New Junction visits Mouldy Raspberry | Yorkshire Dales Model Railway

In this episode at the modern image 00 gauge layout New Junction, we take a trip into the Yorkshire dales and the stunning layout by Lewis aka Mouldy Raspberry.
Lewis is not only revealed in this video but he's kind enough to give us an all access tour of his layout 'Yorkshire Dales Model Railway'
Taken while on location with Hornby Magazine his layout features in the February edition of the Magazine which can be purchased online at:
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[@ollie_kew]

Just splendid. With this video and the Hornby mag cover feature it's great to see Lewis getting the high-profile credit his model-making deserves. Well done Richard, roll on the next visit to New Junction and saxo-tune montage.

[@NewJunction]

Its.coming!

[@MattyP62618]

My favourite layout honestly, inspired me to brush off my old track & give the hobby another go. My goal is to have something looking like that in the future. Well done Mr. Raspberry!

[@NewJunction]

Great stuff

[@trainman07011]

Mr. Mouldy: So nice to see you out in the open. Richard really nailed when he pointed out your layout proves "less is more". It is truly relaxing watching your layout run. Thanks for your channel. Richard, thanks for bringing this creator out of the shadows to take a bow, if only for once. Can't wait to see the upcoming mag article!

[@NewJunction]

It's out now!

[@trainman07011]

@@NewJunction Takes a little more time to get here to Clifton, New Jersey, USA!

[@greghale9972]

Hi Richard thanks for taking the time to visit the fantastic layout created by Lewis. It was great to see and hear Lewis talking about his layout. As a countryside layout it is without a doubt the best I have seen in what Lewis has done creating the countryside scenery. Lewis is also to be congratulated for the way he videos his layout because it is extremely rare to see any of the many roof supports in his loft. I hope you continue to visit other layouts when the time permits. Thanks to you both for this very interesting video. Cheers Greg

[@christopherkingsland4604]

It was like dicovering the identity of a super hero!! Great video!

[@tonyboloni64]

The most successful layouts, to me, are the ones that look like somewhere I would like to travel through or live in. This one is beautiful.

[@rmlectronicsuk2410]

Great interview Richard. I think the great attraction to the YDR is “atmosphere” and if those of us watching have ever been to the Dales and spent time there, whether walking or camping, for example, then the atmosphere is just spot on. The background/over dubbed sound that Lewis achieves is so realistic I have often had to shake my head and tell myself it’s not real! Great presentation and congratulations to Lewis for making the publication worthy. Best wishes, Bob

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Bob!

[@Watermillfilms]

Honesty without layouts and channels like this on KZbin I don’t know how I would’ve found myself back into the hobby. Very Inspirational.

[@landsnailproject2875]

Couldn't agree more with you - Teresa, Findhorn Light

[@vicsutton2]

That is what I call a model ralway - the good old steam, fantastic Lewis,

[@film49uk]

Nice to put a face to the Dales railway and also listen to its creator explaining the layout I just love this layout and the effort to date to make it ....great to see you Lewis keep up the good work ....Nice musical finish with steam sound ....

[@patrickcareyart4080]

Thanks for the grand tour of your very wonderful layout and finally see the face behind the masterpiece! You have made a good choice to model less rather than more I always feel that modellers who try to cram track in every corner is overkill. Keep up the great work Lewis and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers!!

[@davidgray1974]

Absolutely Stunning! The scenery is amazing and the colors you chose mimic nature perfectly. Brilliant job!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks

[@johnbrown9092]

Nice video of a really nice layout. Mr Mouldy seems a nice guy!

[@torrevalemodelrailway5895]

With a lot of these channels that you never hear or see the creator you get an image in your head. Never in a year of Sundays coinciding with Blue Moons would I have got that right. I also love the M R style of videos too. We all hopefully settle in to our own styles with some fairly similar but his definitely stands out. Awesome layout and with that amount of room in his loft it certainly makes me think about using my loft eventually. Another great video 👍🏻

[@Firefighternorway]

Finally something that shows the magnitude of this ultimate layout 🤩

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

WOW, "Less is more" don't do it justice... fantastic, out of this world, what an inspiration.... I'm off to the basement, I'm inspired.

[@NewJunction]

Get modelling!

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

@@NewJunction I did actually, repaired a point motor and did some building painting.

[@2010ditta]

Cat litter! lol. Nice to see what Lewis looks like. An amazing layout.. well done Lewis. and yourself Richard great vid.

[@NewJunction]

Your welcome Tim!

[@Thomas1980]

wow...very nice Railway Model! Great Video!

[@jappedut9009]

Nice to see you in person - finally and to see the bigger picture of your railway 🌷❤🌹

[@ThePhosphater]

Brilliant layout and so different. so enjoy watching the trains going through the countryside. A very enjoyable video.

[@Conalgal]

What a beautiful layout. Less is definitely more on this example. Little distraction from the trains. Superb. 👍

[@GalgormHall]

Excellent video Richard, great to see Lewis in front of camera too, he’s a natural. Very envious of your time spent with him. Paul

[@NewJunction]

He was lucky to meet me too!!!!!! Haha it was a real treat Paul!

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

This is my favorite layout as the quality of videos are the same high quality as the layout. Thank you Richard for this video and looking forward to reading the article in Hornby Magazine. Cheers Kev

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Kev

[@7APT7]

Hi Richard, nice to see you back on your own channel, i seem to have watched you a lot of late on other channels, all of which have been great, reHornby Review with Mike Wild, great guy! It is also great to put a face to Mouldy Raspberry to who make some excellent blogs to, and his enormous layout which is absolutely superb. Great Blog as always! Thumbs Up 👍

[@doubleutubefan5]

The music bit and the end really got my imagination going, felt like a small child right here in my seat

[@NewJunction]

Great stuff

[@MrVinnyh]

Great video Richard, and to a superb layout build by Lewis, there is not many single track layouts on KZbin, and totally agree less is more! just given up on one East Anglian modeler, where he is adding extensions onto layout and making it too crowded (yes. I do agree its his layout, so he does what he wants)

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Vinny

[@roberttemple8462]

A single line Yorkshire Dales layout in a big loft. Looks brilliant, great scenic work. How did Lewis resist the temptation to fill it with track. Well done Lewis. Thanks for the interview Richard, regards Bobby 'T'.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Bobby!

[@peaks4719]

The Holy Grail 👍🏻

[@irisdainter6507]

The guy with the dodge brig bought me here.

[@quarryfield]

Wow! I imagined Mouldy to be a 60 odd year old Yorkshireman with a flat cap and a Rotherham accent lol Fantastic layout, one of the best I've ever seen and very enjoyable to follow :-)

[@NewJunction]

Ha something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q0lqBqo7eGo5Y

[@williamreimund9001]

Love the video, glad to see who's behind the Moldy Raspberry! I noticed your video style is full frame clarity, as opposed to moldy raspberries bird edge clear center. I like both ways and I think he needs to use more full frame clarity in his video because it gives a better view of parts of the layout, not just the train as it passes by...

[@thomasthornton2002]

Who else was waiting for an LNER HST to appear at the end?

[@NewJunction]

Ha! That's a good idea actually....

[@kevinwaters3761]

its a work of art very well done

[@NewJunction]

Thanks!

[@garthjunor3027]

The best way to ensure projects match their plans is to do them in reverse order. Great layout.

[@NewJunction]

Your not wrong!

[@susannestoffel2534]

I Mike it to look not only the trains,to the village,s and"little people and animals" and so in too! May I hope?

[@jerryallen34]

Great video. Thankyou.

[@NewJunction]

Your very welcome!

[@johntripp5159]

Beautiful diorama, only one little hint. More grey earth wash on the stone walls but you are an artist.

[@mandbhomestead]

Richard, awesome video of an awesome layout. It is nice to put a face to the channel (Mouldy Raspberry) Are the flags in honor to the Knights Templar’s? Very cool. Again to Lewis, congrats on being on the cover of the Hornsby Magazine. Thanks for sharing. Ken

[@kaki4846]

Preciosa maqueta, enhorabuena. Como tú yo también prefiero las locomotoras de vapor.

[@jimsmoter4510]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@NewJunction]

👍🏻🖐🏻

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Wow! This video was absolutely fantastic 😃 Great videography, great interview, really good questions and fantastic modelling! These types of layouts with vast country side scenes are my favorite, the shot at 14:50 gave me goose bumps as the camera panned across and slowly lifted as the train ran off into the distance 😉 I'll definitely be checking out Lewis's KZbin channel. Thanks for such a great video.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Luke, when are you free to do an interview? 🤣🤣 Regards Richard

[@vlogthatrain3152]

Genuinely one of my favourite layouts! It's an art piece!!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks

[@N00N01]

Yes

[@benray9071]

Yes! Two of my most favourite model railway youtubers together, keep up the amazing content!

[@RanmoreCommonRailway]

and mine. great stuff

[@NewJunction]

Thanks both!

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Great video of one of the best layouts on KZbin- well done!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Ant

[@mytinplaterailway]

Was a real surprise how relatively young he is. For some reason had assumed he was an elderly gent.

[@NewJunction]

Maby hes just blessed

[@Crimsonedge1]

Same... He seems to capture the feel of the dales so well that I thought he was an old hand too. Still, if channels like new junction, mouldy raspberry and everard junction show one thing, its that there are a good many creative younger guys into the hobby. Always worried that this hobby might die out in the UK but is great to see these guys carrying it forward into the days of digital trains and internet videos.

[@gs425]

I did too

[@TheTrainFan]

I’m into the hobby at 21, not very many of us young guys in the hobby

[@jazzman1626]

I was surprised too. It’s a bit like people, when they see a radio presenter on tv for the first time saying “I pictured him wearing glasses”. How can you tell how a person looks just by hearing them? Ha ha but I’ve done that myself.

[@tompetty1880]

The ‘Banksy’ of model railroading finally reveals himself and what a top guy he is. Wouldn’t expect anything less mind, Lewis’ layout radiates such soul and love of modelling, it would take a nice guy to achieve such perfection. Thanks Richard for your efforts, it was really appreciated.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Tom

[@EtonieE25]

Guys it’s so nice and refreshing to see you youngsters interested in the hobby these days and not stuck in front of an Xbox! And Richard, love this idea of you travelling round interviewing and filming the chaps

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

How very fascinating, only last night I was saying to myself I'd like to know more about this layout and see the person behind it and bang, next night there it is :) Well done, great stuff. One question, what controllers do you use?

[@morrisonthemove7988]

Thanks Richard and Lewis. For me personally this captures the true feel of a model railway, never tire of seeing this layout Cheers Keith

[@hellooohowareudoing]

I got the impression he'd be an older guy but nope!

[@NewJunction]

A few have thought the same. 😄

[@bartoncessna1]

Absolutely one of my favourite layouts. Landscaping at its best and great to see a layout that's not over-stuffed with ready-to-plant structures, vehicles and rolling stock. Makes it so real.

[@NewJunction]

Your right!

[@andrewjditton]

Oh my goodness! The Banksy of Model Railways reveals himself! ;@) Two of my favourite KZbinrs together - Lewis's layout is a true inspiration. And Richard - do you ever sleep? Thank you for this video.

[@NewJunction]

It doesn't feel like it recently 😄

[@ericdoran24]

At last a face to the name 👍

[@NewJunction]

Revealed 😄

[@timsytanker]

Best layout on KZbin plus one of the best ‘presenters’, perfect mix.

[@NewJunction]

Ha to kind!

[@garysmith1687]

Absolutely a great inspiration and yes good to finally see the face behind the creation. Definitely encouraged me to make a better effort. Very much like your presentation style Lewis - less is more!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Gary

[@MsJOHNBIRD]

I, for one, hope you will keep the Metcalfe Cottages as they are like the ones one sees from the train when passing Kirkby Stephen, (formally Kirkby Stephen West,) I have also passed these cottages by road when I was in the army and stationed up there.

[@davidstrains4910]

Great stream it is a good layout

[@leilacentral1883]

Quite sizeable layout going by the dimensions. Such a great layout and channel. Really enjoyed watching this. Clint

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Clint

[@manda60]

This feels like I am watching a video of a real place, not a video of a model railway. This is probably my favourite layout of all time.

[@evanforst7272]

Holy crap Lewis is good looking

[@blairgowrieforestrailwayan2786]

Nice video I actualy realy enjoyed watching it. (Normaly I might play a vidieo in the background while doing something morre important.) It was nice to see who Moldy Rasburry is. The Yorksire dales model is in my opinion up there with the best.

[@NewJunction]

Great stuff

[@TRAMJUNCTION7147HG]

Great Layout, full of beautiful scenery and trains from yesteryear. Geoff

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Geoff

[@James-Akers]

'Bigger then I thought it would be, dont say that a lot, neither does the wife' back to the naughty comments Richard 😂. Loved the video tho I've followed Lewis' progress on youtube and its just a stunning layout, just shows the potential in this hobby. Look forward to next video keep it up richard. From James

[@Sandlingjunction]

Richard totally enjoyable, great interview nice finally to put a face to the name. you are doing a great job with these interviews chum. al the best moving forward, Paul at Sandling Junction

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Paul, who knows it might be you next! 😄

[@jordanwoodhouse3866]

Beautiful layout, quality over quantity for sure

[@NewJunction]

Your dead right!

[@alangregory1806]

I really look forward to your videos because it's easy to forget that you're watching a model. For me, the name should be Yorkshire Dales Heritage Railway. My favorite detail is the postman walking down the lane.

[@GoodfordModelRailway]

Always interesting to understand peoples different approaches to modelling and whats important to them. This interview captured the style and approach that Lewis has perfectly, i realise it's a few years old now but thanks for putting it together and sharing it. 👍

[@kevinhaynes9091]

Art in motion. Thank you.

[@SussexHistory]

A very imaginative layout which although fictitious is reminiscent of the Yorkshire Dales. I have been watching 'Mouldy Raspberry' since it first started out with that Trakmat layout. As mentioned in the description, the February 2020 issue of Hornby magazine features this layout and the printed pictures in the article show the amount of work which has gone into this layout. The definition on KZbin does not do it justice, so I would get this issue if you would like a souvenir of this lovely layout. Thanks to New Junction for uploading.

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

A brilliant interview and it’s great to meet the mastermind behind Mouldy Raspberry 👍

[@NewJunction]

Oh yes!

[@simod]

Would of been funny if a HST pulled up at the end. Excellent video.

[@NewJunction]

Your not the first to.say that, have I missed a trick lol

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I discovered The Yorkshire Dales a few moths ago and have been enjoying watching Lewis' videos. Greetings from America!

[@rawstonemodelrailway]

I love this layout. Gave me great inspiration when I got back into doing my railway nearly 2 years ago.

[@ianforfun1]

Absolutely stunning layout. I like the scenery and the weathering and the sound of not only the locomotives but also the rolling stock (I listen through Hi-Fi speakers) and the coaches actually connect at the walkthrough corridors. Reminds me of my youth and frequent visits to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Naturally, I have subscribed to Mouldy Rasberry channel.

[@vodaploda]

Thanks New Junction...so glad I found Mouldy Raspberry...down to earth..but excellent

[@mileshigh1321]

Between 15:00 and 15:25, incredibly realistic watching that train head around the curve to the tunnel! The music adds to it too! Great interview and amazing layout! I will be subscribing to you and Mouldy Raspberry!

[@allanxxx8789]

Really great railway....Dont you find those roof struts annoying..My friend had this problem. But a roof expert told him how he can re arrange the struts to give more room.

[@joanware6473]

Absolutely love these videos, you have done a fantastic job, no music though better with the sounds of the trains and animals, also, when I see steam trains I like to see smoke coming out of the funnel, could you find a way, if you cant, the vids are excellent anyway, thank you for the enjoyment.

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

dr beeching must have had his hand in it its only got 1 rail all the way around

[@janbundell6434]

Great to see the face behind the layout.....hope you and yours are well Lewis......best wishes.....Bob

[@clangerbasher]

I was expecting MR to be an older chap. :)

[@NewJunction]

Yes haha

[@jappedut9009]

Some even thought he was a woman 😀

[@clangerbasher]

@@jappedut9009 You never know these days. He could self-identify as plant pot!!!! :) It's nice to think our industrial heritage still matters to younger persons. I remember way back there was some discussion in the hobby over whether we should do more to encourage the young to model their railways, that is those around them, instead of building steam railways. That was decades back before MR was born probably. The thing is the BR of my day was alright if you liked blue and gray and decay. :)

[@FeckHallBahn]

How about a narrow gauge diorama somewhere??

[@johnlunnun9769]

Wonderful layout that you can lose yourself in, feeling that you’re are really there! Smashing!

[@williambryant5946]

Like his layout. Like his videos. Like his style. Great modeler all the way around.

[@lukefrench3154]

Amazing layout !! been watching this layout for atleast a year and ive always wondered who was behind it …. was not expecting a younger person tbh !! but its great as im only 19 myself.

[@NewJunction]

Hes young like me..... 😅

[@lukefrench3154]

Either way .. it’s great I also reallllly like and am jealous of your layout Richard ☹️... Thankyou for replying 😂

[@NewJunction]

Anytime Luke, thanks for commenting! 😄

[@robinatkinson6499]

Lovely depiction of a Yorkshire railway ,well done buddy

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

needs 2 rails to at least see two locos

[@IronHorseRailways]

I love the YDMR although after seeing this I'm shocked because I expected the chap who owns it to be a gentleman of age and he's not! Great behind the scenes!❤️❤️❤️

[@LakeSunset4]

beautiful work! very careful.

[@markarnold8160]

Nice one Richard! Love Lewis's videos. It's nice to see younger persons embracing the hobby. At your ages I had no room, money or time - the 'curse' of parenthood to small children - now all grown up 🍾🎆🎉

[@stephenliggat]

Should of called it the lesmore line

[@eddyweller4503]

Great video Richard, fantastic shots, wonderfully relaxing, and what a nice chap, he comes across just as his layout, quite, very well built, there is a air of gentleness about it, as you would imagine the Yorkshire dales to be. I'm really not sure how to describe my feelings. Calm. Thank you for bringing this to me. Stay safe Eddy xx

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Eddy

[@TimberSurf]

Brilliant! Nice to see Lewis in person, but I wont be following in his footsteps.

[@flashpoint8909]

The very best layout the attention to detail cannot be faulted, bit of a shock though the guy's about 40 years younger than i had visualized him, brilliant work keep it up

[@NewJunction]

A common comment 👍🏻

[@SolarRailway]

Excellent video to follow up the article in the hornby magazine

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Thanks to both of you for this super video of a great layout ........Peter

[@JPoulAndersson]

Thanks Richard and Hornby Magazine for featuring this lovely layout and great to finally see your face Lewis! Joachim

[@NewJunction]

Your welcome!

[@pgclift51]

Just lovely!

[@williamkolina3988]

Outstanding.

[@glenshielrailway5696]

Imagine this in N scale, that's pretty much what I'm aiming for. Yorkshire Dales has been such an inspiration behind that idea. Cracking layout and converting it to a continuous run must provide the perfect environment to just sit back and watch the trains go by. AnyRail6 is, in my mind, the best free software you can get. The trial is limited to just 50 pieces, but the flex track can be stretched to any length, so on a layout like this, just one piece of flex would probably cover 8 feet or so.