The bridge supports turned out awesome. However, might I suggest shortening them and placing them on concrete footers? This will allow the wood to last a lot longer, as opposed to being in contact with the wet ground. Just speaking from experience with my railroad.
Thanks very much!! I do plan to use concrete footers and slightly thicker (preferably treated) lumber for my future bridge projects, this railroad build will likely require several. Truly I just wasn’t wanting to make the commitment of concrete with this bridge so close to my shop, and with it being my first build, I figured I may have to design it 3 times to get the look right… but I appreciate the kind words, and I definitely might have some questions in the future! Cheers
Looks great. That crushed rock should hold and believe me I have experience with laying rock and sand. Looks great. The burn you put on the wood gives it a nice aged look like a real trestle. Looks amazing. I bet the burn will age really nice in time to.
Totally understand wanting to protect the dog. But they do make a preasure treated lumber in some areas that it pet safe and safe to put directly in ponds that will not harm fish. We are in the Omaha Nebraska area and it may just allowed in certain states for all I know. Trestle looks great! Enjoy the memories you are making on the journey. :)
This is so great to know, thanks very much for your comment!! I had looked into Locust, Ipe, and several other types of weather resistant wood… but had no luck coming across anything cheap & quick. This railroad will likely require several bridges, and I’ll want bridges on the right-of-way to be much more permanent, so I’ll definitely have to look into alternative types of treated lumber. Thanks again for following along, all the best!! 🔥
Thanks very much!! I bought this rail from a friend many years ago before he passed, the rail pictured is aluminum 5/8 Culp. I believe it was used before I got it, then I’ve also used it for 10+ years on storage tracks, engine stands, etc. 1/2” rail would technically be true to scale, however I’ve found 5/8 is much more durable and resistant to heat kinks in the sun. Also, 311 technically has both a steel and copper boiler - steel barrel, rolled copper tubes.
I hope it's OK that I just put a link to this video on Steve Wallis' channel. He is building his own backyard railway and this should give him some ideas.
Thanks very much!!! Great memory on my B&O 99! I actually sold that locomotive to our good buddies Jim & Ryan Ravetto a few years ago, and they run it primarily at their home railroad in New England. That locomotive was built by both Phil Wonder and Keith Park, former members of Pioneer Valley Live Steamers whom have passed on. She was a Railroad Supply Co. Docksider, likely the most detailed B&O 99 I’ve ever seen, beautifully detailed by Phil, and always ran on Propane so she stayed clean. I acquired it from Keith shortly before he passed, and owned it from 2011-2019 I believe. That was a wonderful loco, very excited to see your progress as well, and I’m honored other folks found her unique too!! Cheers 🔥🔥
Love the charred wood! Are you using pressure treated lumber? I'm rebuilding my G Scale LIVE Steam outdoor layout now and may give it a try. Can't wait to see your completed railroad.
Thanks very much! This bridge is actually just cut from standard untreated white wood studs, and the charring method serves to treat the lumber. I will say, so far, I’m entirely impressed with char-treating. I haven’t seen any of the wood get waterlogged after storms (rain beads right off), no bugs, carpenter bees, ants or other insects find it attractive, and it does feel quite sturdy. This was mostly an experiment to see how the wood holds up with no chemicals and only burning it, I had heard Japanese woodworkers have used this technique for ages… they might be onto something! (Would probably still recommend putting a coat of poly on anything you want to last a long time… but this is working wonderfully so far!)
Outta curiosity. I'm an ho modeler with a huge interest in investing in a larger live steam locomotive and the 1" scale seems to be a great place to start. Where should I start looking if I wanted to acquire one?
Always love to hear folks wanting to make the leap into the big stuff!!! 1” scale is my personal favorite, however it’s really become quite a craftsman scale… there isn’t much commercially available to purchase in terms of locomotives & equipment, most folks either build from scratch, or end up saving something from the scrap pile with a complete rebuild like I did. 1.5” scale is much easier to come by, and you’ll find tracks to run on in almost every state, however the equipment commercially available is quite expensive, and is larger / harder to store / transport. 3/4” scale 3.5” gauge is even smaller more rare than 1”, but even easier to store and transport. The hobby really looks different for everybody, but the best advice I always give folks is to join some Facebook groups, maybe even your local live steam club. Even if they’re only 1.5” scale guys, you’ll make friends and connections who will help advise you where (or where not) to spend your money, and help you fix whatever loco you end up with. DiscoverLiveSteam is also a great resource, however you can always find better deals on equipment if you’re willing to hunt around yourself for stuff that isn’t listed there yet. Best of luck, excited to hear more about your journey with live steam as well!! Welcome to the Hernia Gauges 🤣🔥
@@FoxIslandRailroadCo 🤣🤣thanks for the welcome. Unfortunately I can't go with a commercially available loco as I believe the loco I want is completely nonexistent on this scale! I'm looking to get an SF3460 Blue Goose. So I think I'm gonna have to find a custom manufacturer
Yes, I currently own 6 steam locos & 2 diesel-electrics in various ride-on scales (all except one steamer are operational) and have owned & sold a couple more over the years. Feel free to browse through my videos to see more!
Thanks so much Dylan!! I’m also quite curious, so far I’m amazed at how hydrophobic the charred wood is, rain and ice seems to run right off of it. I guess this method has been used for ages in Japan, I’ll definitely keep the updates coming as the wood has some time to weather.
Great question - size of nail varied greatly for the purpose on this project. 2” nails were used to tack the bents together (then they were secured with screws underneath), 1.25” nails were used to secure the 3/4” ties to the spans, and I believe 3/4” nails were used to tack the 1/8” crossmembers onto the bents.
You gave me a major nostalgia rush after hearing Railroad Tycoon 3 soundtracks lol.
Keep it up sir!
Hahaha thanks very much brother!!! I’ve been waiting for somebody to recognize it… 🤣Love seeing progress on your locos as always, Cheers!! 🔥
The bridge supports turned out awesome. However, might I suggest shortening them and placing them on concrete footers? This will allow the wood to last a lot longer, as opposed to being in contact with the wet ground. Just speaking from experience with my railroad.
Thanks very much!! I do plan to use concrete footers and slightly thicker (preferably treated) lumber for my future bridge projects, this railroad build will likely require several. Truly I just wasn’t wanting to make the commitment of concrete with this bridge so close to my shop, and with it being my first build, I figured I may have to design it 3 times to get the look right… but I appreciate the kind words, and I definitely might have some questions in the future! Cheers
Looks great. That crushed rock should hold and believe me I have experience with laying rock and sand. Looks great. The burn you put on the wood gives it a nice aged look like a real trestle. Looks amazing. I bet the burn will age really nice in time to.
Thanks very much!! 🔥
Very nice!!
Thank you!! Love your channel, thanks for sharing your journey as well!! Cheers 🔥
This will be interesting to watch the progression of your railroad..
Totally understand wanting to protect the dog. But they do make a preasure treated lumber in some areas that it pet safe and safe to put directly in ponds that will not harm fish. We are in the Omaha Nebraska area and it may just allowed in certain states for all I know.
Trestle looks great! Enjoy the memories you are making on the journey. :)
This is so great to know, thanks very much for your comment!! I had looked into Locust, Ipe, and several other types of weather resistant wood… but had no luck coming across anything cheap & quick. This railroad will likely require several bridges, and I’ll want bridges on the right-of-way to be much more permanent, so I’ll definitely have to look into alternative types of treated lumber.
Thanks again for following along, all the best!! 🔥
Looks fabulous🎉, we’re did you acquire the rail. Does 311 have a copper or steel boiler?.
Thanks very much!! I bought this rail from a friend many years ago before he passed, the rail pictured is aluminum 5/8 Culp. I believe it was used before I got it, then I’ve also used it for 10+ years on storage tracks, engine stands, etc. 1/2” rail would technically be true to scale, however I’ve found 5/8 is much more durable and resistant to heat kinks in the sun. Also, 311 technically has both a steel and copper boiler - steel barrel, rolled copper tubes.
I hope it's OK that I just put a link to this video on Steve Wallis' channel. He is building his own backyard railway and this should give him some ideas.
Absolutely, thanks very much for watching and sharing!! 🔥
looking faward to the completed lay out, what ever happend to your B&O 99? I am planning to build a little engines switcher in the style of 99.
Thanks very much!!! Great memory on my B&O 99! I actually sold that locomotive to our good buddies Jim & Ryan Ravetto a few years ago, and they run it primarily at their home railroad in New England. That locomotive was built by both Phil Wonder and Keith Park, former members of Pioneer Valley Live Steamers whom have passed on. She was a Railroad Supply Co. Docksider, likely the most detailed B&O 99 I’ve ever seen, beautifully detailed by Phil, and always ran on Propane so she stayed clean. I acquired it from Keith shortly before he passed, and owned it from 2011-2019 I believe. That was a wonderful loco, very excited to see your progress as well, and I’m honored other folks found her unique too!! Cheers 🔥🔥
Love the charred wood! Are you using pressure treated lumber? I'm rebuilding my G Scale LIVE Steam outdoor layout now and may give it a try. Can't wait to see your completed railroad.
Thanks very much! This bridge is actually just cut from standard untreated white wood studs, and the charring method serves to treat the lumber. I will say, so far, I’m entirely impressed with char-treating. I haven’t seen any of the wood get waterlogged after storms (rain beads right off), no bugs, carpenter bees, ants or other insects find it attractive, and it does feel quite sturdy. This was mostly an experiment to see how the wood holds up with no chemicals and only burning it, I had heard Japanese woodworkers have used this technique for ages… they might be onto something! (Would probably still recommend putting a coat of poly on anything you want to last a long time… but this is working wonderfully so far!)
loving the rt3 music
Outta curiosity. I'm an ho modeler with a huge interest in investing in a larger live steam locomotive and the 1" scale seems to be a great place to start. Where should I start looking if I wanted to acquire one?
Always love to hear folks wanting to make the leap into the big stuff!!! 1” scale is my personal favorite, however it’s really become quite a craftsman scale… there isn’t much commercially available to purchase in terms of locomotives & equipment, most folks either build from scratch, or end up saving something from the scrap pile with a complete rebuild like I did. 1.5” scale is much easier to come by, and you’ll find tracks to run on in almost every state, however the equipment commercially available is quite expensive, and is larger / harder to store / transport. 3/4” scale 3.5” gauge is even smaller more rare than 1”, but even easier to store and transport. The hobby really looks different for everybody, but the best advice I always give folks is to join some Facebook groups, maybe even your local live steam club. Even if they’re only 1.5” scale guys, you’ll make friends and connections who will help advise you where (or where not) to spend your money, and help you fix whatever loco you end up with. DiscoverLiveSteam is also a great resource, however you can always find better deals on equipment if you’re willing to hunt around yourself for stuff that isn’t listed there yet. Best of luck, excited to hear more about your journey with live steam as well!! Welcome to the Hernia Gauges 🤣🔥
@@FoxIslandRailroadCo 🤣🤣thanks for the welcome. Unfortunately I can't go with a commercially available loco as I believe the loco I want is completely nonexistent on this scale! I'm looking to get an SF3460 Blue Goose. So I think I'm gonna have to find a custom manufacturer
@@lmgkllrpro0077 our channel has both HO and hand built backyard stuff. Would have messaged you this but you do not have any videos to do that. Lol
Where do you buy your rail from?
Do you have any more trains besides nkp 311?
Yes, I currently own 6 steam locos & 2 diesel-electrics in various ride-on scales (all except one steamer are operational) and have owned & sold a couple more over the years. Feel free to browse through my videos to see more!
Loving how that trestle looks! Very curious to see how the wood burning method preserves the wood over time.
Thanks so much Dylan!! I’m also quite curious, so far I’m amazed at how hydrophobic the charred wood is, rain and ice seems to run right off of it. I guess this method has been used for ages in Japan, I’ll definitely keep the updates coming as the wood has some time to weather.
Beautiful work and great video! Thanks!
Thanks very much!! 🔥
What size of nail or brad are you using in the air gun?
Great question - size of nail varied greatly for the purpose on this project. 2” nails were used to tack the bents together (then they were secured with screws underneath), 1.25” nails were used to secure the 3/4” ties to the spans, and I believe 3/4” nails were used to tack the 1/8” crossmembers onto the bents.
are we talking nails or brads?
Keep up the progress