HUGE AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY AT BATHURST RAILWAY MUSEUM

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • In this episode I travel 200km west of Sydney to the regional city of Bathurst, New South Wales to visit the Bathurst Railway Museum, and check out their very large and impressive model railway! So come along and see what's it's all about!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 125

  • @Taitset
    @Taitset Рік тому +1

    What an incredible layout!

  • @hazzamans
    @hazzamans Рік тому +2

    thanks for coming to bathurst i saw this model to

  • @mosa4688
    @mosa4688 5 місяців тому

    I visited there the other day and it was great. The guys there are super happy to talk to anyone and share their tricks and thoughts. Even with my Scottish brother in law who I am sure they did not understand at all. Great place.

  • @ultimateadventuresblog6564
    @ultimateadventuresblog6564 Рік тому +1

    Visited back in October this year. ❤

  • @1234mallard
    @1234mallard Рік тому +5

    Hi Will. Glad to see you made it here to the museum. It really is a great layout to look after and run. I’ll let the museum staff know about your video. They will appreciate the glowing review you have given.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      It was certainly worth the massive detour! I'm really glad i did it! Thank you very much!

  • @chris4321das
    @chris4321das 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful railroad, beautiful shots 👍

  • @HammerRocks
    @HammerRocks Рік тому +1

    It's more interesting that I thought. I might just drop by next time I'm going pass Bathurst.

  • @warpo007
    @warpo007 Рік тому +6

    stunning layout. Thanks for your hard work as usual, James!

  • @terryflynn8830
    @terryflynn8830 Рік тому +1

    The best large Australian H0 layout I have visited . I prefered the original light blue back scene it originally had.

  • @andrewsgarage796
    @andrewsgarage796 Рік тому

    Highly recommended, a wonderful family day out love this place Best regards Andrew

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful and almost as nice as Englands Yorkville HO Scale Flying Scotsman

  • @Nemesisrooster
    @Nemesisrooster Рік тому +2

    I've been there a couple of times. Beautiful layout and a great way to spend a few hours.

  • @paulburgess-qr9rx
    @paulburgess-qr9rx Рік тому

    I was there not long after it opened myself it’s an incredible layout and the museum isn’t too bad it’s self well worth the visit

  • @kendale2847
    @kendale2847 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the view of the layout. Certainly be a good day out

  • @paulperrottet113
    @paulperrottet113 Рік тому +4

    Impressive layout. 5112 is a “50 Class” loco, one of the 290 former T class engines renumbered in from 5001 to 5290 in 1924.

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage1028 Рік тому

    Great Video, Model Railways are a huge weakness of mine, thanks for sharing

  • @returnofthenative
    @returnofthenative Рік тому

    My favourite is Gomez Adams's headons' & dynamiting bridge disasters.

  • @markaylott1780
    @markaylott1780 Рік тому +1

    Yep, I'm heading up there in the new year, thanks for the reminder 😎👍

  • @michaelimpey1407
    @michaelimpey1407 Рік тому +2

    Will, thank you for sharing this fantastic layout, and the museum it resides in.
    I was lucky to get there in March 2020, just after it opened, and before COVID took hold.
    It is a fantastic place to visit, and I found the volunteers who keep it running very friendly, and time provided, will gladly have a chat, and discuss the layout.
    I would highly recommend a visit to anyone who hasn't been.
    Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Thank you Michael!
      Couldn't agree more with you there, a place any model railway modeller should visit!

  • @stuartcreekmodelrailway
    @stuartcreekmodelrailway Рік тому +1

    A remarkable layout that very much gets me keen to get into my new layout build!

  • @tacticalmarsupial6201
    @tacticalmarsupial6201 Рік тому +1

    Love being a Bathurst boy

  • @pauljeffrey4054
    @pauljeffrey4054 Рік тому +1

    A very enjoyable video thank you. That looks like an excellent model railway and great model locomotives on display.

  • @Tony_P
    @Tony_P Рік тому +2

    Outstanding layout! I had no idea it existed. Thanks for showing it 😃

  • @michaelhall8586
    @michaelhall8586 Рік тому +1

    Bathurst looks so pretty

  • @johnnash5672
    @johnnash5672 Рік тому +1

    I visited the museum and the layout earlier this year - it is indeed very impressive and well worth a visit for any rail fan or railway modeller.

  • @chrisj6321
    @chrisj6321 Рік тому +1

    didnt know it existed but always wanted to go to see the race track. this is an extra reason to go

  • @Honeydew0567
    @Honeydew0567 Рік тому +1

    I was there earlier this year and loved how much history there is to read and learn about, the layout was stunning, I didn't realize how big it was until I saw it

  • @arokh72
    @arokh72 Рік тому +4

    You can also get to Bathurst via the once daily Dubbo XPT from Sydney :) You might be interested to know the the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway (OTHR) is currently undergoing track repair and rebuilding to start a tourist service between Oberon and Hazlegrove next year. Though not a member myself, as an Oberon local, I'm watching this project with anticipation.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Thank you for that extra bit of information!
      That's awesome to hear! Keen to visit it when it's open!

  • @1breematt
    @1breematt Рік тому

    Wow
    I live in Bathurst and never new about the lay out.
    Gonna check it out.
    Thanks

  • @stephent2685
    @stephent2685 4 місяці тому

    Visited last tuesday 23_4_24 it is very good, will be wearing the t shirt i bought at rosehill.

  • @MrMontrose1967
    @MrMontrose1967 Рік тому +1

    Awesome layout thanks for the video if I’m ever in the area I will certainly pop in to have a look.

  • @FogartyAvenue
    @FogartyAvenue Рік тому +1

    Magnificent vid and Beard.

  • @CockatooTransit
    @CockatooTransit Рік тому +1

    Seen it! Amazing thing, definitely a must see when going out west.

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 Рік тому

    I recognize a lot of the old Lima Australian models at that Museum they only made them for a few years so it's nice to see them!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Рік тому +1

    Great video Will, we were there early this year, it’s truly an amazing model railway

  • @glennw5182
    @glennw5182 Рік тому

    Hi Will, thanks for another wonderful railway juorney, most enjoyable. cant wait for the next one , thx again

  • @wazza33racer
    @wazza33racer Рік тому

    Freezing cold place in winter.

  • @mels1811
    @mels1811 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video Will James

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Рік тому +1

    I never knew about this huge layout. Looks very tricky to video being set in such a dark environment.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Yeah it's really impressive Leo! Certainly worth a visit, however yes, it is set in very low light! Thanks for checking out the channel! Always love your videos!

  • @NicholassTrainChannel
    @NicholassTrainChannel Рік тому +1

    Nice video Will. I'm pretty sure I have heard about this museum before. What an impressive layout! one I will certainly visit one day. - Nicholas.

  • @qt-khankhalaf2504
    @qt-khankhalaf2504 Рік тому +1

    This is just so cool!:)

  • @jovetj
    @jovetj Рік тому +1

    Marvelous! That museum and that layout really catch the eye, and I'd love to spend hours there!
    Need to get them semaphore signals operating, too ;-)

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      It’s certainly a place I’m already keen to go back to! They did say while I was there that they’re planning on getting the signals all working!

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj Рік тому

      @@WillJamesRailways Keep us updated! More videos!

  • @ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932

    excellent video

  • @AustralianNScale
    @AustralianNScale Рік тому

    A must visit for any railway modeller

  • @kenfowler1980
    @kenfowler1980 Рік тому

    What a layout! Cheers Will

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      It’s really great Ken! Certainly worth a visit! Thanks for watching

  • @garrya100
    @garrya100 Рік тому +4

    The correct pronunciation is “Locks-ley” and “Tara-nar”, other than that, nice job.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому +1

      A staple on this channel is now my fantastic mispronounced Australian town names! Thank you for the correction!

    • @markaylott1780
      @markaylott1780 Рік тому

      That all depends on where you come from, but that's the thing with Australia, some words are not pronounced the way they read!

  • @davidparker4028
    @davidparker4028 Рік тому

    Hey mate that is an impressive display another great video👍.

  • @philiphillebrand2965
    @philiphillebrand2965 Рік тому

    Another great video Will.👍

  • @RailfanDownunder
    @RailfanDownunder Рік тому +1

    Superb

  • @sarhoblackwood7566
    @sarhoblackwood7566 Рік тому

    Very impressive

  • @josephjara3681
    @josephjara3681 Рік тому

    Nice work again mate.....keep em coming 🤘😠

  • @georgesmith4509
    @georgesmith4509 Рік тому

    Great Video! One small point. The Bathurst Bullet does NOT run 4 times a day from Sydney. It runs 2 trips up to Sydney in the early morning and 2 trips down to Bathurst in the late after noon.
    However there is a bus service from Lithgow on a more frequent schedule. If one wishes to spend a day at the Museum and use the Bullet for transport one would have to spend two night in the town, but that's O.K. because Bathurst is full of historical and interesting things to see and do. The Sommerfeild meteor collection not the least of them.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for that George! I just went off the information I was given during the visit! But that certainly helps!
      An outstanding part of the country I can’t wait to get back to!

    • @georgesmith4509
      @georgesmith4509 Рік тому

      @@WillJamesRailways I used to travel through Bathurst at least once a month , but didn't know about the model. Next time I go it will be on the bullet from Sydney just for the ride.

  • @_Zekken
    @_Zekken Рік тому +1

    Its kind of weird hearing someone say "Bathurst is well known for" and that not being the other, rather obvious thing Bathurst is well known for, lol.

  • @hyltonbailey6983
    @hyltonbailey6983 Рік тому

    Hi. I'm not to sure. But have you been to the Emerald Lake model railway layout? If I remember correctly. It has been running for about 35 years. Cheers

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Hey! I have, I was extremely disappointed with it, it was basically just a toy train tail chaser and I seemed over priced as well. It was very lack luster and didn’t reflect how well done the rest of puffing bill railway is!
      However I’ve noticed recently on social media it seems a new group might have taken over the building, and hopefully they get it up to a much better standard!

  • @unlockingsnow8571
    @unlockingsnow8571 Рік тому

    I know where I'm visiting this bathurst 12 hours in February

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Ah an excellent town to spend that amount of time in! Certainly some great stuff to see in that area!

  • @david.m.304
    @david.m.304 Рік тому

    Will, do you know if the museum accepts model trains by any chance. I have some Hornby models they might be able to use and once I fall off the perch they can have them as I won't need them any longer.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому

      Hello David, with out being certain, I doubt it, as it is council owned rather than a club! I’d say contacting Lithgow model railway club if you’re in the area would be be the best idea for that!

  • @victoriansteamandheritager459

    Can you do a video show casing the AMRA layouts?

  • @benoregan9525
    @benoregan9525 Рік тому

    Excellent coverage, thanks for sharing.
    At the risk of being 'that guy', a tiny point of pronunciation from a local: Tara-na.

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ben!
      Thank you for the correction!

    • @JBofBrisbane
      @JBofBrisbane Рік тому

      Don't worry - non-locals taught people from Mackay to not pronouncee their own city's name "mac-KAY", so I think they'll eventually go to work on Tarana.

  • @jamessouth4776
    @jamessouth4776 Рік тому +2

    It’s pronounced Tara-na

  • @mediamaker
    @mediamaker Рік тому

    Looks great! I will be visiting Australia to see the family in Sydney shortly, so might even get a chance to pop out to Bathurst... not far from my birthplace, Orange!

    • @WillJamesRailways
      @WillJamesRailways  Рік тому +1

      That’s excellent to hear that you’re coming over! Lots to see in Sydney at least railway wise! Thanks for watching!