Terror Trestle – G-scale model train

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LGB Forney pushes video camera on a flat car over a 70′ long x 8′ high cedar trestle about October 2000. 5 Months construction with 5 weeks off to prove to wife and son I could do something other than make Cedar sawdust out of 2″x6″x12′ lumber.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Vol. 3 shows the upper level “city section” of my shelf layout
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Bachmann – HO & ON30 Scale – Assembly & Lubrication Instructions

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Question by Deidre W: What model train scale is equal to 1″ scale?
I want to get one to go with a dollhouse.

Best answer:

Answer by minimaker
So that 1:12. There is no specific code (like HO etc.) for this but trains are available. I see the scale listed both as 1:12 and 1″. Here are a few sources:

http://www.oneinchrr.com/index.htm

http://www.ridingrailkits.com/

http://www.btcomm.com/trains/archives/bigbigtr.htm

If you look for backyard railways you may find more.

What do you think? Answer below!

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50 Responses to “Terror Trestle – G-scale model train”

  1. BrickstarRunner on 20 Jun 2010 at 2:35 am #

    This is what we spent all the treasury on ^^

  2. scudding on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:20 am #

    All I can offer is TP and offer to let you watch it again.

  3. scudding on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:25 am #

    Five months of cutting wood on a table saw that quit frequently. New table saw is flawless (Saw Stop). Wife was very understanding, but I did stop all activity for five weeks about two plus months into the project to prove I could do something other than make sawdust.

  4. train2589 on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:42 am #

    How long did it take you to do this and how many times did your wife scream at you to stop making to much noice.

  5. loco6607 on 20 Jun 2010 at 4:11 am #

    Wow tall dog…Great..

  6. americantruepride on 20 Jun 2010 at 4:58 am #

    great trestle, love it!

  7. 09jrasner703 on 20 Jun 2010 at 5:29 am #

    HOLY CRAP i think i just about shit myself when i saw this.

  8. chevroletman90 on 20 Jun 2010 at 6:17 am #

    man that is amazing! GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP

  9. MrMrPraetorians on 20 Jun 2010 at 6:31 am #

    thats the best trestel I´ve ever seen

  10. UP5853 on 20 Jun 2010 at 7:30 am #

    I bet you have this insured.

  11. inneedofgrace1 on 20 Jun 2010 at 7:31 am #

    that looks more like a wooden rollercoaster!

  12. DocterJones on 20 Jun 2010 at 7:47 am #

    Wow that is absolutely amazing! 5*

    Any idea as far as the estimated cost of the bridge material wise? Gosh try to imagine whatever that number would be in scale for the train…like a real full size bridge! Do you run engines with lots of cars? would be nice to see this with a load on it, not from trains perspective though.

  13. brohoop on 20 Jun 2010 at 8:36 am #

    BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. thedarkblaze09 on 20 Jun 2010 at 9:00 am #

    Nice layout! And your dog is cute :)

  15. MopacdivB on 20 Jun 2010 at 9:28 am #

    jesus! i think i tinkled when i saw it! 5 stars man, thats world record stuff

  16. songofisles on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:11 am #

    I wanted to see the wrest of the layout!

  17. noneedtoknowmyname on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:12 am #

    thats the best dang train bridge i have ever seen in my life 5*s

  18. grignosse on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:15 am #

    NICE !!! This is the definition of “patience”…You tell your wife she has the most patient husband on Earth!! (By the way, I didn’t expect the dog showing up (0:53) ..At that scale, he should weigh about 100 tons!)…lol — I like making train videos, too…Different kinds, though…

  19. SR722 on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:35 am #

    Truly a work of engineering brilliance, well done!

  20. scudding on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:52 am #

    5 months with 5 weeks off to prove to wife and kids I could do something else in my spare time.
    I tried to grab the camera and derailed the car. I did not edit the error out. Lazy or too busy with other things I suppose.

  21. MrStreck on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:06 am #

    nice that was awesome. how long did it take to build that and what happend at the end derail

  22. durangoandsilverton on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:12 am #

    that was the biggest one ever! 5 stars

  23. joshtheyman on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:19 am #

    holy crap thats a big bridge 0:21

  24. killroy870 on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:52 am #

    dog was a major lol

  25. Chekeme on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:59 am #

    Can we please please please have a side on view of that magnificent work of art. I have subscribed so I wont miss it. Ps: Though this vid is not one of the most viewed it is surely one of the most commented…. Pure genius

  26. tomwendel1957 on 20 Jun 2010 at 12:17 pm #

    excellent

  27. snickpickle on 20 Jun 2010 at 12:57 pm #

    I like your use of still photos interspersed with the action! While I would perhaps cut the stills by a second or two (just for pacing), the advantage of what you did is that you can see some details — and the details are AMAZING! Bravo for a MARVELOUS-looking layout! :-) My favorites are the night shots — stunning!

  28. SIMPLEPLANROCKS22 on 20 Jun 2010 at 1:30 pm #

    can you make a video of the whole shelf like from what you see when you go in there

  29. MTHTrainFanatic on 20 Jun 2010 at 2:11 pm #

    Could you make more videos! I love this layout too much and I could use some more for my own. 1000000/5 *********.

  30. chevroletman90 on 20 Jun 2010 at 2:39 pm #

    nice layout

  31. forhobbesfans on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:26 pm #

    I am saving for a premeir steam engine ! my dad says he’ll pay half if i save 400 dollars! Its hard to earn money… LOL

  32. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:33 pm #

    Thanks very much for your kind comments. I’m just a regular joe who happens to love model rr. It came from my childhood. I try to do the best I can with the resources I have and what I have learned over the years from looking at other model railroaders.
    Thanks again.
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  33. captainmorgan757 on 20 Jun 2010 at 3:50 pm #

    Mario, Mario, Mario!!! You shame us all by your excellent lay-out!! BRAVO!

  34. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 4:09 pm #

    Thanks. I really appreciate it. It’s actually a very small layout. I tried to build and photograph it in such a way as to make it appear to be much larger. Anyway, I really enjoy this great hobby as I’m sure you and many others do.
    Best wishes
    Mario

  35. tanel985 on 20 Jun 2010 at 4:41 pm #

    I’m impressed… excellent piece of work!!

  36. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 5:03 pm #

    I used light weight spackle. It’s available at home centers like home depot.
    Thanks
    Mario

  37. weatherboy518 on 20 Jun 2010 at 5:42 pm #

    What did you use for the roads and you should join the NMRA (National Model Railroad Asociation).I am a member you will get magizens and a calender.

  38. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 6:34 pm #

    Thank you. I sincerely appreciate it. I had fun building it and now operating it.
    Merry Christmas

    Mario

  39. sanr01011 on 20 Jun 2010 at 7:21 pm #

    Very Impressive..Great job Mario..

  40. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 8:04 pm #

    Thanks. I really appreciate it.
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  41. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 8:41 pm #

    I’ve been so busy lately, but I’ll try and get you a track plan.
    Thanks
    Mario

  42. mgjb747200 on 20 Jun 2010 at 9:09 pm #

    Thanks
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  43. holtrax2009 on 20 Jun 2010 at 9:41 pm #

    that is so cool.

  44. rrtimetables on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:22 pm #

    Mario,

    Please draw the track plan! I have a shed that is 10 x 20 and your shelf layout would be a great concept for me to try before launching a larger layout! Thanks!

  45. flmtrain1 on 20 Jun 2010 at 10:37 pm #

    Great layout, everyone is correct, you did a wonderful job. The video is great too. I have built many “O” gauge layouts in my 41 years but never a shelf layout. Now that I moved, I want to build a shelf layout in my first floor home office, but the shelf will have to be at a height above the door frame. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Also, can you post some side shot video and overview of your layout? I know you want to film the layout to look real but it would help. Thanks, Frank

  46. FamousNateNat138 on 20 Jun 2010 at 11:23 pm #

    Very nice layout. I was thinking of creating my own. I do wanna try making a model town with some street running(k-line street trax) and a spur or 2. any tips?

  47. bluecomet390 on 21 Jun 2010 at 12:18 am #

    This is one great layout and your editing and video are superb. Thanks for sharing.

  48. mgjb747200 on 21 Jun 2010 at 1:01 am #

    Thanks I appreciate it.
    Mario

  49. mgjb747200 on 21 Jun 2010 at 1:15 am #

    Hi Chuck:
    Yes I used MTH realtrax. I weathered the track with black chalk and also added ballast at the edges of the plastic roadbed. The layout is small. It’s only 12 inches wide in most places and is built like a shelf around my enclosed back porch. The porch is 7 ft x 11 ft.
    Thanks for checking out the layout. Enjoy this greatest of all hobbies.
    Best wishes
    Mario

  50. mgjb747200 on 21 Jun 2010 at 2:01 am #

    I’m trying to put together another video with footage taken from an onboard camera. I should have it posted sometime this summer.
    I’m glad you like the layout, thanks.
    Mario

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