May Bank Holiday at Pete Waterman's 2016 HD

[@kevinswift8533]

Hi dave watched all leamington spa videos and the layout in chester cathedral what you and pete did was beyond amazing I have an 8ftx4ft layout in my shed with hst’s a pendolino bachmann class 158 in East Midlands trains livery amongst different steam locomotives I have been a railway fan since about 1963 getting my very first train set at the age of 4 and living across the road from Sheffield Midland Station now I am 62 and the hobby is still as strong as ever great videos especially when you and the guys are making plans to change things at leamington great to watch especially in these strange times that we live in now Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@DaveCooper36b]

WOW, thank you very much indeed for watching all my videos, I appreciate that. The guy's are amazing, and I am in awe of them....the knowledge and skill from these people is mind boggling. Pete would be so pleased you are enjoying your hobby.

[@Deebz270]

Excellent. Especially the painting sequence and the photo gallery. Realism at its best.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Many thanks indeed for this fabulous comment.....wonderful.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

As always, this set is completely stunning- & the camera man deserves an oscar! Well done indeed, to all involved for a very entertaining and top class production.

[@DaveCooper36b]

WOW, many thanks indeed for this fabulous compliment, it is really appreciated. Of course, I am so pleased you are enjoying the videos.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

@@DaveCooper36b I adore them!

[@kenstevens5065]

That's the BR I remember as a teenager, Ian Allen ABC in hand. Thanks for the memory Pete and friends.

[@100SteveB]

I loved the view of the shunter pulling the single guards van, the backdrop of rows of wagons looks fantastic. Great video work!

[@DaveCooper36b]

+100SteveB : It is getting much harder now to find new locations on this layout, so anything that is different ( and spotted like you did) is a bonus. Cheers for your comment.

[@robertmatthews8302]

Another nice video composition. Glad you are feeling better now Dave and are able to enjoy your passion once again. Keep up the good shots! Bob in Brittany.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+robert matthews : Thank you very much Robert, thankfully I am much better now. It is nice to know you are enjoying my videos, and I thank you for taking the time to comment about it. Dave in South Yorkshire.

[@robertmcdonald1195]

A fine layout,and a well done video,thank you for posting,always gives me inspiration. Nice to watch and just relax and enjoy.:)

[@DaveCooper36b]

What a lovely comment, many thanks indeed for that. It is always nice to know someone is enjoying my work, and taking the time to comment about it.

[@petergriffiths3516]

Best model railway I have seen. Great detailed filming

[@Colinske1946]

Fabulous layout, a work in progress; no passengers; just as well as you haven't sorted all the SPADs yet! Look forward to watching it develop. Keep up the videos please.

[@DaveCooper36b]

It's a great layout, thank you for watching and your comment.

[@glo41f]

Was getting withdrawal symptons Dave! Glad you are back and thank you for another wonderful film. Martin

[@DaveCooper36b]

+glo41f : Many thanks for your your comment, and apologise for the wait. Things are much better now thank goodness, and of course pleased you enjoyed the film.

Dave; believe me when I say; "I missed you" and was wondering what was going on. Trust you are now feeling a lot better. This layout just never ceases to amaze me. Dave once again your stills are just out of this world. That one inside the engine shed just blew my slippers clean off and as for that last one being an early morning scene (I presume) - I have no words. Great to have you back and take care.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+André Walter ; WOW, thank you so much for this wonderful comment, I am overwhelmed. As for your concern, I am feeling much better now thank you, and hopefully continue to do so. Pleased you liked my photo gallery, some people don't like them being photoshopped, but I like to be a little creative, and use my imagination. Once again, many thanks indeed for your lovely comment, I really do appreciate it.

[@paulhemmings3599]

Another super video Dave, good to have you back, Thanks.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Paul Hemmings : Thank you Paul for the good wishes, and for your comment on the video. Back to decent health again now thank goodness.

[@TheSkskitey]

Fantastic layout , i'm glad there are no people standing around the stations etc as they tend to look like statues and ruin the look , just moving trains which is what it's all about , glad to see you have recovered and back to filming :-)

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for your comment, and your approval of the absence of figures on the station. Pete Waterman doesn't like crew on his locos either. It is his layout after all, he can do as he wishes. It is a fantastic layout, and always try my best to film it the best I can.

[@paddycoleman1472]

Sorry to hear you have been poorly Dave - hopefully you are on the mend. I have certainly missed you - thank you for the new video.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Paddy Coleman : Thank you Sir, I am much better now thankfully. Hope you liked the video, hopefully not too long before the next one.

[@LeShark75]

Brilliant update as always, a pleasure to watch.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+LeShark75 : Thank you very much, I really do try my best to make my videos entertaining and interesting.

[@100SteveB]

Hope your well on the mend, yes, i was wondering where you were, several times i have wondered when we would see you back. Great to see you back, and thank you for another great video of this railway.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+100SteveB Very nice comment, thank you so much for your kind words. Pleased the video has gone down well, and that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your continued support.

[@andybyrne50]

Certainly did miss your films Dave ! I hope you've recovered from your illness ...Andy

[@DaveCooper36b]

+andybyrne50 : Cheers Andy, not fully recovered but felt well enough to pay a visit. I have missed making films as much as you have waiting for them. Should be many more now hopefully, got to keep up with what is going on at "Leamington". Thank you for your comment and your support.

[@DD1942]

Hello Dave, been a while, sorry to hear of your illness.....still as kevintregunna said you have not lost your touch.... nice video, good angle shots etc. Great to watch the long term development of this amazing site.. all the best, Dave, NL.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+DD1942 : Thank you very much for your lovely comment, I am blessed with some really nice people who watch my videos. As I have said, feeling much better now, so hopefully should get more videos on to you tube. Cheers once again.....appreciated.

[@wernersievers3153]

Hi dave allen. A Wonderful grounds, with beautiful steam locomotives, buildings, cars and bridges. Really liked me gegenlicht the cart with spoked wheels .In looks really super out!

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Werner Sievers : Many thanks for your very kind comments, and of course pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@Willowfs4472]

Fantastic video,I enjoyed watching it,The photo Gallery also was fantastic thank you for sharing.looking forward to your next clip.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Willowfs4472 : I am very pleased you liked the photo gallery, you are the only one to mention it. I was beginning to think I made a mistake adding to the film. Thank you very much for your comment, and your continued support....much appreciated.

[@Willowfs4472]

The photos are great, I especially liked the photo taken looking inside the shed ..I wouldnt mind that as a screen saver ..?

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Willowfs4472 : If you want to send me a private message with your email.....AND screen resolution, I will send you the picture for your screen saver.

[@trainmanbob]

Illness is the only excuse I will accept for the lack of videos :-) Hope you are well on the road to recovery Dave. This was certainly worth waiting for...excellent as always. Cheers, Bob

[@DaveCooper36b]

+trainmanbob : Thank you very much Bob for your kind comment on the video. My health is much improved, and am sure now the nice weather has arrived, I will soon be back to 100% ( if that is possible at my age). Cheers...

[@paulsmith6616]

Oh! I'm not a complete Pratt, welcome back! hope you are fit and well, very best, belated, wishes.

[@GRAHAM1514]

Hope you are feeling better now Dave you have been missed, i always look forward to your quality videos and of course pete,s excellent layout !. regards Graham

[@DaveCooper36b]

Very kind of you Graham, and I am much better now thank you. Thank you for the compliment on my videos, it is very much appreciated,

[@miketurton2705]

Yes Dave, did miss you! Hope you feeling better.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Mike TURTON : Thank you for that, and thank goodness I am much better now. Hope to upload many more videos during the year.

[@edforcer1340]

Hi Dave Sorry to learn you've been unwell and yes, you have been very much missed here. You're certainly back on top form with the recording at PWs The scenic work is moving along apace. I'd love to see this for real, it sounds like a lot of fun in the background too. Thanks for sharing your work, it really is appreciated.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Ed Shunt : Thank you for your very nice and sincere message. Of course I am pleased you enjoyed watching the video. Unfortunately this layout is on private property, and not open to the public, so I am so sorry about that. It is my pleasure to share these videos, and overwhelmed how people respond to them. I am not a professional, just a retired 70 year old who enjoys video editing as a hobby. I do not get paid for these, but then....I would pay just to attend this fantastic layout.

[@edforcer1340]

Hi Dave I understand the reasons for privacy. Goodness knows how many freaks and "Kylie fans" would get through, given PWs past life. Not all fame is good, it seems. At least we have the skills of "A Retired 70-Year-Old" to keep up with developments. I lived in Yorkshire (Sheffield) for 10 years so I wouldn't pay to attend but I'd happily "Mash" and sweep up all day to see it running. Cheers!

[@Chrispy1976]

02.22 Is that an Austin 7 parked next to the BR Works van? It's adorable!

[@GalgormHall]

I've enjoyed this channel for some time on KZbin and clearly noticed your absence over the past months. Another terrific video showing creative location shots of passing traffic. The blood and custard express was a particular favourite. Consider me your latest subscriber and welcome back.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Sorry for the delay in answering this lovely comment, thank you for your very kind wishes, and of course I am pleased you enjoy my videos. I am much better now thank you, and thanks for subscribing.

[@GregPalmer1000]

Hi Dave, yes did miss you and the videos, hope you are feeling much better now Cheers

[@GregPalmer1000]

wow the photo gallery at the end would make great prints or for a calender etc bloody good photography

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Greg Palmer : Feeling much better now....thank goodness, and thank you for the good wishes.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Greg Palmer : I will say WOW back for this fantastic comment, thank you very much indeed Greg.

[@sku70]

Being ill is no excuse! ;-) ....Glad you're well again though Dave, I was wondering why you hadn't posted for a while. I always look forward to your updates, wonderful stuff as ever, Many Thanks

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Stu Coupland : This is very good for my ego, thank you so much for your comment, it is very much appreciated. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the next one.

[@flippop101]

Its great to see one of your films again! Your camera work is much appreciated here in Germany. Thanks for yet another superb upload! Please ask Pete to go up a notch and produce a class 25 in Gauge 1

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you so much for your compliment on my camera work, I can tell you it is very much appreciated. Of course I am pleased you are enjoying my videos, I am not a professional....I just enjoy video editing in my retirement. I will put your request to Pete, but I am almost certain what the answer will be. Many thanks again for your comment.

[@kevintregunna]

Welcome back Dave sorry to hear you have not been well was worth the wait some nice shots as well not lost your touch !! Heres to many more cheers Kevin

[@DaveCooper36b]

+kevintregunna : Very kind of you Kevin, thank you for your comment.....appreciated. Much better now thankfully, and as you say....more videos to come. Cheers.

[@MiltonMoJunction]

Hi Dave, I always look forward to your videos, obviously I did not know you were ill but am glad you are hopefully feeling better now. Robin

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Milton Mo Junction : Thank you, yes I am much better, and hopefully more videos will now follow. It is very nice to know you look forward to my videos, so thank you for that.

[@JohnRWesley]

So sorry to hear you've not ben well - welcome back indeed, I've certainly missed seeing progress at Leamington. As always fabulous video. Nice to see some of the signals working. The 52 wagon rake of minerals sound as if they desperately need some oiling - can you ask that nice Mr. Waterman if I can volunteer to do a bit of maintenance for him before he gets a hot box or three ?

[@DaveCooper36b]

I can ask him, but be aware there are hundreds of wagons to maintain!!! Thank you for your good wishes, and thankfully I am much better now. Of course I am also pleased you enjoyed the video. MOST of the signals are now working, which is better for the layout. Thank you for your comment.

[@patmcdermott4832]

Great video, as usual, glad you have recovered from illness. Love the still photos at the end especially "City of Chester" with rain & rainbow! (Photoshop?)

[@DaveCooper36b]

Many thanks for your concern, and at the moment I am feeling very well. You are right about "City of Chester", too much time on my hands by the look of it. Thank you for your comment.

[@rshackelford4445]

Dave Cooper WHAT scale are the trains and locomotives

[@DaveCooper36b]

Yes you are right. I must have too much time on my hands. Thank you for your comment.

[@DaveCooper36b]

"O" gauge....7mm.

[@BrianSeaman]

Hi Dave, yes I did miss your films, and kept checking to see if my subscription was OK :) I hope you're feeling much better and maybe enjoying some sunny weather? Your film was worth the wait - excellent and interesting viewing as always. Cheers, Brian

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Brian Seaman : Many thanks Brian, everything seems to be going OK at the moment. Of course I am pleased you enjoyed the video, and thank you for your comment.

[@martw5291]

I did notice your absence from YT, glad to hear you're better now.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you Martin, nice of you to comment, and I am much better now.....cheers.

[@jimusgrimus]

is this fantastic place still around...

[@DaveCooper36b]

It is.........and getting better.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Fantastic!

[@DaveCooper36b]

Many thanks William, appreciated.

[@michaelsmith-hn1cn]

even though I model oo I do love this layout

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Wahey ur back :) i was gettin withdrawl symptoms! Sori to hear u havnt been well, hope it wasnt serious and is all dealt with now?! Great action frm the railway! Loving the 03 shunter and bubble car! The Falcon was very nice too! Stunning photos at the end, would love to c u do them effects wi my layout! Cheers Dave

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Matthew Snowden : Hello Matthew, thank you for the get well message, but I am much better now.....cheers. Thank you fro your very nice comment, and pleased you liked the photos. Have you got any still photographs of your locos or layout? Send a private message to me.

[@davegower6919]

Hi Dave, Welcome back and I hope your now well on the road to recovery. "Your nowt without your health". Blimey has it been that long? Great to see the layout again and it looks they the back scene has come on a long way. A good selection of stock running about, the green Falcon thing, is that what become the Class 47? Anyway glad to have you back again and as always thanks for sharing your videos. Dave

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Dave Gower : You lovely people are so good to me, thank you for your good wishes. Regarding the Falcon, if you google `Falcon diesel loco` there is all the info you need. Thank you for your comment, I really do appreciate it.

[@VeryLimitedaddition]

So why did Pete choose Leamington Spa for his layout and where is the layout kept can other modelers visit it to see it by chance? I'm a Warrington lad and am currently building a European N gauge layout so be nice to see what it looks like in real life.

[@DaveCooper36b]

He used to train spot there from school. The layout is on his private property and not available to the public I'm afraid. A lot of people have asked this question, so I do hope you understand......sorry.

[@paulsmith6616]

I second Kevin, being in Australia, I miss a lot of things. The one thing I did notice was the lack of updates from you, which I sorely missed in keeping up with what happening.....

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Paul Smith : Hello Paul, I have picked up your second message, and don't worry about the genuine mistake. Thank you very much for your good wishes, and thankfully I am back to good health again. It pleases me (and I thank you for it) that you wait for my videos....that makes everything I do all the more worthwhile.

[@Modelrailwayman-kt9zz]

Hi do you ever have open days down there because I would love to run my stuff down there and I got to meet Pete once at the churned valley railway back in 2009 great vid btw

[@DaveCooper36b]

I have made an enquiry, and it seems there are no running days for the foreseeable future.....so sorry about that. Pleased you liked the video though....cheers.

[@Modelrailwayman-kt9zz]

Dave Cooper oh ok thanks mate for trying and no problem keep up the good work👍🏻👍🏻

[@themotownboy1]

The same Pete Waterman as in PWL & SAW....

[@DaveCooper36b]

Yes, that's him.

[@josheaton7864]

20:08 looks like a full on real railway shed

[@DaveCooper36b]

Great, I tried to make it look that way.....thank you for the comment.

[@Cloud0009]

would love to visit this! :O

[@DaveCooper36b]

So sorry, but this layout is on Pete Waterman's private property.

[@Cloud0009]

Pete Waterman, if you're reading this, you have a new fan!

[@shawnlanders2493]

I have one question, where is Sir Topham Hat????

[@phil4607]

Hope your better dave, I am running out of videos to watch

[@DaveCooper36b]

We can't have that, no videos to watch. Well there is another one after this, it is only short though I'm afraid. Thank you for your comment, and I am much better now thank you.

[@stuartwright7829]

Love the railway, but Pete hates 47s, he knows that were the thing ever to grace our rails.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I don't think so as he did own a fleet of class 47's, they were the 47/7's....and he used to drive them. He is also bringing out a superb 47 kit just like the real thing.

[@andrewganley9016]

Superb! just like the real thing

[@fighting_goddess5738]

i have a model train 3