Going In Depth On Our Process For Producing Ties For Our 2ft Gauge Railroad

Greetings! This week we are showing you all how we go about getting the right sized ties for our railroad. Despite the process seeming pretty simple, there's a lot of work that goes into it. We hope you enjoy todays video, and stay tuned for our recaps on the 4th of July festivities next week. Many surprises are in store 😎

[@RowanMangion1976]

Love how you both work out the problem and make things easier for yourselves great work guys

[@drewbarker8504]

Fantastic! Such a better method than a chainsaw and a sore back!

[@LibertyFarmsNeoWilsonRailway]

Without a doubt. Though we are not afraid to go back to the old ways should something happen to the processor 👍

[@chargermopar]

A homemade railroad reminds me of what we used to have at the old zoo in Miami. You would never see that happen here in south Florida where overdevelopment is king.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Cool.

[@RomeoCharlie17]

I'm 2min in but I LOVE your energy Paul 😎👍 * : "Straight as a fish with a dead eye" lol. Good weld, Cam. I want to learn. And don't get demonetized for manufacturing 'bump-stocks', eh? 😂

[@royreynolds108]

A carbide-tipped circular blade would not dull as fast and would be just as good.

[@RomeoCharlie17]

I can imagine the beating this would take on the chainsaws. Is the chain on this log processor different; do you have to maintain it a lot, or is more about the power?
I love inventive ideas, efficiency and resourcefulness. Always nice when it works. Good stuff guys.

[@LibertyFarmsNeoWilsonRailway]

Hey Romeo! The chain on the processor is just about the same as what you would find on a saw but it's thicker, and it takes a little longer to sharpen after extended use. Thankfully this one is still good for a few more cuts before we have to swap it! Unfortunately these ties can be dirty or rocks can be embedded in them which can lead to sudden stops/chain swaps. All the previous ties were cut with an old husqvarna 257, and we went through 2 brand new chains in that process. This is a breeze compared to before 👍

[@RomeoCharlie17]

Got it 👍yep looks like you removed about 90% of the physical labor 🙂

[@LibertyFarmsNeoWilsonRailway]

Yes. And I think more power does help

[@HomeandRVservice]

Are you located in the upper peninsula?

[@LibertyFarmsNeoWilsonRailway]

@@HomeandRVservice yes. About 20 minutes south of Marquette.