That must have been a fun ride up front behind the plow. :-)
@twatson70311 жыл бұрын
Yes, I own it. and it is similar to those seen at amusement parks. It is 1/8 scale and powered by a 7 HP kohler.
@chaddodge630210 жыл бұрын
Looks like Train Mountain needs a rotary for this. I could only imagine the amount of engineering it would take to build one in this scale, let alone the power to run it.
@twatson70310 жыл бұрын
Train Mountain actually has three rotaries. One full size antique, Southern Pacific 206, one made from scratch engineering marvel, and one commercial model mounted on a flat car. It has a Honda gas motor, somewhere around 18 to 20 HP. There are KZbin videos of the home made rotary somewhere, but I don't have a link.
@chaddodge630210 жыл бұрын
Well now I know. I saw the full size but figured it would be overkill. Never thought about mounting a regular commercial model to a flat car, DUH. I would be very interested in the scratch built though. Guess I need to try to search it out. Thanks.
@twatson70311 жыл бұрын
The whole plowing experience is a blast.
@tcp305910 жыл бұрын
I know that Train Mountain has a full scale grade crossing for the main road. Where did you get the supplies for it from, and how did you install it?
@twatson70310 жыл бұрын
I do not know where that particular equipment was obtained or the installation details, as it was before my time. Train Mountain has several prototype crossing signals, and most were donated by the railroads when they were replaced with new technology. Some were donated by collectors. You must be creative to get some items operational when it comes to replacement parts.
@tcp305910 жыл бұрын
I'll bet. I am sooo jealous of you guys in Oregon. I want to build one of these railroads really bad (but I'm only 17 so money is an issue). Be that as it may, I am definitely going to make it a point to visit one of these days. Also, I read the Train Mountain encyclopedia, and it said the Grand Junction crossing is donated from CN.
@Jjonathanhart11 жыл бұрын
That miniature train must have been expensive along with all the track surrounding your property. How did you ever afford to buy everything? That track must run for miles.
@elijahyaddow64334 жыл бұрын
He owns the train but not the tracks this place is called train mountain where over a 100 railroaders bring there trains and travel down the miles of tracks and this place is open to visitors to so if you go there you can ride one of these aswell.
@Jjonathanhart11 жыл бұрын
I see that's a miniature train you're driving, like those you'd see at amusement parks. Do you own it?