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So I had my old 00 gauge railway since I was little, and I was using the Hornby track plan for the layout I did not like it as I had the coal lift and a turntable to add to the railway. So I took all the track up and put a new layer of cork on top and started again. This new layout is one of the old Hornby layouts from the 80's (I think).

[@Steven_Rowe]

And then mum walks in say, it time for bed now so pack it all away. Oh bugger

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

It’s good to see you testing the trains as you go along so you can fix a mistake as soon as you make it

[@MatthewThewsey]

Exactly. It made sure that there was a good electrical connection as I was pinning the track down.

[@elleryparsons5766]

The Best thing Bout Model Railroading Everybody is using everyBody's idea and it works on that line.

[@lisanewton2028]

Loved the film I've just got my 8x4 mdf board with my 8 year old son and we are going to have a go soon but the electric s have me confused !

[@silectric]

When using a mains wire extension reel unwind it completely, always. I know this is elf and safety and that with low power it might not be a problem. However they can heat up wound up tight. When they go they go, with fire and a bang. Seen it happen, outside fortunately and power tools; but always completely unwind those reels.

[@MatthewThewsey]

Those cable reels have wound and unwound ratings. My 25W soldering iron is way below the wound maximum rating. It's also only a 10m cable, so the power dissipation in that length of cable with 25W passing through it is very minimal.

[@inventordude]

Awesome work! Model railroading is a cool hobby. I still do a little bit myself.

[@t.michaeloriain3459]

I would like some advice on knowing, How to build this layout please? If you can show me a picture, And plans. I love Trains.

[@t.michaeloriain3459]

hello

[@silectric]

I realise in practise mostly it is unlikely to be a problem, however it is too easy to forget when using a higher power load so I always unwind totally. Bit of a nuisance in the loft with the model railway and no doubt I am more likely to trip over the trailing wires!!!! To be honest I am not an H&S nut, but having seen one go up in flames (and that was on a railway preservation site)it is one thing I always unwind completely.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Love the Trackplan.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Love the Layout plans.

[@GTFour]

I like the layout, be cool to see running

[@StBlazeyModelWorld]

Brilliant mate, loved it

[@argenvia]

Hi Matthew, I'm starting and I bought a 12 ft x 6 ft board, what would your measurements be since I like your design, greeting from Argentina

[@elleryparsons5766]

Best Thing Ever to do with your life hands down why cause it rocks and it's the Best thing to spend your money on!

[@CSXEMDTrainLover]

Awesome train video

[@DarthElvins06]

This is way better then mine

[@indianatone218]

nicely done ,i wish more young ones would put the computer down and do stuff like this ,to get the grey matter going in a different direction .im 62 and im just pulling mine out of mothballs for my grandson ,ive had mine since i was a youngster check it out on my channel ..Keep up the good work .

[@Yogi-ii9hb]

very impressive mate

[@rollsontrack5085]

Can you tell me about the expense and availability of materials for creating such a model

[@yehahauuyyyehehahaa]

I remember this from a James may video, but I can't blame you, it's a good layout.

[@MatthewThewsey]

I only found that video of James May doing it after I built it. Its a standard old Hornby layout, but I have modified it a bit.

[@patriceroseau219]

Bonjour, Quelle sont les dimensions du plateau en système métrique ? Merci d'avance.

[@allanegleston13]

good show .

[@chrisadams7216]

how do you electrify the turntable and what software you using on the pc to make the plan

[@thedankgentlemann]

Do you mind if I make a version of this with the King of the Hill theme or Benny Hill theme?

[@MatthewThewsey]

I'd rather you didn't.

[@Richardblue1963]

Did you use different sized curves for the outer track and the inner track?

[@MatthewThewsey]

Yes. The track plan wanted 1st and 2nd radius curves, but I wanted to run very long engines. So I changed the plan to fit 3rd and 2rd. The larger radius curve goes on the out side.

[@Richardblue1963]

Matthew Thewsey Does bachmann have 3rd and 2nd radius curves?

[@MatthewThewsey]

Richardthebluehunsletengine I think they do: www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=branchline&prod=9

[@Richardblue1963]

Matthew Thewsey I meant USA bachmann :/

[@albertvanderkallen7794]

RichardHunslet1963

[@nellaruggeri7638]

Matthew can you please tell me who produced that coal loader? thank you

[@MatthewThewsey]

Nella Ruggeri Hornby

[@Superhaza2001]

Which layout software did you use

[@MatthewThewsey]

I got the plan from www.freetrackplans.com/Hornby-7H.php , then used Hornby Virtual Railway 2 to edit the design. This is what you see on my monitor.

[@Thomas__Blue]

Can you do some more train videos?

[@MatthewThewsey]

Yes. I do have some footage that needs editing. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[@Thomas__Blue]

+Matthew Thewsey Okay, cool. :)

[@kloazyy958]

what length is it?

[@michaelpetersen1919]

what is the board size

[@MatthewThewsey]

+Mike Petersen The total size is 8x4', but its made up of 4x2' boards. The cork you can see in the video is 2x2'. Hope that helps.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Nice looking vid, but imho it's not a model railway, as it's just trains and track with no landscape

[@MatthewThewsey]

Yeah I know. It's just a train set really.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

@@MatthewThewsey The important thing is to have fun with it.

[@stephenmartin3258]

How long did this take?

[@MatthewThewsey]

Video is 2:10 long.

[@stephenmartin3258]

I mean, how long in real life did this take to build?

[@MatthewThewsey]

A few months I'd say. But total time probably 20 hours.

[@chrisadams7216]

how do you electrify the turntable and what software you using on the pc to make the plan

[@MatthewThewsey]

Software is "Hornby Virtual Railway 2". The single exit on the turntable is the main input, and it wired to the turntable itself. The other exits are powered when the turntable faces them.

[@chrisadams7216]

How did you do it I'm looking at powering some points

[@MatthewThewsey]

In my case. the single exit is on an un-powered side of the track. so I ran wires under the board connecting the input to the turntable (from mainline) to the single exit. I then ran wires from the single exit to the turning part of the table.

[@MatthewThewsey]

No. There is plenty of stuff on google on this topic.

[@chrisadams7216]

Ok thank you for your help