I Built A Garden Railway During Lockdown!

[@epilotdk]

Nice railway. I'm happy to hear you like the HGLW loco as I was the one who designed it back in 2012. HGLW took over when I left UK.

[@joshw6226]

Thanks Michael glad you like it! Oh brilliant, yes it’s a lovely little engine and fits the railway perfectly. Would recommend them to anyone.

[@highdownmartin]

When you use card for coaches etc, coat both sides with shellac before you start, let it dry then use that. It soaks in , seals it and makes it more like thin ply. Then when the models done paint it all with cheap oil paint, Inside and out, all one colour then when that’s dry paint as you see fit. They re not submersible waterproof but they are sealed and now should never warp or distort. And can take a shower of rain. Enjoy the washing line.

[@joshw6226]

Thanks for the tips. I’ve been meaning to try some shellac. I will give that a go :) many thanks! Best wishes, Josh

[@_R0BB_]

This is almost exactly how I started! Swift Sixteen bug box, small battery loco, PDF ernie etc! Bringing back some happy memories! You're on a fun journey that only gets better! Join the 16mm association if you haven't already!

[@joshw6226]

Thanks Rob! I keep meaning to join but have not got round to it yet. Next step is live steam! :)

[@_R0BB_]

My first steamer was a beat up second hand accucraft. I bought it cheap and have learned a lot from fixing it and asking people lots of questions on the Facebook forum! Currently I'm building a couple of coaches and the kit maker is walking me through it over Facebook! :)

[@_R0BB_]

@@joshw6226 I would highly recommend it. There are some really great people and you'd be surprised just how supportive and open the community is.

[@hedleysaunders1473]

Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing

[@TheScpotter]

Great film and introduction to anyone who wants to start their own garden railway

[@joshw6226]

Thanks Simon. Hopefully it inspires!

[@andrewsartorius7350]

Just found this video looks great can't wait to see more

[@joshw6226]

Thank you very much!

[@dustpanandthebrush5293]

Nicely done!!! Totally get the want for a continuous run I've built my 009 this way too , let the train take the strain !!

[@joshw6226]

Thanks very much! I agree, very much a case of sitting back and not having to do anything. I dabbled with 009 too, perhaps that layout will make an appearance on the channel at some point. Watch this space :)

[@dustpanandthebrush5293]

@@joshw6226 yeah that'll be great to see , love me some narrow gauge

[@lilalicia1993]

That garden looks familiar!! 😉😁 You've made so much progress in such a small amount of time!

[@joshw6226]

Couldn’t have done it without permission! Haha

[@union310]

@@joshw6226 suspecting Leesh is the wife?

[@mrowl-the-dsm1304]

Josh, this is great, and watching all the updates you can see how its all come along, its simple, yet very interesting, and relaxing to watch, and you explain things in a really nice calming way, I look forward to the next updates ( no pressure like) :-) very nice

[@joshw6226]

Thank you very much! Really nice comments. The next video is in the making so won’t be too much longer now :)

[@scottc287]

Thanks for the video Josh! You're motivating me to get back out into the garden and get busy working on my own.

[@joshw6226]

Do it, do it, do it! I’m sure you know how rewarding it can be at times. I often lose the spark, but a nice bit of weather and a new set of batteries works wonders for the enthusiasm levels. Best wishes J

[@Torrington-er9uw]

Smashing - really enjoyed watching this and i love the locomotives you constructed; plus i never knew of HGLW locos. Order going into them. Keep up the good work. Paul

[@joshw6226]

That’s brilliant! Thanks for the lovely comments. Please consider subscribing and checking out my other videos. It will really help me to grow the channel. I love my little HGLW loco. It was really easy to build and will run all day happily.

[@PolishThatHandle346]

This has literally just popped up on my feed - looks fantastic Josh! Completely forgot to touch base with you on how it was all going - es especially the 'home spun' coaches! Think it's far more flexible than standard gauge and gives a lot of fun too! Still clearing pebbles in my back garden. Halted during the winter, but hope to progress to get the trackbed in ASAP - especially after watching this! Look forward to future updates! (-:

[@joshw6226]

Hi James! Hope you’re well! That’s really cool that it’s popped up on your feed. I’ve made a few videos now, so glad they are getting out and about. You’re right about the narrow gauge. I find it more interesting and much more of a margin for trial and error. I like the fact that every vehicle in a train could be completely different and it still looks authentic. That’s the attraction of narrow gauge for me. Be sure to subscribe and I’ll keep you updated with the latest vids. Look forward to hearing about your railway too!

[@joshneville8254]

What a great little railway 👍

[@joshw6226]

Thanks very much for the kind comment. Hopefully it’ll continue to grow over time and I’ll keep you all updated with the progress :)

[@scottturner5655]

Loving the video mate ! Really has me wanting to finish off my layout and the stock is really good can’t believe you have done it you off the top of your head genius !

[@joshw6226]

Thanks mate!! I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming. Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@timothyboles6457]

Nicely done

[@joshw6226]

Thanks Timothy :)

[@geoffcarter]

Love it ! Well done 👍👍👍👍👍

[@joshw6226]

Cheers Geoff!

[@Mrblanksternut05]

Very nice

[@joshw6226]

Thank you very much

[@Mrblanksternut05]

Your welcome

[@SteamLance]

Definitely check out Accucraft's steam locos!

[@joshw6226]

I certainly will. I look forward to the day I can run steam on the railway.

[@SteamLance]

It'll certainly be nice! My favourite Accucraft loco is definitely the GVT loco Sir Theodore

[@joshw6226]

@@SteamLance I saw a video somewhere of one running in the snow. Looked superb.

[@joshw6226]

Thanks all for watching and commenting. If you like this video, check out the others. Plenty more garden railway videos to come. :)

[@AssaultWolf]

I wonder if the train ran into the wife while she hanging out the washing. haha

[@canalboating]

Great stuuf can I ask where you bought your track from?

[@joshw6226]

Thank you, sure, the points are Peco and the flexi track is mostly Cliff Barker track. There are some Peco lengths in there too.

[@rob60]

Great videos Josh. I've made a video of my garden railway if you're interested but I think I need to improve my camera skills :)

[@joshw6226]

Hi Rob, thanks I’ll check them out :)

[@PommyMark8]

We're do you get you kits from

[@madbren]

Beautiful layout. Checkout roundhouse engineering they do electric and live steam.

[@joshw6226]

Thanks very much for the kind comment. I’m keen to get a Roundhouse steam loco but it’s something I intend to save up for slowly over time. :)

[@madbren]

@@joshw6226 yes indeed they are not cheap but wonderful locos for your layout the millie would look great

[@joshw6226]

Ive got my eyes on a Millie, although I’ve been hesitant to press the order button. I’ve got a baby on the way in a couple of weeks so I’ve decided not to make any big spends just yet. Would be nice for the summer though.

[@madbren]

@@joshw6226 yea very true I hear you on that one has to prioritise for sure, beleive me Millie is a great little loco and if you get it with the full cab it really looks great that is an add on the full full cab. When ever you get it in the future if you have any questions just ask me. It's important to run it in first that's buy letting it run for roughly 10hrs plus with the loco off the bench this will help break in the cylinders and seals before you actually run it on the rails.

[@joshw6226]

Cheers for the advice. It’ll either be a Millie or a Bertie but I like the idea of a Jennie too. I expect I would have to stick with an 0-4-0 on the curves that I have though.

[@turboemerald9228]

i have a simple question about the engines. did you ever give them names(and/or)nicknames? or are they currently nameless?

[@joshw6226]

That’s a great question! They are nameless currently but I would like to name them. Perhaps that might be a future video idea…?

[@MrSteve2714740]

With your sounding stupid can you explain how the train manages to go back up the track it came down without changing the polarity of the track power? Damn impressive work though buddy. Looks great.

[@OR_railwayvideos]

Its battery power not track power

[@AlexWeiss94]

What track did you use and what gauge is it?

[@joshw6226]

Hi there, the track gauge is SM32, essentially O gauge. The track is a mix of Peco SM32 and Cliff Barker track all available online

[@AlexWeiss94]

@@joshw6226 thank you! I’m highly considering making a garden railway now!

[@modeltrainsandsuch]

Are you running 32mm gauge . Im building one in my garage here in scunthorpe. The same gauge

[@joshw6226]

Hi Rick, that’s right, 32mm gauge. I think it really gives the feel of a narrow gauge railway. Good luck with your railway!

[@modeltrainsandsuch]

@@joshw6226 thanks josh . Im a member of garden railways on Facebook. I upload progress on my build as I go

[@joshw6226]

@@modeltrainsandsuch I look forward to seeing your videos on there. I will keep an eye out.

[@zelezniciar]

I buy this blue locomotive and big red vagon 100€ Ok?

[@joshw6226]

These ones are not for sale I am afraid. You can buy the locomotive kit from PDF models.

[@JordyBrap]

Good day. I am a man.. who has recently bought a house in the local area.. and I’m having a house warming party, to which I am inviting a lot of the local adults.. would you be interested in designing a model railway in my garden? Best wishes, William McKenzie

[@joshw6226]

Thank you son