Part 5. Track laying and the lift up section is complete. 03-02-2019

In this update i show the progress so far with the track laying and also I finish off the lift up section including a micro switch installation.

[@peterclamp9684]

I’ve just found your board opening hinge method. You’ve helped me beyond measure. Brilliant idea and it works perfectly. Thanks 😊

[@GrahamFoulston]

Hi Peter and thank you for the kind comment and I’m so pleased that this was of some help to you. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham

[@leswall6293]

Don't you just love it when a plan comes to action, well done you

[@GrahamFoulston]

Hi Les and blimey, can you believe that was three years ago now - where has that time gone! It’s all still running perfectly so I must have done something right!! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham

[@alfiejohnchester8108]

This is great! I've set out to build a layout roughly the same size as yours and I had reached the stage where I was wondering was it worth it to carry on. All i was getting was 'This won't work' or 'That's going to fail' but you've been a great encouragement. Thanks for that.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Thank you and just keep plugging away the way you want to, take no notice at all of what the theorists out there say because that’s all they are - theorists. They haven’t been to see your layout, they don’t know your circumstances and they don’t know what you have in mind for your future plans either, so in other words, they know bugger all apart from what they may have done in the past or what they ‘think’ won’t work. Have faith in what you are doing and ignore others who doubt you - prove them wrong!! Good luck in your quest my friend for building YOUR model railway! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham

[@tonysag9626]

Great progress so far, I love the hinge system so much I’m going to incorporate it in mine. I’m sick of crawling on the floor to get in. A simple neat solution to me 👍👍

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Simply fantastic Graham, I am amazed by your progress. I love your lift up section, such a brilliant job. As you have proved time and time again YOU DO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING! Many people would do well to take heed.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Piccadilly Model Railway By John Warner Many thanks for your very supportive comment John, I really appreciate that - thank you. I’m also pleased that you like the lift up section too, that’s great news. Cheers for now. ............Graham

[@westwonic]

Great job. You never cease to inspire me, thank you for sharing all your great ideas. Best wishes

[@SolarRailway]

Your lift out section looks very sturdy, good work. Cheers Matt

[@GrahamFoulston]

Trent Valley Railway Thank you Matt and much appreciated mate. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@GBPuploads]

I will say it again, well done, it works exactly as you wanted it. All looking good. Looking forward to seeing the new Lakeside grow.

[@davehornby1722]

Really impressed with how the layout is coming along. Some great ideas and I look forward, as a complete novice, to more videos.

[@stretchedits]

Hi Graham, coming along nicely, I'm amazed how quickly the new layout is coming together. A nice solution you have come up with where the track crosses the lift-out section too.................I never bothered with dead sections either side of mine, but I think it's something I might have to look into................Keep up the great work, looking forward to more soon, regards Dave.

[@GrahamFoulston]

stretchedits Many thanks Dave, I have thought about the droppers on either side of the lift up section and for a while just deciding how I should wire them up which I now know how to do it so that will be done next week hopefully. Cheers for now buddy. ..........Graham

[@TheDiomedef16]

It all looks fantastic, works a treat and is exactly what you wanted, enough said on that matter. I am always amazed at the speed you manage to achieve, be it carpentry or track laying. At least I now know where Billy's Bridge is going to be located. I am thoroughly enjoying watching the new Lakeside being built from the ground up.

[@GrahamFoulston]

TheDiomedef16 I can’t leave Billy’s Bridge off bruv, that is such an integral part of our layout plus the Manor House of course. 😉. Really pleased that you are enjoying the build mate, I certainly am. Cheers for now bruv. ...........Graham

[@davidmaguire6084]

Don't know how anyone can pick fault with your work Graham it's a fantastic achievement with your flap very much looking forward to seeing you progress Keep up the good work my friend

[@GrahamFoulston]

David Maguire Thanks David, I’m really looking forward to seeing this layout progress too, I’m really getting stuck into this now and the foam underlay from Woodland Scenics is a dream to work with. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@Pearson4472]

Looking brilliant mate! Made me look at my layout differently and I've decided to take it down and start again, look forward to the next video!

[@clashofminiatures]

You did a great job on the "lift bridge". The levelers are a great idea. Mark added centering pins to our two lift bridge and the work fine too. thanks for sharing, Chuck RVRR

[@GrahamFoulston]

River Valley Railroad Hi Chuck and thanks for the comment buddy - much appreciated sir. Yes, the locating dowels work a treat, I’m glad I fitted them as it stops any lateral moment once it’s clamped down. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

You're making great progress Graham, the layout's coming together nicely. Best, John

[@Tonys-Hobby-Room]

That is looking so good. I can see you have put so much thought into this and it looks like its all paying off with what you have achieved so far. Looking forward to your next update as i am finding it really interesting seeing how a layout gets put together. Hope your week goes well.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Anthony Bird That’s a really kind thing for you to say Anthony and it is greatly appreciated. You’re right, I have given this a lot of thought, not just the layout but the room as well but I’m sure that there will be things I have forgotten but hopefully nothing that can’t be fixed. Really pleased that you are finding this series of videos of interest - thank you. Cheers for now. .........Graham

[@wickedwitch99]

Nice Job Graham. I've been following you for ages and think it's awesome you take the time to upload videos to KZbin so we can all enjoy what you are doing. I get as much enjoyment from your model railway as I do my own. Thankyou.

[@slwilliams75]

It's looking great, Graham, not that it was ever in doubt. It's amazing the difference it makes having some platforms and station buildings in situ. Have a great week.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Simon Williams Thank you Simon, the platforms will be redone to fit the new layout but I can use the basics from them. Cheers for now. ............Graham

[@peter2024]

Hello Graham, Great video's just starting to build my first ever railway, later this year (total novice) thanks for your time & information .Will keep watching lot to learn

[@TheHood50031]

Hi Graham Your layout is looking fantastic so far. You have done a great job. Looking forward to more videos on your progress. Cheers John.

[@rongoodwin4053]

Love your "down to earth" style Graham. I find your videos both interesting and informative. Although I have a modest 6 x 4 layout, I can get some good ideas from yours. Keep up the good work.

[@Richy59]

Love your lift out section, really inspired me and given me plenty ideas to think about for my layout which I'm starting in my loft. Ideally I want a small lift up section for access into the central well of the layout rather than crawling under the boards all the time, so seeing your method with adjustable feet, the locking clamps and even the microswitch to provide a constant power is great and certainly worth considering for myself. really looking forward to seeing how new Lakeside progresses.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Richy59 That’s perfect mate, if I have inspired you to make a lift up section for your loft layout then these videos have been worthwhile for just that alone. Good luck with your build mate and just enjoy! 👍. Cheers for now. .........Graham

[@MiltonMoJunction]

Great video Graham, can't believe the speed you are progressing. I guess the great working conditions you have created help. Robin

[@TRAMJUNCTION7147HG]

As you know Graham, I have yet to start on my layout and from what I have learned from you with your method of a lifting section, is good enough for me. Yes there are many ways of doing this, but if it works for you like the way you have demonstrated, then this is the way I shall do it too. Repositioning the hinges makes a much neater job of it as well. You have made a good start Graham and I just want to say Great, Well Done, and Thank You for showing us your method of fitting a lift up (bridge/section) or whatever you may wish to call it Cheers Geoff

[@GrahamFoulston]

Geoffersh Many thanks Geoff and you hit on a good point really, I do say often enough that what I do may work but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the only way or the correct way but if I’m happy with it on my layout then for me then that’s what matters. Having said that then I’m pleased that you feel that you could adapt this kind of lift up section for your layout too. That’s great to know. 👍. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@dommorris]

Looking really good mate. That lift out looks the bees knees, and I love the fact it adds in the "Clickety Clack" noise, absolutely perfect! Nicely done as always, looking forward to seeing what else you get up to with it. All the best, Dom

[@martinslyfield5971]

Another great vid Graham, amazing how much you have done already, wish I had done a lift up bridge, I’m still crawling under mine, that’s a great job and stuff the critics, that works perfectly, looking forward to seeing the first running session All the best

[@djc59x]

Thanks for sharing, I’m going to have to have a lift up section for access in my layout when I start, I can honestly say I’m going to steal your idea. Best one I’ve seen, well done. Cheers 😀

[@rossnation8092]

Hi Graham looking good, must say the progress you’re making is great. Can’t wait to see trains running on the new lakeside. Cheers Ross

[@seangraham2879]

Love the progress Graham looking great love the lift section gives it a good look and I agree if you're happy with it that's all that matters. You really have done a great job

[@BALD8BIL]

Excellent update on the layout I look forward to seeing your next video update

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Great to see the track going back down. Liking the through roads in the station area. Well engineered lifting section.

[@GrahamFoulston]

The Growler - Blackwood N Gauge Layout I really do like the look of the track going through the platform area - just what I wanted it to look like. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@Newmillsmodelrailway]

Fantastic progress Graham! - Really must get on with mine!

[@cbgadget4740]

Great job Graham, you are indeed moving right along. Loving the new Lakeside 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

[@robstrains8711]

It really is sad how this hobby has been invaded by trolls and people just out to be nasty for the sake of it, I remember the day's when this hobby was 99% freindly where everyone gave their opinion in a nice balanced way, Society on the whole has forgotten how to communicate properly, People have become so engrossed in their phones that nothing else but me me me matters. Great if you have some advice to give or help but do it in the right way and not as an arrogant know it all or as the internet police this is why so many sites have now banned comments.

[@GrahamFoulston]

ROBS TRAINS Hi Rob, I have to admit that 99% of the time I tend to get good, constructive suggestions which I always welcome but just recently then I have had my fair share of folk who insisted that what I was doing was either wrong or that it wouldn’t work which to a certain extent I can understand but they are not here with me seeing what I am seeing plus they don’t know what I have planned for the future development and even when I show it on video to work then they still don’t believe it will work - it eventually becomes very frustrating hence the reason for me starting to loose my patience with them. Anyway, I’m happy with what I have done which I consider to be the main thing. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@michaeldavies9600]

Its supposed to be fun something to enjoy.

[@Bobs1Models]

Here here Graham keep on gioing.Bob

[@simonhoward7768]

So much progress in such a short space of time. The lift up section looks very impressive.

[@brummiedan88]

Looking great mate!!! you've got on with it quite a bit since the last video. your lift you section looks perfect to me!! keep up the good work matey

[@quarryfield]

Excellent progress Graham. The lift up section is a fine bit of engineering and it must've been great fun messing around with it until you were happy with the final result. All part of the fun and very rewarding that it works so well. Cheers, Paul.

[@adlam97531]

Really enjoy your videos and look forwards to seeing the layout as you work on it

[@tonyjones1662]

Hi Graham, I`ve said it once & I`ll say it again. It`s your layout , It`s our layout what we do right or wrong. We will learn by our mistake`s. Keep going mate your doing a grand job. ...All the best, TONY from RHYL [GRIFFIN STATION.

[@davehorton946]

Hi Graham great video coming on well and works well. Thans for the info on the Dowels i have ordered some. You are so quick. cheers Dave.

[@saxmadsteve]

This is Brilliant! I’m new on the block so I will be nicking this one for my 12’ x 8’ layout where the shed door is. So many thanks for a great idea 🙏

[@ursamajor9482]

Looks great! The mortised hinges are neat and tidy and the section works perfect. Done.

[@jerryallen34]

Well I for one love the concept and there was a reassuring clunk when you lowered the, what ever it's called. Love the way you have put in the feet adjusters along with the dowls. Moving fast. See you have not gone for cork. Great stuff mate. Jerry

[@GrahamFoulston]

Jerry Allen Hi Jerry and thanks for the comment mate. The underlay is actually not cork but Woodland Scenics track bed foam, it’s the first time I have used it and it’s a reall pleasure to work with, very easy to put down. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@tomalog1]

Bang up job mate, you're going great guns on this version. I'm looking forward to the next update, Cheers

[@markmattocks3174]

Well done Graham, by the way, I had some adjustable feet left over, and what a brilliant idea to use them to adjust the lift up section for flushness, I have been messing about with packing to get track alignment, hope you don’t mind, I have now installed said feet, wow it can be really fine tuned, well done, hope you don’t mind. Glad your doing what is right for you, I’m afraid you are always going to get, “Anally Retentive” people gassing, on what you should or should not do, they don’t know your environment do they👍

[@GrahamFoulston]

Mark Mattocks That’s brilliant news Mark that you have used the adjustable feet on your lift up section and I’m really pleased that it worked out for you too - excellent! 👍. Cheers for now mate. ............Graham

[@sparky107107]

long as you're happy with your layout.. i am happy with it. all that really matters, with your micro switch, I would suggest using 2 of them in series. when a micro switch fails 90 percent of the time it is in the closed position. hence not cutting of the power to the tracks. but the other way to look at this, is, you will always be in the room when running trains, and you do have a master switch. so all good. That is just my opinion, I know one thing,, for sure,,,,,I can't wait to see your bigboy thundering through the station platforms. I am getting excited..

[@GrahamFoulston]

sparky107107 My exact thoughts too David and I have to admit that as I was fitting it then that crossed my mind too, but then I thought as you did, I have the master on/off switch which I always use as well so in effect it is only while I am going from the top of the stairs to the bottom where the master switch is that anything could go wrong but I do take your point mate so thank you for that. Also, like you, I can’t wait to see the Big Boy go thundering past, that should look an awesome sight ! 👍. Won’t be long now hopefully. Cheers for now mate. ...........Graham

[@onnomulder9775]

Very nice update Graham!! Do not let them get to you!!!! Awesome job! I'm curious about the next video. Cheers Onno.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Onno Mulder Many thanks Onno, hopefully then next video will show more track laid and even a couple of trains running! 👍. Cheers for now. .........Graham

[@dthead]

love the progress Graham, really amazed by the progress you have done. Are slowly watch your updates. As always do what you want ! ignore people wanting to you to remain a novice, your not. and for any dislike ignorethem for allthe good likes. Good onya mate !

[@davidhyde4329]

Coming along really well Graham - I do like the 4 tracks between the platforms. Looking forward to more ... David

[@GrahamFoulston]

David Hyde Thank you David, having four tracks was probably one of the main things that I wanted on this layout, it gives me so much more as to being able to run at least four trains all at the same time. Cheers for now mate. ............Graham

[@danholland7023]

Looking really good, I knew your lift up section was going to work fine the moment you first explained it... I suspect its just a case of some people not having the brains or the skills to get similar lift out sections working on their own layouts. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished layout. Cheers, Dan

[@GrahamFoulston]

Dan holland Many thanks for your supportive comment mate, that’s very kind of you to say, thank you. I knew it would work too! 😉. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@BarnabasJunction]

You tell um Graham 🤨 I cannot believe how fast your progressing, well done Graham, your doing a superb job of getting things done Regards Jason

[@davidmuse7004]

Very nice layout and construction you have going on, the trackwork looks great. I never seen a "lift-up" that big but you did an awesome job at building and securing that ans so what you see the hinges now, you can always find a way to hide them! Be creative. Thanks for sharing Muse

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Your lift out section looks great, giving me some ideas for my layout

[@northwesttrainsmodels]

very nice progress looking forward to the next update i like the way uve done the lift up section especially very nicely done

[@GrahamFoulston]

north west trains models Thank you and pleased you like the lift up section. There is another update (Part 6) now up should you wish to view it. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@colinbusby4117]

Tremendous progress Graham, that lift up section is the dog’s bollocks mate. Probably the best one I have seen here in KZbin land. New Lakeside will soon be running again cheers Colin

[@GrahamFoulston]

Colin Busby Many thanks Colin and yes, I think you’re right, I don’t think it will be that long before we see some trains running! 👍. Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@durhamranger988]

Great job Graham! Don't take any notice of the " know it all's". We all have our own way of doing things. Looking forward to seeing how the layout progresses over the next few weeks/months.

[@whitleyhead]

Well done Graham, looks good and you’re certainly a better carpenter than me !! Can’t wait to see it running. Jon

[@ravenscrossmodelrailway3281]

Fantastic. Your layout is very inspirational, I am going to use the same system in my why is now a lift out section so it's hinged.

[@buzzardlanemodelrailway7611]

Hi Graham, I've been following you for quite a while but never commented before. I think you are doing an amazing job I loved you last layout and I'm sure I will this one too. I am still just at the base board building stage so not quite as far along as you, but your videos are very helpful and I look forward to many more. Nice work.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Buzzard Lane Model Railway Well Thank you very much for your first comment mate - that’s greatly appreciated sir, as long as you are finding these videos helpful for building your own base boards then they have done their job. Good luck with the build mate and cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@bus131]

Lakeside is coming along nicely. This hobby is about creating your own world in miniature, and to do that it has to be done your way. I've taken a lot out of your last few videos as I've been trying to master a lift out section since September time & haven't been able to successfully. From the ideas & info seen on Lakeside I now have a better plan & idea how to install my section. Don't let the negatives bring you down, as the positives far outweigh them. There are a number of channels on KZbin I have learnt a lot from since being back in the Hobby & yours is one of them. There is no right or wrong way in my eyes, there is only a it works or it doesn't work way & yours works :). Keep up the good work, enjoying watching Lakeside being reborn.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Roberto Riccioni Thank you very much for the kind comment Roberto - it’s greatly appreciated and I couldn’t agree more with you. I have never said that what I do is the only correct way to do things and I often mention this, you are so right, there are many ways to do the same job and get the same result at the end - what I do is just my interpretation and once again you are right - if it works and I’m happy with it then what’s the problem? I research many things before committing, taking parts of ideas from others and some of my own, there is no right or wrong way as long at the end of the day it works! 👍. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video the track work looks great you have done a great job on it

[@GrahamFoulston]

David's Trains Thank you David and much appreciated. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@coalbridgejunction7674]

Well done Graham, the layout is coming on nicely and will be great to see, when you get the main runs complete and running test trainS. Just take your time and it will be the outcome you want. Kind regards Martin Coalbridge Junction.

[@PhilPage227]

Starting to look amazing Graham.

[@stevewilson336]

Fabulous. Great progress. Steve

[@Wolfyjinny]

Looking fantastic Graham, the stuff the track is sitting on looks a lot like camping roll mat, I can get my hands on loads of that if it works well.

[@jamesmcneil2472]

Bloody hell mate you are a quick worker. It has taken me 5 years and I`ve not got a fraction done that you have. New lakeside is looking great.

[@austinmilich648]

Wow a lot of progress I wish my dad and I could build layouts that quickly and have time to do it. Great work... Austin

[@TheMisterdan01]

Looked back again and saw you cut it with a dremel, good idea, I’ll have to get one of those!

[@GrahamFoulston]

Dan Lawrie No worries mate. 👍. Cheers for now. .........Graham

[@striderpaul]

Looking great, very nice job.

[@mykeready3742]

Thank you for making this video as I was looking at doing something similar. You have done a great job and it’s nice and easy for me to make something like this. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobwatson2531]

Fantastic progress,well done.👏

[@patmcdermott4832]

Amazing how quickly you have got to where you are now! As previously mentioned I had to use adjustable feet, similar to yours, due to a sloping garage floor and they have been fine for 10 years+ now. Personally I think they are a godsend to get truly level boards. I cannot understand "armchair critics" who live on You Tube it's your railway, it works and I'm pleased you ignore their spurious criticisms! Good luck with the next track laying work. I wish the Woodland Scenics underlay had been around when I built my layout it looks great! Have a great Sunday :-)

[@GrahamFoulston]

Pat McDermott Thank you very much Pat, the track underlay is fantastic to use, I wish I had used this on my previous layout, to go round the curves you just cut through a pre-scribed cut line in the centre, it then becomes a breeze to lay around a curve without puckering. Pleased you are happy with your adjustable feet too - I know I am! 👍. Cheers for now mate. ...........Graham

[@kevinshort3943]

@@GrahamFoulston I still don't understand what the "problem" with those feet is supposed to be.........................?

[@GrahamFoulston]

Kevin Short You and me both Pat but hey ho. 😉. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@johna.dawson709]

Excellent update on the layout. It's coming along.... Great job on the lift out section....

[@GrahamFoulston]

John A. Dawson Thank you very much John - much appreciated mate. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@LaytonJunction]

great progress Graham like the lift up section bridge or bridge lift up section whatever you want to call it it's your layout 😃 and for all the doubters out there i have ordered my adjustable feet the same as yours and have every confidence in they work. cheers al 😃👍👍👍 were not all Everard junction were individuals who do things differently and that's its what makes us human

[@GrahamFoulston]

Layton Junction Absolutely mate, we are individuals with individual ideas and thoughts which I think is only for the good. I have never at any point said this is how you should do it - just how I have done it but sometimes some people just don’t get this - not even when I prove time after time that what I have done works. It’s up to folk to make up their own minds as to use these methods or not, what I don’t like is people saying that I’m wrong when clearly I am not. Anyway, glad you like the lift up section and pleased that you will be fitting the adjustable feet too - you won’t be disappointed! 👍. Cheers for now mate. .............Graham

[@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway]

Awesome graham and your lift up section does shut with a satisfying click 👍 progress is rapid mate

[@ozzyd9001]

looking good graham, about time that you re joined us with a working layout again, lol and this time it looks as if its going to be a very good one too.

[@ollychap1985]

looks good to me Graham . that lifting section makes it a lot easier to access the rest of the room i bet . can't wait till you have the trains running again

[@GrahamFoulston]

Oliver Chapman Thanks Oliver, it proved very useful yesterday when I had to move the large village section from on top of the base boards over into the corner, taking it through that gap made the job a lot easier than trying to lift it over. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

The station area will be good with 3 up and down lines , your joinery skills are a credit to you .......Peter

[@kevmc249]

Hi Graham great to see your layout progressing. Some of us don't really give a stuff if the theory is incorrect as you always provide real practical solutions for the rest of us modelers. Love your ideas and find them very useful. As for the doubters. Well don't let the B******* grind you down. Keep the faith man 👏👏

[@NZMOPAR]

It all looks good to me mate. I will do it the same way when I do another layout some day as I still have all my stuff to start again.... Glen

[@cliveroberts5748]

Hi Graham it's looking great mate well done.I have a lift out section to get in my shed but the shed is starting to lean to one side.Your lift up section is spot on. if its ok with you im going to do the same thing .Like you said if it works leave it. Stuff the whinging buggers.

[@GrahamFoulston]

clive roberts Many thanks Clive, the lift up section took a while to get right but I’m glad I persevered with it - it works like a dream now. Good luck with yours but I’m sure it will work out fine too. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@edwardlake5188]

Graham. I am same stage as you but had three attempts at lift up section but you saved the day and my lift up section w orbs perfect like yours well done. Regards Ted of st ives cambs

[@GrahamFoulston]

Edward Lake Blimey Edward, you are only just up the road to me, I used to work in St. Ives before retiring. So glad that your lift up section works too mate that’s really reassuring to know - thank you - it will stop you having to crawl any more to get into the layout! 👍. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@Hotpot1967]

Hi Graham, I am new to all the Dcc model railway layout. Your old layout was a very realistic and very detailed one, I’m inspired by your full ability to think it through carefully. My respect goes out to you and the way you approach what you do with the layout. There are many great model railway layouts out there and yours is one of them. You do what you do best your way. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for some helpful tips which make my up and coming layout of Hotpots industrial run smooth. You carry on mate I’m always interested in what you do with the layout. Regards. Dave Hotpot. 👍

[@GrahamFoulston]

David Kay Thank you very much for your very supportive comment Dave, that’s greatly appreciated sir. It’s good to know that I have inspired you too, that really means a lot to me so thank you once again. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@jedlahaye4765]

Your layout looks great, very sturdy and well planned, thankyou from Wairoa in New Zealand

[@GrahamFoulston]

jed la haye Thank you for your kind comment Jed, that really is much appreciated. Cheers for now. ........Graham

[@trainmanbob]

Great video as always Graham. Maybe the reason for the massive of comment is due to the fact lift up or down sections are a very emotive subject. I would never have done it your way, but you are so right...it works perfectly. So I have a new prospective if I ever need to build one again. I echo your sentiments in the video...'nuff said!!!!. Cheers, Bob

[@GrahamFoulston]

trainmanbob Thank you Bob and that’s what makes this wonderful hobby so great, we are all individuals with individual ideas and thoughts and are free to express ourselves in our own way - or should be! As you say - ‘Nuff said’ 😉👍. Cheers for now mate. ...........Graham

[@nickmoon475]

Keep it up Graham. Really great. Remember when people become jealous they often have to criticise rather than praise. Basic law of of geometry, if the pivot point is higher than what you want to pivot, which it is, it will clear no problem and of course it does. Love the updates, keep them coming. Nick

[@GrahamFoulston]

Nick Moon Many thanks Nick and yes, very true what you said on all points. Glad you like the updates mate. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@giulius7176]

Graham....It looks like it works just fine!!!....enough said....carry on my friend . your doing a great job.

[@jimsmoter4510]

Wow you are humming right along ,it was just a week or two ago it seems when you tore it apart to start over . But then again it could be the magic of video. Looking good. Thanks

[@GrahamFoulston]

jim smoter I have to admit Jim that it does seem to be going together really well - much better than I thought it would. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@johnbyrne642]

Great progress, really coming on well.

[@graememorrison5456]

Great video Graham making great progress Sir keep up the great work it’s a like from me 👍👍

[@nigelcarter9503]

Graham, it's great and, your planning is great. You are right to keep the atmosphere of the 'old' Lakeside'. Well done Graham, Nick.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Nigel Carter Many thanks Nick, much appreciated mate. When are you off to Thailand? Cheers for now mate. ..........Graham

[@nigelcarter9503]

Hi, Graham. Off to Thailand on the 9th for 3 weeks. Doing the bridge on the Kwai, Hellfire Pass. Bangkok and then the beach. Not a fan of them or swimming in the sea as it is full of fish wee and thing that want to eat you. @@GrahamFoulston

[@davidrosier5762]

It's looking great Graham, carry on as your inspiring a lot of us out in youtube land .

[@GrahamFoulston]

David Rosier Many thanks David and much appreciated sir - thank you. Cheers for now. ..........Graham

[@johnmorrow9978]

Hello Graham, I have just watched your latest update and I must say that I am beginning to like the looks of the new Lakeside, I liked your previous layout but there is just something about this one that has really peaked my interest, I think your lift up section works very well so much that I am going to copy your idea for my new layout that's if you don't mind, I had a lift up section on my last layout but I was never happy with it but watching how you did your's has inspired me to have another go for my new layout, for those who feel inclined to down everything that you do then let them do just that it is after all your layout and I totally agree with your comments about doing things your way instead of listening to the naysayers, good luck with the rest of it mate and I will be watching as always...John

[@GrahamFoulston]

John Morrow Hi John and I feel the same way with this layout as you do, I think because I learnt so much from the previous layout that I can now put into practice all the things I wish I had done before. You copy away my friend, nothing on my layout has a copyright on it and I put these videos up just for that reason - if folk feel that they can use something I have done then that’s excellent news. Good to know that you will have a similar lift up section, hopefully it will help you have better access too. Cheers for now mate. ........Graham

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

Great station plan its gonna be a really nice layout.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Brockwell Lane Thanks mate, I really appreciate that - thank you. Cheers for now. ...........Graham

[@ianjsandford155]

Doing a great job Graham. As you say its your layout and you want it that way.Keep it up mate. Ian

[@Andystrainsandmore]

I'm sure this layout will become a great one. 👍 Cheers Andy

[@paulwoolcott7823]

Hi Graham like the look of the new layout.

[@Dcritch71]

looks great sir!!!!

[@fritsvanderbrugghen4643]

Hi Graham, your lift up looks excellent....and your layout so far looks well laid out.....keep it up with the videos I to learn from it. Frits

[@GrahamFoulston]

Frits Vanderbrugghen Many thanks Frits, I really appreciate that - thank you sir. Cheers for now. ...........Graham