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@HVACSoldier Күн бұрын
Excellent skills.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@jeremyreed5236 Күн бұрын
After a hectic weekend, this video was the ideal tonic…..many thanks James! Where did you source the parked up trailer from? Please do keep these videos coming. BW
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways Күн бұрын
Thanks Jeremy, the trailer (I must paint it!) is a Walthers kit.
@jeremyreed5236 Күн бұрын
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways thanks James…..the steps are a great addition.
@chrisdaniell2990 2 күн бұрын
Amazing videography on this. I thought it was the real thing.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 2 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris! Glad you enjoyed it.
@bigislandrailcorp7278 2 күн бұрын
I’m going to have to make one of those cardboard iPhone holders for these type of on layout shots. Placement of the “crew” in several scenes was great!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 2 күн бұрын
Thanks! Go for it, tell your friends, I’d just appreciate a name and channel check if you use it!
@andybmodelrailways 3 күн бұрын
Some great camera angles, showing off the layout and stock. Such a chill way to pass 25mins.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 3 күн бұрын
Thanks Andy. I enjoy filming these sessions, whilst on paper a two turnout scheme is ‘boring’ once you introduce sound, the road, and different length spurs it has entertained me for 4 years already!
@modelrailroader5619 3 күн бұрын
Nice…😊
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 3 күн бұрын
thank you 🙏
@danielfantino1714 3 күн бұрын
Gees, you totally got me !! On You Tube, the former Terra Transport catch my eyes. They´re was never green loco in NF (at least, that flashy green). Cool i click, wanting to see a modeling train. Well a bit deceptive. I want a "toy", not a real one ! It took me a few seconds to realise that it´s a " toy train" !! I think it´s a good proof of your modeling and filming talent ! Don´t be offusqued by "Toy" train word. Just the best oppose to "real" . But a bad sign for your railroad. Never a good sign to see pull up track just after the crossing....😅😅😅
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 3 күн бұрын
Thank you Daniel!
@OvermarsGaming 3 күн бұрын
22:16 I saw sparks at the frog
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 3 күн бұрын
Thank you, need to take a look. Frog juicers in use - seems strange to be the third axle to pass… I’ll give it all a clean and see if I can replicate it.
@alexbogaski 4 күн бұрын
Fantastic video. A great inspiration to watch as I work on my own new layout, which is quite similar. Keep up the great work!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Alex, happy to help!
@smallrails6831 4 күн бұрын
Another new loco.? Brand, did you repaint ? How many Canadian HO locos now ? Maybe you should do a meet the Fleet video for Beaverbrook. You keep inspiring my work and shelf layouts ! Bernie
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Bernie. I’ve had 1751 for years, the details are in the video description as always. It’s a Kaslo resin shell on a Proto2000 chassis.
@CNR5154 4 күн бұрын
I grew up <100 metres from the real H&SW line, family members worked on it for 70 years. So it's always special to see the roadname when featured in your videos. The implausibly plausible TerraTransport scenario remains such a brilliant concept!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thank you, yes, I like that framing ‘implausibly plausible’.
@Joe-cn9gm 4 күн бұрын
I love the figures who made them. thank you?
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Joe, they’re Modelu in the UK though they ship worldwide. I helped develop the initial North American range so was given a handful of early prototypes.
@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd 4 күн бұрын
Nice & smooth running.👍
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Yes, thanks, an old Proto2000 chassis.
@musoseven8218 4 күн бұрын
Wonderful. Lovely running looks so realistic, sounds good too (and Im not DCC sound's biggest fan) 👍😊
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks - the Rail Exclusive speaker certainly helps, as does the resin shell (rather than injection moulded plastic). Realistically, the best sounding model I own I think. More special that it was hand made by me from the kit.
@musoseven8218 3 күн бұрын
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways You did a good job there. I enjoy stock construction, even if it is time consuming, it's very satisfying. So enjoyable to watch too👍👍😊
@mikefrombournemouth2942 4 күн бұрын
Superb views, almost there in yard. Shunting is so absorbing. Any ideas on mood lighting and light shadows on self contained layouts like yours?
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
How do you mean? I think they’re difficult to curate - I’ve done it on Fancy Another Beer, but otherwise I try and avoid deliberate shadow as it usually betrays the size of the models or shows some other deficiency in your modelling abilities!
@crasher303 4 күн бұрын
Smooth as silk. First class editing that drops you in trackside.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks, it’s rough and ready really, but I’ll take the compliment!
@keewaydin33 4 күн бұрын
That is some beautifully weathered rolling stock.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thank you, that’s very kind!
@jamfjord 4 күн бұрын
Having watched "The Chase", I bet you can hear the roar of 97304 every time you look at this model. Beautifully captured.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Indeed, James, that’s quite the point really. A miniature first hand connection point. The really experience calmed me - I can’t quite explain why, but it soothed my troubled mind. He miniature, even after the mindful tasks are complete, has a germ of the same effect.
@jamfjord 4 күн бұрын
Blummin' eck! It sounded more like they were pummelling the bank into submission than climbing it. Old enough to have been collecting their pensions for some years now yet still going strong. Very strong. Great catch, James!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
Thanks James, it was an incredible experience, I’d say well worth a pilgrimage - let me know if you fancy it, I’ll guide you to the locations!
@erikdekuil4629 4 күн бұрын
Lovely, slow, realistic , zen running of a layout.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
thanks Erik, helped by the ESU decoder for sure!
@Joe-cn9gm 4 күн бұрын
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailwaysI love the figures who made them. thank you?
@CNR5154 4 күн бұрын
Over the holidays, I placed an impulsive order for a Farish N scale Gronk and a few two-axle wagons (tanks, hoppers, brake van). It's somewhere in transit over the Atlantic from Rails of Sheffield. Completely unexpected and unplanned, and definitely the result of the article in your 'Art of...' book about the venerable Class 08. Now, you've posted this wonderful video which has eliminated any possibility of buyers remorse. I can't wait! Thank you, James!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 4 күн бұрын
That is truly wonderful news! You will NOT be disappointed - apart from with the factory fit N scale couplings!
@CNR5154 4 күн бұрын
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways In fact, the order also includes a 10-pack of Dapol magnetic replacement couplers, so any NEM factory rapidos will be swapped out straight away. Not that knuckles are prototypical either, but I know that I don't have your skills -- or patience -- to form and fit N-scale DGs.
@doubleutubefan5 5 күн бұрын
Im not sure why this video got into my recommended but im glad it did. I want to learn about HO more. I have a HUGE O scale collection mostly Lionel/Atlas. I have no idea how to DCC stuff works i do have a DCC ho loco I bought once. it just sit on the self
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 5 күн бұрын
DCC isn’t difficult, but it’s not cheap either! If you’re a collector it might not be for you, but if you can use HO to remain focused on a theme, and stick to that alone, a small shelf layout with 2-3 DCC sound locomotives could be a lot of fun.
@jezbo7827 5 күн бұрын
Looks fantastic James. I do like Fox Transfers and have used them many times over the years.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 5 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree, their product is excellent. Thanks!
@keewaydin33 6 күн бұрын
Do you mind sharing what brand of track you used? It looks very nice.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
It is Peco code 83 in the main, with the new unifrog turnouts, although the end of the Co-op spur is Peco Code 70.
@musoseven8218 6 күн бұрын
Its a multifaceted broad church of a hobby, often a life saver too. Nice loco btw👍💜✌️😊
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mikefrombournemouth2942 6 күн бұрын
Totally agree. Certainly, shunting in O gauge it is immersive. Adds a sense of gravitas to the models movement. IMO the future for me will be less models, but ones I do buy will be with sound chips and decent speakers. The next thought of course is will I need smoke?
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
That will be fascinating to watch, I’ve seen some great modern smoke generaror fitted models - in larger scales even from cylinder drain cocks and such.
@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd 6 күн бұрын
It sure is the greatest Hobby. Beautiful locomotive to. 🟡👍
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Thank you, and that’s very kind.
@willjayne2658 6 күн бұрын
Looks brilliant!! Looking forward to seeing progress.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Cheers Will!
@stevebrown6665 6 күн бұрын
Nice
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve
@nickrails 6 күн бұрын
That valve gear is great
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@saltleywsc 6 күн бұрын
Think you nailed it James ,I love recreating the Locos and scenes ,for me next up is a colas 56 ,one of these screams past my house with the Chirk logs !most days ....
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
The Dapol 56 doesn’t look much like one to me otherwise I’d have one of those too as I always hope it’s a 56 whenever I manage to catch a Kronospan train at Ruabon!
@Castlebank_Sidings 6 күн бұрын
I think that's what modelling railways is partially all about. Memories from years gone past and escapism into a world of no worries or cares
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
We will all use model railways in different ways. For me it isn't escaping, it's more 'finding myself' again. The connection or longing for the past is an artistic nuance that isn't exclusive to what we do, but it's interesting to reflect why we, as humans, do it... that said, their is a purity in this heartfelt emotion that I feel is missing in the hobby in general which is probably why I talk about it so much!
@SilverGear_ 6 күн бұрын
Looks like a fantastic model, and I look forward to its future appearances. I know what you mean when you mentioned a connection to that love of trains when you're greeted by a particular scene, locomotive or piece of stock, and that desire to recreate it in miniature.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 6 күн бұрын
Thank you - it doesn't really have a layout home, and certainly no stock to go with it (although I did purchase the decals for it's partner in crime, 37405).
@davewilliams6172 7 күн бұрын
Love this James, you really have an eye for detail. What are the part numbers for the valve gear? I want to use the same on mine
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave. It uses 4NCP006, 007 and 021.
@roryhand6650 7 күн бұрын
That's a gorgeous model!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 7 күн бұрын
Should be finished tomorrow - I’ll do a write up on my blog /website
@jcure 7 күн бұрын
This is very kewl. Good stuff😊
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@SharkytheGunzel 7 күн бұрын
Keen to see the result 😁
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 7 күн бұрын
I will share later…
@chipetke 8 күн бұрын
Nice... I"m trying to find a reliable close coupler for my trains, but this seems to be one that has a distinct point of no return, which is kinda annoying me... apart from that, it seems to be nice... also, seems like a variation on Märklin"s Relex couplers, sized down for N scale...
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
They are great, you won’t want to return!
@hadynmcloughlin4661 8 күн бұрын
Lovely how would I go about getting a copy here in Australia? Just started my railway journey and this would be a great little companion. Thank you!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
Most British book shops will quote for overseas postage. Try www.titfield.co.uk
@TheOldTeddy 8 күн бұрын
Very nice, for the saftey of the ground crew proper use of horn and bell
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, I do my best, but sometimes forget! I assume if switching and the crew step down and clear the road then the long horns aren’t required and keeps the noise down for the businesses along Beaverbrook.
@SB-hg5sq 8 күн бұрын
Cracking video, there's something theraputic about watching the loco shuffling wagons around. The stock looks great too, very subtley weathered great stuff!
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
@Wildgoat9900 8 күн бұрын
That looks like such a nice and realistic model train
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
Thank you - it’s a commission build for a customer in Australia
@scalerailmodelling2846 8 күн бұрын
Looks stunning and runs a treat, great job on the valve gear it looks buttery smooth
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, yes, not bad really. I’m planning to add wires between both ends when it’s finished.
@tomHallberg 9 күн бұрын
Hi nice work after losing my basement layout to a flood moving upstairs to start a shelf layout could you please give me the dimensions on the Beverbrook
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 9 күн бұрын
Tom sorry to hear about your layout, that must be upsetting. Beaverbrook is just 8ft by about 1ft although the depth of the scene varies along its length.
@davidbrown4823 9 күн бұрын
I can say the RS-23 is the hardest working engine with CP Rail using three to four to pull heavy freights up the 2% plus grade like nothing. great layout.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 9 күн бұрын
Thanks David, perhaps under-rated, certainly characterful.
@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd 10 күн бұрын
First time viewer nice switching, impressed with tbe Ex - CP RAIL RS 23 locomotive. I have the CN cover hopper grain train in Ho as well. I enjoy watching & just subscribed. 👍
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 10 күн бұрын
Thank you, look forward to irregular but heartfelt videos of this layout, my British layouts and modelling from the bench with a few mindful and prototype videos thrown in too….
@SteveWoodard66 10 күн бұрын
The modeling is top notch, the video quality is off the charts. So nicely done.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 10 күн бұрын
Thank you Steve, that’s very kind. Imagine when the structures are closer to completion too!
@matthewfoster1307 10 күн бұрын
Great sound on this decoder! What decoder and speaker did you use?
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 10 күн бұрын
It’s a Loksound5 with the GP7 two stack soundtrack IIRC. Speaker is a RailExclusive sugar cube. , the biggest that would fit was actually quite small but I keep my volumes down so it works fine.
@matthewfoster1307 9 күн бұрын
@ awesome, thank you! Nice to see someone modeling Bay Colony, in one form or another. I’m looking forward to more videos with the 1701!
@stevenhowell2477 10 күн бұрын
Enjoyable to watch. Very realistic camera angles. Thank you.
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 10 күн бұрын
Steven thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
@mikereed174 10 күн бұрын
Nice point to point switcher plan. Imagine doing that in N Scale. More room for structures, track and scenery.😀
@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways 10 күн бұрын
You’d loose the feeling of mass if you went in a smaller scale in the same space. I’d reduce the lot and do it in N in half the space. For me it’s about telling a story, and extra scenery wouldn’t add to that… thanks for watching thought Mike!