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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@HydeTMD]

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

[@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.

[@richardfrancis578]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

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

[@johncourtneidge]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@EtonieE25]

Loved the opening Pathe News reel mate! JohnE

[@ieuandarkes8491]

This video has highlighted so many issues with my layout plans

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@jackknopf5974]

Fantastic cinematography on this one, especially in the beginning.

[@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!!

[@wolfpack4694]

Loved the intro! Was waiting to see the Thunderbirds!

[@trainspottinguk8387]

Amazing video Everard always watching your videos

[@EmPtySworld1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mattgale7944]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@WardleRestorations]

That intro though 😍😍😍

[@MM-vt1ir]

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

[@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 😎

[@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.

[@scotts2222]

Quite simply, great stuff Richard, keep it up!

[@GowertonParkway]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@KimboH55]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SteveS3667]

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

[@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.

[@simonsbriefencounters7082]

Always a pleasure Richard.

[@adamsrailway]

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

[@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.

[@normanmercer6704]

Looking good Richard

[@paddycoleman1472]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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 👍🏻😊

[@rodp2310]

Fantastic work. 👍

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Excellent layout and love the APT-E.

[@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 👍😉

[@kpurban1310]

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

[@garethw8884]

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

[@StPetersLayout]

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

[@GarethDennisTV]

The start of this is exquisite!

[@GarethDennisTV]

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

[@tail_lamp7538]

Excellent video Richard, thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

[@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.

[@Rocka5438]

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

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

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

[@JellyLancelot]

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

[@highdownmartin]

Nice introduction film. Very well done !

[@Bruno.Trains]

Thank you for your video! Best regards from France

[@craftythio]

Love the APT intro there :D!

[@kirkhodson205]

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

[@philrogers2406]

Thanks for the video. . Keeping us sane. .

[@spur1andyberlin866]

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

[@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.

[@garthjunor3027]

Wonderful, authentic looking , intro.

[@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!

[@wickedy081]

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

[@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.

[@pdbnc]

Great video. Really enjoyed the intros the last couple of videos. You're right to rework it, nothing's worse than getting stuck with something you're not happy with because of the sunk cost fallacy. Wood is cheap, rip it out and replace it if you're not happy with it! It's amazing how many modellers refuse to take that leap. Nice work, it'll be a great scene.

[@m2thef2thec]

Stunning start!!!

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

Just remember, I stopped watching A touch of Frost for you. (and it was well worth it)

[@paulhayton3423]

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

[@TheCondoInRedondo]

Brilliant intro! Much enjoyed.

[@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.

[@TrentValleyRailway]

Really like the changes, great report

[@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.

[@1BCamden]

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

[@paddycoleman1472]

“4’ x 2’ is not huge...” - big enough for a wee N gauge layout! 😀 Great video, thank you. Keep safe.

[@EverardJunction]

I could have a lot of fun with N gauge up there!

[@GWRailFan]

@@EverardJunction with n that 4 track layout would be about 12 😆

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

@@GWRailFan Yeah - not too late to rethink and model Wimbledon MPD ;)

[@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

[@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

[@GoSimmyGo]

I love these year 80 like clips you make 👍🏻

[@GJChurchward]

Great video as always. I like the modification you've made - I'm interested to see how you develop the better potential for the bridge. Are you satisfied with the Peco points' robustness for use with solenoid-type motors? I gave up on solenoids after about 4 incidents of blades and stretcher bars being rent asunder. I suspected it was due to the repeated shock effect. Solenoids are rather violent! I noticed during the sequence at about 19:30 when you are testing the points, they jump from side to side alarmingly.

[@EverardJunction]

I've never had a problem with peco code 100 points and solenoids. Friends have had good experience too with some points having been running like that for 10 or 11 years now.

[@GJChurchward]

@@EverardJunction OK, fair enough. To be fair, it was the H&M design of solenoid I was using, and perhaps they pack more of a punch than Peco. I'm on 75 track as well; it's naturally going to be a bit more delicate. I think I'll stick with Tortoise, despite the increased cost.

[@mckav2358]

Very very imteresting Thanx for sharing Look forward to seeing finished with some Locos runiing

[@SammoKarm]

On the areas where I used solenoid point motors I have used the Peco point switch, which is a momentary switch but remains in the position of last throw, so that identifies the throw of the point direction.