I’m officially hooked-thanks a lot! 😊 Your expertise in backyard railroading is truly impressive, and I’ve been catching up on all your videos, both old and new. I’ve hit the subscribe button too! I’ve been thinking about building a backyard railroad for a while, particularly now to enjoy with my 5-year-old daughter. It seems like a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories, much like the ones you’ve been making with your son. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions for you, starting with this: Was your main reason for choosing hard plastic ties over Accu Ties mainly due to shipping costs and economic considerations, or was there another reason? Seems for ease of installation the Accu Ties would be a better choice for a beginner, but then again you seemed to have done quite well for your build using the solid plastic ties.
Hey, thanks for the kind words and we’re glad you’re into it! Ties: We went with solid plastic because we could pick them up, no shipping, and they have somewhat of a benefit with their weight. But all said and done, you’re right! The molded Accu-tie ties are the way to go, no question.
I have a link in the description for the rail we got. Otherwise, you might start your search at Accu-tie’s website or you might check out the ‘for sale’ section of Discover Live Steam’s site.
@@amberyooper Nice! I'm 40mi Northwest of Green Bay, have been wondering if there is any 7.5" railroads in the area! Might need a rotary snowplow up by you!
@@awtractor9924 My railroad is more like a garden tram, but it is 7-1/2 inch gauge. I have somewhere around 100-120 feet of track that runs from the alley behind the house through the edge of my garden and up to the greenhouse. I have 3 short videos on my youtube channel about it. I don't have an engine, just a short flatcar that I use for moving stuff. I built it over the last spring and summer.
@@followinghim5194 I had purchased the solid sticks of plastic and cut those to length, first. Then I bought Accurate-tie ties later and used both products. So every other tie on our layout is technically different. But if I had to do it again, I’d just go with 7 5/8 Accu-tie ties. Rail: I purchased Midwest Scale Rail namely because they were close enough for just a couple hour ride round trip. So I saved on shipping. But between the 2 styles of rail, I’m not sold that either one makes any real big difference, at least for our application.
I think they both have their pros and cons. For us, especially with our tight turns, aluminum is easier to work with when bending. Another thing is that our rail will wear faster than our steel wheels. Yeah, there’s probably a book that could be written on this subject. So I’d say for you to keep asking around. Also, it’d be an easier question to answer if we knew your details for what kind of layout you were able to do. As far as pricing, I haven’t looked lately. You’ll have to check the links in the description and shop around.
I personally prefer to use flat steel bar rail on my garden railway, because I struggle with adhesion if the track is wet and sanding will rapidly wear away the softer Aluminium rails.
Around $1.15 USD per foot at the time of our purchase. But you’ll want to check the current pricing. So about $11.50 per 10 foot stick of aluminum rail when we bought our rail.
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 /That's unfortunate, no I just meant, if I wanted to start a 200' oval and several cars, engine...probably at least 10K in cost.
@@michaelmurphy5029 You can get a good amount of track supplies and a few track switches for < $4K. The real cost is for a loco and a car or two to tow behind it. The four wheel electric loco that minnsotaeerailroad8471 purchased and assembled is about as economical as you can get. That loco, plus one flatcar would probably run you
Woa. That’s hardcore model railwaying. You are living the dream.
There was some aluminum rail narrow gauge at the museum at Sacramento, CA years ago but the scrappers grabbed it!
Ouch! That’d have been nice for you or me to grab!!
very good
Can they ship rails and ties?
You’ll have to contact them for the latest. 👍
I’m officially hooked-thanks a lot! 😊 Your expertise in backyard railroading is truly impressive, and I’ve been catching up on all your videos, both old and new. I’ve hit the subscribe button too!
I’ve been thinking about building a backyard railroad for a while, particularly now to enjoy with my 5-year-old daughter. It seems like a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories, much like the ones you’ve been making with your son.
I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions for you, starting with this: Was your main reason for choosing hard plastic ties over Accu Ties mainly due to shipping costs and economic considerations, or was there another reason? Seems for ease of installation the Accu Ties would be a better choice for a beginner, but then again you seemed to have done quite well for your build using the solid plastic ties.
Hey, thanks for the kind words and we’re glad you’re into it!
Ties: We went with solid plastic because we could pick them up, no shipping, and they have somewhat of a benefit with their weight. But all said and done, you’re right! The molded Accu-tie ties are the way to go, no question.
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471👍🏼. Thank you!!! I appreciate the feedback!
My circle has 187 feet of track on the outer rail.
Coooool 👍👍👍👍👍,super 👌.
Greetings from Germany Gert
making progress looks awesome👍
what tool do you use to bend the rails?
Hi. We invested in an Accu-Tie rail bender and it has made a world of difference. accu-tierailsystem.com/product-category/rail-bender/
Here’s our video using the Accu-Tie bender… th-cam.com/video/6ZB8I83f63I/w-d-xo.html
Thank you sir
fascinating project. gotta be exciting to get that rail in.
Mystic Southern Railway ...Oh, for sure! But it’s gonna take time!
Where can I pick up the rails for a project this scale.
I have a link in the description for the rail we got. Otherwise, you might start your search at Accu-tie’s website or you might check out the ‘for sale’ section of Discover Live Steam’s site.
I want to get a track put around my place this coming spring!!!
Excellent! Good luck and have fun!
I've been thinking about possibly getting some of that 141 pound rail from Midwest, I'm about a 5 hour drive from them.
Cool! Where are you?
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 I live in the south central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, about 100 miles north of Green Bay, WI
@@amberyooper Nice! I'm 40mi Northwest of Green Bay, have been wondering if there is any 7.5" railroads in the area! Might need a rotary snowplow up by you!
@@awtractor9924 My railroad is more like a garden tram, but it is 7-1/2 inch gauge. I have somewhere around 100-120 feet of track that runs from the alley behind the house through the edge of my garden and up to the greenhouse. I have 3 short videos on my youtube channel about it. I don't have an engine, just a short flatcar that I use for moving stuff. I built it over the last spring and summer.
So, you didn't end up using Accu tie for your rails and ties??
@@followinghim5194 I had purchased the solid sticks of plastic and cut those to length, first. Then I bought Accurate-tie ties later and used both products. So every other tie on our layout is technically different. But if I had to do it again, I’d just go with 7 5/8 Accu-tie ties.
Rail: I purchased Midwest Scale Rail namely because they were close enough for just a couple hour ride round trip. So I saved on shipping. But between the 2 styles of rail, I’m not sold that either one makes any real big difference, at least for our application.
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 Thank you for your time and great explanation of your process.
Nice song 😜
How much does one rail cost
Where to buy this rail steel?
Hi. Be sure to check all the descriptions of our videos. I try to leave as much info and links as possible.
Nice RR! I think only ties I ever cut was with my family!😂
😂😂
on what site do they have these sons
Always check our descriptions. We try to have necessary links etc. there. Thanks! ...The “son” I got might be out of stock though 😊
Which is better aluminum rails or steel rails?
N what's the prices on them?
I think they both have their pros and cons. For us, especially with our tight turns, aluminum is easier to work with when bending. Another thing is that our rail will wear faster than our steel wheels. Yeah, there’s probably a book that could be written on this subject. So I’d say for you to keep asking around. Also, it’d be an easier question to answer if we knew your details for what kind of layout you were able to do. As far as pricing, I haven’t looked lately. You’ll have to check the links in the description and shop around.
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 k n thank you 😊
I personally prefer to use flat steel bar rail on my garden railway, because I struggle with adhesion if the track is wet and sanding will rapidly wear away the softer Aluminium rails.
Where I can buy that railmay?
Always check our descriptions for links etc.
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 how much 1 rail alumunium?
Around $1.15 USD per foot at the time of our purchase. But you’ll want to check the current pricing. So about $11.50 per 10 foot stick of aluminum rail when we bought our rail.
how long (meter) is 1 stick?
10 feet = 3.05 meters
10k for everything right?!
We have been scared to keep track 🤦♂️😁
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 /That's unfortunate, no I just meant, if I wanted to start a 200' oval and several cars, engine...probably at least 10K in cost.
@@michaelmurphy5029 You can get a good amount of track supplies and a few track switches for < $4K. The real cost is for a loco and a car or two to tow behind it. The four wheel electric loco that minnsotaeerailroad8471 purchased and assembled is about as economical as you can get. That loco, plus one flatcar would probably run you
the construction has officially begun! I'm enjoying your videos, keep em coming
jsarkozy How’s yours coming along?!
@@minnesotaeerailroad8471 I am about to post some pics on FB...was out there in the yard working up a sweat