The GC&E Train Crew finally get to run a Plow Extra with the newest Shay #5, the newest caboose and the New Snow Plow!!
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am i the only one who finds this satisfying?
@kouroshhp_26192 жыл бұрын
Back in the late '70s we had a lake-effect storm off Lake Huron into Southwestern Ontario which built up real snow on the same scale as that near the end of your video. A diesel pusher tried so hard with a plow that the plow stuck, and flipped forward over its blade. Complete wreck on top of a blocked line. I have not been able to find a copy. It was in the Lucan or Granton area, north of London, ON. Your video is so realistic, so cool!
@johnkabel2854 жыл бұрын
I feel like way back in the day something similar happened to a old steam train and thus the rotary blower was born
@HarrisPropertyMaintenance Жыл бұрын
I've seen a video of that accident. It was included at the end of a Greg Scholl video on CN and CP snow plows (ploughs). He made a couple of plow videos and I don't remember the video name but I'm sure you can find it on his web site.
@evanstauffer4470 Жыл бұрын
That's so cool, it's a dream of mine to have a set up simular to yours. We always see summer on models and I thought I was the only one that though it would be cool to have a set up for winter , awsome bud .
@danielgauthier334 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a real train until I seen the trees,very nice.
@steveyoung32454 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool. Yes, it’s not unusual to see multiple locomotives pushing snow removal equipment. Saw my first Shay, in real world, at the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad in Felton, CA in 1967. Great ride- fascinating locomotive. Go there.
@bcgrittner4 жыл бұрын
I love my 0 Gage rotary snow plow. If I had a layout up north on the outside like I did when I was a kid it would come in really handy.
@frankmarkovcijr545911 ай бұрын
Adding a couple of ounces over each truck will greatly enhance tractive effort. If you do add weight, you may end up having to add some weight to the plow to keep it on the tracks. Nicely done!!
@dennisjones8991 Жыл бұрын
Actually, the plow has 5 pounds (!) of lead teletype weights inside. Hence the need for ball bearing trucks.
@WildWillie12065 Жыл бұрын
hope your wife don't mind building those tracks everywhere? looking good!
@mjtunstall19764 жыл бұрын
Fun and impressive to watch. What an amazing model train. Looks like a fantastic setup.
@MegaSnow1214 жыл бұрын
that was some pushing power ! in full size , that would be a miracle ! and then to stay on the tracks
@suzylarry15 жыл бұрын
good job WildWillie you might have to build an OY .....lol
@nickbellinger1047 Жыл бұрын
The little engine that could, good try the snow was just to much! Enjoy you trains and all the hard work that was put into an awesome display! 🚂
@bobbiggs56604 жыл бұрын
This might be one of the greatest things I've ever seen a model train, the fact that it actually works is incredible.
@merrimacksacoproductions44976 жыл бұрын
The Merrimack Railfan Thanks!
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
Thinking about it, a shay might be the optimal type of steam locomotive for snow plowing. They may be slow, but with small driving wheels, all-wheel power, and their geared transmission that makes wheelslip almost impossible, they've definitely got the raw brute strength to shove almost any amount of snow aside. Even better if they're given a rotary snowplow as they're less hampered by low speed operations than convention rod-type engines. If the opportunity presents itself to try again next winter, one trick I've heard used on real snowplows is to coat them in diesel fuel (for a scale model like this cooking oil should suffice) so that snow won't stick to the plow.
@sirrliv5 жыл бұрын
It's really an awesome scenic journey, albeit a short one. Much appreciated for all your time, efforts and money in sharing this spectacular video. Many thanks. Best regards, Nassa
@glnassa55896 жыл бұрын
Impressive smart move with the shays those guys have power is spades.
@gunrunner72244 жыл бұрын
Looked like a whole lot of fun!!!
@johnsGgauge11 жыл бұрын
Great to see a Shay doing what it should. I can only afford to look at pictures of one. LOL Nice... I got to ride in the cab of the Shay in Cass W.Va.1970's when I was a lad.
@oldkokitsum40225 жыл бұрын
Wow that is so neat awesome video
@austinmiller34974 жыл бұрын
The shay engine was very good choice,the gearing makes for a powerful engine that can plow to a couple of pounds of snoe
@swivelhere42076 жыл бұрын
I hate to get all mushy, but the moment I started watching this video (and the outstanding Sound) I remembered my Dad, and remembered that had it not been for him I never would have known about trains, or developed the love and appreciation for trains, this layout would have made made him smile that smile that said to my brother and I, "Daddy's happy"...miss him so...
@josephwashington28376 жыл бұрын
Much? 😭
@brando_gaming2496 жыл бұрын
Joseph Washington It's great you you've got those memories of your dad!
@npo646 жыл бұрын
Joseph Washington I know what you mean man, even though I was younger when my grandpa got me into trains I still love them today, he is no longer with us but I'm glad that I knew him and spent time with him while he was with us. R.I.P. Papa. If it wasn't for him I would have never even been on a train.
@hilham896 жыл бұрын
Joseph Washington DC
@rainalooschen65016 жыл бұрын
Joseph Washington hbhvj
@herlingmonangin48015 жыл бұрын
Love your plow, put mine on a gondola hasnt run yet.
@richardpardo8284 ай бұрын
That was so cool when I realized that it was a miniature. (I will Not call it a Toy!) That engine must be very heavy as I would think the wheels would just spin when it hit that heavy snow.
@JB917106 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup!
@FOEHMR00246 жыл бұрын
I think you need a rotary blower to clear that much snow !
@markmcwilliams2461 Жыл бұрын
That has to be the most beautiful sound for a shay I have ever heard. I love the sound of the start up chugs to it sounding like its going 80 mph when it's only going 10. Awesome locomotive man. Beats a Phoenix and really puts the Tsunami shay sound to shame.
@Chris901711 жыл бұрын
I should check comments more often...The sound is from a QSI Titan decoder. It is actually even better now that I have updated the sound file from the Q2-FX version which comes with the board to the Q3-ET version.
@WildWillie120657 жыл бұрын
Maybe run a slightly longer train so that at full speed it gathers more momentum and inertia. That combined with a slightly longer and thinner plow blade will do crazy things. But that plow was awesome for that setup.
@mikehorb94854 жыл бұрын
Subbed! Awesome little railroad
@amjkodaz5 жыл бұрын
You are great man!
@fabrizioverrua41165 жыл бұрын
That is the cutest little train so darn cute
@bradolsen99816 жыл бұрын
Lol, at first I thought this was real. Love it ,,,
@waynebarnett7466 жыл бұрын
Imagine if all g-gauge stuff with diecast you have no problems plowing through that snow
@frankmarkovcijr545911 ай бұрын
What actually happened here is that your crew ran into some hard pack snow . That's a problem you'll get in higher elevations . On the good side your crew and plow didn't run into hard pack that's turned into hard pack ice , at that point your crew would need to breakout the TNT , I'd say two sticks should do it and about halfway up so the track won't get damaged . Use a pike that you can heat up in the firebox to melt the prep work to set the TNT . So good luck . PS. I'd back the train about 100 ft . before you set it off .
@johnrettig18804 жыл бұрын
I love this soooo much!
@josephwashington28376 жыл бұрын
Great video
@MrSilverballmania6 жыл бұрын
Neat setup, track must be real long, neat video Thank you for posting
@robertcates40666 жыл бұрын
The main oval is 70 feet long, with 16 foot diameter curves, 156 feet total for the outer loop.
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
In my town we have a Shay and a snowplow like that.we are quite lucky.
@spencergreenhill77285 жыл бұрын
This is so cool
@milesbrown80166 ай бұрын
Very Cool
@dwightarnold69804 жыл бұрын
That is amazing. I am surprised it didn't jump the track when backing up and ramming the snow.
@522Dusty6 жыл бұрын
The plow has 5 pounds of lead in it to keep it on the tracks. I had to install ball-bearing trucks to carry the weight.
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
At full bore, that sounded like a (real) SD-40 at run 8!
@williamsquires30706 жыл бұрын
this is so satisfying
@gerrard11446 жыл бұрын
Put firecrackers in the big mound next vid.cool trip!
@Art-jl6pt4 жыл бұрын
I like that you used a Shay gear engine
@TheRailroadDiplomat6 жыл бұрын
Some of us just have too much fun.😊
@timgreen41376 жыл бұрын
Great video. ☺️ I just subscribed to ur channel. ☺️
@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla63335 жыл бұрын
very nice, Abo.
@Amselbahner4 жыл бұрын
Maybe spray a bit of pam cooking spray on plow so snow doesn't stick to plow face?Just a idea.
@Ducknell4 жыл бұрын
Dream toys: train, ships, naval fleet, airplanes
@ChillFrost6 жыл бұрын
At first i thought i was a real train lol
@dues_vult98976 жыл бұрын
luckybatcher so you wasnt a real train?
@mnnwdr6 жыл бұрын
your new o0
@danila28115 жыл бұрын
?
@sallyking81023 жыл бұрын
So cool
@rollingcoal95004 жыл бұрын
Nice job once again I thought it was real.
@kelvintorrence59944 жыл бұрын
Goos job i thought is was a full size train for a min there awsome
@matthewcrews40346 жыл бұрын
Matthew Crews Thanks!
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
I want to rob that train!!! Well dang! Reckon I'm going to need a snow shovel if I do.
@gunslingr456 жыл бұрын
Did you add any weight to the caboose before you put the plow on the front of it ?
@aidand40133 жыл бұрын
How about a scale snowblower up front? Thanks for the view, could imagine the full size version doing that . . .
@douglaskirk25436 жыл бұрын
SO COOL
@-_-de-89656 жыл бұрын
Very cool...........
@cartman48856 жыл бұрын
Operator had skill note the 3blast of the horn to single reverse
@henryshaw26974 жыл бұрын
I like alot!
@greggarner44775 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to maintain those outdoors rails in working order?
@rva19455 жыл бұрын
Where i live the plow is built on a tanker car so they can fill it with water if they need more weight.
@curlyjoe42345 жыл бұрын
That was Awesome more Power !!! Do u have a snow blower in that scale? That would be cool.
@scottmcgirl51873 жыл бұрын
I thought that the train was a real sized train at the start lol
@billyboy3216 жыл бұрын
Nice.😊
@javerselektronik79546 жыл бұрын
Too Kewl!
@mjp294 жыл бұрын
Yes, it has on-board batteries and radio remote controlled
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
Did they rotary snow blowers yet? He could have blown it to the side of the track to get the 13’ (scaled) off the tracks. Impressive video! Thank you for posting it!
@forrestcreek15986 жыл бұрын
Forrest Creek yeah I've seen rotary blowers for trains this size
@SgtJoeSmith6 жыл бұрын
I think I can. I think I can. I think I can!! I think I'd use a windshield scraper or broom or shovel to "manually" assist. It's like a derailment; sometimes you just have to pick it up and put it back on the track.
@markmcfrederick89326 жыл бұрын
The toughest part is keeping the radio transmitter warm. I actually had to stop when the transmitter suddenly quit. The LCD display goes dark and you have to pull the batteries to 'un-freeze' it.
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
Here in upstate NY, we're getting buried with snow -- 12" so far and it's predicted to go all day tomorrow...! Let's see... That would be 22.5 scale feet of snow already! I don't think that plow will cut it by the end of this storm...
@WildWillie120654 жыл бұрын
We ultimately got an official 27.2 inches of snow -- just over 51 scale feet of snow !!!! Needless to say, the GC&E maintenance crews stayed in the bunkhouse!
@WildWillie120654 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the shay
@JaedenBettencourt5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a rotary you can put in there of not yet one of those and see if it might help in the thicker parts of the snow. I am new to your channel so I haven't seen what all you have yet
@hilham896 жыл бұрын
Looks like you need a rotary snowplow for the deep stuff....
@feeberizer4 жыл бұрын
WOW.
@jonuthinslawncareandconstr77724 жыл бұрын
Good
@smilegaming92166 жыл бұрын
Cool
@tommy-tog37426 жыл бұрын
3 words for you : high. speed. plowing.
@r.c.r.rproductions84625 жыл бұрын
Spray some Pam on that blade. It should help.
@chrisripplinger4 жыл бұрын
Good video, but you should have sent out the rotary plow for that much snow...especially when the snow flakes are the size of golf balls. 8-)
@stevencooper24646 жыл бұрын
Kool
@MegaCookie19836 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your trains and set up. How does a person get started or find systems. Thanks
@larrygwinn66494 жыл бұрын
Your best resource is Kalmbach's 'Garden Railways' magazine. There are a lot of articles in there giving advice and ideas. To keep costs down, I bought nearly all my locomotives and rolling stock on eBay. I got very good at spotting the auctions that weren't being actively watched. Since my railroad is outdoors, and I didn't want to a) run power to the railroad and b) spend a lot of time cleaning the tracks for good electrical contact, all my locomotives have on-board rechargeable batteries and radio remote controls. And, since the tracks weren't electrified, I saved a lot of money by buying aluminum rail - about half the price of brass. One thing I would NOT recommend is to make your own ties out of cedar boards, ripped and cut on a table saw then hand-spiking the rails. The spikes push up out of the ties every winter/spring...
@WildWillie120654 жыл бұрын
Interesting how this video ended in my feed after watching vids of big rotary blowers and plows on the real thing at Donner pass etc. Assuming this scale train is made of much less dense materials than a real iron and steel train, I’d be curious how this beautiful scale model train compares scale wise in weight to the real thing? For the part at the end when it is quickly stopped by the deep snow it would be interesting to see how it might perform if somehow it could be weighted down to have a scale level of kinetic energy and momentum of a real freight train hitting big drifts.
@M_Duhamel174 жыл бұрын
Interesting question... The plow blade is plastic, as is the locomotive body. To keep the plow on the rails, I added 5 pounds of lead weight and installed ball bearing trucks to carry the extra weight. The Shay locomotive has 3 power trucks - all wheels driven - so it gets good traction. I have 3 more Shays - another 3-truck and two 2-truck Shays. If I hooked them all up, I could have quite a show...
@WildWillie120654 жыл бұрын
Good evening. ln watching your 3 truck Shay cutting through the snow is Awesome. I've seen 2 SP GP-9's that can't do what your Shay can accomplish. However I'm seeing snow sticking to the Wedge which wouldn't happen so much if you Spray Teflon on the Wedge. But that's only a "Suggestion" "Try it you might Like it" ! {:
@philipasanchez54454 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@WildWillie120654 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. I've been modeling for 52 yrs. now and I'm full of idea........WidWillie12065. Hopefully this will help you out.
@philipasanchez54454 жыл бұрын
You are wise to use the wedge not the rotary snow blower!
@sarajanesmith3892 Жыл бұрын
During the scenes before 3:07, you may as well have grabbed a rotary plow.
@awildjared13964 жыл бұрын
Ya need an additional engine. Snow plows are so extra realistic, the train can actually do work. PS. Great sound dubbing.
@stevek88295 жыл бұрын
No sound dubbing at all... That's a QSI Titan power/sound decoder with 2 speakers! The sound was recorded live.
@WildWillie120655 жыл бұрын
neat, do a video with 2 or 3 engines plowing
@catman131313134 жыл бұрын
Probably could have used a second engine to help out with the banks.
@Chris901711 жыл бұрын
I have 2 more 2-truck Shays which I used for an earlier test run. This lash-up gives me 7 power trucks: kzhead.info/sun/qt1vhZStqnhofKM/bejne.html
@WildWillie120656 жыл бұрын
Try some WD 40 on the plow for next time
@fredfrederickson4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it will work but next time try using 2 locomotives and see if it will still get stuck...
@christopherli1356 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@sultonfatur44716 жыл бұрын
cool video dude . ill bet it took forever to build that track !
@raymondj87685 жыл бұрын
That video was made when I only had a single-track main line completed. I have laid a lot of track since then and I still have a lot to go… kzhead.info/sun/oJ2aabiiiZSvimw/bejne.html kzhead.info/sun/oJ2aabiiiZSvimw/bejne.html
@WildWillie120655 жыл бұрын
Full speed
@mrwatsonmrwatson94506 жыл бұрын
Watch it you don't want to get stuck in the snow up in the mountains like to see if San Francisco did for a week
@frankmarkovcijr545911 ай бұрын
Looks like you could have used a rotary at the end
@justinmyslive41084 жыл бұрын
what kind of track should i use for outdoor
@12345pz5 жыл бұрын
If you plan to use track power, you either want brass or stainless steel. SS is more expensive, but doesn't need cleaning as often, if ever. My railroad uses on-board batteries and radio remote control, so track cleaning is not a problem. Therefore I opted for aluminum, which is about half the cost of brass.
@WildWillie120655 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a real train at first?
@homiespaghetti15226 жыл бұрын
Aso cool
@tonydudley31636 жыл бұрын
Should plow the track while the snow is fluffy, not when the sun has turned it into wet compacting snow. But the video was fun to watch anyway.
@oriolesfan1294 жыл бұрын
...time to call out the rotary there at the end...
am i the only one who finds this satisfying?
Back in the late '70s we had a lake-effect storm off Lake Huron into Southwestern Ontario which built up real snow on the same scale as that near the end of your video. A diesel pusher tried so hard with a plow that the plow stuck, and flipped forward over its blade. Complete wreck on top of a blocked line. I have not been able to find a copy. It was in the Lucan or Granton area, north of London, ON. Your video is so realistic, so cool!
I feel like way back in the day something similar happened to a old steam train and thus the rotary blower was born
I've seen a video of that accident. It was included at the end of a Greg Scholl video on CN and CP snow plows (ploughs). He made a couple of plow videos and I don't remember the video name but I'm sure you can find it on his web site.
That's so cool, it's a dream of mine to have a set up simular to yours. We always see summer on models and I thought I was the only one that though it would be cool to have a set up for winter , awsome bud .
I thought it was a real train until I seen the trees,very nice.
Pretty cool. Yes, it’s not unusual to see multiple locomotives pushing snow removal equipment. Saw my first Shay, in real world, at the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad in Felton, CA in 1967. Great ride- fascinating locomotive. Go there.
I love my 0 Gage rotary snow plow. If I had a layout up north on the outside like I did when I was a kid it would come in really handy.
Adding a couple of ounces over each truck will greatly enhance tractive effort. If you do add weight, you may end up having to add some weight to the plow to keep it on the tracks. Nicely done!!
Actually, the plow has 5 pounds (!) of lead teletype weights inside. Hence the need for ball bearing trucks.
hope your wife don't mind building those tracks everywhere? looking good!
Fun and impressive to watch. What an amazing model train. Looks like a fantastic setup.
that was some pushing power ! in full size , that would be a miracle ! and then to stay on the tracks
good job WildWillie you might have to build an OY .....lol
The little engine that could, good try the snow was just to much! Enjoy you trains and all the hard work that was put into an awesome display! 🚂
This might be one of the greatest things I've ever seen a model train, the fact that it actually works is incredible.
The Merrimack Railfan Thanks!
Thinking about it, a shay might be the optimal type of steam locomotive for snow plowing. They may be slow, but with small driving wheels, all-wheel power, and their geared transmission that makes wheelslip almost impossible, they've definitely got the raw brute strength to shove almost any amount of snow aside. Even better if they're given a rotary snowplow as they're less hampered by low speed operations than convention rod-type engines. If the opportunity presents itself to try again next winter, one trick I've heard used on real snowplows is to coat them in diesel fuel (for a scale model like this cooking oil should suffice) so that snow won't stick to the plow.
It's really an awesome scenic journey, albeit a short one. Much appreciated for all your time, efforts and money in sharing this spectacular video. Many thanks. Best regards, Nassa
Impressive smart move with the shays those guys have power is spades.
Looked like a whole lot of fun!!!
Great to see a Shay doing what it should. I can only afford to look at pictures of one. LOL Nice... I got to ride in the cab of the Shay in Cass W.Va.1970's when I was a lad.
Wow that is so neat awesome video
The shay engine was very good choice,the gearing makes for a powerful engine that can plow to a couple of pounds of snoe
I hate to get all mushy, but the moment I started watching this video (and the outstanding Sound) I remembered my Dad, and remembered that had it not been for him I never would have known about trains, or developed the love and appreciation for trains, this layout would have made made him smile that smile that said to my brother and I, "Daddy's happy"...miss him so...
Much? 😭
Joseph Washington It's great you you've got those memories of your dad!
Joseph Washington I know what you mean man, even though I was younger when my grandpa got me into trains I still love them today, he is no longer with us but I'm glad that I knew him and spent time with him while he was with us. R.I.P. Papa. If it wasn't for him I would have never even been on a train.
Joseph Washington DC
Joseph Washington hbhvj
Love your plow, put mine on a gondola hasnt run yet.
That was so cool when I realized that it was a miniature. (I will Not call it a Toy!) That engine must be very heavy as I would think the wheels would just spin when it hit that heavy snow.
Awesome setup!
I think you need a rotary blower to clear that much snow !
That has to be the most beautiful sound for a shay I have ever heard. I love the sound of the start up chugs to it sounding like its going 80 mph when it's only going 10. Awesome locomotive man. Beats a Phoenix and really puts the Tsunami shay sound to shame.
I should check comments more often...The sound is from a QSI Titan decoder. It is actually even better now that I have updated the sound file from the Q2-FX version which comes with the board to the Q3-ET version.
Maybe run a slightly longer train so that at full speed it gathers more momentum and inertia. That combined with a slightly longer and thinner plow blade will do crazy things. But that plow was awesome for that setup.
Subbed! Awesome little railroad
You are great man!
That is the cutest little train so darn cute
Lol, at first I thought this was real. Love it ,,,
Imagine if all g-gauge stuff with diecast you have no problems plowing through that snow
What actually happened here is that your crew ran into some hard pack snow . That's a problem you'll get in higher elevations . On the good side your crew and plow didn't run into hard pack that's turned into hard pack ice , at that point your crew would need to breakout the TNT , I'd say two sticks should do it and about halfway up so the track won't get damaged . Use a pike that you can heat up in the firebox to melt the prep work to set the TNT . So good luck . PS. I'd back the train about 100 ft . before you set it off .
I love this soooo much!
Great video
Neat setup, track must be real long, neat video Thank you for posting
The main oval is 70 feet long, with 16 foot diameter curves, 156 feet total for the outer loop.
In my town we have a Shay and a snowplow like that.we are quite lucky.
This is so cool
Very Cool
That is amazing. I am surprised it didn't jump the track when backing up and ramming the snow.
The plow has 5 pounds of lead in it to keep it on the tracks. I had to install ball-bearing trucks to carry the weight.
At full bore, that sounded like a (real) SD-40 at run 8!
this is so satisfying
Put firecrackers in the big mound next vid.cool trip!
I like that you used a Shay gear engine
Some of us just have too much fun.😊
Great video. ☺️ I just subscribed to ur channel. ☺️
very nice, Abo.
Maybe spray a bit of pam cooking spray on plow so snow doesn't stick to plow face?Just a idea.
Dream toys: train, ships, naval fleet, airplanes
At first i thought i was a real train lol
luckybatcher so you wasnt a real train?
your new o0
?
So cool
Nice job once again I thought it was real.
Goos job i thought is was a full size train for a min there awsome
Matthew Crews Thanks!
I want to rob that train!!! Well dang! Reckon I'm going to need a snow shovel if I do.
Did you add any weight to the caboose before you put the plow on the front of it ?
How about a scale snowblower up front? Thanks for the view, could imagine the full size version doing that . . .
SO COOL
Very cool...........
Operator had skill note the 3blast of the horn to single reverse
I like alot!
Is it hard to maintain those outdoors rails in working order?
Where i live the plow is built on a tanker car so they can fill it with water if they need more weight.
That was Awesome more Power !!! Do u have a snow blower in that scale? That would be cool.
I thought that the train was a real sized train at the start lol
Nice.😊
Too Kewl!
Yes, it has on-board batteries and radio remote controlled
Did they rotary snow blowers yet? He could have blown it to the side of the track to get the 13’ (scaled) off the tracks. Impressive video! Thank you for posting it!
Forrest Creek yeah I've seen rotary blowers for trains this size
I think I can. I think I can. I think I can!! I think I'd use a windshield scraper or broom or shovel to "manually" assist. It's like a derailment; sometimes you just have to pick it up and put it back on the track.
The toughest part is keeping the radio transmitter warm. I actually had to stop when the transmitter suddenly quit. The LCD display goes dark and you have to pull the batteries to 'un-freeze' it.
Here in upstate NY, we're getting buried with snow -- 12" so far and it's predicted to go all day tomorrow...! Let's see... That would be 22.5 scale feet of snow already! I don't think that plow will cut it by the end of this storm...
We ultimately got an official 27.2 inches of snow -- just over 51 scale feet of snow !!!! Needless to say, the GC&E maintenance crews stayed in the bunkhouse!
Where did you get the shay
Do you have a rotary you can put in there of not yet one of those and see if it might help in the thicker parts of the snow. I am new to your channel so I haven't seen what all you have yet
Looks like you need a rotary snowplow for the deep stuff....
WOW.
Good
Cool
3 words for you : high. speed. plowing.
Spray some Pam on that blade. It should help.
Good video, but you should have sent out the rotary plow for that much snow...especially when the snow flakes are the size of golf balls. 8-)
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Hi, I love your trains and set up. How does a person get started or find systems. Thanks
Your best resource is Kalmbach's 'Garden Railways' magazine. There are a lot of articles in there giving advice and ideas. To keep costs down, I bought nearly all my locomotives and rolling stock on eBay. I got very good at spotting the auctions that weren't being actively watched. Since my railroad is outdoors, and I didn't want to a) run power to the railroad and b) spend a lot of time cleaning the tracks for good electrical contact, all my locomotives have on-board rechargeable batteries and radio remote controls. And, since the tracks weren't electrified, I saved a lot of money by buying aluminum rail - about half the price of brass. One thing I would NOT recommend is to make your own ties out of cedar boards, ripped and cut on a table saw then hand-spiking the rails. The spikes push up out of the ties every winter/spring...
Interesting how this video ended in my feed after watching vids of big rotary blowers and plows on the real thing at Donner pass etc. Assuming this scale train is made of much less dense materials than a real iron and steel train, I’d be curious how this beautiful scale model train compares scale wise in weight to the real thing? For the part at the end when it is quickly stopped by the deep snow it would be interesting to see how it might perform if somehow it could be weighted down to have a scale level of kinetic energy and momentum of a real freight train hitting big drifts.
Interesting question... The plow blade is plastic, as is the locomotive body. To keep the plow on the rails, I added 5 pounds of lead weight and installed ball bearing trucks to carry the extra weight. The Shay locomotive has 3 power trucks - all wheels driven - so it gets good traction. I have 3 more Shays - another 3-truck and two 2-truck Shays. If I hooked them all up, I could have quite a show...
Good evening. ln watching your 3 truck Shay cutting through the snow is Awesome. I've seen 2 SP GP-9's that can't do what your Shay can accomplish. However I'm seeing snow sticking to the Wedge which wouldn't happen so much if you Spray Teflon on the Wedge. But that's only a "Suggestion" "Try it you might Like it" ! {:
Good idea!
Thank you.. I've been modeling for 52 yrs. now and I'm full of idea........WidWillie12065. Hopefully this will help you out.
You are wise to use the wedge not the rotary snow blower!
During the scenes before 3:07, you may as well have grabbed a rotary plow.
Ya need an additional engine. Snow plows are so extra realistic, the train can actually do work. PS. Great sound dubbing.
No sound dubbing at all... That's a QSI Titan power/sound decoder with 2 speakers! The sound was recorded live.
neat, do a video with 2 or 3 engines plowing
Probably could have used a second engine to help out with the banks.
I have 2 more 2-truck Shays which I used for an earlier test run. This lash-up gives me 7 power trucks: kzhead.info/sun/qt1vhZStqnhofKM/bejne.html
Try some WD 40 on the plow for next time
Not sure if it will work but next time try using 2 locomotives and see if it will still get stuck...
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cool video dude . ill bet it took forever to build that track !
That video was made when I only had a single-track main line completed. I have laid a lot of track since then and I still have a lot to go… kzhead.info/sun/oJ2aabiiiZSvimw/bejne.html kzhead.info/sun/oJ2aabiiiZSvimw/bejne.html
Full speed
Watch it you don't want to get stuck in the snow up in the mountains like to see if San Francisco did for a week
Looks like you could have used a rotary at the end
what kind of track should i use for outdoor
If you plan to use track power, you either want brass or stainless steel. SS is more expensive, but doesn't need cleaning as often, if ever. My railroad uses on-board batteries and radio remote control, so track cleaning is not a problem. Therefore I opted for aluminum, which is about half the cost of brass.
I thought it was a real train at first?
Aso cool
Should plow the track while the snow is fluffy, not when the sun has turned it into wet compacting snow. But the video was fun to watch anyway.
...time to call out the rotary there at the end...
Yup! That may be a project for this winter...