New Junction EP3 - Raised trackbeds

[@seanfleming6196]

i must say your channel is my most favourite of all the rail tubers channels, keep up the great viewing

[@MrLosttheplot]

another great video, thank you

[@davidparker2724]

Am loving you getting going again! I might still rewatch the OE new junction vids though!!!

[@WILLMERE.]

Just watched a couple of your videos, spacing sleepers then an earlier one, new baseboards in your garage. Being an older version railway modeller returning after a break of fifty odd years I’ve been scanning KZbin videos to bring me up to date with railway modelling. I have found that Charlie @ Chadwick Model Railway met my needs, Charlie coming from the same century as me. Well, what a find! What great videos you have produced, albeit I’ve only seen two, entertaining, informative, and instructive. You are a credit to the younger generation, and your painter/ tea boy looks as if he could become an asset. Billy from Bolton.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Billy, really pleased you enjoy my videos and you're right, Charlie is a blast! 😄

[@larryschmitt2513]

Very nice can’t wait to see what you do with the main line

[@WardleRestorations]

Cor this cheeky episode just popped into my notifications😍😂

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Progress. That's what it is all about. Cool loco and nice to see some track down, even if just for ideas!

[@megamanmuppet]

Great video very useful. Gorgeous dog.

[@kevinbradley1112]

Great video richard look forward to further progress

[@onnomulder9775]

Very nice update Richard!! Thanks for sharing!!! Cheers Onno.

[@pompeyyard6381]

Great work great video keep up the great work very inspiring great hobby

[@simontrainsmodelrailway]

Brilliant update loving the progress on New New Junction

[@yeah356f1]

Great video thanks for the inspiration and tips! I can't believe it's been 2 years since the old layout was taken up. Keep up the good work!

[@WillJamesRailways]

Great stuff mate! Love the idea behind building this! Keep up the great work, and I’m already keen for the next update!

[@colinchapman5416]

Great to see you back on KZbin and it was great to be able to say hello at Model Rail Scotland.

[@ewoodrailway]

Great update. Thanks for sharing

[@walterreil4001]

You do a great job of video work. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you for the update.

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Richard and it’s good to see the layout begin.

[@nj2033]

LOVE the scale speed and sound effects

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Truly loving this series. Your channel along with a couple of others have inspired me to get modelling again. I come from the Allan Downes era of model railway building (no where near as good I might add and that will give you some idea when I last put track to board). So going to start building again as the time is right. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the good work. I might even start a(nother) YT channel.

[@NewJunction]

Great to hear, I'd love to watch your progress too if you did decide on a channel 😀

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

@@NewJunction Hi Richard, well I did just as i said and here is the channel. Going to be a slow start but got two of the three baseboards in. Question if I may, what track are you using? I have been looking at Peco code 75 but hear that older stock may not run on it due to the flange depth on the wheels.

[@NewJunction]

@@InvertedPopesMusic great stuff, looking forward to seeing more. Re track, code 75 does require newer models but that only discounts Lima and plastic wheeled stock.

[@DugmerJunction]

Good progress 👍 look forward to the next one

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the layout keep up the good work on the new layout thanks lee

[@robstrat86]

Nice to see a motorcycle on the channel again, especially a Honda

[@James-Akers]

Great video as always Richard, very clever technique used for the lower level, nice to see the open frame technique being used in an adopted way which works for you. Keep up the great work as ever James

[@gazclass58]

Brilliant video Richard looking good 👍

[@H_chapman17]

Great method Richard and awesome video mate, can't wait to see more progress

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Great video Richard. Really like the raised heritage line idea it will be great for running trains for sure. Look forward to the next one. - Nicholas.

[@SkipseyTrains]

Great update Richard. I'm really looking forward to seeing this layout progress. I must do the same myself. I was getting stick from the wife saying its about time I made such a video and not one with just trains running round!!!

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Thanks for sharing ♐👍

[@mels4796]

awesome video

[@going2thedogs]

Hi Rich, As an alternative to the cork supplied on a roll, a number of the larger DIY stores have this cork in 12 inch squares (10 in a pack). This is a cheaper way to buy cork & you don’t have problems with the cork curling up. Hope that helps.

[@ewankirkpatrick1069]

Can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s finished

[@trainsontuesday]

A bit of Jiggery Pokery, a Trusty Rusty and a pinch of salt. It all added up to a fantastic update. This is a layout build to watch. Thanks Richard, great to see you working apace on the new New Junction.

[@andrewshaw4052]

Great video, looking forward to seeing it develop. Have my boards and raised line done very similar, fancy finishing my raised section off lol

[@duncanwatson9054]

Another tip. If you don't want oil on your woodwork, use cheep white candle wax. Rub it along the sides of your saw. I enjoyed the video. Very interesting.

[@LaughLongAndProsper]

Good to see you allowed ample clearance for a Stobart truck! 😉 Looking good 👍

[@domo_hudson]

what is that trailer though? very interesting.

[@shornford]

Exciting times! Understand most of it is only temporary right now but Everard Junction is right when he says to cut the cork underlay into short strips and then piece it together in lengths, as it flexes a bit. Less waste then.

[@wstks-fmworldwide5390]

Greetings from Michigan in the USA! Really enjoying your work in the various videos you share here. Not a model railroader myself, but I do work with creating scenery in miniature as an occasional miniature wargamer (Seven Years War in Europe), and it is really cool to see how the other half lives if you will.

[@garyolafson8303]

Good rusty saw blade tip (make it work like new) use the oil from auto oil change to coat the rusty saw blade. thanks

[@tangerinedream7211]

For supports like yours I personally make them in one length of 3 by 1 as a 2.4 metre length,glue the two parts with a mega strong PVA. Then I cut to lengths as required with a chop saw, then 3.2 mm pilot holes and 40 mm eighths screws. Layouts coming on nicely, looking forward to seeing the main line started.

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Great video Richard if I get to do another layout again this video has pointed them our to me

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 Richard. That’s going to be some layout 🤩

[@johnjmc]

Great video as always mate

[@dcb_trains]

Great video, going to be something special once done

[@pierre-de-standing]

The Bullhead track is very nice and hopefully the slips and medium radius points will be available soon. I've seen a video on Albion Yard's web site suggesting they are getting close. My layout is stalled until they become available, which is kind of good because that kind of gives me the chance to save for them - they won't be cheap! For your mini saw, clamp some battens either side of it to ensure you get a nice straight line.

[@going2thedogs]

Hi Richard, Great update. just to advise the Peco Bullhead points can be flexed to provide a slight curve. Hope this helps. PS - Great to see Lou Lou.

[@johnwalsh6844]

Great job. Cool dog.

[@walterreil4001]

Thank you for this informative video, which I was not aware of when it was posted in March. I understand your desire for a solid bench top, but what I don't understand is why the Heritage line is raised and not placed directly on top of the bench, then add another level for the Main line. There must be some big advantage to raising the Heritage line. Raising the Heritage line does add a lot of extra woodwork (material and physical work).

[@whitemoor66]

Cracking on Richard. Going to be some height when the mainline is installed too. Somehow I doubt Lu Lu will be allowed topside by then 😂. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@ianmedium]

When I was a kid in the Seventies I used to dream of my engines being able to make sounds. Now it has arrived I really don’t like the synthesised sounds , give me the silent running any day and leave the sounds to be imagined in my mind!

[@jazzman1626]

What about sounds of real trains played through a speaker or three like Mouldy Raspberry?

[@normanj1975]

Nice Cocker mate. 👍

[@gavinmccall7179]

Will wait with anticipation to see how you will fit the point motors into this scheme. This is going to be a very 3d layout!

[@metrotechguru5863]

Hello Richard. I have just come across your channel and I'm very impressed. You are an excellent presenter. I'm looking forward to your future videos. I live in the states and it seems most of the really good model train KZbinrs are located in the UK. No problem due to the internet. Cheers mate.

[@NewJunction]

Far to kind, great to have you onboard! You may also like my other channel: kzbin.info

[@metrotechguru5863]

@@NewJunction Thanks. I will check it out.

[@charlesemerson6763]

Nice to see a fellow bike rider who railroad models. I don't like cork underlay , too noisy when ballasted. I prefer Woodland Scenics foam underlay as it's preformed, comes in useful lengths, glues down and you can glue the track down without the need for unsightly track nails.

[@dsj672]

Good to see the progress. I'd be interested in the ballasting stage as prior to adding it to my layout the trains ran quite quietly, however, after I'd laid and glued the ballast, they were much more noisy, so it'll be interesting to see how you avoid this.

[@timsully8958]

Hi Richard, good to see you have managed to crack on with the build and made some decent progress despite being distracted by your primary duty in life, i.e. being Lulu’s ball boy! 🎾 Always interesting to see people’s methods for building raised track beds, and I like that you screw things together first instead of glueing and screwing straight off the bat! 🤔 That bull head rail does look rather nice, so perhaps at some point in the future I will have to investigate it more closely! Sadly, the lack of pointwork is a bit off putting for now but I am sure new additions to the range will be forthcoming 😎 By the way, I don’t know if that diagram I sent was of any use to you in the end. Hopefully at least something from it was of use to you 😜 Oh, and please do give Lulu a hug from me and my missus 🖤 Cheers mate 👍🍀🍻

[@modelrailwaynoob]

It is going to be great

[@musoseven8218]

Nice progress - interesting video, thanks👍😊😊 As I noticed that you have a pot of Copydex - without teaching anyone to suck eggs and as a word of wisdom to the wise (and as you've used cork underlay) - use a rubberised (Copydex) type glue for ballast and/or gluing the track down, or else the track bed will vibrate and be noisy (unpleasantly so). Good point about the mini saw - they are good👍😊👍 Keep up the good work👍😊

[@DavidBell-l4v]

hello richard how wide is the track bed at the engine shed please the layout is looking awesome great new idea 👍😊

[@NewJunction]

30" wide

[@nj2033]

You can save a bit of time by using Turbodrive screws, they have a drill bit (as such) formed into the screw itself so you can just screw straight into wood and they cut their own hole as they go in.

[@michaelmiller641]

Nice!

[@dkaustin98]

Richard, why not put a section of flex between the switches with a slight curve. You can always test it. I do see an issue if you use a point motor as it sits at the moment. It might fit, but will your hands fit in there when you go to mount it? A tip about the mini saw. I did take my mini saw to a piece of Expanded Poly Styrofoam instead of a knife. It made a great smooth cut. However, it produced a very fine blue dust that covered me. Lots of fun trying to vacuum that off me.

[@donnieshaffer8807]

I'm not very familiar with railways and railway equipment used overseas as I'm from The States. Enjoying the series and seeing what other modelers do.. very interested in seeing how you model your Heritage railroad.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

DCC Concepts via their Legacy Models line have just brought out some new flex track in Code 75 & 100 with better sleeper spacing closer to reality in OO. What puts me off bullhead is a lack of all electrofrog points. Nice to see the 57 out for a run!

[@csxrensville5105]

The Bullhead points are Unifrog. They can be either insulated or electrofrog depending on personal choice.

[@pierre-de-standing]

Just took a look at the DCC Concepts stuff. I can only see stuff to make track, not ready made and the rail is stainless steel not nickel silver. Isn't SS is nigh on impossible to solder to (for droppers), harder to make curves from and also less conductive than nickle silver? Ah, just noticed they make special solder and flux, so that's one obstacle out of the way. I tried re-spacing Peco's track with poor results, you have got to admire the tenacity and patience of Richard and Tim of EJ and Scrapline, but they are both exceptional modellers. My main objection to the Bullhead points is the eye-watering costs. They look lovely and will work well for either DC or DCC layouts.

[@adamkerr4600]

Looking good richard hope lulu gave you a paw helping hand 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Just a warning with rocking horses plop use gloves if you pick it up otherwise you’ll get splinters 😂,the bullhead rail looks really realistic once it’s had ballast and weathering ,I think everard junction used it on the branch line ,a big woof woof to LuLu mate and all the best Richard ,Mark 😊👍🏻

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Great progress Quite similar to how I'm building my new layout Nick Australia

[@alexhill9169]

Great to see things running at NewNew Junction. Most people would be happy with the heritage line you've got going on, but wait there will be more woh. I see the boss had to make her appearance, Lulu knows the score, trains are rubbish ;)

[@garylong7599]

Richard the cross over leading back to the engine shed (4:17 minutes) loos as if you will have the baseboard joint through one set of the points which may cause you problems over time may be worth moving the cross over to the left to avoid the issue

[@PeterPete]

Have you coated your bare wood and plywood with some varnish or similar to prevent moisture gettting into it?

[@cuebj]

FWIW, rust on old trusty saw isn't the main issue. Modern hard point saws are cheap and considered throw-away because it's difficult to sharpen them. Labour cost of sharpening old Diston etc was much more than plastic and steel. Teeth stay sharp longer than old times but then dead. You'll get cleaner, safer, more accurate cuts with new saw for about £5.

[@just4funTrains]

Hello from México! I have two questions Do you consider minimun radio for your curves ? and what is the space between tracks? in Mexico we use NMRA standard, I believe 2 inches (5 cm)

[@Blackpool2044]

I'm watching this video in order so I don't no if you may have had a update on this question but can I ask have you had the 12mm plywood bow on the parts/gaps between the support

[@silverfox2358]

Wont that increase the transport weight puting lots of wood on top of wood? If you need to drop the weight use foam boards like luke town does then you can get the 3d shape you want for the landscape & cut the holes for motors. Also you could open up your garage door to test the exibition mode on your driveway providing its flat.

[@eamonnoconnor6664]

Did you make any allowance at back of layout to be able to mount support uprights to hold backing board for back scenes. May be good time to install some pockets to receive uprights at later date.

[@johnoneill5661]

Looking good 👍 but I think you are going to have to move your storage/ display cases as once you finish the scenery you won’t be able to access them

[@dylanheaton4055]

Hello....thanks for your informative video! Can I ask you....your train cabinets, where did you get them from? Thanks.

[@NewJunction]

Picture pride cabinets

[@dylanheaton4055]

@@NewJunction Would you be so kind to supply me with the contact details. Please.

[@bobmoore5738]

Hi can you confirm sizes for the up rights as I have looked for 80mm x 45mm timber and cannot see any of the usual suppliers stock the sizes you specified. Enjoying the videos and the progress you are making

[@NewJunction]

Straight from B&Q 😊

[@paddingtonjunction5423]

Do u have a link or name for the cutter you used?trying to find something similar down here in australia.thanks

[@NewJunction]

Hi, its a micro circular saw from amazon. 😊

[@mattlander9119]

With the layout built, how to you access the display cabinets behind?

[@Xantec]

2:45 a stobart truck that hasn't hit a bridge, Shock horror! XD

[@davidcurtis5398]

Drops are totally unnecessary on every piece of track. I have done small and very large layouts (club layouts) for the past 50 years and never have we had drops closer that 8 feet. All layouts have operated very well. Next time you want a saw, try a Japanese pull saw. They work great and you get 2 for the price of 1 in that they have rip teeth on one side and cross cut on the other. A lot are made from stainless steel also...Remember that I have had a lot of experience because I'm so old !!!

[@metrotechguru5863]

Good on you for being old. Your experience is a valuable asset. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. By the way, I'm working on being old myself (60). Thanks for sharing mate.

[@raymondleggs5508]

Loud locomotives :-D

[@marktowers8569]

The new new junction looks good. Are you needing some more points then 🤣

[@NewJunction]

Yes if Peco don't bring out the cross point soon lol

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Richard. The layout is coming along nicely. May I ask for details of your display cabinets for your locos, please?

[@johnrenforth5825]

Another great update, looking forward to catching up on the rest tomorrow. Quick one, where did you get your display cases from please? Thanks and up the good work John

[@mtty1988]

You said not using track pins. So how you gonna stick the track down and what’s purpose benefit of not using track pins

[@lapiswake6583]

Awesome as always. Are you gonna use code 100 for a more realistic depth of flat bottomed rail for the upper level, as per most modern lines? Also, the 2nd mk1 at the end seemed to have a damaged air/vacuum tank, was at an odd angle

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Thanks Lulu. Who's a good girl then? Yes, you are. What a good girl. If you get a minute off from chasing balls, dreaming of chasing balls, dreaming of chasing rabbits etc, can you ask Mr Richard what's the benefit of that mini-saw thing over an old fashioned jigsaw? Keep up the good work, Lulu.

[@dangerdave0000000001]

Random question but the display cases were did you get them please look very nice

[@NewJunction]

Picture pride originally

[@dangerdave0000000001]

@@NewJunction thank you very much buddy

[@daviemaclean61]

Some serious plywood there. I understand why you're doing it that way though. Should be unbreakable

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

May I ask for details of your display cabinets for your locos, please?

[@Flubbydubbydoodoo]

Nice work. Do you think you’ll need to move your display cases so you can have background scenery?

[@NewJunction]

Yes I was thinking that they'll need to go up a little

[@jb-mills9165]

have a look at linear servomotors

[@antoniofinelli7754]

Hi, I’m planning a layout in my garage and wondered if you have an issues with damp or condensation and how you deal with it. Long time follower btw loving the new content. Tony

[@ResidentEngineer1]

Brand new subscriber here. I really enjoy your new layout build. I like the build more so then actually running trains but that’s just me. Question 1, why didn’t you use foam for the upper level verses wood? Question 2, is that your twin brother or are you doing spilt screen? You definitely have me thinking mate. My father and I was about to start a very similar sized layout as yours and he suddenly passed away from pancreatic. Love Lulu in your videos. I have a West Highland White Terrier, Ollie. 👍🏻

[@pim1234]

I see a herritage line with a nice steam train and not with some box making a very anoying sound !

[@adrianohaha7659]

Looking good! But it seems you can't unscrew the supporting blocks without taking the plywood off? Maybe that's the whole idea, just sayin'

[@davidgibbon1020]

that begining sounds like my washing machine!!

[@railwayjade]

Give Lulu a pat for me!