Eltham South Electric Tramway - Full Cab Ride

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  • Eltham South Electric Tramway is a 45mm gauge electrified garden tramway, located in suburban Melbourne, Australia. Built by Alexander Jamieson, the line operates a range of trams and small heavy rail rollingstock. The overhead is operational and compatible with both trolley poles and pantographs. This video shows a full return cab ride from the outer terminus at Grasslands, up to the depot and back. For heaps more videos of this line, visit Alexander's channel here: / @melbournesparks3828
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    For more railway cab rides (both model and prototype) have a look at this playlist: • Cab Rides
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  • @ismo5204
    @ismo5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I must say that is the most overgrown and debris-strewn garden railways I've ever seen. Loved it!

  • @TheCloakedTiger
    @TheCloakedTiger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The overgrown track really gives you a feeling of being on a trolley line. Love it! It’s overgrown, but it’s still manageable and that’s the amazing thing about model railroading is that people get so creative in this hobby is so many different ways.

  • @gerryfranklindriver
    @gerryfranklindriver 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what a little gem loved it the smiling giant was special

  • @Jesse-B
    @Jesse-B 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That giant car ornament at the end is a ripper.

  • @thomasthedoubter6813
    @thomasthedoubter6813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderfully ramshackle garden railway, so different from those pristine fussy ones you usually see this one looks like a working railroad for fairies.

  • @mattc286
    @mattc286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the last-second route correction at 7:04.

  • @HROM1908
    @HROM1908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was transfixed. What a wonderful world you have created. The line side objects were great fun. It's a real Lilliputian world.

    • @hudson5344
      @hudson5344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a great video. How big is the layout? It seems to run forever. Great job.

  • @carmenscialla4855
    @carmenscialla4855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Spectacular. Love the overgrown division!!

  • @philsimpson2587
    @philsimpson2587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This Tramway set up is just fantastic. Thanks for uploading the video.

  • @railtrolley
    @railtrolley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superb. Has the sort of backdrop scenicking us indoor HO scale layout operators dream of. 6:55 VR Curve Board - nice touch.

  • @KenPaulsenArchitect
    @KenPaulsenArchitect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sounds from this video are just as entertaining as the visuals. Thanks!

  • @georghorger8811
    @georghorger8811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really great layout! I love the overgrown track, reminds of my garden railroad! It is interesting how the pantoraphs are not damaged by the vegetation. I like your railroad style!

    • @therosijedha
      @therosijedha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well, most wood around the catenary was removed to prevent pantograph damage.

  • @khyron6
    @khyron6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a Great railroad - tramway. I really like the way you made the wiremesh tunnels. Great job keep it up.

  • @billmair568
    @billmair568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I hadn't known the location, I would have sworn it was up in the Northern Terrtories. Excellent! Fooled me!

  • @johnl636
    @johnl636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like these outdoor train layouts. I save the videos so I can watch them again. Good job.

  • @se38005
    @se38005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this video, seems to be a nice railway. Love the sounds of the chickens (4:05). It seems the track maintenance gang has been on vacation recently, time to get them to work gain, LOL

  • @joachimlabudde3260
    @joachimlabudde3260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful garden railroad. I hope You, Your family and property is safe. I worry about this because of the devastating bushfires. Greetings from Germny. Joachim

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Joachim, I am not the builder of this line but I do live nearby. We have had a few small fires in the area but luckily nothing too major yet. The sky is still orange with smoke however!

  • @misterkefir
    @misterkefir 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome! I've enjoyed it very much. Cheers from Poland!

  • @neilmansfield8329
    @neilmansfield8329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @TalenGryphon
    @TalenGryphon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool that its actually powered off the overhead wire! I thought it was just for looks until that break in the line

  • @peterpedant
    @peterpedant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wasn't expecting a giant man @ 3:30. Now I know its just a model railway.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How can you be sure it's not a full size railway and a real giant?

    • @peterpedant
      @peterpedant 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Taitset Hmmm, good point??

  • @FeckHallBahn
    @FeckHallBahn ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely outstanding!! Love it

  • @HopStepJunk
    @HopStepJunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow amazing tramway !

  • @K163Photogrophy
    @K163Photogrophy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it love it love it

  • @ninaivanova62
    @ninaivanova62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Одна з найбільш екзотичних моїх подорожей. Респект!

  • @andyhughes5885
    @andyhughes5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If i didn`t know better, this is like a journey through a prehistoric landscape. I`ve just got a fertile imagination.

  • @moonpie1616
    @moonpie1616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed the ride....

  • @scottcannell1861
    @scottcannell1861 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video mate well done on the layout

  • @scifiwriter9541
    @scifiwriter9541 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and very relaxing. I especially enjoyed the chicken sounds. Thanks !!!

  • @PastorWmAFagle
    @PastorWmAFagle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely splendid. Highway Men, Kookaburras, Thorn- Oil Vines. No track side kitties begging for the White- Man's 10-80 treat packets. More !

  • @MyEnricoo
    @MyEnricoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastico 😍

  • @andrewsmcintosh
    @andrewsmcintosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @k9slover
    @k9slover 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very impressive, a great accomplishment. Must have taken thousands of man hours.

  • @KlunkerRider
    @KlunkerRider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dub this line The Jungle Cruise, nice work :D

  • @mitch4527
    @mitch4527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m mystified how the train was able to stay on the tracks with all that overgrowth.

  • @johnrettig1880
    @johnrettig1880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:16
    You need to mount a machete on the front of the engine.
    Also in this scale ....
    The eggs from those giant chickens are something else.
    One egg could feed a family of 30 for a week .

  • @erikheddergott5514
    @erikheddergott5514 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Branch Line, where did id to and when was it finally abandoned?

  • @soleficadevil4420
    @soleficadevil4420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Con mejor cuidado de las vias y un poco mas de decoracion pero animales y demas estaria precioso la verdad aun asi está super chulo te felicito ojala algun dia pueda tener uno

  • @Taitset
    @Taitset  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can check out lots more of my model railway videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLXmkoPHEvd7p8piwz6o_kUnq8eT5YuDcA.html

  • @jws1503
    @jws1503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which product of tracks and switches are you using?

  • @tominnis8353
    @tominnis8353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! I'd be very interested to know please how you constructed the overhead through the tunnels . . especially on curved sections.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The overhead in the tunnels is made from HO scale code 100 rail. However I'm just a frequent visitor to the line, for specific questions about construction I'd suggest asking Alexander on his channel here: th-cam.com/channels/US5FZ5EpoLrjbQNIWIOb8g.html

  • @williamanderson5437
    @williamanderson5437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat layout, could do with a map to show length of track etc and your location, been to Melbourne several times - but never heard of your 'tramway'. Give regards to Chloe (in Young & Jacksons), Cheers, Will Anderson. Wirral, UK.

  • @Tuckaway
    @Tuckaway ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent cab view. How long is the track and what is your operating voltage?

  • @andreluizmachado9696
    @andreluizmachado9696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    MUITO CRIATIVO 😉

  • @craigkay3585
    @craigkay3585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember as youngster in the 1960s riding on this line

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is quite unlikely given the scale and era! Perhaps you are thinking of the nearby and much larger 7 1/4" gauge Diamond Valley Railway?

    • @craigkay3585
      @craigkay3585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taitset oh, thought it was that one. Haven’t been in area a long time

    • @wizzard5442
      @wizzard5442 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Taitset You sucked him in badly there, Taitset

  • @pegleg3493
    @pegleg3493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very nice without the fake buildings and people. The only thing that caused me to lose focus were the red and blue wirings. Good job!

  • @redkite6752
    @redkite6752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive- hate to think how long it takes to clear the line before a run. That must be one heavy loco not to derail through the undergrowth!

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usually running is frequent enough that not much needs to be cleared. Just the occasional landslip caused by rabbits!

  • @geoffsmith8493
    @geoffsmith8493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the ride. Must be a full time job keeping the rails clear of overgrowth and debris. Have you had many derailments?

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most of the rollingstock in use is quite heavy and just pushes through the vegetation, and in summer most of the weeds die back anyway, so there's not actually too much work involved.

  • @paulduncan4892
    @paulduncan4892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprised anything manages to run. Very bumpy ride with all the debris.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of the rollingstock is pretty heavy, it doesn't cause too many issues.

  • @ovationm9206
    @ovationm9206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @donmcfadden7390
    @donmcfadden7390 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic model! How did he ever build and wire the tunnels? And how does he keep it running in all the weeds?

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tunnels are all built by cut-and-cover. Tunnels 1 and 2 both have an access hatch in the middle for dealing with derailments and maintenance issues. The weeds actually pose very few issues, most of the rollingstock is very heavy and just pushes through.

  • @jillsmith3937
    @jillsmith3937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Home of the big people and chickens cars too

  • @AustNRail
    @AustNRail 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an Australian tramway. Where in Melbourne is this? The Dandenong ?

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's in the Eltham area.

  • @AdmiringSparks
    @AdmiringSparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool where can I rid- wait never mind I’m stupid it’s o gauge

  • @BrianSeaman
    @BrianSeaman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic - enjoyed that - thank you. Do you get reptiles blocking the tunnels I wonder? They'd make great hideouts for snakes and lizards .....

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are some skinks that hang around the depot, and there have been occasional snake sightings. Rabbits hang out in the tunnels sometimes!

  • @murringo9
    @murringo9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Falls Loop track gang needs a talking to...

  • @yewenyi
    @yewenyi ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the chickens lay their eggs on the tracks?

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, they are carefully trained in rail safety.

  • @andysmith1996
    @andysmith1996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:29 Well, that was unexpected.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A totally over-scale person?

    • @andysmith1996
      @andysmith1996 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Taitset A giant just standing there, watching the train. Now I know how the crew of the Spindrift felt on "Land of the Giants". Nice railway, by the way.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. I'd love to take credit, but the line is built by Alexander Jamieson (incidentally the giant in question), heaps more on his channel: th-cam.com/channels/US5FZ5EpoLrjbQNIWIOb8g.html

  • @user-jy2rp8qm4n
    @user-jy2rp8qm4n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    凄いです‼️
    ただ人の映り込みは
    無い方が良いと思うのは
    僕だけかな?w

  • @Sushantsrivastava11
    @Sushantsrivastava11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too realistic 😅

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whatever are you riding in? It is really very short! Is this not real track? Is it reallyjust a layout? It must have cost a fortune.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Certainly not a fortune, lots of second hand and home made infrastructure. You can see lots of other views of the line on this channel to answer your other questions: th-cam.com/channels/US5FZ5EpoLrjbQNIWIOb8g.htmlvideos

  • @railnut8453
    @railnut8453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe if ya figured out how to mount a weed whacker on the front of the loco track maintenance could be easier. Lol.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's one step ahead of you there: th-cam.com/video/RAI1SRmYtIc/w-d-xo.html

    • @railnut8453
      @railnut8453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Taitset
      Nice!!!

  • @johnrettig1880
    @johnrettig1880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only one thing that has me dissatisfied with these ride along's
    Is the fact that the owner of the layout doesn't show what the train looks like

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be honest that's often because the train used for filming is a specialised setup to carry the camera. On this particular run the camera was loaded on a flatcar being propelled by a Swiss electric railcar. You can see all the rollingstock used on the line here on Alexander's channel: th-cam.com/channels/US5FZ5EpoLrjbQNIWIOb8g.html

  • @robinholland9423
    @robinholland9423 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not think this is a 45mm railway, that's lass than 2 inches, !!!!!!!¡

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It most certainly is 45mm (G scale).

  • @josephinebennington7247
    @josephinebennington7247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This doesn’t look like The Eltham I know, S.E. London, UK. Unless global warming has made it a lot warmer since I left.

    • @Taitset
      @Taitset  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed this is a very different Eltham! Like many locations in Australia it was named after the one in the UK. However we pronounce it differently here - we say the 'th' soft like in 'health.' Our Eltham is also on a heavy rail electric suburban railway, you can have a look here: th-cam.com/video/en_Vz3htAJ4/w-d-xo.html