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You’re welcome, Derrick - and thank you so much for watching! I feel like I’m learning about new Train related places and happenings every day 🚂

@@dianamanchester2713 oh gosh… ☺️☺️ so happy to hear that, Diana ☺️🚂 Did I meet you when I bought my ticket - or have we not yet met?

Thank you so much, Mark : ) And enjoy your trip to the area when you come!

I used to hike Beachwood Canyon a lot, and did that one trail that goes up the steep climb to the Observatory. Enjoy the Steamers of you wind up paying them a visit sometime : )

@@vettebecker1 That’s amazing! Love hearing that story ☺️

@@harrisonallen651 😂🎶

@@vincebreen3-55 yes, that is what I heard about the red barn, on my visit. I look forward to seeing inside that barn before long, and will share it here.🎬🤗

@@vincebreen3-55 Also, where exactly is the merry-go-round?

@@LisaKEntertainment the Merry-go-round is off of Crystal Springs rd and Fire Road south of the LA zoo They used to have a train ride there as well.

Thanks for the recommendation for Tilden Park. I lived in San Francisco for five years, before heading to L.A. but never experienced that train ride.

@@LisaKEntertainment Another vote for Tilden. It's a beautiful ride.

@@thomasbeutel7931 Appreciate your feedback. I put it on the calendar for December.

Thanks for watching, once again, Wayne, and for your warm words. And I bet you'd heard of www.griffithparktrainrides.com/ I have been planning on going there on a future episode, for sure. And I will definitely return to see my L.A. Steamers friends : )

@@LisaKEntertainment I've heard of the Travel Town railroad but the Griffith Park & Southern's a new one on me! Thanks for the heads-up! See, it's a wasted day if you don't learn something new!

@@lazman111 Thanks for your thoughtful comment, David - and for your cameo this episode, showing me the Pennsylvania you built!

@@LisaKEntertainment this was an excellent video! You have an open invitation to come back anytime. -Michael

@@1218611 Thanks, Michael!

Thank you for all of these great locations! My dad has a new customer who is a member of the club in Balboa Park... so been thinking I needed to pay a visit sometime. Balboa Park is beautiful, and I haven't been in forever. I will make note of all of those other clubs, too!

@@LisaKEntertainment Balboa: don't leave anything in your car.

@@chipset2900 Thanks for the tip!

Doesn't look like it's a thing anymore... but if you find a link, please add it here : )

I sure did! And thank you so much! And agreed.

Hi Ken, a star of my Train Shack episode : ) I know, right!?!?!?!? Wasn't that the most fun. Human connection / community building in action big time, through trains, from that Saturday meeting you at The Train Shack, and then the very next day seeing Michael once again. Such a fun surprise.

@@susankonczal9398 Thanks so much, Susan ☺️

Do tell where they're at!

Thank you so much. Hope you're doing well!

Not really, unfortunately. I flew into Cleveland and was in Chagrin Falls for a quick two nights... but I did make a visit to an old family (train) friend, as well. I could have talked to him for way more hours, and look forward to having him show me more / another visit next year. You'll meet him on here before long : )

@@LisaKEntertainment 😎👍🏼

Have you ever been to Los Angeles? I suppose I don't spend a lot of time in Los Angeles proper (post, my years living there), but the greater L.A. area has so much beauty and whatever you're into... and Griffith Park is a blessing in its city surroundings. Have a lovely day : )

@@WilliamAbrahams-ei2gj Will do! And thank you!!! This was a fun one ☺️

I like how the train ride made it seem like you were part of the model layout. Your joy and enthusiasm are infectious. 😂

@@derrickboonesr9546 Thank you so much for being one of the first to watch / comment 🤗

@@pingkirsch1380 You can email him and ask to get on his newsletter. Let him know you heard about his store from his daughter ☺️ He has lots of custom runs ans other unique items - i’m sure you would have a blast if you ever made the trip down south. Have a great week! Thanks for watching.🤗

@@Keiths_OGauge_Trains Thanks so much, Keith, and I appreciated your anecdote ☺️

@@ThruHiker08 Thanks!

@@paulm.newitt3246 my dad is quite a creative, and does a lot of research when figuring out a new custom run to design. I haven’t ever seen a giraffe car. What a special memory you have. Thanks so much for commenting and sharing.

@@harrisonallen651 ☺️☺️👍

@@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 He is extremely knowledgeable, indeed!

I see from the image in your profile that you’re just a little bit of a Train fan 👍👍😉 love to hear that you’ve been in my dad‘s shop and enjoyed his layout.

@@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 Glad to hear it 👍👍☺️

Your Dad is a go to guy if you have questions about anything trains, he is a walking encyclopedia.

@@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 very true! And he spends a whole lotta time with customers explaining things and answering questions, and just all around talking trains… the history- the reasons behind why things are the way they are. I’ve learned a lot from him.

@@IrishModelRailwayOhhh ☺️ I love that this has reached you all the way in Ireland! One of my best friends is from Kinsale. And thank you so much for your sweet comment (“smashing store” ☺️) etc. And thanks for the holiday wishes! I was in Ohio visiting with relatives - and talking to an old family friend who worked on the railroad for decades 🎬🚂👍

@@RobRoyTrainVideos Why thank you! …for your comment and for watching 🤗

@@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 Oh, wow! I don’t think we’ve ever met, but love that you’ve been in there over the decades. You’ll probably appreciate my several episodes that were filmed there then ☺️ Say “hi” to my dad for me when you see him.

@LisaKEntertainment yea next time iam in winston I will do that, he has one of the best train shops in the south,.

@@LisaKEntertainment will check it out.

@@ColorMeMozart Yes, you totally should! Lots to see!

@@ColorMeMozart and thank you for watching and for your nice comment ☺️☺️

@@JohnNyren65 Thanks so much, John!!! Lots of train stuff… and also some other entertainment on here. What part of the country do you live in? Any good recommendations for a train related destination / train travel?

@@LisaKEntertainment you’re welcome Lisa. I’m in BC, Canada. Greater Vancouver area. The Fraser and Thompson Canyon is a fantastic area for rail fanning!

@@LisaKEntertainment the Rocky Mountaineer is a must train excursion experience. Runs through the Canadian Rockies and back to Vancouver.

@@JohnNyren65 Oh my gosh! That sounds incredible! I love beautiful landscapes, travel and the outdoors. I've been to Vancouver, Canada once briefly... to audition for the Moulin Rouge LOL.. and then to Toronto to see my great aunt when she was alive - way more to see of Canada, that's for sure!

@@glennac thank you so much! Yes, it was a lot of work, creating this 18 minute short lol Appreciate you exploring my other entertainment on here, especially this - the first doc short I ever made back in 2007.

@@LisaKEntertainment Though I live out in San Gabriel Valley, I’ve been going to The Train Shack for a couple of decades now. One of the things about Mindy, Todd, and the rest of the crew there is they are one of the few shops around that still does repairs & installations. Other train stores have stopped doing repairs now. Not sure if it’s just a cost/time/benefit thing or maybe a liability issue. Is that something your Dad does in his shop? (Haven’t watched that video yet) Thanks! I won’t trouble you any further.🤓

@@glennac When my dad has time, he will take on a repair. Otherwise, he refers repairs to a customer / train friend who does that work, as well. Generally, most repairs come in around the end of year holidays, at which time my dad is full on and can’t take them on. He really needs to charge more - and even still, it just isn’t very sustainable to do many repairs unless he’s up for working overtime.

(Just my opinion from my experience there) And I realize that for many people, they are happy to pay for even an attempt to fix their old and sentimental locomotive because of the family ties to it.

@@berteisenbraun7415 Very neat! That would be an interesting conversation! I’m actually meeting with a family friend now, who worked on the railroad for decades. Looking forward to it… and you’ll be able to see that soon, too 🤗

@@vincebreen3-55 I love hearing that!!! And that Owl Cafe is yummy and around the corner. Enjoy 🤗🤗

@@user-nx3tf9jx9g I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching week after week 🤗

I connected with her immediately. A delight having her in the episode, indeed.

@@mitchellgloss6365 my gosh, thank you so much for your supportive words.

@@matthewkamradt8989 Aww, thank you so much, Matthew ☺️ And speaking of more, I started editing my visit with the L.A.Steamers yesterday - that will be up by Monday 🤗🎬🚂

@@LisaKEntertainment excellent!! I can’t wait to watch it!!

J’ai adoré ça! Très amusant ☺️ And thanks for the Happy 4th wishes. I visited OH, got in some train talk, and some great time with relatives 👍👍

@@MarkWick ☺️ Love a good campground scene! Thank you for your comment, and enjoy wrapping up your new creation!

@@raamosjr I met her 👍 And yes, figured that the fact that the son and daughter had taken over the store’s operations would only support any lingering ideas in my dad’s mind lol… which part of me thinks could be really special. He loves what he does, though, and wants to be there for his community. And I love what I do and don’t plan on living in my hometown full time again. But life can take unexpected turns, and certainly has in the past!

@@LisaKEntertainment love the energy and focus you bring to the model railroad community!

@@raamosjr ☺️☺️😌 Thank you!

Thanks for taking us along. I like how you take us along to train related locations but also show some other activities you like. If you ever make it to the Philadelphia, PA area you have to visit Nicholas Smith trains. This is a large train store in Delaware County that has many different gage trains and a very large Lionel and other O gage train inventory. He also operates a traditional toy store on the first floor that is also interesting to see.