My Ideal Model Railway / Railroad layout, only 27in by 14in, it has everything I need

[@JMc.D]

Very narrow minded of someone to say they don’t like that layout. That’s the beauty of modelling, each to their own and admire others work for what it is. Well done on a great job, I love it.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Well said!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@JMc.D I had a strange comment on a more recent small shunting layout, that it was a diorama not a layout. I pointed out that as I can shunt on it and run rail busses in, and it had all the features of a layout, that it was a layout. I thought it was an odd comment

[@michaela21212]

In all the years, I've been enjoying your videos. I've not laid a single piece of track! I'm up to my ear holes in locos, coaches, wagons, and buildings! You have seemed to complete a layout once a month! Good work 😀

[@GregFox-BraintreeHillRailway]

The reason I watch your videos is because your layouts are different, compact, and show just what can be done in a small space. You have said it before: "Any model railway is better than no model railway" Thanks Again for more ideas!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@GregFox-BraintreeHillRailway that's very kind of you thanks, thanks for watching

[@RobinsBookClub]

A couple of months ago I was in a model shop in a small Hampshire town seeing what Scalextric they had in stock (plenty but nothing I needed) and thinking how lucky it was that I wasn't interested in model railways. Then KZbin caught wind of this thought and prompted me to watch a few videos and then binge yours and I've now got some Kato track, the little Kato engine, another engine and a few wagons. So..... keep up the good work :)

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Well done, kato is addictive lol

[@75069a]

An excellent little layout. This gives me inspiration for a Christmas project this year... And of course Rule 1 applies - it’s your railway, you make the rules!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@75069a absolutely, happy Christmas

[@richardmorgan9273]

There are lots of advantages with a small layout besides cost and space: there's not much to go wrong; you can reach every part easily; it can be stored in a box when out of use, dust-free; it's very portable; you won't run out of enthusiasm when building it; and with an extra set of points running a track to the edge it can be extendable to another module or a fiddle yard. Great little layout!

[@billsholl7904]

Excellent layout and not complicated either. This is why I like your channel. Great layouts and ideas without throwing endless amounts of money at it.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks so much!

[@The_Flying_kipper]

I really enjoyed watching this layout unfold, I bought the kato steeple cab set after watching lots of your videos 👍🏻

[@robertpearce2244]

Love it! Just shows the difference between what you THINK you need, and what you ACTUALLY need. It’s a hobby, I enjoy your take on it. More power to you from a fellow modeler in New Zealand 😊

[@dutchbeef8920]

Another nice N gauge video. Nice that you can get such a small radius as set track. I don’t get on with flexi track.

[@malcolmnichols3304]

Lovely layout in a compact size which is ideal for the modern home.By the sound of your voice you have enjoyed building, running & displaying your layout on You Tube.Very well done.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks!

[@adp5R3x]

This one takes me back to my FIRST layout as an adult modeler in 1986 . After bigger, more complex layouts I yearn to return to a simpler time & place . THIS little number is Inspiring . 👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, sometimes smaller simpler is better. Less is more lol

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

This is just what a model railway should be Mike. Much as I admire prototypical layouts and the modellers with the skills, expertise and knowledge to build them yours is just the sort of layout that does and will inspire many would be modellers to have a go. It is achieveable without having to spend a fortune or dedicate all your spare time for 5 years and most important for a hobby it hs fun both to build and operate. Nice one but you will have a hard time following this! Woody

[@petejames1022]

Love the layout and the chat too; always fascinating hearing about the experiences and motivations of fellow hobbyists. This channel has played a huge part in my returning to the hobby, so, many thanks for that. Keep up the great work 👌👌

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks. So glad we could help

[@paulbrennan3760]

This is another example of a great compact model in n. It has all the key features. You could want and is easy to store. Is it frustrating that there isn’t a not much in the way of uk outline available cheap. Of course it is. I suspect if kato could get licences to produce stuff in uk outline they’d clean up in n gauge in the uk. It’s been interesting following your journey in modelling from oo to n. Looking forward to future videos.

[@drewzero1]

This is an incredibly feature-dense model railway while at the same time avoiding feeling cluttered. I laid down track for an HO shelf layout around 2016 but I wanted the scenery to be perfect... So of course I haven't done a thing on it. Seeing this has made it feel just a little bit more approachable. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, sometimes anything is better than nothing

[@dh9033]

This is such an inspiring and yet simple layout Mike. I really enjoy the freelancing having done some myself in N gauge. Excellent 😊

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@dh9033 many thanks

[@darrelmcmanus9712]

I love your layouts, I always get ideas from them, I don't have unlimited pockets, so enjoy watching people doing railways as they were done yes ago, keep up the good work.👍🙂

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thank you so much!

[@angeloavanti2538]

Great one. I've done some very small O scale too. Easy to have clean track too.

[@BruceJohnston-gi5wx]

Nice just watching train go round the layout good filming Nice close up of buildings we'll done cheers from your kiwi mate

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thank you very much!

[@samuelives20]

It's a wonderful layout. Lots of character. It was a pleasure to see it being built.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@samuelives20 thanks, very kind of you

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Awesome little layout!!! Gives me great inspiration for some parts of my project. I am going to make a small N scale layout to have something portable that I can use to decide if I will make a permanent layout in HO or N... I'm thinking of not doing much more than a loop to run trains, and an interchange with an inner loop that has a few sidings to use as an inglenook... This proves how much fun can be had in a small place. Cheers

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Sounds like a good idea, have fun with it. N gives you lots more room

[@southjersey10]

I was researching a few groups that create time tables to mimic a historical movement of trains at a specific physical location and a specific point in time. Seemed a bit restrictive for my taste. Freelancing a layout has a different purpose …. Railroading fun on a budget. I know, “Not for everyone”. But for those of us who appreciate portability, sustainability (ie, reusing parts and pieces) and imagination, this is great.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks for the support

[@christopherfothergil]

brilliant little setup.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@ct250775]

Heimattal - home valley That is really a suitable name for this pretty little pearl. Thank you for showing this beautiful small layout once again!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

So nice of you

[@richardlee653]

I like the idea of a small, cheap and easy layout. I am currently trying 5 cm (2") thick extruded polystyrene exterior wall insulation for baseboards. It comes in 2' by 4' (60 by 120 cm) sheets. I stuck 2 sheets together to get 4' by 4' with waterproof wood glue. I had to leave it to set for a few days because the material doesn't absorb like wood. This stuff cuts really easily with a hand-saw (I wanted 3' 9" by 3' 1" because I was using OO second radius curves). I paid nearly 20 Bulgarian Leva for the 2 sheets, which is a little less than £10.

[@stuartmiller8053]

Cracking end result. Re the Kato track, ive used Tamiya panel line to take the starkness out of the ballast. bit of a laborious job but I like the result which as you say is all that matters.

[@georgecroft3445]

Hi, great looking little layout, I'm a great fan of Kato track, I've used it on my large layout but fancy doing a small layout based on yours, thanks George

[@BadLikeMike]

Great video and layout Mike... I've followed the build of this one, as I do your others, as I love the micro layouts, whether a loop or inglenook. Opening KZbin to see a new BMR video is a highlight for me, very relaxing. 👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks!

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello, such a great layout,I would watch it for hours with the amount of detail on it.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@harrywoodell7008]

Everyplace served by lorries has one. I like the movement from rail to lorries. In the US, pavement next to the rails and pumps on the ground move product from cross country to local.

[@peterfindlay2756]

Well, I like this layout and I have watched it grow. Yes for me it’s UK outline but that doesn’t stop me liking excellence when I see it. I hope one day soon to take some inspiration from this layout to build my own. Thank you so much.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Best advice is just build something

[@MichaelDavies-pg8td]

Hi Mike I think it looks wonderful tbh.I love the way you have got so much going on in such a small area.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks so much

[@HushabyeValleyRailroad]

Fantastic layout.N gauge for me is to small but the work you've done on it is brilliant and it looks a fun little layout. I've watched many of your videos and enjoyed them. Completely agree with you in terms of layout designs etc, a. Layout is what ever you make it too be and as long as you enjoy it then that's it. Keep up the great work.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Many thanks!

[@andrewtongue7084]

I suppose (& irrespective of scale), for most railway modellers, the attraction to construct long, sweeping runs, tunnels, elevation gradients etc is the idyll - it's certainly been something I have always dreamed of putting together; that said, your N gauge layout with an all-encompassing diorama is rather well thought out, so congratulations ! In regard to modeller's clubs, I cannot abide the "rivet counters" or the 'steam audio' fanatics - I can hear those sounds via my imagination (& that is a key element to my way of running any model railway); again - & this is my proclivity, 'weathered' rolling stock & locos - a ridiculously overpriced aesthetic - DIY, if you must, but personally I don't see the need (I imagine there will be plenty of detractors to that last comment, but I am unfazed by same). This is a wonderful little layout, & I am sure that your model club associates will take great delight in your efforts. Thank you very much for sharing ! Andrew.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks for the support and comment

[@andrewtongue7084]

My pleasure, Sir.

[@richardtarr2745]

You have the knack of building model railways that look believable, with the excellent scenery tying the whole lot together. I can see where you say you're happy with this layout - until the next one of course 😂

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@richardtarr2745 thanks, lol so true

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Love the layout Mike, enjoy and thanks for introducing me too kato!!😎🚂🚃🚃🚃🇬🇧

[@naddy37]

Absolutely love this layout. I’ve dabbled with the Kato track only briefly with a tiny A4 box file layout. This layout is just perfect when your limited on space etc.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@RonWheeler-no6bd]

Lovely looking layout ❤

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@johncherrington6080]

It all looks excellent Mike.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks

[@nigelhu]

It's perfect! It's all about the enjoyment of playing trains.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, so true

[@edgein7892]

Looking very good and certainly has everything you need. A small layout can have major advantages. You won't break the bank, you get up and running very quickly so it saves people from being disappointed over a long build and lack of space isn't really an excuse anymore 😄

[@BudgetModelRailways]

All good points thanks

[@duntalkin]

Hi Mike, I've got a a little more space than you in a Kingspan board 30x17, as I said before I'm using Tomix track but you persuaded me to try some Kato loco and wagons so I splashed out all of 15 quid for a locomotive and 10 wagons at £4 each, they arrived the other day and boy was impressed they are really well detailed and weighty for their size, I've not gone off 009 but it's certainly given me food for thought. Mark

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

I like it. It looks great. If it works for you, that’s really all that matters.

[@allenemery4665]

Love it Mike. Plenty on the layout to spike interest. Rivet counters can do one lol

[@edgein7892]

As far as traction goes rivet counters could only complain about the absence of buffers on these locos. There were similar engines running in the UK and all over the world.

[@djburland]

Love it, nice and simple

[@sanclewphotographic]

I think you should dismiss silly comments, your building these very interesting layouts to give all interested parties especially youngsters a taste of what's possible on a budget as we have said before on KZbin its people buying up four or five OO gauge Locos at a time and we all know who these people are that keep rolling stock prices artificially high and does not help the individual or enthusiast trying to progress in the hobby, so just ignore the nomarks and continue in your current vein, It's like motorcycles when I had in my younger days fairly powerful Machines i thought that was the way to go, now in my advancing years I yearn for a Royal Enfield 350 to poodle along the lanes, time changes, best wishes to you and Doug, regards, Colin.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

I'm very tempted by the Royal Enfield 350 and the Himalayan, for just that reason. Although the new Triumph 400s are also very nice

[@sanclewphotographic]

The Triumph is the best bike and priced right

[@GregPotter-ln4pl]

This really is a fantastic layout, it really does have everything you could want🙂👍

[@gregmacdonald927]

i do like the look of this. give me a few ideas for something in TT120. thanks and keep it up!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks, will do!

[@Maurice00PA]

Great layout. Very inspiring. I am changing my layout to include a road ramping up to go over the track as you have done. Incidentally, you can modify the Kato track if you want. Mike Fifer has a video on it on his KZbin channel. Shortening the turnouts would allow you to have longer sidings. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks I will take a look

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Superb modelling

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks a lot

[@mobius8002]

I model japanese n gauge and while the locos can be pricey they usually work faultlessly. Kato are superb as are microace and tomix. They are also very unique and quirky. I personally would have made it a japanese layout with correct buildings etc, but thats just my need for things to be correct , not a critisism of your layout .well done.

[@JMc.D]

Also meant to say some lighting would really add to the layout for night time running.

[@EForrest88]

As a whole it puts me in mind of the very popular N gauge suitcase layouts

[@daviemaclean61]

I haven't used Kato track, but have used the Fleischmann equivalent, and it is way more convenient than trying to ballast N gauge track. And running ballast up to the edge of it to blend it in is great. I know you have a channel and are filming it for our viewing pleasure, but, at the ned of the day, if you're happy with it that all that counts. Cheers

[@fredbloggs-nt8rb]

Decided to scrap the old peco track and invest in the Kato. Thanks for your inspiration. Do old n gauge steam locos work on Kato if they can handle the curves? Looking at now getting some chasis and using your bodies.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Everything should run fine on kato. Curves will depend on the loco not the track, much UK stuff is designed not to run on less than 2nd radius

[@fredbloggs-nt8rb]

@@BudgetModelRailways Thanks, as i thought. Next is trying to work out the change of couplings. Bye for now

[@GerenM63]

I really like how this has come out. I've got a room-size O scale narrow gauge layout, and construction has stalled -- has been stalled -- for several years. I have the fondest memories of my first layout, which was in N, and was 60" x 30". I built that layout over 40 years ago, some of the houses in the village on your little layout are the same as the ones I had then. Anyway ... I think I'm going to go back to N and/or HOe or OO9 and have just a small layout or two. Unfortunately, inexpensive rolling stock is almost non-existent here in the States -- simple boxcars are $25-$30 each, and almost nothing has Rapido-style couplers anymore. It's all very frustrating as my space, budget, and time become more and more limited. Anyway, thanks for sharing this layout, and the journey of building it. I've quite enjoyed it.

[@Maurice00PA]

I have found inexpensive rolling stock at train shows and flea markets. Especially if it is foreign prototype and rapido couplers. Cheers!

[@GerenM63]

@@Maurice00PA I haven't been to a show in a while here. GSMTS is coming up in a few weeks. Maybe I'll poke around there. Of course I remember when it was only $4 to get into that....

[@ageingprovocateur5247]

What's not to like about this? Looking forward to the shunting video when it's ready.

[@austinsomerset2322]

Could you 3D print UK style bodies to fit the Kato chassis?

[@richardmyers73]

This looks fantastic with a lot of scope for running trains and shunting. Have you thought about adding a backscene?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@richardmyers73 thanks. I'm un decided, I quite like the 360 in the round ability

[@jahat_92115Barry]

Watching these N Gauge videos has made me decide to do one, along side my OO Gauge Ester Warren Branchline which goes to its first ever show 24th November at Brockenhurst Village Hall for the New Forest Open Day. Never done one before in N my question is how easy to shunt is it in N using the standard coupling

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's pretty easy, I have a video on it if you scroll back through our library. I use a bent paper clip on a coffee stirrer and find it easier than OO tension lock couplers

[@edgein7892]

If the stirrer is too fiddly you could always use static uncoupler track, DIY uncoupler in the form of a bent piece of strip in strategic locations and I've even seen magnets for these kind of couplings I think but you would need to add a piece of metal to the coupler or use american couplings. I tend to do as little uncoupling of cuts of cars as possible myself, I run Arnold locos with Simplex couplers. Great for cuts of cars but the individual car has to be uncoupled by hand or static uncoupler.

[@adrianandkatrinadove203]

simply wonderful !!!!!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@adrianandkatrinadove203 thanks Ade, looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful layout hopefully soon

[@docholiday2076]

Very nice layout

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thank you!

[@TheJpec361]

Another winner from BMR. With layouts like these and others, people are waking up to the fun you can have with a small space. You don't need loads of room... that's the load of bollocks the model press has pushed for years. I've got a few projects in the works and the largest one won't be much bigger than 24 x 36. Kato products are some wonderful stuff, but you have to keep your eye on the cost. Here in the States, their goods are high priced because of the tariffs levied by a previous president, which end up getting dumped on the consumer. Ebay and swap meets are your friends these days.

[@stuartallen8684]

Well I think it’s a really nice layout. I like the relative simplicity. And the whole ‘freelance’ concept is refreshing. It recaptures the basic idea behind having hobbies very well…having fun! As much as I admire some of the prototypically accurate layouts, they too aren’t necessarily everybody’s cup of tea. A short ‘fiddle yard to terminus’ just wouldn’t interest me (unless it was a shunting puzzle too). Playability sacrificed for realism just doesn’t appeal to me. Sometimes (not always) I suspect the scrupulously prototypical stuff is really just someone’s way of avoiding being accused of ‘playing trains’. Saw a video of a very impressive club layout awhile ago that’s taken so long to build some of the founding members never really had much chance of still being alive when it would eventually be finished. No disrespect intended but to me that doesn’t make sense. But as always…each to their own. As long as they were happy with that outcome who am I to comment? I like the compactness of a smaller layout too, the shorter build time and it being ‘eyesight friendly’ (I have similar issues). This one must’ve been fun to build and looks fun to run. What’s not to like? And with ever present cuts in defence spending I think perhaps rivet counters could be used to replace Fig 11’s at 300m anyway? Just a thought. Keep up the good work! And apologies if this was a rant! 👍

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

Again, I love this! 😊💜 Say, here's an idea: what if you made this layout into a _module_ that could connect to another similarly-sized layout. Maybe that connecting layout could be done in a different season, or different theme? What is inspiring this is the phone game called _TrainStation2,_ where each level is a "layout" in a different nation. It's pretty cleverly done, and each nation "layout" is blocked into smaller scenes really well. AND each of these nation "layouts" have a track or two that goes "off scene" presumably to connect with other nations. Blessings & Joy to All from Roanoke Virginia USA! 😊💜 PS) Love how you work-in buildings and such that have sentimental value: the church is a nice homage to your father. ❤

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks as always

[@Curious_Skeptic]

This has me laughing. What you built is reality of what I should and can do. The dreamer in me has enough to do a museum level layout (and the hoard of trains and tracks laying around my basement as well). I'm sure I'm not alone in sharing just how insane my collection of tracks and trains are, but not a single layout running! You already have most of us beat with this tiny layout!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@Curious_Skeptic thanks, I did shock myself with my own accumulated pile of model railway items lol

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@@BudgetModelRailways Get's out of control in a short period of time. I need to start building and stop collecting. :)

[@BudgetModelRailways]

I did a video on that called any Layout is better than no layout. Even if you just use some of your stash to build a small layout just to run something?

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@@BudgetModelRailways YEs. Exactly. I have all these beautiful trains just sitting around. I'm in the mindset that I'm collecting all the parts I need, then I will build. Yet, that day never comes. O scale will be the first to get set up though. Tables are at least in the house now, ready to put together. :) I'll check out your video though. All the inspiration I can get.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@Curious_Skeptic I'm very tempted by O, so that sounds exciting, look forward to hearing of the progress

[@m10cachilles43]

Have you considered adding a backscene?

[@Jeremiaha284]

Mike, great layout. I like the inclusion of your Dad's church. On another subject, have you abandoned the idea of doing something in On30 using the Mehano locomotive? It would make a nice modeling project.

[@johncourtneidge]

Very nice! Any idea how much bigger the same layout would be in OO/HO?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Four times the size so just over 4.5ft by nearly 2.5ft.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Why do folks always feel the need to say "I don't like that"? I don't like coconut, lots of other people do. So what? If you enjoy it, that's all that counts. You've created so many low-cost and tiny layouts that I'm sure you've encouraged many people to actually make a layout instead of dreaming about one. Well done!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks for the support

[@BarryLowis]

Mike I love the model you have built. I thought you were using R117 compact curves for the ends of the oval, but looking at the layout I am not sure now, would you be able to let us know which curve parts you used please?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

They are R150, so 6in/15cm radius

[@BarryLowis]

Thanks Mike. Much appreciated

[@GunnbriktRailways]

Great layout, compact and quick to build. Loads of operational options too. Where did you buy your Kato track?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Traintrax are really good

[@paulschimmel1099]

Very cool layout!👍👍

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@paulschimmel1099 thanks

[@fredbloggs-nt8rb]

Another great inspirational video from you. Have been learning a lot from you. Thanks. By the way, what is the controller i see you use on your layouts?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's a PWM controller, details are on our website, they are excellent. Mike

[@fredbloggs-nt8rb]

@@BudgetModelRailways Thanks, must have another look. Missed it before

[@davidsheriff8989]

Have you thought of TT or even Z scale?

[@citizenphaid1880]

Love this layout. Are you saying that I'd be unable to run Hornby or Ferris locos on this Kato track? New to model rail.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

No any N Gauge will run on it just fine. Older UK stuff can be poor runners on any track at slower speeds

[@citizenphaid1880]

Thank you.

[@Trainguy9000]

Love it ❤ keep going!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TheRobertLcollins]

Once again, I have to say that it looks great. But I wanted to agree with you about equipment not cooperating when you shoot. I was trying to show switching work on my new Z scale tuning fork layout, and boy did I have to start over and over. That one loco got finicky once the phone was recording video!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Happens every time lol

[@neilmacgillivray9892]

Mike, I’m just getting into N gauge and Kato. Can I ask how you fix your track to the baseboard? Thanks, Neil

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@neilmacgillivray9892 I use superglue and/or uhu. The scenery scatter and ballast edging help as well

[@neilmacgillivray9892]

Many thanks

[@sarahh6866]

I'm looking on starting in n gauge but can't find a good starting point on a budget

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@sarahh6866 kato pocket line range, peco Wagon kits

[@BudgetModelRailways]

@@sarahh6866 kato pocket line range, peco Wagon kits

[@BudgetModelRailways]

We have lots of videos on doing N on a budget, if that helps. Metcalfe and gaugemaster building kits are cheap, kato pocket line for locomotives, peco Wagon kits for rolling stock, kato or peco track, 2nd hand if you can get it

[@OlivierGabin]

658,8 x 355,6 mm for metric people. A little bit over an A2 paper sheet (420 x 594 mm). By the way, the trackplan is pure genius. You took it from C.J. Freezer if I remember well.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks for that, yes one of Mr Freezers best

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Great video

[@PaulJohnson-zw4ef]

It's a great layout

[@MeadowSystem]

I think that’s the same loco that’s been selling for $70 on the Australian Amazon site, or about 36 pounds. Japanese N scale just makes too much sense with these prices. Trains are trains!

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Exactly, well said

[@railthefox1857]

can you tell us wat kato track you usd in that ?

[@paulkandi]

Who make the small open frame warehouse in the goods yard please.?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

From ebay, I think the company is called outland, it's chinese

[@johnspooner686]

How are the points wired to the switches?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

It's a bit complicated, I got my son to do it as electrics are his thing. I'm hoping to do a video on it at some point

[@johnspooner686]

​Thanks I look forward to this.

[@christopherallworth2514]

Bravo! Inspiring me to rethink! Did you say "The Something Club"?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Thanks. Sompting, near Worthing

[@GregPotter-ln4pl]

Can we see the trams running?🙂

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Good idea I must do a trams video

[@gzk6nk]

How did you do the grass?

[@BudgetModelRailways]

I give an explanation in a earlier video. Basically PVA scatter and static grass from a puffer bottle, all pretty much at the same time in three layers

[@railway187]

It's a great little layout. Do you also run British locomotives on it? I have bad eyes and what you told about watching the layout is very interesting! Indeed, on my British layout (only 95x85 cm) I experience less problems than on my Soviet layout (140x100 cm) 😊

[@BudgetModelRailways]

Yes I can run what I like really. A soviet layout sounds fascinating

[@notejuste]

Definitely my cup of tea. I admire your skill in landscaping. Having watched some of your content and on your advice about space, I'm just delighted to have my N-gauge shelf railway in my office pootling around. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKK4dqKce7l0n8U

[@Weesel71]

If you are happy with it, that's all that matters. Everyone has to be a #$@! critic if they have nothing to offer.

[@BudgetModelRailways]

So true thanks

[@davidleigh2573]

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[@DonerMeatDave]

I like it. This sort of thing is right up my street. Plus - I think I have all the track and points I need to build something just like this (I was keeping it in a box until lI get somewhere to set it up, but I think something this size can live on a deep shelf at a push. I have some small Z gauge layouts, but they are very small, but I think one of them is about 14" deep,. In Z, shunting does not quite work that well. So I think I will try something like this, and get some peco wagon kits as you recommended. I have some of the really small kato radius track - 20-176 is the code, but I think they go one smaller even that that. I even have the Kato Analogue sound box, but I hardly used it since I bought it, so it is time to get something built