Dean Park Station Video 78 - Layout Tour Part 2

[@GBPuploads]

Two great videos providing a look back and over view of the whole layout. A reminder of of what has been achieved so far.

[@DeanPark]

+Greg Pegg Yeah it certainly does....and reminds me of the massive amount of work still to be done! Cheers. Dave

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Great way of showing what you have achieved over the last couple of years , enjoyable watching as always. Cheers........Peter .

[@DeanPark]

+Peter Shaw Cheers Peter, glad you enjoyed the tours! ;-) Dave

[@tomcarlos7929]

Thanks for the videos. It's great to see ideas from other modellers an the long term plans that they have. Looking forward to the next update.

[@newcastlerabbit]

Looking great Dave. Absolutely fantastic looking layout .Defies belief your attention to detail and planning.

[@7APT7]

Hi Dave, Great Three part layout special, enjoyed watching, even though it was 2016, brings me up to date a bit on what goes where, Back Scenery and buildings look absolutely great. 👍Thumbs all the Way 👍

[@wraggi1]

Really in depth detail update, got some great ideas and as you say plenty of work for this year and possibly longer;-)....great vid and thanks for sharing your plans...Ian

[@mickford9332]

Hi Dave I love your attention to detail and really enjoy watching your progress, what an amassing layout.

[@DeanPark]

+Mick Ford Hi Mike, really glad you enjoy what I am doing on the layout, thanks for your support and I hope you continue to enjoy my progress. Cheers. Dave

[@dislikethumb7398]

super video update, really informative...plus another view of the push pull set too 👍👍

[@giulius7176]

Very nice layout in the space you have. Always enjoy visiting your railroad from Chicago.

[@DeanPark]

+Giulius71 Hi, so glad you liked it. Warm regards. Dave

[@scotts2222]

Hi Dave, just starting my own layout now I'm settled in the USA. I am lucky in that I have a HUGE basement to go at for making a layout. I can only hope I can build and detail somewhere near as well as you. I've enjoyed all your videos so far and look forward to more. I hope to post videos of what I'm building as and when I make a start on baseboards. Best regards, Scott

[@DeanPark]

+Scott S Hi Scott, thanks for getting in touch. You're lucky to have a basement, not many homes in UK have these! lol. Look forward to seeing your progress! Cheers. Dave

[@andrewskilling221]

always en joy your videos and your work

[@bennettj99]

Oh Dave, Fantastic, well worth the wait of two minutes. lol. I've finally catched up, and it has been worthwhile! As I have said before, I Love you layout, but what it is Crying out for is a Nice Relaxed scenic Scene of the Scottish countryside. Something that shows the Beauty of Your Countryside. The Glens etc. Something of the Beauty of your fair nation. You can do this, I know! So come on Dave, show us Angles, the Beauty of Scotland. Now if that doesn't move you I Give Up. Many thanks for sharing a Lovely video. Kindest regards. John.

[@DeanPark]

+John Bennett I could condense the Scottish Highlands into 6ft by 3ft! lol. I will do some scenic greenery at both ends of the layout, but it might take a while, I have a 'to do' list longer than the Forth Rail Bridge! lol. Dave

[@Bruno.Trains]

Very nice model, Beautiful video,

[@smileymark13]

I do look forward to your updates as they are very informative and gives me ideas on what to do with my layout. One idea which you could consider for the where your looking to build a housing estate is that you could build instead a castle in the corner. I would have this sitting on high sandstone walls with the 2 tracks running next to them. On the other side you could put a park like princess park. This would allow height for the castle and park to give better depth on your layout. Cheers Mark

[@Electra_1203]

Another one of your flawless videos, I mean, I'm blown away by everything you've done in about 3 1/2 years, I can't say much more than I did a few days ago, splendid job mate, the ballast will really add the final cherry on top! -Brad.

[@DeanPark]

+Bradthebilder 222 Cheers, at least the lower section will be ballasted and I can turn my attention to ballasting two 20m mainlines on the upper, 2 inclines and 1 TMD.....MANY hours of ballasting still to do me thinks! lol

[@Electra_1203]

+DaveClass47 yep, i just remembered you plan for Waverley inspired park plan for the east end of the layout, and I adore the idea. Part of me wants to beg you to put that next on the to do list, but as I'm dreading, it's in phase 4, so we might have to wait quite a while :( id love to see you have a proper crack at terraforming, with mod roc, rather than the odd bush on the line side. It will add so much and I'm happy that your having a crack at it :) some ideas for the park, it would be great if you can have a gentle slope down from the town, with a gravel carp park at the top. Coming down the hill you can have some open areas, with a father and son playing football, or what would be funnier is a boy looking over the retaining wall with his football by the tracks :) then you could have some trees, with a picnicking family and Mabie a tiny pond with a granny on the beach feeding the ducks. you could get some ornate lampposts that work, and lots more. Name idea? The Royal Dean Gardens.

[@michelegianni389]

Hi Dave, I've stumbled upon one of your videos by chance and... now I've looked at each of them! Since I'm Italian, I've a very poor knowledge of the british railways world, but it's clear for me that your layout is a masterpiece and it is in my personal top 10 of the layouts I have seen. Loking forward to seeing more updates. Michele

[@GalgormHall]

Dave, simply epic. I have stumbled across your videos from time to time and have enjoyed seeing the progress. Now subscribed and those two 'tour' videos have brought me right up to speed. Looking forward to years of updates! Paul

[@runtonpark7585]

Hi Dave, really enjoyed the tour videos, being a relative newcomer to KZbin and the channels I haven't had time to watch all of your older ones yet. I was really surprised that you mentioned the walls and concrete roofing were printed, they look awesome, and I've been really impressed with the signal box in your other vids so to find it was was scratch built to the prototype was doubly impressive. I really like the arcing in the traction shed as well, proper nice touch. Already looking forward to your next vid. Excellent work I say! Cheers, Matt.

[@DeanPark]

+Runton Park Hi Matt, welcome to my channel and thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate that. I am also really glad you enjoyed watching the video and hope you continue to support my channel and share my videos. Dave

[@TilefordOO]

Smashing video as always Dave and great to see what the future holds for Dean Park. Thanks for sharing :)

[@DeanPark]

+Caversham Central Cheers, glad you liked! Dave

[@daviemaclean61]

I've watched all your brilliant videos, but it was nice to get a tour nonetheless. And nice to see the fiddle yard in all its glory too. Great camera work too - I'd almost forgotten the scenery comes to an abrupt end outside the station! As always, and inspiration to get my own finger out and crack on.. Cheers, Davie

[@DeanPark]

+davie maclean Cheers Davie...hopefully in 12 months the scenery will extend a bit further round the layout! Dave

[@daviemaclean61]

+DaveClass47 Hi Dave. I know you're fond of the Bachmann stuff, including the figures. After seeing their stuff at York MRS, I bought some figures from Dart Castings. You should check them out. Didn't neglect our mutual friend Ten Commandments either! Cheers, Davie

[@DeanPark]

davie maclean Ive got some dart casting stuff too...its good stuff. Dave

[@southwalesrailproductions8748]

Keep up the good work Dave. Jordan.

[@drewliszka4186]

Love it wish i had the space time and money to do anything close to yours . Keep up the good work Dave .

[@DeanPark]

+Drew Liszka Cheers Drew.

[@jonathanbrierley5175]

Hi there Dave. I have been watching all the videos from the start & I've just finished watching video no 78. All of your layouts are out of this world & you've worked very hard with it all. If anyone gave you a score out of a 100, I would give you full marks for hard work & dedication. Good luck with it all & keep up with the work, I can't wait to see it all finished. Bye for now from Jonathan. PS; let me know what you think of my comment.

[@DeanPark]

Hi Jonathan. Thanks for getting in touch and for enduring 78 of my videos so far. I hope you didn't nod off too often when watching them? lol. I will keep working on it and hope you keep enjoying what I do. Thanks. Dave

[@TheAudiostud]

I Think It Was Video 75 Model Of The Month Asking If You Were Okay! I'm Glad To See That You Are & That It Was My Puter Playing Up, I Agree With All The Comments About Your Layout It Is Of The Highest Quality A Real Tribute To Yourself And Your Attention To Detail That Sets Your Layout Above All Others "Great Work, Well Done"

[@DeanPark]

+TheAudiostud Hi, I really smiled when reading this comment, as I am so glad you think my work is worthy of such praise. Its comments like this that keep me trying to improve me layout. Cheers. Dave

[@delticnapierdccsound4236]

That scene with 47 & hst looked real for a moment,had to take a second look at the track and back drop! First class!

[@DeanPark]

+Paul Hickman lol, thanks! Some layouts almost look life like at times. Its great that you think that of my layout. Cheers. Dave

[@delticnapierdccsound4236]

Its scarey! But really good!

[@quarryfield]

Great tour of your wonderful layout Dave, it's going to be fun watching it progress. I'm not much of a modeller myself but maybe you could use velcro to attach the retaining walls where you need access to the wiring? Keep up the good work. Regards Paul.

[@DeanPark]

+quarryfield Cheers Paul. Yeah I had thought of velco....or magnets to hold the wall in place. I'll no doubt have many more thoughts before I decide! lol. Glad your liking my videos and thanks for taking the time to comment and make suggestions. It's always great to hear from the folk that watch my channel. Cheers. Dave

[@crazyvec]

Greetings, just came across your site and watched all the vids. Found them very interesting and helpful. Can groove on the fingerless gloves as doing similar in my attic (artic...lol).Looking forward to the next instalment...keep up the good work, cheers....steve

[@DeanPark]

+crazyvec Hi Steve, glad you liked my videos and welcome to my channel. It can get chilly up the attic lol. Dave

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

You have done a great job with the layout so far. You are more organized and the planning of the layout than I am. I just make it up as I go. I had 3 things I wanted and the rest just happens.Scott

[@DeanPark]

+Scott Downey lol, I have 1000 things I want, but only room for about 5! Glad you like what I have done...I'll keep working on it. Cheers. Dave

[@nigelcarter9503]

Brilliant update Dave

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

very impressive and a great eye for detail.You must have deep pockets and long arms!

[@ThePhosphater]

another great video Dave, always so interesting. Perhaps you could do with some more blocks of flats to give it the Estate effect by the station.

[@DeanPark]

+John B Thanks...I will keep that idea in mind. Dave

[@davestrains]

Amazing layout ! will be watching all your videos now. cheers dave

[@robmasterman]

Imagination is a wonderful thing Dave, I look at your layout and when I operate my meagre attempt I can imagine that what I've done matches yours....Complete fantasy, but it still gives me a great deal of pleasure after all these years. There is one thing you haven't attempted yet, and I was wondering if you intend doing so, and that's to introduce close couplings on your rolling stock to improve their appearance when running. Fantastic production as always...Bob

[@DeanPark]

+Robert Masterman Hi Bob....close coupling on the MK3 coaches wont be possible as Hornby don't fit these coaches with NEM sockets (despite thousands of requests to do so I have no doubt! - ignored by Hornby!). The MK2 and MK1's will possibly be done in the future, but its not high on my shopping list.As for imagination....where would we all be without it?! ;-) Cheers. Dave

[@robmasterman]

I wasn't aware of that Dave, I'm still using analogue, and second hand whatever I can afford...at my age it's a combination of nostalgia and inability to afford the newest items....All the Best...Bob

[@andrewstenhouse7530]

Another great video Dave ballast for TMD I know You follow Everard junction his fine cork cover looks really good

[@Jwnewall]

Thanks for doing this, didnt think my request would do much haha :P thanks and looking forward to more

[@DeanPark]

+Deverton Junction Hi, no probs, I always try to cater for requests, where its possible, you're request was a good one, so I did it! lol Dave

[@jackbrown2830]

Top notch as usual Dave, you talk about the price of stock look at the new biomass wagons from Hornby only available from hattons £83 each unbelievable

[@DeanPark]

+Jack Brown Yeah I actually spluttered into my coffee when I saw the price of them! How are we going to get people in to the hobby when its rapidly pricing itself out of the market? I class myself as having a decent budget, but now I am allowing myself 2-3 locos a year and perhaps a rake of coaches.....where as before I was spending double, if not three times this. (and that was only 2 years ago). If Bachmann charge £50+ for their MK2F coaches then I am sorry, they will be seeing more Hornby rolling stock on my layout. They are out of touch with reality! AND they keep announcing new products when I have been waiting on a newly tooled Class 158 dmu for 4 years and still nothing in the pipeline!!! As for their MK2F coaches, well the real thing was designed and built in less time than the 00 Gauge ones!! Wake up Bachmann.Sorry for that rant. LOL Dave

[@biscuitwifgwavy]

Here's an idea for you. Look into getting a wireless drone cam for your layout. It will easily fit on a OO scale wagon at the front of the train for an engineer's view or at the back of the train for a railfan's view around curves. I got one for around $80USD from my hobby shop for my American style narrow gauge railroad. It works with wifi on your smartphone and it records in 720p onto a memory chip. Your layout would be an excellent place to try it out. Trust me. You will have loads of fun with it. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@DeanPark]

+biscuitwifgwavy interesting idea...I will get a cam truck at some point to enjoy the views on the layout as a driver would see it. Cheers. Dave

[@alanjackson6422]

Wow Dave looks brilliant. Just so I can get a sense of scale, could you please give me rough dimensions of your loft area, as I'm intending to start in my loft quite soon. Thanks

[@DeanPark]

Alan Jackson go. Thanks :-) it’s about 25ft by 11ft. If you watch my Layout your from August/September this year you’ll get a better tour of the layout and I think (can’t remember exactly) I talk about sizes etc :-) Cheers. Dave

[@officialLiviTV1974]

Hi Dave. A couple of great 'summary' videos, which although I have watched almost all your uploads, still find I am unable to stop watching! Awesome. All of it... Just a suggestion. You say you are to Ballast the TMD area. I found a couple of suppliers, that are selling 'fish tank' gravel in large quantities (16kg) and it works out much cheaper than eg Hornby or woodlands senics substrates. You can get a wide variety of size of grains and colours. Just an idea, that you may already be aware of...regards Don PS I bought a Proses ballaster, and it is great!

[@DeanPark]

+Don Paul Hi, so glad you liked it. Thanks for the tips too! Dave

[@officialLiviTV1974]

+DaveClass47 Just thinking further, at 13.30 mins on the section on Phase 4, you are looking for ideas, to landscape the Princes street gardens area. An ideal opportunity to utilise a variety of woodland scenics scatter, by creating , on a gentle slope, the Floral Clock- a tourist attraction within the gardens! You can go wild!

[@trainmanbob]

Great second part Dave. Have you thought of holding the side wall under the TMD with magnets? Cheers, Bob

[@DeanPark]

+trainmanbob Hi....I have now lol. Thanks. My initial thoughts were velco fasteners! But I will do a magnet 'test' and see which works the best. Wont be for a while yet, but that's a great idea! Dave

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

Depots looking realy good now Dave

[@kirbyparkwest4392]

Another great video Dave. Know were you're coming from regarding the price of coaches. I'm looking forward to Waverley Gns.

[@DeanPark]

+Kirby Park West I just wonder how are we going to get people in to the hobby when its rapidly pricing itself out of the market? I class myself as having a decent budget, but now I am allowing myself 2-3 locos a year and perhaps a rake of coaches.....where as before I was spending double, if not three times this. (and that was only 2 years ago). If Bachmann charge £50+ for their MK2F coaches then I am sorry, they will be seeing more Hornby rolling stock on my layout. They are out of touch with reality! AND they keep announcing new products when I have been waiting on a newly tooled Class 158 dmu for 4 years and still nothing in the pipeline!!! As for their MK2F coaches, well the real thing was designed and built in less time than the 00 Gauge ones!! Wake up Bachmann.Sorry for that rant. LOL Dave

[@kirbyparkwest4392]

That's so funny, Lets see if Rapido get their HST prototype out before them bloomin Mk2F's. We can live in hope, anyway the Hornby Mk2e's are ok, especially with the lights in them. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

If your main inspiration is Edinburgh Waverley. How about a castle somewhere? Just a little one like

[@DeanPark]

Gulp!.....Where do you start with that?! lol

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

food for thought though

[@bartoncessna1]

Hi Dave - thanks for the tour video. A great idea. I’ve followed you from the start - it’s amazing how much you’ve done. All well planned and executed. You should be proud mate. A few quick Qs --- What do you do for track cleaning on such a big / enclosed layout? Also do your card / paper models suffer from humidity or temp changes? Keep it up - you’re a top modeller.

[@DeanPark]

+bartoncessna1 Hi, thanks for your vey kind comments., ok, your Q's....I use a standard Peco track rubber. I also use a CMX track cleaner (From DCC SUPPLIES, around £100!). I fill it with Delux Materials 'Track Magic' and it is hauled around behind a loco, cleaning the track. It works well, especially for tunnels where access is difficult (or impossible!). However you cannot beat the good old track rubber for a completely clean track surface! I use both, cleaning every couple of weeks. I find it quite therapeutic, it takes me about an hour to hand clean the tracks! I also hoover the track from time to time just to get rid of any track rubber dust, general dust and debris.

[@DeanPark]

+bartoncessna1 On to your second Q:The card models hold up to temperature changes provided you spray coat the paper brick etc in a matt varnish before hand. Also, if they are not glued to the card (if building a scalescenes kits etc) then you can find the paper lifts from the card and ripples....I had this on earlier builds, but this was because I was using cheap spray glue! I now use 3M Craft mount and make sure the brick paper is secured really well to the card. The smaller details, such as capping stones and buttresses have their brick paper attached with Pritt Stick, a good coverage is req. They might not be as durable as a resin kit, but so far I am happy with the card efforts. Cheers. Dave

[@trainsontuesday]

Thank you for the tour, parts 1 and 2. I have a much better idea of what you're doing and it will make future videos much more enjoyable. Awesome layout.

[@DeanPark]

+David Atkins Glad it was useful!. Cheers. Dave

[@steburge1]

Great Stuff!

[@lukenoble3319]

Looks great! I am a new modeller (I started about 9 months ago) and I have to agree that the prices for decent rolling stock is through the roof. I wondered what type of point motors you use?

[@DeanPark]

+Luke Noble Hi I use Peco PL10E (Extended wire ones are better as they go through thick baseboards and you can snip them to length when youre done! I then fit PL-13 ACCESSORY switches to wire up the frog of the point....I did a video on this ages ago, video number 9. Hope this helps. Dave

[@darrenandgemmaclimie-newma3557]

Hi Dave. Been following you since the very beginning, excellent video's, and really giving me some great ideas on what I want to do with mine, as you've really given me the drive to start one!! out if interest, you have the same W loft structure supports, so was curious what your dimensions are of you Base boards, in depth and length? It looks like you have more depth between the front and back of you Base board than I would get, it's difficult to get a perspective in the videos! Thanks! Darren

[@DeanPark]

+DarrenandGemma Climie-Newman hi Darren, thanks for the comment. Really glad you've stuck with the channel and that its given you some ideas, copy anything you like the look of, that's why I do the videos....to share my ideas. The width of the baseboards are 77cm wide and sit 94cm from the floor. Hope this helps. I didn't want them too long as I am a tall guy and didn't want to do my back in by bending over all the time! lol. Dave

[@darrenandgemmaclimie-newma3557]

+DaveClass47 Thanks Dave. that's really helpful, as I think any less than 70cm or so in width, wouldn't allow for much detail etc.. I'm sure I can squeeze this in between the loft structure! Keep up the good work!

[@MrChrisprat]

Hi mate was wondering if it was possible to use plaster bandage next to the scale scenes retaining wall or would it cause damage at all thanks in advance?

[@DeanPark]

+Lady of Faith central, Charliebrook Hi...if you get the scalescenes stuff wet it will damage it. However if your paper is well sealed and coated in spray varnish it will hold up 'ok', BUT the main problem is if your water gets into the exposed card edge of the scalescnes wall etc it will soak up the water and blister the card. My advice....woodland scenics shaper sheet, with woodland scenics plaster. There is less moisture with this technique and its less messy. I will be trying it at some point. Hope this helps.

[@MrChrisprat]

+DaveClass47 thank you will you be posting a video of that would be cool to see how it goes and did you manage to see my video?

[@jamesdavidson6919]

Hi Dave. Awesome Video! Do you have any tips on how to start your own layout in small space with a small budget? I'm just getting some carpeting done soon and if you've got some tips that would be great! Also I'm a Australian so congrats on going world-wide! Thanks. James

[@Electra_1203]

Hello mate, I know what it's like to have a small space, as I have a 6x2 layout myself. What size are you planning to get, because the size can change everything for a railway, comment your rough size and I ca give you a hand, Happy to help, Brad

[@jamesdavidson6919]

im looking at a 8x4 I believe. Its going to be interesting how this will work compared to USA and UK layouts so yea. Thanks if you can help :D

[@Electra_1203]

+JTT James The Trainer Transport Vlogs happy to help mate. With an 8x4 you can fit a Ho European loop, called a continuous run layout, that's what Dave here has, although he's got a whole loft and a very big budget (it depresses him listing all his price totals). Or you could go for something that doesn't have a loop nicknamed end to end. A very good video by intercity82 describes many of the things I'll talk about here, I'll get the link to you. It's personal preference what design to go for, as well as the scale. HO is a tad smaller than Dave's layout, and is good for starters, as it's not to big but also not too small that modelling would become impossible. I would go for Analogue control as DCC may be too expensive for a larger layout. When you want to set the railway is up to you, as well as where. Most choices are personal preference, so be free and build how you want!

[@jackbrown2830]

Hi Dave that's very true mate cheers jack

[@mtty1988]

Can u list websites mentioned and description of what you got off it

[@nigelcarter9503]

What type of signalling do you use? I was thinking of DCC Competes ? Like like you, the hobby is costing me a 'bomb', and that on top of converting my loft to a 'man room' for the hobby. It doe's help that I have partial sight after my 'Stroke but, I am not going to be 'defeated' so, the video's help me as my memory is also 'crap'. You Tube help's alot especially, I have managed to master 'solering' and my ESoC system with it. Keep it coming.

[@MrChrisprat]

This layout is well I would say amazing but that word just doesn't do it justice. As for the prices I'm having to look at pre owned stock rather then new as its really getting out of control. Can I suggest and I'm no expert but couldn't you have some kind of point on the curve to the fiddle yard on the town scene entrance to give another access to the tracks in that corner and maybe the same if possible the other end? For the town scene I have just seen that scale scenes have released there corner shops that fit in with there terrace houses and they look really cool will probably use then on my layout.

[@DeanPark]

+Stephen Nunn Do you mean add turnouts on the upper level to the fiddle yard? I not sure if I understand what you mean....but I am intrigued! lol Dave

[@MrChrisprat]

+DaveClass47 oh sorry I do have trouble explaining my ideas in my head sometimes so I'll try again lol where the track bends round behind the back scene going into the fiddle yard on that curve could you fit a turn out in so it the runs to the tracks in the corner so you can access them without having to move to much about hope that makes better sense?

[@DeanPark]

Stephen Nunn Ah now I understand. Its all about access....I struggled to fit two curves in there and link it up with the access roads....its a tight squeeze for me to get in there and I struggled to use a hammer to pin the track down as the roof was so close! lol. Dave

[@MrChrisprat]

+DaveClass47 oh right okay didn't think of that one can't exactly remove your roof to pin the track down lol but I suppose it's more fun like that having to do some real shunting to get rolling stock out.

[@MrChrisprat]

Hi mate could I ask a favour have put my first two vids up of my layout and was wondering if you could take a look and maybe comment any suggestions you may have thanks again?

[@TheAudiostud]

I have to agree with your comments made on pricing of Loco's & Rolling Stock! I simply cannot afford to continue with my dream of building a modern image layout as we are a single income family, there is simply not enough money at the end of the month for example Bachman Class 66 £140 + Pack of 4 x 5 100 tonne HHA bogie hopper wagon in Freightliner Heavy Haul livery with sliding end door £630 so thats £770 for just one modern image Train. Thats Hattons discount price and when it comes to shopping on ebay there's no difference in price in fact ebay was dearer! So I live my dream by watching your video's that's until our 6 No: come up and my local Railway Club is not at all appealing to me

[@DeanPark]

+TheAudiostud My local railway club doesnt appeal to me either....I like my own way too much and sharing a layout would be challenging lol. Its becoming a rich man's hobby...sadly I am not rich, but save like mad to get what I can. I don't smoke, drink (much) or have wild nights out, so manage to save money where I can!

[@TheAudiostud]

+DaveClass47 just like me, but! As soon as you've got a few bob saved a Big Fat Bill gets in the way! All of us who watch your channel know how dedicated you are, it's why we enjoy your videos because of all the hard work you put in both in front & behind the camera

[@DeanPark]

TheAudiostud thanks. I am passionate about my model railway. Bills....tell me about it! A bill comes my way or something breaks down in the house and needs fixed or replaced....££££! lol

[@Pmjs]

Will you get a Pilot to shunt your rakes of coaches?

[@DeanPark]

Hi ts more of a tmd, not for coaches, BUT I plan to get a class 08 at some point to shunt coaches into the station from the storage yard.

[@timtaylor953]

Great layout! What track do you use? Is it Hornby or Peco? Looks like flexi or is it a mixture?

[@DeanPark]

Hi, all track is peco with flexi used throughout. No set track. Cheers. Dave

[@timtaylor953]

@@DeanPark Thanks Dave :)

[@Gordons1888]

What's the dimensions of the room you do this in

[@DeanPark]

+LNER 7220 hi, my layout is 25ft long and 11ft wide at the ends. Cheers. Dave

[@southwalesrailproductions8748]

Have you got the APT-E??

[@DeanPark]

+Yate Junction yes, it will feature in the April Model of the Month (if I get time to do it!). Not run it yet, as I am ballasting a section of layout and want to keep it dust free!! Cheers.

[@johnclass8794]

Hello mate, been mega busy at work, just caught up with all the vids! Great progress, impressed as always! Agreed re the price of rolling stock, I'm glad I've got all mine! I'll hopefully get a chance to do some stuff on the railway, haven't touched it for months! But nice weather is coming so garage is a bit warmer! What about a prison or an attempt at the castle in some way for phase 4? Keep up the great work, keep impressing your two thumbs down fans that can't help but watch all your videos 😂

[@DeanPark]

+John Class87 Thanks for the ideas! Yeah the prices are just becoming a laugh now....is someone at Bachmann actually taking the p*ss? ;-( Dave

[@jackbrown2830]

I know Dave it's getting ridiculous the price of locos and wagons, I got an email from burevally models today and there was a load of bargains on it so I bought a new class 56 R3052 in rail freight sub sector Richard Trevithick £65 I thought that was cheap

[@DeanPark]

+Jack Brown That's a really great Bargain as the Hornby 56 is a beauty of a loco! I have one, a really heavy, powerful beast. I just refuse to pay £45 for a coach which was £25 two years ago! The price of plastics has gone down with the oil price falling, so the raw materials will be cheaper. Its the Chinese 'minimum wage' that's shafting us....that's what you get for moving British manufacturing abroad!

[@mtty1988]

Prices as they say more detail. I got all my loco and Roaling stock. I got all n 3 voyage £50-80 all full £120 lots of coaches. Got dapol class156 £65 full£100 all a1 condition only duffer was my faul as it was Lima ac and fort it would work on dc so look there. Even get some amazing bargains if u search ie sellers selling ether wrong descriptions thing wrong item so goses less than meant badly described or categorised so not many buyers see it. And most I got new designs or old well under rrp and even some ready weathered or customs. Same with buildings and cottage industries scratch build building other detailing Items. I use eBay now as a starting point for what's out pro made what's out custom and kit bashed a must for price and unusual items

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+Matthew Stamp Yeah I actually spluttered into my coffee when I saw the price of them! How are we going to get people in to the hobby when its rapidly pricing itself out of the market? I class myself as having a decent budget, but now I am allowing myself 2-3 locos a year and perhaps a rake of coaches.....where as before I was spending double, if not three times this. (and that was only 2 years ago). If Bachmann charge £50+ for their MK2F coaches then I am sorry, they will be seeing more Hornby rolling stock on my layout. They are out of touch with reality! AND they keep announcing new products when I have been waiting on a newly tooled Class 158 dmu for 4 years and still nothing in the pipeline!!! As for their MK2F coaches, well the real thing was designed and built in less time than the 00 Gauge ones!! Wake up Bachmann.Sorry for that rant. LOL Dave

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+DaveClass47 eBay is the only way

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+Matthew Stamp on there any lyddle end are over twice as much

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I don't know why people have hidden fiddle yards. They often look as good as the rest of the layout when covered in expensive rolling stock. Show them off. Marshalling yards and coach storage areas aren't hidden away underground in the real world.

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+Without prejudice Hi, if I could have had it on show I would have....but with a hands free controller via my iPhone I can play with the fiddle yard while standing in front of it, while the trains on the layout happily go about their business. Dave

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DaveClass47 Make a video of that

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