Dean Park Station Video 147 - January 2018 Update

[@maxheadroom7687]

Dave, once again blown away with your skills and attention to detail....just love your work and layout!

[@John-tt9wm]

yes i do like that Dave, looked for the walthers sub station electric gubbins and transformer but all were out of stock. I did get the bachman 44-0026 sub station from the model shop in the I.O.M, ordered it Monday just after lunchtime arrived here on Tuesday at 1045 am. John

[@greghale9972]

Your attention to detail is unbelievable, all I can sign is WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@glynwaterfall9523]

Dave, always a great pleasure to watch and learn from your videos you have a great eye for detail and your layout is a credit to you. I am originally from Manchester UK but has resided in Toronto Canada for almost 43 years. I had a model railway layout when I was a little boy (very basic) and am finally slowly getting back in to it. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@trainmanbob]

I have to say Dave what an excellent modeller you are, and the attention to detail and research is magnificent. Every new video enhances what is already an excellent layout. Cheers, Bob

[@trainsontuesday]

As always, a great video Dave. The quality of your work is second to none. You are blessed with artistic skill as well as modelling skill. A pleasure to watch. David.

[@DeanPark]

Hi that's very kind of you to say so. I do have a good imagination and try to put that into my ideas and layout building. Cheers. Dave

[@cheekytek]

Great video Dave, I must say I love all your attention to detail absolutely amazing mate.. Your scenes of grass, roads & paths look so life like.. Totally loving all of what you do and by far the best model railway I have ever seen, and on YT. Very inspirational - may try you technique on my little road.. Thanks again for all you do.. Cheers Garry

[@DeanPark]

wow Garry, that's high praise indeed, thanks. I am so glad you like what I do. The road technique is so easy and really effective. Try it. Dave

[@johncarvil498]

Hi Dave, the S&T training facility is coming on a treat, as always lots of detail, thought and work gone into it. Great update mate.......John.

[@grahammummery5732]

Another fantastic video Dave, thank you! Your attention to detail is truly remarkable.

[@daviemaclean61]

Nice additional detail on the relay box and the training facility is coming along nicely. While you are making the Commer van look old and knackered just do the same to the Sherpas! ;-) Having driven them for many years it didn't take long for them to show signs of wear. Great overall update. Cheers.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi David, your training area is just great. Your quality a pleasure to see. Interesting camera with lots of potential. Barry.Devon.

[@EverardJunction]

A lot of very nice little details going there. Particularly liked the cabinet platforms. Will be getting some of those when the time comes. Cheers

[@DeanPark]

Hi, Yeah they are neat editions....I badgered Justin at Scale Model Scenery for these for months lol. He finally came up with cracking items. Lots of details....that's what I like adding. I could add more, but sometimes you can over do it. ;-) Dave

[@AlanSurgeoner]

Great work as always dave ! The generators , ha I remember them well bouncing along behind the ford cargo trucks hauling them too fast.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Beautiful job, Great work !

[@parjacpar3077]

Looks like it a very grand lay out and will be ever grander by the time you finish with all the detail your adding to it Thanks for sharing

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks for that nice comment. Yeah when its finished (in several years lol) it will be quite an achievement.

[@parjacpar3077]

Main thing is you got something to keep you interested and its also a investment

[@DeanPark]

that's very true. It keeps me busy and lets me disconnect from the stresses of real life. Its good fun too! Dave

[@JumbleLane]

I really like the time and effort you put into the detail of your modelling. Nothing is ever rushed and you take time and care and a load of planning. Great to watch your videos. Geoff

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks. The way I see it is that if I rush I get it less than my best result. The stuff we use isn't cheap so I don't want to waste money either by having to re-do things. Dave

[@WestBlythMPD]

Great idea with the relay box door open, your layout is looking as good as ever Dave Michael

[@DeanPark]

Thanks Michael, enjoying watching your progress also, but not seen many new videos from you in a while! ;-) Dave

[@WestBlythMPD]

Yes I know, I will have to get a video done soon. Work is still ongoing but not a quick as I would like. I have got the loco stabling area train detection modules in place now they just need connecting up and testing and have made a start on a control panel so I can all the point switches and point indication LEDs installed. A lot more work to do under the baseboards yet.....a horrible job at the best of times! Michael

[@Chrominancech]

All you do is very impressive. Congratulations. A real pleasure to watch

[@philiplogue2344]

Looking really nice Dave and I would echo other comments about your attention to detail. The ideas and supporting research you have is excellent..........Philip.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks Philip. I do like adding the little bits of detail. It makes a scene in my opinion. Cheers. Dave

[@JPoulAndersson]

Beautiful job all round Dave, parking spot and paving all look very realistic! The test-track is a splendid innovation. I love your dedication to the project as it takes a not inconsiderable level of discipline to keep going on a layout of this size and quality! Regards from Holland, Joachim

[@DeanPark]

Hi, yes I have to try be disciplined not to start too many new jobs at once lol....but its difficult! Thanks for you kind words. Cheers. Dave

[@DJModelRailway]

Loving the attention to detail! Superb! The Training Center is fantastic especially with the turnout and setup. The extra detail in the Relay Box is inspiring, even though you may not see it but when you do, it just adds that bit extra to the detailing. Keep up the great work, your channel is a massive resource of information and inspiration for my layout so thank you for sharing. Cheers Des :)

[@DeanPark]

Hi Des, thanks. The relay box is something I have thought about doing for a good while. So this gave me the chance to have it open where you would see it. Dave

[@00VirginTrains1]

Looks amazing work well done fantastic! Regards Alex

[@duncancampbell452]

Dave your attention to detail to your layout which coming along well

[@diblingtonvale6499]

Excellent update Dave. I look forward to seeing the training centre finished, it's going to look great :). Ian

[@ThePhosphater]

what a great idea for the training department, and looks so good. love the little switch gear box

[@DeanPark]

Thanks. I like it too. Dave

[@darrelldeltic807]

Just incredible attention to detail! Training centre coming along nicely, as much as I’d love to see it finished I actually enjoy the journey from start to finish and how your meticulous work ethic results in wonderful scenic structures for us to enjoy 😊 Cheers Dazza

[@DeanPark]

Thanks Daz, oh don't worry, once one mini project is finished the next one will develop lol. Dave

[@ianfergalfarrar]

Looking good and quite inspirational some good ideas and tips. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@onnomulder9775]

Very nice update!!! I like the 4K camera very much!

[@FarlandHowe]

The paving stones are beautiful but wow, the time. I must say, your skills are very admirable. Rob

[@TomCro2022]

Very nice video.......Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2018 and big respect from Zagreb/Croatia

[@Anthony.1967]

Good update training department looks amazing enjoyed the the video brilliant

[@rogerdennis276]

great video, enjoy looking at all the details you put in to your lay out,

[@DeanPark]

It the part that brings me some of my most joy....I just love adding the tiny details. Its what separates it from a lot of other layouts on youtube lol. I can do some things right. Dave

[@bhigdaddymark]

Great work Dave!

[@paulcresswell233]

Not really a model railway fan but got to say that lay out is amazing.top job mate

[@DeanPark]

hi, great to know my videos are seen by non modellers too. Thanks for getting in touch. Dave

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Another fantastic video dave

[@gouldianjunction6014]

Great update, Always enjoy watching your video. It amazing how far you have come with the layout over the last few years. shane

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks Shane. Thanks for watching. Yeah I have come a long way, but still so much further to go lol. Dave

[@thescrapline4905]

All good as always Dave. Must admit I do love the patched in road surface. Very nicely done Tim

[@DeanPark]

Yeah I wasn't sure about it, but will def be using it when I do the town scene (currently scheduled for 2020!! lol) Dave

[@thescrapline4905]

DaveClass47 lol! At least they attempt to fix pot holes back in the late 80's early 90's unlike today it's like a game of dogems on the roads.. 2020! That's not long away! The question is will be be watching new layout updates and how too videos in 2060? lol. I admire your laid back approach so much I've taken to it myself! I'll be back with my next update mid Feb lol

[@DeanPark]

Hi....its a hobby after all, I try to be relaxed about it, but at times its bloody frustrating lol. Dave

[@thescrapline4905]

DaveClass47 frustrating yep! Sat looking at 3 sheets of ply for the last 3 weeks that need to be cut for all my elevated sections but this wet windy weather isn't helping 😥 Feb 2019 is looking hopefu for my next updatel lol

[@giulius7176]

Looking Great!!!!

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

looks great David, really like the training facility and they tunnel wont be sagging anytime soon. Spot on buddy Andy

[@DeanPark]

cheers Andy. I hope it doesn't sag, but if it does I wont see it! lol Dave

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Hi Dave, The training facility looks ace! It is screaming out for a tutor and a whole bunch of staff/students gathered around receiving a lesson around that point or something. Cheers, Michael

[@DeanPark]

All in good time lol. If I can find decent ones, or might just use Bachmann lineside workers. Dave

[@cedarcam]

Dave. The open location (relay box) is excellent. Well done on making the internal frame which is just how the real ones are made. Those tiny parts must of needed a lot of patience to put together. The 3 columns are indeed the cable entries. On the other undetailed side they are connected to the internal wiring going up to the equipment that relays the commands from the interlocking to the points signals ect. and sends the response from them back to the interlocking. The track and point look great as well. Add a telephone with a man talking to the signaller one looking at the points and one looking in the location and you have a little scene where they are checking everything is proven in the correct position and showing the correct indications in the signalbox. The assessor looking on to mark how they are doing. The compressors are large but the railway used ones like these track side as well as them being used for road works. Thanks for showing your new camera. I was impressed with the views from inside the signalbox

[@DeanPark]

Hi thanks for all that info, very helpful. I have a telephone to fit. I may have one of those compressors at the BR depot....I move on to build that at some point lol. Dave

[@cedarcam]

That's OK Dave my pleasure. A compressor at the depot will not look out of place so good idea there. You will sure get there at some point LOL. I have many things on the go but you seem to make steady progress round the layout while I get further behind LOL

[@Mytimekid]

Love the thumbnail, excellent stuff as always.

[@DeanPark]

Thanks, yeah I am trying to give my videos a more uniformed 'corporate' standard look.

[@InterCity134]

Very impressive. Landed here as it was suggested by KZbin and I'm amazed at the excellent attention to detail of your builds. That is a quality I can look up to - than you for sharing. I take it you've got an extensive shop to be laser cutting etc? Did you do a "my gear and tools " video at some point?

[@DeanPark]

Hi...thanks for watching. I actually don't have a laser cutter, my friend has a small A3 sized one which I get limited access to. I've only made 1-2 things on it for the layout. Its great fun, but I prefer to do things by hand as that's enjoyable for me. Please share and 'spread the word' of my channel to your fellow modellers I really enjoy hearing and watching Railroad layouts from your side of the pond. All the best. Dave

[@robmasterman]

This has to be the best video channel on Layout building on KZbin Dave....as I've said before, everything you've done is so incredible well done and to the highest standard...I've been meaning to ask you what camcorder to you normally use?....Best wishes from Wales....Bob

[@davegower6919]

Another excellent video Dave, well done with all your efforts there. I do like your S&T training centre and the open relay box is a great touch. Not sure about the relay platform kits, may be a bit to late for your period. They have only appeared on the Western area in the last few years. Never mind about the 4K camera, i want to see your layout in 3D. LOL. All Best.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, the platforms are great. but I wont be using many....just a nice touch. They have had one a wee bit similar at my local station (about 50 yeards past the end of the platform near a signal) for about 20-25 years...well ever since I was a lad anyway! lol.

[@kevinheath5218]

Great work Dave loving the S&T training centre (takes me back far-to-far to my trainee days). If you want some pics of standard location cases interiors let me know and I'll try and dig some out for you......but you do need to lose the H&S sticker on the inside - they didn't appear till the early 00's in even on the training rigs.

[@DeanPark]

hi, thanks. Bugger, its superglued on! it will have to stay for now! ;-( Might move that one to an area unseen and use the other ones I have.

[@davidstrains4910]

Great update work looks great keep up the great work

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Thanks for watching. Dave

[@simonjohn8904]

Wow!!!! The S&T depot is coming on great Dave. And as for that relay box interior..... Fan Flipping Tastic!!!!!! Just an idea for the Sub Station Dave, but what about adding one of the Transformers that Bachmann made a while back and were sold in a twin pack (Product Code 36-002). Still available on Ebay for a few quid. Although the idea was to use them as loads for bogie well wagons etc, perhaps you could fit one of them at the rear part under the sub station gantry to add something chunky, then fit the shapeway cabinets nearer the front part? An outstanding 1st layout update to kick off 2018.

[@DeanPark]

Hi Simon, thanks and glad you like the update. I have looked at these transformers. Cheers. Dave

[@C-MAGs]

Dave, I worked at Rutherglen Training Centre in the late 80's and if you are looking for a spot to fill.... We had a large skip, turned on its side, that we would use to train employees on fighting different kind of fires. It's different today but, in the late 80's there were various coloured fire extinguishers for different kind of fires. Blue, Red, Black, Green etc They would teach diesel fires and electrical fires all in this large skip on its side. I'm guessing you can imagine what the inside of this skip looked like. lol. Maybe a nice wee challenge for your weathering skills. :)

[@DeanPark]

lol, thanks. Dave

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

+Hamish MacMonster *you can imagine what the inside of this skip looked like. lol* The word _'burnished'_ springs to mind!! ;^D

[@TrainSpotter-nh2yp]

That looks great!

[@charlesemerson6763]

Dave, excellent work. Your attention to detail is astounding, who'd put guts inside a relay box. I've thoroughly enjoyed your layout and I'm glad I don't have your space or climatic conditions to put up with. When we left Scotland in 74 there were still green DMU's running between Ayr and Glasgow but I'm old enough to remember steam running around Ayr and out to Patna. Quick question your blue/grey HST 125 set what's the Hornby stock number. I've kinda grown to like them having watched yours running about.

[@DeanPark]

hi....the HST is the 40th anniversary limited edition, running number 43002 and 43003. Hornby R3403. Space conditions? The climate is always a challenge in a loft layout, but with the insulation its fine. Cheers. Dave

[@charlesemerson6763]

Thanks Dave. I'll keep an eye out for that set. Space in the loft, not a lot of room with the roof trusses in the way. I put a 10.5mx 6m shed up in the back yard . I insulated and lined the roof and walls and added air con. When I demolish the present US layout I'll get started on a1960's British layout. CYA Charles

[@DeanPark]

Ah I see. Oh there's plenty of room really...they don't get in the way, I actually forget they are there (bang of head!!) at times. It is awkward when taking the backboards out as you have to carefully manoeuvre them between the trusses, but I am just lucky to have such a large space with a tall roof so I can stand up....some lofts are low and being over 6ft that would be difficult for me! Cheers. Dave

[@sub39h]

Where did you get the substation equipment from please? Great video as always

[@tobyaman7644]

Hi Dave, your level of detail is extraordinary, the layout is superb, there must be many £s worth gone into all of this by now..... which only leaves one question..... what will you do with the layout if you have to move house? Rob

[@DeanPark]

Hi Rob, thanks for your kind words. My intention is to never move house! lol. We have a home fit for our needs which so happens to have a sizeable attic! lol. I am happy in the house as are my family. So fingers crossed I wont be starting the layout from scratch in another place! lol. I might do a bench style end to end layout in a spare room (perhaps for exhibiting) in the years ahead. But for now, I have a good few years left working my way around the 4 sides of this layout. Cheers. Dave

[@tobyaman7644]

DaveClass47 hi Dave, thanks for your reply, I'm so pleased you are happy and settled. I'm thinking of making a layout but the thought of moving it is always at the back of my mind. Being a very fine craftsman as you are perhaps you could make a short video explaining 1, how you might be able to move a layout such as yours if needed, perhaps it could be cut into sections?! And 2, how you might build a layout with the same level of finish/detail as yours with the intention of moving it one day from the start? It's only an idea but I'm sure it would be extremely helpful to many of us who are holding back on starting with the thought of moving it one day. Anyway, thanks for the videos, all the best, Rob

[@DeanPark]

Hi, unless the base boards and structure attached to the top of the basebord fit down the loft hatch then there is no real way to remove the layout. Its there for good!

[@evansjohn21]

Great video as always, any tips on how to stop bleeding with the road marking stencils, I’ve tried different methods including chalkboard pens, sponging and stippling but they all bleed for me?

[@DeanPark]

The best at to do markings with crisp edges is to use Tamiya Low tack masking tape. It will not lift the paint it sticks to. That will stop any bleeding if secured to the surface correctly. That is the best way to ensure neat edges. I use that technique and this time used the templates as well. Hope that helps. Dave

[@alangray9675]

The detail is terrific. Great layout. Can I ask what paper you use when downloading from model railway scenery?

[@DeanPark]

hi, I just use standard white A4 paper, nothing fancy. Play with the settings of the printer to get the best most realistic colour you want. Cheers. Dave

[@alangray9675]

Thanks for that. I am surprised, cos it all looks so good.

[@sophscotty8636]

Hi, will you be going to Model Rail Scotland on the weekend of the 24th of February? :)

[@DeanPark]

Hi, I am unsure what day I will be able to head through. I hope to though.

[@nigelcarter9503]

That looks good.

[@howardosugars8922]

Great layout. What happens when you move house??

[@DeanPark]

I don't move house!! ;-)

[@howardosugars8922]

DaveClass47 lol, whether she likes it or not! :)

[@DeanPark]

EXACTLY! lol. She liked the house for its interior, I liked it for its high pitch roof angle (large attic) and its double garage lol.

[@DuanLeadingham]

You should get a hornby apt or the oo dj one thats coming out the hornby ones cheaper though

[@hillsdeng1]

Are u planning to get the scot rail limited edition Waverly named 47

[@DeanPark]

yes I hope so, if there are any left the time I get there lol. u?

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

I believe I know someone on the team that organises the Ltd Editions for ModelRail Scotland... I could try and get one put aside you you, if you like?

[@DeanPark]

Hi, they were supposed to be for those who attended the show but I hear they were taking pre orders for those involved in the Model Rail of Scotland Society. That's a bit frustrating. I am going through on the Friday afternoon, they are surely going to have lots left by then. It was supposed to be limited to one per person, but again this seems to have changed and its as many as you like. I hope to get two, one for me and one for a good friend who cannot attend as he is away with work.

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

I'm thinking of going to ModelRail Scotland.... I haven't been for a number of years. Maybe we could meet up there?

[@john55010]

Can you do a running session

[@DeanPark]

I will get around to one soon, but I put running clips in with the videos too. Cheers.

[@icklebean0365]

you shiuld add some model tresspassers, it was the 1980s

[@DeanPark]

good idea....they will appear somewhere on the layout lol. Dave