Layout Tour Christmas 2017

[@ernieparsons1071]

Thank you for the tour Kathy, I think you have a superb model railway in the making...I really like the barge area which looks great. Have a happy new year and the best in 2018!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@Perfusionist01]

Thanks for the tour and update. It's actually nice to see that even a modeler of your caliber has lots of proects that aren't quite done :-). Your layout is among those I am using for inspiration. I am fortunate enough to have a modest display layout, but it is two miles away from my nice warm basement. For years I have been putting off a home layout because I couln't get a "grand project" into my basement. Now I am going to put up a small switching layout just to have something to operate. You and other British modelers seem to make very nice layouts in small areas, so I am trying to steal ideas from you. I hope you had a merry Christmas and I wish you a wonderful 2018. I am glad that you will also be a presenter on MRVP. I'll be looking forward to seeing you there also.

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Gary, I think sometimes you just have to start. Big empires sound grand but they take a lot of time and money. I like the British sizes better as they feel achievable.

[@denisehunt6540]

Excellent. Just a word according to my husband the layout really never gets completed. It is always a work in progress. Keep up the excellent videos

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot! What would I do if I finished it?

[@UPtrainguy76]

Kathy, love seeing the layout. Keep up the good work! You've done some impressive work!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@davidmuse7004]

Greetings Kathy, thank you for the tour of your layout. Even though you are still working on it still nice to watch and see what you are doing! Even in a small space a lot can be done and it gives the feel of a large layout. Always enjoy watching your videos. Happy New Year! Cheers . D. Muse

[@KathyMillatt]

Happy New Year and thanks for the compliments!

[@diblingtonvale6499]

Thanks for the tour Kathy, lots to look forward to and some terrific scenery in there. Happy New Year!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot

[@normanrowe2831]

Kathy, what a wonderful layout. I love you videos. I have learned a lot. Thank you. Looking forward to more.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot Norman.

[@4monkeystyle]

Kathy, great to see you again. Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year to you to.

[@KathyMillatt]

Happy new year.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks for the great tour, Kathy. Things are looking really good. I look forward to seeing what you get done in 2018.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks. Looking forward to 2018 too.

[@daviemaclean61]

Nice tour with lots done and lots more to do - but then they are never truly finished. I often wish I had more room on my layout, but then I remember it just means more work! ;-) Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@KathyMillatt]

I’m so glad I only have 12’ or I’d be tempted to try to do more. At least I may finish this one day.

[@tomweber8729]

Hi Kathy, from Whiting New Jersey. I really enjoy your videos, your layout is beautiful. I like the peninsula area .

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Tom. The peninsula is one of my personal favourite areas too.

[@terryrunyon2793]

I found your channel this evening and have watched quite a few of your videos. You are very talented!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks so much Terry. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@peterglen734]

love the water effects around the barge

[@glittabones]

Wow! Beautiful layout - I love the way you've done the trees!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot.

[@kendrawatkins8290]

Nice layout and you have so much of fun ahead of you. So many projects to do. I have a HO and 027 inside the house and G gauge outside. I also have so many things to do also. On my you tube kendra trains 32 for the outside and kendra trains 25 for the inside set. I love to create also and all the bridges and trestle on the inside layout are built from scratch. Happy new year 2018. Is nice to see other woman interested in modelling also.

[@KathyMillatt]

Great to hear from another lady modeller!

[@dr-onestuffido]

Hi Kathy, I feel your pain with the it needs doing stuff :) I'm also in the middle of at least three projects and they all need a little something finishing lol. Your videos are a pleasure to watch and I really enjoyed your layout tour, thank you and I look forward to your videos next year :)

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@trevorhird3790]

Nice layout - really enjoyed following the skills that you share, really enjoyed that series on tarmac and cobles.... got myself a sheet of cobles and will be trying this in the New YearHappy NY. thanks

[@KathyMillatt]

My next video is how to paint cobbles so guess what I’m doing today!

[@warrenholmar1129]

Beautiful layout! Luke Towan sent me here. Subscribed!

[@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad]

Thanks for the tour, lovely layout! Always great to see what is going on across the pond!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot

[@gulflines1960]

You have a beautiful layout, Kathy. Thanks for the tour.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@michaelchurchward3568]

Kathy; Great layout you have captured the essence of New England nicely. I am a fan of a lot of your how-to films. May be some day I will invest in a camera and make some of my own films as well showing where I apply some of your techniques. Looking forward to more films. Happy New Year Mike

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Mike, thanks a lot and look forward to those videos.

[@sparky107107]

happy holidays Kathy. nice tour of the layout. wow you have a lot on the go there. one scene at a time and all will be gained. i do enjoy your videos, and do think I learn a tip and trick or two. but with a layout so well set up for display. I do hope you have more videos this year on it .. it will look terrific.

[@KathyMillatt]

I will have more videos on it but they may be on MRVP...

[@giulius7176]

Love your layout Kathy!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family....Keep at it, a little bit at a time and it will get done!

[@KathyMillatt]

It is a little bit at a time but what would I do when it’s done? Thanks.

[@stavio12]

Just saw it, very nice layout. A lot of hard work and hours put into it.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! It needs more time than I have at the moment.

[@petermodin8719]

Thank you for the tour. I just love the peninsula!

[@KathyMillatt]

Glad you liked it

[@triruns]

I only recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it immensely. I lived in Maine for a while and you're doing an amazing job of capturing the look and feel of the region. If I may humbly make a minor suggestion: more rocks. New England never became a productive farming region because there's rocks and outcrops all over the place. BTW I love your interpretation of Nabisco 😀

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! I’m a bit undecided on where I am in New England but I can always add more rocks if needed!

[@donaldgilbert6739]

thank you Kathy! You are so nice! I will ck on that! I'm on disability and don't get out much! I have a spare bedroom in my apt, so i'm thinking about converting that room! I'm all alone so it will occupy my time! Thank you for answering me! Your so awesome!

[@KathyMillatt]

Good luck. It’s a great hobby and you’ll get so much out of it.

[@JohnPW22]

What a fantastic layout that is becoming! Following with interest!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@cprtrain]

Outstanding! I'd love to see more.

[@KathyMillatt]

I’ll need to do a bit more first.

[@GinMiko]

Thanks for the tour, Kathy. A lovely layout, indeed. It looks like a lifetime project. You better "fabricate" a couple of kids so they can continue once you get to railroad heaven... Anyway... I appreciate all the videos this past year and am looking forward to many more in the next. Have a happy, healthy, and successful new year.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot! It’s certainly a lifetime of enjoyment to come!

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Kathy: Cool layout and tour. Like all the clouds and city area. 😎 • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot! Happy new year.

[@davewebster8365]

Hello Kathy only just come across your channel and I have to say your layout is fantastic, a lot of work gone into that. I do like the American modelling, but I'm into my mid 80s BR blue at the moment but you never know, I'll subscribe to your channel Thanks.

[@KathyMillatt]

I love BR blue as that’s the first trains I really remember.

[@dougmckay9524]

Very nice layout ,great job on the details and nice back drop

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@cmar4076]

Cool layout Kathy! 😄

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@ResidentOfTheAbyss]

You sure have the natural talent to pull all of that off!

[@KathyMillatt]

I appreciate the compliment!

[@struck2soon]

It doesn't matter that progress is slow...the parts you have finished are good with nice attention to detail.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@DungeWoodRailway]

Hi Kathy Nice to see your layout and get an idea of how much work youve got to do. Have a great new year Regards Paul

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@JimBCameron]

I love the fact the area is brimming with potential. One question, you look like you've done a fair amount of work in styrene, scratch built or kit?

[@KathyMillatt]

Both. Kits are easy but if you want a bespoke building, you’ll have to scratch build.

[@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail]

Great work Kathy.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@MrAssap]

Happy New year from Norway Kathy. Nice layout, it is starting to look very nice, it should keep you buzy for quite some time ;)

[@KathyMillatt]

And then some! But what would I do when it’s finished?

[@yannisarab9202]

Merry Christmas Kathy. Great work there!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@jjab99]

Many thanks for the tour, it was very interesting and informative. I hope that you manage to get lots more done in the coming months and have lots of fun along the way. Happy New Year (soon) and best of luck in 2018, Joe

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Joe

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Great video ! Very nice layout and scenery ! I love it ! Really Amazing job ! Keep up the GOOD work ! Thanks very much for sharing ! Cheers from Holland ! Martin

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot Martin

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Kathy, I believe I heard you refer to a couple of dioramas along one stretch. Were you saying that this is something you can pull out and put back in? Love the port too :)

[@KathyMillatt]

Yes, that way I can work on them on the workbench and really nail the detail before putting them in place. When I get bored, I can put a new diorama in.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Kathy Millatt Brilliant!

[@markbuterbuagh4971]

Nice my wife is into train's not a hard sell for a layout Very nice work.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Mark!

[@DiggerEvans]

Fantastic layout, really nice indeed, best wishes for the new year I look forward to more video's

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@joe-ut7ee]

Some of those trees look fantastic. To finish your layout you're going to need a helper or a longer life. Happy New Year.

[@KathyMillatt]

Hopefully I’ve a few years yet to work on it!

[@toweypat]

Wow! Fantastic!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Patrick

[@sminute2282]

Thanks Kathy. I've watched and enjoyed a large number of your videos. I'm just getting started in the hobby and looking for ideas. I like the look of your back drop trees (what you call the "later" technique). Have you done any videos on back drop trees?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, that was an MRVP video so you have to subscribe to them to see it I’m afraid.

[@davehollamon1985]

I'm Impressed!! Very Nice!!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks

[@austinyingst5902]

Love the trees. Will we see a Kathy how-to?

[@KathyMillatt]

I did that on MRVP so will be staying away from it on KZbin for now I’m afraid.

[@austinyingst5902]

What is MVRP and how do I find it. BTW I liked your harbor diorama.

[@chipmerrill7861]

Hello. It's great to see the New England forest in your layout. My New England State is 90% forested. One thing I didn't see is any lumber operations or sawmills on you layout. Maybe you've considered and rejected it already? Maybe you have it and I missed it. Lumber was a huge driver of the New England economy back in the day. Cheers!

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, I’ve tended to go down the mill route rather than lumber but I do have a lumber yard to build at some point.

[@chipmerrill7861]

Yep Mills! It was Shoe Factories in my area.

[@nordvesterdalmodelrailroad]

Amazing!

[@Andy203504]

Hiya Kathy, Many thanks for tour, it look fantastic, one question if I may, may I ask what is the clear perspex for that runs along the side of the track please... Many thanks again, and please keep up the great work... John...

[@KathyMillatt]

John, it’s to stop elbows etc knocking the lower track as it’s just too easy to take stuff out without realising. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@ljbroadwood]

Absolutely beautiful! So realistic! Do you make your own trees?

[@ljbroadwood]

Is this a hobby for you or a career? Would you do a video on professional pathways for modellers? What kind of jobs are out there, how best to apply, that kind of thing? Such a beautiful and rewarding profession!

[@mobius8002]

I have noticed one main thing between a lady modeller and a gentleman modeller ... your far more tidy lol .if that layout board had belonged to a man it would have been strewn with old boxes , tea mugs ,magazines ,bits of old wire and track and rolling stock and of course paint tins and packets of half used filler and scatter lol...also ...pliers ...hammer ,box of mis matched nuts bolts and screws , ...you get my drift .its a great looking layout ,not many people doing the American over here to such a large size .I imagine you source most of your locos from ebay .I model british oo gauge but also on30 and Japanese n gauge and have lgb and other bits and bobs. I look forward to seeing it develop ,good luck and happy modelling .

[@KathyMillatt]

I am not a tidy person! When I shared a house with 5 boys and 2 girls, us 2 girls were the messiest by far.

[@KathyMillatt]

I used to buy on eBay but I mostly pre-order now as that’s the way the market’s gone. I’ve also been lucky enough to pick items up in the US too.

[@donaldgilbert6739]

i love your video's!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@donaldgilbert6739]

I love your hair! I want to get into model training, but sometimes it seems so overwhelming!

[@KathyMillatt]

Start small and see if there is a local club you can go along to perhaps.

[@Andystrainsandmore]

Great layout, enjoyed your video. Greetings Andy

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Andy

[@michaelcarter4861]

Thank you for the layout tour, your New England modelling work is excellent and inspiring. One question, living here in the UK, where do you source your "blue" foam from as I would be most interested to know of a UK supplier. Keep up with the video series, most appreciated, thank you. Best regards for 2018.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot. You can get smaller sheets (A3) on amazon or larger sheets here: www.panelsystems.co.uk/product/craftfoam-blue It’s not cheap but great to work with.

[@oliverrr7587]

Hello Miss Millat. How does your layout look today? The video is already 5 years old.

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s come out as I found a large layout just meant more of the same and I like trying new things. There’s a video going up on it soon. Instead I’m doing smaller micro layouts that suit my space much better. You can see the first on my Port Dinorwic livestreams.

[@worldanglingleague9701]

Awesome update Kathy, and Merry Christmas! I couldnt quite catch the name of the model building on the upper area near the water falls. Was hoping you could post the name of it up. Thanks! Marty

[@KathyMillatt]

That’s Martin Machine by South River Modelworks. Glad you like the layout.

[@ipadre]

Love the videos. Found you through Scott Brown some time ago.

[@KathyMillatt]

Brilliant, thanks

[@Ragnvald49]

Superb look forward to your 2018 one. Think you need a fire station.

[@KathyMillatt]

I haven’t got onto the city area yet so there’s always the possibility. I do like the idea. Hopefully the 2018 tour won’t be too disappointing as I’ve had some other big projects take my time this year.

[@geoffwalker315]

How did you shape the old plastic walling to make the hillside? Geoff. W.

[@KathyMillatt]

I think the bit you’re talking about is rubber rocks in which case, they’re flexible.

[@Thomas1980]

wow...great Video!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@JBryan352]

Had no idea women were into model railroading! I dont mean that in a mean way either! This is nice! Wish I could get my wife into it! 😂

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s a shame there aren’t more women interested as it’s a great hobby.

[@glittabones]

This is the first lady I've found on KZbin and I'm really, really impressed!

[@sharkattack8560]

Beautiful layout

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@SussexHistory]

Quite a nice bucolic scene. When are you going to get the trains running?

[@KathyMillatt]

I like scenery best so running trains is not top of the list of to do items. The stock will get back on eventually...

[@jvanamb]

Lovely and Ambitious. Would be overjoyed to receive a 2018 Christmas Update Present from Mother Christmas?

[@KathyMillatt]

I think it’s likely to be a year in review as a lot of my modelling hasn’t been on the layout this year.

[@axeandrail]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOriginalBadger]

Hey Kathy.....are we going to get a Christmas 2018 Layout tour? :) Stu.

[@KathyMillatt]

Yep but I may need to do a little more first as I’ve been doing other stuff instead of theirs layout.

[@TheOriginalBadger]

You've still got 2-1/2 months. Get cracking, girl! :-D

[@KathyMillatt]

BNSF3012 Nscale I’ve got a micro layout and a diorama promised first I’m afraid. 😮

[@rasmus9311]

Really impressed!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@seangaston3926]

Hi Kathy, what was the name of that book you mentioned in the beginning that you are reading about small layouts? I didn't catch the name...

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, Creating Cameo Layouts by Iain Rice. It’s an interesting book.

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Very cool layout! Can I ask, How difficult is it to work on wiring and everything else that goes underneath the baseboards when you have multiple levels like that? Cheers, Michael

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks, I tend to use connectors rather than soldering which seems safer somehow. It’s not too bad to get to most parts but I did wear a lot of knees out on my jeans when wiring up the lower levels.

[@trevorhird3790]

Oh oh you’re not going to change your layout again per chance???

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Nooo, Just getting ideas for next time but I have had enough of changing my mind for now :)

[@nateshon3eastbroadtoprailr448]

What size is the layout? Do you have a track plan?

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s all on my website: www.kathymillatt.co.uk/blog/2017/10/27/start-here/

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Peaceful New Year to you.....

[@KathyMillatt]

And to you too.

[@upsd402]

Very nice

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@georgegiacono1974]

Kathy, sorry commenting on a video a few years old, but I'm just catching up on your channel. NABISCO stands for the National Biscuit Company.

[@KathyMillatt]

I changed it to NEBISCO. The New England Biscuit Company.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Impressive

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@pieseasmyseas]

Happy Christmas have you tried the sandpaper as tarmac yet

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, I haven’t had time! Sorry

[@pieseasmyseas]

Loved seeing your layout

[@InterCity134]

Nice tour. The eternal project. The audio was rather muffled as If the mic was trapped under the hoodie. :)

[@KathyMillatt]

Yeah, the audio’s been a pain since I broke my iPad I used for it...

[@123cheetacat123]

:)

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR DETAIL VIDEO AS GREAT WOMAN LOVE MODEL RAILROAD AS VERY DETAIL LAYOUT AS BEAUTY DETAIL WHEN FINISH ALL DETAIL

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@bradatkin629]

merry Xmas from Australia you have amazing layout Kathy keep up the beautiful work

[@KathyMillatt]

Merry Christmas too.