Yes! I’m sure it will be a beautiful layout with your great modelling skills Gary ! I am personally struggling on with building my ‘ n gauge’ layout, but will still be very interested in your new venture. It’s all a great learning process footprints us railway model enthusiasts.

Hi Gary! Ah! Now I see how you get the trains turned around! :) I had all sorts of ideas going around in my head, including going through the wall into the garage and introducing helixes! I like that you've based the track plan on the actual area around Ravenstonedale station! Can't wait to see how you get on with the lift out and removable sections! All the best, Ian.

Looks excellent. Any room for a turntable in the Fiddle Yard, perhaps?

All very interesting Gary. I like the track plan and your solution for the lift out sections to make it work in the room. Good luck with the baseboards construction. I've never had to worry about that not possession any woodworking tools or any space to work in - that's my excuse anyway. Stephen

Having modelled in 00 since I was ten, I think you’re making a beautiful layout that portrays a glorious area and landscape!!

This looks like a good little layout!! I’m very impressed with your work. Well done!!

Hello there Gary That’s an interesting layout design I’m looking forward to seeing how it progresses, Nat🚂👍

Hello, If the "red line" on the removeable baseboard were switches at both ends the two sidings could be three parallel lines with slightly more capacity and straight through running as you change from train to train.

As someone that has designed and built alot of layouts. I would recommend a short straight (50mm to 100mm long) between the 3rd radius curve and point 1. This will allow any tension off of bogie wheels and long chassis wagons, as they come off the curve and go into the point, reducing derailment.

Excellent update Gary, and good to see you back at it. Very much looking forward to following along.

Great new layout, not too complicated. I look forward to seeing it take shape.

Hi Gary, really good update and the plans are really good especially to fit in the space you have. I have also got those point motors but I bought them in a kit from Rails of Sheffield which included switches with no soldering involved! They’re a fair bit cheaper than the DCC ones and with the amount I need that’s quite a saving! The only thing I might do differently is replace the insulfrog points in the fiddle yard to electrofrog as it might cut down on any stalling trains. The beer fridge is a perfect feature for the model railway room and who cares if you have to duck under to get at it 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣 Really looking forward to the scenery plans in the next episode. I’ve managed to hurt my shoulder, not sure how, I think I got out of bed awkwardly yesterday so decided to not play golf today so I shall be out in the cabin for a bonus day! Hopefully I’ll finish fixing the raised track bed in place and I’ll start with the track work properly! Cheers for now Gary, John

It was quite common to have freight delivery/collection on a single direction. Freight on the "red line" would be servicing other stations on the line. The only problem I can see is the coal yard servicing - unless you plan to have a horse & stables to facilitate coal wagon shunting, after the main freight leaves for the next stop.

I like how you've created a roundy track plan, nicely designed. It'll all work out for the good when you build the movable part, sounds like an interesting plan too. If it's only for use as a fiddle yard etc, will you use another track, cheaper than the bullhead? Code 75 of course. Gotta budget where you can. Enjoying following your journey on this Gary. Good luck for 2k subs, well deserved. Brian

Hi Gary, Just been catching up with your videos and exciting times ahead. In regards to the point motors the MTB range may also be worth a look at. The MTB MP4 motors actually have 2 micro switches built in so you could use one for the signals and 1 for the frog power. in regards to the removable section you could use the wire in the tube method for your points but you drill a hole through the top of a slide switch and feed the wire through the hole, that can then be used to move your points as well as using the switch to power frogs, I'm assuming the removable section will have manual points. Just food for thought. All the best Tony. Ps. will you be sporting a scene for Ms Marple to solve LOL!

Hi heads up the Bullhead curved point samples were at the NEC in November, these should be released at some point this year

Love the Hornby Black 5 got one a short while ago. Really impresssed with your research and planning. I made the fatal mistake of not doing enough of either and now paying the price. Can't wait for you to start the build.

Hi Gary, interesting solution to the crossover problem; they must have done something similar in the days of the 1898 map. Where was the nearest crossover when there wasn't one at the station? Mind you, I still think it would look better with a crossover between the platforms, where shunting movements would add interest and also be protected by the up and down home signals. Get someone to build you a curved+straight crossover in the right rail type, I think it would look fantastic. Still, your vision, your money! I'm looking forward to seeing it come to fruition.

Hi Gary…..love your attention to detail. As you’re responsible for setting me off on the ‘n’ gauge trail….I’m sticking with it! Haha. I’ve also gone down the DCC route using Cobalt IP digital point motors, linked to Dapol motorised signals. Also converting/replacing locos to DCC with sound….adds a whole new dimension. Just saying…… On your proposed track plan, is it worth considering slight shortening the viaduct and inserting another set of change over points just before the curve? However which way you go, I’ll be looking forward to following your progress Best wishes Martin

We’ve got a similar taste in locos mate. Love the 4F If you’re interested in any coaches I’ve got a few to get rid! I’ve got some pullmans with lights.

Hi matey, been looking forward to this update. Looks a really good use of a fairly compact room - nice choice on the track type. Keep the videos coming. Cheers Shaun

Hi Gary - like the proposed track plan. I'll be interested in seeing how the baseboards all come together - especially the movable section. 😊. Cheers Euan

Greetings, Double O Gary 👋 Exciting times ahead, getting ready for a new layout 😁 Back in the old days 🧓 Simons Shed 😇 had a pulley system to lift a board up to the ceiling when not in use 🤔 maybe worth considering for your return loop? Looking forward to Episode 3 already 🤩 there's bound to be some mud 😉 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️

Hi Gary, so good to see you back, I can’t wait to see the progress on your new OO layout. I love my black 5 great loco. Good luck pal.

Hey Gary welcome to OO. We have a lot in common on the layout front. Space and gauge for starters. I also have my modelling desk under the layout but I put the layout baseboard in at 120cm from ground to give me access to the modelling table. I jumped in at era 5 with a heritage line touch so like you I can run steam and diesel. Nice fleet to start great collection already and some great research something I should of done more of. Looking forward to next video. Nice one.

Hey Gary, firstly a chart of your fleet is an awesome idea I really must do that also as I cannot remember details of my fleet as it grows. You have/had a great layout there with soem nice scenery. So where from here?

Hi Gary I'm a new subscriber if the attention to detail in the planning is anything to go by then the layout is going to look fantastic. Brian

A while back, and following your decision to move away from steam traction to (predominantly) diesel on your N gauge layout, I stopped watching your videos but... I have watched this latest video with great interest as you seem to have gone back to your roots, albeit with 00 scale this time. I like the plan but fear that the space you will be working with is somewhat smaller than you might need to reproduce your previous layout. I await the next episode with anticipation and an open mind. Good luck, Gary. Regards, Eric.

Hi Gary just came across your video, brilliantly put together very informative and immediately hit the subscribe button. Looking forward to your next video part two.

Hi Gary Sorry for the delayed comment I’ve been really busy. I’m really looking forward to seeing this new layout progress. And how n gauge techniques translate to OO gauge. Happy modelling, Nat🚂👍

Welcome back and Happy New Year. 2025 looks very exciting from 🚂 point of view. Glad your returning to OO gauge - me too so shoal watch your design and build with interest. Any special reason not to go DCC (can’t make up my mind!).

Hi Gary, excellent video on your next adventure! Interesting to see you’ve scaled up, good luck with the build 😊 I’m sticking to n gauge for what I can do in a similar space in my garage, and simplicity will be the key, as yours is planned to be. All the best, and I will continue to watch as some of your ideas mirror some of mine. Cheers mike

Hi matey, great start to a new series, looking forward to seeing this progress. Just something I spotted, I think your A4 might be the split chassis version, it may be fine but they can also be very troublesome - check your 2mt tank engine for thatvas well. Cheers Shaun

Hi Gary just subed looking forward to seeing more, l did the same thing as you have l do think 00 is better for me as my eye sight is not so good now hope you have a good 2025 all the best Colin from Mossend railway oo 😊.

Hi Gary - Happy New Year to you and yours. Nice to see you back…….Ravenstonedale….great location with plenty of scope to exercise your modelling skills. Looking forward to sharing your journey (might give some inspiration in getting my modelling mojo working). Best wishes, Martin

Hi you may have a hard time getting a good cave in 00 gauge in a 2ft board I have found it bit tricky if you can need go out to 3ft for a better cave looking forward to seeing the results

Looking forward to the updates on this one!

Hi Gary, something about this intro grabbed me, so I'll follow you and see where you go. I note that the track plan/OS map you showed - the 1897 revision - had no crossover between the two running lines (which seems impractical - was it an error?). The 1912 OS map shows a trailing crossover west of the goods yard turnout. Was that layout maintained into Era 4, or are you 'borrowing' an earlier layout for more operational interest?

Hi Gary firstly Happy New Year. Welcome back mate good to see you. I guessed the name as soon as the video started. The name plate above your right shoulder gave it away. I said that's a new nameplate I wonder why lol. Anyway great to see you back and enjoy the journey. Missed you at the new not warley show at the NEC, I thought the new layout worked very well. Maybe next year. Cheers for now Andy

Exciting times ahead Gary, a OO gauge layout, where you can get your teeth into the scenery magic you work so well at. I like the era, area and scenes you are going for in this one, also a really nice start to your rolling stock. I look forward to seeing your progress. All the best and Happy New Year. Brian

Happy New Year to you Gary! I was very pleased to see this video drop into my video feed! It was a real New Year treat! You have some excellent plans, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing how you design the track plan - especially how you're going to turn the locos around in such a small space! You've already built up quite a collection of locos that seem to fit right into your chosen location and era! Can't wait for Episode 2! All the best for 2025, Ian.

Happy New year Gary, Great to see you back and look forward to following your progress. Great era and location to model.

Hi Gary, great to see you back mate! Really like the plans you have for the new layout and of course the rolling stock. Looking forward to seeing how it all develops and some of the scratch building projects which I’m sure you’ll undertake. Happy New Year from all of us at Exehaven, cheers for now, John

Hi Gary, happy 2025 and look forward to following the journey.

Hello Gary. It's good to see you back again. Your plans so far for your new layout look interesting and I look forward to seeing how they develop over time, as and when you can do videos about it. Best wishes. Mark.

Gary ! I’m still with yer ! ‘N’ gauge or ‘OO’ so glad you’ve gone back to your roots 1948 to 1968 era. Wow the Royal Scot looks great ! Looking forward to seeing how the layout develops, with your exceptional modelling skills it will be interesting to see.

Greetings SC68 and hello Gary 👋 Excellent video on how to getting started in model railway building 👷‍♂️ with top planning tips 👍 Really looking forward to seeing 👀 Part 2 and finding out more about Ravenstonedale 🤩 It should be an excellent vehicle to show case your scratch building skills 😇 Very best wishes for a happy and productive New Year from the Emerald Isle ☘️

Hi Gary. That was all very interesting Gary. It I'll be good to follow your progress and of course, look forward to seeing the track plan. A very nice array of locos, which will look good on what you have planned. Stephen

Exciting times Gary, I look forward to seeing your progress. I'm sacking KZbin, didn't even make it to 250 subscribers in over a year and 26 videos, some who started at a similar time have 2, 3 or 4,000 subs - couldn't work out what I was doing wrong 🤔All the best, Chris

Lovely part of the world, I've walked many routes around Belah viaduct and over Smardale viaduct- would have loved to have seen Barah before it was demolished. Looking forward to watching your progress with this as modelling somewhere similar is in my mind for when I retire...