Really glad that Topleydale lives Mike 👍 Can't wait to see how the new layout shapes up 🤗 All the best Russ
@alanrobertson72176 ай бұрын
Great to hear that Topley Dale did not disappear altogether, although from your overview it would appear to be a new layout. Was really disappointed when it was dismantled as I assumed it was destined for the bin in the sky. Looking forward to future progress.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Nothing ever gets thrown away 😁😉
@stephendrummond88826 ай бұрын
Very ambitious. Looking forward to seeing how it’ll come together
@nkiey6 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Really looking forward to seeing developments on Bottomley Vale!!
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Ha ha - Bottomley Vale, that should be the name for the future lower level in O gauge (when I get round to that!
@1701_FyldeFlyer6 ай бұрын
Nice summer house, Mike! Good to see Topley resurrected.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
All seasons house!
@going2thedogs6 ай бұрын
Someone is certainly gonna be busy! Looking forward to more updates.
@James-Akers6 ай бұрын
Great video, and its nice to see Topley Dale is getting rebuilt and worked on once again, I'm interested to see how the multi level works, gives such a lot of play value with the layout. Keep up the good work and I'll see you at Model Rail Scotland James
@gwill9836 ай бұрын
Thoroughly delighted with this rebuild project. Really looking forward to watch this evolve. The great central railway layout was a disappointment after original Topley Dale was dismantled.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
We are looking forward to seeing what Mike does with the layout as time goes on. The big difference between Topley Dale and the GCR layout is that T.D. is Mike's personal layout, whereas the GCR one was a magazine project. 😊
@DudleyCentral6 ай бұрын
Really like the sound of your plans, lots of running potential!
@robwallace2666 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing it Mike. I loved your series on building the original Topley Dale. Can’t wait to this rebuild. 👍
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Thank you - its going to be a long project! Many components to create the final vision!
@robwallace2666 ай бұрын
@@hornbymag all good projects take time. 👍
@sapphirejunction89936 ай бұрын
Good stuff Mike, really looking forward to the progress of the new layout.
@lonelysignalbox6 ай бұрын
Please put the whole process on KZbin!!!!!
@gazclass586 ай бұрын
Wow, Mike Topley Dale revamp I sure this is going to be awesome when completed. I do like the idea to be more modern this time around, and i will be well interested in seeing this all develop. I didn't realise that you have moved workshops. I hope everything is going well.
@modelrailwaynoob6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to it.... and I here I am starting my measly 12ft x 1.5ft shelf layout.
@mels18116 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@nickyb18226 ай бұрын
Very ambitious project Look forward to seeing it develop Would be nice to keep the name as a nod to it’s origins
@Dangerous-Brian1506 ай бұрын
Wow! You certainly have your work cut out. Love Norton Bridge power box, the amount of times I've been in the actual Norton Bridge before it went, I think I'm going to have get one for my layout and alter the signalling 😅
@ClydebridgeStation6 ай бұрын
Looks good so far Mike, though a lot of work is still to be done! I'm rebuilding the station area on my layout, but because yours truly used OO gauge ballast for a OO gauge layout, instead of N gauge ballast. I've started the work this afternoon, as I type, scraping up some of the old ballast, on platform 6, with a view to taking up the track there this Saturday! The depot track is already relaid, so work in my March update concerns platforms 4-6, with 1-3 following another time. BTW I'll be at Model Rail Scotland on the Saturday, so look forward to possibly having a quick chat with you! Lastly, I love class 47s, so guess how many I have for my layout currently?
@davew24526 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update Mike. Hopefully there will be some vid's showing the methods you will be using. With such a size of layout I guess the gradients to the planned lower level will be easier. Have you a maximum gradient in mind?
@musoseven82186 ай бұрын
Exciting project👍💜😊✌️ As work is so extensive, alongside the concrete/Dowmac sleepered track, could you relay the wooden sleeper areas with PECO Bullhead🤔🤔
@user-cn4rg2bs4p6 ай бұрын
Hi Mike looks really good. Makes my 20ft by 6ft Acton Wells tt120 look small, but that will fit in the office too. Louis done a great job with the ttas in 120 too. Phils bridges look great but mine all done. see you at mk in autumn.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Please feel free to send us a few images of your TT:120 layout if you feel it's ready for possible publication. We would love to start featuring peoples TT:120 layouts in the magazine 😊
@user-cn4rg2bs4p6 ай бұрын
if can work out how to do it. what is your email please.
@Justplast6 ай бұрын
very nice
@Cookie2k6 ай бұрын
Wow Mike….how much stock do you have lol. Great update…looking forward to seeing this progress.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
The answer is always - never enough 🤣🤪
@kevinwearn62446 ай бұрын
Curious how big is your new workshop? Looking forward to the new topley dale
@johnwramsay16 ай бұрын
Looks amazing the plans you have Mike. Ever thought of going fully automation?
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
We prefer driving trains manually - the best running sessions will be with a group of operators getting involved with all the circuits (once it is built and fully running that is).
@colney1236 ай бұрын
Nice to see the layout return ……was this a change of workshop or house , what happened to the O gauge layout keep up the great work
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
The O gauge is all in boxes and might come out again one day, but this is all Mike's private collection, so not everything will be used for the magazine 😊
@Mr_wally6 ай бұрын
ITS BACK GET IN WOOO HOOOOOOO PLEASE KEEP A BIT OF STEAM
@jacobchattell74356 ай бұрын
Will the updates be free on KZbin as well or not
@tobyytlai6 ай бұрын
Wait, so what exactly is staying?
@tonybarfield51486 ай бұрын
Mike interesting video. What has happened to the O gauge layout which was under Topley Dale and feed your garden railway, which was feature in summer 2022 Hornby Magazine issues as a staff project? Will follow the revamp of Topley Dale with interest as a Modern traction diesel & electric fan.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
The garden railway is no more (but all the track and electronics are in storage). There are future plans for O gauge, but the OO layout is the current focus of attention.
@hughoconnor91726 ай бұрын
Perhaps it should be renamed Perservence? Great work😂
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
We like that!
@user-sv4pj5jl8n6 ай бұрын
A Phoenix rising from the ashes. Will Luna be supervising your rebuild?
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Luna is always on supervision duties!
@tobes19896 ай бұрын
Would like to see the proposed track plan drawn up somewhere?
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Once it is finalised we'll include it in Staff Projects in Hornby Magazine.
@markedwards15116 ай бұрын
Why not rename the layout "Lower Topley".
@puffcandy5 ай бұрын
What hapoened to Richard????
@hornbymag5 ай бұрын
He left in Feb 2023 to work for Accurascale
@stormbowman71486 ай бұрын
I kind of like the idea of Topley Dale as it would look in a modern scene. I think you should keep some of the recognisable parts of the station and modernize them. Then keep the name Topley Dale. A lot could happen between the 1960'es and now. So it would also be a fun story to "write".
@LNER9856 ай бұрын
A bit disappointing that the layout is no longer Steam-era with BR green diesels as that is the era I find most interesting and fun to model.
@hornbymag6 ай бұрын
Something new this time, but don't worry we will still keep a steam era connection in the rebuilt quarry and diversion route area.
@justinfuller88036 ай бұрын
The modern era is boring but whatever floats your boat.