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A day on the Bitter Creek Western Railroad
hi there what gage is it and how do I find one and where can i buy them let me know you can call ne at (208)604-5949 thank you
The gauge is 7 1/2". This is the most common “live steam” gauge in the U.S. Standard gauge equipment is usually scaled 1.5 inches to the foot (1/8 scale) although 1.6 inches to the foot matches the gauge a little better and is sometimes used. To represent 3 foot between the rails, the scale is then 2 1/2" to the foot. For 2 foot between the rails, 3 1/2" to the foot. Some places, usually in the east coast, use 7 1/4" gauge. Less popular “live steam” or “riding” scales are 1" scale (4 3/4 inches between the rails) and 3/4" scale (3 1/2" between the rails). Find a local live steam club and visit. And visit www.discoverlivesteam.com and “Live Steam & Outdoor Railroading” magazine.
That has to be the ultimate in “Garden” railroading! For Christmas I’m going to ask Santa for a 7" SR&RL Porter Forney!
I’ve been good Santa…Honest!
Great video, would love to have one.
I love it. Many years ago, I had to rike another train in that small scale. It was great fun.
The pictures that I saw on the "U-Tube were very jumpy and probably did not do the railroad justice. The Bitter Creek Western appears to be a neat, well thoughtout functional railroad. A schematic of sorts would certainly help one to get a feel of its size and functionally. I’m going to look up Nipomo, California on Global Earth as I have not heard of it before. Should I find that I’ll be in the vicinity at some point in the furture, I shall make it a point to visit… hopely at a time when there is some activity and someone to show me around. The railroad looks like a fun way to spend a lazy afternoon with friends and other rail fans. Good job! It’s always great for me to see others promote the hobby.
I am into garden railroading and was invited to Buffalo, NY to ride live steam of a similar gauge. We had an excellant time and was worth the 7 hour car ride to get there. It is a very expensive hobbie as these guys build their own steam loco’s from scratch. It is better to ride them than watch large scale. I am sure Bob enjoyed his day especially if he owns them. Thanks for the video!
hot damn – am so jealous
Steam was great
Mitch
Looks like great fun. I live in West Seneca,NY. Is the Buffalo,NY site open to the public. If so would like more info so I can take my 6y/o grandson. Any info appreciated.
I enjoyed the movie of the trains. Oh to have the room and money to be able to do that… 