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Beechcroft Model Railway - #56. How many Cobbles??
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge
Yes, I’m back working on the road to the goods yard!!
I’ve revisited a technique I used last year for the area around the crossing signal box which somebody kindly suggested.
It’s been a mammoth, time consuming task but it’s finally in place. All that’s needed now is some scenic dos and accessories for this area….
Hope you enjoy the update, Andy.
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #55. Securing the Brewery.
Переглядів 3,6 тис.День тому
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Thank you so much for the feedback from last weeks video - I’ve so much to think about… So, I’m turning my attention this week to the brewery and creating a perimeter wall before I even contemplate a yard surface!! I’ve purchased some barrels and a loading platform. I think the platform may need extending and I’m no it yet s...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #54. DIY Road Fail…
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge I’m having a bit of a nightmare this week!! Continuing work on the Goods Yard, I’m starting to look at the road to the Goods Shed. I’ve tried a DIY solution but without much success - maybe I’m just doing something wrong because I do quite like the finish? The embossed/textured cobblestone sheets have arrived but they have a...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #53. Choices and Chimneys……
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Typically, I’ve left myself with another choice to make… remove the low relief factories or keep them!! I’m happy with how the factory backscene looks, just not sure if I need the low relief buildings there or not… I do have somewhere else in mind I could use them! I’ve also been busy making chimneys to go with the backscene...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #52. Backscenes - Getting nowhere….Fast!
Переглядів 3 тис.Місяць тому
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge I’ve been a bit under the weather so have taken a few days ‘off’ but I’m back now ready to continue work on the Goods Yard. As you will see, I’ve ordered a Backscene which unfortunately isn’t quite what I’m looking for - that’s the risk from buying via the internet I guess. I can’t believe a simple Backscene can cause so muc...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #51. Mini Heatwave helping out!
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Well, the mini heatwave this last week has meant I’ve had some time to spend in the garden, but I’ve also done some ballasting - the warm weather really helps the water/PVA to dry quick. The weather didn’t last so I’ve been able to do some work on the buildings for the goods yard. They are nearly ready to place on the layout...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #50. Where did that year go?!?
Переглядів 3 тис.Місяць тому
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Wow! I can’t believe it’s been a full year since I was ‘encouraged’ to share a video showing my model railway build. How time flies… I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment and share ideas for my layout and a special thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my channel - I am truly b...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #49. Every day’s a school day!!
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Waiting for some goodies from the postman so I’ve been continuing work on the incline only to realise I had no flexible track left. A quick search on the internet to look for some code 100 track I was amazed to find that there was a model shop only 9 miles from where I live. How have I not known this place existed?? 20 minut...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #48. All over the place….
Переглядів 4,2 тис.2 місяці тому
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Well, this has been a frustrating week!! Desperate to continue work on the goods yard but a lack of materials and some trackwork issues has meant I’ve not really been able to make much progress - never mind though, I have been able to do a few bits. I’ve completed the 3 buildings apart from guttering and down pipes (they are...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #47. Good Value?
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge I’m always on the lookout for a bargain… I’ve found these laser cut kits on eBay at a really good price, much cheaper than any of the resin kits out there. The kits allow you to put your own finish on them so I’m going to play around with different brick colours to see what I can achieve. Let me know what you think - do they...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #46. Shall We Begin?!?
Переглядів 4,2 тис.2 місяці тому
#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge So….here we are. Finally time to start laying some track for the Goods yard! I’ve got all the track I need to create the basic design so no holding back now. I know this could be an expensive project with all the buildings and additions needed so I might not get everything done as quickly as I would like but I can certainly ...
Beechcroft Model railway - #45. …..The Tunnel Portal!
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Almost time for the Goods Yard… but just one more job to finish - my nemesis, the Tunnel Portal!. I’ve had some great suggestions and ideas from the earlier video so I thought I would tackle the tunnel area and finish it once and for all. It may not be perfect but I do think it’s better than it was. I can’t believe how much ...
Beechcroft Model Railway -#44. Getting impatient!!
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge I’m itching to start work on the goods yard but I just have to finish the hard to reach areas before moving on. Time to think about the large field and decide exactly what I am going to do with that area. I am going to be splitting the field, with a sheep field at the rear and some derelict farm buildings at the front.(I’ve ...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #43. Can I Reach??
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Embankment time, while I can still reach it… I’ve been toying between a retaining wall or embankment for the area where the incline is. Decided on an embankment with a small retaining wall and #Scalescenes tunnel portal in random ashlar, and, to help the transition I’ve added in a small wooden sleeper retaining wall. The lar...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #42. A Door…and AnyRail!?!?
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#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge Time to finally fit the door and seal the room! I know Spring is here but it still gets chilly above the garage so I’m going to get this final piece of structural work done. It’s taken a couple of days but I can really notice the difference already. I was supposed to then start work on the embankment while I can still reach ...
Beechcroft Model Railway - #41. Just take a step back!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #41. Just take a step back!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #41. A Quandary!!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #41. A Quandary!!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #40. No expense spared!!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #40. No expense spared!!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #39. How many more times!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #39. How many more times!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #38. They say things happen in 3’s….
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #38. They say things happen in 3’s….
Beechcroft Model Railway - #37. Better late than never!?
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #37. Better late than never!?
Beechcroft Model Railway - #36. Don’t damage the shed!!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #36. Don’t damage the shed!!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #35. Oh dear! What do I do here then??
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #35. Oh dear! What do I do here then??
Beechcroft Model Railway - #34. Embarrassed!! Stanier obsessed?
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #34. Embarrassed!! Stanier obsessed?
Beechcroft Model Railway - #33. What’s in store for 2024?!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #33. What’s in store for 2024?!
Beechcroft Model Railway- #32. What Ballast Blend to use?!
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Beechcroft Model Railway- #32. What Ballast Blend to use?!
Beechcroft Model Railway - #31. Distracted again….
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #31. Distracted again….
Beechcroft Model Railway - #30. Steam Yard nearly there!
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Beechcroft Model Railway - #30. Steam Yard nearly there!
My Big Model Railway Build - #29. A few bits ‘n’ bobs this week!!
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My Big Model Railway Build - #29. A few bits ‘n’ bobs this week!!
My Big Model Railway Build - #28. My First Attempt!!
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My Big Model Railway Build - #28. My First Attempt!!

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  • @going2thedogs
    @going2thedogs День тому

    Well done. Impressive cobbled street. 👍

  • @kelvinVAUGHAN
    @kelvinVAUGHAN 2 дні тому

    The road looks brilliant. Well done you.

  • @diggidybay41
    @diggidybay41 2 дні тому

    Looks fantastic- is there going to be another running session soon?

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt День тому

      Thank you. Yes I must! I get so side tracked with building sometimes that I forget to actually run trains! 👍

  • @mels1811
    @mels1811 3 дні тому

    Excellent train layout

  • @simaesthesia
    @simaesthesia 3 дні тому

    Andy, dude, that was so worth the effort with the cobble effect! Looks fantastic!

  • @CharlesPruden
    @CharlesPruden 4 дні тому

    you should setup a few small dioramas on the layout that's meaningful to you. something like a figure that represents you during an important or memorable time in your life. Like playing with your children or grandchildren. or something from when you were young and spent time with your parents or grandparents, something you would like to share with the younger members of your family. it will make the layout even more personal to yourself.

  • @user-wk4fc2uc9i
    @user-wk4fc2uc9i 5 днів тому

    The cobbles look fantastic & realistic

  • @user-yx9mo1hu9j
    @user-yx9mo1hu9j 5 днів тому

    Hi Andy an other way to lay cobble stone roads is to use air drying clay (the clay comes in different colours)and of course a shaped paint brush but leave the end intact and remove the brush bristles and shape as required. If the clay drys whilst working some water rubbed over the surface will bring it back so reworking etc. Is possible until you are happy with the finish. Also you will find that most roads are laid as setts in shaped patterns ie. lines. Hope this is useful. Bob T

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      Really useful Bob, thanks. Could be good for the brewery yard. Is it quite easy to spread out?

    • @user-yx9mo1hu9j
      @user-yx9mo1hu9j 4 дні тому

      Yes I use a 100mm pastry roller and spread until the thickness required (as thin as 1mm) use pva to assist in adhesive and use whatever comes to hand as a tool. I have several old brushes with the bristles removed all different sizes ie. Cobbles setts paving slabs etc. Bob T

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt День тому

      @@user-yx9mo1hu9j brilliant. Thank you.

  • @jimbobwhale
    @jimbobwhale 5 днів тому

    Nice work Andy..very nice work

  • @rocknroll527
    @rocknroll527 5 днів тому

    Commitment and will power, absolute stunning job on the cobbles. I’m looking around the house for something to use, maybe a bunch of old paint brush stems glued together.

  • @delphjunction1168
    @delphjunction1168 5 днів тому

    Hi Andy. Think you have it spot on buddy. Building looks superb with the windows covered as well. Wow what a great way you have done your cobblestone. You have fantastic imagination Andy, you should bottle it. Brilliant vlog really enjoyed it. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

  • @carltontweedle5724
    @carltontweedle5724 6 днів тому

    Them cobbles look great bit of green in places between them, chip a bit off some because never level.

  • @Railway_Terrace_modelling
    @Railway_Terrace_modelling 6 днів тому

    I stumbled onto your channel a few days ago and had to binge watch them all! Thoroughly enjoyed the progress and you're now in my rotation along with Chadwick, Everard and Dean Park. I love the brewery and the warehouse backscene is heading in the right direction. The little goods shed seems out of place though, more suited to a small station scene rather than a large industrial setting. It might be better to leave it off and perhaps make a goods platform next to the track closest to the backscene, that way it ties the big warehouse into the railway scene in front? keep up the top notch modelling, I look forward to the next episode.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      Thanks very much. Funnily, I do keep looking that goods shed and wondering if it needs to be there! 👍

    • @Railway_Terrace_modelling
      @Railway_Terrace_modelling 5 днів тому

      @@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt Thinking more about it, as one does, if the little good shed was there first and the factories grew around it then it would also make sense? I'm no authority on these subjects, after all I'm just enjoying the content from the southern colonies 😅

  • @pompeyyard6381
    @pompeyyard6381 6 днів тому

    Great videos liking your work

  • @Jules-zo3ds
    @Jules-zo3ds 6 днів тому

    The effect is great but surely oversized. If they're about 6mm long on a 4mm to the foot scale, that makes each cobble stone 18 inches long. I seem to remember cobble stones being less than half that size.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      Yes it is, I did reference that in the video. In reality they would need to be a quarter of the size but it would jus5 have taken an eternity!

    • @Jules-zo3ds
      @Jules-zo3ds 5 днів тому

      Well oversized or not, I think the effect is great. Lots of time well spent.

  • @briansewell7263
    @briansewell7263 6 днів тому

    🎉 thanks again Andy for sharing your thought process and methods. That cobbled stone looks the dogs dangleys, another idea stored away for future use

  • @alanbarker5232
    @alanbarker5232 6 днів тому

    Stamping out that cobblestone road looked like an absolutely brutal task... but My God does it look good!!! You've done an awesome job there.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      Thanks very much. I did start wonder what I had started after a couple of hours!!

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 6 днів тому

    good update on the channel layout looks well keep up the good vlogs

  • @Amberlea-Model-Railway
    @Amberlea-Model-Railway 6 днів тому

    Patience of a saint - well done with the cobbles Andy, result looks great. Chris

  • @paulturnbull5861
    @paulturnbull5861 6 днів тому

    Fantastic result Andy, i think you made the right choice such a large and imposing factory needed equally a large and imposing cobbled frontage .... although the amount of effort on your part was immense when it is all completed you will be pleased you did it, and when you start to get the feeling back in your fingers too of course

  • @jamesmackinlay2500
    @jamesmackinlay2500 6 днів тому

    You do a excellent job on the road. All the model. Looks great.

  • @duncanholden7214
    @duncanholden7214 6 днів тому

    Not wishing to put a downer on things but road surfaces around factories and mills would NOT be random 'cobbles' like that. They would be granite setts, same as on main road surfaces. The Wills ones are perfect for that job

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      Yeah, I know. I did say in the video I wish I’d done straight setts. I mentioned the Wills ones in an earlier update but I would need quite a lot and I’m not to keen on the joins!

  • @charlescrompton2009
    @charlescrompton2009 6 днів тому

    Wow that is bang on well worth the trials and thinking about what's best to do. The Stone texture is great so real looking. Your Layout is superb. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Best wishes Richard Canterbury.

  • @barrypick5361
    @barrypick5361 6 днів тому

    That was heroic! Well done..

  • @Tommo140265
    @Tommo140265 6 днів тому

    You need a big sign down the length of those backscene factory units, you must have a lot of patience doing those cobbles, would drive me mad.

  • @nickdolman6927
    @nickdolman6927 6 днів тому

    Looking good 👍

  • @CockneyRooster
    @CockneyRooster 6 днів тому

    Looks amazing mate cobbles we're well worth the hard work ....well done enjoyed the video

  • @WILLMERE.
    @WILLMERE. 6 днів тому

    “No pain, no gain” as they say, but it does look good. You must be proud of the result. How many roads have you got on the layout? Dark nights will be here soon so that will give you plenty of time. Well done, Bill.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 5 днів тому

      That is very true. Not sure I’m ready to repeat that process just yet! Hope you’re well. I’ve a few days away from the layout, laying some decking for my youngest daughter - hopefully it won’t take too long! Andy.

  • @lms_steve6693
    @lms_steve6693 8 днів тому

    A sign over the entrance would look good Beechcroft Brewery?

  • @anthonylulham3473
    @anthonylulham3473 10 днів тому

    if you run 4/5 coach trains the defo. if you run 6 coach maybe not as worthwhile

  • @WILLMERE.
    @WILLMERE. 11 днів тому

    Good to meet you also. Have been sorting out few things that may be of use should you build your own helix. 👍

  • @diyfireking
    @diyfireking 11 днів тому

    Turned out beautifully ✨✨

  • @rocknroll527
    @rocknroll527 13 днів тому

    It’s looking brilliant.

  • @kelvinVAUGHAN
    @kelvinVAUGHAN 13 днів тому

    The wall looks very good.

  • @kelvinVAUGHAN
    @kelvinVAUGHAN 13 днів тому

    Yes i would extend the sleeper built loading ramp.

  • @kelvinVAUGHAN
    @kelvinVAUGHAN 13 днів тому

    Barrels are normally stacked on racks, so that is probably what the moulding is meant to represent.

  • @MrVinnyh
    @MrVinnyh 13 днів тому

    The brewery looks good, I would use cobble stones for the yard area, having been to many a brewery the area there ramp is to the wall just fill up with as many barrels as possible also most barrels are colour marked for the type of beer (some had full painted ends, others were squares or triangles) dependant on brewery!

  • @mrpaulc54
    @mrpaulc54 13 днів тому

    Another great video Andy. “Wallsend Brewery” completed, good tutorial on the walls as well. Just a thought, in the space between the right hand wall and the coal stage you could put a run down stable block where the dray horses would have been. Keep it up, Paul C.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      That has a ring to it! Might ‘pinch’ that name! Nice idea about a stable block as well 👍

  • @user-uu5sg7ji7b
    @user-uu5sg7ji7b 13 днів тому

    It’s coming on really well your doing a grand job😊😊😊😊

  • @thomasstonge3758
    @thomasstonge3758 13 днів тому

    Looks really good!!

  • @Amberlea-Model-Railway
    @Amberlea-Model-Railway 13 днів тому

    Looking good Andy, all the best. Chris

  • @grahamparkyn1590
    @grahamparkyn1590 13 днів тому

    Keep out sign on the thumb print wall…

  • @WILLMERE.
    @WILLMERE. 13 днів тому

    Have you tried painting the black bands first, then cut in on both sides with the brown.

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      Could be an option. Can’t make them any worse!! Thanks, and lovely to meet you the other day 👍

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 13 днів тому

    good vid

  • @paulturnbull5861
    @paulturnbull5861 13 днів тому

    Thanks for posting, love the practical tips, lessons learned as you go along. Looking forward to seeing how you finish it all off.

  • @briansewell7263
    @briansewell7263 13 днів тому

    Happy Friday Andy, thx for another update I agree the loading platform needs to be longer. Did you make it or is it ready to use?

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      Thanks. Yes, it does need extending. The platforms came from the same place as the barrels. I did consider making some but decided against in the end 👍

    • @briansewell7263
      @briansewell7263 11 днів тому

      @@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt I'll have a look online for them, who/what they called?

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      Search online for Skytrex. They’re a UK company. They also have some wooden crates I’m thinking of getting 👍

  • @johnstephens649
    @johnstephens649 13 днів тому

    Looking good and nothing wrong with having your own brewery! Do feel that unloading ramp needs to be longer as I would think it would be a bit impractical only being able to unload one wagon from quite a long siding. Maybe three wagons long as you have plenty of room?.

  • @barryturner2916
    @barryturner2916 13 днів тому

    Great tips on building your walls Andy. Brewery yard taking shape but a change is as good as a rest. Thanks for sharing regards Barry.

  • @jimbobwhale
    @jimbobwhale 13 днів тому

    Looking good Andy. Very nice work. Barrels do look good by the way

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      Thanks very much. Once they’re placed in the yard they do look better 👍

  • @gpdrummer2143
    @gpdrummer2143 13 днів тому

    All looking good! Perhaps you can use a black Sharpie marker pen to do the barrel bandings?

    • @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
      @Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt 11 днів тому

      Great minds!! I’ve just exactly that. Needed going over twice as the first time it looked a bit purple. So much easier 👍