GOODS OPERATIONS #02

Well here we are. I promised one day I would run a complete daily schedule of goods operations.
I have tried to make this video entertaining. It has taken some time to put together. There is a lot of camera work and post-production editing so it has been very time consuming. I think the effort has been worth it, I hope you agree.
I feel I have come a long way in the 4 and a bit years making my railway. There is still much to do. My early plan was to create a glorified shunting layout, and I think I have achieved this. Now I can think about the passenger services. I hope you like the video, more goods operations will come in the future. Please watch, subscribe and feel free to comment.

[@terencebennison6275]

As a 73 year old newbie to model railway building (not yet started building) I am awestruck at the level of railway timetabling etc. that you have taken yours to. Must admit it has totally overfaced me! My admiration sir! Incidentally I noticed you have spelt vegetable with and I instead of an e on one of your timetables.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Terry, the important thing first - the spelling mistake. Alas I slipped up here - I have corrected my timetable some time ago but its not possible for me to correct the video so it comes back to haunt me from time to time😁😁. On the subject of timetables - I need to make a video update on this subject as I have simplified it considerable. I take it you are a 1947 vintage like me - good luck with your layout. Happy New Year ... David

[@terencebennison6275]

@@davidhyde4329 Hi David , Happy New Year to you Sir. Yes, 1946 vintage for me. Son of a railway signalman, never could afford an electric train set,. When I could afford one never seem to have time to make a layout. I'm thinking now of a small layout as shown in your videos, based on my dads railway signal box which was situated just before the Woodhead tunnel in Stalybridge. Loads of memories of the sounds of semaphore tapping , bells , levers being pulled and a large frying pan of eggs and bacon. Good shunting opportunities as Stalybridge had two stations operating side by side in the 1940s. There, I'm drifting into nostalgia. All the best David, keep up the good work. Terry.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Terry, sign of my age - can't even remember how old I am 😁😁. I will be 73 this year - born in '47. Like the sound of your railway idea. If my father was a signalman I would 100% use this to base my layout design design on. Those listed things you remember are gold dust for modelling projects. I have done lots of research and have completely overlooked semaphore tapping and the sounds of bells and levers (I might pinch these from you for my next video 😁😁). All the best Terry ... David

[@terencebennison6275]

@@davidhyde4329 your welcome david, a quick question: as I said I am a complete novice and the main building (apart from the stations) is four storel L+Y goods warehouse. Which I only have a photo of in a magazine, what height would you give in millimetres in 00 gauge for a model of this size of building? Thanks. Terry.

[@davidhyde4329]

Wow, Terry, that's some question. First I would look at the photo and find something on the bulding you can estimate the size of. Doors are great for this - choose normal 'people access' doors, not the large warehouse doors. (Beware of perspective in photos - pick a door thats on a wall directley facing you if possible. I would then use this as a measure to calculate the height of the building. An average door I guess is 6ft 6inches high which is about 1980mm. Divide this by 76 gives you a scale door height of approx 26mm. I would then scan the photo into my computer and enlarge it until the printed door size is 26mm and this will give you the height of the building (and a a lot of other detai)l. You should be able to do this on an A4 piece of paper (You don't need all the builing printed to get the measurements.). If you cant find a suitable measure Google 4-srorey warehouses of the period you want and serch for an image that has such a door and work out the height of this building - then apply this height to yout warehouse building - hope this makes sense - good luck ... David

[@jeffrogers5929]

David, I have to say that your videos are a joy to watch. Informative, interesting, no 'erm' or 'um's - very professional. The standard of your layout is just a professional. It gives me something to aspire to, and you have given me lots of pointers and advice. Thank you so much.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Jeffrey, thanks for kind comments. So glad you like my railway and the videos. Glad I have helped, good luck with your railway - David

[@thespookdeville5112]

Totally brilliant, much respect. Rodge David Kidderminster UK

[@ericharvie7322]

This inspires me to get my model railway up and running. Simply fantastic.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Eric, appreciate the comment. Good luck with your model railway - David

[@davidlee9024]

10 /10 Absolutely amazing vide0, commentary, sound effects and information, well done David, from David in NZ.

[@Kiwi_Ed]

Excellent video. Finally had a chance to watch it and truely enjoyed it. Thanks a lot.

[@davidhyde4329]

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment - David

[@davewood265]

An absolutely great video, brilliant planning way beyond my capabilities but it has given me something to strive for.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Dave, many thanks, really appreciate your comments - David

[@adamsrailway]

Excellent video - adding the sky and virtual backgrounds is truly inspired!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Adam, very kind of you to say. Glad you liked the result -- David

[@thegoodsguard7813]

Excellent David. Terrific editing and narration. Really enjoyed it.

[@JohnPW22]

What a lovely sunset too! Superbly presented and very interesting operationally. really enjoying your videos.

[@paktoysreview8377]

Just discovered your channel - wonderful. I love the time and effort you have gone to with the masks, audio and graphics....

[@johncourtneidge]

Immaculate: both the static and dynamic aspects. Well done! Thank-you! Ps the interface between rail and road is my greatest interest in this hobby.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Wow, Wow and Wow. That was a brilliant video David. So much operation detail and eye catching modeling detail. I have only watched half tonight and will see the rest tomorrow. Barry.Devon

[@davidhyde4329]

Triple thanks Barry, so kind of you to comment. Hope you enjoy the other half - David

[@jazzman1626]

Wow, the opening shot is amazing! The angle of the shot, combined with the marvellous back-scene, makes it look, not just realistic but very expansive too!

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks again. Glad you liked the opening shot. I wanted a long view to show Deresley is inland from the coast. Turned out better than I expected .. David

[@andreaaloni7217]

Wow!Great layout and great job!!!

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Andrea, much appreciated - David

[@jamessullivan5168]

Marvelous! You've done a grand job of capturing a working railway.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks ... David

[@suffolkpompey]

Brilliant David, a heck of a lot of planning and thought has gone into that. Looking forward to seeing a video complete with passenger services as well.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Mike. I can't output as many videos as most others, this video has taken nearly 3 weeks to shoot and edit (part time of coarse). Glad you liked it - David

[@MagicaLucem]

I concur with you Mike. It is a thorough going grand job and well presented in true East Anglian style. The detail and precision is most enjoyable to experience as an onlooker, and it clearly must have required hours of painstaking care and craftsmanship. I was particularly impressed by your excellenly designed laminated cards and scheduling sheets which look superb for their jobs and also feel very true to period. Who needs computers...back to paper! Thank you for a pleasurable and educational video.

[@MagicaLucem]

Oh...and your layout is fantastic. Quite hypnotic. I was completely "taken in" and watched the whole video as if I was observing a genuine station at work. Suspension of belief is putting it too simply. Top Class. Top Class.

[@johncarlin5713]

Totally engrossing. And very relaxing to watch. Grateful to you for the time and work you put into this.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. 👍👍 ... David

[@hovermotion]

Stunning system opperations...the weathering and detailing is superb....your chanel one of my fave channels on you tube...jim

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Jim, really appreciate the comment - praise indeed. Glad you like my channel - David

[@gwrdriver1660]

Hi, just brilliant. Subscribed Cheers Rich

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks for the sub Rich. Really nice comment - welcome aboard ... David

[@kayepowley7420]

I love this David and the pond in view of the sidings gives wonderful dimensions of the scene

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Kaye ... David

[@ralphwallis1017]

Brilliant, really appreciate the skill you put into this operation, well done very enjoyable and relaxing to listen and watch.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Ralph, apologies for the delay responding, I very much appreciate the comment. I am working on another, more detailed, video of passenger and freight operation - hopefully I will complete this in the next week or so ... David

[@thesnowman9474]

Very enjoyable watching this video. Very detailed layout.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks

[@scottrixon5312]

Brilliant! Really enjoyed that, like watching a great shunting layout at an exhibition, but with a nice cometary so you know what's going on and a nice back story. Must have taken a huge amount of time to put together, making each move, moving the camera, repeat. Then editing it all together. That wide shot from the bridge is really nice.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Scott. You are right. This video took much of my spare time over the last 3 weeks to plan, film, script and edit. I find the 'film making' potential interests me as much as building and operating my railway. Comments like yours are the icing on the cake. Glad you liked the bridge shot, created in photoshop, It is the most dramatic of many scenic masks created for this video - David

[@dibley1973]

@@davidhyde4329 - and very well executed it was too. Please bring us more motion picture productions!

[@bobthreeton6976]

Very interesting operations, and a beautiful layout!

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, comments much appreciated - David

[@fsr170409]

What a great video and a really nice layout, so well operated. I model in 0 Gauge and run my goods wagons in pairs with hook and bar to the inside and sprat and winkle couplings on the outer wagons. This means that I always have a hook on the end wagon ,but the downside to this method no single wagon movements, But that's the compromise I'm willing to make. Thanks once again for posting ,looking forward to the next episode.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks for your kind comments. I see how you operate your wagons. I am doing something similar, having to run one wagon with S&W hooks at both ends with each train. I too am willing to make this compromise. The upside for me is that I only need a hook at one end on my other wagons, and no hook at all on the locos ... David

[@johnboughton7451]

Cannot begin to tell you just how much enjoyment your videos are, I’ve now been brought into the modern world and I’ve started watching your channel again in HD on my 55” tv & I can comment on them via my iPhone

[@bdwong2053]

I’ve just come across your channel recently and I am pleased I did. A great video and the layout looks wonderful. Well done!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks very much Spud. Glad you found my channel and liked the video - David

[@stevenperry7493]

Excellent David ,Your weathering & attention to detail is first class . Thank you ,

[@MADguitar]

Video production skillz are on another level. What a setup!

[@brando6BL]

Dear David - I have watched this little film 3 or 4 times now and I still feel entertained and absorbed by it. You have a very clear eye for detail and Deresley is obviously a much loved project. My hat is off to you _____ Ross

[@davidhyde4329]

Hello Ross, thanks for your very kind words. I am so glad you have been entertained. I know its time consuming but making short edited and enhanced films of Dersley has become a hobby in itself. Appreciate your comments - David

[@wideyxyz2271]

The narration is so "Oliver postgate" ! Really good stuff. Love the backdrop and the sounds.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Widey, appreciate the comment - apologies for the late response ... David

[@spruso53fin38]

Five years on and people are still posting comments. I too have been inspired by your operational video and I am encompassing yours and Iain Rice's ideas into my own terminus layout. Thank you for posting your videos.

[@ralphwallis1017]

Thank you for your reply, Great Skills you have, good luck in your new project. Kind Regards Ralph.

[@jaxmar88]

Hi David, its no wonder Dr Beeching got his way, Mavis was costing BR a fortune in tea :-)

[@MagicaLucem]

The railways certainl always ran on tea. The Tea Industry took a big hit after the wicked Dr Beeching had wielded his dreadful axe.

[@newimagepropreplicas9863]

Brilliant shunting video hopefully you would produce some more..thank you

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi, thanks for your kind words. I am about to upload a new running video - the most ambitions yet. I hope you like it ... David

[@newimagepropreplicas9863]

@@davidhyde4329 Excellent can't wait..thank you

[@kittonsmitton]

What a fantastic post! thank you, great layout.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Alistair, very much appreciated ... David

[@shanespitty4321]

This is a really interesting way of doing goods trains and shunting. I never thought of doing it in that way before some very good interesting and inspirational ideas.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Shane, many thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated. Glad if I have helped ... David

[@MrKlf1956]

Ah so thats how its done. Quality work and very detailed, many thanks

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Kevin - new video to be uploaded today - hope it makes up for the lateness of my response ... David

[@matthew_thefallen]

Ah! I was waiting for a second video! I love your videos, i could stay hours to watch them

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Matthew, glad you like them, appreciate the comment - David

[@davidspottiswoode3831]

Excellent! Just excellent!

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks David, much appreciated 😊👍👍

[@davidlee9024]

Very well done David, what a wonderful video full of fascinating information. I think you railway is the best realistic goods operations i have vet seen and I look forward to seeing your passenger trains. My layout is almost ready for operations and is based at Peterborough North, era2 and 3, GNR and LNER, with one mainline loop and one branch line loop, with two terminus stations yet to be determined but possibly Cambridge and another local station. It also incorporates the now dissused line from Peterborough via Eye and Thorney to Cambridge

[@philiplogue2344]

Really great video David. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Liked the views looking back towards Deresley with the sea etc., in the background. Well done!

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Philip, thanks again for your kind comments. Glad you liked it - David

[@desmondjamesleggett990]

Hi David, my old layout was based on thornbury hill layout, i took this up a couple of months ago and was looking for an end to fiddle yard type i came across yours and i've keeper coming back to it, my new layout will be based around yours. goods and passenger operation was a must. your card system is a good idea and the random dice. your updates are very interesting keep them coming

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks again Desmond. Glad to help & good luck with your layout. I will certainly keep the videos going - David

[@dibley1973]

Best shunting video I have seen.

[@davidhyde4329]

Truly appreciate your comment ... David

[@nealhove]

Lovely video thanks. Set my mind thinking about changing how I shunt at Henley on Thames.

[@davidhyde4329]

Lovely comment, thanks Neal, much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@WestBlythMPD]

Excellent demonstration David, very enjoyable and informative to watch. Thanks for posting Regards Michael

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks again Michael, always appreciate your comments - David

[@BrianGayAnglingImages]

Just discovered your channel - wonderful. I love the time and effort you have gone to with the masks, audio and graphics. It really comes together with a wonderful model to create a superb homage to a way of life that passed long ago.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thank you so much! and thanks for subscribing - much appreciated ... David

[@robindow5742]

fascinating David makes me realise i have a train set not a working railway but hey you live and learn

[@bateaubaybubble3730]

Thanks for this video. Very informative (for me) about timetable operations.

[@darrenlynch4323]

Great video again well done

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, Much appreciated ... David

[@fredgrove4220]

Brilliant, very imaginative. I think Reg and Stan have jobs for life, only one nit pick, it is vegetables not vegitables.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Fred, appreciate your comments, glad you liked it. My spelling error has been pointed out - I have corrected the card - I don't think I will ever spell it incorrectly again !! - David

[@johnbutler3130]

Brilliant video David. Your attention to detail is impressive and shows great dedication. Your backgrounds, camera angles and sounds make it very realistic. Brilliant.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John, really appreciate your comments - glad you liked it ... David

[@vernongardner1958]

Hello David, I've just finished watching your Goods Operations #01 and #02. Such fun and very informative. I've now got to try and do something similar with my developing layout. Perhaps first though I should try and get hold of Iain Rice's book that you recommend. 🙂

[@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411]

Hi David, Great video. Nice to see a layoute being operated with purpose. I never seem to get round to operation. I just end up watching the trains go by. I must try harder! .........................John

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John, nothing wrong with watching trains go by - David

[@bodminloco34016]

Nice video as always love the system you use for good operation might do something similar to my operations keep up the great work and videos David

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, nice to hear from others who like the operating aspect. Thanks for the encouragement - David

[@robindow5742]

hi David watched this again today an was quite intrigued since i last commented i have been working on my layout , i will never match your level of craftsmanship but you have inspired my thinking . i have divided my layout into a loco depot a goods yard and a dock scene and this will allow me some level of operation thank you

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Robin. Glad to hear I ave helped in some small way. I like the idea of a dock scene should add bags of interest to your layout - visual and operational. Thanks for the flattering comment, I have been model making for most of my life so I do appreciate it, although we all think we are capable of better. Good luck with your layout ... David

[@Elvenhome]

I only recently subscribed to your channel and I am so glad I did. This was mesmerising from the beginning with such meticulous work on the layout, on the cinematography and editing, and of course arranging the day's activities at Deresley. Given me much to think about when I come to build the goods parts of my layout. Thank you. Stephen

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Stephen, apologies for the delay in reply. I have been away and the response to this video has been amazing. Glad to help, thanks for your very kind comments. Good luck with your railway and thanks for subscribing - David

[@jumblewood9704]

Hi David. Just found and subscribed to your channel, you have a great layout. Particularly enjoyed the two videos on shunting goods trains, really shows the potential of an end to end layout. Look forward to more videos and updates. James

[@keithpenfold9151]

Hi Just found this. I have to say its brilliant - I have looked for an idea on how to run a more realistic timetable. This will really help. Thanks.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Keith - many thanks for your kind comment. Good luck with your goods operations.

[@ChobertonJunction]

Hi David, just catching up on all channels upon my return to model railwaying. Loving the low angle shots and thoroughly enjoyed the whole video day and that signal box shot <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1702">28:22</a> just amazing.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi David, what a brilliant way to run a railway. very organised. and the detailing is superb....very enjoyable to watch,,,,,,,,,,,Tony

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Tony, apologies for the delay in reply. I have been away and the response to this video has been amazing. Appreciate your kind comments - David

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for showing us all how to run a railways properly in stead of just running trains...........Tony

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Tony, a very flattering comment although. at the end of the day, it is just running trains - which is why we all love the hobby. Thanks again - David

[@steveo9198]

Brilliant, you have brought together a fine example of superb modelling with photographic expression and realistic narrative that sets an example to inspire a generation!! I wish you all the best in all you set out to achieve. Steve

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Steve, apologies for late reply. Very kind comments, thanks for taking the time ... David

[@middleageddad]

I enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@stikibunn]

I love your professionals looking

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it - David

[@ThePhosphater]

Very enjoyable Thanks David

[@davidhyde4329]

You are very welcome John, thanks - David

[@madformorgan7848]

Excellent video David. If I may make one small point - your steam locos need a crew

[@davidhyde4329]

Yes - I will get round to that .... May thanks

[@holdenmitchell7696]

Outstanding work David as always!!! Had trouble believing it was a model it looked so realistic. It has been a pleasure Seeing you grow from 100 subscribers to where you are now. You are a magnificent modeler' keep up the great work!!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Holden your comments and views are very much appreciated. Thanks for staying with me for so long. My railway is constantly in flux, nothing ever seems to get finished but the photos and videos have, for me, made stepping stones for my progress. They have grown too, along with Deresley, I am very pleased you like both - David

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Hi David, That video was really interesting to watch! Doing a daily operation must take you ages to complete. Cheers, Michael

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Michael. The actual time commitment did cross my mind early on, but I find it isn't a problem. I don't know how long the average session takes with people who run continuous loops but I can't see a reason why it should be different. My railway is not time driven. Time only moves on when each train operation is complete. A whole, uninterrupted, day operating my railway is not my idea of fun. So I break it down into smaller sessions. I often just run the morning or afternoon goods operations. I do like the continuity aspect of a railway that operates on a day-by-day basis but I spread the operation over a longer period, as time allows. Of course I could, and do from time-to time, simply run what I fancy, or until I get fed up. Probably not much different to any other type of layout I would imagine - David

[@mainmort]

Very impressed by your railway modelling philosophy. Sadly most railway modellers just have tail chasers, ignoring the fact that railways were built to serve a purpose. Also your videos are superbly produced which adds to the wow factor.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Neil, really appreciate your comments. Glad you liked my 'operations'. This type of layout is very popular in that US but not so, apparently, in the U.K. - Dvaid

[@richardswallow1967]

Another wonderful scene.Richard Western Australia

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Richard, thanks again your comments always appreciated - David

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

To cement Deresley even more into the real world : BEHIND THE SCENES : Mavis is actually Stan's missus and while he's been busy shunting all afternoon, Reg has been doing some shunting of his own with Mavis in the stationery cupboard. Poor old Stan has been suspicious for quite some time, and has hired a private investigator (Oliver "No case too small" Luke), who can be seen standing in the doorway of the gents at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1487">24:47</a>.

[@davidhyde4329]

😁😁😁 Excellent Simon - you are more barmy than I am. I am slow on the uptake - I never guessed such things went on in Deresley. Reg and Mavis eh? - well I never !!!

[@reivax58]

MAGNIFIQUE !

[@JamesPetts]

I am intrigued (in a good way) at your gamification of railway modelling.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks James, I like the simulation (goods operations etc) it gives me a 'purpose' to operate and the dice add randomness. Appreciate your comment - David

[@JamesPetts]

I am of the same view. A splendid model.

[@dibley1973]

Would love to see a third daily schedule type of video similar to this at some point.

[@davidhyde4329]

Yes - I am hoping to make another at some time.

[@dibley1973]

@@davidhyde4329 - super. It was your first daily schedule video which helped drive the way I want to "play" my layout once it is complete.

[@jackharrison6771]

Fantastic. I'm hoping to get a Layout going to recreate some of the movements we did on the Wyre Line to the ICI, and/or run Heritage trains to/from the Fleetwood end. (Having been re-connected). But writing has kept me away from the project for a while. One day this year; I hope....

[@davidhyde4329]

Good for you Jack - I wish you well with your layout ... David

[@mikparker2572]

Stunning video and beautifully narrated. Are you doing more of these operational videos? Ive only just subscribed so I haven’t looked yet to see if you have already done them. What an awesome game this would make also. At 63, I have just been bought a small train set and I cant wait to get my own layout and start some daily operations. I cannot thank you enough for sharing sir.🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏼👏🏼

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks for your kind comments. Tough year - big changes in my railway modelling. I have prepared my studio for videos. Will be posting an explanatory video very shortly. Thanks for your support.

[@trainsontuesday]

That was great David.I do like a model railway with planned operations. Thank you. David.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks David, your comments are much appreciated, glad you liked the operations - David

[@dibley1973]

Second time watching all the way through for me, and enjoyed it as much this time as I did the last. Any plans for another running video?

[@davidhyde4329]

Eventually. I am working from home and my railway room has been converted into a studio. The layout is still there and I play with it from time to time but work is temporarily on hold at Deresley.

[@dibley1973]

@@davidhyde4329 - Ah understandable. Well we can all look forward to a post COVID-19 world when we can return to some kind of normal state!

[@Pogle]

love it

[@freightuk]

Very well done and presented :)

[@grahamparr4710]

That painter is taking his time painting the signal box window.

[@davidhyde4329]

😁😁😁😁👍👍 - leave him alone - he needs the work :) ... David

[@akrills]

Excellent video which is very realistic with so much research evident. Just one minor issue, it's 'vegetables' not 'vegitables'.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks - yes it has been pointed out - don't know how this got by spell checker 😊😊. Glad you liked it though, much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@northof-62]

Impressed.

[@petrolhead9027]

Top video

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, much appreciated - David

[@CalebsRailFilms]

Excellent video David! I’m a new subscriber to the channel and this video really interests me in the way you have conducted shunting and daily operations. I’m the owner of UK based model railway, it has been modelled on the Devizes branch in Wiltshire. There is plenty of videos on my channel of my layout in action and I invite you to have a look when you are free of course. Thanks again for the great video. Cheers Caleb

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Caleb, many thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing. Glad you liked it. I will certainly be taking a look at your channel - David

[@mintymoore6054]

Excellent video for such an excellent layout. Love the long shot absolutely stunning. Do you have any plans to extend in the future?I must say reading through the comments it must be nice to have such well informed viewers, pointing out what you have done wrong. All I can say is your railway your rules. Looking forward to the next instalment. Thank you

[@davidhyde4329]

Super comments, thanks so much for taking the time. Like most people I guess, space, time and money are the limiting factors to expansion. I have no more physical room but I have more expansion planned (virtual and real) which will help create the illusion of a larger railway. I know it sounds odd but stay tuned !!. The long shot is an example, produced in photoshop from 3 stills as a 'scenic masks' (used for the first time on this video). - David

[@gs425]

David Hyde hi David, i was going to ask about that long shot...wow that looks good...suddenly the whole layout comes to life. A brilliant watch as always. Very much appreciated

[@KnifeyKnifeyBrothers]

Great stuff, I was wondering though if you would be open to sharing some of your timetable documents with the world to see how you put it all together?

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks. Yes I will be happy to share but, at the moment, believe it or not, trying to simplify my timetables. It is easy to get carried away with what is possible and to over-complicate everything, which is exactly what I have done. Even I can't understand my timetables at times !! I am producing a video called 'Sunday Working' which runs a simple timetable of passenger and freight operations during a typical summer in the 1960s. I will then use this as a basis to modify my weekly schedules. I had not planned to mention timetables in my next video but I might consider it following your comment. Much work and editing has gone into the new video, it may be another week or two before I can finish it but I hope you think it worth the effort when you see it ... David

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Hi David, I just by chance found your channel and am so glad I did! I have discovered model rail perfection! I have so many comments and questions I feel like I will burst lol. Better get started then. I'd love to know about your locos and stock please? makes etc. As someone who has tried so hard for many years to build in soundscapes to his own videos I am blown away by the detail and nuances you have achieved, truly inspirational. And that brings me onto the sky and backdrops I noted <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="507">8:27</a> for example, how are you doing this, if its chroma key then you have mastered it? Equally the signal box view at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1704">28:24</a> was remarkable and I must ask how you did it? Another thing of note was the changing sky and light as the day wore on, this again is a masterful detail that I have never seen applied before. As a train driver, starting my career in the early 80s I am delighted to see the way you run operations, realistic to a fault! and your narration was spot on. You won't be surprised to learn I have subscribed and will be checking out your other videos. My channel only started in December last year, it is a separation from kzbin.info where most of my videos still exist. Anyway thank you very much for a wonderful production that I am sure took ages to bring together. Best regards Mike.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Mike. I am glad you have found my channel - I don't know about perfection, but I am very flattered. Anyway, on to the questions:- Locos are RTR Hornby, Bachmann and Lima. I bought some older locos in the beginning but had running problems, decided on balance that it was a false economy. I have 10 working locos now and some older, more temperamental ones. No mys sky's and scenic enhancements are done with video masks. I will be doing a video on this as the effect has drawn a lot of interest. They can be made within my video editing software but I make mine using photoshop elements. I would like to change the lighting more. I have 5 overhead LED floodlights to give a top light with 2 more on stands to fill. It gives me an overall 'ready-to-go' light for video. I am going to experiment with colour filters this year - again there will be a video later in the spring. Hey, It's nice to have a 'proper' comment from a real railwayman. Glad you liked my go at goods operations. Apologies for the delay in reply, I have been away for much of this dreadful week. I will check out your railway Mike, thanks for the link, regards - David

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Hi David, great to hear from you. Yes i was wondering about your 08 class looks like a venerable model. I highly value my older locos, Triang Wrenn and Lima. Ah a video mask, I have seen that function in my editor (Corel video studio 10x) but never tried it. I will await your video with great interest. Lighting is such an issue, I use a pair of large CFL box lights for big productions, and LED panels for smaller one. I have recently found a very good one that has variable output and variable Kelvin output from 3300 to 5600 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KZN9YOE/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item needs a powersupply as well I use www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0711FB8WH/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item I wonder if this is how you did your morning to evening effect? Yes a hard week indeed, not great for the third rail world where I work lol. Catch up soon all the best

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi, Ah yes, my Old Hornby Class 08 - a case in point. Bought it cheap for £30 (DCC Fitted). A pain over points, A nightmare over double slips. Bought DCC Concepts Stay alive decoder (£25) - didn't work. Hattons replaced, that didn't work either. In frustration I tinkered with it and blew it. Abandoning DCC Concepts (never used them since) I bought an American TCS Keep alive decoder. Worked perfectly straight out of the pack. It now runs sweetly as you can see. But it has cost me £90 and a lot of fiddling about. I am sure Masks are available in Corel Studio Software. They are in my Movieplus X6 software which is not as powerful as yours. However, because I have been using photoshop elements for many years I have been using this to create my masks. I am currently using LED garden floodlights at the moment. They are daylight balanced (although I do manually set my white balance). They are cheap (less than a tenner) and they are powerful. Well 30 watts each. I have 5 of them permanently fixed over my layout for top lighting and a couple of extras on stands for fill lighting. I am going to experiment with colour filters etc, although I could adjust the white balance in my camera. The lights plug into the mains. Watch out for the video, I will try and get it all in there. Regards - David

[@mckav2358]

This is just fantastic The thought & preparation thats gone into this is 'awe inspiring' An actual goods yard in operation. How many interdependant systems are working here i cant fathom. How did you do it ? How 'LONG' did it take ? I guess those 2 ? dont matter at all Well done, Brilliant

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, wonderful comments - it makes it all worth while. It always takes me a long time to make a video. I like to keep clips as short as I can to try and make my content interesting. Lots of work, setting up shots and finding camera angles. I use up to 3 cameras and some 'studio' lighting. And that's without the editing afterwards. A labour of love - you could call it. I take the view that once it is on KZbin it will be there for a long time, so I want to produce the best work I can. My techniques have improved over time, but I am always looking to improve - thanks for the question ... David

[@msparry1]

David. Excellent Video. Can you describe how you manage the coupling and uncoupling of wagons on your layout please?

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks. Appreciate your very kind comment. I have made 3 videos on the couplings I use for my goods wagons. They are a (fairly) simple device called Sprat and Winkle couplings (no joke!!). I have made a couple of videos about them - here is the link to the first one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSXoWR9r9pjhqs I mention them in other earlier goods running videos - check out my earlier videos in my 'Deresley Goods Operations' Playlist. Happy New Year ... David

[@akrills]

Oh, and, could you please ask Mavis if I could have a mug of tea?

[@davidhyde4329]

Certainly will, Mavis is always obliging ... 😉😉

[@trainmanbob]

What a cracking good video David. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your attention to detail is stunning. I would hate to criticize anything but @24.30 there must be a tax fiddle going on...two British Rail tractors with the same registration...surely not :-) The other thing I thought was stunning was the perspective allowed when the long shot of the layout was shown with the panoramic background...beautifully done if I might say. Thanks David...Cheers, Bob

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Bob, really appreciate your comments. I had to look again and blimey, you are right, well spotted. I probably won't alter the numbers as the units are not normally together, but I will photoshop the image before I use it again. Talking of photoshop, it came in handy for making (what I call) the main 'scenic mask' establishing Deresley near the coast. Using the viewpoint and perspective on the filmed clip I did a perspective distortion on the mask (using 3 still images) until it looked about right. I did over 40 scenic masks for this video, some quite small, but they help maintain the illusion of reality. Time consuming but I an thrilled with the comments received - so far. Thanks again - David

[@trainmanbob]

And thrilled you should be David. What you are creating is a 3D masterpiece. Cheers, Bob

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

David, what a great pair of videos. I have been looking for information on UK goods operations and this is the best so far. But first, are your backscenes CG or photos, they seem to change, or is that dynamic lighting changes? Now for a question on operations. In the UK did all shunting occur at goods sheds in stations or would there also have been sidings along the man and branch lines for individual businesses as in the US where I am? This is something I have not been able to find an answer to and it is critical for designing a UK layout. All the layout plans i have seen so far only have goods sheds and sidings in station areas. Of course I see there would also be shunting at dock and collierys. Did the railroads deliver goods from their sheds to customers or did the customers pick up their goods at the sheds? This is all very different than on my US Southern Railway where in addition to freight depots there were industries and businesses all along branches and mainlines with sidings where freight cars would be delivered and/or picked up by local trains. Looking forward to viewing all your videos over the coming week or two. Thanks

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks for your interest and your kind comments. My backscenes are part CG in that I take stills from the video into Photoshop and from those form masks from actual sky (and scenery where needed) photographs. These are then overlaid in my video editing software to get rid of all distractions (including my room) that would otherwise appear in the video. I can vary the sky shots and my lighting to change the look of the video. It is very time consuming but I think the effort is well worth it. I am not a great expert in the actual operation of goods/freight in the UK. But there were large goods siding/handling facilities called 'marshalling yards' where freight would arrive and be re-grouped to form local trains - kind of like depots in road transport. Layout plans in the UK normally only include local goods handling. There is usually a goods shed, coal staithes etc - prior to the 1960's there may also have been provision for livestock - cattle pens and such. Local business would fetch and carry from the goods yard, although read haulage was nationalised until the 1950's and they would also collect and deliver. Larger companies would have had their own rail operations linked to the national network. They would have had their own wagons, hoppers, tankers etc and would have their own loading/unloading facilities. The collieries would have their own liveried wagons - coal was king in the UK and rail transport was the main way of distribution. Until WW2 there were plenty of colourful wagons on the railway but the lack of maintenance during the war followed by nationalisation of the railways in 1946 put pay that. Other industry with private wagon fleets were in agriculture, minerals and mining, petroleum and fuel oils, steel and other 'heavy' industries. Much of this type of industry was nationalised until the 1960s 1970s or even later. Back to modelling though, there is no great interest in the goods aspect of railway modelling. I am interested in it and I know from watching many of the impressive US layouts that it exists on a scale (size and detail) that does not really exist in the UK. Hope this helps - hope you like the rest of my videos - there will be more in the future. Regards ... David

[@louisformon7448]

Like many other model rail enthusiasts I have just found your video on Goods Operations - brilliant ! Would you be so kind as to sending me an email showing and describing your Manual. I am constructing ( nearly finished - are they ever ? ) a small county town terminus (Horncastle, Lincs. size) but greatly reduced railwaywise. This terminates at the fiddle yard which represents the rest of BR in the late 50 early 60's before Doc. Beeching got his " greasy little fingers" on our beloved railway. Thank you in the hope you will accede to my request.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Lois, my sincere apologies for not responding earlier. Have done very little to my railway recently. Thanks for your kind comments. I will be uploading a new video later today. As you say, nothing is ever finished - and so it is with my goods operations. I have found my 'dice' system fine for operating as a 'shunting puzzle' but cumbersome when running a daily schedule - so my manual (at the time if your asking) has been changed - or rather simplified. I have not made up a new written manual as yet. Also I am now trying to run it together with passenger services - there will be a timetable shown on my new video which I hope helps. When I produce an amended manual I will show it. My email address is [e-mail] - I am happy to send you a copy of my existing manual but please take into account the above. Apologies again ... David

[@daviemaclean61]

Fantastic video and operations. Is the long shot background actually attached to that end of the layout or did you photo-shop it in? Either way it is very effective. Cheers

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Davie. No the background is virtual. It is a mask from 3 edited images. It is one of over 40 masks made for this video - time consuming but fun to do. Glad you liked it - David

[@Kiwi_Ed]

Hello David, Just watched this and part 1 (twice!). Thanks a lot for sharing this. I have a great interest in operations, but it is hard to find any relevant BR/UK videos. A lot is US, which gives great inspiration and a good impression on procedures, but is obviously not the same as on this side of the Atlantic. These videos have definitely given me some pointers in the right direction. Can you somehow share the waybills file? I am very curious to see what sort of goods and destinations you came up with.

[@davidhyde4329]

Glad it was helpful! - I still use the waybill but have modified it since this video. I really need to update this with a new video. 👍👍👍

[@Kiwi_Ed]

Thanks a lot, looking forward to an update :)

[@mrsegundas3988]

@@davidhyde4329 Another video on operations would be great.

[@waldenhouse]

Love the clock, David! Is it “actual”, or a computer generated one?

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Bobby, apologies for the delay in reply. I have been away and the response to this video has been amazing. Glad you liked the clock, no it is computer generated using an old LNER clock photo and photoshop elements - David

[@MagicaLucem]

@@davidhyde4329 Bravo David. .hooray for the genuine clock...another gentle and precise and we'll thought out element. Your videos are honestly exquisite. To the N'th degree of detail. You have the eye of a master craftsman.

[@railwaymechanicalengineer4587]

WHAT NO COMPREHENSION OF THE RULE BOOK !!! The problem with this particular method of operating freight trains is that it has overlooked the complex rules concerning freight wagons. Which includes dozens of rules dictating where each type of wagon can be positioned in any freight train !!!! Indeed the wagons themselves have many markings on them that give hints about the rules. Such as "XP". White lines, & even the colour of BR owned wagons. All of which explains much of the shunting that had to be carried out at EVERY goods yard, marshalling yard & freight Depot, primarily to ensure all the wagons where in the correct position in every freight train. i.e you were not allowed to have a tank wagon of inflammable liquid positioned next to a "Gunpowder" wagon. Further if you had a tank wagon of concentrated "Hydrocyanic acid" it had to be run as a seperate train with two barrier wagons either side of it, and even though "Fully Fitted" was restricted to 30mph. This is because just one molecule of that lethal product was explosive on contact with the atmosphere. So a 45ton wagon full would explode and destroy EVERYTHING within roughly a ONE MILE radius. So was even more dangerous than a Nuclear Flask wagon !!!! A FEW EXAMPLES XP = Express Passenger, a little contradictory, but it meant that this vehicle could be added to a passenger train if and when required, although that would limit the train speed to 60mph. So usually only seen on branch lines or with local trains. VERTICAL WHITE LINES on vehicle corners, indicated a "shock wagon". So not allowed to be hump shunted, and MUST be in the "Fitted Head", or in a "Fully Fitted" freight train. BR BROWN/RED OXIDE coloured vehicles had vacuum brakes & were to be positioned behind the loco, in the "Fitted Head" BR PALE GREY coloured wagons were "Unfitted" so had NO train brakes, only a hand brake. So had to be coupled BEHIND any Brown/Red Oxide coloured wagons. All these complex wagon rules were reflected in the various "Classes" of train indicated by the position of headlamps on the loco. These being classes 4 to 9. Where Class 4 was a fully fitted Express Freight, such as a Milk train or Perishables traffic. Class 9 was a totally "Unfitted" train limited to 30mph due to the fact only the loco & Brake van had operational train brakes ! Class 0 was for Light locos (which could also haul a max 2 Brake vans) !! About 1968 BR changed Class 4 to reflect the new 75mph air braked Freightliner trains.

[@stikibunn]

I love your professional looking official documents. Only got one issue. On the chart with the dice rolls you. spelled "vegetables" as "vegitables" It ruins the whole look.

[@davidhyde4329]

Yes you are right, I will have to sack my secretary !!. Apologies, can't alter the video but I will correct the spelling. Part of the fun is creating the documentation (sad I know) - David