Rivet counter update, YouTube video goes viral layout tour 00 gauge model railway

[@richarddavidson8202]

Great video never a truer word said. Don't know why but I just fancy a can of Stella 😂

[@vincecrysler3821]

Once again, well done! I am an N-scale modeller in Canada, enjoy your work even though there is a huge difference in British and North American trains. Let me say again;" Poppycock to the rivet-counters"!!

[@HaroldRoad]

I must admit the love from Canada 🇨🇦 in the last week has been brilliant 👏 👌 😀

[@vincecrysler3821]

Thanks John, I chuckled at your comment about folding arms across chestión! I too was a gym guy many years ago and personal trainer. Always had to wear big shirts and fold my arms. Guys at the gym always ridiculed me cause after a session I would sit at the snack bar and read a "train magazine." Now that I'm 65, I train at home just to be fit and play with my trains!! Still fold my arms, cause it is comfortable!!😅 cheers Vince Mont-St-Gregoire, Quebec

[@Stefan8u]

I'll never forget feeling embarrassed as a teen modeller, I'd repainted a loco into an older livery (correctly and very nicely, I was so proud of my work) and I showed it off at the local club and some older guy laughed at me and said what a waste of time as I hadn't removed a couple of fittings on the model which meant that it was incorrect for that livery and that everyone knew that. Now I look back and laugh and think of my layout that Is L shaped, and split in half between 1930s and 1990s with my rolling stock crossing the rift regularly and knowing that some people must hate it.

[@HaroldRoad]

Done that myself many times, spent ages detailing a class 37..only to post it up...within minutes he rivet counters deceanded...I'd inadvertently fitted vacuum brake pipe by mistake..they are out there, just waiting...thanks for your comments 😊

[@royking1]

How many times do you now see old liveries painted onto new buses to showcase their heritage.

[@GustavSvard]

@@royking1 Just recently Geoff Marshall posted a vid on a class 455 repainted in a heritage BR livery. And he pointed out they had to change it a bit to meet modern regulations like doors in a contrasting colour. And it looked amazing. So good. Every detail doesn't have to be 100% the old livery. If anything I'd wish we saw some of the newer stock was painted in a heritage liveries. e.g. a Crossrail class 345 in a Network SouthEast livery.

[@robely2634]

Hi John, I subscribed yesterday after seeing your "rivet counter" video which popped up in my KZbin feed. Having experienced the rivet counter wallys myself, I totally agree, my layout. my rules, if you dont like, jog on and as my dear old mum used to say " if you cant say anything nice ,keep yer gob shut!" Rivet counters are the very reason i have posted very little of my layouts. Liking the idea of the RuleOne community👍🏻, modellers should not have to fear showing their work. Looking forward to catching up on your previous videos! 😊 All the best Rob

[@royking1]

Same! 100%

[@Karl43Hungus]

Your weathering alone is masterful. Don't let the haters get you down.

[@Grychon]

I am one of those unlucky guys that doesn't have their own layout. I am vicariously enjoying Harold Road through your videos, keep up the fantastic work 💪

[@pierremartini2229]

Just subscribed. I'm an N gauge modeller based in France. Your sincerity and your passion is infectious. All the best to you!

[@HaroldRoad]

Wow, thank you!

[@duckman5642]

Love n gauge

[@geordieceltic2]

I have just completed two weathering jobs on steam locomotives , following one of your videos and they look spot on. Your video was concise and easy to follow, with no faffing about. Thank you.

[@MarcosGazza]

Came across your channel off the back of another couple i watch, great layout stunning weathering, really nice quality. Don't let the haters get you down, your layout is your outlet to having a great time and no one else has the right to change that. Really love the work you have done, keep it going. 😊 Looking forward to more updates.

[@eggweed_productions]

What a lovely bloke you are! I haven't got a model railway (yet - waiting for the kids to move out so I can steal a bedroom) but I love your layout and feel quite inspired. Good luck to you and I look forward to more stuff - I will see it cos I subscribed! Such an entertaining and informative channel - keep going mate.

[@HaroldRoad]

Love that, although im no proffesional film maker, I do and make my videos light hearted with a spot of humour..nothing worse than a video of a layout with a monotone voice over...just makes it boring..I like to have a laugh 😊

[@stormbowman7148]

I absolutely love your landscaping and details. It is a treat to watch. I use Setrack wherever I can, it saves me time, and works just as well. When I play around with the trains (yes, PLAY) I never really think about the track and point work anyway, as I immerse myself into operating the layout. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Denmark.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Evening John, thanks for the shout out! I'd be happy to take part in rule 1! Please, Keep it going man, ive had messages of support from several high profile members of this community, all in support of whats going on at the moment mate. So yeah, you're being heard, WE are being heard. As a side note, I've been a follower of yours for years now, saw you build up, change and sell the older layout so, please, do keep it coming. All the best my friend. P.s I'm copyrighting "Bollywollocks"😂😂

[@zebharris5233]

What a great word. Will defiantly use.

[@HaroldRoad]

I only wish I'd made that word up...everybody is talking about it..😮

[@kennethbrunt9682]

A very well put together answer for all the people who have nothing better to than crittises. All hobbies are to be enjoyed and we all get pleasure from them. I myself run what I want no thought of era or type of stock to run, which gives me pleasure which is priceless. Keep up the great work, thanks for all the effort you put in producing the KZbin videos.

[@HaroldRoad]

I'm no professional video wise, but it is worth watching just for thr laughs...as for rivet counting I wonder just how many people noticed the pre planted out of scale can of Lager behind me...😂

[@jimtrack3786]

Hello from Wisconsin USA John! Like you I had two great guys for Uncle's as a kid. My Uncle Herb Lemke and my Uncle Ed Gron. I model New York Central and my 1920's heavyweight passenger cars are shiny clean as that's the New York Central's way. My 22 car long "Great Lakes" train has two sleeper cars which are named after these two great men. Rivet counters also do not get laid. Love watching your show! Jim.

[@iainbright2184]

Came across your channel by accident last week. Thanks for sharing. You and others inspire me to get moving on my layout. Dinosaurs, Star Wars and trains - what a mix. Love it! Your layout looks fantastic by the way. Look forward to the running/flying session.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

Hi John, I watched this with my grandson, a great heartfelt genuine and enjoyable video. Now, what you need is a Scale Model Scenery Dylington Custard Company ghost sign or one of their new billboards, which comes with several advertisements, one being Dylington Custard, both items based on our layout. As we make and distribute custard in barrels, tankers and a direct pipeline from the factory to the cafes 😂 keep up the good work and keep them videos coming, oh and we've gotThomas on ours... Cheers James 🙂👍

[@HaroldRoad]

I hope you and your Grandson enjoyed the video...and thanks for getting in touch...I enjoyed reading your comments..😊

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

@@HaroldRoad he certainly did John, and he's watched a few more of them as well 🙂👍

[@bobainsworth5057]

Like your layout. It shows a dedication to quality work. It's very consistent, which gives it an appearance of artistic mind ,a creative mind. You take care of details to complete the scenes. This gives the viewer the feeling that all is as it should be. How often do you get, " biy that looks so real " ? I never understood rivet counters, so miuch time wasted counting. If you can run trains and feel you " there" what else do you need? Ehen I was a boy , I played with my Lionel trains on the living room floor. I was there heard the whistle, felt the wind as it rushed by, smelled the ozone from the sparking third rail. We do what we can to make it real --- for us. What a delite .

[@richarddombrowski832]

Love the name for the 153. I named one of my late fathers GW1NYO and gave it to my local club. The name is his Ham Radio licence number. Linked both his hobbies in memory. Ignore the haters. Your layout your rules

[@MrPeterhe]

Hello! Thanks for your video, youtube recommended your channel yesterday. I fully agree with your comments about rivetcounters. Who am I building my railway for? Well I am doing for me. For me to enjoy and relax! Rule one? Yes please! Greetings from Sweden.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

I've subscribed after seeing your mention on the Smith's Facebook page. I'd already found your channel via your Beeston Jcn revamp upload from last week. That was me mentioning about the clock, which I will do myself when I eventually create my layout. I thought the "Beeston" bit was a clue to the area (unless you lived near Nottingham or Leeds), but my humble apologies, I realise it has a special meaning. Thanks for the ideas as I haven't started mine yet and please keep the uploads coming.....

[@HaroldRoad]

I'm amazed how many new people have joined the HR community in the last week, I suppose I have KZbin to thank for that...its all good Smith's is a model shop close to me, so I often purchase items from them..that Clock is a such a vital part of timekeeping now, and it keeps the Wife happy that I realise what the time is and I go downstairs at a reasonable time

[@NamiTemeraireHusky]

I’d seen your layout being recommended to me on facebook occasionally, never actually followed over there nor did I know you had a youtube channel. I have now rectified that 😃👍 had a look through the photos and it looks absolutely mint. I’ve been planning a layout for years, granted I’ve never had the time, money nor space to actually start one. I love seeing what people do with their own personal layouts, it’s inspiring for me to see the passion people put in. While I’ve only seen yours for probably the last couple months, what I have seen has been fab, and I love what you’ve done here.

[@steveg3981]

KZbin dropped your channel my way last week. Enjoyed your comments which were well said. I'm in Niagara Falls Canada. KZbin also pointed me to another channel SoCal Scale models ( worth a visit for operating sessions in California}. Out of the blue he mentioned that he did not watch many UK channels apart from one where there was recently an anti rivet counter rant. Turns out it was Harold Road. Its a small world. Thank you.

[@HaroldRoad]

Seems Harold Road has taken off in Canada, I'm not sure if KZbin are shunting the video Worldwide but there seems to be a lot of new subscribers from Canada and the US in the last week, thanks for the comments 😊

[@timbutler340]

One of the best videos on model railway, I have seen. Great comments that need to be said. Carry on the good work.❤

[@karlbrack7392]

Hi John, love your layout, love you, your comments on rivet counters are bang on. Fair play Jon, just keep doing what you are doing mate

[@jimluntley7391]

Your weathering is sublime. I’m assuming you air brush. As a newbie to air brushing myself, would you be willing to do a video on weathering when you work on your new 37 please.

[@HaroldRoad]

Yes I can, I will add it to the list of videos that will come in 2024

[@robelvery]

Hiya John. Just came across your channel. Both your rivet counter videos followed on from Craig's (Iron Horse) video about rivet counters. My motto is 'my railway my rules'. Run what you like when you like and how you like. Get them dinosaurs on there! All I can say from seeing your tour of Harold Road is your layout is amazing. The detail is fantastic. I love it. Ignore the trolls. Great to hear you use setrack too - I really wouldn't have known. Your trackwork looks great. Great job of weathering and ballesting. Well done. Oh and regarding the weird comments about folding your arms - take no notice they're just jealous. You look great. All the best 👍

[@timsully8958]

Aw John, bless you mate! Your humility is so lovely to witness. And the fact you recognise the importance of this hobby in terms of it providing a focal point, something that can bond us all is fantastic 😊 I am thankfully close to being able to do a wee project of my own after a long struggle with mental illness and it’s great to know how many people get so much pleasure and emotional solace from the hobby. Oh, and thanks for the tour mate! Really enjoyed it, as I suspect did several people that had already seen it 😉 Cheers mate 👍🍻🍀

[@HaroldRoad]

My pleasure, I had to do yet another tour as soon many new subscribers turned up over the last 7 days...

[@paulwilliams5903]

Loved your comments. I have been at the 'front line' years ago from rivet counters. There is no need for it. I have an o gauge layout in my garden now. It gives me hours of pleasure but I've only shewn it to one person because of bad attitude by, so called, enthusiasts in the past. Even now, I make apologies for some of the stock that I run on my layout, such as, I have lots of pre grouping wagons and one coach which would probably not have made it to my chosen time frame of the late 1930s. The GWR would either have painted them in their colours or scrapped them. I have my layout in the garden, and track cleaning prior to and it runs from one shed to another via the garden and it runs from one shed to another via the garden from one shed to another via the garden and track cleaning prior to a running session can be a major task in itself! l, like you, I used to work for BR and later Central Trains ( I am retired now after serving for 28 years, mainly as a guard). My partner Carole is in a nursing home after a nasty fall down the stairs meaning she can no longer use her hands, arms or legs, so there is just me and the dog now so my hobby gives me a diversion which I enjoy very much, and I no longer tolerate rivet counters as I now realise that they are not anything to do with the hobby, just killjoys, trying to get arise at someone else;s expense. So I am really glad you have stood up to be counted as one who stands up for our hobby. Regards, Paul in Cornwall.

[@DarrensVlog]

just found youe channel, mid 40s build my first model railway in a new shed. I want to build Northampton in Set-track and your layout proves it works and looks superb. (I go to the gym, fold my arms too).

[@scottrixon5312]

There is already a Facebook Group called Rule 1... But yes, good idea! Love the layout, love the post.. Going back to run the class 37 with my new Mogul..😀

[@Limesimme]

I got put onto your channel from another Brittish Model Railer earlier this week where I watched your first video about rivet counters (yeah, there are those here as well, but they are a very vocal minority) and I've got to say that you're absolutely right, brilliantly said. Much love from Sweden and keep on rolling!

[@andydavidson9440]

Thanks for the update. John , as a new subscriber it was great to see the layout tour and the naming thanks to Uncle Harold. Your comments are refreshing to say the least. Appreciate the community and Rule 1 Fb group idea, but I chose many years ago not to join that particular SM world for some of the reasons you have portrayed, but I wish you every success with this millennium dinosaur project 😂

[@lynganddistrict]

Thanks for the layout tour John -- its a great layout very impressive. I'm sorry I don't do face book or other social media's simply because of the potential to get involved in silly comments and arguments. I only post on KZbin so that I can have a record of what I have done for my future grandchildren to look at and see their grandad when he was alive active! Thank you again for slapping down those who are just out to put others down. Keep up the great work lad. Regards Steve

[@HaroldRoad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertmassie4903]

If you make something and are proud of it then job done.If some one complains not totally authentic then they have the problem.If everyone paints a picture it will never be the same picture.It is personal to you.Keep up the good work. 😊

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

New subscriber here up in Cusco, Peru. No layout as yet, in the planning stage, collector up to now & enjoy getting non-runners to run slow & smooth, especially early Triang & kit-built. All for Rule 1, in fact I even made a design for t-shirts etc on my Redbubble store about that...butvthen also made a rivet-counter one to cover the market better 😊

[@bensalt1185]

It feels like it is a wider social media issue as well that you are highlighting...people just seem like they are more comfortable being mean or bringing others down no matter what you do or put yourself out there for. Well done for calling out that small section that seem to ruin it for many. Keep up the good work and technically if you got the Crystal Palace dinosaur models you can just see them from the train as you go into the station so still accurate!!

[@BaggiesTMD]

Good idea with the Facebook group mate no need for the rivet counters, had some bloke spend 10 minutes telling me how Baggies TMD wasn't quite right as he used to work there, not bad seeing the layout is a figment of my imagination

[@briangrover9999]

I absolutely agree letsjust model without being made to feel inferior lets just enjoy what we do👍

[@PeachyTT120]

Bollywolocks is now my favourite word… 😂

[@IronHorseRailways]

I need to copyright it!😂😂

[@richardc674]

Congratulations on your layout. Like all layouts on KZbin it is better than mine because I have not yet started to build mine! However, when I get going yours will still be better, because I am still a beginner (not counting the oval I built 50 years ago when I was a bit younger). Nevertheless, mine will be infinitely better than no layout at all. Whats more I will have done it and I hope I can only improve! I have heard a lot of You-tubers emphasize that it is "your" layout and I totally agree. Mine will be based on SR in the 1950s - but will have locos and rolling stock from other periods. I have now decided that I will include a dinosaur or two. Of course, they MUST be to scale and of course, all from the same period - you cant mix Jurassic with Triassic - that would just be wrong!

[@tm4609]

I love layouts with detailed trackside equipment.

[@trevorveail]

John that looks a great layout. Thanks for giving us newbies a good look round the layout.

[@roberthubal6278]

I'm on to my sixth and probably last layout. It will be shelf style kind of like yours. Probably my last. And i don't care how long it takes or what anyone says. As long as i like it. Thats all that matters. Rail Roading Is Fun. Keep it that way

[@karlwalker6118]

First video I saw of yours was your last one, nice to see you happier this week, great layout and now subbed. Thank you

[@HaroldRoad]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@StormmyStormmy]

Hi, you have a superb layout full of goodies, like you state your layout your rules, if individuals don’t like it then they shouldn’t watch your videos, I can’t wait to build my layout which has been a dream of mine for many years, I will draw inspiration from your layout, no Thomas the Tank engines allowed on mine although I might get a Rishi the Ruston loco in the future with ‘loads a money’ sprayed on the side, thanks for sharing.

[@musiqtee]

Modeling or rivets aside (huge thanks, again!), you just come across as a person I’d love to chat with at the local… Wonder what reality we’d be in if your positive realism, diverse insights and wit was voted into the commons…? OK, that’s my cynicism - I just feel that we’d be better off having people like you around us…! (I’m just complicating things, counting rivets trying to compliment you…😅)

[@nigelericogden3200]

Yep John, best strategy is to delete and block the negative … why give it your valuable time … looks excellent mate … DINOSAURS 👍

[@inconsequential7673]

Hi John. I subscribed after watching this video. I don't have one yet, but I'm hoping to build an N gauge model railway based around my local area on the West coast of Scotland. One idea has me running Scotrail liveried Kato Shinkansen through a station on the Glasgow - Ayr line which would also have a (non-existant) preservation society running steam locos on trips. Other ideas centre around the question - What if the Caledonian Railway still existed? Looking at maps on the National Library of Scotland website reveals so much information it can be hard to form a clear picture of what I want to achieve as there is so much tempting trackwork. There was a lot of industry in my home town which is mostly now gone or substantially changed. I'd estimate around 98% of the railway from 100, or even 50 years ago no longer exists, although some cuttings, embankments and bridges remain to give a taste of how things would have looked. I have come to the conclusion that it matters not a jot if the scene modelled is 100% accurate. I don't know what a 1900s iron foundry looked like, or what roads were like before motor cars were widely available. As long as I am happy with the outcome, that is what matters. If I choose to have EMUs running with steam goods trains on the same track, that's fine. And if I choose to share it on KZbin then it will be "My layout - My rules". Rivet counters / gatekeepers can press the X button in the corner. Looking forward to learning more from you. All the best! Colin

[@amandamoger9648]

Wow....... Common sense and fair to all, dont give up I love it. Great atmosphere on the layout too. regards from Tasmania......

[@zebharris5233]

Well that was another very heart felt video John. You are very dedicated to the enjoyment of others, who of all levels of skill love the weekly videos and Facebook posts that you provide. I am sure you are a life line to many modellers, even me. I feel that you should think about the KZbin join facility. This enables subscribers to donate to the channel if they wish. This enables Harold Road to deliver even more videos, weather rolling stock camera equipment line side builds. I would join and sure others will also. I think it is a good idea for a private forum Harold Road Rule 1. Go do it John. Great work.

[@trainfanattic]

Beautiful man! Im a new subscriber so seeing your layout for the first. I like the little scenes, the working men, the small stories. They tell me you have a great imagination and must really have loads of fun with your layout. And the range of your skills is very wide! I mean, I see weathered rolling stock, I see lots of detail in trackwork with signalboxes, cables, switches, I see lots of detail in the models of the buildings, the backdrop is really well chosen, you are obviously into electronics if I see all the signals. Yes, your skillset is very broad indeed. And you know your limitations. I think the sizeof the layout is manageable, youve chosen and developed a simple from here to there trackplan with loads of variations. So yeah, I mean, I can see the tradeoffs, the small sacrifices, but man, what a layout. Great work! Happy modelling! Best hobby in the world!

[@chrisclegg7156]

Great video, thanks for the Layout tour , looking forward to the next instalment and seeing more detailing .👍

[@HaroldRoad]

More to come!

[@ANDYM-xt7xo]

Hey John , Geart follow up from last week clearly loads of people backing you in your drive to promote the hobby . Your idea for the new group is well worth exploring as the internet is the new way of meeting other modelers which used to be only achieved by being part of a club or waiting for an exhibition in your area , which the younger generation may feel left out of ,go for it .

[@DarrenJMould-g4h]

Hi I play train sounds cds when running my trains it adds to it.😊

[@FredWilbury]

Me as well sir 👌

[@wickedwitch99]

Hi John. Love your layout. Fantastic. Any chance of a slower look around your layout showing the fiddle yard as well?

[@theprideofbellshill2224]

First time viewer. Nice layout mate, looking forward to catching up. - John in Dallas, Texas.

[@HaroldRoad]

Welcome aboard!

[@michaelthurgar6431]

Everything you have said is spot on.

[@Planestrains-d5e]

I did reply to Iron Horse but neglected to reply here as well - your layout, along with others, is inspirational for my own layout (British outline but I’m in Canada and do have a mixed bag of some American and some Australian stuff, for a laugh). Rivet counters would lose their minds at what I run and how I run it; and I can never achieve the level of detail and complexity that you have but I enjoy what I do. And that’s what it’s all about. Enjoyment (though a ‘gagging session’ is probably a different kind of enjoyment 😂😂) Your attitude to all of this is great - don’t let them frustrate you. There are those that will sap enjoyment from any pastime. Just imagine how sad their lives must be to get pleasure from denigrating other folks. Keep it up and I’m looking forward to your next instalment! Dan

[@HaroldRoad]

Thanks Dan, that was a phoparr on my part about the 'gagging session' although people do find my videos funny which I am trying to do as well as making model railway layout cool...I'm more worried about what Mary Hinge is going to ask for next week..😮

[@AndrewHumphreys-fs2fl]

So true mate our hobby is What we want it to be, not what we are told it should be, if the rivet counters don't like yours I would be hung from the nearest tree. I am 73 with poor eyesight and love to paint my locos and stock in my own fictional livery and even worse I run dean singles alongside class 66 diesels. Perhaps I should start my own channel just to upset them, no pretence of reality or prototypical working just watching trains running in my own little world. I love the idea of your group of modellers. I have subscribed and will catch up on all your previous videos.

[@latexborg]

Made giggle and laugh with your humour. Bring on dinosaurs in the park. Maybe a small moving rocking Thomas for kids. 😅😊

[@more5347]

there's a dinosaur on my n scale layout. sadly, my cat ate his arms off. lol

[@trainsforbrains]

I guess sometimes the algorithm works out and KZbin suggests a video to all of us. If the content is crap though, people won't stay around. That's how I found you, I'm definitely impressed, and subscribed way up here in Canada. I have yet to go through and check out the rest of your videos.

[@lesliezahra5506]

There used to be chap with an exhibition layout that when confronted with a rivet counter would run a flying banana made from a plastc banana on a dieseal chassis in a classic up yours.

[@Fogerty1959]

Absolutely well said first time I have visited your channel. Now subscribed. What about a challenge what can we build for our layout s using an empty can of Stella.

[@shuntdaddy8301]

Hi I’m just watching this vid via an ap on me telly :) I watched the previous vid regarding rivet counters And agree with you all the way. At the end of the day it’s YOUR railway I work on the railway I model in N and looking through your videos as given me some ideas. I don’t look at modelling true to life , the can of stella brilliant advert for a brewery Neil vid will watch more

[@stuartallen8684]

Loving the honesty and humility fella, that takes guts. Have to take issue with how you’ve modelled the Network Rail guys…the bloke third from left is actually a size 10 boot in real life but you’ve clearly modelled him wearing size 9…!! Shame on you! Ha…I reckon Harold Road will be a place rivet counters fear to tread. “If you’d like to sponsor me Stella…” 😂 Keep up the good work fella. Kindness rules!!

[@HaroldRoad]

The can of Stella was placed on the layout on purpose, to show something out of scale, a few people got it....😅 thanks for getting in touch 😊

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Hi, just joined your channel. I know what you mean about gatekeepers. I wanted to test some track and picked the first locomotive I came to and a couple of coaches. Someone had a go telling me l put the wrong coaches with the wrong locomotive. I also had them moaning about the way I talk, not bothering to find out I have throat cancer. Too many Trolls about. Excellent video

[@HaroldRoad]

They should be ashamed, they don't know you..plus remember it's Rule 1, you can do whatever you want 😊

[@mathewperring]

People having to be right ruin genuine discussions from which we can all learn. I know I am never going to do anything like this so watching someone else do it scratches that itch.

[@Rabchog]

I wonder how many of those "rivet counter" critics have a perfect to the last rivet and leaf model railway, none I'll bet, because they can't, maybe they're jealous. Some have astonishingly good, about as real as you can get layouts, Simon George and his Heaton Lodge for one, but he wouldn't criticise, he knows very few can do what he has done no matter how good a modeller they are and really, good is as much enjoyment as possible just as much as realism. I have 0 gauge, I'm planning a layout in the loft and even up there, in my 12 ft x 16ft space, it'll be a tight squeeze. As I've said before your scenery is outstanding, not least because you can!

[@latexborg]

I could see your emotion in the previous rivet counter video. Been there, know your pain. Keep going. Can we see trains running 😊

[@marcellinden7305]

Count me as one of your new subscribers John... Yup, plenty have commented about my Di-lithium mine on my layout that actually looks like a warp core... Seriously, I don't care because it's my fantasy land. Love the detail you have in Harold Road, but those track gaps would annoy the hell out of me.

[@JamesSimpsonn]

Nice to see someone with a sense of humour still, the layout looks fantastic so bollocks to them boring buggers.

[@Ianshandle999]

Rivet counters forget Uk OO and N are not consistent scale to gauge, so if a rivet is out by 0.2mm, who cares? Well done!

[@krazytroutcatcher]

I like the water tower to your right. I can see the loco’s going off the rails with that one.

[@graham33freeland59]

Keep up the good work. Absolutely brilliant channel. Model railways for me is all about loosing yourself and letting your imagination take over .

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi John -I agree what you say about some of the Facebook Groups , there are 4 including my Club page that I feel happy to post videos of my layout and get positive comments and positive feedback. . There is one of them that is well known and elitist that is full of people having a peeing up the wall contest about whose knowledge is the greatest , I would never dare to post my Hornby Railroad loco with its Bluetooth decoder as I would be run out of town 😀😀 Cheers Kev

[@GRUMP5B]

A virtual man hug is coming to you from all of us who are naturally quiet. Please look at Sam’s Trains he is a young lad who like most of us enjoy our hobby and has also suffered by ignorant excuse of human kind. 😅😅

[@paulhiggins1210]

Hi mate just subscribed have you got any steam trains thanks for the video layout tour 👍

[@gandydancersenginehouse]

I'm on your side. Sadly, not on Facebook. I have too much going on with my own videos and layout.

[@raymondleggs5508]

I lost track of things after the 1,500th rivet.

[@LocomotionMotion]

Count me in for ‘Rule 1 Club’ too please! Great video 👍🏼

[@duckman5642]

Love the Stella can matey and the Great Vids. I'll stand you a few pints. You in the North?

[@HaroldRoad]

Sadly no, I love a few beers with you, but im a Norfolk Boy 😂

[@Astrodob]

Over the years, I have found these "rivet counters" to be as credible as a dingleberry trying to identify as a turd. Best to just ignore them and let them think they are gods gift to the internet. I just found your YT channel, and really enjoy your commentary and layouts. Keep up the good work!

[@colinwaldron7399]

What a pitiful lack of attention... There should be an Action Man wearing full battle fatigues and carrying a 1941 Sten gun, parachuting onto the top of the third carriage on the 18:25 service to Weston-super-Mare. I can't believe that you missed that crucial detail 😉 Seriously though... I feel your pain. Some people have nothing better to do than criticise others. Your layout has more rivets than I could ever do, and is superb in every detail. It's a hobby that we do for our own pleasure, so who cares what the 'moaning old gits' say.

[@srednivashtar5432]

Just subscribed. I’m not ‘in to’ model railways or anything, though I do enjoy watching the skill, passion and commitment, which is why I occasionally find myself watching some videos. I’m just starting to understand your comments, thoughts and opinions on gatekeepers/rivet counters, and as someone who isn’t a modeller, I don’t feel I have any skin in the game to comment, though I understand where your considered and well put point of view is coming from. But never justify, or even think about, how you fold your arms, etc. You’re not in this world, or on KZbin, to have to explain yourself for such trivial nonsense. People can obviously answer questions, or have their own opinions about pretty much anything. But don’t entertain them, or waste your time and talents even giving stuff like that any consideration. You’re a better man than that, with more important things going on in your life. Looking forward to watching the channel and learning more about your layout and hobby.

[@HighFell]

Your passion for the hobby is obvious, it matters to you and that shows. Collectively those that enjoy the hobby in all its interpretations should make sure our positive voices are louder than the negative ones. On a point of order though, what’s all this about ‘getting things finished’? 😂we all know a layout is never finished, unlike a can of beer 😁 good to see you happier 👍

[@HaroldRoad]

The can of lager, was a stooge, it was placed deliberately on the layout to show something out of scale..😅

[@HighFell]

@@HaroldRoad I thought you were modelling a brewing facility…I now feel cheated, how do I get my money back? hang on I didn’t spend any 😁 seriously you keep doing what makes you feel good 👍; the real people love it ❤️

[@paulcherrytrains3339]

You have a lovely layout. It's the can of Stella what makes it great 😂😂😂. I normally have my trainspotters tea mug in full view. No one should be put of showing their efforts. Some people seem to like my basic and primitive layout. Don't be driven underground by the rivet counters . Cheers Paul.

[@johnclark5570]

Keep going and do what you do, don't let these so called riveters bring you down. Be proud of what you have achieved, I wish I was at your stage . Stand tall and be Very proud.

[@davidstaves6669]

I have daleks and cthulhu on my layout. I don't care what people think.

[@davidstaves6669]

But then again, there are references to Shakespeare and dickens (and the cast of The Lady Vanishes in an LMS dining car - not even close to accurate).

[@stevesalvage1089]

Yep armchair perfectionists , recently on the 125 year great central railway w, end KZbin video , somebody placed a very long comment saying it was all wrong and. How the the public could not trust the company with incorrect information, completely missing the whole point of supporting the railway which was a great event for many hundreds of people, comment has now been removed, let's all help our fellow train enthusiasts and heritage railways, thanks for sharing,

[@ptvfr800]

Keep up the good work! sadly it seems to be a ‘human condition’ to criticique peoples efforts without invitation in many hobbies, some seem to have a ‘need’ to prove they know more than you do or they can do something better than you can! if you ignore them, eventually they will lose interest and move on. just for the record, my own small layout covers the era from ww1 through to the early 1990’s 🤣

[@plymouthtoleedsonaxchst9537]

Amazing layout,can,t wait to start mine.I get trolls on my HST colection video saying I have not got the Swalow livery I have,nt got this or that,people always moan.

[@HaroldRoad]

Absolutely no need for it, do what you want

[@markosolowey5887]

Your layout is stunning and superb great work mate 👍

[@HaroldRoad]

Many thanks!

[@scotabot7826]

Beautiful work mate!!! You're very talented!!

[@michaelbran7993]

Just sub subscribed brilliant videos honest I always say it’s my railway I run and own what I want Rivet counter’s should keep things to themselves

[@leschapman3268]

Fantastic! My views exactly, these people are the reason I am no longer a member of a club! and really don't interact with many others in the hobby. KEEP SMILING!

[@bedfordlab]

Yep..very well put...I did comment on fb...keep an coming

[@LaurenceHoward-f4h]

Can’t believe Mary Hinge is real…🥳.. keep up the good work. It’s a shame those 12k+ people who viewed the video didn’t follow it with hitting the subscribe button. Oh well maybe they will next time…

[@HaroldRoad]

Yeah now 13k...but I'm happy with the 500 new subbers...HR will grow further the more people join the community....we will move the hobby into 2024.. 😊

[@royking1]

Instead of a banana for scale, "heres a can of Stella for scale" 🤣🤣🍻

[@squipperragpacker2868]

I am all for your facebook idea Rule 1 would you make it private to keep the rivet counters out

[@milestempleton]

This man is a diamond

[@kelvinmccool7159]

Yet again another excellent to the point video and yes I totally agree with the idea of a fb group …..I have a Tardis along with flashing blue light hiding in an alleyway 😂 keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@timhubbard8895]

Hi there, I have just come back to model railways after quite a long time. I have decided to have a go at N-Gauge as I can only have a small tail chaser layout as I don't have much space for OO, let alone a large N-Gauge layout either. Unfortunately I have had to take early retirement through poor health. Watching a lot of youtube videos as well as yours lately I am pretty shocked at how thoughtless people can be. I agree this behaviour really has to stop. I watch Charlie Bishop's Chadwick Parkway and his videos are pretty entertaining like yours and even he has been getting stick from Rivet counters and keyboard warriors. As you say Rule 1 applies. It's your railway, you do your best like the rest of us do. Most of these rivet counters couldn't make an half decent effort themselves. All the best, and don't let the idiots ruin your enjoyment of the hobby. 👍