Pete Waterman's Model Railway HD

[@markturner4219]

One thing I really love about this layout and the guys building it is that while they pay meticulous attention to detail in the modelling, they still have the freedom of spirit that lets them enjoy running whatever locos and stock they please regardless of if the combinations would ever happen or if such locos would ever have darkened the portals of Leamington Spa. Keep on having fun guys.

[@DaveCooper36b]

They are all top men, a pleasure to be in the same company.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

The attention to detail is simply stunning, as is the scale speed of the loco's.. But then what would you expect, with the Legendary Pete Waterman! I used to promote a lot of his music, during my 35+ years in the nightclub industry.. & just like the music he produced, everything is absolute perfection. I still think the world of Pete today, as we are quite parallel in our musical interests, & hobbys. Give him a knighthood! 😉

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for this comment, I too think the world of Pete...top man.

[@davidwillard7334]

Like The DALEKS ! / MARTIANS ! TOO !

[@russellcroft1924]

Truly inspirational and a wonderful advert for our great hobby. I never tire of watching videos of Pete Waterman`s layout.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you Edward, so pleased you enjoyed the video. There are a lot of people to congratulate, all these lovely skilled modellers turn up nearly every Sunday and give their time to work on the layout.

[@MilPlanes1]

Enjoyed all 34 mins of this great vid. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Believe me the pleasure is all mine, I love taking the film...then coming home and editing all of it together. In all cases all the scenes do not follow each other, and I have to search as many as 100+ scenes and try to produce continuity as best I can. it is very time consuming....but VERY rewarding. Of course comments like yours helps a lot....thank you.

[@pauledstock225]

Dave Cooper As long as you love what you are doing, that is all that matters, right? People wonder how I can sit for hours and carve tiny components of my tiny hand-carved boats, but time just flies when one enjoys the labor. Great job of editing.

[@Louiepuss]

I have seen Pete's layouts at Alley Pally, What is there to say Fantastic. always a pleasure.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Yes it is something else his layout....certainly got the WOW factor.

[@TheMarcusyt]

Realistic scenery. Very professional looking. Amazing detail. Very well done.

[@DaveCooper36b]

The layout is magnificent, and it is a pleasure to film and share it with everyone. Thank you for your comment.

[@davidhadden2632]

it just gets better evrytime and gives me lots of ideas how to do my layout as soon as i start well done all trully awesome

[@paulm3965]

This is what you get when you mix good taste with pete Watermans money. A perfect model railway. Top marks to all who made this layout.

[@DaveCooper36b]

It certainly is a magnificent layout, and a tribute (as you say) to all who created this masterpiece.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I appreciate your comment, thank you. This layout is fantastic, it has evolved to what it is today, by a lot of highly skilled, dedicated people over ten (10) years. So I do try very hard to give it the respect it deserves.

[@preetamr12]

Fantastic setup. Just feel happy looking at these. Very well done

[@paulallenMacca]

Fantastic Video of the Model Railways and Trains.

[@DaveCooper36b]

***** Thank you , and pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I don't know exactly, but it has been at least 5/6 years in the build...and is still been built by lot's of skilled and dedicated people. This is a project that will never be completed.

[@tamesidestriders8246]

Wow ! Very impressive.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Pleased you liked it, thank you for your comment.

[@JBofBrisbane]

That's one reason to have your own models - to run the trains the way you would have liked to see them run.

[@davidrobert2007]

How many of us would build a layout like this if we could? Good on you Pete!

[@hamshackleton]

It's one of those 'why didn't I think of that' moments! Thanks, David, I'll have to look for it in the local craft shop!

[@rickpalo1]

Great track work, perfect layout. Always a joy to watch!!

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you Sir for the comment, and am very pleased you are enjoying the videos.

[@flippop101]

Well, after reading the book about this railway, I can enjoy this excellent film even more. Thanks for uploading!

[@DaveCooper36b]

It is the length and breath of a barn....a massive set up.

[@DaveCooper36b]

It is not me that has done all the hard work, that is down to a superb team Pete Waterman has on board. It is an on going (and going, and going) project, but bit by bit as you have noticed, it's getting there. All I do is go along and film the layout, and don't I love it.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Pete Waterman is still very much in to music, and he has a 3 disc compilation out at the moment called "The Hit Factory". Not so sure he has the time to browse you-tube, but he does LOVE railway's.

[@DaveCooper36b]

If you see an original picture of this scene, the model is just like it. And I agree with you, I would have loved to live there in the steam day's. You would be virtually on the lineside, amazing.

[@DaveCooper36b]

It is a private model railway, it's at the home of Pete Waterman. I was very lucky to get an invite to visit, some four years ago now...asked permission to photograph and film the layout, which he gave, and these videos are the result. I am often asked if anyone can come along the see this layout, but as I have said, it is private as it is on his premises.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for that, it's nice to get back on the positive side again. Hope to have more film of the layout when the weather get's better. It is being improved all the time (every Sunday the regulars come over and work on the layout). Cheers.

[@Marcus.D.P]

Great layout.....can only dream of one this good....a legend in his own right when it comes to all things railway.......top guy....!!!

[@davidhadden2632]

awesome layout well done to you all for all the great camera work also

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you David for your comment, I will pass your message on to the lads.

[@jwhful]

Always like to videos about Pete Waterman's 0 gauge railway, I have both of the books, featuring some of the views and locomotives shown in the video. The one disturbing thing in the video is the runaway coal train hauled by the "Peak"! Hope they managed to get a driver on board before disaster happened! This locomotive would also benefit from sound to bring it to life. Will keep watching for more videos.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, and am sure PW will be pleased you have bought his books. He has his own opinions on figures in locos...and on stations, which is fair enough....it is his layout. He has sound on most of his diesels, not sure why it is absent on the `Peak`. There will be some more videos over the coming month, so hope you watch.

[@jwhful]

It is a brilliant railway, it is only when viewing a video such as yours that you spot these omissions, the railway is nowhere finished only wish I could be part of it's construction!

[@tankman966]

Jim Hagan It would be brilliant but for one thing. Where are all the people? No passengers on the platforms, no station staff, no railway workers. Come on Pete, you got the dosh, employ someone to make little peeps..

[@488scooby]

wow youve done a hell of alot more since i saw it last, its all looking very real now,great video.

[@eddywilliams6212]

what a great layout! i love the weathered locos and the way you have filmed it as if you are filming full size trains

[@DaveCooper36b]

So pleased you enjoyed the video. The `helicopter` shots are done by just walking with the loco (keeping a steady hand of course). The camcorder is a PanansonicHDC-SD60, a superb little camera. Hope this helps.

[@secretspyfrog]

Very nice, can't see whats to dislike I think you got some smashing shots. Oh ..... nice job with the layout Pete! And good job on the camera Dave.

[@whiskey1951]

Great camera work, thank's for sharing.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for that, as I have just been told I can't use a camera properly (maybe justified though on this occasion).

[@DaveCooper36b]

There is a list of people who have helped build this layout, some I am sad to say, who have now passed. So many skilled people have given thier time, and still are....and STILL will be for some time yet. It is an on going project of love and dedication. I will continue to post updates for as long as Pete Waterman allows me to.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Glad you liked the video, but regarding your question: I am afraid the answer is no, as it is his home as well. The next best thing is for me to go along and film the layout, then upload it to KZbin so people such as yourself can enjoy it.

[@SMTMainline]

James May's toy stories? anyone?

[@wicky0570]

Lovely video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Very kind of you, thank you for the comment.

[@DaveCooper36b]

This is a massive layout, and there are more important things to do first. I understand when all the priorities have been completed, then the minor details can be addressed.

[@DaveCooper36b]

May I point out that when PW has a running day, modellers come along with their locos to see them run on the layout (to test them). This means you can get any class, any era loco pulling stock that may not be `authentic` for that time. I just film whatever is going round the track at the time, regardless of "correctness". Any other time Mr. Waterman runs the layout to the correct period with correct stock. Hope this answers your query.

[@nigelweir3852]

So lucky to this come up , I’m so lucky ,lucky lucky lucky

[@DaveCooper36b]

So it is you who is watching them all....!! Thank goodness you enjoy the videos, as there are plenty on here AND more to come I hope. Thank you for watching and your comment, means a lot to me.

[@MartyLJ57]

I like the simplicity and focus on trains.

[@DaveCooper36b]

All I know is his name is Harold, and sadly he passed away this summer. But what a beautiful creation he has left behind for "leamington Spa".

[@CarlyWaarly]

Brilliant, thank Pete for Sharing, best wishes, Carl

[@urgthrash]

A whole lotta love went into that, such detail ! thx for posting

[@DaveCooper36b]

It is a work in progress, and as I have said on quite a few times now...not all the signals are connected yet. All these questions, you must spend a lot of time looking for the negatives, just enjoy the film. If you have a layout, I would really like to see a link to any film of it please.

[@aldothenoo]

Fantastic layout.its looking really fab now lolol .......

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for the comment, PW always runs his trains as they should be. Also his layout is purpose built with real gradients, so all the locos have to work hard.

[@LordIsles]

First we had Pendon, now we have Leamington Spa. Congratulations to all involved.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I would agree to that, as long as the link remains with my channel, and I am credited with the video. Hope your members enjoy the video.

[@chickenthebestcallumgamer5548]

I just love ❤ model trains hey are my favourite thing in the world

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Chicken The best callum gamer554 gamergaming barnes : Good, then you should enjoy this video. Thank you for your comment....appreciated.

[@Wimpie1515]

So much detail! Awesome.

[@DaveCooper36b]

This is an 0 gauge (7mm) railway. I agree, the gun carriage was superb. If you check some of my other videos, there will be even more surprises. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@jeanneuzarhudson8207]

I'm not sure how my wife's picture is on this. We are very new to You Tube in the U.S. but this is particularly stunning to watch. Wonderful craftsmanship. Not really accustomed to two rail, "scale". Sort of a large scale, three rail hack.

[@DaveCooper36b]

You have got me on this one....can you explain about your wife's picture !! I am so pleased you enjoyed the video, and you are now on You Tube. Thank you for your comment.

[@sheilapearce5885]

Jeanne Uzar

[@kirbyparkwest4392]

Fantastic layout footage. Makes you want to sell up the oo and start again in O gauge.

[@DaveCooper36b]

+Kirby Park West : If you have the cash and the time.....why not. But if you enjoy the layout you have, then continue to enjoy what you have.

[@BobFarnell]

I'd Swear it were real, Lovely Job!! Reminds me OF BoYHOOD DAYS

[@johnbgregory5049]

Yes it does,

[@DaveCooper36b]

What do you mean!! We are all boy's again when we visit this layout. Yes you are right again when you say it is almost real.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you, it certainly is an impressive layout.

[@cardboardboxification]

Excellent rails and switches,

[@DaveCooper36b]

Many thanks for your comment, and your observation.....cheers.

[@LeShark75]

The only thing missing is a mini Bernard Cribbins, awesome setup.

[@DaveCooper36b]

The layout is magnificent...I think I would like a mini Bernard Cribbins to be honest. Thank you for your comment.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Wonderful, very pleased you are enjoying the video. The track is called "Steady Pulse", and it is from an album called "Tranquil Rhythms" by A.K.M. music. Hope this helps.

[@Mr3kites]

Enjoyed that great, thank you Mr Muppet ❤️

[@DaveCooper36b]

Right on both counts, thanks for watching.

[@markswasey4301]

Great work, very nice!

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you, it is a superb layout.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you Russell, I hadn't spotted that spam....got rid of it now.

[@DaveCooper36b]

The track through "Leamington Spa/Hatton Bank" is DCC, and the LMS line through "Brinklow" is DC. It gives everyone a chance to run their locos.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I am sorry you didn't enjoy the film, as I really do try to vary the locations, angle shots, close up's and wide angle....even though I am filming the same loco...hoping to maintain the interest. It seems I have failed on this occasion, but I do thank you for your comment, and thank you anyway for watching. Cheers, Dave

[@bikersbest]

it reminds me so much of thomas the tankengine ( old series ) same brakewaggons and so simelar engines :) nice work really nice

[@DaveCooper36b]

You have got me on this one, not sure how to take it....but I hope it is said in the right spirit.

[@DaveCooper36b]

They do when you are Pete Waterman Edwin, and it is his model railway.

[@DaveCooper36b]

The fiddle yard is on one of my other videos, not sure which one...I will check it out for you.

[@DaveCooper36b]

That is teddy bear fur, which you can order by the sq. meter....and is PERFECT for making grass.

[@microbusss]

great vid Love to meet this guy IRL

[@rancocaskid]

Great video, lots of modeling ideas presented. Would it be OK to post it on the OGR MAGAZINE forum for other to enjoy?

[@callumthornelow2936]

Apparently P.W has got his own model train making people because he couldn't get what he wanted anywhere else is that true Dave, Fantastic film as-well by the way

[@DaveCooper36b]

You are most likely right there Callum, but he has got some top builders now. Thank you for the comment, and pleased you enjoyed the film.

[@callumthornelow2936]

Dave Cooper P.W clearly has got top builders to make a layout that brilliant. I remember him saying the T.V "There's no point in having a model railway unless you friends to share it with"

[@davidhadden2632]

Dave Cooper also enjoyed the programme he did on television very intelligent man and knowledge of railway is fantastic hope he does some more or even do some of his own for dvd

[@DaveCooper36b]

David, this mans knowledge is unbelievable...he has my total respect. You cannot pull wool over Pete Waterman'e eyes.

[@davidhadden2632]

that is so true keep up the good work all of you love to see the work you are all doing and the layout in action fantastic i get so much enjoyment and ideas for my own layout i will be starting soon thank you all

[@DaveCooper36b]

I agree, I am always amazed on his knowledge of the railway's. Of course I also agree on the "Top Guy" comment.

[@Nickm535i]

Yes, a superb camera: thanks for the info.

[@DaveCooper36b]

7mm (0 gauge)....superb detail.

[@DaveCooper36b]

As I have said.....anything can happen on a running day. It all adds to the magic.

[@emptypages1970]

I want to live in one of those houses beside the railway

[@bloodmarine77]

good stuff.i really like the class 14.....was it kit built?

[@Andophonic]

Very impressive, sir.

[@LDEGM]

Awesome video! Good work! Andrew

[@DaveCooper36b]

Once again, thank you for taking the time to comment Andrew, I really do appreciate it.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you Andrew for your comment, pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@jamesscarlette8491]

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[@DaveCooper36b]

Pleasure....thank you for the comment.

[@Nickm535i]

This is amazing! Great railway, superb filming. How did you do the tracking shots? What is this filmed on? Thanks for sharing!

[@DaveCooper36b]

He has got his diesels (well some of them) chipped, but as the sound for steam is not very good yet....he has decided not to chip them just yet. On some of my other videos you will see steam and diesel running with sound.

[@DaveCooper36b]

I have just asked Pete Waterman this question (as I don't do modelling, just film and take photographs), and his reply was: All the same as on Just Like The Real Thing except for 10, and they are dingams. Hope this helps.............

[@urgthrash]

sorry to double post, but 1 Question, How long did it take him to build all that? and one day i hope something like that is around here ( US ) to go see in person.

[@Lindsay5137]

thanks for pointing out that it's O gauge, I assumed 00 and was wondering how you got some of that detail, a great video - a "small' suggestion - maybe the speed could be dropped a little with most of the trains. Please don't take it the wrong way - maybe I'm thinking about my limited space and like to have them, take a little longer to get around. Many thanks Lindsay in NZ

[@DaveCooper36b]

Lindsay McIsaac Many thanks for your comment, and appreciate your suggestion. Pete Waterman likes to run his trains as near as dammit to the real thing, so express trains will run at speed, at the same time...freight will run a lot slower. You are right in what you say, as sometimes the speed of the trains can make it difficult for me to film. I sincerely hope this does not spoil you enjoying the video.

[@thompo999]

brilliant I'd love to see that.

[@waldenhouse]

Very nice. Any idea who built it for him?

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for your comment, have you watched my other videos?

[@michaelolliff-lee7859]

Just fantastic! I love the 30 wagon coal train something to aim for!

[@brennan60100]

Trains powering past signals at danger, very realistic (at least they''re there, I suppose). Otherwise, a great layout.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for your comment....just to point out, this is quite an early film, and most of the signals at that time were not connected to the control box.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank you for your observation, but I don't model trains.....I just go along and film the railway.

[@DaveCooper36b]

If you go on my channel there are lot of videos of Pete Watermans layout. Thank you for the comment, and pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@fastteddyb]

Lovely railway. But what is that track? It's not standard Peco (sleepers too far apart) - I see it on all these model railways but I never saw it for sale when I was making railways years ago. Is it all hand made?

[@DaveCooper36b]

Yes it all hand made................. and that is from the man himself.

[@DaveCooper36b]

Thank's...I don't know the answer to that, but I hope someone will reply. If not, I will find out for you.

[@danielwilliams9645]

WOW awesome setup this totally rocks, i cant stop watching it. Whats the song called at 26.03?

[@FiveElms]

Does Pete do anything with music anymore, or is he all about the railway now? Does he browse KZbin looking at trains like the rest of us?

[@davepayne586]

this is a great lay out, how long and wide is it,