Open House at Landsend Garden Railroad 2019

[@danielboone3770]

I forgot to mention I love the landscape. Reminds me of Disneyland

[@pss1967]

I have watched numerous garden railway videos on KZbin, yet this is the first garden railway that has totally blown me away. The viaducts, the spiral, the tunnels, the flora, and the miniature trees make this railway stand out. I have a small garden railway which I hope to extend and I've found this truly inspirational. Thank you for posting.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Paul I wish you success and much enjoyment with your expansion.plans. And thanks for the encouraging words. I will me honest, it is always nice to hear from people like you, that appreciate what I do. It is not just a hobby, it is a commitment.

[@sagarrawal5195]

@@Landsend-Railroad u deserves to hear good ,bcuz u done such a hard work ,i mean seriously i havent seen any railroad so beautiful

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@sagarrawal5195 you are very king. I thank you for your comment.

[@juanizcue5574]

Wow! This garden railroad layout is amazing, I've never seen anything like it. The size of the layout, and its scenes, especially the trees, are gorgeous... this must have taken years and years of dedication! I also find the rocky mountains are truly beautiful. I have a garden railroad myself, with the same LGB engines, but this layout is from another world!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am as impressed with your comment as you are with my RR. It is true, it took many years to get it to the state it is in now. Dedication is a good word, perseverance is another. These plants take a good deal of care to keep them looking like miniatures. Too many garden railroaders are too impatient to take the time when selecting and planting. This also applies to placing real rocks. The result often looks like so many rocks in a row or on a pile. I am not gifted, I just take a second look at what I have done, then try to improve it. Thanks for your comment. I do appreciate it.

[@marciacsr]

I just want to shrink myself down and live there. ...except everybody works so hard! Thank you so much, I really enjoyed watching this and I will return every time I need an escape.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. The fairy with the three wishes is on its way. When you return, try some of my other videos under:

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

Wonderful video !! The entire layout, detailing, landscaping .... A whim and an impressive result !! thanks for sharing, hugs from Brazil!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Greetings to Brazil and thanks for your nice comment.

[@Tshasta4449]

The amount of detail is endless, this layout is absolutely perfect . Especially considering it is open to the environment and critters of all types. Maintaining this Garden Railroad has to be a full time job, this is by far the nicest and most detailed out door layout anywhere . Thanks for sharing and the videoing was first class.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks Tshasta4449 you comments mean a lot to me, since you know how much detail work it takes to put a presentable video together. It is true, the environment is not always kind to an out door layout. Rain, snow, frost, weeds and insects are all participants in making it difficult to keep the trains rolling. The deer, raccoons, the neighbors dogs and cats adding another source of frustration, when there is something to be repaired almost every morning. Still it is fun, or I would stop doing i

[@davidcousins3508]

This railway is a masterpiece..you must be very proud of it . I have just found your channel and I am enjoying looking through your videos .

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I too am glad you found my channel. I am spending a considerable effort to create and maintain this train layout for people just like you to enjoy. Thank you for taking the trouble to comment.

[@1ndygirl]

Simply amazing! If anything ever happened to this planet but your garden was saved, those who discovered it would have a really good idea of many aspects of our recent civilization. . .because of the detail. Do you make all the people? Such diverse positions. Watching this was better than a trip to Disney World! I'll definitely watch all your videos. And thank you for responding to all our comments.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You have a nice way of making a compliment. Thank you. As for your question: I have created not all, but a fair amount of the model figures. They are plastic cast in self-made molds and then hand painted, eyebrows, beards, buttons, and all. Through the different color treatment you don't notice some degree of repetition in their poses . I do believe if anyone takes the trouble to place a comment, I owe them an answer and should say Thank You.

[@danielboone3770]

I love this garden railroad! Especially the White Pass & Yukon passenger train!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you, it means a lot to me, because I scratch-built these two Shovelnose locomotives out of brass. For many years they were the only ones in this large scale (G) in the world.

[@Finga_Trappa]

Could spend hours there** reallllly makes you wish you lived in an area that you could do that in** what an inspiration absolutely amazing

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Some interested visitors have spent hours here and love every minute of it. Thanks for watching

[@hugochavezo]

Me encanta la maqueta del jardín. La afición del modelismo ferroviario perdure por siempre.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Hay menos jóvenes interesados ​​en el modelismo ferroviario. Aun así, confío en que el hobby sobrevivirá, aunque a un nivel menor.

[@hugochavezo]

@@Landsend-Railroad Siempre habrá aficionados para el modelismo ferroviario.

[@BillChild2njoy]

Loving this one right to the end where they spend some quick moments with some of the amazing dozen or so vignettes with people doing events.. chores. Joys and Jobs ..Where they got all these detailed people doing their thing seems a mystery to me. i think it is the most wonderful outdoor i have seen yet... Walt Disney and crew would have loved this one. Doesn't even need a holiday connection or great world circumfrencing layout .. Really nice as is on a perfect day for filming and some awesome natural (bushes rocks etc) and man made bridges and towns ... Oh and very nice camera work for full respective appreciation of the gem being captured for posterity. And the many small vignettes showing well attended picnics and local events.. bears and mountain lions.. all sorts of great little extras done to excelence for this layout I believe is in England? They even have a Cog Railroad with grade.. It even has a gondolola ride and helicopter on its pad ready to take off.Loving this one right to the end where they spend some quick moments with some of the amazing dozen or so vignettes with people doing events.. chores. Joys and Jobs ..Where they got all these detailed people doing their thing seems a mystery to me. i think it is the most wonderful outdoor layout i have seen yet... Walt Disney and crew would have loved this one. Doesn't even need a holiday connection or great world circumfrencing sized layout .. Really nice as is on a perfect day for filming and some awesome natural (bushes rocks etc) and man made bridges and towns ... Oh and very nice camera work for full respective appreciation of the gem being captured for posterity. And the many small vignettes showing well attended picnics and local events.. bears and mountain lions.. all sorts of great little extras done to excelence for this layout I believe is in England? They even have a Cog Railroad with grade.. It even has a gondolola ride and helicopter on its pad ready to take off. And a zoo too !!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am indeed impressed. You have really watched this video with great attention. I thank you very much for the very positive and detailed comment. The figures were collected over a period of many years. The entire layout was designed, built and is maintained by a single person not a team. And that person is nearly 87 years old now. The layout is not as you guessed in England, but in Western Canada. The WP shovelnose engines you see at the opening I have also scratch-built using mostly brass. Thanks again.

[@donrobinson6110]

Awesome layout. Exceptional detailing.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I do like detailing. I guess it shows.

[@danielboone3770]

I love both White Pass & Yukon trains

[@larikipe940]

This is the most fantastic garden railway on earth! You must have a lot of money. I LOVE IT!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks for the comment. Money is not as big an issue, as one may suspect. Garden railroading is cheaper than smoking or a season pass to the hockey games.

[@larikipe940]

@@Landsend-Railroad I don't smoke, never did, but I used to drink very heavily, been sober 11 years now. And you're absolutely right, booze is outrageously expensive. I so regret all the money I wasted over the years on booze. I checked some prices on vodka and champagne recently just out of curiosity, it was expensive 11 years ago, but my goodness, how the prices have gone up since I stopped drinking. I honestly don't know how anybody can afford to be an alcoholic now in days. And cigarettes, for chrissake, what a ridiculous waste of money. Mr. Train man, you are an INSPIRATION! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@mgamga9476]

If I had the space in my yard I would try to do something. As close to that as I can. But it would never look nearly as nice as that. I already have enough track to get started but not enough room. You guys did a beautiful job on that. It's awesome.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You do sound ambitious and I hope you may find the room to get started. "You guys" is actually one guy -- me. Thanks.

[@mgamga9476]

@@Landsend-Railroad my apologies I could not believe one person did all that work. Makes it even more amazing.

[@redrose6116]

The cute train, the beautiful landscape, the scenic route, the restaurant, the bridge, the heli, even the cable car.😯 There's 'wedding' goin' on too, 🤭 This is so, so nice. I love it. 😍 You must have a great determination to make this possible. Thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Landsend-Railroad]

It is so nice to see you picked up many of the details. It's the details that make a model train layout come to life. I am thankful for people like you.

[@redrose6116]

@@Landsend-Railroad the details are so impressive, 😍 Not forgetting there's lumberjack too, 😁 If only I could be there, I'm positively sure, I can stay there for hours 🤭 How I wish ☺️

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@redrose6116 And how about the rock-climber that is followed by a bear cub?

[@redrose6116]

@@Landsend-Railroad yeah, notice that too but miss adding it 😁 Frankly speaking, I watch this back to back just to see this beautiful 'journey' and perhaps will watch it again later 🤭 I simply love this. Awesome.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@redrose6116 It is comments like yours that make me happy too. Thanks again.

[@Nevada_Dan]

Those lucky passengers -- it looks like a VERY scenic route! :-)

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Lucky in deed. They get to go on that trip quite often and never paid as much as a cent.

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Nice layout and the gardening is perfect...

[@Steven_Rowe]

I'm,have seen loads of model railways and many outdoor ones but this is a 10 I love the Yukon and Whitelaw's railroad. I went to Alaska this year, travelled on a cruise from Vancouver to Skagway and went on the line. I loved it Yyour diesels sounds so good , they sound like GM two stroke diesels I could sit in the garden with a bottle of Shiraz, some olives, blue vein cheese or any cheese and just soak it all up. Brilliant. From Australia

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I can tell you are a man of fine taste. The Shiraz and olives I have not tried yet. But sitting out there in the summer taking it all in is certainly a nice way of spending an afternoon. I do share your enthusiasm for the White Pass as well. Have been up there many times and know the line to Carcross very well. Thanks for you thoughtful comment.

[@northernutahlivesteam]

Fun railroad. I don’t think I’ve seen models of the older green/yellow White Pass diesels before.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I am not sure if you mean the older Alcos or the slightly newer Shovelnoses. There are plenty of green-yellow Alco models in G gauge around. The shovenoses are in deed rare. I scatch-build them. The paint comes right out of the WP shops.

[@northernutahlivesteam]

@@Landsend-Railroad I meant older as in prototype. Which I assumed is the shovel nose.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

You are quite correct. The early WP&YR shovelnoses are dating back to 1957. The first Alcos were built in 1969.

[@АнатолийВитальевич-д2ы]

Спасибо за прекрасное видео. У автора данного парка золотые руки.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Спасибо. Нет, руки не золотые, но иногда очень уставшие.

[@sndrcve]

Love this! How does this survive the weather?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The weather is not a real problem. All the plants need the weather! The trains are made to run in the rain. After a nasty storm there is a bit of clean-up needed and a heavy snow fall or frost can cause some damage. The buildings and most decorations are stored inside during the winter, but the trains still run all year.

[@HoboHeaven]

So loveley. Can I make my next Vacation in your Garden?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Most certainly. Please bring your garden tools.

[@HoboHeaven]

@@Landsend-Railroad I think too far away fromm Germany

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@HoboHeaven Stimmt schon. Meine frau und ich waren im Juni in Norwegen. Der Flug hin war angenehm, zurueck dagagen war es die Hoelle. Wir wissen genau wie weit es ist , wir sind in Berlin aufgewachsen.

[@feiconater445]

@@Landsend-Railroad Strange, an Eastbound flight takes more time than a Westbound flight. You can check it out in the timetable. I'd prefer to fly from Norway to Canada.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@feiconater445 I trust you are right. Why that should be, I could not explain. Especially since the jet stream flows from west to east.

[@ecoRfan]

That custom White Pass stuff is slick.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I agree. Anything to do with the White Pass is slick. I am a fan, can you tell?

[@ecoRfan]

@@Landsend-Railroad Yes

[@rickg360]

Excellent garden railway, especially love the European locos! How many feet of trackage are there?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

In Total there are about 1500 feet. The loop travelled is 1000 feet long. I am straddling the whole gamut of European and North-American rolling stock . I simply love both, but it is all narrow gauge.

[@rickg360]

@@Landsend-Railroad That is a lot of trackage! And it all looks so natural in your garden. Your attention to detail is amazing with all the bridges and the pond. I look forward to more videos from you. Thanks for sharing your garden railroad.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@rickg360 Winter is not a good time to do any videos. Most of the buildings and all the decorations are removed and the weather is not helping much. Come next summer there will be more video action. Promise!

[@mamahauss]

just loved watching this video. My husband and I were wondering what part of the country you live in?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I live on the Canadian Westcoast near the city of Victoria BC. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@a1ar127]

I’ve watched a number of your videos and share everyone’s thoughts on the amazing job you’ve done. A lot of White Pass equipment,but I don’t think you’re in Alaska. Where is the rr located?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

No, not Alaska. Just south of it, on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. The WP is just a short cruise away and I love it up there. Thanks for your comment.

[@anthonyprslsouthjerseymode4220]

Gorgeous layout and I absolutely loved the White Pass diesel locomotives! Are they custom built or were they made ready to run? What manufacturer are they? Thanks!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The blue and white Alco comes out of the box ready to run and is made by LGB/Maerklin in Germany. The two Shovelnose models I scratch-build myself, right down to the nuts and bolts using 0.8 mm brass sheet metal. Every part you see is hand made. The paint comes straight from the shops of the WP&YR.

[@spinnetje]

Prachtige treinbaan, met heel veel inspiratie voor mijn eigen project

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Glad to be of inspiration to you and good luck with your own project.

[@deltatrains]

How did the couplers hold up on the opening scene with 15 coaches / cars being pulled by the two WP&Y GE's ? Good video. Thanks.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

There was only one coupler problem, it was with a Kadee. They were not exactly at the same height. Once that was fixed - no uncoupling anymore.

[@feiconater445]

Yes, It's very fine that you avoided giants to appear in the video. I think the trains are stored in the basement of the octogonal building. Is that correct?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The space under the gazebo (octagonal) is only used as a temporary storage for a short duration. Sometimes overnight. It saves the many trips to the in-house storage with a couple of cars under your arm.

[@umakantabarik8010]

How many years u take to made this whole model

[@Landsend-Railroad]

I put the first shovel in the ground 16 ears ago. The first train ran in 2004.

[@rhbeadlejr]

What do they do in the winter or rain?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The trains don't mind the rain and in the winter I plow the snow if it is not too much.

[@hdspringer2561]

sehr schönes Video, 👏🙏👍 die ganzen Figuren und Tiere bringen richtig Leben in die Anlage. Die kleinen Details sind oft interessanter als die fahrenden Züge. Ganz wie im Miniatur Wunderland HH. Gruß Dirk

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Ich habe schon viel vom Miniatur Wunderland gesehen und gehoert, war aber selbst noch nie da. Dass Sie meine Anlage damit vergleichen ist schoen ein Kompliment in sich. Schliesslich ist meine das Ergebnis eines einzelnen Menschen mit begrenztem Einkommen. Das Wunderland dagegen ein Millionen-Unternehmen. Nochmals schoenen Dank dafuer.

[@thomasabramson100]

Question what do you do with all the trains when it rains ??

[@Landsend-Railroad]

The trains are water proof. A light rain improves the power pick-up from the rails, only a heavy rain with the resulting dirt splatter is a problem.

[@kennycastro]

What type of plants are used for the trees?

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Whatever I find at the garden centers. Always watching for small-leaf features, draught tolerance and slow growth. Thyme, Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Lavender are good contenders. With a good deal of pruning they can make believable trees in miniature.

[@moonpie1616]

As always great video....❌❌

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you.

[@AlexisAquino-ep7ft]

me encantó este video, excelente..

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Gracias por decirmelo.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Amazing movie!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. Glad you think so.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@Landsend-Railroad Thanks to you!

[@hy69]

So perfect

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thanks!

[@TheICEMANA10]

Speechless, Amazing!! Please use a drown so we can see the who layout!!! Please!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

There is a video on my channel. Have a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjKl6uBmNxoldk

[@FerroviasdoSul-RSJocemarTeles]

Muito show a Sua Maquete

[@rhbeadlejr]

Where is this?

[@tonyrobertson498]

Great White pass train, if only the locos were available to buy

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Thank you. As for the locos, I should have build 100 of them. Many people have asked where they can get them.

[@tonyrobertson498]

@@Landsend-Railroad indeed they are the missing link in G Scale White Pass

[@marcobertoglio7729]

thank you for sharing your amazing layout, wish someday to have a house of my own and try to recreate something so great! Thanks a bunch!!!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Marco, I wish you all the best for that adventure some day. Take a bit of advice, think and plan twice and build once. It worked for me. Thanks for your appreciative comment.

[@gustavoalonsobeltran9966]

Seria muy bueno que tuviera un fondo musical de la región o del País...o una música suave y melódica.

[@Landsend-Railroad]

He agregado música apropiada a mis videos antes, pero cada vez algunas personas se quejaban de ello. Try looking at another of my videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfLcoBsrK6kgNU

[@flavioviniciussilvafrancis9604]

Muito bonito. Gostaria de montar um desses será que aqui no Brasil eu encontro gostaria de ajuda

[@Landsend-Railroad]

Obrigado. Espero que em breve você tenha uma dessas ferrovias para jardins. Como ajuda, você já viu o KZbin em "Como construir uma ferrovia de jardim". Existem vários vídeos para ajudá-lo a planejar e construir o seu próprio. Para trilhos, locomotivas e vagões olham sob LGB / Maerklin, Bachmann, Aristo e Piko. Muito pode ser encontrado na internet no mercado usado.

[@flavioviniciussilvafrancis9604]

@@Landsend-Railroad obrigado vou pesquisar mas se poder me dar algumas dicas eu agradeço!

[@Landsend-Railroad]

@@flavioviniciussilvafrancis9604 Por favor me envie suas perguntas. Eu gostaria de ajudá-lo, se puder.

[@flavioviniciussilvafrancis9604]

Eu gostaria de montar um ferrorama desse mas não sei onde encontrar peças e acessórios aqui no brasil

[@theventuracountyrailfan]

😎

[@ballsurat3239]

😍