Riding the WORLD'S LONGEST Model Train Track!

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[@user-gy3lj6or1b]

For those who are noticing the several derailments, this video was taken in the late spring as the park was getting reopened for the summer running season. The winter weather can be hard on the track, lots of frost heaves, pine needles and nasty little green pine cones, not to mention tree roots that like to grow right down the middle of the track. It takes several months of dedicated hard work by the all volunteer track gang to get things running smoothly. This past week I ran over the same route we filmed on without any derailments. Thanks track gang.

[@ameyring]

And the trains, particularly the engines, are so heavy that the rerailers are essential to prevent bad backs!

[@doesntmatter3068]

You sure the wheels are designed correctly?

[@rjc0234]

Train mountain has a great KZbin channel that depicts their upkeep. they used to (maybe still do) have a lot of live cameras on their website. they had a really big fire recently, which put a bit setback in their maintenance.

[@mrsandman2185]

Just look at the track at 10:18

[@CarsonCreatesStuff]

@@doesntmatter3068 yes.... the people that have the skill to build their own rolling stock and locomotives can keep it in NMRA standard. If you don't build you buy, and train mountain is SUPER picky about who rides there. so yeah. its designed correctly.

[@mariahalvorsen1055]

I had no idea riding model trains was something that I wanted to do, but here we are!🤠🤠

[@QUIX4U]

They are BRILLIANT to ride as well as to build scale models - to use on. If riding as a passenger - forget the scenery because if you close your eyes, it's as if you are on a REAL train.

[@pupppet_master._.]

lol…

[@mauricemosley8380]

Same

[@jamesonjorgensen6105]

I new I did but now I want to even more

[@Mdwells2944]

True that!

[@kwatt-engineer796]

My wife and I "stumbled" across this museum while on a cross country trip in 2021. They just happened to be having an annual event that weekend, so we had a special treat. One of the owners asked if we would like a ride . An hour and a half later we came back to the station. The museum was just amazing in its size and detail. It was one the real highlights of our transcontinental trip.

[@gageemmons4124]

That’d probably be the trayennial, forgot how to spell it, but it happens every three years, last I knew

[@stellviahohenheim]

Must be nice to be white

[@the_car_guy5915]

​@@stellviahohenheimIt is

[@hightreason7934]

It is.@@stellviahohenheim

[@TheBasher-_-]

​@stellviahohenheim it's ok. U spend most of your time wishing you weren't but some cool things happen.

[@user-xm9wm4zk2o]

We modified our vacation plans to include Train Mountain based on this video. We rode the trains today and had a blast! Thanks Mike!

[@zollotech]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. Had no idea such a thing existed.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

We meet again lol

[@jamesm6638]

It's been a hobby for almost as long as trains have existed actually

[@benjaengine1219]

Same

[@guitarplayer1495]

@@jamesm6638 damn there's a hobby for everything and im all for it! trains are cool. so is the ocean, and space..and ships, and submarines....and firearms...and cars..

[@jamesm6638]

@@guitarplayer1495 genuine question, is it not common knowledge that train hobbies exist? people always seem surprised...

[@ChaosTheoryArchitecture]

Fun fact! The full size turntable at The Henry Ford museum in Detroit is actually able to be pushed by one person as well! It's crazy!

[@mikentx57]

And I have seen them do that.

[@Smudgergaming42069]

Same in Denver

[@PhilippSeven]

I think all turntables in the world has manual lever. It’s usually used for precision “last inch” move.

[@SittingDuc]

nicknamed an "Armstrong Table" (...because you move it with your arm...) If the loco+tender are balanced over the central pivot perfectly, the whole thing "weighs" almost nothing, and it can indeed be moved by one person. Of course, if the loco is a foot forward or back from centre, you are pushing the weight of that foot of loco and it gets a lot harder...

[@allie-b-608]

We were there last summer. It's such a great museum!

[@wellardme]

I was smiling all the way through this. This is what social media should be for

[@mrbones1718]

I would love to be the guy that brushes the tracks clean all day! Looks really enjoyable All alone and no drama and listening to my music, my favorite past time. 😊🚂

[@sidneybristow815]

I just realized I was smiling through the entire video. Thank you Mike and Ron. 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@judit1783]

I love transportation!! Planes, boats, trains, cars, buses, trolleys, horse drawn carriages, and on and on. Appreciate people with a passion to keep a segment alive. At almost 74, if you say "go bye bye" i just go get a coat and never ask where or how!!!

[@gillandavis2302]

Me too in Australia

[@charlespotokar2375]

This man spent his money on what makes him happy to whatever that degree is, other people will never understand this. I love seeing his inspiration for trains

[@andrewkast4087]

That is one large small scale hobby. A coworker of mine had model railroad he called a garden scale railroad, but he only had about 6 acres. It was fun to play with. Thank you for the invite on this “trip” ! The re-railing tool was interesting.

[@charlessapp1835]

You NEED to visit the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. It is the first preserved railroad in the world, and it has the two oldest running locomotives in the world. (Built 1865). They have started doing the annual Awdry Extravaganza in July to remember the man who helped the railway, and created the beloved Railway Series.

[@brianfraser2495]

The Talyllyn and the Ffestiniog Railways are both narrow gauge but not quite as narrow as this one.

[@QUIX4U]

Ah yes, Talyllyn - ? Is it a MODEL of a real railroad, or just another REAL railroad, of a small NORMAL gauge. This "train mountain" is a model train layout. MODEL (as in it's not a REAL "original" railway as such - but a MODEL of an imaginary railway system) There is a difference old chap - that seems to have whizzed past your brain - sort of like an out of control (runaway) train.

[@smitajky]

@@QUIX4U It is the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch that was a model of a real railway. In miniature. Not things like the Ffestiniog or Talyllyn. I don't have the money to visit all of these and more. But I would like to be able to.

[@QUIX4U]

Talylln RAILWAY is an historical preserved (original operating) system - thus is NOT described as a MODEL. re: Heritage railways are often old railway lines preserved in a state depicting a period (or periods) in the history of rail transport. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_railway vs RAILWAY MODELLING (Model railroad) - is an imaginary (scale model) - that has been created in a SCALE much smaller than any normal LIVE railway - that it MODELS. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_modelling Talylln is a heritage railway (preserved) Train Mountain is a (scale) MODEL.

[@doudsgarage4042]

When I was fourteen I worked and lived there with my family. It was so much fun! That was back in 2000 and watching this brings back so many memories!

[@PhlyDaily]

AMAZING VIDEO! Downie! gonna try to bring my son who is 2 here :)

[@DownieLive]

Have fun!

[@Charlister_]

fancy seeing you here phly! This sure does look like fun for all lol

[@Phantom_Of_Fury]

Phly, what a surprise to see you here!!! You guys stay safe out there!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@JNM11787]

A wild Phly Daily appears! Sir Fairchild should love it. Id love to show my brother and nieces this too!

[@steinblitz1506]

Phly :)

[@mattkeller2466]

Ron seems like a really nice guy. What an awesome thing to exist.

[@New-Inferness-Productions]

I love model trains❤

[@bbtrainproductions4203]

Me too!

[@yeoldeseawitch]

ok autist

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

Having a pretty crappy day.... This was exactly what I needed. What a beautiful bunch of people. Loved how much you got into it.

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

@@alsusmedia any need for you to reply?

[@pancake5830]

@@AndyPlaysGolf what did he say?

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

@@pancake5830 can't remember. Something unnecessary anyways.

[@user-fm5oi4pz2h]

Michael, this is awesome! I moved to southern Oregon almost two years ago now and 'Doh!' I didn't know this model train set-up existed. I've gotta go now and see it! What an amazing set-up and the acreage involved! Wow. Thanks Mike for bringing this story to us.

[@DownieLive]

You bet!

[@StonayBalogna]

Never expected myself to get so into trains but boy you’ve done it. 😂 Great video as always, very entertaining and educational. Love it.

[@MitchellBPYao]

They stink

[@John_Fugazzi]

I never heard about Train Mountain before but what a great idea it is. The size and scope of it was so beyond what I expected when you introduced it and I admire all the work that went into creating it.

[@henryherbertson6888]

There are a few Model railways like this near to where I live on England, and I volunteer at one of them - they aren't nearly as long as this but they are still great fun!

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Riding the world's longest model train track is the closest I'll ever get to experiencing a real-life roller coaster without risking my lunch

[@johnchambers8528]

Thanks for showing off another unique train oriented operation. As you mentioned in the video there are many smaller operations like this. I can see why there is so much interest by the members in building and maintaining this railroad. You can see by the operation and signal system it is both safe and realistic in running their trains. I hope they continue to operate for many years into the future.

[@trainmountainrailroad]

At Train Mountain, we're lucky to have some very smart people that have automated all the signals and many of the switches around the property. It's pretty cool. Here's something we show members about how to read signals: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKevmZSeh51_gJI

[@trainmountainrailroad]

Great video, Mike! Thanks for coming to visit us and sharing your amazing Train Mountain Railroad story.

[@davidharding1299]

That is so cool. I remember as a young child, while visiting family in Nova Scotia, my grandfather and father taking my sister and I to something similar. These days I think it's called Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway (not sure if that was the case back then) which is a non-profit, run by railroad model enthusiasts... and I remember being so excited. I didn't want to leave. They had scale models of trains (which they gave rides on - with special cars pulled by the engine for passengers to sit on), buildings and the usual railroad support structures... and the track ran through a wooded area (I don't know how long their track went). Trains, along with dinosaurs, were my passion back then... and I remember it was a great day out.

[@karatheyaroxan6852]

This train adventure is mighty adorable. Thank you for sharing. You can tell these gentleman really love their trains.

[@DownieLive]

Yes they do

[@italiana626sc]

How cute is that!! That whole place is a labor of love, for sure. Just incredible. Thanks for showing us!

[@JoshEAllen]

This is full scale greatness!

[@aaronleverton4221]

This feels like it should have a couple of sidings put on it and families can catch a train out to a picnic spot and relax for a few hours in the open air before a train comes by to pick them up and take them back to the station.

[@rpm371]

Very cool. The Fort Worth Zoo has a miniature train that's slightly larger scale than Train Mountain's and has a 5 mile track. I remember riding it as a child and falling in love with trains. It's been closed for a couple years but is set to reopen this summer.

[@catscan64]

I used to live there 25 years ago while going to college. In my spare time I would volunteer building switches to be used later during a work week. That place is amazing!!

[@Brad772006]

That is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I think as a kid dreaming of having a personal and smaller scale railroad or roller coaster track in the backyard was probably in many minds. I know it was for myself.

[@moxhh]

Thank you for sharing this! What a size of an 1:8 scale ❤️ What i like most is that you can feel the passion of the people who are working these railroads!

[@Tminus89]

Very impressive, always love when people take hobbying further than most people think is possible/doable

[@jaimeknoble3315]

What an incredible, unique experience! The tiny towns, the truss bridge, the tunnels, and the sheer amount of tracks had to have taken so long to set up. The size and scope of this is fascinating. I loved the lesson about the turntable. Ron is an absolute gem ❤Thank you for sharing this! I had no idea this existed! Incredible!!!

[@Kullioking]

And a big part of it had to be repaird after the 2020 Forest Fire.

[@JoJo-cs7be]

What a wonderful way to get around on a miniature railroad! Amazing! This looks like fun. Thanks, Mike, for this awesome adventure!❤🚆🚆👍📣

[@DaveKazkade]

the derailment tool reminds me of the nice benefit of the "car railroad crossing" bits you can get for small hand held model trains. the tracks tends to be really small to get on the rails so running the train back and forth on the railroad crossing track sections will auto rerail the model trains.

[@clippitms1995]

This man did not overlook a little engine. You have my respect.

[@WayneKline]

WOW what an awesome experience. Well done Mike, yet another fantastic fun video.

[@RODALCO2007]

What an amazing railway set up. Thanks for sharing, never knew this existed on such a large scale.

[@thevmshow6969]

This is so peaceful and 2014 vibe 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gaylepowers3981]

I think I've done more things that I have never done in my life with you on the trains and boats, etc. than I have ever done. This was fun. Thank you.

[@tastyneck]

I'm not a "train guy" but, man, this place is amazing.

[@emmettjones5165]

I grew up near a ( much smaller ) small railroad in Maryland... Until sometime in the late 1980's, it used a real small sized steam locomotive, which is what I rode as a child. It is still there to this day, using electric trains. I'll never forget riding that train with lots of other kids, and your video brought back those memories. Thank you!

[@brokenbunnystudios8526]

They are still there with the steam

[@emmettjones5165]

@@brokenbunnystudios8526 Watkins Park? If so, really happy they still have steam engines!

[@sammcclain3778]

my town has a small model train and it’s super cool. they only run during the summer but they go all the way around our park. this is so nostalgic :)

[@Yarpon]

Ron, the gentleman you rode with reminded me of my grandfather an awful lot. It was like getting to see him again with you enjoying something I know he’d have enjoyed too. Thanks man.

[@ElijahBradley08]

That's epic

[@molliesdad4702]

I have seen and watched several video's, but this is by far the best experience I have ever watched. Every man's dream to have fun on a layout like this. If I ever am close to the Train Mountain Railroad I will be making a stop and begging for a ride. It is awesome.

[@andyboybennett]

Great job of showing one of the funnest places on earth. Back yard railroading is a great hobby. I get to help my brother-in-law, who is a back-yard railroader and a member of Train Mountain. He hasn't gone there much since we got the track finished (well, really it's never really "finished") for the lay-out on his property.

[@peehandshihtzu]

My late friend Gary loved trains and ships. I would love to see a section of track that leads to a port town named "Kohlerville". He would have loved this. :)

[@deborahcrowell7043]

Omg that had to be one of the best train adventures you've taken us on! Thank you! 💛🧡💛

[@williamneal9076]

Isn't it? All that land. Why not for the railroad? FUN!

[@jimw7ry]

The good ol' SP&S! Spokane Portland and Seattle Railroad. NICE! Also, this is located in Chiloquin, Oregon, which is in central Oregon, on the west side of the Cascade Mountains. Which we call the "dry side of the state".

[@landshark7583]

Turntables were invented in order to be able to place a locomotive in any stall in a roundhouse, either forward or backward without having to move any other engines. A roundhouse is a building designed so that you can place the most engines inside under cover using the least amount of space. Some are shaped like donuts, with the turntable in the center and space left open to move engines in and out. Others are arcs, the size of which depends on the number of stalls. The ability to turn equipment around is an added benefit, but not the reason they were originally made. Turntables were not usually built alone, but with roundhouses.

[@JimmyJames74]

Hello, Happy Canada Day!

[@kathrynjaneway5346]

Just so much fun, even the decoration is so so cool. Much respect from Scotland, United Kingdom

[@Poe9320]

It's near Klamath Falls Oregon if you ever get a chance to visit the states, Oregon should feel slightly like home away from home it's compared a lot to scotland/ireland for it's nature and weather, I've been all around the states and no other is more worth visiting

[@Adv.Abhimanyu]

i just wanna say that sir, this is one of the most beautiful thing i have come across till date..... the efforts, vision , hard work you people have put into making this great landscape is truly praise worthy and must be regarded as one of the heritage places of modern day... thank you for your efforts .

[@TechNoPhobiaGirl]

EXCELLENT video, my friend! For some strange reason, YT suggested this to me ... and I *LOVE* trains! :) Thx for sharing this amazing place! Cheers, mate!

[@wkpdenie22]

This was surprisingly a lot more fun than I expected at the start. I love that you highlight hobbies like this as well, I had no idea this was a thing.

[@ShopGurl06]

Aww! That is so adorable and cute thing ever I have seen! Now, I wanna ride on these little trains!

[@TraceeRae]

Ron thank you for your commentary on the railroad, it was nice to have you explain everything.

[@tommyjohansson211]

This was one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire life! Such passion, love and care, beautiful to see. We need more of these types of things in the world ❤❤❤❤

[@ethansheets6362]

There was no moment I was disappointed in this video. This really made my day

[@paulolson]

But Mike, did you get to do a bathroom check on that train???? 😀

[@pieterpost563]

The passion and dedication of the people involved there. Realy special what they build keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@juanap132]

I love trains!😍 Never seen this kind before though. Smiling from ear to ear during the whole video🤩 Thanks Mike for sharing!

[@MrRailroadrunner]

Welcome to the world of 1/8 scale 7.5in gauge railroading. While train mountain is the largest at 37 miles, these railroads are all over the country if you know where to look. They are a TON of fun. I've been in it for the past 11 years, and have met some very nice people in it. Likewise, I've had the opportunity to travel a good section of the US going to different railroads. If you get the chance to work with steam on these railroads, do it. They're unlike anything else you will ever run. That experience alone has lead me restore my own small 2-4-0 locomotive from the Montreal live steamers.

[@paulolson]

This. Was. So. COOL. -- Great work, Mike. Another Downie Discovery. Thank you for it.

[@lordkilgor]

This is absolutely amazing. These are functional models which is even more impressive, and the fact that houses have such detail interiors is mind blowing. I admire the dedication to the hobby! God bless you sir :)

[@coltonsupergame]

I am fortunate enough to have ridden some of these 1/8 scale model trains and can say confidently that the whole time you just have a big smile on your face. I’m even fortunate to have ridden a train that was powered by real steam power and coal, it truly is really cool.

[@ZephyrKnight76]

Some full sized railways had manual turntables, pushing full sized steam locomotives isn’t easy work!

[@idkwhythisismyhandle]

This is so awesome, what a cool hobby! You can tell he enjoys his job :D

[@DownieLive]

Totally!

[@brenning3]

I love the aerial video footage! It provides a great overview of the layout!

[@rchang6639]

I just watched a train video across Canada with Jeb Brooks and he gave you a shoutout. Both of y’all are just increasing my bucket list of things to do with trains!!

[@DownieLive]

That is awesome!

[@laciee]

Happy Canada Day 🙂. Entertaining and relaxing video! I'm also looking forward to your next F1 adventure.

[@SHAWNSSPORTS]

As a train enthusiast this is so friggin amazing :)

[@franconianguy5627]

You might like the Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg, Germany.

[@stever8110]

Very cute and cool, love it when a plan comes together. So much fun and friendships develop with such projects, the smiles and fun the kids have probably make it all worth it for the guys. Way to go good people.

[@countrypaul]

Without a doubt one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my thus-far long life! What a mindblower! Thank you!

[@brianfraser2495]

Somewhere in the southwest of the English countryside is a similar micro sized railway. Apparently it caused quite some confusion to raiding Luftwaffe aircraft because at the right distance it looked like a full sized railway.

[@chollocks]

That's the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway which is a bit more Serious

[@user-gy3lj6or1b]

During the 2020 forest fire a helicopter pilot mistakenly took the model buildings at the Crane station for full size. Because of that mistake the station, water towers and some trees survived. The picnic tables were not so lucky. The pilot is thought to have gotten some razing for saving a model building but Crane is now an oasis in the middle of the burn area.

[@kencase2179]

Mike, this was so cool!!!! Definitely a destination. 😀 Thanks for bringing us along!!!

[@DownieLive]

You bet!

[@kevinbautsch]

What amazing passion that some people have for the things they love. This kind of thing gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.

[@ElDarren]

I love this 1/8 scale model! The car seats make this all the more luxurious! 😅

[@jimw7ry]

13:45 Not necessarily just for steam locomotives. Large diesel locomotives are maintained at large maintenance facilities for working on all train equipment, but mostly diesel locomotives. The turntable is used to get them into the different specialty shops for repair and maintenance.

[@nose10620]

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[@linoferrara]

WOW, what an amazing layout and video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@michaelloveless5991]

Thank you so much for a great video of a wonderful railroad. Thanks Ron and everyone at Train Mountain.

[@Poe9320]

This track is so beautiful I got to go on it as a teen and it somehow really helped me and made me just happier knowing it exists and how peaceful the ride was along with living so close I could always go again even if I never did, yet.

[@Ultra4115_]

I'd love to take a live steam loco on there or even a realistic shunting diesel on there because the realism is crazy and so satisfying. Shame I'm in the UK because all that space for track is awesome.

[@noworriesmate5903]

Every, very cool! Thanks for building it and thanks Ron for sharing.

[@daniloivensmina]

This video is so wholesome! You can tell all the guys involved love their hobby and their dedication shows. Really great people!

[@denisehibbs9576]

That is cool ! I can't believe it's 37 miles and it's a model train. It's a cross between a train and an amusement park ride. I bet that was fun ! Thanks Mike !

[@ElShotte]

Crazy thing is how well it's built. This thing will still be up and running in 100 years.

[@SteveOnTheRoadNH]

Love Ron, has a broadcaster or radio host voice. I've always loved trains ever since growing up as a young child with my dad's HO scale in the garage

[@user-hp8oq7yd5n]

I saw your Chanel and I had heard of train mountain but never seen anything about on video and like you that HD to be a blast riding all day on the long version of the ride wow!! Enjoyed watching your video my compliments sir n my compliments I was grinning thru te whole video 😅

[@iamnickdavis]

Bucket list right here peeps! This place looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@mikoajgoembka6978]

It was a lovely vid. Railroad and steam trains were always close in my heart because I was born in Wolsztyn Poland. And my home town was known from steam trains and we still have working turntable for locomotive's.

[@CaptOrbit]

Milhouse: Cool train! Where does it go? Bart: Beats me, but it won't be back for three hours and forty minutes. Once it had snow on it. -- The boys play with toys in Mr.Burns' mansion,

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Mike, thanks for this great video..37 miles of track with a smile all the way. This is wonderful fun and great for the hobby. Keep the videos coming.

[@kristiaanverberne8419]

Big children follow their dreams. Driving the real thing is better. It is an astonishing accomplishment and very well done! I admire the kind of detail they put in their railroad. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing.

[@adriatic123]

Great video and railroad, I smiled all the way up to the end of the video. Congrats to all involved!