I was devastated watching this 5 years ago, I had been watching you for many years before this and loved feeling almost apart for its growth. back then you were just a disembodied voice, and as such my investment was purely in the layout and not the person making it. 5 years later. I've just watched the station take shape, on layout Mk 3 (I think) the first few shots of the station in that video blew me away with how good it looked, and reminded me how much enjoyment you bring to us all. Thanks for sharing your hobby for all these years.
Couldn't agree more. Excited to see what emerges given the wealth of experience gained in building this one. One of my "go to" channels for ideas and techniques.
I'll miss the Old Everard Junction. I've enjoyed the video's throughout the years. Everard Junction has given me some great ideas for my layout as I build it. I look forward to new Everard Junction Layout Journey.....thanks Richard for a great layout and video's. I hope Hornby does another update when you have complete the new Everard Junction layout... regards...John
Exciting times Richard, sad to see this one go, it's one of the best around UA-cam, but I agree it's the right time, and you've learnt a lot about the long term issues of some materials. Really looking forward to seeing the new layout appear from the ground up, and now you've cleaned out some of the junk there's lots more space. Keep up the great work mate, whether it's the layout, tutorials, or the cars, you're a joy to watch and always very informative towards people of all knowledge and skill levels.
WOW ! To stop a mole hill becoming a mountain ! I have watched you build your layout for some years now. I have loved every video you put out. Now I get the chance to watch from the beginning again. As you said it was hard to make the decision so the mole hill had to go. Good luck Richard I for one will be watching every video.
I'm torn, on one hand devastated! Loved your layout and looked forward to each video. On the other hand, you can see you'll have even more problems over time. Looking forward to the future layout! Can't wait to see what your planning. Man that took guts!
I was so excited to check out the video to see what was coming next to the layout. After I picked myself off the floor it started to make sense as to why you were doing it. The plans you have for the loft will make it nice to work and play. I remember on many of your postings I have heard you say it’s too hot or cold to be up there. I will tell you I couldn’t watch the whole video I wanted to keep the memory of the trains running instead of you tearing it apart. I am looking forward to the new layout until then I can always watch the old videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Thankyou for allowing us to visit your loft and enjoy the layout with you! When trains won't run it quickly saps any fun out of the hobby, so I don't blame you in making the decision to restart. Best of luck with it, and thankyou again for sharing :-)
This came just as I began to build the baseboards for my brand new layout. Your videos were the first I watched back when I was working on my old layout with my granddad who is no longer with us. The layout will be named after him "Raymond junction" My new layout will be bigger better and like yours, work. Hopefully we can both build the layout we want in the next few years. Thanks for all your videos and here's to the new layouts
Coincidentally 'Everard Junction' is also named after my Grandfather whose middle name was Everard. The new layout will retain the name. More videos to come.
Italkgadget Same here. My "train set" was started by my Granddad, now I am a Granddad, my grandchildren all love "Granddad's train shed". Must be a thing about Granddad's!!
What a shock ! Watching your videos has inspired me to start my own shed layout, now I realise how much time and effort and planning goes into building a layout, not to mention money.Can't wait to see what your gonna do. Chris.
He'll be back in a few months but made from plywood instead. Videos will carry on as I have some rolling stock projects I can work on without the layout.
There are those who believe that a "finished" (with a coating) piece of wood is much more stable than one that isn't. Looking forward to your next adventure.
I only recently found your video's, but watched almost all of them now. Then saw the one today about the rebuild, and that it is a great opportunity to add more videos again. Certainly the new knowledge you bring in to it and starting from the beginning will make for a unique new series. Best of luck!
Like many others have said - sad to see the old layout go and thanks for all the tips and advice over the years. I too have had similar experiences with my first layout being built on a recycled base board and housed in an un-insulated garage (too cold in winter and too hot in summer). Now I have converted the garage (fully insulated and heated) and have proper sturdy base boards. For me de-railing is a thing of the past, so think you’re on the right track to insulate and start again! All the best for the new layout - and now looking forward to seeing your new ideas and layout.
From The Netherlands I'm following your vids quite a while and I have a great respect for your decision to rebuild your lay-out. A tremendous job, but at the end it will give you more satisfaction. Keep up the good work..!
the fist video I saw from your channel was when you completed the junkyard, iI saw that video during the COVID time 2020-21. and in 2023 I reconnected again with you channel and started to see all video since my first video. Today on Oct’23 I look on your first videos and I find this one that surprise me about how you take this hard decision, and looking today was the right one. I really love you videos. cheers from 🇨🇦
Good luck with it all fella. I discovered Everard Junction a few years back when, frankly, I was going through the mill and in a funny kind of way it became a sanctuary/retreat and saw me through, especially as it reminded me of my 80s childhood and trips to "town" (London) with Dad and Network South East. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Everard Junction is dead. Long live Everard Junction.
Farewell to the (now) old Everard Junction. I spent many weekends exploring your beautiful country on British Rail when I was stationed there in the early 90s, and your layout brings back many fond memories. Looking forward to watching the new layout come to life.
Sad to see you old layout go as watching you you over the last 3-4 years you have given me lots of tips and help with my own. Will be looking forward to e start of your new layout. Good luck and warm wishes in all you do phil
OMG!... All that work and now you're having to start over!... A brave decision and I wish you the best with the new layout... It'll be interesting to watch the progress!
So sad yours was the first layout I saw followed you virtually from the beginning good to know your keeping the name I don't get to see many railway layouts over here in oz so watching yours and others on you tube helps with ideas I am just starting to get back into the hobby after a number of years away and like you I also have a classic car on the go mine is a 1974 hq holden monaro by General Motors Holden it's about 50% done good luck with the layout and car look forward to more videoed cheers alan
Gutted! I've been following the development of this layout for years. I've really enjoyed each of the videos and learnt a lot so much, so to see a screwdriver tearing through the scenery is very sad indeed. I will of course be chopping at the bit to see all of the future videos and the birth of Everard Junction II. Keep up the fantastic work!!
I discovered your videos last year and watching them has rekindled my interest in model railways. They are by far the best videos upon the hobby there are be wise you explain what you are doing and how and why with clarity. They are fascinating viewing to me and will help me when I finally get to make a payout of my own. Well done with all you do. I can't wait to see the new layout develop. RB
OMG. You've reduced a grown man to tears. I've grown up with this layout. Its De-Construction was on a par with looking at that line up of Deltics at Doncaster receiving the last rights. But i must admit, that lower fiddle yard did remind me of childhood visits to the Bem Bom brothers amusment park Margate, and rides on the original roller coaster.'The King is dead, long live the King'. Good luck with the next layout Richard. Thanks for all the informative vids down the years. Much appreciated.
Hi Richard, love going back to some of your older videos, especially these 3 which show the destruction, the chat video and then the start of the new layout. I like how you narrate your videos, seem a nice guy, bloody good at what you do, always want to learn, better your skills and I like your passion behind your hobby. Yours are the only channel I have notifications set up for... and I don't even have a train layout 🤣It is definitely more about the builds for me. Anyway, hope you are doing well, bud. Lee, Derby.
Sad to see so much work taken down; however, I can understand your logic. Wishing you lots of luck (and patience) on the re-build. Very much looking forward to seeing the developing story. Cheers!!
Always loved you work! I just dismantled my layout and like you, I kept all my trees, rails, points, houses and so on. I actually enjoyed taking it apart as I uncovered some mistakes I did in the past. My layout was built on pine for the structure, plywood for the base, and a 1.5-inch thick foam board on top of it which allowed me to nail my cork easily at the beginning before I glued it on the board and fixed the rails with nails. I just had to buy thicker and longer spring wire for the tortoise. I lived in Florida at the time and my layout was in a garage with 90% humidity and temperature going up to 105F in the summer. I kept my layout only for a year and a half before I moved to California so it did not have time to warp I guess. I saw that some people use only the foam board directly on pine and glue little plywood plates where they have tortoises. I might try that next time as drilling through plywood is a real pain.
Loved watching the build of your layout and sad to see it go. I know your new ideas and vision will be a great new layout and can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks always for sharing with us all that you do.
Hi Richard, that must have a very hard decision to make, having achieved so much along the way to what , was for me at least, the most enjoyable making of any model railway I've ever followed, the tips on how to and show it being done has been absolutely fantastic and by the way, to actually be doing all this and to make your wonderful videos at the same time to show us all what stages you are at, fantastic, I stumbled upon your videos on UA-cam purely by accident a long time ago and have watched and watched ( some many times over ) a big thank you from me and I'm sure from everyone who follow you on UA-cam, good luck with whatever method you choose to use for new baseboards, I for one will be watching your progress as and when you post your updates, all the best to you and those familiar hands, Geoff
hi Richard, benn watching your videos for about five years now and have learned so much thanks and look forward to learning more as you progress with the new layout - Bob
Hi, You are and have been my hero since I subscribed to your channel years ago. I am totally amazed at your plans. It has taken you some while to build to where you are and the sped up film just shows how quick demolition can take. I think your decision is marvellous and obviously not an easy one to make. I do wish you lots of success in rebuilding. Good luck to you, my hero!! Best wishes. John Stubbington
That's awesome. You inspired me to create my own model railroad. I can't wait to watch your progress. Thanks for all the advise you have given. From down under in Australia. Thanks again Sam
First DEstruction model railway I've ever watched! Can't wait to see what you come up with next given the wealth of experience you have and I have gained from watching you. So glad I (by necessity) built a frame for my layout and I echo your sentiments about the helix - my much simpler single track one never worked very well and is now redundant. Looking forward to the rebirth of Everard Junction.
Richard, I have been watching your videos only recently, last 18 months or so. I must say your modelling, scenic and crafting skills have been inspirational. Like many others have stated, I too enjoyed the layout and I will definitely miss it. It was so sad to see the scenery and track work being dismantled. The layout is dead, long live the layout! I am sure the new layout will be equally inspiring and perhaps to a new generation of modellers. It also gives opportunities to exploit new advances in wiring, point motor and accessory control. Looking forward to seeing the forthcoming videos of the new layout as it begins to form. Good luck and waiting in eager anticipation.
Please video every step you take in renovating your loft and creating the new layout, I know regular uploads are hard but I'd love to see every inch of this revamp
Gosh, and welcome to the club. I have horrendous problems here in Uganda (Kampala Road). Learnt so much from your channel so thanks and looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers Jerry
Part of the fun of the hobby is reconstruction using newly gained knowledge and better design. Good luck! I will look forward to the new layout videos.
i knew exactly where this was going after the opening dialogue. I am sorry to see the layout, and all of my inspiration go down the pan. But a new layout emerges and I absolutely cannot wait to see what you manage to concoct!! Thanks for the visa so far, please don't stop now!
Wow, that was a brave decision my friend. But, we all need a change every now and then. I was telling my wife the same thing just the other day. One of my teeth is still a bit loose but the swelling in my jaw is going down a tad now. Carry on with the rebuild and we will be following along to see the progress. I Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Good luck! Cheers, Dan
A CrossRail video brought me here....but my friend I am truly impressed. You've earned a new subscriber (as well as going back over the old videos....). Can't wait to see what you have planned.
I've just watched this on the walk to work I was only saying to the kids we haven't seen a video from you for a while. It must of broken your heart making that decision but you will be back bigger and better. thanks for all the inspiration you have given me on building the layout
Well Richard, I was only wondering the other day what had been happening on the layout - now I know!! I knew you had been busy on the Granada so thought it was just that. I have to admit that after seeing the video and the amount of warping that had occurred then I don't blame you for taking the action you have - anything else would have been just an ongoing saga of patching it up all the time. There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough which is obviously what you have done. Good man. It takes a lot of courage to do what you have just done but I bet that now it's all dismantled you can now breath a sigh of relief and get into that exciting stage of starting fresh. That layout doesn't owe you anything, it has given you 8 years of pleasure and taught you a lot along the way so a new Everard Junction (if you keep the same name that is) will be born and will be bigger and better than this version which we have all enjoyed watching it grow. I shall look forward to seeing the new layout develop which I missed the first time round. Good luck buddy. ...........Graham
Thanks Graham. Its a nice feeling being able to start again. I've got lots of ideas I want to try out and this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Still some more layout to take down at the moment, then I can focus on some loft insulation. Cheers
Real shame that you need to change on one front but as you quite rightly say, a great opportunity for a new start. Good luck! On a selfish note, as a recently retiree just coming into railway modelling, I'll be fascinated to see your future videos hopefully showing (probably again in some cases) exactly how you build and then operate it. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to watch and learn.
Wow, brilliant, I just discovered your videos in the past few weeks, and I have to say you put the most detail in all your videos. I am in the early stages of starting my first layout and have learned so much watching, I look forward to watching your progress from the beginning please document as you go I'm interested in seeing your ideas to make the bench work warp proof, as that will be where I'll be at soon!! I loved this layout sad to see it go, but look forward to what's coming.thanks for your dedication!,
I don't even really like train sets, but have found myself addicted to watching your channel. Whilst its a shame that you are having to take such drastic measures I am secretly quite pleased as this will ensure I have a plentiful supply of interesting videos to watch in the future. All the best with the new layout and keep up the great quality content.
Great to see a disassembly video for a change. Well done. Climatizing the attic (humidity control in some way as well as temperature swing reductions) would do wonders, even with some MDF, but yeah, plywood or moisture-sealing MDF bits would help. The fun of designing a new layout and building it brings its own joys.
I came to your channel about a year ago so I'm very much looking forward to watching the new one from the ground up in real time. Certainly shows the value of having things only as attached as they need to be!
I don't do modelling, but have enjoyed watching these updates over the years. Your video skills match your modelling. Look forward to watching the new layout progress. Chris Green called it Total Route Modernisation!
Looking forward to seeing the progress of the new layout, brave decision after all the hard work! Good luck with it all. I will be following your videos 👍
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us again. So sorry to hear of the difficulty with the base boards. I'm sure with time and patience you will decide on a plan of action and absolutely nail it. Your video library is testament to your creativity and I thank you for sharing it with us.
It can be depressing but the possibilities are endless and with an increase in your knowledge base we look forward to seeing what you have in mind. Best of luck!
Absolute nightmare, baseboards are the most important aspect it would seem. Half gutted for you but then again half delighted as the new layout will be years of experience and a wealth of new ideas from a very competent modeller, Keep us all up to date with your marvellous videos, the suspense between vids will be tough going.
I've been waiting rather impatiently for another video and when this one came in I was very glad to see it. Good news/bad news situation here. We'll certainly miss this layout but at least this way we get to see you do it all over again. I'm looking forward to following your new journey Richard. Cheers Mike
Hi Richard. goodness! how brave this must have been for you to take all that hard work up and start again. ...... but your decision is such an exciting time for me as i am in the process of starting my own layout soon. as with a lot of people I have followed your videos and tutorials and i have learnt so much with what you have done so i would like to thank you for that. As i have said I hope to start my layout soon and over the years i have carefully been collecting track, trains and rolling stock. My biggest concern was always the boards and what to use so again i have to thank you for making that decision because hopefully i can follow your lead and get the right boards. I will as ever be looking forward to your future videos and continue to learn from you. cheers for now Dave
I'm sad to see your hard work being destroyed but also very happy more videos of a new layout coming. I've enjoyed so much watching all your videos, it's really inspirational such an incredible amount of detail you have put in. Thank you
Glad to hear your keeping well Richard. Massive shame to see the layout go but a wise choice. Looking forward to seeing the new layout ofcourse. All the best
Wow!! Feel bad for you in one respect---all the great work you've done. HOWEVER---it's exciting to think of a BRAND NEW LAYOUT and the workings of your imagination! Your skills in scenery are Incredible so I'm looking forward to being with your next layout build!!
Sad to see the end of this layout. Yours was the first one that I found on youtube. It has given me some good ideas for when my son finally moves out and I get the attic back. But you did the right thing, throwing 'good money' after 'bad' is never a good idea, and I look forward to seeing the new layout, grow like a phoenix out of the ashes so to speak.
long time watcher, first time commenter. Can't wait to see what you have planned for the new layout. have enjoyed watching and best of luck with the new one. will be looking out to see it all grow again.
A brave decision to make. I have enjoyed the videos over the last few years and look forward to the new layout and all the hints and tips that will come with it. I'm sure it will be a good journey
It's been an amazing exercise to watch - it must be a first to video the stripping down of a finished layout. Best of luck in your layout re-birth and I'm sure many viewers will be looking forward to viewing the start of your new layout.
You made the correct decision. I have worked on a couple of different layouts, and when you have an issue with the wood, it is time to start over. A large layout I worked with had expansion issues in the Texas heat. The portions we built in winter grew to the point during the summer that we would walk into the layout barn and find derailed locomotives spilled on the floor.
When I first saw a new Everard Junction video, I was excited. When I saw the content, I was horrified. After your explanation, I think it's for the best. Looking forward to more videos of the new layout build.
Sorry to hear about your problems, loved all the vids. Was also nice to see a face behind the voice, haha. Looking forward to the new layout and videos. Keep up the fantastic work.
End of a era in one way, start of an era at the same time. As much as it saddening to see this go it's drawn upon a vast amount of ideas and prosperity for the future layout. Keep up the good work, looking forward to see Everard Junction 1.0.
Sad to see it being ripped up, but also looking forward to the new layout. I have this week just started a small layout for myself and grandson who is four and train crazy, I intend to use most of the techniques from your previous videos that have inspired me to get started.
Watched with almost equal degrees of sadness and excitement, sad to see so much hard work ripped up, I loved the layout and enjoyed watching it come together, but excited to think I get to see it all over from scratch built by an older and wiser version of yourself, I'm looking forward to great things ahead 👍👍👍
25:38 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo .. that is so sad :(
I've havent been a viewer of your channel for very long but became so fond of you're layout. sad to see this one being taken apart but can't wait to see what you build next
😭 Old layout gone, Your secret alias revealed, new layout on the cards... More cliff hangers and drama then the walking dead! Best of luck, regards Richard
Hi Richard, A Bold and Exciting Step to take, But I for one am already looking forward to the building of the new layout and all of the ''How To'' videos to come from it. Ken.
Sad that the materials let you down but lessons to be learned by a lot from the experience, Been there myself, however the words of my grandfather came back to me that all the is old is not wrong, float your base boards, air dried never kiln dried, never screw it down as if your building the forth road bridge, always drill oversized holes or use undersized screws, back them off half a turn and on and on he used to hammer the lessons in like nails all taken from his decades as a master pattern maker. In the end it comes down to expansion, if it cannot then your asking for trouble further down the line and I am pleased to say it works. Looking forwards to seeing the new layout as it develops.
Great video. Interesting to see the behind the scenes bits. Will be watching with baited breath to see the new one take shape. In the process of rebuilding my own N gauge layout so I know how painful it is to make the decision to rip up many many hours of painstaking work.
What a shame after all your hard and meticulous work over the years. It was a truly exceptional layout and must have been a gut wrenching experience having to start to undo it all. I can totally relate to the problems you were having with the warping and derailments etc...... as I have sort of made the same mistake in my loft too. Although I did actually build baseboard frames for my layout, I only used tilers batten to construct the frames as well as for the legs too and worse still, I only used 6mm MDF for the baseboard tops!!!!! The result was basically the same. Thankfully in my case, I had only started scenery in one small corner of my layout so I wont have to undo much scenery as I dismantle what Ive done. I look forward to whatever rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Everard Junction with your new layout and I cant wait for a whole new set of "How To" videos as well as update videos as things progress. Best of luck. Regards Simon
So sad to see what was a fantastic layout to be ripped apart. You have been an inspiration many layout builders both old and new. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!
It is a shame to see it go....but your reasons are completely understandable. To hear you say you want to step your game up another level, then I for one, am looking forward with eager anticipation to the the new series of videos that must ensue as you rebuild this wonderful layout. Good luck Richard. Stu.
My heart dropped when you explained what happens in this video; however, I know your rebuilt layout will be outstanding and I am staying tuned to see the progress.
Wow, mate, brave move but I think it's the right one, and the only choice you had really I guess. I've loved watching your videos ever since stumbling across them last year, and I have learnt a lot from watching, to use on my own layout, the upside is that we get to go on another journey with you now. I think once you insulate the loft you will solve a large degree of the warping potential of any new work too. Good luck going forward, I look forward to your future videos.
Looking forward to seeing your new project come together. We'll be watching here at Hornby Magazine HQ!
Thanks guys, wasn't an easy choice but I'm very excited for the future layout.
I was devastated watching this 5 years ago, I had been watching you for many years before this and loved feeling almost apart for its growth. back then you were just a disembodied voice, and as such my investment was purely in the layout and not the person making it. 5 years later. I've just watched the station take shape, on layout Mk 3 (I think) the first few shots of the station in that video blew me away with how good it looked, and reminded me how much enjoyment you bring to us all. Thanks for sharing your hobby for all these years.
Half an hour of railway destruction, bet you felt like Dr Beaching
I actually did. However unlike Dr Beaching the new layout will have more lines and faster trains.
EverardJunction brilliant, can't wait
Dr. Breaching...
Sad to see the great old layout go but really looking forward to see what you make
Couldn't agree more. Excited to see what emerges given the wealth of experience gained in building this one. One of my "go to" channels for ideas and techniques.
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I'll miss the Old Everard Junction. I've enjoyed the video's throughout the years. Everard Junction has given me some great ideas for my layout as I build it. I look forward to new Everard Junction Layout Journey.....thanks Richard for a great layout and video's. I hope Hornby does another update when you have complete the new Everard Junction layout... regards...John
Exciting times Richard, sad to see this one go, it's one of the best around UA-cam, but I agree it's the right time, and you've learnt a lot about the long term issues of some materials. Really looking forward to seeing the new layout appear from the ground up, and now you've cleaned out some of the junk there's lots more space. Keep up the great work mate, whether it's the layout, tutorials, or the cars, you're a joy to watch and always very informative towards people of all knowledge and skill levels.
WOW ! To stop a mole hill becoming a mountain ! I have watched you build your layout for some years now. I have loved every video you put out. Now I get the chance to watch from the beginning again. As you said it was hard to make the decision so the mole hill had to go. Good luck Richard I for one will be watching every video.
I'm torn, on one hand devastated! Loved your layout and looked forward to each video. On the other hand, you can see you'll have even more problems over time. Looking forward to the future layout! Can't wait to see what your planning. Man that took guts!
I was so excited to check out the video to see what was coming next to the layout. After I picked myself off the floor it started to make sense as to why you were doing it. The plans you have for the loft will make it nice to work and play. I remember on many of your postings I have heard you say it’s too hot or cold to be up there. I will tell you I couldn’t watch the whole video I wanted to keep the memory of the trains running instead of you tearing it apart. I am looking forward to the new layout until then I can always watch the old videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Thankyou for allowing us to visit your loft and enjoy the layout with you! When trains won't run it quickly saps any fun out of the hobby, so I don't blame you in making the decision to restart.
Best of luck with it, and thankyou again for sharing :-)
This came just as I began to build the baseboards for my brand new layout. Your videos were the first I watched back when I was working on my old layout with my granddad who is no longer with us. The layout will be named after him "Raymond junction" My new layout will be bigger better and like yours, work. Hopefully we can both build the layout we want in the next few years. Thanks for all your videos and here's to the new layouts
Coincidentally 'Everard Junction' is also named after my Grandfather whose middle name was Everard. The new layout will retain the name. More videos to come.
+EverardJunction I look forward to it, I hope to start videoing my layout soon
Italkgadget Same here. My "train set" was started by my Granddad, now I am a Granddad, my grandchildren all love "Granddad's train shed". Must be a thing about Granddad's!!
willsgrandad hehe yes
What a shock ! Watching your videos has inspired me to start my own shed layout, now I realise how much time and effort and planning goes into building a layout, not to mention money.Can't wait to see what your gonna do. Chris.
Feel as if I've lost a friend! Looking forward to the re-birth. Best of luck.
He'll be back in a few months but made from plywood instead. Videos will carry on as I have some rolling stock projects I can work on without the layout.
There are those who believe that a "finished" (with a coating) piece of wood is much more stable than one that isn't.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
I was about to suggest plywood... it's the material i trust most 😂
Aye, 9mm on 2x1 framing seems to work nicely.
I really trust 70mm by 28mm pine timber and 18mm ply. Couple of 50mm wood screws and wood glue and that thing can hold 30 people (from experience)
I only recently found your video's, but watched almost all of them now. Then saw the one today about the rebuild, and that it is a great opportunity to add more videos again. Certainly the new knowledge you bring in to it and starting from the beginning will make for a unique new series. Best of luck!
Like many others have said - sad to see the old layout go and thanks for all the tips and advice over the years.
I too have had similar experiences with my first layout being built on a recycled base board and housed in an un-insulated garage (too cold in winter and too hot in summer).
Now I have converted the garage (fully insulated and heated) and have proper sturdy base boards.
For me de-railing is a thing of the past, so think you’re on the right track to insulate and start again!
All the best for the new layout - and now looking forward to seeing your new ideas and layout.
From The Netherlands I'm following your vids quite a while and I have a great respect for your decision to rebuild your lay-out. A tremendous job, but at the end it will give you more satisfaction. Keep up the good work..!
the fist video I saw from your channel was when you completed the junkyard, iI saw that video during the COVID time 2020-21. and in 2023 I reconnected again with you channel and started to see all video since my first video. Today on Oct’23 I look on your first videos and I find this one that surprise me about how you take this hard decision, and looking today was the right one. I really love you videos. cheers from 🇨🇦
Good luck with it all fella. I discovered Everard Junction a few years back when, frankly, I was going through the mill and in a funny kind of way it became a sanctuary/retreat and saw me through, especially as it reminded me of my 80s childhood and trips to "town" (London) with Dad and Network South East. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Everard Junction is dead. Long live Everard Junction.
Farewell to the (now) old Everard Junction. I spent many weekends exploring your beautiful country on British Rail when I was stationed there in the early 90s, and your layout brings back many fond memories. Looking forward to watching the new layout come to life.
Sad to see you old layout go as watching you you over the last 3-4 years you have given me lots of tips and help with my own. Will be looking forward to e start of your new layout. Good luck and warm wishes in all you do
phil
OMG!... All that work and now you're having to start over!... A brave decision and I wish you the best with the new layout... It'll be interesting to watch the progress!
So sad yours was the first layout I saw followed you virtually from the beginning good to know your keeping the name I don't get to see many railway layouts over here in oz so watching yours and others on you tube helps with ideas I am just starting to get back into the hobby after a number of years away and like you I also have a classic car on the go mine is a 1974 hq holden monaro by General Motors Holden it's about 50% done good luck with the layout and car look forward to more videoed cheers alan
Gutted! I've been following the development of this layout for years. I've really enjoyed each of the videos and learnt a lot so much, so to see a screwdriver tearing through the scenery is very sad indeed. I will of course be chopping at the bit to see all of the future videos and the birth of Everard Junction II. Keep up the fantastic work!!
I discovered your videos last year and watching them has rekindled my interest in model railways. They are by far the best videos upon the hobby there are be wise you explain what you are doing and how and why with clarity. They are fascinating viewing to me and will help me when I finally get to make a payout of my own. Well done with all you do. I can't wait to see the new layout develop. RB
OMG. You've reduced a grown man to tears. I've grown up with this layout. Its De-Construction was on a par with looking at that line up of Deltics at Doncaster receiving the last rights. But i must admit, that lower fiddle yard did remind me of childhood visits to the Bem Bom brothers amusment park Margate, and rides on the original roller coaster.'The King is dead, long live the King'. Good luck with the next layout Richard. Thanks for all the informative vids down the years. Much appreciated.
Hi Richard, love going back to some of your older videos, especially these 3 which show the destruction, the chat video and then the start of the new layout. I like how you narrate your videos, seem a nice guy, bloody good at what you do, always want to learn, better your skills and I like your passion behind your hobby. Yours are the only channel I have notifications set up for... and I don't even have a train layout 🤣It is definitely more about the builds for me. Anyway, hope you are doing well, bud. Lee, Derby.
Sad to see so much work taken down; however, I can understand your logic. Wishing you lots of luck (and patience) on the re-build. Very much looking forward to seeing the developing story. Cheers!!
Always loved you work!
I just dismantled my layout and like you, I kept all my trees, rails, points, houses and so on. I actually enjoyed taking it apart as I uncovered some mistakes I did in the past. My layout was built on pine for the structure, plywood for the base, and a 1.5-inch thick foam board on top of it which allowed me to nail my cork easily at the beginning before I glued it on the board and fixed the rails with nails. I just had to buy thicker and longer spring wire for the tortoise. I lived in Florida at the time and my layout was in a garage with 90% humidity and temperature going up to 105F in the summer.
I kept my layout only for a year and a half before I moved to California so it did not have time to warp I guess. I saw that some people use only the foam board directly on pine and glue little plywood plates where they have tortoises. I might try that next time as drilling through plywood is a real pain.
Loved watching the build of your layout and sad to see it go. I know your new ideas and vision will be a great new layout and can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks always for sharing with us all that you do.
Must have watched this four times now... The new layout is really coming along, great to see! Joachim
Richard, what have you done? Everard Junction was THE benchmark I have tried to emulate in small parts; now you're raising the bar!
Hi Richard, that must have a very hard decision to make, having achieved so much along the way to what , was for me at least, the most enjoyable making of any model railway I've ever followed, the tips on how to and show it being done has been absolutely fantastic and by the way, to actually be doing all this and to make your wonderful videos at the same time to show us all what stages you are at, fantastic, I stumbled upon your videos on UA-cam purely by accident a long time ago and have watched and watched ( some many times over ) a big thank you from me and I'm sure from everyone who follow you on UA-cam, good luck with whatever method you choose to use for new baseboards, I for one will be watching your progress as and when you post your updates, all the best to you and those familiar hands, Geoff
hi Richard, benn watching your videos for about five years now and have learned so much thanks and look forward to learning more as you progress with the new layout - Bob
Hi, You are and have been my hero since I subscribed to your channel years ago. I am totally amazed at your plans. It has taken you some while to build to where you are and the sped up film just shows how quick demolition can take. I think your decision is marvellous and obviously not an easy one to make. I do wish you lots of success in rebuilding. Good luck to you, my hero!!
Best wishes. John Stubbington
That's awesome. You inspired me to create my own model railroad. I can't wait to watch your progress. Thanks for all the advise you have given. From down under in Australia.
Thanks again
Sam
First DEstruction model railway I've ever watched! Can't wait to see what you come up with next given the wealth of experience you have and I have gained from watching you. So glad I (by necessity) built a frame for my layout and I echo your sentiments about the helix - my much simpler single track one never worked very well and is now redundant. Looking forward to the rebirth of Everard Junction.
Richard, I have been watching your videos only recently, last 18 months or so. I must say your modelling, scenic and crafting skills have been inspirational. Like many others have stated, I too enjoyed the layout and I will definitely miss it. It was so sad to see the scenery and track work being dismantled. The layout is dead, long live the layout! I am sure the new layout will be equally inspiring and perhaps to a new generation of modellers. It also gives opportunities to exploit new advances in wiring, point motor and accessory control. Looking forward to seeing the forthcoming videos of the new layout as it begins to form. Good luck and waiting in eager anticipation.
Please video every step you take in renovating your loft and creating the new layout, I know regular uploads are hard but I'd love to see every inch of this revamp
Gosh, and welcome to the club. I have horrendous problems here in Uganda (Kampala Road). Learnt so much from your channel so thanks and looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers Jerry
Part of the fun of the hobby is reconstruction using newly gained knowledge and better design. Good luck! I will look forward to the new layout videos.
i knew exactly where this was going after the opening dialogue. I am sorry to see the layout, and all of my inspiration go down the pan. But a new layout emerges and I absolutely cannot wait to see what you manage to concoct!! Thanks for the visa so far, please don't stop now!
giant rips trough contryside! hummmm sad to see this go but look forward to the new progress and watching right from the start! good luck richard
Yes, a little sad but I'm excited to see the new layout! Sounds to me like you're excited as well ! Best wishes from Athens, Georgia USA.
Wow, that was a brave decision my friend. But, we all need a change every now and then. I was telling my wife the same thing just the other day. One of my teeth is still a bit loose but the swelling in my jaw is going down a tad now. Carry on with the rebuild and we will be following along to see the progress. I Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Good luck! Cheers, Dan
A CrossRail video brought me here....but my friend I am truly impressed. You've earned a new subscriber (as well as going back over the old videos....).
Can't wait to see what you have planned.
I've just watched this on the walk to work I was only saying to the kids we haven't seen a video from you for a while. It must of broken your heart making that decision but you will be back bigger and better. thanks for all the inspiration you have given me on building the layout
Well Richard, I was only wondering the other day what had been happening on the layout - now I know!! I knew you had been busy on the Granada so thought it was just that. I have to admit that after seeing the video and the amount of warping that had occurred then I don't blame you for taking the action you have - anything else would have been just an ongoing saga of patching it up all the time. There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough which is obviously what you have done. Good man. It takes a lot of courage to do what you have just done but I bet that now it's all dismantled you can now breath a sigh of relief and get into that exciting stage of starting fresh. That layout doesn't owe you anything, it has given you 8 years of pleasure and taught you a lot along the way so a new Everard Junction (if you keep the same name that is) will be born and will be bigger and better than this version which we have all enjoyed watching it grow. I shall look forward to seeing the new layout develop which I missed the first time round. Good luck buddy. ...........Graham
Thanks Graham. Its a nice feeling being able to start again. I've got lots of ideas I want to try out and this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Still some more layout to take down at the moment, then I can focus on some loft insulation. Cheers
Real shame that you need to change on one front but as you quite rightly say, a great opportunity for a new start. Good luck! On a selfish note, as a recently retiree just coming into railway modelling, I'll be fascinated to see your future videos hopefully showing (probably again in some cases) exactly how you build and then operate it. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to watch and learn.
Wow, brilliant, I just discovered your videos in the past few weeks, and I have to say you put the most detail in all your videos. I am in the early stages of starting my first layout and have learned so much watching, I look forward to watching your progress from the beginning please document as you go I'm interested in seeing your ideas to make the bench work warp proof, as that will be where I'll be at soon!! I loved this layout sad to see it go, but look forward to what's coming.thanks for your dedication!,
I don't even really like train sets, but have found myself addicted to watching your channel. Whilst its a shame that you are having to take such drastic measures I am secretly quite pleased as this will ensure I have a plentiful supply of interesting videos to watch in the future. All the best with the new layout and keep up the great quality content.
Great to see a disassembly video for a change. Well done. Climatizing the attic (humidity control in some way as well as temperature swing reductions) would do wonders, even with some MDF, but yeah, plywood or moisture-sealing MDF bits would help. The fun of designing a new layout and building it brings its own joys.
I came to your channel about a year ago so I'm very much looking forward to watching the new one from the ground up in real time. Certainly shows the value of having things only as attached as they need to be!
I don't do modelling, but have enjoyed watching these updates over the years. Your video skills match your modelling. Look forward to watching the new layout progress. Chris Green called it Total Route Modernisation!
Looking forward to seeing the progress of the new layout, brave decision after all the hard work! Good luck with it all. I will be following your videos 👍
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us again. So sorry to hear of the difficulty with the base boards. I'm sure with time and patience you will decide on a plan of action and absolutely nail it. Your video library is testament to your creativity and I thank you for sharing it with us.
Enjoyed watching your layout develop over the years.Good luck with new one.
It can be depressing but the possibilities are endless and with an increase in your knowledge base we look forward to seeing what you have in mind. Best of luck!
Absolute nightmare, baseboards are the most important aspect it would seem. Half gutted for you but then again half delighted as the new layout will be years of experience and a wealth of new ideas from a very competent modeller, Keep us all up to date with your marvellous videos, the suspense between vids will be tough going.
It takes a brave man to undertake such a task .Best of luck and I cant wait to take this journey with you.
I've been waiting rather impatiently for another video and when this one came in I was very glad to see it. Good news/bad news situation here. We'll certainly miss this layout but at least this way we get to see you do it all over again. I'm looking forward to following your new journey Richard. Cheers Mike
While slightly freaked out by the destruction, it was fascinating to see bits of the layout you'd never normally see. Good luck with the new project.
Hi Richard. goodness! how brave this must have been for you to take all that hard work up and start again.
...... but your decision is such an exciting time for me as i am in the process of starting my own layout soon.
as with a lot of people I have followed your videos and tutorials and i have learnt so much with what you have done so i would like to thank you for that.
As i have said I hope to start my layout soon and over the years i have carefully been collecting track, trains and rolling stock. My biggest concern was always the boards and what to use so again i have to thank you for making that decision because hopefully i can follow your lead and get the right boards.
I will as ever be looking forward to your future videos and continue to learn from you.
cheers for now Dave
Thanks Dave. Construction of the new boards will be covered in depth.
I'm sad to see your hard work being destroyed but also very happy more videos of a new layout coming. I've enjoyed so much watching all your videos, it's really inspirational such an incredible amount of detail you have put in. Thank you
Exciting times ahead looking forward to following your progress, will miss the old layout it has given my son and so many good ideas.
Glad to hear your keeping well Richard. Massive shame to see the layout go but a wise choice. Looking forward to seeing the new layout ofcourse.
All the best
Great thing is because you have been kind enough to share it all with us you have a brilliant archive of this layout.
Good luck with the Renaissance Richard, I'm in the early stages of building my layout and your videos have helped me massively.
Wow!! Feel bad for you in one respect---all the great work you've done. HOWEVER---it's exciting to think of a BRAND NEW LAYOUT and the workings of your imagination! Your skills in scenery are Incredible so I'm looking forward to being with your next layout build!!
The positive side to this is that we get to see a whole series of new videos on building a railway from scratch. I can't wait!
Sad to see the end of this layout. Yours was the first one that I found on youtube. It has given me some good ideas for when my son finally moves out and I get the attic back. But you did the right thing, throwing 'good money' after 'bad' is never a good idea, and I look forward to seeing the new layout, grow like a phoenix out of the ashes so to speak.
long time watcher, first time commenter. Can't wait to see what you have planned for the new layout. have enjoyed watching and best of luck with the new one. will be looking out to see it all grow again.
Very best of luck in the new build! looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Joe
A brave decision to make. I have enjoyed the videos over the last few years and look forward to the new layout and all the hints and tips that will come with it. I'm sure it will be a good journey
It's been an amazing exercise to watch - it must be a first to video the stripping down of a finished layout. Best of luck in your layout re-birth and I'm sure many viewers will be looking forward to viewing the start of your new layout.
You made the correct decision. I have worked on a couple of different layouts, and when you have an issue with the wood, it is time to start over.
A large layout I worked with had expansion issues in the Texas heat. The portions we built in winter grew to the point during the summer that we would walk into the layout barn and find derailed locomotives spilled on the floor.
Your dedication,patience and skill never cease to impress,I look forward to seeing your wonderful future works
When I first saw a new Everard Junction video, I was excited. When I saw the content, I was horrified. After your explanation, I think it's for the best. Looking forward to more videos of the new layout build.
Best of luck with this Richard. It's going to be like waiting for a new series of a favourite tv programme - I can't wait see see what you do.
Sorry to hear about your problems, loved all the vids. Was also nice to see a face behind the voice, haha. Looking forward to the new layout and videos. Keep up the fantastic work.
Loads of work to do,wish you all the best,look forward too seeing the new layout.
Regards
Bob
End of a era in one way, start of an era at the same time.
As much as it saddening to see this go it's drawn upon a vast amount of ideas and prosperity for the future layout.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to see Everard Junction 1.0.
Sad to see it being ripped up, but also looking forward to the new layout. I have this week just started a small layout for myself and grandson who is four and train crazy, I intend to use most of the techniques from your previous videos that have inspired me to get started.
Sad to see the old layout go but realky looking forward to watching the new one take shape.All the very best with it.
cheers
Rich.
Watched with almost equal degrees of sadness and excitement, sad to see so much hard work ripped up, I loved the layout and enjoyed watching it come together, but excited to think I get to see it all over from scratch built by an older and wiser version of yourself, I'm looking forward to great things ahead 👍👍👍
25:38 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo .. that is so sad :(
Alen AxP didn’t expect you here! Yes it is.
Wow Ive´watched all these from start to finsh
,As a beginer this has been a great way to learn and look forward to the next stage.
I've havent been a viewer of your channel for very long but became so fond of you're layout. sad to see this one being taken apart but can't wait to see what you build next
😭 Old layout gone, Your secret alias revealed, new layout on the cards... More cliff hangers and drama then the walking dead! Best of luck, regards Richard
just not as boring
I've revealed myself in older videos. Building a layout tends to just show hands. I bet quite a few of you could spot me just from my hands.
my wife knows your voice lol, only as we have our pcs next to each other
EverardJunction
Sad to see it go ,you have certainly helped a lot of people with your videos including me ,look forward to seeing the new layout progress cheers Kevin
Hi Richard, A Bold and Exciting Step to take, But I for one am already looking forward to the building of the new layout and all of the ''How To'' videos to come from it. Ken.
Traumatic indeed!! But satisfying as well...certainly very excited to see what you have in store for the future.
Good luck!
Sad that the materials let you down but lessons to be learned by a lot from the experience, Been there myself, however the words of my grandfather came back to me that all the is old is not wrong, float your base boards, air dried never kiln dried, never screw it down as if your building the forth road bridge, always drill oversized holes or use undersized screws, back them off half a turn and on and on he used to hammer the lessons in like nails all taken from his decades as a master pattern maker. In the end it comes down to expansion, if it cannot then your asking for trouble further down the line and I am pleased to say it works.
Looking forwards to seeing the new layout as it develops.
Great video. Interesting to see the behind the scenes bits. Will be watching with baited breath to see the new one take shape. In the process of rebuilding my own N gauge layout so I know how painful it is to make the decision to rip up many many hours of painstaking work.
What a shame after all your hard and meticulous work over the years.
It was a truly exceptional layout and must have been a gut wrenching experience having to start to undo it all.
I can totally relate to the problems you were having with the warping and derailments etc...... as I have sort of made the same mistake in my loft too. Although I did actually build baseboard frames for my layout, I only used tilers batten to construct the frames as well as for the legs too and worse still, I only used 6mm MDF for the baseboard tops!!!!! The result was basically the same.
Thankfully in my case, I had only started scenery in one small corner of my layout so I wont have to undo much scenery as I dismantle what Ive done.
I look forward to whatever rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Everard Junction with your new layout and I cant wait for a whole new set of "How To" videos as well as update videos as things progress.
Best of luck.
Regards Simon
I enjoy your videos. Am looking forward to what you come up with. That looks like a monumental task.
So sad to see what was a fantastic layout to be ripped apart. You have been an inspiration many layout builders both old and new.
Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!
It is a shame to see it go....but your reasons are completely understandable. To hear you say you want to step your game up another level, then I for one, am looking forward with eager anticipation to the the new series of videos that must ensue as you rebuild this wonderful layout. Good luck Richard.
Stu.
really admire your work! Looking forward to seeing you build the new one. Also, greetings from West Columbia, South Carolina.
My heart dropped when you explained what happens in this video; however, I know your rebuilt layout will be outstanding and I am staying tuned to see the progress.
Wow, mate, brave move but I think it's the right one, and the only choice you had really I guess. I've loved watching your videos ever since stumbling across them last year, and I have learnt a lot from watching, to use on my own layout, the upside is that we get to go on another journey with you now. I think once you insulate the loft you will solve a large degree of the warping potential of any new work too. Good luck going forward, I look forward to your future videos.