Building A Modular Model Railway - Episode 19: How To Create A Station Embankment!

In Episode 19 of Building A Modular Model Railway, work on the station scenics continues as I build an embankment!
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With the work on the station module now well underway its time to tackle the section at the very front of this part of the layout. Using a mixture of my old standard techniques and trying out some new ideas too, I set out too create an embankment that falls away from the platform.
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[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

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[@user-oc6ve4nb6z]

Foliage is where everything comes together in my opinion, it adds so much realism, you are doing a great job!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yes it's always a big step to get some greenery on the layout after looking at bare baseboards and plaster for so long! Thanks for watching 😃

[@adam_fordham]

Brilliant, what excellent progress you have made. The scenery looks great around the station, and I love the modern touches to it 😀

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Adam! It really does feel like these two modules have come together very quickly after being bare for so long. Yes the modern touches are nice, just reminds the viewer that it is a modern day layout rather than period steam. Thanks for watching 😃

[@johnriley8080]

Looking good, love the static grass effect. I was just about to order some walling, perhaps I'll hold off for a while.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

The static grass is a lovely effect! Yes definitely hold off on the dry stone walling for the moment... hopefully I'll have some news for you on an alternative very soon! Thanks for watching 😃

[@h_draw]

It’s really coming together, looking forward to see how it continues

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It’s definitely starting to look a lot better but still a long way to go. Can’t wait to show you all what I’ve got planned! Thanks for watching 🤩

[@iliketrainsilikeplanes6047]

I know it's a bit late now, but I think you should add a chimney to the waiting room. There's a brick wall at the back, which suggests there being a fireplace, and that would need a chimney.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There is a chimney that comes with the building kit and it’s on the list of things to add in the future. At the time I was very much up against a deadline to get the layout presentable for an exhibition but I have plenty of time in the years to come to add additional detail across the entire layout Thanks for watching 👍

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Great progress Looking very nice Nick Australia

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Nick, it's certainly coming along now! Thanks for watching 😃

[@loispadgett6306]

WOW that is looking great. Picnic tables need some people enjoying watching the trains. Like the name. Can't wait to see what you have for us next. GOD BLESS from America 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Absolutely, be sure to tune into the next episode... the picnic area might be a bit more populated by then 😉 Thanks for watching 👍

[@modelrailroader5619]

Looking really good!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks, it's definitely a big step to have the two main modules fully scenic'd now! Thanks for watching 😃

[@davidsheriff8989]

Fabulous as ever...

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It was great to get this section done finally! Thanks for watching 😃

[@johncryan7244]

What a fabulous railway station, well done Rick, it was wonderful how you put it all together, you have a good eye for detail, at times l had to remind myself it is a model station and not real. The flower boxes under the railway sign was a nice touch and gives the viewers the feeling of their staff's pride in the station. Without doubt one of the nicest stations l have seen built on the Internet. Well Done!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it John! It's taken a while to get to this stage but it's very rewarding to see it all coming together now. It definitely feels like a heritage railway station I'd want to visit. Thanks for watching 😃

[@railwayjade]

Fantastic! The more detail the better!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

You'll love the next episode in particular then! Thanks for watching 😃

[@mandbhomestead]

That turned out awesome. Learned a lot about layering the static grass. Thanks for sharing, stay safe. Ken

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Layering the static grass definitely makes a world of difference! I find it looks a bit too much like a freshly mown lawn otherwise. Thanks for watching 😃

[@CTDioramas]

Great job on the scenics! It's one of my favourite parts of your videos it really brings everything together. It's my favourite thing to do on my builds. The ultimate transition 😁 keep up the good work, buddy!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Mine too! The moment the grass goes down is when it starts to feel like a model railway to me, rather than something under construction. Thanks for watching 😃

[@JohnSmithShields]

Just like Michael from Chandwell, I love that you show things that don't go perfect. Keep up the great work.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Always! I maintain the fact that I'm not an expert modeller and I don't always know how things are going to turn out. To me, as a viewer, it makes a much more interesting video if there are things to learn - whether that's a new technique OR what not to do! 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

[@Onthemainline]

Nice one mate! Long time no see! Haven’t been on KZbin too much lately but I’ve been watching when I can, sorry for the lack of comments.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

No worries, everyone is free to watch at their own pace. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 😃

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Great update. Thanks. I’ve noticed the same on the latest batch of walling . Such a shame.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah it's really frustrating! Stay tuned though, I'm looking into an alternative which hopefully I'll be able to share in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Legomastr365]

Thats such a shame about the stone walls. I really hope they get that fixed cause i absolutely want to use them on my layout

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It really is as they used to be such a good product but it's just not wasting the money at the moment. I'm currently exploring some other options for the rest of the layout at the moment so I'll feed back on what I find. Thanks for watching 🤩

[@mitchellparadise3801]

The project is looking good! I’ve been away for a while it looks like I have some good stuff to binge while I get caught up!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Awesome, yeah there's been a few new episodes lately with more in the pipeline too. Thanks for watching 😃

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice video mate. The whole station has come together nicely. The station platform details have added so much realism to the layout. I like the name for the station and layout too. - Nicholas.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks, it's come on a long way in just a few weeks! It definitely feels more like a proper model railway now too especially with those little details on the platforms. Thank for watching 😃

[@theaveragemodeller]

Great progress and looking really good! Keep it up!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks! The layout is definitely starting to look the part now that these two modules are 95% of the way there. Just a few finishing touches to add and then I can show you all what other surprises I have up my sleeve! Thanks for watching 🤩

[@MatthewBryce]

Amazing so far as always, one note is Litter bins are usual places in more visible locations rather than in corners.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks! I tried to put the litter bins in places where there would be lots of people, so at the main entrance, by the picnic area, near benches - so that was my thinking. Thanks for watching 😃

[@IanCawthorne]

Wow what a difference, it's really looking great now! the grass going down really starts to make the scene look complete, but there are some superb details getting added. I would recommend giving the station building roof a paint to closer match a slate colour, similar to your waiting shelter on the other platform. I certainly felt it looked better on Outhwaite, being the same Skaledale model. I like the name too.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks! Yeah the roofs of all the buildings need some weathering to be honest. They're far too consistent in colour at the moment and the effect you got on Outhwaite was great! Thanks for watching 😃

[@tagsdm]

Looking mighty fine, That Model Railway Guy. Sorry to have missed the live stream...health issues. Dry wall sections are a bit of a disappointment, no doubt, but the static grass and shrubbery can disguise some of the weak spots. Such an iconic bit of scenery for our U.K. railways, still the walls look the part. You're doing a great job here.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

No worries, hope you feel better soon. Yes it is a shame about the walling. Luckily I was able to hide the worst of it this time and I've got the beginnings of a plan for a future alternative too. Thanks for watching 😃

[@karlgrimsley6102]

Awesome job! Suggest you weather the structures...looking too new. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Karl, yeah like I said in the video there’s still a lot to do on the layout. These modules are about 95% of the way there but it’s all the little details (like weathering) that’ll really make it stand out. Thanks for watching 😃

[@neilharbott8394]

Are you going to add a trolley crossing at track level at the end of the platform - while not in use for trolleys on a heritage railway, the volunteers might make use of it.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I did consider that and it's something I would still like to do. The only issue is that, because I've compressed the station, there are points right at the end of each platform which complicates things slightly. Thanks for watching 😃

[@ModelRailwayFan38]

Great work Joe! Your layout is really coming along now, and the two main modules basically look finished now! I do remember though that the one curved module that goes with the tunnel board was bear though, are you still planning on putting scenery on it, or will it become part of the fiddle yard or something (ie: add some curved sidings so that you can fit a few extra locos without occupying the sidings for the coaches)? Great work as always, and I’m looking forward to seeing what extra details you add to this board!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There's still a little bit of work to do on these modules first but after that the plan going forwards is to build two new modules. That will extend the run a bit and also make operating from the inside more comfortable during the exhibition. I'd then like to rebuild the two large corner modules to the new updated curved design. If I get that far the plan is to do the scenics on those two modules and the existing curve module all at the same time. If I run out of time though I could just use the currently non-scenic curve module as an entrance to the fiddle yard for the time being. It's not a priority at the moment which is why it's being left to last. There's actually a diagram at the start of Ep16 which shows the general plan. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

[@ModelRailwayFan38]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy oh sorry, I forgot about the diagram. Sorry for having you write all of that, oops…

[@TonysNWR]

Really enjoyed this series on building the staton area! Shame about the foam retaining walls. Hopefully they can fix the inconsistencies soon. I’d love to use them on my layout. All in all, the station looks fantastic!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There's a few little details still to add but yeah it's great to have full scenics on the two main modules now! Stay tuned about the walling, I may have a alternative to share with everyone very soon 🤞 Thanks for watching 😃

[@jameshorrod8758]

Really enjoying seeing the progress. Will definitely use some of these techniques on my own layout when I get some time. One question, where did you get the street lights for the station?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it James! I believe the lamps are from Layouts4You - if you check out Episode 15 from when I first installed them, there should be a link to the exact ones I used in the description. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

[@macnavi]

No need to make more support for the plasterboard. You could have filled up the gaps with crumbled newspaper. In fact, you could have used only crumbled newspaper instead of the supports. You'll get an irregular landscape at the same time.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Using only newspaper for a portable layout like this isn’t a good idea. In my experience it’s just not strong enough to cope with the layout constantly moving around. You’re right in that I could have filled the gaps with newspaper but personally I don’t like the effect it gives as it always looks a bit too much like crumbled newspaper to my eyes 😆 Thanks for watching 👍

[@macnavi]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy What I meant was to still use the plaster bandage (probably spell check made my previous comment showing "plasterboard"), but use newspapers below it. The plaster bandage will smoothen the sharp edges of the newspapers.

[@intelligent_bean1805]

Perhaps a slightly watery mud would work to make a better cover and look than the brown paint

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It would still be quite expensive to do that I think and probably wouldn't be seen much. In my opinion, brown paint is all that's needed for the large open areas with mud/dirt being used towards the edges where it's more visible as the grass thins out. Thanks for watching 😃

[@stevio7777]

Not watched all the vid yet but can’t find any TT120 on model railway scenes

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I'm not sure they have TT:120 in their range yet but I'll ask them if this is something they're considering when I next talk to them. Thanks for watching... err when you get round to it 😅

[@Stephenkiernanbackup]

Yay it is happ

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Hope you enjoy the latest episode! Thanks for watching 😃

[@martynwilliams3765]

Static hair and grass 😂

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I do not recommend trying to use the static grass applicator on your head… that could be quite a shock 😆 Thanks for watching 👍

[@Dccrailways831]

Great video! What static grass applicator do you use? They all seem a bit pricy and I’m looking for a decently priced one.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There's a link in the description to the one I use. Not too pricey in my opinion and works just as well as any others I've seen. Thanks for watching 😃

[@bobn1957]

Hi, Just received my delivery from Model Railway Scenes (amazing value for money by the way) which leaves me wondering... How did you paint the milk churns???? They are soooo small

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

That's great to hear Bob! I think I got away with the milk churns by just giving them a general coat of metallic silver - you can always temporarily glue a cocktail stick to the bottom to make handling them easier. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

[@cornwallnick]

For the wash on the platforms. What ratio of paint to water please?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

To be honest Nick I've never measured it out exactly as I tend to just mix it on the fly - you don't need much paint at all though. Alternatively, Humbrol do a pre-mixed black wash if you need something consistent. Thanks for watching 😃

[@cornwallnick]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy No worries….tried it thin, can always go over it. Thanks for the reply.

[@99_steamnoob58]

What scale is used for cars on an OO scale layout?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Hi there, 00 gauge is 1:76 so anything in that scale should be fine. I'd check out Oxford Diecast as a good starting point. Thanks for watching 😃

[@MySteaming]

This blokes good. Far better than Sam's Trains. Why? (you ask). Well, because this man does 'proper' railway modelling.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Personally I'm not sure there is such a thing as "proper railway modelling" 😅 Sam and myself make very different kinds of videos to suit different audiences. There's no right or wrong way to enjoy the hobby and of course everyone has their preferences on what they prefer to watch too. It's great we have such a variety of content to choose from. Thanks for watching 👍

[@MySteaming]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy So, let me put it another way! You create, Sam dissects others work (in the case of commercially available products). I know which is most difficult....

[@Nubfist]

Great video! Quick question, how often for you clean the rails?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Not that much at the moment since I'm mostly modelling rather than running trains. I'd say about once every two weeks I have a quick skim over the rails... if I remember. Usually though I just clean up a specific area if a loco starts stalling there. Thanks for watching 😃