I had this dream in my head of a place in the mountains where narrow gauge trains meandered through the wilderness. Miles of track weaving around tall pines, passing through small towns with beautiful scenery and industries. I had no idea such a place existed! The big kids and their toys really know how to get it done at this place. This place is stunning and magnificent. It is now on my bucket list. Very close to the top.
Wow, just amazing, what an incredibly talented and dedicated bunch of enthusiasts. I've been fascinated by miniature railways, especially live steam engines, since I was knee high. We have quite a few miniature railway parks here in Melbourne, Australia, and in country Victoria, but nothing on such a grand scale, (I don't mean that in a bad way as the enthusiasts that build, run and maintain the miniature railways here are also incredible). Would love to be able to visit one day. Thanks for the video, I'll certainly be checking out more.
Thanks for the nice comment. We have many Aussies visit here every year. We have regulars from Sidney and Brisbane that spend over a month here every year. Hopefully you will be able to make the trip someday.
@@twatson703 I can see why people would want to spend a month or more. It's just mesmerising. How many miles is the longest circuit? I was watching one of the live steam loco's last night, (video from the drivers perspective), and it went for over 1/2 an hour.
It's always good to hear that the videos are helpful. Thanks. We had several visitors from England last year, and several of them went home with ideas that will save them a lot of trial and error. This was particularly true for a group wanting to convert from coal to propane fired live steam.
The late founder of Train Mountain did so as it was his dream. The rest of us continue to live Quentin's dream. When you are able to visit TM, you also can join us in living the dream.
Very nice video. We are lucky to live so close, in fact I can walk from our house to the backside of train mountain and have hiked there many times. Thanks for putting this together.
@@twatson703 Maybe we met some time or another. We were recently at at meeting to discuss land clearing. Think it was early last year. My brother, Timothy Snipes knew someone who worked there and was going to volunteer as a machinist since he worked his whole life a machinist. He still lives in KF. But has health issues and was not able to follow up. I sure love all that they do over there, very interesting.
@@ronsnipes5258 We have had a few of those meetings at Train Mountain, and I was at those. I did not attend some of the meetings that were held in other places. Please come and visit, you just might get hooked yourself!
Tom, while Big Boy 4014 was visiting Tucson in October I asked its fireman Ted Schulte where U.P. Steam might take it in the future. Ted mentioned the Feather River route and a visit to Portland as interesting possibilities, but he was thinking out loud more than anything. If something like that did happen, maybe 4014 rolls along that main line just east of your museum! I don't know if your rails closely approach the main, but imagine your locos and Big Boy saluting each other with horns, whistles, and bells! WOW would that be cool.
Everyone is speculating about the tour routes of 4014, and all of us in this area are hoping is does come by here. Unfortunately, the Train Mountain tracks are not close enough for a saluting pass. There is Hwy US 97, the Williamson River, and a lot of trees in the way. However, we have a local member whose property adjoins the UP right of way. He also has 7-1/2" track there about 100 feet from the UP track. Both the UP and BNSF trains that go through there have been known to whistle talk when he has a steamer out there. He has a Mogul and a Atlantic. I did a short video, which is on this channel, of the George Bush locomotive going through there if you want to see the possibilities. This was shot before the 7-1/2" track had been laid, which is now about 10 feet behind where I am standing to shoot the video.
a dream to be able to visit but my biggest intention was to work with all the knowledge that I do in livesteamer mode here in BRAZIL for being the only railroad builder here in dad thank you all
When things get back to normal after Covid19, visitors can get train tours of Train Mountain, but to operate a train you must have your own train or a friend with a train.
Train Mountain (at lat. 42.55741 lon. -121.88707) is half way between Klamath Falls, Oregon and Crater Lake National Park. The small City of Chiloquin, Oregon, is just to the east of Train Mountain. Train Mountain has over 37 miles of track on 2200 acres, about 3.5 square miles.
Wow I think I'm going to take a trip from Texas to see this!!!
Yes, you do need to come and visit. We have a member that comes from Inez 3 or 4 time a year.
I had this dream in my head of a place in the mountains where narrow gauge trains meandered through the wilderness. Miles of track weaving around tall pines, passing through small towns with beautiful scenery and industries. I had no idea such a place existed! The big kids and their toys really know how to get it done at this place. This place is stunning and magnificent. It is now on my bucket list. Very close to the top.
This place is just astonishing, what an operation!
The place is utterly amazing.
Hi from new Zealand what a magnificent set up.... thats what makes America great wow... BIG!!!!
Would like to get there someday.👍🚂
Wow, just amazing, what an incredibly talented and dedicated bunch of enthusiasts. I've been fascinated by miniature railways, especially live steam engines, since I was knee high. We have quite a few miniature railway parks here in Melbourne, Australia, and in country Victoria, but nothing on such a grand scale, (I don't mean that in a bad way as the enthusiasts that build, run and maintain the miniature railways here are also incredible). Would love to be able to visit one day. Thanks for the video, I'll certainly be checking out more.
Thanks for the nice comment. We have many Aussies visit here every year. We have regulars from Sidney and Brisbane that spend over a month here every year. Hopefully you will be able to make the trip someday.
@@twatson703 I can see why people would want to spend a month or more. It's just mesmerising. How many miles is the longest circuit? I was watching one of the live steam loco's last night, (video from the drivers perspective), and it went for over 1/2 an hour.
I am not sure of the mileage, but before the fire you could go for over three hours and not go on the same track twice.
@@twatson703 that is simply amazing. Sorry to hear there was a fire. We had our fair share over here last summer too. So devastating.
@@MajorBunghole If you want to see the fire damage, check out my recent uploads. This fire is called the 2-4-2-Fire, and is still not out.
one of our members of our miniature railway in England saw this and is thinking of ideas.
It's always good to hear that the videos are helpful. Thanks. We had several visitors from England last year, and several of them went home with ideas that will save them a lot of trial and error. This was particularly true for a group wanting to convert from coal to propane fired live steam.
awesome im going their when im older and ima drive my big ol' 2-6-6-2 mallet! im only a teen right now so its a dream of mine
The late founder of Train Mountain did so as it was his dream. The rest of us continue to live Quentin's dream. When you are able to visit TM, you also can join us in living the dream.
Very nice video. We are lucky to live so close, in fact I can walk from our house to the backside of train mountain and have hiked there many times. Thanks for putting this together.
I don't know if I have met you or not, but nice to hear that you liked the video and also enjoy Train Mountain.
@@twatson703 Maybe we met some time or another. We were recently at at meeting to discuss land clearing. Think it was early last year. My brother, Timothy Snipes knew someone who worked there and was going to volunteer as a machinist since he worked his whole life a machinist. He still lives in KF. But has health issues and was not able to follow up. I sure love all that they do over there, very interesting.
@@ronsnipes5258 We have had a few of those meetings at Train Mountain, and I was at those. I did not attend some of the meetings that were held in other places. Please come and visit, you just might get hooked yourself!
Your best video to date, Tom. Well done, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Thank you for the nice comment. I'm still trying to get a handle on what viewers like or dislike.
Tom, not to worry, I think folks will love seeing your videos!
I had not idea something like this existed.
Thank you Tom for sharing a nice video. Mr. Bill CNW From Villa Park Illinois
Thank you for the nice comment.
Tom, while Big Boy 4014 was visiting Tucson in October I asked its fireman Ted Schulte where U.P. Steam might take it in the future. Ted mentioned the Feather River route and a visit to Portland as interesting possibilities, but he was thinking out loud more than anything. If something like that did happen, maybe 4014 rolls along that main line just east of your museum! I don't know if your rails closely approach the main, but imagine your locos and Big Boy saluting each other with horns, whistles, and bells! WOW would that be cool.
Everyone is speculating about the tour routes of 4014, and all of us in this area are hoping is does come by here. Unfortunately, the Train Mountain tracks are not close enough for a saluting pass. There is Hwy US 97, the Williamson River, and a lot of trees in the way. However, we have a local member whose property adjoins the UP right of way. He also has 7-1/2" track there about 100 feet from the UP track. Both the UP and BNSF trains that go through there have been known to whistle talk when he has a steamer out there. He has a Mogul and a Atlantic. I did a short video, which is on this channel, of the George Bush locomotive going through there if you want to see the possibilities. This was shot before the 7-1/2" track had been laid, which is now about 10 feet behind where I am standing to shoot the video.
Like: Very well done video and tour. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Thanks for the comment. Maybe someday you can come for a visit and see it for yourself.
a dream to be able to visit but my biggest intention was to work with all the knowledge that I do in livesteamer mode here in BRAZIL for being the only railroad builder here in dad thank you all
Keep dreaming and put it on your list, we have had visitors from Brazil at Train Mountain.
Very nice video.
Thank you.
now I just need a train.
You can come for a visit without a train.
Oh okay cool and thanks.
Can a visitor sign up and run one of these trains or is it for people who have their own engine/trains?
When things get back to normal after Covid19, visitors can get train tours of Train Mountain, but to operate a train you must have your own train or a friend with a train.
Is this in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado?
Train Mountain (at lat. 42.55741 lon. -121.88707) is half way between Klamath Falls, Oregon and Crater Lake National Park. The small City of Chiloquin, Oregon, is just to the east of Train Mountain. Train Mountain has over 37 miles of track on 2200 acres, about 3.5 square miles.
Tom Watson okay, thank you.
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You can't have a classic Packard car club without having a hearse being represented! No Packard hearse, really???
Would have been nice, but what shows up is what shows up.