Building a Model Railway - Part 13 - Adding Detail

[@tobortine]

I don't have a model railway and have no intention of building one but I love to watch your videos. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail and patients is amazing. Thank you, I hope you continue to make videos because I certainly love watching them.

[@DeanPark]

+tobortine Hi, yeah the devil really is in the detail isn't it? It's certainly been great to pick up lots of wee ideas for my layout. Dave

[@EverardJunction]

+tobortine Thanks. Means a lot that videos appeal to people outside the hobby also. Thanks again.

[@fannifay924]

It’s absolutely incredible what you have done and the attention to detail is just outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing your set up with us all on KZbin:)

[@michaelmaguire8317]

I am returning to model railroading in my latter years since retirement and my goodness the hobby has changed. I used to model Marklin 3 rail in the late fifties and early sixties in the UK when it was so much simpler, but it proved diffiuclt to continue as the family were growing up. Thus here I am at 67 starting from scratch to build my first layout in 50 years based on a branchline in the US Pacific northwest in the mid 1950s (where I worked for several years in the 1980s). I've just viewed Richard's Everard Junction sidings extension project and have found it an excellent tuition, and dare I say it, entertainment. I've learnt so much from these videos and I would love to meet him sometime. Keep it up you are an inspiration to us all Michael

[@EverardJunction]

+Michael Maguire Thanks Michael

[@bennettj99]

Another excellent video Richard, loads of tips and ideas. Really enjoy watching your modelling skills in operation, a true inspiration. Nice to see the Kaydee couplings working well. Many thanks for sharing. Kind regards. John.

[@EverardJunction]

+John Bennett Thanks John

[@bookon999]

I am just starting to get back into Model Trains. I wanted to thank you for these great videos. They are helpful, well made and not just a little inspiring.

[@EverardJunction]

+Robert Shaw Thanks, glad the videos are helpful.

[@davidgray1974]

I've been a silent viewer of your site for the last year or so and have to say that your modeling skills are top notch! Your keen sense and attention to detail really sets your layout apart from many others I've seen. I always look forward to your new videos and always find your tutorials very helpful. Wishing you the very best in 2016! Cheers, David

[@EverardJunction]

+davidgray1974 Thanks David, glad you like the videos.

[@ventureza6348]

It has to be said that your videos right across the board are excellent. Tutorials are bang on.

[@paulhemmings3599]

Enjoyed this series so far, some sound advice and esp liked the time lapse photography, and the end results are stunning.

[@DeathMagneticX3]

This layout is looking fantastic! I just stumbled across your channel yesterday while looking for general tips and advice on all aspects of model railway construction. The attention to detail just boggles the mind :) I'm just starting out building my first model railway, and I'll definitely be trying out various methods you've shown in your videos. Thanks!

[@EverardJunction]

+Danny H Thanks, glad you like the vids.

[@michaellinford2790]

Fantastic first video for 2016! Plenty of inspiration as usual. All the best. Michael.

[@p.r.tfilms9777]

really enjoyed watching the building of the yard I've now started building my own model railway thanks happy new year from Pete

[@ukpreservation2329]

Great series of videos so far. Watched 1 to 13 this weekend, and for a novice like myself your guides are a huge help. Just starting out on my first ever layout (albeit a small one) and will be using plenty of your hints and tips. Many thanks

[@mtty1988]

Love the shrub grass that fell between the sleepers gives it a air of less used or not need to be as clean as main line

[@davidhoughtoncricutdave1051]

Excellent attention to detail. Love watching your craftsmanship.......Cheers DaveH.

[@andixxburtonxx8715]

once again.....fascinating, informative & a joy to watch. Have learnt so much.

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

Great update. Just admiring the weathering on that Blue grey 108. I have the same unit but as yet unweathered, Love the exhaust dirt effect.

[@EverardJunction]

+Brockwell Lane T.M.D Thanks, i was pleased with that one, think I did a video on it a while back.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Class, pure class. Looking forward to the next one. Hope you have a happy modelling new year.Barry. Devon.

[@EverardJunction]

+OBowner Thanks Barry

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Awesome detailing, I wish I had the room to reset my train board. Modelling is a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing your video, hope to see more.

[@WHRBERT]

Have been following these videos for a while now, great to see it coming together and its given me lots of ideas to use on my own layout.

[@boneyknocknees]

Another excellent video Richard, the layout looks very realistic, well done.

[@ThePhosphater]

I really enjoyed that Richard, looking so good.

[@jackharrison6771]

FANTASTIC WORK! All of it. I was a BR Signalman until injured, but I liked the attention to detail regarding or around the signalbox; the rodding and walkway etc. I even wondered if your attention to detail would have included simulating wiring/cabling to/from any semaphore signalling, or was it to be all colour light? hehehe. Now I'll tell you something funny. one tiny portion of your train running towards the end made me have to double take. Because it made me think clearly of my Home Station in my time as a Rlf Signalman; based at Poulton-le-Fylde; as the shunter approached the Cabin. Like a flashback. It takes a pretty good model to do that mate; well done. Jack.

[@philipkeogan3550]

Love your videos, thank you for taking the time to share your hobby with us and your tips and ideas. Hope 2016 is good for you and look forward more videos. To you and your family a very happy new year

[@oceancity2006]

Great when a plan comes together. Seasons greetings from Ocean City. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the layout in 2016. Regards Robert

[@thomasyasin7745]

Another great video. Not only superb results, and great how-to's, but top-notch videography as well! Best of all in '16! Tom

[@andyrobertson6860]

Currently got Covid , so your videos are the highlight if my day . That car park with the Cortinas is very tight . Gonna be some parking arguments there at knocking off time

[@RingoSimpkinsUK]

Been great seeing this all come together and the operations at the end make it so worth while. Top stuff and great inspiration as I just start with my jigsaw and drill ..

[@DeanPark]

+Ringo Simpkins Good luck with your jigsaw, I hope you've lots of spare blades. Building my layout has used a few blades....plywood blunts them. :-( Feel free to check out my layout and give your thoughts. Cheers. Dave

[@RingoSimpkinsUK]

DaveClass47 Cheers Dave, I've been following the goings on at Dean Park for over a year now! I am going to Waverly in August as it happens.

[@DeanPark]

***** Cool. They've made Waverley in a beautiful station now. Dave

[@peterharman8466]

Fabulous as usual great attention to detail I always watch your vids and take ideas and inspiration from them I agree with you about the Rover P6 I had one a 3500 V8 auto she drove like a dream sadly had to part with it when I moved house I still miss her. I have a 75 as well very comfortable. Love the Sweeney reference I fondly remember these cars too. Look forward to seeing more of your excellent work in 2016. Happy new year to you.

[@EverardJunction]

+Peter Harman Thanks. I've always been fond of the P6, would love a V8 manual if I can find one.

[@michaelchartres]

Thanks for your videos. I am in the process of rebuilding my layout and your tips are very useful. I also gather that you restore cars. I have a 1933 Austin 10 Ripley. The actual car shown in the Paris and London shows in 1934 and used by a vicar as an everyday car in the 1990's. My wife and I also have Classic Minis, one each.Good luck and keep up the videos please.

[@rlm98253]

Hands down, yours is the best -- technically and artistically -- model railroad I have ever had the pleasure of watching grow from its inception. Often it takes a moment to realize that I'm watching a model railroad operation rather than that of a prototypical railroad; realistic speeds, spot-on sound effects and, of course, the superb scenery. Your videography and editing are professional class. Looking forward to the next installment. Regards and best wishes for the New Year from a fan on Whidbey Island, Washington, USA.

[@EverardJunction]

+rlm98253 Many thanks, glad you like the videos.

[@mitchellthomas2674]

Great progress Richard! The running session was a nice change from all the construction work. Keep up the great progress!

[@ozzyhead1985]

Really enjoyed this series so far! Great talent!! Thanks for making this and doing a real good job on explaining and showing all the detail and work that goes into this.

[@AlanSurgeoner]

Happy New year and a great video to kick off as always . You make the scenery work like everything else, so easy looking Richard, and simple as . I don't mean that in a bad way as it certainly isn't as easy for most modellers but your detailing etc and the how too videos are some of the very best on the internet. All the best for the year ahead

[@percomotion]

Superb video mate liked the classic cars in model form and real one,nice job on the scenics of the extension looks great. The shunting of the coaches superb to watch. Look forward to the next instalment. Kev

[@EverardJunction]

+percomotion Thanks Kev.

[@paulgodby850]

I enjoy your channel, thanks for the effort. The Scania 143 you have is a "Streamliner" face-lift model which was introduced around 1995....

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

Excellent scenery! Loved seeing the shunting locomotive moving around.

[@brianchase8789]

very nice, I always look forward to your updates

[@rhythmcompany]

My friend showed me this the other day, because we were having a contest to see who was better at identifying models or real ones. I actually thought this was real before I saw the background. Good Job.

[@bartoncessna1]

Happy New Year and thanks for a brill update. Looking forward to more as always. All the best.

[@garywest7824]

love watching your videos can't wait 4 the next one keep up the good work.

[@daviemaclean61]

Fantastic work. Thoroughly enjoying this series. Just shows that you don't have to have rolling hills and contours to make an interesting area.

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

I have a casual interest in model railways, but don't own a layout myself. I'm also not a fan of modern stock, preferring something like branch line steam. But having said that I find your video's educating, entertaining and love watching them, and they do take me back to that period. I used to park up at lunch times in an old goods yard just outside Luton, and watch NWSE trains go past. The yard still had an operational Redland depot where a self discharging train with rakes of hoppers would unload, often hauled by a class 56, 60 or 66. You have captured that atmosphere in your layout, and I really look forward to watching the next video.

[@DudleyCentral]

Nice bits of detail added. looking forward to seeing the shed take shape! All the best and a happy new year! Joe

[@danimieghem]

The quality of your videos keep getting better and better, this is really fun to watch and very educational. I'm sure a lot of people out there envy your skills, not just in building H0 layout, but also filming, editing and producing the movies. a BIG thumbs up, I'm a huge fan of your layout and all your videos.

[@EverardJunction]

+Dani VAN MIEGHEM Thanks. It takes a lot of time to film and edit everything, but I enjoy it.

[@garthclose2233]

Hi from Garth Close great to see everything

[@wraggi1]

Happy New Year, as ever a great vid on the yard detailing, nice work and good to see the track work in action, the coach shed will give the area some realism in height and structure. Looking forward to the next installment..........nice work on the old ford as well......the owner will be chuffed with the finished result I'm sure.

[@StevesTrains]

Fantastic work on this layout project!

[@spooky0187]

Always look forward to your videos, Happy New Year Richard.

[@loubrewer8228]

I have watched loads of HO layout videos. Yours are truly the most interesting and informative. Brilliant! Good on ya mate!

[@dexhd8836]

signage what a great word. love these vids following every step to make my own in the future. cheers

[@mrbluenevertoleratehatred]

Great attention to detail. Happy New Year!

[@SuperSquart]

I enjoy watching your videos been a fan since your first started and seeing all the changes and how its come together keep up the videos !!

[@jackbrown2830]

Great update Richard it's looking good

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

You did an amazing job on the fiddle yard. I didn't realize that you are using knuckler couplers.Scott

[@TomCro2022]

Very nice video.......Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2016!

[@patmccarthy4793]

Great update and thanks for a fantastic series. Happy New year to you and your family 👍🏻

[@DeanPark]

nice update once again mate. Nice idea about the cork chippings, I might try that, I have used fine ballast in the past which gets a similar effect, but I like to vary things. My detailing of the TMD is next winters job, as I am bogged down in wiring the points at the TMD, I will cover that in my Jan update.The car park is cool too, it'll be tight for the vans to get in and out, I hope they have power steering lol.I enjoyed the running shots of that hard working 08! Cheers. Dave

[@EverardJunction]

+DaveClass47 Thanks Dave. The car park is tight but I decided on it rather than moving the building. Compared to some of the places I had to visit when I worked in IT thats a very roomy car park! Cheers

[@turnout999]

Happy new year from Maryville Junction 😎🚒👍

[@trainsontuesday]

You are a Master modeller Richard. I check every day to see if there is a new upload from you. All the very best to you in 2016. David.

[@AmazeTase]

No need to check every day...set up notifications!

[@billconroy7132]

Brilliant as always, one minor comment I would have thought angled parking in such a confined space a better option including a motor cycle/ scooter area. I have seen so many parking bingles in our local shopping centre generating heated vocalism to last a liftime hope your fence is solid keep up the good work

[@roysnelgar1820]

Once again another very informative video, thank you very much for posting.

[@StyreneMikesModelShop]

As always Richard, a real pleasure to watch. Very nicely done! Happy New Year!

[@MR66HD]

turning into a very nice part of the layout

[@daz1975ify]

Great work as ever love the new yard. The new looking Ford consul Granada GT you could put it on the drive of one of the houses and have a figure polishing it, like the new owner of the one you have restored. Think that would be cool.

[@EverardJunction]

+daz1975ify Good idea, thanks.

[@scuboo]

This is brilliant as per, getting great ideas and inspiration from this video series.

[@ralphdadge302]

firstly happy new year, shed area looking brilliant, great work, love the 'prototypical distance' for the transit/rover ha,ha, I note the depot office sign has been corrected :) the big sign on the fence opposite the car park, can I suggest another is posted at the rail entrance to the depot area & place one on the office block end wall at car park end.

[@EverardJunction]

+Ralph Dadge Thanks, will be adding some more signs as I go.

[@ian1957ruth]

When I was a little younger I really wanted the Sweeney Consul. Sadly never got one. BTW I love your videos. I use them as a substitute. I haven't got the space or the money to build my own. My other interest and life take up all my money...LoL

[@knightrohan]

Thanks and all the best for 2016. Keep up the good work, love your videos, level of detail and work. Great!

[@sparkshot]

Always enjoying these videos. You have a great well put together series and layout.I must lay a wee bummer though, ideally the car park spaces need to be at a 45 degree angle as some will be trapped forever!

[@EverardJunction]

+sparkshot I'm going for a really nasty run down car park with lines painted by railway staff. Most vehicles in there will be ignoring whats left of the lines. Still be better than some of the car parks i've used :)

[@mayhewjunction9429]

All looking very cool. Shame Oxford don't do more 80's vehicles, like a mk1 Sierra, mk2 cavalier, mk2 Granada, mk4/5 cortinas, there were shed loads of them around in the 80's. The Mk1 consul restoration looks pretty sweet, bet that didn't come cheap for the owner. All the best Howard.

[@EverardJunction]

+Mayhew Junction luckily oxford are due to do some 80s vehicles soon. They've announced the Sierra, Volvo 240 and Astra Mk2. Plenty more to do after that but it's a start. The consul resto certainly wasn't been cheap, absolutely everything on it has received attention. It was also quite rotten as usual for any ford of that area. Cheers

[@arboretumvalley2360]

excellent work as usual. Like the vehicles.

[@kevintregunna]

Nice bit of detail and nice bit of running at the end happy new year cheers Kevin

[@lionellance]

Wow... Great update... Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work... Lance 🚂

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

nice collection of vehicles. the first car I drove was a brown ford Cortina mk 2 that takes me back.regards......tony

[@EverardJunction]

+TONY NORTH EASTERN Nice, Mk2 cortinas are worth quite a bit these days, especially 2 door versions. Cheers

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

If your day job is a classic car restorer I'm going to cry because that's what I really want to be lol. This new section looks great man

[@EverardJunction]

+Hancockified By day I am indeed a classic car restorer. Follow your dreams is all I can say. I used to work in IT and it was terrible. The job change was the best decision I've ever made.

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

EverardJunction How did you do it? I've rang up every classic car restorer in my area & asked if they were interested in taking on an apprentice & most of them said no, the rest said I had to be qualified

[@EverardJunction]

***** I was lucky. A friend of mine already worked there and put in a good word for me. I offered to go in and work a day for free. The day went well and they offered me a job. I probably wouldn't have managed it had I not known somebody in the industry.

[@JKWARGAMES]

Fantastic stuff, just looks real really taking a lot of inspiration for my own layout. Nice shunting session aswell! Happy 2016

[@martinkalas6431]

all the best for new year. Thank you for making this amazing videos.

[@martinkalas6431]

+Martin Kalaš these xD

[@brianc4464]

GREAT WORK mate cheers for sharing

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Very nice detailing and realistic running. Happy New Year!

[@ThePontiacmann]

Love Your Work looks very nice.

[@ListerDavid]

The distance on the white van is so true, and I started laughing at the shunter getting snookered my the coaches over the points! Then the NSE shunter come round the hill like Superman to save the day. Lol

[@ListerDavid]

And a very happy new year to you.

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Happy New Year Richard, nice to see your progress on the carriage sidings, looks great. If I ever get my XR3i I will know where to bring it Andy

[@EverardJunction]

+Andy Hudson Thanks Andy

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

Ive stil got all my xr3i spare parts too👍

[@michaelwalker1119]

lookd very good. what make are the shunters. I had a Bachmann one that you could run at such a low speed you had to look twice to make sure it was moving. This layout was run on a H&M controller.

[@EverardJunction]

+Michael Walker Both the shunters are bachmann class 08s. So far they have been very good. Thanks.

[@muckshifter]

yes, enjoyed that little session, always do ... great videos. :)

[@Kuifje24]

Again a superbe video on a superbe track! One small comment: that is some extreme tight parking for the last spots on the parking lot....

[@edwardjb1021]

your layout it the best one I've seen and the pictures in the hornby magazine are cool :):):):)

[@dcdad6]

Outstanding, great work... Happy New Year...

[@PeakeyFortySix]

Superb work as always mate, your work is a real inspiration. Keep up these videos, I love watching them, all the best for the new year mate, Jack

[@stuartsmith7618]

I Really look forward to seeing your videos.you have fantastic eye for fine detail .and i really enjoy watching haw things are progress at everard junction it's a shame no one has done a show on tv I'e discovery channel etc about model railways and the making of etc ..what would be helpful is at the end of your videos you could put the links to the sites or shops were you get your bits from etc ...thanks

[@AmazeTase]

Or you could do a bit of research yourself?!

[@MalcolmJohnson]

This is looking great! Great video as well. Again, love seeing your process. Grand stuff. (( Side note - I'm always curious about the people who "thumbs down" a great video like this. I mean...what the heck are they seeing that makes them do that? hehehehe nutty. )) ANYWAY...thanks for posting. Looking forward to future updates! Cheers!

[@njrmodelling]

hi i hope you can help. i have watchaed the complete series of videos so far and i have learnt a great deal, thank you. can you tell me though the glue you are using for the scatter and the soaking through? scatter looks to be brushed on so quite thick while the soaked on is im guessing 50;50. is it just plain simple pva or something that doesnt leave a sheen??

[@EverardJunction]

+Nick Reeves I use normal pva for scatter and scenery. I brush it on neat before laying the scatter. Then I spay a 50/50 mix over the scatter to soak in.

[@largesatsuma]

Ha ha, white van a "prototypical distance" from the vehicle in front, i.e. about 6 inches. About 1mm in 00-gauge.

[@Juniper458]

+Slim Charles It drives me mad when that happens to me on the M25 ! haha

[@dazden1]

yes the jibe about the van distance had me rolling...didnt they make a granada coupe in the real world?.... I seem to remember seeing them,And thanks for the info on the speed signs i will track them down..happy and healthy new year to you..

[@EverardJunction]

+darryn williams They did indeed do a Ganada Coupe. We have one at work, very striking to look at. In the UK it was only available as a 3.0 Ghia. In europe it was available in many trim levels and was much more popular.

[@TheMisterdan01]

Great video and nice work as always. Happy New Year to you! Cheers, Dan

[@airspotters3487]

Superb again thank you so much for doing these videos ........

[@newcastlerabbit]

Looking fantastic.

[@JackVincent]

Hi I want to start model railway again this year but again still dont know where too put it trying to get my parents to put a floor in the attic as well as lights. As before i had it in the conservatory but it was too cold in winter and gets hot in the summer if we get one in uk. Lastly i dont know what shape i want my layout to be do you have any suggestions on it also on what board to get and what size? Thx Im 12 and trains are cool :) I got a intercity 125 last year but my track was so small it looked too big.

[@EverardJunction]

+VortexHDGaming A spare room in the house is the best spot for a layout but most don't have that luxury. If you can go for a layout in the loft. It will still be cold in winter and hot in summer but will give you the most space for a layout. When building the layout go for a square or rectangle shape that follows the edge of the room. Building a large table in the middle of a room is problematic as you have a load of space in the middle thats difficult to fill. Hope that helps.

[@joeturner1597]

When I saw those signs I thought "Bloody typically British. Buy a new house next to a railway line that has been there over a hundred years, then complain about the noise." We had that very situation next to the turn back siding at Bedwyn.

[@nigelcarter9503]

Great bit of detailing

[@Jwnewall]

I am loving this. why not made the sign in the car park all rusted? as in most cases they were as it was only a shunting yard. would be cool to have an inspection coach and stick it at the back of a siding and weather it up