N Gauge Layout Update Detailing and New Project Anouncement

[@jezbo7827]

Excellent modelling as always Ben. Love your commitment and dedication to this project and your attention to detail is second to none. Looking forward to seeing the Litchfield extension coming to life. Cheers, Jeremy.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@jezbo7827 cheers Jeremy, another 2 years of layout.

[@nononsense3528]

Brilliant, I’m keen to see the new layout plan evolve 👍🏻

[@ngauging]

Hey Ben love the Lichfield Trent Valley addition brings back lots of memories as I used to use that station when I was stationed at Whittington barracks back in the early 1972 where I did my military training as a soldier. Man Im old.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@ngauging cheers Dave, some memories for you then, looking forward to this one, there is a nice grim industrial estate to do with a huge Wickes in it for one.

[@karlsage3064]

Fantastic work, Ben. Congratulations! As a fellow N gauge modeller I can only marvel at what you have achieved in our scale. You are giving our OO cousins a run for their money! I look forward to the Lichfield extension. Exciting times ahead! Cheers, Karl

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@karlsage3064 cheers Karl

[@willke6612]

Just discovered your channel. What exquisite modelling and architectural accuracy. I'm really looking forward to Lichfield. Many thanks for sharing your skills.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

Cheers

[@GoodfordModelRailway]

Wow, they are some strong expansion plans, the layout is already incredible, but to have the 2 current scenic sections alongside each other willl take it to the next level. Look forward to following your progress on this project. Thanks for sharing.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

Thanks Dave, yes I had always planned to have the 2 sections together, and another load of new modelling to do over the next couple of years.

[@Nat-AVMR-N-gauge]

Hi Ben, such amazing detail that you are able to capture nice work. I’m incredibly excited to see Lichfield Trent Valley in model form as I go there to do some train-spotting it’s such a great view and not too far away from me. Will you be trying to capture the super elevation that is on the curves going through the station? All the best, Nat 🚂👍

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@Nat-AVMR-N-gauge cheers Nat yes will definitely capture the camber on the curves.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Ben - great bit of detailing work - so important as it brings any layout to life. Great running clips to boot. Looking forward to seeing the new extension take shape over the coming months. Cheers Euan

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge cheers Euan, yeh looking forward to the next thing, lots of knackering benchwork to do.

[@peterjackson-cheadleheath1182]

Hi Ben Great work on the detailing it all adds to the very realistic scene you already have, the new project of Litchfield sounds good too. Thanks

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@peterjackson-cheadleheath1182 cheers Peter, yes Lichfield is going to be interesting and my longest section yet.

[@mikebuick2332]

Really looking forward to seeing the extension Ben. It’s going to look good seeing the trains get a proper run!

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@mikebuick2332 cheers Mike

[@robertfrowen468]

Looking forward to seeing the new additions.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

Cheers Robert.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Wow, exciting stuff, With such long trains will you have enough storage for the trains and is there an opportunity for a lower deck?

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 the fiddle yard section is a good 2 and a half meters long and will have 9 storage tracks eventually, though I dont mind taking stock off the track and putting it on the shelves.

[@dkrr8657]

Evening Ben apologies for not commenting on your other recent videos but I would like to echo all the other comments you’ve had regarding the fantastic job you have done with this project it brilliant and I’m looking forward to seeing Lichfield come to life kind regards Duncan

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@dkrr8657 Thats ok Duncan, nice to hear from you again.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

When I started watching this update I wondered what you were going to do when its finished. I then thought mmmm perhaps time for an expansion maybe. I must have been inside your head LOL. Looking forward to the development.

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@Chris-BognorRegis cheers Chris, yes more layout!

[@geoffwest64]

Looking amazing Ben. Really love all the extra details you’re putting in. Will be great to see Stafford south junction next to the station and looking forward to seeing Lichfield develop. How long will the layout be?

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@geoffwest64 thanks Geoff, Lichfield, longer than Stafford South Junction, about 4 meters. The whole layout roughly 7 meters long.

[@markwilson4052]

Excellent and look forward to the new extended Lichfield. Are you including the Cross City line over the top? You could add a Colwich Junction!

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@markwilson4052 including the line on the bridge but i will be a dummy in terms of running.

[@OxleyCentral]

amazing work Ben :)

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@OxleyCentral thanks.

[@themightylui9632]

I like the way you put these scenic pieces on their own styrene sheet bases. Can I ask what thickness of plasticard you use please ?

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@themightylui9632 I tend to use 60thou or 1.5mm but also 1mm on the roads.

[@charlie1872]

looks fabulous. How did you get the dimensions for all your 3d printing which all look great. I have modelled/printed the relay boxes after having obtained some dimensions on line . I also scratch built my catenary masts but purchased the trusses from scale model scenery. You really have thought out the extensions. Really well done all round👍

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@ thanks very much Charlie, for dimensions of buildings I tend to start with door heights which in n are about 14mm (7 foot) high and work from there.

[@charlie1872]

@ That is what I thought would be the best approach. I have Procreate, I can reference in a photo then place a rectangle on a different level then scale up the ref photo. Thank very much for responding Charlie

[@willsngaugetrains]

What a plan! How big will the layout be once you add the new section?

[@staffordstationngauge8359]

@@willsngaugetrains Thanks, it will probably be about 7 to 8 meters in length, should be good.