That's impressive large and impressively mundane. It is surprising to see so much effort going in to make a very ordinary mile of railway. A very cool bit of miniature history, and looks chilly as fork.
Yep, it looks so much better because of that. So many people make the mistake of either, cramming track into every available piece of ground, or stuffing "features" along the trackside, so you can hardly see the railway. A huge proportion of the real railway is actually quite boring, with straight(ish) track passing through mile after mile of bland, featureless terrain. From the brief look we got, I would say that this model, quite simply, looks REAL. Admittedly though, the sheer SIZE does help.👍👌😁
Looks great, would love to see more of you helping him build it. Half the time I watch your videos just out of fascination rather than as a guide to making my own stuff. Always cool to see a big project come together.
I like how you're walking us through it as if I'll be pouring resin on my World's largest railroad at home lol. Kidding, very informative. Very cool! Loved it
This was a really cool video Luke, I loved seeing the process from another top-tier hobbyist and the tricks they use Please do more with him! :) Definitely want to see the sewerworks
I do American N scale, in a garden shed. To see this, is amazing. I love long straights and that is brilliant. You have to open this up to other modellers - and modellers only, just for inspiration, to talk and swap ideas. I would pay to see that and have a chat, even although it's 'O' gauge. Brilliant job guys. Let us know if you will open up. Good luck with the rest, and we want to see that too!!!
The idea would be to have a normal showcase for anyone interested and an in-depth tour for modellers. This way everyone can enjoy this work of art and dedication.
I love the fact that this huge layout is of a fairly nondescript stretch of track set in the BR Blue era. Very personal to the builder, which makes it really special. It would be too easy to go for the chocolate box toy trains look with quaint little houses and Gresley Pacifics thrashing around.
Yeah, that's what I like about it, too. Tiny toy layouts with tight loops and dollhouses is what I've seen a million times already, I like it when model railroads go straight for realism and just show massive landscapes and long tracks with long, realistic trains.
Would look good with the occasional LMS Garratts 2-6-0 + 0-6-2 or LNER U1 2-8-0 + 0-8-2 on a very long freight train; depending on the region whether midland or eastern. Could be 50s view with first generation modern traction from the early 50s like those 2 LMS prototype diesel or LNER equivalent passed into BR ownership. Great layout you are to be congratulated.
"Too easy'..lol WTF? Isn't it obvious that the vast majority of people don't have access to a space where they could build a 400ft long layout - or anything close? And do you want to even think about the costs involved in this...? Factoring in material costs, property and transport I'd say by the time the project is complete he will have spent at least £100k on his "hobby", and that's to say nothing of the 5+ years of full-time work he's put into it. Is that a realistic prospect for most people...? No. You are right, it is an impressive and unique layout, but what you are looking at is someone with a HUGE amount of money with which to self indulge. Why disparage other modellers as taking the "too easy" route just because they can't make something as grandiose and incredibly expensive and impractical as this. If we were all millionaires then we most likely would! haha
@@soundseeker63 you've missed the point I was making. If I had endless space and finances to build an O-gauge layout would I go for recreating a bit of nondescript industrial wasteland during the BR Blue era? The temptation would be to build some rosy nostalgia '50s era country halt with milk churns and duck ponds and Mallard battering one way and Flying Scotsman the other. To build a layout this scale with this much detail is impressive. To then make the choice to model something so niche is more impressive in my view as the temptation would be to play it safe.
I don't even model railways and yet was transfixed by this video. Thank you! What attention to detail! I love the little, understated bits like the half-submerged tyre in the river and the Tesco carrier bag. I look forward to seeing more of this model and would very happily pay my £4.
Would love to see more of this Luke. Will even share it with my model-railway loving dad, who always used to take us to the annual Model Railway exhibition at Barnsley Civic when we were nippers. I always used to raid my Dad's railway scenics when I started military and wargaming painting.
This was genuinely fascinating to watch, the slow dry resin pour on this kind of scale is the sort of thing you don't get to see very often, and if you ever were going to do yourself - is hard to test on that scale! Very enjoyable to watch, and very useful too. interesting tips on crush leaves and dolls hair. looks like a good alternative to rubberised horsehair, I know you (rightfully) hate that stuff :D
Hi Luke - just felt compelled to comment on both your skills and nerves to make the pour and Simon’s dedication to a truly epic build. I too, echoing the comments of others would like to see more things. Both keep doing your thing thank you. Peace ✌🏻
Amazing! Live near and remember this mid 1980s railway era. Have followed this build for years on a forum and it is so impressive. Any new info as it develops is appreciated. Incredible work by him and a lovely document of what Simon is doing. 🎯
I love the fact that although too often we get mired in the amount of curved tracks and switches involved in a layout, but I love the "LENGTH OF STRAIGHT TRACK" so you can see and admire, without pause, in a distance, the train rumbling towards you as in real life. Awesome concept and display.
Really amazing results all round. Very interesting listening to Simons techniques, and that winter grass does look SO authentic. Agree totally with using natural materials where possible, Earth, gravel, coal, leaves, twigs it all helps the realism. Thank you for a quality video.
Very Well done!!!! Sobre todo porque es una maqueta muy grande, y mantener esos índices de calidad y detalle en tanta superficie es el verdadero reto. Congratulations!!!
Thanks Luke and Simon,i thought that was a great video,you presented that brilliantly and what a great railway you have .Looking forward to your next video. Thanks so much. 👊Karate Tim.👊
this was fantastic watching. i am no train person but the interesting about this is - this guy is NOT alone. most "train guys" ive come across are just like him. they recreate a memory and want it JUST RIGHT. id love to see more stuff you did for him! keep up the spectacular work
Loved the video , i could sit and listen to Simon for a lot longer , he sounds like he has a lot of knowledge about building and things that would work and wouldn’t, again great video Luke .
As a model railroader, thanks for highlighting Simon's layout on your channel. Very impressive layout. I subbed to Simon's channel and I am hoping to see more collaborations between the two of you.
That is one large railway, good to see how this hobby is growing so much, I can’t wait to see it when he starts travelling showing the railway off. Thanks for sharing
As a Huddersfield lad who now lives very, very far away this actually made me a little homesick. Awesome work both of you. That said, it doesn't make me homesick enough to go back to a country that has winters!
You're absolutely full of knowledge gains Luke! Every video I learn some thing new as a veteran of miniatures and a newbie to terrain building. Fantastic stuff!
By far the most interesting channel to watch, thank you for taking the time. I have been out of the game of miniatures and scenery for pretty much a decade. Thanks for igniting the fires again.. Keep up the more than fantastic work and videos.
Wow! What a wonderful project ....glad I found this clip - first time I had heard of Simon’s amazing project and will definitely follow his channel and hope to see this amazing layout for real one day. Really enjoyable video to watch and well presented 👍
Just rewatching this after bumping into you on the train in Wakey yesterday and briefly chatting about this absolute beast of a model railway! Always enjoy watching your vids 👍
Have you tried spreading water effects on baking paper and letting it dry, then sticking it on to the layout? Luke Towan has done it in a waterfall video, check it out!
Thanks Luke, I build post apocalyptic terrain for my 1/32 scale slot car track so it is nice to see these two worlds collide. Love your work. I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks much!
I'm going to say you two together seemed to work really well you've both got a passion in models you've both got tips and tricks to trade with one another it's going to be great to see what you can learn off one another.
When I saw the two bridges and you mentioned the sewerage works I knew EXACTLY where they were. As a young lad I used to go fishing within site of the bridges. Even fell in the Calder... back then i bounced out ... couldnt break the crust of crap at the sides... didnt even get wet.
Hi my name is Phil good video brings back memories of my time on the footplate I did 50yrs 8yrs on steam i started at edgeley shed in 1961 1962 I was made a fireman at Trafford Park shed I finished my time out at longsight as a driver Regard Phil.
This was a really cool segment. Thanks for recording it! It just goes to show. Always keep an eye on what people in adjacent hobbies are up to. From model builders and railway makers, to the little grannies making holiday villages, you never know what techniques and materials you'll learn about.
I had no interest in model railways whatsoever, but watched this because I enjoy your videos. It is truly amazing and I know understand the appeal. Fantastic would love to see more of it!
AMMMMAAAAAZING Video. Documentary! Totally do more! Show Idea: You and him have the same build assignment, a basic shape of build, and see what materials and techniques are used between you.
Definitely be interested in seeing more on this. I’m all about the scenery and terrain, love all the details. It’s all relatable no mater the scale, we can all take something from this. Well worth a £4 admission fee just to have a look, even if trains aren’t your thing, how could you not be impressed with it. Awesome work/vid. Cheers 👍🏻
Great video. I agree with cross pollination of hobbies be it minis, railroad and for myself scale rc trucks. I’m learning learning painting and detail work with these videos.
Awesome video dude, I love watching these little collab projects because everyone develops their own techniques for their hobby. I liked hearing Simon's story and it'd be good to see it in the flesh once it's ready
Ok, I'm at 2:55 and I'm already nervous that the epoxy pour is going to be too big of a pour, because I've watched WAAAAAAYYYYYYY too many fellow creators try to over-pour and then the chemical reaction gets too hot leading to cracks and bubble and fog.... *crosses fingers*
wow, i really want to see that in person now. hopefully i will get the chance at some point to come and see it. and yess more from Simon. this is such a huge prodject from that guy and i would love to see more stuff from this railway
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Loved this video through and through man. That's one hell of a build and I still can't get over the fact you guys are in the same building!
That's impressive large and impressively mundane. It is surprising to see so much effort going in to make a very ordinary mile of railway. A very cool bit of miniature history, and looks chilly as fork.
Yep, it looks so much better because of that. So many people make the mistake of either, cramming track into every available piece of ground, or stuffing "features" along the trackside, so you can hardly see the railway.
A huge proportion of the real railway is actually quite boring, with straight(ish) track passing through mile after mile of bland, featureless terrain.
From the brief look we got, I would say that this model, quite simply, looks REAL.
Admittedly though, the sheer SIZE does help.👍👌😁
That's a fantastic layout, even from the snippets you've shown - would love to see more of it.
That’s what she said!
Looks great, would love to see more of you helping him build it. Half the time I watch your videos just out of fascination rather than as a guide to making my own stuff. Always cool to see a big project come together.
I like how you're walking us through it as if I'll be pouring resin on my World's largest railroad at home lol.
Kidding, very informative. Very cool! Loved it
Ohhhhhh😍😍😍, it's great!
Amazing. Brave to take it on, Luke. Well done, mate.
This was a really cool video Luke, I loved seeing the process from another top-tier hobbyist and the tricks they use
Please do more with him! :) Definitely want to see the sewerworks
I do American N scale, in a garden shed. To see this, is amazing. I love long straights and that is brilliant. You have to open this up to other modellers - and modellers only, just for inspiration, to talk and swap ideas. I would pay to see that and have a chat, even although it's 'O' gauge. Brilliant job guys. Let us know if you will open up. Good luck with the rest, and we want to see that too!!!
The idea would be to have a normal showcase for anyone interested and an in-depth tour for modellers. This way everyone can enjoy this work of art and dedication.
Lachie Tod I also model American N in a shed, my initial thought was “I want a N scale layout that size” 😂
I love the fact that this huge layout is of a fairly nondescript stretch of track set in the BR Blue era. Very personal to the builder, which makes it really special. It would be too easy to go for the chocolate box toy trains look with quaint little houses and Gresley Pacifics thrashing around.
Yeah, that's what I like about it, too. Tiny toy layouts with tight loops and dollhouses is what I've seen a million times already, I like it when model railroads go straight for realism and just show massive landscapes and long tracks with long, realistic trains.
Add me to the list of fans of this type of layout. I love the long, straight stretches.
Would look good with the occasional LMS Garratts 2-6-0 + 0-6-2 or LNER U1 2-8-0 + 0-8-2 on a very long freight train; depending on the region whether midland or eastern.
Could be 50s view with first generation modern traction from the early 50s like those 2 LMS prototype diesel or LNER equivalent passed into BR ownership.
Great layout you are to be congratulated.
"Too easy'..lol WTF? Isn't it obvious that the vast majority of people don't have access to a space where they could build a 400ft long layout - or anything close? And do you want to even think about the costs involved in this...? Factoring in material costs, property and transport I'd say by the time the project is complete he will have spent at least £100k on his "hobby", and that's to say nothing of the 5+ years of full-time work he's put into it. Is that a realistic prospect for most people...? No.
You are right, it is an impressive and unique layout, but what you are looking at is someone with a HUGE amount of money with which to self indulge. Why disparage other modellers as taking the "too easy" route just because they can't make something as grandiose and incredibly expensive and impractical as this. If we were all millionaires then we most likely would! haha
@@soundseeker63 you've missed the point I was making. If I had endless space and finances to build an O-gauge layout would I go for recreating a bit of nondescript industrial wasteland during the BR Blue era? The temptation would be to build some rosy nostalgia '50s era country halt with milk churns and duck ponds and Mallard battering one way and Flying Scotsman the other. To build a layout this scale with this much detail is impressive. To then make the choice to model something so niche is more impressive in my view as the temptation would be to play it safe.
This is amazing! I wish I was in the UK and could be a part of something like this. Great job.
Gaaaahh, this is so cool!!!! Hashtag livin the dream.
Thanks for sharing your neighbor and his amazing model! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don't even model railways and yet was transfixed by this video. Thank you! What attention to detail! I love the little, understated bits like the half-submerged tyre in the river and the Tesco carrier bag. I look forward to seeing more of this model and would very happily pay my £4.
What a vid man. You’ve done that railroad justice both in vid and the pour. Beautifully filmed and executed!
Would love to see more railroad content.
That is absolutely brilliant Luke and thanks Simon for allowing us a sneak preview of what has to be an absolute brilliant hobby.
Absolutely stunning guys. Well done. So realistic, I could watch this for hours.
This is both of my hobbies smashing together jn one video....and I'm loving it!
Would love to see more of this Luke. Will even share it with my model-railway loving dad, who always used to take us to the annual Model Railway exhibition at Barnsley Civic when we were nippers.
I always used to raid my Dad's railway scenics when I started military and wargaming painting.
OMG! That’s amazing and must be every kids (big and small) dream. Would love to see more of it
Really impressive and great to see two such talented people collaborating. I look forward to seeing Simon's roadshow. Good luck.
This was genuinely fascinating to watch, the slow dry resin pour on this kind of scale is the sort of thing you don't get to see very often, and if you ever were going to do yourself - is hard to test on that scale!
Very enjoyable to watch, and very useful too. interesting tips on crush leaves and dolls hair. looks like a good alternative to rubberised horsehair, I know you (rightfully) hate that stuff :D
Marvellous idea, a model railway made form the point of a train spotter!
I would love to see more of this guy's work. Simon seems like he really knows his stuff. Thanks Luke.
Hi Luke - just felt compelled to comment on both your skills and nerves to make the pour and Simon’s dedication to a truly epic build. I too, echoing the comments of others would like to see more things. Both keep doing your thing thank you. Peace ✌🏻
Impressionnant, beau travail avec des petits détails bien réelle. Bravo pour cet étonnant réseau.
Amazing! Live near and remember this mid 1980s railway era. Have followed this build for years on a forum and it is so impressive. Any new info as it develops is appreciated. Incredible work by him and a lovely document of what Simon is doing. 🎯
Life goals. I’m totally in awe and also jealous. Need to see more of this layout. Hands down awesome.
Yes, yes, yes, please show us more. Cheers. Thanks for sharing.
That is such a cool project by Simon. Would definitely watch more videos of you both
Totally enjoyable to watch and the commitment to realism...worth watching and would love to see more
Excellent and very much inspiring to see a broader perspective of modelling! Cheers for this to you both!
I love the fact that although too often we get mired in the amount of curved tracks and switches involved in a layout, but I love the "LENGTH OF STRAIGHT TRACK" so you can see and admire, without pause, in a distance, the train rumbling towards you as in real life.
Awesome concept and display.
Really amazing results all round. Very interesting listening to Simons techniques, and that winter grass does look SO authentic. Agree totally with using natural materials where possible, Earth, gravel, coal, leaves, twigs it all helps the realism. Thank you for a quality video.
Yes, please continue to show us your work with Simon. Thanks!
Yes please more! I love this stuff. I love to learn about different hobbies
Yes please, I'd like to see more of this. It's an awesome piece.
Yeah! GET EM LUKE!!!! TALK TO EM!!!! great video.
Very Well done!!!! Sobre todo porque es una maqueta muy grande, y mantener esos índices de calidad y detalle en tanta superficie es el verdadero reto. Congratulations!!!
Fantastic video Luke thanks very much would love to see as much more of his work and transportation as you can make and share
Thanks Luke and Simon,i thought that was a great video,you presented that brilliantly and what a great railway you have .Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks so much.
👊Karate Tim.👊
I've been following this on a model railway forum, I also worked over this route in the late 80's and 90's. It's seriously impressive.
this was fantastic watching. i am no train person but the interesting about this is - this guy is NOT alone. most "train guys" ive come across are just like him. they recreate a memory and want it JUST RIGHT.
id love to see more stuff you did for him! keep up the spectacular work
Excellent luke,very interesting who don't like to see a great railway layout.
And yes would be interested in seeing more .
Realism - Banksy would be proud - and please post again as things progress on this great project.
I would love to see more of Simon’s railroad! I love that he made it winter! Thanks!
Hi Judy, lots of photos and detail here; www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/110677-heaton-lodge-junction/&tab=comments#comment-2287639
Loved the video , i could sit and listen to Simon for a lot longer , he sounds like he has a lot of knowledge about building and things that would work and wouldn’t, again great video Luke .
As a model railroader, thanks for highlighting Simon's layout on your channel. Very impressive layout. I subbed to Simon's channel and I am hoping to see more collaborations between the two of you.
That is one large railway, good to see how this hobby is growing so much, I can’t wait to see it when he starts travelling showing the railway off. Thanks for sharing
As a Huddersfield lad who now lives very, very far away this actually made me a little homesick. Awesome work both of you.
That said, it doesn't make me homesick enough to go back to a country that has winters!
Other people's underground bunkers: *stacks of ramen noodles and toilet paper*
Simon's underground bunker: _Train_
He's got his priorities right.
Simon: I like trains.
BWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
Now that IS a big layout! Awesome work on the pour and on the whole thing.
You're absolutely full of knowledge gains Luke! Every video I learn some thing new as a veteran of miniatures and a newbie to terrain building. Fantastic stuff!
You seeing this in my feed doesn't help my love and obsession with this miniature rail vehicles. Especially that 37in the thumbnail 😂
Brilliant! Fantastic dedication. I love the imagination and creativity. All the best, Rob in Switzerland.
By far the most interesting channel to watch, thank you for taking the time.
I have been out of the game of miniatures and scenery for pretty much a decade. Thanks for igniting the fires again..
Keep up the more than fantastic work and videos.
Amazing train layout, great job, this was very interesting and I would like to see more.
MORE collaboration work - LOVE THIS!!!
Amazing video man, super interesting! It's absolutely massive.
Wow! What a wonderful project ....glad I found this clip - first time I had heard of Simon’s amazing project and will definitely follow his channel and hope to see this amazing layout for real one day. Really enjoyable video to watch and well presented 👍
What a genuinely awesome project. I hope I get to see this and drag as many fellow wargame nerds along as I can. Good work.
Just rewatching this after bumping into you on the train in Wakey yesterday and briefly chatting about this absolute beast of a model railway! Always enjoy watching your vids 👍
Hi, I do like the combination of the two hobbies. More please.
Geezer here...
More water effects. Yaaa
Model railroaders are a great source of info I have found over the years.
Good vid
Thanks
I'm a model railroad myself and i find it awesome to see all of the other people in the comments to be fascinated by it : )
Yes anything you can get from this beautiful train set will help us a lot I have trouble with the dripping water effects.
Have you tried spreading water effects on baking paper and letting it dry, then sticking it on to the layout? Luke Towan has done it in a waterfall video, check it out!
Thank you I'll see about watching the video after I get off of work.
Thanks Luke, I build post apocalyptic terrain for my 1/32 scale slot car track so it is nice to see these two worlds collide.
Love your work. I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks much!
Awesome, I used to live not far from here in Lower Hopton! Can't wait to see this at Christmas........I can hear my wife's eyes rolling already :P
Great vid and nice to see something different. Looking forward (hope to see) more videos like this too.
I am not usually into models, but having watched this, it is far beyond a model, it is a real art form in its own right. Amazing, what more can I say.
Fantastic video love the layout and I have always knew you would made a incredible model railroader
I'm going to say you two together seemed to work really well you've both got a passion in models you've both got tips and tricks to trade with one another it's going to be great to see what you can learn off one another.
When I saw the two bridges and you mentioned the sewerage works I knew EXACTLY where they were. As a young lad I used to go fishing within site of the bridges. Even fell in the Calder... back then i bounced out ... couldnt break the crust of crap at the sides... didnt even get wet.
Fantastic river and a fantastic diorama...!
As someone both into model railroading and wargaming this is a nice video to watch
Yes! More work with him. Cheers from California.
Hi my name is Phil good video brings back memories of my time on the footplate I did 50yrs 8yrs on steam i started at edgeley shed in 1961 1962 I was made a fireman at Trafford Park shed I finished my time out at longsight as a driver Regard Phil.
It has been awesome watching you grow. Keep creating your reality
Keep it coming Luke. I want to see more of this please.
What a cool video! Thanks! I had a 8x3 foot n scale model railway. This is really interesting.
As a model railway enthusiast and subscriber, love this video! Would like to see more.
This was a really cool segment. Thanks for recording it! It just goes to show. Always keep an eye on what people in adjacent hobbies are up to. From model builders and railway makers, to the little grannies making holiday villages, you never know what techniques and materials you'll learn about.
I had no interest in model railways whatsoever, but watched this because I enjoy your videos. It is truly amazing and I know understand the appeal. Fantastic would love to see more of it!
Wow that's amazing. Would love to see some more stuff on this!
Wow very impressive love water effects on model railway.
I think it would be really interesting to see you both work on this amazing model some more.
Brilliant!! Can’t wait to see it on tour somewhere soon!!
Really well done both you and Simon.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, would like to see more on this.
AMMMMAAAAAZING Video. Documentary! Totally do more! Show Idea: You and him have the same build assignment, a basic shape of build, and see what materials and techniques are used between you.
Definitely be interested in seeing more on this. I’m all about the scenery and terrain, love all the details.
It’s all relatable no mater the scale, we can all take something from this. Well worth a £4 admission fee just to have a look, even if trains aren’t your thing, how could you not be impressed with it.
Awesome work/vid.
Cheers 👍🏻
Great video. I agree with cross pollination of hobbies be it minis, railroad and for myself scale rc trucks. I’m learning learning painting and detail work with these videos.
Awesome video dude, I love watching these little collab projects because everyone develops their own techniques for their hobby.
I liked hearing Simon's story and it'd be good to see it in the flesh once it's ready
This was really heartwarming man, thank you
Great Video, nice joint work. Looking forward to seeing more of this.
Ok, I'm at 2:55 and I'm already nervous that the epoxy pour is going to be too big of a pour, because I've watched WAAAAAAYYYYYYY too many fellow creators try to over-pour and then the chemical reaction gets too hot leading to cracks and bubble and fog....
*crosses fingers*
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA... it was LITERALLY, the next thing that Luke said.
Fucking hell haha
wow, i really want to see that in person now. hopefully i will get the chance at some point to come and see it. and yess more from Simon.
this is such a huge prodject from that guy and i would love to see more stuff from this railway
The video: shows veeeery impressive models of british railway.
Me: impressed by ears.
Good video ;)