This is how I built my 7 1/2 inch gauge back yard railroad during a year of weekends. Check out www.etsy.com/shop/littlemount... for 3D printed detail parts for train cars. #backyardrailroad #largescalerailroad
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@kellyl81252 ай бұрын
Cammie's Lift Bridge 🤣🤣💖
@michaelsharps2 жыл бұрын
This is the coolest backyard railroad construction video on the internets. It's not often I watch an entire video without skipping around. I'm starting my own backyard railroad and this video has been highly motivational.
@american44053 жыл бұрын
I love the narration! Not only does this remind me of the building of my own railroad, but I also love the subtle humor as well. Also your narration and voice reminds me something of C.W. McCall.
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments! Hope to have more videos like this in the future.
@philsteele3158 Жыл бұрын
Ah the age old difference of men and boys is the cost of their toys. Great job on the line.
@ponderouslydreaming10 ай бұрын
A huge thank you to the understanding wife Cammie and to Andy. XD
@michaelbassett1410 ай бұрын
I’m into N scale. I’m jealous of your cup holder
@marknewell73552 жыл бұрын
Well shit im hooked already need to watch them all now while im supposed to be painting my locomotive
@formerparatrooper3 жыл бұрын
I have been there and done that--you have done it better. I too am reminded of C. W. McCall. Keep it up, it gets better with age, or maybe just that I have mellowed some.
@pvtimberfaller2 жыл бұрын
Looking at your layout I grew up in Concrete.
@marcislam92123 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job, Charlie! I love the trestle and bridge. Now you need a reclining car and a good book...
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
And a beer or three!
@tWIST1up Жыл бұрын
the only thing cooler than your track is Cammie... Well Done Sir ... Well Done ... :)
@AirGunnerrr2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Man..👍👍👍👍
@shagster19703 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding?!?? This is awesome guys! What a great project.
@themidnightbanshee59272 жыл бұрын
I am very much envious my fellow train enthusiast
@MSCM2000 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea for when you make track having a mold and you just put the rails and ties is a great idea
@tcpoole13612 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@shanelipe25523 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed.. excited to see and learn more from you and Andy..
@donotwantahandle11112 жыл бұрын
Well done. I am making a 7 1/4 in steam loco which I'll take to clubs for running.
@kevinmills84373 жыл бұрын
I Hope Ocala Model Railroaders Club Members Will Like That.
@norbertdx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, all I need is land, money, and permission from my wife because I have a nice size plan I'd like to build.
@Bighand4 Жыл бұрын
I want to do something similar on my property in Norway.
@dennisellis6683 жыл бұрын
Grrreat project! On our backyard railroad, the northeast corner of the property is named after my wife. It's called Cammi's Corner. Her name is just one letter shorter than your wife's name, but pronounced the same. She is a great backyard railroad booster.
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sounds like we each have really great wives. I certainly could not have done it with out her support.
@jeeromonster3 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video, and funny! Can’t wait for more.
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@3006USMC3 жыл бұрын
awesome vid !!! sums up my railroad adventure also 100%.
@forestreese17043 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. I can't wait to see what comes next!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! More in the works!
@supplanterjim3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Can't wait for the next installment!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Working on it!
@minnesotaeerailroad84713 жыл бұрын
Super cool and way to sum it all up in 5 minutes! Wow!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a lot of work. Hope to have the engine shed done by summer. Should be a fun build video too.
@Buxtehaydn3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful project! Congratulations! Greetings from Argentina!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a lot of fun.
@anjatarnutzer93513 жыл бұрын
The Trestle is so amazing!! Wish i have also a Canyon in my Garden!!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Start digging! Just kidding. Our property slopes so we had to build up a birm so the track grade held at a reasonable 2.5 percent. The trestle was one place where we chose not to have a dirt filled birm.
@natehill80692 жыл бұрын
Very similar to my experience except that I have 150' of track in the basement (almost a loop). Now I need to figure out how to convert my steep hills and thick brush into RoW.
@shanelipe25523 жыл бұрын
Great work....
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mariekedanniau26103 жыл бұрын
Cool train!
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Actually it gets warm in the sun... Ha Ha
@kynanthetrainfan79533 жыл бұрын
I mean this is on thing to do in quarantine
@alec46723 жыл бұрын
Hey was wondering if you'd do some more detailed videos on how you built the track and switches ect? You have a really good nak for making videos and a ton of valuable info up in that brain I'm sure.
@davestingley8555 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! One question would you happen to have a supply list for this. Thank you!
@MustangsTrainsMowers3 жыл бұрын
Now you need a BigBoy. The building of it might be more fun than operating it. I’ve debated that with my Lionel train layouts. I bet that some days building were fun and others were frustrating.
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Ha! BigBoy would be fun but a little large for this railroad.
@johnnyjames71393 жыл бұрын
Now you need a steam locomotive!
@beaneo_the_12 жыл бұрын
"The scenery had already been built and was incredibly realistic". lol
@steamgent45923 жыл бұрын
Well done cant wait to see more and also if you decide to buy or build steam for that railway
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yup, steam is the dream! I've got a two cylinder Shay in the works.
@steamgent45923 жыл бұрын
@@TheWeevilGenius very nice. Just keep in mind most shays are very slow going normally.
@CarsonNolt-wq7sx6 ай бұрын
Where did you get the wheels?
@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to get a steam locomotive?
@bobsheffield73152 жыл бұрын
Just found your video. I'm an "O" gauge railroader but have always been fascinated with these railroads. I've tried to research but i'm terrible at it. I see its 1/8 scale but what is the actual track width. It looks narrow for the large equipment you put on it. Thanks.
@TheWeevilGenius2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question! Track gauge is 7 1/2 inches.
@faml132 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!! Where did you purchase the tails???
@TheWeevilGenius2 жыл бұрын
I bought the rail from Accu Tie. Here is the link: accu-tierailsystem.com/product-category/rail/ If I had to do it all over I would use their plastic ties too.
@saugghos2 жыл бұрын
Incredible achievement. Did you also feel the G scale to be too small.
@TheWeevilGenius2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like G scale a lot but with 7 1/2 gauge track I can ride the trains which is really fun.
@saugghos2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWeevilGenius - Agreed . Now I am a beginner. I only have few Hornby sets. I was thinking of switching to G scale. I am too lazy to construct 7-1/2 inch setup. Is there any company that sells a 7-1/2 inch starter set?
@TheWeevilGenius2 жыл бұрын
@@saugghos Not that I know of. But Accu-Tie is a good place to start for track supplies if you get the bug. Here is the link: accu-tierailsystem.com/ They have a good product line. I used their rail and was happy I did. If I were to do it all over I would use their ties too.
@power_joke_havin-a-stroke9281 Жыл бұрын
How much does the track cost im really wanting to buy one to go on my 88 acre woods and around a 3/4 acre pond. I done a little research but never could find the price on a train and the tracks alone.
@TheWeevilGenius Жыл бұрын
I got my rail from Accu-Tie. accu-tierailsystem.com/product-category/rail/ I used their aluminum rail. I have no idea what the current pricing is. They will be happy to give you a quote for what you need.
@power_joke_havin-a-stroke9281 Жыл бұрын
@@TheWeevilGenius thanks will have to look into them
@xijinping85782 жыл бұрын
How does one get started? Have you ever figured out cost per.100 feet.
@jessejames5862 жыл бұрын
Aluminum rail is something like $16.50 for 10 feet. Times 2 it's $330 for 100 feet plus ties and screws, etc.
@genebaker38672 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your reply.
@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast46953 жыл бұрын
I want to build a 15 in gauger for use on my farm three locomotives a shay, pennsylvania a3 and a diesel hydraulic all for moving hay, manure, produce and daily transportation instead of the tractor or broken polaris ranger or truck
@alexmodern66672 жыл бұрын
And looking forward I see lots of Logs that could be transferred/transported to other locations for Firewood, heck you could. Even sell it too. That's what Railroads do? Right, they move heavy loads and commodities. .. Just thing out loud here.....
@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast46952 жыл бұрын
@@alexmodern6667 exactly I just finished marking the trees by what they are before the leafs fell l have so many acres of sugar maple and nut trees there's going to be thousands of pounds of stuff that needs moved on that tractor rolling steep hill the intent is to also get a sawmill in the spring and I'm going to start carriage building and wheelwrighting since I love farming, antique equipment and railroading so much I might as well save up and make it my business
@alexmodern66672 жыл бұрын
@@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 Amen n God Bless you, I think that is a great endeavor.....Have seen lots of YTUBE video about folks make a Mill etc , fresh wood cut to the specs u n friends can use......
@BigChair6662 жыл бұрын
you did this and still have a wife
@TheWeevilGenius2 жыл бұрын
Yep! She is amazing.
@andrewwarner12513 жыл бұрын
Where’d you buy the wheels?
@TheWeevilGenius3 жыл бұрын
Machined Loco wheels are from RMI railworks. www.rmirailworks.com Car truck wheels were rough castings I got from Cannonball many many years ago. www.cannonballltd.com/trucks_cat.html
@danielfantino17142 жыл бұрын
Superb video, specially seen from the sky. It shows how far you go with 550´ of mainline track. Then the list of your ordering. Not hard to find prices, and so can stimulate a beginner with the "go or no go" final decision. Finally it´s not necesserely mandatory, but big equipment like tractor that you own or rent is a big plus.