S1: E4: Layout Update: 12ft Long Curved Wooden Trestle!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- In this video I tackle something that's been on my mind for a while - a 12ft long curved wooden two-track trestle!
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Some items used in building:
Heavy plastic 90 degree squares
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Mini orange clamps
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Sobo craft glue
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Minwax Jacobean wood stain:
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I have no business being here, nor do I know why it was recommended... I haven't touched model trains in close to 30 years, but this is awesome=)
Now I know how I got here lol
I'm guessing his username and avatar suggests he is into RC and so am I. That would explain why it has been recommended to me, me thinks🤓
Totally!
I can totally imagine retired motovloggers making tiny train bridges (then filming it.) It made perfect sense to me.
I'm a retired structural engineer. A haven't done a bridge in my entire career ( I did architectural structures exclusively) but yeah, this was awesome.
That's not a trestle, that's a work of art.
That bridge is incredible, this is already shaping up to be an extraordinary layout. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.
Thanks!
While everyone else mentions the obvious, I'll just say I really enjoyed seeing chocolate being made from scratch at the end.
Thanks!
@@rcgrabbag Yea, it was nice seeing chocolate being made. I really love to see more of that!
I very much enjoyed the chocolate-making segment of your video, as well. Thanks for sharing this very interesting segment. It made my mouth water.
I assume the chocolates will be delivered on flat cars to the crew during an operation session
I've heard that chocolate is the best evidence that if there is a God, he is a cruel God.
All I can say is ….what skill and patience! Outstanding !
Thanks so much!
@@rcgrabbag I must say that layout is going to be spectacular! Keep videos coming !
Eating home made chocolate while building/operating a wonderful model railway, surely life doesn't get much better than this.....
Love seeing a passionate person doing what they love
Thanks! Love your channel too!
👍👍 two thumbs up for sharing this video. Nice hobbies you have there. Take care
Ok, that's the most amazing model railroading I've ever seen. You are a craftsman like no other. great work.
Nice job on the bridge. It looks awesome. It's a lot of work, but excellent work.
I love bridges, viaducts, suspension bridges etc.
I'm in the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you very much! I love the UK. Been there three times.
this is amazing! i cant wait to see how this layout turns out!
I hope I live long enough to see the finish, incredible.... That room above the garage dedicated to a train layout is over the top. Then there's the layout itself...
The only way those two hobbies connect for me is that you need immense patients for both. You seem to have it is spades. Loved watching both parts, well for the bridge part it was sitting wide eyed, wondering how any human could do that! For the chocolate part it was thinking how yum of a hobby that is.
That bridge is a sheet work of art. Truly amazing.
What a beaty of a bridge you have builded!
That trestle is awesome buddy. I'm a UK model railway builder so we don't have structures like that. But I can't but admire the fantastic model railroad your building. Those chocolates look tasty too lol 😂 Take care until the next update. Cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧
Thanks Stevie! I spent my honeymoon in the UK and was there last year for the mrs’ and my anniversary.
Man you sure have some toy money. Wow that locomotive is nice. The bridge is perfect! Very cool.
That trestle will be put in the Smithsonian...beautiful work of Art....shouldn’t tease us with that great looking Chocolate 😋😋
That trestle is awesome!!!!! Can’t wait to see layout running
Wow! Although I’m building an English layout and trestle bridges are not a feature of our railways in general I have developed a new thing called trestle envy! Thanks for sharing the building of it, it’s amazing, oh and I enjoyed the chocolate making too, cheers for now John
Very strong bridge and I like the choco. You have great hobby's 😋👍😋👍
All that natural lighting coming through the windows will really make this railway layout extra special. I hope your windows have a special UV coating to prevent excessive paint fade of your layout and models.
My Uncle scratchbuilt a 6'L x 2'H double-track curved trestle to span a small canyon on his full-basement railroad... It was quite impressive, but it was nowhere near the caliber of this one... Simply breathtaking, beautiful work...
Thank you!
Timestamp 7:34: That shot is incredible. It makes the trestle look real!
Thanks!
All I can say is wow. Lots of work but the final product is amazing. Thnx for sharing...
Thanks!
Hello from France ! sincerely, I never seen that before. Amazing bridge ! You have almost finish ( smile ). For the grand opening, I buy a ticket for USA.
WHAT THE FLIP THAT LOOKS GOOD
Like 300 plus people have already said, that tressel is awesome. I don't model HO or US railroads but even I'm amazed. Great modelling, well planned and in wood (lumber) too which just adds to its awesomeness!
Wow just wow ! , that is one hell of a bridge and a fantastic example of model engineering
Your attention to detail is amazing. I've seen all your videos on this build so far. I wish you had more information on how you built the trestle, not just assembled it along with how you designed this layout.
I was expecting a chocolate trestle bridge........outstanding workmanship and a thoroughly enjoyable build series.
Deeply in awe of your skills and patience!. Oh and not just a little envious of your layout space. Thank you for the excellent and much appreciated and enjoyed content.
you seem to have a knack for being able to do everything in a Big way.. I liked seeing chocolate made from scratch at home.. the various machines needed was very interesting. The presentation superb! The trestle.. amazing. Your idea about printing the radii was a great idea..then the jig to make sure it's precise. Thanks for sharing.. looking forward to the next installment.
U got a lot of time on ur hands WOW! that truss bridge was amassing, life is good for u.
Man, I'm just loving it I came a little later but better than never. You're giving me so many idea for my own hobbies thanks and great work. 🙂
Cool!
Thats what I call a Bridge. Awesome. Greetings from Hamburg/ Germany
Many thanks!
It’s been 50+ years since I ran my train set or paid attention to the hobby. I am amazed at technology changes as well as incredible set ups. I really enjoyed this video.... a train voyeur.
Thanks for making the video of your labors...
Chocolate looks Wonderfull as well.....Great Stuff.....
I am not a model railroader, but I am a hobbyist woodsmith and this was just amazing! Awesome work! Congratulations.
I don't know who you are, where you came from, or how I found you, but I'm very glad I did. Trains and chocolate in the same video? It's like I have died and gone to UA-cam heaven. Definitely a new subscriber in me - at least new from the last video, I need to follow the progression of the track building after all.
Love this. Plus the Rayoiner Loco is special. The Rayoiner trains use to run through my town and family worked for Rayoiner. Amazing job
Many years ago I had a layout featuring several timber bridges. I no longer have the time or space for a full layout, but I am thinking about building a few small bridges as decorations. This gives me a bit of inspiration.
Your Craftmanship, Skill and Patience are amazing = B E A U T I F U L
Thanks!
Nice bridge and tips plus the logging engine
Okay, Rockets, Tanks, Rc, Railroads, Spectacular Trestles, and now Homemade Chocolate? Who could resist this channel? Really impressive trestle and layout. Thank you for sharing it with us. Looking forward to the wiring video but hoping it’s not at super speed and goes into some detail. Thanks again.
I love this project do much. I hadn't even thought about model trains in 20 years, but this video took me back. Thank you so much.
I am really enjoying this series, the quality and effort behind it is what makes it so special.
That chocolate looks amazing! Glad I hung around after the bridge build.
Terrific! It looks like it came out of a giant mold - everything lines up PERFECTLY - not a piece of timber out of place - the cross braces look like one continuous piece. All that lumber looks like it would more than easily support an O scale Big Boy! Solid, strong and safe! Well done! (The one I'm building on my n scale track is a little too exciting - and NOT in a good way! Lol)
This was really good. And, the chocolate looked great!
Very impressive. I have zero patience for this, but seriously appreciate it.
WOOOW Looks Great, Very Nice Work.
Imagine adding NUT, BOLT, WASHER
castings to all those bents and the
bracing involved in that trestle!!
That would have a person sitting
in a corner babbling to themselves
after a while!! It will be an awesome
trestle either way!!😁😁😁👍👍👍
Nice job on the chocolate, it takes a
lot of steps to go from the beans to
a finished piece of candy!!!
That is frighteningly fabulous.
WOW! Amazing job.
Again, excellent job.
Thanks!
First of all, model trains is NOT my hobby, though I had them as a kid. However, any geek can appreciate the skill and hard work of another. This is really cool!!
Plus, who doesn't like chocolate!?! What a great addition to a Holiday Feast.
Excellent workmanship, wow what a beautiful trestle, very nice locomotive on it.
Nice work and looks great !!
Your talent and craftsmanship is fantastic!!
Wow your bridge is AWESOME! I am so impressed with all of your skills. Bet the chocolate candy is just as awesome too. Thank you for sharing!!!!
You gonna have your hands full putting scenery on that layout !
I could only dream of building such a set over 40 years ago. Awesome work!
This immense trestle looks almost impossible to build. But your step by step approach makes it seem almost easy. Extreme patience and attention to detail are the major ingredients. The final result is beautiful!
One word... Incredible
Thank you very much!
I've never been interested in model trains etc, but I am hooked on these videos. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Very impressive! I'm just amazed how that trestle was built an added to your layout.
I love these videos. Somehow they're more compelling than and of the various other "project" videos I've seen. The scope of this project is truly staggering and with your other hobbies you make me feel like a bit of a slacker. But keep them coming and thank you!
'Slacker' The only time I ever heard someone use this word before is when Mr. Strickland called Marty this. :)
@@computerjantje And so a classic movie infuses our culture! :)
Words cannot describe this project. Very impressive, indeed.
This layout and attention to detail is just awesome. I can not thank you enough for this content.
That bridge and the layout are amazing. I can't wait to see it completed but at the same time, I am loving the process of it being built
WRT the chocolate
Making process. I live near Hershey Pa……watching ur video is like taking the animatronic ride through Hershey’s Chocolate World. Your process is the same as Hershey’s only on a small scale. Awesome! BTW…..amazing work on he trestle……seeing the panoramic view of the entire trestle 1/2 loop shows the track work and elevation are dead on…….not a bump or event the slightest link in the track work. Superb!!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I have been to Hershey myself years ago and did their ride through the 'how it's made' attraction.
Wow. This is beautiful work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Would love to have seen you constructing each individual trestle......very impressive design and detail.......the layout looks great...... can't wait to see it completed
The bridge is wonderfull. I will see more😂 Nice Greatings from Germany 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Absolutely amazing, you obviously know what you're doing... model making and home made chocolate. I wish I had that much room. Being into British railways we don't have such dramatic scenery to have such structures but it's given me something to think about.
Building a trestle and making chocolate. Amazing work. Really enjoy the videos. 👍🏻
I’m excited to see this setup fully finished... a dream build...
congratulations, amazing bridge.
That's a beautiful structure. My uncle models trolleys, and as a kid I loved visiting his layout. He had a beautiful scratchbuilt lift bridge almost five feet long spanning the walkway through the benchwork, and I was in my teens before I found out that my dad had built it for him when HE was about 17. I work on real trains, and I've never really had any interest in building models of them, but I appreciate nice work and attention to detail. You epitomize both. Looking forward to the continued build. 👍
Very impressive. I’m looking forward to the next video.
Nicely Done! Having ridden across the goat canyon trestle out here in California I can say say that yours looks very true to form.
Can't wait to see how you finish out that canyon with the creek.
Reminds me of the Camas Prairie RR up in Idaho. This is great fun and a wonderful way to avoid the Covid. Looking forward to your next installment
Ya made it look easy. Glad you were doing it. Now, you reap the benefits. That trestle looks great, too! 😁
John BC Canada
Speechless. Thank you for sharing.
Love the bridge AND the chocolate. Brilliant!
Mr. Grabbag, your trestle work is AWESOME! So inspiring. My little n scale layout can't compare, but you are providing many good ideas. Thanks for sharing.
I was surprised to see a New Haven I5 steam engine pulling a passenger train on a lower level next to that wonderful trestle. It is quite a layout you are constructing. I admire your work.
Superb modelling, excellent stuff from Xan in the UK!
That is an amazing bridge. You make it look so easy. Looking forward to the scenery to be completed.
I'm looking forward to the next video...not that this one lacks it was very good!
This is the best thing I’ve seen in 2020! I don’t event like trains, not sure how this video got in my feed but I’m so glad I watched. I can’t wait to see this finished!
I am moving right next door to you for some of that cocoa bean liquor!.
haha!
Wow! That is a work of art in itsself!
Absolutely fantastic work! Thank you for sharing this gem! Love the light-flooded room with great natural light it seems!
Loved the surprise chocolate!
Everybody needs to see stuff like this !!
Doing something as best as you can and winning.
Great Job, your work shows your experience. Keep us updated on the layout...Hooah! DaveT
I wish i had an imagination,and talent. Just AMAZING !!!!!!!!!
Yay! another episode :) Nice to see the build progress. Something very soothing about watching things getting built.
Could you make these into a playlist?
Yes great suggestion!