BR Blue Diesels Running On An OO Gauge Model Railway Layout

[@marcharljankowitz167]

7:30: I like the little rumble on your Lima class 33- it almost sounds like a real diesel!

[@davidartist2750]

Another great budget model railways video.....Mike,I wonder if you realise how much you ‘ give ‘ to this hobby of ours?.....I’ve followed you from the very early days of cardboard base boards,home wood, rattan central ,3D printing,and your own merchandise ,and even your own exhibition!....your models and your videos are some of the best on you tube,and it is small wonder that you now have over 20,000 subscribers....I’m sure you have encouraged a lot of younger modellers because of these.....just want to say,brilliant job,well done and keep up the good work!🚂🚃

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@philipdouglas8273]

Great little goods and passenger station - my ideal layout 😍 (My dream would be this with an oval through line and extended branch to a concealed fiddle yard).😊 In the meantime these videos are my virtual train set 😀👍

[@kevinrussell2718]

Your 2-car DMU is a Class 110, built by Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Works (BRCW) for the Calder Valley line in West Yorkshire/Lancashire - all were allocated to Hammerton Street Depot in Bradford after 1976, and later Neville Hille Depot in Leeds after 1984 (although the second batch were initially allocated to Netwon Heath in Manchester). They lasted in service from 1963 to 1991, and were refurbished in 1979/80. Two units are preserved - a 2-car unit on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway; and a 3-car unit on the East Lancashire Railway.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

That's great thanks

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks for the video the 33 has got a good grunt sound love it. Love the layout and watching the movement session!!😎🚃🚃🇬🇧

[@foxhillrailway2252]

i agree with the below comment... that 33 doesn't need a sound chip in sounds awesome already... live your shunting sessions... ( right that's it I'm off too the train room to do a bit of overdue shunting ) ATB Neil from Dunkirk

[@michaelray6439]

Nice one Mike, just goes to prove you can have great fun with end to end and termini.

[@leeludlowart237]

Great video. I just ordered the old coronation Scott set from the 90s. I had it as a kid so I’m really excited about it.

[@robertpearce2244]

Ahh BR Blue diesels! My favourite period 🤗 As a child of the 70’s and a train spotter in the 80’s, this is the period I have the fondest memories of. Thanks for sharing 😎👏

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks glad you liked it

[@davidwakefield8267]

15 quid for a DMU, Bargin. Great little running session. Clever getting sound on a DC loco ;-)

[@rydermike33]

Very nice running session. Blue diesels are great.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@andrewretallick4614]

Love these shunting videos...glad to hear you've more planned, Andrew 🙂👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@sailingschooners8668]

Great locos and set...background adds depth when viewed....

[@konaqt3414]

Another fun video watching trains and your lovely little layouts. Great fun!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@flyboy2610]

10:25 Hopefully the foreman didn't see that! :O That's a nice little layout, Mike! Looks like you're having a lot of fun with it!

[@totalal4601]

Wagon left foul of a point, collision with said wagon... driver is getting called in for a meeting with Tea but No Biscuits.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Lol, had more than a few interviews without coffee in my time!

[@flyboy2610]

@@BudgetModelRailways So have I!

[@johncourtneidge]

Hurrah! Thank-you! Very relaxing and enjoyable in these unnecessarily stressful times. Very best wishes to all three of you 😀

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks John, all the best

[@Black73CatScaleModels]

Really like this! Further to yesterday's discussion on the Beginner's shunting layout, I think this trackplan is probably better for me and my lad. To get this much into a 4ft board is great! Your channel is really helping this newbie get started. Thanks again!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

If you have the width this does give you a lot more shunting potential. You could make it narrower by dispensing with the road down the back if needed. Happy to help, any questions just ask

[@Black73CatScaleModels]

@@BudgetModelRailways thank you. Well, I have a table in my modelling shed, which is 4ft X 2ft, with space to the side for a fold up fiddle yard. So this would fit perfectly, I think? Have you published a trackplan of this anywhere, so I could work out what track and points I would need to buy? I can probably work it out with the help of a friend, if not.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Sorry no, as I work out track plans as I go along I never draw them, but it should be possible to work it out from the various videos. It was all set track so standard points and single and double straights plus r606 curves.

[@Black73CatScaleModels]

@@BudgetModelRailways brilliant. Thanks again.

[@dibley1973]

Mike, I can't multi-task either. When I do my Insta live streams I end up either stumbling over my words or forgetting what I am doing! Anyway another great video from you, so thanks for sharing!

[@mbhambleton]

Thank you, that’s made my day. Blue diesels and having some fun, what more could you want.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Very kind thanks

[@Maurice00PA]

That uncoupling tool will also work to throw Caboose industries ground throws. I have a skewer with the bent paperclip on one end and the narrowed point on the other for uncoupling knuckle couplers. Cheers!

[@johnbridges955]

Enjoyed that. Looking forward to the next running session.

[@davearmitage2094]

Nice layout great for messing about i have been following Budget Railways for quite a few years and have your controller and a couple of locos all run of great keep it up.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@davearmitage2094 thanks for the support

[@adrianandkatrinadove203]

was just thinking the same as comment below..diesel sounds really good.....fun video to watch...cheers..ade

[@HaloXIIII]

Another good video! Really interesting to hear some of the historic stuff as well! Really relaxing!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@paulbrennan3760]

Another fantastic video Mike. in the next session you could mix sone steam and BR green? That would be v nice to watch. I can’t wait for the next one.

[@HTAaB2024]

I do love br blue Th dmu is a 127 dmu

[@richturnermusic]

A good demonstration of the layout's potential for complex shunting operations. Go steady with that controller, though!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Butter fingers

[@sambwoy3]

The two car 110 in all-blue first appeared around 1989, but I have the 3-car earlier version in 'refurbished' white/blue livery. The model first appeared in the Hornby 1982 catalogue. It's supposed to evoke the Calder Valley route.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, I have seen those around, sadly like everything else now they go for silly high prices on ebay

[@sambwoy3]

@@BudgetModelRailways I took advantage of the body lengths on my track- noticeably shorter than a trailer from say the Lima 117, the cars of which are about the length of a Mk1 each. The Class 142 cars are better still. There is a 'micro-layouts' book which shows you how to create contermporary-era layouts in a small space.

[@WonderingModeller]

Hi Mike 😎👋 Another fab running session, always a real treat to watch. I am sorry to hear that you continue to have tooth trouble.. Can be very unpleasant. Hope gets sorted soon 😉👍 Try not to be over critical of yourself whilst filming and running trains, you are doing a great job 😉👍 A great mix of trains and again very enjoyable to watch 😊 Take care, keep yourselves safe & well and I look forward to the next update. Best wishes 😎👍👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Fantastic idea

[@115steve]

Hi. Nice video and thanks for the diesels.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@georgethomas7814]

Brilliant as always....... Love the prices you seem to get your rolling stock for..... And you don't need automatic points or magic uncoupling. That Class 33 seems to be just fine, its old its working its noisy Say Hello to Douglas.... hope the studies are going well. p.s. Your filming is just fine the boy is redundant

[@sunj375]

great video..loving the diesels

[@sophiaevans9908]

That Lima 33 sounds fairly realistic so I would leave it alone. The driver of the DMU at the end could be in a bit of bother with management though...

[@ahirschfeld1974]

Another great running session with BR Blue. Loved the DMU. It looks similar to my N gauge Graham Farish Class 108 set. Wish I could have bought mine as cheaply as your OO gauge version. N gauge does seem to be more expensive generally at least here in the states.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

N is just as expensive here sadly

[@ashleywilson8033]

The little dmu at the start looks like a class 110 I think sorry if I’m wrong, amazing video!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Sounds right

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Yes your right the dmu is a 110 they were nickname ' Calder units ' as they worked alot in that area of the pennines , have been on a few in my British rail days on days out on my free passes ,they were very comfy dmus , think one had been preserved?

[@danielsellers8707]

I had the same model in the 1990s and sold in 1999.

[@tonyhartley4]

Another great little video. Well done.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@jaygrudz1]

Get hold of some tough clear plastic packaging. Cut out small strips and tuck each end under the sleepers so it creates a small bump. It should give you some free almost invisible uncouplers

[@samuelives20]

Another great video, very relaxing to watch. I also have a LIMA class 33, I also enjoy running it on my layout 🙂

[@alandavis5950]

Pure escapism; and nothing wrong with that.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's what model railways should be about

[@nickbishop6784]

Nice work I totally get how this would help exercise your patience levels

[@PhilPage227]

Nice video, I love to shunt. I have that Lima 33 it is brilliant.

[@MrNoUsername]

7:28 Who needs DCC sound when the motor already sounds like a real diesel?

[@kingofthehills8375]

The class 33 sounds a lot like a real diesel. Good video though.

[@allyp7204]

Yup, my first thought was "Class 27". You could probably pay £70 for a DCC sound chip for the same effect.

[@ralphwallis1017]

Enjoyed yet again. Thank you.

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Great video and I have 2 of those CCTs from Iima and got them both for just under £20 and mine both in blue .

[@BudgetModelRailways]

A bargain at current prices

[@dibley1973]

Yes that "centre" off on the controller has caught me out a fair few times (er... lots!)

[@charleswalsh9895]

Excellent video.

[@mytrainset]

My Lima 33 one of the most reliable locos I’ve got too. More reliable than a some of my more modern locos

[@timsully8958]

Nice bit of variety today! True enough about branch traffic, but then there were so many more fright workings. I thankfully see much of it from my driving cab to and from Thameshaven and Ripple Lane on our line, c2c (or historically, LTSR). Indeed, until not long ago, Ripple Lane was but a shadow of its former self and Thameshaven desolate and ripped up after cessation of oil traffic. However, both are now enjoying a renaissance, the former as a now busy junction for domestic traffic to meet the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and the latter due to the new deep-water container terminal. There is also a new terminal on the site of Tilbury Power Station and traffic from the docks is up too, so I am actually spoilt in modern terms!😎 Great to see this wee gem really coming into its own again. Any progress planned for that wee port layout you were doing recently? 👍🤔

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Really interesting info. We also now have a quiet local passenger branch at Newhaven, suddenly bursting with frieght due to a new aggregates terminal. Harbour on hold while I build a new micro layout, video out soon

[@generalgrievous5615]

Hey, I live in stanford! The London gateway port is good for freight trains. I'm looking forward to the new Tilbury 2

[@NotWorkFail]

could be worth putting a cd motor in the 33 to improve it's running performance - I've done it to a few of my locos and the performance difference is incredible

[@thiruraj3866]

Another calming video

[@peterb1543]

Good bit of shunting

[@michaeldavies9600]

Great video Mike and very enjoyable watch.I keep bidding on Lima Locos but i havent won one yet lol :) I want a blue bobo!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Sadly second hand prices have got silly

[@michaeldavies9600]

@@BudgetModelRailways Yes i know but then so have the prices for new engines!

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Your right about pickup goods it continued in Ireland until the 70’s and the class 121’s, 141’s/181’s and B class ended their lives as station pilots as did WT class number 4

[@nigelcarter9503]

great stuff.

[@thiruraj3866]

Those are cool locos

[@KVaumoron]

Fine dunning session. Dont bother if locos are scale correct or not (comming from me: I run Lenz 0 Scale, exactly the opposit price range!), but your session looks good! Thx for posting!

[@davidsheriff8989]

Like its compactness...put some people and bagage and barrels and freight lying around...

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's on the to do list

[@TheAntisocialTrain]

Can you put a link to this classic rail we've heard so much of? Might have to have a look for some nice stock for a layout I'm currently building

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Just Google Classic Rail it comes up

[@ThatFireEnthusiast]

i missed your premiere! atleast its a great video

[@NixTrains]

Are Hornby 0-4-0s, three or five pole motor in general? I am told that 5 poles run smoother than 3. Hence I wonder which type these are.?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

No idea, I doubt they are 5 pole, and in any case depending on their age there are several different motors. The newer ones are really good whatever they are

[@NixTrains]

@@BudgetModelRailways yes noted. The newer ones... 👍 thanks

[@o.v.mtrains4070]

So when you bought your second hand locos did you service them and restore them or are you running them in the condition you bought them?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Usually just a wheel clean and a light oil. Most didn't need anything. Sadly with so much old junk being dumped on ebay during lock down its not so easy now

[@dickygeemusic]

Silly question, maybe, but where is your power feed connected?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

One set by the entry and another at the end of the kick back siding by the coal yard

[@dickygeemusic]

@@BudgetModelRailways Thank you... This is the one thing that confuses me, although Doug's tutorial on it was really good. No matter how many times it's explained, I seem to forget. Maybe it's the MS, as a lot of things seem to confuse me these days :(

[@BudgetModelRailways]

I blame my age! DC wiring is actually quite simple esp with insulating points. Sadly some people try and make it look complicated

[@davidsheriff8989]

Would like to see you doing a figure 8 layout...

[@BudgetModelRailways]

I've toyed with them but they don't quite do what I like with a layout

[@davidmeynen8120]

nice work as ever could I ask what's happening with the loft lay out how's it progressing ?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Very dormant, too hot in the summer too cold in the winter

[@paulrb894]

Interesting videos, I have about 7 class 33 and none sound like yours,. I think you have a cog issue or dirty commutator. Have you checked bushes ? Cheers

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It doesn't bother me enough to start tinkering lol

[@supercar-junction]

Were is the layout based in sheffield

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Its freelance not based on an actual area or date

[@ivovanzon164]

That Lima diesel needs some gearbox cleaning, they often have horrible casting marks on the gears. If you want true crawl control, convert it to a cd motor and add a dcc decoder with F3 (shunt mode) active for voltage limiting and precision control

[@themeparkcreator4416]

hi mike i was wondering when u were doing the giveaway

[@bentonroadmodelrailway6103]

Hi Mike, Other great video. I reallly enjoyed it. I do love your running sessions. You didnt get back to my facebook message about the bits that you can have but I've just looked through my emails and found your address from a previous send. I've just sent the parcel so it should be with you soon. consider it a very very early christmas present lol. keeo up the great work . Jack

[@BudgetModelRailways]

That's very kind thanks. Sorry about the reply we are struggling to keep up with everything at the moment

[@bentonroadmodelrailway6103]

@@BudgetModelRailways No don't worry. Its my pleasure. I hope your all doing well and ok.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

hi great layout hope you like mine diesel dave

[@Steve-gy3bx]

DMU is a class 110

[@ewanfawkes2708]

Hang on a second! Are you sure you don´t have 3 class 06s? We´ve seen this blue one and a green one but in some of your earlier videos there was a mysterious dark blue one that according to the Hornby guide doesn´t exist, maybe it´s some kind of conspiracy!!! Also am very familiar in issues with derailing rolling stock, my dads old stuff from the 70s just sits in a box, talk about troublesome trucks!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Correct it was a freelance painted one that was one of the first locos we bought

[@mrbluenevertoleratehatred]

Class 110 BR DMU

[@danielsellers8707]

I had the same model in the 1990s.

[@grete280]

marklin coupling