Loco Shed With Hard Standing 71. Plus Ally Pally Railway Exhibition Footage

I have a go at making hard standing out of modelling clay for a new project on the layout.

[@howardpomfret2950]

I think that's coming on great Graham. I'm looking to put a yard in mine and hadn't seen the clay before but I think that's the way to go. Thanks for the idea

[@WHP1980s]

Saves a lot of messy dust sanding. 🤧 worked well for me. Cheers 😊 👍

[@tonycarrington1]

Brilliant video graham you've really stepped up with your modelling recently so impressed your layout is looking superb all the best matey kind regards tony

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers Tony, thanks for watching 👍

[@LyntreeTown20132]

Great work Graham the Das Clay looks really good ive made a note for future use. The Shed is definately a Gaugemaster I have one partially built. The fuel point and locos really sets it off.

[@WHP1980s]

Thanks for commenting and watching, much appreciated 👍

[@davestrains]

fabulous layout!!!!!!!!!!

[@WHP1980s]

Thank you kindly, cheers Graham 👍🙂

[@robertweatheritt2993]

Maybe a single shed like Bachmann do of the Peterborough one. I'm not a fan of set points either but you've made that work, also love the hard standing, I would of cheated & used plastic card. The double shed makes it look over crowded, maybe have neither & just use it as a stabling yard. Well done. ❤

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers, thanks for the ideas/feedback, atb Graham 🙂

[@MrLosttheplot]

looks great

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers 👍

[@geordielad9636]

Hello concrete Bob, Oops I mean Graham. I normally don't criticise on folks layout but the shed looks too big to me. Having said that I cannot offer an alternative for the shed, but I am sure you will find the answer. As usual a most entertaining video with very useful tips, Bill. P.S. the inox has been an absolute godsend to my track cleaning problem, the only snag is they have run out of stock🙁

[@WHP1980s]

Glad you're getting on with the inox bill. I use mine very sparingly on a cloth and I am still on my first bottle about 3 years later. Luckily I bought some more when I had the chance though. 😅 If it's this popular someone's bound to start importing again soon. Yep the shed is probably temporary as I mentioned in the update. Cheers Graham 😊 👍

[@raymondleggs5508]

See this si how one gives a critique of a layout, and not be a rude gatekeeper. Cheers!

[@WHP1980s]

@raymondleggs5508 constructive criticism is fine. This comment made me look closer at the shed and made me realise I should of removed a brick plinth now it's sitting on the hard standing. If you check out my community page you can see pic's of how the shed sits now. Atb Graham 🙂

[@standclear502]

Nice addition and great use of space 😊

[@WHP1980s]

Many thanks 👍

[@wolvertoncentresidings5676]

I've several bachmann gronks and all but one run perfectly. Funnily enough it's the newest one that has problems. I find it's wheels need cleaning far more often than the others, I tip I came across on a modelling forum many years ago was to remove the blacking from the wheel backs, (if present) which I did to my NSE (Invicta models) special edition and it now will crawl along at speed step 1 all day! Great video Cheers

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers wheel look into that😁 pun aside, mine's an old dc version I converted to dcc. Had it apart many times doing various things to it I came across on the net. It's just not reliable at slow speeds. 😒 maybe newer versions are better as you say. Atb 🙂

[@eromsele]

Very Good

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers, and thanks for watching 👍

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Nice work Graham. I'm not convinced about that clay but feel I'm going to use it to get over a change of plan. Your result worked well

[@WHP1980s]

Yep, pleased with the clay myself. If you get the level right, there's no need for sanding and no dust created. Didn't want dust all over the loft and my rolling stock/layout. Atb Graham 🙂

[@mickeybarrass3625]

Graham that depot looks the nuts mate, it kinda reminds me of a depot, I've been to but for the life of me, its name escapes me. You've got that hard standing down to a tee. The new 08, is an excellent addition to the fleet too. Looking forward to seeing the various details your gonna add to it. Brilliant watch. Thanks for sharing. PS When I think of that depot, I will put it in the comments.

[@WHP1980s]

I have to admit I didn't even look at a photo of anything, it's all come out of my imagination really. Would love to see what you think it comes close to. Cheers Graham 😊 👍

[@mickeybarrass3625]

@@WHP1980s By god, My brains been wirring but the one I was thinking it has similarities to, was Exeter. It was the mid 80s but I'm sure it was a similar configuration, also i think it was more a stabling point than a depot though.

[@WHP1980s]

Was just thinking this to be a small shed for basic stabling, so maybe fits the bill from what you say. 🤔 cheers mate 👍

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Love your hard standing (she said)😜seriously mate I’ve never seen Daz used in that way as I’ve sheets said mate you have a talent Graham I mean it bud All the best Mark 😊😊

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers Mark, I've got an O' level in pottery, Maybe that helped. Didn't come out whiter than white though 😉 atb Graham 🙂 👍

[@marksinthehouse1968]

My late wife could throw a good pot (and a good left hook too😅) hehe she done a night class a Hammersmith and west London college

[@ianobrien6908]

Great update Graham, the depot looks really well. I will be adding a hard-standing to my layout soon too. Great sounding Class 08. All the best. Ian

[@WHP1980s]

I recommend the clay, better than having dust all over the layout from sanding concrete products. Cheers 😊 👍

[@StormmyStormmy]

Hi, great informative video, you remind of Tony Hart when it comes to amazing scenery and tips on how to make something good to be great when finished, thanks for sharing.

[@WHP1980s]

Very honoured to be compared to the late great Tony Hart. I don't really think I come close 🤔 but many thanks all the same. Should I have a go at making a morph next, 😉 maybe. Atb Graham 🙂

[@StormmyStormmy]

@@WHP1980s Credit where credits due as you have a superb layout with awesome scenery.

[@WHP1980s]

Many thanks 👍

[@darrelldeltic807]

What a great addition to the layout Graham, I’m very impressed with the use of the clay, think I’ll be giving it a go to finish off my depot area as I got in a right mess using concrete 😆cheers Darrell

[@WHP1980s]

I recommend it Darrell, hope it goes well for you as it did me. Cheers Graham 😊 👍

[@barryturner2916]

The hard standing and shed look right at home Graham and looks like you have made good use of the space, I too thought about using filler and sanding it down but being in the loft thought it would create too much dust. I built mine out of layers of card (from cereal boxes) painted it with concrete paint but have just this week covered it with paper concrete sheets from SMS. I couldn't make Ally Pally this year but looks like I missed a good show but have made arrangements to meet up with two old work mates at Ashford Kent Festival show this coming weekend and to celebrate my birthday hope to send some money. Many thanks for sharing regards and best wishes Barry.👍🍺

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers for looking in Barry, atb Graham

[@chrisclegg7156]

The Depot is a great edition to the layout, nice work.👍

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers 👍

[@theeventhorizon-valebridge9512]

Thank you Graham, once again a very enjoyable episode. I really like the clay made concrete hardstanding idea, that works well. Oh, apparently there's now a shortage of the Hornby power-bank stayalives! I've found the HM7000 decoders unusable without them as they constantly stop and try to reset on every power glitch, so I hope it's only a temporary shortage. I think DCC concepts are making compatible stayalives now for use with Hornby HM7000 decoders too. KMSrailtech were selling them......Sold out now though! Regards Julian

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers Julian thanks for the info. Was lucky to pick a chip and stay alive at the Ally Pally show. Guy did say there was a shortage at the time. Cheers Graham 😊 👍

[@harleymemphis9190]

drywal spackle is great to smooth best you can let it dry it will crack look like concrete then paint

[@WHP1980s]

Sounds worth trying, cheers 👍

[@user-bz1fl1dy5o]

Darrenbury Central Hi seems a shame to uproot the yard you made so we'll ! Great shunter. The shed looked good I Fort. Great result, you could add oil drums and stillages ,pile of concrete sleepers. Fork lift. You could dress the shed inside with men tool cases sink an inspection pit. Lights lifting crane. Great show as always I really look 4wd to them keep up good work. Tatty bi

[@WHP1980s]

"Seems a shame to uproot the yard" 😅 that's progress for you. Detail is all to come, just the bare bones at present. Cheers 👍

[@MrVinnyh]

I have never had a problem with Setrack points for entrance to a Yard area were slow speed is required. I like the wagon yard area, so the Bachmann fuel pumps would go (yes rule 1 applies, it's your railway not mine)! Your old shed works well, but if you are considering a different shed, how about building a 'L' shaped shed to replace it? also were the JCB used for construction having old vacuum brake cylinders, axle sets and parts for wagon maintenance stored there? My laptop doesn't like the letter C, so either having thump c hard or rely on spellcheck 🤬keep up your good work 👍🙂

[@WHP1980s]

Some great ideas there, cheers. Might scratch build a shed in the future, but the gauge master kit built will suffice for now. Atb thanks for watching Graham 👍

[@stocktonjunction]

Looks great. Ithink it's he gaugemaster fordhampton shed. I had been thinking about using he clay when I do my big tmd area but my only concern is if the clay is same height as rails then how do u clean the track ? As using a rubber would rub the finish off the clay ???? And as my tmd will be pretty big with a lot of detail and sheds. It wouldn't be easy access .. any thoughts on this ? Would love to know before I venture into trying it Regards Daniel.

[@WHP1980s]

I cleaned the rails with the edge of track rubber once I finished. Now I only need to use a cloth and some inox liquid cleaner very occasionally. Stays clean with inox. That's how I keep it clean. No problem for me. Hope that helps. Atb Graham 🙂

[@LetsGo_41]

Hello, I am currently making a TMD layout. I am at the point of making a small walk to get one side to the other and was thinking of having a go using modelling clay. I have never used it before so watching what you did I found really useful. Did you have to sand it down at all and also how long did it take to dry? I have always found what you do really easy to follow and I have used a couple of your methods on my own layout. Thanks Tim.

[@WHP1980s]

Hello Tim, it's my first time in using the clay. I was very pleased with the result. I achieved the finish just as you saw in the update. Scrapped and rolled the clay level, filled in large pot hole's and kept repeating till I was happy with the level. Didn't sand it down. Left a fewimperfectionsn in the finish to make it look more random. It did take about 5 days to dry in the end in this cold weather. I'm in a loft and it's roughly around 15oC most of the time at the moment. I guess it also depends on how thick you go with it. Mine is about 10mm in some places. Hope this helps. Any other question, don't hesitate to as, and I will do my best to answer them. Atb Graham 🙂

[@ClydebridgeStation]

Where do you get the adverts for your billboards from? Great video BTW!

[@WHP1980s]

Some I bought (see a previous update I did placing a bill board near my level crossing), some I made myself via materials I came across free on the net and plasticard. Hope thar helps. Cheers Graham 👍

[@raymondleggs5508]

Gaugemaster/Model power shed

[@WHP1980s]

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[@dfcnt1625]

Looks good, only comment I'd make is too many figures. You barely see any humans at Toton, let alone 2 sidings. Just saying.

[@WHP1980s]

The builders are still working on the concreted etc. 😁 it's far from finished yet. Cheers 👍

[@bobtudbury8505]

great video, honest thoughts on the clay? would you do it again ? i have been looking myself but still not sure yet.

[@WHP1980s]

My honest opinion is yes, but I still have to weather it properly, I'm unsure what the final out come will be yet. Made a start with some weathering powders, and it's looking promising. I' ll report back in my next update on my final results. Cheers Graham 😊 👍

[@bobtudbury8505]

@@WHP1980s cheers, so far it looks great anyway