Dean Park Model Railway 323 | April 2023 Update | Weathering, Class 91's & INTERCITY Ford Transits!

[@MartinFutter70]

The BBMF 91' livery looks superb, but the 'Scoonie inter-city' Transit is truly a great bit of fun 👍

[@Michelle-fy7vj]

I still watch Railwatch now on KZbin! Loved it as a train mad 10 year old in 1989

[@jonathandnicholson]

I do too.

[@ScottRails]

I'm only 2.5 minutes in and having nostalgic memories of boarding one of those overnight trains from Glasgow Central to Euston Station. Great video work my friend.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it. I try my best to create realism :-) Dave

[@Sarahbryson321]

Love that intercity van!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. It was a labour of love to get it done :-)

[@clippermuso]

Those Inter7City HSTs are a joy to travel in. The Mk3s are one of the most comfortable coaches to have ever graced British llines. That Railwatch theme gave me a right flashback.

[@DeanPark]

I watched all the 5 episodes recently. It’s rather dated with their outlook and attitudes now! In one of them it was “what!, a female train driver?!!!” Lol

[@maringarvanovic8011]

Firstly many thanks for the trip you took. As someone who lived in Inverness for 2 years this was great. I was in the Army so my unit were all from the likes of Perth, Dundee and the surrounding area. Also I fully agree about the MK 3s. When GWR had their last days of HSTs out of Paddington a friend and I took a HST and an 800 on the same day. The 800 was no where near as quiet or comfortable. I don't know if you know this but there is a record for a HST doing the Paddington to Reading run and for years now they have tried to break it with the 800. As far as I know they still haven't done it!.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Excellent as usual Dave.

[@duncancampbell452]

Another cracking video dave your layout is coming on leaps and bounds love the rolling stock from the 80s love the vga van

[@DeanPark]

Thanks. Long way to go, but the fun is in the building of it :-) cheers. Dave

[@mels1811]

Brilliant train layout 😀🙂😎

[@philsrailway5910]

Excellent.

[@newcastlerabbit]

Great update Dave.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it

[@jenniferhoughton6837]

Love the retro Railwatch intro what a classic programme 👌

[@onnomulder9775]

Nice new intro! I like it very much!! Great update too. Cheers Onno.

[@ClydebridgeStation]

I'm old enough to remember Railwatch. Mike Smith hosted, Rob Curling was in York control, roving reporters were Malcolm Mckeaig and Penny Bustin, with Paul Coia doing some live reports. John Swaeby was the driver they followed that week. Power car 43108 was named "BBC Television railwatch". The "plates" remained on the car for a few weeks after the show ended, as they weren't plates, but vinyl stickers, that eventually wore off! I believe all five episodes are here on KZbin!

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Stickers hehe typical ,I think Rob curling is a train enthusiast he’s done a lot of video 125 DVDs drivers eye views ,Paul coia is now a DJ on radio Jackie a south west London radio station from tolworth tower his show is good 😊

[@OxleyCentral]

Was a good watch that - remember it well. Wish they would do another series.

[@davidparry1968]

I loved the end feature of your travels up to the Highlands; especially as we’ve undertaken it several times on the Caledonian Sleeper.

[@DeanPark]

Can’t beat the scenery up there. :-)

[@davidparry1968]

And it’s always nice to be on an 80mph air-braked bed, as you pass through your home town enjoying a fine single malt (or two).

[@lucitonstjames3925]

Nice video Dave. Me & the boy had a ride out to Aberdeen & back from Waverley in August 2021. Had a trip to Queensferry to see the forth rail bridge & then a ride across. They’ve done a superb job with the HST’s , a serious step up on the turbostars / 158’s. Always forget what a underrated route Edinburgh - Aberdeen is , the views etc are stunning. Had the pleasure of 43003 on the ride back , while it’s sister is stuffed in the NRM , one half of 253001 out earning its keep. We are up in Edinburgh again this month , me & the boy going for a day out to Mallaig which should be a epic trip. I did Edinburgh to Inverness back in 1991 with a ride north on the 1000 IC225 Flying a Scotsman 10/8/91 caught the Clansman up at Waverley which was heavily delayed as the 47 wasn’t playing ball , we limped to Perth & there they stuck on a Dutch liveried 37 with the 47 rigged up to supply the erg /lighting & the full might of the 37 for driving , absolutist inspired bit of running seeing us claw back some 30 mins of the delay given it was shifting the 47 & a 10 coach EBW set was no mean feat., had about an hour in Inverness & then back out on the Royal Highlander sleeper back to Euston.

[@tonylancaster8704]

A Railway shop in Wakefield West Yorkshire in the early 80,s or maybe the late 70,s had a van painted in BR blue & grey white window surrounds and yellow under the windscreen.

[@greghale9972]

Loved the music at the beginning and end of the video, and everything in between was extremely interesting. Thanks for posting...Cheers Greg

[@cedarcam]

You will of passed the small house we used to stay in between Aberdeen and Inverness just after the River Spey girder bridge Sadly I found it on maps now derelict. Brought back happy memories of holidays up there in stunning scenery and wild life. The HST is the best train we have and lucky you got lots of them to ride on. I hope to get a trip on one before they too are gone. You have to laugh at Hornby so good at adding detail but putting the driver on the wrong side they should get out more and see the real railways like you did, there is so much to learn from a day out by train. Good to see both steam locomotives on Dean Park depot Rail tour coming up? The weathering looks good and I like the vans not surprised it took so long to paint them.

[@howardavins1107]

Great videos. Amazing layout, Love the running sessions . Thanks Howard

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Howard. :-)

[@Mitche01]

I too remember Railwatch the first time around. With regards to your 91s Dave, I am starting to lose track on which one you have and dont have! I could have sworn you already had that 91 already :)

[@user-poshpete66]

Just found your video by chance nd have falling in wonder and amazement of your layout I’ve just recently bought myself a 20 x 10 shed were my model layout wll take shape. I maycopy some of your work as that’s how much I I love your layout will not come close to the detail you have put into it as I have two many health problems which makes my hands shake but will endeavour to have ago I Love the depot layout and the station and wi loosely copy mine on yours.will continue to watch all your videos. Many thanks Pete PS by the way I did love the Highland journey and I’ve done it on a few occasions. Love Scotland that much I married my wife on Loch Ness . Love Inverness and surrounding areas

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks for watching and getting in touch. Really glad you enjoyed the highland journey. It was good to get out and about the Country on a train. All the best.

[@quarryfield]

I did exactly what you said....grabbed a drink , sat back and relaxed! Lovely video and thank you for the short tour of Scotland. I'm a Campbell who's been exiled in the US for over 20 years so you can imagine how much I enjoyed it ha ha. Also, nice to see some real locos that I've only seen in model form before. Thank you again.

[@jeremyhyman5056]

I wasn’t going to get a 91, having an 89 on order from Accurascale.. but your video won me over lol. Hattons will be pleased! Keep up the good work.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. The 91 is a good model. Ok it’s not as advanced electronically as say the 92, but it’s more than capable and more than enough for most modelers. Enjoy running it. I use a Dapol imperium 6 function decoder in my non DCC sound fitted ones.

[@jeremyhyman5056]

@@DeanPark yep I’m spoiled by my 92s already :) I’m using the 91 - which I’ve received and is rather nice, despite Hornby called it a Diesel Electric (!) - to try their TXS Bluetooth decoder.

[@SNStuart]

Fantastic video

[@johnthompson2772]

Hi Dave Great update as usual, & I really enjoyed the HST footage. It’s sad to learn the HST’s are now on borrowed time. Living in Derby, and starting employment at BREL in 1976, the HST coaches were the first project I worked on, as a new build, together with the Mk3’s. Still the most comfortable ride on the network even today and will be sorely missed by this punter anyway ! I’ve been a regular visitor over the last 20 yrs to the highlands, and have completed all the journeys you showed us, several of them made on the 7 cities HST’s. Together with my wife, we have enjoyed countless visits to Inverness, & taken in Aberdeen, Dundee, Oban, the Highland line to Wick & Thurso to name a few. Great stuff ! The Class 91 is stunning. Sadly, it won’t sit right on my early 2000’s DRS based layout, but I am starting to collect stock nowadays whether it fits or not as you do, the Hornby Dublo Flying Scotsman being an example, Perhaps this 91 may be my next purchase. Looking forward already to the next update.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers John. I’ve not been to oban yet. One day I’ll plan a trip across the west. :-)

[@simaesthesia]

You get a like, Dave, just for the retro intro and outro. Interesting video as usual and a superb result with the weathering. Cheers!

[@BobbyNomad]

Great video as usual Dave. I visited the Highlands from the central belt in 2009 - Still here. Fell in love with the Black Isle and stayed. Along with a few friends, we're just about to launch the Black Isle Model Railway Club

[@DeanPark]

I could see the appeal to life further north. Air quality and less hustle and bustle

[@ewoodrailway]

Great weathering and the vans look good, well done Dave

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Really pleased with my Scoonie vans.

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Dave - enjoyed the video and what a stunning livery on the Class 91. I loved my visits to the Highlands and look to go up to Loch Ewe next year to lay a wreath at the Artic Convoy Memorial. I’ve had a go at wagon weathering but not plucked up courage for a loco. Cheers Kev

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Excellent video dave I would like to say I don't remember your starting credit but I do lol your weathering looked great I was well impressed with the class 90 battle of Britain the farthest North was Edinburgh waverley you have a beautiful country up thankyou

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. So glad you enjoyed watching. Dave

[@marksinthehouse1968]

I was 21 in 1989 I do remember BBC rail watch ,it was good I was Mike smiths postman he was nice bloke to be honest ,yes 89 I was slim hair was black not grey and I was in the best job at the time to be in the post office I was a driver 6-1 job and finish ,I miss those times Dave in rail watch there was a good piece on Edinburgh Waverley station ,it’s still on KZbin if you put a search in ,all the best Dave Mark 😊😊 Ps I even had a Scottish girlfriend from Stirling she was a nurse 😜

[@davidcook380]

Nice weathering Dave , Spread your wings mate and do a loco, I reckon you'll nail it.

[@DeanPark]

It will happen. But not got time to master the art yet….I’m still working on the layout :-) cheers. Dave

[@ModelRailway]

I remember the Railmatch series very well! Lovely update video … and I’ve been lucky enough to have travelled around Scotland quite a few times, even made it up to Wick and Thurso …have you yet? I used to have a monthly meeting in Glasgow and often had some free time the day before after travelling up … so often had a jolly up the Highland Main Line to Kingussie (aboard the Highland Chieftain HST) before catching the connection back to Glasgow. Also had a couple of circular trips up to Inverness, across to Aberdeen before heading south … also stayed in Dalwhinnie a couple of times on holiday, and some lovely jollies! 👍

[@robelvery]

Wonderful model railway. Impressive collection of BR sector era models. My favourite era. There were with some really nice liveries at that time. I seem to remember someone painting a Reliant Robin in Intercity swallow livery! I too remember the BBC Railwatch series. I had them all recorded on VHS tapes and watched them several times over the years and recently discovered them on KZbin. How the railway has changed since then.

[@davidstrains4910]

Great update here Dave, you really like those hornby 91s don’t you, looks fantastic in that livery, I’m still after the intercity version at some point, nice weathering on the wagons that you did and hope you enjoyed your day our days around the highland of Scotland, nice running shots on the layout, please do more of this in the future, I like seeing the layout in operation, keep up the great work.

[@djglw01]

First time watching. Was looking forward to seeing more of the strathclyde train but nothing 😂. Throughly enjoyed what I just seen. Now the next couple of hours is going to be spent watching your videos

[@DeanPark]

Hi David. Thanks for watching and for getting in touch. I’m sure the orange 107 pops up in other videos, but don’t worry I’ve taken a note and will try get it featuring in the next video. I’ve got a class 156 in strathclyde orange due in the next month or so, from realtrack models. So hopefully get both running around the layout. Thanks again from watching and i really hope you enjoy some of my other videos. I try to do 1 or 2 a month. All the best Dave

[@djglw01]

@@DeanPark i found them to be very informative videos. As a model bus collector I've never had a train set. Watching your video has made me want to give the model railway ago and see what am missing. 🤣

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Brilliant weathering tutorial. I do enjoy the fact that we seem to have gone off the airbrush everything approach and are now enjoying seeming the older methods come back to the fore. As an Englishman from Chester but living in Newcastle, I have visited Scotland and indeed the highlands many times a year for the past few. Wild camping from various stations on the Far North, Highland main line and the West Highland line. I strongly recommend a trip on the Jacobite if you haven't already. Droplights are a lovely aspect to be able to take in the views on this trip and I've normally found I can have choice of sides during the journey apart from Glenfinnan viaduct of course. I also love seeing the HSTs enjoying a swansong - the livery is superb as well. I fear they may not last the rest of the decade, much as I want them too and believe they deserve to. It's always a treat to board these rather than a 158 or 170. That being said the far north 158#s have a good configuration with lots of tables aligned to the windows.

[@James-Akers]

Great video Dave. I've got plans to come back to Scotland again next year after visiting February just gone, with Inverness on the list, plus Fort William if I get the chance to Hope you're well James

[@DeanPark]

I got lucky with the weather. Great day to look out of a train window.

[@alanrobertson7217]

My last trip back was a circular tour that included trip up to Aberdeen. This was followed by returning from Wick to Inverness, then Inverness back to Kings Cross. Last journey was mildly spoilt by failure of HST set leaving Inverness and being parked at Edinburgh Waverley. However this did allow me to have a close look at The Highlander, which was departing on one of its tours. All the journeys were spectacular, especially the Highland Line. Keep up the good work on your layout, it is brilliant.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Alan. The highland line was a treat! Even if it was on a 158 surrounded by drunks. Lol

[@SkipseyTrains]

Fantastic opening credits Dave. It was an edit I have been considering. I'd looked into the various different shots used but I wouldn't know how to add the graphics. Besides you have a greater area of your layout developed to work with. It's still a programme I watch every so often. I still have a Lima HST renumbered 43108 with a Hurst Models rub on nameplate of BBC Television Railwatch!

[@hermitageroad4713]

Great video as always

[@deansweeney8203]

Another great one David really liked the Highlands trip last time I was up that way was when I went to Oban

[@DeanPark]

One place I’ve yet to go, Oban. It’s on my list :-)

[@petermackiemk2223]

Nice

[@mattsmith4605]

You might have inspired me to have a go at weathering. Listing the paints and powders used was a real help. I need to go up the East coast as I’ve never been on a HST, shocking!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Layout looking its usual impressive self Dave. Not sure I'd have the patience to weather any of my N Gauge stock - but your own weathering is certainly first class. Cheers Euan

[@DeanPark]

Hi Euan, thanks. I’ve picked up techniques from professionals and from watching Everard junction, having this demonstrated to me is of great help to me. I like to take techniques I’ve seen and use them myself. That’s what’s great about KZbin! So much to see and learn from.

[@davidcook380]

Great Video Dave, Are you going to review the new Accurascale 37 mate , Regards Dave

[@DeanPark]

I will when my version arrive. I’ve not got any in the first batch as they are all modern machines. :-)

[@b34rdy]

I remember steves dad with that van. i think im showing my age now.

[@leonwalsh1978]

Great video and certainly sparked some memories of Railwatch. Where did you find the music? A quick search found High Energy Express by Paul Greedus, but have never been able to find the track anywhere. Searched the usual suspects.

[@anthonymizen9095]

I did some of that journey last year going up to Inverness and had a 125 in one direction as well. Shake you had issues with that return journey, I had a problem with part of my trip but I found scotrail one of the easier companies to deal with. I plan on doing the Thurso journey next time.

[@DeanPark]

I want to go to Mallaig and the Kyle line next time I do a trip.

[@little_britain]

When my wife and I toured northern England and the Pennines, she found the hills strange and disturbing, because she comes from Canada, where the "Canadian Shield" - which is the same, geologically as the Cambrian Shield is still mostly forested - whereas in all of England and Scotland, the hills have been laid bare by shipbuilding and the highland clearances. One of my best rail memories was in the 90s taking the train from Manchester to Glasgow and then to Mallaig, to visit the Isle of Skye, then from Kyle of Localsh to Inverness (alongside Loch Ness), and then to Aberdeen, down to Edinburgh, then the ECML down to York, and back to Manchester.

[@greatunwashed1856]

I work for safe and healthty please bring the ladder leaning up against the engine shed out more at the bottom.

[@Night_Ferry]

Well, it has been a while. I remember how pleased you was after fitting the signal box track diagram! This channel has certainly come a long way and everything is presented with quality.

[@DeanPark]

Hi and thanks :-) really appreciate your kind words. Cheers. Dave

[@richardwager283]

Everard junction must of helped with the intro 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@DeanPark]

Haha, no doesn’t do remakes of program music. He does other music montages :-) I’ve done a few of these, my may update from a couple of years ago was a big intro too, and I did another one last September. I’d do More but they take hours, even for a 30 second sequence.

[@richardwager283]

@@DeanPark I didn’t know Rail watch was thing 😆 I honestly thought it was something you came up with, with Richard. So I searched KZbin and found it and have now watched the first two episodes 😆👍🏻. Right at the end of episode two you see a class 37/506. I just brought the Bachmann 37 506 two weeks ago from eBay 😲😲😲

[@kevinswift8533]

Hi Dave love the new livery on your class 91 and the class 43 and 158 another 2 of my favourite locos as you said hornby seemed to have sorted the wobble on the wheels l have the the class 91 the fussiliers which sometimes doesn’t seem to like points did you get to resolve the problem it’s a heavy loco so you would think it would be fine my hornby class 56 is about as heavy and manages them fine if possible could you please give me information to cure the wobbly wheel problem if you can great video content as always take care Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@musoseven8218]

Cracking and varied video👍✌️💜 I vaguely remember Railwatch😳😄💜👍✌️ What type of paint did you remove with the IPA? I had to do a similar job on a second hand van, IPA wouldn't touch it, neither would other weird and wonderful compounds that I use, I had to resort to, very carefully, using W&D paper. I lost some lettering which I reinstated with a paint pen. I really wish I'd purchased the van when they were new - as it also had problems with its axle boxes I had to remedy. I'm not sure what paint the previous owner used but it stuck to the van like the proverbial to a blanket!😳🙄🙄😄😄🤬🤬💔🤣🤣👍✌️💜

[@DeanPark]

Oh that sounds like he’d welded it on! It was enamel I removed. But it took a fair bit of time to do! Not easy.

[@musoseven8218]

@@DeanPark Thanks - I did wonder if it was enamel👍✌️💜😊 Acrylics (various types are harder to remove). My job was very tricky, Ferrocrete van and branding. Took me an hour (over several sessions) to reinstate some letters. It almost looks how I want it to. I just need to add cement dust, using paint effects and powders✌️👍🤞🤞🙄😳😇😊

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Nice vid. Im an English guy living near Derby so saw APTs and HSTs being developed on a nearby test track so always loved them both. We've even made it to Inverness as well on a Scottish coach trip that included a short train trip to there 😊 I hoe you got some refund on your first class ticket though. Sounds like they were being amazingly mean. WWE

[@alness1289]

The West Station in Dundee has GONE ,Tay Bridge has been rebuilt , where`s it all going to end .

[@owainclarke1514]

This is a very good video. But I was wondering where did you get them station platforms from?

[@DeanPark]

The brick is from the scalescene’s kit. The tarmac tops are metcalfe tarmac packs.

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Dave thanks for sharing this video especially the section on weathering your Judd wagons, have used sponge technique when applying `rust look` to the outside but not when covering brush strokes to the inner so thanks for this so will be trying that out soon. The Hornby class 91 looks stunning and enjoyed the running section. Take care and stay safe regards Barry..

[@mikewhitchurch387]

Where would we modellers be without Wilkin & sons of Tiptree?😁

[@lukewolsey]

When deweathering, is the flavour of the IPA important? Would you perhaps get quicker results with raspberry? 😂

[@DeanPark]

I couldn’t possibly comment on the raspberry method lol

[@going2thedogs]

Dave - That flying Scotsman looks fantastic. Is this the latest version R30211?

[@DeanPark]

Yeah it is. The dublo one. I covered it in the march update last month, :-)

[@ethankerr05]

you should show off your 47/7 sets

[@DeanPark]

They get an outing in my videos now and again. I’ll try remember and add some more in :-)

[@David-tt2mt]

Excellent, are you going to paint your 'Scoonie van' wheels? The photo of the real van were black, not silver.

[@DeanPark]

They were silver when the van was painted … but we’re never cleaned

[@doogs126]

Check out Hardys Hobbies for train crew figures

[@DavidPeacock1972]

No you didn't! Absolutely loved Railwatch.

[@DeanPark]

It was good! Back in the day when ‘reality programs’ were actual reality and not stage managed and edited to make it look dramatic but it was all fake.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Not tempted by the latest Hornby 87s???

[@DeanPark]

Yeah I Got one, that will come up in my next video update.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

@@DeanParke too I have one Dave,looked great in the grey hand painted at Willesden Junction you know just down the road from me here in Hammersmith

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Dave as another comment I’m now £223 lighter I couldn’t resist 91110 😮your a great salesman hehe (joking)

[@DeanPark]

Haha. It is a lovely model. It’s an investment! ;-) Dave

[@marksinthehouse1968]

@@DeanParkselling like hot cakes too 😊

[@petermackiemk2223]

Where are your signals from

[@DeanPark]

They are from CR signals, but he never has any in stock anymore! Think he’s selling his business. The other good ones (but are a bit more expansive) at Absolute Aspects. Or train tech do them too.

[@petermackiemk2223]

@Dean Park Model Railway alright cheers i just cant find any decent looking ones

[@normanj1975]

AS soon as I saw the BBC I couldn't watch any more, no licence you see at £160 a year.