Hornby APT Interior Improvements and Detailing

[@davidsheriff8989]

Great painstaking work...and patience..hats off to you...

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you ! - yes it took a long time, but the results were worth it !

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Came here after the review of the latest tooling APT review video on Little Wickets channel. Certainly a great improvement. Seems a lot of manufactures go to a lot of trouble to make locos in fine detail but then skimp out on things like coach interiors... Now all you need to do is paint around 200 people so the train is populated rather than an empty coach movement 🙂

[@darrelldeltic807]

Wow 🤩 what a transformation! You must have the patience of a saint but the results are so justified, fantastic job , nice one cheers Darrell

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks Darrell - you get into a rhythm but it did take a long time !

[@zoomer1979]

Hi Chris, what a brilliant job you have done. I've been improving my APT too. I got in contact with Brian at Crewe and he has produced a PDF to print off for the tartan seats. He also did the buffet bar backgrounds. Being in Glasgow it wasn't as convenient to visit! I'm getting rid of my capacitors and through wiring the two halfs from the DTS back the way, so the lights will be switchable. You have helped me figure out what base colours I should use for the interiors, so thanks for a great video. Neil.

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - really appreciate your comments - good luck with doing yours !

[@andrewbergman9315]

Hi, how can I get a copy of this pdf please?

[@ElaineJones-w5e]

WOW 😯 beautiful work

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you for your kind words - really appreciate it, Chris

[@robertward1701]

Wow! What a fantastic transformation, the train looks like the real thing, Stunning!

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - I appreciate your kind words !

[@jonahspiper]

Superb job and brilliant idea to get the correct tartan seat design of the APT. Detailing interiors to any coach makes such a difference and hugely satisfying to see. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks Jonahs - really appreciate your kind words. It does make a massive difference and I'm really pleased with the result. Have a great day, Chris.

[@coveryoureyesmedia]

7:17 nice little production line going. Kudos on patience there. Not sure why this landed via algorithm but it’s incredible. Well done you…😊

[@johngusterson7741]

What a transformation Chris. They look brilliant. Why can't Hornby do the correct interior in the first place. I know what great job you do, from when I came up from Milton Keynes model railway club at Pete Watermans place. 👍

[@CheshireLines]

Hi John, great to hear from you and thank you for our kind words :-) Chris

[@Firefox1701d]

I have the 5-car set from the 80's - purchased my from Beatties model shop, Maneage street in Helston, Cornwall. The only problem I had was the motor which was replaced. I went to a local club, where I live now, with a friend who also had the early 5-car set and we were given the okay to race each other. By god did they go - we actually got them to run at full speed (having checked station and other clearances) and they both ran exceptionally well with no derailing. Unfortunately, I am awaiting a move before I can start on my layout, so it will remain boxed till then.

[@CheshireLines]

That sounds like a lot of fun ! 🙂

[@SilentHill4mm]

Absolutely amazing. The improvements are fantastic and lift the model to the flagship train it should have been

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks Marc - really appreciate your comment - the covers really do make a big difference ! Thank you again. Chris

[@25kv]

Fantastic detailing - not sure I have the patience to water-slide a whole rake like that, but excellent tips for improving the innards! The finished result looks so much better.

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you for your kind words - really appreciate it - it was a long job, but it does make all the difference. Have a great day, Chris

[@philipstokes2824]

It's a great improvement, may encourage me to have a go at my original APT I've had since a boy.

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - due to popular demand I have done a kit - if you are interested drop me an email - which you can find in the about section of the channel. Chris

[@philipstokes2824]

@@CheshireLinesThanks I'll have a closer look at my APT over the next few weeks and see if it will come apart without breaking seeing as it's around 40 years old, if so I'll also see about having red/yellow LEDs to replace the directional bulbs!! Thanks for the reply.

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Hi, I realise Im quite late to the party on this. Ive just ordered an APT, and was re-watching videos from when this train was released. I had the thought of recreating the interior with decals and painting it up etc etc because the hornby interior is, well lets say incomplete, just as you said, well kinda, lol. Unbelievably I then discover your channel, doing EXACTLY what Im planning, truly unreal. So really enjoyed seeing the transformation, and indeed what a difference. I will definitely be doing this. Great to see. When I do mine, Ill shout out your channel so people can see the original work. Might be few weeks, see how time goes.

[@CheshireLines]

What a coincidence !! It really does make a huge difference - I've had a lot of people reach out to me for a kit so I put one together if you're interested. Just drop me a line via my email. Good luck with it and I look forward to seeing the result. Chris.

[@CheshireLines]

Hi John, you should find my email address in the about section. Chris

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

@@CheshireLines hi, thats where I looked. You have your youtube page, no email. Its fine, don’t worry, it wont take that long to make my own. I do also need to create the ‘intercity APT’ logos anyway as Im going to spray up the cab windows in black to represent the ‘in service’ look. Received the model today, fitted the main decoder, running in now, very smooth.

[@CheshireLines]

@@piccadillymodelrailways That's odd. Try this : Chris dot Clenton at gmail dot com

[@ian-barsby-automotive-artist]

I would love the retooled APT and I'd definitely try this. It looks fantastic! I can also feel a visit to Crewe coming on!

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks Ian - really appreciate the comment - Crewe is definitely worth a visit !

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi mate great job on the hornby APT

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks ! 🙂

[@darrenbutcher6684]

Hi chris great improvement 😊

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - really appreciate your comment. Chris.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Fantastic work that has totally transformed them and they now look great!

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - really appreciate your kind comments.

[@asahudson9146]

All i have to say is AMAZING!!!! you have done the most amazing job. I currently do not have any model railways myself as a very keen aviation enthusiast, however.... interiors are my passion, especially 70-80s transport interiors. Brilliant you were able to create such a life like interior with actual colour photos, still a bit wierded out how BR decided 1st would be blue and 2nd red???? HST was almost other way round, albeit 1st orange not red. As a 70s child loving anythimg that was faster than my Dad's Mk 3 Cortina the HST original Mk3 coaches have always facinated me, and more so the interiors...............................which is why you video has captiord me sooo much. Has anyone...you know of, transformed, with your detail, any Blue Grey Mk 3 coaches? especially the catering stock, i was always baffled as a kid why Mk3 catering stock varied so much.....yellow red line..blue red line....buffet-bar....restaurant-buffet...3 windows...4 windows etc,list goes on. Always struggle to find any interior shots of BR's catering stock on line. Soooo many questions about coaching stock now i feel my passion for transport is in the detail 'YOU' have put in to this model. I need to know more about mk1 to 3 coaches :)

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Asa, thank you so much for your kind comments - it make the effort worthwhile to hear from an expert in interiors like yourself - thank you again. Chris.

[@mikeuk1954]

I'm surprised you didn't populate your coaches before putting them back together. Or is that for later. Fantastic work really made such a difference 👏

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks Mike, you're right, passengers would be good - at the time I just didn't feel like painting up 400+ little people, but it is something I plan to do for the future !

[@wamgoc]

Great piece of modelling! Well done!

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - I appreciate your kind words,

[@ithewonder]

Brilliant improvement, looks stunning.

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - the effort was worth it in the end.

[@cameronpatterson1045]

FANTASTIC Transformation you have Dun looks great sir

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - I appreciate your comments.

[@StormmyStormmy]

Superb video content, i wish Hornby had tried to hide the huge capacitor.

[@jameshardy4354]

Hornby are lazy and carnt be bothered these days

[@richardswiderski4985]

Super job Chris look completely different ,I was thinking of doing something with mine any chance of a set of decals and head rests. Brilliant job .

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Richard, I have had a lot of people reach out to me for the same so I've put together a kit. Send me an email - my address is in the 'about' section and I can tell you what I've done. Chris.

[@richardswiderski4985]

@@CheshireLines Thanks will do👍

[@RocoHO]

Hi Chris. Also interested in purchasing the kit but can’t see an email address?

[@9501599]

Hi Chris how do i organise to get the decal set from you please😮. I cant find your about page, your APT is really a good looking model and the decals make a hugh improvement. Thank you. Guy😊

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Guy, for some reason the about section only appears on the desk top version of KZbin - v.odd. Try contacting me on Chris dot Clenton at g mail dot com

[@stretchedits]

Hi and what a great transformation you made to the train. The Hornby colours were truely horrid for the price your paying for the whole train, but you really turned it around, you must be so patient to do that. One thing though, in a way I am glad the APT never went into full time service, as the inside truely is awful, and we were saved from experiencing it. I know many will disagree but that just what I thought seeing the original at Crewe in your video. Great effort though, all the best Dave.

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Dave, thanks for your comments - really appreciated - you are right for the price you would expect better ! Chris.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Bloody good job! Is your layout the one with the lovely model of the Royal Albert Bridge? Cheers Joachim

[@CheshireLines]

Thanks very much ! Yes I'm the one with the Royal Albert Bridge - I've done a video on it - it was a conversion from a Hornby suspension bridge.

[@antonybarker5538]

Hi Chris, I've just seen John's (Piccadilly Model Railways) KZbin video on improving the Hornby APT interiors, I asked him the question about if he sold the decal sheets for the seats, which he said no, but he did point me in your direction. Is this something you still sell? As I'm looking to improve the interiors on my 14 car set (this may take some time). I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Antony.

[@9501599]

Ah not bad...really good in fact. Will you be adding people to the coaches?? I'm thinking about doing the same to mine so some good inspiration here. Cheer.

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you ! I did think about adding people, but I didn't want to cover up all the seat transfers I'd put in - also it would be a lot of people and I hate painting people !! If you are interested, following a lot of requests, I've put together a kit of the transfers and pillows. Drop me an email from my about page if you would like more detail. Chris

[@9501599]

Hi Chris sure I am very interested, I understand how many people you would need to put in the train. I average about 18 per coach, it's not a lot but it gives a good impression of passengers. I also like your bridge with the lion statue. Did you scratch build that yourself??

[@CheshireLines]

@@9501599 Hi Guy, the bridge is a conversion of the Hornby Suspension bridge - there is a video on my channel about it and the Lions are a 3D print I put together with the names of Stephenson and Trevithick on them. I was very pleased how they all turned out. Chris.

[@angusbloxham6066]

Now that looks great. Would you consider selling the prints via ebay etc? I have 2 APT's to do and plans to make and APT-U which would have been the next step if it carried on in service. I painted an old APT-P which took hours but this is on another level. 😍

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Angus, thank you for your kind comments. - following a lot of requests, I have put a kit together to enable people to improve their APTs - if you are interested, drop me a line - email is on the about page or through RM Web - Cheshire Lines. (with a full stop). Chris

[@angusbloxham6066]

@@CheshireLines thank you for messaging back. I've emailed you.

[@CheshireLines]

@@angusbloxham6066 Hi Angus, just want to make sure you got my reply sent on 30 Dec ?

[@angusbloxham6066]

@@CheshireLines just seen your message as I've been working away from home. The email went into my Spam file but now moved it to my inbox so it should except any other emails from you in the future. I'll email you back.

[@andrewbergman9315]

Can you share the seat covers file you used and how to print them please? I'd like to do the same thing on my APT when I get it? Just ordered the R30229 set :)

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Andrew, I now do a kit - drop me an email - address in the 'about' section. Chris

[@trainsmad12]

Fantastic effort, very time consuming but wow what a difference. Will you be adding any figures?

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - appreciate the comment - it certainly makes a big difference and looks great speeding round the track. I had considered adding figures, but I didn't want to cover up all the tartan seat I had put it - maybe in the future, but it's a lot of passengers to paint !!

[@esseel7896]

insane :)

[@stocktonjunction]

I did message regarding this video but doesn't seem to have come up .. these look absolutely amazing and I was asking if your happy to share the files please as I'd love to do the same to my set 😀

[@CheshireLines]

Yes happy to - let me know you mail address or PM me on RM Web - Cheshire Lines. (with the full stop at the end). Chris

[@stocktonjunction]

Did u get the email?

[@michaelgrey7854]

What colors did you use? (Paint brand and numbers?)

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Michael, for the 2nd class interiors I used SupaDec cream, the rest I mixed from a pack of acrylics - 2nd Class carpet - dark brown 1st Class carpet - dark grey 1st Class seats backs - dark blue 1st Class tables and seat fronts - sky blue Buffet counter and corridor walls - maroon Buffet under counter wall - white Buffet corridor ends - dark purple

[@themetropolitanline480]

Hello This is an odd request, but do you sell the decals and head rests as a kit anywhere online ? Regards

[@CheshireLines]

Hi, I have had so many people ask, I've actually made a kit - drop me a line and I'll tell you more - my email is in the About section found in the channel description. Chris.

[@themetropolitanline480]

@@CheshireLines Thank you, for the fast reply, I have found what I think is your website, which has your item's on, plus this video and pictures of your APT. Once I get 10 mins I will make a purchase. Kindest regards

[@CheshireLines]

Hi, I don't have a website - would be interested to see it - could you email me the link ? - Chris

[@CheshireLines]

Hi - think I've just found the website - it's the APT one and yes that is my kit - my mail address is on there - sorry for confusion

[@SprattyHeath]

Gosh I've never realised just how badly wrong Hornby got the interior on the APT-P, even the Rapido APT-E fairs better. Having looked at the photos I took of the real APT-P set at Crewe I can see that Hornby got used basic shades of the moquettes as the moulding colour for the seats instead of the light cream of the panels etc which would have faired better in my opinion. Nevertheless you've done an excellent job there, bravo!

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you ! - really appreciate your comments - you're right it would have been better to do cream interiors.

[@TimberSurf]

You have the patience of job! But totally worthwhile, as the Hornby colour scheme is horrendously bright, they need to try harder! (I bet if Rapido had done it, you would not have had to mod it!)

[@CheshireLines]

Thank you - as you say it was worth the effort !

[@richardmarshall4322]

Superb. Do you fancy making me some seat covers. I would like to do my APT. For a profit naturaly!! Great job.

[@CheshireLines]

Hi Richard, thank you for your kind words. Such has been the interest, I have put a kit together - my email is in the 'about' section of this KZbin channel - drop me a line and I will tell you more :-). Chris

[@richardmarshall4322]

​@@CheshireLines.Hi Chris. Can't seem to be able contact you through this link. Put in the email bit it won't send. Regards Richard

[@CheshireLines]

@@richardmarshall4322 HI Richard, have you copied my email address into an email to me ? Chris

[@going2thedogs]

Absolute 100% improvement. Now where can I get a set of these seat covers?

[@CheshireLines]

I've had a few people contact me asking me for a kit - which I have now done - drop me an email and we can discuss - email is in the about section. Chris.

[@going2thedogs]

@@CheshireLines Hi Chris, Thanks. I have sent a request (I think!). 😀 Pls let me know if you have received this.

[@CheshireLines]

@@going2thedogs Not had anything yet - have another go or you could also try through RM Web - Cheshire Lines. (with the full stop at the end)

[@richardswiderski4985]

@@going2thedogs Hi just wondering did you manage to contact Chris re Cheshire Lines ...APT Interior kit? Richard

[@going2thedogs]

@@richardswiderski4985 Hi Richard, yes I did & I ordered kit which I have duly received. I haven’t started this yet but plan to do so next month as I have some AL. Why do you ask?

[@richardswiderski4985]

Hi tried to email you but the address does not want to go ?

[@CheshireLines]

That's a bit odd - you can try me on RMWeb - my user name is Cheshirelines. (with a fullstop) - try and PM me there.

[@CheshireLines]

sorry - it's Cheshire Lines. on RM Web (with a space and full stop)

[@richardswiderski4985]

Sorry must be doing something wrong cannot see how to send messages on Rm web... I could send you my email on here then delete it when you have it.Hope you were not to hot at Chester.

[@CheshireLines]

The Cathedral is lovely and cool - just the place to be playing trains ! Ok send me your mail address on here and I'll lt you know when I have it. Chris