Collecting the Freight Before a Storm on the Garden Railroad

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июл 2018
  • The custom built and painted RS3 1201 Lulubell was sent to collect freight cars that were spotted round the RR before an approaching storm. The cars stay out year round but when a storm comes they are brought to one of two yards to give them a bit of protection from the weather. Happy RRing!
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  • @lauralbriar
    @lauralbriar 3 года назад +11

    What an incredible set-up!!! Such work has gone into this - thanks so much for sharing this video!

  • @BbqMikeG
    @BbqMikeG 3 года назад +2

    I liked the freight pickups and the impending storm. Great drama for a cab ride!

  • @joehayes4949
    @joehayes4949 9 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoyed seeing actual work being done just like on a real rail line. Thank you!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. On this RR the trains do lots of actual work like hauling away twigs and other junk that falls from the trees. We also haul away leaves and weeds as seen in other videos on my channel and a couple of times we have even hauled real firewood from the pile down back to the wood stove. Happy RRing!

  • @docholiday9786
    @docholiday9786 4 года назад +82

    If I had this setup I would be playing with my trains every day

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +15

      In the warmer season I run several times per week. Today it was 40 degrees and I was out there for an hour. In the Winter I'm usually tinkering on a train project and if we get snow I will be out there plowing with the trains.

    • @Husky1run
      @Husky1run 4 года назад +11

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd Wow what a great lay out, is the engine battery powered, how many feet of track I really like the leave,s on the tracks .

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +10

      Thanks! This engine is battery powered with a Revolution to control it. My other engines are track powered. There is nearly 600' of track.

    • @smr0m670
      @smr0m670 4 года назад +6

      CapeCodTrainTodd the trains can run on those temps in the snow?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +6

      @@smr0m670 Of course. I built a rotary plow, a blower car and a custom wedge plow for moving snow. I have videos here on youtube of all the action. The only issue is the snow can't be wet and heavy or the trains have too much trouble.

  • @antonbruce1241
    @antonbruce1241 4 года назад +4

    I love it! The guy has to pick up all his outlying rolling stock, and he uses that as an excuse to run trains! That is like...SO cool!!!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! I put my trains to real work now and again from hauling weeds and leaves to vegetables from the garden to bringing firewood to the hearth. I have videos here on youtube of each chore made better by using the trains. Do check them out.

  • @samdoe7515
    @samdoe7515 3 года назад +5

    I love the rustic wildness of this layout, no trim garden beds and flower gardens, just wild, unkept plants, hanging tree branches, dirt, dust, spider webs, etc. Makes it so authentic, even the rail cars are all dusty and messy, so realistic. Nice job!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. I have to show this to my wife, she is always like "pull those weeds" but I like that greenery. I'm not trying to fool anyone. These trains are toys running in the backyard but like real trains they are dirty and they operate in less than pristine places.

    • @Lostmymind1
      @Lostmymind1 2 года назад

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd It's been a year.......is your wife still mad about the weeds?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  2 года назад

      @@Lostmymind1 Not mad but she is always saying, Pull those weeds!

  • @abdulsalam905
    @abdulsalam905 3 года назад +1

    Believe me, I enjoy watching this video before going to bed at night, and I feel very happy.
    I love railways. 🚅🚄🚂

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad I can spread some happy. Be sure to check out my other train videos and I'm sure you will like those too.

  • @ronselliers6951
    @ronselliers6951 Год назад +1

    Great switching operation, a railroad needs a purpose, also the snow sheds for the spruce limbs was a nice touch.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  Год назад

      Thanks. Running roundy round is fun but sometimes having a purpose to drop cars off and pick them up at industries is fun too.

  • @jonathanredman8497
    @jonathanredman8497 4 года назад +8

    A beautiful ride through. What a garden, house and speedboat! 😃

  • @Tomeleck
    @Tomeleck 4 года назад +1

    I often visit Craig at his SEASIDE HOBBIES store in Ocean View, Delaware. He has a large scale train layout set up and running outside of his store. That train runs every day when he is open (everyday except Sunday & Monday). That train of his runs absolutely fine, through sun and rain and even during the occasional snowstorm. I'm a Lionel guy, but you and Craig sure make a compelling argument for running BIG Trains... and outdoors too. Thanks for posting.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Running outdoors certainly has its challenges but I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @Tomeleck
    @Tomeleck 4 года назад +2

    Wow. What a terrific layout. Your video was really well shot & edited. Thank you for posting.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks! Be sure to check out my other fun train videos. I like to give the trains a purpose to run instead of just running in circles.

  • @Husky1run
    @Husky1run 4 года назад +1

    I still say what a great out door layout 😊😊😊

  • @pokemonkiller33
    @pokemonkiller33 4 года назад +26

    Imagine being the local squirrel and riding on one of these to get tree to tree.

  • @marcusbartholomew7340
    @marcusbartholomew7340 4 года назад +5

    Makes me feel like I'm really working the rail lines moving cars around the tracks. I love it!

  • @KandiKlover
    @KandiKlover 3 года назад +4

    I love little single top cap tanker cars. They're so cute, specially in N scale.

  • @devendrapurohit7300
    @devendrapurohit7300 4 года назад +3

    Hats off to your efforts , tiniest details including roadside vegetation , rubble and true to life scenarios is taken care of.

  • @barbarobarbarino5702
    @barbarobarbarino5702 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very admirably set my friend!!! Very detailed yet simple . Very awesomeness!!!!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks. There have been many improvements since this video and the RR is much better now.

  • @bodieb1233
    @bodieb1233 4 года назад

    Spider was an added attraction. I can't stop watching this. It's the best therapy for todays hectic and problematic world.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      I agree. The multi faceted hobby of model trains is a terrific distraction from all manner of worries. Be sure to check out my many other train videos.

  • @DAWOL2025-fs1ve
    @DAWOL2025-fs1ve 6 месяцев назад +1

    Now that's a railroad! Very lifelike!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks ! Be sure to check some of my more recent train videos and you will see new equipment, buildings and a better track plan.

  • @mixermanbear.4002
    @mixermanbear.4002 4 года назад +3

    This is an incredible layout!! So much fun to operate!!😎👍👍👍😎

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +2

      Thanks. It is even better now having undergone a renovation in the Spring of 2019.

    • @mixermanbear.4002
      @mixermanbear.4002 4 года назад +1

      CapeCodTrainTodd would love too see it!!

  • @davidurban6813
    @davidurban6813 4 года назад +2

    Awsome video and layout really enjoyed it. Great job all the way around. Stay healthy everyone we will get through this together.

  • @dennisb9157
    @dennisb9157 4 года назад +3

    Todd:
    Your whole setup just blows me away! If only I had the money, time, and patience to build my dream HO scale empire.
    That ALCO RSD15 (?), amazing locomotive, and with sound. Incredible!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      I say get building. A thousand mile journey starts with one step. The engine is a RS3 from Aristocraft that I chopped the nose down, added some parts and custom painted it to resemble a real train. The sound is the generic diesel sound from the Revolution control system.

  • @stanleybaker1520
    @stanleybaker1520 4 года назад +2

    AWESOME layout great job😎😎😎

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thank you. Be sure to check out my other videos.

  • @justmeigor1852
    @justmeigor1852 4 года назад +3

    Now clean up your room....yes mom..grabs remote...but seriously, very nice job on the scenery, lot of hand made perfect in detail.

  • @Sawrattan
    @Sawrattan 4 года назад +1

    This is stunning to watch. I don't have trains but think this is the most beautiful, admirable hobby to have.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thank you. Model trains of any scale are a fun hobby but running trains outdoors takes a special kind of madness. Be sure to check out my other train videos perhaps you will be inspired to join the hobby.

  • @firstnamelastname-fo4fq
    @firstnamelastname-fo4fq 4 года назад +1

    Geez i think of my LGB's in storage just laying there because I lived in nyc all my life. Your loco reminded me of my 2055 whitepass and 22801 steamer. You have an amazing set up buddy it is absolutely beautiful and appreciate being able to see this.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thank you. Be sure to check out my other videos for more train action.

  • @tulockthewerewolf9744
    @tulockthewerewolf9744 4 года назад +2

    Greeting from Canada, we love are Canadian Pacific and Canadian National

  • @frankmmiii
    @frankmmiii 2 года назад +1

    Love that layout! Not too busy and it looks very rustic as someone put it.👍

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  2 года назад

      Thanks. This is one of those backwoods barely making it RR's.

  • @billmoran3812
    @billmoran3812 4 года назад +4

    1201 lives on!
    Beautiful layout. That’s a lot of track, very well done.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks! The CC Central is my favorite RR and I have several pieces that are custom painted in their colours with more to come.

  • @jamescarryl9690
    @jamescarryl9690 4 года назад +16

    Todd, Now that's what I call a beautiful railroad . And the way your diesel runs and operates, Soo flawlessly I truly enjoyed viewing the operations.

    • @peters1127
      @peters1127 4 года назад +1

      Best outdoor layout I have ever seen. Thank you for a fantastic Video.

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover 3 года назад +1

      The only thing I hate is artificial sound units.

    • @therosijedha
      @therosijedha 3 года назад

      @@KandiKlover yeah

  • @Mlchitzdq
    @Mlchitzdq 4 года назад +1

    Nice layout and Quite EXTENSIVE!! Thanks For Sharing it with Us.

  • @mikeizzano172
    @mikeizzano172 4 года назад +1

    First time for me to see your layout, great job all the way around I’m sure you enjoy it to the max !

  • @Dan-uv5lw
    @Dan-uv5lw 4 года назад +2

    Very cool layout.

  • @billcox87
    @billcox87 4 года назад +11

    WOW!!!!!! just freakin beautiful, i can't even imagine the cost of building and upkeep this must take, blows my mind. How relaxing this must be to just watch and control the trains.....and building of course, my hats off to ya man;)

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +7

      Thank you. It has been a labor of love since 2007. Large scale trains is a very enjoyable multi faceted hobby from building structures, bridges, trains, adding electronics, custom painting to simply running it is all good.

  • @billhuber2964
    @billhuber2964 4 года назад +1

    A hobby like this , keeps you off the streets.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Yes it does. I have been busy building new things for the RR during the virus crisis.

  • @larryberger9440
    @larryberger9440 4 года назад +2

    A very large layout for a large back yard. Really nice to watch and fun to run. Way to go!!!

  • @russellburt875
    @russellburt875 5 лет назад +5

    Absolutely AWESOME!!! Thanks for the vid and sharing!!!

  • @ooh2873
    @ooh2873 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely incredible. Well done sir!!

  • @shanehargrave3598
    @shanehargrave3598 3 года назад +2

    well done, not too shabby

  • @meruliouslacrimens5154
    @meruliouslacrimens5154 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant, the train actually has a driver in the cab, a lot of people do not bother and run only "ghost " trains. The only fault is the Hand of God operating system on the turntable, but the this gives you the idea of scale involved, hats off to the impressive layout.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! Some RR's had what was called an"armstrong" turntable and this one is a "fingerstrong" . Being outdoors in the elements I have found it better to keep things simple and working. Be sure to check out my other videos. Happy RRing!

    • @meruliouslacrimens5154
      @meruliouslacrimens5154 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd i personally thought your layout is truely stunning, the attention to detail on the outbuildings and the blending between scale bits and "real world", is cleverly done on a practical scale. I only really commented because of your obvious skill in doing something like this and the fact that both i and my (now retired nephew) were both train drivers for BR in England. Terrific job.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      @@meruliouslacrimens5154 Thank you. The RR is built for fun and durability. It might not be to scale, the buildings and structures are basic and the operations are not prototypical but I run what I like how I like. It works for me and I am glad that you enjoyed the video. My aim in making these videos is to maybe inspire others to get into the hobby and build their own Garden Railroad. It is a challenge to keep the toy trains running outdoors but it is also very rewarding. Thanks again.

  • @adriennefrank1518
    @adriennefrank1518 Год назад +1

    What a very incredible journey here, as none that l have ever seen before! Awesome video, excellent work that was put into it all, very well done!! 🙌🚂🚆👏💯😘

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  Год назад

      Thank you. This video was made several years ago and since then new buildings and equipment have been added to the RR so be sure to check out my other videos for more train fun.

  • @vkuscak
    @vkuscak 5 лет назад +11

    So glad I'm not the only one using the EYHAT (extend your hand and turn) technology for my H0 turntable :))))))

  • @scottcannell7198
    @scottcannell7198 5 лет назад +3

    Great video todd i have watched this one about 3 times wish i could afford to build such a fantastic layout. Love the stockyard you built. Looking forward to your next video.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks! The RR is currently under a huge rebuild and when it is done there will be more videos.

  • @lorilovell1111
    @lorilovell1111 5 лет назад +90

    10:19 Who else saw the spider on the tanker car?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  5 лет назад +22

      I did and it jumped off. No spiders were harmed in the making of this film.

    • @nutski01
      @nutski01 5 лет назад +11

      Trying to get a free ride.

    • @benniehazelwood3088
      @benniehazelwood3088 4 года назад +13

      It's a hobo lol

    • @AR154ALL
      @AR154ALL 4 года назад +6

      So, I was just sitting there when this train pulled up and stole my chair.**what did you do?** Ran away yelling, oh s#it, oh s#it,

    • @williamkirkland7002
      @williamkirkland7002 4 года назад +6

      @@AR154ALL funny hahaha....it was charlotte from Charlotte's Webb.the little spiders asked mommy "who repoed our home"?

  • @tracynation239
    @tracynation239 4 года назад +1

    An excellent video. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. ♡ T.E.N.

  • @michaellindsay6735
    @michaellindsay6735 5 лет назад +5

    U can never have too much trains I been collecting Lionel trains since I was 5 my mom say u got many but I will keep on collation my trains I do have 8 g gauge trains set great video

  • @joestrainworldvideos3977
    @joestrainworldvideos3977 4 года назад +2

    These garden railways are impressive. Good that you have the space. Joe

  • @darfvader1243
    @darfvader1243 4 года назад +2

    That is soooooooo cool,just thinking of the detail and plan ing that went into building the setup..wow!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks! It has been a labor of love starting in 2007. It is rather comical to look back on older videos to see how far the RR has come.

  • @austinmiller3497
    @austinmiller3497 4 года назад +2

    Wow that is so cool I Love trains so much and the train tunnels and the train horn is so neat and beautiful and the bridges are pretty cool too

  • @richardcraniumdicksinn3959
    @richardcraniumdicksinn3959 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing the video. Absolutely cool layout. Looks great. Have a good sized h.o. now .
    Time for some outdoor fun now. Just starting my G scale collection.
    Thanks again .
    🚂

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks. I started in 06 with a LGB starter set ventured outdoors in 07 with 125' of track and it really took off in 08 with improvements since then. My point is it was all built and collected over the years. Start small with a basic idea of steam/ diesel, modern mainline or backwoods/ old timey and let it grow.

  • @justinmcgill4806
    @justinmcgill4806 4 года назад +1

    If I had a huge backyard, I would totally build one of these. And play with them all day, being a big fan of trains I would never get bored lol

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      One doesn't need a huge backyard Justin there are many small RR's that offer lots of modeling and train fun opportunities. Mine is a medium sized layout pushing 600' of track but I started with 125'. I say go for it.

  • @swells4918
    @swells4918 5 лет назад +6

    Excellent turntable and weathering on the RS3!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks S Wells the turntable is loosely based on one that the CC Central used back in the day. If you noticed I only dirtied one side of the trucks. When I was researching "Lulubell" most of the photos I saw of it had rusted trucks so there you go.

    • @benniehazelwood3088
      @benniehazelwood3088 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd u can put a murkier on the turn tabol so the track's can line up with out puting your fringes on the track. Just a suggestion

    • @garyh4458
      @garyh4458 4 года назад +1

      @@benniehazelwood3088 Or magnets.

  • @jb6027
    @jb6027 Год назад +1

    That looks SO real!

  • @loosescrew9438
    @loosescrew9438 9 месяцев назад +1

    That lay out is bad ass!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks. There have been improvements since this video so check out my most recent ride along video.

  • @rodneymcgiveron
    @rodneymcgiveron 4 года назад +5

    SO COOL......I do HO but this would be incredible....Absolutely loved this...

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +2

      Thank you. I started in HO as a kid and jumped into large scale in 2006 and in the Spring of 2007 this layout started to take shape. Model Trains is a terrific hobby.

  • @swells4918
    @swells4918 5 лет назад +4

    Track power with Y track configurations. Nicely done.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks. This engine is actually battery powered with Revolution sound and control. The Wye uses a DPDT switch mounted in the side of the switch tower to the right. If a train comes in or exits to the left the switch is thrown that way and the same for the right side, It works but I have blown fuses when I forgot to switch it correctly for my track powered locos.

  • @jimathey6153
    @jimathey6153 4 года назад +4

    GREAT LAYOUT, THANK YOU AND HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PLEASE A SAFE NEW YEAR ✝️⚾🙃

  • @davidpulaski5628
    @davidpulaski5628 4 года назад +7

    "CCTT" : VERY well done video. 'Liked the camera work, the scenery, the editing. Hell, I like the whole thing! Quite the labor of love you've got there. Looks like AristoCraft, USA Trains, and LGB, etc are all well represented. Your MOW crews must be extremely busy. Keep up the good work and keep those rails shiny !!! A+++ Thumbs up & subscribed!

  • @caad3333
    @caad3333 6 лет назад +2

    Good weathering on that RS3 and a great looking RR with nice sound. Got a thumbs up.
    Jose Silva
    G Scale

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  6 лет назад

      Thanks Jose. Every photo of the prototype I saw had it with rusty trucks so I dirtied them up a bit but only one side.

  • @Rivarokband
    @Rivarokband 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely love this layout. Inspiring. We are RVers and would love to see it in our travels one day. GREAT JOB! I am starting on mine soon. I have about 75 of track though and only one 22.5 degree right turn out after 5 years of bidding on eBay LOL. I bought a Norfolk Southern Dash 9 16 years ago new for $315. Now way over $600. Got 15 rolling stock. Again EXCELLENT! Subscribed, Liked and rang 🛎

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! This layout started in 2007 and has been improved and added to since then. It had a major renovation this past Spring. Trains are a great hobby. Happy RRing!

  • @nicks521
    @nicks521 4 года назад +15

    That light switch on one of the model structures really cracked me up

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +2

      If you watch closely you will see several buildings with light switches on their sides. My RR is track powered and I use those switches to turn a nearby siding off and on so I can park trains on them.

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 4 года назад

      The scale of the railroad is great! Then the illusion is broken when a "GIANT Light Switch" shows up on a building at 5:21. Great Lay Out! Thanks for sharing. :)

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 4 года назад +1

      As I continue watching I notice a Giant Sphere, maybe an asteroid, landed next to a building at 12:20. Or was that just a golf ball. :)

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 4 года назад +3

      Great Video! Q- Wouldn't the cars have been protected from the rain by leaving them under the porch at 18:00 ?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +3

      @@genedameier8746 It could be a golf ball. If you watch my other videos you will see that my RR is more whimsy than serious with Smurfs and other characters riding and working on the RR. It is all about the fun factor.

  • @shanelbw
    @shanelbw 4 года назад +1

    This is awesome 👌🏽

  • @TrinityCourtStudios
    @TrinityCourtStudios 4 года назад +1

    I’m just psyched that somebody else also owns an Model of 1201! I’ve got an HO Atlas custom version of 1201 and I love it :D

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      1201 is/was a unique and cool engine. If you check out my other videos you will see that I have several other engines painted to resemble the Cape Cod Central RR and also a S4 in Bay Colony colours. I have been searching for a GP30 that will be painted up for the Mass Coastal RR. Happy RRing!

  • @OMCCsam
    @OMCCsam 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tour :)
    👍🏻

  • @KenseiSwords
    @KenseiSwords 4 года назад +1

    This makes me happy to watch on a very base level, like I'm a kid again. I love it.

  • @tractorsmachinesro1405
    @tractorsmachinesro1405 3 года назад +1

    Great video...Epic images

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  3 года назад

      Thank you. Be sure to check out my other videos too.

  • @louisl.8724
    @louisl.8724 4 года назад

    Great layout and very good video.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thank you. Be sure to check out some of my other more recent videos and watch for additions and changes.

  • @TheCloakedTiger
    @TheCloakedTiger 4 года назад +3

    What a great layout! Who says your too old to play with trains. When life gives you trains? You play with trains.
    10:17 is such a realistic looking shot! :)

    • @Sawrattan
      @Sawrattan 4 года назад +1

      If anything, train sets are unfairly associated with older people - time we taught more kids and youths to appreciate them!

  • @alcopower5710
    @alcopower5710 4 года назад +3

    WOW........amazing layout. Must have taken ages to build this but well worth the time. One of the best I've seen.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +2

      Thank you. I have been outdoors since 2007 and have been building and making improvements since then. Yesterday for example I reworked a section that had 8' diameter curves into a dreaded "S" curve and now it has 10' diameter curves and a more relaxed "S". Making improvements like this is one of the fun facets of this hobby.

    • @alcopower5710
      @alcopower5710 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd .....how do you keep up with track cleaning? Do you have a secret way that is not so time consuming?

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      No secrets. Track does not need to be scrubbed shiny to work you only have to get junk off of it. On my RR the junk is often pollen and tree sap. The first run of the day is with my rail broom that tosses leaves, twigs etc off the track. Check out my video "G scale rail sweeper" to see it. If an engine stutters it is usually a combination of dirty wheels and track. For the track I use a green scotchbrite pad on a pole sander. For the wheels I use a paper towel with goo gone. See my video "how to clean wheels on your large scale train". All my trains have metal wheels which helps. The more you run the cleaner your track will stay.

  • @mikesmith5453
    @mikesmith5453 4 года назад +1

    Excellent connectivety considering all the detritus on the tracks.
    Good Job

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Well to be honest the 1201 seen in the video is battery powered but all my other engines but the Shay are track powered.

  • @daredog317
    @daredog317 4 года назад +16

    Spider: ight imma head out

  • @PowerTrain611
    @PowerTrain611 4 года назад +14

    Another interesting perspective from riding a miniature is that you can feel every bump. Take, for instance, the leaf on the tracks at 6:17 . "#%&*@! My head got slammed into the cab window from that one! Yowch!"

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +4

      Well considering the scale size of that leaf in perspective it would make a 1:1 train bump. Imagine the 1:1 size of an acorn that would derail a full size train! The adventures of running scale trains outdoors in the real world where a drop of rain is like a 5 gallon bucket getting dumped on your head! Happy RRing!

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover 3 года назад +1

      It would be like running over a a couple sheets of plywood on a full scale locomotive. Molecular sizes, gravity, air densities, weight, speed etc don't scale well or at all when shrinking trains down. only so much you can do.

  • @dinshawmuncherjee5123
    @dinshawmuncherjee5123 4 года назад +1

    Had me mesmerized. If I could shrink myself like Alice did in Wonderland, I'd be riding in the cab and happily doing all the maintenance work without pay. Just a cold beer and a roast beef sandwich would do

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      I'm glad you liked it. Do check out my other videos some of which feature a view from the cab as the train rolls along.

  • @GabeVeasey
    @GabeVeasey 4 года назад +1

    Very nice layout.

  • @williamkirkland7002
    @williamkirkland7002 4 года назад +5

    It stinks to know you had someone who has total disregard for the love of trains and ALL that goes into building such a time consuming layout and not to mention the cost in creating such a layout and to have them comit a fellony with arson on that back portion of your layout. It took a real Ars to do that. (Funny how the two words are almost identical. Ars/Arson..).hope you have servelance cameras up now and catch those responsible. I enjoyed watching,thanks for sharing. ☆Merry Christmas☆ 2019 from Shadyhills Florida, USA.

  • @michaellindsay6735
    @michaellindsay6735 5 лет назад +2

    Love the up hill pulling train

  • @pawelgabrysiewicz646
    @pawelgabrysiewicz646 4 года назад +1

    Very nice layout! Great video! That small spider at around 10' must have been surprised when the car started moving!! :)

  • @torstenvonrk4553
    @torstenvonrk4553 4 года назад +1

    Echt top!!! Tolle Anlage. Leider habe ich nicht soviel Platz, hätte ich aber gerne 😊. Viel Spaß noch mit Deiner Anlage.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks !

    • @torstenvonrk4553
      @torstenvonrk4553 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd Danke für Deine Antwort. Viele Grüße aus Lübeck von der Ostseeküste, GERMANY.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      @@torstenvonrk4553 Ich bin froh, dass es dir gefällt. Sehen Sie sich unbedingt meine anderen lustigen Zugvideos an.

  • @lotsabirds
    @lotsabirds 4 года назад +2

    Amazing !!!

  • @michaellindsay6735
    @michaellindsay6735 5 лет назад +2

    Very nice trains layout

  • @anthonymcmillan5881
    @anthonymcmillan5881 4 года назад +1

    Very nice setup.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thank you. I have been tinkering and forever improving on it since 2007.

    • @anthonymcmillan5881
      @anthonymcmillan5881 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd , It is really cool to see someone design a yard layouts for Branch Line switching and not just running an oval. Thanks again from an Iowa fan.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      @@anthonymcmillan5881 I like having options and a train needs a destination, a reason to run so industries and sidings were planned. My operation might not be prototypical but it is fun. Happy RRing!

  • @oldmanquickdraw8200
    @oldmanquickdraw8200 4 года назад +2

    Awesome!

  • @robertdavenport5457
    @robertdavenport5457 4 года назад

    great video. Enjoyed blowing warnings for crossings that did not exist.

  • @pilotmanpaul
    @pilotmanpaul 4 года назад +2

    Man I'd love to have something like this in my backyard.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thanks it is fun and I say go for it. Do some research make a plan and get building. A Garden RR is a terrific multifaceted life long hobby.

  • @paulvancyber1979
    @paulvancyber1979 4 года назад +1

    I dont know what i is bigger the garden or the railroad!!!!! damn is so beautiful!!!!!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      Thank you. The RR takes up about 1/4 of the backyard.

    • @paulvancyber1979
      @paulvancyber1979 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd so beautiful!!!! I really love ur railroad, I have my trains too but i dont use it, when I was younger i played a lot and when I was in university i forgot some of my trains in a bus :(

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      @@paulvancyber1979 Thank you. I had HO trains as a kid and they were put away for school, work and women. I married and got back into trains in a big way as you can see. LOL

    • @paulvancyber1979
      @paulvancyber1979 4 года назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd Im not married lol. but i need space for my trains. with this quarentine should play with my trains

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      @@paulvancyber1979 Yes you should. I have been staying busy with lots of train projects.

  • @T-800..
    @T-800.. 4 года назад +48

    It would of been a lot easier to just walk around and pick them up by hand
    But what would be the fun in that! 😀

  • @tiger.6509
    @tiger.6509 4 года назад +3

    Cape Cod can I come over , play with the trains today it would give me so much haha
    I love it specially the camera on the engine!!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Sure, you can bring your own trains to run. The camera on the engine is a GoPro that rides on its own custom car.

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 5 лет назад +1

    Just subscribed. You have a fantastic garden layout. I have been really thinking about putting a small layout in my back yard next year. unfortunately not everyone is on board with the idea. I might just risk it. Thanks for sharing. Dave

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Dave. I say go for it. You don't have to have hundreds of feet of track to have fun with the hobby. I started in 2007 with 125' of track and a LGB starter set before expanding to what you see today. What is good about G scale is if you buy them right, 90% of mine are preowned, you can always resell them for the same and sometimes more.

    • @davestrains6816
      @davestrains6816 5 лет назад +1

      @@CapeCodTrainTodd Thanks for the info!

  • @drixdresspressprr
    @drixdresspressprr 4 года назад +2

    Klasse deine Gartenbahn.
    Grüsse vom Peter aus Berlin Germany

  • @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877
    @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 4 года назад +1

    Looks great,

  • @212Hasse
    @212Hasse 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful Tracks. It has a world of it's own around the garden. Wish you could edit out has a hand coming to view of a camera due to changing tracks.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад

      This video was for fun to show how I operate. I have other videos that feature only the trains without the 0-5-0 hand of god getting in the way. LOL

  • @AvgwarhawkVideo
    @AvgwarhawkVideo 4 года назад +1

    Great layout.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +1

      Thank you. Part of the layout was rebuilt in the Spring of 2019 to ease the grade over 100' of track and to add more sidings to the industries. There is always improvements to be made.

  • @clevelandrailfan9776
    @clevelandrailfan9776 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome vid

  • @joestrainworldvideos3977
    @joestrainworldvideos3977 4 года назад

    I subscribed for more. Joe's train world videos.Germany and Canada 😃🙂😀

  • @Ramseylove
    @Ramseylove 4 года назад +1

    nice work

  • @jimstrainsandstuff9539
    @jimstrainsandstuff9539 4 года назад +2

    I'm with you Doc Holiday. I wish I had the room and ( MONEY ) to have them too.

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  4 года назад +2

      I can't help your space problem but the advice I'd give to grow a garden RR is to buy used and build your own structures. It doesn't happen overnight. My large scale adventure started in 06 and has been expanding and improving since then.

  • @hotrodavery
    @hotrodavery 4 года назад

    Very awesome.

  • @a.r.gentum6517
    @a.r.gentum6517 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like your switch tender at 18:39.

  • @jasonsmith6408
    @jasonsmith6408 2 года назад +2

    5:53 looks like your M.O.W. crew are going to get a talking to! I love your buildings, are they scratch built? One of my favorite G scale videos to watch!

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! The back end of that siding at 5:53 has been changed but it is still not used too much so maintenance is lacking. Yes most of the buildings are scratched.

  • @clevelandrailfan9776
    @clevelandrailfan9776 6 лет назад +2

    Your vids are awesome

    • @CapeCodTrainTodd
      @CapeCodTrainTodd  6 лет назад

      Thanks Dane. I try to tell a bit of a story to give the train a purpose for running instead of just going in circles and I try to keep it fresh with different camera angles.