How I Built the Layout (Part 1) - Tug's Trains

[@thesithcynic3398]

Tug’s perseverance in the face of KZbin and Mattel’s incompetence is truly inspiring.

[@jinkwon8410]

It’s the way of life for Thomas fans

[@lukeslocomotives]

Agree

[@legomxstudios]

If there were more like him in the world, there would be no need for men like him.

[@Wafthewaffle]

Agree

[@fanofeverything30465]

​@@legomxstudios *People

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

And with that, things have been fully restored. Well done, Tug! Well done!

[@dhivaansalig6398]

Well we'll see what he has next in store for us, won't we? (*Cue Thomas outro*)

[@E2ForLife]

What Unawerseable Thomas Questions

[@kennybesore2005]

Well……almost fully restored.

[@yeetboiwhatyesplease2095]

*"Blows Lady's whistle*" Well done!

[@wakspacific6928]

@@E2ForLife he said that older videos may be uploaded at a future date

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Awdry himself would be impressed with this layout. I'm so glad you were finally able to make one. You put as much passion into your model railway as your videos, and it's very impressive. I can't wait for the next update on your fleet.

[@SegaMario]

There we go... the video I missed out on prior to your channel's takedown. Now, Mattel, kindly do us *ALL* a solid and *BUGGER OFF. LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE. HE DIDN'T DO NOTHIN' WORTH DESTROYING HIS CAREER OVER.*

[@roxaclock]

FINALLY THE REUPLOADS ARE COMPLETE

[@threepea1151]

Not yet now lmao

[@steakandcake]

hello Ffarquhar

[@steakandcake]

@@emersoninfinitystone5785 to be honest if Tug hasn’t reuploaded those at this point, then I highly doubt they’ll be back. Especially with his official Tugs US dub series going, I’m sure he doesn’t want there to be any confusion between the serious professional US dubs and the silly 18+ redubs

[@hudsontrainguy1217]

I think that Nic ain’t gonna reupload the parody dubs along with the pre 2020 videos because he doesn’t want anyone to be bored and impatient for an actual original upload from this channel

[@threepea1151]

@@emersoninfinitystone5785 no one cares about those, I was talking about the tatmr review

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Great to see this video has returned! As I commented on the original upload, thanks so much for the mention and I'm really glad you found my videos useful. Looking forward to seeing more progress on your layout in the future 👍

[@dmancluster2631]

I love that one dynamic shot from the station of the train leaving, it’s beautiful. Excited to see more of this layout eventually!

[@BubblyKettle]

Looks great! Just a suggestion from someone who also does railway modelling, when you are ballasting the track, take a makeup brush and sweep the ballast until it settles between the sleepers. Most real railways don't have ballast on the sleepers, and I've found that using a small amount of ballast and then brushing it into place makes for a nice, clean track bed. Just my suggestion, the layout still looks great though!

[@lopezz6716]

I love the little edits you through in your videos like the train explosion when it derailed. It really adds to the overall video

[@StevenGarcia118]

I’m still offended that, as a Home Depot Associate, you went to a Lowe’s to get the board for the layout. Lol This is still a best motivational and inspirational video for people to get into Model Railroad no matter what country you’re from. I’m excited to see new videos you originally plan to release earlier.

[@ToastTheThe]

Tbf i think he still lives in San Francisco and living here Lowe's is usually closer than Home Depot 😭😭

[@Mike__B]

@@ToastTheThe Closer maybe, but depends where he lives as a 2-3 mile drive could take well over 30 minutes one way, hopping on the freeway and hitting up the Home Depot right off the freeway may be much more convenient (and in a way less sketchy neighborhood) ... plus you can always swing by In & Out and get a burger!

[@johnwiens9964]

As I model railroader, I consider going to Lowe’s as base treason. I will never forgive them for shutting down Orchard Supply Hardware and killing off the annual railway art calendars.

[@aaronadams7710]

As a Lowes employee, I find this hilarious

[@natebrown9523]

Ive always been interested in model trains. I was i to Thomas as a kid and my one of my doctors always wore a tie with trains on them and would give my brother and i model railroader magazines. The doctor has retired but the office still has the model in the display case in the waiting area

[@levidarling5107]

I wish my doctors were like that too. Lol 😂

[@charlessapp1835]

A ballasting tip from a fellow model railroader. Your best friend for ballasting is a 1" foam brush. With the brush you can level off the ballast from off the ties/sleepers. Plus the beveled edge is about the perfect angle for the slope of the ballast. Thank you for inspiring me to continue work on my Little Western layout. The benchwork, lighting, and backdrop are done. And I am now in the process of laying down the cork roadbed. Hope to soon start laying track. Keep up all of the hard work reuploading these videos. KZbin can be such a pain at times.

[@Killdane]

I’d love to see it! Will be subscribed if you eventually make a video on it

[@thatdiegoguy]

Finally back to where we left off! Can’t wait to see what comes next!

[@SodorEnginesFanatic]

Me too I hope the first official big video is Season 6 Retrospective because it’s no surprise that the The Thomas Retrospective Series playlist is my personal favorite

[@David_Mattox]

@@SodorEnginesFanatic It is. It’ll be up Friday.

[@SodorEnginesFanatic]

@@David_Mattox what video coming up on this Friday are you talking about?

[@David_Mattox]

From what I understand, Tug plans to upload Season 6 Retrospective on Friday.

[@SodorEnginesFanatic]

@@David_Mattox how do you know that?

[@janmelantu7490]

Those realistic North Westerns look *really* good running on this layout

[@MarshedWS]

I'm happy now. A shame that this was the last video to be uploaded, but I'm happy that one of my favourites from Tug is finally back online

[@thomaspickles9058]

cant wait to see further development of this layout, its a really nice compact and satisfying size and style

[@joshuaW5621]

We finally made it to where we left off before the tragedy happened. There are still a few gaps that have still to be reuploaded, but now things can hopefully get back to normal from here.

[@Scrinwaipwr]

A good model railway is a real work of art; it's nice to look at and interesting to know how it's done.

[@JackSassyPants]

The sight gag at 13:00 got me so hard, good work

[@VGJol]

Glad to see everything back up! It really sucks what has happened and I do hope your channel is able to thrive again without any more mishaps. Best of luck man

[@Bryn..]

What happened to his channel?

[@S.P.Q.Rrespublicas]

@@Bryn.. 10 years of his content deleted from the internet by youtube

[@purpletoad2288]

Not sure you'll read this but I would like to say thank you. I'm currently starting a layout and feel pretty intimidated and overwhelmed, but this video really helps breaks down what I need to do and makes everything feel more simple.

[@sparky6946]

I am so impressed by your dedication, KZbin practically wiped you from existence yet you still came through, truly inspirational keep it up unlucky tug

[@NI7RO25]

13:03 how is this scene is so funny to me, i've been keep replaying it over and over

[@Chainstorm]

It was so funny😂 I can't tell if the engine derailed leaving the table or of it was already off the track though.

[@Hypershadic23]

The amount of effort guys you put into their model layouts is honestly so impressive. Like dude, you've got concept art and everything! The most I've ever done is mess around with Track Master and Wooden Railway tracks and sets when I was little.

[@Rodgerball]

Now that we have the huge changes of part 3 this video is really fun to look back on🚂🛤️

[@southeasternnewmexicorailf9851]

10:24. “Help the hands from the failed 1953 pilot episode are after me.” said James in a scared voice. Lol 😂 😆🤣

[@ConnorGarrett]

I know the audio used when that happened. It's from an animatic of angel dust from hazbin hotel

[@TheRailandAviationcentral]

@@ConnorGarrettdo you know the name of the video?

[@ConnorGarrett]

@Henrydoeslotsofstuff Just search angel screams into the void, and you should find it from there

[@gkingGabe72]

Out of the videos that were reupload I was excited about this one the most. You can say that I have a growing interest into model railways. I look forward to the next installment of the Tug's Trains Layout.

[@AVFCAM]

So glad this video is back up. My son loves watching it. My only really critical comment I’d make it that there’s too much ballast on the sleepers…it would be like that in an old yard maybe, but not mainline I don’t think…

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

I am really impressed of your model and seeing severe custom models and some Bachman models running. It is pretty satisfying.

[@xoulzgg]

YESSSS THEYRE COMPLETE but man do i feel sad for all the growth that has been lost but at the same i hope you can get back to where you were bro

[@michaelpascual3581]

Watching your James move around always has my eyes glued ❤

[@AJedits65]

After waiting and rewatching everything I’ve realized you really are one of my favorite KZbinrs everything you talk about is interesting like I could watch a video talking about paint drying and I be entertained

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

3:38 I gotta remember that! That's SO useful!

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

Wow!!!! This looks gorgeous!!!!

[@200Mikey]

Your layout is brilliant.

[@ashraaqwahab2817]

Lovely railway! Several of your steps reminded me of what I went through with my layout. Indeed, it's a satisfying rabbit hole.

[@selinapersaud7629]

You’ve done it… Thank you for your dedication.

[@ZDWM]

Good to see this video back on your channel again. Unlucky Tug.

[@riparadis]

Finally to get my favorite video on the channel is back

[@vojta3657]

You don't know how much I awaited this video. Although the KZbin thing must have been very hard for you, it is also a great reason to rewatch all your videos. Thank you for reuploading everything and best of luck with this new channel. Can't wait to see some new content.

[@gfdx3214]

A bit more than a decade ago my dad started making his own. One of the most fun things about it as a non-builder (apart from occasionally giving trains a ride) is slowly seeing it progress over the years into a better railway. He recently took out the middle station of the three, something that had remained from pretty much the beginning. It was just a basic track layout so that he knew where everything led, and to just first get the entire whole running. But now seeing it get actual station details like ballast and signage is such a beautiful difference. In such a way am I excited to see how yours will look in a few years

[@Jackex25]

Almost fully resorted it's like nothing change best of luck on you're future TUG! 🙏

[@wildwind413]

My god. How I have waited for the day this could come back just to know what software you used for the track layout. So glad your back to where you left off. Good luck in case of anymore KZbin screwups

[@TheUpsidedownHead]

10:23 “picking up a tender engi-“ James: OUAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaa-

[@jessicaruizcollazo2372]

James is Angel Dust Confirmed

[@fanofeverything30465]

James: HELLLLLP

[@davidsheriff8989]

Look forward to seeing the final prodict...good luck...sure it will be a great success

[@Littlelmaginations23]

The last video I saw on the original channel before it was deleted. R.I.P Main Channel. 2010-2023

[@TheRabootGuy2007Yt]

It's pretty cool that his old videos are back!

[@anrisak2596]

The long wait of waiting for a new video is up. Well done Tug! We hope on friday!

[@plusheadup69]

this layout has came together nicely, love the way you did it

[@cityoftruro2767]

This is my favourite one of you videos, nice to see it back.

[@hhncff]

The last true new video is back Lets hope the next one will be a new episode i miss waiting every friday for a new video

[@The125bikers]

Shame on KZbin for causing all this confusion and delay but Unlucky tug has done us all proud in not going quietly into that goodnight !! I can’t wait to see all the content yet to come Many thanks from England

[@tugsfan1617]

This layouts look really nice

[@Trainboy17]

Glad This Video Is Back! I Just Wanted To See This Part Again 11:00

[@Sim0nTrains]

Brilliant, enjoy the steps taken so far. Did notice this video and wanted to watch it before the channel got taken down but happy that I finally got to see it. Looking forward to part 2

[@merritttrainboy7716]

Well, this was the last video you had, good to see it back up. Good luck on making new videos that you have waiting. By the way, great layout! ; )

[@Mknomore108]

Finally up to date with vids🎉

[@CrayonEater64]

I've been waiting for this one! starting my layout soon and this is a big inspiration, keep it up!

[@MrNoUsername]

I would *LOVE* a Tug's Trains on Annie and Clarabel. I am DESPERATE to know how you painted those door handles so cleanly!!!

[@liamstory6758]

I could watch those trains all day 😁 Great video!

[@Anchovistic]

ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL

[@TheReddickRedneck22]

I really enjoyed watching this video and it inspired me to turn my 6’ by 8’ layout into a layout more than double the size. Also the layout you have created is amazing. Great work.

[@iugamarisca-o2l]

You really shouldn't have but ok `-`

[@loona4133]

Love the layout my friend. Ur the best.

[@nelissa29ify]

13:03 Why'd That Scared me i Thought the Train REALLY Fell off

[@Secr_productions]

I am 11 rn and this both inspired me and urged me to dive in. Thank you unlucky tug

[@nosmith0741]

Even though I wasn’t here watching the channel when KZbin and Mattel were being pieces of garbage, I’ve still gotta appreciate how cool this layout is especially considering the space constraints

[@nancyeliz1126]

Thank you so much this will be so much help when I make a model railway!😊

[@scylex47]

13:03 genuinely made me jump, i was half asleep

[@Dolgoch]

A suggestion is to add some railings near the turn table slope so if an engine derails it wont fall off the table

[@theblueone_14]

This was perfect for me! I plan on making a small HO layout here soon and this couldn’t have come onto my recommended any more perfect!

[@Charliejashworth]

Marvelous layout I’ve ever seen! Keep up the good work!

[@jasonl.1959]

And, we're back

[@esmondmerry]

The Unlucky tug I'm just telling you this you might disagree with me, but on your real-life model train of James, I know you plan on swapping the tender with flat sides. I want to say I love the Bachman J 11 tender for your James because the way it looks to me it looks unique. I also wanted to ask when you are going to start making videos on your realistic Thomas model train fleet, and I'm pretty sure Donald is complete. I'm pretty sure Douglas is almost complete. I don't know about that if you could give me some answers on that. By posting a reply to this comment. I'd really really appreciate that.

[@MaxDempsey-rx7wp]

love the layout man great job 👍

[@LBSC70]

I'm soon gonna start a layout of my own with my dad and this will help a lot

[@jaredhebert942]

So glad to see "How I Bult The Layout Part 1" is finally back after a month of chicanery

[@dragonkingeeveegen1484]

I think we’re finally caught back with the old vids

[@tylerkane1238]

I believe you meant Railmodeler Express which is the free, “trial” program to construct track plans as the pro costs about $50 when I purchased the software

[@tono6725]

Tip: you can tap on the top of the track with something hard when laying ballast to get it off the sleepers and make it look more realistic

[@TheRealTrampy]

we are so BACK

[@SodorNWR1950]

Hi Trampy 👋

[@pokebeyz]

Hello

[@bruhchamp16593]

13:04 The Sad Story of Henry (FOUND! 1953, colorized)

[@isbsp]

and everything was lovely once again

[@JBTEvans]

Really nice layout, I like how you've gone for the Thomas characters but without their faces!

[@clockwork3494]

This video gave me enough inspiration to create a layout for a lifetime. I feel like I'm setting myself up for disaster though, your realistic takes on the RWS locomotives really inspired me to make my own. At the same time I'd like my layout to take inspiration from my local scenery and having a whole fleet of UK locomotives surrounded Australian rolling stock, flora, fauna and architecture doesn't sound visually pleasing lol Now I'm stuck between "UK inspired layout fitting for realistic Railway Series locos with the odd Australian rolling stock" or "Australian inspired layout fitting for the Australian rolling stock with really out of place UK locomotives" I have yet to find a good "middle ground" for this dilemma and worst is I can't even move on to the actual track plan phase as both countries differ in that area too, meaning depending on which I choose the I feel the track layout will differ greatly.. send help, all I wanted to do was build a model railway and I've unintentionally backed myself into a corner of procrastination and indecision

[@nathanw7114]

If you do want to run your UK stuff, there isn’t any harm with a little “modellers licence” in both track and stock (it is your layout after all, you could try and have it split; there’s the potential for some interesting and prototypical scenarios) Or you could look to real life and try going down the middle and making up some stuff of your own (if you look at what the museum at Thirlmere does with their own interpretations of these characters I feel there’s plenty of scope for originality, Thomas lore notwithstanding..)

[@LancashireAndYorkshire]

Tug is an absolute legend

[@1stdaybreaker707]

Good on you for persevering dude, I probably couldn’t.

[@hudsontrainguy1217]

I really love that new layout, I hope that you do a Tug’s Trains installment of Donald & Douglas

[@ItsCarlos563]

Glad to see this video back.

[@alexis_ian]

Can't wait for part 2! I'd also like to make a layout of my own will used KATO HO tracks last year as for set I'm still undecided. But may do either Tidmouth Sheds with 6-7 berth and station or Kanpford Station and 5-berth shed from S1!

[@_casey_idk_]

I really love this layout lol. Good job keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@Class57finnian-gl4dm]

13:03 scared the crap out of me

[@TracksideManiac]

I find it so cool that Nic just has a whole room for his model railway.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

WAIT I NEVER RELEASED THAT YOU GOT AN EMILY!

[@RickAtanga2023]

I was waiting a lot for this video to be reuploaded, this is awesome!

[@StewieJustSaidThat]

Wohoo, end of reuploads!

[@profile2047]

I lol’d at the 13:00 derailment. But, did you do anything about that descending curve? I’m very very new to all this so if there was an easy fix that everyone knows I’m not aware of it.

[@Closet__Dweller]

Finally. The last video has been re-uploaded. I hope your future videos can be posted without any trouble.

[@TheCyberman1966]

And at long last we have caught up from KZbin’s bs nice welcome fully back

[@jamesrogers5184]

I can’t wait for part 2 to come out.

[@UA-51]

BACK ON THE CHANNEL!!! Yeah baby!!! 🎉❤