I bought a TRAIN! - Miniature Train Company G12

This starts my journey of bringing a Miniature Train Company G12 back to life!

[@POUNCEMAN1]

I have a set g-12 as well ,, restoring in Canadian National Railways colours ,, new engine ,,

[@MrRailroadrunner]

Be careful about planning to take it to events. This stuff can be counted as an amusement, and as such can require inspection and insurance. This is why I keep my stuff on private railroads. Sweet project though and looking forward to seeing more. One more thought, I would not use a true log splitter valve. Make sure the valve your using has some fine control.

[@joe_of_all_trades]

ohh good thought, however I probably would only take it to church events and not get paid, but I will look into that, thank you. ( I currently take in my barrel train pulled behind my gator or golf cart every year)

[@tpobrienjr]

Exciting!

[@BlueDually4x4]

That is a cool find. Shame the original engine is such a pain to work on. Though a newer engine and drive line would likely run quieter and smoother.

[@joe_of_all_trades]

I believe I am keeping the original with efforts to restore, so that is why the new drive systems uses the original powered trucks so if I want to go back I can

[@dirtgrainsteel]

This is cool!! I want to come ride when it's done!!!! It's been my dream to build a 7.5 gauge railroad someday!

[@bobm2331]

Joe, your excitement comes through loud and clear. Can't wait to see the progress. Well done.

[@TwoRailfans]

That is awesome! After reading the title I was shocked to see how big it actually is.

[@vettebecker1]

Very cool project

[@noecarrillo6286]

That is amazing, I love it...!!!

[@pnwRC.]

AWESOME project!

[@StanFerris]

Wow, fantastic!

[@josepenate7367]

Holy 😱👍

[@ajstoybox4300]

This is super rad!!!

[@funone8716]

Nice. I have a G16 but will keep the mechanicals all OEM

[@MrMASSEYJONES]

Absolutely great video; I liked the relaxed presentation (and the train of course) Hope you saw my video on the Bowness mini train somewhere else on KZbin. It’s worth the ride (around 5 buckks). The park itself is free; a ine hour visit is likely to turn into 3 or 4 for you, People small and big ride the train and the big people like to take selfies, while on board. Calgary has 1,5 inhabitants and a US Consulate. In July, the 10-day Calgary Stampede attracts competitors from Texas and other locations; the parade on day one, lasts 3 hours and is 3-4 people deep,

[@matthewfowler47]

How cool! Any updates on the progress?