How I Built the Layout (Part 5) - Tug's Trains

[@TheUnluckyTug_official]

0:14 My New Years resolution: learn how to spell basic words

[@michaeltedford2947]

I didn't notice Stop liking this comment. . .

[@CamtheTramfan]

I didn’t even notice! That probably says it’s too minor to be actually important though.

[@IWasHereSometimeOrOther]

he was too busy bulding a great layout to notice

[@CamtheTramfan]

@@IWasHereSometimeOrOther absolutely

[@ScarfNJam]

One can’t humbly criticise oneself when constructing such fine craftsmanship, tug.

[@metalheadrailfan]

"A model railway is constantly evolving." The most true statement ever about this hobby. My best buds for the last year have been rewiring their layout and redoing the scenery at the front of it. Next stage is to rip out the steep grade on it that's been a headache of ours for years and have fully level mainlines.

[@KBY30]

It reminds me of a quote from Walt Disney regarding Disneyland: “Disneyland will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world.”

[@VicenteBarahonaBarahona]

How can you make this comment a whole day before this video was even release? 🤨

[@electricgaming9914]

@@VicenteBarahonaBarahonapatron

[@ZergSmasher]

We say something similar in miniature wargaming: no army, no matter how big, is ever complete.

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

8:44 “YYYYIIPPEEEE😛!!” *proceeds to crash into everything in sight*

[@Union-844]

Long life for the 844

[@BuggleskellyStation]

Thanks Nic, great update and I'm glad you liked the buildings. The layout is coming on so well now the scenics are beginning :)

[@caledonianrailway1233]

Do you guys make the engine shed from the titfield thunderbolt? I’m making my first proper layout and want to have a small shelter thing for some rolling stock

[@BuggleskellyStation]

@@caledonianrailway1233 no sorry, Peco brought out Titfield station, so it might be something they're planning.

[@caledonianrailway1233]

@ ok thanks anyway I’ll have a look at your shop as I have been looking for some well made buildings that won’t break if they fall off the baseboard

[@ThomasTheorist]

Peak Tug content. So happy you can give the express engines a good run also Mosby is such a mood haha

[@Diecastcreations]

Both of you are titans in modelling content in my opinion

[@michaelmyers3912]

Eeeerrrrrnnnnniiiiiieeeeee

[@alikhalif4243]

I LIKE MY STEAM CHEESEY BRAH!!!

[@funnyhappystudios]

Adding that tunnel to hide the loop line also makes the set feel less small. Like there’s only two destinations along this railroad. Excellent work!

[@TTTE_Guy]

So glad we got another Tug's Trains so soon! This was a great video and I just adore the scenery on Narrow Guage Mountain. I can't wait to see more scenery!!

[@jonathan89976]

Hi

[@JackClayton-b3s]

how's your model railway going I would love to see another video on that

[@CamtheTramfan]

I just LOVE all those suddle bits of humor you put here, like the Bertie one, and the Percy one. They always put a smile on my face.

[@djstoplichtofficial]

Agreed, it's such clever humour

[@spartansheep459]

A good and easy tip to make those stone arches look even better is a simple technique called dry brushing All it requires is having only a small amount of paint on a MOSTLY but not fully dry brush, wiping off excess paint and then just lightly stroking the brush on to the bricks, the paint gets to be on only the most raised surfaces and it results in a SUPER natural rock and stone look and it’s super easy to learn to do Been loving this series so far keep up the good work

[@EmperorVegeta0204]

Seeing a model railway be built is like see and actual down develop. Theres always new infastructure and little details that make it so immersive.

[@tyshotrains4736]

I'm so glad you decided to make a full circuit loop. The end to end design is cool very realistic but, it's much more satisfying watching the trains go around in a loop. Just nostalgic

[@ScottHamilton-ur7iu]

Great decision on adding a loop line! Now it's sort of like your original idea and yet you still keep most of your new layout as well! You can use the loop line as a fiddler's yard if you wanted to.

[@cannibalfan333]

This has to be my new favorite series you started Tug. It's always fascinating seeing what changes and addons you apply. My favorite is still the harbour yard. I cannot wait for part 6

[@CTTE06]

14:53 “Is it recording? Ok I better be polite (sits down) Hi Dad’s audience!!!” I think you should do either the s13 retrospective, or a Pixar talk since you haven’t done one yet. Great video as always. Love Mosby too 😊

[@Deevster]

I’ve been here since part 1 and I’ll definitely say your layout is really coming together! I’d love to see the season 13 retrospective too!

[@jakepatrickgan879]

So am I. I'm not expecting greatness from that season of the show. But I'm curious about his thoughts of this season.

[@Harrybudd972]

Same, well done Tug saw you at SVR in england

[@ChoppyDoesDev]

@@jakepatrickgan879 I'd think he would make a HOTR Retrospective Alongside Season 13, I'd think HOTR is a very great movie, pretty enjoyable to watch ngl

[@jakepatrickgan879]

Yeah, UT will cover that since in the CGI series, the specials were released every year. I think HOTR is a solid film, I remember first watching it, I'm impressed with the CGI work and hearing the voice actors, it is great.

[@jakepatrickgan879]

Yeah, UT will cover that since in the CGI series, the specials were released every year. I think HOTR is a solid film, I remember first watching it, I'm impressed with the CGI work and hearing the voice actors, it is great.

[@UsefulEngine11]

Seeing the progress on your layout/Railway has been so satisfying to watch. I'm already looking forward to the next part. I definitely think we should get the season 13 retrospective at the end of the year. And then maybe a new sodor's finest in the new year. Overall keep up the good work Nic!

[@Engineer-e7q]

A cool tip for the plaster cloth. When you lay it place, take the dust from the bag it came in and mix it with some water. Then take your finger and mix it over the placed cloth. This will make the plaster cloth smooth.

[@levidarling5107]

Not even five seconds into the video and I immediately liked it, I truly love railroad modeling. 😋🚂

[@lolchipperson11person12]

Finally finished the video. Honestly tug, you’ve outdone yourself. The Thing you have right there is my dream layout. The only thing I think you should expand more upon is the narrow gauge layout. You do have that other side of the table to expand.

[@daviszdirector]

The layout is getting so good now, oml, I wanna stroke the shit out of that grass. Also I think the S13 retrospective would be the better choice. Just get out of the way and its one less Miller season to worry about.

[@ernie7554]

Yeah, tug is probably one of the best youtubers at the moment, he doesn’t feel the need to over exaggerate his videos and is instead just… a guy, a guy who’s just passionate about what he does and loves to share that passion with others. Not saying there AREN’T other youtubers like that, tug just brings a vibe that other people don’t, he doesn’t feel like “just another youtuber”, he’s more like a dad showing you things that he did while you were away at school.

[@ParproGD]

PART 5 IS OUT! This has to be THE BEST series In my opinion. Tug, You've done us well. Thank you dear friend! :D

18:12 wonderful shot

[@wackytrainswithfaces5920]

There’s something so therapeutic about watching these videos, keep em coming, love seeing the evolution! If I were to suggest anything, maybe move the church hill to behind the station above that loop. I know you said you were going to make a static display of a metropolitan area and keeping the loop open but I think there might be away to incorporate both. Then you could have a way to start your trains without breaking the illusion of your world and have your church on the hill. Considering the space in only 3x3 you could totally have a tunnel system with the hill working like a lid or something for easy access. Then that little siding you have won’t be “point-less” and can be used for actually starting trains. Regardless of what you do can’t wait to see the next installment. Absolutely love these videos, keep up the great work!

[@ryanfuller912]

I really love how you added Daisy to your railway. You know I actually wouldn’t be surprised if she gets the MVP award for the Season 20 retrospective, nor would I be surprised that the next Sodor’s finest will be on her. Anyway really love your model layout. This is what Thomas should be about, not just being a dumb kids show where anything can happen, and (14:53) 😮 OH MY GOD! 😃 YOU HAVE A DOG?!

[@Sudriantank743]

Always has

[@BlueShunter13]

14:52 OHH MY GAAAAWWWWW He's grown so BIG!!!!! Mosby is grown to be a handsome floofy boy

[@thisistugs44]

Hail the floofy dogs

[@Ian-cv6rx]

​@@thisistugs44 Floofy dogs are love, floofy dogs are life

[@Flyingdurito]

Love the little Moseby cameos, he’s grown so much Also I always love seeing the layout come together, I’ve honestly decided if I ever have the time and space to make my own layout, I’m definitely taking note of the resources you’ve used, the sites, the materials, it’s all been very informative

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

One useful bit of info I learned is that nails for the track can for the most part be found at any hardware store. Saves paying the extra dollar from model train companies

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

Love the scenery added to the railway. I recently started collecting Bachmann’s HO Scale Thomas Range, I can’t set up a model railway yet, but I really want to set one up someday.

[@ThomK-TBF-IRL]

Ooo! Ooo! You should totally do another hill in the middle of the new loop you made, maybe have the track tunnel through it a bit, do it's hidden even more, plus then you'll have another hill for either the castle ruins or the church!

[@SodorFan15]

The layout is looking great! There's something about Narrow Gauge Mountain that reminds me of High Farm for season 10. Also, love your dog.

[@TankEngine97]

The layout is really starting to look like a real railway now that the scenery has been applied. Certainly been picking up some modelling tips from this.

[@TomatrontheOne]

It’s amazing how each new video in this series inspires me with my own custom projects so much. It’s amazing how some grass and buildings adds so much life

[@Coolman227_]

I honestly love the fact you brought back the loop, as fun as it was to watch the trains go back and forth, sometimes it’s best to have a loop

[@melvinschrab505]

And best of all, its hidden, so you could easily just treat it like a point to point layout.

[@adeerdoes]

Love how this is turning out! very inspiring, I adore the difference in height at the narrow gauge end, with the two standard gauge lines just below. Will definitely make for some fun scenes! A lil tip for ya, when ballasting, if you brush or tap the ballast to fall between the sleepers it tends to look more realistic. Ballast is rarely left on top of the sleepers as it's usually tamped or shovelled down to be more effective ^^ Keep goin! looking forward to seeing the next instalment

[@bluebirbjayy]

18:19 that shot alone looks so good and inspiring. It makes me want to create a personal rendition of the show's bluebell valley.

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

WOAH Unlucky … the layout gets better and better Tho I gotta admit … put Percy in the naughty corner he did something bad … send him to the back of the shed as a generator Stanley style .😂😂 But really I LOVE this . Keep it up

[@joshuaW5621]

It’s always a blast returning to the model railway and seeing the progress Tug has made.

[@Elidashjah-j3h]

I swear, this man always makes my love with trains to enlarge everytime he uploads a video

[@merritttrainboy7716]

Great work on the hills! Fancy that you decided to add a loop at the end of the big station.

[@MJGamerYT-od9gh]

19:52 just a suggestion, it would be nice to have like a picnic area beside the narrow gauge hill, since its next to the trains and the sea shore by the harbor, plus you can add some fences beside the tracks

[@michaeltedford2947]

These layouts videos always give me hype and hope. It also inspires me, someday I might want to try and build my own model railway. Watching these make me think - "There is hope," for something of my own I do. And the Tug Pick of Week today, I might also check those out and see how it is. God damn it Tug, your layout videos are too inspiring on my 13 year old mind. Thank You for these videos. I'm excited for more layout videos in the future. And Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful to have KZbinrs like you, who always make me of my future more brightly.

[@oliverfan72]

Your layout looks great so far and I think ending the year with the Season 13 Retrospective is a good idea!

[@TheKingsOfQueen]

Love this episode - I think the year should end off with a massive bang, so I'd personally recommend Gordon's Sodor's Finest, but at the end of the day, it's your choice Tug :)

[@sodor_dan-da-man]

The tank next to the cottage would be an oil tank. In homes out in the sticks they wouldn't have every utility mains connected so oil tanks would be used to be a fuel source for heating.

[@BuggleskellyStation]

Yes it is :)

[@cloudracer07]

To me, Season 13 seems fitting for the start of the next year. New year, new era right (someone's said that before right)? I would love a Sodor's Finest to end the year off with a bang as those are so special to me personally, seeing all of the different people that work on them with you helps make them feel so grand.

[@rhyusbrand8311]

6:30 It’s not Pointless, it has a point right outside the tunnel portals!

[@BlueGuy_official]

Now the layout looks perfect ❤

7:46 Did you ever think of other names for Church Hill, such as Knock Machan (since St. Machan is the patron saint of Sodor)?

[@ml8185]

I would love to see the Season 13 retrospective, because then we can end the year on an interesting note.

[@SodorEnginesFanatic]

Yes good idea. And then next year can start with another Sodor’s Finest

[@ScythoBoyNm4856]

​​@@SodorEnginesFanatic next i think for christmas atleast seasonn13, hopefully 14 cuz in christmas 2022 he covered 14 and 15 (his old videos of that he and some others reacted to and sorta revied the season but not much)

[@kierang3201]

I think we should end this year off, with a thomas and friends retrospective on season 13, and the first CGI special, Hero Of The Rails.

[@TheBandit025Nova]

Aka Spencer being an Bully what would Sir Nigel Gresley think

[@kierang3201]

@TheBandit025Nova or, in my case, for the title of the movie, thomas and Friends: Spencer's grave mistake.

[@XyloNe112]

We absolutely need the Season 13 Retrospective. We need to hear Tug screaming at how bad the episodes are!

[@DeadpoolGames19]

Yes we do

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

Your layout is looking more lifeful than ever before

[@JustDougi]

These videos always make my day, I love the barber shop which I might purchase. Great layout Tug!

[@DeaganParsee-x9b]

I’d love to see the season 13 retrospective

[@ThomK-TBF-IRL]

Holy moly, this layout is really starting to come together! The scenery is looking amazing, especially where you put the rocks, bushes and grass, and I love how much life is being added to it already!

[@canadianbehaviour8280]

Yooooo he dropped a banger!! ON A FRIDAY MORNING WHATTT??🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sirrliv]

Always a pleasure to see a new Tugs Trains episode out. This was indeed a big step forward. I'm glad you decided to bite the bullet and make it a continuous loop; operations are great and you still have that option, but nothing beats being able to kick back with a cup of tea (or a beer) and just watch the trains go round. That said, I must admit I was horrified at the speeds you were taking your Coronation around those tight loop curves at. I'd strongly recommend adding some skirting guards to the edge of that loop beyond the big station so that if anything does go wrong your precious models don't immediately have a plunge to the concrete below. That said, the fake siding in the tunnel is actually a nice touch and gives a chance for a small hidden fiddle yard for staging and storing trains out of sight; maybe add a curved switch to allow for two short sidings in there. Special props for your quick explanation of how static grass works! I've been curious about it for awhile, but wrote it off as being way beyond my currently non-existent skill level. But after this overview it seems a lot more doable than I'd previously thought. Thanks for the confidence boost. P.S. 24:10 It's a blink and you'll miss it thing, but that whistle sound was a sudden flash of Trainz nostalgia for me. I remember the days when practically every GWR model on the DLS used that same canned whistle sound. Happy days... P.P.S. You mentioned putting on a podcast while you work on the layout. Care to share what sort of podcasts you've been enjoying? Thomas-related stuff? More realistic railway casts like Signals to Danger or The Roundhouse? Or stuff not related to trains at all?

[@kevin-2.1]

Love your layout so far. I think the church on church hill looks good 👍🏻. I love your engine you bought from York. I think season 13 retrospective will do great for the beginning of the new year.

[@Comp6214]

Love the barbershop interior!!

[@arstreamingandgaming]

Wow I love the greenery.

[@King-iz7dt]

I got here as fast as I could Tug you are incredible never change

[@gametheroyfan101]

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS, WE LOVE YOU & YOUR LAYOUT UNLUCKY TUG

[@lukechristmas3951]

I agree, it is very satisfying to see your layout go back to having a full circuit. I love all of these new additions of the hidden loop line with the false siding, Church Hill, the road bridge and the scenery to Narrow Gauge Mountain. I'm really excited for the next part! I also like some of these changes came from expanding your minimal LMS fleet of engines in your collection. Good music in this video too.

[@Thomasdude1]

14:59 aw so cute 🥰

[@jordenfilmz]

I love how you continuously build up your world, also Mosby was definitely a big help 😁🐕👷‍♂️🔧

[@SmartFella869]

I find the layout interesting, so it's nice to see more videos on it, can't wait to see more

[@dakshanbalaramesh]

This has become my absolute favourite model railway building series of all time!

[@Liam_Chase2024]

I'm enjoying this so much and I'm happy to watch a Tug layout video and it's inspired me to try to make my own layout now

[@callum110597]

Brilliant work as always! Wow, so loving the scenery; it looks so real, like real rocky hills in Britain! Also amazed to see the LMS Queen Mary running on your tracks now! That extra loop is good; I'm amazed you kept plenty of space to the water boiler of your house. Keep up the good work as always, Nic! 👍

[@MunkehFan1997]

I am desperately waiting for the season 13 retrospective

[@chompette_]

20:30 I recognise that model, it was added to Copenhagen Fields (the poster-boy 2mm finescale layout) recently. The layout is of the Kings Cross entrance behind where the movie house was filmed.

[@BuggleskellyStation]

Well spotted :)

[@SethsterFilms]

i've never been more envious in my entire life why is his layout so cool dsajdsajflkas

[@kaltenstein7718]

Pretty sure these Tanks are used for heating Oil, they still are pretty common in the irish countryside

[@kylersalameda868]

I think it would be perfect to end the year with the S 13 retrospective since it is the start of a new era of Thomas, which is how last year ended with the S 8 retrospective!

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

Your model railways are so impressive! I even love the engines that you choose for every layout you build!

[@games4356]

The layout is looking fantastic, glad you we're finally able to vist the National Railway Museum, hope it was worth the vist :)

[@MacsensRailway]

Unlucky tug TOMMOROW is my birthday 🎁 it’s time to see your beautiful layout

[@mehwishali2670]

I just watched the entire series of you building the model and wondering when the next part would come and it's here! Really excited to watch it Edit: Just finished the video. What an amazing update! The scenery is definitely my favourite. Also, I love the static grass. It's so cool!

[@Koko_Chan]

Honestly, most of my life is miserable but any upload of yours helps that issue so much, thanks for making such wonderful content all year round, Nic. happy belated mountain adventure day :3

[@geothom]

This video feels like the most chaotic and funny Tugs Trains yet, and I love it! Good work Tug!

[@EvolvedGodzillaKidandCo]

I have loved your train content for so long so I feel really happy to see that you are making a very well made train lay out!!

[@CinophileRailroad1993]

Man Whenever The Hustle And Bustle Of Daily Life Gets To Me/You, You Can Always Count On Unlucky Tugs To Be There. Like George Carlin's Opening Narration From The Episode "Thomas, Percy, And The Mail Train", Tugs Is Both Soothing And Informative. Cheers And Tootle-Pip! 🚂💯☮️ #UnluckyTugs #SoothingAndInformative

[@alexgaming1024]

i actually went to the railway musuem a few weeks ago and loved IT! shame most of it was still being renovated.

[@wyattgoralski818]

Always enjoyable when Tug further documents his model railway development

[@mb2000]

Mod-roc! Not heard about that stuff since I was at school and didn’t even know they still made it. Thanks for the unexpected trip down memory lane!

[@ScythoBoyNm4856]

Another great video from tug!

[@Randomstuffs261]

I love these videos, please never stop

[@thomasfan2587]

Love the greenery on those hills tug keep it up, but for a video to end the year on I personally would like another SODORs finest. And the year with a history of a character. And start the new year with the first full CGI Thomas retrospective.

[@RowanMackenzie]

Maybe you could get a castle with a small chapel, instead of a larger church? Also WOW the explosion of green adds so much

[@mitchellwhittington2507]

Future layouts, you say?! But seriously, this layout is coming along greatly! I can't wait for part 6! I'm constantly designing new layouts on my computer and making changes to designs I already have on it, so I know the feeling about layout evolution, even if I haven't actually built one yet.

[@Games20210]

The barrel for the outside of the cottage is for oil (kerosene) for heating/ running an oven such as a Rayburn or AGA

[@milkvanman104]

It's coming along great! I think my favorite part about this is the new loop. I LOVE how you did the idea with the tunnel and adding a dummy track to feel the gap, I think that was really clever! I can't wait to see that part finished!

[@dreadangel3752]

I definitely think a ruined castle would look much better on the hill than the church - the church looks pretty small when you think about it, so something as grand and imposing as a castle is perfect fit for all the area you have to work with

[@TheBandit025Nova]

It’s supposed to be an small church not Sistine Chapel and Hagia Sophia level of Church

[@SteveScotsman]

I love your layout and Railway series videos. I don't know why but they are oddly comfy and good to relax to. I also love your layout and it does inspire me to do something like it with my own Ho/oo models.

[@TheAlmightyBassist]

I would like to see the season 13 retrospective very much mainly because hero of the rails but also because i'm excited for you to tear the nitrogen era a new one.

[@erickadelano5565]

Yay another’s right after thanks giving

[@mrdiamond365_]

I'm not on KZbin every day, so I don't always see community posts, plus Timezones being in Australia. But every time I see a Layout video or a Timeline video, it puts a smile on my face

[@ianmckinney1053]

6:17 You should seriously consider the “siding” as a staging track for a goods train to run from the hidden track to the harbor and/or anywhere else and back for some switching as part of your operating scheme.

[@elijahfilmsinc.3180]

6:00 suggestion for the big station backdrop! Put a city street on the other side of the wall above the tracks (in the same style above the tunnels on Church Hill Road, just a city scene), building faces against the backdrop (in the same way as your tunnel portals), then the backdrop of a greater skyline.