Cab ride Landsend Railroad 2019 (something you should see)

[@JimZim]

Nicely done. This is probably in the top 1% of the best garden model railroads in the world.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Your ranking is very generous. Thank you

[@tolours]

U r!

[@aricahayes6555]

What scale

[@JimZim]

@@aricahayes6555 It's G scale.

[@Kevin-st2yh]

I'm just speechless, the attention to detail is incredible - well done.

[@Ralph2]

I posted this elsewhere but it's worth repeating here. Wow, it's hard to believe this railway remained unknown to me until recently. Now I'm working through a playlist of videos about it! The amount of work required just to keep it clean and tidy is huge. To think of the hours it must have taken to construct just blows the mind. When I lived close to Bekonscot in the UK I became quite involved there for a while so I appreciate just what goes in to a project of this size. I also appreciate you stopping short platform so we can see the station rather than simply the track beyond. Excellent video thank you very much.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Somebody like you, having worked on a project as large as this, can appreciate the many hours it takes. 99% of the effort put into building this layout was a one person job. I thank you for the recognition you are giving this project. It will keep me going for some time with renewed enthusiasm. If fact I just finished a 65 meter track expansion today. A video of this addition will be soon on my channel. Stay tuned.

[@Ralph2]

@@Landsend-Railroad Wow, in that case my flabber is even more ghasted! :) Well done indeed, I am enjoying the other videos very much also! Look forward to seeing the extension line.

[@mikedonahue6091]

Wow! You are an absolute genius! Your miniature world is the most amazing thing on the internet. You have no idea how much enjoyment your efforts and talents have brought to thousands of people! Thank you SO much! Mike

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I can't accept the genius, but I enjoy what I do (most of the time). If others can enjoy it along with me, so much the better. Thank you for the kind words.

[@mikedonahue6091]

You're too modest. The creation of something truly outstanding is always a combination of hard work and creative brilliance. I just turned 76 yesterday and I wish I had 10% of your energy and creativity.The old 'adage' states that "Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do the work.", and your hard work has created an incredible refuge for me to escape the difficulties and pressures of the real world and take a short 'vacation' in your incredible world. Thankfully I can enjoy it without having to devote all the hard work that went into it! Thank you over and over for sharing your creation with us.@@Landsend-Railroad

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you Mike for expressing your sentiments and appreciation. I know exactly where you are coming from. The work necesessary to build and mostly to maintain such a large and detailed garden train layout is indeed taking a toll on your joints. I too can tell. I don't know if you are aware that I am already in my 88th year... I am happy to hear that what I do is giving you some diversion and pleasure. It makes it worth my efforts. Thank you.

[@lifehappens7511]

Start with the perfect, huge yard, then invest countless hours planning and constructing what is surely a top one-percenter outdoor railroad, and this is what you get. The video is superb as well. Would love to see it on a moon-lit night, or perhaps at sunset. Such a work of love. Living north of Seattle, I’m challenged to imagine a garden railroad in this wet climate.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I don't know about a moon-lit night. At sunset there can be some interesting light patterns. I am just across the water near Victoria. The rains can be a challenge, I admit.

[@gozerdozer9443]

I agree a dusk run would be sweet. Even more so would be a night run if you have working lights. What I would love to see tho is your GoPro mounted to the gondola going up and going down that is what I am really waiting for. Amazing job on this backyard train. Very amazing.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@gozerdozer9443 A dusk run is not easily done. At several points the camera would look straight at the sun. There are sections of the layout that are illuminated very well and worth a night run. The majority is in the dark and would make a very boring video. And for the camera riding the aerial tramway, the weight bearing of the installation is not up to the weight of the camera. I will keep it in mind however.

[@tonypearce1876]

Trains and More . Absolutely brilliant thank you very much. I just moved over to Vancouver four months ago. Moved over from Sidney I believe I know where your beautiful railroad is.! Our new snow must be a challenge for your railroad

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@tonypearce1876 Thanks for your time, watching and commenting. Snow can be a bit of a challenge. I do have a locomotive with an attached plow blade, and it works, but only on dry and lighter snow (up to a couple of inches). I had a video on my channel showing the plow in action. Viewers loved it (500 000 views), but I had to take it down, some background music was claimed as copyrighted. When it tends to freeze over all traffic comes to a stop. But that applies for the Vancouver traffic as well...

[@zeljkokunce4171]

It looks so realistic, that real garden furniture looks only big. Beautiful.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I have learned t think small. It is surprising how many everyday things and common plants can be used to create that realistic image.

[@marciacsr]

@@Landsend-Railroad ...and then a butterfly flits by....AAAGH, it's MOTHRA!

[@howbizarre7277]

Just a stunning level of detail. The bridges are magnificent. The way the rocks appear on both sides as though the grade was "cut thru" them. The waterfall! The bears! So much.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I put a lot of effort into creating those details. It is nice to have you appreciate them. You even noticed the waterfall. Great.

[@kimgee4821]

I really enjoyed my train ride even on a small scale , it’s so realistic. So much work. Above ten points for giving us something to enjoy.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. It is much work, but the results and comments like yours make it worth it.

[@SavetheEarth2000]

These are the smallest beautiful railway stations for the most beautiful garden ..you've done an amazing work

[@Landsend-Railroad]

These little whistle stops I have added later. You apparently share my idea, that they do help the overall interest.

[@jiaruiyan870]

I’ve always dreamt of seeing a railway model of this scale when I was a child. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of watching model trains running through natural landscapes. Thank you for making my dream come true! And keep up the great work!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Happy to have made your day. I will certainly keep it up.

[@kiwaussiegirl]

Same here! 👍❇️

[@frankcruz418]

Wow!!! One if not the BEST garden RR ever. So well tied together and everything fits so very well. As if it were actually a 100 year old system. Loved Cruella Devile on the cross over. Beautiful touch.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You actually recognized Cruella, very observant. I did a fair amount of planning and spent attention to details. Mother nature also deserves some credit of course. It is gratifying that viewers like you are taking notice. I thank your very much for the pat on the shoulder.

[@lewissparrow7417]

What a lovely garden model railway, whoever thought this up is very clever! I liked the miniature buildings and people, what really makes it that extra bit special is the garden itself.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are very kind. comments like your make it all worthwhile. Thank you.

[@baron3010]

Amazing! I can't belive the detail of the shrubbery around the track. Wish I had the space to do such a thing!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

These plants along the track are all live plants and need constant attention. It takes some work, but it is also fun. Thanks for commenting.

[@staintedcards]

wow that thing is loud lol

[@wharfier]

This is just incredible!! The amount of detail in everything. Even fencing. I'm amazed at this. Thank you for sharing. Very relaxing thing to watch while everyone is quarantined.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

We all need a bit of world that is in tact. This is it for me. It seems to have worked for you too. I am glad to offer a little equalizer in these rough times. Thank you for watching and your comments.

[@frasierthebichon7422]

Thank you.....by far the best layout I have ever seen. You can’t even call this a layout. I felt like I was on a real train. Hands down nothing I see like this will ever top this

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are very generous with your praise. I thank you.

[@tzor]

One of the things I really appreciate about this (apart from the absolutely fantastic layout) is the inclusion of the layout at the end. I have seen a lot of different people doing engineer's views but without a layout it just seems like a confusing mess of turns and tunnels. This is a beautiful layout.

[@deltatrains]

A cab ride is a very good way of highlighting much of the detail and hard work which has gone into the building of this beautiful and very large layout. Good job and great video.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks Peter.

[@misstme]

Stunning. Incredible piece of engineering and construction down to the finest detail. A true MASTERPIECE. Perfect. Congratulations.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

That is about as positive an endorsement as anyone can give. Thank you very much.

[@1SCme]

My favorite that I have seen. A lot of detail in the layout. Excellent use of plants. Elevated sections for easier access and viewing. I really like how you used the entire yard and not a lot of loops in a small section.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for your comments. I am especially glad you noticed the amount of thought that went into the planning. I tried very hard to spread the track over the available area as much as possible and to separate it through elevation. I can afford grades up to 3% since I am not operating live steam locos.

[@kevinkarg4464]

I'm absolutely speechless. The best, most detailed layout ever! I love trains and the ride was excellent! Thanx for posting! 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@canalboating]

Without a doubt one of, if not the best garden railway I have ever seen, can't imagine the amount of time and money you have put into that, thanks for sharing it with us

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. I have put a lot more time into that layout than money. Much of it is scratch-build and most items were picked up at train shows and estate sales over several decades, many at a bargain price.

[@kiwaussiegirl]

Brilliant, as always. Thank you!. Sending heart felt respect from Australia 👍☺️👌🇦🇺

[@Landsend-Railroad]

And a big Thank You to you in Australia. A little pat on the shoulder goes a long ways.

[@billfarismpc]

Not just railroading. This is moving art. The level of attention to detail is jaw-dropping

[@Landsend-Railroad]

That is in deed a very nice comment. Thank you.

[@dennishodge4516]

I just saw your Shovelnose work and some of your brass models -- you are an amazing artisan and (from the nice folks at gscalecentral) a kind soul! I have ridden the White Pass twice now (I live in Seattle) and I'm just starting my own little RhB / White Pass fusion layout this year (been in development for a couple years now). Thank you for posting videos; they are a delight!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I actually think of myself as a craftsman, rather than an artisan. But I accept the compliment, it is nice of you to say so. How are the folks of gscalecentral come into this? I see you are, just like me, going to straddle the Alaska / Switzerland gap. Some wilderness, but not too much, after all Switzerland is rather groomed. Good luck with your plans. Besides the Shovelnoses I have built a number of different locos and cars, may be I should consider parading then in another video...

[@dennishodge4516]

@@Landsend-Railroad Indeed, craftsman is a good word! I found your work through a post on gscalecentral. tac, PaulRhb, and Gavin (NZ) all have met you and had kind words to say :D Thanks for the encouragement!

[@spencerwilton5831]

Spectacular! I'm astounded. The earthworks alone are incredible, before one even gets on to the myriad bridges, tunnels, buildings etc. The planting is beautiful. I'm in complete awe of people who have not just the skill, which can be learned- but also the patience and endless commitment to build something like this - some people are born with it, the rest of us plod along resentfully!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Don't be resentful. You too have a way of making someone cheerful, as you just did by making comments like this. I do thank you for the kind words. It will give me new patience and commitment to carry on.

[@HarisonFort61]

May be this is 100th time I am watching this to derive the same amount of joy

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am like you, enjoying a small piece of the world that is still intact. Thanks for the nice words.

[@DavePetersRailroad]

The very best Garden railway in the world the scenery is the best ever and the details are perfect .Rock on.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Are you sure. There are other very nice Garden Railways. Thanks for your compliments anyways.

[@DavePetersRailroad]

@@Landsend-Railroad I have been model Railroading for 70 odd years and at age 87 I feel I have seen none better than yours your combining nature and modeling skills is great from the Peters Railroad Museum check us out on U-Tube

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@DavePetersRailroad I did check it out. That is amazing. I thought I have a collection of railway related items. You beat me a hundred-fold. I can not begin to grasp how you maintain a collection that big. Just the dusting must keep you busy full time. Nice to see it.

[@davidcousins3508]

This is a fantastic garden layout ..the attention to detail is impressive.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. I try.

[@arvindvader1363]

Absolutely amazing ... it took a few minutes for me to realise that it was a hobby train track! So real and so beautiful indeed ... shows your love for trains and the amount of effort, time & money you put on it is astounding! When my son was small, we used to build plastic tracks inside our home in Singapore with quite a few track complications and running multiple trains on them without colliding. I still have those tracks, engines & coaches. For this itself, I would have spent around S$1,000++ ... I can imagine how much you would have spent! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful hobby ... keep going and we are here to watch and encourage 👌🏽👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for watching and the encouragement you give me. It helps me to carry-on. It is hard to imagine the amount of work needed to keep it all looking trim and proper. I do all the work myself, even building much of my rolling stock from scratch. Cost is therefore not really a big factor compared to the attention of detail that goes into it.

[@fredsnot8690]

Brilliant, arguably the best video of it's kind, this layout deserves some kind of award. Well done. Beautiful garden as well.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Comments like yours are reward enough for me. Thank you.

[@richardgerlach5156]

For about the first minute, I thought this was a real train! Well done!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. That is the illusion I am trying to create.

[@tompayne8863]

Wow, you really have to be obsessed with a hobby to spend this much time and money, not to mention land, to create and maintain it. I'm impressed! You have not time for any other interests, I'm sure. Thank you for the nice ride!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Well said!

[@malakingdude]

How exciting is it to travel past towns of folks with hay fever lol. In all honesty this is an amazing layout with extensive realisim. I enjoy also the authenticity of speeds travelled where most RR artists srart and stop abruptly. You keep it real and to put the icing on the cake, i was thrilled to see the insides of tunnels and covered bridges finished off so neatly.

[@malakingdude]

And maybe we could introduce the new "Bug Light Car" for those giant insects.

[@lindashaw9167]

Absolutely AMAZING. Love this. Wish I had a backyard like this!!!! detail is just WOW!!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you . I can tell you do like it, and I keep wishing for you to have a yard like that some day.

[@lindashaw9167]

@@Landsend-Railroad cant stop watching.. i notice something new everytime ITS just Lovely!!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!!

[@vadercito2008]

There are no words to describe this magic place, I mean, the details!!! This is astonishingly beautiful!!! My respect to the creator!!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I will take the bow. Thank you for the compliment.

[@robingilmore1444]

The details blows my mind. Excellent job man. Thank you very much. Excellent.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I have tried and will keep trying. Without the details it wouldn't be half the fun. Thank you for the accolades.

[@robertweldon7909]

Who cares where this is, it is the best garden model rail road I've seen. It just goes on and on. It seems to be an inside model, until you notice, OH there is a "human house" there. Superb. ;-)

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Many Garden trains are just that: A train running through the garden. I tried to build a model train outdoors. You are helping me to believe I succeeded.

[@robertweldon7909]

Something that I overlooked, at first, is the garden itself. The plantings seem to be to scale. Are they artificial or real? Way cool.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@robertweldon7909 There is not one plant on that layout that is artificial. They all need constant attention and trimming. Some of the (small) trees are 16 years old and would be 15 feet tall if I had let them be. And thanks again for a valid comment.

[@robertweldon7909]

I thought that is the way it is, so then you are into Bonsai too. Cool. I'll shut up now ;-)

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@robertweldon7909 Bonsai is a little more serious, but I am certainly leaning in that direction.

[@Nick.Magnus]

Utterly mesmerising - this is beyond perfection! I'm so glad that projects like this and people like you exist. Long may you continue to rule over this beautiful and idyllic world.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

So do I. Thank you for watching and for the kind comments.

[@1960gambit]

Absolutely amazing! Can`t imagine the amount of time, let alone the money it took to build this. You should be very proud of what you`ve done here, it is truly stunning!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I do try to do a credible job and it does take a fair part of my time to keep it all presentable. It is amazing how little money it takes when you do it all yourself. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@garystanley6097]

I can’t get over how nice this set up is. It is astounding and I think probably second to none in its quality. I’d run out of superlatives for it.

[@HarisonFort61]

No matter how many times I watch this video every time a new route or new landscape or new small people keep on fascinating. I hope you won’t charge for more and more rides 😊😊😊

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I gives me a good feeling to hear that people like you are getting some joy out of my videos. And don't worry, I will never charge a cent for having anyone watch what I do, Garden Railroading. It is more than just a hobby to me. Thanks for taking the trouble to send me a note.

[@HarisonFort61]

@@Landsend-Railroad xb

[@Gattone_91]

This is beyond amazing. This looks like years of dedication and passion condensed into something that is like an art form.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are close with the dedication and passion. I am not so sure about it being an art form, but then again many things are called art these days. Thanks for your appreciation.

[@luthfieyudhairawan3883]

@@Landsend-Railroad no no no... it REALLY IS an art. it gives us who enjoyed trains (or so called railfans), engineering, and or ppl who loves miniatures a good feel, like satisfaction. and thats how i feel.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@luthfieyudhairawan3883 Ok, Ok,. I take your word for it. Thank you.

[@tloquenahuaque3910]

All I can say is wow!!! Beautiful layout!!👍👍👍

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you Edgar. I do appreciate the thumbs-up.

[@owenlinton5647]

here in Winnipeg, I am still waiting for the snow to clear, but I do have big plans for my own garden railway, an extra siding, and a new branch line off the main loop. I am hoping to put my first cab ride video on YT later this summer. Videos like this are so inspirational, I can only say thanks to all who post them.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am happy to hear my videos inspire you. I wish you luck and a good deal of fun when you extend your RR after the snow is gone. When that new effort can be seen in a video, I would be very interested to have a look at it . Please send ne a note when you post it.

[@roddypryce454]

Fantastic! Best I have ever seen. What an enormous amount of work must go into this to keep it so perfect.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. And it does take a bit of attention, I admit.

[@kcjackson4469]

Unbelievable!!!! Absolutely beautiful. I can't even imagine the amount of time spent on this. Very well done. Thank you for sharing!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I can't help you there. I long lost count of the hours that went into this. Thank you for appreciating my efforts.

[@Tiffy552]

Well impressed to see the result of what must have been a lot of hard work .

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Amen. Yes it was, but it is fun too, especially when the hard work is done. Thanks for watching.

[@brianwilliams9706]

Having watched through this superb video of an incredibly well designed and maintained layout, I was amused with how I was "shocked" by the lack of lighting on the lamps that the station controllers are using -- can't win can you!

[@leohoward7282]

I must say the designer of this railway did a great job .

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. This is not my first layout. I learned from earlier mistakes. Your truly.

[@erikheddergott5514]

Everytime i see that wrong Way around Brusio Viadukt I think I should go to Brusio sometimes soon. I love it.

[@daryleasom5026]

Stunning. The best garden railway I’ve seen so far. Great work.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am working on it. Judging by your comment I am beginning to make progress. Thank you for your encouraging response.

[@rhondahayes8924]

OMG well done!!! What an amazing awesome layout and all the work that you do to keep up with everything!!!! My hats off to you .

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You put your finger on something that is not always fun, the cleaning-up alter mother nature. But most of the time I enjoy myself. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@polestar696]

What a stunning layout. I don't think I have seen a better layout in my life. Trouble is now, my 5 year boy watched this with me. He wants a layout like this. Got acres of open land/garden. No time to do it. You should be proud of this layout. Well done

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I feel with your 5 year old. I was that age when the bug caught me and it never let go. Try to find the time to build him (even a small) layout. You never know how much of his future you are influencing. And I don't just mean trains, but a love for mechanical things. After all I became a professional engineer...

[@enriqueortegasepulveda4865]

I like so much the trains but this is so amazing. This seems so real that is hard to think they are only scale models. Greetings from Chile.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am happy you liked it. Thank you for your kind words. Greetings from the other end of the Americas, Canada. I have visited Buenos Aires and Terra del Fuego, Ushuaia and have fond memories.

[@enriqueortegasepulveda4865]

Excellent. South extreme of Chile is so wild and beatiful. Welcome to our land. And greetings for Rush, one of my favorites group 😁😁😁😁. A hug for you.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@enriqueortegasepulveda4865 Sorry, I should have said I came from Buenos Aires and went by cruise ship to Antarctica then through Terra del Fuego and up the Pacific coast. Visiting Puntarenas, Chacabuco, Puerto Aysen, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Petrohue, Valparaiso and Santiago. It is a beautiful country you live in.

[@kellyjoiner4418]

When it first pulled away, I thought everything on the left side was life sized 🙄 Took me a minute to realize it actually wasn't. Wow! Fantastic job you've done. It's just beautiful.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

It is a common shortfall with model trains to keep up the illusion that its is all for real. There will always be some give-away, but still, one must keep trying. Thank you, and I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@kellyjoiner4418]

@@Landsend-Railroad apologies if I said that wrong. It was definitely a compliment, not a complaint. It had me fooled... so the illusion worked 😊

[@paulbennell3313]

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully designed and built.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for watching, Glad you did.

[@williamgibb5557]

A beautiful ride through the country side! The details are incredible!! Nothing else like this armchair journey through one man's insight of a grand fantastic display.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

William, you said that very well and I thank you for sending me this message. It makes me feel appreciated.

[@MGPCycling]

This is the best train garden youtube channel I've seen to date, and I've watched FAR TOO MANY of them lol. From the landscaping to the elevation changes to the sloping grades to the detailed modeling to the gardening work, and on and on and on. This is definitely a step above, well done!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

It is the best reward I can get for the work I do, comments like yours. Thank you very much.

[@BenDitGamesons]

Wow, this Railroad ist amazing! It's defenetly a must see! There is so much work and money in this area! Thanks for the video!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks for calling it amazing, but while there is much work involved, the money aspect is less then you think. Much of what you see, I build myself, that includes locomotives and cars.

[@masbrobarbar.8999]

Where is it.. I mean the county.. ❓

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@masbrobarbar.8999 It is in Canada

[@masbrobarbar.8999]

@@Landsend-Railroad is it nearby yukon a gold mine area.. ❓

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Gold was found in the Yukon at Dawson City (the Klondike gold rush), but that was in 1897. The WP&Y Railroad was build to make it accessible, but it was too late. When the railroad was finished the gold rush was over. Gold mining still goes on but it is hardly profitable.

[@lorenzopresutti4925]

Fanstastico. Well done. I cannot imagine how much work you need to mantain this railway but it is really wonderful. Bravo. Ciao

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Good to hear that you appreciate what I do. And yes, it is a fair amount of work, especially the pruning, weeding and to take all decorations inside for the winter.

[@denkichi_club]

The model railroad that runs outdoors is very attractive. I totally liked it. I also enjoy N gauge model railroads in Japan. Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I have completely changed to outdoor trains. I used to build many indoor layouts in the smaller scales before, HO, N and Z. It is a different world outside with a new set of challenges. Thank you for your appreciative comment.

[@gdf_official5434]

Wow, nice video, you have a beautiful garden, i like that and thank you for the nice tour ever, good job👍

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are most welcome and I appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@HarisonFort61]

Most fascinating part is the track leads us giving scenic views and running glimpses of little world in which small people live just like we do on real scale!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Love your comment. Many viewers have expressed the wish to be one of the little people, I do, don't you?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@Othmar Brunner I thank you for these appreciative words. I do try to get it right. It is not perfect, but when one works at it, the results can become more convincing.

[@tomasgancahaluska]

In the next life, I want to be an ant living in that garden. Beautiful railroad, this is a masterpiece, Sir! ❤️

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The ants on my layout keep running on top of the rails. If you manage to live as an ant here, please don't do that. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@tomasgancahaluska]

@@Landsend-Railroad Sure thing! I just want to take a ride 😁

[@peteknopf2141]

Ein riesen Kompliment an diese wunderschöne Anlage. Ich habe selten so eine tolle und umfangreiche Aussenanlage gesehen. Ich bin begeistert. :-)

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Toll! Ich bedanke mich auch recht herzlich fuer das Kompliment. Uebrigens meine Wiege stand in Berlin, da haben sie wahrscheinlich die teutonische Gruendlichkeit in mir erkannt.

[@saphead-invader3100]

Sir you own a very beautiful property I am just in awe of the nature in back ground I literally used this video to fall asleep. 😍🤗

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Several viewers have commented like that. It is very relaxing. So is the entire hobby of garden railroading. Thank you for responding.

[@BannerCap]

Spending time following the suggestions, glad that I came and spent the time enjoying your layout. There were times you could easily forget you were watching a model. Beautifully done. Thanks.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am not sure which suggestion you were following, but I am glad you did. Thank you for your gratifying comment.

[@BannerCap]

@@Landsend-Railroad The KZbin algo. Just spending my time surfing away. I enjoy trains and snow. Today was small trains.

[@Bunnyburnin]

Wow, really, really good and beautiful work... Amazing garden. Congrats 👍👍👍😃

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for a nice reply. Stay tuned, there will be more this summer.

[@robertblack3452]

Fantastic layout, very well done. The track work is very smooth, something even the real railroads have a hard time doing. What a ride

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I try hard to keep the track well aligned. It reduces the frustration with derailments. Frost heaving in the winter and heat expansion on those hot summer days is a nuisence to content with. I am glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@Mountaintarheel]

Excellent, a great deal of time and hard work went into that layout.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Of course you are quite right, and much effort still goes into maintaining it all. Thanks for your sympathy.

[@dahur]

Wow, extremely well done. Even the wind is blowing in the trees.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The wind in the trees is a fringe benefit towards reality when doing model railroading out-doors. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@deepspire]

Outstanding. I think this is the best backyard layout I've seen.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. Looks like I am on the right track...

[@johnl636]

Incredible display. This man has a great imagination and love of model trains.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Yes, my love for trains I don't deny. An great imagination - I don't know- may be I just set my goals a little higher and don't give up before I am happy with the result. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@ukdave57]

This is absolutely wonderful. I have watched twice due all the little cameos. I am sure if I watch again I will discover something new. The lad on the skateboard had me laughing and I'm sure I spotted a bear. All the best from the UK

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks for watching and for your positive comment. Cheers from Canada

[@richardgillanders2867]

That was an awesome train ride. It reminded me of riding a commuter train that I could stand at the front car and look right down on the track just like you recorded it. Yours is way prettier then that commuter train view. I really enjoyed the imaginary ride. Thank you.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I know exactly what you mean. When I was young I too went to work on a streetcar and did look over the drivers shoulder. Now that I have build this little empire of my own, I can reenact that scenario. Thank you for commenting.

[@Rina_Redfield]

I love seeing the other trains and the trolley moving around! The brake release noise is really cool, and I love hearing the horn! I still wish there was a bit more soundscaping though. If you have a 360° camera, I wonder what this would look like in VR. Anyone who wants to see the train could not complain about that! Also maybe they should not let the skateboarder with a broken arm and sprained knee out of the house - obviously doesn't have a great track record.

[@justinredman2517]

We need a "scavenger hunt/I spy" checklist to go along with this. I tripped out the whole ride but seeing bears on the cliffside made me smile. Amazing job! You are very gifted.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Now there is an idea, a scavenger hunt. Bears are native in Canada, they do belong. And I don't know about gifted, hard working, may be better description. Thanks for your input.

[@shah4618]

Sir I sincerely appreciate your patience in creating such wonderful masterpiece. Well done Sir 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I really appreciate your pat on the back. Thank you.

[@bobe.3719]

There are no words good enough to describe your layout. Words like incredible, outstanding, astonishing, spectacular, or extraordinary just seem inadequate. Even the plantings are scale! Well done!

[@robertkreamer7522]

It’s hypnotic, I was transported and absorbed by this world, it became real ....

[@Landsend-Railroad]

That's what a great hobby does to you. Works for me. Thanks for sharing your observation.

[@BrisLS1]

Until I saw the gazebo with chairs for 200 ft tall man, lol. Just kidding. Awesome train ride!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@BrisLS1 Good guess. A scaled up 6 foot man would actually be only 135 feet tall. I spent a lot of time to make things as believable as possible. Thanks for noticing.

[@hobbytimewithpapadan8436]

Very very cool. It’s the first “cab ride” video where I actually thought I was on the train. Awesome garden railroad. Details are spectacular. Great job

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for telling me that I am getting close to create that illusion. I will keep working on the details.

[@reneshay889]

Oh my gosh! There are no words! Incredible!

[@chuckandmax7313]

Wow what an incredible layout, I can’t imagine how many people it takes to maintain this railway, all the pruning of every living miniature tree,keeping the tracks clear of debris and the time it took to put it all together, it’s remarkable. The fact that it’s outdoors and has to be able to withstand the elements is mind blowing. I would love to see a birds eye view of the whole layout, they should do some drone footage. My favorite part was when it went past the gigantic honeybees. Well done. Thanks for sharing and all your dedication to the art of miniaturization

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Your comments are very much appreciated. Thank you. It may surprise you that all of what you see, was planned, build and is still maintained by one person. Same one that did the video. It's me, and I am 84 years old. I do hope I can do it for many years to come. Thanks for taking the time telling me that you like it.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

By the way, there is a video showing some overview, even a drone scene. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjKl6uBmNxoldk

[@merccadoosis8847]

Thanks for the tour! A great ride it was!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Glad you liked it. Thank you.

[@justaname1862]

I really just cant fathom looking out at a bare backyard and even contemplating on where to start building something like this!!! Seriously...where the hell would you start! The detail and truthfullness to Scale is just unbelievable...it would be a daily job trimming everything...and by the time you got to the end it would be time to start again....A bit like painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge...once theyve finished painting it...its time to start again

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Excellent analogy. I don't have a Sydney Harbour Bridge in my back yard, but the picture fits. Plants want to grow, but not always in the direction and at a rate I have in mind. As for your question, where would one start? I break any huge project down into manageable portions, before it can discourage me. Works for me. Thanks for your appreciation.

[@TheZacDJ]

Absolutely brilliant. A brilliantly built and operated railway, I don't use this word lightly, but this is PERFECTION. I can not compliment you enough, it is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, and Thank You for sharing. Best Wishes, and Kind Regards, Zac. PS: I'd love to see a plan/map of the railway - I'd there any way you could post an image of the plan/map/layout?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I have quite a number of positive comments, but yours is just glowing. Thank you so much.

[@joristeirlinck3460]

It's the best level of detail I ever saw. A pity for the house, the bench and the carousel.. the scale is totally of the chart... apart from that... just amazing

[@Landsend-Railroad]

We agree! However, there is a limit in how far you can take things. Thanks for your interest.

[@vodaploda]

well - that was fantastic to watch - congratulations on an amazing track.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

It is nice of you to say so. Thank you.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for watching and for the compliment.

[@hughzarie1860]

This really is absolutely fantastic. What I think is the best part about it is the amount of bridges you have managed to incorporate into the layout. Really stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Bridges are certainly crowd pleasers and make a layout more visual and interesting, but one must make them believable. I kept to that rule. Real railroads only build them where nothing else would do. Thanks for commenting.

[@Westerndiggi]

Very very good, wonderful Track.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you for watching.

[@Ellectrica]

We all gotta admit that G scale, when done right, can be THE most realistic model railroad out there. Nothing beats real scenery.

[@craigwest8684]

That is truly stunning and the best I have ever seen . I recon that in the UK including the trains that lot would be 100k but it’s not about the money. If I could shrink myself to G scale I would live there.😁

[@Landsend-Railroad]

If that shrinking was not a problem, we could be neighbors. As for the cost, your estimate is way too high. It is mostly limited to the cost of the track. Many of the pieces of rolling stock and buildings are scratch-build. Even most of the figurines I have created by casting my own. Greetings to the UK, the birthplace of railways.

[@philsimpson2587]

What an absolutely fantastic model train/railway layout - one of the best I've seen. Thanks for uploading the video

[@Landsend-Railroad]

For all the work I have and I am still put into it, I in deed appreciate comments like yours. Thank you.

[@syedwaseem5777]

Fantastic my friend, no words to express. One of the best videos I have ever watched 😍

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are very kind. Thank you.

[@jaytc3218]

Wow! I never got into model railroading but I always thought it was fascinating. This is absolutely beautiful. Very nice attention to detail. You can almost feel like you're actually there.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Your comment is very convincing, I thank you. Details are important to me. I am trying hard to make it look as real as I can. There is still much to do.

[@mohammadisabarnabas7973]

Very very good....so natural....good detail...

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I thank you.

[@片岡義男-v2b]

細部までの造り込みが 素晴らしいですよね 素敵な映像を　 ありがとうございます♪

[@Landsend-Railroad]

私はあなたがそれを楽しんでとてもうれしいです。

[@aknightthatsaysnee5259]

0:42 That’s a huge dog!!! 1:35 Working stiffs. 4:26 Angry rock thrower. 5:45 Prehistoric sized mosquitoes. 8:15 Gazebo. (Love saying that word) 14:40 Skater has cast on leg! 16:52 Trolly! From Mr Rogers Neighborhood! Entire layout: Awesome!!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are very observant. And you are right on all accounts. That dog is BIG. Bernese Mountain dogs are known to get easily to 165 lbs plus a lot of fur. That skater is tough! At 7:56 is a trolley much more like the one Mr Rogers had. How come you missed the bears at 29:02? Thanks for your attention and appreciation.

[@aknightthatsaysnee5259]

Trains and More Someone had previously mentioned bears and moose, so I left them alone. Almost mentioned the two different VW buses I spotted but neither one of them got any quality camera time. I was born in a 1964 VW bus! Thanks for the great video!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@aknightthatsaysnee5259 Kind of crowded in a VW bus. I should know, my wife, I and two kids lived in one for a month while travelling all the way cross Canada and back. We had the bus for 18 years. When we sold it, it still looked like the day we bought it. Happy, you liked the video. Thanks.

[@aknightthatsaysnee5259]

Trains and More My older (obviously) sister and brother were witnesses to my first breath. It was 1:30 at night, west of Chicago in November! It was cold and my dad was driving too slow so I had to take charge and told him to move over or we will never get there on time. Of course we were late; I didn’t have a driver’s license yet. I was 10 when my parents sold the bus. Sad day indeed. I watched it drive away. However! When I was born, the local VW dealer presented me a $100 bond or something like that. At the age of 18 I cashed it (teenagers) and made an extra $26, a total of $126 in all. That’s awesome about your VW bus experience!

[@aknightthatsaysnee5259]

Trains and More Did I mention that my mom was there, too?

[@roberttaylor6600]

I watch this wonderful video once again and I just noticed there is actually a waterfall on this layout damn that's cool.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

There are actually two mountain streams, one at 12:35 and another just after the tunnel at 12:53. You are very observant.

[@ktmbilly3963]

That was deliciously refreshing 👍

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The recording of these scenes was not refreshing at all. The outside temperature was 31 degrees Celsius on that day (that is a little short of 90 F). Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@martyndix2290]

Very rarely do I watch a video such as this all the way to the end. This one I did - fantastic! Well done 👍🏻

[@Landsend-Railroad]

That is indeed a compliment. It makes all the work put into building and maintaining this railroad worthwhile. Thank you