For many years, I have converted Thomas the train to a front yard Christmas train layout. Then I seen your video it inspired me to do something different. Would like show you pictures of what I did with the trains i got from OfferUp.
That’s awesome. I have been looking to build something exactly like this all others like you said are like gas engines but great job man. Thinking those battery powered lights on the train
This is so cute! I want a Christmas train in my yard too and this is the best toy for that! Thank you for uploading the video! Great job!! I am ordering the train too.
This is so cool. I too have been looking to do this exact thing. I just ordered my train. I hope I can figure out how to do the track. I have watched your video so many times. Thanks for this awesome video.
I'm glad you liked my video! I've wanted to do this forever, and was surprised no one had a video like this already. My biggest advise is to make sure all of your track, especially the turns, are 100% level with no humps or bumps. Be sure to bend all the pipe on a flat level surface. Even the slightest dip will allow the trains front guide wheels to come off track. I'm very much looking forward to rebuilding my track this year, and hopefully adding another train.
Bro this is insanely awesome!! I been wanting to do something exactly like this for years!! Thanks for the idea!! Any issues with the wheels loosing traction on the pvc as opposed to its original tracks? This is so cool!!
I'm glad you liked my video! I've wanted to do this forever, and was surprised no one had a video like this already. Yes I'll admit I did have some issues with the train de-railing but it was due to un even tracks. So my biggest advise is to make sure all of.your track, especially the turns, are 100% level with no humps or bumps. Be sure to bend all the pipe on a flat level surface. Even the slightest dip will allow the trains front guide wheels to come off track
The wheels have a lip on the inside, that's how it "rides the rails" same as it works on the rail tracks it comes with. Check out my new video from last year
@@uncledingovlogs I couldn't see that, but i see it on your 2nd video. Thanks. Looks like you replaced your pvc track with the amazon track. I thought your pvc track was great! Nice job again. I've built ferris wheels and skating rinks. Looking to add a similar setup.
The PVC worked okay but if it warped at all I had a lot of derails. The factory tracks work flawless so I took advantage of that got more pieces when they were available. Eventually I'd like to figure out how to 3d print pieces
@@italianballbreaker not a kit. Although i ended up making dozens of kits and selling them once people saw my ferris wheel. I used 1" PVC. Use an octagon calculator to help you determine what size ferris wheel you want. Construct the octagon using PVC and 45 degree fittings. With octagon laying flat on ground, lay PVC at each 45 degree fitting to make your spokes. Pipe will go from the fitting towards the center hub which is built out of aluminum or plywood. The hub should have a hole thru the center for your axel, i used 1" steel pipe. Use pillow blocks to keep the ferris wheel on the axel. Use a slip ring to power lights. I can help more if you need. This is a start.
Did you have to rewire so it would stay powered on? Did you have any sound effects going? Great vid and inspirational. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Great Job!
No rewiring. The switch on the steering wheel has 3 positions. On, off, reverse. The train has some pretty cool built in sound and steam functions but unfortunately they only work when you push the button. I'm hoping to rewire them eventually on a toggle switch so I can leave them on
Thanks for the video. Just got done with some light trees and i had a thought about a train going around them.
Awesome! Check out my video from last year too. That train track came out better
Good idea hope your neighbors like your display very simple yet fun
For many years, I have converted Thomas the train to a front yard Christmas train layout. Then I seen your video it inspired me to do something different. Would like show you pictures of what I did with the trains i got from OfferUp.
That's cool! Messege me on instagram @uncledingovlogs
That’s awesome. I have been looking to build something exactly like this all others like you said are like gas engines but great job man. Thinking those battery powered lights on the train
I definitely need to add some flare to it. Can't wait to have a bigger yard and make a bigger track with multiple trains running
Really cool. Do you have the Amazon link for the train?
You honestly inspired me to make a train track this way. I appreciate the video and your time it took to take it
Awesome make sure you post a video when you're done
This is so cute! I want a Christmas train in my yard too and this is the best toy for that! Thank you for uploading the video! Great job!! I am ordering the train too.
Awesome glad I could help
This is so cool. I too have been looking to do this exact thing. I just ordered my train. I hope I can figure out how to do the track. I have watched your video so many times. Thanks for this awesome video.
I'm glad you liked my video! I've wanted to do this forever, and was surprised no one had a video like this already.
My biggest advise is to make sure all of your track, especially the turns, are 100% level with no humps or bumps. Be sure to bend all the pipe on a flat level surface. Even the slightest dip will allow the trains front guide wheels to come off track.
I'm very much looking forward to rebuilding my track this year, and hopefully adding another train.
this is awesome, I'm gonna try it. I'm gonna put lights o the train also
Bro this is insanely awesome!! I been wanting to do something exactly like this for years!! Thanks for the idea!! Any issues with the wheels loosing traction on the pvc as opposed to its original tracks? This is so cool!!
I'm glad you liked my video! I've wanted to do this forever, and was surprised no one had a video like this already.
Yes I'll admit I did have some issues with the train de-railing but it was due to un even tracks. So my biggest advise is to make sure all of.your track, especially the turns, are 100% level with no humps or bumps. Be sure to bend all the pipe on a flat level surface. Even the slightest dip will allow the trains front guide wheels to come off track
Nice job. What is keeping the train on the track? Why doesn't it derail?
The wheels have a lip on the inside, that's how it "rides the rails" same as it works on the rail tracks it comes with. Check out my new video from last year
@@uncledingovlogs I couldn't see that, but i see it on your 2nd video. Thanks. Looks like you replaced your pvc track with the amazon track. I thought your pvc track was great! Nice job again. I've built ferris wheels and skating rinks. Looking to add a similar setup.
The PVC worked okay but if it warped at all I had a lot of derails. The factory tracks work flawless so I took advantage of that got more pieces when they were available. Eventually I'd like to figure out how to 3d print pieces
@@troybower9419how did you make the Ferris wheel ? Was it a kit !
@@italianballbreaker not a kit. Although i ended up making dozens of kits and selling them once people saw my ferris wheel. I used 1" PVC. Use an octagon calculator to help you determine what size ferris wheel you want. Construct the octagon using PVC and 45 degree fittings. With octagon laying flat on ground, lay PVC at each 45 degree fitting to make your spokes. Pipe will go from the fitting towards the center hub which is built out of aluminum or plywood. The hub should have a hole thru the center for your axel, i used 1" steel pipe. Use pillow blocks to keep the ferris wheel on the axel. Use a slip ring to power lights. I can help more if you need. This is a start.
Did you have to rewire so it would stay powered on? Did you have any sound effects going? Great vid and inspirational. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Great Job!
No rewiring. The switch on the steering wheel has 3 positions. On, off, reverse.
The train has some pretty cool built in sound and steam functions but unfortunately they only work when you push the button. I'm hoping to rewire them eventually on a toggle switch so I can leave them on
@@uncledingovlogs Very well done! Is it consistently running or can you turn it on and off ?
How long on one battery does it run
About 4 hours
I wonder if I just order two trains would I be able to extend the track?
Yes you can. If you watch my new train video from last Christmas you will see that is what I did
@@uncledingovlogs thank you
With no kids on it, the battery should last a long time between charges.
Yes it lasts a good 4 hours atleast on a full charge