Layout Update Summer 2022 | signal box, gardens, houses, plants and new rolling stock

It's been a busy month since the last video. I've been focusing on lots of areas on the layout working towards completing and improving loose ends left over from the recent baseboard changes. Still a long way to go on most of the areas featured in the video but things are starting to look more complete. I've left most of the running shots out of the video due to it being nearly an hour long. Will upload those in a video of their own over the next week or so.

[@bruceames6332]

Richard, Dude Your attention to detail is outstanding and quite frankly I am very envious of what you have created !!!!! Awesomely, Amazing 👏. I am a big fan of your work, Sir. Please don't stop. You have really inspired me and my girlfriend. Thank You for all You do. Bruce in Minnesota USA

[@Kingparadiddle]

I’ve just got to the part where you turn the lights off, and there’s 2 shadowy figures looking at fancy controls… Brilliant.

[@TheHongKongHermit]

Notification coming in while I'm sitting down for dinner, with a cold alcoholic beverage on a sunny Friday afternoon, is perfect timing. So ready for this.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Those massive fuel wagons reminded me of when i used to work as an occupational hygienist at work. We had a jobb to monitor staff during a fuel delivery and we got to walk along the tops of such wagons. Its a long way down standing on one of those lol.

[@martinpook5707]

If no one else has said ...the chimney controversy is easily solved. The original houses are all the same hand whereas yours are handed. i'd not worry too much. Excellent work as ever.

[@JackBWatkins]

The flowering plants are so realistic that my eyes watered and I started sneezing. Looks too good. Also your rail and street scenes in the beginning of the video are very close to the hight of movie modeling in the 70’s and 80’s prior to high quality CGI.

[@johnmunton-G7SSE]

Jack, daft as it sounds I used to like watching Thomas The Tank Engine on TV (had all the books as a kid) but when they went from using models to CGI type animation it ruined it for me.

[@hellooohowareudoing]

I love the absolutely filthy "Everard Junction" sign on the signal box.

[@brettneale]

I have a wry smile every time I see the FARCE INSURANCE LTD sign

[@ChristinaGXL]

Loving the updates, really love the sodium vapour glow

[@NQY-flyer]

Another great episode Richard. I agree with what you’re saying about manufactures upping their game with attention to detail making the likes of set track points these days inadequate. So the days of code 100 hidden sidings may well be coming to an end. It looks like finescale has to be laid throughout to cope with the fine engineering we’ve come to expect. Keep up the great work.

[@EverardJunction]

Exactly. I've started relaying the fiddle yard in fine scale points. So far its much improved but I have lost a significant amount of storage space over what I previously had.

[@leesmith8420]

I know Coldharbour Lane Brixton very well back in the 80s and 90s an early 2000s it was very unkempt all the houses have now been converted into flats and yes they would have been a fireplace in each run, Mr Everard on a very good job at the end of the road there is Archers and it was very industrialised back in the day pretty much Mum and pop type of businesses and my father used to keep horses in The Archers, when you first the terrorist it did remind me Coldharbour Lane. I love what you've done with the layout I've been binge watching all your old videos over the last few evenings even though I whatever a video new release is my sister and just been to watch them back to back 🙂

[@thespoon94]

I think on that spot opposite the Farce Insurance company that you’ve been holding back on, you should slap a little London boozer in there and maybe a video shop or a Wimpys or something contemporary for the time; absolutely mind blowing attention to detail as per usual though sir, always a great pleasure to take a trip to Everard Junction!

[@EtonieE25]

The signal box detail is amazing and as for the splitting hairs and comments on the location of the chimney pots, some commenters need to get a life 🤔 Also the size of the back yards of those houses are spot on as in 1960’s London our yard was exactly that with the railway bank going straight up-to the tracks so the trains were massive and would fill our upstairs rattling windows when u looked out…….oh to have had a smartphone camera back then

[@glennsheridan16]

Funny the whole time ive been watching these videos i thought that urban area really reminded me of loughborough junction and coldharbour lane as i was born and grew up round there and low and behold that was the inspiration... great work amazing detail 👌🏻

[@ChaysVideoVault]

Loving the detail on the signal box!

[@robertd4945]

Richard, great video as usual. I have the same problem but with code 75 flex track. Adjusted back to back ,cured squeaking wheels. Wheels drop out sometimes on derailment. Buffers not fouling. I have an idea it may be the way that the bogies push against the NEM coupling body ,there seems to be friction resistance that loads the wheel flanges against the track .

[@philh9421]

On your “no signal boxes” point: My first job after graduating was writing software for, and the installation of, the BritishRail IECC system at the new centralised control centres. I worked on installations at Liverpool Street, York (once stopped all trains in the vicinity of York for 10 minutes) and Glasgow, as well as writing software, most of which was written in PASCAL. Had to go out to ASBs (associate/associated signal boxes) around York installing equipment in old signal boxes with no lever frames left in them… they were still used, to a degree.

[@esab1670]

I sit watching these nodding and smiling. You really have nailed it. Fair play

[@peterjohncooper]

Everard Junction never disappoints. Your attention to detail is a joy.

[@DeanPark]

I taught him everything he knows 😆

[@dkiely03]

It looks like the real houses are arranged the same way as each other with the front door on the left (viewed from the street) so each dividing wall will be on the chimney side of the house to its left. On the other hand, yours alternate between having the door on the left and the right, so the walls between the doors should have no chimneys and the other walls the chimney of both adjacent houses (I, and I suspect most others watching, would never have noticed if you hadn't brought it up though).

[@thomaslord756]

I have to agree with all your points, as I was going to write the exact same comment. But also to further support this theory, the street view of the real houses show the windows offset away from the door. This would be because the stair case is right behind the door and they are all in line. You wouldn't have a fire place on the stair case or landing, but unless you said I would have never noticed. But Its your layout and you could just say the builder messed up and they just 'made good' (bodged).

[@EverardJunction]

Interesting! Thanks for the info chaps, I'll see what I can do. Cheers

[@grantt82]

Came to say the same thing. I don't think it detracts from the layout at all and the vast majority of people would never notice, however I think the fireplaces would be on adjoining walls opposite the door as the staircases would be on the door sides as Thomas Lord has said

[@JamesPetts]

I love the signaller with glasses!

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

Bloody hell, after all these years I've been following, you never stop to amaze me. And that is just ONE MINUTE into the video.

[@SharkytheGunzel]

Glad to see the Junction is now being over seen by a signal box. Can't have a railway without a way to control the trains!

[@N1KH]

A nice open market in the open area may look good as it will be busy without hight that will hide the scenary aleady done. What a great layout, not jealous at all. :D

[@llanburywellsmrc]

Friday evening sorted. Signal box is amazing. Wow!

[@2H80vids]

Everard Jct is fast becoming a "modern classic" Richard, as you just keep raising the bar. There's no doubt the layout is exhibition standard. As you approach the 100k subs, maybe we can count KZbin as a "virtual exhibition". Not many layouts on the exhibition circuit are viewed by that many, even over a decent career, spanning many years. If you can find a way of getting an entrance fee out of us all, you'll be in business.😁👍

[@stevearnold4]

Hi, Richard Another excellent update on your superb Everard Junction. One comment - your new Total tanks are begging for an Immingham class 47 on the front! 47322 was an LMR or Tinsley loco during your time period. Otherwise, what fantastic work in every aspect! Regards Steve

[@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig6661]

Absolutely brilliant opening love it with low camera panning and drone .....sorry birds eye Crow flyby effect. Thanks for sharing your quality content 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎥👍

[@jfzproductions7907]

Richard, love the signal box (here in the states, or colonies as you say, they're called signal towers). It fills that space very well. Always look forward to your videos. Your attention to detail is incredible. More power to you. 👍

[@adamc1272]

Bullhead crossings and slips announcement today! P.s. that signal box is magnificent, love your videos, thank you Richard.

[@skippy8874]

bit late to the channel but I cam across your update video around 1year ago and now this one also. Infront of the houses the clear space would lend itself to a fantastic construction yard scene, "new houses or retail outlet" but in a stage of half build, some construction workers, jcb and steam rollers would look great!

[@smallejector5266]

I know nothing about real model railways, my uncle had a massive layout when I was young which fascinated me, but I’ve never built anything other than a simple loop. I tend to use my PC to scratch th8s itch playing Transport Fever 2 which is a fantastic (and significantly cheaper!) way of scratching the model railway itch! Please can you explain or link me to a video that shows how the road/car mobility system works. It looks amazing! I’d just like to say that as a child of London, your railway very much captures the atmosphere of (I assume?!) early 80s London? You are truly talented 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Great video. Love the detail. With the curved points Charlie at Chadwick Model Railway has done a couple of bits on the points. Filing the nose blades and inserting a thin piece of plasticard could help as Charlie shows.

[@worthingtonmodelrailway8628]

I totally agree with your comments on the commercial grass tufts sometimes being too bright a green, for that reason, I bought a flocking box and make my own tufts, using painted sawdust for the "flowers"

[@neilharbott8394]

Love the gardens, thinking back to my (late) childhood, there'd usually be washing lines, both straight and rotary. And my dad usually had an A-frame to grow either peas or beans most years.

[@JamesSmith-mv9fp]

BR began introducing computerised signal boxes even before steam was finished. The SR mainline from Waterloo to Bournemouth, had computer boxes at Surbiton, Basingstoke, Guildford, Eastleigh & slightly later Feltham, coming into use during 1966-67-68, as part of the preparations for the 1967 Bournemouth electrification. These early computer boxes used what was called BR SSI (Solid State Interlocking). But there were still electro-mechanical boxes at Waterloo, Clapham Junc, Wimbledon, Woking, Southampton, Brockenhurst, Christchurch & Bournemouth itself. These later boxes not being replaced until the late 1980s early 1990's. The WR mainline out of Paddington, was a little behind in this case, so still had a number of mechanical & electro-mechanical boxes until the early/mid 1980's. Slough, Reading, Bristol, Exeter & Plymouth then certainly got computerised boxes in that era, and from memory Cardiff as well. But there are still mechanical & electro-mechanical boxes in use to this day !!! Happy Modelling 😝.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Wow... just catching up on videos after 4 weeks in the UK. As always, a lot of brilliant touches and bits that piece it together so wonderfully. Also, even though this is set in the late 80s, our 4 weeks in the UK definitely have some things making more sense and realizing how spot on some of this looks... housing, yards, roadways, etc. Cheers.

[@captainjackkay3132]

I marvel at your attention to detail with every video. If its not perfect you are not satisfied and will make it so. Thank you for your time in producing each part in the evolution of your layout. I am always happy to watch your videos.

[@raymondleggs5508]

These videos give me ideas for my future European-American themed layout.

[@David-ci1vn]

So many good things to comment on but this is the first time that I have seen road vehicles moving in a convincing manner.

[@davidballoid2118]

Kudos on the choice of a rightfully placed signal box out in the yard. Suppose you had to work in a signal box like that, Where would you park your car, and where would you go to the Lou at? You should make kits available for purchase of your design, I think you would do well with that.

[@barkingmouse8152]

As usual, superbity work :) A few weeds on the roof of the box, maybe..

[@royfearn4345]

I do admire your perseverance as well as your eye for detail. The result is therefore totally convincing, if not quite the sort of place I'd care to live! Well done indeed.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Check the wheels of the dogfish, a number of batches had brass wheels and they are very prone to getting very dirty and running poorly. If you have any with brass wheels, save yourself a lot of headaches and get better ones. You have been spared their other problems potentially with the kadees though. Be sure to check you don't mix air and vac brake in the same train unless they have through pipes or a second brake van between that is dual braked. If the tops code is A they're air, V for vac, and other letters denoting no brake, no brake with through air or vac or dual. The southern region was a early adoptor of air braking though, so most stock would be air braked by your time period even in engineering trains.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Its been an absolute pleasure, seeing your bush in such detail ❤️

[@anthonycarty9433]

Fnah fnah .

[@fightersweep]

Outstanding work once again. A new video is always a highlight of my day. Love the signal box! I reckon an 08 shunter would look good parked in the siding next to the box. I spent a lot of time in my Dad's signal box as a kid, and it had a siding ending close to the bottom of the steps of the box much the same as this. There was always an 08 shunter stabled there, and I spent a lot of time playing in the cab. Wouldn't happen now of course, but this was the 1970s.

[@umbertoyltp]

Ahaa, news from my favourite town! Thank you for an extra long edition of the Everard Herald. Good luck with your planning and thanks for sharing in extensive detail and background explanation! My favourite scene is the signal box by night, it is almost like a famous painting!

[@roystudds1944]

Great update. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. That 55 minutes flew by. Amazing detail as always. Always enjoy reading the comments as well. Just need to remember, it’s your project (nearly put layout but this is far more than that) and if you’re happy with it, that’s good enough. I am so impressed with what you do. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@mattflaneur407]

Enjoy watching your videos and your impressive productivity, thank you for sharing them. Speaking as a professional in the architectural field I can give you some info on your terrace of houses (based on Coldharbour Lane): 1. re the chimneys, the reason that there are chimney stacks on every party wall is because the houses in that terrace are not handed. In other words, the doors are always on the same (left) side. In this terrace, each chimney stack serves only one house, and this is why they are long and thin, being only one flue deep. They don't sit centrally over the party boundary, as the breasts are all facing one way. On your model, the floor plans are handed, i.e. the position of the front doors moves from left to right in pairs. In that case, the chimney stacks would be shared double flue deep stacks, central to the party boundary line. 2. I note that you have chosen not to model the semi-basements of this terrace. What I suggest you might consider doing to make the model even more realistic, is to raise the model by a scale 6" to 12", effectively raising the building on a plinth. This would be standard practice, as a minimum, on a terrace of this era, as otherwise rainwater would flow directly into the houses, and to allow underfloor ventilation and damp proofing. The plinths were often rendered over, so it would not require "matching" of brickwork. Keep up the excellent work. The above constructive advice is not a criticism and is given in good faith.

[@eliotheasman5378]

Brilliant very entertaining thanks I have joined a model railway club all because of your videos

[@plinkplanky]

The red scrap car reminds me of the old Renault 20 or 30... Fantastic details tho... Very. Much enjoy your updates!

[@EverardJunction]

Could be one of those certainly. Talbot Alpine or Simca 1307 are other options

[@L0VETANK]

Fantastic stuff. KZbin recommended me your channel yesterday and i've been hooked since.

[@kristofferfalk5339]

Perfect for a friday evening 👍👍👍

[@tomdarling-fernley3178]

22:25 Richard, re the comment from others about the chimney stacks: the prototype Coldharbour Lane houses are all handed the same way, so the party walls are between the hallway and stairwell of one house and the parlour/front rooms of the next, with the rooms of course containing the fireplaces. On your model terrace, the handing alternates, with the chimney stacks on the party wall between two hallways/stairwells, which puts fireplaces in the hall but not in the rooms. The detail of the ‘lower ground floor’ or semi-basement is quite meaningful to making these houses realistic: assuming they're meant to be Regency or Victorian, the front doors of townhouses this big would very rarely (if ever) just give out onto the pavement. Steps up over a separate outer stair down to the servants' hall and scullery, with the main house set up and back from the (then very smelly) street are a key feature. However, it would take baseboard surgery to achieve the right effect. Also on your prototype, the ground floor windows are centred to the room inside and not aligned to the windows higher up, which came about when builder-architects began balancing interior layout with exterior geometry. If we're very pedantic, the brick bond isn't right. A good solution to the issue here would be if the model was of a 1980s mock-Victorian terrace, of which there are hundreds of examples across the south of England. This is an incredibly convincing model of those, and is what I assumed you were going for until you said otherwise! This narrative would also save the hassle of any chimneys at all 🙂 Hope this is helpful - it's certainly meant that way! All the other buildings are SO convincing 👍

[@uphalljunction2742]

Nice signal box, fits the layout really well👍

[@stumonkey17]

Brilliant video as always. On the chimney question they would be on every adjoining wall opposite a front door. The real world ones have the front door on the left of every building rather than swapping sides so that the front doors adjoin as they do on the model. This would be why in the model they should be on the walls without the doors. Love the attention to detail that makes you check on things like this 👍

[@GJChurchward]

I was about to comment, and found my point already made. Having the buidings alternately handed means there are alternate party walls having a flue running up each side, and those with none.

[@brianfearn4246]

Absolutely fabulous video, just regarding the wheel noise i had the same problem with the Bachmann container flats which are the earlier version dating back to around 2007 the axles on one end on all six flats are actually making contact with the bogie under frame so a little oil did help also the mainframes on all six do appear to be warped from the manufacturing process . Many thanks 😊

[@TiberiusWallace]

I think the signal box would work well with the focal length and depth of field to make the flats look further away so it's a good addition.

[@MrMolova]

Man that derailment was dramatic! Otherwise, loved the video as always. Particularly found the 3d printed scrap cars interesting. I'm sure there'll be plenty of models out there in the 3d printing world that could just be scaled down etc for people like us who find them a little short in supply. Thanks again. You're still my #1 modellist

[@Bruno.Trains]

Better than the real..this looks just perfect ... great work ..

[@vid-o-rama]

Love it, great work as always! Would love to see some tv aerials on the roofs (and one satellite dish?) :)

[@EverardJunction]

I have a pack of those ready to add to the houses. Cheers

[@thingi]

@@EverardJunction some redundant Rediffusion cable TV boxes and hanging wires would look great too on some of the houses. In the time period a lot of London had them (though unused by then). My house and next door still has them up! Can sent you a pic if you want.

[@vid-o-rama]

@@EverardJunction thought you might ( a BSB dish!) I look forward to seeing them added- amazing work, truly

[@roberthindle5146]

@@vid-o-rama Gosh, I'd forgotten about 'squarials' !

[@andrewverden7965]

I think I'd try some hunt couplings on the new wagons, you could space them out a little more, before you rebuild the fiddle yard.

[@EverardJunction]

I've found the issue is due to the brake shoe detail getting caught on the underframe when turned to a certain point. If you cut off some of that underframe detail the bogie is able to turn further. Further communication from Cavalex has informed me the minimum curve for the model is 3rd radius. Tighter than that requires modification to the wagon.

[@bobbyt9999]

Your attention to detail is mind boggling. Dean Park and yourself are truly on a level of your own.

[@DeanPark]

Nice update. Good to see your thoughts on the new rolling stock. Don’t change your storage yard settings though! You’ll need the space. :-)

[@EverardJunction]

I've already spent the evening with some spare points "standing and staring" haha

[@DeanPark]

@@EverardJunction from staring comes inspiration!!

[@jeff88701]

I am a model aircraft Builder I have been following this build for some time I am blown away I see the attraction now of model railway building brilliant top marks for this 👏👏👏👏👏👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

The signal box is the area (but Hidden) is where I would have hung around a trespassing (bad) teen! (Terrific work)

[@tomo9613]

Great work, one point though. As guys as your plants are there colour is out of scale. If you look at white from a distance it’s never white, it always takes on a tinge of the surrounding colour. It’s very subtle but it dampens down the colour. What I do is mix up a grey wash of 20% Tamiya and 80% ipa and cover the white with it. Use a buff wash on the yellow. The very bright green leaves you don’t like give them a thin coat of lilac that tones them down a treat.

[@timsully8958]

Crikey Richard, I wait eagerly for the next episode and I get an omnibus! 😅 My goodness, that signal box is superb and really does make me feel like I am wearing small trousers and a snorkel coat again! Fantastic stuff.I must admit I really mix signal boxes and it still seems strange that I don’t see any when I am driving along, my only contact being a chap in a box I never see 🤷🏻‍♂️ The arches look superb and I like the fact the doors all differ as you rightly say would be the case in reality. And I think any of us that sit in the seat up front would recognise a garden or two like those you have modelled! 🫣 But they add so much to the scene and that view across towards the hi-rise and signal box when complete will be outstanding 😎 Those scrap cars are a great addition to any layout so I might well be tempted 🤔 Cheers Richard, fantastic modelling again. I am glad you have got you r voice back too 😝👍🍻🍀

[@gwill66000]

Regarding the back gardens. Perhaps a small football goal post type of thing in one to show children's 'toys' that often end up filling these spaces? My back garden in Seven Kings was about the size of those end terrace ones!

[@wstks-fmworldwide5390]

Your layout becomes evermore amazing with each update!

[@GoodfordModelRailway]

Such a shame about your fiddle yard throat issues, always wondered how reliable the tight curved points are. Although you’ll lose space I’d recommend going for the standard curved points. I have code 75 curved on my fiddle yard throats and can’t remember the last time I had a derailment so would say it’s worth taking the plunge. The gardens are looking fantastic and it always blows my mind how much effort and detailing you add, let alone to bits of the layout that will rarely be seen! Thanks for another entertaining update, cheers! 👍

[@jmccann2838]

I don't know if you have changed the lighting or your camera setup but some of the scenes in this video look absolutely exceptional, even for your very high standards. Maybe it's just all the new fine details pulling together but either way, very impressive Richard.

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers, I'm always messing about with the white balance and focus. Can be hard up there with all that artificial light.

[@spitfireguy4680]

@@EverardJunction you’ve done a great job and have some of the best shots on KZbin that I’ve seen. Well done and keep it coming!

[@mikemulvaney3311]

The guy looking out of the signal box looks like Enzo Ferrari great video

[@carrington2158]

You have certainly motivated me, I will be building a new HO gauge layout in September, after having had a log cabin built.

[@user-ij9sh1tf9d]

Long time viewer here, just rediscovered your channel. Brilliant work as always mate.

[@gregoryhale2202]

Richard, what a fabulous video giving us an insight to what you have been doing on your layout of which you should be immensely proud. I follow a number of layouts on KZbin and I have no hesitation in saying yours is right up there with some of the best. You effort in making your layout looking as close to real life as possible is to be congratulated. Cheers Greg

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Greg, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@scottb1167]

Some brave "taggers" in that neck of the woods considering they would be visible from the signal box. I guess the box is only manned for two shifts LOL. Cracking job all the same.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

The signal box is absolutely brilliant. so realistic.

[@victordandrea8697]

Hello how are you I am Victor from New Jersey USA. Your layout detail and the attention to detail is very nicely done. I'm a rookie I had a gauge as a car dealer once told me it's a little out of my league. It's right downsized to a Hyundai now just kidding HO scale but you know what I mean. But those are six words no one ever wants to hear but again back to your layout exceptional work I'd like the way you describe it and what you do I like watching it I'm sitting here with a piece of plywood on legs waiting to get what I need to get going I'm a carpenter I'm all about detail I've done layouts before but not this type of layout. Meaning of 100% detailed for instance ballast work I'm starting out with a turntable scratch build roundhouse in my first block also my first DCC layout. I have somewhat of a plan but I tend to change my mind often I was going to build the Hoover dam right in the first corner but I'm trying to go more prototypically correct and that's not prototypically correct at all also I jump in head first with 700 lb of weight on my head you know what I mean I'm all in. I am going to build a concrete bridge show coming off of this around the corner from there I'll go into the railyard. And I don't want my railroad to be straight of course mine has to have turns in it with all my turn outs. I'm a hundred and fifty percent or nothing. Now I own a Christmas village which was my mother's God rest her soul that is HO scale so I don't need to build a lot of houses and stuff like that I've got walkways bridging buttons fencing you name it houses people trees heck I even have a water tower and a coil storage building. So I'll build Bridges bench work elevations all the scenery through various other buildings that make it look better like any other layout design to conception I'm already at 6 months not even a piece of track yet but I'll get it down well I just want to thank you for your nice video work like I said exceptional work thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge with me I will certainly be a subscriber and we will talk again sorry for the long winded email

[@eugeniomarins2936]

And, after seeing every other video i subscribe to (and they are all excellent), i'll open a beer and enjoy this one. I am really not shure why his videos are the best. Is it his deep voice? His nonchalance? Is it how he makes it all about the layout, and not about himself? He's 40 years younger than meself, but... i am a fan. Cheers from Brazil!

[@robertmatthews8302]

You are definitely the most interesting channel for the serious railway modeller. Thank you very much.

[@dieselbuilder5901]

Richard. Another excellent update and the tie ins that you've done work beautifully. There is one thing that does draw the eye and really stands out for me. You've done such a great job of making the track look so prototypical yet all the frogs and check rails are shiny. I know that it's problematic and would be a right pain when using a track rubber to clean the track, but I think the overall effect would be worth it.

[@EverardJunction]

I've painted them in the past and my track cleaner rubs the paint off. It's not worth it currently as I'd need to paint them very often. Cheers

[@dieselbuilder5901]

@@EverardJunction I figured that might be the case. I'm thinking possibly the only way to do it would be to chemically blacken them, but I' d say that would be way too fiddly and something that would need to be achieved before the track was laid down.

[@EverardJunction]

@@dieselbuilder5901 Blackening has been my thought previously but would certainly need doing before laying the point.

[@locowerke]

Just gets better and better! Your signal box is superb, and the interior detail adds just the right amount of magic....love it all!! Thanks as always for posting your efforts.

[@infocpctrainer]

only my second look at your site, very interesting. I'm thinking the terraced houses backing onto railway would have at least a washing line, if not a whirly gig one. tennant would at least need somewhere to air their washing. still very impressed with your layout, will watch more back issues. thank you.

[@rawstonemodelrailway]

Great content. From your original layout to the one you have now. Picked up some great tips for my layout. Love how you do your ground for fields, embankments etc and recently started your method on mine and it looks loads better. Look forward to the next update ☺ 👍

[@WHP1980s]

Enjoyed the update Richard. I can see you have put in a lot of work again. Signal box looks great. People forget how much time is taken in producing the update as well as the modelling itself. Great stuff, you continue to inspire me as you have done since I returned to the hobby. ATB Graham 👍

[@peteratkins7383]

2022 my home town Hastings still has an old signal box, there still about! Great video 👍

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Blooming fantastic.

[@a11csc]

what a way to start the jubilee weekend richard spellbinding viewing

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Richard. That signal box is a fantastic addition to your fantastic railway 👍🏻 You’ve done so much in this update it really is an impressive looking model railway 🤩 Have a great weekend 😆 Take care until the next update cheers Stevie 😎

[@peterkrause5187]

Great video! I am a bit angry.......😉 Listen and was amazed by the signal box and detail AND what you used to build it..... Very impressed and went and bought a cricut Maker!!!!! 😄. Now, to redeem yourself, can you direct to the video mentioned in your comments, please 🙂 Very very very impressed with your eye for detail. Congratulations.

[@daviddyer1919]

I just have to say i first saw your setup on the hornby tv show and it has inspiredy love of model railroading even more. Hello from Adelaide south australia and i look forward to seeing what comes from this amazing channel amd keep up the great work.

[@apples5503]

Wow attention to detail is like no other - inside the signal box is incredible! Awesome stuff

[@reciprocating]

Richard, you are one talented lad. It is bloody amazing what you have done over the years, your video work and voice overs are brilliant. I am now hooked on watching your channel, keep it up!

[@harrygreenfeld4964]

Detailing is really top-notch. The lights inside the signal box are particularly impressive, along with the interior. Great stuff 👍

[@MrAsBBB]

The signal box is stunning. Very well done!

[@stephenhargreaves381]

Attention to detail is remarkable , well done .

[@radders261]

I love it when you upload a video. Bloody well done mate!

[@colinrimmer789]

Fantastic Richard had to make time to watch this episode and it didn’t disappoint, thanks for sharing 😁

[@trainmanbob]

That was worth waiting for Richard. Every video shows some superb new modelling and this one is no exception. The dep observation by sight or by book is magically turned into reality by you and one could almost be there. One thing I find annoying, and this is not aimed at you, is the volume of track noise when several trains run together. We have exactly the same problem in N Gauge. Years ago I used to use foam underlay in both N and EM before it started to decompose. Cork I found always came loose whatever adhesive I used. One day there will be a solution that works and lasts. Thanks Richard for an hour of excellence. Cheers, Bob