I myself am only 17 and have been in the hobby for as long as I can remember and your spot on about it's what you grew up with what inspires you. Steam for us younger ones is nothing as we simply weren't around to see the steam era. It is all about the vibrant liveries which come with modern diesels and dmus. You model what you know and love and the end of the day. Mines midland mainline with the hsts and various dmus from the 2000's as that is what first sparked me off
ironically for me the manufacturers have bought out some of my locos that I would like to see. I model the East Midlands region and real track have bought out the 156 in emt and Bachmann finally seem to be producing the 158. But the prices are so high! Its a shame but its a business they run at the end of the day. @@NewJunction
Really interesting discussion, and two great interviews. As a younger guy myself, weirdly the fact I was never around to experience steam is what makes it more appealing to model than what I can already see today. I must admit though the more modern stuff is lacking, so perhaps things will balance out a bit and we can have the best of both worlds.
I really enjoyed the chats that day. Next time get my a sofa, a bottle of Irn Bru (do you get that in England?), a big bag of crisps and a Galaxy Magnum ice lolly and I will chat all day!
Good to see the two people who have provided me with so much inspiration since I rediscovered the hobby. Lots of great constructive/sensible comments made regarding the manufacturers. The hobby is so expensive now for the average modeller. I love steam, but I grew up with BR blue DMUs & locos - now is an exciting time for our railways so many different livery’s so modern image is important. I started out trying to model the 1960s but have changed to a more upto date look, locos like Dapol class68 are just great. Although I work with “N” keep doing what you do 👍🏻 so I can borrow your ideas! 😉 Cheers John
Great Richard you have interviewed my favourites everard junction cheaky tek Dean park and can’t forget urs fantastic layout think Saturday has to be a you tube day I discovered you tube and was blown away with the layout on it and now I am addicted to watch it a running session on my layout well done once more 👏👏👏👏👏👏🚂🚂🚂🚂
Hi Richard What a refreshing conversation with Dave Watson, you both commented on the most annoying points single modeller who saves and build there layouts bit by bit are having. I am now retired and have collected over 60 locos over many years, most have never been out of there boxes, as I have had no were to build a layout.My new layout room is taking shape it just want plastering so I will be hopefully up and running soon. kind regards John
Really enjoyed watching this and putting Dave's face to the name after all these years. Some very good points made and suprised and humbled to have been given a shout out by Dave.
It's always a pleasure to listen to a top modeller like Dave talk a huge amount of sense. When interviewer meets interviewee, the result is often top quality listening. This most certainly was. Thanks chaps. Bob
I am 16 years old and currently making my own model railway in N gauge. I chose the era 1980s-1990s because of the variety of traction and British locomotives. My dad also remembers this era well, mostly the Class 50's on the Southern region and a lot of the electrics around the North West (where he grew up). One day, I also hope to make a second model railway based on the modern era (the era which I know best). Thanks for the video! :) Mark
Another great chat video Richard, I must agree, that although I'm 63 and generally sway towards the steam era for the hobby to survive we must have more modern profile models as to keep the hobby alive it must remain relevant to younger modellers. When I actually stop and think about it I am probably a bit of a dinosaur as I started railway modelling back in the early seventies before many of the You Tube modellers that i regularly follow and that inspire me with new ideas were even born.. Hmmm scary.. Lol.
Great video, watched it again and again....Good personal opinions were shared and discussed. A fair, honest and unbias mention of many manufacturers. Cheers. Dave
Great video, always good to put a face to a name 👍 I think you guys were spot on with the coach and wagon pricing and also the short runs of models some of which never even get to the shelves. As far as wish lists go, can we have a 387 please. Ta
Hi Richard, Sorry about the mix up on Sparky's live chat, I thought we were both going to get banned. As for this interview, GREAT!. I have been watching Dave for a long time now and absolutely love his work. I also agree on the pricing and production runs. David.
Excellent interview Richard, Dave you make so many good points from planning to (and I’m guilty of this) buying locos and rolling stock without thought. Luckily I am in the position of able to buy stock but I refuse to buy carriages at £50 plus and can’t see how the next generation are going to afford the latest trains. Dave Thankyou for getting me back into the hobby with your channel amongst others. Jon
Richard, why not try and tackle it as a collective group ? I’m not suggesting a boycott of purchasing locos but as group we surely most have some clout with Hornby, Bachmann and the like for younger modellers especially. Head scratching time ?
@@whitleyhead The worry is if nothing is done the big boys will grind to a halt, that said at Warley the amount of 'smaller' boys releasing core locos in all liveries was very inspiring.
I thought the comments on pricing were spot on particularly Oxford v Bachmann . But a very sensible attitude. Enjoy both Dean Park and New Junction channels . UA-cam is the new way of engaging with people . Lots of inspiration out there. Love your overall roof !
It was an interesting point made about younger people more inclined to model what they see and what they've grown up with, which would be diesel and electric locos, or modern era. As much as I agree with that, I don't think that it's the case all the time. I'm 27 I do like some modern stuff, class 37's etc but actually I don't model it, because, quite frankly I can just go out and see it. I model the 1950's and 60's simply because it's no longer there, and I like the idea of being able to recreate something in miniature that's no longer really, I find that more exciting to model! I'm struggling to sleep so writing this in the middle of the night so apologies if it's not making any sense !
I ordered my mk2f dcc about 5years ago from my local shop £49 now 5years on life as changed for me but cant afford to let the shop down so had to fined £79 each for the 8 I ordered as you say until some one steps in to challenge Bachmann and Hornby they will charge what they like
You talk a lot of sense Dave, Hornby have sat on their laurels for far too long, their marketing/pricing strategy with limited production runs will one day be their undoing.
Another enjoyable interview. I think you're a good interviewer, you allow the person to speak. Too many times the person asking the questions likes the sound of their own voice too much!
At the risk of sounding a crawler, these are damn well done. This could be a very popular show in and of itself. What we call in German, a "Kaffee Klatsch" - a sit-to discussion. The Richard of Everard Junction interview was exceptional, and this was brilliant from DPS. Do you work in human relations/media?
I totally agree. Very good interviews and very good points raised and discussed. I suspect you’ve made a bit of a rod for your own back here Richard! 🥴 Looking forward to 2019 already!
Prime example of not enough modern stuff I myself do want a class 458 because that’s what runs near my house so i see it alot but hornby or bachmann don’t seem to make one which is disappointing and only backmann make a class 450 with is kind of expensive
Since I recently found your channel I've been watching some of your older videos. For me I live in the former headquarters of the Frisco railroad. What is a challenge is to find passenger stock or even locos (steam or diesel) for that rail line. For those who have the ability you have to buy the rolling stock and locos and modify and paint them to look like what you want. As for modern vs. older, I personally am not a fan of most modern railroads. Where I live is still a railroad town (Springfield, Missouri), and I'm just not interested in modeling more current stuff. Granted I'm almost 39 now, and I grew up with a great grandmother telling me stories of her hobo brother-in-law who road the rails, and the steam locos coming through town. Also hearing people much older than me tell stories of riding the train to places and what it was like the first time. But with my age, I can't say I speak for those younger than me. I go to railroad shows here and I still see people young and old at these things. Parents taking their little kids, and college age students show up, as well as the older people. I do see a few women involved which is nice to see as my daughter loves to help me with our layout, and she loves trains as much as I do.
@@NewJunction Some of the stuff your saying is so true im only 14 and i got back into the hobby because of you awesome people so i guess its you i need to thank
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Another excellent chat with a top modeller you could just listen to all day.
Dave did well to don't you think? ;)
New Junction yeah you all did well, hopefully the manufacturers might listen to you all and get there fingers out. But I'm not holding me breath Lol 😁
I myself am only 17 and have been in the hobby for as long as I can remember and your spot on about it's what you grew up with what inspires you. Steam for us younger ones is nothing as we simply weren't around to see the steam era. It is all about the vibrant liveries which come with modern diesels and dmus. You model what you know and love and the end of the day. Mines midland mainline with the hsts and various dmus from the 2000's as that is what first sparked me off
Me too mate.
Its an issue Manufacturers need to address!
ironically for me the manufacturers have bought out some of my locos that I would like to see. I model the East Midlands region and real track have bought out the 156 in emt and Bachmann finally seem to be producing the 158. But the prices are so high! Its a shame but its a business they run at the end of the day. @@NewJunction
@@poinchesterstation4514 your right! I know if I took wages for five years on a delayed project that was billed for two I'd be fired lol
Some of us oldies (48) never grew up with steam. They don't interest me in the slightest although I do have a Flying Scotsman purely for heritage runs
Really interesting discussion, and two great interviews. As a younger guy myself, weirdly the fact I was never around to experience steam is what makes it more appealing to model than what I can already see today. I must admit though the more modern stuff is lacking, so perhaps things will balance out a bit and we can have the best of both worlds.
A few younger people have said that, letting the side down haha fair point though as I even have a heritage line on my layout!
I really enjoyed the chats that day. Next time get my a sofa, a bottle of Irn Bru (do you get that in England?), a big bag of crisps and a Galaxy Magnum ice lolly and I will chat all day!
Your poor PA was running round after you all weekend! ;)
Irn Bru 🤮😀
Lol we do these days....,Many years ago my Cousins would tease me saying “yer canny git et en England”
Good to see the two people who have provided me with so much inspiration since I rediscovered the hobby. Lots of great constructive/sensible comments made regarding the manufacturers. The hobby is so expensive now for the average modeller. I love steam, but I grew up with BR blue DMUs & locos - now is an exciting time for our railways so many different livery’s so modern image is important. I started out trying to model the 1960s but have changed to a more upto date look, locos like Dapol class68 are just great.
Although I work with “N” keep doing what you do 👍🏻 so I can borrow your ideas! 😉
Cheers
John
Thanks for tuning in John!
Great Richard you have interviewed my favourites everard junction cheaky tek Dean park and can’t forget urs fantastic layout think Saturday has to be a you tube day I discovered you tube and was blown away with the layout on it and now I am addicted to watch it a running session on my layout well done once more 👏👏👏👏👏👏🚂🚂🚂🚂
Another cracking interview Richard! Lots of top advice from Dave too! Video gold!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Richard
What a refreshing conversation with Dave Watson, you both commented on the most annoying points single modeller who saves and build there layouts bit by bit are having. I am now retired and have collected over 60 locos over many years, most have never been out of there boxes, as I have had no were to build a layout.My new layout room is taking shape it just want plastering so I will be hopefully up and running soon.
kind regards
John
Really enjoyed watching this and putting Dave's face to the name after all these years. Some very good points made and suprised and humbled to have been given a shout out by Dave.
Don't be supprized, your well known! ;-)
It's always a pleasure to listen to a top modeller like Dave talk a huge amount of sense. When interviewer meets interviewee, the result is often top quality listening. This most certainly was. Thanks chaps. Bob
Thanks Bob!
I can't believe I can finally put a face to the voice. It's quite surreal.
Dream over? haha
The dream will be over when he finally finishes his layout. @@NewJunction
I am 16 years old and currently making my own model railway in N gauge. I chose the era 1980s-1990s because of the variety of traction and British locomotives. My dad also remembers this era well, mostly the Class 50's on the Southern region and a lot of the electrics around the North West (where he grew up). One day, I also hope to make a second model railway based on the modern era (the era which I know best). Thanks for the video! :)
Mark
Great stuff Mark, best of luck with the project.
@@NewJunction Thank you.
Another great chat video Richard, I must agree, that although I'm 63 and generally sway towards the steam era for the hobby to survive we must have more modern profile models as to keep the hobby alive it must remain relevant to younger modellers. When I actually stop and think about it I am probably a bit of a dinosaur as I started railway modelling back in the early seventies before many of the You Tube modellers that i regularly follow and that inspire me with new ideas were even born.. Hmmm scary.. Lol.
Looking forward to this, have been following Dave's progress on his layout since its early days.
I was but a young slip of a lad back then.....no grey hair and more money to spend! lol
no excuse with 8 years to save up lol
Lovely and how great to finally put a face with that distinctive voice.
two amazing videos its such a pleasure to actually see the faces behind the voice great work by all 3 of you
Glad you enjoyed it Paul, more to come! ;)
Great to see a face for the voice now! Good to see David!
Great to finally have a face to the voice. On of my favourite UA-camrs
Great video, watched it again and again....Good personal opinions were shared and discussed. A fair, honest and unbias mention of many manufacturers. Cheers. Dave
Thanks Again for your time Dave, a lot of inspiration can be taken from yourself to help get the next gen of modellers going!
great fun, will def look forward to doing another chat at future shows....but remember, that sofa! lol
@@DeanPark casting couch? ;-)
Great chat. Nice to be able to put a face to those hands.
Always enjoy Dean Park videos as u collect pretty much the same Locos,rolling stock as me
Excellent video and good to put a face to the name Dave. If I ever see you at model rail Scotland or any other shows I'll pop over for a chat.
Glad you enjoyed it Craig!
Another cracking interview. Keep up the good work!
Cheers pal!
Great interview From a couple of YT legends
Dave was just too polite to tell me where to go 😆
Great video, always good to put a face to a name 👍 I think you guys were spot on with the coach and wagon pricing and also the short runs of models some of which never even get to the shelves. As far as wish lists go, can we have a 387 please. Ta
I am looking forward to this.
Great stuff!
Excellent video, thanks :)
Hi Richard, Sorry about the mix up on Sparky's live chat, I thought we were both going to get banned. As for this interview, GREAT!. I have been watching Dave for a long time now and absolutely love his work. I also agree on the pricing and production runs. David.
Tell me about it, was waiting for the ban hammer haha
Excellent interview Richard, Dave you make so many good points from planning to (and I’m guilty of this) buying locos and rolling stock without thought. Luckily I am in the position of able to buy stock but I refuse to buy carriages at £50 plus and can’t see how the next generation are going to afford the latest trains. Dave Thankyou for getting me back into the hobby with your channel amongst others. Jon
Its an issue someone has to tackle
Richard, why not try and tackle it as a collective group ? I’m not suggesting a boycott of purchasing locos but as group we surely most have some clout with Hornby, Bachmann and the like for younger modellers especially. Head scratching time ?
@@whitleyhead I have thought about that recently but even with bigger channels on UA-cam the audience is a small drop in the ocean in the industry.
That did cross my mind too. ‘ over a barrel ‘ I believe is the expression !!
@@whitleyhead The worry is if nothing is done the big boys will grind to a halt, that said at Warley the amount of 'smaller' boys releasing core locos in all liveries was very inspiring.
Wise words. Very enjoyable interview.
Glad you enjoyed it Russell!
I thought the comments on pricing were spot on particularly Oxford v Bachmann . But a very sensible attitude. Enjoy both Dean Park and New Junction channels . UA-cam is the new way of engaging with people . Lots of inspiration out there. Love your overall roof !
Can’t wait to see this
No pressure!
enjoy the video guys keep up the good work
Thanks for watching!
Great interview. I enjoyed that.
Great stuff, thanks for watching!
It was an interesting point made about younger people more inclined to model what they see and what they've grown up with, which would be diesel and electric locos, or modern era. As much as I agree with that, I don't think that it's the case all the time. I'm 27 I do like some modern stuff, class 37's etc but actually I don't model it, because, quite frankly I can just go out and see it. I model the 1950's and 60's simply because it's no longer there, and I like the idea of being able to recreate something in miniature that's no longer really, I find that more exciting to model!
I'm struggling to sleep so writing this in the middle of the night so apologies if it's not making any sense !
We can blame you for why they don't bring out modern stuff haha thanks for the comment!
Haha, noooo don't blame me !
Damn. I'll be at work. But I will catch up as soon as I get home ;-)
Call in Sick! lol
@@NewJunction Nice relaxed interview, more a conversation, and nice to put a face to Mr Watson at long last.
I ordered my mk2f dcc about 5years ago from my local shop £49 now 5years on life as changed for me but cant afford to let the shop down so had to fined £79 each for the 8 I ordered as you say until some one steps in to challenge Bachmann and Hornby they will charge what they like
Great video he is a great UA-camr with a great layout
I agree with you!
I have subscribed to Dave, looks a fascinating channel.
Not bad for a beginner! ;)
You talk a lot of sense Dave, Hornby have sat on their laurels for far too long, their marketing/pricing strategy with limited production runs will one day be their undoing.
Lots of work to do on their part, lets hope they listen!
Agreed Mike.
Another enjoyable interview. I think you're a good interviewer, you allow the person to speak. Too many times the person asking the questions likes the sound of their own voice too much!
Thanks, I'm glad It came across well!
At the risk of sounding a crawler, these are damn well done. This could be a very popular show in and of itself. What we call in German, a "Kaffee Klatsch" - a sit-to discussion. The Richard of Everard Junction interview was exceptional, and this was brilliant from DPS. Do you work in human relations/media?
Me? I Run my own business :) Glad you enjoyed them, it was the last of Warley season for me but more visits planned soon!
I totally agree. Very good interviews and very good points raised and discussed. I suspect you’ve made a bit of a rod for your own back here Richard! 🥴 Looking forward to 2019 already!
@@niwty loads planned in! ;-)
Prime example of not enough modern stuff I myself do want a class 458 because that’s what runs near my house so i see it alot but hornby or bachmann don’t seem to make one which is disappointing and only backmann make a class 450 with is kind of expensive
Harry Tilbury I’m with you Harry definitely not enough modern units especially lacking in EMUs for me I’d like a 320 in OO
With new manufacturers on the block we may see it spicing up as current trends get tighter.
I hope we do see more stuff like this
Since I recently found your channel I've been watching some of your older videos. For me I live in the former headquarters of the Frisco railroad. What is a challenge is to find passenger stock or even locos (steam or diesel) for that rail line. For those who have the ability you have to buy the rolling stock and locos and modify and paint them to look like what you want. As for modern vs. older, I personally am not a fan of most modern railroads. Where I live is still a railroad town (Springfield, Missouri), and I'm just not interested in modeling more current stuff. Granted I'm almost 39 now, and I grew up with a great grandmother telling me stories of her hobo brother-in-law who road the rails, and the steam locos coming through town. Also hearing people much older than me tell stories of riding the train to places and what it was like the first time. But with my age, I can't say I speak for those younger than me. I go to railroad shows here and I still see people young and old at these things. Parents taking their little kids, and college age students show up, as well as the older people. I do see a few women involved which is nice to see as my daughter loves to help me with our layout, and she loves trains as much as I do.
cant wait
not long now!
@@NewJunction The tensions building to watch two of the most amazing people on UA-cam
@@coobanorth far too kind!
@@NewJunction Some of the stuff your saying is so true im only 14 and i got back into the hobby because of you awesome people so i guess its you i need to thank
One thing that really that really got on my nerves is that film peeling off the glass beside Dean so annoying just want to peel it off
I never even noticed!
Now I seen dave all I can say is u look like the weeman aka Paul ferris lol😂