That was fun. It gives me the feel of a cab ride on some narrow-gauge mountain railroad. I'm an HO scale guy by preference, but after seeing this, I may have to give large scale garden railroading a try someday.
If we get a 'gully washer' some of the ballast may wash away and a little re leveling may be required. Other than that it doesn't hurt anything. I have plowed snow also. Although a hard freeze on 'old' snow makes it impassible.
Thank you for the nice comments. I think the mainline is about 500'. I normally run about ten cars per train. The layout has about a7' elevation from high to low so some pretty steep grades were required (4%+) so long trains cannot do the entire loop as the couplers let go on the hills. I have the option to run just around the pond (the switch by the deck.) so a longer train would be possible on that run.
Thank you for sharing, I watch with sound muted, so noises don't matter to me. My wife has fiber mialtia, nerve desease, any noise bothers her...I enjoy the videos, thanks again.😊
Thanks. There is about 650' of track. The switching is all manual. Check my other videos for a look at some automatic switches I have built. No electrical panel. All trains are RC thru track power and battery cars.
Don't use plastic wheels in the Garden. Plastic tends to break down and scrape debris onto the rails reducing electrical conductivity. Even on my indoor test layout, I use Metal wheels because despite the problem of sound as you mentioned, you get much better traction because of the better friction. Metal doesn't leave nasty residue like plastic can when it breaks down over long periods of run time.
Thank you! Of course it is never 'finished' but the main line seen in the video took me about six months to build, I think. On a good day I could get 20' of new track installed.
Do you walk along with the train as it’s going around the layout? If not, how can you keep track of it’s progress, ie, speed, whether the train has toppled over or not?
Actually, metal whhels are better than plastic. If your track is getting dirty, I would suggest running a train with a track cleaner on it every once and a while. Awesome layout!
A lovely track. I have a few questions: 1. How long do you estimate it is? 2. How do you make the switching of the track? 3. Do you have an electronic panel, such that you see in real time at which point the train is located?
would it be at all possible for you to adopt me as your grandson. i'd love to have you as a family member. model railroading was my grandpa's favorite thing when he was alive. he loved my HO layouts when i was a kid.
That is really neat. Talk about awesome scenery! Thanks for posting, you have done a great job with your G Scale.
What a lucky man you are. Terrific plot, amazing railroad
Very Nice Railroad... Thanks for sharing!!
That was fun. It gives me the feel of a cab ride on some narrow-gauge mountain railroad.
I'm an HO scale guy by preference, but after seeing this, I may have to give large scale garden railroading a try someday.
you sure have a lot of track. great job.
If we get a 'gully washer' some of the ballast may wash away and a little re leveling may be required. Other than that it doesn't hurt anything. I have plowed snow also. Although a hard freeze on 'old' snow makes it impassible.
It looks like you put a lot of effort into your track work.
Thank you for the nice comments. I think the mainline is about 500'. I normally run about ten cars per train. The layout has about a7' elevation from high to low so some pretty steep grades were required (4%+) so long trains cannot do the entire loop as the couplers let go on the hills. I have the option to run just around the pond (the switch by the deck.) so a longer train would be possible on that run.
Thanks for the nice comments! Made me feel so good I went out today and re-ballasted some of the 'not so good' stretches.
Hell fire! What a layout!
Awesome video. What a surprisingly relaxing experience, watching from beginning to end. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing, I watch with sound muted, so noises don't matter to me. My wife has fiber mialtia, nerve desease, any noise bothers her...I enjoy the videos, thanks again.😊
Fantastic and Clean Layout, WOW!!!. Thanks for Sharing
What a great ride!!
Thanks. There is about 650' of track. The switching is all manual. Check my other videos for a look at some automatic switches I have built. No electrical panel. All trains are RC thru track power and battery cars.
It is very nice, gave me some ideas if i ever do one
A great layout in a beautiful setting not cluttered with ill placed single buildings etc.
Fantastic! I wish I had the space for something like this.
At the beginning; is that Rex, Destroyer of Garden Gnomes I see?
hey awesome video.this is the best model train video ive ever seen.
Don't use plastic wheels in the Garden. Plastic tends to break down and scrape debris onto the rails reducing electrical conductivity. Even on my indoor test layout, I use Metal wheels because despite the problem of sound as you mentioned, you get much better traction because of the better friction. Metal doesn't leave nasty residue like plastic can when it breaks down over long periods of run time.
nice layout, you put a lot of work into it
thoroughly enjoyed this! I normally FF over some of these clips but this is excellent. I think it might be the realistic speed.
great layout i have a question though me and my father are buildin a garden railway in our back yard do you have any suggestions for roadbed
@bluedoris Thank you! It is in Washington state. San Juan Island. Friday Harbor.
Thank you! I'd like to shoot another as there is now about 250' more track but You Tube won't upload anything longer than about a minute or so.
Wonderful. I like it.
Thank you! Of course it is never 'finished' but the main line seen in the video took me about six months to build, I think. On a good day I could get 20' of new track installed.
Believe it or not....Dallee from Aristo Craft. The camera is a Sony Handycam with stereo mike.
Do you walk along with the train as it’s going around the layout? If not, how can you keep track of it’s progress, ie, speed, whether the train has toppled over or not?
Very clean sounds. What sound system are we hearing?
Actually, metal whhels are better than plastic. If your track is getting dirty, I would suggest running a train with a track cleaner on it every once and a while. Awesome layout!
Cool layout. You must have $4-5K invested in track and switches alone. Does this
railroad still exist? Any videos on the construction?
Cool! Awesome Scenery!
A lovely track. I have a few questions:
1. How long do you estimate it is?
2. How do you make the switching of the track?
3. Do you have an electronic panel, such that you see in real time at which point the train is located?
Do you have a layout plan to go with the video? It would be nice if we could follow it along with the plan. Just a thought
Very nice!
love the horn
AristoCraft SD45 w/Dallee cheapo sound.
Wow, that's great ! Did you put all the rocks in place, or were they their already ?
what locomotive is it
What year 'Goat'?
I noticed your taller than normal fence, having Sasquatch issues...Are they messing with the trains..etc...?
Keeps the deer and rivet counters out.
You should have used a steamer.
would it be at all possible for you to adopt me as your grandson. i'd love to have you as a family member. model railroading was my grandpa's favorite thing when he was alive. he loved my HO layouts when i was a kid.
THIS IS FUCKING AWSOME!
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like it.......
I hope you don’t have neighbours! That’s a loud horn from the train!
giant dogs. great.
btw nice job
ahh! it's dogzilla!
awsome :D