Speaking as a train driver I can say this layout has captured the real railway in every way, the ballast is so realistic in all its different colours, the different types of track used in the running lines, sidings and loops, the vegitation on the line side, the weeds in the cess and 6 foot, the lengths of rail abandoned in the 6 foot, the weathering of the infrastructure, the track workers all over the place.....I could go on and on, this is an amazing railway and represents an authentic view from the cab....Brilliant Work
Thank you Mike. What a comment from some one who knows the railway, I have had many great comments but this has to be the best. Thank you for taking the time to view. All the best. Mick
I was a Supervisor at the Thamesport Rail Terminal and concur with everything you say Mike, this is absolutely phenomenal work, congratulations Michael, you have a gift for reality. I love the gentle curves and the totally realistic layout placements of all the things you would expect to, and would, see on a real journey. I have just watched this through twice and keep seeing things I never noticed before, it's staying in my 'watch later' file. All best wishes for your recovery Sir.
@@richardchurch9709 Hello Richard. Thank you for a fantastic comment, I put this up there with Richard Newmans. Your comment says it all and makes it been worth while. I still keep adding to it even now. Take care. Mick
The detail you have built into the layout is really amazing. Hundreds upon hundreds of hours must have gone into it over the years, and it really shows. Always a pleasure to take a ride around it.
I sincerely hope that you get better. Your layout is outstanding. I know as a viewer it brings much joy. You must be equally proud. Take care and get well soon.
Sorry you've not been well... take care and keep your spirits up. You certainly give us a boost with the amazing sights and sounds of a fantastic layout. I hope all these great comments provide some uplift for you too.
Hi Mike, sorry to hear you not been too well, Thanks for yet another excellent and interesting video, nice to hear a bit of history of your model railway journey often wondered how you got to this stage. Amazing labour of love and so good that you share it with us all.. Anyway, take care, stay safe and hope your feeling better soon.
Fantastic, so realistic and unlike other modelers the trains are running. So many seem to be in a constant state of being built, rebuilt, taken apart, upgraded.....
Great video! All the best for a speedy recovery. I suddenly got this condition about 6 years ago. I found that taking Vitamin B Complex, along with warm face towel compress and massage of the affected side of the face every day lead to a full recovery.
Hi mick, first of all, wishing you a speedy recovery matey, get back to full strength super soon, yet again, amazing video, 50k wow and when I had the honour to meet you and see this layout,, I am stunned, glad the views & subscribers are going up, but this layout Is my favourite as you know, especially he G gauge bad boys, great to see the Royal Mail depot too again, loved that build, can’t wait to see the repaints too, love the 66 sound I never get bored of that, stay safe mick, and again get well super quick chief, take care
Hello Mark yes it was a shook when this came on but improving by the week. Thanks for another great comment. I have already started a repaint a class 86.Hope you and family all ok. How is your O Gauge coming on these days, look forward to see some more photo's. You take care. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn well get well super soon, and just look after your self, O gauge is coming on well, it’s only 9ft long and 4 ft wide, it’s frustrating as I want a bigger space, but that will come in time, and the gauge is becoming more popular too so buzzing for that, class 86 wow I’d love a 86 & 90 in O gauge but not a fan of building a brass kit, rather ready to run, but once I have some pictures I’ll email them to you, it’s chaos on the layout at present, but please take care chief
This is absolutely incredible! The realism, attention to detail!!! Wow!! I am about to start my first ever digital N Gauge layout and I have no idea what I am doing, or how to do it)))
If I had the eye sight just think what I could do with N gauge. I had no plan written down I had an idea what I wanted and went with it. Some times I laid the track then changed my mind and relayed It adding idea's has I went. Thank you for your comment. Take care. Mick
Love the layout , when I was a boy I remember running down to the line to watch this brilliant new train speeding on its way to Manchester through Derbyshire it was of course the Midland Pullman a model of which I see on your layout.
Hi Hilda yes I also saw the Pullman going through Kentish town in the 60's , that stuck with me. I have 2 on the layout one with the yellow ends. Thanks for the comment. Mick
Mick sorry to hear that you have been unwell, my partner has also recently just recovered it. Great video of your amazing layout as always,it's a pleasure to look at the level of fine detail and the terrific trains you have running on it. All the best, Darren from Newcastle, Australia
Best 00 Gauge I have ever seen, love the sound of the class 50' & the trucks on the rear go really well , Superb DRS trackside layout off loco's which are all superb, Well Done & Stay Safe.
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn You could charge admission to people coming round your house to view your layout, not sure your other half would be best pleased about all the strange men going up and down her stairs. You might want to consider painting your ceiling sky blue?
Sorry to hear you have been ill, hoping for a rapid recovery. Great additions and very pleased to revisit your channel after some time, always enjoy it!
Hi Mick - First off wishing you a full recovery. I think Lakeside was one of the first channels I watched when starting out nearly 2 years ago and I never tire watching updates as there is always something new to see. I really enjoyed the track cam tour and I was surprised I had never noticed the canal scene before. Cheers Kev
Hi Kevin thanks for the comment. Doing a slow run these details can be picked out. Did you spot the badger set by the shepherd and his sheep. Stay safe. Mick
50k plus,278 loco's 800 wagons? respect! one of THE best layouts anywhere never mind the rolling stock check out the infrastructure,buses,trucks buildings too amazing the dedication and patience
That was a great video Mick, you got the speed just right for the runs around, I was able to look at things in great detail right down to flowers and all the passengers sitting patiently in the Blue Pullman. It's a cracking good layout and collection that you have and the level of detail shows that you are very aware of how things look in real life and you have captured it superbly in miniature. An example would be the old grown over pill box. It just looks perfect the way you've almost hidden it from view. Take care and get well soon. Regards, David.
Thanks David nice to hear from you again. What a great comment, the video needed the update to see how much had been added over the 4 years. Your comment shows this. Hope your weather is improving now like ours. You take care. Mick
Hello Mick I've just seen this excellent video of your fascinating railway layout, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent cause, I must say I've not heard of your condition before, I do sincerely hope you are on the mend & feeling much better my friend, I'm really enjoying your many videos of all your dedication and hard work you have put into 1 of the greatest model railway 🚃 layouts in the U.K. I must buy the back edition of the excellent Hornby monthly magazine with your layout published in last November 2020 I believe, anyway I will buy it & treasure it for future reference, take care Mick.🤗
Well thanks Andy for a fantastic comment only Hornby did the article, I tried Railway Modeller and BRM no reply and Model rail said it was not suitable for a article for them. I struggle to get the subs mostly likely I need to up my game on videos. I have had some great comment and yours is one of the tops. Take care. Mick
Hi Mick, sorry you've been unwell, a friend of mine had the sme condition and made a full recovery from it, so fingers crossed you do too. Lovely layout tour, I especially like the Royal Mail depot. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Scott
I love the room you have for your layout, bet it's warm and toasty on a cold winter's day. You must be on Accurascale's very important customer list. Lovely fleet of rolling stock.
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn No problem, thanks for replying. It's nice to see someone's handywork. It's a lovely layout. I'm more into diesels than kettles, especially around the late 60s and into the 70s and early 80s. As for Accurascale, I can't blame you. I have just a few of their wagons and they are excellent in quality and detail. Certainly show up the other manufacturers, especially the one in Margate. Forgot to say to, I hope your health improves.
What a fantastic layout. It looks amazing. I can tell that you’ve spent a long time creating that. Very realistic and impressive. One thing I’m learning about model making is that it’s a skill just to be patient! -something I struggle with. Best wishes for your health too. Hope you get much better soon! All the best
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn no Micheal we are based in the old Railway works at Eastleigh, I originally worked there as a coach painter, until we closed in 2006 I then worked in Portsmouth Naval Base shipbuilding and warship repair until I was made redundant in 2018, I have been working for Arlington since then
Thanks Mick glad your back up to speed ..I reckon you must be pretty conservative on your costings and it’s still the best layout on UA-cam ...rgds Chris
Glad to hear you're on the mend. The only other person I heard that had that was the mountain - in strongman! Anyway thst scene on the bridge is tip top!! Well worth it!!
Lovely to see the bus garage alongside the railway. I’m going to presume that they’re not London buses, but they’re certainly a very attractive feature.
I watch some Don Coffey and 'Lee' driving video's and have to say your track realism is incredible, most layouts are too uniform and neat which Railways hardly ever are. Nice to see an Airfix Control Tower too!
Absolutely superb layout.Just like a real cab ride.Nice to see great attention to detail.Do you have the concertinas joined between the coaches,say on the Pullman train?
Outstanding layout!!! Very enjoyable to watch while having my tea. Can you tell me what gauge the very large Locos in the glass cabinets on the back wall are
Thank Scott for a great comment, Glad to like it. The large Loco's are gauge 1 made by Bachmann for Aristocraft, mainly run in gardens. All the best. Mick
Hi Mick, just having a coffee and a re run of your last video, probably have a re run of some of your back catalogue also, anyway just thought I'd say thank you for all the videos and here's hoping your beginning to feel a bit better... stay safe..
Hi Mick, always a pleasure to watch your videos loved the shot through the Royal Mail sorting depot (don't think I have seen that shot before). Hope you are on the mend I too had Bell's palsy just over two years ago so I know what your going through. Get well soon and please stay safe...
Yes I am thanks but you can only do with the space you have, Your layout may be small but you can still add detail, that's what makes It. Thanks for the comment. Mick
I love the idea of putting the camera on the train so that your subscribers can see the whole layout rather than just the part that’s on show to the main camera.
Man I hope you recover quickly! One of my exes had Bell's Palsy and it was scary as hell to see! Honestly we were initially convinced she'd had a stroke! Gorgeous layout mate!! I am totally envious! Always wanted a train set since I was little, just never had the space for one sadly :(
Hi Tony. Thanks for the comment. Bachmann are also starting to over charge, 20% every year and now they are putting plastic wheels on wagons. The collectors club BG nearly £60 plastic wheels can you believe it. Take care. Mick
Speaking as a train driver I can say this layout has captured the real railway in every way, the ballast is so realistic in all its different colours, the different types of track used in the running lines, sidings and loops, the vegitation on the line side, the weeds in the cess and 6 foot, the lengths of rail abandoned in the 6 foot, the weathering of the infrastructure, the track workers all over the place.....I could go on and on, this is an amazing railway and represents an authentic view from the cab....Brilliant Work
Thank you Mike. What a comment from some one who knows the railway, I have had many great comments but this has to be the best. Thank you for taking the time to view. All the best. Mick
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@@VICTOR-pf9eg Victor thanks for viewing. Take care. Mick
I was a Supervisor at the Thamesport Rail Terminal and concur with everything you say Mike, this is absolutely phenomenal work, congratulations Michael, you have a gift for reality. I love the gentle curves and the totally realistic layout placements of all the things you would expect to, and would, see on a real journey. I have just watched this through twice and keep seeing things I never noticed before, it's staying in my 'watch later' file. All best wishes for your recovery Sir.
@@richardchurch9709 Hello Richard. Thank you for a fantastic comment, I put this up there with Richard Newmans. Your comment says it all and makes it been worth while. I still keep adding to it even now. Take care. Mick
The detail you have built into the layout is really amazing. Hundreds upon hundreds of hours must have gone into it over the years, and it really shows. Always a pleasure to take a ride around it.
Thanks Steve for a great comment and thanks for watching. Take care. Mick
I sincerely hope that you get better. Your layout is outstanding. I know as a viewer it brings much joy. You must be equally proud. Take care and get well soon.
Thank you Robert, much appreciated. Take care. Mick
I loved every minute Michael thank you ...... Hope you're feeling much better soon
Your welcome Paul. Thank you for your comment. All the best. Mick
Sorry you've not been well... take care and keep your spirits up. You certainly give us a boost with the amazing sights and sounds of a fantastic layout. I hope all these great comments provide some uplift for you too.
I'm trying. Thanks Neash for the comment and watching. Take care. Mick
Sorry to hear that you have been unwell, I wish you a speedy recovery. Great layout update thanks for sharing
Thank you David for the comment. Stay safe. Mick
Excellent railway with impressive detail. looking forward to the next video, well done.
Thanks Paul for watching and the comment. Take care. Mick
Hi Mike, sorry to hear you not been too well, Thanks for yet another excellent and interesting video, nice to hear a bit of history of your model railway journey often wondered how you got to this stage. Amazing labour of love and so good that you share it with us all.. Anyway, take care, stay safe and hope your feeling better soon.
Thanks Chris your very welcome and thanks again for your support. Take care. Mick
Fantastic, so realistic and unlike other modelers the trains are running. So many seem to be in a constant state of being built, rebuilt, taken apart, upgraded.....
Hello Les. Thanks for your comment, I do try to have something running every time to keep people interested. Take care. Mick
I’m just about to start the Hornby Family Fun Project but this is the best model railway setup I’ve ever seen, love it! 👏
Thank you Anthony for a great comment. You take care. Mick
The more of this layout I see the more amazed I am such detail...I watch em all a credit to you .
Thanks Paul for the continued support. All the best. Mick
Mate, that is utterly spellbinding! The detailing of track and weedy areas is exquisite. Be very proud of your work, it’s an exhibition in itself.
Well thank you very much for a great comment, much appreciated. Take care. Mick
stunning, i used to train spot and as you go round your track, you totally get immersed as if it was real life. awesome attention to detail.
Hi Sean. Thanks for a great comment, glad you enjoyed it. All the best. Mick
Thank you for the guided tour of the wonderful layout. Get better soon. Martin. (Thailand)
Thank you Martin from Thailand, thank you for watching, take care. Mick
It's money well spent sir. Looks bloody great.👍👍👍👍👍😃
Thank you Colin I quite agree with you. Thanks for watching. Mick
We all hope you have a quick recovery and lovely video
Thank you Ashley for the comment. You take care. Mick
Fantastic layout. Hoping you a speedy recovery
Thank you very much and thanks for watching. All the best. Mick
Great video!
All the best for a speedy recovery. I suddenly got this condition about 6 years ago. I found that taking Vitamin B Complex, along with warm face towel compress and massage of the affected side of the face every day lead to a full recovery.
Thanks Chris for the advice will try that and thanks for watching. Take care. Mick
Wow, that is an amazing layout, the attention to detail is incredible🤩. Thanks for the excellent video👍.
Thank you for taking the time to view and your comment. All the best. Mick
Brilliant layout Mick, love the small detail you have added. Wish you a fast recovery to good health.
Thanks Nigel very much for the comment. Stay safe. Mick
WOW!!! Now that is what I call a man cave! The detail is amazing, just like the real thing. Well done you!
Thanks Richard for a great comment, glad you approve. Take care. Mick
Hi mick, first of all, wishing you a speedy recovery matey, get back to full strength super soon, yet again, amazing video, 50k wow and when I had the honour to meet you and see this layout,, I am stunned, glad the views & subscribers are going up, but this layout Is my favourite as you know, especially he G gauge bad boys, great to see the Royal Mail depot too again, loved that build, can’t wait to see the repaints too, love the 66 sound I never get bored of that, stay safe mick, and again get well super quick chief, take care
Hello Mark yes it was a shook when this came on but improving by the week. Thanks for another great comment. I have already started a repaint a class 86.Hope you and family all ok. How is your O Gauge coming on these days, look forward to see some more photo's. You take care. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn well get well super soon, and just look after your self, O gauge is coming on well, it’s only 9ft long and 4 ft wide, it’s frustrating as I want a bigger space, but that will come in time, and the gauge is becoming more popular too so buzzing for that, class 86 wow I’d love a 86 & 90 in O gauge but not a fan of building a brass kit, rather ready to run, but once I have some pictures I’ll email them to you, it’s chaos on the layout at present, but please take care chief
Sorry to hear you've been unwell, Mick. Godspeed in your recovery! Great video as per usual, always a treat to have a visit to Lakeside.
Hi Tom thanks for the comment. Take care. Mick
This is absolutely incredible! The realism, attention to detail!!! Wow!! I am about to start my first ever digital N Gauge layout and I have no idea what I am doing, or how to do it)))
If I had the eye sight just think what I could do with N gauge. I had no plan written down I had an idea what I wanted and went with it. Some times I laid the track then changed my mind and relayed It adding idea's has I went. Thank you for your comment. Take care. Mick
Impressive Royal Mail depot, extra large Pullman..... Is always nice to see a track plan.
Hi George thanks for watching. If you have not seen the track plan there is one on video 53 at the end of the Hornby photo's. Take care. Mick
Love the layout , when I was a boy I remember running down to the line to watch this brilliant new train speeding on its way to Manchester through Derbyshire it was of course the Midland Pullman a model of which I see on your layout.
Hi Hilda yes I also saw the Pullman going through Kentish town in the 60's , that stuck with me. I have 2 on the layout one with the yellow ends. Thanks for the comment. Mick
Mick sorry to hear that you have been unwell, my partner has also recently just recovered it.
Great video of your amazing layout as always,it's a pleasure to look at the level of fine detail and the terrific trains you have running on it.
All the best,
Darren from Newcastle, Australia
Thank you Darren from down under. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. You all stay safe. Mick
Money well spent, man. Worth every penny. Love it.
I quite agree with you. Thanks for watching. Mick
Best 00 Gauge I have ever seen, love the sound of the class 50' & the trucks on the rear go really well , Superb DRS trackside layout off loco's which are all superb, Well Done & Stay Safe.
What a great comment, thank you. Take care also. Mick
I hope you get better mate, thank you for another great video
I'm getting there Duncan Thanks for those words. Take care. Mick
This really looks amazing, very well done sir.
Thanks Petierje and thanks for watching, take care. Mick
Davidson parkway... Now THATS what a model railway should look like.!
Good on David but he's not got as much to do because he does not have the size. Mick
Impressive and beautifully scenics
Thank you Ray for your comment and watching. All the best. Mick
look after your self, hope you get on the mend soon. Great layout. Stay safe, take care, and have fun.
Thank you Carl. Thanks for your comment. Take care. Mick
....."like to keep the layout simple!" That layout ain't simple, it is like a railway museum!
Hi. That made me laugh, what a comment. Lets call It a simple museum layout . Thank you for watching. All the best. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn You could charge admission to people coming round your house to view your layout, not sure your other half would be best pleased about all the strange men going up and down her stairs. You might want to consider painting your ceiling sky blue?
@@hoop5824 I don't know, the current colour is a pretty realistic UK sky colour as I look out the window :)
@@hoop5824 I wonder what the wife would say to that. Mick
Hi. Hopefully he will make a full recovery like I have. Take care. Mick
Morning Mick
Always a great Layout to watch along with several others 👌
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Thanks Mick for your comment. Take care. Mick
Sorry to hear you have been ill, hoping for a rapid recovery. Great additions and very pleased to revisit your channel after some time, always enjoy it!
Thank you John appreciate the comment. Having given you a sub. Take care. Mick
Hi Mick - First off wishing you a full recovery.
I think Lakeside was one of the first channels I watched when starting out nearly 2 years ago and I never tire watching updates as there is always something new to see. I really enjoyed the track cam tour and I was surprised I had never noticed the canal scene before.
Cheers Kev
Hi Kevin thanks for the comment. Doing a slow run these details can be picked out. Did you spot the badger set by the shepherd and his sheep. Stay safe. Mick
Didn’t spot the badger so I’ll have another look 😀👍🏾
Very good update. Amazing layout and detailing. Especially like the canal scene. Rob
Thank you Rob for watching and your comment. Stay safe. Mick
50k plus,278 loco's 800 wagons? respect! one of THE best layouts anywhere never mind the rolling stock check out the infrastructure,buses,trucks buildings too amazing the dedication and patience
Well thanks Andrew for a great comment much appreciated and thank you for watching. Stay safe. Mick
That layout and your attention to detail is stunning, thank you for sharing it with us. Although the back of the laptop at 19:30 was a bit surreal!
Thanks Piers for your comment, sorry about the lap top. All the best. Mick
Excellent, enjoyed that. A lot of time and effort hasgone into making this layout, you should be proud of your achievements
Thank you for watching and the comment. Take care. Mick
Looks great. Fantastic effort.
Thanks Colin for watching. Mick
Hi Mick, i hope you get well soon stay safe all the best great layout TONY [ GRIFFIN STATION ].
Thanks Tony and thanks for watching. All the best. Mick
Impressive Layout Michael -Take care and get well soon.
Thanks Dafydd for your comment, yes I'm getting better all the time. Take care. Mick
That was a great video Mick, you got the speed just right for the runs around, I was able to look at things in great detail right down to flowers and all the passengers sitting patiently in the Blue Pullman. It's a cracking good layout and collection that you have and the level of detail shows that you are very aware of how things look in real life and you have captured it superbly in miniature. An example would be the old grown over pill box. It just looks perfect the way you've almost hidden it from view. Take care and get well soon.
Regards, David.
Thanks David nice to hear from you again. What a great comment, the video needed the update to see how much had been added over the 4 years. Your comment shows this. Hope your weather is improving now like ours. You take care. Mick
Labour of love. Speedy recovery!
Thank you very much for your welcome comment. Take care. Mick
You ought to be proud of yourself. I particularly loved the camera mounted inside the train
Thank you Norbski. Yes I am very pleased with the way the layout has turned out. Thank you for your comment. Mick
I'm stunned - this must be one of the world's best layouts!
Wow what a comment, thanks. All the best. Mick
I like the way it goes from rural to industrial. The sloping roof adds a mrky cloud feel.
Thanks for a interesting comment, thanks for watching. Take care. Mick
Hello Mick I've just seen this excellent video of your fascinating railway layout, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent cause, I must say I've not heard of your condition before, I do sincerely hope you are on the mend & feeling much better my friend, I'm really enjoying your many videos of all your dedication and hard work you have put into 1 of the greatest model railway 🚃 layouts in the U.K.
I must buy the back edition of the excellent Hornby monthly magazine with your layout published in last November 2020 I believe, anyway I will buy it & treasure it for future reference, take care Mick.🤗
Well thanks Andy for a fantastic comment only Hornby did the article, I tried Railway Modeller and BRM no reply and Model rail said it was not suitable for a article for them. I struggle to get the subs mostly likely I need to up my game on videos. I have had some great comment and yours is one of the tops. Take care. Mick
Superb running as always.....Hope you are fully rerailed soon..take care Jim
Thanks Jim much appreciated. Thanks for the comment. Mick
Hi Mick, sorry you've been unwell, a friend of mine had the sme condition and made a full recovery from it, so fingers crossed you do too.
Lovely layout tour, I especially like the Royal Mail depot. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Scott
Thanks Scott appreciate the comment. It's getting better so hope i will get back to normal. All the best. Mick
I love the room you have for your layout, bet it's warm and toasty on a cold winter's day.
You must be on Accurascale's very important customer list. Lovely fleet of rolling stock.
Yes Neil it's not bad it has no additional heat source just what comes up from down stairs. Accurascale must love me. Thanks for the comment. Mick
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No problem, thanks for replying.
It's nice to see someone's handywork. It's a lovely layout. I'm more into diesels than kettles, especially around the late 60s and into the 70s and early 80s. As for Accurascale, I can't blame you. I have just a few of their wagons and they are excellent in quality and detail. Certainly show up the other manufacturers, especially the one in Margate.
Forgot to say to, I hope your health improves.
@@neilcrawford8303 Thanks Neil. Mick
What a fantastic layout. It looks amazing. I can tell that you’ve spent a long time creating that. Very realistic and impressive. One thing I’m learning about model making is that it’s a skill just to be patient! -something I struggle with.
Best wishes for your health too. Hope you get much better soon!
All the best
Thanks James. Yes patients and imagination thanks for your comment. All the best. Mick
Wow what fantastic layout look amazing
Thanks Robert for taking the time to view. All the best. Mick
Amazing Video My Friend a big like from World Tourism
A big thank you from me for watching, take care. Mick
Always well worth watching, Cheers Paul at Sandling Junction
Hi Paul. I have watched many of your videos, great stuff. I did not realize I had not subbed to you but I have now. Take care. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn cheers Mick very kind , Paul
Nice to see a model of the Class 50 in Gbrf livery like the real loco I painted at Arlington Fleet Services in Eastleigh.
Hello Eddie. That took some time, what railway is that would it be Hants and Dorset ? Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn no Micheal we are based in the old Railway works at Eastleigh, I originally worked there as a coach painter, until we closed in 2006 I then worked in Portsmouth Naval Base shipbuilding and warship repair until I was made redundant in 2018, I have been working for Arlington since then
@@eddiecooke867 Ok Eddie thanks for the update. Take care. Mick
Hope you have a speedy recovery grate update and layout
Thanks I'm getting there. Thanks for watching. All the best. Mick
hey bro from one palsey person to another, it'll get better. Had it as a kid and it only improves over time.
Hi Sebastian. Thanks for the kind words that's good to know. Thanks for watching. Take care. Mick
Thanks Mick glad your back up to speed ..I reckon you must be pretty conservative on your costings and it’s still the best layout on UA-cam ...rgds Chris
Thanks Chris.
Looks great! Hope you're well pal
Yes Ryan not bad, thanks for watching. Mick
Illness is never a very nice thing!! I particularly appreciate that because I’ve had many different illnesses in my life, mostly in my childhood.
Well i hope your ok now. You take care. Mick
Thank you for the tour! I definitely agree its has approved since the beginning. Hope you feel better soon, take care. Jake :)
Thanks Jake for the comment, Yes getting better my the week. You take care. Mick
I shall look forward to it!! Until then, enjoy your lovely layout and keep up the good work!!
Many thanks!. Mick
Absolutely amazing layout and rolling stock and engines
A wannabe- new bee
Hope your getting back on your feet
Thanks Andy for your comment, appreciated. All the best. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn cheers 🍻
Get better soon Mike, keep the videos coming they are great!
Thanks Ian that I will. Take care. Mick
Get well soon eh ...great video...and excellent lay out
Thanks Nicholas and thanks for watching. Mick
Outstanding! amazing! well done.
Hi. Thank you for watching and the comment. Take care. Mick
Stunning layout
Thanks Keith for the comment and for watching. Take care. Mick
love the sound of thrashing diesels..
Hi. Yes I go along with that. All the best. Mick
The Post Office siding was good!! I was wondering if you were basing it on Mount Pleasant, near London.
No i worked as the station manager at Watford so just at to put one in the layout.Mick
What an amazing layout - one day I'll get halfway to what you have!
Thank you for your comment, It just takes time and imagination. All the best. Mick
Glad to hear you're on the mend. The only other person I heard that had that was the mountain - in strongman!
Anyway thst scene on the bridge is tip top!! Well worth it!!
Thanks Dan for the comment. Take care. Mick
Sorry to hear you haven’t been well, keep up the good work and take care..
Thanks Alan for your comment. All the beast. Mick
Get well soon mate. Nice layout by the way and this is the first video I have found from your channel I think.
Thank you for your kind words, hope you view more. Take care. Mick
Lovely to see the bus garage alongside the railway. I’m going to presume that they’re not London buses, but they’re certainly a very attractive feature.
Adds a bit more to the layout.
I watch some Don Coffey and 'Lee' driving video's and have to say your track realism is incredible, most layouts are too uniform and neat which Railways hardly ever are. Nice to see an Airfix Control Tower too!
Well thank you for a great comment, much appreciated. Take care. Mick
Amazing layout.
Thanks Phil for the comment. Take care. Mick
Absolutely superb layout.Just like a real cab ride.Nice to see great attention to detail.Do you have the concertinas joined between the coaches,say on the Pullman train?
Thanks Mickey for the viewing and your comment. No just the close couplers. Take car. Mick,
Outstanding layout!!! Very enjoyable to watch while having my tea. Can you tell me what gauge the very large Locos in the glass cabinets on the back wall are
Thank Scott for a great comment, Glad to like it. The large Loco's are gauge 1 made by Bachmann for Aristocraft, mainly run in gardens. All the best. Mick
Hi Mick, just having a coffee and a re run of your last video, probably have a re run of some of your back catalogue also, anyway just thought I'd say thank you for all the videos and here's hoping your beginning to feel a bit better... stay safe..
Hi Chris yes feeling better by the week, thanks for thought. Take care. Mick
Sorry to hear you've not been to well, couple of friends have had Bells Palsy - can be a slow recovery, take care and do things at your own speed
Thanks for that, I am much better now and getting back to the railway. Take care. Mick
Hi Mick, always a pleasure to watch your videos loved the shot through the Royal Mail sorting depot (don't think I have seen that shot before). Hope you are on the mend I too had Bell's palsy just over two years ago so I know what your going through. Get well soon and please stay safe...
Thank you Barry, yes not very pleasant but hope to make a full recovery. Thanks for watching and the comment. Take care. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn If it's any comfort I made a full recovery after nearly 3 months. Take care, could watch your layout all day.
@@barryturner2916 There's hope yet then. There's plenty of video's for you to do that. Mick
what a stunning layout, you must be proud. puts my `standard oval` to shame! subbed.
Yes I am thanks but you can only do with the space you have, Your layout may be small but you can still add detail, that's what makes It. Thanks for the comment. Mick
Get we'll soon layout looking amazing stay safe thankyou
Thank you Mark, thanks for watching. Stay safe. Mick
I love the idea of putting the camera on the train so that your subscribers can see the whole layout rather than just the part that’s on show to the main camera.
Yes it's what makes the channel a success. Mick
Hope you're on the up soonest. The passengers aboard the Blue Pullman look a bit irate about being parked up that siding.
Yes thanks getting better. The passengers didn't want to get off, to comfortable. Thanks for the comment. All the best. Mick
I really enjoyed watching this as am just starting out on my layout
Thanks Eamon hope tis gives you some ideas for your layout. Thank you for watching. Mick
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn i live in a small flat and I have limited space for my layout so am doing a small layout mate
@@eamonhughes9489 Hi. Small layouts can still be fun so will you be doing N gauge. Mick
Very nice indeed. well done
Thanks Tony glad you like it. Take care. Mick
Very nice layout...
Hello again Tony you seem to be watching a few. Mick
Fantastic layout! Australia.
Another comment from down under, fantastic. Thank you Jim for watching. Take care. Mick
Man I hope you recover quickly! One of my exes had Bell's Palsy and it was scary as hell to see! Honestly we were initially convinced she'd had a stroke! Gorgeous layout mate!! I am totally envious! Always wanted a train set since I was little, just never had the space for one sadly :(
Thanks David getting better by the week. Thank you for the comment and watching. Take care. Mick
Wow wat amazing set up sir
Thanks Tim and thanks for viewing and the comment. Take care. Mick
can i ask where did you buy the GBRF class 66 NO 66701 display train from as i have looked for them thank you andrew
Hi picked this up on Ebay it's a Gauge 1. Mick
Well back sir... Hope you recover soon.
Thanks Eugene for you comment. Take care. Mick
Keep well and safe ,
Thanks Michael and you take care also. Mick
hi michael nicely said about the outrageous rrp of the hornby class 50 ................tony
Hi Tony. Thanks for the comment. Bachmann are also starting to over charge, 20% every year and now they are putting plastic wheels on wagons. The collectors club BG nearly £60 plastic wheels can you believe it. Take care. Mick
Hope you get better mate. Great layout love the vid's
Thanks Ewan. Thanks for your comment. All the best. Mick