Railway Update December 2022 - Extending Track

100 feet of new track brings the railway to the middle of the property, nearly halfway to the intended terminus at the brush piles.
Plenty remains to be done on the right of way and ballasting side of things.
Though it is very satisfying to finally have a longer track to ride on.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Just to chime in with everybody else I am happy to see you making such substantial progress. Everything looks great.

[@sxgamesert2030]

Didnt know you were a rail fan! Interestingto see you here. Small world. How are the body swaps going?

[@SteveMirabelli]

@ert2030 still going. I am a fan of people doing different and interesting things. This certainly qualifies.

[@sxgamesert2030]

@@SteveMirabelli yes is does! Im subbed to a variety of channels like this one and yours. I love pulling a variety of information from different unique sources. Are you still working on...dons 68 charger body swap?

[@SteveMirabelli]

@@sxgamesert2030 Don's car was completed in November and he came and picked it up. I have started a new project.

[@sxgamesert2030]

@@SteveMirabelli i guess i need to dive back into your channel!

[@ezrawoolery2572]

Take the loco down the new track for a celebration, John! Glad to see your still at it, keep up the great videos

[@Redundant_Communication]

I'll have to do so when I get more ballast down, roadbed is still a bit bumpy as I've found out!

[@ayitatrainfan]

When you go down hill in your wagon it gives a indiana Jones fibes

[@MinimumGauge]

I’m so glad you have the new extension started. As a 15” disciple, I follow this channel so carefully.

[@paulsmith5398]

Thats cool using "c" or "u" channel iron for rail, looks similar to the first steel/iron rails in the US waaaay back in the early 1800s!

[@witchreturns2263]

Keep expanding, very cool stuff

[@rixretros]

My goodness !!! You must have doubled your trackage during this vid !!! ;-) Keep up the great work......although it must get very repetitive at your end.

[@neilmatthews5139]

Lovely railway!

[@Jm4steam]

Nice to see it coming along.

[@tn65s]

Pine tar and turpentine, paint on the ties liberally, for maximin protection.

[@allenlandis4504]

looking real good. hope you continue to make great progress. happy holidays to you and yours.

[@mattgiardina6533]

looks great and fun to ride

[@geoffcurrie5508]

I await in eager anticipation for your next bit Jonathon!

[@paulbache3940]

great progress, looking forward to the next video

[@theburnbows5050]

❤love this video. Nice close ups and everything.😊

[@raykiii]

It is very exciting to watch. Can't wait to see you riding those rails.

[@Gin-toki]

Ohh a new video! Lots of great progress! Must be fun to ride down this new stretch of tracks when working on it :D Thanks for sharing this project of yours with us. May you have a merry christmas and a happy new year :)

[@southern207hobbies]

You could prep the ties before placing them as you seam to have a set guage bar and with your shop being close by it would save your back in the long hual

[@sherrygore8699]

Looks Good.👍

[@crazyfvck]

Good job dude :)

[@seanavery7265]

Looking great when can I go on it ,love and happy Christmas.🚂🚂🚂💕

[@malcolmg405]

Im rooting for you

[@Doribi117]

Watching things like this gives me the urge to make my own set of tracks but I lack the space to make it useful, Stull fun to watch though

[@ThomasLindstrom-di8so]

Would be nice with a closeup on how You fasten the rail. Also the name and measure of the material You use as rails. Very nice videos, good work! I’m about to start my project comeing weekend.😊 Best regards/ Thomas in Sweden

[@Redundant_Communication]

Rail is 1.5"x.5" channel steel. 2:38-3:25 in this video there is a detailed shot of how I hold the rail down to the ties. I discuss fastening further in some of the other videos, there are multiple methods.

[@kmcwhq]

Super cool! Laying the track and extending the line has to feel very satisfying for you. It is satisfying to watch! Do you feel that U channel would be capable of supporting the weight of a 15" gauge 2200 lb amusement part locomotive and cars? Perhaps solid 3/4 x 2 bar would be the stronger choice. 12lb rail is insanely expensive! I still wonder about treating the ties by submerging them in a barrel of heated used motor oil. What an insanely messy process that would be......but would it be worth it in increased life?

[@Redundant_Communication]

I'd go with something heavier if you have one of those amusement trains. 3/4" solid bar is good but you can still use channel sized 1"x2", which should be near the strength of 12# rail, and channel may even prove cheaper than bar depending on you local suppliers. And yeah, the ties would benefit from more treating, as these cheap garden edgers have the bear minimum of treating in them. Still for the price they hold up well enough, and no huge oil mess.

[@wardsdotnet]

Motor oil would be very messy choice for that and terrible for the environment, but maybe you could paint them or something at least

[@Briebabcock8052]

What size rail track and where do you purchase it?

[@MultiBigDenis]

the sleeper can be made longer, there will be less waste, and by releasing the ends of the sleeper in a checkerboard pattern, you can increase the strength of the canvas, and you need a battery-powered screwdriver-wrench, in manual mode installation takes too much time ...

[@BloxxyWay]

I'm looking into building my own, what materials do you use? Metal, Wood, etc, and where do you get your boogies and stuff to build a Cart? Thanks for your time!

[@Redundant_Communication]

I have some other videos on that subject with some links in the description and comments

[@ianfoster1512]

Can we get some information on how much your old rails have corroded/rusted, how long they were exposed to the elements, and how the rust would affect the usefulness of the rail, if any?

[@Redundant_Communication]

Before the new rail laid in the last 2 videos everything on the current line has been outside for 3 years and has not weathered appreciably, little signs of pitting or flaking. The old line was made from T-posts that had been outside for upwards of 50 years, and while considerably corroded are serviceable, only had to cut off a few inches of the deteriorated ends.

[@geoffreykail9129]

Time to invest in a battery impact driver.😃

[@jappedut9009]

What is the purpose of this railway ❓️

[@Redundant_Communication]

For moving brush and logs, but mostly just for fun