Upgrading My Realistic Imaginary Railroad

#WildWest #modeltrain #diorama
This week, I decided to revisit and make some additions to my desert train set. I gave the train a new coat of paint, added a mining camp, and filled the town with tiny people.
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[@Boylei]

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[@CasperTheRamKnight]

what store can i buy the train?

[@BIG_RED_PRODUCTIONS_official]

Explain to me how you removed the shell from the steam engines

[@GageisME333]

Just a quick question, is there any difference between why you prime something black or grey, and the zenithal highlight?

[@jumpingjacks2749]

what if you built a custom mine in the corner that the train sits?

[@TheGuyWhoAsked2187]

I just had an idea for another train layout: have a dual train heist with two trains travelling next to each other (or a train and one of those hand cranked carts), where the trains move on two separate tracks but are timed to travel next to each other for a section of the tracks, with little cowboys shooting at each other :)

[@acoupleofschoes]

A stationary build with a train car being attacked by a giant elk or something would be cool too.

[@hoguemr]

@@acoupleofschoes or a giant eagle lifting one of the cars and derailing the train

[@jeffmcbum5920]

@@hoguemr yea that would be really cool actually!

[@jenniferadams7582]

I know I've seen some hand cranked cars that are powered to run on HO/N for sure.

[@ALLCAPS2317]

Lone Ranger type beat

[@herpenderper]

You might be the only YT crafter that has actually gone back to a project after saying "I might upgrade that in the future". Amazing work as always!

[@patrickdefilippo1446]

I agree!

[@GingerKing243]

5:54 SENT ME! Especially with the perfectly timed line, "without any need for artistic flare"

[@JagoHazzard]

I think this layout is my favourite of your projects. In the world of model railways, people can get so hung up on historical accuracy, so it's really refreshing to see a high quality layout that lets loose and has a bit of fun.

[@TonySpike]

So are their any historical reasons for a tender engine to run backwards like that jago? ..im just curious seeing as its you lol

[@railwayjade]

@@TonySpike I've seen them do it in India.

[@tristanmitchell1242]

@@TonySpike Yeah. It lets the train turn around without having a loop at the end of the track or a fancy switch-track. It was actually something people did.

[@BlockMasterT]

@@tristanmitchell1242 trains still are sometimes set up like that

[@BlockMasterT]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist I believe the best way to show people the love of Jesus is one at a time, not mass pasted and plastered all over internet walls.

[@corbinsheppard6878]

You do such amazing work! I don't think it necessarily looked bad before, but it does look much better now! It seems much more lived in. And the little details really bring it to life!

[@demmerson1060]

I totally agree, I love this wild western steam punk theme

[@jeffmcbum5920]

@@demmerson1060 same

[@charger8624]

As someone who grew up making really simplistic model train layouts with hand me down nscale, I would love to see you do more!

[@randomations11]

I know everyone has their own opinions, but N scale is the best scale! :)

[@ThePeejRR]

@@randomations11 HO scale is the best scale.

[@jeffmcbum5920]

@@ThePeejRR he said everybody has their own opinions

[@jenniferadams7582]

@@randomations11 y'know only thing that prevents me from seriously considering N scale is lack of locomotives that generate steam puffs.

[@1x1.studio]

I absolutely agree

[@ExplosiveDisregard]

Every time I see a new addition I think how cool it would be to see the Dimension 20 crew play a game in these environments.

[@gravelsasquatch6430]

The town just keeps on getting better. Some type of pulley system for the ore would be cool to add. Maybe some waste rock piles from the mines, or a few wild burrows. Thanks for bringing us along on all your builds.

[@sylvainamacher8601]

Plus some cactus and desperados attaching dynamite to one of the bridge’s pillars. (Explosive heist)

[@gonickb]

I really love the desert and monument valley feel for most of these builds, but I’d live to see a more winter-themed train build at some point. I love the idea of a train in the high mountains with settlers wearing layers of clothing to keep warm. Maybe also some winter-themed beast like a Yeti or a oversjzed mountain goat

[@akmayernick3722]

It's a not even a monster, just a really big goat. Everyone just kinda shrugs 'cause, hey, at least it's not eating people!

[@crispyjuice2110]

Any kind of winter themed build would be awesome. So much potential! Great colors, awesome trees and environments with ice/snow, little figures wearing coats, and even cool monsters if you want to go that route

[@t-0ne469]

0:32 When trains stutter or stop like that, it's usually grime on the track. You can sand down or file the top of the track to remove any dirt or grime that is blocking currency flow I've been having that same issue when applying glue, paint, or foliage to my layout. Hope this helps! :)

[@MattGoelz]

Don't sand or file, just use mineral spirits and a microfiber cloth

[@t-0ne469]

@@MattGoelz That too. I completely forgot track cleaner existed 😅

[@HydraMods]

I would LOOOOVE another train build. I'm such a fan (as so many others are!) of your builds. I adore this world that you're building, and I eagerly await each video.

[@roogaming3880]

Congrats on 600k and loving your vids keep them up. ❤️

[@WhatsMikeUpTo]

Same here!

[@KnarbMakes]

Those are some sweet additions. The train looks a lot better and in theme now!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Very cool. I think that the paint job on the train looks great, especially the metal wear on the edges (the dust is an excellent touch also). Kudos for having the foresight to leave the back of the foam open in the tunnels! Excellent work, C. I'm just coming up for air and catching up on watching some videos. I love this build!!

[@Boylei]

Thanks, man! Always appreciate it.

[@a1fromday117]

Can’t get enough of this wild imaginary west concept. I hope it never ends. Keep up the good work

[@street_hobo]

I think making something out of the interior of the tunnel would be really cool. Maybe connecting it to the mines and adding some ores would be a neat detail

[@street_hobo]

Also you have a lot of empty space next to the town, maybe a tiny farm with some animals would also work well?

[@chris-the-human]

the extra buildings and people really bring this diorama to life

[@mistac5050]

600k!!! Pop the champagne!!! I absolutely love this train layout. I love train layouts as it is but having one in the wild imaginary west theme is the icing on the cake. I'm glad that you re-visited it, the additions look great. Looking forward to the next entry in this series.

[@KutWrite]

LOL "I called it 'good.'" Shades of Genesis. Love your work.

[@ParacticoolGaming]

You should keep adding to it, maybe bandits on the far end gearing up to rob the train. Maybe a bridge in construction. Man this stuff is so cool.

[@riseandgrind9299]

A fortified or abandoned oil derrick would be an interesting build

[@themanwhowouldbebrick]

Yeah

[@robbiehardy3228]

I liked the original video a lot, so I was really excited to see you revisit it. I think it's really cool that you came back to an otherwise finished project to add more elements to it. It's fun to see that the only time you're done with a project like this is when you decide to be. Thanks for the awesome video, these are a big reason why I look forward to Sundays!

[@Wilhuff_T]

This is so freaking relaxing.

[@flaviorocha123]

More train builds!!! I loved It! Put a realistic train on It! Will be amazing!

[@jwharris417]

I didn’t notice it the first time but I really like that you put the church on that pillar that looks a little too small for the building and the townspeople have to walk across those narrow boards to get to it. Nobody in their right mind would have built a church in a place like that in real life, but it kind of implies a faith that these people deliberately built their church in such a perilous place. Excellent detail, even if that wasn’t your intention.

[@lechking941]

@Simple Barghest in short it was GOD who saved it.

[@coolkumquats]

I like the idea that they built the church there as a literal sanctuary from whatever horrors lurk in the desert. When something unspeakable comes prowling through, the townsfolk can take refuge in the church and pull up the boards connecting it to the rest of the town so the monsters can't reach them.

[@lechking941]

@@coolkumquats it was proably build in the single piller before a quack proably caused by mining took nearly all of it off for just that safty.

[@Oatfilms]

Yes! More trains! Keep up the great work!

[@doltonmurray1625]

I like the trains new colours. The overall look is sepia toned, which fits in with the era.👍

[@bmarshy]

I think it would be great to see all of your Wild Imaginary West build combined together to show the scale of your project so far. For example, you could lay all the town buildings out together to form the centre of the universe, off in the distance you could have this canyon (the distance being the reason the scale is smaller relative to the other dioramas), alongside the town could be the river where the ferry boats are sailing over the huge monsters, and on the far side of the river could be the wilderness builds. Maybe a video idea for the new year perhaps? (Just be careful if you do decide to try this and lay them all out together please don't break any).

[@generalpopeye4148]

The thing about train layouts is that you are never done, you'll always find something to add, change, tweak, or expand upon.

[@branchcore]

I just said this, thank you my guy!

[@lemondierks2391]

So exciting to see you work on this project again! one of my favorites!

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

That outhouse part had me spitting out my tea. Beautiful video!

[@hobbyistsjourney]

Love the update to this build. I 100% agree with adding the mining outpost at the bottom. It felt empty and a little strange to have a train drive in that area with nothing to interact it

[@CrystalClearYT]

Congratulations on 600k

[@sab-or-bri2859]

My suggestion for another train build would be to make one that fits the main town. It would fit seeing as how the town has a few notable expansions such as a Pinkerton outpost and a big top. Also, to add to the monster catalog a coyote man would be fun.

[@ifga16]

Absolutely fantibbillytastic. Now, to add a tiny bit of menace to the scene, try placing a giant scorpion somewhere above the track as if it were ready to pounce. Maybe a giant centipede half buried in the earth next to the track. Then there is the humor aspect of a pair of figures outfitted as the sheriff and deputy from 'Blazing Saddles" approaching the town as an homage to Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.

[@marcecclefield1932]

The mining camp really added a lot. Make more train models!

[@armandoalba333]

Another train build would definitely be fun to watch. Maybe a train that is outfitted to catch an imaginary wild west beast. Guns, cannons, a car that holds the beast. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for the tips and inspiration. What's the glue you use for the figures and and all your pieces? Take care boylei!

[@Sith_Morbid]

Wow! Love the update! This is epic! How about a bandit camp around the bend of the tall rock formation? Or an outpost on top? Or both?! 😁

[@robp7526]

to give it a real feeling of a mining town you should build several tents outside the mine entrances and also add a water feature. next to the water feature, you could also add a cloth's line with several pairs of long johns drying in the sun.

[@robertreynolds930]

the dioramas are amazing but what keeps me coming back is your sense of humor, i spit out my drink after hearing the smash mouth clip

[@maciekjarczewski1283]

You've created a new genre: West Punk. Love your work and whole content on YT. Greetings from Poland!

[@VorpalSlade]

You've got to play Grimslingers if you haven't already

[@garth_4367]

Fantastic, I love the world you're creating. You really bring the models to life! Can't wait for more

[@patriciaolsen7968]

Your diorama,s look so real you just won't to live there you are a great 👍 👌 modeler you are the king of modeling keep up the good work I do love watching your video s I do learn a hole and I do us your ideas for my diorama again think you have a wonderful and great day be safe

[@MrJoeGarner]

If, I could have ever achieved these results with my model railroading I'd still be doing it. Amazing outcome.

[@tachi98lep]

Very nice add-ons to your mining town! It would be cool if you could extend the train to the other towns in your Western imagination!

[@95turmoil]

Always outdoing yourself, the work of a true professional is never done. Thank you for your videos and investment into the community!

[@gupyvis2416]

Yes please another train layout I love these man.

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Beautiful man! You really made a mini-world out there!

[@konoikurozora5851]

Nice! I already liked the "original" version, but it's even better now! The changes on the train itself are really an improvement.

[@carrie4910]

Nice additions! I love this train diorama 💜

[@crzapyb1937]

Sweet editions. Really makes the space look inhabited. Now you need to finish out the tunnels I'm the back. Make it a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites and crystals and giant spiders.

[@BlareWolfgang]

I love your train builds. Would love to see more. The Wild Imaginary West series is something I always look forward to

[@och70]

The additions made an already great build even greater. Yes, please do another train build at some point.

[@vidhoard]

I love the idea of doing a huge project in steps in a series. I'd love to see you keep adding to something until it's a crazy huge detailed city or village or something!

[@chuckbradshaw5609]

You are master. Thank you for teaching young grasshopper

[@Expialidocious46545]

The double engine looks awesome!!!

[@gameyybuilds]

It’s nice to come back to this set and see it get upgraded!

[@PauloGomezPG]

I can never get tired of this series. The bigger it grows the more immersive it gets. That duel was a nice addition and kinda reminds of RDR2 when I think of all the side content it has. I'm really looking forward to see more and more features like public services, bounty hunting, kids exploring some areas, scientists testing and creating stuff, treasure hunts, cults, some big ol' explosion, maybe some acid-related disaster. Damn! I got so excited when thinking about these and you always manage to deliver awesome creations. Love your channel!

[@dragon_ninja_2186]

The original was great, but now it’s more complete and fantastic!

[@minisnmore]

Great upgade. It definitely enhanced an already great scene.

[@semomonkey]

I love your work man! You're videos are always a treat to watch!

[@keco1875]

This guys work is so amazing for such a small scale

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

Just keeps getting better and better. Don't stop now.

[@ctzturtle]

Really love your videos, would love to see a fire watch tower in this series! Thank you for the content

[@lionessoftor4139]

Whoot! More Imaginary Wild West, a great way to start the day. I love the little mine operation at the bottom it really fits! And the Dire-Coyote is super cute. Can't wait for more.

[@carolinefreeman4546]

Love this! Yet another great build. Please keep them coming, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@chadlumbus9966]

New train build please! This project is one of my favorites. :)

[@Wolfie6020]

Yes would love to see a new train build. I really enjoy your channel.

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

I love that layout! I do have one little suggestion. Do you think you could put both engines on the front? This might make it a little more realistic than having a locomotive on the back. Doubleheaders were very common in the days of steam. You wouldn’t see steam locomotives running mirrored on both ends of the train.

[@DMghost.]

You should write a book or like run a dnd campaign

[@dafydd56]

Really enjoyed your revisitation of this project.. it was excellent first time round..now it's super excellent..( running out of superlatives!). Thank you for taking the time to share it.😊👍

[@spaguettoltd.7933]

Heck yeah, more trains!

[@GridLine-pt8mh]

I love how this all goes together! super cool! When you showed us the back it made me think "what if he added a coal mine in the back around the train?" like if the miners accidentally mined in there before? just an idea. Also if you read this can you make a playlist with all your western music you have/find its very nice thx

[@michaelmcguire7687]

Yeah, I would love the name and artist for the music at the end. shazam doesn't know what it is

[@leonaraya2149]

My father (R.I.P) loved the trains dioramas. I am sure that he would loved to see this video. Amazing art as allways. 👍👍👍

[@4mats4]

A wild imaginary west freight train scene in n scale would be awesome! Maybe a gold mine with some rock golem type monsters!

[@eventhorizon492]

This is my favorite project on KZbin ever. The railroad is my favorite piece of the series, so I am very happy you are revisiting it. Good job Boylei

[@hermanburbank4278]

Yes you should and maybe expand the layout and maybe add some farm land and some covered wagons

[@hufferou812]

I still think a kaiju vs mecha old west style would look great. The train board looks amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@veronica5896]

Loved it before, LOVE it now! Awesome work!

[@kohlerk30]

3d printing your other town and adding to the blank space would be cool. good job

[@necrodex_4659]

I freakin‘ love the Imaginary West 👏🏻

[@TophSinex]

I would love another Train build! Something with a body of water, you could maybe fit in some sort of river monster and/or boat(s) since monster hunters are common in this universe. Maybe something akin to the Yellowstone build.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

If you have a problem with the train always stopping at certain spots, you need to clean the tracks. You can do this by using one of those old school erasers that have a tiny bit of grit in them. This will remove the oxidation from the track, and your train will run good again. You can also use steel wool to lean off the oxidation but the steel wool will likely leave a mess behind that you 2ill definitely want to vacuum off as it can really play havoc with the electrical parts of the engine. There are also dedicated cleaners sold in most train hobby stores. But those blue abrasive erasers that were meant for removing ink, Are the best for cleaning the tracks. Sometimes you also need to clean the wheels of the engine as well but just keep in mind that the blue erasers also leave grit behind so a vacuum is always best to keep it under control. I love this diorama and I'm glad you kept it and are updating it! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@jasoncarbone5553]

What I love about this build is you show us all a piece is never really done!

[@WoznyVanlife]

New Train Model Build? Yes Please! 😁

[@milescahill1036]

I whould love more train builds!

[@PKTCrafts]

Awesome upgrade! Adding the minis and cayote gave the scene so much more life!

[@jedochop24]

Great Job! this is the Best Model I've Ever Seen!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Most excellent additions my friend!

[@josephmeltzer2726]

I love the channel and especially this series. The western music always makes me think of Firefly. Cheers!

[@larrymanns364]

This thing is INCREDIBLE! And yes I think we would all LOVE another train build, but maybe one with a different aesthetic, possibly including water features or just through a different more wooded/mountainous terrain.

[@susanmuris4998]

Thank you for making or remake making this diorama

[@carolinehorne7961]

I loved it when it was old but now it looks even cooler

[@FemaleNerdatron]

I would be so ecstatic to see a giant train build that encorporates a lot of the western dioramas together. Ugh that would be so COOL. I love your work.

[@dwerenat1]

Definitely do more. These are fantastic!

[@Boavila]

You don't usually see trains being done in an alternative or less realistic setting so this is pretty cool!

[@majokuhn]

As always great artwork and love to follow the imaginary wild west

[@tehmeeed]

your videos are genuinely so helpful to calm me down. all the stress just goes away. thank you so much

[@vladimirjovanovic160]

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