Riding the WORLD'S LONGEST Model Train Track!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2023
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For those who are noticing the several derailments, this video was taken in the late spring as the park was getting reopened for the summer running season. The winter weather can be hard on the track, lots of frost heaves, pine needles and nasty little green pine cones, not to mention tree roots that like to grow right down the middle of the track. It takes several months of dedicated hard work by the all volunteer track gang to get things running smoothly. This past week I ran over the same route we filmed on without any derailments. Thanks track gang.
And the trains, particularly the engines, are so heavy that the rerailers are essential to prevent bad backs!
You sure the wheels are designed correctly?
Train mountain has a great UA-cam channel that depicts their upkeep. they used to (maybe still do) have a lot of live cameras on their website. they had a really big fire recently, which put a bit setback in their maintenance.
Just look at the track at 10:18
@@doesntmatter3068 yes.... the people that have the skill to build their own rolling stock and locomotives can keep it in NMRA standard. If you don't build you buy, and train mountain is SUPER picky about who rides there. so yeah. its designed correctly.
My wife and I "stumbled" across this museum while on a cross country trip in 2021. They just happened to be having an annual event that weekend, so we had a special treat. One of the owners asked if we would like a ride . An hour and a half later we came back to the station. The museum was just amazing in its size and detail. It was one the real highlights of our transcontinental trip.
That’d probably be the trayennial, forgot how to spell it, but it happens every three years, last I knew
Must be nice to be white
@@stellviahohenheimIt is
It is.@@stellviahohenheim
@stellviahohenheim it's ok. U spend most of your time wishing you weren't but some cool things happen.
We modified our vacation plans to include Train Mountain based on this video. We rode the trains today and had a blast! Thanks Mike!
I was smiling all the way through this. This is what social media should be for
You ended your sentence in a preposition.
Wow. Thanks for sharing. Had no idea such a thing existed.
We meet again lol
It's been a hobby for almost as long as trains have existed actually
Same
@@jamesm6638 damn there's a hobby for everything and im all for it! trains are cool. so is the ocean, and space..and ships, and submarines....and firearms...and cars..
@@guitarplayer1495 genuine question, is it not common knowledge that train hobbies exist? people always seem surprised...
I had no idea riding model trains was something that I wanted to do, but here we are!🤠🤠
They are BRILLIANT to ride as well as to build scale models - to use on.
If riding as a passenger - forget the scenery because if you close your eyes, it's as if you are on a REAL train.
lol…
Same
I new I did but now I want to even more
True that!
AMAZING VIDEO! Downie! gonna try to bring my son who is 2 here :)
Have fun!
fancy seeing you here phly! This sure does look like fun for all lol
Phly, what a surprise to see you here!!! You guys stay safe out there!!! 🤩🤩🤩
A wild Phly Daily appears! Sir Fairchild should love it. Id love to show my brother and nieces this too!
Phly :)
Fun fact! The full size turntable at The Henry Ford museum in Detroit is actually able to be pushed by one person as well! It's crazy!
And I have seen them do that.
Same in Denver
I think all turntables in the world has manual lever. It’s usually used for precision “last inch” move.
nicknamed an "Armstrong Table" (...because you move it with your arm...) If the loco+tender are balanced over the central pivot perfectly, the whole thing "weighs" almost nothing, and it can indeed be moved by one person. Of course, if the loco is a foot forward or back from centre, you are pushing the weight of that foot of loco and it gets a lot harder...
We were there last summer. It's such a great museum!
I just realized I was smiling through the entire video. Thank you Mike and Ron. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
I would love to be the guy that brushes the tracks clean all day! Looks really enjoyable
All alone and no drama and listening to my music, my favorite past time. 😊🚂
This man spent his money on what makes him happy to whatever that degree is, other people will never understand this. I love seeing his inspiration for trains
That is one large small scale hobby. A coworker of mine had model railroad he called a garden scale railroad, but he only had about 6 acres. It was fun to play with. Thank you for the invite on this “trip” ! The re-railing tool was interesting.
I love transportation!! Planes, boats, trains, cars, buses, trolleys, horse drawn carriages, and on and on. Appreciate people with a passion to keep a segment alive. At almost 74, if you say "go bye bye" i just go get a coat and never ask where or how!!!
Me too in Australia
Michael, this is awesome! I moved to southern Oregon almost two years ago now and 'Doh!' I didn't know this model train set-up existed. I've gotta go now and see it! What an amazing set-up and the acreage involved! Wow. Thanks Mike for bringing this story to us.
You bet!
Great job of showing one of the funnest places on earth. Back yard railroading is a great hobby. I get to help my brother-in-law, who is a back-yard railroader and a member of Train Mountain. He hasn't gone there much since we got the track finished (well, really it's never really "finished") for the lay-out on his property.
Ron seems like a really nice guy. What an awesome thing to exist.
You NEED to visit the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. It is the first preserved railroad in the world, and it has the two oldest running locomotives in the world. (Built 1865). They have started doing the annual Awdry Extravaganza in July to remember the man who helped the railway, and created the beloved Railway Series.
The Talyllyn and the Ffestiniog Railways are both narrow gauge but not quite as narrow as this one.
Ah yes, Talyllyn - ?
Is it a MODEL of a real railroad, or just another REAL railroad, of a small NORMAL gauge.
This "train mountain" is a model train layout.
MODEL (as in it's not a REAL "original" railway as such - but a MODEL of an imaginary railway system)
There is a difference old chap - that seems to have whizzed past your brain - sort of like an out of control (runaway) train.
@@QUIX4U It is the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch that was a model of a real railway. In miniature. Not things like the Ffestiniog or Talyllyn. I don't have the money to visit all of these and more. But I would like to be able to.
Talylln RAILWAY is an historical preserved (original operating) system - thus is NOT described as a MODEL.
re:
Heritage railways are often old railway lines preserved in a state depicting a period (or periods) in the history of rail transport.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_railway
vs
RAILWAY MODELLING (Model railroad) - is an imaginary (scale model) - that has been created in a SCALE much smaller than any normal LIVE railway - that it MODELS.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_modelling
Talylln is a heritage railway (preserved)
Train Mountain is a (scale) MODEL.
When I was fourteen I worked and lived there with my family. It was so much fun! That was back in 2000 and watching this brings back so many memories!
Thank you for sharing this! What a size of an 1:8 scale ❤️ What i like most is that you can feel the passion of the people who are working these railroads!
I never heard about Train Mountain before but what a great idea it is. The size and scope of it was so beyond what I expected when you introduced it and I admire all the work that went into creating it.
Never expected myself to get so into trains but boy you’ve done it. 😂 Great video as always, very entertaining and educational. Love it.
They stink
Ron thank you for your commentary on the railroad, it was nice to have you explain everything.
Very cute and cool, love it when a plan comes together. So much fun and friendships develop with such projects, the smiles and fun the kids have probably make it all worth it for the guys. Way to go good people.
Thanks for showing off another unique train oriented operation. As you mentioned in the video there are many smaller operations like this. I can see why there is so much interest by the members in building and maintaining this railroad. You can see by the operation and signal system it is both safe and realistic in running their trains. I hope they continue to operate for many years into the future.
At Train Mountain, we're lucky to have some very smart people that have automated all the signals and many of the switches around the property. It's pretty cool. Here's something we show members about how to read signals: ua-cam.com/video/zvLhahR8LJ0/v-deo.html
I love model trains❤
Me too!
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Very cool. The Fort Worth Zoo has a miniature train that's slightly larger scale than Train Mountain's and has a 5 mile track. I remember riding it as a child and falling in love with trains. It's been closed for a couple years but is set to reopen this summer.
the derailment tool reminds me of the nice benefit of the "car railroad crossing" bits you can get for small hand held model trains. the tracks tends to be really small to get on the rails so running the train back and forth on the railroad crossing track sections will auto rerail the model trains.
How cute is that!! That whole place is a labor of love, for sure. Just incredible. Thanks for showing us!
Great video, Mike! Thanks for coming to visit us and sharing your amazing Train Mountain Railroad story.
I have seen and watched several video's, but this is by far the best experience I have ever watched. Every man's dream to have fun on a layout like this. If I ever am close to the Train Mountain Railroad I will be making a stop and begging for a ride. It is awesome.
Having a pretty crappy day.... This was exactly what I needed. What a beautiful bunch of people. Loved how much you got into it.
@@alsusmedia any need for you to reply?
@@AndyPlaysGolf what did he say?
@@pancake5830 can't remember. Something unnecessary anyways.
This is full scale greatness!
What a wonderful way to get around on a miniature railroad! Amazing! This looks like fun. Thanks, Mike, for this awesome adventure!❤🚆🚆👍📣
i just wanna say that sir, this is one of the most beautiful thing i have come across till date..... the efforts, vision , hard work you people have put into making this great landscape is truly praise worthy and must be regarded as one of the heritage places of modern day...
thank you for your efforts
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This was one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire life! Such passion, love and care, beautiful to see. We need more of these types of things in the world ❤❤❤❤
That is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I think as a kid dreaming of having a personal and smaller scale railroad or roller coaster track in the backyard was probably in many minds. I know it was for myself.
What an incredible, unique experience! The tiny towns, the truss bridge, the tunnels, and the sheer amount of tracks had to have taken so long to set up. The size and scope of this is fascinating. I loved the lesson about the turntable. Ron is an absolute gem ❤Thank you for sharing this! I had no idea this existed! Incredible!!!
And a big part of it had to be repaird after the 2020 Forest Fire.
Thank you so much for a great video of a wonderful railroad. Thanks Ron and everyone at Train Mountain.
This video is so wholesome! You can tell all the guys involved love their hobby and their dedication shows. Really great people!
I used to live there 25 years ago while going to college. In my spare time I would volunteer building switches to be used later during a work week. That place is amazing!!
my town has a small model train and it’s super cool. they only run during the summer but they go all the way around our park. this is so nostalgic :)
Without a doubt one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my thus-far long life! What a mindblower! Thank you!
That is so cool. I remember as a young child, while visiting family in Nova Scotia, my grandfather and father taking my sister and I to something similar. These days I think it's called Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway (not sure if that was the case back then) which is a non-profit, run by railroad model enthusiasts... and I remember being so excited. I didn't want to leave.
They had scale models of trains (which they gave rides on - with special cars pulled by the engine for passengers to sit on), buildings and the usual railroad support structures... and the track ran through a wooded area (I don't know how long their track went). Trains, along with dinosaurs, were my passion back then... and I remember it was a great day out.
Ron, the gentleman you rode with reminded me of my grandfather an awful lot. It was like getting to see him again with you enjoying something I know he’d have enjoyed too. Thanks man.
This track is so beautiful I got to go on it as a teen and it somehow really helped me and made me just happier knowing it exists and how peaceful the ride was along with living so close I could always go again even if I never did, yet.
I love trains!😍 Never seen this kind before though. Smiling from ear to ear during the whole video🤩 Thanks Mike for sharing!
There are a few Model railways like this near to where I live on England, and I volunteer at one of them - they aren't nearly as long as this but they are still great fun!
This train adventure is mighty adorable. Thank you for sharing. You can tell these gentleman really love their trains.
Yes they do
I love the aerial video footage! It provides a great overview of the layout!
That is cool ! I can't believe it's 37 miles and it's a model train. It's a cross between a train and an amusement park ride. I bet that was fun ! Thanks Mike !
I think I've done more things that I have never done in my life with you on the trains and boats, etc. than I have ever done. This was fun. Thank you.
What an amazing railway set up. Thanks for sharing, never knew this existed on such a large scale.
Every, very cool! Thanks for building it and thanks Ron for sharing.
this is amazing!! The owner lives his life for real, like he want to. Great respect to people like him.
WOW what an awesome experience. Well done Mike, yet another fantastic fun video.
This was surprisingly a lot more fun than I expected at the start. I love that you highlight hobbies like this as well, I had no idea this was a thing.
Bucket list right here peeps! This place looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.
EXCELLENT video, my friend! For some strange reason, YT suggested this to me ... and I *LOVE* trains! :) Thx for sharing this amazing place! Cheers, mate!
I grew up near a ( much smaller ) small railroad in Maryland... Until sometime in the late 1980's, it used a real small sized steam locomotive, which is what I rode as a child. It is still there to this day, using electric trains. I'll never forget riding that train with lots of other kids, and your video brought back those memories. Thank you!
They are still there with the steam
@@brokenbunnystudios8526 Watkins Park? If so, really happy they still have steam engines!
Riding the world's longest model train track is the closest I'll ever get to experiencing a real-life roller coaster without risking my lunch
I did not know about this! It's heaven for this hobby. Ride on these tracks once, and you remember it for life
Unbelievable experience! Riding the world's longest model train track must have been an incredible journey filled with excitement and wonder. It's amazing to see the dedication and creativity behind such a remarkable achievement.
Aww! That is so adorable and cute thing ever I have seen! Now, I wanna ride on these little trains!
Very impressive, always love when people take hobbying further than most people think is possible/doable
What amazing passion that some people have for the things they love.
This kind of thing gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.
My late friend Gary loved trains and ships. I would love to see a section of track that leads to a port town named "Kohlerville". He would have loved this. :)
Turntables were invented in order to be able to place a locomotive in any stall in a roundhouse, either forward or backward without having to move any other engines. A roundhouse is a building designed so that you can place the most engines inside under cover using the least amount of space. Some are shaped like donuts, with the turntable in the center and space left open to move engines in and out. Others are arcs, the size of which depends on the number of stalls. The ability to turn equipment around is an added benefit, but not the reason they were originally made. Turntables were not usually built alone, but with roundhouses.
The passion and dedication of the people involved there. Realy special what they build keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻
This is absolutely amazing. These are functional models which is even more impressive, and the fact that houses have such detail interiors is mind blowing. I admire the dedication to the hobby! God bless you sir :)
I'm not a "train guy" but, man, this place is amazing.
Happy Canada Day 🙂.
Entertaining and relaxing video!
I'm also looking forward to your next F1 adventure.
Great video and railroad, I smiled all the way up to the end of the video. Congrats to all involved!
Been here several times as my uncle is a member and has several locomotives including steam it’s an awesome time that said if you bring small kids to places like this keep a close eye on them because well small hands like touching things and the boiler even on these steam locomotives is around 440 degrees. But it’s an amazing hobby every single loco and car is largely hand built by the owner in their garage or shop and as you can see here the finished projects are functioning works of art.
This man did not overlook a little engine. You have my respect.
Omg that had to be one of the best train adventures you've taken us on! Thank you! 💛🧡💛
Isn't it? All that land. Why not for the railroad? FUN!
Love Ron, has a broadcaster or radio host voice. I've always loved trains ever since growing up as a young child with my dad's HO scale in the garage
I saw your Chanel and I had heard of train mountain but never seen anything about on video and like you that HD to be a blast riding all day on the long version of the ride wow!! Enjoyed watching your video my compliments sir n my compliments I was grinning thru te whole video 😅
Just so much fun, even the decoration is so so cool. Much respect from Scotland, United Kingdom
It's near Klamath Falls Oregon if you ever get a chance to visit the states, Oregon should feel slightly like home away from home it's compared a lot to scotland/ireland for it's nature and weather, I've been all around the states and no other is more worth visiting
Mike, this was so cool!!!! Definitely a destination. 😀 Thanks for bringing us along!!!
You bet!
Mike ,
I needed this video today. No idea how I missed this one.
Thank you so much for sharing, dude.
Big children follow their dreams. Driving the real thing is better. It is an astonishing accomplishment and very well done! I admire the kind of detail they put in their railroad.
Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing.
Hello, Happy Canada Day!
But Mike, did you get to do a bathroom check on that train???? 😀
I had no idea this existed and now it’s at the top of my list of things to experience in life. Thanks!
This feels like it should have a couple of sidings put on it and families can catch a train out to a picnic spot and relax for a few hours in the open air before a train comes by to pick them up and take them back to the station.
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Not necessarily just for steam locomotives.
Large diesel locomotives are maintained at large maintenance facilities for working on all train equipment, but mostly diesel locomotives. The turntable is used to get them into the different specialty shops for repair and maintenance.
This is so awesome, what a cool hobby! You can tell he enjoys his job :D
Totally!
This is an amazing park and a great video! Thank you for sharing!
Love this vlog. Astonishing how seriously these people take this hobby.
That's epic
Welcome to the world of 1/8 scale 7.5in gauge railroading. While train mountain is the largest at 37 miles, these railroads are all over the country if you know where to look. They are a TON of fun. I've been in it for the past 11 years, and have met some very nice people in it. Likewise, I've had the opportunity to travel a good section of the US going to different railroads. If you get the chance to work with steam on these railroads, do it. They're unlike anything else you will ever run. That experience alone has lead me restore my own small 2-4-0 locomotive from the Montreal live steamers.
WOW, what an amazing layout and video. Thank you so much for sharing!
As a train enthusiast this is so friggin amazing :). This man did not overlook a little engine. You have my respect..
As a train enthusiast this is so friggin amazing :)
You might like the Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg, Germany.
There was no moment I was disappointed in this video. This really made my day
Thanks for sharing! What a nice place! Wish you showed how it was going through that tunnel. When I was a kid I love the tunnel part the most.
i am a member of this place and i have been there 3 times with my dad and it is a verry good experience everytime i go there
This. Was. So. COOL. -- Great work, Mike. Another Downie Discovery. Thank you for it.
Some full sized railways had manual turntables, pushing full sized steam locomotives isn’t easy work!
As always you are a bit crazy but it only the best possible way. I truly enjoy your enthusiasm for all of your subjects but this one is special. Train Mountain Railroad is incredible and hard for us so far away to process. Amazing story of the development and the running.
You have made the perfect overview, interesting, fun and just enough detail, superb.
Please keep making your programs and thanks for Train Mountain Railroad.