1st Test of My Full Model Railway Layout!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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The outer loop is very close to the edge. Maybe put up some barriers of a sort to prevent trains falling off due to derailments?
For a material to build up the tunnel try using Styrofoam Insulation, I used it for a Canadian Pacific layout about 5 years ago and it worked very well
Lots of progress, it's looking really good and a step closer to a canal 😊
Yes, it is slow progress but I really like it!
Really great progress Dan....Got to say your patience at constructing those metcalf buildings far outweighs mine.I have a OO Gauge Triang layout which has recently been dismantled,awaiting a re build in a shed.Triang was the toy train company in the 1950`s/60`s,up until 1972,when the company became Hornby....as we know of today.You can see a couple of short triang train vids on my channel...Its more of a vintage train set,than a scenic model railway.Looking forward to more updates on your progress....This truly is a great hobby !!
You're a good lad x
Very nice and lots of progress in a short period .. looking forward to the canal work next year
Yes, I am looking forward to getting to the canal, I am particularly enjoying the idea of creating the water top scene of working boats and maybe a few rowing boats too... of course along with a tiny Tilly!
As you go along, the demands of the layout grow. Eventually, you will probably learn several skills such as soldering, wiring, track maintenance and scenery-making. YT can help and, of course, you will get lots of free advice (guilty) directly on your posts. I draw inspiration from others' layouts that I see on YT.
Like you, I'm progressing slowly on my layout. When I add something, I must live with it a while to adjust my plans to the new physical reality on the layout. Also, since I'm in the US, I often have to wait for overseas shipments of my British railway models and accessories.
One thing I'm trying to do is make my layout a nighttime layout. So street lights, building lights and coach interior lights all have to be installed. I won't have a canal, tho, so I am looking forward to seeing yours. Also, I like your Metcalfe models. I haven't tried any of those yet, but I'm looking at them. Cheers!
A night time layout sounds fantastic! I will definitely leave the lighting to you for the time being though!
It is now 3 months and 1 day since I first opened up my original Hornby starter set, so I am happy with my progress but I keep thinking of even more things to add in! I definitely need to focus on getting each area "completed" in some kind of order!
Oh! You want an orderly approach? I don't think that is possible with us first-timers. When I begin to fret about the lack of an orderly process, it helps me to redefine my process as "organic". "It's not haphazard, it's organic." See, doesn't that sound better? =)
Looking good Dan
Thanks!
Nice Video! Well done so far on your layout. As you said in your video you like to create a hillside. One of the best ways to create a hillside (from experience and my opinion) is to use PVA glue (school glue) and newspaper/magazines. You should allow to dry at least 24-48 hours however once dry it will go rock hard. When I was done my hillside I let the glue dry then I painted the hill a dark green (to cover any words from the newspaper). Then I used a PECO static grass applicator with NOCH grass (I think the grass was Spring Medow) and it came out very well. I hope this helps you.
Thanks! Yes I will probably do something like that for my hillside too! It will be my first static grass application too so will be a new skill to learn! I am think of having a bit of a woodland scene on it with the possibility of maybe some kind of farming scene, maybe a broken fence and a farmer trying to usher his cows back into a field out of the woods!!
Fantastic Idea! I currently have cows on my hillside but lacking a farmer. I need to buy one.
Had wondered where you hade gone...good to see you back..looking good..have you considered doing a raised section to give a 3d effect rather than just a flat oval shape...?
What in interesting layout! Consider yourself gained a subscriber sir! :D
I'm also in the middle of constructing my layout, cannot wait to see how your layout turns out XD
Thanks! I am glad you liked the look of this layout enough to join me for the layout journey!!
At the spot where your trucks derailed, you could have an issue with a larger more expensive locomotive. It is really dangerous to have such a spot. If you want to have rails on the very edge, get some plexiglass. Don't risk your future expensive locos...
Yes, I think I will add some kind of rustic fencing type effect to the edge just to stop anything falling off as you say!
Suggestion: Peco Flex track.
Yes, somebody else has suggested this recently!
Absolutely amazing :D
I love this layout
i love your channel, you are very confident and have a layout you should be proud of, seriously form scratch that is a genuine rail enthusiast's milestone :D
Thank you! Im glad you like my channel and layout!!
Looks superb. Why did you not get a couple of half curves instead of all this cutting? Very well done.
Basically I wanted to have as much of a straight in the middle for the wharf and loading area, so I went for the tightest corners I could!
i understand, your wharf sounds like it will be amazing. How about the canal going under the railway.
Or a terminal line at canal wharf where the engine can run round the train for the return trip.
Hi - quick question re this layout. I've noticed you've adapted your train layout from the original Hornby layout, i.e. your inner track is more of a smaller circle. Did you do a video of this change, or was it difficult ? I've tried to adapt my layout to the same as your's but I can't get the rails to link up. Also, did you do a video on your clay inclines ? I like what you've done there. Sorry, I'm copying you a little, layout wise, but I like what you have done, Thanks for any help, Neil :-)
make sure the curves aren't too sharp that limits the range of loco's you can run on that section like big express engines and long fright engines
i would highly recommend scarm (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller)
its a great download id say
Thanks! I will take a look!
You might dl AnyRail and try that one, too. It gives you lots of modelling options and it's very gui. In other words, for me it's easy to use.
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Dan how will you deal with the level crossing covering two tracks but the new track doesn't have one? The road will have to curve with e bridge or something!
This is something that I have been contemplating! I am thinking that there will be a direct road to the wharf and loading area and then a operate road from the wharf off to one of the sides!
are you going to purchase some more ballasted underlay for the extension ?
this guys voice is awesome!
Nice VIDEO
About time lol
Haha there is so much work to do!!
Sort Of Interesting Trains I know the feeling with building up a layout I’ve done some of my own videos on model trains I’ve got some reviews coming out tomorrow
I get scared when trains go fast like that
Will you have a narrowboat in the canal?
Definitely! There will be a few working boats and a tiny version of Tilly!
Superb! So excited.
Sort Of Interesting Trains tiny Tilly, sounds redundant =-)
Hey does peco track work as well as Hornby track???
I see why you moved off the boat, that would never have fit in there lol.
I bought a new controller like urs yesterday and it runs pretty slow on every loco
Interesting, I have no experience with things like that so I have no idea what is good/bad or fast/slow!
Sort Of Interesting Trains I'm gunna get a new one going back to amazon 😀
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Haha, wow that was quick!
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what do you expect ;)
Haha thanks!