GOFOD TYNN - A 009 Model Railway In A Suitcase - Extended Running Session!

[@Uptownloki47]

This layout is a great example of how much can be accomplished in a small space with some creativity and ingenuity.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah it's definitely been an exercise is getting as much as possible into a small space without it feeling cramped! Thanks for watching 😃

[@kierankinsella7047]

The painted background looks great, very atmospheric👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's all thanks to my Dad since I can't paint to save my life! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@trondwerner4064]

I liked it, specially that the track isn’t made for high speed train. It made my day.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Me too! High speed trains don't really do it for me - give me a small train trundling along an industrial branch-line any day! Thanks for watching 😃

[@ianroper1960]

so lovely just to sit and watch, especially when you've followed the whole build. really looks excellent. more narrow gauge please

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Ian, it is nice to be able to just watch the trains trundle past. I definitely think there will be more narrow gauge along in the future... I have some ideas! Thanks for watching 😃

[@nigelcole1936]

One of the best running session videos that I have seen and shows off the layout so well. Goffod Tynn looks so realistic especially with greenery and the people added.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Nigel, I'm so pleased with how this video came together! It seemed like everywhere I pointed the camera I got a nice shot, made even better by the slow running of all the locos. Thanks for watching 🤩

[@willbreckinridge8010]

I love the layout man, can't wait to go back and rewatch the series :)

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks! Yeah I wonder how many people will watch this video first then go and see how it was all put together. Thanks for watching 😃

[@eddyweller4503]

That was a pure delight to watch, beautifully filmed nice music just a joy, well done you. I did enjoy watching the build, makes it all so worthwhile. Eddy xx

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Eddy, I do like doing these sorts of videos where you just let the trains and layout speak for themselves. Hopefully I'll do more of these in the future when I finish some of my other layouts. Thanks for watching 😃

[@railway187]

Lovely slow shunting and running! Plenty of time for admiring the rolling stock and the scenery! Great video 👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah it's really nice to have the layout running this well to allow those sorts of operations. It also makes the layout seem much bigger if you run round it slower 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@MrClarky08]

Great to see the double Fairlie out and about again. Absolutely love this layout you have created. Would you be able to do a video on track and train maintenance. I think that would help alot of beginners out like myself. Also can't wait to see more on your module railway.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Sam! I decided to run the green Fairlie this time since it hasn't appeared much on the channel - if at all actually! As for track maintenance, I could try and do a video on that but honestly my maintenance goes as far as running a track rubber over it every once in a while so it might not be a very long video. I generally tend to focus on getting the track as good as possible when first laying and ballasting it so that any maintenance down the road is minimal. Thanks for watching 😃

[@MrClarky08]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy is that the peco rubber. I do have one of those and some special train oil. OK that's fair enough. Didn't know if there was anything else I was missing that's all. It's great to here from and watch someone I can actually understand. Thanks for making the great videos.

[@ewhurstgreen]

Excellent - thank you for sharing!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

My pleasure, thank you so much for watching 😃

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Well done This looks fantastic Nick Australia

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Nick, it's definitely nice to have the layout completed and trains running so well on it. Thanks for watching 😃

[@jeffreysutcliffe1139]

Very relaxing watching the Fairlie excellent detail. Would like a video on servicing and maintenance of locos and rolling stock.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

The Fairlie is a fantastic model isn't it - Bachmann really knocked it out of the park with that one! Yeah I could definitely look into doing a video on maintenance - I don't do that much to be honest though, other than cleaning the wheels every so often. Thanks for watching 😃

[@adam_fordham]

That was a fantastic little running session, it's so relaxing watching trains come in and out and locos doing shunting movements, gofod tynn really comes to life when there's trains on it 😀

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Adam! It's definitely nice to have the layout in a state where I can just run train now. Thanks for watching 😃

[@gregorycoulson4174]

Just wonderful. Mountain engines

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Gregory, I'm really pleased with what I managed to achieve for my first narrow gauge layout! Thanks for watching 😃

[@LetsGo_41]

Nice little running session. That suitcase layout really does work well.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Tim! I was actually surprised myself at how slow I was able to run the locos over the track work during the shunting sections. It really does make a difference to be able to run the trains at realistic speeds! Thanks for watching 😃

[@tagsdm]

Fantastic, That Model Railway Guy. I could watch this for hours, and likely will! I can't believe how well the tiny locos run, and how much operating pleasure one can get from such a tiny layout. Anticipating your next work. Say I think Prince is out for overhaul this year. Oh well, this one looks great with it's tiny coaches. Well done.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I have to admit I'm really pleased with how well these tiny locos run at slow speeds. At one point during filming I got a bit annoyed when I overran and bashed into some wagons - only to realise when I stopped looking through the camera lens that I'd only overrun by a 2mm 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@danieltempleton7512]

An inspiring little layout ❤

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Really glad you like it Daniel, just shows what you can fit into a small space! Thanks for watching 😃

[@mandbhomestead]

Awesome video. That 009 layout is really nice and fun to watch run. It would not be complete without the rail fan person on the station dock. Job well done. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Ken, that figure on the station is actually a 3D scan of me so I'm always making a video at Gofod Tynn! Thanks for watching 😃

[@mandbhomestead]

That is awesome that your always with the layout. I took a guess it was you. Again awesome job. Ken

[@garydoc]

¡Hola buenas tardes! A fantastic achievement, both technically and visually, within such a tight-fitting build platform. The suitcase housing was an ingenious idea and you have certainly fulfilled your original build brief. As a OO scale scratch-builder, my hat goes off to you for your patience with such small building parts and materials and, finally, it should never matter what anyone else thinks of the end result, as long as you reap the pleasure of your work. As ever, stay safe and well. Un saludo. Gary

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was really fun to have a go at a narrow gauge layout and I’m really pleased with how it’s turned out. Thanks for watching 😃

[@derekloudon8731]

An excellent project, well done!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Derek! This was a really fun video to put together. Thanks for watching 😃

[@rawstonemodelrailway]

You've done an amazing job with this layout ☺ 👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks! I'm definitely very proud of it and it's nice to have it complete. Thanks for watching 😃

[@railwayjade]

Love it! Suitcase and interesting

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@adharlow1989]

Cracking video dude, really makes the layout feel alive! 👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks mate! Nice to know it all still works properly after putting it through it's paces at the exhibition too 😂 Thanks for watching 😃

[@ThePCPitStopInc]

hope ur able to get some Thomas narrow gauge and do a running session with them stock or converted nice job

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I'd love to get some of the Skarloey range but I think the fixed wheelbase might be too long for the curves on this layout. I'm only really able to get away with the Double Fairlie because they're essentially running on bogies. Perhaps a larger 009 layout will be required to open up my options 🤔 Thanks for watching 👍

[@modelyh0]

Amazing! I'd like to build something like this myself

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's very rewarding to have trains running on the completed layout! I'd say go for it, 009 is great for small space layouts. Thanks for watching 😃

[@nigelericogden3200]

Very relaxing … I’m just about to embark on my own 009 layout…

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Fantastic, that's great to hear! Best of luck with your own layout and thanks for watching 😃

[@WesternSignalman]

There’s some great shots I love the rolling stock, what are the red and cream coaches I don’t recognise them. The slate wagons look great too and that slate tunnel mouth really pops!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah this was a really nice video to put together, every shot just looked amazing! The coaches are two of the GVT kits from Dundas Models. Really nice to put together although the instructions can be a little unhelpful at times. I've got two more to build at some point and I think I'll put them together a little different than what's recommended 😆 Thanks for watching 👍

[@OTRWA]

Lovely layout results...need to put the push pull around the other way so you can load coal from the engine shed before heading off.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah I did consider that with the Double Fairlie - the problem is that the driver figures hit their head on the tunnel portals if they're on the inside of the curve. They were threatening to strike so I turned the locos round to appease them 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Beautiful. So well filmed. All that fun and activity on such a tiny layout in a suitcase. Really enjoyed it. 😊

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Thanks Pauline, it does show just how much fun you can have with a model railway even in a really tight space! Thanks for watching 😃

[@Seymourphotos]

Brilliant

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan! Thanks for watching 😃

[@Thomas__Blue]

A truly mesmerizing 15 minutes. I clicked only to check out a bit before coming back to it later but ended up getting sucked in and watch The whole things haha. Fantastic work.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Haha, brilliant! It's always good to know that the videos keep people interested. Thanks for watching 😃

[@hantercans]

WOW! So relaxing to watch. What a beautiful layout. Could you give some tips on producing this sort of video, editing software etc? Maybe do a video on the subject. Thanks for the series on your suitcase layout.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Philip! I've actually been wanting to do a behind the scenes look at how I make my videos for a while now, where I go really in depth on each step - so stay tuned! Thanks for watching 😃

[@TheLawlessReaper]

This build makes me want to make a small portable Inglenook Challenge layout that I can take with me to shows and set up anywhere and have fun.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Sounds like a great idea - an inglenook would be the perfect layout for something like that! Thanks for watching 😃

[@loispadgett6306]

I so enjoyed the build of this 009 suitcase layout and enjoyed watching you run some really cool looking trains and cars on it even more. The people and the other things you add just made it pop more. Well done. GOD BLESS for America 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖 P.S. keep inspiring us.😃

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Lois, it's great to have the layout finally complete now that the last finishing touches have been added. Thanks for watching 😃

[@eastcoastgardenrailway5210]

Reactions, in order of appearance: Great colour on the shed. Like the old wheelset sitting in front. Ooh, a Fairlie! People on the station! Track seems a bit uneven on the far left of the station. Was that intentional? I do like all the various drivers. I like the slate wagons. Fairlie seems to have its couplings on very long poles. Is the guy in red with the camera a 3d print of you? People in carriages :) Colours are so vibrant. Planter boxes with their purple flowers really stand out. Green side-board backgrounds look good. Join baseboard decor almost seamlessly. Amazing work. Looks fantastic and runs really well.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Great reactions and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The uneven track definitely wasn't intentional but if you saw the series where I built this layout you'll know I had a bit of trouble with getting glue in the points and so it's a bit of a hangover from that 😅 I added PECO couplings to the Double Fairlie when I took this layout to an exhibition recently which is why they're a bit longer. The Bachmann ones aren't as reliable for some reason but that's about my only gripe with those wonderful engines. And yes the figure on the platform is indeed a 3D print of yours truly done by Modelu! Thanks for watching 👍

[@nathanswales828]

When is the video of meeting your fans at the Spa Valley Railway?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Hey Nathan, the video from the exhibition should be out as soon as I have a chance to edit it. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Toucan101]

One day. When I have a good place and money, I wanna build a 009 narrow gauge layout like this. But not in a suitcase. As a transformers collector. I, don’t have money. Soo I might have to get a job and make money

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Sounds awesome! 009 is great for packing a decent sized layout into a small space - obviously I've taken it to the extreme here by putting it in a suitcase but I've seen really brilliant and fun narrow gauge layouts to operate that aren't much bigger. There are some cheap options for getting started in 009 too - the best in my opinion are the little KATO 0-4-0 motor chassis then getting a 3D printed body to fit on top. Could be fun little project to work on in the meantime. Thanks for watching 😃

[@StockportJambo]

Ah, that's a lovely thing to watch on a lazy Sunday morning. Thanks for posting. Is that guy on the platform with the cameraphone meant to be you? I'm guessing so.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It is indeed meant to me! I was scanned by Modelu a while back so naturally I had to include myself filming a video on the layout! Thanks for watching 😃

[@StockportJambo]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy That's awesome. I'm going to look into doing that myself. 🙂

[@hantercans]

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy Quite fancy getting myself scanned but will try to loose some weight first.........,., saves on resin😊

[@nickscontractingservices3408]

I've watched this go together and I think it's come out really good be interested in more stuff like this in the future although I am curious how do you know where the train is on the inside passing loop/fiddle yard is it easy to see from inside the suitcase or have you got a monitoring system inside the tunnel?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Hi Nick, the back of the hill and backscene are open so you can see through to the hidden loop if needed. More often though you just get a sense of where the train is. If I'm intending to hide something there I just make sure it's short enough to fit inside the points easily. Thanks for watching 😃

[@sailingschooners8668]

Does anyone supply ready made sets in this scale as I don't find on internet? This is magic..

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

As in starter sets with track, loco/rolling stock and controller? I don't think so but there's plenty of ready to run models available now from Bachmann, Heljan and Peco in their respective 009 ranges. Peco also have a track set which contains a loop of set track and some points to make sidings. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Claytrains-sn3cu]

Do the rest of the locos go in the sidings cuz there is only 1 shed

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

In my head this is part of a larger railway beyond the tunnels so there are more loco facilities further down the line 😉 Thanks for watching 👍

[@dingletrain]

Do you find the loop wide enough to allow trains to pass? Lovely railway thank you

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Depends how long the train is really. For the shorter trains, it tends to be fine. There's actually a second run round loop in the hidden fiddle yard which is longer so I tend to use that. The one in the station is mainly used for running round trains. Thanks for watching 😃

[@trainsofnewzealand8313]

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