Christmas in CHICAGO! Busy Trains during the Holiday Rush with O-Gauge Steam & Diesel Trains

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

What immediately came to mind - given the season - was Billy DeWolf saying, "busy, Busy, BUSY" in the animated "Frosty The Snowman" Christmas special. Lots of fun!

[@SteveRenon]

Well done.

[@DelHudson1]

Very nice shots. For a moment, I thought that I was watching a Caleb Easter production.

[@Dadified86]

That’s quite the compliment! Caleb’s skills with a camera are on a level I aspire to reach someday!

[@marshallg496]

Very nice video. Merry Christmas.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I've never seen a toy train video that had a dreamlike quality to it but you managed it Mike! Well done! My favorite Chicago 'roads? The Erie, the New York Central, and the Pennsylvania. That's right, invaders from the East! A Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thanks for posting!

[@Dadified86]

Pennsy here in full force! But yeah if NYCS and Erie are in Chicago… then that kinda opens up more floodgates potentially for us 😆

[@Steven_Williams]

Great run session! " Big ups 👍🏿 from Chicago "Train Dawg "!

[@PopPopsTrainRoom]

Happy holidays Mike to you and your family

[@Blur4strike-2]

My favorite railroads from Chicago (Fallen Flags): Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Union Pacific, CB&Q, AT&SF, BN. Favorite railroads from Chicago (current day): BNSF, UP, Amtrak. I think I spotted a Mennards boxcar with Jack the German Shepard's nose lighting up.

[@johnandrus3901]

Another wonderful Holiday video, Mike! Colin is excited, as usual. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to you and your family!

[@GraveDigger2005]

Awesome Christmas setup you guys have! Can’t wait for what’s coming in 2025 and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 ❤

[@Dadified86]

Thanks! Same to you and yours!! 🎄

[@thewaysiderailroader]

Favorite Chicago railroads: Illinois Central, Gulf, Mobile and Ohio, Chicago and Northwestern

[@Dadified86]

There’s a Gulf Mobile & Ohio double door boxcar I’ve had my eye on for ages but just can’t seem to pull the trigger. Maybe it’ll come down in price or I’ll find another one!

[@LousTrains1523]

Love that T1. Great video Mike and Happy Holidays!

[@DouggieFresh50]

Merry christmas

[@kiscofallsrailroad]

Great scenes and overview of the Secondhand Overland! Merry Christmas‼️🎅🚂❄️🎄

[@denisebasile3813]

Looks amazing 🎉great job 👍👏 I really enjoy your videos thank you keep them coming they help me out an merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to you and your family

[@Dadified86]

Thanks, Denise! Glad you enjoy them. Same to you this season!! Here’s to a fun 2025!

[@greatsmokymtnsrailfan]

Awesome video! Wish I could’ve seen these scenes in real life. Great variety of stuff. My favorite road name that used to run to Chicago would be the Norfolk and Western.

[@Dadified86]

I’m looking for a good CNW to add to our roster. Almost got a brass Streamlined steam engine but I don’t think it would’ve handled our curves here.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

It's a nice festive Christmas video, and we've enjoyed watching it. My grandson has filmed a Dylington Christmas Special for his Dylington Model Railway channel, which may get you into the festive mood. That was a great video. Cheers, James... 🎅 🎄 🙂👍

[@Dadified86]

I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

@Dadified86 we hope you enjoy it 🙂👍

[@ARMYVETT]

🙂👍👍👍👍

[@MarkWick]

Nice video. My family and I rode the Monon line between Chicago and Lafayette, Indiana, and I have one Monon car in my current collection and it is often see on my layout.

[@Dadified86]

I actually lucked out and JUST found a Monon tanker car at a local shop TODAY. Had to get it!

[@MarkWick]

@@Dadified86 I don't think I have ever seen a Monon tank car. Passenger coaches, box cars and lots of hoppers, real and models, but not a tank car.

[@BigBoyTrains-]

Yoooo, you need to come visit us in Chicago!!

[@Dadified86]

We will! Plan on it 👍

[@karstenkremer9135]

Nice great from Germany 🇺🇸🚂🇩🇪🫶👍😉

[@Dadified86]

Danke!!