A Brand New Layout - Part 1 - Yorkshire Dales Model Railway

A Brand New Layout - Part 1
This week I made a start on my new layout. The old one is not going anywhere however, and I’ll hopefully be able to combine footage from both to make some interesting videos.
This new layout is an end to end L shape, with a small three road storage yard. After pre-building many of the structures over the last few weeks, I started by laying down some baseboards, nailing down some track and wiring up. Following this, I gave everything a thorough test using my worst performing locos and ironed out any kinks.
It was then a matter of filling in the gaps in the sleepers and making a start on the platforms. There are foam board, with Will’s stone sheet sides stuck on with plaster. In the next video I’ll create the platform surfaces using the same stuff.
That’s about it for this week. A good start I reckon!
As always, thanks for watching.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Like many, saw the empty baseboard thumbnail and read the title and panicked. Then I read the description and relaxed. It's going to be a great journey. The Dales were mostly up when I joined the channel, so seeing your start from scratch will be quite fun. Great fun to see! Best wishes!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Anthony, sorry to have panicked you! Hope you like the rest of the build.

[@calvintobias5245]

dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown xD

[@maximilianrudy8231]

@Calvin Tobias yup, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

[@jasonreyesbass8225]

NEVER CLICKED ON ANYTHING SO FAST! 😂

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Ha, cheers Jason!

[@unfitforpurpose6422]

The doctor prescribed me new pills yesterday and I felt a little bit off this morning when I woke up I made a coffee jumped on KZbin and seen this at the top of my screen and suddenly thought I was having some sort of bad reaction to the new meds..good one Lewis

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha sorry to have cussed you distress! 😂 I should have given some warning this was coming.

[@unfitforpurpose6422]

Don’t worry Lewis there was no distress I just thought I was tripping out

[@FredWilbury]

I wish I had some pills apart from watching Lewis building a layout I’ve had enough of KZbin railway

[@generalgrievous5615]

@Jack Warner go away, you're scared of science

[@brooklyngraham1151]

It will be really fascinating to watch it all from the beginning. I've been a tremendous admirer of your skills as a modeler, and I too have to admit that for a second I thought something had happened to the old layout, or you had thrown in the towel and started from scratch. I've done it, so, it was a relief that the original will be staying put. One of the most beautifully detailed layouts I've ever seen. This will be fun to watch and a great opportunity to learn.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you, that’s very kind of you. Yes I’m pleased to say the old layout is staying! Hope you like the rest of this series then.

[@kenattwood8060]

I've been in this hobby for more than fifty years and I've never thought to build platforms this way! Brilliant idea!!!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks!

[@route7railway567]

I can sense already that this layout is going to be something to behold. Can’t wait to see more. Regards .... Steve 👍👍👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Steve, appreciate it!

[@GalgormHall]

Blimey Lewis, there’s no hanging about with the new layout, it’s going to be another fabulous one. Paul

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Paul, appreciate it.

[@glenshielrailway5696]

I gasped so hard when seeing the thumbnail that I choked on the burger I ate last week!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Ha, apologies for any distress caused!

[@martinlutherking6550]

Hi Mouldy, do you detail/paint the models (building, objects, rolling stock etc)? could you do a video to show how you do it?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes I do! There are a few videos already on the channel of that, but I’m sure I’ll do some more through out this build. 👍🏻

[@martinlutherking6550]

@@MouldyRaspberry ah ok I’ll look for it ! Thnx

[@briannicholson2644]

Hi Lewis, WoW a new layout very excited 🤪 Will this be an extension to your main layout, or is this totally brand new. Another new journey with you with this new project. Keep up the good work Lewis Brian ❤🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Brian! It’s a separate layout, but I’ll try and film it as if it’s part of the other layout. Hope you like the rest of the build 😀

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Fantastic! Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out given your usual high standards. Roughly how long is the layout? Looks like you’ve got a decent length for your platforms. Keep up the great work 👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks, appreciate it 👍🏻 the scenic section is about 16 feet. Then the storage yard round the corner is another 8 feet.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

@@MouldyRaspberry Fantastic, I'm very jealous! Wish I had that much space for my main layout never mind a second one 😂 Looking forward to keeping up with your progress on it!

[@kummer-racefield]

I think I‘m thinking too much about my layout. I should just start with it 😁 Well done 👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks - yep it’s very easy to over think it. I say just go for it!

[@JamesFletcher]

I love your videos. What track are you using? I've only ever used Hornby Track (many years ago) but as I start to create a new layout I'm hearing so much about Peco. I'm probably wrong - but is it Peco streamline? (and those points are the small radius turnouts?)

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks James. I use Peco code 100 streamline flexitrack, then peco medium radius turnouts.

[@ChobertonJunction]

This is so great to watch. I am returning after half a century to the craft of model railway building. Planning stage at the moment but video really got me thinking. Thank you for the inspiration and looking forward to catching up on your new layout journey.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you - glad you found it useful 👍🏻

[@brianartillery]

Looks like it's going to be as beautiful as your other layout. Nice one.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@georgethomas7814]

Why does every one in England lay flat track bed. Here (NZ) the track follows the contour of the land more as long as it no more than 1.50 I think they just follow the land. In some places spirals have been built to cope with greater inclines, others have double heading, special breaking engines and back end pushing. There are still DX diesels added to trains in banking pairs with three locomotives already pulling the coal trains. The gradients are an easy walk but an entire train can be on the gradient for an hour or more.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I know of quite a few British layouts that include gradients so I’m not sure about that one George.

[@speleokeir]

Much as I enjoy your running session videos which are so atmospheric, especially with your great sound editing, It's ones like this where we can see your creation coming to life that are my favourites. You've set yourself a high bar to be as good as your Dales layout, but I have a sneaking suspicion you'll manage it. N.B. I'm guessing from the buildings that the plan is for this layout to fit in with the Dales one? i.e. same era and located in Northern England?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks, glad you like them. Yes you’re spot on. Then I can film it as if it’s a continuation of the other layout and use the same stock etc.

[@kodimarto9910]

Ah, I see. So, by any chance will this new layout be somehow connected with the old one in filming? Like for example if you're filming a train going from the old layout to the new one?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes that’s what I’m planning to do when it’s done 👍🏻

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Wow Fantastic hopefuly this project goes well have you got a name for your new layout yet?- Nicholas.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Nicholas. I'll name it after the station I reckon, but that is yet to be determined!

[@chelmswoodjunction]

hello can i say i just came across your channel and enjoyed this videoso much had to subscribe please keep more like this coming. peter

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Peter, glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@andrewjditton]

Great stuff Lewis! Will have to bring the Class 29 over for a play next time I’m in your neck of the woods 😁

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Andrew, looking forward it 👍🏻

[@gregsmith1719]

Confusing -- Why on the floor in another part of the house? Space? A different diorama? Does it connect?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

No space - It’s a different diorama and it doesn’t connect. Ill film it as it it does though with the same trains.

[@asivitter9826]

Will the new layout be DCC? So pleased to read the original layout is staying.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

No it’s DC like the old layout 👍🏻

[@jenniferwhite6089]

this time I not wasting money on the hardboard how hard you try to hide the joints still see them I use 1/4 drywall I can easily bend it around a corner too ( cut the backside of the sheet )it allows you to easily bend it tape and mud it and sand it has no jointed seen for your background too

[@MouldyRaspberry]

That’s a good suggestion, I’ll have to try that thanks 👍🏻

[@bartoncessna1]

Looking forward to this one! Is the new layout based on anywhere in particular?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks, hope you like the rest of the build! Now I think about it I can see some similarities with Oxenhope on the KWVR, but it’s not anywhere specific.

[@davidcook380]

Great Video Lewis , Were did you buy you foam board from Regards David

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks David. I got the foamboard from Amazon.

[@derricksmith4710]

Great layout Lewis what's the material made of that your cutting is it polystyrene sheets?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes it’s just left over polystyrene packaging 👍🏻

[@hctreintje]

Fantastic new build thanks for scharing with os !! HC Treintje Herman from Belgium.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@hctreintje]

@@MouldyRaspberry no thanks, i love yor video's!!

[@timothybrandt8254]

If you don’t mind me asking, what were the turnouts that you used on this layout?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

They’re Peco streamline medium radius turnouts

[@_RandomPea]

Hey Lewis, hope you are well. Now getting to think about the wiring of my new layout, did you have any guide on your channel. I see on here you use what appears to be a terminal block from the controller to then run a bus wire from? Also, ooi, how did you keep these lines parallel? Doesnt look like you did anything specific other than linking two turnouts ?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

All good thanks Ande. As you say, I think I wired to the controller (which is in the middle of the layout) to a terminal block, then ran a bus wire in either direction. I never bothered with that on my big layout. I just eyeballed the parallel lines, but thinking about it if you know the scale distance, you could cut a bit of spare card or plastic to size and use that as a gauge.

[@_RandomPea]

@@MouldyRaspberry as mine is going around the top of my cabin, I'm thinking to improve the performance of running a bus wire all the way round and spurring off it at various locations on the main line, but in your loft layout you didn't do this and had just one electrical connection? I've only got a 200mm width to play with (shelves) and I was hoping to get a double line though station in but going to be tricky, especially as I want to use majority of set track I have lying around.

[@janbundell6434]

Thanks for sharing Lewis.......Best wishes......Bob

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Bob!

[@julianwaller2329]

Good luck with your new layout enjoying the videos

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Julian 👍🏻

[@harryc2210]

Will this new route connect to th ydmr???

[@MouldyRaspberry]

No, but I’ll film it as if it does.

[@harryc2210]

@@MouldyRaspberry ok thanks

[@trenomardavid]

esta muy bien espero que sigas si bien do video quiero ver como queda al final es muy detalla y con muchos detalles

[@MouldyRaspberry]

¡Gracias! Me alegro de que te haya gustado.

[@linesided]

Waat! A new layout - no way :) You make model railways faster than I can think about them. Can't wait to see more. OK here's my comment - you made me laugh the first time using that 1/2" brush to paint the backscene and now I'm jumping around the room laughing! Whaat - you know they invented this thing called a "roller" right ? Keep up the good work 🤣😂😁

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha, thanks! That’s a fair point about the roller 😂

[@ianjames1352]

Nice one. Always good too do something different.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Ian!

[@gabrieljoson5471]

This guys modelling skills is what I aspire to have when I’m older

[@kummer-racefield]

Why do you want to wait so long?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you kind sir.

[@gabrieljoson5471]

@@kummer-racefield because I’m 17 and my dad said he’s not moving his pool table lol

[@edmiller9453]

No kidding. So do I

[@danieltempleton7512]

@@gabrieljoson5471 build it on the pool table.

[@michaelcunneen2665]

I notice you don’t use track underlay - any reason why?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

No reason really Michael, I just haven’t found a need for it.

[@Dave_at_Its_My_Model_Railway]

I hope this was a typo "The old one is NOT going anywhere, however," - You make it look so easy ! - series link set :)

[@MouldyRaspberry]

The old one isn’t going anywhere don’t worry! Thank you, hope you like the rest of the series 😀

[@jekylthorn8969]

Are you using powered rail joiners? If so, have you found them reliable? I began my layout soldering wires on to every piece of track but the idea of continuing to do so makes me want to go through a window!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes I bought some of the pre soldered ones, but did solder one or two myself. I tend to use the conductive rail joiners though so dont power every piece of track, it seems to work well.

[@jekylthorn8969]

@@MouldyRaspberry Excellent! Many thanks for the response, I think I now have a much more efficient way forward. Thanks for the inspiring layouts!

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Looking great! Pity about the GWR tank!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Ray. Yes, it could really do with a stay alive, really struggles over points. A nice model otherwise.

[@fredtedstedman]

Hi Lewis , I would like to say thanks , on behalf of the many railfans out here , to you , Jen and Zoe , Sam , Will@intercity82 , Model Railway Guy , Tris at OONeal , Barrie Davis and all the other rail oriented sites who keep us in touch and entertained during this lockdown . We thank you and look forward to your posts .. Wales UK

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Fred, glad you enjoy the videos!

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

"Everything new makes the wonderful MAY!" :-) Hi Lewis: "A new layout" ...WOW.... nice video! Greetings from the german alps out of my little Z-scale workshop, Olli

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Olli, appreciate it.

[@arnold894]

Did you scratch build the buildings?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

No they’re laser cut kits you can get on eBay.

[@jacquespats2128]

extension to the current Yorkshire Dales, or a brandnew spread? anyhow ill be eagerly awaiting the results and videos of this one and the original. or do you have different plan, lol

[@MouldyRaspberry]

It’s a separate layout, it I’ll eventually film it like it’s a continuation of the big one. Hope you like the rest of the videos!

[@jacquespats2128]

looking forward to see it

[@BigGoucho]

Good to see the new project taking shape and follow along. What's that beautiful piece of music at the start?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you. It’s Falls, by Keith Kennif.

[@BigGoucho]

@@MouldyRaspberry thanks mate; really lends itself to watching you build. Really nice seeing it progress from bare materials to a believable picturesque layout. 👍🏻🍺🍻

[@_RandomPea]

@mouldy, were those hornby express points on the station area that you used? Any good/bad experience with Y points?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

They’re Peco streamline code 100 medium radius points 👍🏻

[@_RandomPea]

@@MouldyRaspberry ah. Great so on the diverting tracks is it normal for Peco track to have to remove sleepers to allow the tracks to sit side by side?

[@_RandomPea]

​@@MouldyRaspberryhi Lewis, out of interest, for your backscenes your using hard board right? Is the smooth side better to use than the rough side? I notice on the loft layout the rough side is used but here appears to be the smooth side?

[@adamchmielewski6162]

Maybe an engine can float away on a barge and land here, who knows?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I like the sound of that!

[@professorjamesmoriarty5191]

Looks like the start of a great layout, nice to see the track flowing around the board rather than dead strait lines. Out of interest what's the name of the music at the begining?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you. The music at the beginning is Falls by Keith Kennif. 👍🏻

[@thiruraj3866]

*In 2030: new layout across the house*

[@MouldyRaspberry]

2050: New Layout on the Moon

[@davecarter4015]

So very glad The Dales are staying. Great to be in at the birth of the new layout. Looking forward to this.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Dave, me too!

[@pressstart1490]

Hey Lewis, i have a question. When you build a layout, do you build it just how you want it, or you build it "realistically" ? I always wanted to know if most of the railway modellers build their layouts taking inspiration on real locations, or just fictional

[@MouldyRaspberry]

A bit of both really, but more just how I want it and what ‘looks right’ as everything is compressed. I like to take things I like from lots of stations/railways rather than copying one completely. 👍🏻

[@wrigjo101]

Was Ponden station based on an actual old station?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I just took bits and pieces from stations I liked, but it’s not based on anything specific.

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

hi just a bit north tyne & wear subcribed

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you 😀

[@arnold894]

Like the others, I was thinking NO!!!!!!! Glad you kept the other one.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

So am I!

[@kellybellis9233]

Must say fantastic video and what a lovely station building and goods shed

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you, they’re laser cut kits you can get on eBay.

[@MikeyJG]

@@MouldyRaspberry Lewis, I've bought one of these. Did you add texture plastercard before or after putting together. I can't seem to get mine right!

[@srmaqui]

Me: waiting since september to be Able yo buy the gaumaster motors in spain You: nah im going to make a second layaut

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Damn I feel for you. I’ve had trouble getting things recently as well, everything is sold out!

[@mineit5796]

Is the other layout still going to be use or is this the one.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I’ll use both 👍🏻

[@HM...333]

Really well done, great start my friend. Have you ever thought about connecting it to the main layout (the YDMR). Many thanks and keep up the good work

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much 👍🏻 I’ll film the two layouts as if they are connected, it I don’t have the space to connect them both together 😞

[@benjaminlee422]

Once again I am speechless at how easy you make it look so inspiring what a great way to make platforms really looking forward to watching this grow

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Benjamin, that’s very kind of you!

[@swanage_spotting7272]

Hey Lewis, Great layout I can’t wait to see it on the next vid! What colours did you use to paint that in the Greenwood laser kit as I’m yet to paint mine! Many thanks, Cameron

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Cameron. I sprayed the whole thing brown, then did the bricks/stone a mix of grey, beige and a honey colour using a sponge. I used the emulsion testers pots from B&Q.

[@jb3222]

When I saw this I got really excited and made my wife watch it - but she still won't let me build a layout around the living room! I shall just have to settle for watching this new project blossom into something fantastic

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha just keep pestering away and play the long game! Thank you, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@vincebagusauskas278]

/What are the station and loco shed kits?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Both from eBay, the station is linked below. I can’t find the goods shed now but that was eBay as well. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ST006-Hesketh-Half-relief-Station-Building-OO-Gauge-Laser-Cut-Kit-/123392152204?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@emirrrrr123]

cool 👍👍👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@emirrrrr123]

@@MouldyRaspberry welcome 🙂

[@timsmith8189]

I knew you was up to something, and no trusses to impede you. The Terminus is massive. 👍🥳💫

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Tim - much better for my head this layout, not so much the knees though with it being so low down! Hope you like the rest of the build.

[@davidedwards6811]

looking forwards to part 2

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers David 👍🏻

[@ericsainte290]

The track plan is simple yet open so much possibilities as adding an engine shed near the signal box and a small dock or a coal dealer on the track in front of said signal box... can't wait to see how it will progress, and it inspire me to fight harder to overcome the health issues I am facing (as of now I am stuck in bed, unable to walk or even stand, and can only stay seated for a short time - my actual best being 20 minutes) to be able to finally start my dream layout in my future new adapted home.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Eric, glad you liked it. Sorry to hear that, hope you’re on the mend soon and can start your layout mate.

[@fredtedstedman]

Exciting to watch the creation of a new layout .( Move all the furniture into the middle of the room and build the tracks behind it ....................................? sounds like a plan .)😍😍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha cheers Fred!

[@Steve-tq6yc]

This looks really promising

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Steve.

[@TheLocutus70]

New sub for your new layout.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

Hey Lewis, as you have a new layout on the go, have you considered joining Instagram and posting the new build photos? It's a nice community, seems more friendly to me than RMweb and such like. We'd love to see progress photos of the new layout, plus shots of the original layout.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes I’m sure I’ll get round to making one at some point! As you say, a bit easier and more chilled that RMweb.

[@SC68]

Hi Lewis, wow a New layout! Looks like it’s sling the similar lines of your other layout. Where will this be located is it in the loft with the other and will it physically connect to the other or virtually? Looking forward to watching its development! Cheers Gary

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Gary, it will only be virtually connected as it's in a different room. Same setting/theme though so I can film them as one layout. Hope you like the rest of the build.

[@rossnation8092]

Looks great so far Lewis, Definitely had to read the description in panic as the dales layout is by far my favourite on KZbin. Glad to see it’s spawned a junior layout and back to the roots of the YDMR too. If I hadn’t been following the YDMR for the years I have you’d never knew it too started as an end to end layout. Best of luck on the new build mate I eagerly await the next instalment. Regards, Ross.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Ross, appreciate it. I sometimes forget that as well! It’s nice to have both. Hope you like the rest of the build.

[@ddpeak1]

You make it look so easy, those platforms well who’d have thought? I got some plywood and3x2 then thought it may be too heavy. I suppose not then. Thanks for posting, David.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks David. Yeah I reckon you could use that, I just went for foam board because it’s easy to cut but ply would probably work great as well.

[@IronHorseRailways]

I've built my railway on the floor as well mate... Same way you have more or less.... But In the living room... Mrs not happy 😂 Hope we see some Mucky Diesels on here mate 👍👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I can imagine 😂 you’re a brave man! I’m sure you will, I’m counting down the days into the Accurascale 37 comes out!

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

I am very much looking forward to seeing the build its been a great start...................Cheers Kev

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Kev 👍🏻

[@SteamerEdge]

Looks very good so far, I'm looking forward to this new layout series, your Yorkshire Dales layout still one of my top YT favourites - thanks Paul

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Paul 👍🏻

[@FredWilbury]

Onwards Lewis 👌

[@MouldyRaspberry]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@thomasmcelroy3637]

a good start indeed.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Thomas 👍🏻

[@hayleyanne3516]

that is amazing layout going be aswome xx

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you 😀

[@hayleyanne3516]

@@MouldyRaspberry xx

[@peterpocock9062]

Have you considered changing over to DCC. Everything else you do is spot on, this dimension (DCC) would push you over the top! I've not regretted doing so (20years ago), and I thought I knew a bit then! Boy I'm still learning and loving it! As a POMEY work mate of mine used to say " It's a different gether altercase" Pomey humour, got to love it!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Peter! I have done, and when I eventual start a future layout with multiple tracks I probably will go DCC. But with this being another single track line like the last, I never need to run anything other than one loco so still haven’t bitten the bullet!

[@segundaaguada]

As a loyal admirer I will also follow with interest. The smooth curves are perfect! - thank you for sharing your new layout and relieved to read the old will always be there! Regards from Spain!!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you, hope you like the rest of the build 😀

[@MrDavil43]

Looking good, but my heart was in my mouth at the sight of PVA and plaster being used close to uncovered tracks. Masking tape could save a potential accident, especially if anything dripped onto tie-bars/point blades. Long, gentle, sweeping curves always look so good on a layout and you've created them beautifully. Looking forward to further progress.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Sorry to have stressed you out, that would have been sensible! Thank you, hope you like the rest of the build.

[@trainsontuesday]

As usual you amaze with your vision and skills. Quite surprised that the point/signaling rodding went in so early in the build. Like others in the comments, I eagerly await more. Thanks Lewis, David.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks David, always appreciate it. I hope you like the rest of the build!

[@normanrowe2831]

Wow! Very exciting! I’ve so many questions. But.....I will let the future episodes answer my questions. I’m very excited about this. Great. See ya next time.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Norman. Hope you like the upcoming videos!

[@barra8771]

You make it look so easy.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks!

[@diedertspijkerboer]

It's amazing what you did in a week. If I did that in a few months, I'd still consider it fast for my speed!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha thank you!

[@FredWilbury]

I haven’t done that much in the last 3 years just sit watch can’t be bothered with any of it .

[@wamgoc]

Inspirational video! Just do it! Thanks Lewis!👏👏👏👏👏

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you!

[@2024isouryear]

I’ve spent days Trying to find a good layout build. I have finally found one. Thanks 🤩

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you 😀

[@SD70MAC]

Peco code 75 or 100 ?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Code 100

[@ploutan]

I mostly enjoy and get inspired by your videos! Pure perfection. Thank you for sharing.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks for watching, glad you like them 👍🏻

[@phph1731]

Good eye. Rule of thumb. My kind of modelling. If only had the eye and thumb! The back and the knees would help too! Brilliant, thanks.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Ha thank you! Glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@jrcrawford4]

This is like watching "Joy of Painting" with Bob Ross. No matter what you do, it's what should have been done. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Rob, appreciate it!

[@phillipcook9453]

bloody awsome

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Phillip!

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Really enjoyed the video. It already has a sense of atmosphere and you've just started. Looking forward to the next instalment

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Malcolm. Hope you like the rest of the build.

[@danbrewer]

Oh my days! So excited about watching this develop. Are you sticking with the Yorkshire dales theme? Are they skaledale buildings you are using?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Dan. Yes, same theme. The bulding are laser cut kits you can get on ebay.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Gee your 2nd layout eh? And here's me still running trains around my "test loop" after 4 years. I do have a 3.5-metre end to end in the office as well though. Look forward to watching your progress mate.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha slow and steady Gerry! Thanks matey, appreciate it.

[@stretchedits]

Hi Lewis, I was so relieved to see your keeping the loft layout, it really is a marvellous layout. So what is the reasoning behind building this new one, just because you want something new? Did you use the same methods when you built the loft layout, as I haven't seen platforms built like that before, but it was a good idea to use polystyrene layers to build up the platform height. Well thanks again for a great video, best regards Dave.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you Dave. Yep I had an opportunity with a new space and thought, why not! Yes I used the same methods on the two stations on the big layout - I just found it works well to make curved or unusual shaped platforms (and it doesn’t cost much!). I’ll get it a layer of plaster over the top in the next video, sand it, fill the gaps and then it should be ready for painting.

[@NEAR_1910]

Hello Lewis The new layout is looking good so far. Do you have any ideas of what you are going to calling it yet? I still have not got my loft in order yet as other priorities seem to crop up just as I get started on it but as they say Rome was not built in a day... I really liked the weathering you did in the last vlog, subtle but very effective and convincing to the eye. Stay safe, keep sharing and model on. Regards Lee@NEAR

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Lee. I know the struggle, you’ll get there. I’m not sure yet, I’m almost viewing it as a continuation of the old layout. Glad you liked the weathering on the last vid 👍🏻

[@phil36310]

Hi Lewis, This came as a surprise... but a very interesting one ! Great idea to develop this end station as a separate layout. The buildings look fantastic. Scratch or kit build ? Nice flowing track. You have a natural talent and it all seems so easy and strait forward. Platforms in foam board and Will's stone sheet glued on with plaster is an innovating technique. Curious to follow along and to discover the art of this build. Have fun ! With admiration & greetings, Filip

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Filip. They’re laser cut kits a got from eBay. I think they’ll look the part when all the scenery is in! I’ll cover them in plaster next to do the surfaces - looks horrendous at first but once it’s sanded and painted it looks alright. Used that technique on the old layout. Thanks again, always appreciate your comments 😀