A grand tour of a huge OO gauge loft model train railway set

[@guswittering4466]

Fantastic that your children were involved in building some of your lovely layout too !!

[@model.train.railway.]

It was nice to share, but they were never interested in running the trains. Kind regards, Philip

[@ewhurstgreen]

Most interesting and the mirrors explain why your loft looks huge!

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. Mirrors also make the loft much lighter.

[@andrevassili1039]

It's a great layout where the trains can have a real good run. I particularly like your sloping fields and the way they join the roof.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, kind regards. Philip

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Thanks for the tour. So much happening. Excellent work. Happy Modelling

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, And you, kind regards, Philip

[@Demun1649]

I like this layout. It is great to see trains with a length that is so prototypical. And you stick to actual practises, sometimes a 100% blood and custard passenger train and then a blood and custard mixed with maroon coaches. I did see an N-Gauge layout at the Beaconsfield MRC Exhibition that ran a goods train with 87 wagons. That was as impressive as your lovely long trains. And I look at your loft, like this 🥲😯😲😮💙🤍💗, and then think, "That is a HUGE investment!" I love it. Makes my T-Gauge look so tiny, even with 11-coach passenger trains and 40-wagon freight trains.

[@model.train.railway.]

I did think about N gauge so I could have really long tracks and trains. Its not been too expensive as most has been given to me or ebay. I did find pictures on how coach sets were actually done. Often the parcel coach was not put at the ends and so on. I appreciate your lovely comments, kind regards Philip

[@Demun1649]

@@model.train.railway. Hi Philip, it is great when you can get pictures. I am in the process of painting and signing up a batch of GWR Railcars, and it is amazing that there are just so many colours to choose from. Yes, the standard blood and custard, but there is also two types of green with white, and a brown with white and a gold with white, add in the Express Parcels in Mail Red there will be a lot of colour when I run them. The hobby is pulling me back to a semblance of normality following a disabling stroke. Sadly, T is going the way of Z, and becoming very expensive for the physical size of purchases we buy. For example, 1 motorised chassis to fit a Deltic is now £60 each, and I have five etched bodies to build, that is a cost of over a £100!! 😜🙄 But it is an amazing hobby. I am trying to book my largest layout into at least 4 exhibitions next year. I love your houses and shops, and the countryside looks exceptional. Keep it up, David

[@model.train.railway.]

Building train sets is engaging. I have thought about an exhibition layout, but there is never enough time. New trains are getting so expensive now.

[@prspitfire1915]

Marvelous its a pleasure just to watch the trains .

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. Kind regards, philip

[@rhysburgess9018]

Great set up, really well done.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks!

[@Yaco1804]

I love that you are able to run at speed. So many railways just seem to chug along.

[@model.train.railway.]

I know. I would run the trains a bit faster at real scale speeds, but the trains become blurry. Kind regards, Philip

[@anthonymcnamara6306]

Hats off to you man, BRILLIANT, I envoy you, a beautiful lay out, Thank you for making the video.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, much appreciated, kind regards, Philip

[@JamesAufflick]

Really enjoyed your vidio & I think your layout is lovely. Brilliant. Nice one. Best wishes & regards ; Nick 🎉

[@model.train.railway.]

Many thanks! Its nice to be appreciated, kind regards, Philip

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Love to see other loft layouts , a fabulous set up ..........Peter

[@model.train.railway.]

Nice to see your loft trains continually moving. Kind regards.philip

[@model.train.railway.]

Sorry I did not see your message. You tube do not make it easy sometimes. Thankyou, kind regards Philip

[@bambostarla6259]

Once I move out and have a house with a loft I see myself doing something like this😂 Awesome layout

[@model.train.railway.]

I am glad to inspire you, its well worth doing. Philip

[@theflyinghamster8442]

Just found your channel , really enjoyed watching this ! Absolutely superb ! I’m subscribing ! Thank you !!!

[@model.train.railway.]

Welcome aboard! Kind regards. Philip

[@deweyhall712]

Nice indoor layout.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. Kind regards. Philip

[@leey7h]

Wow. 25trains, I have difficulty controlling 4 ! Well done, what a great layout and thanks for filming.

[@model.train.railway.]

I have 12 circular circuits, and on 5 of those I have a digital box that automatically controls 2 trains on each circuit. But I do have crashes with the other circuits when the faster train catches up and I have not diverted the slower train. Those bits get edited out. Kind regards Philip

[@jb3222]

I can't imagine how long all that took to build - it's fantastic. Special congratulations on getting your daughters involved - mine just seem to regard my little layout with a mixture of pity and amusement!

[@model.train.railway.]

Mine were only helpful until they became teenagers, and have the same feeling as yours.

[@davetanner9133]

Wot a pleasure to watch, so much detail , great job mate 👍💯

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks 👍

[@stevenperry7493]

Thank you for that Philip ,very enjoyable .My daughters have very fond memories of my loft lay out ,I hope your daughters will have the same .Well done 😊

[@model.train.railway.]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. My daughters also have happy memories. Kind regards. Philip

[@shedhead00]

Fantastic as ever

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, kind regards, Philip

[@Lensman3333]

Loved your railway, very enjoyable watch.

[@model.train.railway.]

Many thanks! kind regards, Philip

[@AndrewCooper-eo7oh]

I love the trans. Great keep good work going. 👍thanks.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou for your kind comment. Kind regards. Philip

[@kinhpham1846]

Love it

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou.

[@davetanner9133]

Bty great idea about mirrors 👍

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks 😊

[@albratgaming2348]

Loverly.. Me and my dad started doing a railway in the loft about 27 years ago.. I moved out and since then.. other things have taken over the loft.. We used the rafters as the base for the railway. So we had cross beams and boards supported between the rafters to carry the railway. Leaving the centre for walking and the outer edges behind the railway for storage. Under the boards I made drop down boards for wiring etc. Basically a storage area behind and railway in front.. Never had a damp problem in our loft though. But I would also suggest that you take a look at your lights. Proper fixtures for the bulb holders that screw to the rafters.. Those you have could be dangerous to yourself and the house. I don't want you to have a fire.

[@model.train.railway.]

The lights are one of the many jobs that need looking at, thankyou, kind regards, Philip

[@BobFarnell]

Absolutely Womderful wish mine was that good

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. Kind regards. Philip

[@hologenics1958]

This is absolutely incredible. How do you find time to do it all? This is some serious lifelong dedication. Hat’s off.

[@model.train.railway.]

Bit by bit over years and an understanding ire, kind regards ,Philip

[@kevinmartin3859]

I honestly say I enjoyed the video im thinking of putting a layout in my spare bedroom

[@model.train.railway.]

A definate must

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

I've seen videos of your layout before, and I think we already past some words, and it's stil nice to see you stil enjoy it. Every modeler has his fantasy, and obvious you are already well established. I hear lot's of family hands helped and that is always great to hear. The era you're running is not direct my theme, I like the turn of the 19's century, and have great fun in super detailing my layout. Jumpt into 3d printing, and today a 2d lazer cutter joined the tools, which I hope is going to be a great benefit in my future constructions. I saw the GWR type of station canopy, would like to see more details of that if you can squeeze it in somewhere. Perhaps a tip, you can buy UV filter foil for your roof window, this will help prevent sun bleaching. I just subscribed to your channel, I do hope it will hep you. Good luck on you project

[@model.train.railway.]

I am buying the UV film today, Good idea. I will do a short video on the canopies soon. Thankyou. Kind regards, Philip

[@model.train.railway.]

Sorry I did not see your message. You tube do not make it easy sometimes. UV filter, a job for tomorrow to buy, thankyou. I still have so many things I need to do, but it would be boring if everything was finished.

[@OOElectronics]

Great video again Philip. Roughly what plan area does the layout cover? Regards, Tom

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. About 20 feet by 15 feet at the floor level and less at the top level. One new line is going in. kind regards. Philip

[@davidlee9024]

Hi, a great layout, shows what can be done if you have the room, David from New Zealand.

[@model.train.railway.]

And one more line is being built. Kind regards. Philip

[@johncrook7705]

Great layout with lots to see Would like a detailed tour one day

[@model.train.railway.]

A nice idea for a near future video. Thanks

[@t.m.3022]

Awesome video! Love watching these.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. Another coming up this Friday, kind regards, Philip

[@GaryCSchade]

Brilliant 👏🏼

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, kind regards, Philip

[@gregbrassington2120]

Great work . Liked & subscribed👍

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks and welcome, kind regards, Philip

[@model.train.railway.]

Sorry I did not see your message. You tube do not make it easy sometimes. thankyou kindly Philip

[@AllensTrains]

I watched your video right to the end! There is a lot of work still to be done on this layout. The high speed line does not have catenary. You might fit just the masts to suggest this. Dapol masts are the cheapest. I would suggest you replace the light bulbs with LED strips along the rafters as, "Sam's Trains" has done. Tungsten filament bulbs consume too much electricity and are a fire risk. I would fit a smoke alarm at the apex of the roof space. Thanks for uploading.

[@model.train.railway.]

Train sets are never finished. Catenary is a task for the future. Probably next year. I am currently building a new line requiring some more base board. The filament light bulbs give me heat as there is no other heater. Thanks for watching. Kind regards. Philip

[@model.train.railway.]

Just bought catenary. Philip

[@AllensTrains]

@@model.train.railway. That's another video right there!

[@model.train.railway.]

Good idea, Philip

[@model.train.railway.]

Sorry I did not see your message. You tube do not make it easy sometimes. I use the filament bulbs as heating, but I do have some LED strip lights now. A few bulbs next to fabric are LED to stop fire risk. I do slightly worry some of the station bulbs next to cardboard do get hot. I have 4l of water upstairs in case. Maybe I should have more, good idea.

[@atfaithvalue]

Great layout.

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks so much! Kind of you, regards, Philip

[@iandouglas451]

i have not checked to see if anybody else has asked but if they haven't then i assume you use a track cleaning wagon/coach?

[@model.train.railway.]

I use a CMX. They work well. Not as good as isopronanol and a cloth. CMX id also a train outing, cleaning with fum

[@alanwiggins8073]

Very impressive Phillip. I have the use of a 16ft x 10ft shed/cabin and been in the planning stage of an N gauge layout for nearly 8 years, but i cant settle on a plan that i completely like. Any advice? Alan

[@model.train.railway.]

That is exciting. Think of the lengths of trains you could have. I would go for 4 loops straight away and have points between all of the tracks and points so you can extend for sidings and fiddle yard later on. I would get it so you can run the trains as soon as you can. Also I like the foam track bed as it makes the noise less and less prone to derailment. I would leave all of the scenery for a later date. Philip

[@alanwiggins8073]

Thanks for your reply, I had thought about maybe a fiddle yard beneath the main layout, but I suppose I could incorporate a whole second level. It would have to be a gradual incline around the walls though, as I must allow space for my daughters easels. I'll get back to the drawing board

[@model.train.railway.]

Definately go for another level, you will not regret it. Philip

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

At last! A layout that's obviously and indeed, statedly more about playing than making. Bravo Señor! I am forced to draw back my compliments just a little though, as I'd like to make a couple of constructive criticisms in the hope that they'll help you to better your You Tube numbers by making better still videos: We all love to drive our trains at breakneck speed but on video here it just looks ridiculous. The other point is that you could well be the only videographer with such an enviable stable of Pendolini in your fiddle yard sidings who filmed them (at such a speed) yet didn't show us their entire raison d'être i.e. how they model cornering on the slant! Having moaned about the excessive speed, I at least would have been happy to see them bombing round the curves that fast whilst tilting. If only!

[@model.train.railway.]

Its difficult to get the pendolinos to tilt on a camera as the tilt is so small its hard to see as it is 8 degrees only. I will try sometime to video it sometime. Most of the trains I do keep to realistic speeds, but I was running the train at 250mph which is HS2 speed, but the HS2 train has not been released yet. Watch this video showing what HS2 will be able to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2jNmaugqrOmmK8

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

@@model.train.railway. Will do. Thanks.

[@Tauraco00]

Love it🎉

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou.

[@daffyddduck2419]

Fantastic❤

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou kindly. Philip

[@mattsdieseltrains1565]

Hi there, what did u use to tie the couplings together with?

[@model.train.railway.]

I have thin string and use a black pen to make it black so you can hardly see it and it could be a break pipe anyway. It stop decoupling which is a problem with so much rolling stock going at the same time. kind regards, Philip

[@johnboughton7451]

The Only Person it has to Please is You!

[@model.train.railway.]

Its all fun to build and run.

[@garycrosse1817]

I think it looks great I'm like you I don't have the skills like some guys sa I mainly kit bash

[@model.train.railway.]

I believe if you need to put your glasses on to see the quality of the detail, then thats too detailed.

[@Romin.777]

I om my loft too but my lowest point is desk hight..

[@model.train.railway.]

I started on the floor because I only intended to build a small track for my children and it sort of grew.....

[@Romin.777]

@@model.train.railway. Don't all model railroaders say that? haha

[@model.train.railway.]

Best excuse ever.......

[@Romin.777]

@@model.train.railway. Exactly! :))

[@Elaine_Lincolnshireyellowbelly]

❤😮

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou,kind regards, Philip

[@neilbarnett3046]

"Velux windows to let out the heat"? You must be in the South, lad.

[@model.train.railway.]

Funny, :) Its been raining all day today, but still needed to open the windows. Philip

[@J4CK574]

How much was this to complete (if you don’t mind me asking) ? And how long?

[@model.train.railway.]

Most of it was built over 14 years. It went in spurts. The detail is not high because I have made so much scenery and with old man eyes, high detail is not worth it. Probably 3 hours a week. £6,000. Don't tell the wife. Most of the rolling stock is second hand and I only have a few expensive locos and most of the wagons have been given to mt from my dad. DC is much cheaper. Kind regards Philip

[@J4CK574]

@@model.train.railway. Hi Phillip sorry for late reply my grandad built a little for me about 10 years ago all Hornby dcc one and it’s brilliant 🤩 just expanded it but got to start somewhere

[@model.train.railway.]

Mine started with a £3 boot sale set given to me and I made a single loop, which went into 2 loops that I thought was fun which eventually became 1,500 feet of track.

[@J4CK574]

@@model.train.railway. 1,500 feet wow must take ages to clean

[@model.train.railway.]

I have a CMX which a decent and one can have fun driving it around, its only was I can get into the far corners.

[@AndrewHumphreys-fs2fl]

To much time playing, not enough time modelling sounds like me. Been working on a 8x4 board for over 3 years now and still bare board showing in areas but plenty of trains run! Really enjoyed the video I have subscribed and will watch out for more.

[@model.train.railway.]

It is mesmerising watching trains. Thanks, kind regards, Philip

[@johnboughton7451]

Oh! I forgot I’ve L&S

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou, much appreciated, kind regards, Philip

[@sytmnews7178]

No like button?

[@model.train.railway.]

There should be. I am afraid I am not that tech savvy. If there is not one on the next video, please could you tell me. kind regards Philip