Hi Chris, Great that you have found the channel and me, yours, always good to find another N Gauge UA-cam channel! Thanks for leaving a comment and your support its appreciated ☺ Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the family problems and glad all is well now. Also great to see you back with more content and all the work and changes coming together. All the best, Chris
Hi Chris, thank you for your concern and yes both parents are making good recoveries thank you! Thanks for the feedback on the layout it is coming together slowly! I miss your videos and the layout but hopefully all is well with you? Take Care, Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, nice to see you back, I love the quarry and the grass is exceptional, the colours are so realistic. Loving the signage! Gary can you send me a photograph of your reference trains please. Great idea. Cheers Gary
Hi Craig, thank you so much☺ , I will be getting the static grass applicator out again soon so more grass to follow!! Not sure how I can get the Loco Roster sheet to you but you can email me you email address and I can send you the excel spreadsheet if that helps. My email is in the information section of my UA-cam page. By the way will you be at Warley in November on the WWS stand? Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, great to see you back. Sorry to hear about the health issues with family members…..hope all is now well. I admire the depth of your research when acquiring new items, be it wagons, buildings, transport (Nigel at Replitek!) and so on. You must have been unlucky with your Dapol A4. I have a number if Dapol locos and they all arrived perfectly and all perform perfectly once they have all been run in. I’m now in the process of converting the older ones to sound ! Good to see the progress on your layout and also good to see you back - albeit with a different beverage to hand 👍
Hi Martin, Thank you for your concern, my mum and mother in law are getting there with their recoveries. Thank you as always for your positive feedback it is always good to receive☺ I have another A4 on its way to me from TMC as a replacement so lets hope its going to be a good one as I think its going to look great on the layout! After other comments received, I think the beer 🍺will need to make a return🤣😉 Take care, cheers Gary
Greetings SC68 and hello Gary 👋 Well that was a nice Halloween 🎃 treat 😁 fantastic to see you back on the layout again 🌞 The new quarry building and rock face really tie the scene together 😍 and with all the other tweaks, you have been busy 👍 Surprising lack of mud though🤐 considering all the recent rain ☔️ Loved the 2MT, both real and model 🤩 so an excellent update and worth the wait 😇 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️
Hi Paul of Wickford ☘ thank you so much for you comments 😁 Yes I am happy with the quarry and still the final detail to add so should look even better! Yes been busy with lots of small jobs but they all add up! No not much mud but some to come in the next video but still way to much brown paint on the layout for my liking so the static grass applicator will be making an appearance soon!! Take Care, Cheers Gary
Hi Gary - great to see you back ! I do like the new quarry building and the changes you've made in the area of the quarry itself. Station area looks really "busy" with all those tracks - just the way it should be ! Very enjoyable update along with the various running clips dotted about the video. Cheers Euan
Hi Euan, Thank you so much 😊, Yes I am happy with the quarry and still the final detail to add so should look even better! Station area is very busy, its my cunning plan due to a lack of fiddle yard but hopefully pulled it off! Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers Gary
HI Chris, Thank you, appreciate your kind words and yes family is on the mend but still a few months to go with their recovery and treatments😊, yes really happy with the purchases just hope the replacement A4 is a good one! Looking forward to your next video, maybe work on the TMD or another great running session? Cheers Gary
Hi Gary. First of all, I am sorry to hear that a couple of your close family members have been ill. I hope that they get well soon. It is good to see you back though. I'm also pleased to see that you have been able to do some more work on the layout. The quarry is looking really good now. Not really sure what you could do with the raised area behind the engine shed. Maybe you could slightly reshape it and make a smaller wooded area on the top, as I don't know what else would fit there? Looking forward to seeing your next video whenever you have time to make it. Best wishes. Mark.
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your concern regarding my family, my mother and mother in law are recovering well but its going to be a long journey! Really appreciate your feedback , I think I have an idea for behind the engine shed which I am surprised I did not think of before but all will revealed in my next video, hopefully in a few weeks time. Cheers Gary
Good to catch up with the work on the layout Gary. I hope the replacement No9 doesn't disappoint. As you will know I have several A4s on my layout, including No9, and they all run well. I did like the running shots particularly of the trains running through Hellifield with all your scenic work in the background. I was intrigued by your comment about your bridge not being prototypical over four lines. I would be very surprised if you couldn't find a prototype for two lines splitting to four passing under a road bridge as it approaches a station. I think from memory that Euan has a number of over bridges on Blackwood crossing several lines, including on a curve. I think your original idea to have a bridge there would look good, albeit that you may need to adjust the design. Stephen
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your kind words, good feedback on the A4 thanks just have to see how the quality of the replacement stands up when it arrives? Sorry about the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Going to watch you latest video later today, take Care, Cheers Gary
Excellent Gary. The quarry looks very good I like the new building and rock face. Tunnel top farm looks great with hhe extension and the stream is ace mate. I like all the new plans on the opposite side as well. You could still have a road bridge onto that area by incorporating it into the tunnel entrance. Just a thought. It's all looking very good atb Andy
Hi Andy, great feedback as always and very much appreciated !!😊 Yes I am really pleased with the quarry just a few finishing touches and it should be completed. You are right there would be just room to get a bridge in so may look to fit it in and I think I have a purpose for it!! Take care cheers Andy
Great to see you back Gary and to wish your Family members best of wishes in their recovery. Fabulous scenery as always capturing that distinctive Westmorland landscape. I do think though you ought to reconsider the bridge. It would make a great backdrop to the station.
Hi Peter, thank you so much for your kind words 😊 your comment about the Westmorland scenery it’s very much what I strive for so your comment is appreciated! Regarding the bridge I agree but will struggle to put in a 2 rail bridge as not going to put a 4 rail bridge in as there weren’t any on the S&C . Let’s see how it all pans out??? Cheers Gary
Hi Alan, thank you for your kind words 😊, always nice to see a 00 modeller visiting my N Gauge layout😉 I just checked out your channel and subbed, looks like you've got a great layout in the loft! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, Nice to see you back. Some nice purchases there and a nice little update video. I'll be interested to hear how that Vallejio water texture foam stuff turns out. Cheers, Michael
Hi Michael, glad to be back, thanks for your feedback, its appreciated ☺ Yes the Vallejo Water texture will be a case of trying it out and seeing how it works. I've tried some already on a test piece away from the layout and it seems quite thin in its consistency, not what I was expecting but maybe I just did not shake the bottle enough?! You will no doubt see how I get on in the next video but may have to be a Plan B 😉?? Cheers Gary
Welcome Back Gary! LOts of work still there for now with the changes - I really like the look of the buffers from West Hill and will definately be grabbing some of them in the future. Looking forward to seeing how you get one and hopefully picking up some tips. Regards Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for kind comments and yes the buffers are great from WHWW along with lots of other great N gauge items! Yes lots of work still to do but all part of the fun of the hobby but sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming when progress is slow! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the illness in the family - I hope all get and stay better. Nice to see the update and your plans 🙂 For me, issues with Dapol locos is 50/50. I've got a Dapol A4 from 2022 - its motion was ok to start with, not mangled like the one you got, but a securing nut came off after some running and everything got messed up. I tried fixing it but was too inexperienced and it resulted in minor damage that I've decided to live with. Besides that it doesn't run particularly well - it tends to stall below medium speed and needs "running-in" every time I use it. The motor is very noisy. I really liked the look of the BR blue Sir Nigel Gresly model announced this year but decided to give it a miss because I don't trust that it will work any better, since there's no mention of updated tooling. I hope you fare better with your replacement! I made a video about it - the part with the A4 starts at 2 mins 4 seconds in video number 10: ua-cam.com/video/yahiSgG5kIo/v-deo.html
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your concern and kind words concerning my family 😊 glad you enjoyed the update and great feedback on the A4 I do recall seeing your video but will certainly watch again! Just got the replacement A4 in the post yesterday so will be trying it at some point this week when I get time hopefully 🤞 all goes well! Thank again much appreciate you leaving a comment! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the family, I hope they’re well on the road to recovery. It’s great to see you back and your lovely layout. I’m really looking forward to the station really coming together and like what you’ve been doing in the mean time. I’ve got my first Dapol steam loco arriving today, I hope it runs ok, I know it’s been tested so fingers crossed and it will feature in my next video. Cheers for now mate, John
Hi John, Thanks for your feedback really appreciate it ☺ also thank you for your concern, yes both parents are on the road to recovery but wont find out fully until the New Year. I am looking forward to doing the station and the TMD but its a bit daunting its outside my comfort zone but all part of the modelling learning process! Yes lets hope so with the Dapol l believe its the steam locos that have the issues the diesel locos are supposedly better than Farish? Will catch up on your latest video later on today! Cheers Gary
@@exehavenharbour Yes that was my first thought, lots of trees 🌳🌳🌳🌳 but may flatten the hill first so it doesn't jut out so much, decisions decisions??!!
Hi Gary. It's great to watch more from you and your layout. A nice steady video offering a layout tour. The information of products and where to purchase from was excellent.
@SC68 Scenic3D do a lovely turntable surround in OO. If they do an N gauge one, it would help to blend the turntable into the Scenic area. I recently watched Grandad's Train Room installing one on his OO Gauge layout
Hi Gary, enjoyed the layout update, the quarry is looking great! (well, the whole layout actually) That desk looked too clean and organised, if you're like me it'll be in a right old mess in no time 🤣🤣All the best!
HI John, Thanks for your feedback and kind words 😊 Yes its a while since the work bench was that tidy I will give it a week, tops before its all cluttered up😂😂 Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, not sure why you think you can't have a bridge over four tracks, there were and are still enough on the network. As for curved points, I have lots of them on my layout, mostly in the station area and they are very reliable. The cottage above the tunnel looks spot on !
Hi Mark, Thanks for the great feedback on the curved points, gives me confidence to use them on the main lines! Sorry I mislead people on the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Cheers Gary
First time viewer of your channel. Love the video and the layout is looking a charm. Thank you for letting us into your world. Very informative and nicely paced. Keep the good work up Gary. An idea for the space behind the engine works, an employee garden to grow own veggies etc.
Hi Gavin, great to hear from you and that you just found the channel☺ Thank you for your kind words and pleased that you enjoyed the video! Great feedback for future videos and thanks for idea about the workers garden it will be added to my list before making a decision! Cheers Gary
Dapol issues? Yep, you bet. I have 16 locos on the workbench where the valve gear has fallen out. Glueing it to the running board at manufacture is in my opinion daft. I have given up with them and 7 of my 9Fs are going on eBay shortly as spares. I have modelled the S/C for over 40 years now, 25 of those in N Gauge, with 2 exhibition layouts. I agree with you on the research. I have an extensive library on the S/C and all my running numbers are authentic, including 2 x 60 plus coal trains. I actually model Armathwaite. Keep up the good work. Bob
Hi Bob, Thank you for leaving a comment and WOW that some impressive feedback on the Dapol locos, I had heard these things before but only in hearsay but certainly not want I wanted to hear! Loved reading your comment about modelling the S&C and your Armathwaite layout, I don't think I've seen any photos or videos of it unfortunately but sounds fantastic! Once again thank you for dropping by and taking time out to leave a comment! Cheers Gary
@SC68 There may be some info soon Gary. Sadly being rather old and disabled things do take time, but I am hoping to put it on UA-cam eventually. I used to own one you may have seen....the late Andy Calverts Moorcock Junction. Cheers, Bob
Hi Gary! Great to see you posting again! You've made some great progress since the March update! In particular, I loved the remodelled quarry area (I've actually got a similar building to make), and your idea to split the two lines into four on the approach to the station! Not sure why a bridge wouldn't be appropriate to cross the lines though, as it seems perfect for the situation! I've not got any Dapol steamers, but I've read bad things about the tender drive system, and in particular, how the driveshaft between loco and tender can fail! However, I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered Sir Nigel Gresley as I'm fed up waiting for Farish to produce a version - although I still have my fingers crossed that they'll announce one tomorrow in their Winter announcements! Lol! Regarding insulfrog curved setrack points, as you know, the 0-6-0's I own have all had problems when crawling over them, so it would be interesting to see how some of your tank engines perform at slow speed! Those West Hill Wagon Works buffers are great aren't they? I've still got to paint mine too!!! Keep up the good work mate! All the best, Ian.
Hi Ian of Ians N Gauge! Thank you for the feedback, looking forward to your quarry in the future! In terms of the bridge, sorry I mislead people on the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Hopefully the A4 will perform as good as it looks but I dont have high hopes after reading a comment that trainmanBob left!! I only have the one tank engine and seems to work OK but I will check at slow speed and feedback will come your way! Yes good stuff on their website from WHWW, only discovered them of late! Take Care, Cheers Gary
Great to see you back Gary - amazing video as ever! Quick newbie question - how do you secure down your track? Pin or glue? It always looks so neat Cheers - Rich
Hi Rich, Thanks for your kind words and leaving a comment, its much appreciated ☺ In terms of track fixing, I always use Peco SL-14 track pins type and pre-drill all my flexitrack with a small pin drill. Hope this helps? Cheers Gary
Gary good to see you back. I have a Dapol A4 and it runs just fine. However it is the 3rd one after I sent the first 2 back. The second one I received looked very much like yours. Another ‘snap’ moment was your visit to the Strathspey railway. We were there in September and as a bonus we got a couple of visits of 60103. As result of our trip to the area I’m seriously thinking about adding a distillery to my layout! Onto your layout. I personally wouldn’t put a building on the flat portion of the hillside rather I would smooth out the ‘step’ and add a few trees. Finally one question where did you get the retaining wall from around the goods yard? Regards Stephen
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your comment and feedback, much appreciated☺. Not great with your A4 that it took 3 attempts to get a good one, hopefully I get one second time around! It was a quick flying visit to Strathspey but a lovely little railway, great to be adding a whiskey distillery ! I think your comment about the flat portion is spot on with my thinking and that's now looking like what I am going to do but lets see. The Retaining wall is a Ratio kit type number 239 Retaining Walls, hope this helps? Cheers Gary
Hey Gary, firstly a chart of your fleet is an awesome idea I really must do that also as I cannot remember details of my fleet as it grows. You have/had a great layout there with soem nice scenery. So where from here?
Gary - what is normality? There is no call for you to apologise, as Peter Healy succinctly stated family first second and third. The good news is that the corner has been turned a good health is coming back. The loco number sheet I saw on Station Road from New Zealand. It is an idea I too have “borrowed”. All in all it is good to have you back. The only thing missing is the glass you sometimes have in hand 😂😂 My local NHS Trust has informed us that there are only nine Fridays to the dreaded mid winter festival!
Hi Peter, Thank you for your concern, both parents are on the road to recovery but will only find properly in the New Year with my mum. Ah I had not seen anyone use a loco sheet before I thought it was my invention 🤣🤣 I liked your comments about the beer 🍺 I personally think it makes for better videos when I've had a tipple 😉😂 Take Care Cheers Gary
Indeed, welcome back. Good progress as ever. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Alex, Thank you, kind words, appreciated! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary you have been missed! Good to have you back and best wishes.
Hi Bill, Thank you for your kind words your comment is very much appreciated 😊 Take Care, Cheers Gary
Hiya Gary nice to see you and the layout again. No apology needed mate family always 1st 👍
The layout is looking superb Gary. Especially the stream
Thanks Peter 😊
Hiya Peter, thank you, kind words and yes your right about family, just felt I needed to explain and add in the apology after 7 months! Cheers Gary
So glad I came across your channel, another N-Gauger to give me inspiration! Chris
Hi Chris, Great that you have found the channel and me, yours, always good to find another N Gauge UA-cam channel! Thanks for leaving a comment and your support its appreciated ☺ Cheers Gary
Great to see you back and glad all is getting better 👍
Hi, thank you for your kind words and support, it much appreciated ☺ Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the family problems and glad all is well now. Also great to see you back with more content and all the work and changes coming together. All the best, Chris
Hi Chris, thank you for your concern and yes both parents are making good recoveries thank you! Thanks for the feedback on the layout it is coming together slowly! I miss your videos and the layout but hopefully all is well with you? Take Care, Cheers Gary
Great to see you back Gary.
Nat
Hi Nat, Thank you, your comment is very much appreciated 😊 Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, nice to see you back, I love the quarry and the grass is exceptional, the colours are so realistic.
Loving the signage!
Gary can you send me a photograph of your reference trains please. Great idea.
Cheers Gary
Hi Craig, thank you so much☺ , I will be getting the static grass applicator out again soon so more grass to follow!! Not sure how I can get the Loco Roster sheet to you but you can email me you email address and I can send you the excel spreadsheet if that helps. My email is in the information section of my UA-cam page. By the way will you be at Warley in November on the WWS stand? Cheers Gary
@@SC68 hi mate, ok I’ll send you over my email at some point.
Yes I’ll be at Warley, are you going?
@@northernrails4462 Hi Craig not 100% sure yet on Warley but if I do it would be great to catch up with you, are you there both days? Cheers Gary
@@SC68 we are mate
Good to see you again Gary, always enjoy seeing your lovely modelling. The layout is coming along well.
Thank you so much David, kind words and these sort of comments make the video making worthwhile 😊 Cheers Gary
Excellent video Gary. Worth waiting for. Best wishes.
Hi Kerry, thank you for your kind words, very much appreciated 😊 Cheers Gary
Great to see an update Gary. Looking forward to seeing things progress through the Winter!
Hi Ian, thanks for the feedback 😊, yes hopefully all being well I should be able to get stuck into the layout over the winter! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, great to see you back. Sorry to hear about the health issues with family members…..hope all is now well. I admire the depth of your research when acquiring new items, be it wagons, buildings, transport (Nigel at Replitek!) and so on.
You must have been unlucky with your Dapol A4. I have a number if Dapol locos and they all arrived perfectly and all perform perfectly once they have all been run in. I’m now in the process of converting the older ones to sound !
Good to see the progress on your layout and also good to see you back - albeit with a different beverage to hand 👍
Hi Martin, Thank you for your concern, my mum and mother in law are getting there with their recoveries. Thank you as always for your positive feedback it is always good to receive☺ I have another A4 on its way to me from TMC as a replacement so lets hope its going to be a good one as I think its going to look great on the layout! After other comments received, I think the beer 🍺will need to make a return🤣😉 Take care, cheers Gary
Hi Gary, great to see you back. Thanks for the interesting catch up. Great layout, looking forward to seeing your new projects coming to fruition!
Hi Karl, Thank you and appreciate your kind words ☺and yes hopefully a lot to come with new projects on the layout! Cheers Gary
Greetings SC68 and hello Gary 👋 Well that was a nice Halloween 🎃 treat 😁 fantastic to see you back on the layout again 🌞 The new quarry building and rock face really tie the scene together 😍 and with all the other tweaks, you have been busy 👍 Surprising lack of mud though🤐 considering all the recent rain ☔️ Loved the 2MT, both real and model 🤩 so an excellent update and worth the wait 😇 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️
Hi Paul of Wickford ☘ thank you so much for you comments 😁 Yes I am happy with the quarry and still the final detail to add so should look even better! Yes been busy with lots of small jobs but they all add up! No not much mud but some to come in the next video but still way to much brown paint on the layout for my liking so the static grass applicator will be making an appearance soon!! Take Care, Cheers Gary
Great to see a new video from you Gary, It's a great layout coming along nicely. Look forward to seeing more progress. Craig.
Hi Craig, Thanks, really appreciate your comment and hopefully I will be stepping up the progress in the coming months! Cheers Gary
good update on tbhe layout lots going on keep up the good vid on the layout good update and track planes looks good thanks lee
Hi Lee, Thank you, I really appreciate your comments ☺ Cheers Gary
Hi Gary - great to see you back ! I do like the new quarry building and the changes you've made in the area of the quarry itself. Station area looks really "busy" with all those tracks - just the way it should be ! Very enjoyable update along with the various running clips dotted about the video. Cheers Euan
Hi Euan, Thank you so much 😊, Yes I am happy with the quarry and still the final detail to add so should look even better! Station area is very busy, its my cunning plan due to a lack of fiddle yard but hopefully pulled it off! Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers Gary
Looking great Gary, like all the new purchases. Hope the family on the mend. All the best.
HI Chris, Thank you, appreciate your kind words and yes family is on the mend but still a few months to go with their recovery and treatments😊, yes really happy with the purchases just hope the replacement A4 is a good one! Looking forward to your next video, maybe work on the TMD or another great running session? Cheers Gary
Hi Gary. First of all, I am sorry to hear that a couple of your close family members have been ill. I hope that they get well soon. It is good to see you back though. I'm also pleased to see that you have been able to do some more work on the layout. The quarry is looking really good now. Not really sure what you could do with the raised area behind the engine shed. Maybe you could slightly reshape it and make a smaller wooded area on the top, as I don't know what else would fit there? Looking forward to seeing your next video whenever you have time to make it. Best wishes. Mark.
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your concern regarding my family, my mother and mother in law are recovering well but its going to be a long journey! Really appreciate your feedback , I think I have an idea for behind the engine shed which I am surprised I did not think of before but all will revealed in my next video, hopefully in a few weeks time. Cheers Gary
Good to catch up with the work on the layout Gary. I hope the replacement No9 doesn't disappoint. As you will know I have several A4s on my layout, including No9, and they all run well. I did like the running shots particularly of the trains running through Hellifield with all your scenic work in the background. I was intrigued by your comment about your bridge not being prototypical over four lines. I would be very surprised if you couldn't find a prototype for two lines splitting to four passing under a road bridge as it approaches a station. I think from memory that Euan has a number of over bridges on Blackwood crossing several lines, including on a curve. I think your original idea to have a bridge there would look good, albeit that you may need to adjust the design. Stephen
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your kind words, good feedback on the A4 thanks just have to see how the quality of the replacement stands up when it arrives? Sorry about the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Going to watch you latest video later today, take Care, Cheers Gary
Excellent Gary. The quarry looks very good I like the new building and rock face. Tunnel top farm looks great with hhe extension and the stream is ace mate. I like all the new plans on the opposite side as well. You could still have a road bridge onto that area by incorporating it into the tunnel entrance. Just a thought. It's all looking very good atb Andy
Hi Andy, great feedback as always and very much appreciated !!😊 Yes I am really pleased with the quarry just a few finishing touches and it should be completed. You are right there would be just room to get a bridge in so may look to fit it in and I think I have a purpose for it!! Take care cheers Andy
Great to see you back Gary and to wish your Family members best of wishes in their recovery. Fabulous scenery as always capturing that distinctive Westmorland landscape. I do think though you ought to reconsider the bridge. It would make a great backdrop to the station.
Hi Peter, thank you so much for your kind words 😊 your comment about the Westmorland scenery it’s very much what I strive for so your comment is appreciated! Regarding the bridge I agree but will struggle to put in a 2 rail bridge as not going to put a 4 rail bridge in as there weren’t any on the S&C . Let’s see how it all pans out??? Cheers Gary
Hi Gary. I am always amazed on how much more you can fit in with N gauge. I am OO modeller. Great layout Sir :o)
Hi Alan, thank you for your kind words 😊, always nice to see a 00 modeller visiting my N Gauge layout😉 I just checked out your channel and subbed, looks like you've got a great layout in the loft! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, Nice to see you back. Some nice purchases there and a nice little update video. I'll be interested to hear how that Vallejio water texture foam stuff turns out. Cheers, Michael
Hi Michael, glad to be back, thanks for your feedback, its appreciated ☺ Yes the Vallejo Water texture will be a case of trying it out and seeing how it works. I've tried some already on a test piece away from the layout and it seems quite thin in its consistency, not what I was expecting but maybe I just did not shake the bottle enough?! You will no doubt see how I get on in the next video but may have to be a Plan B 😉?? Cheers Gary
Welcome Back Gary! LOts of work still there for now with the changes - I really like the look of the buffers from West Hill and will definately be grabbing some of them in the future. Looking forward to seeing how you get one and hopefully picking up some tips.
Regards
Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for kind comments and yes the buffers are great from WHWW along with lots of other great N gauge items! Yes lots of work still to do but all part of the fun of the hobby but sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming when progress is slow! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the illness in the family - I hope all get and stay better.
Nice to see the update and your plans 🙂
For me, issues with Dapol locos is 50/50. I've got a Dapol A4 from 2022 - its motion was ok to start with, not mangled like the one you got, but a securing nut came off after some running and everything got messed up. I tried fixing it but was too inexperienced and it resulted in minor damage that I've decided to live with. Besides that it doesn't run particularly well - it tends to stall below medium speed and needs "running-in" every time I use it. The motor is very noisy. I really liked the look of the BR blue Sir Nigel Gresly model announced this year but decided to give it a miss because I don't trust that it will work any better, since there's no mention of updated tooling. I hope you fare better with your replacement!
I made a video about it - the part with the A4 starts at 2 mins 4 seconds in video number 10: ua-cam.com/video/yahiSgG5kIo/v-deo.html
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your concern and kind words concerning my family 😊 glad you enjoyed the update and great feedback on the A4 I do recall seeing your video but will certainly watch again! Just got the replacement A4 in the post yesterday so will be trying it at some point this week when I get time hopefully 🤞 all goes well! Thank again much appreciate you leaving a comment! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, sorry to hear about the family, I hope they’re well on the road to recovery.
It’s great to see you back and your lovely layout. I’m really looking forward to the station really coming together and like what you’ve been doing in the mean time.
I’ve got my first Dapol steam loco arriving today, I hope it runs ok, I know it’s been tested so fingers crossed and it will feature in my next video.
Cheers for now mate, John
Hi John, Thanks for your feedback really appreciate it ☺ also thank you for your concern, yes both parents are on the road to recovery but wont find out fully until the New Year. I am looking forward to doing the station and the TMD but its a bit daunting its outside my comfort zone but all part of the modelling learning process! Yes lets hope so with the Dapol l believe its the steam locos that have the issues the diesel locos are supposedly better than Farish? Will catch up on your latest video later on today! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, by the way, I think I'd have a go at making a load of trees for behind the TMD, I think with your modelling skills it would look great 👍
@@exehavenharbour Yes that was my first thought, lots of trees 🌳🌳🌳🌳 but may flatten the hill first so it doesn't jut out so much, decisions decisions??!!
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Hi Gary. It's great to watch more from you and your layout. A nice steady video offering a layout tour. The information of products and where to purchase from was excellent.
Hi Thank you for you feedback on the products, I will continue to do that in the future, glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers Gary
@SC68 Scenic3D do a lovely turntable surround in OO. If they do an N gauge one, it would help to blend the turntable into the Scenic area. I recently watched Grandad's Train Room installing one on his OO Gauge layout
@@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway Yes I saw that too and great idea I will check it out and see if they do one in N, if not I might just ask! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, enjoyed the layout update, the quarry is looking great! (well, the whole layout actually) That desk looked too clean and organised, if you're like me it'll be in a right old mess in no time 🤣🤣All the best!
HI John, Thanks for your feedback and kind words 😊 Yes its a while since the work bench was that tidy I will give it a week, tops before its all cluttered up😂😂 Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, not sure why you think you can't have a bridge over four tracks, there were and are still enough on the network.
As for curved points, I have lots of them on my layout, mostly in the station area and they are very reliable.
The cottage above the tunnel looks spot on !
Hi Mark, Thanks for the great feedback on the curved points, gives me confidence to use them on the main lines! Sorry I mislead people on the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Cheers Gary
First time viewer of your channel. Love the video and the layout is looking a charm. Thank you for letting us into your world. Very informative and nicely paced. Keep the good work up Gary. An idea for the space behind the engine works, an employee garden to grow own veggies etc.
Hi Gavin, great to hear from you and that you just found the channel☺ Thank you for your kind words and pleased that you enjoyed the video! Great feedback for future videos and thanks for idea about the workers garden it will be added to my list before making a decision! Cheers Gary
Dapol issues? Yep, you bet. I have 16 locos on the workbench where the valve gear has fallen out. Glueing it to the running board at manufacture is in my opinion daft. I have given up with them and 7 of my 9Fs are going on eBay shortly as spares.
I have modelled the S/C for over 40 years now, 25 of those in N Gauge, with 2 exhibition layouts. I agree with you on the research. I have an extensive library on the S/C and all my running numbers are authentic, including 2 x 60 plus coal trains. I actually model Armathwaite. Keep up the good work. Bob
Hi Bob, Thank you for leaving a comment and WOW that some impressive feedback on the Dapol locos, I had heard these things before but only in hearsay but certainly not want I wanted to hear! Loved reading your comment about modelling the S&C and your Armathwaite layout, I don't think I've seen any photos or videos of it unfortunately but sounds fantastic! Once again thank you for dropping by and taking time out to leave a comment! Cheers Gary
@SC68 There may be some info soon Gary. Sadly being rather old and disabled things do take time, but I am hoping to put it on UA-cam eventually. I used to own one you may have seen....the late Andy Calverts Moorcock Junction.
Cheers, Bob
love it
Hi Gary! Great to see you posting again! You've made some great progress since the March update! In particular, I loved the remodelled quarry area (I've actually got a similar building to make), and your idea to split the two lines into four on the approach to the station! Not sure why a bridge wouldn't be appropriate to cross the lines though, as it seems perfect for the situation! I've not got any Dapol steamers, but I've read bad things about the tender drive system, and in particular, how the driveshaft between loco and tender can fail! However, I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered Sir Nigel Gresley as I'm fed up waiting for Farish to produce a version - although I still have my fingers crossed that they'll announce one tomorrow in their Winter announcements! Lol! Regarding insulfrog curved setrack points, as you know, the 0-6-0's I own have all had problems when crawling over them, so it would be interesting to see how some of your tank engines perform at slow speed! Those West Hill Wagon Works buffers are great aren't they? I've still got to paint mine too!!! Keep up the good work mate! All the best, Ian.
Hi Ian of Ians N Gauge! Thank you for the feedback, looking forward to your quarry in the future! In terms of the bridge, sorry I mislead people on the road bridge I missed the vital statement that there are no bridges on the Settle and Carlisle that pass over 4 lines they all only pass over 2. This would move me away from my core design for the layout so I am not too concerned about not having a bridge in that part of the layout. Hopefully the A4 will perform as good as it looks but I dont have high hopes after reading a comment that trainmanBob left!! I only have the one tank engine and seems to work OK but I will check at slow speed and feedback will come your way! Yes good stuff on their website from WHWW, only discovered them of late! Take Care, Cheers Gary
Great to see you back Gary - amazing video as ever! Quick newbie question - how do you secure down your track? Pin or glue? It always looks so neat Cheers - Rich
Hi Rich, Thanks for your kind words and leaving a comment, its much appreciated ☺ In terms of track fixing, I always use Peco SL-14 track pins type and pre-drill all my flexitrack with a small pin drill. Hope this helps? Cheers Gary
@@SC68 Cheers Gary - I will give that a go!
Thanks for replying - much appreciated
Gary good to see you back. I have a Dapol A4 and it runs just fine. However it is the 3rd one after I sent the first 2 back. The second one I received looked very much like yours. Another ‘snap’ moment was your visit to the Strathspey railway. We were there in September and as a bonus we got a couple of visits of 60103. As result of our trip to the area I’m seriously thinking about adding a distillery to my layout! Onto your layout. I personally wouldn’t put a building on the flat portion of the hillside rather I would smooth out the ‘step’ and add a few trees. Finally one question where did you get the retaining wall from around the goods yard? Regards Stephen
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your comment and feedback, much appreciated☺. Not great with your A4 that it took 3 attempts to get a good one, hopefully I get one second time around! It was a quick flying visit to Strathspey but a lovely little railway, great to be adding a whiskey distillery ! I think your comment about the flat portion is spot on with my thinking and that's now looking like what I am going to do but lets see. The Retaining wall is a Ratio kit type number 239 Retaining Walls, hope this helps? Cheers Gary
Hey Gary, firstly a chart of your fleet is an awesome idea I really must do that also as I cannot remember details of my fleet as it grows. You have/had a great layout there with soem nice scenery. So where from here?
Gary - what is normality? There is no call for you to apologise, as Peter Healy succinctly stated family first second and third. The good news is that the corner has been turned a good health is coming back. The loco number sheet I saw on Station Road from New Zealand. It is an idea I too have “borrowed”. All in all it is good to have you back. The only thing missing is the glass you sometimes have in hand 😂😂 My local NHS Trust has informed us that there are only nine Fridays to the dreaded mid winter festival!
Hi Peter, Thank you for your concern, both parents are on the road to recovery but will only find properly in the New Year with my mum. Ah I had not seen anyone use a loco sheet before I thought it was my invention 🤣🤣 I liked your comments about the beer 🍺 I personally think it makes for better videos when I've had a tipple 😉😂 Take Care Cheers Gary