Train Mountain - The World's Longest Miniature Railroad Layout

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6 жыл бұрын

The Guinness world record for the longest miniature railroad is an amazing 2200 acre property in southern Oregon known as Train Mountain. I met up with Tom Watson for a tour of the railway, first from a golf cart, and later from his own gas-powered train. In a two-hour train ride, we only managed to travel on a portion of the layout!
I also got a look at G-Ville, the four acre section of Train Mountain dedicated to G-scale garden trains... and I'm seriously thinking about bringing some of my G scale model trains up to G-Ville to run on their layout.
If you'd like a ride on these model trains or visit the Train Mountain Railroad Museum, consult the Train Mountain web site at www.trainmountain.org/ for operating hours.
Families with small children will find the Klamath & Western Railroad, located right next door to train mountain, is more suitable for train rides for young kids. Operating hours can be found at www.knwrr.org/
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@iowabettyg 2 жыл бұрын

jim, that was wonderful to view! my former iowa dept. of transportation railroad co-worker, bob folkmann, told us he just got back from 2 months out there operating his train! so he referred me to the name & look for videos!! thanks so much for my ride today on july 4, 2022. betty gordon, ames, iowa

@JimZim 2 жыл бұрын

Train Mountain is a really great place, and I bet your friend, Bob, had a lot of fun during his two months there!

@nscaler6938 Жыл бұрын

Living in the cascades sure is great, like Jim said, you really can smell the fresh pine in the air

@1973Washu 6 жыл бұрын

The smell of pine trees is absolutely amazing , this sounds like a very relaxing place.

@antarasinha8639 2 жыл бұрын

Both beautiful & wonderful. Great & awesome. I wish, in India also we experience such pleasant things in our lives. Thank you so much. 🌈😇🙏🙋And the beauty of the nature is endless .... It's so calm, pure & serene. Thank you so much. 😎🙏🙋

@JimsKitschKitchen 3 жыл бұрын

Planning on visiting this summer; looks so incredible- love this video

@lisamalkowski4240 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim! I just joined Kitsap Live Steamers. Many of the members were talking about how cool train mountain is. I can see why they like it so much.

@clutch182 6 жыл бұрын

I like them all. These big trains are super impressive.

@travismcmullen6948 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video, Jim. I volunteer at a railway in Australia called the Diamond Valley Railway, which is a 7.25 inch track, which runs on a 2 kilometre track. We are open every Sunday and every Wednesday when there is school breaks.

@JimZim 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like fun! If there was a miniature railroad like that near me, I'd volunteer too!

@Trainman3985 6 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. You show great landmarks and trains and other amazing stuff. Keep up the great work.

@silasbonneau3672 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@thomascomeau9271 3 жыл бұрын

I like and would love to visit Train Mountain Railroad in Klamath Falls, Oregon sometime in the future, to meet Tom Watson. And also see the Triennial, the gigantic train meet of all, which happens every three years! There is a pinecone on that switch up ahead and it will derail the train! OH NO! LOOK OUT! But it is too late. OH! Ooh, I hated when that happens! Thank goodness, Tom Watson has a solution to get the train back on to the tracks using a green rerailer. Just like the one that you, Jim Zim, use to get the G scale model trains on to the tracks with all sets of wheels of the locomotives and rolling stock, but the rerailer you use is orange. Klamath and Western Railroad is right next door to Train Mountain Railroad in Southern Oregon is best for kids. I also like and love G Vile that Train Mountain Railroad has. Maybe you, Jim Zim, should bring some of your G scale model trains to Train Mountain Railroad and run them on the layout sometime. As always, I am Thomas Comeau and I will see the replies from you, Jim Zim!

@thomascomeau9271 3 жыл бұрын

I am also surprised to see that part of the Train Mountain Railroad property runs alongside busy Highway 97 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, not too far away from Crater Lake National Park.

@rogerbarela 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Wow a 2 hour train ride what a blast. My son would love this place. Great job

@tomzorba3752 4 жыл бұрын

Quality video and narration.

@crazytrainconner5968 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I want to go there now.

@toddbehrends1373 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more. Fantastic layout.

@rrbrodylines 6 жыл бұрын

Yes keep showing all scales, please.

@JoshRidestheRails 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tour of the layout and property. Amazing video with lots of information.

@joecappello6043 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@debbiegifford8354 Ай бұрын

Very well done and yes I will share it on FB Plus please send me more videos about all kinds of trains Plus I am too am a G-scale enthusiast I belong to a G-scale train club and we run at different train shows Thank you for the video Debbie Gifford

@rhettrobinson1361 6 жыл бұрын

Must visit train mountain now. What a big layout

@sjtom57 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular layout.

@robertkennedy4932 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Really enjoyed it.

@thunderturbine8860 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Would love to visit one day

@hoggersouthawk 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Jim; keep up the great work on your train and cruise videos.

@matthewmolina9485 3 жыл бұрын

Love the big trains i.e. Train Mountain.

@sjnavaid9341 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Jim!

@HirenPatel-zq8ly 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Train

@PercyfanJamestheredcollector 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@megatwingo 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing layouts well filmed and good described. Thumbs up! :)

@HerbieEb 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, awesome video!

@giovega3585 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome train jim

@mariebcfhs9491 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Uncle Jim!

@brucesumter4327 6 жыл бұрын

ty for showing the train i lear something new good job RR :)

@Brianrockrailfan 6 жыл бұрын

amazing jim you know same people live there to :)

@AlexanderSimic 3 жыл бұрын

omg this is awesome!

@theduden 6 жыл бұрын

I like big trains. I would like to see more of that

@leohoward7282 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this video Jim as always would love to more videos about these large 5 inch to Severn and a quarter inch trains too

@jackmortimer329 6 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to your video of running your train(s) in G-Ville.

@HirenPatel-zq8ly 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Train

@Hrudya1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@HirenPatel-zq8ly 6 жыл бұрын

You Are Very Welcome

@thomascomeau9271 3 жыл бұрын

I see the Southern Pacific General Electric Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotives at Train Mountain in Oregon. Maybe sometime in 2023 after you get the G scale Conrail General Electric Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotive from MTH Electric Trains, you, Jim Zim, will soon have to get a G scale Southern Pacific General Electric Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotive equipped with DCC to add to your collection of G scale model trains, even though you are living in the Pacific Northwest. As always, I am Thomas Comeau and I will see the replies from you, Jim Zim! Have a good day!

@levoisj 6 жыл бұрын

These are truly some cool vids you're doing about other's miniature train sets. I wonder if due to the popularity of your channel whether or not people are inviting you to these places.

@gabrielpacher4925 6 жыл бұрын

Big trains are great

@GioTLGFan 6 жыл бұрын

I was in the Klamath Falls area in June!!!

@FAITHM100 6 жыл бұрын

I love it 😍 I will

@bobrutherford4749 3 жыл бұрын

I did miss this video when you posted it. I think your video is much better than the one I took. By the way, were you aware of the fire they had there this summer? Many acres of trees and ground cover were burnt. No serious damage appears to have been done and the 2-part video they posted shows much of the damage to the trees and ground cover, most of which will grow back in the coming years. Please let me know if you are going back down. I would love to meet you and your wife. It will take a little longer for me to get there since we live between Seattle and Tacoma. Thanks again for responding so quickly to my email and for sharing that beautiful video.

@pnwRC. 5 жыл бұрын

I heard about this place on the weekend of 26 & 27 January when I was attending the NW Model Hobby Expo. I was talking with the model train clubs present about the different scale trains available. I was trying to find a scale that our clubs RC trucking & construction equipment would fit well with. They told me about 1 1/2 inch scale train, & of train Mountain.

@Brianrockrailfan 6 жыл бұрын

jim show more live steam trains & g scale trains please :)

@matthewcochran4626 4 жыл бұрын

You should probably bring the white pass steam train

@surplusgear3545 3 жыл бұрын

Woow thats long I want to there

@deleteddeleted172 6 жыл бұрын

3:17 is beautiful

@timdaugherty5921 5 жыл бұрын

Where is the closest airport to get there? Is it open daily for public?

@JimZim 5 жыл бұрын

Klamath Falls, Oregon. Check Train Mountain's web site for hours: www.trainmountain.org/

@lukeasite7545 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m about to go there today

@plymouth-hl20ton37 5 жыл бұрын

Nah I like the big trains thanks Jim excellent videos on the live steam live diesel size trains

@jeanclaudeboutonnet 3 жыл бұрын

very nice i love us

@ethanscheidt4209 6 жыл бұрын

You should keep doing the big tree videos

@fanatichighdesertrailroader 5 жыл бұрын

It's a definite film more live steam tracks.G scale on the side.

@juliwooden5253 3 жыл бұрын

make more big train video jim

@TrevlynTheTrainiac 6 жыл бұрын

Live steam!

@fatwalletboy2 4 жыл бұрын

Is it a millionaires back yard or an attraction business? Whats the story behind how it all came about and got so big?

@JimZim 4 жыл бұрын

You can read the story at trainmtn.org/tmrr/pages/about_us.shtml

@MrKuzisayso 3 жыл бұрын

It's sad that this place was burned down by the wild fires up there 😢😢😢

@user-cu9kz5ec8o 4 жыл бұрын

I went to trwin mountain and 2006 for the triennial, and it was a terrible experience. A lot of derailments because the track panels were just thrown down in place so they weren't straight and riddled with kinks. To make it worse, it was super hot there, and the dirt on the ground was super dusty that stuck to sweat. It was absolutely miserable

@ninjarobottrains2938 4 жыл бұрын

the big trains

@3crazytrainboys741 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could go there but I live all the way in Florida and I wanna own a train there

@brucesumter4327 6 жыл бұрын

wow so cool jim i just wounder do they stop let all go used the restroom 2hours rideing long time ??

@JimZim 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know how long of a ride they give to a regular visitor... but I suspect it is quite a bit less than two hours. That's just my guess, though... and I could be wrong. I think Tom gave me a special V.I.P. tour because he knew I was shooting video that would end up creating great free publicity for Train Mountain. So, if you visit Train Mountain, don't go expecting a two hour ride! Maybe one will happen, I don't know, but if it does... just be glad! And yes, there were some porta-potties at various points around the layout and I'm sure they would stop if you needed them to! If Tom happens to be reading these comments, maybe he will chime in with information about what length of a ride a regular visitor to Train Mountain might expect.

@JimZim 3 жыл бұрын

I think they call this 7.5" gauge, but I'm not 100% sure about that. Once you get up in to these big sizes that you can actually ride on, there are lots of different versions that are all very similar... such as 7.25" gauge and 7.5" gauge. It's not really a size I'm very familiar with, so that's why I'm not 100% sure of the right way to describe it.

@connie1758 3 жыл бұрын

@@JimZim super late.......but an answer. Train mountain railroad is 7.5” gauge. As for scale the most common scale is 1.5” scale, meaning 1.5”=1’ which represents standard gauge equipment. There is also 2.5” scale for 3’ narrow gauge and 3.75” scale for 2’ gauge narrow gauge.

@generalelectricmotor9084 3 жыл бұрын

2:33 the 2 hour train ride did not cover the entire layout? Alright time to construct a bullet train

@imaproplayerd8646 3 жыл бұрын

But one of train mountain rules is the maximum speed for trains is 7 mph

@alankinggarcia4191 3 жыл бұрын

Where is?

@abrahamdlamini6102 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Thumbs up. I would like to know if there are any streamlined locomotive steam engines.

@tomzorba3752 4 жыл бұрын

During the Triennial there probably will be. I don't believe there are any there permanently.

@railfandryan192 3 жыл бұрын

I want you to show your model trains in that layout

@billiebobbienorton2556 3 жыл бұрын

Can a visitor sign up and run one of these trains or is it for people who have their own engine/trains?

@JimZim 3 жыл бұрын

It's for the people that own the trains, and whoever they bring along with them.

@aidenglass1889 4 ай бұрын

@donpeterson997 6 жыл бұрын

I wanted to stop last month, too bad they are closed on weekends. No way to attract visitors!

@tpark5092 3 жыл бұрын

Gone now ?the fires got to it?

@JimZim 3 жыл бұрын

It's a huge layout. Incredibly huge! According to a post on their web site, they just suffered a little damage to the tracks on the north side of the property. That still leaves a gigantic portion of the layout untouched. They specifically mention on their web site that the central station area, which is the heart of Train Mountain, was not damaged by the fires.