Graham. its always a pleasure to watch your video's and your right with your own views which I agree on running what you want on your own layout. Keep safe. William👍
Graham, you big tease!! Fancy doing that to us, making us wait! 🤣 It's great to see you back online again my friend and like so many other viewers, I can't wait to see part two. I hope it lives up to your standards because your standards a pretty high! My best to you and your good lady. Keep well and happy modelling 😊. BTW that final shot was amazing!
@@Mav_at_Pwll-Y-Ddraig Hi Mav and yeah, I know, I’m a rotten sod at times! 😂😂😂. I can’t wait to film Part two to be honest, I’ve seen a video of my Big Boy and I have to say that from what I’ve seen then it looks mightily impressive even in its unfinished stage - it took my breath away seeing it!! 😳. My very best to you and your family too my friend and if you’re going to The Doncaster show then have a great time. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Best of luck Graham! Looking forward to sharing your joy! I too enjoy running lots of different things on my layout and why not, it’s down to us and what we like!! Rule One!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
@@wamgoc Exactly my friend, in my opinion it’s all about fun and enjoying this wonderful hobby, I don’t (and won’t) want to be restricted to an era or region but having said that, I can fully understand others who wish to do that. The same goes for folk who only run the old Hornby Dublo or Wrenn locos and nothing else - same thing really, it’s all about choice of what you want from your layout. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….. Graham
@@achb-railway Well thank you very much my friend for that very supportive comment, as always, it’s greatly appreciated ! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
@@thelibrarian46 Hi Alan and thanks for the comment and hopefully you will enjoy Part 2 of the video once it’s done! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Great to see you back again. Looking forward to seeing some big boy action (oooh matron 😂 ) Agree with you totally, it’s your layout and you do what you want.
@@666JGNotts Thank you for the comment my friend and good to know there’s another ‘Carry on Doctor” in the house ! 😂😂😂. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Good video here Graham, on the last I would most probably have said that HO stock wasn’t of much interest to me but admittedly last year I did add a HO train to my fleet as I added a rake of Compagnie Internationale Des Wagons Lits Coaches and currently have one HO loco which is an SNCF 231 for them, these though are obviously European and not American, great video here Graham, a good idea to make use of your Big Boy model, I look forward to part 2 coming, keep up the great work.
@@ModelRailwayShed Hi Deano and thanks for the comment mate and hope you are keeping well. Yes, it always has been rule 1 for me, there are just too many locos out there to restrict myself to a certain era or region - hence rule 1. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………. Graham
Fully agree with your comments Graham number one rule each and every time and you hit the nail on the head about why you `run trains` on your layout (and good for you). Looking forward to part two take care regards Barry. 👍👏
Many thanks Barry, I think most of us tend to use rule 1 at some point, especially if there are no cameras rolling. 😉. Hopefully this will all pan out ok when I get it all together and working, when the time comes then I will explain everything in Part 2 which then make more sense. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Great to see a new upload ... Graham, here in the US, you'd be amazed at the number and interpretations of BIG BOY models in "every scale" .. truly amazing .. looking forward to Part 2 .... cheers mate
Hi Graham, great to see you again. For the love of trains and creating great scenes and scenery. Aren't we fortunate to be able to run so much interesting stock. See you for the big reveal. Cheers.
Hi David and many thanks for the comment. We are indeed fortunate in having this great hobby to hand and also fortunate enough to buy from abroad at the press of a button to gain access to all the lovey rolling stock that’s available to us, I think that this is sometimes overlooked and taken for granted now. I’m really enjoying myself within this hobby and all that it has to offer. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
1:46 Good evening Graham nice to see you where you belong and you hopefully have your mojo back. Oh and as you was talking the song popped into my head Roll on BigBoy you know me. Can't wait to see what you have done. Remember its your railway so run what you want I hate that p word too. Be good be safe my friend. Stephen
Totally in your world Graham. I lived in Canada for a few years and inherited my Dad's railway which consisted, obviously, of Canadian and US engines and rolling stock including both steam and diesel engines. Whilst there I also purchased many new items including the annual trainsets that were released by the President's Choice supermarket chain. Now that I am back here I, like you, run whatever I feel like running on my layout. The layout is based on the GWR, me being a Cornishman, but I just like trains so all of the big four are featured along with the Canadian/US stock. My railway so I run what I like.
That sounds perfect my friend and good on you for running what you like, in my minds eye then I think it makes the hobby far more interesting but that’s just my opinion. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Wow finally coming back, can`t wait to see how it`s come out. my stuff normally takes a couple of days through customs then another day before the couriers let you know.
Hi mate and yes, same with me too but you can never be 100% sure but checking today then it has now left the customs so I would imagine that it should arrive at my doorstep about Tuesday(ish). 👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Nice one, rule one as they say and rightly so you run what you enjoy running. Have to admit that I also enjoy the scenery build probably slightly more than running anything. As you say 'each to their own'. Looking forward to part 2.
Exactly my friend, as long as each and every one of us has some fun either running or building (or both) then that’s all what matters, it’s a fantastic hobby including meeting other like minded folk. 👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Quite right - run what you want. My layout is loosely based on West of Scotland. I just won a Heljan Fragonset Class 33 in a competition - they only ran in the south of England. I don't care! Look forward to part 2, HM Customs permitting. Cheers
Hi Davie and thank you for the comment. As long as you like the loco then who cares, I certainly don’t . The two water tenders have now cleared customs so I just need to wait for them to send me the ticket for me to pay the VAT and custom charges. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………Graham
excellent and I’m pleased that you are looking forward to part 2, hopefully it should prove to be entertaining! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………..Graham
I have the El Capitan in N scale. I bought it and sent it to my sister when she lived in California, and she brought it over to the UK when she moved back after 12 years. VAT avoided. The Big Boy will look massive against Silver Link.
Ob, this sounds interesting, Gee. I think you've done a livery makeover to her/him. My guess is that it is going to be finished in the UP Yellow colour scheme. Anyway, you, Hazel, and Rosie keep well. 🕊❤️🎵🚂🙏🤞
@@TATICMOOR Hi my friend and thanks for the comment, well I guess you will have to wait and see what has been done - exciting times eh? 😉😉. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Hope they get here soon. The diesel is there to shunt the rolling stock around in the evenings and mornings. Otherwise, it is just being hauled along with the rest.
@@FarlandHowe Hi Rob and thanks for the comment. I was just repeating what was said in the documentary I watched, perhaps it’s there to do both jobs, I don’t know but what you say makes sense too as well as giving the Big Boy a helping hand. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Hi Graham, One thought I had, is that UP diesel a dummy? You may have to speed match it with the Big Boy if not. I'm the same way when it comes to running what I like. My time frame is from the mid 60s to the early 2000s. My area is the northeastern U.S.
@@paullindell Hi Paul and thanks for the comment. The diesel was secondhand and a good runner but I didn’t want to have to speed match or make a consist of it so I took out the driveshafts, worm gears and all the cogs in the both bogies to make it free wheeling so it will just be towed, I did leave the motor in and connected as it is DCC and the decoder needs a ‘load’ so that was left in and working. Hope that helps and cheers for now. …………Graham
Howdy Graham, I think I know what you've done... I've considered it myself. Right reasoning too...run what ya brung. Strange, I was requested to run German this Sunday & I do have some lol. All that after Doncaster tomorrow... first one of the year. I love my yankee locos and rolling stock... a 4-4-0 or 2-6-0 is a wonder to behold and I run them shamelessly... roll on Casey Jones & Wally.
Hi Andy and thanks for the comment. I’m sure there will be a few folk guessing and most (like you) will probably be right but there’s nothing like seeing it. As mentioned in the video, I don’t think a Big Boy has been done before to this extent although I could be wrong - just missed it. Anyway, all will be revealed in a week or so and hopefully you will enjoy what you see. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
@@hotdogpilot6319 Yeah, me too Andy. I have only ever seen one other but as I said, not to the extent to what I’m having done - it should look friggin awesome!! 😳
Graham. its always a pleasure to watch your video's and your right with your own views which I agree on running what you want on your own layout. Keep safe. William👍
@@williammcgrath8376 Thank you very much William for your very kind comment, as always, it’s greatly appreciated sir. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Graham, you big tease!! Fancy doing that to us, making us wait! 🤣 It's great to see you back online again my friend and like so many other viewers, I can't wait to see part two. I hope it lives up to your standards because your standards a pretty high! My best to you and your good lady. Keep well and happy modelling 😊. BTW that final shot was amazing!
@@Mav_at_Pwll-Y-Ddraig Hi Mav and yeah, I know, I’m a rotten sod at times! 😂😂😂. I can’t wait to film Part two to be honest, I’ve seen a video of my Big Boy and I have to say that from what I’ve seen then it looks mightily impressive even in its unfinished stage - it took my breath away seeing it!! 😳. My very best to you and your family too my friend and if you’re going to The Doncaster show then have a great time. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Best of luck Graham! Looking forward to sharing your joy! I too enjoy running lots of different things on my layout and why not, it’s down to us and what we like!! Rule One!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
@@wamgoc Exactly my friend, in my opinion it’s all about fun and enjoying this wonderful hobby, I don’t (and won’t) want to be restricted to an era or region but having said that, I can fully understand others who wish to do that. The same goes for folk who only run the old Hornby Dublo or Wrenn locos and nothing else - same thing really, it’s all about choice of what you want from your layout. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….. Graham
Graham! Good to see another video from you! Love your layout, and I love your attitude. Will be good to see the Big Boy running around your layout.
@@achb-railway Well thank you very much my friend for that very supportive comment, as always, it’s greatly appreciated ! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Thank you for the update. I look forward to seeing Part Two. I agree everyone can decide what they would like to run on their layout.
@@thelibrarian46 Hi Alan and thanks for the comment and hopefully you will enjoy Part 2 of the video once it’s done! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Great to see you back again. Looking forward to seeing some big boy action (oooh matron 😂 ) Agree with you totally, it’s your layout and you do what you want.
@@666JGNotts Thank you for the comment my friend and good to know there’s another ‘Carry on Doctor” in the house ! 😂😂😂. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Great video Graham great to see you back again and exactly right your llayout do what you like mate 👍
@@johnodonoghue7381 Many thanks John for the kind comment, much appreciated sir. Cheers for now. ………..Graham
Seriously looking forward to part 2 Graham. Like you, I am sure this is going to look absolutely awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Andrew and yes, like me, I’m so looking forward to seeing this complete and running on the track. 👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………..Graham
Good video here Graham, on the last I would most probably have said that HO stock wasn’t of much interest to me but admittedly last year I did add a HO train to my fleet as I added a rake of Compagnie Internationale Des Wagons Lits Coaches and currently have one HO loco which is an SNCF 231 for them, these though are obviously European and not American, great video here Graham, a good idea to make use of your Big Boy model, I look forward to part 2 coming, keep up the great work.
Nice to see you again Graham,can't wait for part two.
Thank you very much Andy and hopefully you won’t be disappointed ! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Hello Graham
So great to see you back on UA-cam.
Always rule 1
Completely agree run what makes you happy and enjoy.
Take care
Deano
@@ModelRailwayShed Hi Deano and thanks for the comment mate and hope you are keeping well. Yes, it always has been rule 1 for me, there are just too many locos out there to restrict myself to a certain era or region - hence rule 1. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………. Graham
Fully agree with your comments Graham number one rule each and every time and you hit the nail on the head about why you `run trains` on your layout (and good for you). Looking forward to part two take care regards Barry. 👍👏
Many thanks Barry, I think most of us tend to use rule 1 at some point, especially if there are no cameras rolling. 😉. Hopefully this will all pan out ok when I get it all together and working, when the time comes then I will explain everything in Part 2 which then make more sense. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Great update Graham!!! Thanks for sharing mate!! Cheers Onno.
No problems Onno, don’t forget to look out for part 2, that should prove very interesting! 😉. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Great to see a new upload ... Graham, here in the US, you'd be amazed at the number and interpretations of BIG BOY models in "every scale" .. truly amazing .. looking forward to Part 2 .... cheers mate
Hi John and thank you, much appreciated. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Hi Graham, great to see you again. For the love of trains and creating great scenes and scenery. Aren't we fortunate to be able to run so much interesting stock. See you for the big reveal. Cheers.
Hi David and many thanks for the comment. We are indeed fortunate in having this great hobby to hand and also fortunate enough to buy from abroad at the press of a button to gain access to all the lovey rolling stock that’s available to us, I think that this is sometimes overlooked and taken for granted now. I’m really enjoying myself within this hobby and all that it has to offer. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hello Graham hope you are well. Seems you're going to have a USA day on Lakeside. Cant wait for part 2. All the best.
Yes mate, it probably will be a USA running session but hopefully with a bit of a difference to it. 😉. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
1:46 Good evening Graham nice to see you where you belong and you hopefully have your mojo back. Oh and as you was talking the song popped into my head Roll on BigBoy you know me. Can't wait to see what you have done. Remember its your railway so run what you want I hate that p word too. Be good be safe my friend. Stephen
Totally in your world Graham. I lived in Canada for a few years and inherited my Dad's railway which consisted, obviously, of Canadian and US engines and rolling stock including both steam and diesel engines. Whilst there I also purchased many new items including the annual trainsets that were released by the President's Choice supermarket chain. Now that I am back here I, like you, run whatever I feel like running on my layout. The layout is based on the GWR, me being a Cornishman, but I just like trains so all of the big four are featured along with the Canadian/US stock. My railway so I run what I like.
That sounds perfect my friend and good on you for running what you like, in my minds eye then I think it makes the hobby far more interesting but that’s just my opinion. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Wow finally coming back, can`t wait to see how it`s come out. my stuff normally takes a couple of days through customs then another day before the couriers let you know.
Hi mate and yes, same with me too but you can never be 100% sure but checking today then it has now left the customs so I would imagine that it should arrive at my doorstep about Tuesday(ish). 👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Great Video and explanation of your plans - looking forward to Part 2
Many thanks for the comment and hopefully you enjoyed Part 1, hopefully Part 2 will explain everything. Cheers for now. ……….Graham
Nice one, rule one as they say and rightly so you run what you enjoy running. Have to admit that I also enjoy the scenery build probably slightly more than running anything. As you say 'each to their own'. Looking forward to part 2.
Exactly my friend, as long as each and every one of us has some fun either running or building (or both) then that’s all what matters, it’s a fantastic hobby including meeting other like minded folk. 👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Quite right - run what you want. My layout is loosely based on West of Scotland. I just won a Heljan Fragonset Class 33 in a competition - they only ran in the south of England. I don't care! Look forward to part 2, HM Customs permitting. Cheers
Hi Davie and thank you for the comment. As long as you like the loco then who cares, I certainly don’t . The two water tenders have now cleared customs so I just need to wait for them to send me the ticket for me to pay the VAT and custom charges. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. ………Graham
Really looking forward to part two it's going to look great going around lakeside
excellent and I’m pleased that you are looking forward to part 2, hopefully it should prove to be entertaining! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………..Graham
I have the El Capitan in N scale. I bought it and sent it to my sister when she lived in California, and she brought it over to the UK when she moved back after 12 years. VAT avoided. The Big Boy will look massive against Silver Link.
Ob, this sounds interesting, Gee. I think you've done a livery makeover to her/him. My guess is that it is going to be finished in the UP Yellow colour scheme. Anyway, you, Hazel, and Rosie keep well. 🕊❤️🎵🚂🙏🤞
@@TATICMOOR Hi my friend and thanks for the comment, well I guess you will have to wait and see what has been done - exciting times eh? 😉😉. Cheers for now. ………….Graham
Wow, that big boy, what a train, looking forward to next video.
Hi and thanks for the comment and yes, the video at the end really shows just how big the Big Boy is - it’s massive!! 😳😳. Cheers for now. …………..Graham
Hope they get here soon. The diesel is there to shunt the rolling stock around in the evenings and mornings. Otherwise, it is just being hauled along with the rest.
@@FarlandHowe Hi Rob and thanks for the comment. I was just repeating what was said in the documentary I watched, perhaps it’s there to do both jobs, I don’t know but what you say makes sense too as well as giving the Big Boy a helping hand. Cheers for now. …………Graham
Hi Graham,
One thought I had, is that UP diesel a dummy? You may have to speed match it with the Big Boy if not. I'm the same way when it comes to running what I like. My time frame is from the mid 60s to the early 2000s. My area is the northeastern U.S.
@@paullindell Hi Paul and thanks for the comment. The diesel was secondhand and a good runner but I didn’t want to have to speed match or make a consist of it so I took out the driveshafts, worm gears and all the cogs in the both bogies to make it free wheeling so it will just be towed, I did leave the motor in and connected as it is DCC and the decoder needs a ‘load’ so that was left in and working. Hope that helps and cheers for now. …………Graham
Hello Graham. I’m very much interested in what you have up your sleeve for the Big Boy. See ya.
Howdy Graham, I think I know what you've done... I've considered it myself. Right reasoning too...run what ya brung. Strange, I was requested to run German this Sunday & I do have some lol. All that after Doncaster tomorrow... first one of the year. I love my yankee locos and rolling stock... a 4-4-0 or 2-6-0 is a wonder to behold and I run them shamelessly... roll on Casey Jones & Wally.
Hi Andy and thanks for the comment. I’m sure there will be a few folk guessing and most (like you) will probably be right but there’s nothing like seeing it. As mentioned in the video, I don’t think a Big Boy has been done before to this extent although I could be wrong - just missed it. Anyway, all will be revealed in a week or so and hopefully you will enjoy what you see. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
@@GrahamFoulston I think it's been done but we've never been shown the results at length...if at all. I'm fizzing with this one Graham...well stoked.
@@hotdogpilot6319 Yeah, me too Andy. I have only ever seen one other but as I said, not to the extent to what I’m having done - it should look friggin awesome!! 😳
Moves well for an old boy.
@@nickdsnik Hi Nick and thanks for the comment, for a moment there I thought you were talking about me! 😂😂😂. Cheers for now. ………..Graham
@@GrahamFoulston Yes I was talking about the UPBB but I'm sure that you have your moments.
🤠👋🚂🗯
@@larrybaughman618 Hi Larry and thank you. Cheers for now. …………..Graham