@@remcobarbe2788 Thanks for the feedback. I generally figured people didn't want to hear me blather on about trains but it occurred to me that many viewers haven't been there and likely don't have much experience with full size trains. I'm glad this was enjoyable and I'll keep going with this style next spring when we return.
I live very close to "Live Steam" Mtn. in Chiloquin Oregon. I've seen this place grow to be HUGE over the last 50 years. It started with 30acs and I believe 20 more have been added over the years. Very impressive track system that goes on for miles. Lots of exhibits and events to see and do. Fun family place. I understand they put in a campground. Enjoy MW
Man, i wish my dad was alive to see this thing. He was born in 1923 and his dad worked for a railroad and my dad spent a lot of time on steam trains as a boy. He was really into model railroading and had he known about train mountain, he would have moved up there and probably lived in one of the towns. That or the roundhouse helping people with their steam engines. I think i would enjoy it up there but you sure have to know those routes. Thanks for this video.
You are welcome. We are having the big Triennial meet next June 21-29, 2025 with a work week beforehand. If you can get the time, it's an unforgettable experience. I volunteered in the back shop last triennial to help repair people's trains and solve problems and had a blast. In fact I hardly ran daytime trains because I spent most of the time in the shop. It's really something you have to see in person because the video is only a small part. The scale of the property, infrastructure, and community of neat people make it a special place. I run full sized steam and diesel locomotives on occasion, but this is such a different experience with less work so we come here to relax.
That's great! They will see tens of thousands of plastic railroad ties and wonder why this civilization had to build so much track in such a small area.
@@BriggsCanyon yes, we will be there with steamer and electric goose! It should be a great event. At the last triennial I volunteered to help people in the back shop which always proves interesting!
@@ccootsona My wife is trying to plan for me to Triennial 2025, and she is going to head to Cannon Beach...lol. I won't be able to bring my equipment as we will be flying in.
@@BriggsCanyon Great, I hope to see you there. I'm always amazed at some of the equipment that shows up, especially the steam locomotives. When you are there, find me and we'll go for a ride.
Glad you enjoyed it. We live about 7.5 hours away so it's most of the day to get there when we add in meals and stops. Some members and visitors come from across the US, and even Australia, especially for the big triennial that will happen next year. At the last meet two guys shipped the parts for an electric locomotive and built it on site!
Thanks! The founders had a vision to make it the world's largest 7.5" gauge railroad and they succeeded. There are many neat railroads running 7.5" gauge track but nothing near the scale of this place. It's a pretty cool place and great community of dedicated people of all ages who keep it running. That community and the sense that my efforts are going to something that will last for a long time are what draw me to spend time volunteering somewhere.
They are open to the public during operating season trainmtn.org/pages/visitors-1.shtml. If you are a member, they have a huge RV area in the lower meadow with several sidings so you can park your train in front of your campsite!
I'm a retired Eastern U. S. Class I railroader, somewhat familiar with Pennsy signals as well as color light signals. I think TM uses a version of the GCOR rule book, so some aspects may be different from my experience. The color light high signal in the first video showing Red-over-Red-over-Green should be a "Slow Clear" (slow speed through switches, turnouts, etc., then clear for track speed). In this video the first scale PRR signal at the bridge was displaying "Approach Medium" (approach the next signal not exceeding medium speed - whatever that is for TM). The first full-size dwarf signal after that first one displays "Slow Approach" (slow speed through switches, etc., then be prepared to stop at next signal - under PRR rules dwarf signal meanings can be different from high signals), but changes to a "Restricting" aspect when you realign the switch (proceed at restricted speed - in this case it means you're leaving signaled territory and entering yard trackage). The next scale PRR high signal is also displaying a "Restricting" aspect, again for entering a yard. Interesting set of videos, I appreciate the explanations.
Thank you for the detailed descriptions of the signal aspects! Yours are far more accurate than my simplistic descriptions. Most of my full size railroading experience is with logging steam locomotives on non-signalized lines with only an occasional run on main lines as a guest with a pilot, so I appreciate the information. Unlike full size railroads, TM doesn't require GCOR for crew, and instead uses a safety video that covers basic signal aspects regarding stop, approach, and clear. They do appear to be set up as you descrbed, so the more experienced Class 1 guys can appreciate the detail.
@@wellardme Glad you enjoyed it! Membership is around $75 a year and that allows you to bring your own equipment. Each big meet has a fee but it's not much. However, as a guest you can still help out and work on train crews so there are lots of ways to be involved.
I first thought this was somebody's private property that had somehow purchased trains and built the tracks themselves. This is so cool, It reminds me of Six Flags, l would love to take a ride. would love to take a ride
That's how many of us got sucked in. I recall that some Aussies regularly visit here with their trains. I don't have their contact information but you might find their info by emailing the office. You would likely see them here at the big Triennial meet this summer. Schedule here: trainmountain.org/
This is impressive I enjoyed this 😊 62yrs old and I really enjoyed watching this video and seeing the tracks and bridge's and the rail yard with the train's. I subscribed for more and I'd watch part 2 but I live in Georgia and my power went out like everyone else in the state after hurricane Helene last night and my tablet battery is almost dead I'll be back whenever I get power back on!!
Many people have done exactly that, especially when they retire. It keeps them engaged and in good shape with all the projects. Winters can be a little cold but it's a beautiful area.
Glad you enjoyed it! Train Mountain is the world's largest miniature railroad. They have over 36 miles of 7.5 gauge track over 2205 acres of pine forest.
Yes, everything out there is a spring switch or kick switch so you can run through them without damage. They have two types, sprung switches that realign for the selected route, and the kick switches that act like variable switches and kick over to the route last run. There are varying levels of railroad experience so rigid switches would be forever bad-ordered.
@@ccootsona I can definitely understand why you would design it that way. I have spent a lot of years on the railroad and it is a lot of work fixing switches that have been ran through. The setup you have is super cool I love it!
Thanks! Katie made a few of these bonnets for herself because the sun is really intense at Train Mountain. We both have about as much skin melanin as a fresh spring roll so we have to cover up or we burn quickly.
Thanks! I'll keep posting when we go back next spring. Next summer (June) is the big Triennial with hundreds of trains and thousands of visitors so we should have lots to show then too!
Yes, the wind shifted and prevented the fire from spreading that direction. It burned some acrage on the north side near Hope circle but thankfully missed most of the structures and never crossed the highway to the south side of the peoperty.
@@hajimetakahashi632 the maximum speed at Train Mountain is 7 mph. The Green Goose is capable of higher speeds but I don't want to get thrown off if something goes wrong!
Yes, there are many ties. They get them custom made using a synthetic plastic similar to TREX. I don't recall the cost of the synthetic ties but the costs are significant when multiplied over 36 miles of track, plus the tie plates, screws, ballast, and rail. It's pretty amazing when you see it it person.
@@darrenadams13 it's at Train mountain Railroad in Chiloquin, Oregon. The closest big city is Klamath Falls. Here is their website where you can find their operating schedule. I would recommend checking out the triennial coming up next summer because it will have hundreds of trains from all over the country. www.trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml
Enjoyed the video, especially the commentary. Excellent job. However, your power unit is not "Goose". It is a "Rail Truck" or a "Road-Rail" or something along that line. A "Goose" is short name for a Galloping Goose which is the popular name given to a series of seven railcars, built in the 1930s by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and operated until the end of service on the line in the early 1950s. They were derived from full-sized automobiles.
Glad you enjoyed it. I've caught flack from several people who recognize that the 7 "Galloping Geese" from Rio Grande Southern were best known. However, I've seen the term used on other motor rail equipment and when I found an old "Flying Goose" bicycle head badge to mount on my radiator, it became the "Green Goose" in my own little world. This page shows the Hartford Eastern gas car also called the Galloping Goose that looks nothing like what we imagine a goose to be: www.discoverdarrington.com/history-2/historical-places/big-four-inn/
Train Mountain has 36 miles of track over 2205 acres, the world's largest 7.5" gauge railroad. We can go for over 2 hours without traveling on the same track twice.
@@jonajames925 the track gauge is 7 1/2 inches. The railroad tie material is a synthetic plastic like Trex. Some of the larger locomotives can weigh over 800 pounds each and if you add up all the cars behind it and the riders, it's some serious tonnage! Even my little 0-4-2 steam locomotive, propane car, and two flat cars, are nearly 1000 pounds total weight if you include myself and conductor.
Great question! The amount of traffic depends on the number of trains that attend. For some meets, it's busy enough that we have a dispatcher and yardmaster who grant authority just like full sized trains. For Triennial, they have over 400 trains so traffic can be quite heavy, but they are spread out over 37 real miles of track. This meet was a little less populated so we probably had a dozen or so out on the line that day. In between meets, we can nearly have the whole railroad to ourselves with the exception of the tour trains during the day.
I'm not sure who that business is but it's possible. I scratch built my equipment with the exception of the couplers, wheels, and frame for the Green Goose.
Anyone can ride free (donations accepted) during visitor hours trainmtn.org/pages/visitors-1.shtml I think individual memberships are around $70 per year if you want to bring your own train.
Train Mountain was founded in 1987 and they have been building and rebuilding ever since then. I think there are currently about 36 miles of track on 2200 acres. They rely on some paid full time people and a lot of volunteers to keep it maintained. Here is a link to the history: trainmtn.org/tmrr/pages/about_us.shtml#:~:text=Train%20Mountain%20was%20founded%20in,based%20on%20Quentin's%20tax%20problems.
It's decades in the making and always improving. The ties and rail are easily in the tens of thousands of dollars per mile, especially with the plastic ties and steel rail. They rely on volunteer help and a small staff of full time people to maintain it all. You can read more about it here: trainmtn.org/
Hello, if I were your Road Forman of Engines I would be asking you why you ran through the first switch you came to.😂 The route was not lined up sir! Write yourself up! :28 seconds in the video...look at the switch points.....I did enjoy your video. But let's make sure you line your route up properly so we don't derail anything😂😂😂😂
I appreciate your humor! This whole railroad uses spring switches or variable point switches. This assures that people of all levels of training don't make a mess of the railroad and smooths out the operation. It certainly takes some getting used to for those of use who work 1:1 scale. We still have to be on the lookout for improperly lined facing point switches because sometimes they don't spring back completely!
@@ccootsona glad you liked the comment, I work for NS, and ready to retire in 2 years...Thank God. I did enjoy the video. Be safe and happy railroading!
I keep hearing 'North Portal Circle' but on the website maps it's labeled 'South Portal Circle'. Is that a typo on the map? Or, has the name been changed since the map was made?
@@thefencepost that's just me calling it by the wrong name. It's a circle of track near the tunnel portal to the North side so I always think of ot from that perspective but it really is call the South Portal (coming from the North sit to the South).
@@ccootsona I understand it could be confusing. The circle that leads you to the North part of Train Mountain is called South Portal. To my logic it should be called North Portal. Oh well, no big issue. I will never have the opportunity to visit and take a ride to South Portal so Thanks for the tour.
I think that 1/14 scale Tamiya trucks trailers driving around this place would be awesome. Opens it up for R.c Hobby's and for the train community to get into R.c trucking earth moving equipment. Everything IV seen looks to scale and I think a 1/14 scale truck beside all these trains would look so to scale. Because trains are actually little bigger an my own trucks trailers I imagine a scale size train in 1/14 scale I could near sit on a train in 1/14 scale. So maybe G scale is about our 1/14 scale. I wonder my new friend. Can you possibly put Tamiya tractor trucks besides one your trains. . Little roads around. Hell most the tracks course for r c trucking is already there too the mini towns display is all the actual size of my own building I use in 1/14th scale. So is why I am so wondering. Maybe a great idea guys to add R.c trucking to this train track an town . Will open things up for all the hobbies so much. Now that's something will keep me looking an Watching this channel. . I think it's cool as. But the need for loading and unloading can be fun through remote controlled trucks trailers . . Make this a full on functional town by us of club members train hobby would pick up heaps as well as the truck r.c hobby. Bringing them together is only a clear sign to make them all one hobby. . I feel these trucks trailers would look spot on to scale loading these trains . Hell I can sit on my trailer an my r c truck pulls me around and I'm 100kg. Not a problem. . Can you compare these hobbies please mate. Put some trucks Tamiya around that town an besides these trains. . I got a great feeling about it. . Help me out here I'm from Australia. And would love to see my own mini town come alive if only had the land space. So I have only earth equipment digging an mini town no trains but. Would love one to our scale 1/14th id imagine would be massive like these too . Because my trucks are not small either
That's a cool idea! I don't have any RC trucks for comparison but I've seen that if someone is really passionate about one aspect, there is usually room to develop the idea. G-ville started that way with a hobbies who wanted to build a G scale layout. Regarding scale, there are several main scales that run on the 7.5" gauge tracks there. The majority are 1.5"/foot or 1:8 scale which represent standard gauge equipment, followed by 2.5"/foot or 1:5 scale, which generally represent narrow gauge trains due to the narrow track relative to the body width. Some people even run 3.5"/foot or nearly 1:3 scale, which is almost big enough to ride in instead of on. With gauge to body size ratios, the narrow gauge stuff end up being the largest body size.
i don't even know where to begin to search. Does anyone know if there is anything remotely similar to this place around North Carolina? I love trains, but video games just don't do it for me.
There are many smaller railroads that run these size trains. Try lsearching for "live steam" or "7.5" gauge railroad" and you might find something in a search. On the eastern side of the US, some run 7.25" gauge which are not interchangable despite there only being 1/4" difference. There are several in washington and oregon that are just as much fun and provide rides for public enjoyment though none as large at Train Mountain.
@@michaelbaker8212 There are several places to stay in the area at different price points. I'd recommend flying out during one of the meets or the triennial because you'll see way more activity and can usually get ride to see more if people have an open seat on their train.
There was no way to put air compressor, tank, and horn on the Green Goose so it got the old Klaxon horn. Railroad is called Train Mountain and it's open to visitors and members. Here is a link to the website trainmountain.org/visit/
Sorry about that. I use primitive gear (hand held iphone the whole time) so it's the best I have right now. I tried a simple mount but the video was too shaky. I'm looking into a camera mount that absorbs track vibration and will give more consistent views.
Why watch this then and just go about your business I don't see anything on your channel. Joined in 2022 and one subscriber so this makes you a troll I guess that's for those that can't get a real life.
Many of us do both because apparently we can't get enough in our time off. I have 24 years with an excursion railroad qualified on steam, but very little mainline experience except a few specials here and there with a pilot. Some members are retired, and others have careers that prevent them from working in 1:1 scale. The value with a diverse group of people is that they all have different interests which is critical to maintain such a large infrastructure. From raking pine needles to working on the blocks and signals, there is something for everyone. The advantage with this scale is you run your own show, and don't have to answer to a supervisor or pee in a cup if you have a mishap. I also enjoy building my equipment.
@josephcox4319 I listen to RUclips for music. I spent 22 years with Norfolk Southern, and we used to laugh at the rail fans or, as we really called them, rail nuts and foamers. Spending all day chasing and watching trains. Now, that's people that don't have a life.
@@steveclayton9807 I feel like I should say thank you for your service because it's not easy working that long for a class 1. The impact on family is similar to military service. I hear you on the foamer situation. They tend to be an insufferable crowd. They are really good at suggesting all the ways a railroad should spend money on things that don't make any business sense. When I invite them to volunteer their time to make a difference, they are nowhere to be seen except lineside taking photos and trespassing (for full sized railroading). Thankfully Train Mountain tends to attract hard workers and requires thousands of labor hours to keep everything going. An occasional foamer shows up but they usually get put to work if it's not a big meet.
It's Train Mountain Railroad near Chiloquin, OR. Here is their website. They have regular visitors hours where they give a tours on the train for donations. trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml
That was amazing. I liked the way you talked to us to provide context.
@@remcobarbe2788 Thanks for the feedback. I generally figured people didn't want to hear me blather on about trains but it occurred to me that many viewers haven't been there and likely don't have much experience with full size trains. I'm glad this was enjoyable and I'll keep going with this style next spring when we return.
Impressive layout and outstanding tour narrative too. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I live very close to "Live Steam" Mtn. in Chiloquin Oregon.
I've seen this place grow to be HUGE over the last 50 years. It started with 30acs and I believe 20 more have been added over the years.
Very impressive track system that goes on for miles. Lots of exhibits and events to see and do. Fun family place. I understand they put in a campground.
Enjoy
MW
I enjoy this channel. I work on 18 wheelers and freight trains so it's nice to have the operators perspective.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Next time I take the steam locomotive I'm going to find a way to mount the camera so you can see that perspective too!
Man, i wish my dad was alive to see this thing. He was born in 1923 and his dad worked for a railroad and my dad spent a lot of time on steam trains as a boy. He was really into model railroading and had he known about train mountain, he would have moved up there and probably lived in one of the towns. That or the roundhouse helping people with their steam engines. I think i would enjoy it up there but you sure have to know those routes. Thanks for this video.
You are welcome. We are having the big Triennial meet next June 21-29, 2025 with a work week beforehand. If you can get the time, it's an unforgettable experience. I volunteered in the back shop last triennial to help repair people's trains and solve problems and had a blast. In fact I hardly ran daytime trains because I spent most of the time in the shop. It's really something you have to see in person because the video is only a small part. The scale of the property, infrastructure, and community of neat people make it a special place. I run full sized steam and diesel locomotives on occasion, but this is such a different experience with less work so we come here to relax.
Great scenery lovely 😍 property, ❤ great video, thanks really enjoyed 😉 ❤ ❤ 😊
100 years from now, people explore this place after everyone is dead and gone and think they unearthed an ancient gnomish settlement.
That's great! They will see tens of thousands of plastic railroad ties and wonder why this civilization had to build so much track in such a small area.
I hope the entire population isn't dead and gone in only a hundred years😂
Thanks for posting this great tour of an amazing place. I wish I lived closer so I could experience it in person.
@@billr8667 If you want the ultimate TMRR experience, take a vacation trip up to the Triennial next year!
@@BriggsCanyon yes, we will be there with steamer and electric goose! It should be a great event. At the last triennial I volunteered to help people in the back shop which always proves interesting!
@@ccootsona My wife is trying to plan for me to Triennial 2025, and she is going to head to Cannon Beach...lol. I won't be able to bring my equipment as we will be flying in.
@@BriggsCanyon Great, I hope to see you there. I'm always amazed at some of the equipment that shows up, especially the steam locomotives. When you are there, find me and we'll go for a ride.
Glad you enjoyed it. We live about 7.5 hours away so it's most of the day to get there when we add in meals and stops. Some members and visitors come from across the US, and even Australia, especially for the big triennial that will happen next year. At the last meet two guys shipped the parts for an electric locomotive and built it on site!
How VERY excellent!!! SO lucky to have the land! just WOW!!
Thanks! The founders had a vision to make it the world's largest 7.5" gauge railroad and they succeeded. There are many neat railroads running 7.5" gauge track but nothing near the scale of this place. It's a pretty cool place and great community of dedicated people of all ages who keep it running. That community and the sense that my efforts are going to something that will last for a long time are what draw me to spend time volunteering somewhere.
That would be so cool in an RV park for kids to ride on a fun day in the park as well
They are open to the public during operating season trainmtn.org/pages/visitors-1.shtml. If you are a member, they have a huge RV area in the lower meadow with several sidings so you can park your train in front of your campsite!
I'm a retired Eastern U. S. Class I railroader, somewhat familiar with Pennsy signals as well as color light signals. I think TM uses a version of the GCOR rule book, so some aspects may be different from my experience. The color light high signal in the first video showing Red-over-Red-over-Green should be a "Slow Clear" (slow speed through switches, turnouts, etc., then clear for track speed). In this video the first scale PRR signal at the bridge was displaying "Approach Medium" (approach the next signal not exceeding medium speed - whatever that is for TM). The first full-size dwarf signal after that first one displays "Slow Approach" (slow speed through switches, etc., then be prepared to stop at next signal - under PRR rules dwarf signal meanings can be different from high signals), but changes to a "Restricting" aspect when you realign the switch (proceed at restricted speed - in this case it means you're leaving signaled territory and entering yard trackage). The next scale PRR high signal is also displaying a "Restricting" aspect, again for entering a yard. Interesting set of videos, I appreciate the explanations.
Thank you for the detailed descriptions of the signal aspects! Yours are far more accurate than my simplistic descriptions. Most of my full size railroading experience is with logging steam locomotives on non-signalized lines with only an occasional run on main lines as a guest with a pilot, so I appreciate the information. Unlike full size railroads, TM doesn't require GCOR for crew, and instead uses a safety video that covers basic signal aspects regarding stop, approach, and clear. They do appear to be set up as you descrbed, so the more experienced Class 1 guys can appreciate the detail.
@@ccootsona enjoyed the video going to watch some Jaw Tooth train videos plus Adam the Woo videos sorry for getting off topic.
This is the most awesome thing ever! I'd even volunteer to clean toilets in that place to be allowed to drive trains.
@@wellardme Glad you enjoyed it! Membership is around $75 a year and that allows you to bring your own equipment. Each big meet has a fee but it's not much. However, as a guest you can still help out and work on train crews so there are lots of ways to be involved.
@ccootsona thanks so much for your speedy reply 😊 I'm in the UK and I would sell everything to move there to be a member and help out.
I first thought this was somebody's private property that had somehow purchased trains and built the tracks themselves. This is so cool, It reminds me of Six Flags, l would love to take a ride. would love to take a ride
This is absolutely unbelievable. I can't believe all this has been built.
Yes, I was blows away the first time I attended. It's a fun community of dedicated people and they get stuff done!
Great video, Craig!
I wanna buy a train and get involved!! ❤ ❤ Looks great fun 😁 😂 cheers 🍻 from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
That's how many of us got sucked in. I recall that some Aussies regularly visit here with their trains. I don't have their contact information but you might find their info by emailing the office. You would likely see them here at the big Triennial meet this summer. Schedule here: trainmountain.org/
That was beyond cool! Very nice indeed!😊
This is impressive I enjoyed this 😊 62yrs old and I really enjoyed watching this video and seeing the tracks and bridge's and the rail yard with the train's. I subscribed for more and I'd watch part 2 but I live in Georgia and my power went out like everyone else in the state after hurricane Helene last night and my tablet battery is almost dead I'll be back whenever I get power back on!!
@@TimothyBroome-ej1wp Glad you liked it! Stay safe in that weather!
Nice neat track laying
That is love. Very impressive
Wow I'm amazed it looks great. If I had this I would just play all day like a big kid😂
Many people have done exactly that, especially when they retire. It keeps them engaged and in good shape with all the projects. Winters can be a little cold but it's a beautiful area.
Me too. I love trains.
That's what I'm saying it would be really fun for sure
いろいろな列車があり実物より楽しいそぅ！🤩広大な敷地と設備で羨ましいです。
Glad you enjoyed it! Train Mountain is the world's largest miniature railroad. They have over 36 miles of 7.5 gauge track over 2205 acres of pine forest.
I hope those are spring switches! You ran through a bunch of em reversed!😂
Yes, everything out there is a spring switch or kick switch so you can run through them without damage. They have two types, sprung switches that realign for the selected route, and the kick switches that act like variable switches and kick over to the route last run. There are varying levels of railroad experience so rigid switches would be forever bad-ordered.
@@ccootsona I can definitely understand why you would design it that way. I have spent a lot of years on the railroad and it is a lot of work fixing switches that have been ran through. The setup you have is super cool I love it!
Cool! Thank You! Stéph.
Nice hat 👒 😊 ❤
Thanks! Katie made a few of these bonnets for herself because the sun is really intense at Train Mountain. We both have about as much skin melanin as a fresh spring roll so we have to cover up or we burn quickly.
👍🏻Definitely way too cool.
Looks like an awesome time.
🚂🚃🚃🚃Woo-woo !!!
great video brings back memories for me
Just like to say great video I subbed an liked . This is rite up my alley keep them coming please
Thanks! I'll keep posting when we go back next spring. Next summer (June) is the big Triennial with hundreds of trains and thousands of visitors so we should have lots to show then too!
need to go here!
Yes, but be careful, you'll get hooked and keep going back like we did!
Awesome ride 😎
Wow excellent efforts..love to be a grounds keeper helper.😅
Thanks. They can always use extra help. We usually spend the week preceeding the meets helping with the work parties because there is so much to do.
That is cool! Wow!
This is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is so Awesome! And Ia'm just finding this Channel! :)
Glad you enjoy it!
That is very cool,indeed
Im glad to see the fire hasn't gotten there
Yes, the wind shifted and prevented the fire from spreading that direction. It burned some acrage on the north side near Hope circle but thankfully missed most of the structures and never crossed the highway to the south side of the peoperty.
how fast you can go on the track with your curent trains? also build a shinkansen line with higher speed! would be fun
@@hajimetakahashi632 the maximum speed at Train Mountain is 7 mph. The Green Goose is capable of higher speeds but I don't want to get thrown off if something goes wrong!
@@ccootsona ah yes nice, really cool made track I like!
You just ran through the switch now the crew is facing a 30 day suspension or termination if you already are carrying some brownies
Yes, they are all sprung or variable point so we run though them all day there! It takes a bit of getting used to after working on 1:1 scale.
Cant wait to bring the B&O Geep up next june!
@@M00th Great! see you there!
I'd love to have a Nickle for every Tie!
Yes, there are many ties. They get them custom made using a synthetic plastic similar to TREX. I don't recall the cost of the synthetic ties but the costs are significant when multiplied over 36 miles of track, plus the tie plates, screws, ballast, and rail. It's pretty amazing when you see it it person.
WOW.. Where exactly is all this located ?.. I would LUV to see that in person !
@@darrenadams13 it's at Train mountain Railroad in Chiloquin, Oregon. The closest big city is Klamath Falls. Here is their website where you can find their operating schedule. I would recommend checking out the triennial coming up next summer because it will have hundreds of trains from all over the country. www.trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml
Wow…😮 Nice
Enjoyed the video, especially the commentary. Excellent job.
However, your power unit is not "Goose". It is a "Rail Truck" or a "Road-Rail" or something along that line. A "Goose" is short name for a Galloping Goose which is the popular name given to a series of seven railcars, built in the 1930s by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and operated until the end of service on the line in the early 1950s. They were derived from full-sized automobiles.
Glad you enjoyed it. I've caught flack from several people who recognize that the 7 "Galloping Geese" from Rio Grande Southern were best known. However, I've seen the term used on other motor rail equipment and when I found an old "Flying Goose" bicycle head badge to mount on my radiator, it became the "Green Goose" in my own little world. This page shows the Hartford Eastern gas car also called the Galloping Goose that looks nothing like what we imagine a goose to be: www.discoverdarrington.com/history-2/historical-places/big-four-inn/
Very impressive!
Where is this located?
It's at Train Mountain Railroad near Chiloquin, OR. Here is a link to their website trainmountain.org/visit/
How many mile of track I remember as a kid going to travel town I n Hollywood and ee have in Costa Mesa OCME 5 MILES OF TRACK
Train Mountain has 36 miles of track over 2205 acres, the world's largest 7.5" gauge railroad. We can go for over 2 hours without traveling on the same track twice.
@ccootsona it's so realistic with the miniature structures but pine needles are a pain where's this park?
@@danpayan9468 It's near Chiloquin, OR here is the link: trainmountain.org/
Im amazed at how much weight the tracks can hold. They seem small on video. Whats the track gauge?
@@jonajames925 the track gauge is 7 1/2 inches. The railroad tie material is a synthetic plastic like Trex. Some of the larger locomotives can weigh over 800 pounds each and if you add up all the cars behind it and the riders, it's some serious tonnage! Even my little 0-4-2 steam locomotive, propane car, and two flat cars, are nearly 1000 pounds total weight if you include myself and conductor.
i wish i could come to train mountin that part of the US
How many other locomotives are there, you keep talking about watching for "on- coming traffic"?
Great question! The amount of traffic depends on the number of trains that attend. For some meets, it's busy enough that we have a dispatcher and yardmaster who grant authority just like full sized trains. For Triennial, they have over 400 trains so traffic can be quite heavy, but they are spread out over 37 real miles of track. This meet was a little less populated so we probably had a dozen or so out on the line that day. In between meets, we can nearly have the whole railroad to ourselves with the exception of the tour trains during the day.
Did that business in Fresno CA sell you some of the train components?
I'm not sure who that business is but it's possible. I scratch built my equipment with the exception of the couplers, wheels, and frame for the Green Goose.
?! So what track gauge do you operate on with your rolling stock 🤔. ? bj. N scaler.
@@brucejordan972 this is 7.5" gauge track. My equipment scales roughly 3.5" /foot.
Is this where they filmed land of the giants?
How much did this cost. This is fantastic
Anyone can ride free (donations accepted) during visitor hours trainmtn.org/pages/visitors-1.shtml I think individual memberships are around $70 per year if you want to bring your own train.
How did u mine that much iron 🤯
Where is this I love it I want a ride
Train Mountain near Chiloquin, OR. Here is their website. trainmountain.org/
Or will the railroad pull the tracks before then
How long did it take to put down all of the track?? Hou much did it cost.
Train Mountain was founded in 1987 and they have been building and rebuilding ever since then. I think there are currently about 36 miles of track on 2200 acres. They rely on some paid full time people and a lot of volunteers to keep it maintained. Here is a link to the history: trainmtn.org/tmrr/pages/about_us.shtml#:~:text=Train%20Mountain%20was%20founded%20in,based%20on%20Quentin's%20tax%20problems.
It's decades in the making and always improving. The ties and rail are easily in the tens of thousands of dollars per mile, especially with the plastic ties and steel rail. They rely on volunteer help and a small staff of full time people to maintain it all. You can read more about it here: trainmtn.org/
It seems you go through a lot of switches set against you.
Indeed, they are all variable point so it standard practice on this railroad.
Where is you all located at
This is at Train Mountain near Chiloquin, OR. The nearest larger town is Klamath falls.
Hello, if I were your Road Forman of Engines I would be asking you why you ran through the first switch you came to.😂 The route was not lined up sir! Write yourself up! :28 seconds in the video...look at the switch points.....I did enjoy your video. But let's make sure you line your route up properly so we don't derail anything😂😂😂😂
I appreciate your humor! This whole railroad uses spring switches or variable point switches. This assures that people of all levels of training don't make a mess of the railroad and smooths out the operation. It certainly takes some getting used to for those of use who work 1:1 scale. We still have to be on the lookout for improperly lined facing point switches because sometimes they don't spring back completely!
@@ccootsona glad you liked the comment, I work for NS, and ready to retire in 2 years...Thank God. I did enjoy the video. Be safe and happy railroading!
Where is this? I want to visit.
@@jerrypolverino6025 Train Mountain Railroad near Chiloquin , OR . Here is their website trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml
I keep hearing 'North Portal Circle' but on the website maps it's labeled 'South Portal Circle'.
Is that a typo on the map? Or, has the name been changed since the map was made?
@@thefencepost that's just me calling it by the wrong name. It's a circle of track near the tunnel portal to the North side so I always think of ot from that perspective but it really is call the South Portal (coming from the North sit to the South).
@@ccootsona I understand it could be confusing. The circle that leads you to the North part of Train Mountain is called South Portal. To my logic it should be called North Portal. Oh well, no big issue. I will never have the opportunity to visit and take a ride to South Portal so Thanks for the tour.
I think that 1/14 scale Tamiya trucks trailers driving around this place would be awesome. Opens it up for R.c Hobby's and for the train community to get into R.c trucking earth moving equipment. Everything IV seen looks to scale and I think a 1/14 scale truck beside all these trains would look so to scale. Because trains are actually little bigger an my own trucks trailers I imagine a scale size train in 1/14 scale I could near sit on a train in 1/14 scale. So maybe G scale is about our 1/14 scale. I wonder my new friend. Can you possibly put Tamiya tractor trucks besides one your trains. . Little roads around. Hell most the tracks course for r c trucking is already there too the mini towns display is all the actual size of my own building I use in 1/14th scale. So is why I am so wondering. Maybe a great idea guys to add R.c trucking to this train track an town . Will open things up for all the hobbies so much. Now that's something will keep me looking an Watching this channel. . I think it's cool as. But the need for loading and unloading can be fun through remote controlled trucks trailers . . Make this a full on functional town by us of club members train hobby would pick up heaps as well as the truck r.c hobby. Bringing them together is only a clear sign to make them all one hobby. . I feel these trucks trailers would look spot on to scale loading these trains . Hell I can sit on my trailer an my r c truck pulls me around and I'm 100kg. Not a problem. . Can you compare these hobbies please mate. Put some trucks Tamiya around that town an besides these trains. . I got a great feeling about it. . Help me out here I'm from Australia. And would love to see my own mini town come alive if only had the land space. So I have only earth equipment digging an mini town no trains but. Would love one to our scale 1/14th id imagine would be massive like these too . Because my trucks are not small either
That's a cool idea! I don't have any RC trucks for comparison but I've seen that if someone is really passionate about one aspect, there is usually room to develop the idea. G-ville started that way with a hobbies who wanted to build a G scale layout. Regarding scale, there are several main scales that run on the 7.5" gauge tracks there. The majority are 1.5"/foot or 1:8 scale which represent standard gauge equipment, followed by 2.5"/foot or 1:5 scale, which generally represent narrow gauge trains due to the narrow track relative to the body width. Some people even run 3.5"/foot or nearly 1:3 scale, which is almost big enough to ride in instead of on. With gauge to body size ratios, the narrow gauge stuff end up being the largest body size.
20 min from my home
i don't even know where to begin to search. Does anyone know if there is anything remotely similar to this place around North Carolina? I love trains, but video games just don't do it for me.
There are many smaller railroads that run these size trains. Try lsearching for "live steam" or "7.5" gauge railroad" and you might find something in a search. On the eastern side of the US, some run 7.25" gauge which are not interchangable despite there only being 1/4" difference. There are several in washington and oregon that are just as much fun and provide rides for public enjoyment though none as large at Train Mountain.
I may just have to fly out there. Any good hotels nearby. Maybe stay a week
@@michaelbaker8212 There are several places to stay in the area at different price points. I'd recommend flying out during one of the meets or the triennial because you'll see way more activity and can usually get ride to see more if people have an open seat on their train.
Where is this at?
Train Mountain Railroad in Chiloquin, Oregon. trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml
What scale is this
The track is 7.5" gauge. Most equipment is 1.5"/foot or 2.5"/foot
I had no Idea this place existed, Who owns it and what's the deal. How about having a train sounding horn, yours sounds like a sick frog.
There was no way to put air compressor, tank, and horn on the Green Goose so it got the old Klaxon horn. Railroad is called Train Mountain and it's open to visitors and members. Here is a link to the website trainmountain.org/visit/
Jeeez! Settle down with that camera sloshin' around. This is impossible to watch, tho I wish I could. Bye.
Sorry about that. I use primitive gear (hand held iphone the whole time) so it's the best I have right now. I tried a simple mount but the video was too shaky. I'm looking into a camera mount that absorbs track vibration and will give more consistent views.
I guess this is for people that can't work for a real railroad.
Why watch this then and just go about your business I don't see anything on your channel. Joined in 2022 and one subscriber so this makes you a troll I guess that's for those that can't get a real life.
Many of us do both because apparently we can't get enough in our time off. I have 24 years with an excursion railroad qualified on steam, but very little mainline experience except a few specials here and there with a pilot. Some members are retired, and others have careers that prevent them from working in 1:1 scale. The value with a diverse group of people is that they all have different interests which is critical to maintain such a large infrastructure. From raking pine needles to working on the blocks and signals, there is something for everyone. The advantage with this scale is you run your own show, and don't have to answer to a supervisor or pee in a cup if you have a mishap. I also enjoy building my equipment.
@josephcox4319 I listen to RUclips for music. I spent 22 years with Norfolk Southern, and we used to laugh at the rail fans or, as we really called them, rail nuts and foamers. Spending all day chasing and watching trains. Now, that's people that don't have a life.
@@steveclayton9807 I feel like I should say thank you for your service because it's not easy working that long for a class 1. The impact on family is similar to military service. I hear you on the foamer situation. They tend to be an insufferable crowd. They are really good at suggesting all the ways a railroad should spend money on things that don't make any business sense. When I invite them to volunteer their time to make a difference, they are nowhere to be seen except lineside taking photos and trespassing (for full sized railroading). Thankfully Train Mountain tends to attract hard workers and requires thousands of labor hours to keep everything going. An occasional foamer shows up but they usually get put to work if it's not a big meet.
Where is this place
Train Mountain Railroad near Chiloquin, OR. Here is their website trainmtn.org/
You ran through a switch at 2:56 and again at 3:18
Yes, we run through them all day here. They are all variable point or sprung! If only 1:1 scale had these.
Where is this place ?
It's Train Mountain Railroad near Chiloquin, OR. Here is their website. They have regular visitors hours where they give a tours on the train for donations. trainmtn.org/tmrr/index.shtml