Building a Scottish Line in OO - New Layout Plans
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- It's about time! Finally plans are unveiled for my new layout set on the West Highland Line of Scotland. Today we take a look at the baseboards, layout design and get some insight into what it will feature.
PLUS we look at the incredible distillery built by @PGprototypes
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Glad your mojo is firing on all cylinders Hylt. Interesting plan - looking forward to seeing it come to fruition.
Cheers mate, thanks so much and it's good to be back in action here. Keep well, Hylt
Awesome to see progress on the new layout, I'm really looking forward to it as it develops! I like the concept too, it feels really atmospheric. I second @majorboots6390 's comment, a bit of illumination on or inside buildings could be really cool. Apropos, two tricks I learned from a German acquaintance. Firstly, he bedded the buildings into the landscaping by wrapping the base in cling film (plastic food wrap) then building the ground up around them. The plastic stops glue sticking.
Second, he lit buildings by building the LEDs and wires in, then soldered each wire to a small steel-cased magnet that's fixed at base level in the building. Then let the matching magnet grab on and daub some ink or paint on the lower end, put in place and you get witness marks on the baseboard. Then drill a countersink hole/socket for the matching magnets, and smaller through holes for their wiring, solder the baseboard magnets to their wires and glue them down. Now the magnets hold buildings in place, but removably, and also make the electrical connection for you.
I had to look up what you meant by "geyser", I've never heard any other flavour of English call it that! Always nice to discover new terms 'in the wild' 😁
Cheers, Chris
Thanks so much! I’m aiming to keep that atmospheric vibe as it develops. I love the suggestion of adding illumination to the buildings! That’s such a great way to bring the layout to life, especially in the evenings.
The tips from your German acquaintance are brilliant! I will keep them in mind.
And haha, yeah, “geyser” seems to a be a 'South-Africanism'
Always interesting how different parts of the English-speaking world have their own vocab for the same things. Glad I could introduce you to a new one 😁!
I,m a proud Scot and am really enjoying watching your content,your ideas look good,can’t wait to see it progress.
A flag and tartan scarf …..great stuff. McHilton.
Thank you David! That means so much to me coming from a scotsman. I am excited to share the next steps, I feel like Scotland is underrepresented in OO. Indeed, clan Hamilton :) Haha, McHilton, love it! Keep well!
Sorry to double post, but I forgot something in the last comment. Make sure you have access inside *both* mountains, for the inevitable moment(s) when a vehicle derails inside one 😅
Definitely Chris, it would be a disaster to lock the lines inside without access! :P
love the comments, that should be inspiration MacHylton!
McHylton!!!
Looking great cuz! Wonderful reinvention it is, can’t wait to see more, when the track becomes permanent 👍
Thanks so much cuz, it means a lot to me. I look forward to really getting gritty with it soon!
Thanks Hilton. Your enthusiasm is contagious ! My current Dublo 3-rail layout is a dog bone. Though in my case the intention was to create the illusion of a double track mainline. I’m a bit frustrated at not being able to run two trains at once tbh. But as it’s a temporary mesure "to keep my engins fired" it’s ok for now. Once I can get back into "serious" 2-rail I’ll prob do something more traditional. Or maybe not 😂
I’ve actually caught the vintage train bug, so I’m going to have to try to find a way of keeping my 3-rail stuff and running it with 2-rail hmmmmm….
OK, the problem is that 3-rail tinplate track is difficult to "camouflage". On the other hand, the locos and rolling stock can look really good if you just blacken the wheel rims.
Whatever in the end the most pleasure is derived from just running trains. Really looking forward to seeing the next video.
Rob
PS I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing either, even after 50+ years 😂😂😂
Thanks for the kind words! I totally get the challenge with the 3-rail layout, especially when you're aiming for that double-track illusion. It's always a bit of a puzzle when you're itching to run multiple trains but working with temporary setups. But hey, it's all part of the fun of model railways, right?
At the end of the day, like you said, the joy is in running the trains. Can’t wait to see how your layout evolves-and I’m looking forward to sharing that next video with you too!
Keep well, Hylt
I take it that the thing in the ceiling is a hot water heater or something to do with heating and water over the platform is always a bad idea. If the landlord doesn't move it suggest covering it with drop ceiling track and tiles for ease of repair in the future. The layout plan sounds good, and I look forward to your progress. The lighting you could get 3 or 4 four-foot LED surface mount fixtures, attach them to the ceiling, and daisy chain them to one lead with a plug. LED's do not draw any real amperage, so this is fine to do. As for train storage I would just take them on and off. Have fun, Jersey Bill
Hello JB, indeed, it's a boiler, didnt think it had a different name, for some reason, us South African's call it a geyser. Thanks for the suggestion, we shall see soon what the plan will be. I appreciate your thoughts on the lighting, that's pretty much exactly what I am going to do :) Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts my friend. Keep well.
Can’t wait to see this develop 👍 gonna be great and the distillery looks 👌
Cheers Davey, thanks mate, looking forward to it :)
If you have a few roads in hidden staging, you can have a nice variety of trains. Think of your layout as a theatre and the train as the actors. Keep in mind you will need access and perhaps CCTV to observe trains entering and exiting without derailing (perhaps a rerailer piece of track on each road can go to preventing accidents).
Howdy Jade, thanks for popping by again my friend. I couldn't think of a better way to describe a layout, that's brilliant. I will definitely bear that in mind. As I mentioned, having learnt from version 1, this is being built with recording and visuals in mind, so we are very much aligned. Keep well man.
Hi Hylton - glad you had a good time in the UK and got a nice haul of locos - if you have to keep the boiler you could build a slanted stainless steel hood above the layout to sluice the water off onto the open floor to protect the layout if you have to?
Anyway, I've been building my layout for two years now and just realised I have a facing point from my main line into my diesel MPD so three points need to be reversed and relaid - hey-ho grr.
The layout plan sounds great and if you build it to your previous standards which you will it'll look brilliant. - I have forgone lots of yards and sidings to ensure the running loops are not squashed into a rail sea and the trains can run in a landscape.
I got an Accurascale 37, D6956 in green and I'm made up with it, it's a fantastic model and my Lima 37s are destined for ebay now methinks... Onwards and upwards :)
Thanks Chris! I had a fantastic time in the UK, and the loco haul definitely made the trip even better! That’s an interesting idea about the stainless steel hood-could be a good way to keep the layout safe if the boiler has to stay. I’ll keep that in mind, just in case!
I can imagine the frustration of having to rework those points. But once it’s sorted, I’m sure it’ll be all the better for it. I really like your approach of giving the trains room to run through the landscape rather than being packed into a rail sea. That’s exactly what makes a layout feel alive and what I am going for.
And congrats on the Accurascale 37!
Love the little dinromin wall🎉🎉
It's bloody brilliant isnt it?! Thanks for watching Craig, always brings a smile to my face to see you in the comments. Keep well bro.
@@Proper_Chuffed you too sir!
Brilliant, it’s going to be fantastic.
Thanks so much mate, can't wait!
Hi mate
I hope you are well
It a layout with a different
I do look forward to it come together.
Your mate did great with the building
Keep safe ARP
Cheers Adi, thanks mate, it will be different, but Im hoping to really capture the essence of the highlands with this one.
@@Proper_Chuffed can i ask a question
@@AdiPullen Of course mate
@@Proper_Chuffed you live in sa?
Why Scottish railway layout
Sorry if you have already said why
@@AdiPullen I do indeed. I’ve been to Scotland 3 times, and it’s such a special place to me. My late dad was Scottish and it’s got ties that I can’t ignore. So for a OO layout, it’s what I naturally gravitate towards 😊
Amazing video, Hylt! Love the plans you have for the new layout, should give lots of playability along with just being able to leave things running. Just one thing, it may be worth (if you have space) putting in a headshunt at the distillery if you can, will allow you to shunt without obstructing the mainline.
Can't wait to see this layout progress, mate. Also, congratulations on your 2k, your channel is wonderful and you deserve to see it succeed for all the hard work you put into it!
Thanks a lot, Rob! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and the plans for the new layout-I'm definitely aiming for that balance between playability and just letting the trains run. Great shout on the headshunt at the distillery! I hadn’t considered that, but it makes total sense to keep the mainline clear during shunting.
And thanks so much for the kind words about the channel and the 2k! It means a lot, and I really appreciate your support always bro
It looks like you have been thinking about the new layout for some time! Designing a storage area I find always a problem but then I can't stop buying stock! Looking forward to seeing how it develops. Take care.
Hello Lynden, thanks for watching mate, I agree, I may just scrap the idea of storage all together and unbox as I go :/
@@Proper_Chuffed Funny enough I was asking Crewelocoman5B on UA-cam the same question about storage. I enjoy watching his running sessions. Apparently he just has stock drawers under the baseboards and gets stock out as the mood takes him! I've still got to decide what route I go down for storage on my next layout but I will see once I get started and and room available I think!? 🤔
“I have absolutely no idea what im doing”
One of these days you’ll also say
“And I finally know what im doing”
I truly hope that day will come, but I do feel I have no bloody idea yet! :P Thanks for watching :)
The distillery could have a wee siding for an engine shed, it wouldnt be uncommon for a distillery to have a small 040 in a dinky shed if you did want to have a little more industry to exaggerate the contrast. Busy distillery, erie and desolate line. But looks a lovely layout, make sure it can fit out the door when you leave!
You know what Anthony, you're spot on. I like the image you have crafted of the dichotomy between the empty line and busy distiller. I am going to make it happen! Thank you for your suggestion. Keep well. Hylt
Hylton 2 layouts, Me 0 😂 Well done mate.
You’ll get there soon enough mate! 😭
Great to see you back at it. Some times less is more and that distillery looks great. I’m definitely going to have to do more research on that.
Thank you so much, it's exciting to finally be running again, and the prospect of starting again is wonderful. The distillery is a masterpiece, I am sure it will really complete the feeling. Thank you for watching.
Love the plan, Hylt! Looking forward to seeing the layout progress. 🙂
Thank you so much, I can’t wait to get properly started! 😊
Hi Hylton. Glad to see you "back in the saddle". Your new layout config seems to fit the space you have very well. Apologies if I've not taken in all the information you shared with us, but are you still planning some sort of gradient / dual level operations? I think this sort of feature would / will add to the layout. But whatever, it will be great to be along for the ride as you create Mk 2.
Good luck and happy modelling.
Hello Stephen :) I am so glad to see you here as always. Indeed there is a major difference in line elevation, perhaps I didnt make that clear enough. The section of line running against the wall/backboard will be significantly elevated to support a viaduct and mountain range, so we should have a decent change of height along the way.
Thanks for your support as always my friend. Will pop you a mail soon!
@@Proper_Chuffed Good to know. An elevated section is always good to see, especially on a "UA-cam" layout (eg, Chadwick, Everard Junction, Dean Park, Jenny Kirk to name but a few).
@@stephendavies6949 it definitely adds a bit of depth to the whole thing doesn’t it. And I think it would look odd to have a highland line on level ground 😅
@@Proper_Chuffed Fair point
do you think you'll add lighting to the buildings? if your going for a scenic layout I think lighting could be a cool and simple
Absolutely it will definitely be done bud 😊 and the station too. In fact I plan to have everything lit up this time around. 😊
Just an idea, but having a bit of n gauge going around the upper highlands on each end would be an idea no one else has tried very much. Just shooting an idea for you to consider here. Good luck.
Hello and thanks for watching, thats a smashing idea... I am seriously considering it now. I must admit, not something I had thought of and it could make for some great perspective running... Thank you!
@@Proper_Chuffed I'm pleased you might consider my idea, if you get an exact copy of your OO in N gauge you could time them to appear like the train is inclining the hill to transport itself up and elevation going in and out of tunnels. It would make the layout look bigger, plus your channel might get more people interested as you would be covering N gauge as well. I'll be watching to see if you have the 🏀🏀 to try it.🙂
@@PeckhamHall it’s not so much about the 🏀🏀 as it would be about the investment into another gauge and all the stock to go with it 😂 but I’m pondering
What is a 'geezer'? Hopefully you'll get it sorted soon, wish you the best on your new layout!😊
I know you showed the thing itself in the video but I'm not sure what that metal cylinder is haha.
Hahahaha this made me laugh so much. It's basically a boiler, I only know it as a geyser, but I realize how bloody weird that sounds. South African-ism I suppose!
What software did you use to redesign your layout on?
Hello there, I used AnyRail, the free version :) Hope that helps!
We're looking forward to following your progress with your new layout, speaking of which Dylan is making progress with his 009 build a new update, episode 6 is due very soon....cheers James 🙂👍
Cheers James, I actually watched it last night, looking smashing and I am so keen to see how he progresses with scenery. He has a very good base to work off now with the cardboard and stones.
@Proper_Chuffed I'm pleased you've enjoyed watching his latest update. He's really doing well with the build, and it's all his own work. The only thing he didn't do himself was the baseboard ....cheers James 🙂👍
@@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY I am keeping a close eye on the build, best of luck to young Dylan as he continues. He will be overtaking the biggest names if he keeps it up!
@Proper_Chuffed He's been invited to take his layout to a 009 society exhibition as a work in progress layout. So, hopefully, he'll be going. we're just waiting for confirmation 🙂👍