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Burrawon Branch model railway
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The Burrawon Branch is an Australian HO scale model railway. Burrawon is a fictitional rural branchline terminus based on New South Wales Government Railways practice in the late 1970s/early 1980's era. The layout consists of several dioramas linked by short sections of running line. Burrawon is on one level and linked to its mainline junction - Tarawangan - by a 5 loop helix. One Mile quarry sits atop the helix.
The Burrawon Branch is an Australian HO scale model railway. Burrawon is a fictitional rural branchline terminus based on New South Wales Government Railways practice in the late 1970s/early 1980's era. The layout consists of several dioramas linked by short sections of running line. Burrawon is on one level and linked to its mainline junction - Tarawangan - by a 5 loop helix. One Mile quarry sits atop the helix.
Greening and fencing the diorama - applying ground cover, making and setting the lineside fencing
This brief video outlines the application of scenic materials on the diorama, as well as making and setting the lineside fencing.
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Modelling a heap of mine spoil
Просмотров 17314 дней назад
Mines and quarries of all sizes and types generate large amounts of spoil or waste material that is often piled up nearby. When I was a kid in the 1960's, the town was dominated by large heaps of spoil from a hundred years of underground gold mining. Those heaps were known locally as mullock heaps. This brief video, the fourth in the series, outlines the planning and modelling of a mullock heap...
Making the roads on the diorama
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This video, the third in the series, outlines how the sealed and unsealed roads were made, along with a first detailing pass. More detail will be added as the project progresses.
Setting the scene
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This second episode of my modelling indulgence looks at creating the scenic stage for the diorama, setting the bridge piers in place, and some basic ground work.
A modelling indulgence: building a static diorama
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This is the first in a series of short videos outlining the planning and construction of a static diorama of a small Queensland Railways timber trestle bridge and its immediate surrounds. This video discusses the prototype, the diorama plan and scratch-building the bridge piers and deck.
Helix tips
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
I like to use helixes on layouts in small areas to increase both their scenic and operational potential. I have used the same design for five helixes, that I have built across more than twenty years, because it is relatively straightforward to construct. Although other helix designs exist, all designs rely on certain key factors that contribute to reliable running. This video describes those fa...
How I built a trucking yard.
Просмотров 8237 месяцев назад
This video follows the construction of a New South Wales Railways trucking yard in HO scale. It briefly outlines prototype trucking yards before describing the planning and construction of the model. The model was scratch-built in-situ, using scale materials. Weathering and scenic development are also covered. An excellent review of prototype trucking yards is Stephen Ottaway's comprehensive ar...
The use of discrete mini-scenes to create the Burrawon diorama.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This video outlines features of each of the mini-scenes that together create the Burrawon diorama. The guiding principle is that rural stations tended to be spacious and not busy. The aim of the diorama is to convey that sense of space and easy pace. The scenery, structures and details within each scene are described.
Last grain train of the harvest
Просмотров 45010 месяцев назад
Locomotive 4405 is at Burrawon to collect the last grain train of the harvest season. The consignment of seeding grain has been loaded into grain hoppers and repurposed fertilizer hoppers. After drawing the train off the silo siding, the loco runs round the train and then departs. There's even time to take in some sights around the yard and nearby.
Mainline pick-up goods at Tarawangan
Просмотров 484Год назад
It’s 1983, 8028 (commissioned in May 1980) heads the down pick-up goods. Three wagons from the train are to be exchanged with three others in the goods shed at Tarawangan. Once the shunting is completed, the train will resume its trip down the mainline.
Watching trains at One Mile
Просмотров 841Год назад
One Mile is a great location at which to watch train movements on the Burrawon branch. You see trains on their way to and from Burrawon, as well as quarry trains that join the branch there. So, let’s spend a day watching rail traffic there. It’s 1983, less than a year after the restructured and re-labelled State Rail Authority introduced the so-called ‘candy’ livery, so the locomotives look in ...
4405 works a sowing season extra at Burrawon
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It’s 1981 and grain-growers in the Burrawon area are preparing to sow their crops. A series of extra trains are required to deliver seed, fertiliser and other materials. Care-worn 4405 hauls one of those extras into Burrawon after dropping wagons off at various stops along the branch. 4405 shunts hoppers onto the Burrawon silo siding and wagons into the goods loop. Finally, it collects empties ...
How to make realistic model trees
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Would you like to make realistic trees for your layout, but don’t know where to start or how to do it. I am often asked how I make the trees for the Burrawon Branch. This video outlines the key steps in the procedure I use to make trees that are suitable for anywhere on the layout but, particularly, the middle ground and foreground. Briefly, commonly available materials are used in an easy proc...
Riding the ballast train out of One Mile Quarry
Просмотров 930Год назад
See One Mile quarry from the final wagon of the up ballast train as it eases under the loader, along the siding and onto the branch line before entering One Mile tunnel.
A quarry diorama on top of a helix: construction and detailing
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
Ever been in a quandary about what kind of industry to model on a branch or spur line? While I was considering what to model atop my layout’s helix, I came across a photo of the Martins Creek Quarry loader. It became the inspiration and guide for the development of the diorama outlined in this video. I scratch-built the structures from plans that I scaled from the prototype photo. The diorama a...
Making a small river scene to be a feature and a scenic break
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Making a small river scene to be a feature and a scenic break
Using a road bridge as a scenic break and as a feature in itself
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Using a road bridge as a scenic break and as a feature in itself
Using dioramas to blend a helix into the layout scenery
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Using dioramas to blend a helix into the layout scenery
Burrawon branch model railway: a lineside tour of sights and structures
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
Burrawon branch model railway: a lineside tour of sights and structures
Interesting video, almost a deep dive into a quite small feature. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Cheers
Love your vids , but please stop with the AI voice over , I wouldn't care if you sound like Paul Hogan so off putting with your vids ...
Thanks for the feedback Matt. I accept it's a little jarring. It's the best I can do as I don't have suitable recording equipment. Cheers
Hi, great transformation. Grass and ground cover make a big difference. I like how you made the fence, and then used a ruler to stop it tangling, great idea. Thank you for sharing, cheers, stay safe, and Happy Modelling. Michael
Many thanks Michael. Cheers
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Many thanks.
Awesome.. thank you!! as this is the stage i am upto at the moment
Thanks. Enjoy doing your scenery work. Best wishes.
Brilliant - what a transformation! Can't wait to see the next iteration...
Thanks Derek. Cheers
Superb
Thanks.
Great way to add a mine or quarry heap. Looks good as done on the edge of the diaorama, then it does not take up too much space. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael. Cheers
Lovely bit of work, thank you so much for sharing your technique. Similar tree format to South African styles - most appreciated.
Many thanks. Pleased to hear you found it useful. Cheers
Very interesting concept. I can use this technique for similar heap like quarry,
Yes, definitely. Cheers
Hi, great video, and thank you for sharing. I like the techique you have used for the 2 types of road surface. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael. Cheers
Great tutorial thanks. Cheers Peter.
Thanks Peter. Cheers
Very well planned and executed scene!
Many thanks. Cheers
Hi, great technique with the stones, and tipping the diorama certainly helped with the scenic material not falling. I have found that the recommended mix for scupt-it is too thick, so a bit more water is always good for smoothing it as needed, and a misting of extra water helps with the process. Thank you for sharing, and am looking forward to the next installment. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael. Cheers
Hi there, firstly can I say excellent work on your entire layout. The attention to detail involved with your track work and scenery is some of the best I've seen. Can I ask you what are the dimensions of your helix? I'm in the process of planning my ho layout in my spare bed room and like the way your helix can open up the idea of having two levels joined. My room size is only 3.3m X 3.8m not the largest space, but big enough for what I want. I to live in Australia ( Brisbane ) and can't wait to start making some of the aussie trees you show on your layout and how to videos.
Hello Tony. Thanks for your comments. You have plenty of room to build a helix with a reasonable radius and moderate slope. My layout is in a room 3m x 3.6m. The door is at the end of a long wall and the only windows are on the opposite long wall. The helix is at the opposite end of the wall with the door. It's diameter is 1500mm across the outer edges of the ply trackbed. The track is 725mm radius and the gradient is 1 in 55. Be sure to leave enough vertical room between each loop for track, the tallest rolling stock and your hand. Try for at least 90mm. 100mm is better. Best wishes with your layout planning and construction. Cheers
Hi, interesting diorama subject. I look forward to the rest of the series. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Many thanks Michael. I'm enjoying the challenge of new materials and trying new techniques. Best wishes.
Excellent video, sir! You've proven that a well-designed and well-built helix will not only serve its purpose, but also allow trains to run like a Swiss watch while running in the helix!
Many thanks for the feedback. Cheers
It looks like your helix was very carefully constructed. I've watched a number of videos on model railroad helixes, and most of them were built sloppily, for example, in one case, to make holes for the threaded rods, the builder just eyeballed a spot and randomly plunged his drill through a thick stack of helix decks (not clamped in any way, and obviously at a slight angle) and I just cringed. The craftsman in me never, ever drills anything by eyeball, and whenever possible, I'll pre-drill any needed holes on a drill press in measured positions before assembly.
Thanks Gary. That's a video I hope never to see. I try to build helixes to the best of my ability because I want them to be trouble-free. As with all benchwork and trackwork, the care and attention taken during helix construction and track-laying is repaid in reliable running across time. It's not hard, and it takes little extra time to plan and construct one well. Cheers
Fantastic helix tutorial, and especially important for me as I'm planning my first layout in a small bedroom, and I am hoping that I can create a double deck switching shelf layout, and the helix would also allow a mainline train to run thru a scene as well (-at least that's what I'm hoping). Question: The 1 in 55 ratio, is that in inches, or cm?
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you found it helpful. The 1 in 55 can be in either inches or cm, as long as you are consistent; ie a rise of 1 inch in 55 inches, or 1cm in 55 cm. Remember also that the rise is not a simple vertical measure but is measured in distance travelled. Best wishes with your helix. Cheers
@@burrawonbranchmodelrailway5886 Appreciate the clarification, and well wishes for my future layout.
have an idea, thinking how to do, where could i face problems? make a step by step worksheet, do calculations finally start building -REAL ENGINEERING, i'm impressed -some of the rods seem to be bent; is that just an illusion? -title reads Burrawon, is it Burrawong, NSW?
Many thanks. The 'bent' rods are an illusion. Burrawon is fictitious. It is inspired by a number of locations across NSW, originally by Oberon and Tarana but is not a replica of either. Cheers
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am a tree house builder in Miami, and a hobby beer brewer. I have a 9 tap keezer that I am building some, you guessed it, tree house tap handles for. I was able to source some miniature fairy houses, but none of the trees available have been off the quality of yours. I am going to attempt your construction method! You earned yourself a new subscriber!!
Thanks for the feedback. I'm pleased you found the video useful. Good luck with your trees and that you are pleased with the results. Cheers
wow nice modeling!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great technique and design. I appreciate the math as well.
Thank you! Cheers!
love watching trains run in my 3 level helix. I think it just looks cool
I know what you mean. I enjoy it too. Cheers
Hard to beat that helix construction technique for adjustability and precision. Very well done!
Many thanks. Cheers
I have a 4 track n gauge helix with 7 turns 60 metres of track, no issues and never a derailment.
Wow. Congratulations.
So much practical information! I especially liked the POV shot through the helix - that really showed things as they ought to be - and I can't think of a better way to understand the subtleties of the technique. Especially interesting was the maths that explains how much the curvature adds to the gradient. Essential viewing for anyone contemplating building a helix.
Thanks for the feedback Derek. I pleased you found it informative. Cheers
Thanks for the great tips
It's good to hear you found it informative. Cheers
Another great video Attention to detail. spectacular have watched all of your videos a great Australian layout, keep them coming.
Many thanks for the feedback, Chris. I'm pleased you enjoyed them. Cheers
Awesome disguise.. just finished my top level and helix is pretty much in same spot and want to cover. Given me some great ideas. Cheers mate
Many thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck with yours. Cheers
WOW!!🤩 Amazing and brilliant work
Thanks Ernie. Glad you liked it. Cheers
Brilliant how-to video on a Trucking Yard, very informative, and well presented. Thank you for sharing, and cheers, stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers
Excellent step-by step video told me much more than pictures or text could ever do. Loved it!
Thanks Derek. I'm pleased you liked it. Cheers
That's a great little feature. Great work on the gates.
Thanks Peter. The first few gates were fun, but by the time I'd hung the twentieth, the 'fun' had waned. Worth the effort though. Cheers
Looks great. Cheers Peter.
Thanks Peter.
Thanks for video. It's good to see that I'm not the only person that has had to address the conundrum of a curve or angled backdrop and you've come to the same conclusion I have. Better to camouflage to the joint rather than lose a significant amount of space. cheers Phil
Thanks Phil. The renowned US modeller and photographer, Paul Dolkos, said not to be afraid of squaring a corner if that allows you to improve the overall scene. If it was good enough for him .... Cheers
excellent railroad diorama!! love your scenery!
Thank you very much. Cheers
This is an outstanding Australian layout. You have captured the colours of Australia very well. Your fences are very good. The less is more approach is the best.
Thank you, Peter. Cheers
Nice work. You have given me some ideas to include on my layout. Cheers Peter.
Thanks Peter. Pleased to hear you got some ideas for your layout. Best wishes.
Gday this is paul from Adelaide. wow fantastic lay out mate I bloody love it !!!!! thank you very much 4 the videos mate hope to see more next year & i hope you & your family have a super 2024 !!!!!! 🎉🎉🎊🎊
Many thanks Paul. Best wishes to you and your family for 2024 too. Cheers
I'll add to the requests for a tree making video please.
Thanks for your interest. Here's the link for tree making. Cheers ruclips.net/video/qBlSGy_Dv54/видео.html
That's a very nice layout. The 44 looks great. 👍
Many thanks Peter. Cheers
Always enjoyable watching your videos. Best wishes for Christmas and onwards to 2024.
Many thanks Gary. Best wishes to you and yours for Christmas and 2024. Cheers
Another nice clip. Well done. Best wishes for Christmas. Cheers Peter.
Thanks Peter. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024 to you and yours. Cheers
You have a great layout! Is there any further plans now the quarry is done?
Thanks for your interest. I hope to finish detailing the branch terminus shortly and to show how that's been achieved. There are a couple of other projects in the pipeline too. Cheers
Great Video - and clever use of sound!
Thanks Derek.
Beautiful mate!
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic modelling!
Cheers
Great stuff. Lots of good ideas and the end results are great.
Thanks Chris. I'm pleased you found it useful. Cheers
Nicely done!
Thank you! Cheers!