Custom HO Train for my Wild Imaginary West

#boyleihobbytime #modeltrain #Wildwest
It's time to work on a new train set! I've been wanting to make a new one since my original, but given the size and effort that goes into a layout, I've put it off until now.
To begin the project, I'm starting with the train. This train will also be set in the wild imaginary west, so I need to make sure the appearance of the train fits.
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[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

As I’m watching this video I’m surrounded by cardboard, glue and wooden sticks. I’m making my first ever miniature from scratch because of this channel. It’s a very basic little house but I’m proud to be making it anyways. Thanks Boylei ☺️

[@violadrone4285]

Honestly, the confidence to scratch build my first model cabin is due in large part to this channel. That's so cool that you're working on one too!

[@rocco5361]

Hey, best of luck on the build!

[@juriaan13]

Hell yeah

[@Boasill]

You go my guy! I feel second hand pride for everyone who has the courage to try new things

[@spcyndles]

i made my first thingy because of this channel too!

[@Themodelman]

The train turned out amazing, can't wait to see what the terrain will look like when it's finished!

[@willharder8826]

I genuinely look forward to these every week. Love when you add to the wild imaginary west. Can’t wait to see part 2 of this project

[@sylvainamacher8601]

Couldn’t say it better!

[@_GenericAmerican]

Howdy. You probably won't see this, but I LOVE your train videos! The landscaping you use is always so creative and I love the unique design you do for every single one! Greetings from Texas, have a fantastic week.

[@AshtonLim-wc2cq]

Spoiler: We saw this

[@_GenericAmerican]

@@AshtonLim-wc2cq I know it doesn't seem like much, but seeing that little fish with a heart made my day.

[@1low64]

That sketch deserves to be in a fine art museum! 🤣

[@jayconstantine5928]

I genuinely always wonered what the numbers referring to trains meant. . . Now I know it is the wheels! This isn't just a modelling channel, it's educational too! Thanks for that!

[@lucascarpenter8949]

You should make some kind of train engine/mech that places train tracks down for a new railway. May or may not get attached by some kind of beast that doesn't want more railroads 👍 great video!

[@este_Pandy_Projects]

I enjoy the train based Wild Imaginary West updates

[@helenslibrary]

Man, I love this universe a lot. This is an awesome addition. Also, you've now mentioned mermaid chupacabras (threat to boats) and chupacabras (threat to trains) so I imagine there to be aerial chupacabras as well.

[@_GenericAmerican]

Or maybe an in-universe saying could be "When Chupacabras fly!"

[@patrikhjorth3291]

I'm still waiting to see the mermaid chupacabras.

[@TheGuyWhoAsked2187]

I'm picturing a branched family of chupacabras that reside in different ecosystems, like eevee's evolutions

[@nils-peterwihlney8732]

Awesome build. Awesome story. And awesome video. Here's a small rp from me to offer flavor. "People from the cities always say that the train is the best way to travel. Well, I don't know what you east coasters know about trains but we in the west know them for what they truly are. Monster baits on tracks. Those things cause so much noise and movements monsters will move to attack a train from miles around. Even those big fancy guns of theirs ain't going to do squat when a giant-sized sandworm or ant lion destroys the tracks. Or the train itself!" "My brother was a coal miner. He witnessed half a train get swallowed by a sinkhole caused by one of those big nasties. Took two days to repair the tracks. Took bloody two months until a replacement train arrived." "There is a reason why they need those fancy supply carts with extra supplies, it is to repair the tracks every time a monster damages them. And guess what happens when they drive back to the east coast after finishing repairing the tracks all the way here? The exact same thing. Time and again. Rinse and repeat. All for the fat cats greasing their pockets with the oil and blood of trains and people." -From an interview with a local monster hunter in Colorado

[@joaquin-aguilar]

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[@morganw.4711]

I love every bit of lore we get for the Wild Imaginary West. Can’t wait to see what you do with this project!

[@samanthadean1083]

If the train turned out this awesome, I can’t imagine how awesome the scenery will be!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@awldune]

Congrats to the patron contributors, I am always impressed

[@SolarWolfPlays]

I love this so much. Makes me wish the Durango Silverton Narrow-gauge RR was like this instead of the pleasant ride it is XD.

[@myrnabuenaventura4127]

Respect to boylei for having the patience to do all of this the train turned out really cool good job boylei!

[@earlware4322]

I love how that train turned out! Appling the new paint with a sponge really gave the new colors a lot of texture/dimension. I've seen a similar effect done by "dabbing" with a short, stubby brush, but I now want to try the sponging techique. Looking forward to seeing the new WIW layout for this wicked cool train. I know however cool I think it'll be, you will make it ten times better. Keep on keeping on!!

[@jewabeus]

You are the man. It has never occurred to me to put tape over old blades like that. I used razor blades at work & have found old ones the hard way when I've had to find something I threw in the trash. That tip alone is AWESOME!!! Also, the pics you shared of your followers' creations were all fantastic looking. A lot of creative people out there. On the layout, I'm really looking forward to see what you do with your amazing looking new train set. With the circle, I wondered if it was going to be some kind of prison/holding spot for dangerous cryptids with the train circling for extra protection. LOL

[@BrRekable]

I use a lot of blades where I work. Any hard pill bottle works great too. Something small and plastic.

[@yeoldeseawitch]

armored trains, while being very impractical from a military strategy standpoint, are always cool to watch

[@Phaser1x]

Imagination is the coin of the realm. Great work.

[@amykat75]

First thing I noticed is that I’ve been saying Colorado wrong my entire life. I can’t believe I’ve never really paid attention to how you say it before. Great work. My husband and I love your channel.

[@och70]

Larger train, larger diorama, larger area for monsters to be hiding in their monster hiding places. Looking forward to it!

[@halliwedge]

Dude, shoutout to Adam Hills, that F16 looking CLEEEEEEEAAAAAAANNNNN!!!

[@TomJones0065]

My Fav Scale! HO, for me it seems to be the perfect size for building with NEW IDEAS! Man I can't wait for your NEW world to come to life! Sunday Coffee Waffles a BHT! HECK YEA! I also Live in Colorado! WOOP WOOP!

[@llihelyk]

Cool to see Durango's train added to your wild imaginary west!

[@maxwray7882]

New Boylei vid brings me great serotonin :)

[@CCMinis]

Amazing as always, Boylei - can't wait to see more!

[@user-ue2jq8uf6x]

Ur little tips and stuff helped me fix my old birdhouse. Thanks. Ur the GOAT!

[@alexandervladimirovich6542]

I want to thank you for sharing other crafter's works with us, especially those with YT channels. As you probably know, youtube algorhytm always suggests same people again, again and again (or it suggests those "entertaining" crafters like nerdforge) so its kinda hard to find new good channels sometimes. Thanks a lot!

[@BPCustomCreations]

This reminds me I have a train model sitting in a box I bought to modify nearly a year ago 😅 Great work!

[@Blood_Casual_Gaming]

I wanna buy stuff just to kitbash because of your channel, thanks for the creative boosting

[@TheRealSethDowning]

I love the rail gun on the top of the train, that was a nice touch

[@Business_Otter]

Pretty cool seeing the train that rides being my work everyday turning into something like this! Love it!

[@mistac5050]

What a treat this was. Really looking forward to seeing the new layout for this one. The world building continues!

[@horizonsforge]

Oh yeah! I've been waiting for a new train build! (Something I never thought I would be interested in lol)

[@stevedenis8292]

Very reminiscent of The show Firefly. That blend of space western literally and figuratively.

[@bennyboi2620]

Love his videos would also like to see cowboys on horses running around a multicolored firenado that would be so awesome

[@damondstratton1102]

I love your kit bashing, but I was glad to see you talk about blade safety 😀

[@Yesica1993]

This channel reminds me of when I was a kid and used to make those model kits of planes and cars.

[@jensclerbout307]

Your train video was the first video I ever saw from your channel, after that I was instantly hooked and have been watching every week. I can’t believe it’s been a year….. Keep up the good work and funny commentary, I’ve enjoyed every second!!!❤

[@verdant2215]

The rail gun reminds me of a thought I had a bit ago of an alternate ww2 where battleships have rail guns to fight kaijus. This was nicely built

[@iain.sm.c]

A train station for the town would be a great addition :D

[@DerpyPossum]

Yay! Consolidation-type locomotives getting more love and attention! :)

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

Always happy to see some Boylei.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Train looks sweet!!!!!👍🏼 Looking forward to your next video. **Kudos to your patrons the Artwork was awesome!!!

[@garybuettner7920]

So excited when I got up this morning to see a new video. Love the west stuff particularly and this train turned out really cool. As a writer, I live for the lore.

[@tera633]

Really looking forward to the rest, lore and content alike.

[@notcooper339]

It’d be cool to se a semi- streamlined locomotive. It would totally fit the aesthetic. Just a little cowling would look incredible and it’d be fun to add little greebles and a custom paint job 🔥

[@_GenericAmerican]

I'd love to see Boylei kitbash a bullet train as a prototype for mountain tunnels.

[@boldizsaar1992]

Amazing video as always. The lore kind of reminded me of the Tall grass episode of Love, Death and Robots. Thank you, Boylei!

[@jam2190]

I find it rather amazing, the way thing are with everyone being connected, we can watch someone bring the stuff they see in their head out into the real world! Also how so many people support the creation of stuff like this train set, also the filming and editing of videos explaining what you did and why

[@ericathefae]

Uuh, can't wait to see what intricate design you'll make for the terrain!

[@mr.bigmeaty7577]

I can already hear the boots march to war. I dread the fate of those at the wrong end of those guns!

[@MasterVideoStudios]

Nice way to take one of my favorite starter train sets and turn it into something creative

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Good job, the ideas and creativity you have is outstanding. I like how you add backstory too. Thanks!

[@OtterCreek]

It's just a guess, but I imagine there are many of us Model Railroaders that keep tabs on your channel just hoping you will eventually make the leap into the hobby in earnest!! A themed railroad similar to Dave's over at Thunder Mesa Studios but only based on the Imaginary Wild West. It would be epic and wonderful to see. Love the Denver & Rio Grande!! Thanks for providing inspiration to all modelers! ~Dennis at the OC&RG

[@cyberra0180]

Can't wait to see what new terrain this train has to traverse and what beasties it has to fend off :)

[@MrKoakai]

In real life we had the silk trains. Fast engines with priority routing and the only passengers being armed guards to protect the precious silk cargo. Insurance was that expensive that getting it to the mills meant speed was king. Seeing these armed cars brings that to mind for me.

[@TheSlamburger]

This is awesome. Just as an idea, I’ve seen the Big Boy locomotives referred to as ‘the train that conquered the Rockies.’ If the railroads are having so much trouble, maybe a massive, heavily armed and armored war train is just what they need. It’s a little anachronistic, but I think it’d be cool.

[@dhcoloniemain9358]

Welcome to the world of model railroading! You might not ever look back!

[@wabbitseason4512]

It's giving Firefly vibes and I love it

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

Your Wild imaginary West is such an incredible world building project!

[@jefffutral2469]

Love what you do!

[@laurencesnashall]

A ghostbusters scene would be so cool with the flilaments.

[@GP30_Foamer]

I really loved how this train turned out! I can’t wait to see the brand new layout!

[@chriscooper654]

Amazing work as ever. As a TTRPG player and GM, I also appreciate the world-building details.

[@lorenharwood5137]

Looks great!!

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

Interested in seeing what a larger city (like NYC, Chicago or St Louis) would look like in this universe too

[@jasonwaltrowski2315]

Train turned out sweet, can't wait to see the layout

[@JasonCarpoolDad]

The way I was JUST thinking about your channel this morning and this is the first video on my feed, makes my day!

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

Looking great!

[@MiniModellingOfficial]

Great video! I’d recommend switching out the plastic wheels with metal ones, it provides smoother rolling and a much larger lifespan for the wheels

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Great job on that train. I figure the diorama will be awesome.

[@paullee6371]

I’ve always wanted to see some kind of a giant vampire bat from you really enjoy your videos

[@paulgertsch7105]

Great job 👍

[@CTDioramas]

Can't wait to see where this goes! What a great start you've made already. The train looks awesome 👌

[@TheTrainLady]

I absolutely love trains it’s always so cool to see you work and model them, your dioramas are great and I can’t wait to see the rest!!

[@Certawin]

Nice! A fun new wild west train . Looks awesome, and can't wait to see the new layout. Looking forward to it!

[@georgejung4115]

BUILD A RODEO!! It would match your western theme. Make a modified bull with mechanical parts or a fully mechanical bull!! COME ON!!!

[@kathoakes929]

Looking great.

[@JayhanLordofCats]

So awesome

[@GGP_Iben]

Can't wait for this one's track to be double the size of the last one.

[@Jay-ql4gp]

I have a newfound love for Emergency Crafting Supplies! And that horseshoe will totally come in handy!

[@katmom49]

Lovely start!

[@woodlanderstudios]

That was GREAT!!! Love the paint job. Thank you Boylei for doing another art challenge!

[@Warhawk76]

Paint job looks fantastic!

[@sladenorthernil]

A couple of people recommend a tornado with a Thunderbird and lightning.... I agree with them! 😂

[@garzilla7123]

That looks so great can't wait for the finished product always look forward to seeing what you create.

[@MASI_forging]

The project looks so beautiful ☺☺

[@johnkriete2152]

Awesome. I always look forward to seeing your art.

[@Josh31287]

That's amazing! I can't wait to see what else you do with it!

[@jasonshiers5771]

Looking forwards to the finished project.

[@BetaHobbyTime]

Love the work

[@bengordon2330]

Thank you for the laughs. Much needed

[@M0UNTAINEER]

Looks so cool 👌

[@goldenvalkyrie7142]

I really love the world you've created! It sounds so cool with huge monsters in a wild west setting. Can't wait to hear more about it in future videos!

[@carolinefreeman4546]

Looks great as always. I love the story aspect of this channel and how you're building a whole world, it really adds to it.

[@11tear68]

As always your work is incredible and amazing.

[@colemiller6087]

Waiting for the day I get to see all the sculptures put together

[@collisw8302]

Thanks for all the tips! It seems like more than usual. I always appreciate new info and good reminders.

[@straswa]

Masterful work Boylei! I love all the details, from the cannon to the supply car.

[@wallabaatar]

You take things that are already cool...and you make them so much better! What a great world we would live in if everyone did the same thing!!! Thanks for inspiring us Boylei!!!