London Underground Model Railway 19 - steam shed ballasting, concrete and running trains!

Cripsey Brook is up and running!!
After some more progress including ballasting, concrete and some paint we have trains running at my new shed!
Hopefully its an enjoyable video, let me know in the comments!
‘Cripsey Brook’ is a 5ft modular section that integrates into my main layouts branch line, or will fit into my to be built ‘Ongar’ based layout, aswell as having the option of being run by itself.
The name comes from the area next to Ongar where the shed will based when not attached to my larger Harefield layout.
Thanks as always to AGR for supplying the components to build this new idea.
www.AGRModelRailwayStore.co.uk - based in High St Mews, Leighton Buzzard.
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[@gmantree]

Hi Eric, excellent addition to the layout! Not only looks fantastic, but adds great play value too. I thoroughly enjoy how your railway evolves and very much looking forward to the Ongar build 👍 Graham.

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks a bunch Graham, yeah! I needed some play value rather than just round and round 😀😀

[@hillmanhalt]

Hi Eric, Great update - it’s great to see someone else using a scissor crossing. It’s not just me!!! The plasticard for your shed area…what thicknesses did you use?

[@JamesPetts]

What problems are you having with your Cobalt IP Digital motors?

[@davidportch8837]

looking good... great job...

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks mate

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Eric. Great vlog as usual. Love seeing your attention to detail. You're layout brings back so many memories for me. Can't wait to see the Ongar shuttle line. As I'm an old git part of my duty was a motorman on the Epping Ongar shuttle, also I was there when Blake Hall was in existence. We had the 59 62 stock on there. Great way to do the base Been using poly filler for mine. What a fantastic job of your depot. Don't know if you have seen the water tower on my vlog, it's an American one but I love it, totally out of place but hey anything goes on my layout.😏 Thanks for the video Eric DELPH JUNCTION (Pete)

[@paulwilliams5903]

Love the loco shed. It adds so much to the layout. Just a thought, before you start ballasting on the main board from the loco shed. How about a check rail on the curve because it looks sharp enough to warrant one and would add another dimension. Regards, Paul in Cornwall.

[@alanrobinson5977]

Hi Eric, just a thought regarding single storey building at rear of yard. I think you could extend the height by placing plastic card on outer wall to cover the gap required to increase the height of the building and place a set of steps to give the door height. Hope this helps. Will also give the building better ridgity. Cheers Alan

[@2010ditta]

What a great place to do a bit of spotting by the double decker...the main line on one side and the shed on the other. Lovely work on the shed too...looks great, and a nice little running session as well. Very enjoyable Eric...all the best.

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks, yeah its a wicked little viewpoint that, i really love it. Great when a plan comes together!! Thanks mate

[@kitchenhamfarm]

hi eric good choice to use n gauge ballast depo looks amazing

[@AndrewHolden-sv9kb]

As always great inspiration for the rest of us. Thanks for showing ballasting again and pit falls of other approaches. For your shed tea room seems a shame to ditch it. Try raising it up on a 5mm deck with some old dodgy steps down to shed floor. It also helps reduce the roof gap. Mark

[@marcdempsey5850]

What a video, the extra section now looks fantastic. Not seen a rail join across a board like that; wow totally inspiring. Best part was the pannier in the building, what sound chip did you squeeze in there? Can’t wait for the next instalment video. All best Marc from Leighton Buzzard

[@UndergroundEric]

Thankyou Marc, appreciate it. The pannier has either a wheeltappers file or jamie goodman, cant quite remember. On a loksound V5. Its had a lot of work done!

[@IamRobotMonkey]

Grinning like a loon, especially in the 38:00-42:00 minutes or so. Fantastic job, dude. Very jealous.

[@UndergroundEric]

😀😀 thankyou mate!!

[@paulbrien4817]

I don't currently have a layout, but looking at making an N gauge TMD, "due to limited space in my flat". When you ballast, due you fit the point motors first?

[@UndergroundEric]

Good luck!! Always able to make room eh 😝 It makes no difference really

[@garylong7599]

Instead of P38 have you thought of using a modelling filler such as squadron putty which would be easier to use without mixing

[@UndergroundEric]

Could do but P38 dries nice and fast and is easy to sand ect, just what im used to from my days bodging up old volkswagens 😂

[@dallasthomas9298]

Top vid Eric, congrats, I noticed you were using a hand held controller what make is it, I thought you used the used 21 app?

[@UndergroundEric]

Thankyou! The handheld controller i use is a Train Control Systems UWT-100. Its expensive but its very nice to use!

[@markdavis5123]

Once again good progress made and another interesting video. Regards the curve in shed, personally i'd just get a portacabin, cut diagonaily and stick the other piece on top with a staircase for access to upper level. Should give ample clearance for rolling stock/mask the view.

[@UndergroundEric]

Hmm interesting idea! Im gonna have to look at some pictures for inspiration 😀 thanks bud!

[@petee19]

Cripsybrook, fantastic name for a fantastic depot. It really does look good. I like the look of the ballast you have used. I’m a bus modeller and building a depot at the moment and want to have a yard at the side that’s not the same tarmac effect as the main garage but more of an unmade surface and that ballast looks as if it would suit the purpose.

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers mate! Yeah i thought it would be a nice touch since the brook is the part of the Ongar layout that i sadly have to leave out. The ballast is great actually, its defo become my go-to brand. Hopefully it will weather up nicely 🙂

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi Eric, Great video with your eye for detail made a nice view lazing on the balcony here in Barbados cheers Al

[@UndergroundEric]

Barbados!!!! Its alright for some mate!!!!

[@MattyP62618]

Great update as usual, ive said it before but I love how unique your layout it! Makes me miss the days of steam on the met 🤣

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers dude, yeah i suppose it is a bit!! Thats what i want to re-create 😃😃

[@williamsworkshopuk]

40:58 is a WONDERFUL scene

[@UndergroundEric]

Glad you like it! There will be a road in the way soon though!

[@rosseades4213]

That siding looks awesome Eric with the hand point levers great video mate

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks matey!

[@AmazeTase]

Mate you love cutting resin buidings dont ya 😂😂😂. What thickness is the plasticard hardstanding btw? Oh yeah, ive had the same issue with Rocket Rapid….dont use that anymore!

[@UndergroundEric]

Cant help myself 😇 The base layer was 2mm which is a similar height to the sleepers, then i think i used about 1mm on top

[@AmazeTase]

@@UndergroundEric cheers buddy! ☺️

[@Pitbull1845]

Top job as usual, Eric Well done 👏

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers mate!!

[@LetsGo_41]

Hi Eric. Nice work so far on your project. About 30 mins in you mentioned you used concrete paint. I was just wondering what concrete paint you used?

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers. I put a screenshot of it on the vid just as i started painting, you must have missed it bud. Its rustoleum concrete effect textured paint, can get it from B&Q

[@LetsGo_41]

@@UndergroundEric Brill. Thanks Eric. I did miss it but that's really handy.

[@UndergroundEric]

@@LetsGo_41 no probs! The aged iron is also perfect for tarmac 👍👍

[@tonyhill6296]

Hi Eric, After cleaning off the rail heads with a track rubber I then burnish the top of the rail with a pair of stainless steel washers glued to a piece of scrap wood. Works for me! Love your presentations attention to detail and slow running of locos and stock. Happy Modelling T🚂

[@TwoRailfans]

Looks great!

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks mate

[@Twm483]

Blitzing through this mate, looks great

[@UndergroundEric]

Trying!! Its getting there eh!

[@richardneep4676]

Great video and great layout aswell 😊

[@UndergroundEric]

Thankyou!!

[@JohnBevins-hs9rp]

Looking great can not fault your attention to detail 👌

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks bud!!

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

thanks for the concrete floor as im doing a wagon works soon and use your method to get the right level.

[@UndergroundEric]

Ah good luck!! Defo recommend leaving the rails proud rather than flush, its already making my life easier!

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

thanks eric will try to do so. using west hill wagon works bases just need rail to fit. Would wagon works have had pits too?

[@LondontransporduckL99]

Very well done on the layout

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks

[@LondontransporduckL99]

Your welcome

[@philipgardner7360]

Looking good mate....I am not sure about the 'hole in the wall' in the shed...plenty of time to to find a name though.............otherwise crack on !!

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers, have found the name already for when its in exhibition mode. The cut out rear of the shed will be up against a backscene too so not to worry its all part of the master plan 😃

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

Eric, a couple of suggestions, you might add a small building adjacent to or in the car park area. Also, your steam locomotives need a crew! There is nothing worse to have steam engines shunting about with ghost crews..

[@UndergroundEric]

Thanks, yes that is defo something i want to do, the plan is a small half relief brick building on the side nearer the bridge and a couple parking spaces on the right 😀 Ive had all the ModelU crew for them for a good year or so now! Just havent fitted them 😂 perhaps a subject for the next vid/one after? Getting stock ready ect. Cool idea i think actually!! Cheers

[@afm1948]

Question. Should the SW notice be on the other side of the road bridge advising the oncoming driver that there is a awitch coming up. Further should there not be a yard limit sign ? Do like how this little scenario came together though. Arthur

[@UndergroundEric]

Cheers Arthur, SW is for ‘sound whistle’, so i placed it there since the bridge is still within the yard and is a bit tight so poor clearance for workers, dont know what you mean by a yard limit sign, i would have liked to have fitted a signal however the exit of the yard would be beyond the bridge. I have a plan though!

[@afm1948]

@@UndergroundEric, a yard limit is how far any engine or rolling stock can move without fouling the main, whilst shunting within the actual yard... Sound whistle: I hadn't thought of that . II thuoght it stood for switch. Thanks for enlightening me.. Arthur

[@jamespotter3334]

Cun me plez huv a fwee toob twain

[@UndergroundEric]

U shpelt choob rong