Scratch Building a OO Gauge Signal Box, and competition.. No 253

[@eddyweller4503]

Morning Tony, well I've got up to a really wet dull day, but at least I'm assured it will dry later. What a lovely building that is going to look fantastic on the platform. People talk about signal box almost in passing, but what a feat of engineering they were, with all the leavers that enabled the signalman to change the points, and what a skillfull person he was. If he didn't get it right then it would be disastrous for the smooth running of a railway. You once again have recreated this bit of engineering accurately. That's very generous of you to give away on of your precious models and I would love to support you and enter your competition. So you keep yourself safe and see you on the next one Eddy xx Mr Pull Leaver is the signalman. You counted the bricks. And the doors are opening on opposite sides. Somebody is going to be very lucky? Regards Eddy xx

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Eddy. I have been nominated for top comment this week. for your description of a signal mans lot....thank you for entering the competition and good Luck..........cheer's Tony

[@johntaylor9905]

Fantastic buildings so real

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you John. they came together alright in the end......cheer's Tony

[@hidcoteeast9478]

Another great build Tony. 1. Mr Pullever 2. Counting bricks 3. The doors are hung to open the other way.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting. and good luck in the competition............cheer's Tony

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Making two signal boxes almost identical takes not just skill but a lot of accuracy, the vent on top shows your eye for detail Tony. The windows are so neat , I can't see as much as a glue mark. One of the best shows on KZbin, the more I watch the the more your accuracy shows through(I'm no good at making an angled roof). I'm working on a tiny 3ft layout and I'm gonna use your techniques to have go at making one but it would be rude not to enter as it's really a bit of artwork. Right 1 Mr Pulleever 2 you counted the bricks on the old photo and converted that to mm in relation to the rest if the box. 3 the first lower door handle was on the right, the second on the left. Thanks for sharing your modelling with us and congrats on the 5000 subscribers, always something to learn. All the best , Darren 😃 👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Darren. everyone loves a trier. and you are one of those my friend. pitched roofs can be tricky. but there are ways of doing them. which are less complicated. another top comment. good luck in the competition...........cheer's Tony

[@paulnorval9646]

Another great build for South Shields Tony 👌😊. For competition 1) Mr Pullever 2) Counting the bricks from the photo. 3) The lower door has the handle on opposite sides. Good to hear that you have had a great response to the competition, shows how we all appreciate your building skills! cheers Paul.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Paul. thank you for commenting and good luck in the competition..............all the best Tony

[@stephenpike3147]

Hi Tony, many congratulations at exceeding 5000 of us subscribers, well deserved. Another great model (and building instructions), a surprise pair this time! You really have cracked the glazing and bannister rail detail, so neat and precise, the profile details make it too. My competition answers - 1) Mr Pull Lever, 2) Counting bricks from photo, 3) Lower door handles are on opposite sides. Good luck to everyone who enters. Take care all and keep busy. Stephen

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Stephen, i did not think you would want to miss out on this one, good luck my friend...................cheer's Tony

[@stephenpike3147]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Dead right on that one!

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

Excellent KZbin video Tony. Even if I don't win, I will certainly copy your build and make one myself. Not sure if it will be as good as yours but will be fun all the same. Now for my very public entry to your competition. 1) Mr Pull Lever; 2) By counting the number of bricks allowed you to measure the chimney size; 3) The notable difference in the 2 models is the door handle of the basement door. On one model the handle is on the left, while the other is on the right as you look at it. If you can make more scratch builds to your channel, then you have my vote every time. Thoroughly enjoyed your station build and prior to that the colliery build. All the best and stay safe, Mike

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Mike. thank you for taking part in the competition. and good luck. who knows its the luck of the draw...thanks again for commenting very much appreciate them...........stay safe Tony

[@jamesmartin3431]

In an ever changing world the one thing that always stays the same is great craftsmanship. Tony NE the best on KZbin!!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Very much appreciate it James. i dont know about being the best. thanks again for your kind words.......stay safe Tony

[@mysticrailroad]

signal box is an awesome prototype. your planning and design are superb. technique in the build flawless.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you John. i am sorry about the premier not sure what happened there. thanks again for commenting, buddy...............all the best Tony

[@timothyhayes3940]

Very good video as usual Tony, have been watching the whole build of the station, I think the answers to the questions are 1, Mr Paul Lever or Mr Pullever as one word, 2, counting the bricks from the black & white photo, then using the count on the brick paper 3, the lower levels door handles are on opposite sides - the B version has the handle on the left side

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Timothy. thank you for your entry, and good luck in the competition........................all the best Tony

[@melvynstrickson205]

Well done Tony. Another magical video. Your skills are amazing, and you put things so clearly. The answers are: 1) Mr Pullever 2) You counted the bricks in the photograph. 3) The door knobs are on opposite sides of the doors. I always look forward to seeing your videos, you've become one of the highlights of my week.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thankyou Melvyn for your kind comments and good luck in the competition.........Tony

[@matthewdunmow3398]

hey Tony thanks for another great railway biulding video. I love the little details you placed into the signal boxs especially the fireplaces. my answers to your three questions are as follows 1 Mr Pull lever 2 counted the bricks in your photograph which was about 6 bricks (about 14mm) 3 The two doors on the ground floor of the signal boxes have the door handles on the opposite sides to each other. Also one of the doors has the handle lower then the other. Thanks again Tony and happy modeling.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Matthew. and thank you for commenting and good luck in the competition..........stay safe Tony

[@peterwrigglesworth7302]

Hiya buddy Wow two for the price of one and what fabulous looking signal boxes they are too i wonder if the air vent was for when the box had gas lighting or may even had gas boiler for heating and water so the signal man wouldnt have to leave his box.i like the ingenious way you fitted the lighting in up through the chimney wasnt a lot of room to play with, looking forward to next instalment Cheers for now Pete

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Pete. two for the price is a great idea. i just wanted to give a lucky subscriber a small token of appreciation. i only wish i had made a few more due to the response that we are getting from this build...stay safe my friend............Tony

[@LNER1946]

Hi Tony, another great bit of scratch building, what a great signal box. 1 Mr Pull-Lever 2 counted the bricks, 3 full 3 half bricks making 14 mm in total. 3 door handle on the left, the other has door handle on the right. All the best. Glynn

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Glynn. thank you for commenting. and good luck with the competition......cheer's Tony

[@mick9885]

Morning Tony, A couple of nice Signal Boxes you have there 👍 I've been busy Scribing my Goods Shed Roof, what a difference it makes and I've yet to Paint it, 3 answers for you, 1 Mr Pull Lever, 2 Counting the Bricks in the Photo shown, 3 The Door handles are on Opposite sides, Have a good day,

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Mick, just goes to show scribing does work,,, thank you for commenting and good luck in the competition...........Tony

[@FarlandHowe]

Lovely work as usual. I am amazed you are going to give away one of your beautiful signal boxes. That is really something. Your videos are always fun to watch. Cheers my friend, Rob

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Rob. its great to hear from you. i think if people take the time to watch and support my channel. i think well not not give something back in return. after all i still get to keep one. i hope you are keeping well my friend. and looking after yourself. best regards Tony

[@roystudds1944]

Hi Tony. Great build and video. Your signalman’s name is Paul Lever, you counted the bricks on the chimney in the photo to get the height and the lower doors on the signal boxes open opposite ways. This is great timing as I need a signal box for my layout. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for entering the competition and good luck Roy.........all the best Tony

[@davedrury1284]

Great build again Tony Answers are 1..Paul Lever 2. Counting the bricks 3.door handles are opposite

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Dave. and good luck in the competition.........cheer's Tony

[@petercarter9093]

As always Tony a really inspiring video. Signal box looked so similar to one located in my local station. I could almost hear the bells and clunking levers.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Peter. thank you for your kind comment. very much appreciate it cheer's Tony

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Tony, another interesting and amazing build. 1) Mr Paul (pull) Lever. 2) Counting the bricks from the shown photo (about 6 bricks = 14mm). 3) Lower door handle/opening are on opposite sides. Wow to build one signal box but to build two (almost) identical is at another level, your scratch building skills are second to none, well done. Besides every thing please remember to stay safe and look forward to next video....

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Barry for commenting and entering the competition. good luck and stay safe .cheer's Tony

[@cooljoeyski5190]

1. Mr. Pull Lever 2. You calculated the dimension of the chimney, by counting the chimney bricks in the photograph 3. One lower tower door has a handle on the left, and the other tower building has a lower door handle on the right. Thank you Tony. I Look forward to each approaching Friday and another walk down memory lane leading to South Shields Station.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Joey. best day of the week Fridays. thanks again for commenting. and good luck in the competition.....all the best Tony

[@jasonowen9322]

Very generous competition, Tony. My answers: Q1. Mr Paul/Pull Lever (equal parts clever and funny, by the way!) Q2. Get a good close look at the original photo (with a magnifying glass) and then counting the bricks. Q3. The handles on the lower doors are on different sides. Fingers crossed and good luck everyone!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Jason. thank you for commenting and your entry into the competition. good luck. all the best Tony

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

The layout is coming along great. Love the work on the signal boxes. Answers to the competition 1) Mr Pullever 2) you counted the bricks on the photo. 3) the door handles on the doors under the stairs have one on the right and the other on the left. All the best and stay safe Andy

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Andy thank you for commenting and entering the competition. good luck ...........Tony

[@GBDT]

You make building these things so easy! :-) My answers, 1) Mr Pullever 2) Counted the bricks on the photograph 3) The ground floor door knobs/handles are on different sides of the door. Cheers, George

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you George for commenting and entering the competition, good luck. stay safe cheer's Tony

[@davestrains]

1. Mr Pull lever 2.Counting the bricks on the black and white photo using the magnifying glass 3.the door handle on one is on the left, and the door handle on the other is on the right... super job Tony, take care 😊👍 dave

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Dave. many thanks for commenting and entering the competition. good luck and stay safe......Tony

[@JPoulAndersson]

Very nice Tony. At first I thought the wooden planking was the spot of a weighbridge, but of course the inlet for the point rodding gave it away as the site of a signal box! Joachim

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Joachim. i did do a video of putting the inlet to the rodding hatch. about year back but i never uploaded it as i didnt think it was interesting enough. watching me covering up a hole in the platform with coffee string sticks. i still have the video somewhere.....well spotted.thank you for commenting.....stay safe...... Tony

[@banggotyoujunctioncarlbraund]

Hi Tony great build as usual, as well as the chipmunk or munchkin voice. Take care, stay safe, and have fun. Mr Paul Lever the name of your signalman. Counting the six bricks courses on the chimney, in the black and white picture, the bottom door on the signal box is the difference, one opens left to right, the other opens right to left with the door knob on the opposite side.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Carl, chipmunks are back. just because i had to shorten the video some how. as it was over an hour long. its always good for a laugh thought. good luck in the competition. all the best Tony

[@Wineypyney]

High Tony. Great video. 1, Mr Pullever 2, Counted the bricks 3, Doors hung on opposite sides.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Tony. and good luck in the competition.........cheer's Tony

[@michaeltrufitt5477]

Another great scratch build Tony you have so much patience and great skill all ways look forward to your videos 😀👍Mick

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Michael. well only another six days. and then you can watch another one. thanks again for commenting.......stay safe Tony

[@Linleys]

Care. Detail. Patience. Quality. Oh so good Tony. Always a good watch. I have some signal boxes to build but outdoor materials will be called for! Take care, W :)

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Out door signal box's i made one for my O gauge layout a few years back out of 3mm plywood. but the building never stay outside. even though they were painted and then lacquered. i do have some footage on this channel. Langley garden railway. showing the signal box. if you are interested. thanks again for commenting all the best Tony

[@francis1247]

Hi Tony, first congratulation for the 5000 + subscriber. We have in the hobby rivets counter now we have a brick counter, super thought. I also appreciate all the details of the material you use size's and so forth. You really are an artist a pleasure to watch. Stay well see you soon.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Francis, well you have to use all the tricks of the trade. to build these models. thank you for commenting and stay safe.............best wishes Tony

[@francis1247]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Thank you have a nice Sunday maybe with your family Cheers

[@paulkearse5924]

Yet again Tony, wonderful. Well done. I do enjoy your videos so much, you have inspired me to crack on with mine. Thanks for all the tips and advise. Keep safe

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your Welcome Paul. and good luck with your signal box.....cheer's Tony

[@Andy-SharlstonEastgate]

Another masterclass in modelling Tony, lovely work and what a generous gesture to make two models and give one away ! My answers: 1:Paul (Pull) Lever - see what you did there :) 2: Counting bricks on the photo to get the scale size. 3: The ground floor entrance doors have the handles on the opposite sides. All the best............Andy

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Andy, thanks again for watching and commenting............and good luck in the draw.................cheer's Tony

[@johnholden8872]

Fantastic yet again love your work. All the best John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you John. i am glad you popped in. catch you next week......cheer's Tony

[@ellisredjohnstrains2371]

Thats brilliant Tony. My answers are 1) Mr Pull (Paul) Leaver, 2) You counted the No. of bricks in the photo, 3) The lower doors, on one box it is left hand opening, the other is right hand opening. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Regards, John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Cheer's John. thanks for commenting and entering the competition...........all the best Tony

[@ianjames1352]

Nice one Tony. I have enough signal box's for my layout. Thanks for sharing take care.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

That's Ok Ian. thank you for commenting. stay safe....Tony

[@PeterSimpson666]

Always enjoy the videos of your railway as I live just up the road in Seaham, I often walk my dog around South Shields taking the ferry across to North Shields sometimes just for fun. It would be great to add your signal box to my collection, so the answers to your competition questions are as follows: 1. The signalman is called Mr Pull Lever. 2. You worked out the size of the chimney by counting the bricks on the black and white photograph of the signal box with a magnifying glass. 3. The handles on the ground floor door are on opposite sides.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Peter. i do miss me home town. i hope visit shields again once this covid fades out.... Thank you for entry into the competition good luck........all the best Tony

[@davidstokes8682]

Gerat work Tony ;pve your modelling /1= PAUL PULLEVER 2= COUNTING THE BRICKS FROM PHOTO 3= DOOR HANDLES ON GROUND FLOOR DOORS, ARE ON OPOSITE SIDES .

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Dave for your entry into the competition. and good luck.......cheer's Tony

[@ashlybrown5341]

Mr Paul , count the amount of bricks (6) and the lower door handle door opens other way ,I'd so wish this and hold it in great respect

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Ashley. thank you for commenting and entering the competition. good luck......all the best Tony

[@kevingreen6924]

i love the signal box. as i don't have a layout i won't enter the competition. great fun as usual. thanks from Toulouse.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Kevin. thanks again for your interest..........all the nest Tony

[@simonthornton7882]

Hi Tony My answers are 1 Mr Pull Lever 2 By counting the rows of bricks on the photo, about 6 bricks 3 The platform level side door handles are on opposite sides. Thanks for the posting all the videos and all the great ideas to try out Simon

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thanks Simon you have just made it. good luck in the draw....all the best...Tony

[@SevenWelt]

Great video! 👏👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you commenting..........cheer's Tony...........like your channel

[@jeremynorman1330]

What a fantastic build. Total inspiration

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank Jeremy. i see you are watching some of the older videos. this one was a great build, building two signal boxes side by side. many thanks again for commenting very much appreciated, cheer's for now Tony.

[@paulbottrill8391]

Signal mans name. Paul Lever You counted the brick courses on the chimney to get the dimensions Signal box A has door knob on the right, Signal box B has it on the left. Another great and interesting video 👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Paul. for commenting and entering the competition. good luck...all the best Tony

[@geoffkew6070]

thank you for sharing your modelling & humour, I diagnose a case of developing Pendonitis, North Eastern variant of course

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Geoff. yes i know what you mean... lol...........stay safe .....cheer's Tony

[@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway]

Hi Tony, these are the answers to the competition 1) Signalman name: Mr Pullever 2) Well, you counted the bricks in the photo 3) The difference is the lower door handles, having one on the left and the other on the right. Thanks for sharing :)

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you entering the competition....cheer's Tony

[@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Thank you for the opportunity :)

[@keithbrown3502]

1) Mr pullever, 2) Counted the number of bricks on chimney on photograph, 3) One door opens on left side and the other opens on the right side

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Keith. Thankyou for commenting. and good luck in the competition..............cheer's Tony

[@davidmurphy9078]

Hi Tony - That was a great start-to-finish project and thanks for passing on some great tips. Until the next one, take care...

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your welcome David......i like to think if a tiny piece of this video can help someone to build there own signal box or building. then i have done my bit for model railways.....thanks again Tony

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid tony keep posting updates up

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Cheer's lee. many thanks Tony

[@wimbletrain]

Very interesting build Tony, turned out looking great. Cheers, John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you John for commenting. it makes a change to do a small project like the signal. something that can be done in a week. almost......thanks again Tony

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Amazables Tony....1) Paul (Pull) Lever 2) Counting the bricks 3) Door handles open doors opposite ways. I would just love to own something you have crafted to be honest Tony so please enter with my answers as listed. Again great work, stay well my friend, Chris

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Chris. its great to hear from you. thank you for entering the competition. and good luck........take care Tony

[@jontaylor1652]

Attention to detail again, fantastic.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Jon. as I have always said. Detail is king........thanks again stay safe.........Tony

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

The response so far to the competition has been overwhelming. so good luck everyone on 28th January. with the winner being announced on the 29th. so please get your answers in before the 28th..........many thanks to you all for commenting and taking part ................cheer's Tony

[@foxhillrailway2252]

brilliant run through Sir Tony... " how do I get down" enjoy the fun side too👍🏻🤠🚂🚃Neil

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Neil. the only way to get down my friend... is slowly. lol.............thanks again all the best Tony

[@ozzyd9001]

great looking boxs theres tony great update again regards paul

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Paul. many thanks for commenting. stay safe my friend............Tony

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

1:17 I can't believe the station master didn't fire that porter for sleeping on the job... Mr Lever must be blind !! Great video Tony, thanks for entertaining and educating us in this time of isolation.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Malcom. now that he's been spotted. he may yet get the sack.......thanks again for commenting stay safe............cheer's Tony

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Great upload Tony, quality build as usual. Good luck to all entrants in comp. All the best mate. Brian

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Brian, its a one off, and it seamed just as easy to build 2 instead of one. thanks again for commenting. stay safe all the best................ Tony

[@duncanwatson9054]

Thanks for an interesting video.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your Welcome......cheer's Tony

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

The Competition is now Closed. a big thank you to everyone who has taken part in the draw.. i have been very surprised with the amount of entries...........thanks again Tony

[@johndovaston1531]

Love the videos, it brings back memories for me as I lived in Stockton on tees and traveled to many places through the years Sunderland Gateshead ect, I am now in Scotland,

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John. as you probably have guessed i no longer live in south shields. during lockdown i have been unable to visit family in shields. due to the covid restrictions. so hopefully once this is over i can go back to shields to visit family. and also. carry out a survey of the station area and maybe do a video of comparison. which would be great...all the best Tony

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Another great video Tony. Lovely signal box, though you didn't put the veranda on i noticed, the signal man would typically use that to be able to clean the windows on the outside and wave flags (though they would also do that through the window too). As for your questions. 1, mr pullever 2, you counted the brick courses from the picture 3, you put the lower door to the locking equipment room the opposite way around.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Kelly. and good luck in the Draw.......best wishes Tony

[@alanrobertson7217]

Hi Tony Another great build. Your use of 2mm card does seem to make a very solid construction. They even sound solid. Have just completed the installation of led lighting to my station build using your catenary method. Worked really well. Very easy and neat. Will you be incorporating the large water tower in the background? If nothing else these lockdown periods have introduced me to your videos which not only fill dreary days but impart great modelling ideas and techniques for which I thank you Keep safe and well and keep modelling.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Alan. its great to hear that some of the ideas found here are being out use. thanks again for commenting. stay safe my friend........cheer's Tony

[@steveharper5536]

Hi Tony another super addition to South Shields station, plus the chance to own one of your own wow. My answers are 1. Mr Pulllever 2.Counting the bricks on the chimney 3. Door knobs/Handles are on opposite sides

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Steve. and why not have a go, you have been lucky before.....stay safe all the best Tony

[@steveharper5536]

You dead right Tony if your not in it you cant win it mate lol. Take care stay safe. PS Not sure if I spelt Pulllever right.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Steve. i am not sure either i have spelt it right. if it sounds right your in...good luck..

[@ronaldmorritt4100]

Hi Tony brilliant video as usual. Here are my answers to the competition. 1. Mr Polever 2. Counted the bricks to get the size of the chimney. 3. The door handles are on oposite sides on the two boxes. Ones on the right and the others on the left. Regards Ron @ Willenhall Parkway

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Ron. many thanks for entering the competition. good luck.........take care Tony

[@AdiPullen]

Hi tony That was a fantastic build with some great tips I've said it before and I say it again the history and research and details going in to your layout is out of this world. I personally won't be entering the competition Sorry But I wish everyone the best of British. Keep safe arp

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Adi. its a shame that you are not entering the competition mate. especially as you have been a long serving subscriber to the north eastern. thanks again for kind comments. stay safe. best wishes Tony

[@lesbird2074]

Great modelling as usual. I'm lucky in that Bachmann have produced a Great Eastern signal box which is perfect for my layout so I won't be entering your competition which is a most generous gesture on your part. I wish good luck to those who enter, Whoever wins is going to receive a first class addition to their layout.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Les. i am sure who ever wins the signal box will treasure it....cheer's Tony

[@spikey3986]

great video of making those signal boxes 1 mr pull lever 2 counted the bricks for chimney 3 door handle on the right door handle on the left

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting Graham. and good luck in the draw.............all the best Tony

[@breintonjunction791]

Q 1 mr pull lever Q2 counted the bricks on the photo Q3 handle on bottom doors one on left and one on right, excellent scratch building best I’ve ever seen 👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for your kind comment. and good luck in the competition............cheer's Tony

[@TrevTurner]

another great build i model in n gauge so wont enter your comp unless you want to build one in n gauge lol really enjoy watching your channel and builds of south shields station stay safe and keep up the great work

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Trev. thank you for commenting. i am glad you enjoy the videos. i do admire you N gauge modelers. all the best and stay safe........Tony

[@oz-man]

Good evening Tony, hope you continue to be well. That was another interesting video, though I suspect that by not showing a lot of the measuring and cutting you've given a completely false impression of the time you spent on these! The result is, as usual, impressive. As to your extremely generous competition: The signalman is Mr Pullever. You worked out the chimney dimensions by counting bricks on the photograph using a magnifying glass. The difference between the two signal boxes is that one has the handle of the lower door on the left, so hinges at the right, whilst the other has that handle at the right and hinges on the left (as do both upper doors).

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Ozzy thanks again for commenting and taking part in the competition........all the best Tony.

[@ThePhosphater]

great bit of Work Tony.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you John. it makes a change to build something different,............many thanks for commenting. Tony

[@Pixie586]

Hi Tony, grand job on the signal boxes. Susannah

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Susannah. thank you kindly.....stay safe............cheer's Tony

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Tony, congratulations on 5000 subscribers, much deserved and a magnificent effort mate! I’ve ummed and ahhhed about entering because I model in N gauge but, I thought I’d enter though as although it couldn’t go on my layout it would take pride of place on one of my shelves in the cabin and I’d possibly make a diorama out of it. Answers are as follows Mr Pullever signalman’s name Chimney dimensions by counting the bricks in the picture Handles round different ways on the doors is the difference Great stuff Tony i may attempt a signal box as my first scratch build as a practice before I build Exehaven Harbour station inspired by your efforts for South Shields. Hope you’re all well cheers Tony, John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John. well it would be a nice keep sake. or a diorama piece as you say. thanks again for commenting and good luck in the competition. all the best my friend.......Tony

[@commonroadjunction4047]

Mr Paul Lever Brick by brick six bricks roughly One door opens opposite to the other one and the handles on the other left instead of the right Great video mate as usual love the layout and the channel some great tips here I’ll most likely build one myself 😂😂

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting and entering the competition good luck. if you make one you might end up with the same problem as me having two signal box's..........all the best Tony

[@HeustonCentralModelRailway]

Lovely build Tony Regards Mike

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Mike. very much appreciate your comment........cheer's Tony

[@alanhudson2986]

Brilliant as usual Tony.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Alan. have a great weekend.... all the best Tony

[@davidrobertson2056]

Hi Tony another great video so the signalman got a really original name how did you come up with Mr Poollever then you turned into a bean counter and started counting bricks and then you couldn’t decide if the doors would open to the right or to the left,is this lockdown getting to you I think you should go and get a cup of tea then have a lei down keep safe and be nice to you’re other half

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi David. the signalman name was a since. well he only does a couple jobs in the signal box. Pullevers or ring bells. i could have called him ting tong.....i think you are right about the lockdown getting to me. lol. see you next week. all the best Tony

[@henrybest4057]

Wouldn't the corner of the landing have a post from the ground to support it? It looks as if the more portly Welsh relief signalman, Dai Version, might collapse it.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Henry. good point. thanks again for commenting, all the best Tony

[@duncanwatson9054]

1. Mr Paul Lever 2. Counting the bricks in the photo 3. Lower door handles are on opposite sides.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Duncan. thank you for commenting and entering the competition. good luck .........Tony

[@anthonybradford1041]

it may be a stow pup outlet but not sure nice video anyway keep the good work up

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Anthony, for commenting. this was my first attempt at scratch building a signal box. it turned out alright in the end........cheer's Tony

[@stevescaniasorenson5872]

Door handle on opposite side of the door Counting bricks 6 on the side 3full and 3 Half Mr Pull Lever

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Steve, thank you for entering the competition good luck. all the best Tony

[@angelabennett6366]

Mr pull lever, count bricks and door handle one left side one right side 👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Angela for entering the competition, and good luck. best wishes Tony

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Mr pullever, counting the bricks from the black and white picture and door handle is on the oppisite side to the other

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Andy. thank you for entering the competition and good luck to you mate..............cheer's Tony

[@thelibrarian46]

I dare say George Formby will see a few things when he is cleaning the station box windows.(May be Mrs Simms and the signal master)?

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Lol. Alan. Yep he sure would.......stay safe Tony

[@a11csc]

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[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thanks for watching Chris.......cheer's Tony

[@thelibrarian46]

Did you do technical drawing at school by any chance. I was impressed by your drawing of the signal box.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Alan. i did do technical drawing at school as it happens. they don't do that at school now. its all done on cad on a computer. you know when look at all those black n white movie's and you see 20 -30 blokes in drawing offices. designing and building those wondering areoplane's and steam engines. and anything in engineering, its sad. and all that is gone now. bygone era............cheer's Tony

[@johndovaston1531]

You can tell you have been doing these builds for a long time, amazing, right to the answers ,, 1, Mr pull lever,, 2,, counted the bricks in the photo,,3, door handle the bottom door one was on the left and the other was on the right

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John. thank you for commenting. i have been building kits for as long as i can remember. but scratch building is still new to me. what i mean by new. is its only in the last couple couple of years i have been bashing and scratching my builds. i am still finding my way. but i am using all the tricks of the trade to work things out. and hopefully the finished model should look something like the photo. now if i can do that then i think i have achieved something. enough of my waffling.......thank you for entering the competition and good luck.....thanks again for commenting. stay safe Tony

[@lloydscentralstation1245]

Mr pull lever You counted the bricks on the original photo The door at the bottom opens different sides on each signal box and handles are on the opposit sides

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

thank you Michael for commenting and entering the competition, good luck and stay safe......cheer's Tony

[@gordonhanning476]

Mr pullleaver. By counting the bricks in the photo. The bottom doors open on different sides

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Gordon. thank you for entering the competition. good luck..........stay safe Tony

[@tankmicr00man]

Great build Tony! Did you make the stairs? If not, are they available anywhere? I'm trying to build an elevated signal box and wondered if I could make open stairs?

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi . I have found these on ebay....Plastruct STAS-4 Fine Line Plastic Stairs (Pk2) 1:100 HO/OO Gauge. hope this helps...............cheer's Tony

[@tankmicr00man]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Cheers Tony - I saw a scale of 1:100 on these, but yours look just right so I'll go for them. You've given me lots of help with all your videos, and as a recently retired newbie I really appreciate you taking the time to share your excellent railway progress. Thanks again.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your very welcome.......i have a few years before i retire. i hate to think what i will do with all my spare time......good luck with your project......

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Tony - Answers are 1- Mr Pullever, 2,- You counted the bricks from the photo you had. 3- One door has handle on the left side of the door the other on the right. Now questions from me 1- What card do you use for your buildings 2- Tips for cutting out windows/ doors to get sharp edges. The boxes look excellent Tony and the one for South Sheilds will look good on the platform. Stay Safe.....................Cheers Kev

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Kev. many thanks for commenting, and entering the competition.1) the card i use is white model Kraft card, you can get it on ebay. 2) Nice sharp scalpel. and when cutting always keep the blade verticle. and use a straight edge like a rule for a guide. to keep the line of the cut nice and straight. for cutting out doors and windows. when ever you are stating a build. you must have the doors and windows first. mark out the doors and windows cut to line. depending on thickness of card. hope this helps.........all the best Tony

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Tony- I have jumped in and have decided to build a model of the bowls club club house which I have the basic plans to so I am ok with dimensions . I have taken note of your above advice but what do you use to make windows and doors ? is it plastic card/strip ? Hope you dont mind me asking as I might need to quiz you as I progress !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Kev

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Kev. The doors you can get ready made. but you have to search for them. Ebay is a good place to start. for the windows if the photo shows a particular style. then it may also pay to look for them. but for your basic windows. you could make them out of 1.5 square plastic strip for the frame. and 1mm square for the windows themselves. good luck with the build...........Tony

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Thanks Tony I am now thinking I might need luck . 😊

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

if you dont fancy making your own windows. you might fine what you need on ebay....

[@peterkazmierczak7273]

In for a penny.... 1. Bobby = Mr Pullever 2. Chimney = Count brick courses 3. Door = Hung the other way round Stay Safe

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

And why not Peter. good luck all the best Tony

[@ronaldmorritt4100]

Just a second entry not sure on my answer 1. Here are my revised answers. 1. Mr Pullever. 2. Counted the bricks to get chimney sizes. 3. Door handles are on oposite sides on the two boxes ones on the left ones on the right. Regards Ronald Morritt @ Willenhall Parkway.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Ron. you have already been entered into the draw. my friend.......cheer's Tony

[@brianwatson4716]

Question 1 Mr Pullever. Question 2 counting number of bricks in the photograph. Question 3 bottom door handle.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Brain, thank you for your entry and good luck..........cheer's Tony

[@PDG005]

top Job indeed

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting........cheer's Tony

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

* Top Comment * goes to Eddy Weller......The Signal Man