How I Built the Layout (Part 4) - Tug's Trains

[@ThomasTheorist]

Was not expecting a video so soon, really like the new licensed music, makes it feel so much more professional and unique to other videos out there. Also thanks for the shout out! JBS video is on the way I hope, just have to sort out some issues with copyright first before it can come to KZbin, glad you enjoyed the video. Also, Awdry Ex 4 was very fun this year, expect a video on that too some point!

[@Tobytramproductions]

Hello

[@Tobytramproductions]

Ernniieeeeeeeeeeeee

[@StationFilms12345]

Damnit I got spoiled (kinda)

[@Plungebob_squarepants]

How was this 1 day ago-

[@lukebonnicihunt]

@@Plungebob_squarepantsit’s probably one of his patrons. They get videos 2 days early.

[@oregonwesternrailroadprodu5239]

man that shout out woke me up faster than coffee would have, glad to see the boxcar is getting some use glad your enjoying it! was a pleasure to finally meet you in person unexpectedly and i hope to meet you again

[@Toast-x2q]

You deserve it man😆

[@WoodenRailwayWonderland]

Your kindness deserved the recognition of Got

[@Plungebob_squarepants]

Just seeing Ten Cents in the thumbnail just made my day a whole lot better.

[@aplane9625]

There should be a boomer model made just so the unlucky tug can be in the unlucky tug’s train layout

[@Thomasfan2006-mk3vb]

I know right made my day too

[@Thomasfan2006-mk3vb]

@@aplane9625I love that idea

[@stultusmcgee9099]

Frankly, I don’t give a dime.

[@joshuaW5621]

Too bad he wasn’t in the video.

[@karenfan010]

10:55 duke and mighty mac double heading a train is just a wonderful sight.

[@JacqueTheInsaneEngine]

It's not Duke and mighty mac. It's princess and a double Farley

[@karenfan010]

@@JacqueTheInsaneEngineI know I just called them that because they’re the same basis.

[@joshuaW5621]

Don’t worry. I sometimes call the Talyllyn, Snowdon and Ravenglass engines by their Sodor twins by mistake.

[@TheBandit025Nova]

@@JacqueTheInsaneEngineWe are used to TTTE Counterparts buddy Hell I called the two diesels Bear and Derek

[@modelrailfan37]

@@TheBandit025NovaI’m a train nerd and still called the diesels Bear and Derek 😂

[@NitroIndigo]

Can't wait for the Sodor's Finest on Moseby.

[@4eyesJustin]

Yeah, I want to know more about Moseby! A rare but cute name.

[@joshuaW5621]

Bro I can’t wait to see how long the Thumper video will be.

[@SPG69]

⁠@@joshuaW56211 minute tops

[@SPG69]

It will just be him explaining how and why they got a doggo

[@joshuaW5621]

@@SPG69 cause he’s the Ivo Hugh of the tv series lol.

[@dadocta5168]

I like how the speed of the end credits is an indication how much Tug wants to say at the end. Slower = more, faster = less.

[@Jude-72]

So as an OO9 fellow I'd say black wash will always be your friend if you use it. I'd also pick out some individual slates on your portals to give them more definition & older. Just a tip, but I'm quite good at it I think.

[@Tugsboi47]

Yo a peanuts fan!

[@DennisLora2001]

That puppy looks so cute and adorable 24:24

[@anthonywoodard7200]

Dogs add so much to a person’s life as long as they take good care of it and every once in a while spoil them they will be happy!

[@DennisLora2001]

@@anthonywoodard7200 Yes indeed you're right about that and dogs are a man's best friend

[@SUPERTOAD-69]

Agreed

[@DennisLora2001]

@@SUPERTOAD-69 Thanks for agreeing with me

[@SUPERTOAD-69]

@@DennisLora2001 it's alright

[@Carfanboi95]

RIP Red Van. You were a real one.

[@Tankiefan]

Gone, but not forgotten. 🕊

[@nathanchan4653]

18:10 Percy: Ready truck? Kick the troublesome truck. Troublesome Van: Don’t kick the troublesome truck Percy: Kick the troublesome truck! (Bump!) Troublesome van: (screams) (Crash!)

[@isaac_aren]

I would say the crack in the portal makes it even more realistic. Old tunnels tend to get non-detrimental cracks in them. You could even run a little scenario where the tunnel needs to be repaired and deliver everything needed

[@danielmalinen6337]

Miniature railways are somehow always a wonderful sight. And perhaps what fascinates me the most is that they are miniatures and dioramas more than their trains, but still. Thanks for the video.

[@BrentSudric]

I think the [not cracked] tunnel adds character. Maybe the NG route was originally built as a road centries before the railway was build on top of it and is starting to show its age.

[@vanguardRailgun924]

Or was damaged in Peter Sam’s accident which also led to his new Funnel.

[@gkingGabe72]

I applaud you for the narrow gauge tunnel portals out of air dry clay, hand painting the rails to make then look worn out, and the work you've done on the harbour. Your puppy Moseby is adorable.

[@NetGreen123]

The exploding truck at the harbor had me in stitches

[@levidarling5107]

I love the idea of changing station buildings to accommodate more than one location, perfect idea to save space and have fun at the same time.

[@monsieurliquorice]

As this series goes on, it just reminds me of how far Tug has come and just how much comfort his videos bring me. Wouldn’t be in the fandoms without ‘em.

[@Arkay315]

Puppies automatically makes a video better.

[@lordluffington2351]

What a nice birthday treat, not just a tug upload but a layout update too!

[@lukechristmas3951]

I think this was the Layout video where I learned the most about new methods on building and detailing a model railway. Painting the rails being the main thing because I feel that would have been something stupid I would do in my youth, thinking it was a good idea, only to ruin what I have after I went through with it. I'm honestly surprised it did not disrupt the current. It is something I will do to my layout in the future. And being a bit biased, I love how you gave your Great Northern Alco RS-2 some run time being a Great Northern collector myself. And have fun with your new puppy!

[@Percy5581]

PEAK JUST DROPPED

[@85741Productions]

6:37- 6:58 Nice to see Duck Again on the layout. THX for the help their duck again.

[@alessandroscidone5271]

I like that he put Ten Cents near the Harbor. That’s cute.

[@metalheadrailfan]

24:18 PUPPY!!!!! HE'S SO CUTE!!!!!

[@juliannaudimanche1094]

My mom and I are getting a new house soon, and I'm planning on making my first layout! Trust me my man, I'm taking notes!

[@joshuaW5621]

Good luck with setting up your model railway. My house isn’t big enough for a full layout so everything’s in storage until I can get my own place to live.

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

20:46 Ten Cents: it makes sense that your pulling the circus train James because your a joke James: sink yourself Ten Cents

[@warsthemarvel8608]

Edward (Trampy): Who’s gonna tell him he’s gonna pull the Kipper tonight? Ten Cents: I’ll tell him! Hey James wait a sec. James (Trampy): SHUT UP DON’T TALK TO ME!

[@RowanMackenzie]

I like that the crack in the tunnel arch is still slightly visible, fits the narrow gauge character perfectly lo

[@UsefulEngine11]

The layout looks so good so far I love the narrow gauge part, and everything is looking great and vibrant with the backdrop. But I especially love the way the harbor the most. Can't wait to see more videos Tug keep up the good work. Also such a cute puppy!

[@supremegalaxycentral]

18:11 R.I.P to that boxcar

[@Orka2008]

In times when everything is changing for the worse, you are one of the last bastions of things that remain great, so on!

[@quack360]

These layout vids have kept inspiring me to get back into building my layout

[@stephenwilson4422]

I think the hand painted rails are much better than spray paint. The uneven application is a lot more realistic. It's a slow process, but it's worth the effort and time. Also, I like to say that the harbors' monotone gray is a little much, but I know it's incomplete, maybe some crates of goods (Fruit anybody) will tie it all neatly together. Keep going Unlucky, your railway is coming along smoothly

[@ThomasandJames]

Honestly I think having painted the rails with a brush was a blessing in disguise. It gives it a more authentic grimy imperfect feel. I have a feeling spray paint would have made it a bit to clean looking. Keep up the good work!

[@colinahn]

22:19 " I'm Peter Sam, and I'm running this line"!

[@aaroncheda1680]

It’s raining man hallelujah!

[@EmperorVegeta0204]

18:10 THE MAD BOMBER STRIKES AGAIN!

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

18:09 Out of Context videos are gonna have a field day with this clip

[@NitroIndigo]

I really want to put "Rex's old butt" in an out-of-context compilation.

[@nathanchan4653]

18:10 Percy: Ready truck? Kick the troublesome truck. Troublesome Van: Don’t kick the troublesome truck Percy: Kick the troublesome truck! (Bump!) Troublesome van: (screams) (Crash!)

[@TVsttic]

the plaster on the rails looks absolutely stunning. i’ve never seen anybody else do something like that.

[@Mafaldamou]

Duck is not only the station pilot, but a test pilot too! 😂

[@alessandroscidone5271]

Congratulations on getting a puppy Unlucky Tug!🎉 The puppy is so cute!

[@Toast-x2q]

Imagine the puppy gets onto the layout ,it would be funny😂

[@alessandroscidone5271]

@@Toast-x2q Yeah that would be hilarious! Just seeing him pushing engines off the tracks!

[@CTTE06]

Part 3 and 4 have been my favorites so far! Keep up the good work Nic! I love the puppy! 🐶

[@RowanMackenzie]

God I love how high quality your audio is, the model train wheels ASMR is top tier

[@merritttrainboy7716]

Man, a lot of details you've been adding, especially with that little narrow-gauge section. Great work on the harbor yard.

[@TheRandomViewer-zv4bv]

There is something deeply satisfying about watching a layout slowly take shape. Great stuff!

[@tophatgeo]

Dude your work life balance must be so good! You're consistently making high quality videos, and you're modelling your railway AND now you guys have a puppy too!

[@trevorkarran732]

18:11 this is what happens when you leave Lei the runway truck unsupervised

[@lamejamestheme]

That opening shot looks like it was taken in a real station. Great work Tug!

[@Flyingdurito]

Oh my god the layout looks amazing, plus congratulations on Moseby, he looks so adorable

[@SouperGoose62]

Congrats on the new puppy!

[@draggeddownbythestone7052]

This video really made my day. Thank you Tug. My dad recently just passed away and it’s been really hard on my family and I and this just brought a smile to my face when a smile has been rather scarce. Keep doing what you’re doing. Keeping happiness alive. Goodluck with your new puppy as well 🤘

[@SodorTrain1225]

I literally made a video about my Ffarquhar Quarry layout, and this drops. What a happy coincidence! Edit: I terms of making water, I once saw this video by a user called 'marklinofsweden', who uses dampened toilet paper (weird as it sounds). The cool part about this technique is that you can shape little waves in the paper with a paintbrush, and it looks very convincing when the process is finished!

[@henry_smallz]

I just seriously sprained my wrist and I’m stuck in my bed…then I see this video came out. You came in clutch Tug. 🤝

[@PsiPancake]

Everytime you shows updates about your layout, it makes me want to start my 6x4 layout plan! I just need to stop spending money on silly things and start saving!

[@GLee-oe3op]

This man is a wizard. Not even on the layouts featured in Lionel Nation did I see anything like that harbor

[@WoodenRailwayWonderland]

I hope you reach 100,000 subscribers again soon. Considering all the crap google and KZbin put you through and your still persistent on making good content you deserve it.

[@Bagster321]

I hope Unlucky Tug knows what a joy this series has been so far. Watching everything come together, piece by piece, the trials and errors, working with what you have, it's just so amazing to watch. I can't get enough of it. I wish to build something like this (Buying this stuff in is even more expensive, especially if you have to ship it from UK or USA). But one day though.

[@jordandegraaff]

I got so excited when I started watching. It’s just so enjoyable to watch! I can’t wait to be able to start my own layout. Thank you for making these videos because it’s helping me know what to do and not do (and maybe helping me plagiarize).😂

[@NewController01]

12:21 well I could suggest also gluing some litchen over the crack, make it look like a small bush is drooping over the top of the tunnel portal

[@BrakeCoach]

17:21 the broken pieces of clay would work great as truck loads. You have bill and ben after all.

[@jesselong5917]

Aw your new puppy is so cute and the railway is really coming along nicely great work and I can’t wait for part 5 ❤

[@shepherd8171]

I love the harbour, such a unique and contrasting environment

[@Kluperaty]

Finaly, we'v got a part 4 of the layout! it was a not bad video and to be honest, its actually great to paint rails with brown paint, im sure it took a while for painting rails but id rather spray with spary paint the rails seens it wont weist alot of time. But at least its done nicely! great video and i hope we will see part 5 very soon! its also very nice to get some hardness on the harbor. You've got a very nice layout. About the narrow gauge loop, it was a good idea! im actually very interest about your sculpt tunnel portols seens i didnt actually think about that! putting the chicken wire will really help for alot to make a hill.

[@callum110597]

Awesome work as always, Nic! You never fail to impress with your model layouts, always trying to find solutions for any issues you have. And I am so impressed with the narrow-gauge railway, which brings back memories of the Talyllyn/Skarloey Railway! Also can't wait to see your Ten Cents model used on the harbour! 😁 And regarding your personal life, what a cute puppy you've got! I so love dogs! 🥰

[@TF-117]

It's been nice watching this layout grow over time. I wanna build my own layout one day. it sounds like a very hands on hobby. Also, I freaking love your sense of humor at 18:09

[@a-Tom-ic]

I’m absolutely in love with the harbour, great job man it’s really coming together

[@TheBlueSnowplow]

There is something deeply mesmerizing about watching you put this all together. Keep it up!!

[@colinahn]

I can just imagine the 009 section being the mid- sodor railway😊

[@Deevster]

Loving how the layout is taking shape! That key side is a nice addition!

[@sinalverde3891]

Every time I get a notification about a new video from this channel, I simply stop EVERYTHING to watch it because I know it will be good

[@bricktrician]

Thanks for the ideas for my own Lego layout.

[@Cocogram95]

I'm going through alot at home, one thing that brings me joy is seeing your layout progress. Keep it up

[@IsaacsWorkshop]

Your layout videos are by far my favorite vids from you, I learn quite a bit from them, I’m cleaning out my basement with my dad so that I can build my own layout and yours is such a big inspiration for it, thanks Tug.

[@xX_James_basater_Xx]

I always love every layout video, they just inspire me so much! And this year im starting my very own model railway!

[@Mason58654]

What gauge?

[@xX_James_basater_Xx]

​@@Mason58654 HO/OO scale!

[@xX_James_basater_Xx]

@@Mason58654 same one as tugs

[@xX_James_basater_Xx]

@@Mason58654 HO/OO

[@JustDougi]

This was the highlight of my sick day

[@ThompsonSteamtrain]

Right now today is the 24th anniversary of Thomas and the Magic Railroad

[@heaptoncollierymodelrailwa6011]

Great work! A headshunt by the station is a smart idea! Painting track makes a massive difference- even on the micro layouts I build.

[@edd17sp74]

Really starting to look like something! I never did much scenery back when I was attempting to build a model railroad, but here’s one thing I did that I quite liked. Maybe you can find a use for it somewhere on your layout: I built tunnel portals for my layout out of wood, but I wanted them to look like concrete, and just painting them gray was too boring. So I sprayed them with spray paint, and then while the paint was still wet, covered them with play sand. Like, dump that sand on with reckless abandon. I waited for the paint to dry so the sand would stick, banged them against the bench to knock off the excess, and then sprayed them with paint again. Gave them some great visible texture. Maybe you can find a use for that somewhere.

[@TankEngine97]

The layout is looking good. Also as a dog lover myself, your new puppy looks so cute.

[@ianmurphy3840]

The stone walls reminds me of that scene from the Deputation where Percy was talking to the Fat Controller in the Railway series.

[@leiagelwasser2168]

Quick note on the tunnel portals, for the effect you were going for, you might want to try dry brushing. It's similar technique, but instead of wiping the paint off after you've applied it to the model you wipe most the paint off your brush on a paper towel or bit of cardboard before doing so. Still leave stuff in the recesses and gives it a very different, worn look.

[@Pyrotrainthing]

Absolutely beautiful progress! Love the idea of making your own tunnel portals out of clay!

[@Noah-ey5zf]

The Star Tugs Way of doing things is the West Coast Way of doing things and for a guy’s oo-gauge train layout in the PST, it’s fitting that Ten Cents is in the Thumbnail for this video. Great video by the way!

[@GoofyCharizard]

The layout is looking amazing, can't wait to see more additions. Looking foward to the things you're going to film. Also Mosby is so cute he can be a great mini conductor

[@OnlyTheRightTrack]

I absolutely ADORE the thumbnails & editing is great too haha.

[@JohnYoung-jf3jo]

I think the crack in that tunnel portal adds more realism and detail.

[@LimpBizkitMix]

Dude those OO9 gauge scale narrow gauge locos are so cute I love em so much Edit: A PUPPY OH HELL YEAH

[@ItsTheNoise56]

I love watching tugs trains, makes me inspired to continue on my layout!! keep up the good work also good luck with the pup!🐶 ~ riko

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

Fascinating, as always. This literal moment caught me off guard 18:11 Also, that puppy is pretty cute 24:18

[@sirrliv]

Scalescenes has some highly detailed OO scale boat models that would be perfect for your harbor for a very reasonable price, including a barge, a small coastal freighter, and a Clyde Puffer; basically the Scottish boat equivalent of a pickup truck. And the reason they're so cheap: They're papercraft models! You can print them out at home; the instructions are excellent for saying what thickness of paper each part needs, and then fold and glue them together. Best of all: Since you're buying a PDF, you can print out and make as many models as you want.

[@rainierbagatsing1073]

Nice to see you've got more American rolling stock on your layout

[@TrainFan591]

Tug your about to hit 100K again!!!!!

[@ZergSmasher]

I'm loving seeing your railway come together! Looking forward to the next installment!

[@ThatVlogger123]

thanks so much for uploading so soon i was having a rough week and this made my day

[@jajboi]

Your model layout videos convinced me recently to get into model railroading! It's so inspiring watching your journey

[@bigcstrainsthings6149]

These layout videos are the best on the channel because they are just so informative about model railroading and recently I've been trying to start my own model train layout and I've been just so inspired buy these videos of the process of it. And right now all I have is a 4x8 ft pinewood board and some basic Bachmann EZ track. How ever money is certainly a scarce for right now and a lot of that stuff is definitely going to add up severely. But that's what most people are probably going to say that ;).

[@SmartFella869]

I'm a little late to the video, but I always love watching videos about your layout. It inspires me to make my own someday. I can't wait to see more videos!

[@DH2906PRODUCTIONS]

It really is starting to take shape. Atlas rolling stock is really good with details and is pretty heavy

[@WhiffTheRubbishEngine1869]

YEAAAHHHH

[@danielsellers8707]

I like how your trains are the Railway Series characters' basis!

[@comicfan1324]

18:10 Average Troublesome Truck experience

[@darthknuxward3220]

God i adore this. Always love this series, can’t wait for part five and any future models

[@canadaw.e6461]

hai! i'm not entirely knowledgable in airdry clay, but from what i do know, the massive amount of cracking was less because of the Styrofoam, and more so due to the way airdry clay works! if i remember correctly, airdry clay is inherently wet, but when it drys, the water evaporates, and causes it to shrink, and, in large areas of it, crack!