As you rightly say these dioramas are pure escapism from modern life and very atmospheric, I particularly like the way you added grass and vegetation among the tracks adding to the realism, I admire you guys and the patience it must take… thank you for sharing
I love the atmosphere of these types of Diorama, a snapshot of bygone days that sometimes I wish we had back… the tunnel in the first one gives a feeling of depth and imagination not knowing what’s at the end… very good work and detailing 👍🏻
Came back to watch this again....nostalgia is the word that comes to mind as I grew up in the Wirral where coal trains and passenger traffic with 2-6-2s were the normin the 50s,,,
What beautiful layouts! They will inspire and encourage people who don’t have much space to still go ahead and create a layout. The back-scene photos help to give the illusion of a lot more room than there actually is.
That is the best model railroad grass and weeds I've ever seen. All the scenery is superb but you make the grass and weeds on other layouts look like Astroturf and manicured lawns. Bravo!
Just discovered this video and am pleased it brings together a number of your creations I have read of in magazines over the years. Fantastic level of detail and use of colour brings believable realism. Thanks for the show
Beautiful attention to detail. I love the wooden platform with weeds growing underneath. It really ads depth to the layout and makes it look different to everybody else's.
Very nice Chris. Love the touch of the Ivo Peter's car on the first layout. We have a Grandson with that name, and he had his first ride, on the S&D, behind steam, eight years ago, when he was less than 3 weeks old. How, you may ask? Well I'm a volunteer on the Gartell Light Railway, so it wasn't difficult!
Stunning. I love the sense of depth created using the photographic backscene on sticky backed plastic. Sticky backed plastic and Fairy Liquid bottles, those were the days. Love the tongue in cheek humour. No doubt you listen to Radio 4 at 18.30 for the News Quiz or I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Mrs Trellis of North Wales will be pleased. The Friary van is nice local touch. Unlike the awful Friary Centre, that replaced the brewery, with it's depressing bus station to the rear. It really is begging to be demolished.
Wow now these layouts have some of the best scenery I've ever seen, a real inspiration. Added to my favourites for future reference. Thanks for sharing. Regards Paul
Thank you sir. Your way of filming let us dream through detailed sceneries. I like the balance of coloris and light and as setting with n visible adjustment. In the box, sceneries, seem a nice concept. A success. Congratulations.
What a lovely collection Chris. Ours is still in the planning stage and having measured the car! measured the Summerhouse! and the time to build! Are ready to start! Keep it simple said, Maggie and Gordan, as I extracted our gatecrashing Daughter who went missing during a visit to Pendon. We later went on a morning of fun with her which was enjoyed by all. Many layouts are too serious so the odd visit to see the Madder Valley run is superb. Just up the line from us in Reading! Best regards. David Lily and Katie (10)
Beautiful work - especially like Combwich - great amount of detail in such small layouts really adds to the realism, nice to see video of these little gems, thanks for sharring !
lovely collection of railway scenarios, I particularly like Ironside, the back scene with its opaque feeling gives that rail scene a touch of atmosphere which eccentuates the railway into a crisp middle and foreground..
Cracking to see you making videos again Chris. I absolutely love your work and reading your articles, they provide some ace inspiration. I'd have to say your my favourite modeller so i'm looking forward to seeing more. All the best
love the layouts it what started me of doing a small n gauge layout on an ironing board do keep up the amazing layouts and skills and love to see more of you on you tube.
Yes, that IS how Somerset in the 50's looked. You have captured it very well indeed. Really nice layouts, ( yes, LAYOUTS, not diarama's ) and plenty of inspiration for aspiring modelers, like me, with limited space available.
I love the S & D theme especially the "Bridgewater" terminus. Sadly I never saw it and it is long gone. You have the essence of the Somerset levels. I like the back scenes you have done.
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Very inspiring Chris. The detail and realism is outstanding. Love it ! (watching your vid while sipping at delightful Belgian Trappist Westmalle Tripple. Blends wonderfully with your 'Brew Street' !) Thanks for sharing.
Wow.... just found you....fantastic modelling.....love the crossing cottage so similar to one that used to exist near where I live.....once again fabulous modelling....fred......nice voice and narrative!
It wouldn't be the S&D without Ivo's Bentley. And great to see the Yankee tank on Brew Street. We have 2 on the KESR, though only one is generally in use at present.
Beautiful work Chris. Looking forward to watching the new layout come together. Your handy work is an inspiration to all railway modellers around the world. Cheers, Gary.
Hi Chris. Subscribed to your channel, good to see you "come to life"! Remind me again how you did the large "ivy leaves" in the drainage beck. (You did tell me in an email some years ago). I really love your layouts; true inspiration indeed - my aspiration level raises every time I see your inimitable style! Best wishes, Bob
Ha, love the idea of 'keyboard warrior monthly' great looking layouts mate, as always, very impressive. You certainly have developed a style. Much like now famous artists and their famous pieces hanging in galleries, it's possible to stand, looking at a layout and say "that's a Nevard"
You love trains but really you are without a doubt a very skillful artist. You make 3D art. When I saw your first layout with the crossing I thought S&D, im sure I have seen this on Branchline Railway. You need a Sir John Betjmin figure.
Chris you have created extreme realism in these layouts, you are a very talented modeller.
Wow....wow...wow... what stunning workmanship. Absolutely beautiful
As you rightly say these dioramas are pure escapism from modern life and very atmospheric, I particularly like the way you added grass and vegetation among the tracks adding to the realism, I admire you guys and the patience it must take… thank you for sharing
This is one of the best diarama/layouts I've seen in a long time. This deserves more likes.
You made my comment for me 😉
I love the atmosphere of these types of Diorama, a snapshot of bygone days that sometimes I wish we had back… the tunnel in the first one gives a feeling of depth and imagination not knowing what’s at the end… very good work and detailing 👍🏻
Came back to watch this again....nostalgia is the word that comes to mind as I grew up in the Wirral where coal trains and passenger traffic with 2-6-2s were the normin the 50s,,,
Hi Chris I love your layouts you make me went to start. Keep your good hobby going . Thanks chris.
What beautiful layouts! They will inspire and encourage people who don’t have much space to still go ahead and create a layout. The back-scene photos help to give the illusion of a lot more room than there actually is.
Great layouts. Love the commentary.
Radstock local here, this is outstanding I'm a big fan of all of these!
Fine art in 3D. Excellent.
Fabulous railway room
Excellent models
Awesome attention to detail love the pen marks for the cobblestone effect
wow what a collection of masterpieces absolute genies
Good to see the guitar as well as the quality modelling. Railway modelling and music just go together in my view!
Stunning detail and craftsmanship
Thoroughly enjoyable Chris. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Lovely stuff. Always admired your work - real model railway artistry.
That is the best model railroad grass and weeds I've ever seen. All the scenery is superb but you make the grass and weeds on other layouts look like Astroturf and manicured lawns. Bravo!
I just stumbled on this and I'm so glad I did. Great modelling. I guess my favorite is Calcott. Thanks Chris.
Just discovered this video and am pleased it brings together a number of your creations I have read of in magazines over the years. Fantastic level of detail and use of colour brings believable realism.
Thanks for the show
Some of the best work I think I've seen. Stunning
Bravo from across the Pond! Cracking! Cheers!
Lovely work, very atmospheric
Beautiful attention to detail. I love the wooden platform with weeds growing underneath. It really ads depth to the layout and makes it look different to everybody else's.
Recall following these years ago. Great to see them still alive.
Stunningly detailed. What absolutely brilliant work.
THat is amazing...small detsail adds so much authenticity, weeds in the canal, the culvert the weathering...absolutely fantastic...
What wonderful modelling.
A joy to behold.
Very nice Chris. Love the touch of the Ivo Peter's car on the first layout. We have a Grandson with that name, and he had his first ride, on the S&D, behind steam, eight years ago, when he was less than 3 weeks old. How, you may ask? Well I'm a volunteer on the Gartell Light Railway, so it wasn't difficult!
Fantastic detailed layouts. You seriously have some idea! Amazing!
From Roger
Brilliant ageing! Great layouts, full of atmosphere.
Stunning. I love the sense of depth created using the photographic backscene on sticky backed plastic. Sticky backed plastic and Fairy Liquid bottles, those were the days.
Love the tongue in cheek humour. No doubt you listen to Radio 4 at 18.30 for the News Quiz or I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Mrs Trellis of North Wales will be pleased.
The Friary van is nice local touch. Unlike the awful Friary Centre, that replaced the brewery, with it's depressing bus station to the rear. It really is begging to be demolished.
This layout has some of the nicest building weathering I have ever seen.
Came back to this as the colouring and detain is wonderful....it's not overdone like many...simple and very realisitic
Cracking workmanship! Up there with the best.
Truly beautiful modeling. Look forward to seeing more.
Excellent ground cover seamlessly blended into the very believable groundwork. Top class and all the right colour
Fantastic detail, you are a master modeller.
Wow now these layouts have some of the best scenery I've ever seen, a real inspiration. Added to my favourites for future reference.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards Paul
Some really nice detail thanks for sharing cheers Kevin
Wonderful 👍🏻
Excellent modelling skills Chris your layouts are very inspirational,great video nice to see all the layouts you've built.
All the best Kev
Just found your channel all i can say is excellent modeling and a big thank you for keeping me sane of the last few hours with your musical talents
Thank you sir. Your way of filming let us dream through detailed sceneries. I like the balance of coloris and light and as setting with n visible adjustment. In the box, sceneries, seem a nice concept. A success. Congratulations.
You sir have an amazing talent! What you create is so real looking. All the best
What a lovely collection Chris.
Ours is still in the planning stage and having measured the car! measured the Summerhouse! and the time to build! Are ready to start!
Keep it simple said, Maggie and Gordan, as I extracted our gatecrashing
Daughter who went missing during a visit to Pendon.
We later went on a morning of fun with her which was enjoyed by all.
Many layouts are too serious so the odd visit to see the Madder Valley
run is superb. Just up the line from us in Reading!
Best regards.
David Lily and Katie (10)
Inspiring work, magnificent. Thanks for sharing this.
Beautiful work - especially like Combwich - great amount of detail in such small layouts really adds
to the realism, nice to see video of these little gems, thanks for sharring !
lovely collection of railway scenarios, I particularly like Ironside, the back scene with its opaque feeling gives that rail scene a touch of atmosphere which eccentuates the railway into a crisp middle and foreground..
ironstone even..
Cracking to see you making videos again Chris. I absolutely love your work and reading your articles, they provide some ace inspiration. I'd have to say your my favourite modeller so i'm looking forward to seeing more.
All the best
Lovely little layouts! A lot of attention to detail.
love the layouts it what started me of doing a small n gauge layout on an ironing board do keep up the amazing layouts and skills and love to see more of you on you tube.
Excellent stuff
you are crazy talented
Fabulous detailed modelling, first class!
Excellent , must put a fence alongside Allotments , when I was a Kid always were heavy wood fencing.
Absolutely brilliant, would love to see your interpretation of the Barnstaple to Torrington branch
Beautiful work. It is good to see such outstanding work for small layouts.
lovely layouts it's giving me a lot of inspiration for my own layout that i am starting in 0 gauge
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Brilliant work!
Yes, that IS how Somerset in the 50's looked. You have captured it very well indeed. Really nice layouts, ( yes, LAYOUTS, not diarama's ) and plenty of inspiration for aspiring modelers, like me, with limited space available.
I love the S & D theme especially the "Bridgewater" terminus. Sadly I never saw it and it is long gone. You have the essence of the Somerset levels. I like the back scenes you have done.
Well done Chris, I luv 'em... IMHO, top class....Keep up the good work...!!!
I admire your presentation. A great change from seeing a layout on an island suspended in space.
Wow 🤩 this is a top quality realistic diorama 😍👍
Quite superb - railway modelling at a whole new level; but so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Great detailed work.
Wow! So many awesome and inspiring layouts! You have some real talent! Please keep up the breath taking work! : )
Brilliant!
Excellent scratch-builds and modelling!
it's OK to dream dreaming is a wonderful thing. That's one thing no one can ever take from you you appear to me to be an artisan of the railroad it's a beautiful thing. I do sincerely appreciate your video very inspiring it's OK to dream❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless be safe
Wonderful modelling 👍
very impressive collection of layouts, didn't realise you could get so much into such a small space. may try it myself
Well done, very well made. Clever you!
Nice work!
Very inspiring Chris. The detail and realism is outstanding. Love it ! (watching your vid while sipping at delightful Belgian Trappist Westmalle Tripple. Blends wonderfully with your 'Brew Street' !) Thanks for sharing.
Inspirational!
good vid nice train room you got lots good builds thanks lee
Fantastic! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow.... just found you....fantastic modelling.....love the crossing cottage so similar to one that used to exist near where I live.....once again fabulous modelling....fred......nice voice and narrative!
It wouldn't be the S&D without Ivo's Bentley. And great to see the Yankee tank on Brew Street. We have 2 on the KESR, though only one is generally in use at present.
Awesome, Mate
I freaking love it! Your attention to detail is magnificent, and each layout is a nifty size...well except for the last one.
Beautiful work Chris. Looking forward to watching the new layout come together. Your handy work is an inspiration to all railway modellers around the world.
Cheers, Gary.
Excellent work...one of the best
Excellent modelling skills very envious lol!
Great video...I never tire of looking at your work, be it video or in mags...
Marvellous stuff!!!
Excellent stuff :-)
Hi Chris. Subscribed to your channel, good to see you "come to life"! Remind me again how you did the large "ivy leaves" in the drainage beck. (You did tell me in an email some years ago). I really love your layouts; true inspiration indeed - my aspiration level raises every time I see your inimitable style! Best wishes, Bob
Ha, love the idea of 'keyboard warrior monthly'
great looking layouts mate, as always, very impressive.
You certainly have developed a style. Much like now famous artists and their famous pieces hanging in galleries, it's possible to stand, looking at a layout and say "that's a Nevard"
Skilled
I am realy fan of your Workshop. I am happy ton find your channel and i subscribe immediately.
If Carlsberg made railway layouts, they would be exactly like this (including the Marshal amp....or in my case, line 6) FANTASTIC
Brilliant :)
You love trains but really you are without a doubt a very skillful artist.
You make 3D art.
When I saw your first layout with the crossing I thought S&D, im sure I have seen this on Branchline Railway.
You need a Sir John Betjmin figure.
I sow at a locos club show low relief that stuck out the back of the backboard so gives depth to the buildings
👍 Yer' Killin' me, man ! 👄 Dehydrated by dry wit 🚂
"Escapism" IS the word 👏