Hi John, great reveiw, those black lines on your latest 68 are on the prototype, I just had a look.
@BassetvidsКүн бұрын
The Franky Howerd of Model Railways on KZbin!!!!.... The blue line is a massive own goal fubar.....spotted it when you had the two on your FB pic....good review...'droopy' 😃😃🥳😃😃😃🥳🎉
@BassetvidsКүн бұрын
Went to York a couple years ago and onto Scarborough, in Scarborough about 3 or 4 TPE 68's all lined up, Black Douglas was the stand by loco at York...all superb
@HaroldRoadКүн бұрын
@@Bassetvids oh yes, i was the same, spent a day at Scarbvegas then went to catch a bus near the station back to Filey....walked onto the station while waiting..to find these TPE Class 68s 3 in total, reverberating...fell in love there and then immediately.....
@stuartblack6604Күн бұрын
Great review on the newly released Dapol 68, John. The black lines on the body side panels are correct so a welcome improvement. The fade on the dark blue on the cabside is, as you pointed out in the video, incorrect. The other livery issue is the turquoise colour at the front of the cab (and above the dark blue) which is too light. This was incorrect on the original model and has not been corrected on the new model. (I have good photos to illustrate these points but unfortunately KZbin doesn't offer an option to add attachments).
@HaroldRoadКүн бұрын
@@stuartblack6604 I love the black edging lines, makes the model look more impressive...but that dark blue section is awful...even the earlier versions are not right, and I agree also the lighter blue sections are to light....I can live with that, but the dark Blue areas really stick out...I have emailed Dapol sales for comment as just how many TPE 68s in this new batch have gone out looking like this?? Thank you for your comments 🙏
@Bassetvids2 күн бұрын
3 mins in and we learn ' JB...loves the slide action'...🎉🎉🎉😮😅
@HaroldRoad2 күн бұрын
@@Bassetvids its all the little things that get me excited and makes people smile...any excuse to pop in something rude...
@GarthDavies-cd5oh2 күн бұрын
Hi John . Lovely model .I dont think droopy hooks would be an issue for many as some modelers will change them anyway for Hunt or Kadees as in my case. Sadly a different era for me as I am stuck in the late 80s and early 90s .
@mattg94592 күн бұрын
The fade is even lower on the prototype, the dark blue barely goes around the front corner
@medwaypeninsulaMR2 күн бұрын
I am waiting for the sound fitted version to arrive . I like the newer versions livery the black surround does make a difference.
@ModelRailwayShed2 күн бұрын
Hello John, very nice new class 68 from Dapol. All the best
@johnjefferies24942 күн бұрын
When you opened the box, it sounded like you were peeling the film off a new mobile
@MarkHorsley-pk6vj3 күн бұрын
Good evening John, good to have you back, have been away myself, agree totally with your comments, I have checked the prototype it has the black lining, just as another note the track cleaning was supurb, just took delivery of 37405 HNRC stunning, catch up soon, all the best Mate
@HaroldRoad3 күн бұрын
@@MarkHorsley-pk6vj I love the black lining, really makes the model stand out, again a stunning model, super smooth, no noise..BUT...that livery boo boo, really spoils it...esp as I have 8 others...and if they are in the stabling sidings together, it looks like a pimple on a Babies arse...why can't Dapol get these 68s correct? Missing handrails, DRS Compass livery wrong...and now new 2 TPE 68s incorrectly liveried...I'm sure once they see this issue...maybe they will offer revised bodysells...I'd like to think so...hope you had a good holibobs and all is well Sir..
@presidentxd3 күн бұрын
Never let stevie wonder choose a color scheme for your lovomotives.
@rogerwolstenholme27103 күн бұрын
Mines coming Wednesday... so perfect timing lol
@rogerwolstenholme27103 күн бұрын
I think the fade looks better so its staying on mine.... TMD local mod. LOL
@HaroldRoad3 күн бұрын
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 the bad very fading, does not bother me to be honest...but I have to report the error, in case somebody is a purist and wants accuracy...and this is a very poor mistake, apart from that...stunning...I love the black lining marks...
@HaroldRoad3 күн бұрын
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 good looking model, I love the enhanced black edging...BUT, the livery error will upset some people as its totally wrong, its not the first time either, Dapol had to re issue DRS Compass 68s as they produced a livery error...I wouldn't be surprised if they do the same here...if you only have one TPE 68 then it's fine, but if like me you have 5 or 6 then it's glaringly obvious...doesn't bother me...I love the model, I just have to report what I found as it is a review...
@rogerwolstenholme27103 күн бұрын
@@HaroldRoad True ... i couldn't work out what made it look a bit more powerful at the front end and when you pointed it out to us .. well it was too late for me I liked it better.... but a bad mistake by Dapol fir general sales... I`ll check mine when it comes to see if its the same.. maybe the painter Sneezed doing yours ..LOL
@HaroldRoad3 күн бұрын
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 every corner of Blue on mine has a diffent fade...its very poor...and nothing like the real thing, shame as its a stunning model
@briangrover99995 күн бұрын
I absolutely agree letsjust model without being made to feel inferior lets just enjoy what we do👍
@johnbell93266 күн бұрын
Where did you get the back drops they look great😮
@timrees267011 күн бұрын
I use surgical spirit, very kind to metal.
@alfiejohnchester810811 күн бұрын
Hi, I found your site today while browsing TMDs on You Tube. I'm from Norwich too and guess what, my layout is DC as well! I wanted to put a TMD on my layout and I don't have a large area to build it on so I was looking for ideas mainly. Already you've given me a few and I've subscribed to your channel. I once had a great big garden spider invade my layout. I had made a forest area and that's where he would hide. A passing loco would always bring him out - probably the vibrations made him thin his dinner was out there waiting to be caught. I don't see him these days but he never did any harm so I let him be. Great layout.
@geordielad963612 күн бұрын
I used meths on cloth for the last 20 years, don't like track rubbers that damage rail head and leave bits. Alas due to peripheral neuropathy (painful numbness and lack of any feeling in hands) I no longer can clean track manually. I heard about Inox MX3 years ago from the crazy Australian fella and recently other uTubers. Six months ago I couldn't manually clean track so as I had a CMX track cleaning wagon I bought some Inox MX3 and used it on CMX wagon pads and it works great, I have not cleaned track manually for six months, I use the CMX and Inox every 3 or 4 days to clean track as I run my locos every day. I am DC analogue only I have inclines to upper level and have never had a slipping problem. I do find I have clean Hornby insulating points manually with IPA and cotton bud (which I can just manage) occasionally for lack of point blades contact. I have a large layout 18'x18'x18'x18' around loft. Inox MX3 has been a God send to me without it I don't know how I would be able to clean my track? Bill.
@MrMiketoase12 күн бұрын
Great that you found the remote. Phew!
@Llamberg.Railway12 күн бұрын
No ox and mx3 are not track cleaners they seal track after cleaning, this stops oxidation. But with both these you can’t have traction tyres as it degrades the rubber traction tyres. In addition can cause issues on inclines. There are polar and non polar cleaners plenty of videos on KZbin about these cleaners
@mattyt125012 күн бұрын
Peco track rubber and CRC contact cleaner. N scale
@timhillier103612 күн бұрын
I use a small block of wood. It cleans the track well, it's cheap and is non abrasive
@jimperkins244612 күн бұрын
I have an old HO American Bachmann box van with the felt looping pad on the bottom. I soak it with meths and run it around my 3 loops,this cleans brilliantly. I use cotton wool buds dipped in meths for all the point work. Dee Dar Jnc (DCC) runs perfectly,even my class 08. I clean loco wheels with meths n cotton wool buds. Used this method over 40 years ,if it works why change it.
@rogerlockwood236312 күн бұрын
Used track magic didn't like it and i didn't like it eating my points. Too many failed with the plastic breaking !!!
@ColinPenney-e8y12 күн бұрын
I use a small wooden block (about the size of the track rubbers) with a cloth wrapped round and dabbed with methylated spirits to get the track clean and then the No-ox grease. The No-ox works really well especially on the point blades.
@dh903312 күн бұрын
Liquid lighter fluid (in a yellow squirty rectangular tin) on lint-free cloth. Then, run a graphite stick along the rails and leave it. Job done. All the best to you 😊
@medwaypeninsulaMR12 күн бұрын
Nothing new from me - Track rubber the Track magic. Cheers Kev
@geordieceltic213 күн бұрын
I have tried the lot, including the WD specialist contact cleaner. After 40 years, I have gone back to the Peco track rubber.
@Bassetvids13 күн бұрын
has Mary Hinge been in touch for a good scrub?? hear the landing gears her way aint what they used to pHnARRRRR
@michaelclaydon120013 күн бұрын
I use peco track rubber after doing ballasting and painting. But I have really had great results using WD 40 specialist contact cleaner. On a rag or spraying it on abit of leftover cork track underlay.
@DiggerEvans13 күн бұрын
I use ipa and a clean cloth scotchbrite also works well
@elytrains13 күн бұрын
Should have known there would be a pot of 'grease' somewhere near to hand..........😂
@HaroldRoad13 күн бұрын
@@elytrains Its a bit gritty for that purpose...I find Petrolium Jelly from the Pound shop is the right consistency...
@ShelfburyModelRailway13 күн бұрын
I use a track rubber occasionally if required but also isopropyl alcohol wiped along the rails too. More important I find is keeping loco wheels clean also
@HaroldRoad13 күн бұрын
@@ShelfburyModelRailway yes, I forgot about IPA...99.9 percent obviously...and It did not work for me....track rubber, white spirit and Inox works wonders for slow running on Harold Road
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft520413 күн бұрын
good vid on how you clean track i use lot of things to clean my track most of the time i use track rubber and white spirit thanks for the share thanks lee
@csxrensville510513 күн бұрын
I go with WD Contact Cleaner. Use it like MX3. I've wanted to try MX3 but couldn't find any. Track rubbers, I binned mine years ago. 😀
@HaroldRoad12 күн бұрын
@@csxrensville5105 inox MX3 is hard to find but Pendle Slot Racing had some in stock last week....I bought a bottle just to keep stocked up on the stuff...
@csxrensville510512 күн бұрын
@@HaroldRoad When this cleaner runs out, I'll give it a try. Thanks. 😃
@Stormbergrail14 күн бұрын
Love your layout, your level of detail and extensive added interest items you add makes it an absolutely absorbing layout to look at. What a privelage to be allowed to see your brilliant work. Haters gonna hate, sad people to be ignored. You have a new fan.
@GarthDavies-cd5oh16 күн бұрын
I luv this video. Its probably the 4th time I have watched it now .I am having second thoughts about going DCC as its outside my comfort zone.. I am wondering JB what analogue controller(s) do you use to obtain the faultless slow running ? Thanks buddy
@HaroldRoad16 күн бұрын
Hi buddy...I use a Gaugmaster twin track controller for the bi directional main lines and DRS Kings sidings TMD, and a 3rd Gaugemaster feedback controller to control slow movements off Junction Road stabling sidings....there isn't no need to go DCC....DC is still good enough if planned properly...🙂
@majwal721 күн бұрын
I love this and I couldn't agree more regarding rivet counters. I did some railway modelling some years back and I specifically decided to model Irish railways with Irish locomotives and stock. I posted a video of it on line and literally the very first comment was from a guy telling me that while I had a very realistic and prototypical Irish railway, he noted that I had two locomotives that shouldn't be on the layout at the same time because they're from slightly different eras. I explained to him that I really didn't give a f*** as it's my 5 year old son who decides what trains we run and if it's really that upsetting to see a 1980s loco alongside a 1970s one on a prototypical Irish railway, then you're really going to freak out when you see us running British trains on it 🙂 ....... By the way, I just came across your channel love your content. Keep it up 👍
@stevehewitt419022 күн бұрын
Sir, this is my first visit to your KZbin post. You are right rivet counters do spoil it for everyone because manufacturers are trying to keep up with this criticism and make every model perfect. The result is cost and because the costs go up this results in the young being put off and the hobby dying on its feet. I'm sure if they could see the big picture they might just think again before being quite so critical of someone's own interpretation of a scene in their own mind.
@stormbowman714826 күн бұрын
I absolutely love your landscaping and details. It is a treat to watch. I use Setrack wherever I can, it saves me time, and works just as well. When I play around with the trains (yes, PLAY) I never really think about the track and point work anyway, as I immerse myself into operating the layout. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Denmark.
@markireland212128 күн бұрын
Totally agree with you on your little rant about rivet counters. Personally I have, as yet, not had any comments of the sort you talk about, but friends have. It's your layout, you built it, so do what you wish with it. I would delete the comment and then block that account. Some hate my Innocent Tales of Piddle Folk channel, it's for fun only, if you don't like it, stop watching it and stay away. Unfortunately some people just love to be complete arseholes because they are jealous. Chin Up and delete them.
Ай бұрын
Excellent video 😃👍
@wealdhurstmodelrailway9666Ай бұрын
If people sent me messages or made comments of the type you have mentioned, they would get a string of expletives as a response. Keep on keeping on and don't let them grind you down! 👍
@RailfanDownunderАй бұрын
😊 superb ..... whilst the very antithesis of my 'Sandy Creek' in many respects, your work nevertheless, is inspirational😊
@RailfanDownunderАй бұрын
😊😊 superb 😊😊 .... follow you on Facebook
@lesliegprice6652Ай бұрын
Cracking video mate , also did you do the music yourself ? I really liked it ! Well done my friend 👍🌈😁
@devilo1210Ай бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel. What a cracking layout you've built. You've given me a load of ideas and inspiration for my own yet to get started layout. Subscribed. Keep the great content coming!
@michaelchester8997Ай бұрын
Brilliant modelling spoiled by music,in my opinion
@duncanrhodes4778Ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning. Your attention to detail is incredible.
@chuffinel7676Ай бұрын
Awesome Layout, so inspiring. What is the width from front to back where the locos are parked ? by the signal box ruin.
@HaroldRoadАй бұрын
@@chuffinel7676 all the baseboards are around three feet wide...
@chuffinel7676Ай бұрын
@@HaroldRoad Oh wow, its wider than it looks, so much detail going on it's deceiving. I am changing from N Gauge to OO and only have 2ft Depth on one wall and 18ins depth around the rest.. I am building it onto the existing N Gauge baseboards that are already done. Will be a challenge with a Foot Less than you to play with.