I haven't made one of these in a long time, so here is a complete ride around the RRVT in probably a little better quality than the last one that was put up. Grab a coffee and enjoy the trip!
Oh wow. So tripping. That was so cool. Reminds if the days way back in the 70s. Me an my buddy's had a motorizied. Service. Buggy. And we used to take up to mt Rainier washington..st... And buzz the old tracks. Up on the. Mountains. Just like that.
I live on a 140 acre farm & have always wanted to setup my own little railway on it like yours. It'd be so cool to use when I'm baling hay & need to move them up to the barn which can be about a mile away from the furthest hay field. Load up the bales on a couple flatbed cars & haul them up to the barn. Return empty & repeat. Use it to transport logs, soil, & just play around on.
When I was a child, my grandparents had a big garden with a river in the back. They lived close to the montain so there was a lot of wood available in any shape and size. I built too with friends couple of meters of wooden railway with cool curves on the river side. It was very cool stuff...
I would like a house that resembles a railway platform with a track and an empty rake stationed . It would have a signal , a station office and a place to rest and a kitchen. For dinners we can have them in the rake. There will be a little garden too. How wonderful to theme your house like a railway station. I'm 48 but the childhood fascination with trains still lives inside me . I still gawk at trains when they pass by. And I love to read the newspaper on a railway station. So much bliss.❤
A humongous amount of 👍 to you. I saw at least one of your reconstruction videos. Thank you for the virtual ride on your Railway. Again what a tremendous amount of perseverance, effort, and what my Grandmother called (stick-to-ivness).
This was a dream of mine when I was between the ages of 10-15. I still love seeing people making a dream like this a reality. As a glass telegraph insulator collector, we gotta get some glass jewels up on those poles! Beautiful setup! Thank you for sharing!
That's an awesome railroad! Always admire people who created such things in their backyard... Perhaps you need to build a fuel brick making machine to deal with leaves, don't forget to mount it on a flatcar!
This is wicked cool. Almost like when I rode some trains at the amusement parks, except yours looks much more fun! Thank you for sharing this video and bringing back great memories!
Past few years I've been enjoying the many cab view videos on TH-cam, especially from Japan. You get to see the world's buildings, homes, farms, wilderness, industry, and other railroad technology like never before. And then I discovered your short video: That darn 9 minute ride can compete with the best of 'em. Thanks and keep it going.
Vielen Dank für das Video. 😅Ich bin beeindruckt, hab nicht gedacht das in dieser Wildnis noch ein Zug fährt, zumal die Schienen kaum zu erkennen sind. ❤🎉 LG Eli
So very interesting, tiny railroad. Ever consider a Halloween “scream park” theme? Vampire, mummy, werewolf, Freddy Cruger jumping out, going boo to passengers. Might be able to get local club, organization to provide actors to play parts. With a bit of promotion it might make some revenue. The insurance/liability thing may be a hassle.
2 of my friends like railroads and model trains. They told me about John Allen and his Gorre & Daphetid railroad. I read Gorre & Daphetid book and was stunned, impressed very much. Your railroad is as mind-boggling as John Allen's. Thanks for the vid, from Japan.
Every time I see you've got a new upload, I watch it! As always, you never fail to capture my interest and enthusiasm. I really love getting the full tour- I definitely noticed the catenary is looking a lot less of a mess than it used to, and by the looks of things there's some new ties to be installed (presumably when the ground thaws out). Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos, they make my day!
ime a leverett and a railfan. wow. my grandpa worked for the L&N. Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the fiftys and sixtys. Small world! What a coincidence. Cheers!
In my case, the Leverett is after a town, not a last name, but still neat! No railroaders in my family unfortunately, but I’m fond of the railroad that used to run through the western side of the town. It was the CV until 1995, but the last train to call at Leverett was c. 1940 I think. The old station grounds don’t show much of a trace of what once was, but its not too hard to tell something could have once been there.
Oh my GOSH 😃!!!! That was Awesome, Spectacular! Amazing, I'd sure like to make something like this for my 4 grandchildren. I'm out on the farm/country on 4 acers, so it CERTAINLY is not gonna be as big as yours. Yours almost reminds me of the amusment park in DENVER, Colo, (Lakeside), their PASSANGER train has about 8 coaches, but it goes around a lake, the length of track from station to around the entire lake is about 3/4s of mile long I'd say. And boy do I love it.❤️ Nice layout you go!!😉, Thanks for sharing this with me,😁👌😉👍
When I was a little kid I kept fantasizing about a railway exactly like this existing somewhere in the woods behind my hometown, so watching this video was pretty much seeing that childhood fantasy fulfilled. Thank you for this opportunity
This was fun to watch. What a special place. I just kept thinking about the amount of upkeep. The constant march of rust and rot. The leaves on the ties making the wood soft I would not be able to enjoy it because I would be working on it non stop.
Such a rich memory of riding the train at The Forest Park amusement park way back in the fifties somewhere in PA. I loved that little train. PWG. P.S. The leaves partially obscuring the tracks makes the video more interesting.
Great Fun, I love railways and locomotives of any description, and this was brilliant to watch, although the track leaves a lot to be desired, Im wobndering how you dont get more derailments!! Great video thanks for sharing
Enchanting and majestic which city mongers like us can only dream off!! Truly breathtaking and engrossing enough to keep you attached with it all life in unending passion!!
I remember coming across these videos years ago now. At the time I was able to use Google Earth to pinpoint where this was. Somewhere in Indiana I think. If you go looking you can spot the long straight section along the creek and the support posts for the electricity looks like fence posts. Now I can't remember the name of the nearest town. ??
Actually, I think it's in Illinois. Someone from Shoreline railfan group told me the general vicinity of it but I was never able to pinpoint it exactly.
What an incredible little railway. All credit. Just seen another video showing the loco and with the overhead and bell,it seems more tramway orientated than strictly a train. In fact over here in the UK they had many industrial "tramways" that had locos/ trams just like the one you were driving, called 'Steeple Cabs". One local to me ran coal trucks along a passenger tram road line to stock a coal merchants yard. Anyway, whatever you class it, it's brilliant. Cheers
I should sue you ! I was so exited by your train ride that i foolishly stand up from my couch and was zapped by your 250 volts overhead catenary ! Wow...i´m still mouth foaming. I´ve seen steam, gaz engine, battery powered...but overhead ? Never ! I´m on my knees. Superb trackage. Those complaining about it have no idea how labor intensive it can be. Add to it the struggle with fallen branches on the wire...with a lovely 250 of juice... The use of turntable for the ride is genious. Some very sharp curves and switches, short wheelbase with tiny diameter wheels, and good speed on straight track... Now i must stand up from the floor, sit and watch it again. 70 years of hard work... May be i just dream it ?
Omg just saw this video and decided to check it out. Absolutely love the "ride" around the track! I would definitely go for a ride on it. I'm going to check out your other videos! Thanks for the ride
If I might suggest, you might want to consider sourcing out an old garden tractor mower deck, mount it on its own rail wheels, power it with an old electric (possibly 24 volt diesel starter) motor, and use it to vacuum up the excess leaves and other organic debris from off the track. You could compost the debris and then use the compost wherever needed.
I've thought about this and may do something similar, those leaves just trap moisture in the track and don't help the tie life. Perhaps a jet engine mounted on a flat car would do the trick lol
@@CNW4145 a walk-behind gas-powered leaf blower turned to blow forward mounted on a flat car would also work fairly well. I've seen it done in 1.5" scale. What gauge is this anyway? My guess is 15"?
Would be neat to hear more about this little road. History, how long exist, how it was built and where all the rail came from and how power is generated? Super interesting.
Just so you know, borax is a wood preservative if you're using untreated lumber for ties. I've been treating some old exposed porch railings with it by sprinkling it on dry, then just let the rain wash it in.
I enjoyed viewing the complete circuit again after a fair number of years since the previous one. From the video, it’s difficult to get a sense of the track gauge, would you mind sharing? Also, from your years of experience, would you say it’s still more economical to use electricity as the energy source vs. fossil fuels? (Factoring in maintenance and repair of lines and poles?
It is 24" gauge. Electricity was chosen as the power source as this line was built with the intent of replicating actual trolley and interurban operations as accurately as possible. Would I do it again even without this as a factor? You bet!
@@daniellafferety4025 No economic return is generally true with most hobbies. Not saying all of them, coin collecting for instance has the potential to generate return, but most do not. Boating, target shooting, hot rods, traveling abroad, etc. There's a guy in my area who purchased a 3.1 mile long rail line from CSX along with a 1955 diesel switcher locomotive. There's one factory at the end of his line that he occasionally transports cars from the main CSX line 3.1 miles away so he makes a little money on it but no where near enough to recoup what he spent. He bought it for his hobby as he's interested in railroad & history. He wanted to buy the whole line which was originally 24 miles long, but he could only afford the 3.1 miles.
How long did it take to build this. This is awesome. I want one. My dad who passed in 2012 built model railroads. H.O. gauge and the smaller I believe were N ? His whole life. He loved train's. I wish he were alive to watch these videos. He would have loved this. He took us kids on a few different train rides in Upper michigan yrs ago. Long one's too. Through forests. Some were used for logging but they were Really small gauge trains. It's cool that these smaller gauges were used for real work Lots of memories.
Very nice 👍 Mays me feel like a little kid partying in the woods with my toy.🚂 Thanks for your time today and have a wonderful day Your fan sandra ♌🎭👋🚂🕊️🙏🌿😁🎗️🦌🍷
Every boys dream to have a train in his yard. This encapsulates all the wonder in a child's eyes . Incredible amount of effort to do this.
Oh wow. So tripping. That was so cool. Reminds if the days way back in the 70s. Me an my buddy's had a motorizied. Service. Buggy. And we used to take up to mt Rainier washington..st... And buzz the old tracks. Up on the. Mountains. Just like that.
@@davidpendleton1851
Agree👍
私はにほんの鉄道模型好きな女子高校生です。
男の子じゃないですが、私もこんな電車欲しいです。
(*^-^)ﾆｺ
And what a fearful thing when in my dreams, i am riding the train and it derails 😱
That's true
I live on a 140 acre farm & have always wanted to setup my own little railway on it like yours. It'd be so cool to use when I'm baling hay & need to move them up to the barn which can be about a mile away from the furthest hay field. Load up the bales on a couple flatbed cars & haul them up to the barn. Return empty & repeat. Use it to transport logs, soil, & just play around on.
140 acres? Holy shit man!
When I was a child, my grandparents had a big garden with a river in the back. They lived close to the montain so there was a lot of wood available in any shape and size. I built too with friends couple of meters of wooden railway with cool curves on the river side. It was very cool stuff...
I would like a house that resembles a railway platform with a track and an empty rake stationed . It would have a signal , a station office and a place to rest and a kitchen. For dinners we can have them in the rake. There will be a little garden too. How wonderful to theme your house like a railway station. I'm 48 but the childhood fascination with trains still lives inside me . I still gawk at trains when they pass by. And I love to read the newspaper on a railway station. So much bliss.❤
A humongous amount of 👍 to you. I saw at least one of your reconstruction videos. Thank you for the virtual ride on your Railway. Again what a tremendous amount of perseverance, effort, and what my Grandmother called (stick-to-ivness).
I like how the surrounding landscape was left to grow naturally, it goes perfectly with your train layout there
Sometimes it grows a little too much lol
From an Italian HS Train Driver, congrats for the track and the build !!! Awesome !!! ❤❤
Thank you very much! I visited Italy last fall and rode those trains all across your beautiful country, loved every second of it :)
@@CNW4145 yeah we have a pretty and functional HS railway, the Subway of Italy or in italian "Metropolitana d'Italia"
Thank you for showing us the trip from the driver's cabin. It is a magnificent video
This was a dream of mine when I was between the ages of 10-15. I still love seeing people making a dream like this a reality. As a glass telegraph insulator collector, we gotta get some glass jewels up on those poles! Beautiful setup! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's an awesome railroad! Always admire people who created such things in their backyard... Perhaps you need to build a fuel brick making machine to deal with leaves, don't forget to mount it on a flatcar!
A fantastic railroad! Just great! Thanks for letting us ride!
This is wicked cool. Almost like when I rode some trains at the amusement parks, except yours looks much more fun! Thank you for sharing this video and bringing back great memories!
I tinkled a little when the tracks disappeared in all those leaves.
Thanks for watching!!
Past few years I've been enjoying the many cab view videos on TH-cam, especially from Japan. You get to see the world's buildings, homes, farms, wilderness, industry, and other railroad technology like never before. And then I discovered your short video: That darn 9 minute ride can compete with the best of 'em. Thanks and keep it going.
Самая экстремальная железная дорога в мире.Благодарю за такой необыкновенный контент.
Thank you very much, that means a lot! :)
Vielen Dank für das Video.
😅Ich bin beeindruckt, hab nicht gedacht das in dieser Wildnis noch ein Zug fährt, zumal die Schienen kaum zu erkennen sind. ❤🎉 LG Eli
How great is that ... only a wishful dream for us people living in the suburbs all their lives. Great land !
That's a smart railway you've got there , thanks for the ride 👍🇬🇧
I live it
I wish I could do this
I love how you open the throttle up on the long tangent track
Well done
Thanks for the wonderful tour!
So very interesting, tiny railroad. Ever consider a Halloween “scream park” theme? Vampire, mummy, werewolf, Freddy Cruger jumping out, going boo to passengers. Might be able to get local club, organization to provide actors to play parts. With a bit of promotion it might make some revenue. The insurance/liability thing may be a hassle.
It's crazy how Detroit looks nowadays but still running trolly service!
A lot of love and hard work is built into this layout. All my respect.
Salúde from San Antonio!
Thanks, glad you enjoy it!
Mr Toads wild ride….this is awesome !
I think the most striking aspect is that it is electrified. You wouldn't expect that at all from something this compact!
It does make it unique for sure :)
I want my own railway so badly. Magnificient video.
You should build one, its fun!
To have an interurban on your own property is amazing. I can’t imagine the work you’ve put into this
2 of my friends like railroads and model trains. They told me about John Allen and his Gorre & Daphetid railroad. I read Gorre & Daphetid book and was stunned, impressed very much.
Your railroad is as mind-boggling as John Allen's. Thanks for the vid, from Japan.
That is a very high compliment, thanks a lot!
This video is the delirium of the mind. There`s nothing in it but whacking around the bushes. Why am I watching this?
Every time I see you've got a new upload, I watch it! As always, you never fail to capture my interest and enthusiasm. I really love getting the full tour- I definitely noticed the catenary is looking a lot less of a mess than it used to, and by the looks of things there's some new ties to be installed (presumably when the ground thaws out). Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos, they make my day!
ime a leverett and a railfan. wow. my grandpa worked for the L&N. Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the fiftys and sixtys. Small world! What a coincidence. Cheers!
Pulled right up into the driveway!
In my case, the Leverett is after a town, not a last name, but still neat! No railroaders in my family unfortunately, but I’m fond of the railroad that used to run through the western side of the town. It was the CV until 1995, but the last train to call at Leverett was c. 1940 I think. The old station grounds don’t show much of a trace of what once was, but its not too hard to tell something could have once been there.
Oh my GOSH 😃!!!! That was Awesome, Spectacular! Amazing, I'd sure like to make something like this for my 4 grandchildren. I'm out on the farm/country on 4 acers, so it CERTAINLY is not gonna be as big as yours. Yours almost reminds me of the amusment park in DENVER, Colo, (Lakeside), their PASSANGER train has about 8 coaches, but it goes around a lake, the length of track from station to around the entire lake is about 3/4s of mile long I'd say. And boy do I love it.❤️ Nice layout you go!!😉, Thanks for sharing this with me,😁👌😉👍
Wonderful friendly crossings video. 😊
Охренеть мужик заморочился! Это же сколько труда - мосты через овраги со всеми подпорками, столбы, держащие линию электропередачи...
я считаю, что это полная хрень, или человек- устойчивый мегафанат ж.д.
It’s one thing to have your own railroad, but one that has a working catenary system?That’s pretty neat. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for stopping by!
When I was a little kid I kept fantasizing about a railway exactly like this existing somewhere in the woods behind my hometown, so watching this video was pretty much seeing that childhood fantasy fulfilled. Thank you for this opportunity
Great to hear, sometimes I wish I had more woods to fill with track!
@@CNW4145was this a abandoned railroad line and you restored it?
Nope, it was built for a hobby and I continue to operate and improve the operation as time allows.
Looks like a great ride. I'd love to ride it someday
Thanks for the ride. It brings peace. Regards.
Wonderful. What a terrific railway. A credit to you. Many thanks for sharing.
That's so cool that you've got the overhead elec system, love it ❤️
This was fun to watch. What a special place. I just kept thinking about the amount of upkeep. The constant march of rust and rot. The leaves on the ties making the wood soft I would not be able to enjoy it because I would be working on it non stop.
Thanks for stopping by, the work to maintain it is what is fun for me. Gives me a job that you can really see immediate results when its done!
Every kid's dream. Mine was built by my Dad inside our house. Thanks for airing this😀😀😀♥️
Thank you♥️
I don't know how I got here, I'm not a train guy but I now can bring my day to a close.
Thank you!
Hey thanks for stopping by!
A very entertaining ride indeed. Why put up a conductor mast when a tree will do. Love the use of leaves for ballast! New supply every autumn.😀
What a wonderful, rugged little railway , I love it .
Awesome;love the scenery as it unwinds.So tranquil;even with the squealing!
Such a rich memory of riding the train at The Forest Park amusement park way back in the fifties somewhere in PA. I loved that little train. PWG. P.S. The leaves partially obscuring the tracks makes the video more interesting.
Very neat. Just found your channel by accident and I'm trying to figure out the reason. I'm guessing that this is just your hobby. Pretty neat.
Thanks, yes its just a hobby.
@@CNW4145 OMG that is so cool. I love it
Great Fun, I love railways and locomotives of any description, and this was brilliant to watch, although the track leaves a lot to be desired, Im wobndering how you dont get more derailments!! Great video thanks for sharing
Derailments are rare out here :)
Enchanting and majestic which city mongers like us can only dream off!! Truly breathtaking and engrossing enough to keep you attached with it all life in unending passion!!
That leaves covered tracks look surreal. Great video👍
So nice to see that this was a wonderful day to have the opportunity to be here.
Definitely Something I would do During my Retirement!
In Minsk we have "Children's Railroad" where everybody can ride such mini-train drived by teens from railway colledge)
Wow...amazing job!!
I remember coming across these videos years ago now. At the time I was able to use Google Earth to pinpoint where this was. Somewhere in Indiana I think. If you go looking you can spot the long straight section along the creek and the support posts for the electricity looks like fence posts. Now I can't remember the name of the nearest town. ??
Actually, I think it's in Illinois. Someone from Shoreline railfan group told me the general vicinity of it but I was never able to pinpoint it exactly.
What an incredible little railway. All credit.
Just seen another video showing the loco and with the overhead and bell,it seems more tramway orientated than strictly a train.
In fact over here in the UK they had many industrial "tramways" that had locos/ trams just like the one you were driving, called 'Steeple Cabs".
One local to me ran coal trucks along a passenger tram road line to stock a coal merchants yard.
Anyway, whatever you class it, it's brilliant.
Cheers
Thank you!
Thanks for the ride. For nine minutes, I was five-years-old again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Smooth train ride no town no stations just the woods
There is nothing I don't absolutely love about this! It is a child's dream come true.
O my God,this is so very very lovely, beautiful and amazing.😍❤️👍🏻❤❤
Thank you so much 😀
Very nice. I can see where leaves can be a bit of work during the year.
Your place is amazing. I'd love to be able to do that.
Thanks, it really is a nice place for this setup!
The tracks look like they were abandoned years ago, but still looks to be in good shape
Thats because they are actually maintained. Most of the rail is approaching 100 yeas old, so it looks a little ragged lol
@@CNW4145 that's a good thing to keep it maintained and in running condition
That was fantastic! I'm going to go around again!
I should sue you !
I was so exited by your train ride that i foolishly stand up from my couch and was zapped by your 250 volts overhead catenary !
Wow...i´m still mouth foaming.
I´ve seen steam, gaz engine, battery powered...but overhead ? Never !
I´m on my knees. Superb trackage. Those complaining about it have no idea how labor intensive it can be. Add to it the struggle with fallen branches on the wire...with a lovely 250 of juice...
The use of turntable for the ride is genious. Some very sharp curves and switches, short wheelbase with tiny diameter wheels, and good speed on straight track...
Now i must stand up from the floor, sit and watch it again.
70 years of hard work...
May be i just dream it ?
😂😂 Great comments, thank you and it is not a dream, it is real :)
Great job!! The Union Pacific has nothing on you! Your videos are great, please keep them coming.
Damned, I envy you. Congratulations to this great work 😉
Very nice video. Thank you for uploading.
Outstanding ... for the first time I have seen it. Huge Love from Calcutta India 💕💕💕🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thank you! Cheers!
Would be nice if we knew where this Toonerville trolley was located.
I really enjoy watching your videos! I think you've done a great job with this railway!
Great stuff...well done !
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
Omg just saw this video and decided to check it out. Absolutely love the "ride" around the track! I would definitely go for a ride on it. I'm going to check out your other videos! Thanks for the ride
Really cool video. I would put a small train depot on the route. If I had something like this. Maybe a small switch tower also. Nice video.
There is a very small depot near the carbarn. Maybe someday I'll add a switch tower, that would be neat!
Thanks for the ride. That was fun. My inner child says AWESOME!
Thank you for the ride!
I enjoyed it very much!
It really took me back to my childhood ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
this is incredible!👍🖐
If I might suggest, you might want to consider sourcing out an old garden tractor mower deck, mount it on its own rail wheels, power it with an old electric (possibly 24 volt diesel starter) motor, and use it to vacuum up the excess leaves and other organic debris from off the track. You could compost the debris and then use the compost wherever needed.
I've thought about this and may do something similar, those leaves just trap moisture in the track and don't help the tie life. Perhaps a jet engine mounted on a flat car would do the trick lol
@@CNW4145 a walk-behind gas-powered leaf blower turned to blow forward mounted on a flat car would also work fairly well. I've seen it done in 1.5" scale. What gauge is this anyway? My guess is 15"?
Would love to have a railway in my garden, might have to have something a bit smaller scale but still able to ride on!
My garden is only 30ft x30ft 🤔😊
Pleased to hear that you are not troubled by "the wrong sort of leaves" which frequently affect the London commuter lines!
😂 I do hear that is quite an issue
It was a very interesting video for me. Enjoyed the mini trip.
Awesome, thank you!
Would be neat to hear more about this little road. History, how long exist, how it was built and where all the rail came from and how power is generated? Super interesting.
Most of that information is contained within the various videos, and the description. Thanks for checking it out :)
Wonderful!!! Thank you! Wish I could take a ride with you!
It works! And it is wonderful although I do not understand it completely.... I wished Icould see it through the different seasons.
Wow! This is a serious garden railway.
Just so you know, borax is a wood preservative if you're using untreated lumber for ties. I've been treating some old exposed porch railings with it by sprinkling it on dry, then just let the rain wash it in.
All the ties are treated lumber
This reminds me so much of the Blair Witch game, the part where you ride the rail cart there... this feels so familiar.
I have so many questions, but I’m just in awe so I won’t even bother asking.
who doesn't love trains....cool toy, lots of track/tree maintenance too huh...id be on that thing everyday🛤
Thanks, enjoyed the ride around!
That was just wonderful. Thank you for that!
My dream to have a property with a mini railway for rides. Interesting video❤
I wish I could have this type of rail!!!
Hope so one day I will have this much big land and build my own rail.....
Amazing lay out looks so fun 👍😎
Damn, already finished my coffee, but I’d love to go on a ride.
WOW. Incredible. Need to explore your videos ❤
Thanks a lot!
First time I have seen this channel, nice ride, If it was here in the UK nobody would be going anywhere due to there being "leaves on the line".
haha I have about 30 people all saying the same thing about the leaves! I do read about the issues you have over there, its a bit unfortunate.
I enjoyed that ride around on the video so much I am going again....DingDing
YAY! Enjoy :)
I enjoyed viewing the complete circuit again after a fair number of years since the previous one. From the video, it’s difficult to get a sense of the track gauge, would you mind sharing? Also, from your years of experience, would you say it’s still more economical to use electricity as the energy source vs. fossil fuels? (Factoring in maintenance and repair of lines and poles?
It is 24" gauge. Electricity was chosen as the power source as this line was built with the intent of replicating actual trolley and interurban operations as accurately as possible. Would I do it again even without this as a factor? You bet!
@@CNW4145 so this was built for fun? Not forestry, or mining? Thats a lot of money and work out put and no possible economic return.
@@daniellafferety4025 No economic return is generally true with most hobbies. Not saying all of them, coin collecting for instance has the potential to generate return, but most do not. Boating, target shooting, hot rods, traveling abroad, etc. There's a guy in my area who purchased a 3.1 mile long rail line from CSX along with a 1955 diesel switcher locomotive. There's one factory at the end of his line that he occasionally transports cars from the main CSX line 3.1 miles away so he makes a little money on it but no where near enough to recoup what he spent. He bought it for his hobby as he's interested in railroad & history. He wanted to buy the whole line which was originally 24 miles long, but he could only afford the 3.1 miles.
How long did it take to build this. This is awesome. I want one. My dad who passed in 2012 built model railroads. H.O. gauge and the smaller I believe were N ? His whole life. He loved train's. I wish he were alive to watch these videos. He would have loved this. He took us kids on a few different train rides in Upper michigan yrs ago. Long one's too. Through forests. Some were used for logging but they were Really small gauge trains. It's cool that these smaller gauges were used for real work Lots of memories.
Probably one of the purest videos TH-cam. So much negativity in the world. This is 100 percent just awesome to watch.
Spreading love and kindness to all in these times :)
Many compliments ! You did a great job !!!
Thank you so much!
Very nice 👍
Mays me feel like a little kid partying in the woods with my toy.🚂
Thanks for your time today and have a wonderful day
Your fan sandra ♌🎭👋🚂🕊️🙏🌿😁🎗️🦌🍷