Model Railway | Layout Tour 2021 - Part 1 | Dean Park 268

[@marcpoultney5753]

That's the best looking Code 100 track I've seen yet! You've just convinced me to us it.

[@altube57]

A very well presented Layout Tour. The Dean Park Gardens section is a stunning addition; I particularly like views through the trees as the trains run by. A fantastic layout and one to be proud of!

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Painting the Code 100 rail really helps make it look to scale.

[@wilfbm9067]

"Guy relieving himself in a bush" Yeah you've modeled Edinburgh about as well as is possible there. 🤣

[@MartinFutter70]

Another full year of videos binged and competitions missed! 😂 Loved how the Depot has progressed, and the Gardens at the main station look lovely. Thus, we venture forth into 2021 with gusto and se what prizes I could've won 🏆 Onwards...

[@thelibrarian46]

It is nice to know that Dean Park Gardens are well kept area, perhaps rather nice in summer as a place to sit and eat sandwiches, at lunch time, away from the office.

[@DeanPark]

I’d love to have my workplace next to those gardens and station. I think I’d have very long lunch breaks!

[@fircombehallrailwayoogauge1430]

Cracking video, very well filmed and narrated. You should be extremely proud Dave of such a wonderful creation. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@eddyweller4503]

Wow Dave, not only is that a brilliant running session but to get a tour in such detail is fantastic. I do like the station canopy, that roof looks fantastic when you see the locomotive emerge from underneath it's with anticipation. I also follow Tony north eastern, and when talking to him one of his saying is "it's all in the detail " and you've got detail in the bucket load. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see around, I'm looking forward to seeing the other half. Stay safe in these difficult times Eddy xx

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Eddy, I do like my details! ;-) Dave

[@chrisuddin9760]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's a fantastic layout Dave, excellent vision put into practice and I can only offer you my admiration and respect for something I could never have the ability to do!, always love watching your work, cheers, Chris Uddin.

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome video of a stunning layout. Thanks for sharing Dave !! Cheers Onno.

[@georgethomas7814]

I am still impressed with those two blocks of flats -- they, like everything else on your layout look perfect. The Garden scene is amazing in video. Totally agree the disused siding is a great addition to the layout. One of the caravan's needs to have a porch/verandah. I like this Layout a lot, thank you for the update.

[@DeanPark]

Thanks, yeah I do like the flats too. Great kit. I lot of thought, planning and effort go into the layout so I’m glad you like what Ive done. Cheers. Dave

[@chazzyb8660]

Fantastic, really good to be reminded of all your hard work putting this together over the years. Nice to have the chance to concentrate on each area and understand its development. And wonderful to have all the details listed by name and manufacturer, really helpful. The top tip I am going to be taking away is about spraying the paper elements with < matt varnish > before assembly. Unglamorous, but often overlooked. Now looking forward to the next few years. Go safe, stay well Dave.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. That’s very kind of you. Yeah I try when I can to list the parts and Manufacturer. Helps others. Saves 1000 questions after too. Cheers. Dave

[@ClydebridgeStation]

The garden section suits the area very well indeed Dave!

[@tmcg972]

Your layout is just a piece of art! This video answers a lot of questions regarding what items have been used, kit or scratchbuilt etc. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@2010ditta]

Very enjoyable part 1 Dave...your attention to even the smallest detail is amazing. Looking forward to part.2. All the best.

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Dave, it is not until you point out all the detail that you realise how much there is. Watched your videos before but did not see some of the detail you have show in this video, please keep them coming. I need to finish my roads with manhole (can we call them that!) and drains...

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hi Dave, Happy New Year. Hope 2021 is a better you for you guys in the UK. I think your model railway layout is one of the best on KZbin,. As I may have said before your attention to detail is amazing, it is just some of the little things you add that bring a layout alive. Happy modelling Greg from Australia

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Greg, nice to hear from you. As you know from watching me for a long time I just love adding details. Thanks for watching and supporting what I do and all the best for this year. Cheers. Dave

[@simonbradshaw3708]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos, a very gifted modeller. Thank you for sharing the layout with everyone.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Simon. I love modelling and try to do the best I can. Dave

[@edmorris631]

The caravan site remains my favourite part of your layout. The illusion of a road running behind those trees works so well. I also love the disused siding, very authentic. The only part of your layout that I question is that the base of the trees on the new grassed gardens area seems a bit too lawn-like. Usually around bases of trees there are bare patches and some unevenness in the grass length and the terrain. However, I’ve not seen your reference photos, so maybe it does not apply in this case. Best wishes, Ed.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I love the caravan site. I used to have a caravan many years ago!! I had many happy half terms in it with my parents!!

[@paulus8825]

Liking the Dean Park Gardens. A realistic and well maintained Park, good job. Might I suggest a few people sat under trees, a train spotter, maybe joggers (all socially distancing of course) Reminds me of an area close to where I live near Heaton Park in Prestwich Manchester, where the Manchester to Bury line cuts through the park. I remember riding the British Rail Class 504 electric multiple unit into Manchester & Bury from Heaton Park for years. It ran on 1200 V DC third rail with side-contact current collection and was in service from 1959 to 1991. Really great layout Dave. Thanks for all the hard work and effort put in producing not just a great layout but also your channel.

[@DeanPark]

That’s very kind of you. Cheers. Dave

[@frankfeely9235]

Your layout always reminds me of the time in 1980 that I parked my MGBGT in Waverley Station and walked up to Princes street to buy my gf a birthday present from a jeweler there (can't remember which one) and afterwards going for a stroll in the gardens and looking down at the trains before carrying on to Aberdeen. I was new to Scotland at the time and I always remember how impressed I was at the way the gardens were maintained, they were perfect.

[@DeanPark]

Ah the days when you could drive into the station itself! Sadly Long gone. Thanks. Dave

[@frankfeely9235]

@@DeanPark Tell me about it, I don't even try to drive into the centre now, I park at the Airport Park and Ride and take the tram in, it's much less stress. Though to be honest I only go when visitors want to see the Castle.

[@jefftaylor1075]

Excellent update! Personally I really like your trees in the garden area. The diversity that you have included makes it look really nice - Great Job!! (Hello from Houston, Texas - USA)

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks. Yeah I’m pretty pleased with my gardens. A lot of work went into it. Cheers. Dave

[@roystudds1944]

Absolutely loved this video for the explanation of the detail on the layout. I’ve always been impressed by the work you put in, not only to the layout itself but also to the quality of your videos. Have a great 2021. Let’s just hope it doesn’t end up like 2020. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@stephenriley9084]

That was a great watch! I found myself saying: "I watched him doing that."! Not done anything to my project over the festive period, but hope to resume soon. I can feel a pack of 2"x1" coming mail order. Can't get out. Shielding again. Stay safe, keep modelling and filming. Rolling down the railroad. Regards Stephen.

[@Detsteve]

Great to see the details that go toward making the whole thing come together. Looking forward to part two!

[@DeanPark]

Thanks, I lot of thought, planning and effort go into the layout so I’m glad you like what Ive done. Cheers. Dave

[@IZZYINN2]

The overhead shot of the caravan park looks like a shot from Google earth, you have done a great job with this layout Dave, All the best for 2021 Mate, From Appleby Linc's,

[@chrisosborn8397]

Amazing layout and the attention to detail and realism is incredible 👏

[@Madonsteamrailways]

A very good idea!! When I last visited Edinburgh, my cousin lived in a flat in an old Port of Leith warehouse. I stayed there for a week, went into town with him to see Fringe Festival acts and wandered around the Port of Leith, getting detailed photos of the railway that operated there. It seems to be no longer operational.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

As I’ve said Dave you have a modern image pendon class layout there just superb happy new year and be safe and take care and cheers for posting this takes your mind off what’s going on bud 😊👍🏻

[@DeanPark]

Hi, as always that very kind of you. I just love working on my layout and it’s really kept me sane through this period. Cheers, stay safe. Dave

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I love the way the whole layout looks. When I finally get into a new flat with gardens and a garage, I’m looking at making two layouts. One depicting Ongar Station as it is today and the other the lines around the Port of Leith.

[@evanmargaretklatt6072]

Wonderful layout. I really enjoyed the tour.

[@craigymac5386]

The layout is looking excellent Dave, I really like the disused siding. Not far from me is the old Shettleston permanent way yards where the tracks have been severed from the mainline for years and there is still a few wagons sitting with trees growing around them.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-) Yeah it often puzzles me as to why they just leave wagons there to rust. Surely they’d be better getting scrap value for them?! Still it makes for a nice scene! Cheers. Dave

[@dave.6275]

Great work Dave. Very enjoyable to watch I'm looking forward to part two

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Yeah hope to get that in the next few days

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Every time I watch a video of yours I want to re do my layout. Great job.

[@cedarcam]

Really enjoyed watching and reminded of all the small details you added that often go un noticed but all an essential part of the scene Looking forward to what yo will be doing next.

[@garylong7599]

Dave, the shrubs in dean park gardens are excellent, very lifelike

[@DeanPark]

Yeah they are good. A bit of variety goes a long way. Dave

[@garylong7599]

Dave looking back at your video on the gardens #267 I note you don’t mention if you purchased the shrubs or made them yourself I would be interested in knowing

[@YGK_MJP]

Amazing work on your layout. Always a treat to watch your video updates. All the best in 2021 from here in Canada!

[@DeanPark]

Thanks, that’s very kind of you. I lot of thought, planning and effort go into the layout so I’m glad you like it. All the best for the year ahead.. Cheers. Dave

[@ewoodrailway]

Looking really nice Dave..plenty done, plenty to get stuck into ..great stuff!

[@daviderskine3809]

Love your layout, smashing esp some of your little humorous details - man relieving in bushes :):) LOL

[@hellooldchap]

Fantastic! I guess the local council and neighbours would be annoied by an open day! Nice to see proper control too- no 0-60 in 1 sec like on many layouts.

[@Night_Ferry]

I started here about the time you was talking about having a proper track diagram made for you signal box interior. You had borrowed rolling stock for the shove duff at the time as well I believe. Certainly come on a loooong way. Of all the big layouts on KZbin this is my favourite, and I'm a NSE man! But everything is so well done. To me the test of a good layout is if you remove all the rolling stock you can still tell where it is supposed to be set. This is definitely Scottish through and through, I can almost smell the square sausage.

[@DeanPark]

Haha! Beats the smell of haggis. Although I could eat both most days! Thanks for that kind comment. It certainly has come a long way in 7-8 years! I’ll keep working hard until it’s ‘finished’ 😆

[@m698dr]

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and a Happy new year to David and everyone on this channel.

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Excellent David, good to see some of the changes in 2020, looking forward to seeing part 2 later Andy

[@Kmwildride]

An amazing video. I always wanted to create a layout from a similar era (late 80's early 90's) based loosley arround where I gew up. I actually started working on a track plan last week, the links you provided and seeing the kits in use on your layout are really inspiring!

[@alanbeard735]

Great update Dave. Being Network Rail S&T myself I particularly liked the S&T training school area. Looking forward to hearing your plans for your undeveloped area of the layout.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Alan.

[@EtonieE25]

Dave the 100’s of hours and dedication you’ve put into this layout has been worth every minute mate 👍 As they say the devils in the the detail! Happy new year. JohnE

[@jamesbradshaw4675]

Awesome 👏 very informative love this layout

[@DeanPark]

Cheers James!

[@radders261]

Wow, just bloody wow! Nice one matey!

[@DeanPark]

Thanks Paul

[@dougparkjunction]

Hi Dave, could I put a request in? You layout always seems to run so smoothly and the scenery also looks well maintained and clean. Any chance you could do a video on how you maintain track and scenery to keep your videos looking so good. I don’t think I have seen you do one on this but if you already could you point me in the right direction. Cheers, Rich.

[@nigelericogden3200]

Happy New Year Dave ... thanks so much for sharing your endeavours ... Best, Nigel

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Nigel. All the best for 2021.

[@Mark_Kenneth]

Hi when is part 2 going be to shown please And I love dean park and I need to build my own layout now jealous a lot

[@DeanPark]

Hi, cheers. Part 2 this week at some point.

[@Mark_Kenneth]

@@DeanPark thank you can’t wait 🙂

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Dave hopefully we can see some more areas get some attention this year Layout is looking really good though keep up the good work

[@petrolhead9027]

Superb attention to detail

[@DeanPark]

Thanks.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Your layout is wonderful Dave. "Waverley" Gardens is a new fav of mine! If I may make one suggestion; I would add more figures - a LOT more - to the station area, particularly the platforms. This gives the impression of liveliness as a station would very often be a crowded place. Joachim

[@DeanPark]

Yeah I am regularly buying figures and painting them. However I enjoy painting them in the summer months when I’m not up the loft... gives me something to do :-) not that I’m ever short of things to do! Cheers. Dave

[@doogs126]

Fantastic video as always. I said at the time when you created the gardens, that its spot on. Keep up the excellent work.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Dave

[@SomeWelshBloke]

Nice to see a parcels / mail train on a model layout. I watch a few model railway channels and it's not something many model.

[@martinbateman2467]

Always liked the parcels trains....always a huge variety of stock used.

[@chriswyke1584]

As always fantastic video i loved seeing the HST power cars in intercity executive livery i hope hornby do a remake in high detail like they have done with other liveries

[@Madonsteamrailways]

You might be wondering how I’m going to control these layouts. I’m very much a fan of DCC and having appropriate sound chips fitted to the locomotives being used.

[@bjack8264]

Allways great to see another update. At 11:30 you have the substation in view. I am looking to include something similar on my layout if I ever manage to get started! Could I ask where you got the transformer and switchgear from?

[@DeanPark]

Thats part of a Walthers sub station kit.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Dave - enjoyed your tour of the layout. Cheers Euan

[@DeanPark]

Thanks :-) Dave

[@mick9885]

Morning Dave, Great Layout, visually and running wise, got to be one of the best out there 👌 👍

[@DeanPark]

Thanks, very kind of you. A lot of thought, planning and effort go into the layout so I’m glad you like watching it. Cheers. Dave

[@JohnPW22]

Really impressed with the gardens - the grass, soil and shrubs/bushes are very realistic. Have you done/are you doing a video on how you did these? Cheers.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks. I did a video on these, last November or December update.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Loved the video as usual your layout has come along way since i started following you your building a beautiful layout i enjoyed the tour. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

[@Matthew_Scan]

Looks great Waverley Gardens is my local shopping centre here in Australia 🇦🇺😀

[@DanKeeley]

Interesting! So much detail!! dont recall any videos on your control system?

[@DeanPark]

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[@DanKeeley]

@@DeanPark thanks! Wow a long one!!

[@andylaws4247]

Love your channel, always watching out for new videos. Have you ever thought about weathering some of your locos? The Peak and 37/4 look too pristine. Especially the grey roof on the 37. Otherwise great layout and how I remember the Scottish Region in the second part of the 80s.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. When I ‘finish’ the layout I’ll be turning my development to weathering rolling stock. I’ll be practising on many an old model before I let myself near an expensive model, I’ve got about 6 weathered locos which have either been factory weathered of professionally done.

[@LeeGreenwood1980]

Great video, as always. What are those coaches you have running with the class 87 and DVT?

[@mrjedmonkey]

Fantastic detail, stunning layout.

[@francispower7145]

Hello Dave been following your channel for a few years now and think your attention to detail is just brilliant congrats on a beautiful layout, im looking at a space on my layout for a bulding site but have trawled online looking for the scenecraft buildings but no luck ,any ideas where i could source them would be great , thanks

[@DeanPark]

They come up on eBay fairly regularly. Bachmann re-release their buildings from time to time, so you just never know when they’ll reappear! Cheers

[@fastteddyb]

Absolutely beautiful modelling. V real :)

[@Derbys65]

Love your layout Dave and always follow you. But where’s the weeds ? 🤔🤔

[@pauljohnson4525]

Fantastic, I always look forward to your videos and you have such an eye for detail .....it would be nice to hear a little sound from the trains .....but this isn't a criticism in anyway

[@DeanPark]

Hi, thanks. So you would like more of my sound fitted locos featuring? Cheers

[@pauljohnson4525]

@@DeanPark That would be great .... the same with the station maybe some station announcements or back ground noise .... what do you think

[@johnson_street_IEMD]

Great video as always Dave ... its mesmorisingly brilliant. Are you planning to add either the rfd90, the heljan 86 in IC swallow and possibly the earliest versions of the class 92 ??

[@DeanPark]

Hi thank you. I’m planning on an IC 86 and a hornby 87 in exec livery, which was announced in hornbys 2021 range. And of course the 91’s are coming!

[@dafyddthomas7299]

excellent layout

[@anthonymizen9095]

Great update and overview of the layout! Regarding the overhead wires, is it possible to run your electric locomotives completely under the wires without them having to go onto a non overhead section of the layout?

[@DeanPark]

Hi, yes they can operate on the sections with the masts and access both upper and lower levels....the depot side upper mainline is still to have masts installed but they are on the way. More of that will be covered in part 2. Cheers. Dave

[@anthonymizen9095]

@@DeanPark that’s great will look forward to the next update then. This is why I stick to steam and diesel then no need for the catenary - it wouldn’t look right running electric locos without it! As you say can get pretty expensive if you go all out 😅

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi Dave agreat video mate I really injoyed it keep up the work mate stay safe and well save goodbye for how clive

[@olligilbert640]

love the video and also thanks for the competition you did and I won something

[@ricka4852]

Great layout but with such detail why do you not use any exterior building lights

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Yeah, I’m not finished yet. When I find ones that are suitable and of decent quality for what I want I’ll consider it.

[@ChaysVideoVault]

Absolutely brilliant work!!

[@DeanPark]

Thanks 😊

[@jamesphillips1006]

Dave, what happens when Dean Park is finished?! Have you any distant future plans? Cheers James

[@mickbottomley6815]

it will be interested to see what you do at the west end of the layout maybe a lift off section with a village on top of it also could do with some more signal boxes on the layout even if they are disused and grass inbankments etc I have been following your progress since you started great layout by the way keep it up 😁👍

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. I’ve got plans for some of the 4th end, but some areas are still not finalised. Cheers. Dave

[@jameshall6954]

Lovely update. How are you liking the borrowed 117 and if it had qualified for your top 10 of 2020 what spot would it have reached?

[@DeanPark]

Good question! I’d say it would have easily got into the top 3! The one Ive got has been sounded fitted...and it sounds excellent. Do I like it as much as a class 60 though?!... 🤔

[@bigcahoonaburger8550]

Awesome layout, if I had the time and money this would be my style. Very informative too. One question is how do you keep it all dust free such as scenery, buildings ect .

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Just keep cleaning it from time to time. Vacuum attachment and a soft micro fibre cloth. I do a little bit ever now and again in a rota.... working my way around the layout. Also bring up a loft it’s not exposed to the same dust as a layout in the main house. Cheers Dave

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Great layout."thumbs up from me"

[@jlaws8740]

Incredible!

[@DeanPark]

thanks!

[@mattieray3356]

Keep doing what you are doing, please !

[@ianferguson256]

In a word, BRILLIANT

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Ian

[@tonyhancock8479]

Fantastic layout and fantastic, video as always Dave, BUT your British Airways advert really should be for British Caledonian.

[@DeanPark]

Ah I remember them :-)

[@AmeryJunction]

Superb one of the best on KZbin

[@DeanPark]

Only one of the best? I must try harder 😆

[@AmeryJunction]

@@DeanPark 🤣🤣🤣

[@bjoe385]

I wish I had enough locomotives and rolling stock to require a dedicated storage yard.

[@paulypyro]

very nice indeed

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-)

[@FordMania]

I am just starting out modelling for the first time ( look out for Oxley Central) and found this video really useful thank you. One question though unless I missed it, was the backscenes. Did you do these yourself or did you buy them? Thanks for the motivation and I look foward to seeing more from you.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I recognised it as Waverley. Are you based in that area?

[@DeanPark]

No I’m in fife, so nearby. Only 20ish Mins in the train.

[@greenlinelou9884]

Is the Station Roof, a printed Card Kit from Scale Scene ?

[@DeanPark]

You download the kit, print the paper sheets and fix it to card etc.

[@fastteddyb]

Love it!

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Very nice

[@mattieray3356]

Amazing

[@JamesPetts]

I approve of buddleia.

[@Night_Ferry]

Nice