New Layout Build - Scrap Yard Improvements

Since I originally built the scrap yard a number of details to enhance it have become available. In this video I set to dismantling some of the scrap yard. I then make various changes and improvements with plenty of paint and details added along the way.

[@anthonyborden2513]

Again this is the most realistic layout on KZbin great work

[@peterbiddy]

Agreed 100%

[@jpsholland]

Have you ever seen the work of Luke Towan?

[@user-mh9cu1tj8i]

@@jpshollandYes he’s another one with a brilliant layout

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

This is the most fantastic scrapyard I have ever seen! I would like to see him model some steam loco scrapping with some cut boiler tubes and wheels etc. However, this is a specialist yard and outside his modern image period, so as ever, he was right to cover the chaotic car yard more likely to be seen next to a 70s or 80s lineside. Some people don't appreciate that Richard is probably the highest IQ and most accurate modeller out there!

[@ForburyLion]

It's my favourite layout, the one closes to what I would build if I had the time, money, space and skills to do so but I did see another one which I initially didn't realise was a model railway so I guess that one was the most realistic one I've seen (can't say I remember what one it was though!)

[@The333]

The original scrapyard looked amazing and the revamped version looks even better - really awesome modeling.

[@brianartillery]

I work in a large scrapyard - your one is spot on. Despite the fact that Health and Safety has increased, there are still areas of the yard where I work, that look like your miniature. Tyres, white goods, oversized chunks of metal, piles of chain link and Harris fencing, all lurk in corners of my workplace. A common sight also, are heaps of car engines, destined to be run through the frag mill. Cable drums, too, and old farm machinery. Railway track. Tons of the spring clips used to fix rail to sleepers. Scaffolding poles, in various lengths, rusting chains of all sizes. The sort of job in which you'll see something you've never seen before, every day. Yes, really. I love your yard and your eye for detail. I can state, in all honesty, yes, yes there are places that look like that, and just out of sight, there is a shear, a pre-shredder, a sorted metals shed, and a frag mill. Thank you. 👍👍👍

[@matthewc.419]

I remember, my father took me to scrap yards as a child , cars stacked 3 to 4 high , no racking I used to play amongst em , I remember the smells of them old cars ....the really old stuff !!! ( baxandale car breakers ) ?? Worth a watch

[@bear1245]

Excellent comment

[@worldcomicsreview354]

I remembee going to a yard with my dad when I was about 5, with all the stacked-up brown 70's cars! There was a yard in Mildenhall around 2006 that still let people wander in and out to find what they could find. We wanted a back seat for a Mini, but there was an XJ-S nearby and I got the crazy idea of trying to cram those seats into a Mini. Neither happened, in the end!

[@jordancoleman2402]

Clicked on this video because I thought the thumbnail pic was an actual drone shot over a real scrap yard, beyond impressive work 💯👍

[@asimplekraken1318]

I remember being amazed the first time you built the scrapyard, I thought it was one of the best areas on your layout. It looks even better now!

[@inglemandovetail]

This is so well thought-out. I do enjoy my visits to this place.

[@PhilWare1]

Its amazing how age authentic this is, as it exactly matches memories of my youth during the same time period. As such this is hypnotic and just watching this I'm transported back. Brilliant, well done 😀

[@sicks6six]

in 1966 I was 6 and the kid next door got married and gave me his toy cars, all from the 40s & 50s, I wish I had them now, what a collection of cars of the day, I also got his birds egg collection, rucksack scout smock hiking boots tent and compass, it was better than xmas day,

[@wickedwitch99]

Richard I loved the original Everard Junction but honestly your new layout just gets better and better. Truly awesome.

[@Eurobunneh]

Brings back memories of when we used to go to the scrappers and nab fuses from all the cars.

[@kanjoracer4914]

This was such a great update! I don't know why but a model scrapyard diorama is so much fun!

[@autoair7732]

Love watching the progress on the layout,so realistic. Some detail ideas for the scrapyard. Normally scrap is paid on weight. A vehicle weighbridge would be near the office,also a free standing weigher for smaller items. You could use the old i beams as a pile of scrap metal along maybe with an area of cable ready to be stripped. Scallywags used to nick it off building sites and scrapped no questions asked back in the day lol Any way just thinking out loud,keep up the great work👍

[@wellensj]

yes now you said it totally correct , good observation

[@autoair7732]

Would also lend itself to 2 shabby lights opposite ends of weighbridge and on opposing sides. How about dog kennels with warning guard dogs sign Just ideas

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Nicking cables is still common today, there's an urbex video in the abandoned high-tech HQ of a defunct F1 team, and you can see along all the ceilings and down the walls where the wiring's been pulled out.

[@callumthomas653]

A little burning barrel with led light would be epic in this yard

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Absolutely incredible work no words can describe how good your layout really is.

[@stevea3420]

That white Ford Capri Laser 34:35 is not scrapped....its Taxed and MOT'd until 2024😂😂😂 What a fantastic job you made of the scrap yard. This brings back memories of looking for spares, back in the day.

[@alexwake850]

The level of detail really reflects 1980s Britain, a scrapyard like that would have been in every town and city and I distinctly remember seeing cars stacked on top of one another on the various trips to scrapyards with my dad in search for a part for the second hand cars that he used to buy and they were always somewhere near the railway, fantastic!

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers, they certainly were much more common back then. Great places to go at the weekend. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jonathanmills3256]

Scrap man should have brand new Rolls-Royce

[@spracing04]

The best model layout i have seen by a long way. The attention to detail is simply amazing. Great work, cant wait for the next episode.

[@stephenlong5065]

I bought my toolbox same as featured in 1978 and still going strong !

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

As someone who worked in the motor trade and spent a lot of time in and around this type of premises, I can say with confidence that you have nailed it, spot on. 70s to early 90s before they changed to the more clinical "safer" car dismantling yards. I have no interest in model railways apart from viewing them on youtube if I stumble across on them, like I have with this one. I just felt I had to comment as it brought back many memories.

[@robincowley5823]

There's loads to appreciate within and around Everard Junction, but the scrapyard really is the piece de resistance - I keep expecting to see Arthur Daley and Terry rocking up to make a dodgy deal.

[@eliotheasman5378]

Just thinking that many thanks

[@philtowle4683]

Love the van with the odd doors, I will be stealing that idea.

[@philipbenson8644]

Saw the thumb nail clicked like, watched the video and wasn't disappointed fantastic build really like the detail like the corrugated iron walk way and just so you know our local scrap yard has had small flood lights on poles since 1986 I know this because my father installed them

[@lauriepocock3066]

back in 1980ish, I brought an 18-month-old Rover SD1 2600, and an engine liner slipped wrecking the complete engine. Cos the the car has 25k on the clock Rover washed their hands of the trouble. After a search, I located an engine in a local scrap yard and I can confirm your model is pretty representative. Come at 2 o'clock the man said 'hold on a minute I have to load these two cars onto this lorry' and underneath them was my engine. IT was pulled out of the mud and a lot of brown stuff came out of it. Got it home cleaned it up and measured the crank bores etc and it measured up bang on nominal.

[@craigpimlott204]

I remember in the 80’s we would buy ford escort mk1’s and 2’s for hundred and fifty quid in the scrappers do them up and run them .now they’re worth a kings ransom ,crazy thinking about it . Or the Rover V8’s they were about fifty we quid bought loads and converted series landrovers with them .now them engines are a small fortune to buy.loved scrap yards back then when you could root around and find anything you wanted .great job on the scene 👍👍

[@robertmatthews8302]

Another great video. Your scrapyard is so realistic. Attention to detail being top of the list.

[@simontracey3920]

Just like the scrap yards I used to goto in the 80s with the cars piled three high😂. Great layout 👌

[@siraujus101]

Looks great. Being a kid in the 80s I spent many a weekend at the scrapyard getting replacement parts and this looks like my memories. Great layout thanks for sharing.

[@Western-be2zs]

I've never seen a skint Scrap yard owner,great update Richard 👍

[@EverardJunction]

I haven't either, they don't exist. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@franktuckwell196]

So great to see the next instalment, i used to drive class 415/416 1951 epb units over the Atlantic Lines to Victoria and going past Brixton there was a junk yard to the left, so much like yours. Also its hard to forget the actual scale, as so realistic, until the "Arm of God" appeared. As usual the attention to even, unseen details, that having watched previous videos of yours we all know and appreciate being there make it all the better. Absolutely brilliant. I personally reckon this is the best layout in recent years. I wonder how you ever have any time to do your real work, in the full scale world. More please.

[@EverardJunction]

Glad you enjoyed it. Never easy finding time for the layout but I try my best. Too many hobbies and too much real work haha.

[@jonbridge8064]

It's been interesting watching the scrapyard evolve over time

[@timfellows8334]

Blinking hell, I thought the old scrapyard looked superb, something to aspire to. Now you have taken it to a new level 😮 great video to inspire modellers

[@glynflanagan4279]

As a kid growing up in the 80s, i played in places like this. This is so realistic, i can virtually smell this model. Talented guy.

[@philipbryant6275]

That scrap yard is not just a scrap yard it is a total work of ark.. Brilliant..

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

Still the best series - including Netflix and Amazon. Although I was quite happy watching scrapyard 1.0, the "renovation" has been worth it.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

Just found this series, cant believe youve been doing updates for 5 years, amazing. Could you film an 'overview' type tour of the whole setup? Love seeing the close up details but would be great to be able to orient where in the build you are. Cheers!

[@MrAsBBB]

You have made a great bank holiday even better. Such a treat for us. Thank you. It always brings back memories of my father taking me to the agricultural hall for the model railway exhibition and I would be so excited and lost in the detail of the models and I remember being bought something for my railway and couldn’t wait to install it. I think it’s healthy to always be a little kid at times.

[@davidstrains4910]

Some great work here Richard, keep up this good work.

[@daveb.trains7019]

Beautiful! I really like the mud puddles. All the details are perfect!

[@RobbieSongwriter]

Again, amazed at the depth of your details - you are a JEDI Master at creating a REAL FEEL on all of your scenes. Look forward to every update. THANK YOU for sharing!

[@AhmetAygit]

I just can not find any other better words than"EXCELLENT"..good job ...

[@CM-ARM]

I wanted to say I loved the build originally and I love the upgrades too. Fantastic work on all accounts

[@nigelnicholson7439]

Honestly, I think that you are a magician.

[@jeniferallan6693]

Brilliant. However your statement ' life is too short' had me in stitches! 😅😅

[@stevemull2002]

I really enjoyed this work, i spent a lot of time in Car breakers back in the 70/80's and this is exactly how i remember them, the mud, and puddles, are bang on !! a couple of burnt out wrecks should also be included, also a couple of REALLY old cars as in 40/50's covered in green algae and dirt, should be at the bottom of the pile, with more modern, stuff teetering on top, my local breakers had 3 cars on top of each other, very dangerous stuff!!

[@Zirillion]

Another great video of your superb layout. Such inspiration, thanks for sharing Richard.

[@highdownmartin]

Oil soaked mud. Lovely.

[@paulshort1027]

The scrapyard was the first video i saw and i cant believe how long ago it was. This revamp has really done it some more justice. I remember the scrapyards my Dad took me to in the late 70's and 80's always had nettle jungles enveloping the forgotten cars hidden around the back end of the lot. I used to forage in there for makers badges from motors i thought were a hundred years old. I wish i still had them.

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. Your one of the videos I look for first. I get a lot out of them. Thanks again.

[@remmington-allumvidoes7266]

Having watching most, if not all, of your videos, is your mind boggling attention to detail. Incredible.

[@gheaps4918]

Lovely I've been waiting for more on the scrapyard thank you @Everard Junction

[@mattsmith4605]

Takes me back to owning clapped out cars in the 80’s, 90’s. You’re right about the lack of health and safety back then.

[@tonylawlor3503]

Attention to detail is the key to a great finish brilliant video many thanks😊

[@cissysprinkle8005]

great to see you refresh the scrap yard. I used to love going round them with my dad as a kid in the 70s. Love the music.

[@DrDandan]

I miss the old scrap yards, this really reminds me how they looked.

[@keithdenner9441]

Incredible work! The best scrap yard I have ever scene on a layout!

[@maringarvanovic8011]

It just physically hurts me how easy and natural you make this look. Many thanks for inspiring and depressing me. Just kidding!.

[@mangleytown]

Loved the detail already, but loved the refresh too 🙂🙂

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Damn I thought The scap Yard "image" on the Video post was "real" (And I am already a fan of your layout, and have seen it before! ) Kudos to you!

[@jamesmcclenin9804]

Beautiful work. You are an inspiration.

[@roystudds1944]

I thought the scrapyard looked great the way it was. How wrong was I! Fabulous attention to detail in this video. It is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@whatshappeningnext]

Awesome detail work! Great video production.

[@Slim2134]

Great upgrade to the scrapyard! Well done Sir!

[@shanghai264359]

More beautiful and inspiring work!

[@deanplant1500]

Amazing work

[@timeflysintheshop]

So as I see the fascia boards, I am imagining them as a cross section of the ground beneath the scene. It would be fun to paint them as layers of the soil and rocks or whatever would be below. You could have some utility pipes or something visible in a few places. You could even do some fun stuff like show skeletons, or fossils!!! You could make a hole in the fascia board and make a scene like a tomb of some sort with grave goods and such. I know I am getting loopy now, but its late here right now! Cheers! 😉👍

[@akrills]

Simply brilliant!

[@frankkie3849]

You came a long way from when I first saw the yard being laid out.. loved it so much I built a very small yard in a corner. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@AllSortsOfStuff58]

Your best piece of work so far I'd say... 👍

[@oscargomez4603]

Great layout! Reminds me of that ‘80’s video “small town boy” by the bronski beat. Keep up the great work

[@frohnnielsen]

Wonderful. I was going to complain about the lack of a forklift truck to stack the cars, but then one appeared!

[@afm1948]

Gone up yet another notch. Great work Richard. Arthur

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

A recovery van, or car with its headlights on in the scrapyard would look good, especially if they were the tones down yellowy colour.

[@onnomulder9775]

Great renovation of the demolition site Richard!! Many thanks for sharing this awesome video. Cheers Onno.

[@darrenhillman8396]

Nice job, Richard! Subtle changes have made a big difference.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

brilliant, i can feel the oil/mud on my new trainers whilst i look for the gaffer.

[@kingfisher1487]

I always like your changing the scene. I think a man with a working cutting torch would look good, some rats, foxes

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Brilliant work once again Richard. The new ground cover and details along with the light on the building really transforms the scene. - Nicholas.

[@debbiemilka2251]

Very good attention to detail. It draws the eye to it quite well. Good on you.

[@nathong3229]

Fantastic as always, it's such a great scene

[@charlescrompton2009]

Wow Richard your layout gets better and better. Most impressive planning and detailing as always. A great credit to you. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Best wishes Richard Crompton Cantertbury Kent.

[@mossi408]

Absolutely great work, mate! 😮

[@sardine158]

Great job. Looks really good.

[@chriscox3109]

Wow, incredibly realistic, awesome set up.

[@barryturner2916]

Great `refresh` of your scrap yard Richard, the attention to detail as always is spot on, food for thought on detailing some parts of my layout. Many thanks for sharing regards Barry..

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Great work well done 😀👍🏆🇬🇧

[@somethingrio]

the scrap yeard always holds a place for me, not only because i love cars but also because its the first video from you that i every saw

[@cdg3818]

Absolutely exceptional work. A model in its own right. So much character there.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Great seeing another video. This and your Scottish mate are my go to you tube layouts 😊

[@davidhorton5965]

Amazing details!

[@bramelsheretan]

People I knew in Enfield owned a scrap yard and had floodlights at certain locations, one being the main gate. These came on periodically and they had two German Shepherds that could trigger yard lights that sat below the fencing. So you could fit a couple of spots lights for night running filming, if you wanted

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work , just awesome , full watch . My trains will be up in November , and I will be making a junkyard again . Your yard is awesome . SOOO KOOOOLLLLLLLL . WOW . Mike .

[@bodicatudor]

Outstanding artwork. You really are good at what you've done at Everard Junction.

[@MrMolova]

I have an attachment to the scrapyard. It was your scrapyard video, popped up on a recommendation that i watched and became hooked onto your content. Been a pleasure to follow the EJ journey since then, and to have caught up ok the videos prior to scrapyard V1 ❤️

[@MrMolova]

I do think the newly purchased tyres, stacks, are a bit too pristine in the layout and too black, rather than the duller tones on nearby tyres etc but that is the teeny tiny constructive criticism I have. All I could find. 🤣

[@cranefly23]

Sir, this is some of the finest and most convincing scenic modelling I have ever seen! Superb work.

[@mark5439]

awesome as ever!!!! Please please please its about time we had another full layout tour as so much as changed since the last one and maybe another look at the stock, too

[@EverardJunction]

It's on my todo list. I'll get around to it eventually!

[@whiteandfluffy701d]

Another brilliant video 👍🏻🙂

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good work looking good keep up the great work on your layout thanks lee

[@philsrailway5910]

Hi Richard. Once again, you smashed it. How about an open day so we can see it for real? You would make loads of £££££ in the front door to your loft out the back door tea and biscuits in your back garden.....kids half price... 😂 seriously though I think the mugels need to see your work, and it needs to go on mainstream somehow. Leonardo, of the modelling world. Keep up your passion. Thanks for shearing.

[@jamesmartin3431]

Just so great.....If I ever win the Euro millions I know who I will pay to build my dream layout!!!!!

[@Mapplewell_Park]

Looks brilliant really like the dirty muddy texture of the ground work. Look forward to a running session with all the recent work in the foreground 👍