1 1/2 scale backyard railroad switch build.

I built this 7 1/2 inch gauge switch for my backyard railroad car and engine storage area. 3D parts, wood ties and aluminum rail all came together to make a great piece of trackwork.

[@nathanjohnston8925]

Never thought I'd say this but that frog is a masterpiece, almost too nice and shiny to run over!

[@TheWeevilGenius]

Heh. Yeah, I had a hard time leaving the whole thing outside in the elements the first night.

[@nathanjohnston8925]

@@TheWeevilGenius looking forward to seeing it all work together, thanks for the great content, watching from Australia.

[@evgeniykhalzov4725]

Работал на РЖД , знаю что такое стрелочный перевод в натуральную величину. И крестовину меняли и башмаки. Но все равно эти люди - талантливые удивляют. Своим энтузиазмом.🎉🎉🎉

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Laying tracks Your way but for the scale 1:45, 32 mm gauge, in the past it's only to take the hat off. Well done! Nicely filmed, edited and presented.

[@WHJeffB]

Outstanding!!! Hope to start on my own 7.25" gauge outdoor railway in a few years (30" narrow gauge on 7.5" gauge for 1/4" to the foot scale). I'd often wondered why no one offers a machined steel or aluminum frog. You see cast aluminum and welded (strip stock) steel, but no fully machined. Love your machined rail switch points too... There was a supplier doing the same in 1" steel rail, but for whatever reason, he's stopped offering those and has switched to machined "C"-channel instead... Going to save this video for future use!

[@jameskimball762]

Beautiful!

[@bz3248]

Very nice turnout. Excellent craftsmanship. 👍

[@robertalexander5422]

Dude! I have watched two of your vids! I think we were separated at Birth! Totally awesome work!

[@DaveSalamon]

very nice, and those switchstand turned out great too.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thank you for the idea Weevil Genius. Now I have to start to make my own railroad fella.

[@SapphireABCDEFG]

Keep up the good work! At the end the switch looked AMAZING!

[@dewittkandle5674]

I never seen a switch being built by hand like that, it was very interesting. And you did such a great job, everything so neat you're very good with aluminum.And having a jig on a table to build a switch was a fantastic idea. I'm an O gauge Model Railroader. I'd like to see more videos.

[@gabereiser]

That looks fantastic! Others just get the switch and frog, you got the inner rails and have a much cleaner design. My only gripe is the signal, I'm gonna need an RF switch on it so I can engage it from the engineer seat.

[@GWIRailroad]

Great job on your switches. and the switch machine. Wayne

[@michaelsmith7425]

Damn your precision jig is awesome !!!!

[@DB-thats-me]

A scale I prefer to use instead of 1:1, is, 12” to the foot. 😂👍

[@FatJebusGaming]

awesome job

[@mikehsmith1]

That is one smart cookie !!! Fabulous work !

[@daviddauphin838]

very impressive.

[@jacklittle7838]

Beautiful work! I wish I had your skills! And here is the novice question: may I ask the source of your rail? Thank you!

[@animalou812]

Amazing stuff

[@thomashenden71]

For this build, you just don't need only good planing, 3D drawings, a 3D printer and a CNC machine, but you also need - coffee! :-D

[@vanguardactual1]

Does anyone have or sell the 3D switch stands available?

[@czsokola]

why does the diverging branch start with an angle where the point touches the main rail, suddenly changing the direction, instead of tangentially smoothen from straight part into a curve?

[@engineerijazmirza2035]

Hi. You did the great job. from where I can buy rails

[@davidmosscrop2374]

Thank you for the video. I am just starting in 7 1/2” gauge. No one around to ask even basic questions. Hence lots of searching KZbin and the internet. What size are your ties and what spacing? I have a line of 2500’ of Aluminum rail in 10’ lengths. I have access to lots of wood and a bandsaw sawmill. Did you use wood preservative? Thanks. Cheers. David

[@vlogwithabrar6149]

Please make more video watching from india

[@bradfordthompson8326]

We also used steel 1" channel 20' long for track and switches (welded on 3/4 x 1/16 flat bars with holes for nails and drilled holes every 7 inches for ties) We used to use Aluminum rail but The Railway is on an Island 🏝😉 and SALT AIR CORROSION IS TERRIBLE...GOOD THING ABOUT STEEL Channel rail its easy to carry,Cheap, The best thing about STEEL Channel rail..Its not as slick 😀in rail or snow.....And For all "JAWTOOTH FANS"....THE RUSTY TO SHINEY RAIL AFTER THE 9" GAUGE NIGHTLY MANIFEST TRAINS GO OVER IT....WOULD MAKE "JAWTOOTH AND JAWTOOTH FANS SMILE..

[@deannakinsey2888]

im so happy that it didnt take a year to post a video

[@TheWeevilGenius]

Me too! Goal is to get a video out every few weeks.

[@b1lc1s]

Excellent switch stand! Do you share your STL or G-Code files? We are making track panels (7.5" for 2.5" scale 3' gauge) and will be working on the roadbed soon. Only one switch planned thus far to enter the mainline - but that will no doubt change!

[@b1lc1s]

I found them... need 2 1/2" scale. Must crank up the CAD...

[@davidtaylor6124]

Looks really good, well done! Much nicer than the steel flat bar we use down under. Although I can't image alu rail lasts that long - how do you find it?

[@Lucrativecris]

Where do you buy the wheels and tracks?

[@bustinboilers]

Weevil, beautiful work! I am building a 7 1/2” gauge backyard railroad this year. Thankfully the track is nearly all done. I used a switch kit from Accutie. The switch works beautifully. They use steel points instead of aluminum , I assume for additional strength and stiffness. How are your aluminum points holding up in service?

[@TheWeevilGenius]

Fine so far but my trains are pretty light. Steel is the way to go if you are running heavy diesels, steam or heavy passenger cars.

[@edwinmoore4560]

Where can I buy a large amount of the rails at?

[@jamig.7254]

Can you give an estimate of the cost for setting steel rail tracks for a little over a mile? Many thanks...

[@FatJebusGaming]

where do you get your rail

[@microrails]

How can I get information on your Switchstand. Vary nice 3D printed, as I have 2 printers would like to make 5 for my son, Jeff. Retired in Longview, Wa. Danwould you sell you files?

[@doesntmatter3068]

Although you did a wonderful job making this. You might consider casting the "More difficult parts. Making a pattern from wood/3D printing, then machining it to your spec's. This way, if you need another down this line your pattern is already made. The casting, if done correctly, will be just as strong if not more. I've done this method mostly with gear making. The more accurate you are with your pattern, the less chips you will produce. ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)👌

[@davedennis6042]

Wow. You don't just scab a track together. You actually build it. Very neat and professionally done. Sure reminds me of Bill @ Stoddard Hill Farm Railway. I don't think he has a channel and that's a shame. I saw his work and some of his rail road on Mill Brook Rail Road channel. Both of you are amazing craftsmen. You need a lot more videos. The work is immaculate. Here is Bill building a bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoLdhWeEp76XkNE