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Video: Real 1:1 Trains
Train in Garden Run-by
Here is a realistic Garden Train run-by taken at ground level.
Sep 30, 2013 - 3:00:00 PM
Big Boy Followup Video
I found a video showing the Big Boy in action in 3/4" scale
Aug 15, 2013 - 2:00:00 PM
Rail Bridge Replacement - Time Lapse
3 weather-proofed time lapse cameras were installed in various locations to capture the progress of the new bridge construction
Aug 5, 2013 - 11:05:56 AM
How to Move a Locomotive
Here is a unique way to move a locomotive that was a donation to Okefenokee Technical College.
Jul 15, 2013 - 12:00:00 PM
Fiery collapse of train trestle captured on video
A Texas fire marshal is trying to figure out what sparked a fire on a wooden train trestle over the Colorado River in San Saba County.
May 24, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
Steam Engine Maintenance - What's Involved?
When railroads switched to diesel from steam the mantra was, "Less Maintenance". This video confirms it.
May 17, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
How do you paint a locomotive?
LSOL member Bill Ness sent this video in."To me, custom painting a G locomotive would be a challenging undertaking. But what about painting a 1:1 scale?"
Dec 21, 2012 - 10:00:00 AM
Dinorwic Vivian Quarry Incline
Here is an idea for a mining project. This incline, built in the 1870s, features two large wagons, each providing a level surface on which small quarry wagons can sit.
Jul 19, 2012 - 12:00:00 PM
Steam Loco In Disguise?
Member Bill Ness sent this video to me. I thought it would go well the Forum discussion on smoke generation.
Jan 20, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
Not All Semi's Are Created Equal
Did you know that not just any semi-trailer can be used as a Road Railer? I didn't until I watched this video about this fascinating technology.
Jan 10, 2012 - 8:00:00 AM
Big Train Rolling
Come take a trip back in time to 1955 and enjoy a movie about the railroad industry.
Nov 1, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
In the future; Moving train stations
You will come up with a million reasons why it won't work. But remember, "The world was Flat", "Man can't fly" and "Television shows will not replace radio shows".
Jun 25, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Very Bad Track on The Minnesota Valley Railroad
Beautiful diesels pulling their consist through green meadows, what a peaceful beginning to Mr. Toad's wild train ride. Hold on!
Feb 2, 2011 - 2:00:00 AM
New Hampshire Northcoast on bad track
Fuel?-CHECK, Air Pressure?-CHECK, Dramamine?-DOUBLE CHECK. Watch New Hampshire Northcoast RR version of "Rock & Roll"
Feb 2, 2011 - 2:00:00 AM
Demonstration of a Train's Suspension
Tired of the lateral motion of the last two videos? How about some up and down movement of a BNSF double stack? Watch for the Red/Silver bnSF.
Feb 2, 2011 - 2:00:00 AM
Hawaii's Sugar Cane Trains
There were over 40 privately owned sugar cane railways in the Hawaiian Islands. The locomotives hauled regular freight of sugar cane, pineapples, livestock, tin cans, containers and more and had scheduled passenger trains, as well.
Jan 5, 2011 - 2:00:00 AM
Real Christmas Trains
Although this video says everything I need it to in the opening scene, it is filled with all sorts of trains for you to enjoy.
Dec 29, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
CTA Christmas Train
The six-car train is adorned with thousands of lights, and has a flat car in the middle featuring Santa and his reindeer. The insides of the cars are decorated with bows, garland, lights, and more.
Dec 29, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Each Holiday Train has 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of festive lights. Included is a modified box car that has been turned into a traveling stage for performers.
Dec 29, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Snowplow
Lot's of snow, full size snow blower, dynamite, the only tool missing is a chain saw; Oh wait there it is.
Nov 24, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Lartigue Monorail
Watch the inspiration for the Lizard Valley. The original line first ran in 1888. The design seems more like 21st Century.
Nov 17, 2010 - 2:00:08 AM
Lartigue Monorailway Again
This couple had the opportunity to get a close up look at the beautiful engine and took some great video to share with us.
Nov 17, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Restoration Of Memorabilia
Mr. Wiley has done a fantastic job in restoring railroad memorabilia from some of the Great Railroads in history.
Oct 20, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Crossing Signal Deluxe
I am easily impressed. Even the most discriminating person will impressed with the inner-workings of this project.
Oct 20, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Backyard Crossing Gate
I'm not sure a full size crossing arm in the backyard is specifically called out in my Homeowners Association rules, but I bet they wouldn't like it.
Oct 20, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
George Jetson Coupling
This is really a coupling of 2 TGV's, but I think George Jetson's finger and Spacely Space Sprockets would be proud.
Oct 13, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Coupling a Train With Trust
I know it's supposed to be a safe procedure but I'm not sure I trust a mechanical engineer or train engineer that much.
Oct 13, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Buffers and Chains
Getting in-between two train units to couple and uncouple them isn't my idea of the safest job in the world.
And it looks like hard work too.
Oct 13, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Tipong Coal Train
This video isn't about what happens. It's about what doesn't happen. I promise, it doesn't happen.
Sep 15, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Loram Ballast Cleaner
Dusty work? I make it more akin to ground fog. See how much rock this thing moves.
Aug 25, 2010 - 2:03:00 AM
Measured Shovel Packing, Part 1
4 men, some tools and a tin can. It's not another Tom Selleck movie. It is a movie about old school trackwork
Aug 25, 2010 - 2:01:00 AM
Measured Shovel Packing, Part 2
After putting the chips in, it's time to see how well they did as a train zooms by.
Aug 25, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
White Pass & Yukon Route
Built in 1898, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.I feel as though almost everyone but me has been on this trip.
Jul 28, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Modern M.O.W.
I must be doing something wrong. I work harder on my scale railroad then these guys do on their 1:1.
Jul 21, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
First Run of CMRR #407
A lot of hard work went into restoring the former Staten Island Rapid transit Alco S1 locomotive #407.
Jul 7, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
South Devon Railway Easter Transport Gala 2010
Airfare from Seattle to London is about $900. Why is that important. You need to wacth the video.
Apr 14, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Climax Geared Locomotive in Durbin WV
The 92 year old locomotive, Climax #3, is one of only three remaining Climax locomotives in the world.
Apr 7, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
San Francisco PCC and More
Tony Bennett, Alcatraz, Earthquakes, oh and trolleys. I didn't believe it until I saw it. Watch it's true.
Mar 24, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Brooklyn Circa 1930
My father was born and raised in Brooklyn. He said he walked to school up hill, both ways. I didn't see any hills in this video?
Mar 24, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Norfolk & Western SD45 1807
Quick and simple full scale video of our spolighted engine of the week.
Feb 24, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
SD40-2 Re-Railing
Now what do we do? Wait for a crane? Ignore it? Walk away?
Anybody have some wood?
Feb 3, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Derailment On Turntable
"OK, who was in charge of stopping this thing? Anyone? RUN!"
Feb 3, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Derailing The Train Car
"Hey look you can see underneath the track. It's supposed to be like that, right?"
Feb 3, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Justified - Run On Broken Track
I know the rail is broken. I only run prototypical scenarios on this railroad my friend.
Jan 27, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Justified - Run a long train
89, 99. 100..what dear? Great, I lost count.
OK, press play and 1, 2, 3...
Jan 27, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Justified - Double Track Excursion
Sir, please keep your hands inside.. Sir, please keep your body inside.
Jan 27, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Rocking and Rolling, Full Scale
Batten down the hatches and make sure you are holding on to your coffee cups. Here comes the bumpy part.
Jan 6, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Bridge? What Bridge?
"The boss said if I'm late one more time I'm fired. Guess he wouldn't believe this excuse, so here I go..."
Jan 6, 2010 - 2:00:00 AM
Hand-Switching onto the Main
Life imitating art. That's what I found when I saw this video about full scale manual train switching.
Dec 9, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Switchrite SW300 Switch Point Indicator
Here is a Winter project for someone.
Talent required. Someone other than me.
Dec 2, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
9 Step Manual Train Track Switch
I discovered just because it says "Mount Washington" and you live in Washington doesn't mean you get to go there this weekend.
Dec 2, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
What I would not do #1
The first of 3 things I wouldn't do with a full scale steam engine. There will be a bit of redundancy.
Nov 4, 2009 - 2:00:01 AM
What I would not do #2
California here I come. Right back where......Wait, what is that coming the other way??
Nov 4, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
What I would not do #3
Finally, this is the last of the needless and senseless destruction of perfectly good steam engines. Let's not get any ideas of repeating history.
Nov 4, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Italian National Railway Museum at Pietrarsa
In Italy, steam preservation started in 1911, when 2 early locomotives were overhauled to be shown at a fair in Torino.
Oct 21, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
European Locomotive Festival
On your mark, Get set, Go! Full Scale train drag racing, Hungarian style.
Oct 14, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Troop Trains of WW II
A troop train could haul anywhere from 400 to 1,100 troops. They were secret moves and railroad people were only aware of them on a need-to-know basis for scheduling and train service requirements.
Sep 23, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Train Strike!
Unions that continued to press beyond the general labor settlements established in the auto and steel industries after World War II found themselves facing an additional and powerful adversary - the Federal Government.
Sep 23, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Train Picks Up Mail Bag (1903)
Keep your hands and arms inside the train at all times,
unless you need to get the mail.
Sep 23, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
The Turbo Leaving The Station
It's style doesn't betray the fact that this train is from the 70's. Wish it were around today.
Aug 12, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Rapido Turbo Test Runs
A few HO TurboTrain runbys to watch.
I couldn't find a Large Scale turbo train,
so I just sat real close to my monitor.
Aug 12, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
CN Turbo Train Part 1
This is part one of a three part video produced to promote travel by the TurboTrain.
Aug 12, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Velo Rail at St Eulalie-de-Cernon Millau
Beautiful countryside, great exercise and hills. We learn what not to say to someone who is having trouble peddling.
Jul 29, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Railbike Adventures
I wish I had known about this before I moved 1,000 miles the wrong way. Guess I could fly in for the day when I get that Lotto check.
Jul 29, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
On The Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
Judy Garland and Ray Bolger are in
this movie. But they're not in
Kansas anymore.
Jun 17, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Chattanooga Choo Choo
"Pardon me sir, is that the cat
that ate your new shoes?"
Jun 17, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
NS MOW Vehicles On Parade
Impromptu parade of N.S. MOW equipment. Very polite parade I might add.
Jun 10, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Cumbres & Toltec
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad was originally constructed in 1880.
"Americas Longest & Highest Narrow Guage Railroad"
May 27, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
Glenfinnan Viaduct has been used as a location in several films and television series, including Charlotte Gray, Monarch of the Glen, and most famously, Harry Potter.
May 20, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
A Circus Train, 135 feet in the air.
Look out below.
Apr 22, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
James E. Strates Carnival Train
16 different locations and
more than 6,500 miles.
Apr 22, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Historic Circus Wagons From Baraboo
A great cavalcade of circus wagons.
It's just fun to watch.
Apr 22, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Train Crossing
Stop, Look And Listen.
Words To Live By At Crossings.
Apr 1, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Long Train Runnin'
"Well the pistons keep on churnin,
And the wheels go round and round."
Tom Johnston; recorded by The Doobie Brothers.
Mar 11, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Bullet Train Nozomi
"Please Stand Behind The Yellow Line."
WAY BEHIND!!
Feb 18, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Supertrain
Atomic-powered, steam turbine locomotive.
I'm no engineer, but it seems like overkill.
Feb 4, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Choo Choo Charlie
Stop Shaking That Box!
Kids These Days, I Just Don't Know
Feb 4, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Track 61, Area 51's Train Cousin
Area 51, X-Files And Now A New One;
Track 61, "The Truth Is Out There".
Jan 28, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
London to Glasgow In Five Minutes
ZOOOOOM. 4,836 MPH,
Now That's Fast
Jan 28, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Steam Locomotives in Beekbergen
How many trains can you make out of 10 steam locomotives and 14 cars?
The answer in Beekbergen is ONE!
Jan 21, 2009 - 2:00:00 AM
Who needs rotary snow plows?
When they yelled "DUCK!"
This "Brain Surgeon" said "Quack"
Dec 31, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
Snowplows 1:1
As Dorothy used to say: Flangers, Spreaders, & Steam Rotary Snowplows, Oh My!
Dec 31, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
Seemed Like A Good Idea
"Honey, I'm going to go try out my new video camera."
"No, I don't need the manual."
Dec 31, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
Southend-on-Sea Pier
This Railway is straight to the point.
1.31 miles straight into the ocean.
Dec 17, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
Bangkok Food Market
Somewhere a Federal Railroad Administration inspector is saying "You've Got To Be Kidding".
Dec 17, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
CTA Holiday Train 2007
Imagine having a job that involves full size trains that they let you decorate for Christmas. Honey, I'm going in early.
Dec 3, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
Portola Railroad Days - Rotary Snowplow Demo
This can be best described as a salad shooter on steroids.
Nov 19, 2008 - 2:00:00 AM
1959 Monorail Dedication
Remember how we were all going to have jet packs by now. Well, I'm still waiting, along with my own Monorail.
Oct 29, 2008 - 1:00:02 AM
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