Micro Model Railway / Railroad, Operating potential and Autumnal Scenery

[@chiparooo]

Very nice! So much going on in a small space. Well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@richardtarr2745]

Well done Mike, again you've amazed me by the speed you build the smaller layouts, and I love the double sided look. A few years ago Model Rail published an article showing a four sided layout, just using a circular track and dividers between sections. Very interesting and clever.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

A four sided is an interesting Idea thanks. One of the advantages of micro layouts is the speed you can build them

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Mike. What a fantastic little layout. Bags of play potential with it, Could even take it to exhibitions, people like to see one person layouts not just the big clubs. Great vlog buddy. Have a fabulous new year. Thumbs up thumped 👍 .... Pete....

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks

[@andygorman858]

Absolutely love the autumnal colours, that bit of colour just adds that next level of visual interest I feel. Even though you can see both sides that road gives a visual ‘split’ acting almost like a centre backdrop (?). I really do love this layout, it has everything for everyone and is compact enough to put anywhere and run anytime.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks!

[@billsholl7904]

Excellent layout, one of the best ones so far.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@billsholl7904 thank you

[@southjersey10]

The autumn look is fantastic 🍁 🍂

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@davidportch8837]

This really does seem to be the most you could fit into a very small space Mike... Gives us all much to think about in terms of small layout designs. I particularly like the dual aspect of turning the layout around... Excellent idea..

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, yes it's at the limit size wise

That looks superb! Great job once again. I like the way you've added a road over the track into the middle, much better than a level crossing. That for me, really makes it into a layout because of the access to the station and the goods shed and the scenic break with the road bridge. I think that's the best small layout plan you've done so far.

[@MichaelDavies-pg8td]

That looks wonderful Mike.Happy New Year to you and Doug.Thanks for all the help over the years 🚂👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks for the support

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello,it looks alot better now with scenery and buildings,the idea of a two way layout is brilliant for a different point of view.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks!

[@ausfoodgarden]

Have a great New Year Mike, Doug, and family. I'm building a tiny layout similar to this one for my nephew. Hopefully, he'll catch the bug.😊 Cheers!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Well done, happy new year

[@rolandcharriez7631]

Love the layout. I liked that you put the train's controller at the layout's corner. The switch and the knob on the corner building looks abstractly like air ventilation and a water tank. The look of that doesn't detract from the overall look. Hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you the best in the coming year!! Looking forward to your videos next year.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@rolandcharriez7631 many thanks for your comments and support, all the best for 2025 and have fun with your layout

[@johnfenney2493]

Very enjoyable, watching the trains go round. 👍

[@DavidSheriff-f7o]

Simplicity is the key and two sided means a different perspective....well done

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@mrp3077]

Your track and ballast looks really great.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@OlivierGabin]

Nice ! Just below the size of an A2 paper sheet. I love the track plan, simple and efficient.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@glennwilsonboerstlerii535]

Each design and build gets better and better! Another classic by Budget Model Railways!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks that's very kind

[@adriantruman8315]

This is superb! Im inspired!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

That one ticks a lot of boxes Mike. . BTW, all the best layouts are set in Autumn! 😉👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks 👍

[@wild_rover2648]

another good one, thanks Mike

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@barneyleadhead2596]

Many thanks for all your content during 2024 and the layout as whole looks Great - you must be pleased and the ballasting looks spot-on considering your concerns earlier on. As we move towards 2025 I'm thinking N Gauge ovals of various size are where it is at for me in the New Year. Have a temporary one set up near me as I type for some Holiday fun which will develop into something more permanent over the coming months. Just ordered a Kato compact oval for another project and gathering some bits to add to a Fleischmann starter set that I've owned for some time but finally going to get it fixed to a board. Best Wishes for 2025 Guys 🙂

[@BudgetModelRailways]

All sounds good, thanks for the support. Happy New year

[@Samstrainsofcircumstances]

Very nice!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnspooner686]

Fantastic layout lots of potential. Also any progress on the kato points electrical switching?

[@pauljonnson1181]

You done a great layout there 👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks 👍

[@lucysblade]

I’ve just created a Warhammer 40K n guage layout using that very model.

[@gregmacdonald927]

If this was mounted onto a motorised turntable, you could run a loco at just the right speed, and it would appear to be staying static, with the whole world moving around it…

[@thunderccr5056]

That’s a cool idea, would be fun to see!

[@deanevans1587]

What track do you use? Thanks

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@deanevans1587 peco, points set track and flexitrack

[@edscoble]

Add some weight to the wagon, those n-gauge one tend to be too light (especially those with plastic wheels).

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Yes my box Wagons all have extra weight, but not these three

[@poindextersheelturn436]

What are the dimensions of this layout?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Dimensions are in the video

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's 22 X 11 in, full details in the video

[@poindextersheelturn436]

@BudgetModelRailways Sorry about that, you have motivate me to just build one instead of collecting forever without building anything while waiting for "space".

[@duntalkin]

I think you need a lazy Susan under your layout 😅😊

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Nice idea

[@bugler75]

Superb Little layout. Could be done as a quick side project like a « mojo » build😊👍🏼

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@bugler75 exactly, thanks

[@bugler75]

@ Your videos are great, thanks to you 😊👍🏼 Ian