Mike Ryder glad you like the layout,I waffled on a bit but hope someone gets use out of it or inspiration to create there own. Hope you have checked out my other layouts I have made👍
Cheers Stuart,glad you like the layout,it was a joy to make,I have made a few layouts in the past,I have limited patience,but this seem to keep me occupied,and away from the TV.HOPE YOU HAVE CHECKED OUT MY OTHER LAYOUTS ON HERE. happy days and stay safe
Such a brilliant layout. It sounds so reassuring that you can achieve such a fabulous result using off the shelf components. There are some fabulous layouts out there, but sometimes the initial track laying looks like you need a lot of skill to cut, lay flex it rack and rebounding electro frog points. Spray paint with track grime, etc. This is actually really special, because it is both inspiring and feels achievable.
Thanks for the nice words,for sure this is the simplest it can be.I am no genius for sure and have a basic understanding of it all.have a seen loads of layouts on here ,and some look like you could live in them they look so real. The enjoyment is building them and making them look the best of my ability,I think a lot of people just overthink things a bit to much. And like you say cutting flexi track is an art of itself to make the tracks line up on corners😂. Hope you have seen some of my other layouts that I have made on here. Cheers 😷
Cracking layout. Luv it. I’m building a new layout in the loft and I know what things I want to have. Like you I’m going to suck it and see how it goes I’ve ordered a load of track some standard and some flexible. If you have any tips then would appreciate it. Also I’m going to have to build a gate so I can have a continuous main line. It’s all a bit daunting now I have started. I’m Planning as I go along will make it fit some how. I want the main line and main station at a different height and a country station maybe. Also coal and coke wagons and tank wagons I’ve collected to make some sort of yard and circuit. I’m analog dc so to keep the cost sensible and just want to run trains and have a go at the scenery. You have given me a bit of inspiration and some ideas. many thanks.
Stephen Pearce hi,really glad that you like the layout,it was a joy to make,I do waffle on a bit in the clip,but fingers crossed it gets across what a lot of people were asking. It great to have a space to make a layout sounds like you have a nice on.like I think I said .I made the board and then laid the track Inthe space I had to maximise,I had a rough idea. I just wanted to get four trains running,I would advice not to use standard hornby points,I would have used all express points if I had more of them.also-some people use different colour ballast for effect around sheds and other places. I used extra fine ballast and then added weathering powders,in the spots I wanted different colours. Precision will be the key for the gate section,should be pretty straightforward for the connection.flexitrack is something I have never used,but the curves you can re create are much better than the standard stuff. Mainly have fun creating it. Hope you have checked out some of my other layouts I have made on RUclips
A marvellous layout. I think you sell yourself short though. Obviously a lot of time and skill to pack so much interest into such a small space. Well done.
Cheers Alan,you are right on all counts,it’s a great hobby with a nice result that you can chill out with and can sit down and appreciate it.hope you have checked out some of my other layouts that I have made in the past.
That’s a fantastic layout. I have a layout just over half the size of yours, I can’t fit anything bigger. Please post more videos, tutorials of this layout etc. I have subscribed!
Samuel Ives morning really glad you like the layout and thanks for subscribing,hope you gave checked out some of my other layouts on here that I have made. Happy Sunday and keep safe 👍
You sound like me when I made it,nowt special but now to big and glued down to change,hope you have checked out my other layouts on here.happy days stay safe
Hi ,I used gaugemaster and Javis for all my grass and other colours on the layout. I used metcalfe card kits for all the buildings which are flat packed and you have to build yourself,they are a great buildibgs nice and sturdy. Hope you have checked out my other layouts
What a wonderful layout. You've done a terrific job there. Thank you for showing us around.
Mike Ryder glad you like the layout,I waffled on a bit but hope someone gets use out of it or inspiration to create there own.
Hope you have checked out my other layouts I have made👍
@@trotskis00layouts I've subscribed and will certainly watch your other videos. Thanks Chris.
Just fantastic, an inspiration to all modellers around the world. When I move, I wouldn't mind doing one myself, if I have the patience.
Cheers Stuart,glad you like the layout,it was a joy to make,I have made a few layouts in the past,I have limited patience,but this seem to keep me occupied,and away from the TV.HOPE YOU HAVE CHECKED OUT MY OTHER LAYOUTS ON HERE.
happy days and stay safe
Such a brilliant layout. It sounds so reassuring that you can achieve such a fabulous result using off the shelf components. There are some fabulous layouts out there, but sometimes the initial track laying looks like you need a lot of skill to cut, lay flex it rack and rebounding electro frog points. Spray paint with track grime, etc. This is actually really special, because it is both inspiring and feels achievable.
Thanks for the nice words,for sure this is the simplest it can be.I am no genius for sure and have a basic understanding of it all.have a seen loads of layouts on here ,and some look like you could live in them they look so real.
The enjoyment is building them and making them look the best of my ability,I think a lot of people just overthink things a bit to much.
And like you say cutting flexi track is an art of itself to make the tracks line up on corners😂.
Hope you have seen some of my other layouts that I have made on here.
Cheers 😷
Wow, what a amazing layout!
Cheers Tyler,hope you have checked out my other layouts that I have made👍😷🚂
Well done looks really good
You have amazing layout mate.
That's a superb layout Chris.
Dafydd Thomas cheers glad you like it,brings hours of fun for the kids and me👍🚂
Cracking layout. Luv it. I’m building a new layout in the loft and I know what things I want to have. Like you I’m going to suck it and see how it goes I’ve ordered a load of track some standard and some flexible. If you have any tips then would appreciate it. Also I’m going to have to build a gate so I can have a continuous main line. It’s all a bit daunting now I have started. I’m Planning as I go along will make it fit some how. I want the main line and main station at a different height and a country station maybe. Also coal and coke wagons and tank wagons I’ve collected to make some sort of yard and circuit. I’m analog dc so to keep the cost sensible and just want to run trains and have a go at the scenery. You have given me a bit of inspiration and some ideas. many thanks.
Stephen Pearce hi,really glad that you like the layout,it was a joy to make,I do waffle on a bit in the clip,but fingers crossed it gets across what a lot of people were asking.
It great to have a space to make a layout sounds like you have a nice on.like I think I said .I made the board and then laid the track Inthe space I had to maximise,I had a rough idea.
I just wanted to get four trains running,I would advice not to use standard hornby points,I would have used all express points if I had more of them.also-some people use different colour ballast for effect around sheds and other places.
I used extra fine ballast and then added weathering powders,in the spots I wanted different colours.
Precision will be the key for the gate section,should be pretty straightforward for the connection.flexitrack is something I have never used,but the curves you can re create are much better than the standard stuff.
Mainly have fun creating it.
Hope you have checked out some of my other layouts I have made on RUclips
Why complicate things when simplicity like this is best? Well done Chris.
Cheers pete,yeh for sure this is the simplest it can possibly be,analogue
Just turn on and go.
Wow
Just, wow...
A marvellous layout. I think you sell yourself short though. Obviously a lot of time and skill to pack so much interest into such a small space. Well done.
Cheers Alan,you are right on all counts,it’s a great hobby with a nice result that you can chill out with and can sit down and appreciate it.hope you have checked out some of my other layouts that I have made in the past.
Wow that is some layout.
That’s a fantastic layout. I have a layout just over half the size of yours, I can’t fit anything bigger. Please post more videos, tutorials of this layout etc. I have subscribed!
Samuel Ives morning really glad you like the layout and thanks for subscribing,hope you gave checked out some of my other layouts on here that I have made.
Happy Sunday and keep safe 👍
Urm , urm , urm , not a bad layout !
You sound like me when I made it,nowt special but now to big and glued down to change,hope you have checked out my other layouts on here.happy days stay safe
CLEAVER IDEA WITH THE MIRROR IM TRYING IT OUT MYSELF
hi chris great layout hope you like mine diesel dave
Where did you buy your tower crane from bud your layout is great
Great layout but did I hear a train flying by outside ??
Where did you get the del boy van from and what make is it please?
I want to ask u something... What do you think is the best brand for the grass, buildings, etc
Hi ,I used gaugemaster and Javis for all my grass and other colours on the layout.
I used metcalfe card kits for all the buildings which are flat packed and you have to build yourself,they are a great buildibgs nice and sturdy.
Hope you have checked out my other layouts
I have Hornby flying Scotsman and tornado
Nice one they are both nice locos,hope you have checked out my other layouts.👍
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