How to Build a Railway - A New Turning Loop at Peter's Railway

Christopher Vine’s series of 20 books tell the story of Peter and Grandpa building and operating a railway across their farm.
The Peter's Railway bookshop is here: petersrailway.com/shop/ “Combining real engineering with adventures and true stories, these books feed inquisitive young minds!”
In this video Chris Vine is building a Turning Loop (Balloon Loop) at the far end of the line. This means that trains can run continuously...
Bongo (or Fiery Fox in the books) is the miniature steam locomotive, made by Chris Vine, Author of the Peter's Railway series of books.

[@excession1293]

I have an intense sympathy for this man’s back, his lower lumbar is the real hero of this story. They need to add a chiropractor station stop.

[@PetersRailway]

On a Rack Railway??!! Thanks for watching! Chris.

[@nordoceltic7225]

The reality is if one doesn't over do it, they can have a long life with minimal back pain and a healthy spine. Spinal injury occurs on long shifts when exhaustion or fatigue has set in, but the workers keep working. This causes the muscles protecting the spine to start failing, and for the worker to start using bad form and posture while working, leaning on their joints instead of pulling with their muscles in movements. They keep working past the point their bodies want to stop for the day either because management demands they keep working or overall schedules don't permit enough overall time to complete the project if they didn't do things like overtime. And so tradesmen, laborers, and others, get back injuries. This lovely gent is working entirely at his own direction, and thus is free to stop working when he feels too tired to continue. This is why the story of an 80 year old farmer working into his 80's is common place. And yet pro tradesmen are well known to have ruined backs and joints by 45. The human was made for about 4-5 hours a day of self-directed homestead/farm labor which means very short bursts of high intensity (like carrying a bag of cement or pushing a heavy wheelbarrow), and generally long stretches of stuff like walking back and forth, and light-duty work like shop work for much of the rest of the 10-12 hours of daylight the used to work on their family homesteads back in the day. Some of the modern laborers in the global economy can end up doing 12-14 hours of high intensity work per day. Its too much, its more than a human body can handle. But they are manly men, they are tough, and they don't wanna been seen as lazy at work, so they keep going. And sure from 20-30, their bodies can keep up. But from 30-40 the injuries start setting in. Overnight is not enough time for muscles to fully recover, for joints to regenerate anymore. And then by 45, they are literal cripples with permanent injuries. And the medical profession they don't have the ability to force permanently deformed body parts like spinal discs to regenerate to their proper forms. But because of obvious reasons related to the fact that $$$$$ is saved when one man is made to do 2 men's work, even with overtime factored in, no government is rushing to make labor standards for physical work. And that is the final catch. Under this system, this society, working class people are ultimately seen as disposable. They are nothing but an asset to be strip mined, that is why its called human resources, and not employee management.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for all that amazing information, I had never thought of back injuries in those terms before. I also thank you for referring to me as "lovely gent". Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TheTunnyTrainSpottingUK]

Now that’s looking brilliant superb work Chris over the summer months must be so rewarding now with continuous running. Regards Ian and William

[@HariKappar-gc1di]

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[@WhatsInAName222]

This made me so happy. Your enthusiasm and the fact that you have a train in your backyard. HEAVEN! Thanks for sharing.

[@PetersRailway]

I am very glad you enjoyed the video - yes we are very fortunate to live on a farm where there is space for a railway. Heaven indeed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@WhatsInAName222]

@@PetersRailway Thanks Peter. I have been a train buff since probably 4 when I remember taking the train in India. My 13 year old has inherited that love for trains … or maybe I’ve just raised him right 😀. I’ll check out the link.

[@PetersRailway]

That is a great interest to share with your son! If you do look at the books, the hardbacks get more detailed as you go through the series. Although I say that they are suitable for 6 to 12 year olds, Books 5 and 6 could easily go older than that. There is plenty of real engineering and physics in them!! Chris.

[@user-tk2jg4iz8q]

​@@PetersRailway³

[@franzbrunner499]

a perfect example how enthusiasm and dedication leads to sensational results

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your generous comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video - I will make some more when the weather improves a bit... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@captaindumbass6300]

"Network rail will be jealous" - As someone thats worked in Maintenance/ PWAY/ Track Geometry at NR for 8 years, this video was absolutely fascinating. It was so impressive watching you use the same principals we use when laying, renewing and maintaining track, but on a miniature scale. The workmanship & level of detail is beyond impressive.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you - high praise indeed! Yes, the use of ballast to keep the track under control works very well. My only change from full size is that I put some metal pegs either side of some of the sleepers to stop the track moving sideways as temperatures swing up and down. It is amazing how much it creeps around. Also, if there is a curve between two long straights, it tends to push the curve into an egg shape! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@captaindumbass6300]

@@PetersRailway We actually use a very similar technique on tight radius curves. We use devices called "Lateral Resistance Plates" which either bolt on at the sleeper ends or in the middle of the sleeper, and they dig deep into the ballast. They stop the track from naturally sluing or even buckling from either hot weather, heavy train usage, poor ballast conditions, etc.

[@PetersRailway]

That is very interesting, and thanks for bringing it to my attention. I had no idea that the big railways used this sort of technique. Chris.

[@jayzo]

Plastic sleepers have to be one of my favourite things, in my opinion one of the valid uses of plastic, taking advantage of the fact _it takes hundreds of years to disintegrate_ and it's also a great example of recycling and reusing

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, I am hoping they really will last for years. You have to have replaced a railway's worth of rotten wood sleepers to know how hard work it is!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@timgage8972]

I found that they melt quite easily when coals fall on to them.

[@quick_xplorer312]

Thanks for sharing! kind of reminded of my grandpa, what a dream to build your own railway! congrats! the video is also excellent Thanks!!

[@PetersRailway]

Maybe you will get to build your own railway. Gauge 1 doesn't need as much space as 7.25" !!... Enjoy memories of Grandpa. Chris.

[@wgm-en2gx]

My back hurts just watching this... being the son of a tool and die maker and someone interested in machining, I would try to mechanize a lot of this work. But that's me! Really cool that you are building this. I would love to have the land and money to do this.

[@PetersRailway]

Mine too! Yes, I would love to mechanise some/most/all of it. However, it isn't really justified for the tiny length of work to be done. Without the Hitachi, it would not really have been possible though. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@user-qb4wb9ct5g]

I still have your signed books from when I was about 5/6! It really got me into model engineering and home/miniature railway! Me and my grandad have built a GWR King Class locomotive and we run it on a small loop in our field! You've been such an inspiration and I love keeping up with your videos as they've given me lots of tips and tricks on how to make it easier to build. Thank you so much.

[@PetersRailway]

Hi and thank you for telling me that the books had a good effect, it is much appreciated!! It is fabulous that you had a "proper" grandad in your life, with whom you could make things. To do a GWR King, is certainly beyond what most people would even dream of. Enjoy every minute of it. Now that I know you and others are enjoying the videos, I will have to make some more!!.. Thanks for watching, Chris.

[@Trainrhys]

@@PetersRailwayhow much I always wanted a railway like in your books, they were the only books I could reread while just picturing what mine would be like

[@leokimvideo]

Amazing how much work and thought is going on to pull this off. I loved the sleeper cutting jig and maybe I would have prefered to see a Makita saw in action. The use of timelapse was impressive

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! Yes, the sleeper jig was very much a Heath Robinson affair. I have had Makita tools in the past but for some reason ended up with DeWalt. They seem to be very good, but I expect Makita is just as good. Glad you liked the timelapse - there was too much repetition to show it all at normal speed!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@user-oe9xe8mv6t]

@@PetersRailway Makita were ok when built in Japan and later, Mexico. Once they tried cost cutting again by sending it to china, quality and longevity went out the window.

[@PetersRailway]

I had not realised that. The same thing has happened to so many good quality products... Chris.

[@SoldierFox1393]

Oh hi Leo! Just wanted to say i love your videos. Hows life going If you don't mind me asking? Also im really sorry for your losses, i hope your ok

[@tanjiro_kamadofr]

Agreed. A chop saw would save a ton of time. Also a drill press for the rail pilot and mounting holes.

[@neilcrombie4100]

I remember reading your book as a kid, which made my childhood. I'm still an avid railway enthusiast. Especially visiting my local heritage line at strathspey railway. Your line looks amazing best of luck.

[@PetersRailway]

Wonderful, and thank you for telling me that. It is much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the Strathspey Railway, they have stocked my books for many years. You might like to look in the shop and see if they still have a good range on show!! If not I will get in touch with them... All best wishes Chris.

[@alastairwilson457]

What a magnificent video...a huge amount of work but what a superb demonstration of railway building!

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your lovely comment, I must now make more videos - and more railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@t23001]

I have so much respect for you. I’ve done backyard drainage and patio projects with lots of digging, dislodging large rocks, and moving wheel barrows of stones and soil. It’s hard work yet very satisfying. The added work of designing and laying track is very impressive.

[@PetersRailway]

That is awesome! It is all good fun, and I enjoy the challenges. Even the repetitive parts are fun in their own way! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@nathanwestwick815]

Loved your books as a kid, great to watch this video many years later!

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it! Even better that you enjoyed the books. It is great fun writing them, but there's no point if they are not read!! Thanks for watching and best wishes, Chris.

[@aliyahgamerness4413]

years ago, when I was very young, I got two of your books as a Christmas gift. Inside these books was a signature from you, one saying something along the lines of "hopefully you can have a railway of your own some day". While I don't have the space for a railway like yours, your books inspired me to create my own model railway! i now have 3 model railways!! I couldn't be happier to see my inspiration on my KZbin feed.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your most lovely message!! I have so enjoyed writing the books, but to know they have had an influence on youngsters is a real honour. I hope you have many years of happiness and enjoyment from your railway and, in general, making things!! All best wishes, Chris.

[@jeffmacphee03]

Amazing work, I'd love to build something like that when I'm older!

[@PetersRailway]

Go for it, I hope you do build a railway - and lots of other things too. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@ianfraser9729]

I'm less than half way through the video and already I have to comment. As a prolific maker of "jigs", I am in awe of your sleeper cutting one. To get automatic feed AND automatic ejection with such a simple setup is inspiring. I was, however, a little disappointed that automatic stacking wasn't included😂. I'm off now to replicate your machine for my own "offcuts and small branches" cutter to use for my firepit.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks : Jigs can save just so much time! Glad you liked my punk outfit!! Now, for stacking the sleepers, that would require some thought! You will find that the branches are much more difficult to handle than the very uniform sleeper material! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@welshpete12]

As someone who worked on the railway all my life and now retired . I take my hat off to you sir, will done !!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. From a retired railway professional, it means even more! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@jamesfranklin5541]

Oh my God I would love to do this in Texas. I had model railways as a child and this is just so beautiful to watch. Bless you sir.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your splendid comment! I hope you have the pleasure of building a railway one day. There are quite a few clubs which you could join, or you maybe you can make a smaller scale railway. Gauge 1 is so beautiful... Thanks for watching, Chris.

[@davidhowell4701]

Brilliant video! Glad to see me and Kelly made the final cut right at the end. Really made my day, was so random and not what I was expecting to be doing at work that day but we was smiling all the way around like a big kids.

[@PetersRailway]

Our pleasure! Hope that all railway journeys are as enjoyable... All best wishes, Chris.

[@NortonRailway]

Looking great! Love the look of the rail with the brick edging!

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, it looks good but there’s a mole on the line which is doing its best to wreck it!! Chris

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@kintyjunction5044]

I used to deliver your mail sometimes up till 2018 before transferred to another office told my husband about the books you wrote and the garden railway in your old place as we both love the railways it’s lovely to see you have a much bigger area and more track length 👷👷 Carla

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks Carla, Yes, the little garden railway seems a long time ago now! Thanks for watching, all best wishes, Chris.

[@QuarrySteam]

Really nice video to watch, thank you. You’re very lucky to be able to build a railway in such lovely surroundings! Thanks again

[@PetersRailway]

Many thanks for your great comments. Yes, we are very lucky to live here, and never forget that. Thanks for watching, Chris.

[@MarkN67]

WOW! I’ve just happened across this video and found it really interesting. I’m so impressed by the amount of hard work you’ve all put into this project. Your commentary and film work is superb, thank you for sharing it.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. You have no idea (or perhaps you do) of the amount of time it takes to edit a film like that to make it into a story. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@MarkN67]

@@PetersRailway I have a rough idea how long it takes to record a story like that, I work in TV as a lighting director and operator, but we generally have a large crew! Doing the work on your own is very impressive and you’ve done it really well.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your understanding, especially from a pro! I switched editor from a cheap and cheerful adobe premier elements (which was a bit limited and had odd restrictions) to Davinci Resolve. So much better, but there is quite a steep learning curve. I'm still on it!! Took me ages to try to get the sound loudness correct. All the tutorials say you have to get the luffs up to -14 for youtube, but it doesn't seem to work like that for documentary style videos, where only part of it is loud and then there are quiet bits. Took me ages to decide to leave it alone! Chris.

[@AdamAdderz]

When I saw the gap in the embankment I was wondering if you would be doing another bridge! But I presume, in spite of the compacting efforts of the excavator, you would probably need a more solid foundation to support that?

[@PetersRailway]

Hi, we did think about a bridge, but also wondered about the strength of the new embankment. Proper engineering!!! Thanks for watching, Chris

[@jamescc2010]

This is so cute and fun for kids and adults. We should build more of these trains for hobby and commercial (fun train ride).

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, I agree, but there are quite a lot of club railways all over the world. I wonder if there are any near you? You could get involved if you have some spare time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@colinlothlorian]

Thanks for sharing your progress. Would have loved to bring a Scamp and a couple of tipper wagons down, building railways is their natural element!

[@PetersRailway]

That would be cool! I hope you enjoy building your own railway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@colinlothlorian]

@@PetersRailway , well aware of your books and admire what you have achieved in bringing youngsters into the hobby and teaching them the 'right way'! I hope my Scamps are doing the same in their own way, with well over half sold to and built by people under the age of 21.

[@PetersRailway]

I hadn't realised that the Scamps were so well organised to keep youngsters interested. Projects which last for ten years are no use for them!!! Let's both keep up the good work.... Chris.

[@reachforthesky1849]

Incredibly enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all the hard work putting that video together. Hope your back is ok after that!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the lovely comment! Yes, back is ok and it was plenty of cardio exercise! Thanks for watching, Chris

[@stuntmanwill]

What a fantastic video, first time KZbin’s algorithm has sent me your way but beautiful to watch. I love how you are not phased by the tediousness of some of the jobs you have to do to complete this. With fun facts along the way. Thank you

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it! Funnily enough, I find some of the boring bits the best. You can just switch off and enjoy being outside, or in the workshop. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@bearowen5480]

One man's tedium is another man's therapy.

[@Bob_TheBeaver]

Hi Chris! I was at your railway the other year and I remember you talking about this! I hope you have lots of fun running trains and not having to stop! Cameron

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the thumbs up!! Yes, we are having far too much fun!! All best, Chris.

[@Nthuziast]

this is one of those projects that seem so fun to do but midway through you wanna give up but you know you'll feel really accomplished once you're done with it

[@PetersRailway]

In a way you are correct, but I really enjoy those mindless tasks as a diversion from having to (try to) think too much! Glad you enjoyed the film, now I must make some more... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@Project-Air]

I really enjoyed this, the editing was top tier 😅

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed! I am not sure that the editing wasn't more hard work than building the line!! Seriously, hours disappears in front of the computer. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@1969alw]

Great video Chris - loving the camera work and editing as well ! Can't decide if this or the Clupet Rings is my favourite ! Nice to see the boys mucking in : ) Beautiful surroundings. All the best to you and all the family.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the grand comments, you have no idea how long the editing takes on these, apparently, little projects!! Glad you liked the clupet video too - that was the surprise success of the century.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043]

Peter: Un grand Bravo! Un grand Merci!

[@PetersRailway]

Grand Merci d'Angleterre!! Je suis joyeux que vous avez apprécié le petit film. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@motorTranz]

As my co-worker used to say; "Nothin' but hard work!...". I absolutely enjoyed watching this! Thank you for sharing this!

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it, there was certainly plenty of hard work!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@motorTranz]

@@PetersRailway Thanks for the information.

[@PetersRailway]

No worries!! Now I am just waiting for some better weather to start making some more videos... All best, Chris.

[@ab_railways_original]

Lovely bit of work, well done. Looking forwards to seeing more. Good luck with the further projects. Wishing the best for you with it.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! Yes, we will have to create some more parts of the railway, not necessarily more track - this year! I will also be making some more videos about driving the engine and some of the details and how they work... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@Techno-Universal]

Probably the next project would be to duplicate the line or add passing loops if you wanted to further increase the operating capacity of the line and allow open up the possibility of extending the main route in a future project! :)

[@PetersRailway]

That's a great idea! However, the trouble is that the field, while looking fairly flat, is distinctly sloping as you can see from the size of the embankment needed. I think some railway scenery, signal box etc is probably the next thing to make. A good winter project! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@Techno-Universal]

@@PetersRailway yup it’s like the most efficient way to duplicate the line would be to have the second track at a lower level to the existing track with it rising up to the same level as the existing track at junctions/points! :)

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, that is a possible plan, but not for this year - or probably next!!! You have to remember that this is a working farm... All best, C

[@-parpar-]

Peter what you're working on is inspiring me! your landscape for your trains is beautiful and I'm not lying! 👌👌

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! Yes, we are lucky to have such a picturesque setting for the railway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@whitepawrolls]

Would LOVE to live in a place like that taking your own train from the house to the "station, then going shopping, come back and take the train home :)

[@PetersRailway]

That would be cool! However, it is much harder in real life than it is in my books! Writing a sentence like: Peter and Grandpa built another five miles of track: only takes a moment... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TechOne7671]

That’s superb, just like the real thing in miniature. What a size of a project, and I thought some of my earthmoving by wheelbarrow and spade was big but that’s on another level. Well done. I am not knowledgeable about model railways but here’s one for you, could the rails be welded together ?

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you like it! That is a good question about welding the track. Yes, I am sure it could be done, and when I made the spring point there was plenty of welding there. However I don't know there would be much point, and maybe there is a downside: With continuous welded rail, they have to have long expansion joints and also arrange for them to be in tension, even when the weather gets hot. This works fine on the big railways, but on this size, it would just pull the track straight on the bends. Even as it is, with some joints (which tend to rust up), the expansion can move the sleepers some 5 cm sideways. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@ideasforu358]

Absolute legend you are. My today's KZbin discovery. I am all here for Peters Railway. Saying hello from Derby.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Careful now, once you buy yourself, err I mean your nearest little person a Peter's Railway book, you'll be hooked. They're simply what we all wanted when we were budding baby engineers.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your lovely comment. I must now make some more videos. Watch this space... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@user-wr9pk4lu8s]

Your enthusiasm is unbelievable I dread to think how much the cost was, I enjoyed watching this you put a lot of us to shame with your hard work.

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it! In fact the cost was not so great as I made the engine myself. Yes, the materials are not cheap but they don't all get used at once so the cost is spread over a long time. Also, unlike so many things we buy, the loco will last for many years and, I hope, continue to give pleasure... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@arrow1red]

What a gem this channle is after me being a kid reading the story’s you write about pesters railway it amazing the standard of the films you are doing I can not stop watching these videos over and over again! Thanks for sharing this amazing video with us!

[@arrow1red]

This iPads auto correct doesn’t like the word Peter.

[@PetersRailway]

Wow, thank you! It is really good to receive feedback about the films (and the books), because they take so long to make that I would give up if people weren't enjoying them. Now that "summer" is here, I will be making some more videos. Hopefully you will enjoy them too?!! All best wishes, Chris.

[@lee_mouat]

Somehow happened across this video. Don't know anything about steam engines but thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I love when people have their passions. Thanks for sharing.

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it! Now I will have to make some more videos... Chris.

[@jimgiordano8218]

I have never known how much work goes into building a rail road. But the payoff is worth every ache and pain. I really enjoy the videos. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your understanding comment about aches and pains!! However, I find that the outdoor activity seems to keep joints in good condition. So far anyway.... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@intereality]

Love the sound that tiny locomotive!

[@PetersRailway]

I agree! It only makes the correct sound if you drive it correctly, so just like the larger version. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@dodgebob1]

This video randomly appeared in my feed...I'm happy it did. Fantastic bit of track adjustment...I want to take a ride.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the great comment. It is amazing how many people have found this video by the wonders of the KZbin Algorithm!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@kezzmexx2476]

The look of pure happiness when you ride the train is fire.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for that! Yes, it is difficult to beat the pleasure of driving a steam locomotive, built with one's own hands. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@kaibroeking9968]

And in a couple of centuries, Time Team will come along and have an archeological dig of a mysterious structure of unknown purpose, but most likely of ritual use. Seriously, brilliant job and another great video!

[@PetersRailway]

Funny you should say that, but the farmer who used to own the farm had a small foundry for casting wheels, cylinders etc. He also cast some wonderful bronze coins with a very rude latin inscription round the edge. Hopefully someone will dig them up one day and take them to a museum, only to find they have been tricked!!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@kaibroeking9968]

@@PetersRailway You should have put one of these coins under the track bed where the points are, just for the fun of it ^^

[@PetersRailway]

That would have been a brilliant idea. I don't know where they are hidden though!! Chris.

[@RR-km3ht]

Incredible!! Congratulations!! I love it!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you so much!! All best wishes, Chris.

[@CosmicMomentumX]

Wholesome, I can't wait to build my own railway someday.

[@PetersRailway]

I hope you do, there is nothing like it! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@jovetj]

Oh, what a passion!! Thank you for the interesting and wonderful video!

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your wonderful comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@yellowboy1866]

Wow, just stumbled onto your page, an amazing hobby. I have quite recently retired from working on new Zealand's railroad company, kiwi rail, where i have been working for sixteen years in their traction shop. I'm not a foamer, i just enjoy fixing stuff. Of the sixteen years, the last eight i have mainly been running a line boring machine refurbishing traction motor casings after welding up machined faces. The terrain in nz dictates a quite narrow gauge which stretches and wears out the traction motors, hence the constant refurbishing. I trained as a marine engineer and in my spare time, I made working model steam engines, so i also am fascinated by them. I have really enjoyed this vid. Thanks for showing us all your hard work.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your lovely comment! You have had a most interesting career. I find that electric motors are fascinating, they are quite simple, but there is so much science in them. Also, that they can create so much mechanical power from such small machines - but of course electricity is a very refined sort of energy. Glad you enjoyed the film, now I must make some more.. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@user-hs4fz7gd2l]

Great Railroad Construction.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your great comment. I will have to make some more videos in the spring... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@buffplums]

How wonderful that there are 3 generations on your railway.

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, it is a fun thing to do. The only problem is getting the younger generation to put away their phones!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@buffplums]

@@PetersRailway Yes I know that is such a problem, we need to get children interested in tinkering with things and being inquisitive… and asking questions rather than asking flipping google!! thanks for the link I shall take a look I love books of this sort I’ve always thought how amazing it would be to build a small steam locomotive. I think I’ve missed the boat on that one at age 58 and 3/4 😂 I used to love metalwork at school and using the machines … I love working with mechanics I’m an electronics engineer but there’s always been a big proportion of mechanical work in constructing and servicing equipment and systems… electricity and mechanics are good coworkers lol.

[@PetersRailway]

I don't think you have missed the boat at all! However, maybe you should look at making a stationary steam plant first - look at Stuart Models catalogue where you get a choice of finished, fully machined, or unmachined castings. Equally, there may be a good Model Engineering club somewhere near you - most are crying out for new members and have a good workshop for you to learn in... Hope you take the plunge!! Chris.

[@123tinhat123]

I'm 62 Peter and I was wincing when you was kneeling down, you've obviously been blessed with great joints.😂

[@PetersRailway]

Funnily enough, I smashed up one knee, years ago. It doesn't give much trouble but aches a bit. However, after working on the railway for a month or so, it is almost cured!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@althejazzman]

Your narration is excellent. Perfect choice of words, confident and entertaining.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for that. In fact, I find the voiceovers, added after filming, are very difficult, but it is largely a matter of confidence so your kind words are much appreciated! Thanks for watching! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TonyTurboRST]

That is just utterly brilliant! I’m jealous

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Don't be jealous, just build a railway of your own. If you don't have sufficient space for this size, just pick a scale and go with that. Gauge 1 is fabulous - plenty of stuff on KZbin if you search... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@stretchedits]

Hi Peter, I've just come across your railway on here. I'm more into 4mm model railways, but I was struck by your method of ballasting the track as it is the same method us railway modellers use. I'm quite surprised how much work is involved in just making one reasonably small extension to the line. Having said that, I enjoyed watching the railway progress, so might very well keep following your progress. All the very best Dave.

[@PetersRailway]

Welcome aboard! Chris here. Glad you enjoy the little films, there is certainly a lot of similarity between the different scales. The big difference is the weight of the material - I think we must have had some 400 tons of soil for the embankment! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TheHollyHobo]

Thank you very much for making this report about building the loop. It`s very simular like I work in my garden on my G-scale layout, but I have the prefarbricated flex track that I use. Next year I will turn 60 and even now my back hurts when I finished some meters of new track, so I can imagin how you feel. Carry on Thank you !

[@PetersRailway]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, it is all hard work, but enjoyable anyway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@Dutchman536]

Blimye , what a great job , love this so much , sir , time owes you a favor , and is on your "Railway"

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you so much 😀 I am glad you enjoyed it. We all need more time, especially model engineers!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@ilegalsheepbutcher]

Absolutely amazing work!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you! Cheers! Chris.

[@jalleman61]

New to this channel but I'm finding myself mildly addicted.Super job on the loops as they came out quite smooth with lots of smiles😊

[@PetersRailway]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the great comment. Now I must make some more films…. Thanks for watching! PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@nordoceltic7225]

What I love about this video is all the use of the track itself to move stuff around to the work site. That is effectively the origins of trains, because while it was mostly made of wood, tracked carts had been used since the bronze age to move stuff from one site to another useful site in a work area, thus minimizing the need to repetitively carry tings around. With the invention of the steam engine and plentiful steel the train was but a logical jump to go from wood to steel track, and then from small scale to large scale and long distance. And thus the world was transformed by rails.

[@PetersRailway]

You are absolutely right. It is also quite tricky walking or pushing a wheelbarrow along the track!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@alanchamberlain4173]

Delivering the bricks by train. Wonderful.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the lovely comment. There are so many different activities involved in building a railway. Even the dog can get some paws on experience... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@izafas]

Fascinating project, thanks for sharing

[@PetersRailway]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Although it looks like a bit of a solitary hobby, sharing it is half the fun. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@mrhearse777]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed every second of this inspirational Video. All power to your elbow .

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated. It is really my back and knees which need more power these days!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TonyLasagna]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel now. This place is magical!

[@PetersRailway]

Hi Tony, thanks for your lovely support. Yes, it is rather magical, and I hope the channel brings something of that across. Now I will have to make some more videos! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TonyLasagna]

@@PetersRailway my pleasure, chris! i’m going back and watching a lot of the older content slowly. it’s amazing what you all have accomplished. i have a five year old, we both love trains. he’s going to lose it when i show him. is this a place that could potentially be visited someday? i will check out the books, books about trains are the best books!

[@PetersRailway]

Sadly, the railway is on a private, working farm, so visits are not really possible. However, I hope the videos give a good flavour of what it is like?! Chris. @@TonyLasagna

[@TonyLasagna]

@@PetersRailway absolutely. at least you get to enjoy it! the videos definitely give a nice taste. plan to keep getting my fix 😂🙏🏻

[@auralfury]

wow great toys!..good idea with the loop....What a fun project, with lots of hard work, a joy to watch...kudos!

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks so much! Yes it was hard work, but very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@NowUndefined]

This was wonderful

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you!!! Chris.

[@tardismole]

Trains, steam engines , a dog and a few laughs. Really facinating stuff, too. Perfect. Subscribing.

[@PetersRailway]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@sharon-johnson1973]

Wow, impressive! Charles was excited to see the loop.

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it. Now I must make some more!!... Chris.

[@rajeshhedaoo4077]

Great video to watch. Must have been very satisfying.. hats off to you all.

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it and, yes, possibly the most satisfying hobby in the world!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@sergustus_]

Thanks for sharing this amazing project, I love everything about your work!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you so much! It is an amazing hobby and there are a surprisingly large number of clubs around, if you felt inspired to go along to one. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@clxudzYT]

14:39 - 10/10 timelapse, love it

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed the high speed parts! At normal speed you would still be watching it... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@CarstenBauer]

Amazing! You are living the dream!

[@PetersRailway]

Always!

[@gbentley8176]

A grand viewing indeed, such a lovely and inspirational railway. Thanks for posting.

[@PetersRailway]

I am glad you enjoyed and thanks for the lovely comment. Now I will have to make some more videos... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@cat793cdumpy]

Wow. Absolutely fascinating and dedication for a beautiful railway.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@LMadgit]

Great video! I love your books - always were the best present from Grandad on Christmases, he would have to read them to me that evening!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your lovely comment, Luke, it is much appreciated!! All best wishes, Chris.

[@bearowen5480]

Wonderful video! The time lapse cinematic technique which speeded up the action was a very clever way to show all of the tedious and backbreaking work that was required to construct your simple turn around loop, and all without it being boring for the viewer. Well done. The lesson for me was that in a hobby like yours there is a tremendous investment of time and physical energy required, but that if you love what you're doing, as you obviously do, it can be an enormously pleasurable and gratifying pastime. I admire what you have created and thoroughly enjoyed watching the video. Congratulations from a train buff in the States!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your lovely comments, I am so glad you enjoyed the film. Yes, the speeded up sections were really the only way to show how much was involved without either cutting out whole sections, or turning the whole film in to 4 hours of moving wallpaper!! Best wishes from the UK, thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@KYZ__1]

Thank you for producing this video for us all to watch - it was so interesting to watch the loop being constructed and to really understand all of the different elements and hard work involved; the little gadgets created to help along the way were ingenious too. It's an absolutely amazing railway that you have created, and brings to mind your brilliant Peter's Railway books where the railway also comes to fruition. We all loved the time-lapses - and the interesting and entertaining narration in the video too! Kathryn

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you, Kathryn, it is great to know that you have enjoyed it! The little gadgets are half the fun - the trouble starts when you try to film them and it all goes wrong... All best wishes from here, Chris.

[@guydelapetodiere]

As a railway modeler, I see that we use slightly different tools. Congratulations for this work

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your comment, yes the tools are different, but the intention is much the same. I guess the biggest difference is that you will tend to work with a solid and flat baseboard, whereas I have to contend with rough ground which moves!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

A very enjoyable video that I enjoyed watching with my grandson (11). He's been enjoying reading your books for a few years now, he's got a 00 guage model railway and has recently started his own Dylington Model Railway channel featuring his own model railway and some exhibitions and heritage railways. He is now planning to build a 009 layout which he'll probably post updates of on his channel once he gets started on it. We've turned off the comments on it to protect him due to his age. He has also had a go at writing a couple of stories which he's also illustrated. Anyway I think you can take some credit for his interest in railways, keep up the good work....cheers James 🙂👍

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for telling me that. I enjoy writing the books, but it is special to know that they are being read and having a good influence! I hope he has years of enjoyment from an excellent hobby, all best wishes, Chris.

[@BCHonea]

Why on earth have you not been presented to me before by KZbin. My neighbor growing up in Dallas TX had a 12” mtc railway in his yard and I’ve been in love ever since

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your lovely comment. At least you’ve found us now! Chris

[@randybourdon2791]

Just came across your channel Chris, simply brilliant, I’ve subscribed, and some of your narration is hilarious 😂. Toronto Ontario Canada.

[@PetersRailway]

Awesome, thank you! I am glad you liked the narration, it was much more difficult to do than one might expect. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@fishpop]

23:14 That visual made me chuckle, like you're a train yourself or a sleeper gremlin. X3 24:04 And that was like a bobsled start.

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you enjoyed the little film. Yes, the sped up parts were fun to do, you have to get the sound right to make it funny though. Definitely a bobsled or skateboard!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@Wyklepheph]

This is so cool! I love that you use the train to move the bricks to continue building the track. Steam engines are so cool, and glad youtube recommended this XD

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! I have no idea how the youtube algorithm works, but glad you found us with it. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@harrystephens2061]

Very pleasant to watch!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you! Now I will have to make some more videos... Chris.

[@keisven1]

4:04 The dog is a daredevil jumping from a moving train. 👍🙂😂

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, the dog loves going on the train, but any faster than you saw in the video and we have to sit with her and make sure she doesn't make a leap for freedom... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@rollinwithunclepete824]

A most amazing effort! Thank you very much

[@PetersRailway]

You're very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it - there is nothing so relaxing as a good hobby... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@lachlancurrie6143]

I would love to be a passenger on one of Jinx’s trains. When you’ve already got a video proving how good a train driver Jinx is, how could you not trust a face like that.😍

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your lovely comment. You can guarantee that Jinx will abandon her post at the first sign of danger!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@DanielParadis-sr5nh]

Wonderful! How I would love to visit your Country, and ride your railroad! Thank you for sharing!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I am glad you liked the railway. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@sionhughes5543]

What a wonderful, relaxing video. Great work.

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, it is much more relaxing to watch the video than to build the railway!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@jannovotny2737]

Kid's dreams come true, thanks to you ! :)

[@PetersRailway]

It was certainly my dream when I was a kid. It just took a little while to realise!! Thanks for watching, Chris.

[@Elephantine999]

I loved the time-lapse sleeper laying. Quick work! :)

[@PetersRailway]

Glad you liked it! It would have made the film much too long if we hadn't sped them up - a lot!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@TheDaf95xf]

What a fantastic video 👍🏻 That loop construction was awesome 👏🏻 buddy 😊

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for great comment, it’s much appreciated!! Chris

[@SternLX]

Another beautiful thing about a Loop is that they take up less room than a Wye(which still requires running backwards for a little bit) and less track. Unless of course the Wye is incorporated into a branch line. If there's one thing Model Railroading has taught me is that space for the rail is at an all time high premium no matter the scale.

[@PetersRailway]

Yes! Space is at a premium!! I did look at a Y junction, but it still took up a lot of space and missed out on the possibility of running constantly. This is half the fun of the new system, you can see if it is possible to run for several miles (many scale miles) without running out of fire/steam/water etc. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@cfcstevie1888]

loved that,well done on the build, the envy of many men

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the lovely comment! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@jonathandavidpope7812]

Wonderful. I love it!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! I will have to make some more videos this summer... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@buffplums]

Why didn’t I watch this weeks ago it’s been on my feed for a while. So funny “Bongo” a cute name. But what a great little railway

[@PetersRailway]

Bongo was the sixth of the class to be built and I just liked the name. One mustn't take eccentric hobbies too seriously! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

[@vanepico]

I admire your dedication in pre-drilling the 4 holes in all those sleepers. I was thinking if I had to do it, a 4 spindle pillar drill like setup would have been my choice! Maybe I would have spent more time fabbing it up than just getting down and doing it but hey! The cutting jig was excellent.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your interesting comments! Yes, a 4 spindle drill would have been the perfect solution but, as my old boss at Rolls Royce (Aero Engines) used to say "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good". Sometimes it is just easier to do something than to engineer it. Certainly it is usually easier to mend broken stuff than to try to get someone else to do it... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@vanepico]

@@PetersRailway That is the perfect quote to say to an over-exuberant engineer! I do get caught out designing fixtures in my head for things that really are not worth doing but the problem solving is often the most fun bit of model engineering! On a side note, my late uncle Steve Knight was a technician in the materials testing area of the Rolls Royce Leavesden/Bristol site!

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, the quote came from my old boss at RR East Kilbride. I do recall the name, Steve Knight, from my days at Leavesden. It truly was a fantastic factory - with everything from design offices to shipping, all in one place. Magic. There was also a Teresa Knight who worked in Personnel. All best wishes, Chris.

[@thecorbies]

Excellent work, excellent info and pace. Well done all.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you. The feedback on the pace is especially interesting as I am always wondering how much to put in and what to leave out. Videos which start with a whole load of credits and waffle about the channel drive me nuts!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@mojloginjuzzajety4071]

@26:42 Plasser & Theurer already are afraid. This looks awesome!

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, as 7.25" gauge Plasser maching would be a major project. In fact, my son aged around 12 operated a plasser machine once. Quite an experience!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/