A would love ta have that on ma property where n how much is the rails wheels trucks n ties A live in South East Georgia if A can't do ma dream job ta own operate a A steam train r train engine then a would love ta have ma own backyard railroad
Great video! Love seeing the progress you made out there since last I seen ya. I do believe last time I did see ya was in Wisconsin gathering up small rail.
You've done amazing work! We've built a 5" scale 15" gauge Denver and Intermountain steeple cab. Is under Comanche Crossing and eastern rr here on RUclips.
I've been a railway engineering professional for over 46 years, a rail fan for over 60, and I think this is the finest little line I've ever seen - if for no other reason, then for its jfdi attitude that makes it work despite everything. But there are lots of other reasons to like it.
The trolley (green and yellow) is cute as a button 😊 I hope to see the upgrade soon and it running ❤ What state is this in? It looks like its in the country obviously, im guessing Vermont? I adore rail lines like this, as everyone would say, brings back childhood memories, not many rail lines like this, its a great passion! Id love to work on it along side your team. Its a labor of love i can tell, i know if i had something like this, i couldn't wait to get off work to take a ride, or work on cars, fix the rails, add in somethings like crossing signals, lije a wigwag, or a waldo. I know trees can be a pain, in the first vid i watched of yours, on a curve, one was in the way, looks like that got cleared, the steepke car runs all over the place now. All in all this looks like fun! 😊
I came upon this railway via a mutual friend of the owner, and helped him work on it regularly for about 20 years. About 10 years before his passing he asked if I would be interested in buying it, and of course I was!
You aren't wrong, however the number on this car was chosen due to being modeled after a specific prototype. Its the only one that doesnt fit the scheme!
How do you do the bends and keep the gauge correct? My father was a big H.O guy had a layout in a four car garage in southern Calif. Had rail car moved to the park in town where they had RR club meetings. I love your layout!!
The curves are made by laying the ties out for the route, and then putting some rods in the ground to keep the ties from moving. Then just secure the rail to the ties one at a time, bending the rail a little each time it is secured. Looks dauting but once you get going its quite easy.
Great video and great job you did!!!! Do you have an estimation of cost to build such a kind of Railway? I mean based on 500 MTs... Without electricity, to use with diesel engines. Thanks a lot
With this hobby you can spend as much or as little as you want. I build most everything from scrap steel and I repurpose parts from other things to use for it. I spend way less money on it than I ever did in HO scale trains! Of course the rail is the most expensive part, but if you know where to look, you can find good deals on that too.
@@CNW4145 ok understood. The wife and I was asking as we was wanting to make a donation to the railway. Appreciate the response. Keep up the great work.
@@CNW4145 I'll be excited to see what becomes of it. Very clever design, having it built around what I assume is the size of one person sitting in the middle to operate it!
@@toyotaprius79 I believe it's on Illinois border between Wisconsin I think but the gauge is 24 in I wish it was in Ohio I'd be able to go help him out all the time that's my home state
@@CNW4145 Thanks. As an electric railway fan who remembers the Pacific Electric and has been a member of Southern Calif. Ry. Museum since it was Orange Empire Trolley Museum for over 55 years, I found this "home-brew" operation quite fascinating.
This is definitly a different twist on scale railroading! I live in an area where the Illinois Terminal traction line once ran, and 5 miles of roadbed recently became a bike/hike trail. There are other segments of that line that are also bike/hike trails. The IT was the only traction line in Illinois that had overnight sleeping cars between St. Louis, Mo., and Peoria/Danville Illinois.
There are mad people all over the world, but only in the US they have enough money and determination to create their nutty dreams. To understand this, just ask yourself : WHY?
This is the best thing I’ve seen in some time. Would love to know the history 👍
Splendid!
I had no idea this line has been around for so long. Kudos to you for keeping it up and running!
loved the tour, there is a lot of passion and work sitting in and around that barn...very cool!
Absolutely love this video! Would love to see more videos like this sharing details of how the line works and it’s history!
Thanks for the feedback, I'll try to make something else like it in the future.
He's alive!
Thanks for the video and I'm glad to see you posting been missing the trolleys
A would love ta have that on ma property where n how much is the rails wheels trucks n ties A live in South East Georgia if A can't do ma dream job ta own operate a A steam train r train engine then a would love ta have ma own backyard railroad
Great video! Love seeing the progress you made out there since last I seen ya. I do believe last time I did see ya was in Wisconsin gathering up small rail.
It has been a while Jake, you should tag along next time the crew comes out!
Top speed of this vehicles ? In mp/h and km/h
Most of them are geared for 12 MPH, one of them runs almost 30 MPH. Its a riot lol
@@CNW4145 thanks
You've done amazing work! We've built a 5" scale 15" gauge Denver and Intermountain steeple cab. Is under Comanche Crossing and eastern rr here on RUclips.
Thanks a lot! I've tried to find your videos but no luck- do you have a link, I would love to check it out!
So happy to see it is still there and alive. Just amazing!
I've been a railway engineering professional for over 46 years, a rail fan for over 60, and I think this is the finest little line I've ever seen - if for no other reason, then for its jfdi attitude that makes it work despite everything. But there are lots of other reasons to like it.
Thank you so much!
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
A fascinating little railway. We have two foot gauge lines in the UK but I don't know of any like this with an overhead catenary.
It is a dream of mine to visit the two foot lines in the UK, all the videos I have seen of them make me very jealous of anyone who lives near them!
It’s more like a very old trams
Really cool! I would love to see this line some day.
The trolley (green and yellow) is cute as a button 😊 I hope to see the upgrade soon and it running ❤
What state is this in? It looks like its in the country obviously, im guessing Vermont?
I adore rail lines like this, as everyone would say, brings back childhood memories, not many rail lines like this, its a great passion!
Id love to work on it along side your team.
Its a labor of love i can tell, i know if i had something like this, i couldn't wait to get off work to take a ride, or work on cars, fix the rails, add in somethings like crossing signals, lije a wigwag, or a waldo.
I know trees can be a pain, in the first vid i watched of yours, on a curve, one was in the way, looks like that got cleared, the steepke car runs all over the place now.
All in all this looks like fun! 😊
Cool operation
aw man it's been a while since I checked for videos, glad I did!!!! Wow, thank you SO MUCH for this- I had no idea RRVT had an open car!
Nice tour. 🎉😊. I had no idea something like this existed. Need a depo for passengers to take ride.
There is a small depot, you will probably see it in one of the other videos.
great video
Спасибо, очень интересно!
Una bodega como si estuviera en un sueño😳😮😮😮😮😮👍
Always loved the hell out of this channel
Also, cool leaf
Everything is electric :)
@@CNW4145 nice! 30kwh I see
How did you end up with this railroad?
I came upon this railway via a mutual friend of the owner, and helped him work on it regularly for about 20 years. About 10 years before his passing he asked if I would be interested in buying it, and of course I was!
My friend, you've given new meaning to Railfan! Bravo!!
Following the historical numbering, shouldn't car `60` be `601`? (June 2001) -- The remaining cars seem to be numbered on a MYY scheme.
You aren't wrong, however the number on this car was chosen due to being modeled after a specific prototype. Its the only one that doesnt fit the scheme!
Do you have a big bills for electric 🤔
Thankyou for your time today And have a wonderful day
Your fan sandra.s 😇
It is about $20 a month
I’m curious what the voltage is through the wires? Your motors run on 36VDC, I think you’ve said.
It is 250Vac in the catenary. And yes, the motors are 36Vdc
It is very nice that you have the very old trains
How do you do the bends and keep the gauge correct? My father was a big H.O guy had a layout in a four car garage in southern Calif. Had rail car moved to the park in town where they had RR club meetings. I love your layout!!
The curves are made by laying the ties out for the route, and then putting some rods in the ground to keep the ties from moving. Then just secure the rail to the ties one at a time, bending the rail a little each time it is secured. Looks dauting but once you get going its quite easy.
Excellent 👍
This is just so cool! Very quaint setting and such a fun trolley line.
Great video and great job you did!!!! Do you have an estimation of cost to build such a kind of Railway? I mean based on 500 MTs... Without electricity, to use with diesel engines. Thanks a lot
With this hobby you can spend as much or as little as you want. I build most everything from scrap steel and I repurpose parts from other things to use for it. I spend way less money on it than I ever did in HO scale trains! Of course the rail is the most expensive part, but if you know where to look, you can find good deals on that too.
@@CNW4145 thanks a lot and again congratulations for your "creature" really a masterpiece!
I bet you get asked this a lot but what is that track gauge?
24"
Thanks for getting back to me .I really like your layout.
Thanks!
thanks man
Very nice 👌
Are you close to DeKalb County? And are you guys a club or a not for profit group?
It is a private railway, not even a club. I have liability concerns so that is why it is kept private.
@@CNW4145 ok understood. The wife and I was asking as we was wanting to make a donation to the railway. Appreciate the response. Keep up the great work.
I had no idea about the open car, but it is a gorgeous piece of equipment!
Hope to have it running again in 2021, stay tuned
@@CNW4145 I'll be excited to see what becomes of it. Very clever design, having it built around what I assume is the size of one person sitting in the middle to operate it!
hi, i have a question : how long is the rail?
There is almost a mile of run out here..
Thank you
Great channel!
Thank you!
Con que tension tenes electrificada la catenaria?
240V AC 60Hz
Gracias
Where is this? What gauge?
🤷🏽♂️ Ohio? 2ft 3"?
@@toyotaprius79 I believe it's on Illinois border between Wisconsin I think but the gauge is 24 in I wish it was in Ohio I'd be able to go help him out all the time that's my home state
The gauge is 24" and it is located in Illinois.
@@CNW4145 Thanks. As an electric railway fan who remembers the Pacific Electric and has been a member of Southern Calif. Ry. Museum since it was Orange Empire Trolley Museum for over 55 years, I found this "home-brew" operation quite fascinating.
This is definitly a different twist on scale railroading! I live in an area where the Illinois Terminal traction line once ran, and 5 miles of roadbed recently became a bike/hike trail. There are other segments of that line that are also bike/hike trails. The IT was the only traction line in Illinois that had overnight sleeping cars between St. Louis, Mo., and Peoria/Danville Illinois.
There are mad people all over the world, but only in the US they have enough money and determination to create their nutty dreams. To understand this, just ask yourself : WHY?