New Layout update Part 3

[@onnomulder9775]

Good to see you back again Garry!! A great 'how to'! Thank for sharing this video. Cheers Onno.

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks Onno - glad you enjoyed the video - look after yourself buddy 👍

[@dirkhge2169]

Hi Garry, it's a lot of fun watching you progress and scratch build. The new layout has a nice atmosphere again. I'm glad that you bought a steam locomotive, which also brings back fond memories of your grandfather. This is how model railways are fun! Well done! Best regards and all the best to you too! Dirk

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks Dirk Totally agree with you there and thanks for mentioning this.. really means a lot. Keep safe and take care buddy Garry...

[@dirkhge2169]

Thank you very much for your very nice answer Garry. Please keep safe and take care too. 😊Dirk @@cheekytek

[@charlescrompton2009]

Hi Garry your Layout is fantastic full of atmosphere and interesting features. Great scratch building as always. Good to see you on best wishes Richard Crompton. Canterbury Kent

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks Richard for your kind comments.. Hopefully more nostalgia will flow around the layout as I move forward and so far things are working to plan. I do like a scratch build.. 😁 Keep safe and wising you all the best.. Garry

[@FredWilbury]

Looking great Budd some cracking modelling 😊👌😎☕️ smell that coffee

[@barryturner2916]

Great progress Garry, I will agree about the depot area I tend to run more loco's (diesel) in and out of my maintenance shed area than the rest of my layout. Good looking new additions adding to the atmosphere of your layout and a welcome back to it, many thanks for sharing regards and best wishes Barry...

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Barry Very appreciated comments Thank you... All the best Garry

[@thomasedwards5700]

Loving the progress, can't get over how much you have done and the quality of it. Looking forward to the next update.

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks - all takes time and planning but think i'm getting there.. I THINK ☺️

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Great video Garry, good to see you return to the active side of the hobby your main era is at the modern end of the spectrum which are my childhood memories keep up the good work,

[@cheekytek]

Thanks for the comment, very true, I cant help the passion for the diesel's, but there is a certain romance about steam 😁 Take care and wishing all the best Garry..

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

I am looking forward to the next installment

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Even though I am a Western man, and my main passion is WR Steam, its just a stirring to see a class 50 haulling some MK 2 air cons rather than a deltic pulling a similar train

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi Garry, brilliant update looking forward to seeing this layout going forward thanks for sharing cheers al

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks buddy....

[@WHP1980s]

Hi Garry, great update, nice to see features of your old layout, but looking even better and with more purpose. Some fantastic scratch build ideas as well. Atb Graham 👍 😊

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Graham and very appreciated.. Hope your all keeping good my friend as I love your layout so inspirational.. One of my favs BR 80's layouts on youtube so great work there buddy.. I feel everything is going to plan so all is good, sadly the old layout was too flat but loving the new diversity now.. Take care and all the best. Garry

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Some great progress on the layout there. You must be chuffed with how it's coming together.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks buddy - I like the Chuffed pun 😁 Nice.. All is going great so yeah..👍 All the best as always Garry

[@mikewillis9708]

Quality vid buddy! Great to see you back on the game and lucky to be along for the ride. Love it… 👍🏼

[@cheekytek]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@greghale9972]

Hi Garry, great to see you back doing what you do best. As for Accurascale, they are going the big two a run for their money with quality and price. Cheers Greg

[@cheekytek]

HI Greg, thanks and yeah totally agree - certainly a mover and shaker in the model world where I believe they are listening to what customers want.. keep safe buddy cheers 👍

[@mauricemannion1311]

Just been looking at this old video, really love the way you made your gasometer, and the way you made all the metal work, really looks the part..! You should think about selling the component parts to make a gasometer, particularly the geometric metal work parts you made. I'm sure a people would be willing to perchase from you. Particularly those who don't have equipment like you have.! Great channel by the way..!

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks for the feedback, and I can appreciate what you have said.. I used to sell 3D PRINTED stuff but I got really fed up of being stabbed in the back by very well known model suppliers which took my business - and broke me.. SADLEY there is no loyalty theses days.. SO I use the tools I have for my hobby now and enjoy it for myself because I have it to use. Thanks for following and keeping with me apologies for the rant but this what happens to some of us being swallows up by retail bullies.. Take care and all the best Garry

[@garylong7599]

where the concrete troughing (correct term) crosses from side of the track to, the other this would be via a UT (undertrack crossing) there would be a manhole either side with ducts set some distance below the track. Orange pipe (again correct them) is only used to connect individual/isolated items of equipment. The reason being is that the orange pipes are easily damaged by tampers and if you had a cable run ripped up you would have to relay the whole lenath as vou are not allowed to splice/ioin wires as it would be a potential failure point

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Gary.. Being a model railway, I am sure it's not going to kill anyone lol.. Yes correct.. I am totally aware of what you have mentioned. Im not quite sure what bit you saw in the vid that made you reference this, but I believe I mentioned that all these area are not in anyway finished or at completion but appreciate the info. Thanks again and duly noted.. 👍 all the best... Garry

[@skel3110]

What a fantastic update Gary! Filled to the rafters with good stuff and tips, especially love the idea of using the calipers to mark out, never thought of that! I am still eagerly awaiting my Draycott Manor and BR Green class 37 from Accurascale (I always manage to choose the models they release last doh). Take care mate, cheers Steve

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Steve.. OOh nice..... I only just got mine when they arrived back the second time.. Must say I have not been disappointed on either.. The Manor is my first steamer DCC and blow me away - just love it.. Would be nice if they did a GWR KING or two.. Will see, they would be foolish not too.. 🤔

[@skel3110]

Was on West Somerset Railway yesterday Gary and they had a couple of beautiful Manors

[@cheekytek]

@@skel3110 Nice love that-- I May try to catch one at Didcot 👍

[@rosseades4213]

Hi Gary just seen the 3 video you have done it's coming along nicely can't wait for the next 3 great modelling videos

[@cheekytek]

Thank you - very appreciated.. 👍

[@coalbridgejunction7674]

HI Garry glad to se you are ok and the layout is comming n well keep it up shame you cant get to warley this year it would have great to see you and finish thet chat we had last time Regards Martin

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Martin - Sadly exhibitions have to be second on my to do list as work is a priority for me - also have family things too.. but thanks for the message and hope your all okays.. all the best wishes for the festivities.. Garry

[@JohnSmith-sl1my]

Nice to see a layout update . Theres something magical with your old layout and the new one has more magic to it . Looking forward to more 👍 luved the gas tower . Something mist in the real world now days .

[@cheekytek]

Thank you, love your comment... 💕 - Yeah it has a nostalgia about it I will admit ,and I think incorporating the same parts in a different orientation keeps the magic alive.. I Really enjoyed the gasometer build, even empty it has a real charm, Yeah they were everywhere when I a wee likal one.. lol Cheers as always - keep safe and all the best buddy..

[@charlie1872]

Yea leaves/coffee grind are great ideas. The end result is very realistic looking with a nice balance of ballast colours and the grass.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks again - tea leaves are free and once dry they are great ground cover - certainly recommend it..

[@EtonieE25]

Nice to see you and your life gradually getting back to normal Garry 👍 missed u mate

[@cheekytek]

Thank you.. Not sure what normal is anymore LOL 👍 I'm trying to keep the energy though..

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Hi Garry. I love your progress. The depot looks great. As for the non sound 37 these do not come with a speaker fitted so this will need to be ordered with the sound decoder and don't forget the speaker clips. The sum of parts is greater than the whole with the hassle. Cheaper to buy sound fitted all day long.

[@cheekytek]

Hi Buddy Oooh yeah GEE- that sounded strange of me saying all that on the 37's as non sound with speakers OOOPS - looks like I was brain dead as I got verbally lost in the video - lol In my mind' I meant the steamer with sound 🤪 but that doesn't help anyone 😬 - eek My bad apologies video bloop there.. but I did not know its was more hassle and cost 'than getting a sound fitted out the box one.. Well worth knowing thanks..👍 Thanks again.. I really appreciate your support here.. all the best gazza

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

@cheekytek I just love all those loco's sat in and around the depot. Keep up the good work

[@johnstephens649]

Been busy and all looking great!

[@cheekytek]

Thanks budd. Well about time for me to be busy lol... ☺️

[@tonycarrington1]

Hi garry layout is coming along nicely .. hopefully get to say hi again if your attending GETS this weekend all the best Tony

[@cheekytek]

Hi Tony apologies for delayed response - work and stuff LOL- I was at GETS both days but I found Sunday was rammed so drifted of about midday, think I missed seeing lots of people as wasn't expecting it to be as busy.. HOPE your christmas was amazing - all the best wishes Garry..

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Hi Garry, Great progress on your layout. I love the Girder bridge, it looks fantastic seeing a train run over it. I like your idea of using tea leaves for a soily ground base, I might look into that one myself as it'd certainly save on some cash. I have the Manor myself but it's not left the box yet whilst rewiring works are being undertaken. Can't wait to let it loose once the loop is ready, Cheers

[@cheekytek]

Hi Michael - Great hearing from you mate.. Yeah get the kettle on and keep those tea bags lol... In my opinion they work well for ground cover.. Yeap its Taken an age getting a train to run through the bridge but like BR - I got there.. You will just love the Manor. TBH It totally blew me away as this was my first ever sound steam DCC loco. Theres so many beautiful features that really bring this to life and I have had many hours already sending it around the layout.. Which Manor did you go for ?

[@MichaelHenfrey]

@@cheekytek I went for Anthony Manor in the end as by the time I got to pre ordering there wasn’t much choice left. Still it’s gwr liveried which ties in perfectly for my layout. I went for the dcc sound version too. Cheers

[@RustyRailsModelling]

fantasic build ! Cant wait for the next video :D

[@cheekytek]

Many Thanks - 👍

[@davewebster8365]

Great progress on the layout Garry.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Dave 👍 keep safe buddy..

[@hermitageroad4713]

looks good garry

[@cheekytek]

Thanks budd 😁 👍👍

[@robertgowan1205]

Amazing vid can't wait for the next

[@cheekytek]

Thank you - will try not to leave it as long 👍

Excellent as usual ! 😃👍

[@cheekytek]

Thanks 😁

[@alastairwilson457]

Great modelling Garry! How did you manage to include 'mind the gap'? Love the realism !

[@cheekytek]

I recorded this from Embankment Northern line tube station a London visit -- just a sound file that triggers a speaker on a mini recoded device as the train passes the trigger sensor.. nothing technical lol..

[@charlie1872]

Brilliant idea with the I beam jig. Yes purchasing Plastikard can be expensive. Did you design/print the blue/grey jig? Really nice job. Master modeller for sure 🖊📐👍

[@cheekytek]

Thanks - yeah its an easier way than trying to hold the fiddly components - I did make the bigger one with scraps and has been brilliant - But yes 3D printing got the better of me to build the blue/grey one - certainly makes it quicker to glue etc.. Thanks again... 👍

[@charlie1872]

I built the bridge you see on my channel with matte board. I laid it out with the trammels I got when I was an apprentice. Gluing it together was challenging but I managed to finish it👍

[@adamkerr4600]

Hi Garry your depot looks great yes the thirty sevens are brilliant got network rail and loch eil mate 🚂🚂🚂

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Adam, very jealous of your hol snaps - very nice.. Oh cool, yeah nice piece of work the 37's 👍

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

goode vid thanks lee

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Lee 😁👍