THIS MODEL RAILWAY HAS SO MUCH DETAIL!!! - R&J Colliery - An Industrial 00 Gauge Model Railway

[@RJdeVries84]

Thank you for sharing, It's nice to see my layout from a different perspective 👍🏻

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

The thanks should all be to you for creating such a superb layout - really well done! Please do feel free to use this video as much as you like if it'll help promote the layout further. Thanks for watching 🤩

[@vikingofengland]

There is nothing better than an industrial layout with loads of filth, grime and rust 😍 top work 💪🏻👍🏻

[@andrewmaville7797]

That is a masterpiece - well done

[@zhigangtao7319]

What a wonderful layout 👍

[@TankEngine97]

Being an industrial fan myself, I love this layout. Very detailed too. Like the addition of those road vehicles going round.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah I do love a good industrial layout (it's what originally got me back into the hobby) so it's good to see it done properly! Thanks for watching 😃

[@davidcawthorne7115]

Very therapeutic to watch this. Nice work. 😊❤

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Yeah great to just have running in the background! Thanks for watching 😃

[@tagsdm]

This is tremendous, That Model Railway Guy. Really captures that often illusive, gritty environment of the prototype. The tire tracks in the mud, brilliant!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It really does, the attention to detail and overall atmosphere is just incredible. Thanks for watching 😃

[@jamielawn1568]

This layout is incredible. It’s quite inspiring for my own n gauge coal mine layout.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It really is something. Might be one of my all time favourite layouts. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Allotmentwithpaul]

Amazing the attention to detail is top draw I could only dream of a layout like this

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's amazing isn't it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@bobingram6912]

Loving the detail of the wet coal dust, I had to go and wash my hands it was so grubby😂 Del Boy gave it some depth and bought it alive whilst the beam engine slowly plodded away👍👍👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There's definitely a lot to appreciate about this layout. It just gets better the longer you look! Thanks for watching 😃

[@RG-Models86]

Wow 😮 This layout is just amazing👍, definitely a contender for best in show wherever it goes

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's stunning isn't it! The quality of the work at Rapido Railex was incredibly as there were several layouts all at this level in my opinion. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Weesel71]

Great presentation and great work!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's a superb layout isn't it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@flynnmercer]

So cool! I love industrial layouts so much - for all the ready to run industrial locos out there i feel like i do not see enough of them! Would absolutely love to see you make a layout like this some day with your superb scenic skills; And maybe see loco weathering too - Thanks for showing us

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I feel like we're starting to see them more often now but obviously it takes time to build layouts. One of the first layouts I did on this channel was a little industrial yard - though no-where near this standard of course! Thanks for watching 😃

[@eddiestafford3313]

Smashing layout.👍👍👍

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's incredible isn't it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@WhataboutTRUTH]

A.great looking layout, well done👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It is a stunning layout! A real work of art by the creator. Thanks for watching 😃

[@thedepot7416]

Absolutely awesome, well done

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's a fantastic layout, was really nice to film this one. Thanks for watching 😃

[@PaulCole-71]

Incredibly high quality

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's a fantastic layout isn't it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@davegillman6296]

Anything that starts with Del an Roders driving past is going to be a good video, lovely layout.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

They're a long way from Peckham 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

[@JPoulAndersson]

I saw this at OnTraxs in the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht in march this year - wonderful layout! Joachim

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Awesome, it's definitely a good one to see in person! Thanks for watching 😃

[@Keyswiz71]

Wow this is superb!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It really is! Thanks for watching 😃

[@roberthamilton1959]

Excellent!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@barrypick5361]

Amazing detail. Thanks for sharing

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's incredible isn't it! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🤩

[@Bagpuss109]

Marvelous luv it.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's superb isn't it! One of my favourite layouts I've seen at a show I think. Thanks for watching 😃

[@loispadgett6306]

This is an amazing layout, the automation on it just made it one of my favorites that you have shared. Inspiring!!!!! GOD BLESS from America 🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's nice to have those extra little moving parts that help make the world feel alive. In this instance they were subtle enough in my opinion that they don't become a gimmick. Thanks for watching 😃

[@RoyBigBoy]

Absolutely amazing

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's superb isn't it - one of my favourite layouts I've seen I think. Thanks for watching 😃

[@roberttemple8462]

Hats off to the builder, the layout is brilliant and definitely one to look out for on the circuit. What is the layout called please?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

The name of the layout is in the video title and the description. Thanks for watching 👍

[@lynnmorton7544]

Amazing. Set in the late 1960's/early 1970's judging by the road vehicles. But did collieries still have those mid-19th century pumping engines during that era?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

A (very quick) Google says that most stopped being used in the mid 50s but a few were kept going until the 70s/80s. I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@SHGPMedia]

One that i've not had chance to see yet. Will keep my eye out for exhibitions where it's listed

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I believe the layout (and its owner) is based in the Netherlands so seeing it in the UK was a rare opportunity. Thanks for watching 😃

[@SHGPMedia]

@ThatModelRailwayGuy I did see the post on RM web talking about it going to a show in NL. Ah well, I'll have to make the trip!

[@RJdeVries84]

I've applied for the "Nederlandse Modelspoordagen" in 2026 which is held in Rijswijk near the Hague. I do hope that I'm invited over to the UK again but that depends on the organization being willing to make a serious contribution to the travel expenses.

[@SHGPMedia]

@@RJdeVries84 Thanks, I will be looking at doing some overseas visits in the coming years so will add it to the list

[@TXM]

awesome!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😃

[@johnbristow8099]

I thought that the close up footage was very effective. Nice video.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you liked it, I do like to get close to layouts if I can at shows (within reason!) so you really feel immersed in the world. Thanks for watching 😃

[@NorfolkPooch]

What a super realistic scene... Daft question, but what music are you playing in the background?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Hiya, all the music on the channel is stuff I write myself specifically for the videos. Thanks for watching 😃

[@kclassproductions]

There is only one problem with the layout, the reliant robin doesn't tip over on the corner!

[@bugler75]

😅👍🏼

[@richardkent]

Looks more like Del Boy's Regal van than a Robin. Probably a sack full of hooky coal in the back.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I'm sure it could be made to happen... not sure if the layout's owner would be impressed though! 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

[@TXM]

🤣 thats because Jeremey Clarkson isn't driving 🤪

[@bugler75]

@ 😂😂😂

[@arcticshark1808]

Could you try doing a micro layout series in oo? Something smaller than your first layout on the channel but detailed like your other work

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I would like to at some point and I have plenty of ideas but people do generally tend to like the bigger builds on this channel so it is a bit of a balancing act. Thanks for watching 😃

[@presidentxd]

Has the ground been done to look like its been raining?

[@RJdeVries84]

Yes, I did this on purpose, there are many puddles dotted around as if it has just been raining, it's set in an autumn theme so it's very appropriate.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Not sure there's anything else I can add here when the original creator has already replied 👍 I will say that in yards where steam locos are working regularly the ground does tend to get fairly wet regardless so perhaps should be something we all consider in the future. Thanks for watching 😃

[@chrissouthgate4554]

How is the coal getting from the pit head to the loading Tower?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

There looks to be a conveyor from the buildings at the back to the loading area. Given the amount of work that's gone into this layout I'd imagine it's been fully thought through. Thanks for watching 😃

[@thetrainguy4797]

Idea: maybe try make an industrial Coilery shunting layout!,

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

The first layout of mine I showed on this channel was an industrial shunting layout. Not to this standard of course. Thanks for watching 👍

[@xenonozhid3383]

Did I spot the OFAH Robin Reliant at the start?

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I didn't personally check to see whether Dell Boy was at the wheel 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

[@T4Van-E-daycamp]

I agree

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

It's incredible isn't it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@wideyxyz2271]

❤

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😃

[@richardbraham2486]

Are they manually operated points? Great layout ❤

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I would imagine they're motorised, although operated from the front. Most exhibition layouts tend to have point motors these days. Thanks for watching 😃

[@RJdeVries84]

The point motors (tortoise) run of a 9v supply via a toggle switch.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Beautiful. Wonder how you would make that wet muddy surface. Tutorial? 😂

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

I didn't make this layout - but if it were me I'd use filler or modelling compound to build up the ground, then mud texture paste or ash powder for the surface texture with various oils to make it more grimy. You could add some puddles either using small bits of acetate or resin if you really want to go all out. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

[@RJdeVries84]

The base is DAS modelling clay painted with Tamiya acrylic XF63, weathered down with thinned Revell 9 enamel and a hint of dry brushed dark brown. The puddles are made using leftover realistic water from woodland scenics. The markings and tyre marks are made using a car or lorry driving it on the wet clay.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

@@RJdeVries84 Thanks a lot!!! The result is just awesome! Like the rest of the layout! I live in the wet western Norway, and should certainly have some mud. 😄

[@viz12345]

figurines should be animated too :/

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

You don't ask for much do you? I suppose all the figures are fully animated on your layout then.

[@railwaymechanicalengineer4587]

GREAT DETAIL DOESN'T MAKE A GOOD LAYOUT ! Indeed one of the biggest changes since "DCC" rolled into town, has been a major improvement in "Commercial" detailing accessories ! But the downside has been a disastrous collapse of modelling comprehension on the Operating Side. Indeed it is horribly apparent that todays "DCC Brigade" have absolutely no idea of the rules of real railways. Such as what vehicles & locos use which brake systems & are they compatible with each other in Real Life. Or even Couplings & Corridor connections. You can't for example couple LMS & GWR coaches to SR, LNER, BR, or Pullman types as they used two different types of corridor connections, buffers and couplings. And making the excuse at exhibitions that it's just "Good Fun" is simply hiding the ignorance. Indeed most of todays layouts are just "Out of the packet" commercial toy train sets !!!

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

But none of those actually have anything to do with DCC. Those mistakes/choices could easily be made on any analog layout too. God forbid people actually have fun and enjoy their hobby though. Thanks for watching 👍

[@kenstevens5065]

Popular at school were you. Now just how many rivets have you counted in your lifetime?

[@railwaymechanicalengineer4587]

@@kenstevens5065 You've bitten off more than you can chew. I'm a well known professional Senior Railway Mechanical Engineer, who has worked for numerous Railways from British Railways to the New Zealand Government Railways, as well as three Japanese Railway Companies. The Keio, Odakyu & JR Central. Indeed its thanks to me the British NRM has a Japanese Bullet train cab car in their Museum. And I'm also a well known Professional Modeller, with many articles in modelling magazines around the World, including Peco's "Continental Modeller" magazine (just ask their Editor Andrew Burnham). I was also the person who introduced Japanese outline model products to Europe. Having been the Founder member of the Japanese Railway Society, and its Editor for years. And the owner of "JR Models" the only Official Import, & Wholesale Company for ALL Japanese main range model products in the whole of Europe to date. And obviously as a Qualified real railway Engineer, I am fully conversant with the technical aspects of British Railways rolling Stock, something it seems few British Modellers seem to know anything about these days. Hence my previous Post !