How to build a basic garden railroad, part 1

[@WonderAboutUs]

"Your railroad starts with a dream." That sounds so romantic

[@TralfazConstruction]

It's the tracks and where they lead which is the romance for me. Once, when fishing up in the hills of upstate Pennsylvania, I found remnants of a long ago abandoned railway which I later learned was part of a logging operation in the early-1900s. What I stumbled upon was sections of old track, raised rail beds and the path which meandered along the course of a stream. Nearby were pieces of a discarded cast iron stove and my imagination spun the scene from what I'd found. Loggers, lumbermen seated around a table at a rail spur's terminus in a glade eating their breakfast or lunch, dinner perhaps, some one hundred years ago. My father and his hunting buddies had never encountered the remains of this rail spur and they congratulated me on my find.

[@resqdiver1]

Well done intro into getting started in the hobby. The funny part was when they talked about GFI outlets and electrical safety and then plugged a double insulated (2 prong) plug into the GFI.

[@goldenretriever6440]

I was thinking about making a g scale layout in my front yard just a little something to ad some whimsy to the garden This video is quite useful

[@leokimvideo]

if only i watched this before I had a go

[@NoSoapp]

leokimvideo i've been watching you since I was five and you've been such a big impact on my love of trains you're the reason I've done model railroading to this day so I want to thank you for getting me into the hobby and for how much of an experience it has been. thank you so much, your loyal subscriber

[@gh_3_2]

that would've been a good idea (yes i watched those videos)

[@mightyalbert1470]

You could do it again :p

[@mindbuilder8768]

That would be helpful..

[@TailsFan369no2]

As an semi-expert, doi

[@nycarearailfanproductions]

This is very helpful for my future of this great hobby!😂

[@peterpearson4377]

I have a very small garden but this looks like what I could do so far I love your set ups

[@goldenretriever6440]

I’d like to have a backyard with trains like this. When I have parties I’d have them run around and deliver beer to people Or soda if there’s kids That’d be hilarious

[@Vinyl_guy]

ok they are awesome, i have a few myself and yeah they are awesome for parties

[@huntersmith8586]

1:39 Damn it feels good to be a train gangsta

[@mark03061956]

The alternative is to set things up for a weekend or two's use. The better quality G scale trains have some heft to them; they will be just fine with track laid right in the grass with minimal fiddling with leveling the track other than some very basic adjusting. Use plastic track joiners to hold the sections together and away you go. Run it thru the mulch - snuggle it down into it, spread a little between the rails and pat it down. Once you're done, pick it all up, blow the track free of grass and whatnot or hose it down, put it away, do it again another time. There's a reason to go with large scale - it's not finicky.

[@hexazalea]

G scale trains are often made weatherproof. They can run in the rain or snow.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Big hauler here! And New Bright Rail King!

[@badkittynomilktonight3334]

If you are building something this small or similar size, do yourself a big favor and build a raised bed to put it on. You gain it being easier to operate on as you are not at ground level. My layout is only 16" but it makes a huge difference not having to get on my knees to put things on or off the track.

[@Linda_Eskin]

That’s a really good idea. We have gophers, skunks, and raccoons. Any road I might construct on the ground wound be buried or torn up within days. Either your idea, or an elevated track. Backyard Shinkansen!

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Brilliant. Entertaining and informative.

[@snoman71]

Very helpful video. Thank you for producing it.

[@markcarey8426]

"Sponsored by GTA." That made me larf. Good vid. Thanks.

[@mindbuilder8768]

The frick does larf mean?

[@markcarey8426]

@@mindbuilder8768 laugh

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Fun to watch, keep up the good labor of love. You labor, I 😉.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Great new video .loads of detail.

[@5fdpknucklehead100]

most of the garden railways iv'e seen will have a section that is inside where you stage your train to keep it from the weather

[@pveredex]

Thats expensive, if your a beginner atleast.

[@Danielg768]

​@@pveredex excellent

[@stereopolice]

I've been wanting to build a garden subway, but can't find info on that.

[@goldenretriever6440]

Why would you want a garden subway you won't be able to see it

[@supremerailfan]

Golden Retriever he could place a camera

[@Mr_Fancypants]

If i would do that i would make 1 in H0 scale indoors with a cutout tunnel system. What if your train derails in a fully closed tunnel? Send another train? Digg up your garden to take a look? It's a silly idea. But that's just me

[@Ih8kone]

@@goldenretriever6440 You mean rapid transit system?

[@michaeljacksonfanmade87]

Ahh yes i love "old" how to get started model train videos

What year is this from? I'm guessing early 90s?

[@CLON3RAW3S0ME]

IT is very helpful and does the old thomas the tank engine count to it runs by it self

[@chasingtrainsusa2730]

9:25 Why Would You Water The Track Because They All Ready Watered The Road Bed But Why Water It With Electric Track

[@Ih8kone]

To level the ballast and keep dust down.

[@chasingtrainsusa2730]

@@Ih8kone Makes Kinda Some Sense

[@voidthe3f859]

Video: “Family hobby” My brother hearing this: “funny how they think I will do garden railroading…” Me, my mother, and my father: “well then you will be very bored won’t you?”

[@DenverInternationalHorse]

The nostalgia.

[@mindbuilder8768]

The same nostalgia you'd get from reading old Lego instructions

[@grantthebeast7910]

My childhood in one video

[@Phantom-py8lr]

Same.

[@robertlucido3686]

USA trains make large scale track that can be screwed together, and now Bachmann also makes brass track that can be screwed together

[@NHseacoast]

To Garden Railways and Kalmbach, informative video however you need to update it and make the video HD,! Please also how about expanding this garden railway etc, so much you could do with this video but please update it it's hard to watch on an iPad in 480 sad video...

[@exist_much5625]

Please tell me you're joking. The video is 6 years old.

[@NHseacoast]

Valentino Martone yep, I guess Kalmbach doesn’t read the replies anyways.

[@SkipW]

Do not use Pea Gravel or sand as it will not old shape, demand crusher fines accept NO substitutions you will be miles ahead and remember to have good drainage away from your track.

[@RailsofNorCal]

Would All Purpose Gravel work?

[@thomasabbott8974]

Very good video. On How to build a railway track out doors.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Model trains? family activity? Umm, need activity to get away from family! LOL.

[@fredcon8638]

How old is this video 80's or 90's

[@mlalbaitero]

Probably early 90's

[@trigger796]

+Magical Portal I think it was 2078

[@UnderwaterAnimations]

+Fred Con it was 2012

[@mlalbaitero]

UnderWater Animations​ no. the video was uploaded on 2012, but the actual film was probably made in the 90s

[@UnderwaterAnimations]

oh

[@morganoconnor6018]

im gonna make one!

[@waldenhouse]

Is there a UK / GB society for G scale, using British outline stock exclusively??

[@jadynndean1014]

thanks for the help

[@Ih8kone]

A word of advice, don't use a regular pencil, use a carpenter's pencil.

[@Ih8kone]

4:51 May I ask, what do you need a pencil for?

[@GrumpSkull]

Does anyone know details about the crane car in the Hartland Construction Express set? I don't recall ever seeing it before.

[@VestedUTuber]

You know, this video's instructions can apply to gauges larger than 45mm/gauge-1. Larger gauges just need more space. Although when you get to a certain size gauge or larger or if you run RC (either battery or live steam), you don't need a power pack since the locomotives are all powered internally.

[@RyanJames1100]

Great - liked that

[@lyonjenkins]

i got no starter set! i got 60 year old train stuff! alot that are so rare, i can't even touch it :0

[@TheOctopusStudios]

could you make a garden railroad with an HO scale train?

[@TotallNotTrev]

***** yes you can but not in the rain, because large/g scale trains are water proof and ho is not

[@BurritoSenor]

***** you can get more scale distance but if a tiny bit of debris falls on the tracko on ho then it will cause derailments but if it falls on g scale it wont matter

[@TotallNotTrev]

all trains would work but they arent water prof

[@Ih8kone]

No

[@isidrabaldazo9842]

its very helpful

[@Ih8kone]

Is that 4' diameter curve?

[@wampaAWESOMEsauce]

Garden railways are weather proof. Tracks, buildings, and accessories can stay outside in almost any weather for years. Trains will have to stay inside when they are not in use. Btw indoor train sets are hundreds of dollars cheaper, i hope you didnt buy one meant mainly for outside, or you probably wasted lots of money.

[@stonedmalone8587]

if it rains then what do ypu do? thats why i didnt build mine outside

[@jockellis]

steven moreno16 Have battery powered locomotives with radio control.

[@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695]

Live steam

[@prashantjuvekar1036]

I like it ,i want Santa Fe model set whear available this

[@harrymurphey2634]

... NO !!! Not all the different track manufactures are interchangable !!! The problem is mostly w/ the switches, but also the track. It is not the width of the track ... it is about the "depth" of the track rail. The Merklin track and switches are not as tall on the rail height, therefore the "flanges" on the wheels bottom out on the "ties" and can lead to a de-railment. Especially, on the "frogs" on the swiches or crossings. I would stay w/ "LGB" or "REA" when possible. When buying "Used" track inspect the "inside" of the "outside" rail on the curved sections as that is were they wear due to the Medal/Steel wheels rubbing as the train goes around the curve. (And I've seen many worn out curved sections ... especially on a lay-out w/ lots of hours of running time, like in a store display ...) So ... Merklin rolling stock can run on "LGB" & "REA" ...but ... "LGB" rolling stock can have problems on Merklin track ...

[@panikluci7678]

Ten trávník postříkali Agentem Orange?

[@victabeer3960]

Outdoor HO scale would be great if it existed. G Scale Sushi Tins are way too expensive for a guy that hasn't got a House to install it in. Cheers

[@Vinyl_guy]

some british families do oo/ho garden railways because of the size of british lawns

[@aidensypolt]

Problem with the limestone is a breed of shipworm that eats limestone.

[@harminsambajon4556]

What scale is this?

[@bloba4443]

G scale

[@Ih8kone]

Large Scale, also known as G Scale

[@nswrailwayskid]

we don't have gfi,s in Australia

[@danmongar8765]

+Lachlan Mendham HI i like this video especially tips about rail road, i found an useful method/ product was Elumpa BuildingsRailroad Alchemist - it will be on google if you need it

[@EScott2U]

This is 11 years old. Time to re-upload it in 1080P or better.

[@lyonjenkins]

with tracks and scenary

[@jacesmith1069]

Idk if there's a hobby shop near me :(

[@pAtOsHtRaiNs001]

Almost could bet he is the same voice actor from the 3D Ultra Train Town.

[@joelcartagena953]

Was this in the 1990's or something? Because it's kinda hard to tell.

[@badkittynomilktonight3334]

This is very old, alot of the train sets shown are no longer available. The basic information about building one is still valid though

[@joelcartagena953]

@@badkittynomilktonight3334 but I was just asking what year this took place. Is it from the 90's or something?

[@badkittynomilktonight3334]

Probably late 1990s maybe very early 2000s.

[@GrumpSkull]

Is it a railway in the garden or a garden with a train? Most moms are like that. lol

[@AleLGB]

Marklin and Bachmann tracks are *NOT* suited for outdoor use! They will get rusted in a matter of weeks, if not days.

[@Ih8kone]

Nope, Bachmann makes special outdoor track.

[@tilkorjourney1300]

How to buy from india

[@jomarijunruz9373]

How much

[@blockvfive1196]

around 300 dollars for the starter set, but that is a good price if you pick wisley, i recommend getting G scale model trains.

[@mindbuilder8768]

@@blockvfive1196 *jazz music stops.*

[@blockvfive1196]

@@mindbuilder8768 lol

[@briscollama2521]

What about a concrete track bed?

[@jockellis]

Brisco Llama Might crack unless you use rebar if ground settles. Real railroads don't use it much except for ties.

[@Vinyl_guy]

for a garden railroad that could work

[@prettyflores6659]

I never seen those kind of train sets

[@Rivarokband]

Ebay! But be ready to bid against rich people that buy up all the track. ..

[@Trainmaster1907]

"Large scale train". Honey you ain't seen nothing yet. Get in to 1.5" scale. A locomotive can way over a ton. Now that is large scale

[@tiger.6509]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4q2moiMeNGCb5I Check out her Over 2000 feet train track

[@elpapasajor2381]

I HAVE TO KILL A TREE TO PUT A TOY TRAIN IN THE BACKYARD WTF!!!

[@huntersmith8586]

remdom guy WORTH IT!

[@huntersmith8586]

remdom guy Do like that tree tunnel in Yosemite.

[@daveyyy_]

And not toy...

[@msmace3998]

Are you fu---insane!??!? WE CAN JUST GROW MORE,YOUR KNOW HIW EXPENSIVE TRAINS ARE!??!

[@MrBaumann1]

Please don't use an herbicide (Roundup) in your yard. Why poison your yard when you are out trying to enjoy your hobby in nature?

[@Twister051]

Because I need to lay down track? Good grief, just spray with precision.

[@Ih8kone]

Or use eco-friendly herbicide

[@razourlight962]

Your garden railway would be how I did it...

[@danielwinters71]

its too bad i dont have a hobby store near me

[@susanhaney3437]

The internet is a marvelous invention.

[@oosasadventures4774]

GET ONE! lol that scared me

[@thomasawl]

Ive started by buying a shoddy battery loco for twenty quid and scratchbuiling a ton of wagons with 3d printed wheels. Track? Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

[@radanju3]

Electric powered track connections are a horrible idea for outdoor garden railroading, especially running long freight on really long track. I prefer battery powered model trainsets.

[@GoedHoorClub]

Bassie en Adriaan boefjes

[@GoedHoorClub]

Bassie en Adriaan

[@426superbee4]

what a waste of time and money YEA RITE! BUILDING ONE RITE NOW! LMAO! This got to be a JOKE he hee not 1> hell get 20 of em > here come my produce by rail LMAO

[@msmace3998]

*Right*

[@stephenmcallister2169]

$500 just to get the tools required to get started. FML

[@leey7h]

or for G1 live steam around 10 thousand!

[@_chralik]

GTA

[@ashevilletrainman6989]

Ho scale is better ...

[@daroachdoggjr5799]

there's always one in a crowd...

[@huntersmith8586]

Trainman46 please explain to a new guy why

[@daveyyy_]

Not G scale better!!!

[@msmace3998]

No,G scale can be inside and out,HO scale has to be plugged in INSIDE and G scale just has a remote control

[@PR84444]

@@msmace3998 Ho scale can use a DCC remote aswell