My Train Channel Made The Local News!! Plus Behind the Scenes Directors Cut "The Making Of"

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @DennisJanssen-d9m
    @DennisJanssen-d9m 10 дней назад +18

    Cool! Don't worry about your pauses, we all love you and your unique mannerisms.

  • @BrockRuby
    @BrockRuby 9 дней назад +8

    Buddy!!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, you did FANTASTIC!!! CONGRATS!!!!
    Keep it up Ron. Lovin' it!!

  • @RayBoebel
    @RayBoebel 9 дней назад +6

    Very cool Ron!! Thank you for representing our hobby so well!! Great Job!! And to think, I had the first interview with you on Side Track Sunday back in July of '22!!

  • @dannyjones3840
    @dannyjones3840 10 дней назад +10

    That's friggin awesome brother! You're the reason I'm thousands of dollars back into the hobby after a 20 year hiatus. Couldn't thank you enough!

  • @daphlavor
    @daphlavor 9 дней назад +4

    Way to go Ron! It’s nice to be spotlighted in your community.

  • @Zikuissigma67
    @Zikuissigma67 9 дней назад +4

    Congratulations, the more people that see your passion, the better.

  • @thomasmoroney4993
    @thomasmoroney4993 9 дней назад +2

    Great to see the recognition Ron….helping the hobby to stay relevant…for future generations….plus it’s cool to watch you repair them…lol

  • @TomzTrainzandAccessories
    @TomzTrainzandAccessories 9 дней назад +3

    Ron, that was OUTSTANDING!! Very VERY cool! You did a great job. Once you got comfortable, you really started to get into your element. Getting the newscaster’s train up and running was perfectly done. Hopefully, you sparked his interest back into running his trains again!! Great job my friend!!! Tom

  • @XBOXShawn12thman
    @XBOXShawn12thman 10 дней назад +6

    Wow Ron!!!! ......... Your gonna be a movie star!!!! 😳 .... Don't forget about us small guys!!!!! 🤣

  • @davidkaralus7464
    @davidkaralus7464 10 дней назад +6

    You did a wonderful job on the interview. Being in the same position as you are, I'm a retired mechanic, I kept the trains I had and broke them out in the early 80's. They have gone through many moves and survived. Like you, I enjoy repairing not only the locomotives but the old freight cars and passenger cars as well. Continue the great work and keep the videos coming!

  • @Zebrails
    @Zebrails 9 дней назад +2

    13:00 "...Even as far away as Canada..."
    Coool video/recording, Ron. Congrat's! John

  • @danielkane8752
    @danielkane8752 День назад

    Ron, I hope you grasp just how much you and the other channels have caused this wonderful resurgence of our hobby. I've been involved in HO and O gauge for more than 50 years and watched the decline with great sadness. It is very evident that your channels have caused a massive boost in interest in the hobby. Thank You so much. I'm going to copy as many of my favorites as I can.

  • @alanb287
    @alanb287 9 дней назад +2

    Congratulation Ron! It's great to see how you piqued and renewed his interest. He was really enjoying his time there.

  • @JacquesLevyJr
    @JacquesLevyJr 8 дней назад +1

    Congradulations Ron !!! You Go You Go !!!

  • @Dragonbear13-k2r
    @Dragonbear13-k2r 9 дней назад +1

    Congrats, Ron, for making it into the big time!😀 Your channel is a certified hit! Loved the show.

  • @stevenwaller192
    @stevenwaller192 9 дней назад +2

    Hey well look at you! Hit the big time on Tv. Thanks for showing us your interview. And letting us see the behind the scenes

  • @TheCreativeMind
    @TheCreativeMind 10 дней назад +1

    You must feel like you're on top of the world. Congrats on making the news.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      Thank you. A bow ride on the Titanic would be cool right now ;-)

  • @MarkWick
    @MarkWick 9 дней назад +2

    That was fun to watch and I am sure Russ is hooked on the hobby again.

  • @colemorris6769
    @colemorris6769 9 дней назад +2

    Your awesome Ron! You did great spreading the word of trains!

  • @lotsatrains
    @lotsatrains 10 дней назад +1

    Congratulations Ron that was really awesome and such a great interview and really neat that he brought his locomotive too 👍

  • @johnblanton-fd3jf
    @johnblanton-fd3jf 10 дней назад +3

    Congratulations on your spot on the news! Thanks for being an ambassador for the hobby. By the smile and expression on Russ's face, he's hooked , and he brought his own train, definitely hooked.

  • @darrenrawlinson6344
    @darrenrawlinson6344 10 дней назад +1

    Thanks to you Ron, he's one of us....one of us....one of us!😉

  • @GreyTheFloydianSergal
    @GreyTheFloydianSergal 8 дней назад +1

    I'm one of your British subscribers, started following you because I really enjoy your personality on camera. Trouble is here in the UK, the hobby is dictated by old fuddy duddies who seem to enjoy sapping the fun from the hobby & the younger folks on RUclips are more review & layout based. With you, I feel the connect because I love fixing up my cars, & started making RUclips videos on them, but come winter when it's cold & wet, I see you tinkering with model trains & it lit a fire inside. Last month I took the plunge & bought an old kit locomotive to fix up (a K's Keyser LNER O4) & I'm thoroughly enjoying getting back into it. Keep doing what you do Ron, you're a fun guy to watch

  • @bernardc2553
    @bernardc2553 9 дней назад +1

    The integrity & just plain old camaraderie you tend to find in this hobby just isn't there in other Hobbies or lifestyles.
    With his own character, Ron @Classic Model Trains has become another outstanding Ambassador for the Hobby. Congratulations my friend.

  • @ariels36
    @ariels36 10 дней назад +2

    Congrats!!! Your channel is by far one of my favorites! I’ve learned so much from you!

  • @andyclarke5949
    @andyclarke5949 6 дней назад

    Guys like you Ron are the reason many of us remain in this great hobby! Thanks for all the laughs along the way proud 33%er here! Keep em coming, all the best from sunny Australia!

  • @johnpadams8079
    @johnpadams8079 8 дней назад +1

    Buddy….you are too hard on yourself ! You have an authentic presentation that if it was a more polished presentation, it would make it seem plastic and phoney ! Stay humble but don’t despise your true value. You are the kind of guy we all wish we had as a neighbour ! I love some of your quirky expressions. Don’t change, just take it all in stride and be you !

  • @johnnydeville5701
    @johnnydeville5701 9 дней назад +1

    So cool Ron! I was looking forward to seeing this video, since you told us! Brought back memories of my Grandpa's full out N-Scale layout. And he built 1/24 and 1/25 scale semi tractors and tractors. My 2 oldest brothers had an HO-Scale layout. They gave me a broken HO NH switcher (at the time I had no idea that NH was New Haven) and a couple trashed hoppers. That started it! Of course now my preference is the roads that served and continue to serve the Midwest through Montana to Western Washington! Great video Ron, and thank you for keeping our beloved hobby going!

  • @annaparker9722
    @annaparker9722 10 дней назад +1

    Hey Ron, I just viewed your tv special. I'm glad you recorded your recording. Its amazing, all that time and did they get 40 seconds, if that to air. Well, Thats why we have RUclips. Mentioning something on the news can be looked up on the internet. The best thing that come out of it was seeing your anchorman get so involved, and excited again. I get too depressed watching the news, even local. These people have to report on such bad news most of the time, that you became a return to a simpler time in his life. He even brought his old Lionel with him. Congratulations Ron! You just did another old heart good.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      He did look like a kid again. All excited and such. I hope he gets his train set going again at his house

  • @EricSmith-ve7qi
    @EricSmith-ve7qi 10 дней назад +1

    Congratulations and Awesome Sir! Loved how you walked us through everything! Sure glad you found that lot for sale that was the start of one of the best! Couldn't of happened to a better Person!!

  • @zaboha
    @zaboha 10 дней назад +1

    Congratulations, what a great piece!

  • @JPaul60
    @JPaul60 10 дней назад +1

    Nice job Ron. You did good filming the the interview. You are definitely a good spokesman for the hobby. Congratulations on a job well done.

  • @user-vw5eh7ef2z
    @user-vw5eh7ef2z 8 дней назад

    Impressive! You have a lot of information about everything committed to memory and are able to just call it out. You don’t need a book, you are the resource material. You are not just world famous, you are now local famous. You won’t be able to go anywhere without someone wanting your autograph. Love your channel. You are an inspiration and a resource. Keep it up!

  • @johniacono3725
    @johniacono3725 10 дней назад +2

    Congratulations, you deserve all the recognition and you surely deserve it.

  • @pathvalleyrailroad9277
    @pathvalleyrailroad9277 10 дней назад +1

    Great job, hopefully this will help get more people interested in the hobby.

  • @jimmyseaver3647
    @jimmyseaver3647 5 дней назад

    You do a great service helping people learn how to clean and maintain these things, Ron. Keep up the good work.

  • @rgiordano8224
    @rgiordano8224 10 дней назад +1

    You're a Star!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @alexmagallanes3987
    @alexmagallanes3987 9 дней назад +1

    Ron, don’t be too hard on yourself, I think you did a great job! The news piece was nice! I hope you get more subscribers. I enjoyed the behind the scenes and how you were helping him out with his train at the end. You can tell he wants to get into the hobby.

  • @mikepoindexter9849
    @mikepoindexter9849 9 дней назад

    I enjoyed that immensely Ron. Good for you. It makes you appreciate the people who are actors, news journalists or who ever that have to stand in front of a camera.

  • @gmaneis
    @gmaneis 10 дней назад

    I enjoyed being a "one man band" like Russ when I worked in TV news a few decades back in time. At small stations, you get to do it all, and sometimes a videographer was not available, so I'd head out with the camera myself. That job is a little like model railroading. Kids today are into other things, and people are watching RUclips channels and podcasts more and more, instead of the old standard TV newscasts. I really got a kick out of your self-consciousness, Ron! We're all different in front of a camera, and it's weird to see and hear yourself, but you had nothing to be nervous about. You did a great job as always.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      Thanks, I just wanted to be sure he made me look "Cool" ;-)

  • @inzane1260
    @inzane1260 10 дней назад +1

    Good job Ron! Nice to see you are being recognized for all your hard work👍. You are a credit to the model train community. 33%ers fer life

  • @williamsantangelo
    @williamsantangelo 10 дней назад

    Your a celebrity Son! Thank You Ron a great little video, have a good day

  • @jamescotter5376
    @jamescotter5376 10 дней назад

    That was cool when you brought the old train in there for you to look at you get it running and it seemed to make the old guy real happy that's why I like you run you bring old stuff back to life

  • @rusty.ramrod
    @rusty.ramrod 10 дней назад

    OMG...
    ...a TV Star is born!
    ......we're never gonna hear the end of it 😉
    Very cool stuff...!

  • @DouglasEFink
    @DouglasEFink 8 дней назад

    I think you’re the most unique guy that does these model train repair segments. You got me interested again, I’m a Hobbytown of Boston guy.
    Your real gift is your personality you always make me laugh. You got me doing the Super Lube stuff. I was even up at animal shelter looking at a German Shepherd. You’re a bad influence. Love you man.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  День назад

      A few Fellers have said I'm a bad influence as well. Where's my leather coat and hair gel? ;-)

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk 10 дней назад

    When I was doing this sort of thing, we'd have a camera guy, an audio guy, a grip, a producer, a director, and the talent. And then there'd be an editor back at the station. We even went on strike when management wanted to let the talent touch the equipment. I'm glad I worked in the "good old days", (back when the trains that you fix were new, and I was, too.) The reporter did a good job editing. This was a really cool video, and you seemed to have a great time doing it. The critique was a nice touch. Thanks.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      He did edit down a lot of stuff and made a great 2 minute segment for sure

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 9 дней назад +1

    Hey that is really neat about the local news show👌... Congratulations👌👌.

  • @VarneyTrainMan
    @VarneyTrainMan 8 дней назад +1

    Very good, Ron you did good, I know what it is like going before a camera, I did an interview last year, about a HOBO club I am starting up here in Toronto, but hey we both pulled it off, Plus it is nice to get the story out there about model trains, and hope fully we can get more folks back into it again, how ever I see those pesky gremins were at work, never fails you want to show off your layout to some one, and everything goes wonky, runs fine when you are alone. Take Care

  • @dalefraschetti1874
    @dalefraschetti1874 10 дней назад +1

    Fantastic!!!! Ron loved the video keep doing what your doing

  • @XBOXShawn12thman
    @XBOXShawn12thman 10 дней назад +1

    THATS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @allenctracy6511
    @allenctracy6511 10 дней назад

    RON you did great. Really you did. I love you pickup truck all so. Not many of us stick shift drivers left.

  • @jamesdavenport4583
    @jamesdavenport4583 10 дней назад

    Ron your channel is great. You are amazing, it’s no small wonder that the news wanted to do a story on you and your channel. Keep it going I watch every video you put up.

  • @irishsox1
    @irishsox1 10 дней назад

    Your videos are great….helped me repair multiple cars & more importantly helped me avoid tackling repairs that are beyond my level of expertise.

  • @JeffHanna-f3d
    @JeffHanna-f3d 9 дней назад

    Hollywood here he comes! Great stuff Ron, so happy for you! Take care, Jeff.

  • @NewTestamentDoc
    @NewTestamentDoc 10 дней назад +6

    wouldn't it be nice if stories like this were the norm on the news?

  • @junelipinski2025
    @junelipinski2025 7 дней назад

    That was a very professional interview Ron. You just have a way to rekindle the love of a pastime almost gone. Like a miniature Jurassic park. Toy trains gave us the ability to dream and to use our ability to imagine. Today if something isn't spot on it doesn't measure up. Thank you for giving us back those abilities almost lost to time. Keep'em rollin' and watch the tracks ahead. Nothing feels as good as to see the smile on a child's face. Good luck in 2025 and in years to come.

  • @anandadesilva6558
    @anandadesilva6558 10 дней назад

    Great job Ron! It is good yhat you remembered to catch this on your Cams. It is much better than watching his short clip. Love it. Congrats and good wishes. Enjoy your channel very much.

  • @curtiscombee4242
    @curtiscombee4242 7 дней назад

    You do great. I injoy watching you no mater what you are working on. You have a wonderful personality keep it up.

  • @keepamericayisraelgreat5708
    @keepamericayisraelgreat5708 10 дней назад

    WOW!!!!!! You have hit the big time. I hope your channel becomes what you want it to be. Great job very informative/fun to watch.

  • @michaelthayer643
    @michaelthayer643 10 дней назад +1

    Great video Ron. You're a good ambassador for model trains.

  • @MaineCentral1
    @MaineCentral1 10 дней назад +1

    Awesome Ron! I'm happy for you. You are truly a real Celebrity now!! Those 2 ho scale locomotives that you autographed for are gonna be worth big$$!!

  • @mitchs323
    @mitchs323 10 дней назад

    I like that the TV station superimposed your image over a picture of Thurmond W Va. Thurmond is about 15 miles from where I live. Great interview!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  10 дней назад

      I made the thumbnail. The image on the TV is going to be somewhere in Montana because it's a Montana News station. Thanks for your kind words

  • @David-yo5re
    @David-yo5re 9 дней назад

    Hey Ron, the interview was awesome. You did a great job.

  • @tommymartin4827
    @tommymartin4827 10 дней назад

    Your Rock'n'Ron pretty cool on your recognition Congratulations 👍

  • @brentpodoll5848
    @brentpodoll5848 10 дней назад

    Loved the how I met your mother reference. Great job you should be proud of this one

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      But-Ummm......... Watched that show way too much, and that Robin! Who-WE!

  • @edeptula2992
    @edeptula2992 9 дней назад +1

    Hey Ron!!! On that DCC locomotive that dies on you. A lot of smaller wheel base engines tend to have problems with switches especially the frogs so installing a Keep-Alive would help tremendously. Congratulations also to your news fame!!!

  • @mikeberthold1593
    @mikeberthold1593 9 дней назад

    Congratulations Ron I think you did a fine job🍻

  • @dairy49
    @dairy49 10 дней назад

    Ron, your to hard on yourself. I love your delivery and the quirks. The interview was great and I really liked the content you captured. Great job!

  • @flashperson
    @flashperson 10 дней назад

    I stumbled on this channel on the passenger car upgrade video and Ive been hooked since. Congratulation Ron! This is an awesome thing that has happened!

  • @canyonpast
    @canyonpast 10 дней назад

    Great job. You did great you are a part of Broadcast History. Just know your channel has more views over time the local news over time

  • @anthonycollins4747
    @anthonycollins4747 10 дней назад

    Hi Ron great job your a STAR ⭐. Always interesting video. 🚂🚂.

  • @azmike1
    @azmike1 8 дней назад

    Amazing Ron! Exciting and so informative. Thank you! Cool! I like it! Great! Bye Bye!

  • @TooManyHobbiesJeremy
    @TooManyHobbiesJeremy 9 дней назад

    Well done! That is some great exposure for your channel & RUclips ❤

  • @ChristianBitter
    @ChristianBitter 10 дней назад

    WOW Ron this interview is really amazing well done 🙂

  • @stephenallmanjr3105
    @stephenallmanjr3105 10 дней назад

    This is fantastic Ron and something to be proud of. I've definitely learned a lot from your videos up here in Kingsville Ontario. Keep them coming

  • @phidias523
    @phidias523 9 дней назад

    You deserve an Oscar!

  • @johnbanicki7232
    @johnbanicki7232 9 дней назад

    Just a fantastic video. Don't worry we won't share any of your secrets. :-) Really enjoy seeing the entire space, not just the fancy part. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Mr.Fixerupper
    @Mr.Fixerupper 10 дней назад

    Great video! There are a lot of folks who are really interested in the model train hobby and just don't know it yet. My story is lot like yours. Had them when I was a kid, then came motorcycles, cars, girls and family, and finally back around to Lionels!

  • @jamescotter5376
    @jamescotter5376 10 дней назад

    I couldn't be happier for you Ron I like your hair you look really slick back slick Rick kind of guy congratulations buddy maybe this will help out

  • @mjamesb66
    @mjamesb66 9 дней назад +1

    Great video. The behind the scenes part was awesome. I really like your idea about having a mobile 3 rail layout that you can take to a senior center. Would be cool if you rekindled his interest of trains. 33%

  • @ertransdiesel1860
    @ertransdiesel1860 9 дней назад

    You did a great job like 1st time actor,and your channel is amazing.,,,from ECUADOR

  • @crewleaderprods
    @crewleaderprods 10 дней назад

    This article popped up in my news feed way out here in little Rhode Island a couple days ago. Way to go friend!!

  • @revtlc
    @revtlc 10 дней назад

    For awhile I thought you were wearing 2 different tops; then I realized it was a color balance difference between the cameras. A good interview!

  • @garykellerup3470
    @garykellerup3470 9 дней назад

    Super Kool Ron. I am happy for your success. You did well. RUclips Emmy coming soon! Take care bro. G

  • @elsdp-4560
    @elsdp-4560 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Well done.👍

  • @electrician-bn7gr
    @electrician-bn7gr 10 дней назад

    lol Ron now your a tv star ⭐️. I’m happy for you glad your getting the recognition you deserve. Great job and thanks for keeping us interested in the hobby

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  9 дней назад

      Now maybe I'll get that guest spot on "murder she wrote" :-D

  • @DavidJeggo
    @DavidJeggo 10 дней назад

    You did great Ron…excellent video…looked like a pro…nice touch that his locomotive ran 9n the track…after a little kiss of “erl”…cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @eschnitger
    @eschnitger 8 дней назад

    You did great! I have been on tv many times and I find it gets easier each time.

  • @markirwin7677
    @markirwin7677 10 дней назад

    I was hoping you would have put the interview up. Fantastic job with with the editing, and you did an awesome job with your presentation in front of the camera. Well done Ron.

  • @RonRoyal-c4l
    @RonRoyal-c4l 10 дней назад

    this interview is great. So natural! interesting to watch. Keep up the great work! I'm a 33%'r.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 10 дней назад

    Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy & Hello Ron Congratulation The Train Story & Good Friends Randy

  • @nickluzzi8767
    @nickluzzi8767 9 дней назад

    You were just great.😊

  • @TheRobertSterling
    @TheRobertSterling 9 дней назад

    Hi Ron. Came up from the train room when I got the alert to see you on the big screen..ok 32" Tv..lol. You made the big time, and a great week with the new subscribers. Well deserved buddy. Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers 🍻 G. 🇨🇦

  • @ceijohn1107
    @ceijohn1107 10 дней назад

    Ron, great video. I really do learn a lot from you on the older Trains. I'm into the older models since modeling the 1940s and 50s F3, F7, GP 7/9, and RS 1's of the C&EI Railroad. Even if it some train engine i would never buy, I still learn from your videos, so keep it up.

  • @jamesfitch6431
    @jamesfitch6431 10 дней назад

    Congratulations Ron. Great interview. I love how you picked the T1 Pennsylvania locomotive to use for the interview. Wasn't it very frustrating for you? Gotta say it was a really great learning experience for us all. Thank you for sharing. I hope your channel keeps growing. Have a great day. Your a television star now... 😁

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  10 дней назад

      Thanks James. The TV Feller used the T1 on his own. grabbed it up off one of my vids

  • @markwakeley3835
    @markwakeley3835 8 дней назад

    Great job Ron. It was really cool looking behind the scene, as it were. It's kinda like taking an hour or so to make a really great meal then ya sit down to eat and it's gone in 15 minutes. See ya next week

  • @GettingBackonTrackwithSteve
    @GettingBackonTrackwithSteve 8 дней назад

    Great video. Really enjoyed the behind the scenes footage. Congrats on becoming notorious!

  • @DeanVanderburg-d3u7b
    @DeanVanderburg-d3u7b 6 дней назад

    Always looking forward to your episodes. Keep up the good work.

  • @richardryan517
    @richardryan517 7 дней назад

    Ron, you did well on your interview.

  • @RobertBattye-x1f
    @RobertBattye-x1f 8 дней назад

    Congratulations ron great video you all ways do good videos👍