Building a Model Railway - Part 7 - Track Detail

[@johnroberts7924]

WOW! amazing transformation! Well done I have picked up heaps from your building series! Thank you very much for these great videos.

[@paulwilson6540]

Thank you for taking the trouble to share your modeling skills and knowledge with us, nothing seems to go a miss and taking the trouble to photograph the real thing ensures this. I'm an ex BR signalman so your piece on that was refreshing to see as it's usually modelled inaccurately if at all, thank you again.

[@dexterdog62]

How on earth did this video merit 21 dislikes? It's mind-boggling to think that anyone could find fault with the outstanding level of modelling presented here by an extremely talented and meticulous modeller. Unbelievable.

[@raybull9921]

Another excellent video Richard, its always a pleasure to see the work that you have put into this venture of yours. I particularly like the the yard area and the detail that can be placed on it, well done , look forward to the next.

[@nickgustavsson4649]

This gets better all the time. You are doing a great job. Many thanks.

[@johnbateman897]

I would just like to say how wonderful your videos have been. Especially for someone who is about to embark on what you are doing. I know that it takes a lot of hard work to put these videos together. So thanks for your efforts; they are very much appreciated.

[@EverardJunction]

John Bateman Thanks, glad you find the videos helpful. Plenty more to come.

[@chirpychappy]

Awesome! Worth its weight in gold! Thanks for the incredible effort, modelling and filming.

[@georgebeckford1976]

Only just started new model railway after twenty years since last one, what a wonderful video, has inspired me to catty on and do the best I can.

[@bennettj99]

Wow Richard, fantastic video. Your attention to detail is an inspiration, love the point rodding and ground frame levers. It's great to see you start with a plain baseboard and build it up from scratch, very instructive. Many thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next episode. Kind regards. John.

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Excellent update Richard, you make it look so easy esp the ballasting and points, top job and the extra detail makes all the difference, this really is becoming one of the best how to series on KZbin, all the lads at Warley MRC keep referring to you channel, thanks Andy

[@EverardJunction]

Andy Hudson Thanks Andy. Good to know the layouts popular. Cheers.

[@stoobieman]

Love your videos, you have a story-teller's knack for editing, narrative and pacing, beyond your obvious modelling skills. Highly enjoyable, well done

[@BearwoodWestYard]

Brilliant video Richard. A massive well done with the point rodding especially. When I was 12, I was modelling a preserved line and I attempted point rodding. It was alright, used up a lot of space though. Excellent work on the ground frame though. If you're going to have signals or different operations levers, blue is point locks (on the current ground frame), black is the point lever, yellow is a distant, red with white stripe is a section signal and red is a 'plain' signal. Hope you find it useful. Your channel has always inspired me about my layout and whenever I need help, your channel is the first port of call. Great video Richard, am loving this series

[@EverardJunction]

Hardy Lane TMD, Jordan L. Hardy Photography Thanks for the tips. If I add some mechanical signalling I'll amend some of the levers. Cheers

[@BearwoodWestYard]

+EverardJunction, thanks for taking the time to reply. No problem. I'm a young volunteer on the Swanage Railway and I'm hoping to become a signalman. Any help or tips needed for signalling and points of heritage operation status is welcome Richard

[@boltuss]

ive been following progress of yard from start its now starting come alive love rod work and levers waiting for next instalment ,well done richard

[@devonjunction5930]

your layout is one the best layouts on KZbin in my opinion and it looks so fun to operate and watch

[@EverardJunction]

the loco shed Thanks

[@paulus842000]

Really good video. I had a train set when i was small and it stopped there because i never had the room on my bedroom floor. Im watching this now amased at the techniques you are useing to make this look as real as possible. thankyou

[@JamesStJunction00]

Brilliant video Richard, The way the little details brings it all to life... It looks great. Steve

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

The small added detail really makes the yard. You can buy the blended grey ballast in bottles, that's what I use. I buy it in medium and fine. If I can't get the blend, I just buy the light grey and dark grey. For some reason the hobby shop doesn't bring in very much of the blend but do the single colours. Great job. Scott

[@meltonpieman959]

Well done Richard. Now I know why I bought those packs of point rodding. When I finish my new shed and get on with the layout I will try to match your great scenic effects. David

[@daviemaclean61]

Another excellent video. Particularly like the track rodding detail - now I'm aware it's available, and how nicely detailed it is, I'll be including it on my layout.

[@colblimp]

Oh my god, that point rodding and track detail is absolutely epic!!!

[@johnmorrow9978]

Very good video Richard, as with everything you do it was very detailed and a lot of thought given as to what goes where, looking forward to your next update and eventually the finished product.

[@TheNWPerry]

Great video showing great attention to detail. Overall very instructive. Thanks Neil W

[@davidhoughtoncricutdave1051]

As ever an excellent video, full of hints tips and How to's. Looking forward to your next video.

[@alanmurphy4931]

Enjoyable and informative set of video's, its good to watch each stage of the build, the fine detail - point motors, rodding walk ways bring it all together, thanks for taking the time to record and upload the video's...... Al

[@sparky107107]

all I can say is wow for high level detail , this is going to look amazing when you get it to the level you want it , again wow and thank you,,, you making my dream layout a real wish list , great job

[@DudleyCentral]

Great video Richard! The extra details really make the difference! Really enjoyed this set of videos, they've been very useful so thanks for sharing! Joe.

[@EverardJunction]

Joe Jabczynski Thanks Joe.

[@flatulent9]

I am enjoying the series very much. I just finished my benchwork for my layout today. Tomorrow I will run all the electrical bus before I attach the 7mm hard surface.

[@largesatsuma]

Hmm...watch Everard Junction or study.... I'll watch this first. Cost accounting can wait.

[@Pauluss77]

Looking really good ! Brilliant video can't wait for the next episode !!

[@vivendusx5401]

Liked and subscribed. Nice clear camera work and appreciate the reference photos included. Rarely see that and they are great photos.

[@TheAudiostud]

As always a Video Packed with Good Info & Detail, you make all look so simple! Great Work, Well Done!

[@klingklangwerk3319]

just came across this series. absolutely fantastic! well done

[@percomotion]

Very good Richard I think point rodding makes all the difference to the scene just adds to it(I used it on Knob End Junction of my layout extension). The whole scene looks great mate look forward to seeing next update Kev

[@EverardJunction]

percomotion Thanks Kev. I'm well happy with the rodding. Difficult to do, but worth the effort. Cheers

[@markduncan6690]

A great display of patience!!!

[@Castlebridge-00]

Once again Richard an extremely informative and professional presentation. You must spend a good while on editing and it really pays off. I love your speeded up sections. I have thought of the point rodding and now you have convinced me to include it and also the wills ground frame, just right for my pre BR era. I know it is a lot of work but I cant wait to see number 8. Many thanks. Barry. Devon.

[@EverardJunction]

OBowner Thanks Barry. It does take a good while to edit the videos but I do rather enjoy that part of the process. The point rodding is certainly worth the effort. Once weathered it should even better. Cheers

[@JackBowley95]

More excellent work as usual Richard! Really starting to come together.

[@EverardJunction]

Javelin395 Thanks mate. Fuel point is next on the to do list.

[@nortrap]

Great video! You make it look easy and it give a lot of inspiration. Thanks for posting.

[@neilcollin4269]

Great video starting to look like a proper marshalling yard.

[@trainmanbob]

I look forward to the finished part of the ballasting. As far as I was aware the sidings were normally almost earthy in appearance as they were normally left to their own devices, and often quite level due to fluids from cleaning and so on. Point rodding is delightful....if only someone would make it in N...2mm Society do some but I cant get a mortgage to buy enough for a 20ft x 11ft layout!!! Cheers, Bob

[@oceancity2006]

First rate video , lots of good ideas well executed. Robert

[@colindorrans9495]

Very informative. Fantastic work.

[@lorrainedimmock4096]

Just a thought, the rodding kit includes the locking mechanism only, you will need to install the blade setting rods too,.. The locking is for facing points ( foot end ) to protect oncoming trains from possiblity of incorrect switching movement and locks the blades from moving, avoiding derailments...

[@dave41184]

Great video, I've really enjoyed seeing this come together. Looking forward to part 8!

[@DeanPark]

Nice update. Nice details. What I do with the relay boxes and point motors is give them a spray of light grey primer...covers them perfectly in one spray and saves the hassle of brushing paint on. I also bulk spray the cable trunking using concrete paint. Interesting choice to use the point rodding....would have thought that was outwith your era?....I have toyed with the use of that at my TMD area as I suppose some points remained manually switched in these areas. Cheers Dave

[@EverardJunction]

DaveClass47 Hi Dave. I usually spray stuff but at the time the airbrush was in bits being cleaned. Brush painting works well provided the paint is correctly thinned. You'd be surprised about point rodding. If you look carefully some isolated places today still use it. Back in 1989 many yards and minor lines used it. The Glasgow to Edinburgh line still used it at some major junctions such as Larbert. London still has two mechanical boxes on mainlines in 1989. The was a lot of upgrades and improvement during that time which is why I went for the mix of rodding and motors. Cheers

[@DeanPark]

EverardJunction Now you mention it, you're spot on regarding the Edin - Glasgow line...I have just unearthed some photo/postcards of that era and there is some. I might add some along near my TMD, when the time comes as, even just to have some variation, if it comes with decent instructions I will do a bit of research to find out where it was positioned. Interesting bit of kit though! Cheers.

[@EverardJunction]

DaveClass47 It's quite straight forward to put together, just fiddly. Plenty of scope for adding to it with a some scratchbuilding too.

[@LordInter]

They still have points with rods in or near charing cross in London I believe. There was a programme on TV about great western and someone was in a leaver operated box

[@modeltraingalleriesandscen6628]

This is a comprehensive beginner through to intermediate, step-by-step approach to the best hobby in the world. dld.bz/besthobby

[@kevintregunna]

Great set of videos Richard ,like the detailing round the signal box ,will look forward to more updates on the finishing touches ,one comment on the Ballasting I have found using a cap off an aerosol can and shaking the ballast on very sparsely almost not enough ballast so that when you brush it around it just in some cases barely reaches the top of the sleeper to be a lot easier and saves a lot of brushing ballast around cheers Kevin

[@EverardJunction]

kevintregunna Thanks for the tip Kevin, will come in handy when I do the sidings as I would like those sparsely ballasted. Cheers

[@dessilverson161]

Nice job again Richard. I do like the old style point lever bits. Des

[@cllines604]

very nice learning a lot for your videos

[@hegz1484]

ANOTHER amazing video!!! Thanks!!! Love your vids and the knowledge bank you form from watching them all over the years! the extension is looking great so far! (just a note, you CAN buy the medium grey blend ballast in a shaker)

[@adayinioloslife9171]

Brilliant video and some great modelling well done

[@bigbuckkiller3656]

This video is an awesome tutorial on how to ballast your track and switches

[@quarryfield]

Brilliant video mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@klbird]

Neat work. I like the yard layout.

[@indianatone218]

nice work and attention to detail there m8y ,i like the idea to take pictures of real railway sections as an idea what crap is hanging about maybe copying some of it to add dimension to your own layout .Ant from Wales , Subscribed as im going to put mu old one together for my grandson whose mad on trains .

[@glentonkin8688]

hi everard junction i love watching your videos on how to do certain things on your layout

[@dlquinn3]

Great video, first time viewer and subscriber. :)

[@IsambardChesilwit]

Excellent series of videos. The only flaw is that the rest of the layout will now have to receive the dummy point motors, cabinets and so forth treatment.

[@EverardJunction]

IsambardChesilwit It has it in places and it was always planned, just never got around to it. I have loads of cable trunking, you just don't see it as it's weathered.

[@AVFCAM]

Looking really great!

[@kygladdish2554]

Hi there, I love your videos, they have helped me ALOT on my layout that i've just started. I'm up to ballasting and watched a previous video where you ballasted points and it was quite meticulous, but the ballasting of points on this video is a lot more like ballasting regular track which looks a lot easier... i get the bit about using blue tac for insulfrog points, but when you add the glue mixture all over, how do you prevent the points from being glued into that position? or do you just move them after they've dried to free them up. sorry if thats a stupid question, i just want to get it right :)

[@davidcurrie8429]

Just seen this video, excellent.

[@JKWARGAMES]

Great stuff attention to detail is amazing!

[@newcastlerabbit]

channel line looks great.

[@ralphdadge302]

more nice work, yard is looking really good, :)

[@siraujus101]

Great track and looks amazing.

[@johnallan6350]

Just watched all 7 parts on a wet day, all very good. Have you tried crimping contacts to the main cable for your 12volt power line, it's easy and quick as solder takes time. John A.

[@heavyhauler426]

Model Railroading. One of the only works of art have moving objects. There are others but they are not quite as spectacular or meticulous.

[@BB67407]

Hi, exellent tutorial-video, one of the best i think. Thank you, Gérard.

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

Wow you know how to create an amazing layout, would love to do something like this myself.

[@kingswoodjunction897]

Just when I thought I was ready to ballast.....................damn :)

[@JOHNALANKAIN]

thanks for showing how easy it is to add detail and make it look like real , I say it`s easy but some times when I try it it all goes wrong . I will keep trying thanks.

[@stuarthall6631]

This is the first of your videos which I have seen. Very informative - thank you. I wonder why you didn't "weather" the track before laying it? This makes it much easier to paint the rust in to the metal parts without getting it onto the sleepers.

[@McSnipes78]

This is so cool to watch!!!!

[@trevorbaynes8481]

Excellent set of videos enjoyed watching these, Sorry I hadn't found them before. Just a couple of things, the first is the wire you use, On a past layout I made in the 70s I used Wrapping wire 30 AWG, with a solid core. very fine easily hidden, and could carry enough current for most railway accessories and point motors etc. Don't know if you can still get it the Other point is the Relay boxes you put near the signal box. I noticed you put a small one near the two points and a large one near the single point wouldn't they be the other way around?

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Another informative video. Interested in how you painted the cable trunking. I presume it's Ratio - I use the N gauge version on my own layout which I spray with Model Mates dye and quickly wipe off leaving the joins betwen the individual lids neatly highlighted and the truncking itself weathered.

[@EverardJunction]

The Growler The trunking I used is from 10 commandments and its totally white so I prefer to paint it into a concrete colour before weathering it.

[@wernersievers3153]

das sieht alles schon sehr gut aus ,tolle anlage!

[@StevesTrains]

Great work!

[@davidmuse7004]

This is a fantastic video. Really enjoyed all the information that you have provided. Now I want to get the details right on my railroad and this is a great way to make it look "real". I did not catch the name of some of the kits you used, would you be so kind as to provide those names and some information on where I might be able to order them from? I live in Washington, DC and we don't have a hobby shop here. Again, thank you for the video and all the information, I really enjoy watching your presentations and I learn a lot as I watch!!!! D. Muse (WTCMRR)

[@garylester55]

The detail you thought of Richard looks brilliant, it is defiantly worth putting in the time and effort for a realistic scene, did you think about putting a red light on the rail buffers? Thank you for another great video.

[@EverardJunction]

Gary Lester Thanks Gary. The buffers will be getting lights, plenty of other lighting will also be added later in the series.

[@garylester55]

It's a pleasure Richard. On the buffer lighting, I know you have done a video on this, some people and me included can power the buffer lights from the track on dcc with a resister, when you do more wiring can you add a part why not to wire buffers etc from the dcc track. I want to get it right when I start building a permanent setup and every bit of info helps. Thank you Richard

[@alainaarrhodge5413]

Amazing work!!

[@BeetonHoughJunction]

Hi everard what type of plastic card did you use for going from the point rodding to the signal box? I'm doing the point rodding on my layout and stuck on the plastic card to use, keep coming back to these building a model railway series they are helping me a lot on doing my layout how the new layout will be looking as good as you had this layout shame to see it go...... cheers Dave

[@modelrailroadadventureswit6347]

Awesome layout! Just found your video :D

[@wouldjubileeveit3646]

looks fantastic!

[@PeakeyFortySix]

Another great instalment as per usual. All is looking great indeed and real progress is showing, making it a lot more satisfying for you I can imagine. Could you tell me what colour paints you use for the trunking, relay boxes and rodding please? As well as that how do you stop the glue locking the points after ballasting? Also have I missed it or have you only installed facing point locks and not the side mechanism to operate the points in reality? All the best, Jack

[@EverardJunction]

PeakeyFortySix At the moment the rodding is unpainted. it will get weathered with sleeper grime, roof dirt and oily black. The trunking is painted with woodland scenics concrete paint and the relay boxes are painted with a mix of woodland scenics black and grey. After ballasting has dried I just manually free the points with a screwdriver if they are stuck. At the moment the rodding is just facing point locks as thats what the kit does. There are some ramps left to put on and I may add some extra detail.

[@PeakeyFortySix]

Ah thank-you for that :)

[@ebtclayspr]

Very nice! Subscribed from across the pond. May I ask why you install and then paint the details? And would it be rude to ask you age? thanks

[@Caz_Rail]

Very interesting stuff, enjoyed. Remember you once saying how god awful the couplers are on Hornby's Mk3's, here's how I fitted Kadee-type ones to my Mk3s.

[@barbaraclay6681]

Caz Jones

[@austeritytype9538]

Hey Edvard junction liked the video and I had and idea . Since you're layout is based shortly or during the end of steam I think it would be cool to add a siding and but a heavily weathered steam engine making it look like scrap . Just an idea 😉 nice vid

[@EverardJunction]

Austerity Type The layout is based 20 years after the last steam train ran. I have a little project in the background which is similar to your idea, just a small diesel shunter instead of a steam loco.

[@mikegibson1100]

Wonderful series of videos, thank you so much. Can I ask what is the model of vacuum clearer you use?

[@coneyboro2008]

Great series, thank you. Have to ask, how do you protect the point motors from the ballast glue? Doesnt it drip down the holes? Is it a concern at all?

[@mayhewjunction9429]

Excellent video Richard, it's made my Saturday afternoon very enjoyable! The yard is coming together very nicely, I've got to install some of that Wills point rodding myself, was it easy to do? Incidentally the medium grey blend ballast is available in a shaker, the number is B1394, it's on eBay, I also think Hattons have it. Maybe a recent edition to the Woodland Scenics range. Can't wait for the next vid! All the best Howard

[@mayhewjunction9429]

P.s does this mean that we are going to see the return of the drunken signalman?? Lol

[@EverardJunction]

Howard Sugars Thanks Howard. I have some figures to go around the track and signal box so the drunk signalman will probably make a return.

[@roundhousetrainspotting]

Can you make a video on how you weather your ballast. It looks great

[@jamestaylor8148]

Thank you I found this helpful for my own layout

[@jonnyrodriguez3989]

Fantastic video ! Fantastic guideline for build a layout ! Do you know buy the way if Piko have those boxes in H0 gauge ?

[@stephaniemariedearden9344]

excellent as always. one quickie? what was the glue you used on the walkway and to secure everything to the layout board ?

[@EverardJunction]

Stephanie Dearden I use rocket max super glue by deluxe materials to hold most detail to the board before ballasting.

[@GoteeDevotee]

Love your layout...

[@PhotosOfBuildings]

Excellent (I said that in a Mr. Burns voice for some reason????)

[@mukankala]

Fozzy Mille

[@droger2533]

Fozzy Miller

[@TheOneUK1111]

Apologies if I've asked before. Regarding the layers on the baseboard. I believe you've said before you use 12mm MDF, and then looking at this video, do you have a full layer of cork, covering the whole area of the boards and then another layer cut out for the tracks? Is this correct?

[@davebutterworth7414]

Hello again Richard, have just seen this recording and have got some good ideas from it thanks !! Can I just ask how you prevent the pva/water mix from seeping through the point motor hole thus damaging the point motor ?? Cheers Dave

[@rocketleagegamerkyle3872]

hi dude not to sure if that signal box looks right might be red getting to me lol Great Video :)

[@EverardJunction]

kyle chapman Networks southeast painted signal boxes and station furniture bright red during the 80s. It can look quite vibrant, but it is prototypical.

[@rocketleagegamerkyle3872]

Well i dont care look's awesome dude still doing my TMD Yard at the moment finnished doing my dropper wire's tonight so slowly getting there looks good with the PECO Engine shed tho same as yours will get round to doing the roller shutter on it you done a good job on yours :)

[@donald_cope24]

Really use full tips! Thanks!

[@DelticSPproductions]

Love these videos so cool

[@stewartd4435]

Thanks again for sharing your layout. I've been putting off my balasting and concentrating on other details but one station area is ready. I have a combo of electro and insulfrog. Awesome tip with the blue tack, I'll remember that and put it to use. What was that mini vacuum you were using ? was it one of those keyboard cleaners ? Keep up the great work and vids. Stew

[@EverardJunction]

Stewart D St Aldhelms Railway Thanks Stew. The vacuum is just a keyboard/pc cleaner. Not very strong but it does the job. Cheers