Gowerton Parkway | June Update

[@jimtrack3786]

Hello from Wisconsin USA! I love your layout, and am a fan of British trains. Keep up the great work!

[@SomeWelshBloke]

Good video and nice to see the new stock too. That Transrail 37 weathering job is great and it would look so right on on the coal containers. Get in touch with Dean Park and see if he'll swap you his Cawoods livery set :-) Those and the red Kellys ones worked in South Wales in your time period.

[@mattgale7944]

Great layout , Love the fly tipping idea will be getting some black bags too

[@leonbrown7107]

Looking good. Nice class 47 Speedlink train towards the end. I’ve been looking for a Centro Class 150 for a while at a good price. I’ve got the Centro 158. The 150 not uncommon in Cardiff at the time.

[@leilacentral1883]

Great video and update. Really like the running and some great sounds produced. The resin rubbish looks perfect in place! You have perfectly executed the super elevation as well. The running shots at the end really showed how good they look. Awesome video, Clint

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much! I am glad you like the progress !

[@francismewton7345]

That was wonderful to watch your trains going around Nice a slowly I think you get to enjoy it a bit more doing than just racing around all the time, lovely layout to. Camborne central

[@WardleRestorations]

That fly tippers scene has really inspired me, love the new rolling stock to 🙌🏻

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you liked it mate ! Something a bit different that I hadn't seen beofre.

[@darrelldeltic807]

Great update Marcus, trains running through the banked curves looked so good especially when the PFA’s went through! Cheers Darrell

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Darrell - got to love those PFA's !

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Great video and always love to see new purchases!!! The weathering you have done looks very good indeed and the decal scar looks very realistic. Cheers Kev

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Kev

[@stardust5379]

There is some serious track elevation on the fast line at Doncaster station. I couldn't believe how high the outer rail was.

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

Love the stain and boltholes where the depot plaques were removed. That's a nice touch! I played a part in the Centro Class 150 from Bachmann. I provided livery information to them a number of years ago, and this one was an example. Despite my livery diagram, they did get one bit incorrect, and that's that the stripe above the windows should be Rail Grey, and not white as they have done. If I can make one small suggestion... the ploughs were white on the front, but the back and the brackets should be black. A little carely hand-painting will make a lot of diffrence!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Laura. I was keen to add the depot plaque scar. It took a bit of experimentation to get right, but it looks well now, particularly from normal viewing distances. Regarding the ploughs - blacking out brackets is on the jobs to do list. I need to do my 37s too !

[@paulodonovan1150]

Thanks for posting. Great running session, brilliant sound from the Class 37 EWS livery.

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sugarcubeaudio152]

Looking good stations are looking great

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks ! Hopefully they will look even better when I have got them finished :-)

[@HaroldRoad]

Excellently made video, very enjoyable 👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@jay-xo9dx]

Your station is Arriva trains wales which came about in 2004 and you have a billboard of a Ford Focus mk2 st which came out in 2005 so surely a 57/3 or 6 would go perfect with the layout

Absolutely amazing layout and video ! Realy good layout and channel. 😃👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TheTrainFan]

I’ve been saying it over and over and I’ll say it again! You Brits know how to model!!

[@GowertonParkway]

We do try !

[@AmeryJunction]

Great video mate , layout looks amazing . New camera is working great 👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate - makes a difference I think !

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Marcus. Since you extended your layout it's coming on a real treat 👍🏻 New camera is looking good too ✅ The X8 car HST is impressive along with the rest of your trains. Well done and keep the excellent work up 😀 Stay safe buddy cheers Stevie.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Stevie. I am pleased with how things have delveloped since the expansion. It has gone from an OK layout to something I can be proud of now.

[@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway]

Very enjoyable really like the super elevation

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mattmaz2]

Great stuff 👍 thanks for the update !

[@GowertonParkway]

No problem 👍

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

The weathering on the 37 is excellent and really looks the part.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you - Much appreciated !

[@Cheadleridgelanetmd]

Superb video Marcus vast improvement

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you. I am pleased with the results I am getting from the new camera.

[@thomasgibson2003]

wow really like the class 57 in Freightliner and the class 37s, nice layout mate, love it !!!!!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot!

[@01276]

Love the virgin/IC rake of coaches. Can I ask what size plasticard you used for the super elevation? I've had big problems with Bachmann mk1s derailing on mine, everything else seems fine though.

[@GowertonParkway]

I think it was just 1mm stuff, it was basically whatever i had lying around !

[@Locoforce]

awesome new rolling stock, the curves look brilliant, cheers, adam - cyffordd magwr

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks very much :-)

[@ewsoperator]

Brilliant layout and get progress

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks very much

[@yeovilcentralmainline2307]

Interesting layout, one to watch.

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NewJunction]

Enjoyed that, the new camera is looking good!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate. I was sceptical about forking out for the camera, but the layout definitely comes out more true to life using the new camera !

[@stretchedits]

Super Elevation, so how much if I may ask did you decide to raise that outer rail on the curves? I ask as I did the same on my own layout using 1mm mount board strips........Best regards Dave.

[@GowertonParkway]

Hi Dave - I have used 1mm plasticard.

[@colwichjunction3366]

Great running session👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a long time overdue !

[@python360]

4:35 The rubbish is great. Makes me want to build a layout. The Class 37 looks great too.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you :-)

[@davem9445]

Great layout. Very impressed with the segments I have seen. Only new to seeing your KZbin channel. Loved the Fly tipping area. Just a suggestion to add more. Model a discarded Mattress, Finely cut up tiny bits of paper and distribute about the area to make it look like ripped bags had blown their contents about and either a burnt out car or vandalised one, broken bicycle or motorbike. Keep up the good work. Cant wait to see more.

[@GowertonParkway]

Welcome aboard! Glad you are enjoying. They are all really good ideas. I have been pondering how to do a matress, and I think I have a cunning plan !

[@whitleyhead]

Marcus, I can’t understand how Hattons could have such erratic build qualities. Glue is minimal yes, one axle box but other than that three I have run perfect with no problems. Love your layout Marcus, Jon

[@GowertonParkway]

My thoughts exactly Jon, it seems to have been a bit of a lottery regarding the 66s

[@CycolacFan]

Nice work on that 37

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Great video had me watching right to the end. And ive had to subscribe to your channel. Please keep up the brill videos. Peter from Birmingham

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Peter, I am glad you liked the video :-)

[@DAGO58]

Don't forget the tail lamp!

[@chrisuddin9760]

Where did you say you got the black bagged rubbish from?. Love the layout. Chris.

[@GowertonParkway]

Goodwood Scenics

[@jonathandnicholson]

I haven't seen any of your videos pop up for a while. I hope things are well with you.

[@GowertonParkway]

Hi Jonathan - a lot has happened since I posted last . I’ve moved house so Gowerton Parkway is no longer. I am however going to build a new railway soon :-)

[@jonathandnicholson]

@@GowertonParkway I look forward to seeing it and thanks for sharing Gowerton Parkway. They helped keep me going during lockdown and reminded me about the joys of railway modelling. I've only got space for an MPD and my interests are of a different era. Gowerton is an impressive layout and I liked your amusing comments about the drivers passing your house and the 'guy' who drove the van.

[@leonbrown7107]

I should do some South Wales Freight vids too.

[@GowertonParkway]

I have just seen the one you did. It is looking good mate

[@robd2184]

Nice vid - you must be too young to remember your favoured period ?! Unfortunately I’m not, it was seeing 60019 in its new shiny red paint that got me back into trains and models

[@GowertonParkway]

Nah I am just coming up to 33 - I remeber it all to well ! Halcyon days

[@7APT7]

Hi, how did you do the Plate Removal Scares are you called it, as it looks really smart, and effective? How did you practice the method before you took to doing it on the model itself...Thumbs Up 👍 I Subscribed some o this ago, love your contents.

[@GowertonParkway]

They were just done using a fine brush and some enamel paints, and a little bit of wethering powder for thre more 'orangey' streaks. I just went straight in on the model, didnt bother practicing. Probably a bit stupid lol

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

Hi, I noticed the port Talbot steelworks backdrop on one of your previous videos. Can you remember where you got it from? It would really suit my layout . Cheers

[@GowertonParkway]

Its my own photography that I stitched together in photoshop and sent to a printer .

[@jackhstproductions649]

Where do you get the Vacuum Pipes from when you detailed the transrail class 37

[@GowertonParkway]

They are ones I have collected over the years from various detailing packs out of models

[@leeclarke2743]

Great stuff🌈😷🇬🇧

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you !

[@juhaevesti2139]

Well, americans are allways ahead, big country. Newer mind.

[@richardbradley2335]

your layout will be mine...oh yes it will be mine......so inspiring..also what year/years is your layout set in?

[@GowertonParkway]

Hahaha, good luck getting it out the loft. It is well and truly stuck in there i am afraid.

[@richardbradley2335]

@@GowertonParkway Hehehe !!! cant wit for the next video..also a panning shot showing whole layout would be great

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi mate great video mate I model the British rail west coast main line in the 1980s in and around Lancaster and heysham harbour and stranraer harbour in South west Scotland with intercity boat trains to and from London euston and Glasgow central I have model's of two BR sealink carferrys on my layout the Duke of Lancaster at heysham harbour station and Galloway princess at stranraer harbour station I run mk1sealink livery trains from stranraer harbour to Glasgow central and intercity boat day/sleeper trains from stranraer harbour to London euston and boat trains from heysham harbour to London euston and Manchester Victoria and Leeds and intercity day/sleeper trains from London euston to Glasgow central I also run freight trains on the layout mate I hope this information is of interest to you stay safe and well mate goodbye for now clive

[@GowertonParkway]

Sounds good. Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@clivecobbold6815]

@@GowertonParkway hi mate no I don't at the moment clive

[@davidsheriff8989]

Realism 100%

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks !