Talbot Moors: Episode 1

[@LaurenceHoward-f4h]

Nice to see scenery rather than the easy option of retaining walls with different levels of track. The amount of time making all those trees must have seemed like forever!. It looks fantastic, so can’t wait to see what comes next. You have a new subscriber.

[@vxrdrummer]

It's bloody stunning.

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

That looks bloody fantastic already. You should be very proud of what you have built there.

[@stewartframpton716]

Great to see you back Marcus. Layout looking excellent. Regards Stewart

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks David. Hopefully things will become a lot more regular on the channel now.

[@hornbymag]

Loving the Class 37/9 in the opening shot! 🤓

[@GowertonParkway]

One of my favs :-)

[@JamesPetts]

I approve of South Wales - and your scenic work.

[@sailingschooners8668]

Colouring is so authentic and the sheds so true to life....white van yeah.

[@mloik1]

Looks amazing! Lots of work done despite the babies.

[@GowertonParkway]

A lot of late nights whilst they were in bed ! Day time modelling is very much a thing of the past ha!

[@mikehitchen3153]

Superb mainline scene, the Army hardtop 1t landrover was a rare beast possibly not see so many together!!!

[@jonelson1983]

I think it's superb. So many layouts really overdo the detail to the negative, and in many cases 'less' equates to overall greater realism.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot. Ive tried to copy from pictures as best I can. Its all about chosing the right amount of detail as you suggest. There is a fine line between detail and clutter

[@EdVanMeyer]

Looks a great railway project.

[@ThatGuyKal]

That's a lovely layout! Looks superb.

[@GowertonParkway]

Many thanks!

[@amritpalmarjara4332]

👏👏....... very realistic..........👍

[@mikebuick2332]

A superb example of a ‘model railway’

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate, just need to sort that bridge out !

[@karlsage3064]

Great see you back. Congratulations on your new family. Love the look of the new layout and a continuation of the South Wales theme

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Karl !

[@paulaylesbury]

Love the detail on this layout, it is the little details away from the models that make all the difference, I think.

[@GowertonParkway]

I am hoping to really go to town on the detail as time goes on. As you say, it is what makes the difference.

[@going2thedogs]

Firstly many congratulations on the family additions. I hope they are now doing well. The model railway is coming along well & your sceniced mainline provides an ideal location for filming block freights & passenger traffic. It is also nice to see the layout room complete with your railway memorabilia.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@lonelysignalbox]

Man is back I can’t believe it🥰

[@ive595]

Love the Land Rover 101’s loaded on the first 4 wagons.

[@emoh8765TinsleyTmd_YardModel]

Brilliant m8 nice to see you back very good and interesting first update of your new layout looking forward to the next cheers Dave

[@GowertonParkway]

Cheers Dave, glad you enjoyed it !

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Marcus- Glad to see you back and sending best wished and good health to the new arrivals. I really like the new layout and the nice variety of rolling stockwhich you have weathered very well. Looking forward tom following your progress. Cheers Kev

[@kiwin6198]

Superb realism.

[@supersniperuk]

Perfection springs to mind.!! I would love to be able to accomplish that kind of modelling in just starting out I see these layouts and think it's going to take me 20 years to build one one step at a time I'm sure I will get there

[@GowertonParkway]

Just take your time and you will get there. I have been back railway modelling for about 10 years, and you will be surprised what you pick up from others. KZbin is a goldmine for techniques etc.

[@richardbradley2335]

My new layout's ready...keep it safe until i collect it !!!...great to see you again. Also gorgeous layout.

[@GowertonParkway]

hahaha, good luck getting it out the garage, it is a bit stuck in there !

[@HaroldRoad]

Wow...loved the video Marcus, really nice to get a full tour, have been looking forward to seeing it all...very impressed with what you done with everything that has gone on in your life recently, the depot and yard is very impressive, you have captured it so well to what I used to see, brings back a lot of memories...although most yards and depots had crap and detritus laying everywhere, but im sure more detailing will follow...I'm looking forward to seeing your progress...loving what I'm seeing so far, really impressed with your modelling skills.....love it..regards, John

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate, I am glad you enjoy it. Lots more detailing to go into it yet. This very much the tip of the iceberg !

[@latexborg]

Superb layout. Enjoy your twins.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you ! I am enjoying them, even though it is bloody hard work lol

[@robertweatheritt2993]

Excellent layout, looks very natural & not too busy. Welcome back.

[@GowertonParkway]

Many thanks!

[@paulaynsley1382]

Superb layout

[@Mapplewell_Park]

What a great looking layout. Love the weathering on the track. The 37 on the intro looks and sounds amazing. Glad to hear your new family are doing well. My 2 boys like nothing more than to help out on my layout. My 7 year old gets very excited about putting You Tube videos of my layout together. Subscribed!! 👌

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot, I am glad you like the layout. I am hoping that my boys get into it soon, however my oldest is more interest in Pokemon than class 37s at the moment ! Must try harder !

[@Mapplewell_Park]

I’ve made my 2 an oval of track which is on a small board folded up under the main layout…….. Lower Mapplewell! It’s theirs to do with what ever they want. Stops my 3 year old wanting to ‘Brum’ cars as he says on my layout!! Really interested to see your new layout develop 👍

[@saltleywsc]

Nice to see you back !

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks :-)

[@123obinash]

I live in Bedwas near Caerphilly. However I have been working in Swansea area for 19yrs. Margam, Stormy Down and of course Gowerton. Basically from St Athans all the way over to Kidwelly. Fantastic work and it's been too long since your last post. We appreciate your return, many thanks!! Nathan

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Nathan. Hopefully the layout has a familiar feel to it for you :-)

[@Derbys65]

Good to see you back Marcus . Best wishes to your family

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you 😊

[@stretchedits]

Hi, well that's a very nice layout, and alot of great work done already in such a short time. I think you will find the garage, now converted a much nicer environment to run a railway in than your previous attic layout. Very much looking forward to future progress. Thanks for sharing and happy modelling. All the best Dave. PS congratulations on the additions to your family and the new home.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Dave - the garage certainly has proved to be a little better so far. Just not having to work around those pesky loft beams has been a blessing!

[@simon26westlands]

Good to see you back

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks :-)

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Great layout, the scenics look great, what a treat for the boys when they are a bit older.

[@GowertonParkway]

I have 3 lads now, hoping I can convince at least one to be into their model railways :-)

[@alanwagstaff16]

Very good

[@simonburrows1467]

Wow, incredible detail the shrubbery and grass look so realistic, excellent work. May I suggest when filming to try a single light source this will give you realistic shadows by mimicking the sun, also consider playing back your videos at slow speed. Have a look at Emotional RC. But seriously well done man.

[@hadleymoorrailway]

Love the yard layout of this. 👌🏻

[@nathwhhite73]

Oh my word!!! 😍😍 Speechless.

[@johnrenforth5825]

Good video showing the great work you’ve done so far.

[@alanwhite4427]

Lovely video, very well done. Keep up the good work. Alan

[@daveharland9126]

🎉Awesome. ❤

[@barrieainge4937]

Wow! What attention to detail, very impressive. I'm not a railway modeller myself but I do like trains. The last layout I had was about 65 years ago and was a Hornby O gauge clockwork with an extensive amount of track and rolling stock, all in the spare bedroom! Would be quite a collector's item now no doubt if I still had it. Keep up the good work, will follow with interest.

[@GowertonParkway]

I bet that would all be worth a lot of money now ! There is still a big market for it.

[@libertylane5651]

Good to hear family is well. New layout looks bloody brilliant! My late teens were spent around N.E. Linc's in the late 90s, so loving the Immingham plate! Currently in Bristol so the era and area are right up my street. Loved Gowerton, but really looking forward to seeing more of Talbot and seeing it develop. Great job!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot, glad you have enjoyed what you have seen so far. And you are right..this is 100% the best era to model !

[@Flipper-hd6cx]

I grew up in Swansea in the 70s and early 80s and one of my best friend's Dad was one of the managers at Margam, so the notional location of your location is one I know well. (Not as well as Gowerton though!) Great to see you back with a new layout, one thing that struck me was the quality of your weathering, it looks so natural. Congtaulations with the new family members too.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot. The weathering side of things is certainly one of my favourite parts of the hobby, and definitely and area that I have invested a lot of my time practicing in. Hopefully it has a Margamesque feel !

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Nice looking layout. Plenty of detail and room to add more. I look forward to seeing more videos from you

[@GowertonParkway]

Cheers Michael, I will try to keep them coming !

[@philcorrin1035]

Excellent layout! Stunning scenic work and an excellent collection of rolling stock. I'm looking forward to seeing more updates! Peace and good health for your family!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks very much , and thank you for the good wishes, it means a lot.

[@CherrhamJunction]

Great to have you back. Layout looks superb. Love the two levels and the long sweeping curves. Adds a lot of character. Look forward to seeing more video

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate. Yea the 2 levels does help keep things interesting, I have to agree !

[@MrPhantom1961]

One of the best and most realistic layouts I've seen in a very long time.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you :-)

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Good layout, I have worked on the full size versions of your locos

[@ScottRails]

I thought that was real at first. Great detail, and video work.

[@GowertonParkway]

That's a big complement !! thanks :-)

[@S27DRJ]

That looks amazing

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks 🙂

[@ngauging]

Not often I watch British layouts as you will see from my channel I am a European modeler of German N gauge! However I was very impressed that you managed to do all this while having not one but two new born children. Congratulation of the new addition to your stock 😛As a single Dad I appreciate the time it takes to bring up young children and even more so when they are born early with issues I salute you both sir! I love that you weather all your own stock too I too am doing this with some success you will see. I have to do my videos in both German and English for my followers hehe you only have to speak English. I am about to start a massive new layout in my living and dinning from downstairs once I have had the partition removed and the horrid asbestos too. I look forward to seeing your progress and wish you and your family well. Dave B

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Dave. It has certainly been a challenge getting this work completed amongst other commitments. Best of luck with your new layout.

[@GoodfordModelRailway]

Fantastic layout! Great balance of track, scenery and operational scope. As one of the main KZbinrs who inspired me to get back in to modelling around 3 years ago it is great to see even more inspirational modelling from you. Look forward to seeing the future layout station expansion. 👍 Cheers, Dave

[@GowertonParkway]

Lovely to heard what I have done inspires you, that kind of feedback makes it even more worthwhile.

[@helenhobbs4691]

You have caught the feel and atmosphere just right here and the landscaping work is excellent. The locos are also weathered to perfection. Look forward to more videos in the coming months. Congratulations on the family additions!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much for your kind words 🙂

[@mikeuk4130]

Welcome back! Good to hear all the news - congrats on the new family members. The new layout already looks very realistic, thanks to your excellent detailing and weathering, varied locos and rolling stock and gentle curves, all of which made GT a great layout too.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much ! Hopefully this one will follow on nicely from the old layout and eventually be even better !

[@DugmerJunction]

Welcome back, Cracking layout 👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks mate.

[@BrianTuckerRailvideos]

Very nice and convincing layout,great to watch.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Brian.

[@DOCTORDROTT]

37905 and 37906 was my favourite slugs. I removed their silencers at Canton as they were always splitting. So that's why these locos sound so meaty

[@trainmanbob]

Welcome back Marcus...you have been missed. Heartiest congratulations on the new additions to the family. Glad to hear they are progressing well. Love the new layout and looking forward to watching each new episode. I am surprised with the big fiddle yard taking up half the layout. I would have thought you might have considered 100% scenic with the fiddle yard underneath. Perhaps you did? Good luck with the layout and the family. Cheers, Bob

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks for the well wishes bob ! I did indeed consider the file yard under the layout, but it was a bit to complicated to get done in the time I had free before the babies arrived. My extension will sit in front of the fiddle yard, which will in turn effectively make the room have scenics on both sides. Cheers !

[@PaulWright]

Superb and welcome back. Fantastic layout. I love the uncluttered look and feel, great achievement. Look forward to the next videos.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Paul. Hoping to aim for a video or 2 a month now :-)

[@warwickroadmodelrailway]

Its great to see you back, I followed Gowerton Parkway so really looking forward to following your layout build process on what is already looking like a really great layout. All the best David

[@sernajrlouis]

Cool video and channel just subscribed

[@WesternSignalman]

The layout looks great, I particularly like the tress and shrubs you’ve created

[@EbsworthStreet]

I’m looking forward to this hun!

[@Coling92]

Brilliant stuff, glad all well with the family. Look forward to more videos 👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot - hopefully they will be once a month or so.

[@RailfanDownunder]

Congratulations on the Twins - best Wishes from Australia.... Superb work Sir

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Sarahbryson321]

Superb

[@darrelldeltic807]

Absolutely superb Marcus! Some great view points on the scenic areas and everything looks so natural, great to have you back on YT and looking forward to seeing more updates, nice one cheers Darrell

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Darrell, hopefully I will be able to get back to something more in the region of once a month or so. I have always enjoyed putting these videos together.

[@neilharbott8394]

I respect the "railway through the countryside", as you say, far too many models are track with scenery made to fit. I also like the mainline has no complications, so there's less risk of needing to access electronics, considering the seeming difficulty of access to the track underside. Though I assume some coloured light signals will be introduced in time?

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Neil. There is a lot to be said for simplicity. Signals are on their way, a mate of mine is making me up some modules to control them at the moment (Electronic wizardry far beyond my skills!)

[@tail_lamp7538]

Excellent detail across the layout and the stock 👍

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot , hopefully a lot more to come

[@davearmstrong2296]

Great layout indeed. Great scenery and attention to detail.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Dave

[@westhavengwr4613]

Looks great. Really love the way you have done the undergrowth.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks 😊

[@TheDaf95xf]

Glad you new born children are doing well 👍🏻 Not my era but what a lovely layout 🤩

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot ! It has been a bit of a rollercoaster but we are getting there !

[@jimcrawford5039]

This is absolutely amazing! The scenery is so realistic and track / loco weathering is a credit to you. Cheers from Oz.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much!

[@mattp1337]

You absolutely nailed the overall feel and balance of that landscape. What a wonderful start.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot, I am getting there slowly !

[@newage3]

The TMD and loco stabling area look cracking, you do need more crap, trust me back in the late 90`s we never even thought about spending money to tidy depots up and oil, lots of oil, think about were your locos stop before entering a road and just go full send on the black oil mess in the 4 foot, also where the locos sit in the roads they would of dropped oil and crap over the years. Your main line looks the biz with bits of scrap rail here and there that`s 100% spot on, to go the extra mile take off some of your concrete cable troughing lids and toss them to one side.

[@jonathandnicholson]

Good news all round.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Jonathan

[@garylong7599]

Looking good. Totally agree with code 100 rail it is slightly oversize by then code 75 is under size especially with a modern layout and rail sections in use today. Same with sleeper spacing I spend time on the real thing and TBH don’t have any issues with peco sleeper spacing. Worth also noting that most of the time you only really see the track when there are no trains on it and bearing in mind the track centres are HO scale it reduces any dimensional discrepancies hope that makes sense. One comment I do have is that you would not place fuel tanks directly in line with a siding as any errant train would cause a major incident.

[@maringarvanovic8011]

Feedback and suggestions?!. Keep doing what you are doing. Looks great. Your scenery is very good and it all looks very natural. All the best.

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you ! I am glad you approve of the work to date :-)

[@nkiey]

Congratulations on a) your twins and b) putting together such an impressive layout. My wife and I had twin girls 9-weeks premature back in 1998 and we still haven't quite caught up - I have absolutely no idea how you have been able to do what you've done here! Wishing all of you the very best, Nick

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks Nick. Its quite the journey having twins hey ?! Didn't much enjoy the early arrival, it was all a bit scary, but I do feel extremely privileged to have twins as not that many people get to experience it !

[@danielbonham9336]

Fantastic layout 👌

[@GowertonParkway]

Glad you like it

[@TilefordOO]

LOVE what you’ve done so far. You’ve given me some ideas for the next iteration of my layout 👍🏼

[@GowertonParkway]

Cheers mate, glad it has given you some ideas.

[@ChobertonJunction]

New to your channel and firstly let me say a belated congratulations and glad to hear everything now heading in the right direction. Great layout loving the detailing of the scenery

[@GowertonParkway]

Welcome aboard, and thank you very much indeed !

[@NewJunction]

Can't wait.... simple

[@standclear502]

Love it ❤ You have indeed already captured the scope 🛤 and realism 📸 with your new layout, I Suggest an old derelict signal box, & i burnt out car! Yet avoid to much clutter as it detracts from the overall effect 👍🏻

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot. I like the idea of a burnt out car. Very South Wales haha

[@ewoodrailway]

Really good layout. Details and greenery look so realistic and you mentioned Margam Tmd in your description, yes it certainly does look quite similar to how I remember margam even though this was many years ago

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks a lot. I am glad it has got that sort of feel. I was never going to quite manage getting a full Margam in , so if I have got the feel of it, that is great !

[@tonyobbeek8910]

Wow dude this is a beautiful layout, the scenic work is stunning from the roads to the grass and bushes everything including the colors is so realistic, I tip my hat to you. Keep on doing such a fabulous job but not at the cost of time with your beautiful family (congrats by the way) I love your work man ...... all the best. Regards tones1957 (New Zealand)

[@GowertonParkway]

Thank you very much. I am glad you like what I have built so far !

[@dclark988]

Good job M. Let’s hear a good tug and grid

[@GowertonParkway]

Baaaaaah !

[@dclark988]

@@GowertonParkway you know it makes sense . Class 67/47 on TPO or a rake of vans £

[@shornford]

Looks a great layout!

[@GowertonParkway]

Thanks :-)

[@davidlow7583]

Gooday Marcus, truly a great layout, well done. Have you done a video of weathering your locos which look great

[@GowertonParkway]

I haven't done a weathering video yet, no. Could always look at doing one if the future if it is of interest ?

[@Oddjobjohn59]

Perhaps at a later time you could replace door with a barn door(splits in two) so you can benifit from the summer months.

[@GowertonParkway]

That's definitely something I'd like to do !

[@Madonsteamrailways]

That sounded gorgeous, especially considering you’re using a diesel locomotive!!

[@GowertonParkway]

Got to love a diesel :-)

[@garrylennox25]

One observation, how is the lorry that collects the biffa bin supposed to collect it? Amazing layout though 👌

[@GowertonParkway]

It needs putting somewhere more feasible is the reality haha

[@TheAmazingAdventuresOfMiles]

oooh! 101 Forward Controls. I have a real one of those, but it's in a bit of a rough state...

[@daveb.trains7019]

An excellent layout with outstanding scenery! Do you plan on adding a photo backdrop to further enhance the layout?

[@GowertonParkway]

I have left provision to be able to add one yes - a job for the future certainly.

[@pauljenkins685]

Great layout, how about some preserved steam running.

[@GowertonParkway]

No worries Paul, I have got a nice model of 6201 so I will get her running in an upcoming video for you.

[@_RandomPea]

It would be awesome to get some tutorials on your scenic work mate, what a job youve done! Have you been long in the hobby?

[@GowertonParkway]

Hello there , I've been into railway modelling seriously for about 12 years now, and have learnt a lot as I go. It's been great fun !

[@_RandomPea]

@@GowertonParkway very impressive work.

[@_RandomPea]

​@@GowertonParkway I just noticed you have a premiere coming. Looking forward to it

[@shauncourtney6726]

I can’t wait

[@christopherdriver8628]

At the first shot I thought it was a real railway, which I think says it all.

[@GowertonParkway]

That's a great complement ! Thanks a lot !