Incredible huge model railway layout in a basement

[@ianslater5550]

Given that this video is from 2014, I wonder if Mr. Parker is still enjoying his layout?

[@world-of-railways]

Sadly, we heard of his passing a few years ago...

[@craigthelej]

@@world-of-railways I hope his prized possession is being passed down. Rest in peace

[@leeludlowart237]

British Railway Modelling oh no that’s so sad. I hope he is resting in model railway in heaven and his earthly layout is being loved as it always was.

[@hntrains2]

The amount of work! Under the circumstances, too! Insane! I was hoping there was nothing left to do now - except, of course, maintenance - so he could just enjoy being on his layout, and then I read the comment here about his passing away; while all men have to die, this is still very sad news...

[@DarylLewis]

Rest in peace Mr Parker, what a lovely layout

[@nickm2483]

I really would love to know what kind of a person 'dislikes' a video like this? I've got no interest in model trains and I only came across this video by accident. Having said that I can appreciate the pure love and passion this guy has for his train set and it's clear he's invested thousands of pounds and thousands of hours getting it to look the way it does. It really is a work of art! I just don't understand how someone could watch it and not be impressed?

[@harryrobinson2901]

Sometimes people are just idiots.

[@braindeadtoo]

A very sad and jealous person, who is most likely responsible for creating nothing in his life and knows it.

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Just imagine if all the tens of thousands of pounds he's spent digging out the basement, putting in the trap door, buying all the model kit, painting up the walls etc etc etc; imagine if he'd given that money to his kids to put down a deposit on a house! They wouldn't now be living in a grotty flat with the paint peeling, paying the landlord thousands to live in a rabbit hutch. But of course all that is just "jealousy" or because the younger generations "spend all their money on Pret coffee". Baby boomers really don't get it. Micturate tens of thousands on a model railway and it's fine, but Gen X are responsible for their own plight by spending £2 every now and then on a coffee.

[@Steven-ff4wl]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze Thank you for proving Harry Robinson and braindeadtoo right.

[@jonathankelly7430]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze I'm sorry but what does that have anything to do with this video. Is he not allowed to enjoy himself? Does he have to give his hard earned money so his kids (if he has kids) can get a house? Why can't he have a hobby? I'm only 16 and I have a model railway too. I understand very well the pains this man went through to have such an amazing layout. I struggle to see your logic. You dislike this video because a man spends his own money on a hobby which he enjoys instead of giving it to his kids which we don't even know exist. Just because you are frustrated about something in your own life doesn't mean that you have to resent those who enjoy what they do and create something as fantastic and beautiful as this man's model railway.

[@a.m11558]

Mr. Parker may have passed away, but now look at this. A million and a half people have seen this video and many more will come. It’s wonderful, he created something truly special. Rest in peace, Mr. Parker, and may your engines always run on time.

[@NigelPorter-l5p]

😢

[@kungfuwitcher7621]

RIP Mr Parker. What a fantastic layout this is and I hope a family member took it on.

[@jimsmith3971]

I wish I had a person like this in my life. What good vibes he gives off. Rest in Peace Sir.

[@stormbowman7148]

It never ceases to amaze me how creative people can be, when it comes to finding room for a model railway. Well done!

[@jakemarch-jones2789]

Mr Parker has left behind an amazing legacy! Beautiful!

[@A66omd]

Dennis, you deserve an award from the Queen for this magnificent effort!

[@EthanUnknownn]

I agree

[@MeltWithU]

The quality of his background painting is impeccable. I can’t believe that he built that entire train set underneath his house. Just amazing that he can get around in it the way he does. I am probably half of his age and doubt that I could do so. God bless him.

[@bigsai4472]

I remember watching this three years ago. This video really touched me and changed my life. This video actually inspired me to make my own Railway, which is still in progress, and it reminded me of a video that I had seen years ago. So I searched and searched until I found it again; I found this video once again. Thank you very much, you have changed my life. It is a very wonderful railway that you have. Take care and I hope you have a wonderful evening.

[@nataliegrn17]

How's your railway coming?

[@josephbennett4236]

Love your story, Big Sai45 Productions. Will you publish a vid of your railway when it's finished? Or perhaps a time-lapse of the build process? I'd be interested to see it, as would many others, I'm sure.

[@tiger.6509]

A you Gotta do is thumbs up 👍

[@bloba4443]

How’s progress coming

[@paktoysreview8377]

The quality of his background painting is impeccable.

[@peterartboy]

I was feeling a little glum to-day, but stumbled across this wonderful presentation. What a truly lovely bloke he is, you have to just love him for his endeavours. I hope he is able to continue on for many more years. And, now I've fortgotten why I was glum Thankyou an God Bless. Peter

[@SkyDigital_01]

Lovely words peter

[@johnnywilson1616]

One of the nicest, detailed layouts I've seen! Well done! I pray you're blessed with many many more years with your trains. God bless......Johnny

[@KapybaraKSP]

Sadly he wasn’t able to spend too many more years with them... he passed away a few years ago apparently...

[@flamingmonarch7988]

Oh how sad

[@davidparry1982]

I love the way this gentleman has spotted the opportunity presented by. 4' void and created this amazing layout - bravo!

[@jmzochsnrtr]

Thats just insane. Theres other houses you can buy with a full size basement. Screw that

[@Dan-ji2gw]

It's beautiful Dennis you should be very proud

[@jraybay]

Danielle Roberts Yes

[@rwexpress]

Escape the wife under kitchen? Here here!

[@nickygmp_350]

He truly is an artist, the backdrops are fantastic!

[@Breakzoras]

Was. Rest in peace to him.

[@gameofthronespembrokeshire2718]

Such a class gent, fantastic layout and brilliant story :)

[@moonshapedabsolution]

The best house based layout I've seen so far! This guy should be proud

[@BlockedUser420]

yeas h'e should

[@GaryHardin]

Kept telling myself I don't have anywhere to have a layout because I haven't any rooms available. Then I see this and I'm inspired as I do have a partial basement. Thank you,

[@Liofa73]

You walk past peoples houses all the time, you never imagine something as amazing as this would be inside the average house. People would pay money to see work on a much less grand scale than this.

[@TheSighphiguy]

i dont think anyone would pay to be buried alive.

[@kevinsharp6323]

He does not seem to be able to stand up in the basement...makes me wonder how on earth he built all that in there unless done outside then carried in and assembled. This guy is beyond a master of the art, in other words has achieved a higher rank than a master of the craft. A very skilled and artistic creation.

[@haydsumner5912]

It looks cosy and a awesome layout to keep you entertained I could sit down there all day with snacks

[@robertlockett5381]

I always find these videos good for feelings of stress.

[@jennyhaynes4598]

this guy is one bloody person who is dedicated to his trains well done mr.denis parker you should get a station named after you for tour dedication

[@christophertmunro4503]

The amount of detail in this layout is absolutely some of the very best I have ever seen!!!! ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!

[@CODHELPUS]

I just love that his seat is also landscaped, brilliant layout, you should be one proud man !

[@lenalliston5224]

When you think where this layout has been constructed it is just incredible - RIP Mr Parker.

[@Collwila]

I salute the time, energy, ingenuity and artistry that this man has put into this project. Marvelous. I wonder if Rod Stewart has visited this guy

[@griffinellis1666]

It's nice to see a person dedicating most of his life and spending loads of money towards his passion.

[@CycolacFan]

I'm in awe of this fella's talent. He races those trains round at some speed too.

[@growinsane9123]

I'm not sure whether to be more impressed by his determination to create something detailed or to do it all whilst having to be hunched over and crawling about! I am sure there would have been a museum somewhere that would have given him all the space he wanted if they could have known what a marvel of an end product he could create.

[@WesternCenturion]

Full admiration to you Dennis, you have created something very special there and for some, a dream, thank for allowing BRM into your world and sharing your inspirational creation with us all.

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

My Dear Dennis,You have restored my faith in human nature.A sweet and Gentle man in every respect.I too enjoy my Garden railway.It keeps me sane !!!

[@MarkHenstridge]

I have seen many many layouts on KZbin and in real life and I want to say that this period layout is one of the very best I that have seen. It has everything a real railway enthusiast could want, the lighting on the layout is to me spot on, most other layouts are very brightly lit which I believe takes away from realism. What a superb use of an area right under the floorboards, you have built a monument in a confined space. Credit to the person who did the filming, I watched it a few times so well done. I envy you not just for your layout but your very understanding partner in life. Good luck to you both and thank you for sharing your railway paradise with us.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Bless you Denis, you had a great run and a fantastic layout, not many of us will be able to say that, thank you for showing us your amazing work

[@madnessbydesignVria]

As someone who builds war-game scenery, I'm always blown away by 'train guys'. Look at his eyes when he talks about it - this isn't just a hobby, it's a labor of love. Beautiful work... :)

[@curtisgrindahl446]

It was this video that hooked me on watching model railroaders, especially from Great Britain where love of trains is so great. I'm in awe of what this man accomplished while crawling through the shallow basement of his home. Watching him emerge through the hole in the kitchen floor really made me smile. What an amazing gentleman. He has given us all a great gift by sharing this world with us.

[@tenchu65]

Congratulations on your layout Sir , wonderful experience just to watch !

[@samsrailway6149]

My huge 3 year old railway is in my loft

[@mlough21]

What a stunning railway created by a beautiful person.

[@tancakar8987]

one of the best lay out i see in a house

[@stephenwilliams1269]

Amazing detail on a spectacular railway layout. Long may this continue to give you pleasure and by sharing this video many thousands of viewers that either no longer have layouts and just enjoy watching. Thank you.

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Wow! That is commitment and ingenuity. Beautiful work... the work of a lifetime.

[@wrbergner]

Stumbled across this diamond in the rough. What a dramatic and bold layout is such a diverse location ever! I am totally blown away by Dennis' imagination and love for his hobby.

[@nh83]

What a legend... What a masterpiece. for some reason I feel really sad watching this. I think its because time is against him now and what used to be a smart, easy access area has now become quite harsh on his old bones. Bless you Dennis.

[@nerdbot37]

I felt the same. And not to be morbid, but--perhaps because I'm dealing with parents whose health is failing--I kept wondering if it would be possible to move the layout someday so that Mr. Parker's amazing labor of love could live on and allow others to enjoy it.

[@neomaidrix]

I just hope someone will take care of his masterpiece.

[@keithcamcom8639]

Absolutely awesome it is nothing short of superb, what wouldn't I give to have something as beautiful as that, it must be so relaxing to sit and watch and enjoy away from all the rubbish in this world hope you have many many many more years of enjoyment you certainly deserve it having built something so wonderful, I'll just sit and dream! your very lucky, look after yourself and Glendower and thank you for putting it on You Tube, take care.

[@Ralph2]

Such an achievement, and to have done it in a space that meant sitting or kneeling the whole while makes it doubly impressive. Well done sir.

[@adamosuilleabhain324]

Ralph111417 im 4 foot 5 and i wouldn't be able to do it

[@marke9699]

what a fascinating gentleman. clearly loves what he does. a fantastic layout

[@tristansmithrailwayphotogr2730]

This is a stunning layout and a beautiful video . I wish my layout was as spectacular as this. Just watching this brings a smile to my face

[@auralfury]

Wow..i tip my hat to you sir for your dedication to this fine hobby, my neck and back would be killing me if i had to crawl around and build all that

[@SammyBFilms]

Wonderful man and an awesome railway! 😀

[@nigelcraig9641]

What an amazing layout

[@KapybaraKSP]

nigel craig yes, I hope it’s still doing well after his passing 😢

[@oddities-whatnot]

A lovely man, he has a nice cosy life and a hobby he enjoys. Not harming anyone. We all need something in our lives to give us a sense of purpose, and the people who gave the thumbs down are just mean spirited and miserable.

[@Masties518]

Amazingly awesome. I am speachless .

[@coloursmoke]

Fabulous layout, great features and all tucked into a tiny space. Amazing work Mr Parker! :-) Rest well my friend

[@pauljohnston6790]

That puts a whole new meaning to the saying, " UNDER HER FEET " well done,

[@JimmyKraktov]

After 37 yrs you've created a whole little world down there. I love it :~)

[@marcnews75]

a very impressive layout like that he used the space available to its best potential

[@Danstraightedge]

Brilliant. I love people who have a passion for something. Good on this chap for making such an effort with his hobby.

[@dougborrett3566]

Lets hope you don't get a bad back or arthritis where you cannot get down low and enjoy your magnificent layout.

[@user-un6pb2un9m]

Doug Borrett andreas

[@alanfbrookes9771]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm 72 yrs. old and I have a layout in three rooms in the basement of our home in Oakland, California. It's 00 gauge, based on the Birmingham area of the Midland Region in the period just after nationalisation. I'm fortunate in that the basement has 6'6" headroom. I can't imagine having to be doubled up within 4' all the time. This may seem a daft idea, but couldn't you dig out the area between the layout a further couple of feet, which would make it more comfortable for you? It would also make the tracks relatively higher, so that you would get the same perspective as you would standing by a full-sized railway.

[@mmouse1886]

@@alanfbrookes9771 The Pipes could run under his house preventing him from digging, or maybe fibreoptic cabling, not to mention the pipes in his own house could be right under his feet because he's build right under the kitchen.

[@MilwaukeeF40C]

Commercial utilities are always in a public right of way or easement, they shouldn't be under houses. Reasons not to dig: breaking up concrete floor, need for a building permit, shallow bedrock, disturbance to foundation.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Sadly the man had passed away.

[@deanosborne7503]

I can`t tell you how many times me and my children have watched this wonderful video,what else can i say that hasn`t already been said? Well,thankyou for sharing your hard work with us all not only a pleasure to watch but a privilage to be able to compliment you on it.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Remarkable!!! Cheers to the gent and his beautiful imagination!!

[@crunchtime5548]

What a lovely man, and such a hobby that we all love, Hopefully Mr Parker is still with us and on behalf of all the UK train enthusiasts that remember the old days of British Rail may I say God Bless you Mr Parker from us all.

[@keithfritz6280]

F A N T A S T I C My brothers and I thought we had a near perfect layout in the 60s and 70s. What we could have learned from you is not able to be told. From Salt Lake City, Utah. Good one, mate!

[@kat71580]

What a magnificent layout..trains, village And town..I've just seen this website..sadly Mr. Parker has passed..R.I.P. such a beauty creation has been left for us too enjoy. Thank you.

[@josiahdrake2632]

Now that’s what I call the model railway in the world.

[@dexterdog62]

Why so many dislikes? This gentleman should be commended for his ingenuity and dedication.

[@donaldwalker5963]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. I think this is a great layout.

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Just imagine if all the tens of thousands of pounds he's spent digging out the basement, putting in the trap door, buying all the model kit, painting up the walls etc etc etc; imagine if he'd given that money to his kids to put down a deposit on a house! They wouldn't now be living in a grotty flat with the paint peeling, paying the landlord thousands to live in a rabbit hutch. But of course all that is just "jealousy" or because the younger generations "spend all their money on Pret coffee". Baby boomers really don't get it. Micturate tens of thousands on a model railway and it's fine, but Gen X are responsible for their own plight by spending £2 every now and then on a coffee.

[@JacobMoss013]

William Smith leave it out it’s just an old man enjoying himself

[@davidm-1965tb]

How do you know what he gave to his kids? He has a hobby and loves it. Perhaps he shouldve wasted his life on social media like kids today.

[@arnold894]

He did the amazing! I could not believe he did so well in the section you couldn't even stand up in. Well done!

[@nityking1]

such a beautiful railway and a wonderful controller.

[@AXE668]

Remarkable layout and it probably helped Mr Parker keep fit and able given the physicallity of accessing and running the layout!

[@marystralkus1319]

Amazing, love it, a true craftsman

[@sebastianmillward6601]

This layout beautiful its better than the one i had been dreaming about. May u have many years with your trains

[@RetepElpmet]

Man, this one is good! I'm impressed!

[@PAULPINBALL]

The Bat Cave! Incredible work!!!

[@thefwaynes]

the nicest man I've ever seen

[@trainsntile]

WOOOW! Beautiful layout, gorgeous scenery- a masterpiece!!! Just hope & pray that no one ever overflows the kitchen sink!

[@petrofilmeurope]

Congratulations with a most beautiful layout. Fabolous work this is Dennis :)

[@newcastlerabbit]

Incredible layout, detail is second to none. So sad to hear of your passing Denis. RIP Matt from Australia

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Worth waiting for. Well done Dennis Parker! Quite and achievement. Excellent! Thanks to BRM for sharing this well filmed and edited video.

[@jeffbigbear1766]

Fantastic great model trains and landscape. Why would anyone dislike this? Probably people who can do nothing for themselves.

[@samsrailway6149]

It's all amazing isn't it! It's truly amazing

[@whitedovetail]

WoW!! I do not own a train set. I am 65 and remember when I was a small child and playing with a train set that I got for Christmas one year (during 1961?). We traveled a lot with our family following my Father as his work finding oil in Texas, Peru, and Indonesia dictated. So we never collected many things that required frequent transportation to a new town or city. I have enjoyed videos like this one because all little boys were train freaks, slot car freaks, or playing army out in the front yard till late at night. I really like this view of my past. Cheers!

[@nigelericogden3200]

An inspiration ... congratulations on creating such a beautiful layout ... it truly is a work of art ... my very best wishes to you ...

[@PhoenixCustomPrimiti]

This is the first video I watched on model railroading after I was taken to a model railroad show that was held locally about 2 or 3 years ago. This video is where I got bitten and I must admit I would love to do this in my crawlspace basement. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@DJSVideosShorts]

Nice video and what a good layout. Loads of detail. Done a good job to create and build/construct this. Nice Job. 😆🖒

[@dawnnosair3995]

What an awesome layout. My little boy age 3 loves watching this video. We are just starting on his first layout, a 6x4 board oo gauge.

[@jamesday4142]

I really do that love this layout , the details are just stunning

[@nigelmitchell351]

Not withstanding the constraints and access this lad has done an amazing job. Well done, very envious!

[@Bruno.Trains]

Beautiful Layout!!

[@jasonhazell2163]

absolutely breath taking and beautiful layout dennis you should be proud of the hard work you have put into it over 36 years

[@FiveElms]

I bet his knees are shot to bits! Lovely layout. Jason.

[@davidblack5050]

This is just fantastic. An absolute credit to him. And an excellent reason to stay fit and supple into his old age to ensure he can keep enjoying it.

[@samhussey1957]

This is amazing how a man in his 70's can build such a railway . Mine is kind of like his and I'm only 11

[@weebolddavy]

Fabulous. Detail everywhere you look. It must give you so much pleasure just looking at it.You've got every reason to be proud of it

[@ModelerManMike]

Excellent, thank you! :) Really enjoy your video's!

[@pirozcontractor6006]

A video which even now gives as much nostalgia as 5 years ago when I got into the hobby. May Dennis rest in everlasting peace.

[@FatguyInthedeli]

My real question is how did he build all the landscaping, and town features. It all looks so impressive

[@anthoneyking6572]

Wow that must be so hard with the little height you have there still as long as you enjoying it lovely thanks for sharing paul

[@EdVanMeyer]

Great layout!

[@MrPorsche85]

As a kid, I started out on model railroads. Then went to slot racing cars, and eventualy real cars. I still have this fondness for a good model railroad. with all the scratch built buildings and scenery. This man has done a great job. A lifelong dream, Im sure.

[@warlordsquerk5338]

Beautiful :) That's amazing work mate