Retford in EM gauge

Welcome to a video of my model railway. It is based on summer 1957 in Retford from the flat crossing to Babworth Bridge and is a scale model. You will see the odd loco or train that's slightly out of the time but it's my train set and I can do what I want.

[@pretzelogic2689]

Wow! There is something about this layout that just seems so real. The depth of the scenes, the weathering on the rolling stock, the scenery, even the sound. It all creates quite an atmosphere. Good show.

[@DJRailways]

Thank You!

[@johnrichards6352]

Don't think I've ever seen a better model, you have captured the space and feel of a main line railway, or to be more accurate two main line railways, brilliantly well. I particularly appreciate the scale speeds and smooth running. Kudos, comrade!

[@DJRailways]

Thanks for the kind words, you have made my day!

[@xaneckstein455]

Very excellent layout indeed!

[@johnjephcote7636]

Fascinating because I live in Retford and recognise the locations.

[@MrDavil43]

After school in 1950's I'd cycle the 5 miles to the line side by Hadley Wood North Tunnel, lay in the long grass and watch WD's, 9F's on freights, with the Pacifics, V2's and B1's hurtling by on passenger duties. Your layout took me back to those days - many thanks. I'm building my own model now, and hope it will approach the standard of yours. Well done!

[@paulcaswell2813]

Superb stuff! The doubleheaded K3s from 7.38 form probably the finest footage of a model railway I've ever seen. EVERYTHING was just right. Perfect!

[@DJRailways]

Thank you very much!

[@ronaldelvidge4052]

Great layout just as I remember it from the late 50s to the 60s.The trackwork is spot on.

[@alantoms3263]

Just stumbled across this video. Fantastic layout and rolling stock! Locomotives super-smooth in operation. Thanks for sharing. Al.

[@DJRailways]

Thank you!

[@johnpenny5638]

All that track-work and crossings and still the trains cross it all smoothly. Well done that man - a joy to watch.

[@DJRailways]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@glo41f]

Thank you for posting this. I have heard of this model for a long time and followed its development in the model press. It exceeds expectations. Everything runs smoothly as I would expect from the Master Mr Jackson. It is a fantastic pierce of work and well done to all concerend.

[@DJRailways]

Always makes my day to read comments like that - thanks for the kind words!

[@phph1731]

Superb layout and super show. Thanks.

[@glo41f]

Thank you so much for letting us see what must be one of the greatest model railways around. It has the potential to be the all time greatest and Roy is to be congratulated on his efforts so far. Greatly enjoyed and hope to see more at some time. Martin.

[@DJRailways]

Hi, thanks for the really positive comment, glad you enjoyed the footage. I am currently in the process of putting up some new footage which should be ready soon.

[@chrisvaughan159]

What an undertaking. I have been looking forward to seeing footage of this epic for years.Very well worth the wait. Superb modelling, operating and fidelity to prototype. Saw Dunwich in the flesh as what I perceive now as a taster of things to come. Anticipation builds for further video. Thanks, Chris.

[@DJRailways]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sorry for the belated reply.

[@trainmanbob]

Most enjoyable. A huge compliment to your modelling skills. Cheers, Bob

[@DJRailways]

Thanks very much!

[@bryaneast2513]

Brilliant layout with amazing track-work and signals. Got a lot of pleasure watching this and it left me envious. Bryan

[@DJRailways]

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot to me!

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This is a truly impressive achievement yet, especially considering this is not a club layout but being built by only a small number of people. What impresses me the most is the trackwork, the signals and the very spacious, uncluttered apearance. The last is achievable because of the giant dimensions (I saw a trackplan in either Hornby magazine or BRM), and the funny thing is, unless you know the trackplan, you have no idea from which hole in the backscene the next train appears in the video. One tip for the filming, use manual focus, as the camera often goes out of focus when the train comes in the picture or is focused at the wrong point at all, what I do is move the camera a bit around in autofocus untill it focuses on the right point and then push the auto/manual button, then it stays focused at that point. Some very nice kitbuilt locomotives as well, like that B19 at the end.

[@DJRailways]

Thanks for taking the time to write this comment. It truly makes my day when people say things like this!

Amazing video, a great source of inspiration, good work, thank you very much !

[@DJRailways]

Thank you - makes my day seeing comments like this!

[@TakeMeToChurchill]

Looks beautiful! Inspiration for a young modeler off at school waiting to get back at it!

[@DJRailways]

Thanks very much!

[@GalgormHall]

That is an epic layout you have there, I can't believe I haven't come across it before. I'll look forward to more progress on this one. Paul

[@DJRailways]

Thanks for the kind words Paul

[@JamesPetts]

What a splendid layout!

[@DJRailways]

Thank you!

[@battlefield3rd88]

So exciting to see expresses run through at scale speed! particularly over that beautifully crafted point and crossing work (as well as a variety of other speeds, of course.) An aspect so often (I humbly think) missing at shows where everything seems to run at such a uniformly slow speed, even on larger layouts - maybe to save wear or minimize risk of derailments, perhaps.

[@DJRailways]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@charlieduncan844]

Did u know retford actually had a shunting yard in the 50s to the 60s

[@Sandlingjunction]

Oh wow, Only watched half of this so far and could not push the sub button quick enough. I am amazed at seeing this and have a mass of question id love to put to you. Kind regards Paul at Sandling Junction

[@tomarmstrong2613]

Great Piece of Work ! But it always seems a pity to see Locos trundling around without a driver ?

[@JosipRadnik1]

Great work so far. The track layout is very interresting and also very realistic. But what scale is "EM gauge"? never heard of that....

[@melvynwoodman5787]

Scale is 4mm to the foot (same as oo) gauge is 18.2mm instead of 16.5mm to provide a more accurate representation of 4feet8.5inches. wheel standards and flangeways remain as oo standards which are still coarser than scale.

[@martinanderson4721]

Great model railway - but why all the talking and sneezing in the background.

[@Steamer96]

I really wish true oo gauge took over the rest of the world. This would have made old timey American engines much more practical to make.

[@TallboyDave]

I'm a little curious; what was the first coach behind the tender of that LNER-liveried "Sir Sam Fay" class?

[@DJRailways]

That would be a GCR Barnum!

[@TallboyDave]

@@DJRailways Interesting; would pre-grouping coaches like those roamed all that much in LNER or BR days, or would they have primarily remained on their former routes?

[@DJRailways]

@@TallboyDave The Great Central Railway did cross the East Coast mainline at Retford over the flat crossing, which is now the low level part of the station, so Barnums were a common sight.

[@tulyar1043]

Good video of probably the greatest Railway model ever built.The J52 seen at the north end of the layout,is it kit built or a conversion of an RTR model? Thanks.

[@DJRailways]

Very highly modified Hornby body with scratch built frames CSB suspension.

[@tulyar1043]

DJ Railways Who manufactures the components for the CSB? Has this been fitted to any other locomotive?

[@DJRailways]

High Level Kits do the suspension. We have it fitted to a number of other locos.

[@charlieduncan844]

Did retford actually have a shunting yarf

[@DENPTrains]

Looking at an old map it seems it did.

[@railwaycentral6625]

Nice video. Good luck with the new tripod when you record an actual locomotive at the diesel gala!

[@robertsowden1454]

Not looking forward to that! Can't stand it and I won't enjoy it with no steam working...

[@DJRailways]

+Robert Sowden The diner is still steam hauled

[@DJRailways]

Going to Great Central on Saturday

[@eaglesfly5236]

Is that a squeaky bearing at around 3:04 mark. realistic if so.

[@DJRailways]

I don't think so. Its a very old loco which doesn't see much use. It may be something to do with the motor. I do agree with you though it does add to it!

[@jeffsymons6885]

I thought this was Roy Jacksons layout? ;)

[@DJRailways]

It's a family owned layout

[@jeffsymons6885]

Hope you'll post more. I'd love to see the storage sidings etc. This really is an amazing layout

[@PorcyMane]

Super bit of filming.That's a corking signal at 4:48. >?)

[@DJRailways]

Thanks, much appreciated! :-)