You can never have too many Class 31s! Very interesting to see the three together and see that Hornby stands up well to the other more recent models. As with all such matters, we sometimes get too hung up about every close up detail and then view the models from 6 foot away! Have a great break over Christmas and enjoy the break with some model railway related activity! Woody.

Nice work and great video, Jersey Bill

Great video Col. Regards Bernie

Hi Colin. I've never gotten around to starting my similar project. I purchased a Citadel Seraphim Sepia paint as I've seen this product used before. Regards. Steve

they are great, I'm certainly going to add the steps, really makes them stand out. As mentioned, ignore the light flicker, you'll see the same issue with footage of cars when filmed. Merry Christmas, Colin

Most interesting video Colin and well done. - they do look the part! 👍 _Lest you are interested Southeastern Finecast used to make flushglazing for these coaches (really simple to fit) and Keen made floating end plates (corridor connections)._

They look really good, a nice transformation. Maybe we'll have a go at something like that one day... Cheers James 🙂👍

That's very good. I have a fleet of these and some Thompson coaches and I've tried several methods I've seen to enhance the teak effect and I'll certainly give this method a go. Thanks for the video and a Happy Christmas to you.

Lovely coaches, you done a great job of them. I honestly think transforming older, cheaper stock is definitely worth while. Thank you also for the mention, much appreciated

Fantastic! Some lovely rolling stock, and some great details/features on the layout too. Great work!

I am looking forward to following your progress with this little project, Colin ...cheers James 🙂👍

Some black thread might work for the wires.

No need to be envious. You have a nice little layout where you can concentrate on getting the details right.

The new unit is a nice birthday present.

Great start.

Looks good 👍

Looks very promising!

Hi Colin, looks like a nice little project, good size to take to exhibitions, looking forward to seeing how it progresses, thanks for sharing, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

Perfect size.

I'm a big fan of thin layouts, looking good.

Does your bachman have a factory fitted speaker? I have a class 24 with it fitted and a sound decoder with speaker attached! Do I have to disconnect the fitted speaker or do I just chop off the speaker on the decoder?

Congratulations on your purchase! By the way, wonderful layout too! Greetings from a new subscriber! 🙋‍♂️ Erik

Excellent layout and video, do appreciate that you did the pan around the layout, only wish more people would do it. What size layout is it: Well done

nice review i have a hornby network rail class 31 which i got at quite a reasonable price and runs well am yet to try an accurascale loco, i did get the new andrew barclay which had to be sent back because it was faulty am not sure if thats accurascale to blame or hattons, i did like the look of the new bachmann model but am going to wait for there new class 69, thanks for sharing. Tom

May be small but you have plenty of detail withn your scenics

Been through a similar thing the model railway layout saved the world year before last when the dog passed away from cancer bless his heart if it wasn't for me building model engines from card and the railway layout I probably wouldn't be sitting here enjoying it now

Hi great video and it is good to see all three in the same frame as this. I think the Accurascale has a multi dip switch near the blanking plate, and you have to turn the fan on, but it runs fast and has some noise associated with it, but you tell us what you think. Great video, Jersey Bill

Hi Colin. Great loco and a great price. You're getting a brilliant collection there buddy. Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

Another great addition to your fleet, Colin, and as you say, a nice trio...cheers James 🙂👍

Thank you. Really enjoyed this line up! A 31 is a bit down my list of locos to buy but I’ll certainly be getting a dirty blue one sometime. I remember riding behind them from New Street to Nuneaton or Leicester back in the long, long summer holidays on weekly midland rail tour tickets. You’re right, the 31/4’s got in a right state!

*Friend's declaration to his wife upon delivery of another new model* _"Ah finally it has come back from repair"_ .... 😉 Colin - an interesting comparison - thank you! - Colin 👍

I have 3 Hornby super detail 31s. Apart from one with unfortunate mazak rot(it still runs sweetly) I think they hold their own against the others(lovely as they are too) so wont replace them. Only thing Ive done it cut the rubber band fan drives off to avoid motor problems.

To be honest. I like all 3 versions. The only (and very minor) detraction to the Bachmann model is that the gloss finish should have been satin to balance it. But that said, they are great models and I will try to get one by the end of the year. I will have to wait for the second run for the 31 from Accurascale trains. I have subbed and Happy Christmas to you and yours in advance as well as a happy belated birthday buddy. All the best, Peter.

Hi, your a lucky chap indeed, even if just because your wife forgave you for the Bachmann 31 you bought! Your right, the Hornby 31 is indeed pretty good looking, I really like how the black window rubbers stand out against the white window surrounds. If they hadn't had so many issues with the Mazok rot, they would have been much better and maybe worth a risk...............I'm still waiting for Accurascale to announce a 31 in BR green without indicator boxes, now that would be a great model............Anyway, Happy Christmas, omg I hope there is another video before then, it seems too early, but you started it. All the best Dave.

Colin - what a most enjoyable and inspirational video ably demonstrating how much can be achieved within a modest attic - very impressive! 👍 It doesn't matter how large your model room is as modellers would still want a few feet more...... - Colin

Nice little layout with all you need. Jersey Bill

Hi Colin. Great layout buddy. Only got a 10ftx10ft layout myself. But still able to do plenty of different scenics. Thanks for sharing Colin. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

Hi Colin, lovely tour of the layout, didn't realise it was only 8 by 4, always seems much bigger, my new layout will only be 9 by 6,(or thereabouts), the previous one was 14 by 8, but since we moved house, the room is much smaller, hopefully it will be more manageable,it shows how much we can fit in a smaller space, anyway, sorry for filling up your comments section with my waffle, thanks for sharing, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

Hi great layout I have same thing as you in the attic with the ladder entry make a board that fits over and around the ladder legs it's a lot safer and stops stock from flying down the hole I know to my experience when a dapol class 22 went down it all you need is plywood and 2x2 Just a thought love the layout

when led lights flash it is because most cameras record at a lower rate of FPS than the electrical frequency of the led. It only happens on video, however there is low vibrational state connected to the LED flash

Hi. Colin. I enjoyed the tour of Mossend and all the little details. Hog corner made me smile as I've not seen a pig farm on a layout before. It's a good choice. The cold frame and other garden details look great.

Thanks for the tour of your layout. You have managed to fit so much detail in.

Nice look around the layout 👌😎☕️

Hi, oh that was a great look around the layout.............Small but very nicely formed.............so full of detail too. Sometimes small is better because it is easier to pack in all those details which larger layouts tend to loose. Your flashing lights are just because that is how LED's work. LED's are like a fast acting switch, you can't see the frequency they flash at but your camera can.............Nothing you can do about that I believe. Great video and thanks, all the best Dave.

The light flickering could be due to your camera speed ?

A great work, nice layout. 😃👍

Hi,Colin. That was a nice overview of the layout, which is a very enjoyable video... Cheers James 🙂👍

Hi Colin and thanks for the layout tour, you've got a great setup there in the loft. I believe the flashing lights are down to the LED's, you can't see it to the naked eye but the camera frame rate (frames per second) picks it up when filming., I believe it's called the Stroboscopic Effect. Keep up the great work and all the best.........Andy

Lovely layout with some gorgeous scenes. It doesn’t matter how big the layout is. It’s all about having fun, and you clearly have much fun. Good on you! Love the scratch building, believe it you are rather good at it. Thanks for the tour, take care.

Thanks for sharing the full layout. Good to see what can be achieved with the space available.