Dean Park Station Video 69 - New Upper Loop Running Session December 2015

[@MrLimetree]

Thanks for all the enjoyment you have given us over the past year can't wait for next years instalments merry Christmas and peaceful new year

[@GBPuploads]

Great to see shots showing the whole layout. Worth all the effort and work. Merry Christmas.

[@gmantree]

Lovely video Dave, I like all the new angles to film from, especially the super elevated curves. Graham.

[@DeanPark]

+gmantree I think they look cool too. Cheers. Dave

[@DungeWoodRailway]

Great video, looks superb and nice to see locos doing a full turn. The class 47 was my favourite... All the best Paul

[@daviemaclean61]

Fantastic. All caught up to your latest video now. Enjoyed every one of them - well done to you on both your modelling skills and camera work. Been following Everard Junction, Glebe Junction, Graham Foulston, etc for some time now and so gald I've found your channel too. Enjoy the festive season and I hope Santa's good to you. Cheers, Davie

[@04clemea]

+davie maclean You may like to follow my layout of Kings Cross Station.

[@signalman0157]

Really excellent performance, the class 47 and 125 performed perfectly & the layout is looking great.Excellent camera work around the layout, made it look like I was standing on he platform. Looking forward to your next running session.Stay luckyDavy.

[@angusstewart6213]

Fantastic Dave. The best running video yet. I've watched it three times already. Very inspirational. Smooth video work and editing. Hope you have a great Christmas. Cheers, Angus.

[@DeanPark]

+Angus Stewart (Waverley Cross) Hi, yeah the upper level opens up so much more in terms of running. Thanks. Merry Christmas. Dave

[@trainmanbob]

Well done Dave...a wonderful achievement....and just in time for Christmas playtime too :-) We shall not be doing Christmas this year for obvious reasons but to you and yours and all your followers...Have a great time and here's looking forward to a happy and prosperous New Year. Thanks for making 2015 that much more fun. Cheers, Bob

[@DeanPark]

+trainmanbob Hi Bob. Yeah I wanted to get it operating for the end of the year. Now I am just enjoying playing trains for a couple of weeks, before I start on the point wiring and TMD control panel in the new year. There's always something to be done!! lolI am so glad my videos have brought you fun and enjoyment. Thanks for your support and comments. All the best. Dave

[@mayhewjunction9429]

Some brilliant shots there Dave, my fave from 11.22-11.45, superb. Cheers, Howard.

[@DeanPark]

+Mayhew Junction Cheers Howard, that was a good shot you highlighted! Dave

[@EverardJunction]

Brilliant as always Dave. Taking all that time with the trackwork has certainly paid off. I couldn't spot a single bump in the track or baseboard anywhere. All the best for 2016. Cheers...

[@DeanPark]

+EverardJunction Hi Richard, thanks for that....yeah I tried my best to get it running as smooth as possible. Have a great Christmas, hope Santa brings you some stuff for your layout! Dave

[@dibble419]

+DaveClass47 A great compliment indeed Dave from Everard Junction. You both make great quality videos and make the rest of us feel rather inadequate. Keep up the good work.

[@robmasterman]

Congratulations Dave, a great Finale, and shows clearly how your attention to details, results in faultless running....Can I also wish you and your Family a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful Happy New Year with plenty of new uploads to come...Bob

[@DeanPark]

+Robert Masterman Hi Bob, thanks as always. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Keep an eye out for more videos....I may sneak another in before New Year! Cheers. Dave

[@TheAudiostud]

I couldn't leave a message on 70 so I've taken the liberty to use 69 to say "Thanks for all your hard work on producing some of the best 4mm Videos of 2015, May I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for 2016"

[@DeanPark]

+TheAudiostud Hi, thanks for your kind words. All the best to you too. Cant think why you couldn't leave a message on video 70, bit of a mystery that. ;-)Thanks for your support of my channel.Dave

[@ThePhosphater]

Well done Dave, it's been worth all your hard work.

[@DeanPark]

+John B Hi John, yeah its been a lot of work, lots more to do, but for the next couple of weeks I plan just to 'play trains' and enjoy running them around the layout. More work to be done in 2016! Dave

[@darrylmeredith7895]

Congrats Dave. Great work - as always it's very impressive. Love watching your vids. Happy new year!

[@typashley5394]

First class Dave I was sat waiting for the smoke to come out of the A4 when it got the green light .Fantastic as usual Have a happy new year .

[@bennettj99]

Superb video Dave. Great choices for the inaugural run of the super elevation section. My favourite was, naturally, the Steam, A4. Superb Loco. That and the Inter City 125 are the classics of their era. Really love those sweeping curves, excellent work and well worth the effort you put into them. Really looking forward to the upcoming videos for 2016. Many thanks for sharing. Still doing catch up. lol. Kindest regards. John.

[@jshawsteam87]

fantastic, that layout is taking shape and that track work is AWESOME. Loved seeing 60009 going round, I worked on the boiler off that engine so I have a soft spot for it grate video Happy Christmas

[@DeanPark]

+jshawsteam87 Hi, thanks for your kind words. And well done on the work on the boiler...she's still going strong thanks to guys like you. I also have a real soft spot for her. Cheers. Happy Christmas. Dave

[@jackbrown2830]

Nice one Dave, it's been great watching you all year and thank you for answering all my questions merry Christmas to you and your family cheers Jack.

[@DeanPark]

+Jack Brown Hi Jack, thanks for asking me questions...I hope I helped you. All the best for the Christmas and New Year period to you and your family. Dave

[@JamesStJunction00]

Fantastic Dave you must be well chuffed that you have finally completed it! Great Video with good angles. Have a Merry Christmas. Steve

[@DeanPark]

+JamesStJunction Hi Steve, yeah I am really chuffed to be honest. 3 years ago this was all in my imagination and to finally have completed most of the track laying is a great feeling. A heck of a lot more work to be done in the next 3 years, but for now I am just going to enjoy playing trains this Christmas. Merry Christmas to you. Dave

[@MrVinnyh]

Well done Dave, super video of a great layout

[@GregPalmer1000]

Great to see the loops up and running keep up the great updates and work in progress

[@DeanPark]

+Greg Palmer Cheers Greg.

[@howarth004]

Nice session , and with the upper loop running now you have a lot more to be seen , you sure have put a lot in to this layout ..All the BEST FOR XMAS AND THE NEW YEAR ...DAVE

[@DeanPark]

+David Howarth Hi Dave, a lot of time, effort and the odd tear (when I banged my head off the rafters!!). Merry Christmas. Dave

[@mrbluenevertoleratehatred]

Absolutely brilliant mate!

[@TilefordOO]

Great video Dave and congratulations on successfully completing that upper level which looks marvellous. Have a great Christmas and thanks for all your videos which I've enjoyed in 2015.

[@DeanPark]

+Caversham Central Thanks, merry Christmas to you. Dave

[@percomotion]

Fantastic Dave to see all your hard work come together mate,great shots of the HST and A4 on some superb locations around the layout. Look forward to another video soon. So have a great Christmas to you and your family and a Happy New Year. Kev

[@DeanPark]

+percomotion Cheers Kev, have a great Christmas too. Dave

[@esab1670]

Ive been watching your videos these last few weeks since discovering them and have watched each and everyone up to this one. Today at 6:36 to 6:52 I sat here watching what could pass as the real deal and had to smile and think just wow this chap has really cracked this and im going to have to say something Super stuff mate and im looking forward to watching the rest of your videos over the next few months

[@DeanPark]

Andy Bak hi Andy. Soo kind of you really glad you’re enjoying my stuff. Thanks for supporting my channel too, genuinely appreciate it. Dave

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Absolutely marvellous and what a way to open it with such a great running session , sorry don't always comment but have always watched your videos though . Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year to you and your family . Cheers......Peter.

[@DeanPark]

+Peter Shaw Hi Peter, thanks for taking the time to comment and I am very pleased you liked it. Thanks for supporting my channel and I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a great New Year. Best Regards. Dave

[@fintrainfin]

Great shots of the HST. Nice work.

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Wow! Dave, I am always in awe of what you achieve, well done. Have a nice Christmas...Simon

[@DeanPark]

+Liverton -Simon Thanks Simon, appreciate your kind words. Merry Christmas. Dave

[@patmccarthy4793]

Hi Dave, that is a great video and love your layout, you have some top class ideas and your layout is well constructed. Thanks for sharing and have a great 2016 🚂🚈

[@goodisonroadmodelrailway6798]

Some really good shots here on your fantastic layout - the trains run really well - it's nice even after 3 years to see all the hard work come together - well done keep up the good work and merry Christmas to you Cheers JC

[@DeanPark]

+Goodison Road Model Railway Cheers....in another 3 years I hope to have it more scenic work done...it might even be 'finished'!....if a layout is ever finished!!! Dave

[@trainsontuesday]

Excellent Dave, The A4 had my vote so it was good to see it make the top three. I love your layout and particularly the wide radius curves. It makes such a difference seeing the coaches follow one another smoothly through corners. Merry Christmas, Happy and prosperous New Year to you. I look forward to seeing what 2016 brings to Dean Park Station. David.

[@DeanPark]

+David Atkins Hi David, the curves are good aren't they?! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Dave

[@guidotamburrini2735]

Great film , the top section looks great

[@GrahamFoulston]

Well that was superb Dave, even in the early stages the top level looks amazing, you have done a great job. You just know that from that then in a years time that it will look staggering, what a layout this will be. Well done mate on a fantastic layout, your attention to detail and you precision to the construction is going to pay dividends. So looking forward to see the development during 2016. Have a happy Christmas and a brilliant New Year. ...........Graham

[@DeanPark]

+Graham Foulston Hi Graham, so glad you enjoyed the video. I hope than in a years time we will be chatting about my layout with more scenic material in place, now that the 'technical stuff' has been put in place. I am looking forward to 2016 to see where I can take the layout. Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing more progress on your layout in the new year. Cheers. Dave

[@GrahamFoulston]

Cheers Dave and I'm sure (hope!) that we will be comparing notes in a years time time and I'm pretty sure that we will be discussing the new scenics on that brilliant upper level. ...........Graham

[@DeanPark]

Graham Foulston Hi, its a date! lol

[@GrahamFoulston]

+DaveClass47 OK, I'll remember that. ;-) ............Graham

[@wraggi1]

Hiyah Dave, Really great vid of the much anticipated top level, you've some really superb view points for the vid shots, the HST and A4 running at speed with the backdrop of houses and tower blocks really sets the scene brilliantly, great job and worth the three years of work. Looking forward to the next vid, merry xmas to you and yours, Ian

[@DeanPark]

+wraggi1 Cheers Ian, glad you liked. All the best. Dave

[@nigelcarter9503]

Well done Dave. Very impressive

[@garyhodge7861]

Possibly your best video to date Dave. It was great to see the trains running, but I was continually distracted by the neatness and precision of your work. The close up shots and angles really highlight the quality of your layout.

[@DeanPark]

+Gary Hodge Hi, thanks for your kind words. I do enjoy watching it myself!! lol. The upper level gives so many more options in terms of running session variety. Dave

[@CHESEABUN]

Great running session. Like the catenary !

[@Mattslade6024]

great running session. the layout is looking fab. wish i could get my layout looking as good as yours!!

[@emoh8765TinsleyTmd_YardModel]

Great video Dave worth the wait thankyou

[@Dazkinnersley]

Hi Dave, just finished watching video 69,I discovered your layout a few weeks ago & I've insisted on watching every update from the beginning to now. Your work has inspired me to crack on with my layout, Canning Parkway. Hope to bump into you at ModelRail Scotland in February? Merry Christmas to you & all the very best for 2016. Regards, Daz.

[@DeanPark]

+Dazkinnersley Hi, thanks for sticking with the layout updates from the start!! You deserve a medal! lol. Model Rail Scotland....jings I had forgotten all about that, its creeping up on us again!! Merry Christmas. Dave

[@FarlandHowe]

Well done with your usual precision. Rob

[@turnout999]

Brilliant as always thanks for sharing.. Merry Xmas to you and yours....😎🚒🚒

[@DeanPark]

+turnout999 Him thanks, glad you liked it. Merry Christmas. Dave

[@owenrees2104]

Merry Christmas Dave, that was class! :)

[@davidhoughtoncricutdave1051]

Well done on this milestone video....Here's to the next one. (Another level in 3 years time....lol ). Merry Christmas Dave and I hope Santa is good to you......Cheers DaveH.

[@DeanPark]

+David Houghton (Beardyface) Hi....I have asked Santa for some cash to help pay for future layout progress....but I dont think the £30 he'll give me will go far! lol. Merry Christmas. Dave

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

nice to see the upper level open and running, looks great esp with the HST amazing how far you have come with the layout from your first video, have a great Christmas Dave and a happy New Year Andy

[@DeanPark]

+Andy Hudson Yup its been a lot of work, but to see that HST power along the long straights and around the sweeping curves makes it worthwhile. Merry Christmas. Dave

[@Castlebridge-00]

Big pat on the back to you Dave, that was great. Although I did not vote for it, I thought the 47 with the Royal train was superb.Always like your dedication. Wonder if Santa has a surprise for you. Looking forward to the next video. Happy Christmas from Devon. Barry.

[@DeanPark]

+OBowner Hi, I got my Christmas present early this year in the shape of a Silver A4 'Silver Fox', so maybe not that many Santa surprises for me this year! All the best. Dave

[@edbedbonk48]

looks brill dave , all you need is some loco lamps with lights for UoSA and it will look life-like !

[@davidrobertson2056]

well done and a merry Christmas

[@bswain9999]

excellent - the cant is superb!

[@stuartallport7656]

it has been a great year of growth for the layout and has been a pleasure to see it develop,thank you for taking the time that you have spent over the last three years to video,edit and upload and then reply to all our comments when you could have been advancing dean park,keep up the good work in 2016..... fantastic shots dave and really nice to see the different trains on the upper section and the crm and royal carriages in action. when you get a moment can you let me know what the carriage numbers are on the royal train thanks. it would be nice in the future to see the fiddle yard in action as it was such an inspired achievement it would be a shame not to show it off as if I am not envious enough of the capacity you have created already lol. wishing you and the family a wonderful Christmas and hoping hattons ( sorry santa ) bring you all you wish for......stu+char

[@DeanPark]

+Stuart Allport Hi Stuart, thanks for your comment and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. I will check out the numbers of the coaches and let you know. Ok, I will see about fiddle yard action, but as the points are not fitted with motors you might see a large hand changing the points! Cheers. Dave

[@stuartallport7656]

sorted out royal train numbers. its 2921 & 2922 been the prince of wales dining & sleeping cars that I need but as it does not seem that these have been produced I will have to get the kit from hurst models and alter them. hope you had good Christmas and a jolly new year and hope the hangover is starting to clear...... stu

[@PureWhitePictures]

Great shot at 6.36, top section looks great

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks, yeah that's a good shot! ;-) Dave

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Trains look great running on the layout. Progress is coming along. Scott

[@CaptainAgrippa]

Mile stone and great to see. Thanks.

[@Pmjs]

During the BR year's I worked 60009 as Osprey and Union of South Africa.

[@pxsrrail2558]

Cool!

[@Dazkinnersley]

Hi Dave, hope you had a good Christmas bud. I've just uploaded a short video on my KZbin channel, Canning Parkway. Watching yours has certainly inspired me to have a go at sharing the building of it with regular updates. Santa brought a GoPro so I'm keen to mount that on a flat wagon to record a trip around the loft. Cheers, Daz

[@wouldjubileeveit3646]

congratulations!!

[@calderdepot]

Looking really good. The HST is the canines whatsits. I'm thinking the whining is coming from the pick ups for the Mk3 lighting. Remember having a similar problem many years ago with a tail lamp mod that I done. The pick ups just needed a very very tiny spot of oil to help them glide against the back of the wheels and it usually stops the the squealing. Any how enjoy Christmas and New Year and look forward to seeing more updates next year.

[@DeanPark]

+calderdepot Hi, thanks for the oil tip! Yeah its the MK3 pick up whine....I get used to it lol. Merry Christmas and keep an eye out for another running session around Christmas OR New Year! If I get time to film it! ;-) Dave

[@johnmorrow9978]

Many congratulations on a job well done, your layout is a credit to you, but the $64.000 question is......is it complete?, knowing you there could be a surprise or two in store for 2016, either way it looks great and where has those 3 years gone, from humble beginnings to this, all we need now is the Santa Express and it will be truly finished....lol I have enjoyed watching all of your videos and the time that you have taken to answer all the questions, sit back now and relax and may I wish you and your a Very Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@DeanPark]

+John Morrow There is a few years of work left on this layout....lots of work to do. But glad to get the mainline finished and operating. Merry Christmas and thanks for your support of my channel. Cheers. Dave

[@Oorail]

Congrats... its great to get that finished after such a long time isn't it? I'm also glad to see its not just my set of Eastern Region Mk3 coaches that make that horrible high pitch whine! :-P

[@DeanPark]

+oorail.com Yes they do whine dont they?! lol. I am really happy with the work done. Dave

[@peterwilson4570]

Hi Dave, I have watched all of your videos from the start, and very interesting they have been too, I'm hoping to start my own loft layout soon and I'm undecided as to what the height from the floor to the baseboard top should be, may I ask at what height yours is, and would you alter it if you were starting again. Merry Christmas and a great New Year to you and your Family, Pete.

[@Pmjs]

My class 37 is Gartcosh in Loadhaul livery. I hope 1 day to find Ravenscraig.

[@steburge1]

Terrific !

[@DeanPark]

+Steve Burgess ;-)

[@JKWARGAMES]

That 125 on the upper loop looks amazing , were did you get your station lamps street lights from many thanks

[@DeanPark]

+GROVE JUNCTION!!!! Hi, thanks. The station lamps and car park lamps are DCC Concepts. They are top of the range items, not cheap, but the best I have come across. I painted them. Cheers. Dave

[@pierre-de-standing]

That 37 has got some very good sound. It has been great binge watching your progress so far. What will you do when you finish? BTW, how many more trains will you buy? Your loft must be worth a mint by now!

[@04clemea]

The catenary looks great. Are they dapol, if so will you be putting the wires on them.

[@DeanPark]

+04clemea No, the dapol stuff is very expensive. For my 20m long track x 3 that's 60metres+....I worked it out at about £800 to wire the lot! That's ridiculously expensive! Plus it hinders track cleaning etc. Cheers. Dave

[@04clemea]

+DaveClass47 WoW, glad I'm not doing a modern image Kings Cross, that would get very expensive.

[@thelibrarian46]

Will the upper loop be connected to the bottom loop at any point, t o enable trains can transfer from each?

[@DeanPark]

Alan Bevan check out the videos after this one. It’s all been done :-)

[@bentompkinson4572]

Hello. I am about to start buying track for my station area. Can you tell me if you used left/right points or express points in the station area? Thank you. Ben

[@DeanPark]

+Ben Tompkinson Hi I used PECO streamline Code 100 track. I bought a selection of left and right hand points in Medium and Long radius. I would always recommend peco track, as it performs better than Bachmann and Hornby equivalent.

[@bentompkinson4572]

+DaveClass47. Thank you very much for your reply. Out of interest can I ask how the PECO differs in performance from Hornby? I have only dabbled since I was a child and that has always been with Hornby

[@bentompkinson4572]

+Ben Tompkinson. I am particularly interested in what size your diamond crossing is as the Hornby one I have (a good 15 years old) seems to have too much angle on it. The "long" PECO diamond I have seen seems to be much shallower.

[@DeanPark]

Ben Tompkinson Hi, its a Peco code 100 large crossing. They work fairly well with all rolling stock.

[@bentompkinson4572]

+DaveClass47. Thank you very much for your help. Merry Christmas

[@mjsdecember1990]

Merry Christmas dave

[@DeanPark]

+mjsdecember1990 Merry Christmas. Dave

[@mike6147]

Splendid. That HST is crying out for Paxman Valenta sound. Can't you sell a kidney to finance it?

[@DeanPark]

+Hope Park Junction Its on my LONG shopping list lol. Dave

[@philiplettley]

I'd have voted for the class 47 so it could have a royal opening lol. But as per usual they come to open it after it's already opened lol.

[@DarleyHR2024]

Dave your hst is squeaky and have a nice Christmas

[@DeanPark]

+Stewarts Branch productions Hi....I know, but Its not the HST, its the MK3 coaches as they have pick ups for the internal lighting. They rub against the wheels. A bit of oil might help. Merry Christmas to you. Dave