I've been watching a lot of your videos. Your attention to the most minute detail is nothing short of fascinating. Looking forward to many more of your excellent updates.
Very good clear information for a beginner like me. Many of the other model railway channel videos are presented by guys that have been into the hobby all there lives and I tend to get a little lost
I always enjoy your updates and absolutely brilliant again. But constructively, the layout is very clean. Reminds me of a hard days night movie where they kept commenting on how the grandfather was very clean. I mean this in the fact that the track is weathers but it’s so uniform with no random rails and debris around it’s backfires. Also buildings look as if everything was build in the same year. Around the station that wall look superb but other things are just very clean… but thank you for a great update and look forward to the next update!
Hi, thanks. And thank you for being honest but constructive. I appreciate it, honestly I do. I’m really glad you enjoy what I try to do with my layout. About the cleanness. I try to weather buildings using subtle techniques, as I’ve seen some horrific over weathering of buildings in the past. I use pastel and powders mainly. It gives me more control. I like control 😆 I’m a perfectionist…for good and for bad. These give realistic tones, build up of surface weathering streaking etc. i often will from photos of actual buildings, especially on my scratch builds where it represents an actual building I have seen… however as I’ve said many times over the years a lot of the layout is under decent lighting which lightens the effect on camera. Plus the camera naturally lightens it too. So sadly from a distance it does like more uniformed Than it actually is away from a camera lens. I have had some guys visit, Ie Everard junction on more than one occasion, and he was surprised by how different it appears in ‘real life’. I’m not going to over weather it just for UA-cam, Ie put extra makeup on it just for the cameras 😆 as it’s away from the camera 99% of the time. The track weathering. I take your point. I did go back to the station and give it a more heavier tone, using photos from Edinburgh Waverley circa 1986. I did add in large areas of oil spill where locos and units would sit. It’s a matt finish, perhaps I’ll add in some satin top coat to make it look more oily. Again, the camera lighting annoyingly removes some of the subtle effects. But I take your point and will address some of the more generic areas. With a layout that has a circumference of over 70ft it’s a time consuming labour of love. I tend to pride myself on sound, finely engineered and detailed presentation, Ie no wonky train, exposed edges, stuff that’s clearly not square (Ie my scratch builds are properly made). The whole layout is designed (as far as I can) to be robust and well engineered. I suppose that’s just the way I am. I don’t think there are many layouts out there as exacting in their fit and finish as this. Even my good friend Everard junction envy’s my build quality, fit and finish. Coming from him, that’s a decent compliment 😆 The appearance, looks good in my eyes. The colours look good to me. The weathering effective. But we all have different eyes. And we see things differently. It’s all about getting the time to work on the layout. Hopefully more progress can be filmed soon. Thanks again. Dave
Excellent update, as always. 66s, I have bachmann EWS 66135, bachmann Freightliner Heavy Haul 66610, bachmann First GBRf 66725 Sunderland, and hattons GBRf large logo blue 66789. I do love the detail on the hattons one, although it likes to derail at one point on my layout for no reason, and the lights are a bit awkward to use. So probably my favourite is the one named after my local football team. Next up will either be a standard GBRf livery one, Pride of GBRailfreight, Evening Star, a DRS /4, or a freightliner /5 in power haul livery. I'm actually considering doing some track modifications to Ashbrooke Central, to convert the inner running line (down main/down bypass) to switchable DC/DCC operation, so I can test DC locos on the layout instead of on a random piece of track or elsewhere. Problem is, I'll need to rip up a set of points I've already ballasted and glued so I can fit insulating fishplates. Modifying the wiring shouldn't be too bad, does mean I'll need 2 sets of bus wires going round the layout to power it though. I do really like those oxford mk3as, tempted to go run mine tonight now...
Nice collection of sheds there! Yes i like the Oxford mk3. Ok it’s not perfect, the couplers are flimsy and some of the liveries are wrong but over all it’s a lovely item.
I can imagine the difficult decisions involved in whether or not to re-track when you had already ballasted such a major section of the layout. But it's as well to do it at this stage, before you had fully committed to the new scenery, at least. Ah well, it's now beginning to fall into place. Great work, and as clearly and succinctly described, as we have come to expect. Great to see trains already running over the new sections. And a touching tribute to Captain Tom - lovely model planes.
They use "pad printing" to apply the markings to the model. It's sort of like ink stamping in concept, but the image is engraved (photo etch or laser) onto a flat plate. Ink is squeegeed into the engraving and they use a soft silicone pad to pick up the image from the plate and then transfer it to the model. The pad is soft enough to conform to the detail on the model and they use static charges to "encourage" the ink to transfer completely.
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This clearly shows just show how much work is involved in creating a model railway. I also thought your opening with reference to Captain Tom, was very impressive. In addition, it is quite brave of you to rip up existing track and start again.
Cheers Alan. I am not in a rush to get the layout finished, so I decided I needed to tweak the track formation at this section of the layout. A bit frustrating ripping up perfectly functional track, but the new set up is a lot more flexible for increasing the operation of the layout. So I’m happy :-) cheers. Dave
Re soldering.. I think its always worth pointing out to use the best cored solder you can. Makes it so much easier. Using non cored solder is almost impossible without lashings of rosin flux.. in my experience. 👍😄
If I had the time , space and and not least skill I would love to build a layout like this. A brilliant era modelled brilliantly. Your layout is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Nice to see some progress on the layout. In building a layout, perfection is key, in both track and scenery. It looks harsh, trashing already ballasted track, but in the end, the result will be worth it. Looking forward to the retaining wall on that TMD area. Massive job, but it will make a massive improvement to the overall look of that section. Keep up the good work there ...
Cheers Mark. Yeah pain now for pleasure later is my view on ripping stuff up to rebuild. I’m happier with the positioning of the track now. The wall will be a large job, but as always I will take my time and get it done on my own time. A lot of brick work to paint!!
An all line possession I see, with major track renewal. Very well done and thought out Dave. Good to see a start in more progress in that area of the layout. Excellent.
Thanks Kev. Yeah it took me a while. I'll be spending the next couple of years building up this end of the layout, as well as finishing off the area at the front of the depot etc. Lots to do....not rushing it. Lots of scratch building to come! I hope you stay onboard to see it take shape. Cheers. Dave
@@DeanPark Indeed I sure intend to do just that .. Agree to take your time think it through and plan ahead.. I'm about to move house and I have some prime loft space to exploit myself, and so yourself, Richard of EJ and Charlie of Chadwick are a massive source of inspiration.
I went through the same scenario Dave. It hurts to remove work but providing the result is better it can be very satisfying. One thing perhaps is that when showing the flexitrack it might have been good to point out that the gaps in the sleeper webbing are intended to go on the inside of the curve thus giving easier laying and a better finish. Keep up the good work and the excellent tutorials. Cheers Bob
Another superb video Dave, great for a novice like me to see what can be achieved. I have a number of Class 66's, which I find suitable for a more modern layout. I have two Bachmann's (both "Malcolm Logistic's"), and both are excellent runners, simply don't miss a beat. Down here in Perth, Australia its becoming harder and harder to pick up the kit you want, simply forced to bring it in directly from UK - for example those relay boxes and rodding kits are simply not available here.
Dave a great layout update, regarding the class 66 I think you called it correctly, the Bachmann version is the best allrounder on the market, I have 4, 2 factory sound fitted and 2 of the original 8 pin versions which I have fitted with the Hornby TTS sound but I am planning to upgrade the speaker at some point.
Good project Dave to remodel the West end to give you improved alignments and operational flexibility ... looks great and well constructed as always! I’ve managed to resist introducing any Class 66’s onto my layout ... although having commuted aboard the Cross Country HST’s many many times, I’ve been seriously tempted to have a rake of the SD Mark 3’s ... just about resisted so far! Good luck with the next projects 👍
Hi, yeah I resisted... but this came to me as a gift, so I’ll make an exception 😆 I’ve some modern day stock in my collection, it allows me to do some modern running sessions. I have the scotrail mk3 SD. Good models... once you switch over the noisy wheels they come with.
Man, it was hard watching you rip out the old track, especially since it was so nicely weathered. But as usual, your instructional material was excellent. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Nice one Dave, enjoyed that. I thought you were gonna make a mini Millerhill on the layout for a moment. Having a shed on the layout would be slightly weird, considering the time period Dean Park is set in but as far I'm aware, if it's your layout, it's your rules. I'm really looking forward to see what the new changes and your projects add to what is already a very impressive layout. Thanks for sharing.
I have three of the Bachmann Class 66's, two GBrF's and the Evening Star version. I like them. Easy to work on, easy to fit DCC and runs well. I had a friend who ordered a couple of the Hattons model. When they finally arrived in Oz they were to put it mildly a complete dissappointment. Bits fell off them, one wouldn't run well, the other blew it's decoder as soon as it went on the track. After that he bought the Bachmann one's.
Great video as always Dave. I also have the Tom Moore 66, which brings me upto 19 class 66s. My favourite being 66711 "Sence" in GBRf Aggregate livery. Currently in the process of installing Zimo sound decoders and Illuminated Model light boards in all 19 of them. My older ones with 8pin deocders are also being upgraded with 21pin PCBs for better functionality as and when I can get my hands on them.
I like very much the way you use the solder. So many modelers use to much and have "blobs" all around. You can have a solid joint, without melting the sleepers, and not have a lot of solder. I am very lucky because I don't have to solder any more as I have gone total battery powered. I do not like to use nails even if they are very small. I just don't like it... Instead of trimming the long piece of track, you could stagger the connections. Personally, I was taught to solder the track for curves while it was straight thusly not having to solder on a curve. Less chance of a kink.
Hi Dave brilliant update the new track work looks awesome can't wait to see all detail round that area.👍My view on the class 66 I did have a Bachmann one many years ago just about the same time you started building your layout and I couldn't fault it great loco but sadly due to personal issues and roof problems I binned and sold all the stock. Now that I started the layout again I may get another but I'm more for the British locos ie 37 47 58 60 57. Out the three manufacturers I pick bachmann all day long. Take care and happy modeling kind regards Gary
I agree, overall bachmann are too. But their stuff is over priced and they don’t release much these days! Hornby have a far better range, but sadly it’s often rushed out and has errors.
I've got 2 Class 66s, ones by Bachmann [66406 or 7?] and other by Hornby [66185 'DP World London Gateway']. Both good runners but 66185 is lighter and therefore when I tried to get 66185 to haul about 16 or 17 wagons of various sizes it couldn't do it, the maximum I 66185 to haul was 10-12 wagons. I haven't tested my 66/4 yet but I'll get round to it. Thanks for the great videos Dave.
For a very short moment I thought you were going to remove the layout !!! Good to see that you only did some adjustments. Brilliant presentation as ever. Thank you very much for your videos !
Well done enjoyed that would like to see an overall view of your layout and a summary of what you propose to do with sections not yet done, I have a Bachmann class 66 direct rail services and it is a beautiful runner, try getting the hornby belmond pullman loco it's a great addition was for me anyway. David
Cheers. Head over to my channel and watch the layout tours part 1 and 2 from January this year. I’ve also got a cab ride views which shows you the entire layout from a drivers eye view. Check my other videos out. Cheers.
Looking good Dave. Always enjoy the updates. Just a thought - but to add some variety - have you considered doing something different with your retaining walls? For example, bring a grassed embankment down at around 50 degrees from the upper level and then where it gets close to the lower track, add your retaining wall at that lower height. Putting my civil engineering hat on, this is probably how it'd be approached in real life - to cut down on the required height of the wall needing to be built.
Good update Dave layout is coming on really well Regarding the 66 it is a very nice model I myself have all 3 currently produced avaliable versions that are on the market and I’m very Happy with all of them, in my opinion while the hattons one is more detailed and I do have a very different outlook on them now compared to what I thought of the at first as I really didn’t like them at all however that has changed since I own one now I would say it is still the bachmann one that is still my personal favourite mainly because it didn’t have any issues with it also it is in a livery that hattons didn’t produce, I also got it fairly cheaply, when it comes to the hornby one i bought that one because it was being sold quite cheaply and it was in a special livery and the hattons one was because the price had been discounted to £119. My models are hornby 66705 golden jubilee, bachmann 66411 in Stobart livery and my hattons one is 66762 in GBRf
History will show the Hattons one was a bit of a flop, which probably caused Hattons more hassle than it was worth, especially getting in to conflict with Bachmann over! Bachmann one wins!
@@DeanPark your probably right there, although it does seem to be hit and miss with the hattons ones, I have only had a couple of issues that I have managed to rectify myself and it has been a fine model since so hopefully I won’t have anymore issues, as for the bachmann one as you rightly say it does win hands down and when I can hopefully get a layout set up properly i will still be using my one.
Fallen behind with UA-cam this week, but always great to catch up with the progress on Dean Park, love the new track plan should give you some nice loco movement into the station which always gives you a bit more interest Andy
I’ve got a Hattons DRS liveried Class 66, it’s ok static display at the moment though, due to lack of space for a layout. I want more though, Bachmann ones are on my wishlist though
Another good update with plenty done, or redone as the case may be. As a serial lifter and relayer of track myself (I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure) I can sympathise. I have yards and yards of retaining walls on my own layout, though not nearly as much as yours, so I'll be interested to see what you do at the depot. Cheers
Dave i have got x 2 Bachmann Class 66 EWS and DB both have excellent pulling power, i have not had any problems with these Locos, my only fault with the Bachmann Class 66 is there is only 1 driver in the one cab end Neil
You do some great work, and it great to see you layout, but is it me or did you lift the track twice? It makes sense to relay the track to get a smoother curve, and better operations, look forward to see more of work as the layout moves on. Bye for now, stay safe, take care, and have fun.
Hi Mr Dean Park, hope you and your family are all safe. Question, where did you purchase the No Clean Flux Disp Pen from pleas, as always toy detail is fanstatic.Regards Allan
Nice update Dave i would say you have made the right choice with ripping up that secion of track i like the new track design in that area what will that area beused for when finished. I love that class 66 too it is a good looking model.- Nicholas.
Great work as usual! Got some pointers when laying my track, currently i have been cutting curves in Cork underlay and glueing that then my track. Its very time consuming. You make it look so easy with just pining. Can I ask what track pins are you using and how do you cut your underlay after, are you using just a sharp blade and scoring? Keep up the great work, I love watching your videos
Hi, thanks. I use fine peco track pins, bag of 100 I think.. you’ll bend a lot! And therefore go through a lot lol. To cut the cork I mark a line 2-3mm from the outside of the sleepers, then cut using a sharp Stanley blade.
Hi Dave I notice you solder your dropper wires leading out therefor having to drill two holes I solder mine inwards only requiring one small hole in the centre cheers
Hi Dave - So do you not need to bother with expansion gaps in the track? With regard using medium points, if you could would you prefer large points if you had the room? Loving the update, thankyou. Regards Chris
Hi, I do leave expansion gaps. I left very small ones as I was laying it when it was over 20 degrees up the loft, a brief spell of decent weather!! Of course longer radius are ideal, but most of us are tighter for space. Medium ones are ideal! I use small ones in the depot.
Strangely enough.. I had a thought about this just yesterday.. how to incorporate airfix models of wartime but keep it in 80s era. How about a movie film set on a branch line 😂. Could be an interesting little diorama within the greater layout. Director etc on chairs etc.
@@TheScotsalan how to incorporate WWII aircraft into 80's era? Easy - tell everyone it's the RAF "Battle of Britain Memorial Flight" or the Imperial War Museum Shuttleworth Collection.
haha! I wanted to alter the track and there's no quick way to do it once its been ballasted! Its been on my 'job sheet' for some time, so just decided to get it done! I am happy with the additional turnouts too. Cheers. Dave
I have the Hornby Tom Moore 66, I don’t understand why Bachmann have made the mode a collector’s club exclusive, surely if you’re raising money for charity you’d want the most money raised possible? It is a lovely model though 👍
Hi dave Great update as always and thank you for thebtrack laying tip got some track work to do on my layout and might try your way of doing it as I usually cut the first sleeper off the two end of a piece of sl-100 and then replace after laying before ballasting. Why was a class 37 stuck in the station throat in all shots??? And don't know if you know but there are absolutely loads of adverts creeping into your videos over 6 sets for half hour video gets annoying when your really getting into your videos. Peter
Hi, it was sitting there awaiting to go into platform 4 to collect stock. Adverts... yes, youtube/Google are saturating videos. When I get the chance I’m going to go in and remove some. It’s annoying.
Great ongoing projects Dave. I know your era, correct me if I’m wrong, is early 80’s but do you have a Deltic loco as travelled up to Edinburgh behind them very late 70’s/very early 80’s when they were getting fazed out replaced by HST’s
Cheers. I have a Deltic and will be adding more to my collection when the Accurascale Deltic comes out. They will Both be in liveries representative of the last days of the Deltics.
Dave, A quick one. What paint did you use to paint the yellow buffer stops? I've tried Railmatch acryllic Warning Yellow (2022) on top of Halfords Grey Premier and its still transparrent after 2-3 coats. Thanks in advance. AndyA
Hi dave I have 4 class 66 1 ews and 4 gbrf Institution of railway operators Evening star scene the aggregate livery Chinook in the barbie colour hornby I would say that the class 66 are very good the Bachmann one very good detail hornby very limited detail.
Printing liveries on model locomotives - hi Dave you mentioned in this video that you did not know how they print the models, well there is an excellent youtube clip ua-cam.com/video/WoxtnAYGwrc/v-deo.html that explains the lengthy process in how models are made from scratch - it is an American manufacturer but it gives a real insight of the effort involved. I will probably never moan about the price again! Darren
I've been watching a lot of your videos. Your attention to the most minute detail is nothing short of fascinating. Looking forward to many more of your excellent updates.
Hi, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. I do enjoy adding the little details that make it more realistic. :-) Dave
Very good clear information for a beginner like me. Many of the other model railway channel videos are presented by guys that have been into the hobby all there lives and I tend to get a little lost
Brilliant Bank Holiday weekend possession for essential track upgrades!!
Cheers.
I always enjoy your updates and absolutely brilliant again. But constructively, the layout is very clean. Reminds me of a hard days night movie where they kept commenting on how the grandfather was very clean. I mean this in the fact that the track is weathers but it’s so uniform with no random rails and debris around it’s backfires. Also buildings look as if everything was build in the same year. Around the station that wall look superb but other things are just very clean… but thank you for a great update and look forward to the next update!
Hi, thanks. And thank you for being honest but constructive. I appreciate it, honestly I do. I’m really glad you enjoy what I try to do with my layout.
About the cleanness. I try to weather buildings using subtle techniques, as I’ve seen some horrific over weathering of buildings in the past. I use pastel and powders mainly. It gives me more control. I like control 😆 I’m a perfectionist…for good and for bad.
These give realistic tones, build up of surface weathering streaking etc. i often will from photos of actual buildings, especially on my scratch builds where it represents an actual building I have seen… however as I’ve said many times over the years a lot of the layout is under decent lighting which lightens the effect on camera. Plus the camera naturally lightens it too. So sadly from a distance it does like more uniformed Than it actually is away from a camera lens. I have had some guys visit, Ie Everard junction on more than one occasion, and he was surprised by how different it appears in ‘real life’.
I’m not going to over weather it just for UA-cam, Ie put extra makeup on it just for the cameras 😆 as it’s away from the camera 99% of the time.
The track weathering. I take your point. I did go back to the station and give it a more heavier tone, using photos from Edinburgh Waverley circa 1986. I did add in large areas of oil spill where locos and units would sit. It’s a matt finish, perhaps I’ll add in some satin top coat to make it look more oily. Again, the camera lighting annoyingly removes some of the subtle effects. But I take your point and will address some of the more generic areas.
With a layout that has a circumference of over 70ft it’s a time consuming labour of love. I tend to pride myself on sound, finely engineered and detailed presentation, Ie no wonky train, exposed edges, stuff that’s clearly not square (Ie my scratch builds are properly made). The whole layout is designed (as far as I can) to be robust and well engineered. I suppose that’s just the way I am. I don’t think there are many layouts out there as exacting in their fit and finish as this. Even my good friend Everard junction envy’s my build quality, fit and finish. Coming from him, that’s a decent compliment 😆
The appearance, looks good in my eyes. The colours look good to me. The weathering effective. But we all have different eyes. And we see things differently.
It’s all about getting the time to work on the layout. Hopefully more progress can be filmed soon.
Thanks again.
Dave
Mind blown🔀🔁🔃🔀
It make sense, but oh my.
Excellent update, as always.
66s, I have bachmann EWS 66135, bachmann Freightliner Heavy Haul 66610, bachmann First GBRf 66725 Sunderland, and hattons GBRf large logo blue 66789. I do love the detail on the hattons one, although it likes to derail at one point on my layout for no reason, and the lights are a bit awkward to use. So probably my favourite is the one named after my local football team. Next up will either be a standard GBRf livery one, Pride of GBRailfreight, Evening Star, a DRS /4, or a freightliner /5 in power haul livery.
I'm actually considering doing some track modifications to Ashbrooke Central, to convert the inner running line (down main/down bypass) to switchable DC/DCC operation, so I can test DC locos on the layout instead of on a random piece of track or elsewhere. Problem is, I'll need to rip up a set of points I've already ballasted and glued so I can fit insulating fishplates. Modifying the wiring shouldn't be too bad, does mean I'll need 2 sets of bus wires going round the layout to power it though.
I do really like those oxford mk3as, tempted to go run mine tonight now...
Nice collection of sheds there! Yes i like the Oxford mk3. Ok it’s not perfect, the couplers are flimsy and some of the liveries are wrong but over all it’s a lovely item.
I can imagine the difficult decisions involved in whether or not to re-track when you had already ballasted such a major section of the layout. But it's as well to do it at this stage, before you had fully committed to the new scenery, at least.
Ah well, it's now beginning to fall into place. Great work, and as clearly and succinctly described, as we have come to expect. Great to see trains already running over the new sections.
And a touching tribute to Captain Tom - lovely model planes.
Cheers. Yeah, better doing the changes now before the raised baseboard sections were in place and scenic material was done. Cheers. Dave
They use "pad printing" to apply the markings to the model. It's sort of like ink stamping in concept, but the image is engraved (photo etch or laser) onto a flat plate. Ink is squeegeed into the engraving and they use a soft silicone pad to pick up the image from the plate and then transfer it to the model. The pad is soft enough to conform to the detail on the model and they use static charges to "encourage" the ink to transfer completely.
Very interesting. Thanks.
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Great update. Good to see a different part of the layout. Lots to do! Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thanks Roy. It’s goi to work on a new section of the layout.
This clearly shows just show how much work is involved in creating a model railway. I also thought your opening with reference to Captain Tom, was very impressive. In addition, it is quite brave of you to rip up existing track and start again.
Cheers Alan. I am not in a rush to get the layout finished, so I decided I needed to tweak the track formation at this section of the layout. A bit frustrating ripping up perfectly functional track, but the new set up is a lot more flexible for increasing the operation of the layout. So I’m happy :-) cheers. Dave
Nice keep up the good work. Connor 😁👍
Re soldering.. I think its always worth pointing out to use the best cored solder you can. Makes it so much easier. Using non cored solder is almost impossible without lashings of rosin flux.. in my experience. 👍😄
Nice camera angles and editing.
If I had the time , space and and not least skill I would love to build a layout like this. A brilliant era modelled brilliantly. Your layout is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very kind. I’m very lucky to have the space. So glad you enjoy what I do. Cheers. Dave
Another enjoyable project update, thank you for taking the time to show us your layout.
Very impressive layout. Love the background blending with the profile buildings.
Thanks. I try to get the background tied in bat I can with the actual layout so appreciate your feedback :-) Dave
Hiya from a fellow scotsman I rlly want to get into this but I canny cos I deh have the space so watchin folk like u and everard junction are cool
Nice to see some progress on the layout. In building a layout, perfection is key, in both track and scenery. It looks harsh, trashing already ballasted track, but in the end, the result will be worth it.
Looking forward to the retaining wall on that TMD area. Massive job, but it will make a massive improvement to the overall look of that section.
Keep up the good work there ...
Cheers Mark. Yeah pain now for pleasure later is my view on ripping stuff up to rebuild. I’m happier with the positioning of the track now.
The wall will be a large job, but as always I will take my time and get it done on my own time. A lot of brick work to paint!!
Nice to see you are using the modern wire colours for the electrics.
I have that exact flux pen also. It performs great. 👍🏻
Yeah flux pen less mess than flux!
comprehensive update dave i like your trustee old pin hammer..................tony
That’s my grandads. Must be 80 years old 😆
An all line possession I see, with major track renewal. Very well done and thought out Dave. Good to see a start in more progress in that area of the layout. Excellent.
Thanks Kev. Yeah it took me a while. I'll be spending the next couple of years building up this end of the layout, as well as finishing off the area at the front of the depot etc. Lots to do....not rushing it. Lots of scratch building to come! I hope you stay onboard to see it take shape. Cheers. Dave
@@DeanPark Indeed I sure intend to do just that .. Agree to take your time think it through and plan ahead.. I'm about to move house and I have some prime loft space to exploit myself, and so yourself, Richard of EJ and Charlie of Chadwick are a massive source of inspiration.
I went through the same scenario Dave. It hurts to remove work but providing the result is better it can be very satisfying. One thing perhaps is that when showing the flexitrack it might have been good to point out that the gaps in the sleeper webbing are intended to go on the inside of the curve thus giving easier laying and a better finish.
Keep up the good work and the excellent tutorials.
Cheers
Bob
Cheers Bob.
Another superb video Dave, great for a novice like me to see what can be achieved. I have a number of Class 66's, which I find suitable for a more modern layout. I have two Bachmann's (both "Malcolm Logistic's"), and both are excellent runners, simply don't miss a beat. Down here in Perth, Australia its becoming harder and harder to pick up the kit you want, simply forced to bring it in directly from UK - for example those relay boxes and rodding kits are simply not available here.
Dave a great layout update, regarding the class 66 I think you called it correctly, the Bachmann version is the best allrounder on the market, I have 4, 2 factory sound fitted and 2 of the original 8 pin versions which I have fitted with the Hornby TTS sound but I am planning to upgrade the speaker at some point.
Yeah its the best one. No issues with poor build quality or dodgey liveries! And its far superior to the railroad Hornby one.
so impressed with your layout
Cheers. Glad you like it. I’ve put a lot of effort into it so far. Still lots to do :-)
Good project Dave to remodel the West end to give you improved alignments and operational flexibility ... looks great and well constructed as always! I’ve managed to resist introducing any Class 66’s onto my layout ... although having commuted aboard the Cross Country HST’s many many times, I’ve been seriously tempted to have a rake of the SD Mark 3’s ... just about resisted so far! Good luck with the next projects 👍
Hi, yeah I resisted... but this came to me as a gift, so I’ll make an exception 😆 I’ve some modern day stock in my collection, it allows me to do some modern running sessions. I have the scotrail mk3 SD. Good models... once you switch over the noisy wheels they come with.
Man, it was hard watching you rip out the old track, especially since it was so nicely weathered. But as usual, your instructional material was excellent. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Cheers. Dave
Looking better every time I see it. 👍🏻
Cheers :-)
Nice one Dave, enjoyed that. I thought you were gonna make a mini Millerhill on the layout for a moment. Having a shed on the layout would be slightly weird, considering the time period Dean Park is set in but as far I'm aware, if it's your layout, it's your rules. I'm really looking forward to see what the new changes and your projects add to what is already a very impressive layout. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers. Yes the 66 is out of era. But I have a few items of of modern image, so I can have a modern era running session etc.
Very nice progress and layout is looking awesome as always . Can’t wait to see more
I have three of the Bachmann Class 66's, two GBrF's and the Evening Star version. I like them. Easy to work on, easy to fit DCC and runs well. I had a friend who ordered a couple of the Hattons model. When they finally arrived in Oz they were to put it mildly a complete dissappointment. Bits fell off them, one wouldn't run well, the other blew it's decoder as soon as it went on the track. After that he bought the Bachmann one's.
Oh dear. That’s not acceptable is it. You know what you’re getting with Bachmann compared to hattons.
An interesting video Dave. Interesting to see how and why you’ve made the track changes. Keep up the great work.
Ron.
Cheers Ron.
A logical change Dave... Well Done!
Cheers :-)
Use the chisel bevel side down. Less likely to dig into the surface.
I do on some sections. :-) thanks
Great video as always Dave. I also have the Tom Moore 66, which brings me upto 19 class 66s. My favourite being 66711 "Sence" in GBRf Aggregate livery. Currently in the process of installing Zimo sound decoders and Illuminated Model light boards in all 19 of them. My older ones with 8pin deocders are also being upgraded with 21pin PCBs for better functionality as and when I can get my hands on them.
I like very much the way you use the solder. So many modelers use to much and have "blobs" all around. You can have a solid joint, without melting the sleepers, and not have a lot of solder. I am very lucky because I don't have to solder any more as I have gone total battery powered. I do not like to use nails even if they are very small. I just don't like it... Instead of trimming the long piece of track, you could stagger the connections. Personally, I was taught to solder the track for curves while it was straight thusly not having to solder on a curve. Less chance of a kink.
Yeah I try where I can to avoid soldering on curves.. but sometimes I can’t avoid it. :-)
Hi Dave brilliant update the new track work looks awesome can't wait to see all detail round that area.👍My view on the class 66 I did have a Bachmann one many years ago just about the same time you started building your layout and I couldn't fault it great loco but sadly due to personal issues and roof problems I binned and sold all the stock. Now that I started the layout again I may get another but I'm more for the British locos ie 37 47 58 60 57. Out the three manufacturers I pick bachmann all day long. Take care and happy modeling kind regards Gary
I agree, overall bachmann are too. But their stuff is over priced and they don’t release much these days! Hornby have a far better range, but sadly it’s often rushed out and has errors.
I've got 2 Class 66s, ones by Bachmann [66406 or 7?] and other by Hornby [66185 'DP World London Gateway']. Both good runners but 66185 is lighter and therefore when I tried to get 66185 to haul about 16 or 17 wagons of various sizes it couldn't do it, the maximum I 66185 to haul was 10-12 wagons. I haven't tested my 66/4 yet but I'll get round to it. Thanks for the great videos Dave.
Lots of changes there. looking forward to see the east side updates stay safe
Yeah lots to keep me busy over the next t couple of years.
For a very short moment I thought you were going to remove the layout !!! Good to see that you only did some adjustments. Brilliant presentation as ever.
Thank you very much for your videos !
Haha. Nothing as drastic as that!
Another informative video Dave. This style of 'shows you how' is most welcome & removes some of the mystique.
I like to help others where I can by showing others how I do things on the layout. Cheers. Dave
Brilliant, really exciting👍
Thanks 😊
Pride of Britain. A model made in China of a locomotive made in North America. The 'pride' bit is the marketing and the VAT.
The man capt Tom Moore is the pride of Britain.
Well done enjoyed that would like to see an overall view of your layout and a summary of what you propose to do with sections not yet done, I have a Bachmann class 66 direct rail services and it is a beautiful runner, try getting the hornby belmond pullman loco it's a great addition was for me anyway.
David
Cheers. Head over to my channel and watch the layout tours part 1 and 2 from January this year. I’ve also got a cab ride views which shows you the entire layout from a drivers eye view. Check my other videos out. Cheers.
Nice update Dave, looks like you are going to be very busy over the next few weeks!
Cheers John b😷
Weeks, months... years lol
Looking good Dave. Always enjoy the updates. Just a thought - but to add some variety - have you considered doing something different with your retaining walls? For example, bring a grassed embankment down at around 50 degrees from the upper level and then where it gets close to the lower track, add your retaining wall at that lower height. Putting my civil engineering hat on, this is probably how it'd be approached in real life - to cut down on the required height of the wall needing to be built.
You’ve read my mind... in the new section there will be embankment and low walling. To add variety. Cheer ms for the info on that :-) cheers. Dave
Good update Dave layout is coming on really well
Regarding the 66 it is a very nice model I myself have all 3 currently produced avaliable versions that are on the market and I’m very Happy with all of them, in my opinion while the hattons one is more detailed and I do have a very different outlook on them now compared to what I thought of the at first as I really didn’t like them at all however that has changed since I own one now I would say it is still the bachmann one that is still my personal favourite mainly because it didn’t have any issues with it also it is in a livery that hattons didn’t produce, I also got it fairly cheaply, when it comes to the hornby one i bought that one because it was being sold quite cheaply and it was in a special livery and the hattons one was because the price had been discounted to £119.
My models are hornby 66705 golden jubilee, bachmann 66411 in Stobart livery and my hattons one is 66762 in GBRf
History will show the Hattons one was a bit of a flop, which probably caused Hattons more hassle than it was worth, especially getting in to conflict with Bachmann over! Bachmann one wins!
@@DeanPark your probably right there, although it does seem to be hit and miss with the hattons ones, I have only had a couple of issues that I have managed to rectify myself and it has been a fine model since so hopefully I won’t have anymore issues, as for the bachmann one as you rightly say it does win hands down and when I can hopefully get a layout set up properly i will still be using my one.
Fantastic!
Thanks 😊
Fallen behind with UA-cam this week, but always great to catch up with the progress on Dean Park, love the new track plan should give you some nice loco movement into the station which always gives you a bit more interest Andy
What you don’t go on to UA-cam every day? Tut tut! ;-)
@@DeanPark slacking lately mate, this working full time is no good for you lol
Brilliant great work love the layout
Cheers. Will check out your channel.
I’ve got a Hattons DRS liveried Class 66, it’s ok static display at the moment though, due to lack of space for a layout. I want more though, Bachmann ones are on my wishlist though
Another good update with plenty done, or redone as the case may be. As a serial lifter and relayer of track myself (I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure) I can sympathise. I have yards and yards of retaining walls on my own layout, though not nearly as much as yours, so I'll be interested to see what you do at the depot. Cheers
Haha! Indecisive but now I’m not too sure. A classic! Cheers for your kind words. Dave
Dave i have got x 2 Bachmann Class 66 EWS and DB both have excellent pulling power, i have not had any problems with these Locos, my only fault with the Bachmann Class 66 is there is only 1 driver in the one cab end Neil
I think ews suits the 66 so well!
Excellent job as always Dave atb Andy
cheers Andy
Bachmann Class 66s Dave, yes have two (rebranded into DB Cargo, 66s 009 and 065) with one put aside at the model shop 66117.
very nice model.
i relly like your updates, is there any chance of getting an aerial shot of the entire layout, thanks roy
You do some great work, and it great to see you layout, but is it me or did you lift the track twice? It makes sense to relay the track to get a smoother curve, and better operations, look forward to see more of work as the layout moves on. Bye for now, stay safe, take care, and have fun.
Not sure, I think I filmed it lifting two lines. I’d have to look. Cheers
Hi Mr Dean Park, hope you and your family are all safe. Question, where did you purchase the No Clean Flux Disp Pen from pleas, as always toy detail is fanstatic.Regards Allan
Nice update Dave i would say you have made the right choice with ripping up that secion of track i like the new track design in that area what will that area beused for when finished. I love that class 66 too it is a good looking model.- Nicholas.
Cheers. Yeah I’m happy I’ve added in the changes.
Excellent work
HAS THE 37 NEAR THE SIGNAL BOX FAILED IT'S been there a long time 🤔👍
No it’s awaiting a second man, who’s not showed up! Lol
Great work as usual! Got some pointers when laying my track, currently i have been cutting curves in Cork underlay and glueing that then my track. Its very time consuming. You make it look so easy with just pining. Can I ask what track pins are you using and how do you cut your underlay after, are you using just a sharp blade and scoring? Keep up the great work, I love watching your videos
Hi, thanks.
I use fine peco track pins, bag of 100 I think.. you’ll bend a lot! And therefore go through a lot lol.
To cut the cork I mark a line 2-3mm from the outside of the sleepers, then cut using a sharp Stanley blade.
@@DeanPark thanks for the reply Dave! Going to order a pack or two now (for spares obviously) 😄
Hi Dave I notice you solder your dropper wires leading out therefor having to drill two holes I solder mine inwards only requiring one small hole in the centre cheers
Thanks. I suppose there’s More than one way to do it. :-) Dave
Great update as usual Dave. Thanks for sharing
Hi Dave - So do you not need to bother with expansion gaps in the track?
With regard using medium points, if you could would you prefer large points if you had the room?
Loving the update, thankyou.
Regards Chris
Hi, I do leave expansion gaps. I left very small ones as I was laying it when it was over 20 degrees up the loft, a brief spell of decent weather!! Of course longer radius are ideal, but most of us are tighter for space. Medium ones are ideal! I use small ones in the depot.
Planes at Dean Park? You’ll be building a 1/76 scale Prestwick Airport soon.
now there's a thought lol.
@@DeanPark Runway 12/30 would be 128 feet long at that scale.
Strangely enough.. I had a thought about this just yesterday.. how to incorporate airfix models of wartime but keep it in 80s era. How about a movie film set on a branch line 😂. Could be an interesting little diorama within the greater layout. Director etc on chairs etc.
@@TheScotsalan I’ve got a few Airfix planes flying over my layout.
@@TheScotsalan how to incorporate WWII aircraft into 80's era? Easy - tell everyone it's the RAF "Battle of Britain Memorial Flight" or the Imperial War Museum Shuttleworth Collection.
Thank goodness I thought you had something go really wrong phew
haha! I wanted to alter the track and there's no quick way to do it once its been ballasted! Its been on my 'job sheet' for some time, so just decided to get it done! I am happy with the additional turnouts too. Cheers. Dave
I have the Hornby Tom Moore 66, I don’t understand why Bachmann have made the mode a collector’s club exclusive, surely if you’re raising money for charity you’d want the most money raised possible? It is a lovely model though 👍
Good point! Think they’re trying to keep it ‘exclusive’ ?!
Hi dave
Great update as always and thank you for thebtrack laying tip got some track work to do on my layout and might try your way of doing it as I usually cut the first sleeper off the two end of a piece of sl-100 and then replace after laying before ballasting.
Why was a class 37 stuck in the station throat in all shots???
And don't know if you know but there are absolutely loads of adverts creeping into your videos over 6 sets for half hour video gets annoying when your really getting into your videos.
Peter
Hi, it was sitting there awaiting to go into platform 4 to collect stock.
Adverts... yes, youtube/Google are saturating videos. When I get the chance I’m going to go in and remove some. It’s annoying.
Saw that 66 yesterday running through Hinckley
What do you plan on doing with the 66, display or regular runner?
Display, but I will chip it and run it from time to time.
Great ongoing projects Dave. I know your era, correct me if I’m wrong, is early 80’s but do you have a Deltic loco as travelled up to Edinburgh behind them very late 70’s/very early 80’s when they were getting fazed out replaced by HST’s
Cheers. I have a Deltic and will be adding more to my collection when the Accurascale Deltic comes out. They will Both be in liveries representative of the last days of the Deltics.
Dave, A quick one. What paint did you use to paint the yellow buffer stops? I've tried Railmatch acryllic Warning Yellow (2022) on top of Halfords Grey Premier and its still transparrent after 2-3 coats. Thanks in advance. AndyA
That’s what I used. Warning yellow. Airbrushed on. It takes quite a few passes but it will cover the primer.
@@DeanPark Thanks, time to invest in an airbrush (y)
Just watching you work with the knife, are you left handed?
I am indeed. All the great people are 😆
I can agree. I am left handed too
do you have video to explain what a bus wire is used for
Sorry for asking but where do you live in Scotland
Sorry Dave to many ads to keep watching
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Hi, I notice you are using ply woid, whats the thickness you are using please
Hi, I use 12mm for the baseboard and 9mm for the upper sections.
Ok cheers
Hi Dave I'm looking for Ho 1.87skail model cars 1950 or 1960
we have something like the class 66 in Irish rail it called 201 class loco
if you google Irish rail 201 class loco
Hi dave I have 4 class 66 1 ews and 4 gbrf
Institution of railway operators
Evening star
scene the aggregate livery
Chinook in the barbie colour hornby
I would say that the class 66 are very good the Bachmann one very good detail hornby very limited detail.
Agree with the detail. Bachmann best all rounder
Hear hear to the NHS. 👍
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Printing liveries on model locomotives - hi Dave you mentioned in this video that you did not know how they print the models, well there is an excellent youtube clip ua-cam.com/video/WoxtnAYGwrc/v-deo.html that explains the lengthy process in how models are made from scratch - it is an American manufacturer but it gives a real insight of the effort involved. I will probably never moan about the price again! Darren