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nice review i have a hornby network rail class 31 which i got at quite a reasonable price and runs well am yet to try an accurascale loco, i did get the new andrew barclay which had to be sent back because it was faulty am not sure if thats accurascale to blame or hattons, i did like the look of the new bachmann model but am going to wait for there new class 69, thanks for sharing. Tom

May be small but you have plenty of detail withn your scenics

Been through a similar thing the model railway layout saved the world year before last when the dog passed away from cancer bless his heart if it wasn't for me building model engines from card and the railway layout I probably wouldn't be sitting here enjoying it now

Hi great video and it is good to see all three in the same frame as this. I think the Accurascale has a multi dip switch near the blanking plate, and you have to turn the fan on, but it runs fast and has some noise associated with it, but you tell us what you think. Great video, Jersey Bill

Hi Colin. Great loco and a great price. You're getting a brilliant collection there buddy. Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

Another great addition to your fleet, Colin, and as you say, a nice trio...cheers James 🙂👍

Thank you. Really enjoyed this line up! A 31 is a bit down my list of locos to buy but I’ll certainly be getting a dirty blue one sometime. I remember riding behind them from New Street to Nuneaton or Leicester back in the long, long summer holidays on weekly midland rail tour tickets. You’re right, the 31/4’s got in a right state!

*Friend's declaration to his wife upon delivery of another new model* _"Ah finally it has come back from repair"_ .... 😉 Colin - an interesting comparison - thank you! - Colin 👍

I have 3 Hornby super detail 31s. Apart from one with unfortunate mazak rot(it still runs sweetly) I think they hold their own against the others(lovely as they are too) so wont replace them. Only thing Ive done it cut the rubber band fan drives off to avoid motor problems.

To be honest. I like all 3 versions. The only (and very minor) detraction to the Bachmann model is that the gloss finish should have been satin to balance it. But that said, they are great models and I will try to get one by the end of the year. I will have to wait for the second run for the 31 from Accurascale trains. I have subbed and Happy Christmas to you and yours in advance as well as a happy belated birthday buddy. All the best, Peter.

Hi, your a lucky chap indeed, even if just because your wife forgave you for the Bachmann 31 you bought! Your right, the Hornby 31 is indeed pretty good looking, I really like how the black window rubbers stand out against the white window surrounds. If they hadn't had so many issues with the Mazok rot, they would have been much better and maybe worth a risk...............I'm still waiting for Accurascale to announce a 31 in BR green without indicator boxes, now that would be a great model............Anyway, Happy Christmas, omg I hope there is another video before then, it seems too early, but you started it. All the best Dave.

Colin - what a most enjoyable and inspirational video ably demonstrating how much can be achieved within a modest attic - very impressive! 👍 It doesn't matter how large your model room is as modellers would still want a few feet more...... - Colin

Nice little layout with all you need. Jersey Bill

Hi Colin. Great layout buddy. Only got a 10ftx10ft layout myself. But still able to do plenty of different scenics. Thanks for sharing Colin. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

Hi Colin, lovely tour of the layout, didn't realise it was only 8 by 4, always seems much bigger, my new layout will only be 9 by 6,(or thereabouts), the previous one was 14 by 8, but since we moved house, the room is much smaller, hopefully it will be more manageable,it shows how much we can fit in a smaller space, anyway, sorry for filling up your comments section with my waffle, thanks for sharing, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

Hi great layout I have same thing as you in the attic with the ladder entry make a board that fits over and around the ladder legs it's a lot safer and stops stock from flying down the hole I know to my experience when a dapol class 22 went down it all you need is plywood and 2x2 Just a thought love the layout

when led lights flash it is because most cameras record at a lower rate of FPS than the electrical frequency of the led. It only happens on video, however there is low vibrational state connected to the LED flash

Hi. Colin. I enjoyed the tour of Mossend and all the little details. Hog corner made me smile as I've not seen a pig farm on a layout before. It's a good choice. The cold frame and other garden details look great.

Thanks for the tour of your layout. You have managed to fit so much detail in.

Nice look around the layout 👌😎☕️

Hi, oh that was a great look around the layout.............Small but very nicely formed.............so full of detail too. Sometimes small is better because it is easier to pack in all those details which larger layouts tend to loose. Your flashing lights are just because that is how LED's work. LED's are like a fast acting switch, you can't see the frequency they flash at but your camera can.............Nothing you can do about that I believe. Great video and thanks, all the best Dave.

The light flickering could be due to your camera speed ?

A great work, nice layout. 😃👍

Hi,Colin. That was a nice overview of the layout, which is a very enjoyable video... Cheers James 🙂👍

Hi Colin and thanks for the layout tour, you've got a great setup there in the loft. I believe the flashing lights are down to the LED's, you can't see it to the naked eye but the camera frame rate (frames per second) picks it up when filming., I believe it's called the Stroboscopic Effect. Keep up the great work and all the best.........Andy

Lovely layout with some gorgeous scenes. It doesn’t matter how big the layout is. It’s all about having fun, and you clearly have much fun. Good on you! Love the scratch building, believe it you are rather good at it. Thanks for the tour, take care.

Thanks for sharing the full layout. Good to see what can be achieved with the space available.

Thankyou for the video Colin. I love all the intricate details. To me It is a pretty big setup. My favourite part of the layout is the maintenance depot with the arch welders. It’s Such a cool little den too. Do mind that hatch won’t you. Looking forward to the next video!

Nothing wrong buying a new loco IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY...they are too expensive these days ....but nice one and price wise not too bad

Hi Col 👋 An excellent video update. You have done a fantastic job on the weathering, you should be more than happy with the result, very nice work. I can't figure out why your channel didn't come up in my recommendations, but I've found it now :) My evening is now going to be taken up watching some of your past videos :) You have a new Sub and keep up the good work, all the best.....Andy

I hope you've managed to smooth things over with your good lady. Modern trains, modern trains, you don't see them on Dylington 😂...cheers James and Dylan 🙂👍

agree on the whole "unboxing" bit.. modelling earlier here, though I do have BR blue in "N".. not that it really works I found, when I plucked up the courage, on some N stuff adding a black panel lining wash made a massive difference, subtle effect but stops the "hey! I'm plastic!" look by adding a bit of depth.. similar with a mid brown works on the yellow. its not weathering as such, just brings up detail and depth. worked well with grilles and so on too always the issue with gloss/satin/matt stuff, models scale, light doesn't, so even 100% colour matched stuff looks wrong because of the way light catches it nice looking model, weathering though will set it apart - may also be partly down to the very nicely done layout under it making the loco look a bit too clean

Good video Col. Regards Bernie

Yes, the CEP'S Were plain blue then blue & Grey in the unrefurbished condition. Great little units, bachmann definitely made a winner with them. 😃

Hello Enjoyed your video on the 31, it doesn't look quite right but nicely detailed and I'm sure once weathered it will look better, although that said I can't get my Heljan Peak looking right, the blues too dark. Just subbed as well. Regards Paul

My kind of layout, love the 31 will look forward to more, cheers Phil.

What have just done sold a class 58 for a Robinson 04 and put the difference to it is another option and don’t let the wife no

I purchased the Accurascale Class 31. 31402 runs and sounds great. I do think the Bachmann is a bit shiny. Accurascale class 31 has a centre floating axle per bogie. Why not watch one of my videos. As for the Cromtons class 33 I have loads of them

I beat myself up every time i buy anything for the railway. Purely because its so expensive. But enjoy it!! Thats why we do the hobby. You can spend that money on a weekly food shop. At least this will last you. Once its weathered, it will look fantastic 👌

I am shocked, not sure to call you a turncoat or a traitor... More importantly you've upset your wife, how to fix it? I know, buy her a nice new cookbook and some oven gloves, and some oven cleaner, I'm sure that will secure back into her favour. And now the real important bit, weathering the model. I think I'd go for a light dusting of neutral grey across the top and see how that tones it. What I would ask is that you photograph the process so we can share in your process and thoughts. Of course, that might be after you're out of hospital if you follow my kindly advice regarding the wife. 🙄😶‍🌫😉

Very nice weathering. They look just like I remember them.

Just discovered your channel and subscribed - I’ll be looking up some your previous videos. Great looking layout and love the details you’ve added - police car with flashing blues is a real bonus.

I have 1 of the X LMS parcels van in BR blue...replaced bogies with Bachmann LMS bogies...look great...

Nice to see someone else who enjoys Lima rolling stock! I remember being impressed with a Lima Parcel Van and BR blue coach by how free rolling and good quality they seemed, at least compared to some of their locomotives.

Hi Colin. My names Adam. Absolutely wonderful videos!! I’ve learned so much. I was wondering if you could do a video showing a complete pan around to see your setup in all its glory!? I would love to see the complete Colin moss end extravaganza!! Thanks in advance!!

Wonderful! 🙂 With a little work these ex.LMS parcels vans can easily become really nice models - replacement cast ventilators and a bogie change being the main priority. However, your weathering has really made a huge difference! 👍 _PS - yes, there is one on Ewhurst Green (albeit in CLC livery)_ 😉

Nice additions to your fleet, Colin, and they look the part to me ...cheers James 🙂👍

Looks good it doesn’t matter what other looks like it is what matters to you and what you’re happy with 😊

great video, and if you are not spraying a lot, these budget brushes are ideal.

Thank you so much for taking the time out to explain your painting setup. I had N gauge trains as a kid but lost interest in my teens. I've recently regained an interest in the hobby thanks to RUclips Channels like Mossend. So at the age of 52, I've taken over 1/2 the garage to get back into the hobby with OO (DC). Most of my rolling stock is 2nd hand eBay purchases, so learning skills like painting to refresh the stock is very helpful. Thanks again, Andy.