Hi Allan! What an interesting update! Layout wiring can be frustrating at the best of times, but having to update servo controller firmware adds an extra element of pain - especially when you get problems after the update! Glad you got everything sorted and it was just a cabling issue! Great idea to label wires as they're installed - what are you using to make your labels? Such a pity about Mallard! It's annoying that we have to pay so much for our models, especially when it turns out that the factory quality control is so poor! As you know, I've got an A4 on pre-order, and have seriously considered cancelling it on a number of occasions, but will wait and see how my luck is, as not all of them are terrible runners! All the best, Ian.

Well done on sorting the wiring problem. It is so disheartening when you turn on and things start happening that shouldn't. It is a great pity about Mallard. Dapol locos can be noisy if they don't have the most recent motors in them but they should run smoothly. Dapol's great weakness is indifferent quality control. Good to see the trains running around. Stephen

Hi Allan! Great job adding those small plinths to the viaduct to bring it up to the right height! The Cricut machine is a godsend when it comes to tricky cuts isn't it? Don't envy you having to move the layout, but a new house must be an exciting prospect! All the best, Ian.

New sub here 👍

Well, apart from the exciting news of a new move and new house, I don't envy you the task fo splitting the layout up for the move. I know when I re did my initial layout I pulled out so much wire and ruined a lot of rails I ended up starting completely from scratch and using old rail as little as possible but of all the people who can do I am sure you can. The bridge looks fantastic - and even though as you said there is little to see when in place the knowledge that you did everything to spec is enough. Well done Allan. And yes - the hobby is a great one for unwinding! Regards Steve

The Cricut machines do seem a godsend for modellers. The viaduct looks very good. Your plans for the layout make sense given that you will be moving and good luck with creating a modular layout I can't remember whether you are using Code 80 or Code 55 track but I have some of the Protrack Rail Aligners spare. If you look at my video 152 at about 20'23" you will see me showing the Code 55 version. I also have a pack of Code 80 which I bought a long time ago before ProTrack made the Code 55 version. If you think they would be helpful to you drop me an email to let me know which (or both if you can use both) and I will post them to you. Stephen

Absolutely this hobby is a great investment in your self and definitely a great way of unwinding.

Hi Allan! Great to get an overall view of the layout! It's very impressive so far! Great work with the DIY electronics! I wish I could design my own circuits! Keep up the good work! All the best, Ian.

Good to see the trains running Allan. Also good to be reminded of the layout and the electronics that you have already put in. Mallard being awkward in the hidden fiddle yard is a bit of nuisance. Is the line eventually going to continue over the hidden section? I suspect it will but maybe you have other plans. Stephen

Nice running and flowing trackwork👍. Vladuct 🤔

Looking grand Allan - well done on the farm scene looks idyllic! Regards Steve

Hey there Allan. Looking good🎉. Regards Elizabeth

Hi Allan! The farm scene is really coming to life! Love the look of the static grass atop the scatter! I'm definitely going to be trying that technique! All the best, Ian.

Hi just discovered your channel, looks like you have a great N gauge layout in the making! So good to see another N gauge channel! Just subbed to follow your future progress! Cheers Gary

Hi Allan, the farm scene is looking good, i do like a Scalescenes kit and the farm does look good, another one for my list. I’m currently building the viaduct myself, it’s been another fiddly build in N Gauge but it is a really nice kit. Looking forward to more, cheers for now, John

That scene is really coming together Allan. It does give one a lift when you can get scenery down and get running shots like this. Look forward dot seeing it developed further. Stephen

looking good

Lovely running session Allan - just think of the beautiful shot your going to get as the locos go under your bridge and then others cross on the elevated section at the same time! The snaking rake was an awesome shot at the station - very impressive how smooth it all was. Regards Steve

Hi Allan! That was a nice little running session! Great idea to build enough of the layout to allow you to 'play trains' and keep it interesting! How are you finding the Mallard? I've got Sir Nigel Gresley on pre-order and have heard varying reports of Dapol's tender drivetrain mechanism being temperamental! All the best, Ian.

very nice

Hi Allan, well done, that Scalescenes kit looks particularly fiddly and in place looks really good. I’m looking forward to seeing the landscape take shape around it. Obviously track laying is ongoing, do you have another project to start like another Scalescenes kit? Cheers for now, John

Hi Allan! I bet you're really pleased with the way that the girder bridge has turned out as it looks great! Probably a bit too fiddly for me to attempt yet, but I hope to try and build something similar one day! Great to see trains running through the landscape! Can't wait to get to that stage! Keep up the good work! All the best, Ian.

Hi Allan - well done on completing the bridge - lot of detailed work involved and doesn’t it look good in place? That’s going to be a great shot when you have arain running over and under at the same time, I know when mine actually do get in synch it does look really good. It’s all coming along nicely my friend - looking forward to more progress soon I hope. Regards Steve

That was a lot of detailed work on the girder bridge Allan, but it has paid dividends. It looks good in place . It is so nice to see trains running through the landscape as you start creating it. I was always amazed how even completing a small area of landscaping on my layout made so much difference. Look forward to seeing the line extending over the bridge in due course. Stephen

This is looking so good! Well done

Hi Allan, good start to what is a very tricky project especially in N Gauge. I’ve had a look at this kit several times and have been tempted, but I checked out the Peco girder bridge sides and they are actually quite detailed so I’m going to stick with them for now! But I am enjoying watching you build a Scalescenes kit, i think they are excellent if a bit time consuming! Looking forward to the next episode, cheers for now, John

Hi Allan! Well done with persevering with the Scalescenes kit! I've seen quite a few of these being built and it never ceases to amaze me how fiddly they look to construct! I look forward to seeing how it progresses! Good luck! Cheers, Ian.

N scale is always slow and steady - I found this out to my own cost - well done so far Regards Steve

I do enjoy these types of videos, but I would enjoy them even more if you did a voice-over whilst speeding them up. This would engage with us/me so that I understand what you are doing. People starting out need much more information than others, I've been kit-building kits since I was about 10, but I'm still interested in what others are doing

Well done for persevering with the Scalescenes kit. It should look good when it's done. Stephen

The girder bridge looks great you have made good progress with it and it looks so detailed. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Nat 🚂

Ahwahaw🎉

This is amazing mateee😊😊❤❤😂

coming along nicely a bit of a dumb question but do you have access to the fiddle yard you have boarded over?

Hi Allan, good progress mate and I really like the Warship! I look forward to the viaduct going in, cheers for now, John

Looking good

Hi Allan! More great progress! I like the way you showed how you constructed the elevated curve! Cheers, Ian.

Great update, just come across your channel, look forward to following your build - sub from me - Mark

Nice work on the incline - that was significant progress. Subbed 🙂

Hi Allan. Great work on the cover for the fiddle yard and the incline expansion it’s looking good. Keep up the great work. Nat 🚂

Thanks Steve. I have run the pullman up the incline and it looks good. But i can adjust the foam as i go. So hopefully there won't be any problems. Allan

Good work on the supports and layout for the riser section. That board definitely looks better painted grey. I am not sure if the track on the riser looks to be a bit close to the foam, have you tried a pair of coaches going around as the out swing may just catch, especially after doing some scenics. It certainly adds a lot of interest to the layout and will be very dramatic when the locos are run. Keep up the good work. Regards Steve

Making progress is always interesting

Good haul. I am now wondering if N gauge would of been a better choice for me seeing as I don't have much space. But committed now I guess. Looking forward to how you go about the scenery now the track is down.

Well done Allen - progressing well. Good work on the platform and on the tunnel roof. The addition of scencis always brings a smile to my face as it enhances the build so much. Regards Steve

Hi Allan, I seen to have missed this channel till now but I’ve found it now. the layout looks great seems like your making good progress especially having some scenery on the layout really bringing it to life. I’m going to go back and catch up on the videos I’ve missed so have a great Christmas and a happy new year. Nat 🚂

Hi Allan! Great job with the tunnel roof! l wondered if it would be prone to snapping with only a cardboard backing, but it looks quite sturdy! That was some good measuring with the space for the Scalescenes bridge as it was close to a perfect fit when you slotted it in! Looks like the platform is coming along nicely! Some good purchases at the train shows too! Those little rulers come in quite handy, and I've used mine many more times than I thought I would! All the best, Ian.

Good to see some green appearing on the layout Allen. It does make such a difference and that whole section is coming along very well. Platforms looking good as well. Stephen

It’s coming along very nicely. Good forward planning to make the tunnel roof removable and you’re making a lovely job of those platforms. The 0.5mm static grass was a surprise - surely there can’t be much difference between it standing up and laying down? Best wishes -Ed