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The Boxmotor is alive!
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6 ай бұрынOver the summer I managed to get the boxmotor out of the barn for the first time in over 10 years, it was quite a chore to move it as the ties had rotted out under its track so the car was derailed due to a wide gauge. Once getting the track back in gauge it was able to be taken out and we went for a short ride, only to discover what I had feared would happen- the car will not clear one of the trees on the west end loop. This meant I had to run backwards to return to the barn, I have decided that this year I will take the tree down so it can be operated the full route. You will notice all the sparking at the wheels on the first run by, this is because of all the rust on them from not running for so long. Even the headlight was blinking due to the extreme voltage drop caused by the rust! You can expect to see this car out running more in the future as I have some exciting upgrades planned for it, so stay tuned for that and in the meantime enjoy this little adventure :) Edit- just noticed one of the run by clips is in there twice, no idea why it did that when I uploaded but hey the sparks are cool so why not enjoy it twice lol
@PanzerBuyer 6 ай бұрын
I've never seen a private overhead electrical power system. Very impressive. Perfect scale if you have more than an acre or two of land. The car looks awesome!
@Danthehorse 6 ай бұрын
How does that work? I can't see a continuous electrical line or the car touching anything overhead?
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
There aren't many of them around, that is for sure!
@RetroAnts 4 ай бұрын
@@CNW4145 very unique I love it!
@sergpontik7143 2 ай бұрын
Йййй
@leokimvideo 6 ай бұрын
What an amazing little railway, so much character and charm especially with the overhead power. My 5 cents on the sleepers is maybe soak them in oil to repel what looked like white ant damage. And as for rodents buy the latest generation baits because the earlier bait styles seem to have no effect on pesky destructive rodents.
@vonyinzer 6 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video on the full history of the line. such an intriguing line! looking forward to the new videos!
@Knexpert1000 5 ай бұрын
oh wow i've been trying to search for this channel for about 15 years. i remember seeing the birney ride videos when i was a kid but could never find them again. thanks to the algorithm for reuniting me with this incredible railway!
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Welcome back, glad you found us again!
@billlee5307 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for letting us look over your shoulder and go for a ride. Good luck with the tree issue.
@harryrimmer6830 6 ай бұрын
I would be tempted to pour a concrete floor for the whole car shed. It would solve the tie rotting problem and give you a nice clean place to perform repairs, maintenance, and/or rebuilds. Tracks, of course, would be bolted to, and level with, the floor.
@gianfranconicola8645 6 ай бұрын
You are right. While the concrete mixer is around, I would also add an inspection pit - nearly indispensible in a maintenance shed
@douro20 6 ай бұрын
@@gianfranconicola8645 And with a 220V motor he could run the thing off of the catenary.
@gianfranconicola8645 6 ай бұрын
@@douro20 Sorry, I can't get what you mean
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
There actually is an inspection pit in the barn already :)
@douro20 6 ай бұрын
@@gianfranconicola8645 He could hang a hook on the catenary for power.
@MJC19 6 ай бұрын
I was giggling with excitement throughout the whole video! Amazing to see the old girl still runs as smooth as ever! Glad to see it, hopefully it can get the 119 treatment, now that would be outstanding!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
It will be getting some updates, so stay tuned!
@DMLand 6 ай бұрын
You can see why concrete ties/sleepers are a thing. The dirt floor of your car barn invites critters to have a snack. So much hard work. Thanks for sharing your progress with us.
@THE_BaconPirate 6 ай бұрын
That sure seems like a lot of sparks down at the wheels, especially around all those dry leaves and dead grass 😮
@DaveSalamon 6 ай бұрын
Love that boxmotor...very good looking...looks like the Cadillac on the rails there.
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
It is, rides like a Cadillac too!
@chicagolandrailroader 6 ай бұрын
Now there's some serious interurban trial and error! I love how that car looks and I'm sure you will get it running and looking even better. You have a fantastic railroad and great equipment to run on it. Keep it up!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-iv2tu4wq7t 6 ай бұрын
Seems to me you got no choice, you can’t get by that tree & you can’t move the track so the answer is obvious, that tree has got to go!!
@laurilaaser2236 6 ай бұрын
But he ca build another track. Maybe short section of bypass-track. So no need to cut that tree and no need to move that sectin of track too...
@Yousufbaby 3 ай бұрын
@@laurilaaser2236don’t be a simp. It’s easier to just cut the tree. And cutting one tree can’t hurt the environment that much
@MrDegsy69 2 ай бұрын
@@Yousufbaby for arguments sake i would say whichever was there first remains. If the tree grew around the track it should have been copsed earlier. If the track was laid to near the tree it should be repositioned. It is a simple question of priorities and nothing more.
@violetschmuck8718 2 ай бұрын
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@danhodgson9909 6 ай бұрын
Love this railroad! Its fantastic to see that you have the inspiration and interest to keep this going. The original group is smiling down upon you! Love the CA&E inspired shed by the way!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I hope they too are enjoying watching the improvements shape up!
@mfbfreak 6 ай бұрын
I'd be hesitant to put in a different motor driver - that old traction controller is absolutely fantastic!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
It will be keeping the same controller, just interfaced to something a little more modern.
@TheyCallHimDietSeth 5 ай бұрын
Wow, just stumbled on this video completely at random. Thank you for taking us along - a fascinating process to get this boxmotor back on the rails and it was beautiful to see and hear it running!
@truethought369 5 ай бұрын
Well, I would move the track around the tree, making a bigger radius. Then I would renovate the car in green with gold pinstripes. Fit some bench seats, then advertise for support by offering trips around the woodland, ext ext. People love things like that, you could pick a nice spot to have Tea/Coffee with snacks? Go for it, I believe you will do well.
@MegaRetr 3 ай бұрын
Wow) Fantastic! Thank you for letting us look over your shoulder and go for a ride)
@raygeorgebaker2852 6 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm so impressed with your set-up! Your very own railroad! You are very blessed.
@mysticprophecy5395 6 ай бұрын
It does spark a lot, might wanna check on that so it doesn’t start a fire
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
No worries, no fires were started.
@mysticprophecy5395 6 ай бұрын
@@CNW4145 yeah, but the potential is there as it depends on how dry the surroundings are
@Leeham03 5 ай бұрын
This guy has clearly been running this rail road for a long time, over 10 years at least. Im sure he knows what he is doing
@mysticprophecy5395 5 ай бұрын
@@Leeham03 there was clear sparks, something that should be fixed if he doesn’t want brush fires Clearly you don’t know whats going on
@rubenvanmeer9142 6 ай бұрын
The boxmotor car is a beauty, and also the track, your place is very Nice to look at😊
@JawTooth 9 сағат бұрын
This is really awesome! I would love to have that on my farm.
@stephenrice4554 6 ай бұрын
I've dug out a couple of broken sleepers in a yard from underneath a derailed wagon that got an earth fault . It's awkward but we got it done , moved a Timber over and re chaired it . Appreciate the work to get dug out and gauged . 👍
@monostripeexplosiveexplora2374 6 ай бұрын
very cool train, good luck in prettying it all up, it deserves to shine again.
@nemo_5450 5 ай бұрын
This boxmotor looks like it came from a fairy tale or a Hayao Miyazaki movie.😁👍
@nyotamwuaji6484 5 ай бұрын
Maybe a studio ghibli as well
@trainswithnickyt 4 ай бұрын
Just found this and your channel, what a fantastic and unique miniature railroad, I look forward to checking out more of your content.
@CNW4145 4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard, thanks for watching!
@Zuzuyatts 6 ай бұрын
Oh, what a lovely old car! How I would love to ride it.😊
@tallishyeti2756 4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I can’t wait to see the rest of the fleet make their comeback!
@CNW4145 4 ай бұрын
In due time, all will be returned to service :)
@brettster3331 6 ай бұрын
Great Video, It is so nice to see someone with such a passion for for keeping history running well. If I were you I would take out the tree.
@floweringpassions7462 2 ай бұрын
great video, good to see a kid with his full size train set, all the other kids are jealous!!
@38911bytefree 6 ай бұрын
For the the ones who love rail in general, Im sure things like this have been in our imagination .... suddenly a YT channel got it for real. Nice set up, really love it !!!!!!!!!.
@3ftsteamrwy12 6 ай бұрын
True interurban railroading, just in 1/2 size....good luck removing the tree!
@TheVicarstownSentinel 3 ай бұрын
Found this video a while back but just got round to watching it. Never heard of the RRVT Railway before but color me interested! I do love little private lines, narrow gauge and, well, I'm not sure I can call the boxmotor here a trolley per say, but it's very reminiscent of one to me. Looking forward to seeing more.
@wjgthatsit2357 6 ай бұрын
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood
@rayinpau.s.a.6351 4 ай бұрын
I would have a blast doing Maintenance on and around the Tracks , trimming trees . if I was your neighbor ! Very Nice.
@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi 6 ай бұрын
Awesome! I particularly liked the sparks at the rail. 😊
@foon1307 6 ай бұрын
You really did a great job. I love your electric railway. Regards from France
@danielfantino1714 6 ай бұрын
She looks quite happy to be alive again 😊
@fagerlivegen9 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic installation and rolling stock. Keep up your very interesting postings 🙂
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@richardhiggins9856 5 ай бұрын
so great too see the cars out on the line again great video too bad about the tree make ties out of it and it will continue help line
@CGRREDACTED 5 ай бұрын
That was so cool I really like what you did it's amazing you got it to work too bad that stupid tree was in the way so I look forward to seeing when you get rid of the tree and complete the circuit good luck nice job.
@rrdudeSL 4 ай бұрын
Dude; You have something SO special here.
@alcopower5710 6 ай бұрын
Outstanding video. Really love the looks of this car. Thanks for the ride along 👍
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Its good to have it out running again, looking forward to making some upgrades on it.
@earllutz2663 5 ай бұрын
What a great entertaining & fun instructive video. This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I enjoyed it so much that I have given it a like & I have also subscribed. Thank you again.
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard, thank you!
@marcsummerlott3965 6 ай бұрын
Just like the interurban days. Very nice.
@andreapasqualini3434 6 ай бұрын
I'm impressed ... by the amount of work and by realizing this motorcar is 3 years older than me...
@williamgottlieb8723 6 ай бұрын
That box motor is a real beauty! I'm surprised that anything can roll past that tree on the curve. Since the car barn has been home base for the locos for so long and probably forever from now on, has a concrete floor with the rails set into it ever been considered?
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
For the cost of concrete I'm going to continue with the rock floor, its just a little too much to justify.
@leedmmaster7743 5 ай бұрын
I'm exceedingly jealous. That is all I can say.
@mikeanderson6522 5 ай бұрын
Looks like you have several cars. Love to see the renewal of system.😊
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
More to come!
@iancopsey8960 3 ай бұрын
Uuuuuh sparks and dry leafs makes me nervous u know 🔥 😂
@microbusss 6 ай бұрын
yay been watching these videos for years glad to see it still exists!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your continued support!
@microbusss 6 ай бұрын
@@CNW4145 yw Wish I could visit
@Chezmaen 6 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful little thing, along with the place, it looks like a dream there!
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
It really is, a very good place to relax in peace as well :)
@joshjosh6526 6 ай бұрын
That is really cool! Man, i wish i could build a little railway around here for firewood logging. Very cool
@roberthocking9138 6 ай бұрын
What a great set up, lots of work ahead of you. Ime in Bendigo in Australia and we have a working tram museum still operating on the roads of Bendigo, one of very few in AUS. Well done, best of luck with it.
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@scottpool4777 6 ай бұрын
Wow that takes me back thank you very much it’s incredible❤️
@cms9902 Ай бұрын
Narrow gauge railways in the UK often use plastic recycled sleepers especially for replacement in situ. Lasts forever, and termite proof I assume as we don't have such pests.
@CNW4145 Ай бұрын
We have plenty of pesky termites, but they dont bother the treated ties until the treatment is gone. I've looked at using plastic ties several times, but they are so expensive. You would think that someone would be happy to get rid of melted milk jugs and bottles but they charge nearly $20 per tie. I get my wood from lumberyards that have rejected stock, like its too warped or has breaks in it so its much cheaper to buy. I can get a wood tie for about $2-$3 and they last at least 25 years so the cost of plastic just doesnt make sense unfortunately.
@user-do2gs9pe6d 5 ай бұрын
The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.
@vellu175 5 ай бұрын
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@jamieblake2823 3 ай бұрын
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. 👍
@HMFan2010 6 ай бұрын
Even the headlight still works!
@StanFerris 6 ай бұрын
Another fantastic episode! Thanks so much!
@MadProfessor1962 6 ай бұрын
20 mins of pulsating entertainment.
@haveldampfer7156 5 ай бұрын
Herrliches Fahrzeug ! Und nach 10 Jahren Herumstehen sogar noch gängig, da würde ich an den Vorwiderständen am Motor nichts ändern. Nur sowas übersteht so lange Stehzeiten mit Mäusen und Eichhörnchen. Dazu würde ich auch das Original nicht zerstören wollen, was mit Transistorsteuerung der Fall wäre. Metallteile, Kabel und den Wagenkasten überarbeiten, sowie eventuell neue Verglasung (so welches drin war) das wird schon ein schönes Stück Arbeit. Und das Ergebnis ist sicher eine Augenfreude.
@jonny_vdv 5 ай бұрын
First video I've seen onf your channel. That's a really cool little railroad you've got.
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@YakultFan3 5 ай бұрын
Very good miniature railway! Almost looks like a real train up close
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@BigelowInventions 5 ай бұрын
This looks like a really fun project! Can't wait to see more!
@2d344 4 ай бұрын
did you build your own railway. holy cow, u are my hero
@hermanni1989 6 ай бұрын
I'd love to see closer look on the truck / bogie.
@BritishPatriot662-4 5 ай бұрын
I wish I had a back yard like that love to have a railway like your's
@richardbrobeck2384 6 ай бұрын
Great to see the boxmotor is alive !
@scottwiseman8015 6 ай бұрын
🤣 paint the numbers...5309 under the current car number! 🤣 Awesome video Brother. I wish I was financially and physically able to help with your joy, I mean toys! 🤣🤣🤣 Can I come over and play? 🤣👍✌️ You're blessed with this. I know it's a lot of work, but it ain't work if it's fun. Good luck and God bless. 🙏🙌🌞👍✌️
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I never noticed that and now I can't unsee it.. good observation 🤪
@scottwiseman8015 6 ай бұрын
👍✌️
@dalemettee1147 6 ай бұрын
That tree! I think that your options are very limited. New track route, removing the tree, sawing down the tree. As I say, your options are VERY limited!
@tristanstrains 6 ай бұрын
Excellent. Thanks for sharing this
@arina61998 4 ай бұрын
Это же сколько сил надо и желания чтобы содержать всю эту инфраструктуру в порядке и восстанавливать её.
@MSN78RU 3 ай бұрын
Тут ничего сложного, когда в радость!
@broa5898 4 ай бұрын
Your system is crazy, this is too cool
@CNW4145 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@km5lb11 6 ай бұрын
you should try concrete sleepers like the UK railroads use, the termites will be disappointed though.
@nobodycares85 6 ай бұрын
I'd hate cutting that lovely tree down too. It'll be a shame to lose it but, as others said, you've got very few options
@buffplums 6 ай бұрын
Wow how many people own a narrow gauge railway on their land! 😂
@baitsforyou 4 ай бұрын
wow its amazing you got it to run againafter such a long time
@geir.mathello 4 ай бұрын
Nice You must have a nice Easter. Cheers
@bloodywanker231 6 ай бұрын
Not sure how I got here but this is AWESOME! What a wild train setup would love to spend some time out there.
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@Natalielovescats 5 ай бұрын
Same don’t know how I got here at all to but glad it found me
@kreika294 6 ай бұрын
You don’t have a shortage of trees that’s for sure. Turn it into ties. 😁
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha!
@P61guy61 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. McCulloch, Stihl, Husqvarna, Poulan, Homelite, or Pioneer are all good tree solutions. I hate to cut em down but…
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I have one of those solutions all sharpened up and ready to go :)
@rubenvanmeer9142 6 ай бұрын
Concrete ties in the shed ? Beautiful boxmotor !
@johnhicks735 6 ай бұрын
Vinegar and water to wet the ground with first and the powder to help dry out on top outside barriers to lock in the bugs with. It dries out from the inside out of their shells. Blocking out the oxygen and blood flow.
@delcasaleexcavating9508 6 ай бұрын
That's an ash tree so I wouldn't be too unhappy about losing it cause its eventually going to get emerald ash borer and die so....
@pietpaaltjes7419 6 ай бұрын
Just: wow. I am with you in hating to cut in trees for no reason. But I think you have a good reason here.
@gusneaker 6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on you great job!
@mdouglaswray 6 ай бұрын
Love this car! What a lovely piece of work!
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
It really is, and it rides so nice too. Looking forward to having it out more often now.
@Grantthetruthteller 6 ай бұрын
Better take a ride with your leaf blower blowing the dry leaves from near the rails. Dry leaves combined with sparking wheels can lead to an awkward outcome.
@WilliamD.Hazlett-cr4gm 6 ай бұрын
If you mix old motor oil with some salt and brush it on your sleepers (Ties) it will keep them pesky termites away from your wood.
@HelexisyIrhaal 5 ай бұрын
i really badly want this and turn it into a home on tracks it is small but not too small it is long and it is cute and i love it
@chuckotto7021 5 ай бұрын
I guess since you don't want to cut that tree down and you don't want to move the track, your only solution is to cut the corner off of the trolley. If you do both sides, it won't be so noticeable! LOL
@gracie-C3 6 ай бұрын
Man someday I hope to have a ton of land with a little electric line like this
@annstenson324 6 ай бұрын
You might have a look at the motors they seem to be sparking
@user-jn6nj8kc6w 3 ай бұрын
Бог в помощь! Удачи в трудах!!
@CZ350tuner 5 ай бұрын
A electric motor controller that uses a series of resistors with contacts that allow bypassing with a rotary throttle lever, is called a Rheostat.
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
A really big one lol
@artillerest43rdva7 6 ай бұрын
the out side ties seem to be in good order. did not see you bobbing too much. the wire needs more running to stop so much arching as the car runs down the track.
@DrFruikenstein 6 ай бұрын
I agree about the controller. A good PWM controller would be smoother, and also easier on the motors. I'm more of an AC traction motor kind of guy, having kept up with EV technology over the years, so my own setup would be both more complicated and less complicated at the same time.
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
All the other equipment is controlled by PWM, this one is the last holdout. Soon to change so stay tuned!
@mikegross6107 6 ай бұрын
I'd be a little concerned about the dry leaves catching afire, watching sparks coming from the wheels.
@CNW4145 6 ай бұрын
That has never happened, only when I'm welding on the track lol
@leecarlson9713 6 ай бұрын
I was thinking that was an especially quiet motor, as it came out of the barn. THEN, I realized you were the propulsion for the car! Silly me!
@CNW4145 5 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha yes if you could have heard me groaning as I tried to move that thing it would have been a little more evident where the power was coming from lol
@mouser4290 6 ай бұрын
This is awesome but I now have mixed feelings, my train-garden seems lame dammit I want some thing this fun in my backyard.
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