Retford in EM Gauge Episode 3

Hi all, at long, long last I have been able to put this video together. I had planned to upload this video a long time ago, however my Grandfather (who built and owned the layout, and who wrote the descriptions and answered comments on these videos) passed away last summer. Since then visits have obviously become scarce, and the layout has had to be sold. Thankfully, it is in very good hands and work will continue on it with its new owner! Lastly, I also want to thank everyone for all of the kind comments on the other two videos of the layout!

[@prdraper1]

RIP Roy Jackson. great model railway , a lifetimes work and great work too. God Bless you.

[@gordonfoster1393]

Wonderful likeness of how Retford used to be in the late 1950s when I used to go spotting there. It’s just not the same since the dive under. Thank you for the memories.

[@andys2261]

This is a fantastic layout and testament to your Grandfather's years of hard work. I have lived in Retford all my life and although i'm not old enough to have known the tracks as they are here, I am still a rail enthusiast and find the bygone years fascinating. I would also like to add there is a Facebook group called Retford Memories which has many pictures and notes about the town including many photos of the railway in the area throughout the years. I'm sure whoever is continuing the build on this layout would find it an excellent resource. Thanks once again to your Grandfather for his great work.

[@robertbate5790]

Greetings. I an fairly new to KZbin, and I have just found your videos. I've watched all three. I have seen articles in the magazine's about your railway and was impressed by its scale. To see it in motion, and brining it to life, it is even more amazing. I would be happy to think of it as Pendon MKII. It looks to have the same purpose, to record a slice of history. To put a railway into its scenic proportion gives it so much life. I went to Pendon first in 1973. I came away dreaming of a scale mile of model railway. Never achieved it sadly, but I compensate by enjoying the modelling of others who can do more than I. I have enjoyed club modelling and exhibiting though. I hope it has brought you as much joy to build and play, as it has for us followers to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@nataroonytrontime3976]

Nothing like the sound of electric trains on the track joints. Just fascinating

[@kevinmulhall]

Very nice I was senior station staff here for 18 months 1-1-89 till 6-90, great station and staff

[@markarnold8160]

The trackwork is undoubtedly the centerpiece of this layout. Having seen it modern day, this is brilliant.

[@DJRailways]

Thanks! The real thing has changed a bit over the years, but having seen the layout before I actually saw the real thing it was fascinating to see the various real life counterparts of the layout!

[@peterhearsum6620]

Like Little Bytham, great mainline action. Thanks for sharing

[@DJRailways]

My pleasure, thanks for the kind words!

[@perthsouth5576]

Best Model Railway in the country!

[@DJRailways]

Thanks - my Grandad was working on it for 25+ years!

[@dennismodelrailway7187]

Great layout how long take to do it