New Layout Build - Track changes to the branch line

[@EverardJunction]

This one was quite tricky to film due to the nature of the work and the small space to work in. It wasn’t practical to film most of the carpentry or electrics for various reasons. I hope you’ll excuse the vlog nature of this particular video. Scenery has just been started today and I hope to return to the usual format in the next video. As always thanks for watching. I hope to have the next one ready in about a week. Cheers

[@Poler_epic]

Will you be uploading more cause of lockdown

[@EverardJunction]

@@Poler_epic I'm at home so will be making the best of it and progressing with the layout.

[@chriscohlmeyer4735]

Thinking that the "old route" could be transformed into a road and or stream/canal under the mainline...

[@peaks4719]

Looking good look forward to seeing the Scenics’s coming along

[@frankhellman6879]

You've made a commitment to the frog juicers already on your layout. But if you had it to do over, would you use "keep alive" capacitor units in your units to pass over the dead frogs, or go with the juicers again. I'm wondering if keep alive fitted units would work better for less, or if the juicers are less expensive and/or work better. BTW, the new branch reverse curves look a lot better.

[@mjsdecember1990]

Scientists say people are happier when Everard Junction videos appear in their notifications

[@eugeniomarins2936]

Went right back to the unboxing of this futuristic piece of work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZu8oJKIetOhg5o And yes, people are shurely happier with this videos. Well, at least, i am. What makes Mr E. Junction (i once called him that...) such a success? I suggested here that it may be because his videos are about the modelling. Mr. R. does not want, as so many out there, to be the star of his own videos. His talent and inconspicuousness makes him the best producer of railway videos, as numbers clearly show, in views and "likes". Mr. R. is a celebrity, despite of himself. And i mean celebrity in a good way, as someone who is admired for talent and deeds, not in the tv stuff meaning.

[@spencerhardy8667]

Eight out of ten cat owners who expressed an opinion said their cats had to wait an extra hour to be fed when Everard Junction posts a new video.

[@gbmpoetry]

As a scientist, I can attest to this.

[@MDHGames]

There aren't a lot of youtubers that make me stop watching other videos and immediately click on their videos but when you see Everard Junction with a new video, its impossible not to click straight away!

[@womble-tc8161]

Cant wait till "about 1974"!

[@bussesandtrains1218]

Yee

[@viktorreznov2386]

i would like to thank you for being the person who has influenced my model making by getting me interested in making dioramas, or i guess scenery like what you make, I've been watching your videos since your first set and have been inspired.

[@bhigdaddymark]

The opening black & white frames were smashing to say the least. You sir are spectacularly brilliant and inspirational. Thank you for your beyond fine work!

[@samdean5465]

I appreciate your logic in your decision making. Everything from your reasons for soldering to the outside of the track rails for hidden trackwork, to the use of code 100, to the switching and display panel. Very impressive. I will attempt to incorporate your methods as I go forward with my layout. Very nice layout and video! Thanks

[@Kmwildride]

that ATP-E sounds amazing! sounds like what I imagine the 70's thought the future would sound like. Sounds like no other train I've ever heard before.

[@EverardJunction]

Each power car had four Rover gas turbines. Must have been quite a noise when it was running in the 70s. Cheers

[@patmcdermott4832]

@@EverardJunction It certainly was I heard it pass Hendon Police College whilst on a course there. Also visually a very pleasing train.

[@Kmwildride]

@@EverardJunction I was all ready to start collecting when I saw that train, then I saw your other video and realised they only made a limited run. Do things like this ever get other production runs?

[@EverardJunction]

@@Kmwildride I don't think there are currently any plans to rerun. They do pop up on ebay sometimes but fetch mad sky high prices.

[@riff2072]

Sounded like some SPACE: 1999 sound effect. Thought I saw Barbara Bain in the train too.

[@jonathanhall9668]

Love the Intro to Everard Junction with the APT just fantastic, thanks for a great video too.

[@neilsmith8110]

I would love to see a return of the old country pub in the old shunting area. Thanks Richard, great explanation of the electrical work needed for the storage area.

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

Lovely S bend with the elevation, can't wait to see the scenery built up in that area.

[@ieuandarkes8491]

This video has highlighted so many issues with my layout plans

[@MalcolmJohnson]

Fantastic! Man, I left for a bit, came back to check out your videos, and there has been so many changes and so much progress. Very cool! Inspiring work for sure.

[@EtonieE25]

Loved the opening Pathe News reel mate! JohnE

[@adamhester8751]

Redesgning your branch made a lot of sense and had taught me a few things why it had to be done. Im in the process of designing my new layout and im not rushing it.

[@grahamgilmour3758]

Another interesting vlog showing progress on the layout. I did enjoy the intro with the over dub from a Pathe newsreel. I think if I ever get around to building my own layout, it is the points and signalling I would look forward to the most, so this really helps.

[@benters3509]

The opening sound byte just took me back to the "Mindless Optimism" commentaries that you used to hear on the Look at Life films of the sixties. The music just nailed it too.

[@richardfrancis578]

The soldering from 11 minutes forward was so satisfying to watch ❤️❤️

[@andrewharrison6475]

Thank you for the time you’ve spent on the videos during this difficult time. Looking good. I’d go for a rolling hillside and perhaps a small river around the branch line.

[@johncourtneidge]

And perhaps a sewage works in that odd corner left over from the earlier branch line set up. Again, hurrah and thanks!

[@HydeTMD]

Grab the popcorn sit back and relax and be amazed by Everard Junction 👍

[@DudleyCentral]

I think the longer scenic section will give you a lot more scope and it gives a more natural look. Really look forward to seeing what you do with the overall scene! Loved the intro! Joe

[@StarDustSid]

Excellent video as always. This takes me back to when I was younger and had a big layout in my bedroom I collected and built over many years. I'd be tempted to add a reversing loop to the Sidings you just constructed, going under the main layout. Everyone's a critic.

[@briancorkery4643]

Thanks Richard ... I love seeing that you have a new video out. I will be starting my very first 1980’s era Irish Rail layout soon. Thnx for the inspiration

[@leilacentral1883]

Some great adjustments made and the moving of the fiddle yard is going to give a much better experience especially access. It’s all looking really good. All the best, Clint

[@kiwitrainguy]

BRILLIANT intro !! I've only watched that much so far, I'll get to the rest later, this vid definitely a keeper on the basis of the intro alone.

[@karlsage3064]

Great stuff Richard! You're right, the branch looks much better now. As for the intro, wow! Took me back to the summer holidays 1975, watching the APT-E on trials passing through Sonning Cutting!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

at first i could not tell where the track was going at the start of the video but when you showed the new fiddle yard it made a whole lot clearer where the trains go.

[@johncourtneidge]

Magnificent, Richard, thank-you! What a gem to us all you are! Very best wishes, John

[@locowerke]

Superb as always. I always pick up some useful information and helpful tips with each one of your videos; thank you! I also enjoy watching your layout grow and improve, great work!!

[@EmPtySworld1]

Great intro. Thank you for the update. I believe you will be better off and happier in the long run now.

[@kittonsmitton]

Fantastic very exciting new branch line, I'm in no hurry to see the layout finished, I enjoy the process of watching the building of it bit by bit. Thanks Everard great content already watching out for your next post.

[@wolfpack4694]

Loved the intro! Was waiting to see the Thunderbirds!

[@JackBowley95]

Another fantastic video Rich. Always a pleasure watching your updates, especially during this lockdown. Very much looking forward to building my loft layout which will be inspired by yours.

[@jackknopf5974]

Fantastic cinematography on this one, especially in the beginning.

[@scottanderson2973]

As good as you are modeling your layout I am a little disappointed you did not put a lock in the canal scene. It has been 20 years since my trip across the pond for 3 weeks in England featuring a week on the Shropshire. It is still one of my best holidays ever.

[@MikeWooshy]

Nervous about things ? Those look like nails they have been gnawed! Seriously great video, love the changes and the layout as a whole. I hope you and your family are keeping well in these crazy times.

[@Anthony.1967]

Nice work Richard on the branch line looks a lot better with the storage yard and the control panel loving the new intro

[@AberystwythStation]

Hi Richard. Some more smashing progress going on 👍. I do love the sound of the APT-E, it just stands out wonderfully! Can't wait to see this side of the layout with its scenery, you always make a fantastic job 👌🙂. Stay safe mate, GWR

[@WardleRestorations]

That intro though 😍😍😍

[@scotts2222]

Quite simply, great stuff Richard, keep it up!

[@mattgale7944]

Another great video Richard ... like the changes you have made . Keep safe

[@MM-vt1ir]

Nice new version Richard it looks so much better. Thoroughly enjoyed watching, as always. Thank you. Cheers Iain

[@hellooohowareudoing]

I feel like an electrical expert now. I'm going to re-wire the house. Excellent video yet again!

[@EverardJunction]

I'm no electrician but I do enjoy messing about with a few wires, 12V or course! Glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@hellooohowareudoing]

@@EverardJunction You know far more than I ever will, you seem to be proficient at numerous things, very impressive

[@2H80vids]

I'm like Richard; I love messing about with layout wiring. At a push, I'll even have a go at car wiring, on nice, simple, old cars. The beauty of 12v is: mistakes don't kill you !! 😁 They can produce some interesting smells though.

[@LiveSteamNick]

Great work as usual Richard. I’m a chippy and and your works ok bud. Very practical use of materials. Look forward to catching up hopefully at MK in October like last year, Nick and George.

[@GowertonParkway]

That is a lot better - much prefer it. Lots of fun to be had with the scenics there now.

[@GarethDennisTV]

The start of this is exquisite!

[@GarethDennisTV]

(It just so happens that the next #RailNatter is on this very subject!)

[@KimboH55]

Much better arrangement - can get to the units much better - loks more realistic too. Well done.

[@trainspottinguk8387]

Amazing video Everard always watching your videos

[@SFRATON]

Well done Richard and again an awesome video. Your attention to detail is excellent/ Thank you Kevin NZ

[@harperlarry49]

I like the changes. That control panel is my kind of panel, simple and working. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Thank you for your video! Best regards from France

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Richard hope your keeping safe and by the look at your latest video you are lol 😂 Thanks too you Charlie Bishop Dave class 47 and others I've started working on my model railway in my garage after being furloughed from work 🙄 You give great instructions on what your doing and I especially take some good tips from what your doing 👍🏻 Keep safe and looking forward to seeing the next Everard junction 😄 Cheers Stevie 😎

[@adamsrailway]

Best way to spend an evening - always look forward to your videos and great to see the layout developing!

[@lonelysignalbox]

If your model is set in 1988, you need a Hornby mallard. It ran a few rail tours I believe would be nice to go with the hall. I know steam is not something you really focus on but seeing an A4 fly by on this layout would be exhilarating.

[@SteveS3667]

You make soldering so easy :) glad though I followed your example of putting droppers on every piece of track!!

[@martyjayful]

wish l had your knowledge on electronics Richard ,you keep saying its quiet simple to me it aint, your an inspiration always look forward to your next video....

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Richard really likes that APT advert the branch line is looking great

[@gazclass58]

Absolutely brilliant Richard it does look load's better now I'm looking forward to seeing do the scenic side's of things. Take care and stay safe kind regards Gary leicestertmd 👍😉

[@alansmall9071]

Love the opening scene your videos are always enjoyable I love what you’ve done to the branch line it looks more natural now it would be great if you can explain the juicers when you install them as been told I might need them for my scissor crossing I’m building Keep up the amazing work stay safe and stay healthy 👍🏻😊

[@StPetersLayout]

Fantastic work you’ve done! Had to watch the intro twice as it was that good!

[@simonsbriefencounters7082]

Always a pleasure Richard.

[@garethw8884]

Good stuff fella can't wait to see the rest of the changes you make stay safe

[@AVFCAM]

This is why you’re better than most standard modellers, you’re not afraid to admit to your mistakes and cut your losses to make it more like how you want. Too many of us plough on compounding our errors...

[@AVFCAM]

Also, how many point motors could you power from that power supply?

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I try to sort stuff I'm not happy with before it's too late. I didn't do any scenery on that side because I knew that yard was coming out. You could power loads of points from the CDC. As you often only operate one or two at a time it doesn't really matter how many are connected.

[@tail_lamp7538]

Excellent video Richard, thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

[@TheClass37man]

Excellent video. Suggestion for the point LEDs: if you wire the outputs from the switches on the three way point to the inputs on the switches on the other points, you could just have one LED per siding which would light up when all the points were set to that siding, and otherwise be off. So there would only ever be one light on to make it easier to see which siding the points were set to.

[@chrisedmundson6673]

Just a suggestion Richard, The area that had the carriage shed that as gone since you re-did the branch line could be replaced with a mill and canal. The canal could enter from a tunnel which disappears under the branch at one end and into a tunnel under the fiddle yard at the other.

[@highdownmartin]

Nice introduction film. Very well done !

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Excellent layout and love the APT-E.

[@paddycoleman1472]

I would add the leg otherwise someone will sit or rest themselves on the edge and break it - Sods law etc.

[@FJModeller]

If it were me, I’d already be toying with the idea of what that small section of the fiddle yard could become, perhaps a small terminus? Would certainly add some operational interest, not that you need some but does give some closure to the branch line.

[@kirkhodson205]

Really does add something more that s bend , well done mate

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Hi Richard. Another excellent video. You have a most interesting back catalogue of videos. 🚂🚃

[@ozzy1180]

You should section off the main lines and do the same with the track power indicators around the layout so that your able to isolation section so you can work on areas of the layout with the other lines still able to run, plus it will help with troubleshooting power issues in the future, a bit of future proofing on the layout

[@PAULPINBALL]

It’s been awhile since I’ve watched your videos so I apologize in advance if you’ve done this. For the control panel you can use a piece of lexan plexi. Drill your holes, no worries of cracking or splitting with lexan. Paint the backside black and it will looks clean. When I do watch your channel, your videos are excellent, thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@craftythio]

Love the APT intro there :D!

[@JellyLancelot]

Can't wait for the next ones, these vids are addictive

[@normanmercer6704]

Looking good Richard

[@mariocorleone106]

It's looking great! Can't believe how much it's changed over the years... I really hope you're staying safe during this global mess

[@Rocka5438]

that point switch this is amazing. also loved the ye olde news style

[@sub39h]

Great video. I do hope you manage to find a use for your excellent carriage shed though.

[@wickedy081]

Excellent. Just in time for a post dinner beer! 👍

[@1BCamden]

Great correction to a difficult area, reminds me of the duct under lines at the soon to be old Euston

[@rodp2310]

Fantastic work. 👍

[@TheCondoInRedondo]

Brilliant intro! Much enjoyed.

[@SammoKarm]

I use DPDT centre off switches on all of my lines, for example on the storage yard I use the switch down for power and up for programming, in the up position I can find out what loco is on a section by inquiring its address, this saves the need for separate information to be kept elsewhere.

[@spur1andyberlin866]

I love your videos, thank you for sharing 👍🏻best wishes Andreas

[@garthjunor3027]

Wonderful, authentic looking , intro.

[@TrentValleyRailway]

Really like the changes, great report

[@kpurban1310]

I genuinely think you should just make a video of these intros. They're brilliant.

[@alexdean3794]

I would be hopelessly overcome with the temptation to put in a removable terminus scene where that fiddle yard is.... Unnecessary complications, as you say less is more!

[@chubbylegend]

Just an idea, but how about making your abandoned bridge a Beeching legacy feature when doing the scenery? A defunct branch line with overgrown track bed or an old entrance to a goods yard that has since been redeveloped, might open up some opportunities for some scenic dilapidation. It might show how the industrial landscape has changed. I'm thinking of the part coming into Reading from Waterloo, where there was a spur that passed under the main Paddington lines, for a bit of inspo. A pretty scruffy area back in the NSE era.

[@EverardJunction]

I'm going to play with some disused elements if I have the space. There isn't very much room to play with so I may settle on a disused bit alongside the branch. Cheers

[@philrogers2406]

Thanks for the video. . Keeping us sane. .

[@CJBrookes]

I’m surprised you decided to make a siding/yard. I would have thought about a branch line terminal station. Something small, nothing fancy, but gives the branch line a bigger purpose.

[@BlackWolfessUSCM]

I was able to get my hands on a lot of leftover oak because my uncle does construction and used that to build the legs and frame of my layout while using cheap plywood for tops and side. And quite frankly a carpenter i am not but turned out okayish. if I ever get around to writing the siwtches in.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Nice work Richard. I sold my APT-E on (for the price I paid) to a friend. I found that it was just too dominating and became out of place. A bit like owning Flying Scotsman or Hogwart’s Express!

[@EverardJunction]

It is rather dominating isn't it. I don't run mine often as it's way out of era. I don't use the sound either, very noisy! Cheers

[@m2thef2thec]

Stunning start!!!

[@sparqqling]

Great job man, looks great! Can't for you start the scenery! Maybe the country side for now? The city can expand into it later.

[@jamesedwards7241]

Have a lot fo Gaugemaster juicers on my current layout all on 3 ways and double slips and have used them for a number years, heard a few horror stories about them years ago but to be honest never had one fail yet and they make installing these slightly more complicated point units a real doddle.

[@CycolacFan]

That's brilliant, very neat work and great explanations. If you're ever looking to fill a space on a branch line how about the remains of a disused station, a victim of Beeching, with the platform in place and a boarded up building or two?

[@paulhayton3423]

great vid as usual, very informative..thank you!