My Big Model Railway Build - #11. The incline - I just don’t like it!!

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I need this incline but I just don’t like how it looks on the layout. My initial plan was to have it on show with it appearing from a cutting with retaining walls either side…. But I’ve had a change of plan. This video is the first part of creating a disguise for this incline.
This is my retirement project - Grandads trains! A work in progress consisting of a 5 line layout over 2 levels, complete with turntable, landscaping and various buildings including a mainline station in OO gauge. DCC controlled via Z21.
I’m 2 years into this project so please subscribe and join me as the layout progresses.
/ @grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Great to see an artist working on their model railway layout!! And what an exciting layout it looks!! It may be a round and round layout, but it’s big and inspiring!!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 👍

[@and7barton]

I'm in the process of building a new layout. NO INCLINES is the way I'm going ! - Not a single incline.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Happy building 👍

[@and7barton]

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt I had inclines on several previous layouts. I didn't get a lot of pleasure from seeing the trains slowing down or suffering wheelspin.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

I know what you mean. It’s very hard to get a realistic gradient given the space constraints most of us have!

[@donniblanco5239]

Gr8 Job - that all looked a tidy job and drama free, I hope to be that organised when I’m a Grandad 😜🙌🏻✨

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. I’m sure you will be! 👍

[@harperlarry49]

Very well done. Great choice of materials and techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you very much!

[@johnstephens649]

Interesting how ideas evolve and change as the build goes on. Like this as it adds a bit of depth to the upper level.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. Yes, I think it does give a better backdrop for the upper level 👍

[@ianmccarthy2733]

Great when you know how !!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Cheers! 👍

[@user-mt7ej3ek3p]

Love the music in your video!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you!

[@1tonyboat]

That look`s a lot better..i do all my scenery the same way cardboard strips and a hot glue gun + some burnt fingers in the process..and subscribed 👍👍

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you! Hot glue gun. Never thought of that. I do have one as well. One to try for next time. I used superglue and think I had more card stuck to my fingers than I did on the hillside!!

[@RitaFarrow]

done a nice job there ,maybe a path with wire fencing along the top,bushes flowers ,etc.etc,i like it well done

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. Yes, That's the plan. Still lots to do 👍

[@antonyjerome7478]

Great vid. As an ex-surveyor, I’m not sure the tunnel mouth looks quite right. It’s probably because the economics are such that one would not construct a tunnel in such circumstances- rather cut through / construct a cutting. I’d suggest possibly starting the tunnel further round the curve so as to suggest a much bigger land mass that would justify a tunnel rather than a much cheaper cutting.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks for the info! I’ve been looking at whole area for a while now. I don’t think the backscene helps that tunnel entrance area as it is nearly all sky. I was hoping to have more hills to give the impression of a more substantial area. Maybe still work to do!

[@kellypaws]

Looks very good to me. Moreso once it's grassed / scenic.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. Yes, some scenics should make a difference 👍

[@jonsloftrailway]

Well done on a great tunnel! I have one on my layout which in hindsight isn't the most realistic but at the end of the day who cares as long as you are enjoying the hobby 😊

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. I totally agree. Much of my layout would be unrealistic in the real world but I really enjoy it 👍

[@TheMisterdan01]

Great layout, and lovely work on that hill! Cheers, Dan

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Many thanks!

[@edenbridgejunction7526]

Great video. Love the use of cheap materials. We did the same on are layout. Card strip's are a winner on weight saving. And so easy to use... great vid. Perfect for those wanting to build a tunnel on there layouts.. 😊

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you! Cheap and cheerful….and good fun too! 😁

[@route7railway567]

Hi… Enjoyed this and looking forward to your next instalment. New to your channel so just subbed. Regards…. Steve 👍

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks for subscribing Steve. Should be a further update this week 👍

[@roderikvanderkelen]

A nice addition to the layout. It gives it more of a defined edge now. You could try to extend the backdrop aswell...

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Great minds! I’m just looking at some back scenes! 👍

[@TwoRailfans]

Nice work!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

nice work. layout is amazing, new to your channel

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you very much 👍

[@MrTrustafox]

I preferred the incline. It now looks like they made a curved hill to put a tunnel in it. Its hidden interest. Thats no comment on the quality of it.

[@eddherring4972]

Have to say that I agree. The layout should look like the track goes through the countryside not like the countryside is built around the track. No question about the build quantity though 👍

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks.

[@barryturner2916]

Thanks for sharing love the idea of using recyclable material and building methods. What's the longest model railway tunnel, yours must be close? Take care regards Barry..

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you Barry 👍. I’ve left the back open so I can still get access for track cleaning and any derailments!!

[@philkyle8919]

great video gose to show you dont need lots of money to build a lay out the only thing which kills this hobby is the price of second hand locos .

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. It’s not the cheapest of hobbies!

[@raymondleggs5508]

was a bit too much like a highway exit ramp begore

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

I agree. It just looked wrong! 👍

[@rodonis88]

What is the layout measurements?

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Hi. It’s roughly 17’ x 11’ excluding the goods yard area 👍

[@rodonis88]

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt thank you! I have a similar space to work with!

[@richardmarshall4322]

Tunnels generaly go through HIGH GROUND that is in the way of the line. You have plonked a TRAIN SET type tunnel on a MODEL RAILWAY that doesn't make any sense. Your model but should have thought it through. Lovely layout though.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks for that.

[@breintonjunction791]

I really like your videos doing great things with the layout but please can you stop playing that awful music cheers Al

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Cheers Al. Noted!! There’s so little choice that is copyright free. Don’t think I’ll get away with AC/DC…

[@breintonjunction791]

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt that would be brilliant if you could AC/DC 👍 cheers Al

[@ganeydn]

If I don’t like the music I can turn the sound off. But it’s fine with me. I’d enjoy narration to find out what you are using to hold the paper towels in place.

[@stefanleybold6073]

Das ist ja H0 oder kleiner, d.h. … Alle sprechen von Problemen, ruckartiges Anfahren, nicht maßstabgetreue Gleise, Wagen und Loks sind nicht so Vorbildgetreu, sie fahren, bremsen oder beschleunigen zu schnell, und es gibt unnatürlich viele Gleise.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you