Building a model railway - twin track second level progress

[@TheTrainFreak]

Great update Mark! - Jason

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Jason really appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙂👍🏻

[@hotdogpilot6319]

Great update Mark, glad you said about the support battens, all looks good. Cheers, Andy

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks andy yeah all just mocked up today and tomorrow is all the batten work fun times 👍🏻

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi mark things are starting to shape up looking good keep up the good work thanks for sharing cheers Al

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Al, a good start in this section, tomorrows job is now to batten it all and start planning all the tunnels and clearances etc, hope you well 👍🏻

[@collinsngauge5493]

Hi Mark I can remember your first video how you did your best in the garage and I said to Gemma I hope he gets a better layout one day and your better layout has come and getting better and better every day it's going to be fantastic so pleased for you. Your hard work and vision is coming together. Colin

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you Colin that comment is really appreciated thank you 😊🙏🏻👍🏻🙂

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Great update Mark you're certainly making good progress. The various levels will be great for interest and filming atb Andy

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Andy, it’s progressing well and nearly all structures in place since this update, I really can’t wait to get the track work down just trying not to rush it, hope your keeping well 🙂

[@Boilermaker-Rick]

Looks like things are shaping up thanks for the update

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Slowly but surely getting there, lots of batten work to sort out now but hopefully worth it in the end 👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@mikeatpudhamjunction2323]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks for watching Mike

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Great update, layout looks amazing nice job 👍

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@DiggerEvans]

mate this is coming along superbly, your channel really is booming too great to see

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you Digger, yeah a lot of work but I’m really enjoying my journey and can’t wait to have this section brought to life, thanks for your support 🙂👍🏻

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

WOw again, Mark. That second level has progressed extensively. Excellent work and quite interesting to see how you are working it. And then a fantastic running session for another 10 minutes or so... mesmerizing! Thanks for the show!

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you for the kind comments Anthony, always appreciate your support 🙂👍🏻

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

looking good mark like how the layout look loads of planing go in to it keep up the good work thanks lee

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you Lee really appreciated 👍🏻

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Nice update Mark, be great seeing Locomotives running on different levels so it will give you great filming angles.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Can’t wait to get to that point, I’m almost there now with the structures, just a few more battens to add then get the tracks down I can’t wait to have 6 running lines, then I’ll be working on the floor the other side of the loft and then add another 20ft by 11 ft of track work long road ahead but enjoying it 🙂

[@pgcroc8484]

Very impressive Mark.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thank you 🙂

[@IVERJUNCTION]

Well done mark kind regards Danny 👍🏻👀👋🏻🤩

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Danny, hope your keeping well mate. 🙂👍🏻

[@peterjackson-cheadleheath1182]

Hi Mark Its coming along great, looks like there will be some nice camera angles there too!. Thanks

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, yeah I have tried to plan it with the angles in mind hopefully when I get to start putting in arches and bridges you’ll see the flow a lot better, got all the batten work to do for it tomorrow’s job sorted then thanks for watching

[@newlynnrailway]

The upper level looking good, I used reclaimed thin ply on my upper section it worked without issue, I had a small trim batton down both sides using brown gorilla glue and air nailer brads to hold it in place it stiffened it up and with supports never sagged untill the shed got really damp over years, good you`ve left enough width to add some scenics, I couldn`t reach mine to do it in situe

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Clive, I was a bit nervous using thinner plywood but with the right supports I’m sure it will last the test of time, I’ll add in as much battening as possible most of it will be also painted on the underside too with some wood paint to try protect the wood where possible and stop it absorbing any moisture fingers crossed 🙂

[@lynganddistrict]

That's going to look so impressive Mark, some great ideas there. It is such a shame work gets in the way of our hobbies!!! Regards Steve

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Hi Steve, thank you,hopefully I can pull it off and get the look I’m after,once the tracks are in and a few arches etc it will start to come together hopefully thanks for watching. Yeah I agree to much work not enough play 🙂

[@peterwebster3076]

Hi mark gonna look sweet when all done and running

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, yeah I really can’t wait to get all the structural work done and finally get the tracks in place and running 🙂👍🏻

[@StanoverModelRailway2020]

Hi Mark. You've been a busy boy again 🙂 It looks like the top level is progressing along nicely. I'm probably being a bit thick, but I can't work out where it is going to end or come back going again? Or have I got that wrong and it is actually going to continue round at that level in a continuous circuit? All the best, Mark.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

No problem mark it’s not you, so the two main loops will link back to the viaduct, but then two lines will leave and re enter from the end sections over two levels,as I’m going to develop the other side of the loft so I’ll be adding another 20ft by 11ft again, so there will be 4/6 lines that will cover the other half of the loft, so the layout will become eventually 40ft by 22ft hope that make sense?

[@bobcheckley6802]

Hi Mark - I have been following your progress with great interest and the layout is looking very impressive so much so that it has encouraged me to build my own layout. I have a question though, i have area in my loft aprox 3m square and i have been given some off cuts of boards of various lengths and sizes but they are 25mm (1 inch) thick can i use them and can you see any problems with using the boards will they need any support ie 2x1 along the edges?

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Hi sorry for the late reply work commitments, thank you for your support with my channel and I’m glad that it has inspired you, I don’t see there being an issue with using thicker boards, I used an old door in the past but I still put a frame on it, with the loft due to temp changes from winter to summer it will affect the boards, so I would still use a frame, one thing to possibly consider with thick boards would be if you were to use point motors and the depth you require for them, something I’m not to sure about at the moment, but if you want a few loops of track and just have the joy of running trains then there is no wrong answer and I don’t see it being a problem, please let me know how you get on I hope you manage to make a start atb Mark

[@bobcheckley6802]

@@HemelDownModelRailway Hi Mark - Thanks for your reply and info, that was something that never occured to me about point motors something to consider. Having giving it some thought i will go with the less thicker boards easier to handle and edge them with 2x1

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

The two tracks on top of the viaduct are too close to each other. One train running on the inside, will easily knock off the train on the outside. And then you'd have a bunch of damaged models on your hands, which you won't want, believe me. The space on top of the viaduct is only big enough to accommodate one track. If you still want part of your railway up there, do the right thing and remove the outside track. Just have one track in the middle. If you can, widen the viaduct space, so the track isn't too close to either the wall or the viaduct edge. Otherwise, engines and rolling stock will get scratched, and possibly topple off. Or, if it doesn't quite work, turn it into a roadway or cycle path. I'm just pointing out where accidents can be avoided.😉

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

I have a twin track viaduct that is 4 inches wide you only need 1 inch for clearance either side of the tracks I have 7-8 which is double the amount of space it will be fine I promise 👍🏻

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi Mark things are starting to shape up looking good keep up the good work cheers Al

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

@@breintonjunction791 thanks Al 🙂