from San Antonio!
Thanks, glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for the ride. It brings peace. Regards.
Wonderful friendly crossings video. 😊
I want my own railway so badly. Magnificient video.
You should build one, its fun!
Wonderful. What a terrific railway. A credit to you. Many thanks for sharing.
Looks like a great ride. I'd love to ride it someday
Every time I see you've got a new upload, I watch it! As always, you never fail to capture my interest and enthusiasm. I really love getting the full tour- I definitely noticed the catenary is looking a lot less of a mess than it used to, and by the looks of things there's some new ties to be installed (presumably when the ground thaws out). Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos, they make my day!
ime a leverett and a railfan. wow. my grandpa worked for the L&N. Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the fiftys and sixtys. Small world! What a coincidence. Cheers!
Pulled right up into the driveway!
In my case, the Leverett is after a town, not a last name, but still neat! No railroaders in my family unfortunately, but I’m fond of the railroad that used to run through the western side of the town. It was the CV until 1995, but the last train to call at Leverett was c. 1940 I think. The old station grounds don’t show much of a trace of what once was, but its not too hard to tell something could have once been there.
That's a smart railway you've got there , thanks for the ride 👍🇬🇧
Awesome;love the scenery as it unwinds.So tranquil;even with the squealing!
What a wonderful, rugged little railway , I love it .
2 of my friends like railroads and model trains. They told me about John Allen and his Gorre & Daphetid railroad. I read Gorre & Daphetid book and was stunned, impressed very much.
Your railroad is as mind-boggling as John Allen's. Thanks for the vid, from Japan.
That is a very high compliment, thanks a lot!
It’s one thing to have your own railroad, but one that has a working catenary system?That’s pretty neat. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for stopping by!
To have an interurban on your own property is amazing. I can’t imagine the work you’ve put into this
This was fun to watch. What a special place. I just kept thinking about the amount of upkeep. The constant march of rust and rot. The leaves on the ties making the wood soft I would not be able to enjoy it because I would be working on it non stop.
Thanks for stopping by, the work to maintain it is what is fun for me. Gives me a job that you can really see immediate results when its done!
Oh my GOSH 😃!!!! That was Awesome, Spectacular! Amazing, I'd sure like to make something like this for my 4 grandchildren. I'm out on the farm/country on 4 acers, so it CERTAINLY is not gonna be as big as yours. Yours almost reminds me of the amusment park in DENVER, Colo, (Lakeside), their PASSANGER train has about 8 coaches, but it goes around a lake, the length of track from station to around the entire lake is about 3/4s of mile long I'd say. And boy do I love it.❤️ Nice layout you go!!😉, Thanks for sharing this with me,😁👌😉👍
This video is the delirium of the mind. There`s nothing in it but whacking around the bushes. Why am I watching this?
That leaves covered tracks look surreal. Great video👍
Every kid's dream. Mine was built by my Dad inside our house. Thanks for airing this😀😀😀♥️
Thank you♥️
Great stuff...well done !
I don't know how I got here, I'm not a train guy but I now can bring my day to a close.
Thank you!
Hey thanks for stopping by!
So nice to see that this was a wonderful day to have the opportunity to be here.
Enchanting and majestic which city mongers like us can only dream off!! Truly breathtaking and engrossing enough to keep you attached with it all life in unending passion!!
That's so cool that you've got the overhead elec system, love it ❤️
That was fantastic! I'm going to go around again!
I think the most striking aspect is that it is electrified. You wouldn't expect that at all from something this compact!
It does make it unique for sure :)
I really enjoy watching your videos! I think you've done a great job with this railway!
Really nice virtual ride, Enjoyed it👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Wow...amazing job!!
Very nice. I can see where leaves can be a bit of work during the year.
Great Fun, I love railways and locomotives of any description, and this was brilliant to watch, although the track leaves a lot to be desired, Im wobndering how you dont get more derailments!! Great video thanks for sharing
Derailments are rare out here :)
Very nice video. Thank you for uploading.
Omg just saw this video and decided to check it out. Absolutely love the "ride" around the track! I would definitely go for a ride on it. I'm going to check out your other videos! Thanks for the ride
Thanks for the ride. That was fun. My inner child says AWESOME!
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
There is nothing I don't absolutely love about this! It is a child's dream come true.
A very entertaining ride indeed. Why put up a conductor mast when a tree will do. Love the use of leaves for ballast! New supply every autumn.😀
this is incredible!👍🖐
I should sue you !
I was so exited by your train ride that i foolishly stand up from my couch and was zapped by your 250 volts overhead catenary !
Wow...i´m still mouth foaming.
I´ve seen steam, gaz engine, battery powered...but overhead ? Never !
I´m on my knees. Superb trackage. Those complaining about it have no idea how labor intensive it can be. Add to it the struggle with fallen branches on the wire...with a lovely 250 of juice...
The use of turntable for the ride is genious. Some very sharp curves and switches, short wheelbase with tiny diameter wheels, and good speed on straight track...
Now i must stand up from the floor, sit and watch it again.
70 years of hard work...
May be i just dream it ?
😂😂 Great comments, thank you and it is not a dream, it is real :)
Great job!! The Union Pacific has nothing on you! Your videos are great, please keep them coming.
What an incredible little railway. All credit.
Just seen another video showing the loco and with the overhead and bell,it seems more tramway orientated than strictly a train.
In fact over here in the UK they had many industrial "tramways" that had locos/ trams just like the one you were driving, called 'Steeple Cabs".
One local to me ran coal trucks along a passenger tram road line to stock a coal merchants yard.
Anyway, whatever you class it, it's brilliant.
Cheers
Thank you!
Damned, I envy you. Congratulations to this great work 😉
Your place is amazing. I'd love to be able to do that.
Thanks, it really is a nice place for this setup!
Smooth train ride no town no stations just the woods
That was just wonderful. Thank you for that!
So very interesting, tiny railroad. Ever consider a Halloween “scream park” theme? Vampire, mummy, werewolf, Freddy Cruger jumping out, going boo to passengers. Might be able to get local club, organization to provide actors to play parts. With a bit of promotion it might make some revenue. The insurance/liability thing may be a hassle.
Really cool video. I would put a small train depot on the route. If I had something like this. Maybe a small switch tower also. Nice video.
There is a very small depot near the carbarn. Maybe someday I'll add a switch tower, that would be neat!
It's crazy how Detroit looks nowadays but still running trolly service!
O my God,this is so very very lovely, beautiful and amazing.😍❤️👍🏻❤❤
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for the ride!
I enjoyed it very much!
It really took me back to my childhood ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would be nice if we knew where this Toonerville trolley was located.
Thanks, enjoyed the ride around!
Outstanding ... for the first time I have seen it. Huge Love from Calcutta India 💕💕💕🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thank you! Cheers!
Wonderful!!! Thank you! Wish I could take a ride with you!
Thanks for the ride. For nine minutes, I was five-years-old again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It was a very interesting video for me. Enjoyed the mini trip.
Awesome, thank you!
Would love to see a full trackplan and stock list at some time
There are other videos on the page with this info :)
Amazing lay out looks so fun 👍😎
Many compliments ! You did a great job !!!
Thank you so much!
Какая же красота. Я бы там поработал, лет 10.
Would be neat to hear more about this little road. History, how long exist, how it was built and where all the rail came from and how power is generated? Super interesting.
Most of that information is contained within the various videos, and the description. Thanks for checking it out :)
Definitely Something I would do During my Retirement!
Such a rich memory of riding the train at The Forest Park amusement park way back in the fifties somewhere in PA. I loved that little train. PWG. P.S. The leaves partially obscuring the tracks makes the video more interesting.
I enjoyed that ride around on the video so much I am going again....DingDing
YAY! Enjoy :)
I remember coming across these videos years ago now. At the time I was able to use Google Earth to pinpoint where this was. Somewhere in Indiana I think. If you go looking you can spot the long straight section along the creek and the support posts for the electricity looks like fence posts. Now I can't remember the name of the nearest town. ??
Actually, I think it's in Illinois. Someone from Shoreline railfan group told me the general vicinity of it but I was never able to pinpoint it exactly.
Awesome video sir, great job indeed. Enjoyed the ride.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
The tracks look like they were abandoned years ago, but still looks to be in good shape
Thats because they are actually maintained. Most of the rail is approaching 100 yeas old, so it looks a little ragged lol
@@CNW4145 that's a good thing to keep it maintained and in running condition
Where is this magical railroad? It's beautiful.
Somewhere in northern Illinois...
In Minsk we have "Children's Railroad" where everybody can ride such mini-train drived by teens from railway colledge)
8:56 is that an actual Chicago Aurora and Elgin stop?
I honestly don't know if it was or not, but it sure sounds like it could have been :) That station was named after one of the guys who used to come out and help, Mr Bob Richards.
This was so fun to watch! 🚆
Probably one of the purest videos UA-cam. So much negativity in the world. This is 100 percent just awesome to watch.
Spreading love and kindness to all in these times :)
WOW. Incredible. Need to explore your videos ❤
Thanks a lot!
First time I have seen this channel, nice ride, If it was here in the UK nobody would be going anywhere due to there being "leaves on the line".
haha I have about 30 people all saying the same thing about the leaves! I do read about the issues you have over there, its a bit unfortunate.
@ 3:47, I'm guessing that is a spring switch? If I read right, there was a technique that the motorman could use to throw the points of the switch and that was to apply the brake as well as increase the "throttle" which would somehow energize the track and cause the points to throw. Maybe I'm wrong.
It is a spring switch, although I may build a power switch machine at some point just because it would be cool!
Very nice. thanks for posting.
Enchanting
Im so jealous . brilliant work man
Thank you!
Very neat. Just found your channel by accident and I'm trying to figure out the reason. I'm guessing that this is just your hobby. Pretty neat.
Thanks, yes its just a hobby.
@@CNW4145 OMG that is so cool. I love it
If I might suggest, you might want to consider sourcing out an old garden tractor mower deck, mount it on its own rail wheels, power it with an old electric (possibly 24 volt diesel starter) motor, and use it to vacuum up the excess leaves and other organic debris from off the track. You could compost the debris and then use the compost wherever needed.
I've thought about this and may do something similar, those leaves just trap moisture in the track and don't help the tie life. Perhaps a jet engine mounted on a flat car would do the trick lol
@@CNW4145 a walk-behind gas-powered leaf blower turned to blow forward mounted on a flat car would also work fairly well. I've seen it done in 1.5" scale. What gauge is this anyway? My guess is 15"?
Track condition is rather frightening... how do the " bridges" resist the weight ?
Sorry we do not have government funding to make a better looking track. Perhaps you can send some my way? The bridges are rated for a minimum of 2 tons, more than sufficient for the weight of this equipment.
@@CNW4145 Hi there. I was only joking, enjoying and having great fun with your Railroad. Keep on riding it and enjoying. I'd love to have it in my backyard !
Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤩
Excellent Video!
Thank you!