2014 Layout Update

[@rlm98253]

Another great update on a fabulous layout. Love the attention to detail, craftsmanship and the quality of you video production.

[@TrentValleyRailway]

Lovely additions and like the new yard track layout. Interesting to see the area develop. Cheers, Matt

[@CherrhamJunction]

Great Update mate, live the new scenery and additions to the fleet. Must say them polybulk wagons look tempting!

[@locowerke]

Thanks for the update, great video. Always enjoy our stuff, looking forward to more during 2014, thank you for posting.

[@imissbritishleyland]

Thank for posting these vids. Really inspirational. I hope to start a layout of my own one day but the attic will need renovating first! So for now I'm just collecting rolling stock. Keep up the great work.

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

I like your additions both locos and rolling stock, and a nice job of weathering, also like the alterations you have made to your new siding, looking forward to your future updates Andy

[@dcdad6]

Great to see an update Richard. Really nice work and very nice additions to your fleet. Keep up the good work.. Gerry from USA..

[@howarth004]

Nice to see an update Richard , doing well with the weathering... and nice paint job on the 08 ...all go for 2014

[@marklawless2060]

Hello David, I am a great fan of your layout videos, I am new to train collecting and I am 11 years old, I have the southern star hornby set, However I am struggling coming up with ideas for my layout, can suggest anything? Thanks. -Mark

[@mike6147]

Your videos are always an inspiration, Richard, thanks.

[@TL80S90S]

Happy new year. Everard shunting frame looks good. The addition of that loop frees up the middle siding for Cripple wagons. These are wagons that would arrive with a “hot box”, thats a hot axle box detected by the axle counter on the signal box display panel. In the 80’s as still today they would be shunted into the cripple siding until the wagon staff came out to attend.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I have a wagon or two that could be used to create a scene in that spot.

[@suzuki750stu]

Everything is looking great Richard, love the new rolling stock and weathering you've got and done, cheers Stu @ Lime Junction.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Another excellent update Richard, I love seeing the work you do (and have done), it gives me the initiative to do something similar in places on my layout although in a much more amateurish way!! Excellent and keep it up. ...............Graham

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Graham I'm hoping to get quite a lot done in the new section and finally get somthing in that corner. It's been bare baseboard for 4 years now!

[@GrahamFoulston]

EverardJunction I'm not so far behind then!! ................Graham

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Very nice update and some neat new engines. I am in need of adding a couple more switches to my layout to give access to the yard from the "gray" mainline.

[@JamesSimpsonn]

Great update mate, the new shunter looks very smart! Also love the new plan for the scrapyard :)

[@uzyadadi]

Cheers mate for reply And also answering a few questions,appreciate it 👍 Hope this time it stays up for more than a few month as id just got to detailing part which i love ! If i can get anywhere your detail il be happy just need the right tools and willpower 🙏

[@steveclarke5796]

A very inspirational series of videos. Keep 'em coming! Happy new year to you.

[@dexterdog62]

Excellent video as always and I am looking forward to further progress! Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year from Montreal Canada.

[@rubber20021]

Love to see what you have done~! This yellow on the switcher does need weathering though to get away from the plastic look

[@Louiepuss]

A pleasure to watch and an inspiration. I look forward to your next video Top marks.

[@bloodmarine77]

great update richard and some very nice additions to your fleet. i had my sentinel delivered on friday but i got the esso red livery.it looks so small compared to the rest of the fleet that it could be mistaken for being in HO scale. i do fancy some of those polybulk wagons and look right at home at everard junction. happy new year mate and look forwards to future updates.

[@072Dunbell]

Crackin' stuff man. The progress you've made up to now has been huge, I hope it continues into this year! :) I made my own first layout video today too, nothing special but partly inspired by what you and other 'layout bloggers' do here.

[@soerenwizard]

You are en excellent modeller. I have enjoyed watching your videos. I don't do the kind of detailed modelling you do. However I do consider myself a backdrop specialist. So I have a suggestion for the unfinished corner. I would suggest you do a soft curved backdrop in that long corner of yours. You can probably do a curved backdrop without too much bracing behind it. This will take the sharpness out of the corner, and reduce the amount of landscaping you have to do. May I also suggest that you paint the very white foam (polystyrene) boards above the extension the same sky blue as the backdrop? It will make the backdrop appear larger. Again, I have enjoyed your videos very much. You are a great inspiration. Thank you.

[@BR75069]

The 08 is a great addition, I'm sure your layout will make fantastic progress through 2014 :)

[@TaynuiltModelRailway]

Looking really good !! You have added great operating potential with the yard :) Lewis

[@QRoutback]

Thanks great update ,the weathering looks just wright . Cheers Glynn

[@BritishRail60062]

Nice work on the progress there bud. If you have seen the Hornby 2014 range, you may be delighted to know that they are doing a IC Exec HST in their range and also there is rumours that Hornby are supposed to be making new MkIII's with interior lights :). Ash.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Ash, i've seen the new announcements and will be getting one of those HSTs. The Mk3s are the existing tooling at the moment, just with added lights.

[@BritishRail60062]

EverardJunction No problem mate. That's great to hear about the MkIII's as if this is the case. I can swap over the shells on my East Midlands Trains HST. Just for the record, dare I say that 60090 "Quinag" will be joining the fleet too? Hence being in Coal Sector livery? :). If you do get that one, I would recommend having a peek at the Class 60 sound set from Legomanbiffo. I bought a chip from his agent DC Kits and I have to say this is the most realistic Class 60 sound set I have heard with my own ears :). Ash.

[@FarlandHowe]

Great video as usual. I am looking forward to the new year. Rob

[@Louiepuss]

First rate layout a pleasure to watch you are an inspiration

[@kevintregunna]

Hi some nice new additions like the 08 and sentinel would be interested to see a weathering video on the 08 like the new yard area nice track weathering to great update cheers Kevin

[@emoh8765TinsleyTmd_YardModel]

Looking good Richard look forward to more videos in the year well happy new year m8

[@TimmsyTFG]

hi there everardjunction, i looking to build a medium dcc layout, i started the boards and wondered with DCC if everything being "reachable" for loco stalls etc is as necessary anymore now that with dcc the power and running is much better and more reliable, was thinking of making my fiddle yard concealed at the back against the wall but with an open top so you can see what your selecting. your comments are very much appreciated.

[@andrewastle4450]

wow great looking layout keep up the good work looking forward to your next update

[@virgocomputing]

Very nice, I think I might have to create a little private yard on my layout - You've given me ideas :) Steve

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Nice vid! Pointwork lookin gud for sum shunting movements, n im really lookin forward to ur Sentinel review!!!!

[@TheAlexisdrummer]

Great update, keep 'em coming ! I really like the alterations to the scrap yard, looks nice and realistic. I've also got a coach running issue, can you show us how you added weight to them in your next video ? That would be great, I've been having this issue for a while, especially when they run over points, it's quite nuisance.

[@EverardJunction]

I'll do a video on adding weight to stuff. For that coach i ended up glueing a stack of coins together and positioning them over the bogie causing the issue.

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Out of all diesel types, I must say I am fond of the Class 08. It's a nice little shunter overall. My own one is a red and black one I call "Liz". I'm planning to repaint her since I botched the weathering job.

[@Richard37670]

All looking great mate keep up the good work

[@tomslade3365]

Love the updates and what your doing Steel wagon's very nice did suffer a lot of ruff handling and often had bashed ends some ends had cut outs so the lifting hook on the craine could move along the train. covered hood wagons were all for finished steel sume exported most internal to UK so realy got blacked up in the steel works filth and the bright steel body work as on all ferry vans oxcidize very quickley. poly bulks look great I asume will get mucky as the were in china clay traffic to SBB land in the 80,s

[@badluckclub1068]

Great job on the layout! keep up the great work!

[@avlisk]

What used to be there where the new yard tracks have been put in? Do you have a before-and-after video of this area that we can reference?

[@DeanPark]

Good update, I wish I could make progress at the rate you can ;-) I like the Class 08. What made you go for the Bachmann version and not the Hornby? The wasp stripes look cool. Dave

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Dave, I went for the bachy 08 due to availablity and price. The hornby one looks a bit better but its about £10 - £15 more expensive.

[@DeanPark]

I see, well the Bachmann one looks the business! I am sure your weathering skills will come to the fore and it will look worn out, faded and manky in no time!

[@jaannetts16]

Happy new year mate, layout is looking great, like the weathered steel wagons they look really gd

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks mate, I'm pleased with those, they were far to orange before...

[@marianmelinte4679]

What locomotive did you use to pull the ssa scrap wagons, or what locomotives pulled this type of wagons.I am building a layout in your time period and i am also building a scrapyard. P.S. I am not reffering to the 08 neither the Sentinel

[@clare6414]

Great update love the new yard and all the new rolling stock, sorry to be a pest but will we get a how to on the signal control boards, i have had a go myself but no success, thanks for posting

[@EverardJunction]

There is a tutorial for that coming. Its taking a while to get it filmed right.

[@clare6414]

EverardJunction thanks, looking forward to it have purchased the stable power supply to do it with, I think signals add an other level in detail on a layout, even better if they can be made as part of the hobby. (tried to do this using a Mas sequencer, expensive and not as effective as yours)

[@LuxxSlovenia]

Isnt the line where you enter and switch into the yard a bit too short? Only for 1 loco and vagon, tightly? the one next (above) the concrete part. all the traffic to the yard will go through that extention, so it means 1 vagon at a time

[@EverardJunction]

The small yards I've researched so far operate on this basis. The loaded wagons are kept in the passing loop and the yard shunter only handles one or two wagons at a time.

[@LuxxSlovenia]

EverardJunction oh, great. much respect for all the perfectionism

[@JZJ90]

Any plans to do another cab ride style video to show the updates and changes to your layout since the last one was filmed?

[@EverardJunction]

I keep meaning to do that one, just haven't got around to it yet.

[@JohnZtrains]

The sound from about 5:08 to 5:27... I could listed to a loop of that audio all day!

[@alexjack8514]

Hi, I have at the moment a small layout and I am planning on expanding it to CDC could you please make a video about dcc and how it works please, I have watched your video on power and control but didn't understand much of thedcc

[@percomotion]

Great video Richard once again mate I wish I had your talents for this modelling lark. The weathering you've done to all the wagons is superb and I think Bachmann are leaps a head on the manufacture of these but I think personally this is just me I think the Hornby 08 is by far a better looking model I have the Bachmann one and its useless I'e replaced the chassis twice now and its still not running properly. I like the extra track work for the scrap yard lots of shunting potential. Great video mate from a superb layout. Kev

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Kev. I agree thet the hornby 08 looks better, however at the time of purchase there wasn't a blue one on general release from hornby and they are more expensive, so i went for the bachy one instead. Shame you've had issue with your ones, i'll keep an eye on mine. They are known for bad pickups...

[@pipparoo234]

A few nice things in the line there Richard. Will be waiting to see the 08 weathered up. Will you use the faded rail match br blue. All the best Ian

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I have plans to fade the 08, not sure how to go about it yet. Might be able to get away with a wash, rather than a repaint job.

[@jeffmasson1979]

Thanks for another great video keep the update coming.

[@nealhove]

Great update, thanks for sharing

[@pwnzerBG]

Greetings! First I want to say that your layout is amazing, I love your sense for detail and I found your "How to.." videos very helpfull! I want to ask you something, because I am a bit new to this hobby and I can't seem to find the answers I need on the web. So I want to know what kind of track do you use for your layout? I remeber hearing in some other videos also it was PIKO, but is it all from PIKO? Also is tere something like a "best brand" for track and are all tracks comaptible with each other? I mean can I use for example PIKO track with Tillig or Kleinbahn or Roco?

[@EverardJunction]

Hi Track is split into different codes. The main ones are code 100 and 75. All the track I use is made by Peco and all of it code 100. In the UK Peco track is generally considered to be the best brand to use for any 00/HO scale track.

[@jimmiegordocheyne7643]

HI EVERARD, THANX FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS, IM A 28 YEAR OLD GUY, THATS STARTING WITH TRAINS,THANXS TO U. SORRY IF MY ENGLISH IS TO BAD, COS IM SPANISH. 1 QUESTION DO U KNOW HOW TO PUT A POINT MOTOR OF FLEISCHMAN SCALE N FOR THE MULTIMAUSE. IF U COULD DO A VIDEO I WILL APRECIATE IT. THANXS FOR THE VIDEOS AND GREAT JOB

[@Jwnewall]

And also, what are your plans on the under construction corner?

[@humzakhan2149]

How did you tilt the track on the curve just after that main station? It looks great!

[@EverardJunction]

I used a small length of cork on the outer edge of the curves.

[@rex_6455]

Another brilliant upload. Inspirational. Quick question... Do you wire the points motors the same on insulfrog points as you've shown to do on your electrofrog points?

[@EverardJunction]

Wiring for insulfrog is more simple, you don't have to worry about the wires for the polarity switch.

[@alexhawksworth2774]

brilliant layout! Also where do you get your kadee couplers from and are they the same as the ones Bachmann supply with some of their more modern releases

[@EverardJunction]

I get them from express models. I suspect bachmann is offering a cheaper plastic version of them. Real kadees are made from metal.

[@alexhawksworth2774]

EverardJunction What length of kadee do you use?

[@Haltwhistle00]

Despite the diesels, I have always admired your layout. It just brilliant! What ballast do you use?

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I use the medium and fine blends of woodlandscenics ballast.

[@Alex-mv4kb]

Hello

[@rhombagonVA]

The layout looks fantastic! P.S. Why does the Bachmann Class 08 have Kadee Couplers?

[@EverardJunction]

They don't normally, but I've fitted some to mine as I use kadees on the layout for all my locos.

[@thetransporthub]

Great vid but when will we get part two?????

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

The scrapyard change is brilliant! You did not keep that in the New layout I guess?

[@ComanderW77]

Ok you are satisfied with The Lenz System? What is the Output of your CS And do you use also booster for powersupply?

[@EverardJunction]

ComanderW77 I'm very happy with it. I use a lenz TR150 booster that gives me about 5A of power. It happily runs six trains with another 20 or so sitting in sidings powered up.

[@ComanderW77]

EverardJunction we will do a AC/DC Layout HO/OO stock. I hope my first two Trains (90441 WD Austerity and a F9 92125 from Bachmann will arrive soon. I^m happy to get new imputs regarding the Controle Units. So thank you for that. If you mine to subscribe our chanel it would be great, il try to write the news in E/DE.

[@MotoCrazy66]

Hello sir. Do you have any Dapol locos and if so, what do you think of them? Thanks.

[@EverardJunction]

I don't have any dapol locos at present. However I have worked with a number of N scale Dapol locos in the past. I was very impressed with them. I have some dapol wagons on the layout and they are also very good too.

[@nathanholm3504]

Stunning, could I ask how you power your layout.

[@EverardJunction]

Check out my video called 'power and control' that will answer your question in more detail.

[@nathanholm3504]

thanks.

[@largesatsuma]

Did you have any trouble getting a DCC chip for the Class 08? There's very little space to put the chip.

[@EverardJunction]

It was a tight squeeze. I used a bachmann 8 pin decoder and managed to fit it behind the radiator grill.

[@largesatsuma]

EverardJunction You did better than me. Back in 2012 I bought a Class 08 Diesel Shunter (32-117) and there was no space to fit a Bachmann 8 pin decoder inside because of all the wires on the decoder itself. I had to go to a special manufacturer that built small decoders and even then it was a tight fit. Sounds like Bachmann has got its act together with their newer Class 08s

[@Jwnewall]

Talking about Diesel shunters, I was planning on getting the £40 diesel shunter pack do you think its worth it or not?

[@EverardJunction]

Is that a set with track and controller? Or just the train?

[@Jwnewall]

Just the train with 3 coal trucks.

[@EverardJunction]

Deverton Junction Depends on what the loco is and who makes it. At that price it could be a bit basic. Have you got a link for it?

[@Jwnewall]

Here it is www.hornby.com/shop/hornby-railroad/railroad-train-packs/r2669-railroad-br-diesel-freight-pack/

[@batcho99]

Hi. Can i ask what type of track and controller you use on this layout? Awesome work btw. Very nice indeed.

[@EverardJunction]

I use peco code 100 track. The controller is a lenz lh100 system to control the trains.

[@icancatchcarp]

Richard , I like you new rolling stock. is it possible for you to do a tutorial on spray guns and what size needle you use when weathering . I am new to spraying I have seen you tutorial on weathering . what type of thinners do use and what psi you spray at . thanks D mac

[@EverardJunction]

I have an airbrushing tutorial in the pipeline. Just waiting for my paint to arrive.

[@icancatchcarp]

Thank you Richard for letting me now that . D mac

[@MrFlix76]

what colour paint do you use for under frame grime?

[@EverardJunction]

I use a mixture of railmatch sleeper grime, roof dirt and black to create different effects.

[@spener89]

Great stuff as always!

[@SheltonDCruz]

lovely layout!

[@uzyadadi]

Hiya mate had to take it all down due to having a new baby but im starting again still got the bug ! After 2/3 years away from it glad to see you're still going strong and loving the layout still 👍 Ive just started building the baseboards back up even tho im limited to half of the loft now so will only be a tmd maybe with helix either side and poss 3 levels again.not as big but got little boy involved now who's 6 and other boys 1 so hopefully they can help or inder progress lol Thanks for the reply didn't know if you would remember me been so long away from it. Just got my 1st few locos 1 class 60 ews And a twin pack 37s ews The prices seem to have gone up loads on locos etc over the last few year , just deciding on which system to go for on dcc control? Love the lenz but v pricey same with the elite may just get the hornby select for starters and crack on with the layout asap Il try to post as i go as youve gid me loads of ideas once again Just been watching all your vids again last nite love ya respray job And re-mod on airvents quality work 👍 By the way which airbrush system do you use ? And what do you think of these compressor kits airbrushes on ebay around the £40 mark anygood ? Or is it a case of you get what ya pay for ? Cheers mate Carl

[@EverardJunction]

uzyadadi Good to hear you're getting back in the game Carl. Models are more expensive these days. Production costs in china rose by 20% this year so prices have gone up.As for control have you looked at ECoS? I dunno how expensive it is but i've heard good stuff about it.Airbrushing is very much a case of you get what you pay for. My airbrush is an iwata hp-cs and was £100. I still use it and after over 4 years of use its fine. Compressors are a different matter. Mine cost £40 and is still going strong after 4 years. As long as they have adjustable pressure and a moisture trap you'll be fine with a cheap compressor. For an airbrush I would try to buy the best you can afford, you'll thank yourself when it works fine for 10 years or more.I look forward to seeing your layout take shape again.Cheers

[@trainkid773]

when will be your next layout update?

[@Cheadleridgelanetmd]

Great video! Have you put stay alive in your 08 or left it alone

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, the 08 has a standard bachmann decoder. The only thing i've adjusted is the pickups.

[@guillaumeebbers5238]

Nice thanks for the video.

[@ComanderW77]

nice 00 Layout! what controlsystem do you use?

[@EverardJunction]

ComanderW77 I use a lenz lh100 system.

[@uzyadadi]

Nice work mate as usual

[@EverardJunction]

uzyadadi Hello mate, good to hear from you again. Do you still have your layout?

[@simontaylor6184]

Just amazing

[@1471courtney]

Quick question, what controller do you use?

[@atsf3780]

Always funny to see how Bachmann's quality of modeling is sky high in the UK compared to absolute crap in America. Love the layout by the way!

[@EverardJunction]

Christian Javier Thanks, yes its strange how the us stuff is really cheap. I guess they don't want to try and compete with the likes of MTH, Rapido, Walthers etc?

[@foxcell]

Great update :-)

[@locowerke]

Sorry.... meant to say "always enjoy YOUR stuff"! Cheers!!

[@timstrainvideos142]

great video *****

[@Matthewmodeller229]

I can't watch, it keeps jamming up

[@jcoregames7806]

Best everard junction, Where did you buy trains? Buying trains on hattons.co.ku is wise And is it all about it? Please reply to this And have tips for building my model track let me know greetings from Belgium

[@trainrover]

Narrator sounz board :/