Layout Tour 2017
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- I've been asked a number of times to show off my layout and if I'm honest, I've been reluctant because it isn't finished. Well, that's daft as it's years away from being finished but here is what it looks like now.
Some quick basic facts: it's HO, based on the New Haven and in a 12' square room.
2017 Plan
I've been thinking about what I should put as my 2017 plan and this is a rough idea. It always changes, especially the video element as things take longer than I expect (I film more than one video per topic). My scale house is a great example of this as it was originally about 5/6 videos and ended up at 13! So these are areas that might feature in the videos:
Grass
Dock/Tarmac
Remaining water
Creamery Mock Up
Trees
City
These may get done anyway in the background (and maybe the odd blog post):
Treadwell
Background Hills
Road
Air Conditioning
Stock back on
Sound
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I think it's a fundamental factor of our hobby that stuff takes time and often we never really know when we'll be finished. Frankly, who cares? We do this because we love it. It's our hobby, we can do things how we like.
You have terrific layout Kathy. I envy your skills. Thanks for showing us............David
Thanks David, I do love the building so what would i do when I was finished anyway? Kathy
Love your layout, not done any modelling in 30 years but now that I am retired I've found your videos and layout inspiring and shall start modelling again!
Brilliant. It’s such a great hobby. You’ll love it.
I actually live in the city of New Haven in Connecticut and it will be the focus of my layout as well. Specifically the Connecticut shoreline from New Haven to Bridgeport, perhaps as far as NYC. I've got 22 x 25 for a layout in either O or HO. I am wrestling with that right now. There are a few excellent RUclips channels that spotlight the New Haven line. I am so enjoying and learning so much from your videos. Thanks for the inspiration as my wife was asking when I was going to finally make something. I've been laid up after a spinal injury and several surgeries and have not been too motivated to get going. Thanks to you and other makers on RUclips I am re inspired. thanks
+Peter Norkawich I'm so glad I've been an inspiration. Sometimes we need someone just to give us that final spur on and I find RUclips invaluable. New Haven is a great live and I look forward to seeing what you decide to model.
Hi Kathy, I just found your amazing layout and subscribed! You're a true artist doing phenomenal work!
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the comment.
Kathy, No hurry, make strides as U are able. But keep the creative juices going.
A bit model railroad layout is never really finished. There's always something more to add or change. That's no what keeps the hobby intrestering and fun.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful layout. Have fun, and enjoy.
Thanks James
As a fairly recent subscriber, I'm enjoying rummaging through some of your back-catalogue Kathy. The layout has a long way to go but it's going to be pretty impressive. Interesting to see a multi-level layout, not that common here. While you gain a lot of "real estate", you also end-up with way more work to do. You seem to be progressing at a fairly leisurely pace and it always looks like you 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 your modelling. I think a lot of folks, particularly RUclipsrs, can forget that bit sometimes - that's the whole point of this hobby.😁
Cheers for now,
Dougie.
It's looking great Kathy! Keep up the good work and I think I speak for a lot of us that watch on a regular basis, when I say that we'd love to see more updates as you complete sections of the layout. Thanks for being open to let us in on your layout. Looking forward to more!
+Sean Croteau Thanks, I do plan to do more on the layout so hopefully you'll see more.
Wow the layout looks great Kathy. Thanks for showing it us. I have a long way to go but I've realized that almost everyone's layout is a work in progress. Great Job!
+Rick Yeates Thanks. We'd all be bored if we finished! I just need to remember that it's the journey, not the destination that's important in this hobby.
First off I am surprised to see you elected to model New England. You have captured the essence of that area in the north east of the US. Thank you for sharing this video overview.
+Roger G. Perkins There's a long story as to how I ended up modelling New England but thank you for thinking I have captured it.
Hi Kathy! You said it, "If it's finished, what would I do then?". I don't really know anyone who has a finished railroad. The few that said it was finished, well they ran trains for maybe up to a year and then soon (or later) the "itch" started. That is, the modeler's (or builder's) itch. Next thing you know, they have ripped out a whole section so as to build a different or updated section. And the cycle goes on. So, you build your layout at your pace and however you want it and we will follow along and work on ours as well. It was lovely seeing what you have shown us here! Thanks. Cheers, Dan
+Danny Holt Thanks Dan. I just wish my progress was faster but I deliberately don't put in "to do" lists or it ceases to be a hobby and becomes a job!
know this is out of date but I finally got a chance to see your layout. I imagine you're much further along with it now, I grew up in and around Hartford so it's fascinating to see your interpretation. I do miss seeing yo ur work in MR Magazine but I expect you cannot be in all places at once. Love your work! Thanks.
Miss Kathy, I've just recently joined you on your journey and I'm so very glad you posted this overview of your layout. I often get frustrated that things are not progressing a fast as I originally intended on my own layout (my 5th in 51 years). Thanks to a career ending accident at work in 2011, I now have ADD. Fortunately, model railroading is a perfect hobby for those of us unable to focus on one thing at a time! Seeing your overview, will now give me relativity to where you are on your layout with the projects you post. I'm just getting into static grass and that's where I started watching. You are going to be fun to follow and my own journey will be more pleasant as I do. Thank you for your efforts; and, may I say, you are doing New England quite proud!
+Randall Hawkinson Thank you so much. One thing I love about model railroads is that I get fed up quickly and there's always something to move on to. Good luck with your static grass.
We must be cut from the same bolt of cloth. The best of luck in your endeavors, my dear, as I shall support you as we progress together in fulfilling our miniature desires.
I am in awe of you lady. I have just started to get into scale modeling and the shear detail you've put into this layout is amazing! I hope to one day be as great as you!
+Gamer Vince Thanks!
Thanks for the tour Kathy. Nice to see the mini Kathy's helping you out. Love the work you do.
Thanks Jay, I can't stop those pesky mini Kathys!
Oh my, that is quite a waterfront, magnificent, I've reclassified myself as a collector I'm finally retired with nearly thirty years of locos, freight cars, track, structure and not one nail has gone into wood, so don't feel as if you have to explain yourself your layout is very impressive.
Thanks Joe. I think we do need to be honest about what we enjoy.
I really like the idea of separate dioramas that you drop on. It means you can actually finish something rather than having a huge expanse of partially finished, being worked on, model.
Yes, I struggle to work upstairs so it means I can do them in comfort in my kitchen workspace.
Hi Kathy. Looking forward to seeing more. Just do one thing at a time. I know what you mean about rushing things as I just recently dismantled my N gauge layout after a ton of work but I was too excited to get it done and rushed through it then I wasn't happy with it at all! so I am back to the beginning and despite undoing all the previous work I already feel so much better! Thanks again for another great video.
+Gary McArthur I think great modellers are those who will admit things aren't right, rip them out and start again. Rushing is my greatest enemy. And if you're not happy, it will always bug you.
That's a really nice layout. Your space may be a tad small but you seem to have made excellent use of it, and the bi-level concept just adds to the amount of fun you can have. Great video Kathy, thank you for the tour and look forward to seeing more as you progress!!! D. Muse
+David Muse It does seem a tad small and you can't get many people in the room but it is fun. Thanks for the comment.
Great layout, and being from New England (Massachusetts) you have definitely captured the feeling. I can hardly wait for more how to and work in progress videos. keep up the impressive work!
+Richard Ralph Thanks Richard. It's always hard modelling somewhere you don't visit regularly so I'm glad you think I captured the feel.
A good layout is never finish, that's the beauty of this hobby. I'd like to help you but I need to cross a big pond.
+joe Any help gratefully received!
Wow ,you have inspired me to get back to my layout. Your work is fantastic , I liked and subbed. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with all of us modelers. Dave .
+ruatrainman2 Thanks Dave! Glad I've inspired you and thanks for subbing.
The animation is truly funny !! Great imagination.. The continuing track across top of the beige corner building to begin your El or high-line is perfect . Yes, and I caught the, let's just say, green characters hiding in plain sight...And I agree, it's gorgeous at 18:11. Finishing out it's always an honor when a Brit or European, models American RRing..The late Wolfgang Dudler of Germany modeled HO standard and narrow gauge American RRing. Superb ability he had for this !! I'm seeing similar with you......M
+Mark Harris Thanks a lot! There's still so much to do but I'm glad you like it so far.
Impressive layout! I guess something like this is never really done, but that's the fun in modeling.
Your dance moves are on point though.
+Christian You're right, it us the fun. I practiced the dancing for months!
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@@KathyMillatt Love the mini Kathy and the dance 😊😊 and a fantastic layout
Simply Amazing! I had assumed from watching your videos that your layout would be great, but I'm beyond impressed with what I see. Can't wait to see more of your model railroad journey. By the way, rad dance moves.
+marlen brown I think there's this view that layouts need to be vast to be good. This is more than enough for me and I would find anything larger just too much. PS. I'm a demon on the dance floor, not!
Kathy Millatt my layout room is about 8 square feet larger than yours. With a little creativity, a lot can be achieved to make a great railroad. I tend to think massive layouts are impressive, but not achievable without lots of time I do not have.
Take your time Kathy, this is going to be a fantastic layout when it gets finished , I've got a soft spot for American ho gauge although my layout is British 00 gauge in a garage it is a lot smaller than yours. I have quite a large stock of american locos and stock from the1950/60s era which I run from time to time, the pride of the line being a Rivarossi 'Big Boy' which looks fantastic with its two sets of valve gear. Ian H.
+48firefox Big boys are so cool. Awesome locos. I like American because it looks quirky to my eyes although I did start off on British OO. Thanks for commenting.
Wow....Really fantastic.. little by little and it will get done. I would also like to build a big city scene with harbor and Elevated track based on the rail float traffic in old New York. ... One day..... Loved the visit.
+Giulius71 Thanks a lot! I do need to spend a little more time on the layout and less on the video editing so I get more done. I love New York as an inspiration and gritty docks are really appealing.
Really admire your patience and attention to detail, keep up the good work
Thanks!
Kathy Millatt . Have you made any videos on modelling the water? Couldn’t find any. Would love to see how you did that. Thanks.
Loving the layout, thanks for the tour, very interesting. I truly believe a layout should never be classed as finished as there is always something that needs doing or changing/updating. All layouts unless exhibition should be classed as 'work in progress'.
+Minty Moore So True. There are so many little jobs and upgrades to keep you busy.
Thank you for the tour! It brings me hope for my own world of unfinished scenes and to be patient an just work for fun =)
+Peter Modin You have to have fun! It's a hobby and I ban to do lists or I start treating it like a job.
I love where railways meet water...
So do I!
Loving the modular concept, allowing for the regional and era variations that curse the "Rule 1" modeller
+Tom Lawton Thanks!
I like your scenery lessons!! Very educational. The layout is amazing!
Greetz from Holland.
+Onno Mulder Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the comment.
Relax, no one with a knowledge of model railroading would ever say bad things about a layout in progress. Most of our layouts will really never be done. I know of only a handful that are. I'm just starting another one. I'm keeping it simple (for once) and doing one level run around of about 132 sq ft.
+David Curtis You haven't met some of my "friends"! Apparently my lighting sucks, my sky is awful, my trackwork sucks... it took me ages to start showing my layout off again after some really crushing comments.
Now I just ignore it but when you are a new modeller it can be really difficult.
I model because I enjoy it! Life's too short to listen to the nay-sayers.
You model for all of the right reasons. All of the things you said about your layout applies to me so I started over. I have a good friend that has a finished "museum quality" layout but he had the time and money. Here is a web site where you can see stills of his layout. He has 55 switches - 103 buildings - 174 vehicles - 202 lights - 513 figures - 630 feet of track - 688 trees - 3160 total boards in all of the fences - mainline of 246 feet - 18 diesels - 2 steaners - 14 passenger cars - 117 freight cars - started construction in 1993 and completed in 2009. Go to www.public.fotki.com/LWLoring/river-bend--eastern-rr.
+David Curtis What a beautiful railroad. Huge too but as you say "museum quality". Thanks for sharing.
Just amazing, love the way you create water!
+thistle Thanks a lot!
I'm glad to see that you are using NCE .
+rdgk1se3019 So am I. It's such a simple system compared to Lenz or Digitrax.
Nice layout Kathy! About time you posted it up!!!! BTW, who cares if it's not finished a lot of peoples layouts aren't finished and even if they are finished, they are never really finished ;)
+maxanddad1 So true but mine doesn't always get a lot of movement on it either. Being checked in on by you all will help spur me on!
Hi from New Jersey,
Well done , coming along beautiful. I subscribed to watch your updates . Thank you for sharing all you do.
Tom Weber
+Tom Weber Thanks! Glad you enjoy it.
Hi Kathy great vods keep up the great work
Vids
wonderful job ! speaking as a new englander, it looks quite authentic !
Brilliant, that's the best compliment I could have! Thanks.
Charlie Bishop posted a link to your stuff and your model-making is simply fab, but I believe this is what you destroyed quite recently (*sobs uncontrollably*) Oh dear; all that work down the pan!
Yeah but I never did anything on it as it was all just more of the same. I never showed it because it was stalled and nothing was really finished. Since ripping it out, I’ve built a whole micro layout. The past work should not stop the future. For me, the joy of modelling is the time spent, not the outcome.
@@KathyMillatt Perfect reply Kathy. X
Big work done and to be done. Really impressive!
+Michele Gianni There's certainly so much to do but it will be a fun journey.
I'm pretty sure about that :)
Nice work! I've already resigned myself to the fact that my layout will never actually be finished. I wish I was as far ahead as you on building my layout.
Chris, there’s no such thing as a finished layout! Mine is progressing very slowly as I get distracted onto other projects all too easily.
Yeah, I'm now finding that out and if I was to ever finish it I would probably end up moving or something and have to start all over. LOL. Thanks for sharing the video your layout is very nice.
Thanks!
Good question. If we finish it, what will we do them? Nice layout, Kathy. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks!
smashing layout - somehow it reminds me of hamleys regents street, they used to have a display that went round a large circular opening for the staircase, long before your time
Thanks. I remember visiting Ha,let’s once as a child but I think it was after those glory days.
Nice bit of mum dancing from the first and third Kathys ! ;-) It might seem slow, but every little bit of progress IS progress nonetheless, and you're certainly further on than I am and my layout is way smaller. And you're shooting and editing and uploading videos into the bargain!
I had a helix (the shape of a squiggle you do when trying to get a biro to work!) like yours, but, due to lack of space, it was too tight a radius, and after I'd finished it only a few of my locos could climb it! So it's now redundant.
+davie maclean I do wish I'd realised how much drag a curve adds to a grade as my ruling grade is far more on the curves and can cause issues for my steam locos. I don't think I'd do a helix by choice now. I also would think very carefully about hidden track.
+davie maclean Progress does seem slow, but as you say, I spend a lot of time on video editing. I'd be bored if I was finished though!
I spent ages building mine and was only using one loco to test it out. Then I saw a video from (Bob) csxmad who was scrapping his layout and starting again because some fairly powerful locos couldn't manage what looked like a fairly shallow but curved incline. So I broke out some more locos and, sure enough, many couldn't make it!
However, it's so strongly built (if I do say so myself!) that it's merely disconnected - I'm not taking it apart again!
I don't think there is any such thing as a finished layout! Cheers.
+davie maclean We all learn the hard way!
Really nice to see the progress on your layout
+digger evans Thanks. I have such a long "to do" list, I never seem together to the bottom of it.
Wow looks great so far!
Thanks - I am one of those people who looks at what needs to be done so I see the empty spaces rather than what I have done.
8:57: Just noticed you also have NCE power...Heads-up> Try not to push downward on speed wheel. We tend to do this when panicking over a head-on or some other fast ensuing loco danger, trying to slow down rapidly, this side of hitting red panic-button. What happens is eventually something related to the wheel axle breaks inside casing and we wind up only having the 4 speed buttons to accel-decel until fixed. I did. NCE sent me a new one free. I've not installed it yet and dormant with layout having to demolish it to relocate 1 yr. ago.. Also, be really easy on the casing screws. I managed to strip two threaded holes to boot and wound up with some duct tape on outside of PowerCab...Thanks for the prior thanks....Thanks, M...
+Mark Harris Wow, your controllers seem to be in the wars. I've never had any problems with mine.
Greetings from Canada! Great Layout Kathy. What a great layout. I love all the green and the water looks really well done as well. Sub for sure. I will be watching.
-Kris
+Go/Via/orgohome Thanks a lot. I really wanted a feeling of green. I couldn't believe how many trees there are in New England!
Looks really good!! Love seeing your work
+Matthew Jones Thanks!
Nice tour Kat, thanks for sharing.
William Arseneau Thanks!
Beautiful.
+Paul Bislin Thanks!
Great video ! Very nice layout ! Keep up the GOOD work ! Thanks for sharing !
Keep the videos coming ! Cheers ! Martin
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment.
seriously impressed
+Armour Empire Thanks so much!
Greetings from New England. Well done!
Thanks a lot!
Hello Kathy,this looks pretty amazing! And in the end I think that layouts will never be done ?!?!??!!!So stay chuffed and greetings from Deutschland,Volker
+BNSFUPRailroader Thanks! What would I do if I finished it?
I think you start detailing the details...?!?!?! :-)
Greay layout, Kathy.
-Drew
Thanks Drew.
Hi Kathy. This is amazing. Your videos really inspire me to build my model railway. Do you have plans to do more model rail videos? Almost all the videos on RUclips are men and it is very intimidating.
Hi. My next livestream series starting in March is a model railway so definitely plans to do more. It’s a great hobby and it’s always a shame that there aren’t more women in it.
Good evening Mrs Millatt! I wanted to know how come you don't show us your evolution of your New Haven layout? Yet it is beautiful where did you go? Thank you for telling me .
I pulled it out to put a workshop in the space. Now I work from home full time, I needed the space I’m afraid.
Wow Kathy.
This is what you just pulled out?
Lots of work has probably gone in since 2017.
I do understand though. Sometime it all just gets too daunting so progress stagnates.
Monique from Brisbane
I was definitely stalled and working in my kitchen has not been ideal. Hopefully something better will come.
@@KathyMillatt good luck.
We are all watching keenly to see what goes in next 👍
i think the layout looks great so far! mine is a work in progress and i make regular films on it anyway... its nice to hear someone else likes hartford i live in a suburb of hartford called newington. we have some great train action right in the city and a decent yard too! the foliage around here is always a treat as well :) have you ever been to the amherst train show in massachussetts? its the biggest in new england! would be cool to see you there some time :)
+Tony Fleetwood Amherst is on the bucket list but I'm currently in the States in February for meetings and the dates just don't quite line up. They'll end in a few years and I'll try and fit it in then. I loved my visit to Hartford. Thanks for posting.
well, check back on my channel soon and ill have some footage of the show :) i have to work at our booth, but i get some moments to run off and video the stuff there!
+Tony Fleetwood Looking forward to it.
Hiya. Great to see your layout. I know this is an old video. Im just restarting again....Tho cause im in rented house and may only be here for a few yrs, i dont want to spend too much. Your vids and advice etc have given me some great ideas. Can i ask what control system you use...Ive just invested in Black z21.
Thanks! I use NCE but I’ve had it for years so I haven’t looked at what’s available now.
Kathy that is a marvelous layout so far, can you show us how you did your back drop?
George, I did it a while ago and there are blog posts on it but it was before I started videoing I'm afraid. It's just emulsion (latex) paints and a brush.
Thanks, enjoyed the tour. Question: is any model railway ever really complete? Enjoyed the mini kathys along the way.
Chuck
Thanks! I hope the layout's never complete - what would I do then?
For a while I wanted to add a train boat to my OO layout but could never find one and low and behold you've got one! It looks fantastic, where did you get it?Robin
Trains and boats are magic, especially when together! This is a US layout so it’s HO not OO but the car float is a Walthers kit and it’s part of a whole dock/harbour series.
One more : 11:38 : such a gorgeous waterfront scene. Really great RR barge treatment, crane, whole peninsula hula ! I'm sure you know how intrusive the big silver air conditioner or whatever it is, is. I empathize with you needing it in any way. Is it at all possible to change the benchwork right under (are they ?) the NHRR DL9s ( I grew up on Long Island and lived through junior H.S. and H.S. Manhattan. I'de seen the real H'ell Gate bridge and rode NYC subways for some 3-4 decades, college in New England (Boston-NH-Maine)..in L.A. Ca, since '78, bassist Ret. 2001, now buddies with a real UP first-call engineer who recently allowed my to run a pair of 1:1 scale GenSets !! W H A T a T H R I L L ! ! ....
Anyroad, as Ringo likes to say, can you get the A/C unit under the benchwork with a thin black drape in front of it ?...Then, except for finishing the blue-sky job, you could just about get away with telling everyone it's real shots from the 1950's ...! ! ...MH 4/11/17
+Mark Harris I've tried putting the unit under the bench work and it won't fit. I would like to change it but air con is really rare here and very expensive. I did ask a builder to quote on a wall unit but it was too small a job and he never got back to me. One day I'll sort it but it's not at the top of my list.
What about, unless it already is one, changing to a swamp cooler.. My Benz Mechanic has a modern one in his shop and man is it cold !! ; a two stall auto garage in 95 deg. L.A summer...not AC. ! ..As I said I grew up in the Hell Gate bridge vicinity of New Yawk.; L.I.and Manhattan, and you're nailin' it ! Try to get a hazy /smoggy, low far away skyline in back, of Empire State building/liberty's torch . This will solidify to the not so savvy viewer where you really are a-railroadin' ..........American truism: K.C. Jones is a not a folk tale. He really engineered for the IC (Illinois Central RR) and was not at the helm of his usual 10 wheeler, instead this day ordered to a 2-8-0 consolidation when he had the head on...That was big news back then..Why it stuck in people's craw..... inked, printed, newspapers....Love your stuff, ...M......or... Mawk from New Yawk....
Addendum: If floor is concrete, not impos to pick axe it lower here...Really not....
+Mark Harris I live in the U.K. So our houses are a little different. I don't have a basement and the floor to this room is wood. We don't really do air con at home. There's no need. That means there's not a lot of options. I do know what I want to do but I just haven't got there yet.
Wonderful!
+Bertus Duiverman Thanks!
Hi Kathy.Love the video and the layout.I have 1 question.What,s the height of the 2 tiers from the ground? Just trying to get a better perspective on the set up Cheers David
Hi, the bottom level is 35" and the title level rises from 50" to 56". Thanks for commenting!
Kathy, you've progressed well on your layout. I always enjoy watching your videos. Will you be powering your layout by DC or DCC? Also, may I ask in what scale your layout is modeled? I'm guessing it's HO, but the scale isn't mentioned anywhere in your video or in the RUclips written description.
I did think after I posted it that it should probably have opened with some facts - It's HO, based on the New Haven and in a 12' square room.
It's really a marvelous layout. I can't wait to see it when you add your finishing touches sometime in the future. You really are a masterful designer/modeler!
Sincerely, Thomas Pilling
Thanks a lot!
Nice layout Kathy, keep up the great work :-)
+ay76 Thanks a lot!
Hi Kathy. When the trains reach the top layer. do they turn around somewhere hidden and go back down? cheers david
+David Evans Hi, it's a branch line so they don't turnaround, they run around the train to the other end and come back down. Just like the real thing.
Ok.Thanks Kathy
Fantasic layout, thanks for sharing.
+Obleo Beck Thanks for commenting.
i really love what you done with the background I going to do the same it just sets everything off nicly
A good background does make a huge difference doesn't it!
shall dose and it give a great 3d look to the layout
Hi, I have always modeled the British scene ever since I can remember. I stick with DC as it would be quite expensive to chip all my loco's. The other day on a whim, and maybe because it was only £75, I bought a Bachmann FA2 A and B unit in New York Central colours, DCC and sound too,, woohoo. Why, well my girlfriend lives in NJ and I visit from England each year for a few weeks, so that's my excuse. Now I am wondering if modelling a small American Railroad might be a nice way to introduce me to DCC.............I was watching your videos and wondering where you source your American loco's and rolling stock from? Anyway a great layout and I shall keep watching for more tips and tricks............Thanks, keep up the hard work.
+stretchedits Hi, thanks for commenting. DCC is a great step but it can be expensive if you go the full sound route. There are a number of US outline traders in the UK. Model Junction, Anoraks Anonymous, Railroad Trading etc. The best thing may be to go to a North American exhibition, such as TVNAM in a couple of weeks or the NMRA convention in October. Where are you based?
I bought a huge amount of my stuff on eBay when I first started but the dollar rate was much better.
Thanks for your reply Kathy. I am in South Leicestershire. Not far from you I think. I agree the prices of DCC with sound are quite horrendous. For that reason I might keep my American collection quite small, as I still want to model the British scene too. I can convert my DC layout to DCC really easily so at the minute I can run one or the other on the same layout...........If my American modelling takes off I have room to build an American layout above my British one, similar to your multi deck layouts I have seen on RUclips, which might be nice. Anyway thanks for taking the time replying and I look forward to future tips and tricks in your videos.
+stretchedits Good luck. I used to have one layer that was UK and one was US.
Wow.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance 🚂👍👍👍
+CHESAPEAKE & OHIO JUNCTION Thanks Lance. It's great to get positive feedback.
That is absolutely brilliant layout Kathy is this going to be a DCC layout??
+Stuart Muir Thanks! Yes, it's fully DCC. I use an NCE system and all my turnouts are thrown through the controller for a clean fascia look.
Very nice mix of scene content and use of the space. I'm curious how you would handle any derails in the track run under the eves where it's disappeared?
+Minok1217 Badly! Generally, it's not derails but just not enough power to get up the hill. In which case I send a helper down from the top. Otherwise, it's a clamber out through a. Rey small door. Not fun. Not recommended. However, I don't get many derails as the curves preclude all but the shorter stock.
I always run my cleaning train from the top down the first few times and it's a relief when it appears the first time!
Kathy Millatt yeah I imagine it's tricky. In the layout room I'm setting up I've got a bit of a geometry problem (don't we all) and have thought "what if i just go through the wall into the Soave under the roof and come around in that space?" I too have a "door" but the thought of having to contort around in there and having holes out of the climatized space has prevented me from doing more than pondering . I'll see when I get the track round to that corner. ; probably in over a year.
+Minok1217 I probably wouldn't recommend it but I have no other way to get up that height in my current room and it unlocks a who's new level.
Exquisite.
+TSK ONE Thanks!
Hi Kathy, have you built any laser cut plywood building kits (OO/HO) which represent brick structures. The natural wood grain is useful when the prototype is wooden but appears difficult to disguise on a brick or concrete prototype without overly thick painting. What are your views or suggestions, Jim
+freightuk I haven't really built many but the grain is annoying even sometimes on wooden buildings. Such as windows where all 4 sides go in the same direction.
+freightuk I would try dabbing on a thicker paint but would have to experiment. If they've used a close grained wood then it's not too bad. Try a fine make up sponge to add texture.
Thanks Kathy
I DO HEREBY PROMISE THIS TO BE THE FINAL ONE (well....).
Karthy I believe you are making one large mistake which no one does here in the states. You do need to have trains running in at least some areas and enjoy this aspect on the hobby along with the rest. You seem to be heading for near completion of all things scenic before running a railroad.. This is not good to do during the modeling time spent for a MRR project. I admit you likely will wind up with a nice, complete, clean right of way TO complete, juice up trackage and/ run trains. But, how many years of yearning to do you live with until that day ?!! Split your interest between the two..Anything up and running can be protected in many ways during construction time. You need to feel a RR growing, not just its environment. It's satisfying, inspiring and encouraging too, to see trains moving on the rail along the home you're giving it....But, boy you're good !!! ...Over and out, Mark
+Mark Harris I know loads of people in the US who never get round to running trains! For me, it's a time thing. I can get rolling stock out or I can do videos. Unfortunately I don't seem to have time for both at the moment. I have a friend visiting later in the year who's going to help with all that so I'm just leaving it for now.
"Slow down, you move too fast. Gotta make the mornin' last, just.................." "Feelin' Groovy" .......
Really nice take your time it's a hobby
So true!
Beautiful layout. All layout are never finished in my opinion. The transfer table? I have been looking for and n scale transfer table. Are they still available? I can't find them here is the US in N scale.
+Vincent Sanders I'm in the UK and this was a Heljan/Walthers HO transfer table. I'm afraid, I don't know about N and I bought mine years ago.
Thanks. Yes I know you are in the UK. I have been hunting down an N scale Transfer table for a long time. Years in fact. Heljan made an N scale table a very long time ago. Stopped making them when Walthers started selling them I think. If I could? May be find or get my hands on an HO transfer Table. I could us that as the model to scratch build and n scale table from. Then sale the HO when I have completed the N. I am in no hurry. I have not started on that yard yet. Once I have my hands on one I will most likely build the main yard. Thanks again. You do wonderful work. Please for give me for stealing you ideas to use on my layout. V
+Vincent Sanders Imitation is the highest form of flattery! Most of the HO transfer table could be used or adapted to it might be a good plan.
I will let you know and show pictures some day. Got to finish my Bridges first. V
+Vincent Sanders Can't wait!
Sorry, hydercal? Hydocal? High derkal? What is that stuff from your building kit please?
+motorheadmalc Hydrocal. It's a type of plaster that's very hard with high definition so does small details well. It sets quickly too.
Thank you. :)
"HYDROCAL" I never particularly really felt any burning need for it over standard old plaster.. Yes, you can buy the Hcl-presoaked paper towels, but, if ready to use it immediately, asap, you can make very diluted plaster (a little thicker than drinkable. [Plaster IS shaken INTO water, not water into the plaster !] ) with a drop of vinegar in it. As long as your hill/Mntn./river bed/road supports (wire screen/foam) are in place, just slap 'em on..You'll still need to scenic on top either way. But one is W A Y more expensive !!! Can ya dig it ? Well, not with a scale-sized shovel, anyway..!....M
Great vid again Kathy, I have an idea for your chimney works area to fit in and cover up the rising line too if you are interested?
+Peter Robertson I've got plans for there but I'm always ready to listen to new ideas. What were you thinking?
layouts are rarely finished
Mine certainly seems to be taking its time!
No Model Railroader EVER finishes his/her Layout. Either you continuously improve it, or you start over
+Sven Heide True!
You be finished in 100 years give or take a month or two :) that's a lot of work
+Time Waster Digital So True! The NMRA National Convention is in my neck of the woods in 2022 so I'd like a lot done by then.
Well it probably be finished to the normal on looker but as many have said here there always a tweak the owner can do. Reminds me of my child hood friends attic from infants up until high school his dad was always tweaking his railway he never finished.
Personally I am not into trains but dioramas I do appreciate the time effort people put into a big project like this. I get most my diorama tips from you railway guys. So many thanks to you all.
Vas
+Time Waster Digital Thanks! I love dioramas for the short attention span required but like the fact that trains move and they need more space.
nice moves little kathy
+Walter Howard She'll be so pleased to hear you say that :)
Kathy, you shouldn't hesitate to show off your layout. You shouldn't say "it isn't finished" better to say "it is in process of completion".
+Ernest Friese I still received emails telling me what to do to make it look better... I think they mean well and I'm a lot more thick skinned about it than I used to be. It is a process as you say and what will I do when it is finished?
As most model railroaders do (when they are willing to admit that the project is finished) start a new layout
You have impressive skill. But I would like to take a hammer after that little Sprite that pops up occasionally.
Thanks.
Is it just me, or does the tree at 15:14 look like Statler the muppet?
4:50 Those American buildings will look great when they're lit up.
+Sinky I’ve been looking at Arduinos to do that and change the lights around.
"Some times you can not see the forest through the trees"
Layouts are never finished. You just stop working on them.
I think mine needs to get a little further on first!
Not a lover of American railway. Look so plastic and cheap. But... still kathy s biggest fan though
I love the streamlined era. It’s just so iconic.
@@KathyMillatt yes, if only they'd make them with better quality. Good show again last night !!!
Andrew Lambert when I started modelling, everyone I knew did American because the models were better quality than British ones. Certainly, the quality is superb on the models I have. They run at a crawl and have exquisite detail. Glad you enjoyed the show.
@@KathyMillatt we'll have to have a crawl off lol
Looks great, you do awesome work, are you married?
+mike vance Thanks!