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Fun details and station plans - N Gauge Layout update February 2021
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- CHANDWELL N GAUGE MODEL RAILWAY UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2021
Now that I have finished the canopy for my station, I decided to make a couple of extra details just for fun - a card departure board and some ticket machines. My attention is now turning towards the buildings that will make up the side of my station. Here is my model railway layout update for February 2021.
This month I have completed building my over-all canopy for the station at Chandwell. I then used card, paper, and paint to make a large station departure and arrival display, and a small bank of 1990's style railway ticket machines.
I have started to research and mock up the next set of buildings that will make up the side of the station at Chandwell, and which will be built from card as usual.
If you look closely at the departure board, you will see references to some of my favourite RUclips model railway layouts. See how many you can recognise!
I also used the opportunity to do a little bit of ballasting down the middle set of station tracks.
CHANDWELL N GAUGE LAYOUT MONTHLY UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2021
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Some station ballasting
03:27 Fun little station detail
08:17 Next steps for the station
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Excellent update Michael. Loved the departure board - so cleverly done plus some recognisable destinations - Elvenholme and calling at Blackwood on the way - brilliant 👏. Layout looking superb and the station is really coming together. A great advert for N Gauge. Cheers Euan
Thank you, Euan. I am glad you spotted the references in the Board! It was a lot of fun to make. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you very much for the video. That clock tower would be a beautiful addition 😀
I think so too! I think I will move onto that next. Cheers - Michael.
Your use of inkscape to create the sign is great but well beyond my capability. I did notice that Wickford and Piddle In The Marsh were at the bottom together, keeping the naughty boys together. Thanks for the inclusion and a nice touch, much appreciated.
Mark
Hahah - thank you! I enjoyed adding a few nods to my favourite layouts, Mark! :)
The whole station complex is looking great. Looking forward to the completion. The photos of prototypes is interesting. That clock tower would be really nice but I suspect might be a real challenge to build! I really enjoy these videos and they produce all sorts of good ideas.
Thanks for watching, John! That clock tower would be an incredible challenge. I don't know if I could manage it in card, but it will be fun trying to do something similar. Watch this space! :D --Michael.
Like the new video.Loads of detail.Thanks very much.
Cheers! 👍
Your thought processes about the building design was an inspiration as I’m just beginning to try scratchbuilding myself. Thanks very much!
Thank you Graham. I hope it works out for you. Maybe watch my most recent video which is only 5 mins long but explains some more about my thoughts about the clock tower. I hope it is of some use. Good luck with your building ... have fun!
Well that has made my day! Thanks Michael for using Exehaven Harbour as a destination, it’s a great Idea and at some stage there will be a departures board at Exehaven Harbour for the return service. Love the ticket machines too very nice work.
Like the plans for the station and look forward to what you’re going to do. I’ve been trawling through pictures of stations myself because of the two stations at Exehaven will have to be scratch built, but I must concentrate on getting the track laid!!!!
Thanks again Michael, always an interesting enjoyable watch, cheers John
Thank you John! I’m pleased you saw the reference to your layout in my video. It’s a shame it will never be seen in real life, but the people of Chandwell do enjoy the occasional trip to Exehaven. I don’t think many residents of your layout would ever want to make the return trip! 😂. I love looking at pictures of stations or whatever to get inspiration for the next building. I am currently struggling with the proportions of my clock tower. Darlington’s, to scale, is way too big for its surroundings at my station so I’m mocking up alternatives. I may make a short video of this but I’ve not decided yet. Thanks for watching and commenting as ever. All the best. Michael.
Michael, it will be the scheduled boat train service, that’s the way I see it. Right I’m back to fence painting in the garden not the railway!!! 😩
Your station canopy is an amazing build. I am looking forward to see what your next addition will be.
Thank you very much! I think it's going to be the clock tower next...? :) --Michael.
Great video as always. Like the research you’re putting in to consider the building around the station. That clock tower looks awesome. Always a pleasure to watch your progress. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thanks, Roy! Yes, I think the clocktower is a must, the more I think of it! :) --Michael.
Hi Michael! Just come across your wonderful layout. Wow this really highlights the potential of N gauge in a relatively modest space. I love the overall atmosphere of the layout and having just watched your “welcome to Chandwell” tourist video I just had to smile at the humorous comments about the area! It made it seem real somehow. Your scratch building skills are amazing and having just returned to N after several space restricted OO gauge layouts I have been totally inspired by your efforts. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I look forward to viewing everything you’ve done so far. Well done!
Thank you Phil and welcome to Chandwell! I am over the moon that I’ve helped inspire you. Please feel free to ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them. All the best! Michael.
Darlington is an amazing Station, the platforms are some of the longest in the country and the station was the largest covered concourse for a number of years. You’re right about the clock tower, it it’s beautiful, I must pass it at least half a dozen times a day as I live 10 minutes walk away. Your layout and station ideas are truly magnificent. Keep it up. 👍🏻😀
Thank you John! I grew up in Crook so used to come to Darlington quite often but I don't remember ever seeing the clock tower "for real". We used to get the train from Bishop Auckland so I know the station and its beautiful roof. I didn't know the platforms were some of the longest. Thank you for watching, and for commenting. Much appreciated. --Michael.
@@Chandwell you probably walked into town going down the ramp and under the station bridges, rather that using the Victoria Road entrance. Platforms end to end number 1 and 4 would easily take 15-20 mk3/4 carriages each. Platforms are longer than Kings Cross. 👍🏻
Yeah I think we must have done. I intend to go and have a proper look in the near future.
@@Chandwell my friend has worked on the platform since he left school in 89 and has always said he’d give me a tour of the clock tower etc. I’m still waiting!! He took my Dad around there a couple of months back and he was well impressed. If I eventually get round, I’ll get some pictures and email them to you. 👍🏻
I'd love that! Thank you!
Well done, nice and easy to follow, see you next time.
Thank you! Cheers! See you next time! :)
Just found your channel. Lovely layout, I really enjoy the scratch built buildings and bridges. Looking forward to future videos.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching, and for subscribing. I hope you continue to find things of interest here! :) --Michael.
Really enjoyed the video, looking forward to your station build! Cheers Gary
Thank you!
Brilliant and inspiring as always 👍🏻
Thank you Simon!
Nice job Micheal i love the details you added to the station i love the idea of adding the paint to the ballast gleu mix that is a great idea.-Nicholas.
Thank you very much! See you next time! :)
Super update, nice video 👍🙋🏻♂️
Best regards Gert
Thank you Gert! Michael.
Hi Chandwell, I wouldn’t usually follow anything N gauge but your approach to modelling seems unique and very impressive. Your thoroughness and attention to detail in scratch building combined with no fuss low tech materials, cereal boxes, is what the hobby needs. Well done.
Wow, thank you! That means a lot! I am really pleased that you like what you saw, even if the scale is not usually your thing. I do enjoy seeing how far I can get with just some old bits of card and some value printer paper! :) Thanks for watching, and for your comment. --Michael.
Very creative. Love the new board. Job well done :) Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you! Cheers!
Have a look for photos of Moor Street from the 70’s and 80’s. It was a run down station for as long as I can remember with very few trains calling there. They were mostly local services that ran from Stratford-upon-Avon and through south Birmingham. . . There is a tunnel which runs from Moor Street and comes out at the new Snow Hill station but when they decided to close Snow Hill it became disused. Moor Street was always a dirty little station with faded BR blue doors, grimey windows with that caked on dirt and had weeds growing out of the guttering . . .
That sounds incredible. It’s on my list of things to look at. It sounds like a good fit for Chandwell.
So realistic looking, well done with all your work
Thank you!
The terminus is a most attractive set up!! It looks exciting for a heritage railway worker!! I work at the Epping Ongar Railway, mostly at North Weald Station. My layout, when I finally move home, will be of Ongar Station, which is the terminus. Enjoy your layout.
Thank you! Hope you can get back to your heritage line work soon after lockdown, if it’s keeping you away.
I subscribed when you said "scratch building with Inkscape"
Cool! I hope my Inkscape stuff is of interest for you!? --All the best, Michael.
@@Chandwell Oh it is. Funnily enough the last thing I did with Inkscape was to recreate a mural by a Dutch 'Der Stijl' artist who specialised in railway murals. So if you want a well made mural to sneak into the station redevelopment then I have something for you.
Just found your channel by accident and even though I model HO Polish it's always nice to see a nice bit of N gauge modelling. Look forward to seeing more
Thank you Andy! Welcome to Chandwell. I hope I continue to make things worth seeing! :)
Great update, we all need a bit of frivolity in these times😉 As always great to see your thought process and look forward to seeing your final station design👍
Andrew🙂
Thank you Andrew! I think I’m settling towards some kind of version of Sheffield with a clock tower a bit like Darlington’s in the corner. Let’s see how it goes! -Michael
Looking realy good so far, some great details for an N scale model.
Thank you!
I have to confess I watched this originally while doing some modelling myself and didn’t take the time to look up and check the departures board. When I checked back to have a look through the layouts mentioned I was surprised to see Deansbury Town on the list!! Many Thanks Michael, really appreciated! 👍
Hahah! I’m so pleased you caught the Easter egg in the end! A few of my favourite layouts, Liam! 👍
Hi Michael, great update loving all the detail (thank you 😊) and I’m really excited for the station build, it sounds really interesting, especially the clock tower from Darlington. I ordered a whetstone to try, it arrived today and it’s huge, I could probably sharpen a sword on it 🤣. All the best, Geoff
I love this. It’s made me laugh this morning. Mainly because I did THE EXACT SAME THING! I ordered expecting a little thing and a huge lump of Stonehenge was delivered. I didn’t dare show it in the video! 😂😂😂
Excellent,
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice Michael. I’m really looking forward to seeing your station building develop and sounds like you have some great ideas for it. This is the great thing about a freelance layout, you can pick and choose the buildings that you like and incorporate them into your layout. Similar to what I am doing with my Swiss layout. Looking forward to the next instalment! Best regards, Jeremy
Thank you Jeremy. I’m looking forward to seeing how the station develops too. At the moment I am trying to find a clock tower with proportions that fit the layout well. At the moment it’s looking a bit too large for the canopy I’ve designed. All good fun!
Nice video. You’re a detail man like me. I too spent a couple of hours making a similar departure board. I even used a real timetable based on Reading station where I grew up watching trains. My wife thought i was mad particularly when I printed it out and it was so small you couldn’t even read it 😂. I really liked your ticket machines. Look very effective. I definitely agree you should keep the 2 storey building quite short to allow you to keep the view into the station. The photo opportunities looking into the platforms from the side will be great given the canopies, detail etc.so it would be a shame to lose that. Keep up the great work
That's a really good point about photographic opportunities between the buildings. I will bear that in mind while I design the buildings along there. I am glad it's not just me spending time on things that will never be seen! Hahah! :) Thanks for watching! --Michael.
The station details are superb, even though difficult to see, they give you a sense of completion, The clock tower idea is good, would give the station some history with an old tower like that. Great upload. All the best n take care, Brian @ The Angels
Thanks Brian. It definitely feels good to get some little details in.
I can see what you mean about the clock tower, but my favourite would be Sheffield, as it seems to fit in with your station roof.
Either way it’s a impressive station.
( I wish I had your patience)
Ron.
Hi Ron, yeah I think Sheffield has it all. I’m going to go for a combination of each of the stations I think. I’m going to do my best to include a clock tower but it will be a challenge, that’s for sure. -Michael
Good to see that additional detail and to see Elvenhome as a destination from Chandwell. I rather like the idea of that. I really must apply myself to using Inkscape. It so versatile, although it does require your imagination to make the most it I suspect. Enjoyed the discussion about the station buildings for Chandwell. I think the result will look very good. Stephen
Thank you Stephen! I don’t know why anyone would want to leave Elvenhome to go to Chandwell, but each to his own, I guess! 😂 I think Inkscape is like any tool - it is just a tool and has its uses. You are right that it’s the thinking of what to use it for that can be the challenge. I’ve seen your use of Excel of all things for creative purposes, so I know you’re not short of inspiration! All the best, Michael.
Superb video. I love the departure board and ticket machines. Very smart and you made it look so easy.
Very nice and inspiring video. Question, what's the trick to still have fully functioning points after using so much diluted pva glue on them? (I'm using HO scale Peco points with Tortoise points motors and I'm so hesitant to mess them up and glue them shut...). How to avoid this?
Thank you very much! It was nice to do something with less cutting than those roof trusses. Onto the station buildings now! :) --Michael.
Thank you Rogier... If you have wired your HO Peco points with a switched wire to the frog, then you will have nothing to worry about. If, however, like me, you are relying on point blade contact, then all I can say is that I have not had too much trouble. I do add a little fillet of card between the blades while the glue is drying (you can see this on my December update video). Once the glue is dry, they generally work fine. On some occasions, a gentle scrape of the inside of the blades with my scalpel is needed, but other than that, I have been very lucky! I don't think many other modellers would recommend my gung-ho approach though, so take my words under advisement! :) --Michael.
@@Chandwell thanks Michael, I'm indeed relying on an under the table wire, but I'm going for it. Keep up the great vids, learned a lot! Definitely going to watch the December one :)
Wow Michael, thank you so much for putting Wickford’s name up in lights 😍 and next to my “partner in crime” Mr. Ireland’s P.I.T.M. too 😎 Since I am currently refitting my station I will have to return the favour 😉 Your planning for the station buildings is exemplary 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 fascinating to see the thought process behind the build, just as an architect would have viewed the scene 🤔 Keeping lines of sight to the trains in the platform is vital to aid that “play” factor, so what your doing makes perfect sense 😁 Only one complaint 😮 “Fun” and “Ballasting” are mutually exclusive 😱 when I “flood” mine it washes away and forms a “tide line” under the rails and lifts the trains off the track 😂😂😂😂 Fantastic update and a very entertaining watch as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Very best wishes to Chandwell from all in Wickford ☘️
I did wonder when I recorded that whether someone would pull me up on my use of “fun” and “ballast” in the same sentence! 😂 I do find it relaxing to do though, and it is the one single thing that turns the train set into a model I feel. Your point about line of sight is important. I had not actually considered that aspect - thank you! -Michael.
Hi Michael, being a an Brummie I know Moor Street Station quite well , although my favourite was 'Snow Hill". All looking great as usual.
A Brummie, Chris? I never knew that! Hope all is well at Four Oaks St. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a video...? -Michael
Just been really busy, so you lose the momentum but should have something soon, cheers
It’s soooo easy to lose momentum isn’t it? A couple of days away suddenly turns into weeks.
Great progress. Loved the destination board. What next figures of model railway you tubers visiting different parts of the layout - and who will have the joy of staggering out of the pub?! A mixed level station building would be the best as you wouldn't want to obscure too much the fantastic modelling you are doing in the station!
Hahahah! Cool idea! :D - Yes, think you're right about the mixed-height buildings. Thanks for watching! --Michael.
Your attention to detail, even when it won't be seen, is inspiring. I think you could try a "Hybrid" design for the station building, taking elements of all those real world examples that caught your eye. This way, you could have a single story building which wouldn't obscure the canopy you put all that effort into making, while still having enough architectural interest to catch the eye - inagine that amazing clock tower included! Now that's a build I'd really like to see! One question I have regarding Inkscape - I have trouble trying to create the stonework or brickwork pattern often found surrounding an arch (I think the stonework or brickwork pattern is called a "Jack Arch".) I've tried making up a small section of arch and using "Pattern along Path" to paste it around a circle, but with no joy If you have any tips or ideas on how to do this, I would be most grateful. Thank you for posting and stay well.
Thanks Paul! I think a hybrid is the way to go. I am leaning towards something with the arrangement of Sheffield with a tower similar to Darlington in the corner. I can certainly show you how I would approach the arch bricks. If you can email me an example, I can use it in the video. You can send it to hello@chandwell.uk if you like. Thanks for watching! -Michael.
Great attention to detail and future planning ideas. Looking at the end of the video with the camera work showing the arriving train, I wonder whether it would be possible to mount a tiny video camera with feed somewhere in one of the structures which would allow viewing of trains arriving and leaving the station. Just an idea that sprang to mind...
I love that idea. One of my friends suggested the same thing, and I am definitely going to have to look into it. Once the building is in place, I won't be able to slide my phone into the gap any longer. Thanks for watching, Keith! All the best, Michael.
Loving the attention to detail you're giving to the station :) with your tips on Inkscape I designed a low relief theatre and once I get my templates printed, I'll be backing onto 1mm card before I begin the construction :)
Superb! I am so pleased my tips have helped you build a theatre. I’d love to see it once it’s finished if you’d be up for sending me a picture. -Michael.
@@Chandwell absolutely :) I can send you a picture of the plan if you want a sneak peek of it :)
Feel free! Email hello@chandwell.uk. 👍
@@Chandwell sent :)
Probably too late but I wonder about having the main station buildings on the far side by the wall. You could still pursue a selection of one storey buildings on the near side
Ahhh, now that is a brilliant idea, and one that simply never occurred to me. Sadly, I think it may be a bit late now, but not necessarily. I will design these next buildings as quite small, and ponder the use of station buildings at the back instead of the industrial ones I was going to do. Watch this space! Thank for watching. --Michael.
Fantastic video Michael! that destination board is a work of art, and love that Richmond is on the list of destinations! I look forward to seeing how you do your station buildings, I've spent a lot of time at both Darlington and Sheffield stations over the years. Did you know that the current frontage at Sheffield isn't the original? The main entrance to the station was originally the buildings along what is now platform 2, but when it became a through station on the main line it was massively rebuilt.
I don't think a large building would detract from the roof so much, more it would hide it from view, so I like where you're going with having only part of it as a 2 storey building. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I am glad you saw Richmond was there on the way 'up north'... my nod to your excellent layout. I did not know that about Sheffield, but I did often idly wonder why those buildings on platform 2 were so large and extensive. The station has changed beyond all recognition since I used to use it to get to/from university 25 years ago. I agree with your thoughts about the station buildings - I think I will keep them low at the front. Thanks for watching! --Michael.
@@Chandwell maybe have them a little higher than the canopies, so that it's slightly imposing but doesn't overpower or hide them? It doesn't even need to be more than one storey, railway station buildings generally had high ceilings anyway to make them more airy and less claustrophobic, and you could include a lantern roof or clerestory roof maybe to let natural light in and to show up the ticket office or any other interior features? A decent size clock tower maybe like the one at Bank Top station would also be a good focal point without upstaging the canopies too. Got an update video to make/upload in the next couple of days, I've made a start on ballast at long last!
I like those ideas re the roofs. I have started to notice, now that I look, that station single-storeys are much bigger than housing single storeys. I learn so much just by looking PROPERKY for the first time! Looking forward to your video!
With me playing catch up, the decision has probably already been made but I would be tempted towards the open aspect of the side of Birmingham Moor Street. That would allow unobscured views across the covered platforms.
It's a long time since trains stopped at Hunwick and I wonder how many of your subscribers know where it is.
Thanks for the video.
Bob
I enjoyed putting some local places on the board Bob! Thank you for noticing them!
Brilliantly innovative.... Thought this was Chadwick N Gauge. To my surprise it wasn't and the details were just a good. Very well done in a much smaller scale. My question would be WHY N GAUGE and are you able to compare the creative work to a OO Gauge layout.
Many thanks George! I hope you weren't disappointed that I wasn't Chadwick!? I find N Gauge is perfect for the amount of space I have compared to the amount of railway I have. :) Thanks for watching - I hope you drop by again! Many thanks -- Michael.
Hi Michael, watching your station build prompted me to ask what Matt varnish you use for sealing your models and your platforms prior to ballasting. Great videos as always, thanks
I normally use AK Interactive Matte and Ultramatte acrylic varnish. But on the bits that sat in the watery ballast, I used Humbrol Matt enamel varnish. I thought the extra layer of hard stuff would prevent any warping. It worked though!
Hi Michael, nice update and love the details of the departures board and the ticket machines. I like the way you have taken a range of real stations as inspiration for Chandwell. Although it will still be unique it does help to give it a sense of realism. One question I have regarding Inkscape if I may? When using textures and then clipping to a shape, do you know how to effectively delete or crop away the part of the original texture that is no longer required? The main reason is to reduce the file size? Cheers, Liam
Thank you Liam. Inkscape is a pest when it comes to file size when working with textures. I have a couple of tips so I will certainly cover that in the next video. It may also help with improving printing when it decides not to print part- transparent layers and shapes.
@@Chandwell great stuff. I’m generally making good progress with Inkscape and have sped up considerably, mostly due to your previous videos so looking forward to this one!
Hi Michael. The station looks fantastic and I can't wait to see the building along the side. Question for you....where did you get the precision glue bottle from that you use?
Hi Gaz, thank you. I bought the bottle from a website years ago called Fine Tip Applicators. It no longer exists, I think the woman who ran it is no longer in business. It’s a shame because it is starting to wear out. I tried the Metcalfe version but it didn’t last long... the pin went rusty and made the glue brown. If I ever find a replacement as good as the one I have I will be sure to call it out on a future video. -Michael
@@Chandwell Thanks Michael. Yes I've had the same problem with not only the Metcalfe ones but others that have pins in too.
Looking really good. Quick question what did you use for the canopy columns? Many thanks
Thank you Mark. The columns are cocktail sticks with bases made (badly) out of Miliput. You can see the thinking and the process in this video: ruclips.net/video/297YDY5t77U/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Hi thanks for your reply yesterday. I’m still catching up as a newcomer to your video channel. Do you have anything that illustrates the electrical side of your layout? Where the track feeds are etc? The track plan is simple but effective and the space you have is similar to mine so I’d be interested to see how it all works under the boards! Cheers
Hi Phil! Thanks again for watching! I don't have much to show on the electrical side as I completed all of that work before I created my channel. The layout is basic DC (not DCC), wired for cab control with two controllers. It's all wired via a control panel built into the cupboard. The only bits about electrics are the Overview video (ruclips.net/video/GfOj-gTBW28/видео.html) and the one about the control panel (ruclips.net/video/aop4BF98bEg/видео.html). Additionally, this video shows me wiring some lights: ruclips.net/video/AW3qcycZeTw/видео.html Hope this helps!
Remind me. What do you call the terminus station?
The station is called Chandwell. 👍
Hi Michael great video mate I really enjoyed it every interesting I model the British rail west coast main line in the 1980s in and around Lancaster and heysham harbour and stranraer harbour in south west Scotland with sealink carferrys at the harbours the old BR Duke of Lancaster at heysham harbour and the BR Galloway princess at stranraer harbour I run intercity boat day/night sleeper trains to and from London euston to stranraer harbour and sealink livery mk1 trains to and from Glasgow central to stranraer harbour and boat trains to and from heysham harbour to London euston the Ulster Express and the Belfast boat Express to Manchester Victoria and intercity day/sleeper trains to and from London euston to Glasgow central and freight trains on my layout I hope this information is of interest to you mate stay safe and well mate goodbye for now clive
Thank you, Clive! Your layout sounds brilliant! Thanks for watching! --Michael.