First visit to your channel and I love the layout and it's detail. The diagonal viaduct is a really great feature (might steal that idea from you) ... and so are the Hunters!
Thanks, I’m not an expert at the videography as you can see but it’s fun to share. The viaduct carrying the reverse loop is an idea I have had for ages. Just developing the area on the right side of viaduct, more updates to come 😁
Viaduct, woods and the green rocky hills all inspired by the local area in Durham dales. Those old lines are now bike routes and I love cycling too, I try to model what I see whenI am out. Thanks for the nice comments 😊
@HighFell loving the country side look, reminds me of my childhood when steam trains we're still working , and holidaying in highley on what's now the seven valley railway, haven't been there in years, but brings back wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your post, it is inspiring for model builders.
Metcalfe N is very close to TT:120 and I really enjoy making them. Excellent products. On the Farm area I used N tractors, implements and figures to create a forced perspective. I have 3 German locos, BR130 and V90 from Piko, brilliant and a Roco BR 108 not very brilliant. TT:120 being and internationally recognised scale helps loads. The premise on High Fell is that as some of the British diesel prototypes didn’t live up to expectations, BR trialed some German kit, technically the BR130 is Ukrainian 😁 Piko make very good value locos, reliable. Roco are living on a once great past, terrible quality and customer service. Can’t hold a candle to Hornby.
That's a really great looking layout you're creating, lot's of great detail. My grandson is really impressed with it. He's been filming videos of our small layout for his Dylington Model Railway channel, must admit he's not doing a bad job of it, and when he starts his 009 layout, I'm sure he'll film his progress and post updates. Anyway, he's subscribed, and he'll be watching more of your videos after school....cheers James 🙂👍
@HighFell my grandson, is certainly very enthusiastic at the moment, I guess life will take over eventually. But hopefully, we've created many happy memories 🙂👍
The model railway thing has a habit of always coming back so it’s a great foundation. I think the more support and encouragement the stronger the connection. Had a look and the layout looks great 😊
Really pleased with the planes, I didn’t want them to look cheesy and be going round like a fairground ride but they are a bit of fun too. Next Video will look at St James Quay in a bit more detail.
The viaduct really adds to your layout, and with the addition of trees to the front and rear, it brings realisium to your model railway. Scenic3D sells many TT120 items as well as other gauges to create all those little scenes.
Thank you, the viaduct was always a key part of my plan, it’s a pair of Metcalfe N card kits end to end. Works great for TT:120, many of the viaducts in Durham Dales were built very well but ‘economically’ so not an excess of material not needed 😂. 3D printing has made extra detailing so easy, I have used a range of companies mainly West Hill Wagon Works, DAPR and SR3D designs so far and made bits and pieces myself, it’s certainly a growing industry 😊
Fantastic lay-out, sir! For a first time video, it showed off so many interesting pieces and ways of doing that people are still worrying about on their TT120 and OO9/HOe lay-outs. I hope the video with making your trees goes well and I hope to see you again! Here's to keeping High Fell that sunny spot and all the best in these storms. Cheers!
Kind words, thank you 😊 None of the things I have done are very hard and many things are very cheap or even free, I hope it encourages others to let their imagination lead them. I have waited 45 years to get going! This scale is so practical and as more products come through it just gets better 😊
@@HighFell Yes, here's to an expansion in the product range. I'm a OO gauge DC Runner but it's great to see a step change like TT120, as the gauge and the scale are all correct, unlike what we call OO Scale. Many Thanks!
@@Flymochairman1I was brought up on OO both HD 3 rail and my later Hornby. There was some LoneStar non motorised in there and my Tri-ang Big Big train! The scale is unimportant but it’s about engaging in the hobby, too much negativity from some quarters on YT! The big thing with TT:120 is that models become international, more important with modern things like Eurostar, Vectron or class 66 where the next generation will probably start their journey in the hobby and that’s what it needs 😁
@@HighFell That’s the fun, solving all the problems, then making something to fit your ideas. Scenics are my favourite part, just finished the scenery on my latest layout, which I started last January. Had a lot of fun with it. Good luck. Doug.
Nice layout ,there’s nothing wrong with showing your layout with out trains running,sometimes distraction when the trains are running especially if someone is looking for ideas,great video and great layout .
Thank you; that is the reason why this was a non running session, to highlight some of the details I have added without the distraction of trains running 😁
@@HighFell hi,that’s why i commented,unfortunately some people just criticise rather than give a bit of credit,the video in question will be helpful to a lot of modellers looking for ideas on landscape and buildings etc so thanks for showing and keep up the good work 👍
Superb detailing of this gorgeous layout. Of its many highlights, the ones that grabbed my attention were the variety of tones in the ballast, the realism of the road/path colors, and your handling of the overall landscape. The mural is the perfect backdrop, too. Where did you get it? I could almost imagine Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings alighting from a carriage into your miniature world. 😂 However, as a fly guy, the incorporation of a low level RAF training mission was icing on the cake. I’m eagerly looking forward to your future updates. Best wishes.
Thank you for the very kind words. The backscene was from Model Scenic Supplies and is their Hills and Dales Pack A and B, it’s in N gauge and works well with TT:120 scale. Ballast is different everywhere and I wanted it to have the look of newly laid track in places, sections of maintenance where modern light signals have been installed rather than a single uniform colour. Glad you like the jets, I remember almost every valley used to be a low flying practice area up in the North, or it seemed that way 😂 the next projects are underway and I will do a close up video of the docks in next couple of weeks
I’m trying to work out how to bring the sound of the Hunters to High Fell, I have an ambient sound module with countryside sounds that I love. Hunters have the most amazing scream… like you say, only for special occasions or it gets a bit much!
@HighFell I recorded a multi sound recording for my WWI (before what you describe was invented) layout. I run it from a small speaker beneathe my layout. The sound file in on an SD card, but you could run the sounds via a phone or tablet using Bluetooth.
On High Fell, the viaduct, disused tunnel, farm, church and the railway cottages that back onto the goods yard are all Metcalfe N Gauge. All the other buildings and structures are in TT:120 scale. Most of the Metcalfe N buildings are used slightly away from the main areas to give a slightly forced perspective. The farm has N gauge equipment and figures to try and reinforce that. Although Metcalfe N is not so far away from 1:120 as to cause many problems other than height for the railway parts. The Platforms are Metcalfe N slightly stacked up and work well. If you find the TT:120 section on the Hornby Forum, a lot of people have used N gauge buildings, some have changed doorways to work with TT:120 figures right next them. Remember British N is oversized for the track, like OO. Continental N buildings are smaller again.
Have just started into tt120. You're layout has given me inspiration and ideas. Well impressed. Where did you get the viaduct from? Keep up the good work.
Hi High Fell, 😁 Great details and I’m happily stealing quite a few of them. 👍 Couple of questions…. What backscenes have you used on this, as I’m looking for something similar. Next, how you do the reverse loop? I bought a Lenz LK200 module which unfortunately wont work with HM7000 and the Hornby power supply! 😢 Apparently the Hornby power supply is 15V DC and the majority of RLM’s work on 15V AC (all a bit black magic to me?? 🤔🙄) so I’m still stumped with this. 😡 Any help or pointers hugely appreciated. Oh yeah, your graunching motors issue you posted, my Willy Whitelaw and the Night Hawk making some unpleasant noises now so any update on the supply or replacement options for carbon brush/ motors?? Sorry for all the questions which are a bit off topic?? 😊
You are welcome to use any ideas 😁 The main loop backscenes are from ID, Dales and Moors in N. OO always looks oversize for TT:120. The quayside is a Gaugemaster Industrial one again in N but it would have been better if it was taller, like the ID one. Loads of choice but avoid the fancy glues, they don’t work. I prefer carpet tape now, some backscenes are ready self adhesive. Any wet glues will play havock with the printed backscene paper no mater how good it says they are. Wallpaper would be ideal! With RLM, the majority are configured to work with AC as per regular DCC track power. However it’s possible to make a DC RLM or if you can wait the new Hornby one will work both AC and DC but it’s still in development AFIK. Something to consider with RLM is if you are ‘double heading’ the current draw on the RLM may exceed what it can easily supply, I have just swapped out the Lenz unit for a Tam Valley ‘Frog Juicer’ that can be set up for both powering live point frogs or to act as a RLM, it has adjustable current settings. It will be a similar situation if you had an HST, both power cars having decoders, lights and sound, you will get a temporary stall and possibly drop in performance with the Lenz unit. If that’s not an issue, you could consider using a suitable AC power supply and the Lenz RLM will work with that fine.
As to motors, Hornby will look after any customer with motor repairs but they are currently only fitting the same spec as OE. You can check the videos I have done on DIY fixes. You can replace the end cap with the same BE brushes from a motor available on EBay, easiest, swap to an end cap with carbon brushes again from a motor available on EBay a little harder as the end cap needs preparation. There is no 12v N20 carbon brush motor currently available for a direct swap.
Hi High, 🤔😂 many thanks for your replies and info. I’ll look into the AC power supplies or maybe just wait for the Hornby RLM…… Still building at a leisurely pace. Benefits of retirement and “other” hobbies.😉🏍️ I’ll look to get some end caps for the motor issues when they become unbearable, but it’s a shame Hornby don’t currently offer any spare bits for us tinkerer’s to play with huh? Again, thank you much for your help and keep up the good work. TT120 is a lotta fun eh? Cheers Andy
Hi High Feller (again), Thanks again for all your help, you stated that I could use a “suitable” AC power supply that would work with the LENZ unit? Please forgive my ignorance, but would the TT120 locomotives work with an AC supply? (If so what type/ rating?) They are DC and after a little look on the interweb I see that some say they will work if they have ‘series’ motors. Really don’t want to fry the whole set up before I get to grips with it. Still building slowly, but would like to resolve the loop issue before adding the detail & scenics. Cheers Andy
59 Squadron according to my research and sadly the one numbered in the kit was lost in Libya in ‘63 and the pilot too, so the tarn below Telegraph Hill that I couldn’t think of a name for is now, Wrather Tarn.
Just come across your channel and subbed - your layout looks fantastic and is an inspiration for me as I progress with Amberlea. Chris @Amberlea-N-gauge-Railway
Just had a peek at you N gauge layout, Deltic a good start! 😊 A quick warning on the old HM Duette controllers, they don’t play nicely with modern motors, they have caused a few issues. I know there are some very knowledgeable people on Hornby Forum who know the exact specs etc and the electronics behind it👍 PS Marklin of Sweden is ‘The Man’
Not sure I understand? Everard Junction is a superb example of modelling, great inspiration but other than that don’t think there are too many similarities 🤣
First visit to your channel and I love the layout and it's detail. The diagonal viaduct is a really great feature (might steal that idea from you) ... and so are the Hunters!
Thanks, I’m not an expert at the videography as you can see but it’s fun to share. The viaduct carrying the reverse loop is an idea I have had for ages. Just developing the area on the right side of viaduct, more updates to come 😁
What a great layout, love all the different elements 👏👏👏
Thank you 😊
Really nice layout, the viaduct is awesome, lots of lovely greenery .
Viaduct, woods and the green rocky hills all inspired by the local area in Durham dales. Those old lines are now bike routes and I love cycling too, I try to model what I see whenI am out. Thanks for the nice comments 😊
@HighFell loving the country side look, reminds me of my childhood when steam trains we're still working , and holidaying in highley on what's now the seven valley railway, haven't been there in years, but brings back wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your post, it is inspiring for model builders.
Great work! I had to laugh when you said "thick ear" . I haven't had one of those for over 50 years😂
Glad you enjoyed 😁. It seemed to be part and parcel of growing up, receiving one or being threatened with one.
I am delighted that you were not too "serious modeller" and took advantage of Piko's excellent locos and metcalfes N kits 👍🏻
Metcalfe N is very close to TT:120 and I really enjoy making them. Excellent products. On the Farm area I used N tractors, implements and figures to create a forced perspective. I have 3 German locos, BR130 and V90 from Piko, brilliant and a Roco BR 108 not very brilliant. TT:120 being and internationally recognised scale helps loads. The premise on High Fell is that as some of the British diesel prototypes didn’t live up to expectations, BR trialed some German kit, technically the BR130 is Ukrainian 😁 Piko make very good value locos, reliable. Roco are living on a once great past, terrible quality and customer service. Can’t hold a candle to Hornby.
What a fantastic looking layout and in TT which shows what can be achieved with a new / old gauge, so as to speak.
Thank you, it’s a great scale to work with and it will only grow in range.
Love the layout great job sir 👌😎☕️
Thank you 😁
That's a really great looking layout you're creating, lot's of great detail. My grandson is really impressed with it. He's been filming videos of our small layout for his Dylington Model Railway channel, must admit he's not doing a bad job of it, and when he starts his 009 layout, I'm sure he'll film his progress and post updates. Anyway, he's subscribed, and he'll be watching more of your videos after school....cheers James 🙂👍
Great to hear the next generation are so enthusiastic and eager to build models. I’ll be sure to look out for progress 😁
@HighFell my grandson, is certainly very enthusiastic at the moment, I guess life will take over eventually. But hopefully, we've created many happy memories 🙂👍
The model railway thing has a habit of always coming back so it’s a great foundation. I think the more support and encouragement the stronger the connection. Had a look and the layout looks great 😊
@HighFell thank you, we've been looking through your videos. Hopefully, he's coming up next weekend, so he'll probably be filming another video 🙂👍
Great attention to details here... Loved the vid, looking forward to seeing more details and how to make those trees.. Loving the planes..
Really pleased with the planes, I didn’t want them to look cheesy and be going round like a fairground ride but they are a bit of fun too. Next Video will look at St James Quay in a bit more detail.
Can’t believe this is your first scenic layout. My flabber is well and truly gasted!😂😂
@@gregmacdonald927 tbh mine too Greg!
Looks great
Thank you ☺️
The viaduct really adds to your layout, and with the addition of trees to the front and rear, it brings realisium to your model railway.
Scenic3D sells many TT120 items as well as other gauges to create all those little scenes.
Thank you, the viaduct was always a key part of my plan, it’s a pair of Metcalfe N card kits end to end. Works great for TT:120, many of the viaducts in Durham Dales were built very well but ‘economically’ so not an excess of material not needed 😂. 3D printing has made extra detailing so easy, I have used a range of companies mainly West Hill Wagon Works, DAPR and SR3D designs so far and made bits and pieces myself, it’s certainly a growing industry 😊
What a fantastic layout, amazing, very enjoyable video hope to see more
Thanks for the lovely comments. More videos in the pipe line.
Hi first time I have come across your video every in pressed looking brilliant will be following your journey from now on
Thank you, happy to share with you
Fantastic lay-out, sir! For a first time video, it showed off so many interesting pieces and ways of doing that people are still worrying about on their TT120 and OO9/HOe lay-outs. I hope the video with making your trees goes well and I hope to see you again! Here's to keeping High Fell that sunny spot and all the best in these storms. Cheers!
Kind words, thank you 😊 None of the things I have done are very hard and many things are very cheap or even free, I hope it encourages others to let their imagination lead them. I have waited 45 years to get going! This scale is so practical and as more products come through it just gets better 😊
@@HighFell Yes, here's to an expansion in the product range. I'm a OO gauge DC Runner but it's great to see a step change like TT120, as the gauge and the scale are all correct, unlike what we call OO Scale. Many Thanks!
@@Flymochairman1I was brought up on OO both HD 3 rail and my later Hornby. There was some LoneStar non motorised in there and my Tri-ang Big Big train! The scale is unimportant but it’s about engaging in the hobby, too much negativity from some quarters on YT! The big thing with TT:120 is that models become international, more important with modern things like Eurostar, Vectron or class 66 where the next generation will probably start their journey in the hobby and that’s what it needs 😁
Excellent work. Looking forward to the weathering video.
Thank you, the weathering video should hopefully be in the next few weeks 😁
Well done with the scenery, great job for your first time.
It’s a lot of thinking and then getting stuck in 🤣
@@HighFell That’s the fun, solving all the problems, then making something to fit your ideas. Scenics are my favourite part, just finished the scenery on my latest layout, which I started last January. Had a lot of fun with it. Good luck. Doug.
@@dougbull3289 just checked out you layout, lots to like there! The bicycles look fantastic! It all does to be fair!
@@HighFell Thanks, still a way to go yet, but having fun, which is what it’s all about.Atb Doug.
Very nice layout, subbed look forward to future vids 👍
I’ll try and keep them interesting and fun 😊
Lovely layout - great job.
P.S. Just become your 200th subscriber and UA-cam gave a little firework display to celebrate!😀
Thank you so much!
“A thick ear off their mother” - a phrase I’ve not heard in ages, but once a very common threat from mothers all over the land! 😮😮😅
Leaving the back gate open is the type of misdemeanour that would result in this punishment too 🤣
Nice layout ,there’s nothing wrong with showing your layout with out trains running,sometimes distraction when the trains are running especially if someone is looking for ideas,great video and great layout .
Thank you; that is the reason why this was a non running session, to highlight some of the details I have added without the distraction of trains running 😁
@@HighFell hi,that’s why i commented,unfortunately some people just criticise rather than give a bit of credit,the video in question will be helpful to a lot of modellers looking for ideas on landscape and buildings etc so thanks for showing and keep up the good work 👍
@@JohnJohnson-xm2mu I appreciate the support 👍
the layout looks really good
Thank you
Superb detailing of this gorgeous layout. Of its many highlights, the ones that grabbed my attention were the variety of tones in the ballast, the realism of the road/path colors, and your handling of the overall landscape. The mural is the perfect backdrop, too. Where did you get it? I could almost imagine Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings alighting from a carriage into your miniature world. 😂 However, as a fly guy, the incorporation of a low level RAF training mission was icing on the cake. I’m eagerly looking forward to your future updates. Best wishes.
Thank you for the very kind words. The backscene was from Model Scenic Supplies and is their Hills and Dales Pack A and B, it’s in N gauge and works well with TT:120 scale. Ballast is different everywhere and I wanted it to have the look of newly laid track in places, sections of maintenance where modern light signals have been installed rather than a single uniform colour. Glad you like the jets, I remember almost every valley used to be a low flying practice area up in the North, or it seemed that way 😂 the next projects are underway and I will do a close up video of the docks in next couple of weeks
Nice layout. I love the hunters. I have WWI fighters over my WWI layout. They have engines and turning props. Too noisy to have on all the time though
I’m trying to work out how to bring the sound of the Hunters to High Fell, I have an ambient sound module with countryside sounds that I love. Hunters have the most amazing scream… like you say, only for special occasions or it gets a bit much!
@HighFell I recorded a multi sound recording for my WWI (before what you describe was invented) layout. I run it from a small speaker beneathe my layout. The sound file in on an SD card, but you could run the sounds via a phone or tablet using Bluetooth.
I would love more information on n gauge buildings on a tt120 layout
On High Fell, the viaduct, disused tunnel, farm, church and the railway cottages that back onto the goods yard are all Metcalfe N Gauge. All the other buildings and structures are in TT:120 scale. Most of the Metcalfe N buildings are used slightly away from the main areas to give a slightly forced perspective. The farm has N gauge equipment and figures to try and reinforce that. Although Metcalfe N is not so far away from 1:120 as to cause many problems other than height for the railway parts. The Platforms are Metcalfe N slightly stacked up and work well. If you find the TT:120 section on the Hornby Forum, a lot of people have used N gauge buildings, some have changed doorways to work with TT:120 figures right next them. Remember British N is oversized for the track, like OO. Continental N buildings are smaller again.
Wow!
Most kind 😁
Have just started into tt120. You're layout has given me inspiration and ideas. Well impressed. Where did you get the viaduct from? Keep up the good work.
Viaduct is the N gauge Metcalfe kit x2. Really pleased you have found some ideas, that’s my reasoning for the channel.
The scenery looks good i study the magazines also !
Thanks, no one is more pleased than me for how it comes out. Two experts I would recommend are Kathy Millatt and Marklin of Sweden.
Hi High Fell, 😁 Great details and I’m happily stealing quite a few of them. 👍 Couple of questions…. What backscenes have you used on this, as I’m looking for something similar. Next, how you do the reverse loop? I bought a Lenz LK200 module which unfortunately wont work with HM7000 and the Hornby power supply! 😢 Apparently the Hornby power supply is 15V DC and the majority of RLM’s work on 15V AC (all a bit black magic to me?? 🤔🙄) so I’m still stumped with this. 😡 Any help or pointers hugely appreciated.
Oh yeah, your graunching motors issue you posted, my Willy Whitelaw and the Night Hawk making some unpleasant noises now so any update on the supply or replacement options for carbon brush/ motors??
Sorry for all the questions which are a bit off topic?? 😊
You are welcome to use any ideas 😁
The main loop backscenes are from ID, Dales and Moors in N. OO always looks oversize for TT:120. The quayside is a Gaugemaster Industrial one again in N but it would have been better if it was taller, like the ID one. Loads of choice but avoid the fancy glues, they don’t work. I prefer carpet tape now, some backscenes are ready self adhesive. Any wet glues will play havock with the printed backscene paper no mater how good it says they are. Wallpaper would be ideal!
With RLM, the majority are configured to work with AC as per regular DCC track power. However it’s possible to make a DC RLM or if you can wait the new Hornby one will work both AC and DC but it’s still in development AFIK. Something to consider with RLM is if you are ‘double heading’ the current draw on the RLM may exceed what it can easily supply, I have just swapped out the Lenz unit for a Tam Valley ‘Frog Juicer’ that can be set up for both powering live point frogs or to act as a RLM, it has adjustable current settings. It will be a similar situation if you had an HST, both power cars having decoders, lights and sound, you will get a temporary stall and possibly drop in performance with the Lenz unit. If that’s not an issue, you could consider using a suitable AC power supply and the Lenz RLM will work with that fine.
As to motors, Hornby will look after any customer with motor repairs but they are currently only fitting the same spec as OE. You can check the videos I have done on DIY fixes. You can replace the end cap with the same BE brushes from a motor available on EBay, easiest, swap to an end cap with carbon brushes again from a motor available on EBay a little harder as the end cap needs preparation. There is no 12v N20 carbon brush motor currently available for a direct swap.
Hi High, 🤔😂 many thanks for your replies and info. I’ll look into the AC power supplies or maybe just wait for the Hornby RLM…… Still building at a leisurely pace. Benefits of retirement and “other” hobbies.😉🏍️ I’ll look to get some end caps for the motor issues when they become unbearable, but it’s a shame Hornby don’t currently offer any spare bits for us tinkerer’s to play with huh?
Again, thank you much for your help and keep up the good work. TT120 is a lotta fun eh?
Cheers
Andy
Hi High Feller (again), Thanks again for all your help, you stated that I could use a “suitable” AC power supply that would work with the LENZ unit? Please forgive my ignorance, but would the TT120 locomotives work with an AC supply? (If so what type/ rating?)
They are DC and after a little look on the interweb I see that some say they will work if they have ‘series’ motors. Really don’t want to fry the whole set up before I get to grips with it. Still building slowly, but would like to resolve the loop issue before adding the detail & scenics.
Cheers
Andy
Oh yeah, what height backscenes did you use? 9” or 15” The ID info states N scale are 9”. Just checking……… sorry again for all the questions.😢
Looking good , you could`nt have pick a better pair of aircraft 111 sqd i hope ,,,and subscribed
59 Squadron according to my research and sadly the one numbered in the kit was lost in Libya in ‘63 and the pilot too, so the tarn below Telegraph Hill that I couldn’t think of a name for is now, Wrather Tarn.
Just come across your channel and subbed - your layout looks fantastic and is an inspiration for me as I progress with Amberlea. Chris @Amberlea-N-gauge-Railway
Thanks for lovely comments and that’s exactly why I share 😁 I’m not a world expert but some things seem to come out ok 😊
Just had a peek at you N gauge layout, Deltic a good start! 😊 A quick warning on the old HM Duette controllers, they don’t play nicely with modern motors, they have caused a few issues. I know there are some very knowledgeable people on Hornby Forum who know the exact specs etc and the electronics behind it👍 PS Marklin of Sweden is ‘The Man’
Trying to copy Everard Junction?
Not sure I understand? Everard Junction is a superb example of modelling, great inspiration but other than that don’t think there are too many similarities 🤣