Big Boys and Great Toys: Live Steam Garden Railway and Real Steam Trains on Backyard Railroad

Some say live steam trains, others say real steam trains. Today, we discover the world of garden railway, backyard railroad or garden railroad with live steam locomotives from 5 inch gauge up to 7 1/4 inch gauge. It is about ridable miniature railways including locomotives large enough for one or several persons to ride on.
The whole video was taken on the railway course of the German Railway Modelling Club, called “Dampfbahnclub Taunus”, located near Frankfurt/Main, Germany. As you can see from the tracks, the park railway is suitable for 5 inch and 7 ¼ inch model trains. Please, enjoy these steam locomotives and listen to their original sound.
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[@1MoGuzzi]

Fantastic equipment and a beautiful park. Most of them look so serious. If I were riding one you would have to knock the smile off my face with a coal shovel.

[@MauserKar98k]

Garteneisenbahn is deadly serious business.

[@latiefforbes1367]

Nice to see some thing of triangle history is still alive

[@johnl636]

Agree. Most look like they are not having fun.

[@MrVintagemoto]

Zis is how ze Germans have fun!

[@ckakalak2]

They look bland and unappreciative

[@BornotB-xi6kg]

"Ugh! There's too much traffic! How are we going to get to work." ".. *Ahem* Allow me to introduce my hand-made forms of transport."

[@BushcraftingBogan]

This place is magical! A kid (or big kid) could get lost here for hours and not notice a day has passed. I love it!

[@kenriches7403]

Its great to see young kids involved in operations , future looks good.

[@user-tl8dn4lp7e]

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[@javiervargas1175]

To right

[@highflyinryan76weezer25]

Love seeing American and European locos in the same place.

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

You would love steam-o-rama 1969

[@longrider42]

Today, May 4th I saw Big Boy 4014 coupled up with the 844, heading west on the UP line out of Cheyenne Wyoming, under its own power, fully restored. It was incredible, It was History. Yes the Big Boy will never pull freight any more, but still in all, too see her chugging down the tracks and hear her whistle. Yeah, it was so wonderful. But you guys, to have built a Big Boy so small and fully operational, that takes talent. Good job and great video.

[@Ultrakillerism]

That 4-6-6-4 is just MAD, mad respect to the guy for making it.

[@IgorBelic-yo7br]

I like the Silver Big boy steam locomotive

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was just wonderful! Well done to the guys that run the park and to the guys that look after the wonderful trains! Magical! Well done to you all! It has made my evening!!

[@larikipe940]

I had no idea Germans were all 30-40 feet tall.

[@Yarelis2086]

Lari Kipe im germen to but im a teenager

[@larikipe940]

@@Yarelis2086 So are you like only 25 feet tall?

[@Yarelis2086]

nope still growing as a kid

[@firtdudecoolmanplayer5357]

Same

[@MrMaxitaple]

Germen grow bigger when r in their habitats

[@michaelnaisbitt1590]

this is the worlds greatest hobby why because it saves marriages the husband is always in his shed building these magnificent machines the wife doesnt know where he is most of the time and couldnt care less anyway So it saves the courts being cluttered up with divoice cases You cant argue with your husband if he is never there to shout at

[@nucleartuesday5218]

Somebody just got divorced

[@rickcorwon5118]

Nuclear Tuesday exactly

[@joltran3276]

Wife may just be bored

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

That sounds like a quick way to end a marriage so idk what you're talking about. Unless that was pure irony.

[@JustJohn505]

Boomer humor

[@paktoysreview8377]

wonderful dear friend

[@FB-tq5ln]

The engines are brilliant to scale, workmanship to details is excellent. I enjoyed the video and have to look at it again. Thank you

[@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043]

Absolutely fabulous! Of the dream! Of the dream! More and more dreams! Find your child's soul! Thank you! Absolument fabuleux! Du rêve! Du rêve! Encore et toujours plus du rêve! Retrouver son âme d'enfant! Merci!

[@northeastrailwayproductions]

That table is a really nice setup. I'm impressed by this club.

[@id104335409]

When youre retired and you really need an excuse not to stay home with your wife. Greatest hobby ever!

[@peterszar]

Wow this is pretty cool. The locomotives are awesome especially the shiny one with the double 6 drives. And the layout, geez really well maintained. Mucho Euro's spent here.

[@mark5862]

If you pay someone to build one, yes you would be talking about $100,000 for a 4-6-6-4 type. For builders, its more about time than money. It can take tens of thousands of hours.

[@cheaveasna6606]

Paradise for train lovers

[@eigenman2571]

Those locos are gorgeous!

[@compoundlml7156]

My great uncle was a machinist and he used to build these in his garage behind his house. The last few years of his life he sadly got alzheimers and never messed with it again.

[@user-fe1wz4wq6q]

Наш паровоз вперёд летит, в коммуне остановка ! Другого нет у нас пути, в руках у нас винтовка ! Из детства навеяло.👍😄

[@parishmagnificent5206]

typical German toy. industrial spirit！

[@masterdick4015]

11:11 that’s me.

[@paulwalkowiak1182]

Es alls wundershön. Danke!!!!!!

[@MistressValkress]

Amazing freight yard being backed up there guys... Amazing footage if a little brief!

[@nathanv5518]

This is a great video. The filming is excellent, and it’s just so well done I could even smell the engines.

[@KidDynamite6]

love the intro tune 80s feel and that thing is amazing!

[@sudhangshusensharma5844]

Germans are great in engineering. From INDIA.

[@adamkane9414]

Very very beautiful now that's what I'm talking about 🧐😲🤯...👌my kinda toy I'll have one of those sir thank you👍

[@johnsovcom]

Great video, well shot, andedited, thank you for posting

[@EeekiE]

It's amazing how bored a lot of these people look riding these tiny little steam trains. Like they're on a Monday morning commute to work.

[@toptoadone2576]

Thank you!

[@user-er7jz9sj4z]

Вот это да ! Взрослые в детство впали ! Хотя это лучше чем пьянство 😕 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@digimaks]

So awesome! I wish the train enthusiasts in Russia adopt the 5 inch and 7.1/2 gauge live steam railraoding. We have very inexpensive steel and plenty of space for decent size clubs!

[@user-bg8fj8ow5f]

В России и так есть детские железные дороги (ДЖД). И носят как практическое значение, так аттракцион для отдыха. Основная колея 750 мм, парк локомотивов и паровозы, но большей частью тепловозы. С 30-тых годов во многих городах СССР открыты для профориентации школьников, являются первой ступенью обучения профессиям железной дороги. В настоящее время около 19 тысяч школьников разного возраста обслуживают локомотивы и вагоны, станции ДЖД. И примерно 2,6 тысяч в последующем приходят в высшие и средние учебные заведения для получения образования, и работы по окончании в системе РЖД. В летние каникулы дети и являются пассажирами в вагонах ДЖД. А не как у вас - сидят взрослые "дети" на паровозах, утраивают покатушки ....

[@patricktrulove1220]

That was totally fun!

[@s_rv.]

22:25 That wheelslip was insane.

[@UnionPacificRailfan2018]

I don't see any big boys. i only see one steam locomotive that looks more like N&W a class steam locomotive

[@TheBroughamGamer]

It's most likely a N&W A class.

[@larrybrennan1463]

@@TheBroughamGamer Indeed it is. I've ridden behind the 1218 and even sneaked a cab ride around a wye.

[@jetegtmeier71]

even than isn't a Challenger a 4-6-6-4 not a 2-6-6-4 config. ? whatever the case a Big Boy it is NOT { 4-8-8-4}

[@larrybrennan1463]

@@jetegtmeier71 Yes. The locomotive shown is a Norfolk & Western Class A, a 2-6-6-4. That wheel arrangement originated on the Seaboard Air Line, which wanted a powerful locomotive for fast freight. It was a much lighter engine than the N&W's version, however! The Seaboard's engines were eventually sold to the Baltimore & Ohio.

[@timdoehler3043]

Hmmm 🤔 maybe the title should be changed, or at least the description could be updated... As is, it's driving up unintended views with all the recent BigBoy restoration hype. It's an interesting video, but I specifically came here to see a live steam BigBoy...

[@raymathews7035]

That is so,"COOL", Love old trains👍🚂🚃

[@greatnorthernminiaturerail9456]

Astounded, but not surprised, at the high quality workshipmenship and presentation of these German Lokies. Love the European old School design. Now Iam dropping everything to make a couple of their open shaft water pumps! Good bye injectors!

[@snowowl4019]

The locomotive at 2:49 is more closely modeled after the Challenger then the Big Boy. Big Boy has a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement while the Challenger is 4-6-6-4. Both however, were built by the legendary American Locomotive Company, also known as Alco. Besides that, awesome video and awesome models!

[@benwetzel8449]

Snow Owl more like an N&W Y6A. That’s a much closer appearance and the correct wheel arrangement.

[@TheBroughamGamer]

@@benwetzel8449 N&W A class locomotive. The y6b came after this one which is the A class

[@Remibiggestfan]

I can't believe not one but *TWO* people mistook an N&W A class as another engine

[@jesussilva1178]

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[@giannistsoukatos4205]

This is amazing.Especially the big one wth the metal look.It might cost a small fortune.

[@willybee3056]

Try,, a large fortune, ,, you could buy a nice house for one of the big ones.

[@kevinwillingham901]

Nice Chemtrails in the background

[@geroevmike5174]

Big Boys - Big Тoys)

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

HOW WONDERFUL!! Many details, fantastic !! Hugs from Brazil

[@pilentum]

Saudações ao Brasil de Pilentum Television!

[@robertcurrie8510]

Very enjoyable. Greetings from New York City!

[@wanahmad8881]

Small,cute but strong💪💪

[@eddielane9569]

That was an impressive video.

[@southernwulf530]

I like the long one, kind of represents a WW1 or WW2 train. I may have to get one for myself when I build my own in the future on a farm building it either one a 1400+ acre farm or 14000+ farm in Texas

[@pilentum]

That sounds great. Please write me when your railway park is finished.

[@alexilauto1419]

Oh the n&w a class was a very sick locomotive

[@isaiahmoats6512]

@@alexilauto1419 same here

[@TheStrongdudeProject]

@Kabuki Kitsune not a challenger, thats a mallet 2-6-6-4 loco, the challenger is a 4-6-6-4

[@TheBroughamGamer]

@Kabuki Kitsune N&W A class

[@CARANDTRAIN]

Fantastic, thank you.

[@fernandofetecuac]

HERMOSOS VIDEOS... 💖💖💖

[@jamesconnor4302]

That is so cool!

[@crumpet970]

good wheelslip

[@user-cw3nb8rc9e]

This is sooo cool!! Awesome!!!!!!

[@playboycruise170]

I like mini train

[@markcinque6786]

Wow nice,2:41

[@timothyroth8073]

Oh YEAH !

[@scasey1960]

A sweatshirt hoodie is always a good look for grown men.

[@pilentum]

You know, they are crazy - in a very lovely way :-)

[@DadSudhakar]

Super.

[@davidstapley7203]

Lovely

[@adriatic123]

Fun! Life can be so nice

[@MustaffaCuppa]

Someone should open a theme park for these.

[@willybee3056]

Doesn't Oregon have one?

[@helenevans1109]

It's called Train Mountain. It's huge

[@nickelplatenerd6989]

That 2-10-2 tank engine sound like an normal sized locomotive.

[@thunderturbine8860]

Jolly good show @Pilentum . Keep up the good work guys

[@vernonsanders371]

Great camera angle to show detail scale of locomotives

[@thomasstuart6861]

That is just so impressive....just so wonderful.

[@crazyfvck]

That looks like fun :)

[@bobbyslater1198]

By looking at the size of some of those riders, It's hard to believe the trains actually move.

[@JasonMasters]

Steam is a lot more powerful than many people realise. I recall reading about (and I've since seen here on YT) real steam engines which are only about 4 times the size of a Hornby HO scale engine, and which run on raised tracks with people riding astride. One of those engines can easily pull several adults around the track. The reason I recall this is because the writer of the book told a short story about how he allowed an inexperienced person to drive his engine, and noticed that after starting off too fast, the engine seemed to be running a bit "rough". When he checked it later, he discovered that the inexperienced driver had allowed too much steam into the cylinders at the start and one of the pistons had been literally torn right off of the connecting rod. Since those cylinders are double-acting (they provide power on both strokes), the engine was only operating on three-quarters of its full power and it was still managing to pull four adults around. There's a reason steam power ruled for some decades before being supplanted by the internal combustion engine.

[@bobbyslater1198]

There is a live steamer park not far from where I live, but they have put weight restrictions on all of their trains.

[@highflyinryan76weezer25]

I've heard some of them have the power of a small tractor.

[@dougieh9676]

Too cool 😎

[@StevesCrafts]

Oh my god i love them!

[@dylanbass8451]

These are so cool!!! I wish I could buy these!

[@rodolfomiguelserra]

Puedo entender que todavía existen personas que les atraen las máquinas a vapor, pero también veo personas que se quedaron en la infância o que sus padres no les compraron un trencito a cuerda o eléctrico cuando fueron niños. Digno de estúdio.

[@kevp9601]

This is Fantastic! :-D

[@916toy]

this looks like a amazing park .

[@roiq5263]

Awesome.

[@AP-pb6tc]

I'm sorry but it looks hilarious with a big huge dude riding what looks like a kids Thomas train

[@Ilgernoni]

Красота то какая!!!

[@buniyadsingh2510]

That's a beautiful place.

[@paratrooper7340]

Truly, these little trains are works of art and engineering but I think I'd rather be sailing.

[@user-lo8ji1sw7v]

очень круто

[@H0LDENSUX]

I want to put a beach chair on the top of those carriages for one of those trains.

[@tvitaly1]

Мне все очень нравится! Паровоз особенно!

[@ashleymarley2822]

Cool video 👍👍

[@DistanceNsVeterans]

Thats gold looking articulated loco looks like one of our USA steam loco the the N&W articulated 1218 at 2:52

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Wonderful.

[@ClovisBacellar]

mais que coisa mais incrivel locomotivas a vapor em miniatura que funcionam de verdade!

[@Sd-tf6no]

I like double piston engine, good creativity.

[@user-he8en6ks2i]

nice

[@joeylandry4933]

Beautiful!

[@elenabecker1619]

Cooool coool 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@SimonTog]

Great video, thumbs up + sub. Greetings from Denmark :)

[@pilentum]

Med venlig hilsen fra Tyskland.

[@authenticnew]

excited!!

[@saikumarsaipriya5140]

Thank u kids. I ur future will improve my success.

[@DiegoBg82]

Hermosas locomotoras 👌

[@damiandelapp5490]

When the grand kids get older

[@RM-xc2jf]

Perfekt

[@juanfelix4990]

Necesito uno de esas locomotoras.

[@kh40yr]

RIP Stobe The Hobo. Thinking about ya man.

[@scottmccloud2894]

The title denotes Big Boy, but the 2-6-6-4 in video looks to be "sort-of" replica of a N&W Class A locomotive.

[@WiilyDerbbinphlatte]

I never saw a Big Boy.