2013 Layout Update

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Terry The back corner will be mostly housing I think with some industrial bits at the edge. Got some low relief warehouses from ten commandments that i'm thinking of putting near there. Tri-axle T45s were about, although not a common as the normal 2 axle type. From my reseach most shops like tesco, safeway and mothercare used the 2 axle type. Heavy stuff not seen around town was pulled by bigger more powerful tri-axle t45s.

[@littlehenham]

Hi, love the new additions, really nice layout. The working roller shutter doors are excellent. As a point of info, my dad worked for Texaco Oil, and working at Canvey Island refinery and Depot, his vehicle was one of the first Leyland Road trains on the road. I used to go with him sometimes ( unofficially !! ). The company got him to attend the Southend Bus Rally with it. I took lots of pickys of it on slides, which I still have. Anyway, happy new year, and look forward to more. Roll on good modelling weather..

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks mate, I still have some old glue and stuff from Beaties!! Was also thinking of doing a Texas Homecare truck. Oxford do some nice cars for the layout. I'm still waiting for a Ford Sierra, Vauxhall Cavalier, Morris Ital, Renault 19 and Austin Metro though. They're doing a mk1 ford fiesta, so they're heading in the right direction.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks mate The woodland scenics paint was mixed with black to darken it up a bit. The I just painted it straight onto the polyfilla.

[@EverardJunction]

Trucks in the 80s were very small compared to trucks today. The trailers have stayed basically the same for decades. It was very common to see a truck with the trailer towering over it as it drove along.

[@acleray]

Welcome back & Happy new Year. I've just made a start on my own layout, also in the loft. Will be re-visiting a lot of your videos so I can pinch your idea's. You do have a good eye for modelling and I will/can learn from it. Many thanks.

[@EverardJunction]

The ones in the allotments are a mix of the 100 and hornby. Some are a little bit bright, but they look ok.

[@raykiefer5137]

I always enjoy these updates. I am catching up to 2022.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, the pallets are quite bright. I will tone them down at some point.

[@zimbazen1]

Tremendous.. Fantastic attention to detail. You have a wonderful imagination, but above all the skill to pull it off. Keep those 'How to' videos coming. They are very easy to follow and full of relevant information.

[@Marcus.D.P]

I do really enjoy ur updates.....fantastic looking layout...... With plenty of detail......looking forward to the nxt one.....thnx for posting..

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks mate, I'm looking forward to getting the motorway lit up.

[@percomotion]

I used to drive one of those Leyland Road Trains f...ing things couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding when loaded and up hill was a nightmere,empty bounce everywhere. Great update mate a real blast to the 80s like all the new purchases will look great when added. Kev.

[@EverardJunction]

The height does vary between stock. I insert thin bits of card into the nem pocket to raise or lower the kadee.

[@victimandvillan]

Love what you have done to the layout so far. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do in the corner.

[@konstruktionsburojb6848]

Inspirational as always. Even if I am way behind on my own layout. Watching your progress reminds me that there is light at the end of the proverbial tunnel

[@darksideclimber]

Nice to see another update, looking excellent as always. Look forward to the next visit to everard junction.

[@EverardJunction]

New locos are planned, they just haven't come into stores yet. Spring this year I think is when they are available.

[@JohnPW22]

Great job! Spotted a bronze MK3 Cortina with a black roof - I had the white version!! £750 second hand - the exhaust dropped the first day I had it!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers mate.Chuffed you think my layout is good, even at this early stage. I've been watching your vids for a good while & they have been of great help to me,esp the wiring ones! You make everything appear so achievable & your layout continues to impress me,I hope to use your tips on scenic projects to good effect. Due to available time & size my layout will take 5-6+ yrs to build.I like the era you model, I miss loco hauled passenger trains on todays rails.Love your HST.Keep up the great work.

[@50shadesofgreen]

at long last i think the hole off you-tube has been asking "whens the next video" and it here. great layout update it just keeps getting better and better.

[@mrtelecaster009]

Looking fantastic as usual, your commentary on 'a nice bit of bush' by the signal box made me laugh, not sure you realised what you said,lol. Great video, lots of great tips. Andy

[@siobhan104]

In the siding where the two Railfreight wagons are instead of just having the track disappear into the undergrowth just put a couple of sleepers on the track, because I've noticed that in the rail yard opposite my house they've done that on a couple of sidings that are not used very often. Just a thought. All the best.

[@EverardJunction]

I use kadee couplings on the layout. They can be uncoupled with a electromagnet which I will be installing over the next year or so.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks mate... I have some of those noch plants on order. They look very good.

[@EverardJunction]

The cortina was funny, I never knew ford could fit such a small engine in such a big car! The exhaust fell off my old car in a shopping centre car park once. I had to jack it up and tie the exhaust to the bottom of the steering rack so i could get home!

[@DeanPark]

Hi mate, just been onto expressmodels.co.uk and they supply artic container lorries like the orange one you made. They come unpainted and the detail looks superb. They are only £8.28! and come in a couple of styles/wheel configurations. They also do a Volvo artic lorry front, again unpainted. They are from Knightwing Models International. Hope this helps! You can maybe use these and add to your motorway scene! Cheers

[@Lawrence5987]

Absolutely fantabulous! An amazing layout and A1 videos- I only wish I had this layout in my loft!!! Keep up the great work!

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

I really do adore your layout so I always smile every time I see a video from you in my subscriptions. Keep up the good work

[@amsiesmodels]

Good to see you back. I won't have much time if any to do my own this year due to a house extension so i'll be looking out for your progress

[@EverardJunction]

Getting noticed on KZbin is a time consuming process. It's taken me nearly 3 years to get to this level. All I can say is the more you upload, subscribe and talk to other channels, the more you will get noticed and start appearing in peoples recommended for you list. Once that starts happening the ball starts to roll and your channel will look after itself. Really like your layout by the way, i've subbed.

[@stevenjohnboley]

Excellent update as always. The scenery is coming together nicely now and looks very realistic ... well done. STEVIE B.

[@daz1975ify]

Love the breakers yard with the old caravans and the stuck cortina. I guess its been mentioned before but can you use kingspan or some type of insulation on your house roof it would make a world of differance but it s exspensive . Looking forward to more allotment news!!!!.

[@gower2880]

I'd like to see a White Arrow Parcels lorry! They were very common. Also, try gluing groups of people onto pre painted sandpaper as so they can be moved around .. Nice progress.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Chris, I can't understand why people are so expensive. Model pallets, signs, postboxes and other thinks are cheaper and of similar size.

[@EverardJunction]

When it gets dusty I just use a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment (very carefully).

[@impy1980]

Looks like things are coming along nicely, the alotments look good, the bushes and palletes really do add to it. Good job of the artic, look forward to seeing that finished. Those tanks near the electric door TMD look awesome. I do like you're class 31, it's number one on my want list; I got a class 59 in Foster Yeoman livery, for xmas, just gotta her chipped, trying to get some Yeoman wagons cheapish for her to haul :)

[@EverardJunction]

They are made by woodland scenics. They come as kit which you have to make.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks for the tip mate. I've just had a look, that volvo F12 is brilliant!! II'll have to get some, the trailers look interesting too. I could make good use of the chassis from them.

[@EverardJunction]

It has a T junction that goes off the edge of the board for access.

[@percomotion]

There where twin steer tractor units with single drive axles but different gearbox's but wasn't all bad when put the key in the door to lock up and go home the door lock worked. The Swedes made the best trucks even in them days.

[@SargeDrums]

As usual very easy watching with so many clues to be used many thanks. Could you please let me know where you buy the British cars & trucks from. I live in Australia but its only a click away, or as close as the post office to contact the suppliers.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, the stagecoach buses are the right kind of bus but the livery doesn't suit the area the layout is set in. I will be getting some more. As for trucks I have loads of liveries I could do. I'll add white arrow parcels to the list.

[@EverardJunction]

I have various model vegetables on order. Think I'll make it up as I go along.

[@tjfSIM]

Great to see you back mate, the layout's lookng superb, love all the detail you've added. Looking forward to more updates this year! :)

[@EverardJunction]

The bus wire runs to my dcc controller. That supplies power through the bus wires to the track.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, the next installment of 'allotment news' will be up in the next week or so.

[@bhigdaddymark]

Great work! I always look forward to your superb videos.

[@09mystic90]

Nice update bud, was starting to wonder were you had gone. Scenery is coming along great.

[@retrainrun]

You have done an amazing lot of work!! Love everything!!!

[@EverardJunction]

From memory it's about 45mm rail to rail.

[@EverardJunction]

I will be having quite a few low relief buildings around the layout, should break up the blue background a bit.

[@phantom0621]

Really like your layout and all your videos - they're all inspirational and have been a big help in getting my layout started. I started in 'n' gauge - and beginning to regret it a bit now - partly out of jealousy - your weathered loco's and the carriage lights etc, make all the difference. By the way - could you share your track plan - or provide some details? I'm really intrigued as to how you make your layout look so busy.

[@howarth004]

At last , nice bit of work going on , the allotments should be a nice feature

[@AndyClass37]

Nice to see the layout again, looks better everytime I see it. And I noticed you have one of my favorite loco's 47535.

[@EverardJunction]

From memory I think they are about 70 or 80mm

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

it looks amazing, I hope mine looks half as good as yours, looking forward to more video's this year

[@hovermotion]

Re: people on platforms have you tried copydex i find it very good for fixing people to platforms , great update...jim

[@mattylovin1]

Looks great alot of work done. The wood pallets may need some weathering

[@EverardJunction]

I have plans for various trucks in the colours of defunct companies. Should help viewers date the layout.

[@avlisk]

Double YAY! I've been looking for more. If I were going to build a new layout, I'd copy yours.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, my current layout was over a year in the dreaming!!

[@EverardJunction]

I'm not doing the duel carrageway by the TMD anymore. The coupling fell off a coach I was working on.

[@railandmodel]

Nice video, well impressed with the progress your making. Love the working shutter doors :-) Keep up the great work.

[@xanderveitch2987]

In the corner a slightly wacky industrial unit with bricked up Windows and pipes would be interesting. Maybe derelict?

[@bloodmarine77]

welcome back richard. its good to see your layout again and the changes make it look a lot better mate. it will start to look very realistic once you have added the people and vehicles although i use to work on them leyland trucks and dont remember ever seeing a tri-axle t45! why dont you fill that corner with the back end of a housing est or an industrial area! looking forwards to the next update terry

[@TheHST98]

The layout is coming along very well. Great video!

[@MrSteve666999]

Fab layout, excellent tips etc. Thank you for the info

[@mjsdecember1990]

That cortina on the platform looks like the one from life on mars

[@foxcell]

Good to heare you back Happy Newyear & all can't wait to see how you install street lights :-D

[@thedackfamily]

hi just wanted to say me and my 3yr old son love watching your videos and love the way u have done it but I wanted to know about the wiring and the bus wire as looking at doing one but have never done it like that before is that just wired to a plug ? or sonething else sorry if it sounds silly just have no idea ? many thanks

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Kev. From the research I've done on them and other trucks, they look very basic in the 80s. Must have been horrible to drive. Manual box, small cab, no aircon, no ABS and no power.

[@EverardJunction]

I get the vehicles from hattons. They are made by oxford diecast, the truck is made by base toys.

[@EverardJunction]

In the UK OO scale is the most common and has the most accessories. If you live in europe or the US then I would go for HO scale.

[@pop794corima]

Astonishing layout! Thanks so much for the how to do's - I've learnt so much. Just a quick question - how do you combat everyday dust on the layout?

[@xanderveitch2987]

Also a video on airbrushes, prices, uses, accessories. It seems like you don't use brush weathering much, why? It is very useful for stains and creaveses.

[@highlandersixtysix]

Great update - wondered what you'd been up to. I get a lot of tips and information between yourself and Bloodmarine. Tell me, do you have issues with getting the Kadee couplings the correct height for your mix of rolling stock? I hate the mix of tension hook couplings that both Hornby and Bachmann have and when I come to change them, despite inserting in to the NEM pocket, the heights vary considerably.

[@kevintregunna]

Well worth the wait another bit of inspiration your videos have been very useful, thank you

[@Supernova08523]

Very nice! Im liking the added detail and shrubbery by the signal box. This is just a thought, but how about a substation on the extensions corner?

[@conallkavanagh1397]

The layout looks amazing. Great work!

[@DeanPark]

Hey, another great video. The roads look great mate! Is the Woodland scenics painted straight onto the base board or have you laid a road surface in polyfilla first?

[@dave41184]

A mind boggling level of detail - what will you do when it's all finished?

[@TheSanibel]

great to have you back.happy New year

[@goldie103103]

they not always clean up after use, theres a rail near me on a set of points thats been there well over a year.

[@didjeramauk]

nice! good watch, very inspiring as i am just getting started in the hobby. i enjoyed the tips, looks a really good layout!

[@xanderveitch2987]

Really enjoy your channel but could we have a total overview that is not in segments and includes the fiddle yards

[@jaannetts16]

nice to see a update and great job it starting to get even better, great work on the motor way i think that is something i should do.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I have some vegetables on order, noch make some very good ones.

[@Yizify]

Absolutely Amazing Layout! love all of your videos! thanks :)

[@ListerDavid]

Glad to see you back. Did you have a nice Christmas? Enjoying your updates with child like glee. Have you thought about bayberries adding a woolworth track to your layout?

[@120yay]

I like how the doors on the engine shed go up and down. How did you do that?

[@modheadify]

brilliant videos. when you mentioned static grass available in America. I know of a place in England. its called frizinghall model railways. just type this in google it comes up. its in Bradford west Yorkshire. they sell everything. thanks for the brilliant videos.

[@cruiser5]

excellent stuff as always thanks for all your efforts

[@BB67407]

Hi, very good update, your progress are wonderful. (I can not understand an English who speak, but the video is very explicit and fortunately international.) Regards, Gérard.

[@Matthewmodeller229]

There is a coupling on the pavement at 12:04 .By the way. And also, how are you going to do the dual carriage way at that end of the layout?

[@gsal9358]

Hi, Great update. Could you please tell me the thickness of your feeder wire? Thanks Gareth.

[@jacobporrett]

Fantastic work well done. Have you got any ideas on what you are going to put in the vegetable patches.

[@NathanielKempson]

good to cu back, love the layout. i think where the line curves smoothly out of the station area i think you should have the edge of a wood or something. you have persuaded me to go digital, over the xmas holidays i hve been building my new layout. in sections, same as terry's. what dcc system o you use? at the moment i am using the bachmann e-z command centre, aint bad but you can only have 9 lovos. hoping to upgrade to the hornby select. as i have a-lot of locos tht i want.

[@bloodmarine77]

oh right.its just that i dont remember seeing them but it was in the early 90's so my memory is not as good as it once was. but the layout is looking super good tho matey! terry

[@woll89]

hi there this layout is so good. you have give me so much inspiration for my layout :) keep up the good work