New Junction and Storage Yard Improvements - N Gauge Loft Layout - Ep 29

[@jeffreymartin4998]

Hi Geoff, It has been some considerable time since we have had the pleasure of watching your updated videos about the development of your Model Railway. I hope that you are well and that we will soon see the progress that you have made, in the not too distant future. Kind Regards, Stay Safe, Jeff

[@fentoncentral-ngauge]

Much much better Geoff. A great update and looks great.

[@GreenhillJunction]

Hi Geoff. Power of work done there, does look much better seeing the running lines going through. I quite liked the view at the end when you had a few of the sidings uncovered and just the box to the far right in, but then it would be difficult to link up the scenes then. It just reminded me of Polmadie Depot in Glasgow where the main lines run straight throught the middle of the massive yard. Cheers, John.

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Hi Geoff. I hope you and yours are well. I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas 🚂🚃🚃🚃🎅

[@Miertreg1]

Hello a very nice and interesting video from your model railway. Many greetings from Germany from Gert

[@PrideParkway]

Thank you very much! All the best Geoff

[@roncarter5532]

Nice one Geoff👍 The new section definitely adds interest and some great views.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best, Geoff

[@dylansheppardmymodelrailway]

Just found your channel buddy nice channel will have a binge watch later 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dereknorth8192]

whos a clever boy then looking good so far.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! Cheers Geoff

[@Chandwell]

What a superb improvement, Geoff. That is going to look absolutely superb once it's all dressed in retaining wall stone; especially from the camera angle you showed at the end. I'd LOVE a layout where I could just watch the trains go by. Brilliant update - hope to see more soon! (And the finishing of the heritage station...) All the best... Michael.

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Geoff, that’s a much better set up mate, well thought out! I’ve got say those DCC Concepts point motors are easy to use although I do have some tricky spots to get to. They load into my Z21 so easily that when I first put one in I thought I’d got it wrong because it worked first go!!! What I am really looking forward to is you building the town scene up there, it’ll look great I’m sure. Nice idea with the cutting too, that’ll give some great views as the trains come through. Your layout is great and it is really coming together, cheers Geoff, John

[@gavin18787]

Great update, best of both worlds now. More scenic area and improved storage. Cutting will look great as you run full length hst sets it shows them to their full effect. Keep up the good work!

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much, all the best, Geoff

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome work Geoff! A really great update. Well done. Cheers Onno.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Onno Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Geoff

[@Conalgal]

It’s looking good. The quality finish you apply to every aspect such as reinforcing to the new rear enclosure is impressive. I know it’s your design, layout etc but am hoping you don’t mind one wee suggestion. I would do away with the covering to the storage yard closest to where you stand. I would keep the far away one as it allow continuation of the road scene. However, why not just simplify things and have an open and detailed storage yard. They do exist in real life. It’s a train layout. People prefer to see the trains rather than town scenes. Remember Town scenes tend to be stagnant in nature where as the more you see trains moving(even if through a storage yard) the better. I would defo drop the idea of covering this storage area. Hope you don’t mind. Love the layout by the way.

[@hctreintje]

Fantastic beuatiful build !! 😀🚂🚊🚉😎 HC Treintje Herman from Belgium. 😀🚂🚊🚉😎

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Geoff - Good to see the update and all the hardwork was well worth it as the changes seem to work really well. Cheers Kev

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Kev, hope you're keeping well. Looking forward to seeing an update on Medway Peninsula soon! All the best, Geoff

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Geoff I am well thanks and there will be an update from Medway quite soon. Cheers Kev

[@Secretlyalittleworm]

nice video! really interesting hearing your thought process

[@koifish4929]

Hi Pride Parkway. Hope all is well with yourself. We haven't seen or heard from yourself for a while. We miss your vids and layout. Hope to see you seen. I'm sure many are worried where your are. Colonel Ga-Taffy

[@ukdave57]

Just discovered your channel and subbed. Now starting a catch up of your episodes.

[@PrideParkway]

Hi Dave, thank you and welcome to the channel! All the best, Geoff

[@andrewretallick4614]

That's going to look great...good idea.🙂👍

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best, Geoff

[@steveharper5536]

Great update Geoff love the new cutting, as you say it creates a new aspect to the layout. Look forwzrd to tbe next update mate.

[@PrideParkway]

Cheers Steve, hope you're keeping well! All the best, Geoff

[@steveharper5536]

Hi Geoff all good here thanks really enjoying the updates from you and Pride Parkway. Always look forward to seeing a notification from you for a new update.

[@grahamparry7200]

Great improvement

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff

[@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway]

wow, what a transformation. I love it when the mind is on a roll. Great plans for that area. Job well done :)

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

look good good work on the layout keep up the good work

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff

[@lilchris26]

Hi there I did not like your first storage area because it meant handling the trains. Re your new idea, what I do not understand about your storage/fiddle yard is how do you get the trains out of the storage area onto the right track without them going into a scenic area, possibly the wrong way. My layout is in my loft which is a room with stairs and the fiddle yard part of my layout is under the eaves. My layout is on castors so I can move it forwards so far but I still had to crawl on hands and knees to access it. My plan is to have trains in each siding, my sidings have points at each end and I have installed a wifi cam to watch the trains in the sidings. My idea being I can run trains in and out of the sidings without having to keep crawling round the back. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing how it all pans out..

[@jmaccsarmiesofArda]

Taking things to the next level, love it.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Wow Geoff that is some construction mate. Your future plans I have to say look absolutely brilliant but how do you know what is in each siding? I have a similar problem with my fiddle yard which will be hidden behind the chimney. I have to say I have never fitted a point before and I am dreading it, the wiring up looks so confusing. No doubt hands on will make it much easier but I am still dreading it. Definatly no three pointers lol. Loving what you are doing Geoff, keep the videos coming mate. Regards Chris

[@MM-vt1ir]

Hi Geoff. Wondering if all okay? Not seen anything from you for three months! Hope all good and miss your updates. Take care, Iain. hope you see this

[@PrideParkway]

Hi, I will be back to the layout in the autumn. Lots going on in life at the minute. Thanks for dropping me a message though, much appreciated! Cheers Geoff

[@MM-vt1ir]

@@PrideParkway hi Geoff. That's great to hear. Thannks for replying. Take care Iain

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Geoff - thumbs up from me for the change you've made to this bit of the layout. Built to your usual high standards - look forward to seeing the area all ballasted and retaining walls in situ. All the best - Euan

[@stewartsamson835]

Great to see another video from your layout Geoff. Excellent idea you have put into practice and I agree it will make better use of your available space. I’ve never been a great fan of fiddle yards and the “wasted” space for what could be scenic. Look forward to seeing how it develops.

[@jeffreydavies9036]

Hi Geoff Looks like a lot of hard work and time to change the old storage yards. The view looking from the tunnel mouths through the station throat and into the platforms look great. That view makes the changes worthwhile. Looking forward to seeing the progress of the cutting Take care Best regards Jeff

[@melfordhorrocks3327]

The storage yard is a clever idea which I’m interested in playing around with. I’ve always found that when you have an end to end layout as I had, you wasted 3 to 4 feet (00 gauge) as a fiddle / storage yard. Thanks for the idea, Mel

[@sammo86]

Brilliant work as ever Geoff! Loving the new fiddle yard!

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Mark! All the best, Geoff

[@Paz-uk6js]

Seems so long since your last post hope all is well with you and the layout 👍

[@davidedwards6811]

A great update, thanks for sharing. Learnt something today about the storage yards on off switch to protect the decoders. Looking forward to see you adding the scenery to this area.

[@kevsmodellingminute]

Great improvement, Geoff. That entire length is going to look great. Kev.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Kev! All the best Geoff

[@karlsage3064]

Great move Geoff, altering the storage yards and opening up the main lines. It will look brilliant with interesting new views and details!

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Karl, All the best, Geoff

[@TheHeritageLine]

That's looking a lot better Geoff! great way of utilising the scenic's and keeping your sidings hidden. On thing I would do is add some mini trunking underneath to encapsulate your lighting wire for the buildings above and have a plug/socket arrangement on one end so it can all come of and just disconnect. All the best Tony

[@PrideParkway]

Cheers Tony. I'm thinking of playing with copper tape so that when I lift out the section it disconnects and when placed back down it connects instantly. All the best, Geoff

[@johnboughton7451]

Hi Geoff How are you ? Only it’s been sometime since you uploaded any content so I trust all is ok! Merry Christmas to you and yours

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Looks good Geoff, a much better looking area than before. I built a lot of retaining walls also.

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Nice one Geoff, you have been busy. Looks great and once scenery goes in it should follow the rest of the layout and look awesome. Glad you are still well..cheers, Chris

[@glenshielrailway5696]

That's going to look amazing with the town scene built up above the tracks!

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff

[@chrissaxon3236]

Looks really good, it will be great to see how you build the scenic bits

[@lynganddistrict]

What a great idea! My layout is no where near even having a track laid down but its given me some ideas for when I do build it. I like the fact you can have more modelling area and store the trains, especially being able to isolate individual lines. Thank so much for this!

[@ainstycarr2436]

Hi Geoff, good stuff, opens the area up and adds interest. As ever look forward to the next update. Dave

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Dave, glad you enjoyed it. All the best, Geoff

[@paulbottrill8391]

Great video Geoff. Looks like a big improvement to you storage yard. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much Paul. All the best, Geoff

[@davidhale7551]

A great update Geoff. A much improved view from the station down through the storage area. Allthough it appears you have switched sides for the HST holding area. Stay safe in these plague ridden times Dave in Oz

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks Dave, yes indeed. the lines at the back are much longer due to the curve of the mainlines so it gives me more space that way for them. All the best, Geoff

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Hi Geoff i think that is a great idea what you have done sometimes simple is always best when it comes to track planing i can't wait to see how you build the town its looking really good mate.- Nicholas.

[@Paz-uk6js]

Fantastic improvements, this will look fantastic. Had a thought could you light the storage/fiddle tracks and fit cameras in them? Might reduce the frequency of removing the scenery when ‘ fiddling’ and how cool would that be! 👌

[@ianhitchcox268]

Hi Geoff Looks better than before and less complicated. Sure it will look fantastic once all done. I'm doing N gauge and struggling to find decent overhead catenary power lines. Any ideas on where I'd be able to obtain these please?

[@MrMikef350]

Great work mate looks great,and the video you mentioned of Charlie’s definitely simplified things for me 😂 does it not bother you that your trains will have to be reversed for the storage lanes onto the mainline before carrying on around the circuit

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Hi Geoff i can see it has been awhile since you have uploaded a video is everything going ok for you? Really hope your doing well mate.- Nicholas.

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Geoff that new cutting looks really impressive and will make for some great running shots. Nice job on the storage yard as well. I've used insulated points in my yard to get the same results of not having the decoders constantly drawing power. Nice plans for the town scene also. A shameless plug here I've got a free to enter competition on my latest video still time to enter. Atb Andy

[@davidmumford5575]

Great update, Geoff, and will give you a lot more operational flexibility. I'm curious why you decided to install switches to the storage lines - is there some damage caused to the decoders by being live all the time? Presumably you can turn the coach lighting off when the train is not running via a decoder? Or am I missing the point?

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much. So the Dapol light bars don't have decoders, they take power from the tracks so they are constantly drawing power, as I can have six full length HST's on the layout at any time thats 48 light bars plus all of the loco decoders all drawing power. Its also a big of a safety net, if i get a short on the running lines I know it won't affect anything is storage as they are isolated. Cheers Geoff

[@nkiey]

Well that was confusing! Not New Junction at all, but Pride Parkway... good to see you all the same!

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks Nick, i thought the same when uploading the video but thought i might gain 20k subs through it lol. All the best, Geoff

[@NewJunction]

@@PrideParkway Worth a try ;-) enjoyed the video!

[@PrideParkway]

Haha I’m glad you enjoyed it Richard 😉

[@NewJunction]

@@PrideParkway Always do! :D

[@koifish4929]

TO ALL OF GEOFF'S SUBSCRIBERS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF HE IS OK. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE WE ALL HEARD FROM HIM. GEOFF IF YOU ARE READING THIS. HOPE ALL IS WELL.. BE GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK. IF ANYONE HAS HEARD FROM HIM LET US KNOW. KEEP SAFE GEOFF

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Geoff, it was lovely to hear from you mate. Hope all good your way and that you get a video out soon hint hint. I have made yet another mate on KZbin model railways. He lives in Crawley, has worked on the railway since he was 15 and still works for them in a huge railway signal station thingy. He is 66 and has a very technical layout at the end of his back garden. We are in the process of working out a day I can visit him, he only lives at Crawley. Anyway I am slowly going through his videos and finally came to this one and immediately thought of you. Remember that turntable motor I told you about, he has one fitted and highly rates it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWad5SjmpaHqaM&ab_channel=Tony This shows it in action and of course you can see his channel on here. Hope to speak to you soon. Regards Chris

[@mikeaddis9374]

Can't wait to see how this all turns out. One minor problem, should this not be "Ep29"? Next should be 30; just so that my log stays correct!

[@PrideParkway]

Well spotted Mike :) I've updated the title! All the best, Geoff

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Geoff - I will be purchasing points soon and I was hoping to go down the Unifrog route but I see they still only supply medium left and right points in our range. I was thinking of using only large points on my layout or do you think that's a bit unrealistic. So I am at a dilemma as to what to do, any suggestions? Will you be attending the International N Gauge Show in September by any chance? Regards Chris

[@PrideParkway]

Hi Chris, yes and Peco don’t seem very forthcoming with information as to when the large radius might be available. I’ve been very happy with the medium radius and I’m a massive fan of the unifrog, even when the frog isn’t wired up it’s super reliable. I’m hoping to, depending on what’s happening with work, but I’d like to attend if I can 👍🏻. All the best, Geoff

[@FNG0000]

Any tips about construction layout in loft?

[@PrideParkway]

Hi John, apologies for the delayed response. My honest advise it that unless you can afford to have the loft insulated, and have a window installed I would avoid it. My insulation is great in winter but still really hot in summer and as I don’t have a window it’s impossible to cool down. My previous layout was in the garage and it was a much better option with hindsight! Cheers Geoff

[@grahampreston4800]

Would a diamond crossing not do the same job Or do they not make them

[@PrideParkway]

Hi Graham, no different jobs. The single slip is in effect two points but the same size as a cross over. The single slip allows you to set three different routes where as the crossover does not. Hope that makes sense. All the best, Geoff

[@thamesdittonable]

Not heard from you in a while, are you still building?

[@PrideParkway]

Hi, I will be back to the layout in the autumn. Lots going on in life at the minute. Thanks for dropping me a message though, much appreciated! Cheers Geoff

[@Cheadleridgelanetmd]

Is there a junction at other side of station to get your hst sets onto the slow line side?

[@PrideParkway]

Yes indeed there is, only thing i couldn't do was switch between the two double loops, with this installed it's fixed the issue. All the best, Geoff

[@Cheadleridgelanetmd]

@@PrideParkway just planning my new N gauge layout you’ve given me plenty to think about

[@Paz-uk6js]

Have you stopped the posts. Are you ok.

[@PrideParkway]

Hi, I will be back to the layout in the autumn. Lots going on in life at the minute. Thanks for dropping me a message though, much appreciated! Cheers Geoff

[@nig87101]

Great work Geoff, the changes have really worked well. Fast to slow with single slips, loving that too.

[@PrideParkway]

Thanks very much! All the best Geoff