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Cavalex Class 60 Haulage Testing
Testing the latest pre production sample of the Cavalex class 60 on the Wessex & West layout
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A big update! Even more decks at Wessex and West!
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A big update! Even more decks at Wessex and West!
The Cavalex 56 at Exford
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Took a trip to Ian Blackall’s fantastic Exford layout to give the new Cavalex class 56 a run.
Cavalex 56 Traction and haulage test
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Testing 4 of the new Cavalex class 56’s on helix’s upgrades and prototypical length trains on the Wessex & West layout.
The Cavalex Class 56
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4 versions of the brilliant Cavalex class 56 on the Wessex & West layout. Construction sector, Coal Sector, large logo blue and Original railfreight. Leaving Lostwithlea
Cornish China Clay & Freight trains
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Boxing Day China Clay and Freight traffic through Lostwithlea on my OO gauge Wessex & West layout
A Day at Lostwithlea. Class 33, 37 & 47
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A day of trains in a running session. Filmed at Lostwithlea station and yard on my OO gauge multi deck layout Wessex & West. Includes Cavalex BBA, BLA, Cavalex PBA, Cavalex TEA wagons. Bachmann Class 37. Heljan class 33. Bachmann & Heljan class 47.
Wessex & West VLOG#6 Quick March Update 2023
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Quick March update with some progress on the viaducts and a few new arrivals
The new branch line. Cornish docks
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Layout update. This weekends work is a major rebuild of the branch line down to the Cornish docks at Leamouth. Updates also to Lostwithlea where we will follow a Bachmann class 150 down the new branch line.
Wessex & West VLOG#5. Christmas Update & Running Session
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Wessex & West VLOG#5. Christmas Update & Running Session
Continuous welded rail train progress & testing
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Rail holders still need to be made but welded rail train is now navigating the layout well!
Dapol class 59! A review from the Mendips!
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Dapol class 59! A review from the Mendips!
Sunday engineers trains & single line working at Lostwithlea
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Sunday engineers trains & single line working at Lostwithlea
EMD’S in the Duchy!
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EMD’S in the Duchy!
Almost half way round the room!!!
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Almost half way round the room!!!
Trains at Leighford Yard
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Trains at Leighford Yard
Chasing the 47’s at Leighford
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Chasing the 47’s at Leighford
Leighford - Watching the Heljans
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Leighford - Watching the Heljans
Evening class 37 and 47 action at Leighford
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Evening class 37 and 47 action at Leighford
Lunchtime on the Hants & Berks
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Lunchtime on the Hants & Berks
A highland visitor to Wessex Junction on the clay wagons
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A highland visitor to Wessex Junction on the clay wagons
The old and new... in 1992!
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The old and new... in 1992!
Wessex Junction. HST Divert from Westbury!
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Wessex Junction. HST Divert from Westbury!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @toucan221
    @toucan221 15 днів тому

    this is great, I love watching this. watching the train and its load round go the helix is fascinating , I could watch all day. Nice to see you put the loco through its paces with forty wagons that was Great ✔✔⭐⭐😃😃

  • @bobbyshirley7236
    @bobbyshirley7236 29 днів тому

    Check out the ribbon rail train on the BNSF Fall River Division Ho layout.

  • @edenbridgejunction7526
    @edenbridgejunction7526 2 місяці тому

    Nice video. 😊

  • @mysticrailroad
    @mysticrailroad 3 місяці тому

    sweet train, outstanding layout! :)

  • @theeventhorizon-valebridge9512
    @theeventhorizon-valebridge9512 3 місяці тому

    Fabulous! Yours layout is displaying what you get when things are properly planned....My layout ..errr...wasn't! Great stuff. I look forward to following your progress. Regards Julian, from the Valebridge Model Railway

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @Pixie586
    @Pixie586 3 місяці тому

    Love your style of layout along the US route. Mine has a similar influence and uk 🇬🇧. Not as fancy in detail as yours though.

  • @capitallines
    @capitallines 3 місяці тому

    Splendid! The US style works great for the UK.

  • @smallrails6831
    @smallrails6831 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Will follow with interest. Regards Bernie in NZ

  • @SundborgModelRailway
    @SundborgModelRailway 3 місяці тому

    Really interesting layout. Can you see the whole layout from one position? I guess I’m asking: Are you going to operate it yourself or will you need to have some friends come over and help?

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 3 місяці тому

      Thanks. The layout took about 2 years of planning. It’s designed so I can do both. If my friends are here then you can do a US style operating session. If I’m on my own I have a great choice in which area I can operate or just let the main lines go and sit and watch. There is automation built in. The vast majority of the layout you can see from the main aisle. However the viaduct area you cannot see.

    • @tompetty1880
      @tompetty1880 3 місяці тому

      Your model railroad just oozes craftsmanship. Has the potential to develop into one of the premier UK layouts on UA-cam. Really enjoying the journey and thank you so much for taking the time to record, edit and post. It is very appreciated.

  • @exehavenharbour
    @exehavenharbour 3 місяці тому

    Hi, just subscribed to your channel, looks like a massive project you have ongoing, looking forward to seeing more, cheers for now, John

  • @johnbradshaw7525
    @johnbradshaw7525 5 місяців тому

    I've got 2 of the Cavalex Class 56's & 2 Class 60's on pre-order. I'm having a TMD layout built for me. Can't wait to use it.

  • @rowdyperson6393
    @rowdyperson6393 5 місяців тому

    Can I ask how you went about weathering your concrete track as it looks really good Thanks

  • @rowdyperson6393
    @rowdyperson6393 5 місяців тому

    Hi Can you please tell me how you went about weathering your concrete track thanks

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 5 місяців тому

      Mask off the sleepers then an aerosol over just the rails. Ballast and then pipette watered down paints onto the ballast

  • @StormmyStormmy
    @StormmyStormmy 5 місяців тому

    Hi, great video of an amazing loco from Cavalex, I have the same loco in the same livery, dcc ready because I’m not sure about what sound I want onboard yet, amazing detail of scenery on your great layout, thanks for sharing.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 5 місяців тому

      The Cavalex sound file is absolutely epic and one of the best I have heard full stop. 100% recommend

  • @dinmorejunctionmodelrailway
    @dinmorejunctionmodelrailway 5 місяців тому

    Hi Ian. I purchased one and ended up with five. These Cavalex class 56s are excellent with a great sound. Definitely with be purchasing more. I love your class 50 poster where did you buy it from please

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 5 місяців тому

      Hi, I’m Rhys :) as per the layout description I visited Ian’s layout with one of my 56’s. You can contact Ian here through his own channel @50temeraire003 for info on the poster. Thanks

  • @ShelfburyModelRailway
    @ShelfburyModelRailway 5 місяців тому

    Great looking model and wonderful scenery 👍🏻

  • @darrelldeltic807
    @darrelldeltic807 5 місяців тому

    Superb running shots and a great performance by the Cavalex 56 😃👍

  • @Pugragger
    @Pugragger 5 місяців тому

    Love the red stone cliffs

  • @Llamberg.Railway
    @Llamberg.Railway 5 місяців тому

    Very impressive pulling power. You referenced radius 5 curves but I see your using the dcc automation helix they only go to 3 and 4 curves. Are yours a custom size

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 5 місяців тому

      DCC train automation do offer this. The 3&4 is standard. It may not be on their website but you can order it (4th and 5th radius) with them. Contact them directly and they will be able to help you.

    • @Llamberg.Railway
      @Llamberg.Railway 5 місяців тому

      @@rhysb80 thanks for the reply, I wish I had known that as my 3/4 ones arrived today. So a bit late for me now, but the diameter must be very large at radius 5, i thought 3/4 was bad enough

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 5 місяців тому

      @@Llamberg.Railway it’s only about 6” more than 3/4

  • @Airfixmodeller
    @Airfixmodeller 6 місяців тому

    The thing is, the HAAs are all empty, if you fill them or have half and half then it may be a more realistic result. Just a hunch. Gotta say though, they are some real mighty locos. Great video👍

  • @aljonflavin6760
    @aljonflavin6760 6 місяців тому

    Has it got the thum thum thum when it gets up to speed.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Oh yes, it thumps and screams just like a 56. One of the best sound files I have heard

  • @MrRonan3
    @MrRonan3 6 місяців тому

    I hope the new Heljan class 47 i have ordered is this good. they are more expensive than Cavalex .fingers crossed because that is excellent,

  • @KarlAndDebbieTrains
    @KarlAndDebbieTrains 6 місяців тому

    Very nice video, I do like the layout. And the loco tests were very interesting and well done. Karl.

  • @michaelscott231
    @michaelscott231 6 місяців тому

    Very useful video -thank you. Time to buy one…….

  • @mikeuk4130
    @mikeuk4130 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant layout, sounds and performance, and the closest I’ve seen to the real thing. Some of the 56s have worked like that, day in and day out, for nearly forty years and it’s great that you’ve kept them alive on your railway. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more. Although not strictly necessary, I expect we may occasionally see and hear some double-heading on the heaviest trains…..

  • @StationRoadModelRailway
    @StationRoadModelRailway 6 місяців тому

    Great video and a solid test of the Cavalex 56's. I have a curious question... I notice you seem to be running the DR5000 (8:44) but you seem to be using some sort of handheld throttle. Have you be able to hook up a third-party throttle to the DR5000 and if so, is it wired or wireless? Many thanks, Julian

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Julian, thank you. Yes I am using the DR5000 (now Yamorc) system. The handsets are the Uhlenbrock daisy handheld throttle (also available as a PIKO branded version). At the moment I am using the wired ones as I have multiple handset sockets all around the layout. The handsets basically all come out of the loconet T socket on the DR5000 and then daisy chain. I believe you can use a multitude of handsets with the DR5000. James Hudson at DCC train automation is the go to for any DCC related questions and has been an amazing help with my system.

  • @DugmerJunction
    @DugmerJunction 6 місяців тому

    Looks like a lovely locomotive 👍 Nice to see another layout based on a local station to us.

  • @mrmartinb1615
    @mrmartinb1615 6 місяців тому

    Another great video and I love that you run full length trains, just brilliant. Gives me a heads up to see what mine can pull.👍👍

  • @garyc1790
    @garyc1790 6 місяців тому

    What a fantastic layout! The Class 56 is magnificent. What control system do you use please?

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind comments. The layout is the Dijikeijs DR5000 DCC system (now Yamorc). in a future video I will cover this but hope that helps for now.

  • @alanwagstaff16
    @alanwagstaff16 6 місяців тому

    I thinking I might get one . Not in my era but hey .

  • @cellarton
    @cellarton 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video, thanks for that ! Hope you ran in the locos for 30 mins in either direction with no load first 😊

  • @HorstKlemmer
    @HorstKlemmer 6 місяців тому

    Unbelievable sound. Thus is awesome.

  • @HorstKlemmer
    @HorstKlemmer 6 місяців тому

    What da sound. Absolute fantastic.

  • @andy81e12
    @andy81e12 6 місяців тому

    Stunning layout Stunning Grid . Nice lengthy train room 👍 instantly subscribed

  • @UndergroundEric
    @UndergroundEric 6 місяців тому

    What a nuts layout setup! Earned a sub off me. Great haulage test also.

  • @Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge
    @Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge 6 місяців тому

    Obviously they look good but I think it’s the quality of the sound file and speaker that makes the difference. Fantastic product with no bad reviews, so far.

  • @davidm11
    @davidm11 6 місяців тому

    Great looking layout, Can I ask if this is with the supplied tension lock couplings ?

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Thanks. The two stone trains and the steel train are tested with the standard out of the box tension locks. The HAA's were tested with both the standard tension locks and also tested with the loco and the first HAA wagon only having a kadee. Both performed the same.

    • @davidm11
      @davidm11 6 місяців тому

      @rhysb80 thanks for that, I had trouble with mine derailing the leading wagon, but obviously you've not had that problem, I'll try a kadee and see if it works. Thanks for replying.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      @@davidm11 how many/type of wagons are you running? The Kadee is more reliable but that’s the case for everything really as their performance is better than tension locks in general

    • @davidm11
      @davidm11 6 місяців тому

      ​@rhysb80 gave it a run with 21 Hornby HAAs, 17 Bachmann HEAs then 11 Bachmann JGAs not had any luck with any of them, starting to wonder if something is wrong, swapped the coupling to the other end of the loco but just the same. Will order a pack of kadees and see what happens.

  • @HamStrains
    @HamStrains 6 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @linesided
    @linesided 6 місяців тому

    Great lighting on your layout.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Thanks, I think the camera helps as I do wish to improve the lighting further

  • @RobertCant-mo2nk
    @RobertCant-mo2nk 6 місяців тому

    Superb video, absolutely slays any doubts about the middle floating axle

  • @MrCooperman
    @MrCooperman 6 місяців тому

    Love this layout and content, one of my favourites and inspiration for what I’m building at the moment, wish I had half of this much space. Had no idea you were doing Westbury too.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 6 місяців тому

      Thanks. Hopefully I will get the chance to do a full layout tour soon

  • @darrelldeltic807
    @darrelldeltic807 6 місяців тому

    Wow! Absolutely brilliant test for the 56’s and should prove any doubts about the drive set up can relax now , an amazing layout and room , thanks for sharing cheers Darrell

  • @mikebuick2332
    @mikebuick2332 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video Rhys! It’s probably not even breaking in to a sweat with those 👍

  • @michaelcrane3327
    @michaelcrane3327 6 місяців тому

    It's already an amazing layout and once complete it will be an exceptional one! Keep up the good work.

  • @edenbridgejunction7526
    @edenbridgejunction7526 6 місяців тому

    Bloody awesome angle there mate. Looks very realistic 😊

  • @LewisLocos
    @LewisLocos 7 місяців тому

    Really enjoying your layout. I live and model cornwall myself so am familiar with the stock and trains. Ive subbed 👍😀

  • @smallrails6831
    @smallrails6831 7 місяців тому

    Got a love the 47s. Love the Ops. Since I went to sound I can't enjoy silent locos...just like ev cars lol. Hi from NZ. Check me out😊

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 7 місяців тому

      Thanks. Lots more 47’s to come

  • @trainsmad12
    @trainsmad12 7 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable video.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 7 місяців тому

      Many thanks!

  • @stretchedits
    @stretchedits 7 місяців тому

    Nice video, although, I wonder if your signalman is a loco spotter or photographer, signal checking every train like that! Great video and thank you for a great video. All the best Dave.

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Dave. Yes our friend in the box was helping nicely with that one!

  • @gmantree
    @gmantree 7 місяців тому

    Some great shots there Rhys 👍 particularly like the sleeper. Graham

    • @rhysb80
      @rhysb80 7 місяців тому

      Thank you. Bit more work to do on the lighting