This is how I built my 7 1/2 inch gauge back yard railroad during a year of weekends. Check out www.etsy.com/s... for 3D printed detail parts for train cars. #backyardrailroad #largescalerailroad
This is the coolest backyard railroad construction video on the internets. It's not often I watch an entire video without skipping around. I'm starting my own backyard railroad and this video has been highly motivational.
I love the narration! Not only does this remind me of the building of my own railroad, but I also love the subtle humor as well. Also your narration and voice reminds me something of C.W. McCall.
I have been there and done that--you have done it better. I too am reminded of C. W. McCall. Keep it up, it gets better with age, or maybe just that I have mellowed some.
Grrreat project! On our backyard railroad, the northeast corner of the property is named after my wife. It's called Cammi's Corner. Her name is just one letter shorter than your wife's name, but pronounced the same. She is a great backyard railroad booster.
Thanks! Start digging! Just kidding. Our property slopes so we had to build up a birm so the track grade held at a reasonable 2.5 percent. The trestle was one place where we chose not to have a dirt filled birm.
Very similar to my experience except that I have 150' of track in the basement (almost a loop). Now I need to figure out how to convert my steep hills and thick brush into RoW.
Now you need a BigBoy. The building of it might be more fun than operating it. I’ve debated that with my Lionel train layouts. I bet that some days building were fun and others were frustrating.
Hey was wondering if you'd do some more detailed videos on how you built the track and switches ect? You have a really good nak for making videos and a ton of valuable info up in that brain I'm sure.
I bought the rail from Accu Tie. Here is the link: accu-tierailsystem.com/product-category/rail/ If I had to do it all over I would use their plastic ties too.
@@TheWeevilGenius - Agreed . Now I am a beginner. I only have few Hornby sets. I was thinking of switching to G scale. I am too lazy to construct 7-1/2 inch setup. Is there any company that sells a 7-1/2 inch starter set?
@@saugghos Not that I know of. But Accu-Tie is a good place to start for track supplies if you get the bug. Here is the link: accu-tierailsystem.com/ They have a good product line. I used their rail and was happy I did. If I were to do it all over I would use their ties too.
How much does the track cost im really wanting to buy one to go on my 88 acre woods and around a 3/4 acre pond. I done a little research but never could find the price on a train and the tracks alone.
I got my rail from Accu-Tie. accu-tierailsystem.com/product-category/rail/ I used their aluminum rail. I have no idea what the current pricing is. They will be happy to give you a quote for what you need.
Just found your video. I'm an "O" gauge railroader but have always been fascinated with these railroads. I've tried to research but i'm terrible at it. I see its 1/8 scale but what is the actual track width. It looks narrow for the large equipment you put on it. Thanks.
I want to build a 15 in gauger for use on my farm three locomotives a shay, pennsylvania a3 and a diesel hydraulic all for moving hay, manure, produce and daily transportation instead of the tractor or broken polaris ranger or truck
And looking forward I see lots of Logs that could be transferred/transported to other locations for Firewood, heck you could. Even sell it too. That's what Railroads do? Right, they move heavy loads and commodities. .. Just thing out loud here.....
@@alexmodern6667 exactly I just finished marking the trees by what they are before the leafs fell l have so many acres of sugar maple and nut trees there's going to be thousands of pounds of stuff that needs moved on that tractor rolling steep hill the intent is to also get a sawmill in the spring and I'm going to start carriage building and wheelwrighting since I love farming, antique equipment and railroading so much I might as well save up and make it my business
@@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 Amen n God Bless you, I think that is a great endeavor.....Have seen lots of YTUBE video about folks make a Mill etc , fresh wood cut to the specs u n friends can use......
Machined Loco wheels are from RMI railworks. www.rmirailworks.com Car truck wheels were rough castings I got from Cannonball many many years ago. www.cannonballltd.com/trucks_cat.html
Superb video, specially seen from the sky. It shows how far you go with 550´ of mainline track. Then the list of your ordering. Not hard to find prices, and so can stimulate a beginner with the "go or no go" final decision. Finally it´s not necesserely mandatory, but big equipment like tractor that you own or rent is a big plus.