It’s refreshing to hear some like minded ideas on model railways.the essence of the hobby was to drive “children’s “ imagination,so I to like the anything goes approach……I do marvel at other’s dedication to detail right enough,but who doesn’t enjoy running all sorts. Keep going Bill.
Great start on your new layout Bill, it's really coming together. When Jet Petrol first appeared on the scene you could buy 4 gallons for a pound! So will your pub be selling there beer for less than 10p a pint!!! Might even put in a bid for the proposed house next to the pub. Cheap beer, cheap petrol and time to watch the trains go by ( passing day dream!!!) Nice one Bill.
"It's too modern". You'd never even satify the absolute rivet counters even if it was a perfect copy of a real garage. Your layout, your rule 1, your enjoyment 😄
Heh Bill, it’s your layout you put whatever you like on it. You’re good enough to share it with us, so Ime grateful for the interest and the knowledge . Cheers
I love that pub. Using foam as a basebord really shows its worth when it comes to creating that 'lay of the land' feeling. My own layout is chronologically liberal too.
1:30 I spent 20 years in the motor fuel industry and I'd never heard them called totems before. I always knew them as pole signs. It may well be a regional thing. You need some manholes for the tanker deliveries 🤣👍
Great jod Bill. I think that your approach of working on one area at a time is best. I have 5 Layouts in various stages on non completeness. You're actually progressing very quickly compared to most. Good work. Happy Modelling Mon
Looking good, great name for the pub.Considering how far you have got in 6 months I would not be worrying about the rate of progress! I have got less far with a smaller layout in 12 months..
A niggle with the whole "Gardner's Arms / Gnome's Legs" naming thing is that "arms" in pub names doesn't generally refer to anatomical parts but rather to a coat of arms, i.e. armorial bearings. I remember on a family holiday in my youth we encountered a pub in Devon called the Sexy Arms (well... it was actually spelled 'Sexey', I think).
Hi Bill, You said it feels like it's taking forever, but I think you've made rapid progress on the layout and the sections you've landscaped are looking good. BTW that's a very impressive oak tree by the pub, I don't remember it on the old layout. Is it a new addition and if so is it homemade or shop bought? P.S. I thought the pub's name was on account of the number of gnomes that got legless there!🥴😁
Sorry to repeat myself, but even for a heritage layout with no particular timeline, one or 2 vintage vehicles would not go amiss. Having said that, the overall effect is looking great. I can't wait to see some more
The pub and garage are looking great. Are you going to be putting the fuel prices up on a daily basis as in real life?! The little bridge is the best bit though, it looks absolutely brilliant. Does the road flood in wet weather? Your videos are great and I look forward to the next. All the best.
Love ur setup. I'm the same, no actual time period, love running steam and diesel and doing landscaping Like to now where you got your ooBill sign on the wall that's so cool
That's one thing with building a layout, they make excellent shelves! I have an additional "layer" of shelves for storage under my layout. Did I plan it and do that first, did I hell! ;-) Cheers
My layout has old and modern stuff, makes it more fun, my son wanted some zombi figures on it so found some and they are attacking the farm, farmer has his shotgun out ready for them😂😂
It’s refreshing to hear some like minded ideas on model railways.the essence of the hobby was to drive “children’s “ imagination,so I to like the anything goes approach……I do marvel at other’s dedication to detail right enough,but who doesn’t enjoy running all sorts.
Keep going Bill.
I'd happily live in the cottage near The Gnomes Legs, especially with all those trains running behind 😀
Great start on your new layout Bill, it's really coming together. When Jet Petrol first appeared on the scene you could buy 4 gallons for a pound! So will your pub be selling there beer for less than 10p a pint!!! Might even put in a bid for the proposed house next to the pub. Cheap beer, cheap petrol and time to watch the trains go by ( passing day dream!!!) Nice one Bill.
"It's too modern". You'd never even satify the absolute rivet counters even if it was a perfect copy of a real garage. Your layout, your rule 1, your enjoyment 😄
Well and truly coming on now Bill goes to show time and patience always pays off
The Gnomes Legs is a great pub, it's only a short walk....
Heh Bill, it’s your layout you put whatever you like on it. You’re good enough to share it with us, so Ime grateful for the interest and the knowledge . Cheers
I love that pub. Using foam as a basebord really shows its worth when it comes to creating that 'lay of the land' feeling. My own layout is chronologically liberal too.
1:30 I spent 20 years in the motor fuel industry and I'd never heard them called totems before. I always knew them as pole signs. It may well be a regional thing. You need some manholes for the tanker deliveries 🤣👍
First class modelling....
I particularly like the large tree right by the "Gnomes Legs"....
👍✅
Pub looks great..for a cold one on a warm day..watching your build from downunder.
Looking good, Bill! Those close-coupled coaches are the business, as well!
Great video the layout gets better each time you do a update
Mike
So pleased someone else has a floor in the same state as mine :-) Layout's looking great !
a pint at the Gnomes legs sounds perfect lol
Great jod Bill.
I think that your approach of working on one area at a time is best.
I have 5 Layouts in various stages on non completeness.
You're actually progressing very quickly compared to most.
Good work.
Happy Modelling
Mon
Looking good, great name for the pub.Considering how far you have got in 6 months I would not be worrying about the rate of progress! I have got less far with a smaller layout in 12 months..
It’s a great hobby! Glad you’re having fun. Your layout is really coming along. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Who would live in a house just down the road from the Gnomes Legs & a Jet Garage? The Village drunk who is hoping to get his licence back!
Great stuff, awesome to see the progress and the creativity👍🏻
Looking good.
Next to a Pub, a Shop, A Railway and with Car Noises, in the country, I’d buy that house in a heartbeart 😅
Really like the Jet garage. That takes me back.
There's one about 5 miles from me!
Coming along swimmingly Bill, really looking good!
Hi Bill, great progress on your layout, it’s looking very good, I hope the beer is cheap to fellow model railway enthusiasts, thanks for sharing.
buy him a coffee ;)
It look's great to me Bill and the World is full of building's some old some new :)
It's coming along great bill 👍 good work 👏
Looking really good. And you've kept the lovely old engine shed. Very nice.
Your layout so do what you want. Looks good.
Looking good
Hi Bill, Remember rule no 1. “It’s your layout”. Keep up the good work. Layout is looking great. Cheers Pete.
Coming on nice - and i like the garage! 😀
Looking good. I do like the new bridge.
Great Progress Bill - an inspiration to us all - Many Thanks 🙏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
A niggle with the whole "Gardner's Arms / Gnome's Legs" naming thing is that "arms" in pub names doesn't generally refer to anatomical parts but rather to a coat of arms, i.e. armorial bearings. I remember on a family holiday in my youth we encountered a pub in Devon called the Sexy Arms (well... it was actually spelled 'Sexey', I think).
Coming on really nicely great work but only the floor is similar to mine. Nice one.
Hi Bill, You said it feels like it's taking forever, but I think you've made rapid progress on the layout and the sections you've landscaped are looking good.
BTW that's a very impressive oak tree by the pub, I don't remember it on the old layout. Is it a new addition and if so is it homemade or shop bought?
P.S. I thought the pub's name was on account of the number of gnomes that got legless there!🥴😁
Coming along just beautiful.
Can’t wait for the cows 😂
Hi Bill. You're making some excellent progress
Great work Bill!
The layouts taking shape bill and looking good
Very lovely 00Bill❤
Sorry to repeat myself, but even for a heritage layout with no particular timeline, one or 2 vintage vehicles would not go amiss. Having said that, the overall effect is looking great. I can't wait to see some more
The pub and garage are looking great. Are you going to be putting the fuel prices up on a daily basis as in real life?! The little bridge is the best bit though, it looks absolutely brilliant. Does the road flood in wet weather? Your videos are great and I look forward to the next. All the best.
Your layout is looking fantastic Bill.
Love ur setup. I'm the same, no actual time period, love running steam and diesel and doing landscaping
Like to now where you got your ooBill sign on the wall that's so cool
That's one thing with building a layout, they make excellent shelves!
I have an additional "layer" of shelves for storage under my layout. Did I plan it and do that first, did I hell! ;-) Cheers
The fuel prices date it
Excellent. I love it!
good update thanks lee
My layout has old and modern stuff, makes it more fun, my son wanted some zombi figures on it so found some and they are attacking the farm, farmer has his shotgun out ready for them😂😂
This looks amazing. I wish I had to space to do OO gauge, N gauge is too small and fiddly and the range is small no pun intended
Help Bill can you sort out my B1 please otherwise I will have to scrap it as my eyesight is not good. Thank you.
Hi Bill, Just one question WHERE ARE!!! the sheep......... :)
Don't worry. They'll be BAA..BAAck soon once there's a suitable field. Then them an the coos will be up tae their usual mischief I'm sure...
The Gnomes Legs are open so come on in. 😐
Looking good