Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 49 minutes ago
My 1956 Johnson 3HP Outboard
In this video, we will be running a1956 Johnson 3HP Outboard. This is the same motor I had when I was a kid!
▶︎ Web pages: aomci.org
wholesalemarine.com/johnson-outboard-parts
seasierra.com/blogs/outboard-101/johnson-evinrude-outboard-parts-whats-still-available
Timecode / Chapters
0:00 - Intro • Outboard in test tank
0:44 - Boat & Motor on Kent Lake
1:02 - Rowing out to deep water
1:33 - No neutral gear
2:25 - Start the motor on the boat
3:59 - Fisheye view from boat
4:19 - Planet earth view
5:13 - Closeup of motor running
6:49 - This is the motor I had when I was a kid
6:56 - Closing & Thanks for watching
▶︎ My Train Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ A little story about me: I am a retired shop teacher, I spent 36 years teaching Graphic Arts, Vocational Printing Trades, Photography along with extra duties like Drivers Education, & Yearbook Advisor.
I started teaching shop in the fall of 1974 for 36 years.
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
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▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
If this video helps you out, remember to hit me up with a “Like” and “Subscribe”.
▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 12.0 on an iMacOS Tahoe, Version 26.6
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon R8 with Rode Video Micro • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ Music in this video from: YouTube Audio Library
You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
United States of America • Copyright Fair Use Act • Copyright Infringement NOT intended. For entertainment purposes only on YouTube
My 1956 Johnson 3HP Outboard
In this video, we will be running a1956 Johnson 3HP Outboard. This is the same motor I had when I was a kid!
▶︎ Web pages: aomci.org
wholesalemarine.com/johnson-outboard-parts
seasierra.com/blogs/outboard-101/johnson-evinrude-outboard-parts-whats-still-available
Timecode / Chapters
0:00 - Intro • Outboard in test tank
0:44 - Boat & Motor on Kent Lake
1:02 - Rowing out to deep water
1:33 - No neutral gear
2:25 - Start the motor on the boat
3:59 - Fisheye view from boat
4:19 - Planet earth view
5:13 - Closeup of motor running
6:49 - This is the motor I had when I was a kid
6:56 - Closing & Thanks for watching
▶︎ My Train Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ A little story about me: I am a retired shop teacher, I spent 36 years teaching Graphic Arts, Vocational Printing Trades, Photography along with extra duties like Drivers Education, & Yearbook Advisor.
I started teaching shop in the fall of 1974 for 36 years.
▶︎ e- mail accepted at: trainroom@gmail.com
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trainroomgary - All Rights Reserved 2011 - 2023
----------------------------------------------------------------
▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
If this video helps you out, remember to hit me up with a “Like” and “Subscribe”.
▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 12.0 on an iMacOS Tahoe, Version 26.6
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon R8 with Rode Video Micro • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ Music in this video from: YouTube Audio Library
You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
United States of America • Copyright Fair Use Act • Copyright Infringement NOT intended. For entertainment purposes only on YouTube
