New Layout Build - Station Street

[@peterm7548]

This isn't just a model railway its a 3D landscape portrait of urban England in the late 1980s in all its true and wonderful shabbiness. This is a work of art Richard! Respect!

[@paulsngaugechannel]

So true. It’s familiar to various places, so much so that even friends think it’s just around from Vauxhall. So much respect for your skill, time and patience.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@paulsngaugechannel I find his work absolutely amazing. It's an underappreciated artform.

[@travisofarrell9295]

This is one of the most well detailed and realistic layouts i've ever seen.

[@phillipmcmullen316]

I agree! I’m not a modeller, but full marks to Mr Everade, top bombing!🤘

[@MrAsBBB]

It’s a masterpiece. Just hire Everard junction for the set for a film and do the rest in a studio. Save a fortune, nobody would notice as the detail is perfect. It’s a guide to anyone seeking perfection.

[@rbgking8889]

Looks like scale 1:1

[@AVFCAM]

You say this, but then Richard will decide he can improve on it and we’ll all be amazed at how he’s managed again to show us just how good he can be…he’s so great to watch!

[@FiveElms]

Lovely work. So good to be watching your videos again.

[@olivergosling3668]

When you start getting impatient for your next hit of Everard Junction, then it drops and it’s ANOTHER masterpiece! You sir are a modelling genius. Bravo. Nothing looks contrived or odd. It could be a real place, it’s just full of character!

[@CMDR_Scorpion]

So tru!

[@fredburley9512]

Looks so alive with the cars and the multiple trains running at different speeds.. Never seen anything so good. Love the Ford Capri disappearing under the bridge at the end of the intro section. Canal water is so murky - but maybe you could of had the bicycle and shopping trolley in a position where they jutted out of the top of the water and were partly visible as is the case sometimes at canals. There was a row of shops like this under the old Snow Hill station in Birmingham, now mostly gone.

[@kolonjikunjufu1564]

I will say it again this is their GOLD standard of modelling, it looks outstanding..wow

[@billmmckelvie5188]

Excellent video highlighting how it really looked in the eighties, it has triggered a memory, about my local council, two or three flags were removed to do a gas pipe repair and the flags would be replaced with tarmac. Another thing that moved councils in the North of England from hewn stone flags to tarmac was they became lethal in winter and you were often helping someone up after a nasty fall. On some flags a green slime developed that was as bad as ice, especially around the base of leaking fall pipes were moss then grass would accumulate. I was often amazed at how these 4 x 2 ft behemoths were hewn from local stone quarries and were almost flat on the surface, when lifted it was usually by a crew of two as they were two inch thick!

[@neilharbott8394]

I remember, back in the day, our greengrocer still had his balance scales and mechanical cash register out back, and would pull them out when there was a powercut. We'd being shopping in the dark, but he was the only store able to trade! Definitely looks good for the scene, probably needs a mailbox and a couple of phoneboxes, and a workcrew over a manhole with their little red/white striped tent 😁

[@the_failed_states]

A memory of London in the eighties for me was band concert posters, particularly on walls under bridges. The Clash, the Specials, UB40, Pretenders, XTC. They were everywhere, fresh and half torn. Excellent work as always, and very entertaining viewing.

[@highdownmartin]

Very good point. Posters over posters to the extent that when the they finally come loose it was like a sheet of cardboard sometimes.

[@TonVerkleijT3]

I love the reality of the grime and dirt on this layout, and the overall lonelyness and alienanting feeling it represents, especially at night with the yellow lamp posts.

[@artursmihelsons415]

Excellent video and great project progress! 👍 Looks awesome! Few randomly flickering street lights will be cool edition to the layout!

[@roberthune-kalter6892]

I visited London in November for the first time and saw so much architecture that I was first introduced to from your videos.

[@bentullett6068]

Your layout always amazes me as you get many of the details correct, most show layouts fall down on simple details on a 1980's or 1990's era layout by usually putting incorrect vehicles or machinery from the 2000's on the layout. One of those shops needs the obligatory guide dogs for the blind money collection dogs outside it.

[@davidsmith5523]

I don't have space for a layout. But the nostalgia and appreciation I have for yours is overwhelming. Great project.

[@midsomerrailwaynscale]

I always enjoy watching , you are a craftsman and amazing realism Regards Greg

[@dessilverson161]

Looks good Richard. Well done. Very lifelike, as always.

[@RichardWilson1984]

Looks great, you must've had fun coming up with the shop names!

[@mikeuk1954]

Fantastic work. 👍 Thoroughly enjoyed the entire video . I was only disappointed when it ended. 🙂

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Another one of your superb scenes that you could just walk into. I love the variety of the shops. I can just imagine getting off the train and walking down to the computer store to gaze in wonder at all the things in there, and then, not being able to afford anything, popping into the fabric shop to buy something that I can make into a new top to brighten up my dreary office clothes. Your videos are always something to look forward to.

[@NothusDeusVagus]

I recently looked back and realised that I, as well as many others too I'm sure, have been watching your videos for about five years now and if one word could describe your work from beginning to end it is... Superb!...Thank you.

[@WarwickRoadAndy]

Best UK layout by far. As a Street Lighting Manager I’m impressed 👍🏻 Just need a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ sign on a post within 5 scaled metres of the end of the double yellow lines mounted 2.1 scaled metres high. On both sides of the street.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks! Not bad for eyeballing it from google haha. I'll be adding some signage in future, cheers

[@WarwickRoadAndy]

More than happy to provide guidance on any highway elements as been in the industry nearly 40years starting during your modelling era. Just shout

[@going2thedogs]

Superb Richard with some nice subtle touches too. The ‘how to’ approach will be well received as well. Well done.

[@robbiebobster9672]

I've been following your build for years and it never fails to impress me. Growing up in the 80s in England I can really relate to what you're creating. The area where you're putting greenery across from the shops would lend itself perfectly to a market, it's the one thing that always screams 80s to me and would love to see you creating it.

[@trevchumby]

Ditto on 80s nostalgia. Open air market is great idea. Who wasn’t dragged around a market by their mum as a kid…dodgy video stalls and the bloke selling revolutionary cleaning products!

[@Dazkinnersley]

Awesome video Richard. The realism is second to none. You certainly have set the standard for others to follow.

[@owenllewellyn5692]

Anyone who lilves in Brixton will recognise the terrace of town houses- they're just by Loughborough Junction (and backing onto the site of the long gone East Brixton station). I cycle past there every weekday and I always think of Everard Junction. A truly top class example of railway modelling and excellent video production. It's been a real pleasure watching your layout develop over the years. A massive thankyou to you.

[@EverardJunction]

You might be familiar with Top Gift Fabric occupying two arches under Brixton station too. I like to try and copy(ish) a few real places from the area. Cheers

[@4TheWinQuinn]

I’m originally from Brixton I knew it looked familiar!

[@bananabrooks3836]

Are there enough chimneys though? and does no-one in the terrace make curtains with Top Gift fabric?

[@philtowle4683]

A model railway shop would have been nice

[@johnhandley6406]

I absolutely love the sodium street lighting, almost gone over the last few years. My mum remembers it coming in around Croydon in 1938 and how it transformed the look of the streets. Remembering my regular journeys to London past Brixton in the 1970s and 80s I would just add the ubiquitous purple flowering Buddleia sprouting from the brickwork and pigeons on the bridge edges. Keep up the great work

[@cmb1972]

Excellent work as always, I like to think that is Terry from Minder driving the silver capri on an errand for Arthur.

[@edweatherup3887]

That's a massive amount of work. Lovely trip hazard right by the door to Byte Computer Centre!

[@chrisg38]

Great update again Richard! Loving seeing our ModelSigns street lights again!

[@Stettafire]

It's always a pleasure, please take as much time as you need

[@theanticitizen11]

Great work as always, perhaps take a look at Maidstone East station this has a footbridge next to the railway bridge across the river, would be an awesome way of connecting the shops to the station

[@meruliouslacrimens5154]

Meticulous magnificent marvelness. You are happy with how it looks, we are absolutely staggered. I remember well the old council men laying pavements with their buckets of sand and enormous larger than life mallets for tapping down, all worn down on one side. There was one bridge i drove under on the trains where the grafitti artists had obviously hung over the bridge and painted their "Work" upside down, always made me laugh that one.

[@MrAsBBB]

I give you 100% for eye for detail. I think we can all learn to appreciate what we see with more clarity. Inspirational

[@Lineonthedials]

I love the attention to detail with the discarded French letters on the canal towpath. Superb.

[@Mitche01]

Great job sir! I agree that the bank could keep that bare feeling, it's a good contrast to the country side of the layout.

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

I could sit and watch this all day. So realistic.

[@errol6788]

I have no interest in as a hobby with train set and all, but when I stumbled upon this video , I thought , “ what going on in England then…” and this was without reading the title. I had to stop and watch the whole right through. This is simply epic. I left England for the USA over 42 years a go , and when I saw style cavalier, and the Sherpa van I was astounded. Seven if I didn’t come back to this sight, don’t worry , I will, I had to sub and like. The planning and the attention to detail mate is awesome! Nothing like the 70’s! I will be coming back to this channel periodically….as long as you are loving what you do, people will love and appreciate it, some of us just don’t have that time or the patience. God Bless!

[@errol6788]

The speed of the trains and also the engine sound is very realistic, I would love to go see one of these displays here in the USA one day, it’s well worth it.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Absolutely superb, you have captured that 1970's UK inner city feeling to a tee. That's the first Morris Marina I have seen that was not blowing smoke.

[@chompette_]

A very ironic resting place for a washing machine. Could really picture making an uneasy commute on foot through this unfamiliar neglected area, well captured!

[@bradleysmith2021]

I’ll be honest…I place you on the level of Master model railroader. The absolute most realistic, can’t tell if it’s a photo in real life or not, layouts I’ve ever seen have been from Pelle Søeborg, a contributor to Model Railroader magazine. His work is amazing. YOU are on par with his work. Bravo! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@francis1247]

Peter M said it all. I've been following you for the past 9 years and I apply your technics. Thank you. Cheers.

[@SteveSmithRailways]

An absolutely stunning part of the scene Richard, superb work. It's a good job block paving wasn't popular back then...... you'd have pulled all ya hair out laying them individually.

[@akrills]

Just one word here from a regular observer of your many videos; stunning! Thanks again for a very enjoyable hour of watching. Eric

[@peterkelly2492]

As a kid growing up in the 80's, I remember the street lamps going a dull red colour rather than flickering when the bulb was about to expire. The mini cab office needs a red or green revolving light too!

[@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310]

Just .......wow! I'm South London born and bred. You've captured areas around Stockwell, Herne Hill, Brixton, Battersea and Clapham just perfectly. Love your videos mate, and l'm not a modeller. Always wanted to be but stuff got in the way. I get my Railway modelling kicks ftom people like you. Just brilliant.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Great work as always Richard. 👍 I find that murky water from Woodland Scenics way too murky. I ripped it out and used a little bit of paint in clear resin instead. It still looks murky but you can make out the submerged rubbish still. I was surprised at how well you managed to blend all that brickwork together around the bridge. Top notch.

[@Jonposthxcislife]

I can see the intro of this video infinite times. A true master of layout modeling

[@EverardJunction]

I love making the intros. My favourite bit of the editing process!

[@sullivanrachael]

What is the catchy music you’ve used on this intro? It fits brilliantly

[@bertusduiverman4743]

Looks terrific, Richard. Really nice! Greetings from Ohio.

[@briansilcox5720]

Thanks for another well spent hour with morning cups of tea.... always inspiring and informative. Great work!

[@ralphdadge302]

Just awesome, always look forward to your layout updates.

[@alanrobertson7217]

Hi Richard You really do capture urban London to a tee. The views along the street are fantastic and it really sets the railway within the inner London landscape. Brilliant.

[@richardhale1533]

Absolutely brilliant. No other words needed. It just fires up my own modelling mojo…cheers Richard for another cracking video

[@KristonAbbott]

Loving this layout, absolutely fantastic. I worked at Stewart’s Lane depot with the local fault team for a couple of years round about 2010 and know that street well. Excellent work sir.

[@flippop101]

I‘m a gauge 1 modeller in Germany and yes, I know, I shouldn’t be here. Nevertheless this is one of my favourite 4 mm layouts. Totally in awe of your work, and the atmosphere you create.

[@loco4loco]

What does that mean?

[@highdownmartin]

You’re welcome. Good modelling is good modelling regardless of scale

[@flippop101]

@@highdownmartin that’s exactly the point I wanted to make 👍🏻 well said 👌🏼

[@simonhi99]

The time, effort, level and attention to detail used, never mind all the videoing and editing, is absolutely spectacular. You sir, are an an inspiration to everyone, and a credit to the hobby, well done 👏👏👏👏

[@martinworrall5888]

Very realistic as usual, I like the Herbert do a bit of graffiti, very nice touch 👍

[@davidf2281]

You have a real talent for choosing and arranging detail and weathering in just the right manner to make a scene convincing. So many other railway modellers lack this skill. Excellent work!

[@jontaylor1652]

Brilliant job, it looks amazing.

[@JJthrashing]

One of the best layouts for this era your attention to detail is superb well done Richard 👍👍

[@theladbrown9117]

What a fantastic layout, the work that you have put into it, can’t wait for you to rip it up and start a new one, maybe a garden railway if you a have one,

[@markreece4863]

Richard Sir, Simply the "BEST".

[@davidballoid2118]

Hi Richard, I had an Idea for your passenger trains when they arrive at the mainline station they slow down automatically to a stop, wait for 20- 30 seconds before starting back off again. Just another level of automation, to give you that realism effect that you're after. I know that electronic automated system exists and its an actuated switch that's loco specific. You can run it on all your passenger trains without effecting your freight trains. You could even have it where your trains go to park in the fiddle yard and another train starts up automatically. I like those shops you put in under the viaducts, I've seen something like that real to life over here in America. Cheers! 😁

[@RGJTrains]

always look forward to your videos, the canal is gorgeous 😊

[@amp9930]

Superb attention to detail as always. It's such a pleasure to watch this and see how you make the magic happen ,thank you for sharing.

[@AllensTrains]

An imaginative and witty Network South East layout. The 'Byte Computer Centre' reminded me of those days! Still a lot of work to do. Thanks for uploading.

[@SFRATON]

Wow coming on really well and your detailing is of a high standard. Take care Richard and all the best for the rest of the build. Kevin

[@FarlandHowe]

Lovely imitation of reality. Quite convincing. The way you see the dirt and trash is really intriguing. Impressive effort. Your work is very inspiring. Rob

[@ChrizRockster]

This model is so detailed that I had to check that the clouds were not really moving at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="98">1:38</a> I would say that your road repairs for potholes are better than our councils.

[@andrewnorth4857]

The units look amazing. I am full of admiration for the accuracy and authenticity of your layout. It is stunning and unique.

[@gregoryhale2202]

Richard, I am almost lost for words, that was stunning, As you go along working on your layout you seem to get better and better. A huge congratulations on the work you have done on Station Street. I think I might have a few sleepless nights waiting for the next video. Cheers Greg

[@graham76man]

The night shots are fantastic, just like the real thing! You can almost feel the night air and smell the diesel fumes😲

[@charlescrompton2009]

Wow Top Man . The Layout is so realistic. The detailing is amazing every little detail added. It's a joy to see and watch you working on the Layout. A lot of work well thought through each area at a time. Forward thinking about the next stages so like a jigsaw the Picture comes alive . I try to do scenery but I'm not in your league for sure . Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and wonderful Model Railway layout with all of us. Best wishes Richard Crompton. Scarborough.North Yorkshire.

[@timsully8958]

Hi Richard, fantastic to see another update. Great to see the canal take shape and the details on the arches businesses is superb! It really does catch the essence of the elevated railways in South London, something I never tire of travelling on! 😎 The footbridge is a smart link to the station, but I was wondering if you'd considered a further entrance under the bridge where the cars run, perhaps opening into to the street rather like the abandoned Blackfriars station that once existed between Waterloo East and London Bridge, which opened into Blackfriars Road? The entrance is still there although the station is long closed. Just thought it would be a good feature with a double arrow just by the bridge and a door into a tunnel leading to subway exits from both platforms 🙂 I know it's a job but it would kind of make sense I thought 🤔 Once again, your street scene is outstanding. As for the night shots, you seriously cannot tell that it is a model. Come to think of it, I get the same sensation with most of the day shots! My good lady really likes your layout and trust me if SHE likes it, then it must be special 😜 Cheers mate, can't wait for the next installment 👍🍀🍻

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

He did it again. First class, everything. The eye, the execution, the detailing, the filming ... you're really scaring me ! 😂 Five or six years now that I watch your videos as a monthly institution, and contrary to Amazon/Netflix you keep the quality at highest level. As if it was possible, you even improve. You're hereby declared an international treasure.

[@GWRFan281]

Fantastic work! Your eye for detail never ceases to amaze me.

[@Cod245]

Outstanding work! It's mesmerising.

[@duncanwilson3672]

Well done. As always it is fascinating to watch you achive such wonderful results.

[@nig87101]

Just saying the same thing that has been said already. You're an artist and a genius, Richard, stunning work, thanks so much for creating these videos for us all to enjoy. Love the tunes by the way. 🤘

[@JamesPetts]

It is excellent to see this coming on so well.

[@philh9421]

Every time you add more detail I get more and more impressed. Talk about setting the bar high! Incredible work.

[@gibbs677bg]

You just need some wheelie bins and a few pigeons, some litter blowing down the street, best model scenery I have seen. Congrats to you.

[@andrewthomas7129]

Richard, I have to agree with Jon, the intro to this video is something else ! Even if you’re not a model railway enthusiast you have got to watch the rest of the video to see how it is created ! It really is compelling stuff ! From your very knowledgeable narrative, to the brilliant camera work ! Congratulations - truly brilliant stuff !!! 😀😀😀 !!!

[@phaasch]

Just wow. No income tax, no VAT, No money back, no guarantee...

[@XPLOSIVization]

Fantastic as always, I love seeing you put the little details into the layout, and as someone who grew up in this era it brings back alot of memory's

[@WHP1980s]

Excellent stuff as usual Richard. You are my go to guru mate and also responsible for me re-entering the hobby again. All the very best Graham 👌 👍 🙂

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers Graham! My goal has always been to encourage people to give the hobby a go or get back into it. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@WHP1980s]

Just had a thought, I've not seen any motorbikes on your layout. Maybe a scene of a guy on a bike in leathers talking to someone outside a chip shop

[@ewoodrailway]

Very impressive. That road scene looks great and the cars all being parked makes great contrast between that and the moving magnorail ones. That in itself is very well thought out even if unintentional. It’s as real looking as possible. Fantastic

[@lindaoffenbach]

Superb dashing job again with such an intricate keen eye to the tiniest of elements to be seen in the real. This new layout is coming to life spectacularly impressive in a cerebral manner. Fabulous!

[@hashtag_thisguy]

I sporadically get recommended you videos in my feed and might not see a video in months, but always amazed to see the incredible progress you make!

[@tangitangi1]

So delighted with your precision enjoyment and creativity. Well done. A pleasure to watch and appreciate your energy in putting all this work for others to enjoy.

[@Siminfrance]

You have such an eye for details, this is exactly how I remember London when I was there, (quite a few years ago).

[@Tommy-to7nc]

Mate I’ve been watching you from when you first started and the transformation you’ve done over the years on the layout is awesome so well detailed definitely one of the best I’ve seen

[@stmichaelsjunction]

Richard all i can say it i really enjoy watching and Learning things for my own layout St Michael’s Junction.❤

[@pgadeb]

Wow, looks very realistic! Hat tip to you sir! You're truly an artist and inspiration to the rest of us. And these snapshots in time makes us all appreciate the old brick layers master class designs compared to modern plain dull utilitarian brickwork.

[@rich_rich90]

Level of detail & attention to realism is insane! The road surface looks exactly like the state of the main road outside my home!

[@jasonbeckett1946]

Im not by heart a model train enthusiast, but i love what you do and enjoy watching these videos, your are truly amazing at what you do and you attentention to detail is also amazing

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks very much. I get a kick out of appealing to non train enthusiasts. Tells me I'm keeping things enjoyable, its easy to get too serious/nerdy making these videos. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.

[@debbiemilka2251]

Your layouts have a terrific realism aspect to them. Heaps of human interest. I like how the holes you drilled in the concrete retaining wall look just like excess ground water drainage relief for the embankment. I hope you can retain them as a feature. Good show !

[@andrewnorth4857]

The colour of the canal water is spot-on. I think they call this shade British Urban Gloom 😀

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Awesome layout. WOW . Full watch. Unreal.

[@BeardClipper]

Another absolutely superb video; this really is required watching! I have been so busy that it's taken me several days to watch it all, but I've watched every second and am gaining so much inspiration and enthusiasm for my own layout. The level of detail you put in is wonderful. Thanks as always for getting this video together and bringing us all along on the journey :)

[@daviemaclean61]

Great stuff. I don't have anywhere on my layout where the ubiquitous arches could feature, but adding commercial units to them certainly creates plenty of interest. Cheers

[@James-Akers]

Fantastic video as ever Richard, you've definitely got that outer city feel to the area you've modelled and it certainly looks the part. Look forward to seeing what's next Cheers James P.s thanks for the inspiration with your scrap yard scene, I've started to plan one into my exhibition layout now

[@ColinM_YouTube]

I was anxiously waiting for the next video, but when it dropped you knocked it out of the park!. Your research & attention to detail paid off again, simply the best!!