Snow Plowing & Lots of Rerailing

This video shows Dennis Ward plowing snow with a miniature train at Train Mountain, and doing lots of rerailing. There are several demonstrations of using a rerailing plate to get the train back on the track.
A handheld Panasonic S1H camera was used to film this video in V-log. Processing was done with DaVinci Resolve Studio 16.1.

[@tylerbonser7686]

This is how I want to spend my winter days.

[@twatson703]

It is a lot of fun.

[@robertalan2427]

Well done

[@channelunknown695]

same

[@nascariscool5093]

Me to

[@eastpennrailproductions]

Same

[@lifeofajeeper5235]

Perfect combo, snow and trains. Love it

[@twatson703]

It does make for a fun time in the snow. When videoing the 2020 Polar Bear Meet, my legs got stuck in the wet snow, and when I tried to move I tipped over flat on my back and was stuck like a turtle. I was laughing so hard I couldn't get up.

[@jsarkozy]

that re-railing plate sure is useful!!

[@twatson703]

It really is. We used to be out there laying in the snow with jacks and pry bars, and needing more people. With the rerailer it's a one person job.

[@stevearnold2304]

I’ve got one and it work awesome.

[@jsarkozy]

@@stevearnold2304 I will have to get one myself...once my new loco arrives, I will no longer be able to pick it up by myself

[@jsarkozy]

where can I get my hands on one of these?

[@michaelbenoit248]

Well at lease the fraud doesn’t weight several tons.

[@TheMofRider2]

Oh gosh. I already fell in love with Train Mountain when I first saw a video about it on YT (I'm from Europe, so that's for the nearest future the only way to enjoy that place), but now I definitely know that if there's a heaven on Earth for me, it's definitely there. Amazing job!

[@kylesnorfolksouthern8345]

This is amazing! I’ve only ever seen little kid trains, but this... this is what I want to spend my life doing.

[@twatson703]

No matter where you are,there is probably a miniature train park somewhere around. If not, maybe you can move here.

[@Bassotronics]

A rerailer plate like that is what full sized railroads should use.

[@williamgibb5557]

The snow being pushed aside is a great scene! I world worry about the ice derailing the locomotive. Beautiful setup and winter scene. Stay warm and on track,my friends .

[@twatson703]

Ice was the problem. Thanks for the comment.

[@denziiey]

Imagine being this happy..... "Gets married".... 😅😅😅😂😂 I'm kidding😁😁

[@twatson703]

Careful, you can get into real trouble.

[@bobhenry]

Cool video. That looks like a lot of fun! Except, of course, stopping to re-rail the train. That plate sure is the cats pajamas!

[@twatson703]

Even with the rerailing breaks, it is still a lot of fun. Yea, those plates are right up there with sliced bread!

[@broiven2680]

Santa Claus owes me a miniature train since 1969 ..., calculating the interest, he should give me one like this.

[@twatson703]

You need to write him a letter at the North P{ole and let him know. Make sure you're not on the naughty list this year and maybe he will bring you a train.

[@broiven2680]

@@twatson703 I was 5 and the keys was on the dash..., since I had my penance, married for 32 years...

[@twatson703]

@@broiven2680 It's that time of the year to keep wishing for a train under the tree. I hope you have a big tree, as these are pretty big trains to get under a tree.

[@broiven2680]

@@twatson703 A noble 40 foot tall Scottish pine on my land, lighted, decorated, that must be enough. Thanks for all your videos . Happy Holidays 🎅🇨🇦

[@twatson703]

@@broiven2680 Now that's a real Christmas Tree!

[@tracynation2820]

An excellent video. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@fireandcopper]

It's so cool to see a scaled down engine, it isn't as catastrophic when it derails

[@twatson703]

Yes. The smaller the locomotive the easier it is to re-rail.

[@bebo5558]

I use to do maintenance and take care of a train, like this one!

[@twatson703]

Maybe you should get back into trains like this.

[@MoleculeMind7]

3:24 the scene in Mr Beans holiday where the motorbike approaches

[@neilouellette3004]

That is so, so, cool. I typed "small train plowing through snow" here on KZbin. This is what I got. So, so cool. Thank you Tom! Kudos to Dennis in the pic. Subscribed.

[@twatson703]

We like small trains, and big ones. We like to play in the snow. So why not do both together!

[@stevearnold2304]

Oh man! I definitely got to get over from Grants Pass soon to plow some snow. That looks like a blast!

[@twatson703]

Grants Pass isn't that far away, so come on over.

[@gailneubauer]

That mini train is so cute and amazing

[@twatson703]

Yea, and it's a lot of fun too.

[@TheRedMenaceR]

Man this is such a cool video. What I would give to be your neighbor! I'd be lining up to help out, especially in the snow. That re-railing plate looks like the perfect tool, I can't help but wonder if you might be able to put a folding rod with a handle on it so that you don't have to bend over so far to pick it back up. Either way, I love seeing content with these style trains and I've never seen one operate in the snow.

[@twatson703]

Many people have moved to this area just to be a Train Mountain neighbor, including Dennis the engineer on this train.

[@iatif1995]

Awesome shots!!!! I subscribe to any huge modeled trains like this! I love the shot where the trains I far away and comes around that curve!

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the great comment.

[@sarajanesmith3892]

Just imagine what real trains go through in the Rocky Mountains during the winter!

[@twatson703]

These are real trains, they are just small. The snow is not scale, it is full size, sometimes as much a 4 feet here.

[@rossdubcak4107]

Freaking awesome. My kids would love this .

[@twatson703]

The whole family would probably like it. Playing in the snow is always fun, and then add a train. Double the fun.

[@tracynation239]

An excellent video. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. ♡ T.E.N.

[@twatson703]

In Colorado, I'm sure you also get to play in the snow.

[@7656ghost]

Deutsche Bahn Weint bei bisschen Schnee! Und die mini Gartenbahn Rockt das

[@Petriefied0246]

The perfect example of a chore not being a chore!

[@twatson703]

That is so true. It is just plain fun.

[@lonhoschar1943]

That's a really cool train. Now long is that train track. That must have taken a ton of money and time to install all that track, crossing lights and the little stations.

[@twatson703]

This video shows only a tiny portion of the track at Train Mountain. There is a total of 37 actual miles of track on 3.5 square miles of land.

[@lonhoschar1943]

@@twatson703 WOW!! That's a lot of track!! I expect that keeps someone busy keeping it all in shape and maintained. Really cool to have that for people to see and I'll bet the kids really like it too!! Nice job!!!

[@sam-sh2hc]

Alternative title: giant man generously helps train through ice

[@twatson703]

That might work.

[@nace888]

Honestly, as lovely as this is, I need someone to get a scaled version of Donald and Douglas from Thomas and Friends. The twins will always be the snow-clearing team for me. Lol

[@twatson703]

You could turn that into a project!

[@eymeneymen2690]

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[@areguapiri]

Definitely need at least 2 people for this job.

[@burnuts007]

Fantastic video you have lots of ground to cover!

[@twatson703]

Yea, 37 miles of track if we were to cover it all.

[@riff2072]

I bet Mr. Ward can't wait for it to snow.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

What an awesome way to spend your day! It would be really cool if he could add some heated mats on the street crossing areas. I’m sure it’s a real pain in the arse to clean the pack and ice out of those rails.

[@twatson703]

Where we really need the heated pads is in the seat the arse. Just about every possible solution we've thought of either didn't work or is cost prohibitive.

[@lesigh1749]

Okay, this is better than an HO model layout.

[@twatson703]

Yea! You get to ride on these.

[@gravitystorm61158]

You have way too much fun on your clock time!🤣🤣🤣👍 I’ll add in Shipmate. Just noticed the Locomotive👍.

[@twatson703]

Clock time? What's a clock when you're retired?

[@gravitystorm61158]

@@twatson703 I certainly agree with you. Retired in August myself.👍

[@twatson703]

@@gravitystorm61158 2008 for me. Just make sure you get out and do something and stay busy.

[@gravitystorm61158]

@@twatson703 Doing my best here in Norcal with our wonderful lockdowns. Was looking forward to fishing every day on the Delta.... Getting the house ready to sell. Keeps me pretty busy. My youngest finishes HS next year. My wife has to work a few more years. My aim is a 5th wheel... But, you’ve got a sweet train. Being a former BT2, I’d love to see you with a steamer locomotive....

[@twatson703]

@@gravitystorm61158 I have several steamer videos on the channel. Have you seen any of them?

[@williamfulton2136]

You better not be having too much fun 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@twatson703]

That was last year, so now we are waiting to have too much fun again this year.

[@vbdino]

Can you manage to keep open all winter long doing it this way? Cool to watch.

[@twatson703]

Usually we do, but some times it doesn't all get opened right away. It is so much fun that the guys will plow until there is nothing left to plow, and then do a snow dance hoping for more snow..

[@drummerian1960]

Can’t wait to do this once I retire! I have some time because I’m only 20 but hey I’m planning early!

[@twatson703]

I hope you know that you don't have to wait for retirement to have fun.

[@jamesm6638]

build an 0-6-0 or a boxcab diesel with a lawn mower engine, neither of those will cost you an arm and a leg (only an arm) and will give you plenty of enjoyment for years and years

[@ShaunPaget]

Who wouldn't want this to be their grandpa's place?

[@twatson703]

So true.

[@brianvalley5223]

Who has the time to do all of this?! That's so cool.

[@twatson703]

Anyone who just makes time to do fun stuff.

[@alfiewhittaker3604]

this is so satisfiying

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@ernestanderson3726]

If "Marines" was on that locomotive, it would have plowed over the roadway! 😁

[@twatson703]

We have a several Marine members, but none of them have a Marine teain . There is a local Marine Corp League Detachment in the area.

[@sammythompson3694]

When I was a child I loved riding the miniature train at the city park in New Orleans.

[@twatson703]

Now that I'm a big kid, I still love ridding the miniature trains.

[@sammythompson3694]

@@twatson703 when I was a teenager a rich guy in Livingston NJ had a lot of land that he built steam engines like a 4-6-2 that went through his acreage and every other Saturday he would take anyone for free a ride. Interstate 280 cut through the middle of his property. He gave the cut off half to the state. I don't know what happened after that I was interested in girls and motorcycles.

[@twatson703]

@@sammythompson3694 Depending on how long ago that was, it may still be there. Since you know the location, you could look for it on Google Earth.

[@sammythompson3694]

@@twatson703 the property has become the Crestmont Country and Golf Club.😔

[@twatson703]

@@sammythompson3694 Well, you can always come to Train Mountain and play trains.

[@jesikebiking]

Your little engine is so cool

[@twatson703]

That SW 1500 model is very popular here.

[@scottpool4777]

Yeah I’ll say awesome

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello a big RING OF THE BELLLLL to you sir looks like your having a pile of Fun .p.s. keep it on the rail's .what state are you in ?? Cjd wash state north by bc border may 2021 be a better year for all 😷

[@twatson703]

Train Mountain is in South Central Oregon. There are a lot of TM Members in WA. You are close enough to easily visit should you be interested.

[@calitrainman]

How does one person dislike this?

[@RogerDiotte]

Worked where there's no retirement plan and now that dislike'r is sneaking a moment on their phone while at work...not fun.

[@elizabethridenbaugh7731]

They live in Australia and get confused

[@andystevens7557]

Once he got the momentum up, he was unstoppable!.... Almost

[@twatson703]

Yea, that train has a lot of tractive effort.

[@garysprandel1817]

Nice set of Griswolds

[@twatson703]

A few people have noticed those. Thanks for commenting.

[@abubakar_.07.]

I love trains

[@amazingperson9604]

That guy loves his trains

[@twatson703]

Trains are his life.

[@blauer2551]

Old fart living his dream👍

[@twatson703]

You need to change that to plural, as there are lots of old farts playing trains.

[@BannerCap]

@@twatson703 and even more who want to.

[@twatson703]

@@BannerCap So true.

[@BannerCap]

@@twatson703 But that's Ok that I don't have a train, I got me a big tractor with a snow plow. Sometimes we get a good snow & a hard freeze. So what do big kids do with their tractors... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aQY4x-qs1kfbM

[@tshouse9821]

Always leave it to the NAVY to get it done!!!!

[@twatson703]

You sound just like Dennis!

[@fire58372001]

BZ swabby, when I was in the Bee's I was trying to get my Brakeman qual. When I became a merch. we had the same type of engines on the tugs that were on locos & switchers. Fair winds.

[@twatson703]

We had a Steam Launch show upon a trailer a few years ago, but it was too big for our pond. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnjLm3ZsnbKdo5Y

[@daniellasmono1722]

Perfect train

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@alconk7129]

So cool!

[@twatson703]

It really is a lot of fun.

[@Don55443]

Great video, Tom! I'm very interested in the plate you use to re rail the train. Do you any information on where I can order one? Thank you for any help you can give.

[@twatson703]

They sometimes have them at the Train Mountain Store. You can call Joyce at TM, 541-783-3030, and ask if there are any in stock and if they can be shipped.

[@Don55443]

@@twatson703 This is great, Thank you!!!!

[@kepoexpresssurabaya162]

Snow is danger on the rails some people say So the engines were fitted with plows

[@twatson703]

Actually, that plow slips into the Couple Pocket and can be taken on and off easily.

[@railroad9000]

Sure glad to see the fire danger signs were LOW!

[@Adam_738]

This is so good

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Adam_738]

You're welcome

[@erike7368]

This is really cool It makes me wonder if it would be possible to make a working rotary snow plow

[@twatson703]

We have two of them.

[@erike7368]

@@twatson703 oh wow that’s great!

[@twatson703]

@@erike7368 My hope is to get some video of the rotary this winter, knowing full well that they will aim for me if they can.

[@erike7368]

@@twatson703 very good I’m looking forward to it

[@kazzzyn4932]

at least these winter chores aren't as boring as crap

[@twatson703]

Yea, this is the fun part.

[@7ideaproductions]

Cool video Tom! Literally!

[@twatson703]

Thanks

[@natehill8069]

so its the snow getting packed into the rails which is causing the derailments? looks pretty good with a bone in her teeth! Ive been wondering what to do for snow removal on my (future) track. where does one acquire a rerailing plate in 7.5"?

[@twatson703]

The conditions this day was ice under the snow was causing the derailments. The locomotive was not heavy enough for the flanges to cut through the ice, so off you go. Sometimes the ice will build up on the tires and this makes the flanges go away. There are people selling them. Try RMI Railworks.

[@deansheldon6333]

Do you have any plans, drawings or measurements for the rerailer that you use. I have a friend who would like me to build him one.

[@twatson703]

I do not have plans for the rerailer plate. They do sell them in the Train Mountain Store, so you can call the Train Mountain Office for details. [phone]

[@SevenWelt]

Top Video👍

[@twatson703]

Thanks

[@mattberg916]

Happens to the big boys too. Ice ice tough to beat even with a locomotive

[@twatson703]

That's so true, everything is just bigger. UP and BNSF go through town here, and they are constantly chipping ice out of the grade crossings during the winter. They have huge propane burner systems to melt the ice on switches.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

make 4 carbide spikes two for each rail welded to the plow coming down that would clean out any ice around the rail ?

[@twatson703]

You can't have anything hang down that low as they catch frogs, switches and diamonds. It would take a Flanger that has the capability of raising and lowering the cutting edges. So far no one has built one of those at Train Mountain. There is a full size one on display at Train Mountain.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@twatson703 Thanks, just an idea 💡!

[@twatson703]

@@ExploringCabinsandMines Ideas are good, some work and some do not, but you keep trying. We used to have a wall of pans. A frying pan for every idea that was tried and didn't "pan out."

[@DAWOL2025-fs1ve]

North Pole Express Sitting on the engine could give it the anchoring umph that would help anyway

[@MetalVII]

Do you own a small town or something? Wow.

[@twatson703]

Train Mountain is a Train Park that is owned a 501c3 non-profit organization. It sits on 2200 acres or about 3.5 square miles with 17 actual miles of track. There are several scale model towns along the track. Train Mountain (at lat. 42.55741 lon. -121.88707) is half way between Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA, and Crater Lake National Park. The small City of Chiloquin, Oregon, is just to the east of Train Mountain.

[@claudiaboschetti8239]

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[@twatson703]

Thanks!

[@나머지정리]

Wonderful technology

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@amar....]

that engine running in virgin streches of fresh snow looks like a Aircraft Carrier ploughing through high seas...also that engine has "navy" written on it.

[@twatson703]

That would be appropriate for Dennis. He put in over 20 years in the Navy, most of that on carrier flight crew duty.

[@amar....]

@@twatson703 Wow....what a coincidence...Let him know about my comment.

[@twatson703]

@@amar.... I will.

[@ghostofcato3052]

GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!

[@twatson703]

They did!

[@DisneyWish2023]

So satisfying 100/0

[@twatson703]

Thanks for the comment.

[@DisneyWish2023]

@@twatson703 np

[@codylemme4154]

Now is the derailing caused by the train to not have enough weight or the track is spreading as you ride?

[@twatson703]

Most of the derails are caused by ice. It is not very often that the track spreads. When the ice builds up on the wheels to the point that there is no longer see the flange, there is nothing to keep the train on the track. When the ice builds up from the ground to where the track is buried in the ice, the train will derail. These are just some of the causes of winter derails.

[@codylemme4154]

@@twatson703 oh okay that makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the info!

[@MF11283]

First of all I get it this is a hobby not a nessesit (I wouldn't be out there in the cold) but I'd love to see more snow clearing, from scale plowing and scale blowers. I haven't found much on that. And at aboutb1:35 what is that plate for? I saw a few others later but dunno what they are for

[@twatson703]

You are correct, it is not a necessity, but it is too much fun to play in the snow with a train to care about the bad conditions. It is snowing right now, and I just called Dennis to make sure he doesn't go plowing without me. The plate is a rerailing plate that is used to get the train back on the track.

[@945gamer5]

Just wondering: where can I buy some locomotives? I’m probably gonna build my own little railway in the future

[@twatson703]

That would depend on where you are. You could look at the want adds on discoverlivesteam.com, or look for a local club in your area.

[@janeordway4841]

Alaska Railroad colors. Blue and yellow.

[@modernvideo1747]

Ukrainian or Swedish too) ( think Ikea)

[@AKSoapy29]

If the tracks were wider and the engine was heavier, I think there would be less issues. Either way, I want one!

[@twatson703]

There might be less issues, but more likely just different issues. If you want one, you should get one.

[@AKSoapy29]

@@twatson703 That is true, it could have it's own issues. And unfortunately I don't have the space.

[@kasfjapankh2194]

Nice 👌

[@twatson703]

Thanks.

[@DaniloDelTufo]

Nice video! Did you use autofocus with S1H? What's your experience with autofocus, is it reliable? Thanks! :-)

[@twatson703]

Thanks. I used manual focus for this video, as I have not had an opportunity to get comfortable with the auto focus for footage that I could not re shoot. The auto focus on the S1H appears to be better than the AF on my GH5 was before the recent firmware update. When the weather cooperates, I hope to test the auto focus on both cameras.

[@kishascape]

Yawn

[@tomooms1167]

How much real estate does this guy own? Great use of it! Jeal-y.

[@3006USMC]

Train mtn is 2200 acres.

[@chaosskits6391]

How much did it cost for the track and engines

[@twatson703]

To build and install track you will spend around $100,000 per mile. The prices for locomotives is comparable to that of most off road vehicles. You can get started for $1000, but some have spent over $250,000. The set up in the video is around $20,000.

[@chaosskits6391]

Tom Watson thanks for the info! Where did you buy it from?

[@twatson703]

The train is not mine. It is an SW 1500 and was made by Train Works in Sutherlin, Oregon. They have a website, so you should be able to find them with a Google search.

[@kishascape]

Yeah you definitely don’t need to spend anywhere near that much for tiny model train rideable rail like this.

[@magdamiel3705]

fajny pociąg gdzie go kupiłeś

[@twatson703]

From here: thetrainworks.com/

[@uAlienatedIllusion]

Someone who has shoveled snow, has seen roads plowed.... but never once thought about how TRAINS get their tracks plowed... now I know.... huh.

[@ЕвгенийПанин-у7й]

Я не понимаю. Объясните мне пожалуйста простым языком, как у этой миниатюрной модели поеда хватает мощности чтоб возить этого дядьку???? Ещё и снег чистить. Что там за движок под капотом ??? 🤔🤔

[@deanmckee1385]

That is cool

[@saidbakr]

I think that the speed is somewhat high for this weather, so derailing is occured too much.

[@twatson703]

Yea, that is the hazard. You must go fast to move the snow, but when things go wrong you can have a really good derail.

[@saidbakr]

@@twatson703 I think it is a matter of momentum rather than velocity, so adding some weight to the locomotive in addition to the driver's weight should be useful.

[@twatson703]

@@saidbakr That would be true. It is a matter of physics. The heaver the locomotive, the more the tractive effort. There are times when other people have sat on the locomotive and the engineers car. But that day,there were only two of us.

[@tammyperzichilli8501]

I want one!!!!

[@twatson703]

Yep!

[@GERRYMALONEY47]

Why not put about 300 lb of weight on the engine itself or wouldn't the motor push that much weight?

[@twatson703]

The biggest problem with that is where to put the additional weight. There is no spare room in the SW1500 locomotives. We have had people sit on the locomotive and that doesn't help when it comes to keeping the engine on the track due to ice build-up. More weight does help when the issue is traction. Power in this locomotive is never a problem.

[@theventuracountyrailfan]

You know what’s cool? I drove the switcher at the 2018 triennial edit: the swicher shown in the video (number 1225)

[@twatson703]

Well then, you know how to get to TM so come again when you can.

[@triynizzles]

I understand that he's moving snow off the tracks but I don't understand the point of having tracks here?

[@twatson703]

The whole point of model trains and tracks is to have fun.

[@triynizzles]

@@twatson703 I couldn't tell if this was for fun or perhaps some farming business transportation service thing. If they're doing it for the entertainment and novelty that makes sense.

[@twatson703]

@@triynizzles Now that you know it to have fun, come and join us when you can.

[@thatsme2182]

I would literally pay a lot of money, just to run the mini snow plow.

[@twatson703]

It is not that expensive to get into miniature trains. The cost of buying one is comparable to other off road vehicle, like a snowmobile of a quad.

[@modernvideo1747]

@@twatson703 that is affordable Mr. Watson , but how about land an tracks?

[@twatson703]

@@modernvideo1747 Track is around $500 for a 10 foot panel, and switches about three times that. Land varies by location.

[@modernvideo1747]

@@twatson703 wow, thanks for quick reply. I am excited and curious, but not much knowledgeable on this topic. Where do i learn more on this size of railway? How is properly called?

[@twatson703]

@@modernvideo1747 Train Mountain has 7.5" gauge track. That is 1/8 th scale compared to a full size US railroad. Google "Discover Live Steam" and then go to their website where you will find a wealth of info, and want adds.

[@justamalfunctioningai7940]

You need to make a special car the train can push thats super heavy so the chance of derailing while plowing goes down

[@twatson703]

I don't think is is possible to get any piece of rolling stock heavy enough to break through the ice. Every winter I see a UP track crew chipping ice out of the grade crossing here in town. Last winter it took them two days one time. Then there are the remote controlled switch heaters that UP dispatch can activate to get a switch to move. They are large propane burners that shoot out huge flames, and will scare the heck out of you if you are near one when it activates.

[@alberthendershot1702]

Is it mandatory or just for fun ???????

[@twatson703]

It is absolutely mandatory to have fun, and this is fun!

[@alberthendershot1702]

@@twatson703 yep I know someone got to do it from retired to fun all the time

[@spamtongspamton9192]

What if he just cep going instead of bracking the ice wold he slide of the rail or brack it with the blow

[@twatson703]

That is why all the re-railing. When the ice gets too thick, the flanges have nothing to grab onto and off the track you go.

[@JonnyMudMower]

How long did it take to lay that track?

[@twatson703]

We have spent the past 34 years laying the 37 miles of track at TM.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

How much per foot is that rail ??

[@twatson703]

The steel rail is selling for around $1.50/ foot. Then there are the ties, tie plates, screws, rail joiners, and labor. Just guessing, but I think a 10 foot track panel is around $500.

[@urmumgotnits1851]

I like snow

[@twatson703]

Me too. Snow is a lot of fun to play in, but can also involve work.

[@TheTferrer]

Is this fun or what? Do what feels right!

[@twatson703]

It is a lot of fun.

[@nashdill7919]

We're can I buy one of those cool life lilemrides

[@twatson703]

There are several manufacturers that make new ones, and there are used ones for sale. Look on the Discover Live Steam website in the want ads.