New Layout Build - Starting the station area

A bit later than I had planned but here you go!
Today I make a decent start on the station side of the layout beginning with the road and retaining wall. I also continue to add scenic details to various parts of the layout. Plenty of work left to do which I hope to continue over the winter. Cheers

[@EverardJunction]

Video quality should be a bit better with this one. I've upgraded to the latest version of Vegas and had a play around with the quality settings. Cheers!

[@act9246]

Yeah looks awesome...

[@ianap]

One road could be 'closed' the other road could be taped off with a police scene, this would look good with a police car and flashing lights:)

[@BasedStreetRacer]

Maybe add a grated road effect and have a flashing light police car posted directing traffic on the detour

[@redbeard7654]

how a bout Everard models as a shop in the arches

[@tomobrien4182]

Quality looks amazing at the moment to be honest!

[@AgSmithsilversmith]

Why would anyone dislike this video? I don't have a layout but I love watching these videos, they relax me and I love the attention to detail. You're not trying to sell anything, you're not preaching so I don't understand anyone doing a thumbs down??????

[@huwdavies6650]

As a bus driver myself, for added realism you should fill the Bus Stop up with cars and have the Buses stuck out on the road offloading their passengers!

[@DeanPark]

Huw Davies great idea....are you ever tempted to bump them out the way ? lol Dave

[@huwdavies6650]

Most definitely, however the paperwork is a pain in the rear!🤣

[@EverardJunction]

I was thinking of having one trying to pull back out but nobody will let him! Should be able to add some indicators to the national.

[@huwdavies6650]

How about adding an out of region Pacer to complement the Leyland National?

[@huwdavies6650]

@@EverardJunction how about some updates on the Granada Coupé and what happened with the SD1 after you removed the engine? I seem to remember there was a website that you had posted videos of the Granada restoration on but I can't remember what website it was.

[@johntaylor-tz6td]

As a 71 year old looking at your videos you have a great talent and should be proud of your layout

[@andrethib]

great progress. the blockbuster is an inspired idea, not only does it help set the period of the layout, but you can put some "new release" movie posters in the window for an extra bit of fun

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hello Richard, another cracking video, glad you enjoyed your visit to Scotland and your chat with Dave. You two are at the top of the tree when it comes to creating fantastic model railways. Cheers Greg

[@broadsword0072]

Excellent work. totally patient planning. Suggest putting a couple of chavs having some rumpy pumpy in the back of a car placed in an ideal position. Keep up the good realism you achieve.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great video as usual Richard, many thanks.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, long way to go but it's nice to have made a start on some of the finer detail. Cheers

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello, beautiful work. I love the modular office building. The Magnorail is wonderful. And although you and Dave from Dean Park are twin sons from different mothers, I love the urban decay you are going after. Dave would never muck up his Utopia like that. Bah ha ha ha ha. You guys are great. See ya next time.

[@EverardJunction]

Love a bit a grime, I can't resist!

[@jagc1969]

The boss in the office is ... Alan Sugar ! :) Really, what you are doing here is not a hobby . It is a piece of art. I take my hat off...

[@tomeverall1015]

I don't have a model railway, nor anything even remotely similar, but have been watching your videos for years (just looked back, 9 years!!!! - can't believe its been that long, certainly doesn't seem it). But the quality of your modelling astounds me. Keep up the good work this layout is looking great!

[@darrenhillman8396]

Love the detail! Just for information - its called cable troughing, not trunking. For so many lids to be off, it looks like the S&T fault team have had a big cable fault to locate. The graffiti and detritus just look spot-on. What a great idea to have the office detail on a module. Brilliant! The road markings really bring it to life. Once your road ‘furniture is installed, it will be just superb. Keep up the good work, Richard! Your work is an inspiration!

[@robertcotgrave5920]

These layouts are simply wonderful. They are a joy to look at and very detailed, well done!!!.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

very nice Richard. It looks fab. I've just seen the road system to show a man on a bike crash, an ambulance turns up and he is carted away. Then it all started again. Quite funny. Impressive modelling as usual. You were my tutor for my first layout. I've just installed my first ever smoking chimney.

[@Gus-jb8cm]

Looking good. Can't wait to see the scenery totally finished. Interesting to watch how layouts grow, expand and improve. Great going!!!

[@robemery1998]

Great modelling as always details superb need some height warning signs on bridges though

[@dalejay4181]

your modelling is so cool ive watched, most of your vids, but your attention to detail is just so amazing - even if there were no trains - the natural life like look is superior to most on u-tube. BRILLANT

[@johneyres3045]

Whilst i have no intention of building a model railway myself i admire your skill and dedication to your project and the time you put in to get things right.

[@gunlokman]

Brilliant and very useful and encouraging video. Love the attention to detail including the bits of occasional rubbish!

[@dutchpeter1846]

I have just found your channel and have been watching your old videos. Its great to know that I'm not the only one who had the same issues with baseboards and helixes. I had the added advantage of mice who made their nest between the upper and lower levels. I spare you the details about their demise but the result was the same as you, a compete rebuild. I look forward to more of your videos. many thanks

[@m2thef2thec]

Brilliant idea for installing the interior of the office block, Richard.

[@TiberiusWallace]

One of the shop fronts in the retaining wall would be a perfect location in the real world for a greasy spoon cafe. Or a record shop. One of the two.

[@garylester55]

Hi Graham, thank you for your effort, filming and putting the video together, you make it very interesting with your commentary and explaining how you do things. Keep up the great work, your layout is looking great 👍🏻. Do your parents check out the layout sometimes, just out of interest. Looking forward to your next update. Take care, regards Gary

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Richard. What a great update and that VW golf is the business 👍🏻 37 trundling round looks fantastic 😁

[@doogs126]

That's looking fantastic. Some ideas for the archway units, a music venue, a cheap bed/mattress shop, timber merchant or maybe an Indian restaurant ?

[@GalgormHall]

Superb progress on the layout with the usual attention to small details. The highlight has to be the office interior and how you’ve gone about fitting it out, I may well steal that idea. 😉 Would have liked to have said a personal hello to you at Warley but anytime I saw you you were deep in conversation with others, perhaps next time. Paul

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Ingenious method for installing the office interiors, very well planned out. Overall, fantastic detail as always, looking forward to your next video.

[@robertomui333]

I love the realism and the details...great layout...great job !

[@colinrimmer789]

Looking fab Richard, sat and watched with a beer. Thank you for the efforts you go to, we appreciate your hard work allowing us to share EJ.

[@kittonsmitton]

Fantastic, very nice, really creative, manhole covers and drains would be the cherry on the top as far as the road way is concerned. I don't know how you find the time with a family a job and restoring a car, you must be passionate about trains. Bravo you are an inspiration to all of us thank you mr. Everard Junction.

[@ewoodrailway]

Coming together nicely Richard.

[@heli-man-]

I think a couple of men with kango drills maybe a scaffold tower opening up one of the arches would look really cool I hope you like the suggestion keep up the great work

[@EverardJunction]

Neat idea. Some scaffold on the layout would add a nice effect.

[@bullettube9863]

It just keeps looking better and better with every video!

[@ColinFlowers]

Ive never even had a train set or any modeling stuff, but this just popped up randomly and was just fascinating. Subscribed.

[@andrewcrawford6642]

The office interiors are a work of art, but equally so realistic the absence of telephones on the desks is more obvious. Not that you could see them from outside!

[@standclear502]

Awesome progress! loving the Line side graffiti, junk & litter! Keep up the good work richard 👌🏻

[@francis1247]

Hi Richard, I don't know were you get you're inspiration from but it's really nice to see your layout coming together, "top notch". Also thank you for the time you take to make theses videos as well as the how to witch I use to build my layout Ho French. Sending you a bit of sunshine from La Réunion (unfortunately no railway here on the island).

[@paddycoleman1472]

Looking really good. Thank you for sharing your build with us.

[@parsnips800]

Fantastic job! The roads look amazing. So many layouts get roads wrong with the 'flat grey' look. Nice to see the various 'patches' across the road surface. Brings it alive.

[@MM-vt1ir]

Richard, you have made excellent progress, and it is good to watch how you achieve attaining the smaller details add, & stand out in the bigger picture. Well done! Iain

[@yuryschkatula9026]

I always being stunned with your dedication to details and their level on realism. Bravo!

[@kevinmottram9491]

Great video as ever Richard, some really good progress being made now. And I'm pleased to see that selfish prats parking on the pavement isn't just a modern day phenomenon, it happened in the '80s too!

[@RichardWilson1984]

I love how your layout is realistic, grimy and a bit rundown and not all pristine

[@soerenwizard]

Your modelling skills are absolutely superb. I am quite certain I skal never have the diligence and perseverance to create something similar. Great job!

[@C-MAGs]

Great update! Quality additions. The spare ground near the car park, needs a shopping trolley on its side and for some bizarre reason, a single training shoe. lol. Great stuff!

[@johnDukemaster]

True, there's always a shoe! And only one!

[@paulb7200]

Pair of trainers tied with laces suspended over a telephone wire denotes gang territory. Also the road under the line would likely be suitable for pimps/prostitution etc. Brilliant scene really captures the inner city look.

[@qwertyrobbo101]

Great video, the layout is looking awesome! To add to the litter, you could have a bin that’s been ignored by the little ‘darlings’! Or some empty rattle cans that have either run out mid graffiti or someone has abandoned in a hurry!

[@defel1]

Well done. I questioned the reality of having shops built into the retaining walls until you showed photos of the real thing. I shudder to think what it would be like in real life to have trains rumbling overhead.

[@EverardJunction]

There are thousands of those railway arch businesses in the UK. They range from fitness clubs to garages. London has loads of them right across the city. The rent for them is quite cheap in some cases so people tend to just put up with the noise.

[@cedarcam]

They do shudder yes LOL After a while you can even tell to a point what loco / type of train is going over your head by the wheel spacing on track joints

[@kingscrossinterchangemodel397]

That looks bloody brilliant you make it really realistic

[@ralphdadge302]

excellent progress, liking the burnt out car & railway arches shops, office interior is great, looking forward to seeing the station buildings development

[@bear1245]

Great videos and amazing layout

[@TilefordOO]

Delighted to see the world famous number 17 bus - “The backbone of Reading”! All you need now is The Purple Turtle !! Great video as always 👍🏼

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Excellent Richard as always, I like the change of retaining wall, suits under the station perfectly with units and shops chucked in for good measure. Spotted Peco concrete platform edge as well, look forward to see this area progress in the coming months Andy

[@EverardJunction]

The station is coming. Looking forward to it, might make a start over the christmas break.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Magnarail really brings thimgs to life. Nicely done.

[@andrewbailey399]

That 37 with those seacows look really cool .

[@CycolacFan]

Lovely work as always. Please weather the buses and, assuming they'll be static display, consider bending the front axle of one do the wheels are slightly turned - makes a massive difference since then they look ready to pull away.

[@EverardJunction]

The buses will be weathered of course. I hope to add some indicators to one of them.

[@750voltsdc3]

Reading local here, liking your choice of buses, I think I have the same Leyland Titan model.

[@stmichaelshill7421]

Really enjoying this. As someone who grew up near Reading, I remember the Reading Buses! Burnt out car scene is looking great too!

[@DeanPark]

St Michael's Hill but a GTI Richard? That’s a crime to car-mankind lol

[@ive595]

Love the moving vehicles, mentally pleasing as it should be after all that is what they do.

[@DeanPark]

IVE595 they are cool aren’t they. When Richard came to dean park we chatted about his moving cars.... I might do it too lol

[@gazclass58]

Great update Richard Everard Junction looking good great fine detail and do like the retaining wall with the shops in.👍

[@clangerbasher]

The superelevation makes the 37 look great powering around that curve.

[@maxim430]

Your attention to detail is really impeccable

[@locowerke]

I continue to be impressed and inspired by your work, always enjoy your video offerings; thank you!

[@chubbylegend]

Love the idea of the Blockbuster under the arches. There's almost always a car spares place around these areas.

[@EverardJunction]

Got a few ideas for the shops, appliances, carpets, cars parts etc. Plenty to choose from.

[@cressonshursleverington1940]

Layout is looking great Richard! You continue to give me inspiration for my own projects. I particularly like the idea of having roadwork explain the left turn. Maybe on the other end you could have a car accident or even move the burned out Mk. I Golf with a policeman, a firetruck, and some poor guy whose car just turned into a camp fire to explain the closure. -Charlie

[@mandbhomestead]

Great update video, i really like the modules for the interior of the office building, that is a great idea to be able to work on it and then slide it in the spot. The details you put into the scenes really make it stand out. The Magna Rail system is very cool, adds that bit of realism to it. Thanks for sharing. Ken

[@BeetonHoughJunction]

Great update as always richard scenics heading towards the station looking awsome, cant wait to see what designs or plan you with the station and platforms, was great to catch up again at warley look forward to seeing the next update cheers Dave C

[@kropotken]

Another great video - many thanks for putting it all together. I like these scenery and construction videos. Good to meet you at Warley and have a chat. All the best, Regards Brad.

[@lancastrian123]

Looking good Richard. I am now waiting with baited breath to see the platforms going in.

[@JPoulAndersson]

All wonderful once again Richard! Love the idea of the arched shops and the yellow brickwork, so very English and highly realistic. Although I despise graffiti in real life I can't deny it has its merits in model form. Thanks, Joachim

[@sydwoods9686]

looking fantastic Richard very realistic cars are great , looking forward to the station build thanks for sharing . SYD [ woodsend junction ]

[@ralphwest8156]

Superb work, looks amazing especially with your camera angles ...love the Escort on the yellow lines, absolutely how it was' ha ha

[@Martin.]

a real fine-looking layout, great channel. all the best, martin

[@DeanPark]

You’ve burnt out a mk1 GTI? Oh that’s a crime (literally lol). The ‘guff’ at the track side such as the disused speed sign was a nice touch. Inspired by dean park with that? Lol ;-) Nice interior office interior. Nice slide office design. If I could have done that with my office I would... but I’ll nick that modular design for future ;-) Retaining wall is a great addition, brick colour is spot on. Still can’t believe the GTI charred shell lol

[@EverardJunction]

The speed sign idea was stolen straight from Dean Park! The Golf is a shame, great cars that where very easy to steal. I'm waiting for a Metro, they where even easier to pinch!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

very nice great work, i like how the walls, and street came out

[@refsmithy]

Looking amazing so far! Can't wait to see the new station take shape!

[@mick9885]

Nice job Richard, The cars look great going along and not too fast either,

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome Richard!! Just awesome as always!! Cheers Onno.

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Grea=t stuff Richard I particularly like the pot holes in the car park they are very realistic … Cheers Kev

[@Western-be2zs]

Great update Richard,layouts looking excellent,nice to see a couple of my hometowns buses as well,all the best 👍

[@eddplays2170]

Wow it's really starting to come together now Richard, I love the London brick retaining wall, I think maybe adding some bus stops under the bridge your yet to work on could add a bit of interest in there, keep up the good work

[@TheEnglishTrainSpotter2021]

Layouts looking great! Can’t wait to see what the station will look like

[@petegrossgart6256]

Hi, this is fantastic - loving it. One comment for you: the ballast train is unique and very interesting. Seems a shame not to park it on a siding somewhere where it would be visible. It must be parked somewhere when not in use in the real world…

[@sarahhall738]

Those cars move never seen that before😲

[@TruveIo]

It's nice to see a layout where the road markings comply with TSRGD. I've seen so many layouts where the white lines are too short and spaced too close together. You've placed yours just about right.

[@radders261]

Bloody brilliant mate, always fun to watch your progress! Look forward to the next video.

[@spence812]

Great video.it's coming together well. It's nice to see your enthusiasm with these projects. Keep those vid's coming please.

[@robredford2155]

Love watching this series . Your layout is awesome .

[@JamesPetts]

Splendid! I love the road markings and office interior.

[@DeanPark]

James Petts the vinyl road markings make it so easy :-) I used these on my dean park layout. They look great :-)

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Great work and exquisite looking on all levels. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@anthony566]

Another excellent update. It is amazing how small detail has such a big impact.

[@johnboughton7451]

This reminds me of Orphanage Rd & Water Lane area of Watford where I worked from 1975-1995 unfortunately most of it has gone to make way for ring roads & Super Stores great work well well done

[@EverardJunction]

I was born in Watford and lived there through the 90s. We moved when I was 7 but much of the inspiration comes from Watford. I used to watch trains from the back of a car sales place on St Albans Road.

[@thomaslord756]

Nice one Richard, looking good, like the block of flats along the back scene 👍😊

[@DeanPark]

Thomas Lord never noticed that in my first watch, I was enjoying the music too much lol Dave

[@EverardJunction]

Future project, the nasty prefab buildings will be coming to Everard Junction!

[@sardine158]

Looking really good!

[@NorbertRoll]

Absolutely wonderful. Excellent work.

[@jimsmoter4510]

The picture you showed at 9:55 of actual businesses under the tracks is very unusual,seems the vibration from passing trains would do regular damage to the ceilings of those businesses.. Everything is coming together and it looks fantastic...

[@EverardJunction]

Railway arch businesses are very common in the UK, there are hundreds in London alone.

[@sandwelljunction6337]

Astounding attention to detail!!

[@jonwilliams40]

Please please please make the top floor of your office block into a karate or boxing club with each letter in each square window. It’d look so naff but perfect as that’s what a lot of those knackered old office blocks seemed to be when I was a kid.

[@DeanPark]

Jon that’s a great idea... I’m gonna take a note of that for my town scene at Dean Park :-) cheers Dave

[@EverardJunction]

Very 80s, I like it. Will see what I can do, cheers.

[@markosolowey5887]

Great work the layout is coming on a treat well done all the best Marko.

[@bartoncessna1]

Great update. Cool idea with the office interiors!

[@RobinPrice]

i have watched all your vids since you started. you gave me the inspiration to do a model railway myself. you amaze me with the ideas and techniques you use. my model is nowhere near as good as yours, but it does me and i am happy with it. but i just wanted to say well done and thank you for all your hard work and sharing your stuff. off interest it was my model railway that appeared in the big issue magazine this week. very proud to be compared to rod stewart. lol. anyway. thank you and may you continue the vids bud, because i will watch every single one you do. lol