I was devastated watching this 5 years ago, I had been watching you for many years before this and loved feeling almost apart for its growth. back then you were just a disembodied voice, and as such my investment was purely in the layout and not the person making it. 5 years later. I've just watched the station take shape, on layout Mk 3 (I think) the first few shots of the station in that video blew me away with how good it looked, and reminded me how much enjoyment you bring to us all. Thanks for sharing your hobby for all these years.
I'll miss the Old Everard Junction. I've enjoyed the video's throughout the years. Everard Junction has given me some great ideas for my layout as I build it. I look forward to new Everard Junction Layout Journey.....thanks Richard for a great layout and video's. I hope Hornby does another update when you have complete the new Everard Junction layout... regards...John
Couldn't agree more. Excited to see what emerges given the wealth of experience gained in building this one. One of my "go to" channels for ideas and techniques.
the fist video I saw from your channel was when you completed the junkyard, iI saw that video during the COVID time 2020-21. and in 2023 I reconnected again with you channel and started to see all video since my first video. Today on Oct’23 I look on your first videos and I find this one that surprise me about how you take this hard decision, and looking today was the right one. I really love you videos. cheers from 🇨🇦
Exciting times Richard, sad to see this one go, it's one of the best around RUclips, but I agree it's the right time, and you've learnt a lot about the long term issues of some materials. Really looking forward to seeing the new layout appear from the ground up, and now you've cleaned out some of the junk there's lots more space. Keep up the great work mate, whether it's the layout, tutorials, or the cars, you're a joy to watch and always very informative towards people of all knowledge and skill levels.
This came just as I began to build the baseboards for my brand new layout. Your videos were the first I watched back when I was working on my old layout with my granddad who is no longer with us. The layout will be named after him "Raymond junction" My new layout will be bigger better and like yours, work. Hopefully we can both build the layout we want in the next few years. Thanks for all your videos and here's to the new layouts
Coincidentally 'Everard Junction' is also named after my Grandfather whose middle name was Everard. The new layout will retain the name. More videos to come.
Italkgadget Same here. My "train set" was started by my Granddad, now I am a Granddad, my grandchildren all love "Granddad's train shed". Must be a thing about Granddad's!!
He'll be back in a few months but made from plywood instead. Videos will carry on as I have some rolling stock projects I can work on without the layout.
There are those who believe that a "finished" (with a coating) piece of wood is much more stable than one that isn't. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Like many others have said - sad to see the old layout go and thanks for all the tips and advice over the years. I too have had similar experiences with my first layout being built on a recycled base board and housed in an un-insulated garage (too cold in winter and too hot in summer). Now I have converted the garage (fully insulated and heated) and have proper sturdy base boards. For me de-railing is a thing of the past, so think you’re on the right track to insulate and start again! All the best for the new layout - and now looking forward to seeing your new ideas and layout.
Farewell to the (now) old Everard Junction. I spent many weekends exploring your beautiful country on British Rail when I was stationed there in the early 90s, and your layout brings back many fond memories. Looking forward to watching the new layout come to life.
WOW ! To stop a mole hill becoming a mountain ! I have watched you build your layout for some years now. I have loved every video you put out. Now I get the chance to watch from the beginning again. As you said it was hard to make the decision so the mole hill had to go. Good luck Richard I for one will be watching every video.
I don't think I know a model railroader who hasn't done this at least once, and the ones who haven't are still building their first in preparation of a total tear out and redo in the future. Tough but wise decision on your part...Kudos to you. Regards, Solomon
Hi Richard, love going back to some of your older videos, especially these 3 which show the destruction, the chat video and then the start of the new layout. I like how you narrate your videos, seem a nice guy, bloody good at what you do, always want to learn, better your skills and I like your passion behind your hobby. Yours are the only channel I have notifications set up for... and I don't even have a train layout 🤣It is definitely more about the builds for me. Anyway, hope you are doing well, bud. Lee, Derby.
Good luck with it all fella. I discovered Everard Junction a few years back when, frankly, I was going through the mill and in a funny kind of way it became a sanctuary/retreat and saw me through, especially as it reminded me of my 80s childhood and trips to "town" (London) with Dad and Network South East. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Everard Junction is dead. Long live Everard Junction.
Thankyou for allowing us to visit your loft and enjoy the layout with you! When trains won't run it quickly saps any fun out of the hobby, so I don't blame you in making the decision to restart. Best of luck with it, and thankyou again for sharing :-)
You made the correct decision. I have worked on a couple of different layouts, and when you have an issue with the wood, it is time to start over. A large layout I worked with had expansion issues in the Texas heat. The portions we built in winter grew to the point during the summer that we would walk into the layout barn and find derailed locomotives spilled on the floor.
I was so excited to check out the video to see what was coming next to the layout. After I picked myself off the floor it started to make sense as to why you were doing it. The plans you have for the loft will make it nice to work and play. I remember on many of your postings I have heard you say it’s too hot or cold to be up there. I will tell you I couldn’t watch the whole video I wanted to keep the memory of the trains running instead of you tearing it apart. I am looking forward to the new layout until then I can always watch the old videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Sad that the materials let you down but lessons to be learned by a lot from the experience, Been there myself, however the words of my grandfather came back to me that all the is old is not wrong, float your base boards, air dried never kiln dried, never screw it down as if your building the forth road bridge, always drill oversized holes or use undersized screws, back them off half a turn and on and on he used to hammer the lessons in like nails all taken from his decades as a master pattern maker. In the end it comes down to expansion, if it cannot then your asking for trouble further down the line and I am pleased to say it works. Looking forwards to seeing the new layout as it develops.
Sad to see you old layout go as watching you you over the last 3-4 years you have given me lots of tips and help with my own. Will be looking forward to e start of your new layout. Good luck and warm wishes in all you do phil
Please video every step you take in renovating your loft and creating the new layout, I know regular uploads are hard but I'd love to see every inch of this revamp
Gutted! I've been following the development of this layout for years. I've really enjoyed each of the videos and learnt a lot so much, so to see a screwdriver tearing through the scenery is very sad indeed. I will of course be chopping at the bit to see all of the future videos and the birth of Everard Junction II. Keep up the fantastic work!!
Real shame that you need to change on one front but as you quite rightly say, a great opportunity for a new start. Good luck! On a selfish note, as a recently retiree just coming into railway modelling, I'll be fascinated to see your future videos hopefully showing (probably again in some cases) exactly how you build and then operate it. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to watch and learn.
Hi, You are and have been my hero since I subscribed to your channel years ago. I am totally amazed at your plans. It has taken you some while to build to where you are and the sped up film just shows how quick demolition can take. I think your decision is marvellous and obviously not an easy one to make. I do wish you lots of success in rebuilding. Good luck to you, my hero!! Best wishes. John Stubbington
Sad to see so much work taken down; however, I can understand your logic. Wishing you lots of luck (and patience) on the re-build. Very much looking forward to seeing the developing story. Cheers!!
What a shock ! Watching your videos has inspired me to start my own shed layout, now I realise how much time and effort and planning goes into building a layout, not to mention money.Can't wait to see what your gonna do. Chris.
I know how hard of a decision it is to start all over. I had my layout in the basement, I was on vacation, heavy rains, sump pump failed, 6-8 inches if water when i got home. The vertical supports soaked up the water to the plywood. The vertical supports warped after drying and the plywood warped and separated. Upon rebuilding, I painted all the wood with latex paint to seal the wood and help keep moisture out. Plus look into electrical and lighting improvement that they have made also. Rebuilding can also mean improving on stuff not available years ago. Good luck and I look forward to the next video.
Watching you deconstruct reminded me of Bridgeton Central. I worked trains into there as a guard in the 80's. All gone now. In fact, I was probably the last person ever to board a train at Gallowgate. Bloody driver left me behind and I had to run up the tunnel.
From The Netherlands I'm following your vids quite a while and I have a great respect for your decision to rebuild your lay-out. A tremendous job, but at the end it will give you more satisfaction. Keep up the good work..!
I'm torn, on one hand devastated! Loved your layout and looked forward to each video. On the other hand, you can see you'll have even more problems over time. Looking forward to the future layout! Can't wait to see what your planning. Man that took guts!
Always loved you work! I just dismantled my layout and like you, I kept all my trees, rails, points, houses and so on. I actually enjoyed taking it apart as I uncovered some mistakes I did in the past. My layout was built on pine for the structure, plywood for the base, and a 1.5-inch thick foam board on top of it which allowed me to nail my cork easily at the beginning before I glued it on the board and fixed the rails with nails. I just had to buy thicker and longer spring wire for the tortoise. I lived in Florida at the time and my layout was in a garage with 90% humidity and temperature going up to 105F in the summer. I kept my layout only for a year and a half before I moved to California so it did not have time to warp I guess. I saw that some people use only the foam board directly on pine and glue little plywood plates where they have tortoises. I might try that next time as drilling through plywood is a real pain.
So sad yours was the first layout I saw followed you virtually from the beginning good to know your keeping the name I don't get to see many railway layouts over here in oz so watching yours and others on you tube helps with ideas I am just starting to get back into the hobby after a number of years away and like you I also have a classic car on the go mine is a 1974 hq holden monaro by General Motors Holden it's about 50% done good luck with the layout and car look forward to more videoed cheers alan
Wow, that was a brave decision my friend. But, we all need a change every now and then. I was telling my wife the same thing just the other day. One of my teeth is still a bit loose but the swelling in my jaw is going down a tad now. Carry on with the rebuild and we will be following along to see the progress. I Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Good luck! Cheers, Dan
Part of the fun of the hobby is reconstruction using newly gained knowledge and better design. Good luck! I will look forward to the new layout videos.
Richard sorry to see the end of Everard junction mk1, didn't realise your fiddle yard was as bad as it was till you put the camera underneath, you had a proper roller coaster underneath your boards, will look forward to your new build, interested to see what you do next, good luck with the build Andy
Hi Richard, that must have a very hard decision to make, having achieved so much along the way to what , was for me at least, the most enjoyable making of any model railway I've ever followed, the tips on how to and show it being done has been absolutely fantastic and by the way, to actually be doing all this and to make your wonderful videos at the same time to show us all what stages you are at, fantastic, I stumbled upon your videos on RUclips purely by accident a long time ago and have watched and watched ( some many times over ) a big thank you from me and I'm sure from everyone who follow you on RUclips, good luck with whatever method you choose to use for new baseboards, I for one will be watching your progress as and when you post your updates, all the best to you and those familiar hands, Geoff
Well Richard, I was only wondering the other day what had been happening on the layout - now I know!! I knew you had been busy on the Granada so thought it was just that. I have to admit that after seeing the video and the amount of warping that had occurred then I don't blame you for taking the action you have - anything else would have been just an ongoing saga of patching it up all the time. There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough which is obviously what you have done. Good man. It takes a lot of courage to do what you have just done but I bet that now it's all dismantled you can now breath a sigh of relief and get into that exciting stage of starting fresh. That layout doesn't owe you anything, it has given you 8 years of pleasure and taught you a lot along the way so a new Everard Junction (if you keep the same name that is) will be born and will be bigger and better than this version which we have all enjoyed watching it grow. I shall look forward to seeing the new layout develop which I missed the first time round. Good luck buddy. ...........Graham
Thanks Graham. Its a nice feeling being able to start again. I've got lots of ideas I want to try out and this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Still some more layout to take down at the moment, then I can focus on some loft insulation. Cheers
Hi Richard. goodness! how brave this must have been for you to take all that hard work up and start again. ...... but your decision is such an exciting time for me as i am in the process of starting my own layout soon. as with a lot of people I have followed your videos and tutorials and i have learnt so much with what you have done so i would like to thank you for that. As i have said I hope to start my layout soon and over the years i have carefully been collecting track, trains and rolling stock. My biggest concern was always the boards and what to use so again i have to thank you for making that decision because hopefully i can follow your lead and get the right boards. I will as ever be looking forward to your future videos and continue to learn from you. cheers for now Dave
hi Richard, benn watching your videos for about five years now and have learned so much thanks and look forward to learning more as you progress with the new layout - Bob
OMG!... All that work and now you're having to start over!... A brave decision and I wish you the best with the new layout... It'll be interesting to watch the progress!
Such a shame to see the amount of work put into the project over the years, only to be destroyed by the building materials used. Brave man, starting again, I'd be pulling what's left of my hair out!! Good luck with the new project and looking forward to seeing you progress again on here!
I discovered your videos last year and watching them has rekindled my interest in model railways. They are by far the best videos upon the hobby there are be wise you explain what you are doing and how and why with clarity. They are fascinating viewing to me and will help me when I finally get to make a payout of my own. Well done with all you do. I can't wait to see the new layout develop. RB
OMG. You've reduced a grown man to tears. I've grown up with this layout. Its De-Construction was on a par with looking at that line up of Deltics at Doncaster receiving the last rights. But i must admit, that lower fiddle yard did remind me of childhood visits to the Bem Bom brothers amusment park Margate, and rides on the original roller coaster.'The King is dead, long live the King'. Good luck with the next layout Richard. Thanks for all the informative vids down the years. Much appreciated.
I've just watched this on the walk to work I was only saying to the kids we haven't seen a video from you for a while. It must of broken your heart making that decision but you will be back bigger and better. thanks for all the inspiration you have given me on building the layout
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us again. So sorry to hear of the difficulty with the base boards. I'm sure with time and patience you will decide on a plan of action and absolutely nail it. Your video library is testament to your creativity and I thank you for sharing it with us.
First DEstruction model railway I've ever watched! Can't wait to see what you come up with next given the wealth of experience you have and I have gained from watching you. So glad I (by necessity) built a frame for my layout and I echo your sentiments about the helix - my much simpler single track one never worked very well and is now redundant. Looking forward to the rebirth of Everard Junction.
If there is a chance of damp in your loft, I'd recommend stretching to Marine plywood, and making both the frames and tops from this material. It has worked well for me down the years, even though my baseboards get lugged around to exhibitions all around Europe ! Another contributory factor of derailments, are sharp curves and clip together track. The number of rail joints not only increases resistance electrically, but contributes to derailments as rails obviously expand and contract. In tight curves a slightly open rail join can catch a wheel flange. Good luck with your next layout, and your well presented videos......
Hi Richard, A Bold and Exciting Step to take, But I for one am already looking forward to the building of the new layout and all of the ''How To'' videos to come from it. Ken.
I definitely had a lump in my throat watching that but completely understand your dilemma. Cant wait to see what you come up with on the new layout. Have you thought about using loft floor boards as your base board? I used them for my layout in my shed and they haven't warped at all. They're cheap too. Very excited to see your new project take shape. All the best Richard.
A strong foundation is a must. I've looked at a number of British layouts that run like rollercoasters and wonder how long they will last. Is there anything you can do about the humidity? A shame but I know I'll enjoy watching the new build. All the best Richard. David.
Great to see a disassembly video for a change. Well done. Climatizing the attic (humidity control in some way as well as temperature swing reductions) would do wonders, even with some MDF, but yeah, plywood or moisture-sealing MDF bits would help. The fun of designing a new layout and building it brings its own joys.
I only recently found your video's, but watched almost all of them now. Then saw the one today about the rebuild, and that it is a great opportunity to add more videos again. Certainly the new knowledge you bring in to it and starting from the beginning will make for a unique new series. Best of luck!
I have never felt the need to comment on a RUclips video before, but I have to say having found your channel when you started your yard (for engines and carriages) as well as the canal and hence watched all of your other videos, your dedication is second to none. I have seen other modellers but their attention to detail was nothing like your own, and then enjoying your film of you working on your Granada explained everything that anyone needs to know. It is wonderful to see a talented person work on projects with dedication when the rest of us are willing to watch. I look forward to watching your future posts. My one suggestion is whatever timber you use for the future layout is to seal it with a varnish\sealant or similar. Keep up the good work.
I came to your channel about a year ago so I'm very much looking forward to watching the new one from the ground up in real time. Certainly shows the value of having things only as attached as they need to be!
Richard, I have been watching your videos only recently, last 18 months or so. I must say your modelling, scenic and crafting skills have been inspirational. Like many others have stated, I too enjoyed the layout and I will definitely miss it. It was so sad to see the scenery and track work being dismantled. The layout is dead, long live the layout! I am sure the new layout will be equally inspiring and perhaps to a new generation of modellers. It also gives opportunities to exploit new advances in wiring, point motor and accessory control. Looking forward to seeing the forthcoming videos of the new layout as it begins to form. Good luck and waiting in eager anticipation.
What a shame after all your hard and meticulous work over the years. It was a truly exceptional layout and must have been a gut wrenching experience having to start to undo it all. I can totally relate to the problems you were having with the warping and derailments etc...... as I have sort of made the same mistake in my loft too. Although I did actually build baseboard frames for my layout, I only used tilers batten to construct the frames as well as for the legs too and worse still, I only used 6mm MDF for the baseboard tops!!!!! The result was basically the same. Thankfully in my case, I had only started scenery in one small corner of my layout so I wont have to undo much scenery as I dismantle what Ive done. I look forward to whatever rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Everard Junction with your new layout and I cant wait for a whole new set of "How To" videos as well as update videos as things progress. Best of luck. Regards Simon
Everard Junction was my insperation to getting into model railways and I have followed your videos for the last 2 years , I am sad to see the layout go but in turn happy that your doing a rebirth of it , looking forward to following your progress into the future keep up the great work
i knew exactly where this was going after the opening dialogue. I am sorry to see the layout, and all of my inspiration go down the pan. But a new layout emerges and I absolutely cannot wait to see what you manage to concoct!! Thanks for the visa so far, please don't stop now!
Totally understand Richard. I did this a few years ago but I'm in the process of moving house so everything had to stop again. I might get the layout finished when I retire!
Looked like some sort of bad science fiction movie with that hand taking all the cars, houses and people away. Sad to see the old layout go, but also excited for the even bigger and better one. Thanks for all the hints, tips and ideas you have given me, I have used many on my layout.
Sad to see it being ripped up, but also looking forward to the new layout. I have this week just started a small layout for myself and grandson who is four and train crazy, I intend to use most of the techniques from your previous videos that have inspired me to get started.
End of a era in one way, start of an era at the same time. As much as it saddening to see this go it's drawn upon a vast amount of ideas and prosperity for the future layout. Keep up the good work, looking forward to see Everard Junction 1.0.
Absolute nightmare, baseboards are the most important aspect it would seem. Half gutted for you but then again half delighted as the new layout will be years of experience and a wealth of new ideas from a very competent modeller, Keep us all up to date with your marvellous videos, the suspense between vids will be tough going.
Sad but exciting, all in the same breath. I work for a builders merchant and have tips. Coat/seal all 8 faces or plywood before use. If cut, seal it. Roof insulation. look up Aluthermo Quatro insulation. If funds aren't stretching, Staple good kitchen/turkey foil to the rafters then nail your polystyrene up. always tape joints. Looking forward to the next video already. Barry. Devon.
I don't do modelling, but have enjoyed watching these updates over the years. Your video skills match your modelling. Look forward to watching the new layout progress. Chris Green called it Total Route Modernisation!
Gosh, and welcome to the club. I have horrendous problems here in Uganda (Kampala Road). Learnt so much from your channel so thanks and looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers Jerry
Loved watching the build of your layout and sad to see it go. I know your new ideas and vision will be a great new layout and can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks always for sharing with us all that you do.
Clearly you are never going to be satisfied with a great looking layout that doesn't run as perfectly as it should. I applaud you for taking this drastic step. The good side for your subscribers is we can see new ideas and updates on your new layout.
That's awesome. You inspired me to create my own model railroad. I can't wait to watch your progress. Thanks for all the advise you have given. From down under in Australia. Thanks again Sam
A true shame to see such an inspirational layout for so many people to be taken apart. I have lurked for sometime as you rekindled my interest in a long lost hobby. As much as I enjoyed watching the locos run the "how to videos" are what really got me thinking, can I do it? Please continue with these on the new layout Richard. Thanks and I'm ready when you are.....
It can be depressing but the possibilities are endless and with an increase in your knowledge base we look forward to seeing what you have in mind. Best of luck!
No doubt the right decision seeing that bowing in the boards but still like the loss of a friend. Looking forward to seeing the new layout taking shape. Good luck!!
Everard Junction was a fantastic model railway and a huge inspiration. I have a canal scene on my layout which I named "Everard Canal" because it was completely modelled on your canal scene. Sad to see it being torn down but can't wait to see the new layout.
Hello Everard Junction, just seen your latest video and I look forward to your future video. I am in the process of building a oo gauge layout and it takes time and I don't get as much time as I would like. I must say your videos are always very interesting. Regards Andy.
hi always a hard decision to make I had the same problem got so frustrating dealing with the derailments the best part was the huge bonfire and the rebuild it's all a learning curve have enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot from you looking forward to update all the best regards Trev
When I first saw a new Everard Junction video, I was excited. When I saw the content, I was horrified. After your explanation, I think it's for the best. Looking forward to more videos of the new layout build.
OMG! Having just discovered this a few weeks back and loving going through every episode you made the layout is no more. I don't have a layout apart from in my head, planned for the future. That stunning scenery I would be so proud of. Shocked. Must be so hard to destroy years of work. I have noted your list of errors! But better things await. Best wishes for the new layout and will be watching as fascinated as before.
Can not wait! Im so excited to see what you will do from new. One of the best modellers on RUclips. Im excited for you too. So many more awesome videos to come! Best of British to you. :)
I have just seen your video, your loft looks exactly the same to mine. I have for many years wanted to build a layout but never got round to do one. I'm going to see some of the your other . I wish you all the best. I don't know much about RUclips so don't have much of a clue of how to make my own programs. I hope to follow your progress.
Wow, mate, brave move but I think it's the right one, and the only choice you had really I guess. I've loved watching your videos ever since stumbling across them last year, and I have learnt a lot from watching, to use on my own layout, the upside is that we get to go on another journey with you now. I think once you insulate the loft you will solve a large degree of the warping potential of any new work too. Good luck going forward, I look forward to your future videos.
😭 Old layout gone, Your secret alias revealed, new layout on the cards... More cliff hangers and drama then the walking dead! Best of luck, regards Richard
As a person who has been only modeling for a few years to see eveard junction getting pulled up is beyond jarring! cant wait to see the new layout but this really feels like the end of one of the best layouts OO had to offer. best of luck mate..
I'm sorry to see it go, but understand why you need to do it. If you need to get rid of your long carriage shed, simply send it to me! Your experience does point out some interesting ideas though for those building layouts, primarily reusability. Learned a lot with the video. I know it must be tough but lessons learned make a big difference. Thanks for the journey, and now onto the new one.
I was devastated watching this 5 years ago, I had been watching you for many years before this and loved feeling almost apart for its growth. back then you were just a disembodied voice, and as such my investment was purely in the layout and not the person making it. 5 years later. I've just watched the station take shape, on layout Mk 3 (I think) the first few shots of the station in that video blew me away with how good it looked, and reminded me how much enjoyment you bring to us all. Thanks for sharing your hobby for all these years.
Looking forward to seeing your new project come together. We'll be watching here at Hornby Magazine HQ!
Thanks guys, wasn't an easy choice but I'm very excited for the future layout.
I'll miss the Old Everard Junction. I've enjoyed the video's throughout the years. Everard Junction has given me some great ideas for my layout as I build it. I look forward to new Everard Junction Layout Journey.....thanks Richard for a great layout and video's. I hope Hornby does another update when you have complete the new Everard Junction layout... regards...John
Half an hour of railway destruction, bet you felt like Dr Beaching
I actually did. However unlike Dr Beaching the new layout will have more lines and faster trains.
EverardJunction brilliant, can't wait
Dr. Breaching...
Sad to see the great old layout go but really looking forward to see what you make
Couldn't agree more. Excited to see what emerges given the wealth of experience gained in building this one. One of my "go to" channels for ideas and techniques.
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the fist video I saw from your channel was when you completed the junkyard, iI saw that video during the COVID time 2020-21. and in 2023 I reconnected again with you channel and started to see all video since my first video. Today on Oct’23 I look on your first videos and I find this one that surprise me about how you take this hard decision, and looking today was the right one. I really love you videos. cheers from 🇨🇦
Exciting times Richard, sad to see this one go, it's one of the best around RUclips, but I agree it's the right time, and you've learnt a lot about the long term issues of some materials. Really looking forward to seeing the new layout appear from the ground up, and now you've cleaned out some of the junk there's lots more space. Keep up the great work mate, whether it's the layout, tutorials, or the cars, you're a joy to watch and always very informative towards people of all knowledge and skill levels.
This came just as I began to build the baseboards for my brand new layout. Your videos were the first I watched back when I was working on my old layout with my granddad who is no longer with us. The layout will be named after him "Raymond junction" My new layout will be bigger better and like yours, work. Hopefully we can both build the layout we want in the next few years. Thanks for all your videos and here's to the new layouts
Coincidentally 'Everard Junction' is also named after my Grandfather whose middle name was Everard. The new layout will retain the name. More videos to come.
+EverardJunction I look forward to it, I hope to start videoing my layout soon
Italkgadget Same here. My "train set" was started by my Granddad, now I am a Granddad, my grandchildren all love "Granddad's train shed". Must be a thing about Granddad's!!
willsgrandad hehe yes
Feel as if I've lost a friend! Looking forward to the re-birth. Best of luck.
He'll be back in a few months but made from plywood instead. Videos will carry on as I have some rolling stock projects I can work on without the layout.
There are those who believe that a "finished" (with a coating) piece of wood is much more stable than one that isn't.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
I was about to suggest plywood... it's the material i trust most 😂
Aye, 9mm on 2x1 framing seems to work nicely.
I really trust 70mm by 28mm pine timber and 18mm ply. Couple of 50mm wood screws and wood glue and that thing can hold 30 people (from experience)
Like many others have said - sad to see the old layout go and thanks for all the tips and advice over the years.
I too have had similar experiences with my first layout being built on a recycled base board and housed in an un-insulated garage (too cold in winter and too hot in summer).
Now I have converted the garage (fully insulated and heated) and have proper sturdy base boards.
For me de-railing is a thing of the past, so think you’re on the right track to insulate and start again!
All the best for the new layout - and now looking forward to seeing your new ideas and layout.
Farewell to the (now) old Everard Junction. I spent many weekends exploring your beautiful country on British Rail when I was stationed there in the early 90s, and your layout brings back many fond memories. Looking forward to watching the new layout come to life.
WOW ! To stop a mole hill becoming a mountain ! I have watched you build your layout for some years now. I have loved every video you put out. Now I get the chance to watch from the beginning again. As you said it was hard to make the decision so the mole hill had to go. Good luck Richard I for one will be watching every video.
I don't think I know a model railroader who hasn't done this at least once, and the ones who haven't are still building their first in preparation of a total tear out and redo in the future. Tough but wise decision on your part...Kudos to you. Regards, Solomon
Hi Richard, love going back to some of your older videos, especially these 3 which show the destruction, the chat video and then the start of the new layout. I like how you narrate your videos, seem a nice guy, bloody good at what you do, always want to learn, better your skills and I like your passion behind your hobby. Yours are the only channel I have notifications set up for... and I don't even have a train layout 🤣It is definitely more about the builds for me. Anyway, hope you are doing well, bud. Lee, Derby.
Good luck with it all fella. I discovered Everard Junction a few years back when, frankly, I was going through the mill and in a funny kind of way it became a sanctuary/retreat and saw me through, especially as it reminded me of my 80s childhood and trips to "town" (London) with Dad and Network South East. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Everard Junction is dead. Long live Everard Junction.
Thankyou for allowing us to visit your loft and enjoy the layout with you! When trains won't run it quickly saps any fun out of the hobby, so I don't blame you in making the decision to restart.
Best of luck with it, and thankyou again for sharing :-)
You made the correct decision. I have worked on a couple of different layouts, and when you have an issue with the wood, it is time to start over.
A large layout I worked with had expansion issues in the Texas heat. The portions we built in winter grew to the point during the summer that we would walk into the layout barn and find derailed locomotives spilled on the floor.
I was so excited to check out the video to see what was coming next to the layout. After I picked myself off the floor it started to make sense as to why you were doing it. The plans you have for the loft will make it nice to work and play. I remember on many of your postings I have heard you say it’s too hot or cold to be up there. I will tell you I couldn’t watch the whole video I wanted to keep the memory of the trains running instead of you tearing it apart. I am looking forward to the new layout until then I can always watch the old videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
The positive side to this is that we get to see a whole series of new videos on building a railway from scratch. I can't wait!
Sad that the materials let you down but lessons to be learned by a lot from the experience, Been there myself, however the words of my grandfather came back to me that all the is old is not wrong, float your base boards, air dried never kiln dried, never screw it down as if your building the forth road bridge, always drill oversized holes or use undersized screws, back them off half a turn and on and on he used to hammer the lessons in like nails all taken from his decades as a master pattern maker. In the end it comes down to expansion, if it cannot then your asking for trouble further down the line and I am pleased to say it works.
Looking forwards to seeing the new layout as it develops.
Sad to see you old layout go as watching you you over the last 3-4 years you have given me lots of tips and help with my own. Will be looking forward to e start of your new layout. Good luck and warm wishes in all you do
phil
Please video every step you take in renovating your loft and creating the new layout, I know regular uploads are hard but I'd love to see every inch of this revamp
Gutted! I've been following the development of this layout for years. I've really enjoyed each of the videos and learnt a lot so much, so to see a screwdriver tearing through the scenery is very sad indeed. I will of course be chopping at the bit to see all of the future videos and the birth of Everard Junction II. Keep up the fantastic work!!
Real shame that you need to change on one front but as you quite rightly say, a great opportunity for a new start. Good luck! On a selfish note, as a recently retiree just coming into railway modelling, I'll be fascinated to see your future videos hopefully showing (probably again in some cases) exactly how you build and then operate it. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to watch and learn.
Richard, what have you done? Everard Junction was THE benchmark I have tried to emulate in small parts; now you're raising the bar!
Hi, You are and have been my hero since I subscribed to your channel years ago. I am totally amazed at your plans. It has taken you some while to build to where you are and the sped up film just shows how quick demolition can take. I think your decision is marvellous and obviously not an easy one to make. I do wish you lots of success in rebuilding. Good luck to you, my hero!!
Best wishes. John Stubbington
Sad to see so much work taken down; however, I can understand your logic. Wishing you lots of luck (and patience) on the re-build. Very much looking forward to seeing the developing story. Cheers!!
What a shock ! Watching your videos has inspired me to start my own shed layout, now I realise how much time and effort and planning goes into building a layout, not to mention money.Can't wait to see what your gonna do. Chris.
I know how hard of a decision it is to start all over. I had my layout in the basement, I was on vacation, heavy rains, sump pump failed, 6-8 inches if water when i got home. The vertical supports soaked up the water to the plywood. The vertical supports warped after drying and the plywood warped and separated. Upon rebuilding, I painted all the wood with latex paint to seal the wood and help keep moisture out. Plus look into electrical and lighting improvement that they have made also. Rebuilding can also mean improving on stuff not available years ago. Good luck and I look forward to the next video.
Watching you deconstruct reminded me of Bridgeton Central. I worked trains into there as a guard in the 80's. All gone now. In fact, I was probably the last person ever to board a train at Gallowgate. Bloody driver left me behind and I had to run up the tunnel.
From The Netherlands I'm following your vids quite a while and I have a great respect for your decision to rebuild your lay-out. A tremendous job, but at the end it will give you more satisfaction. Keep up the good work..!
I'm torn, on one hand devastated! Loved your layout and looked forward to each video. On the other hand, you can see you'll have even more problems over time. Looking forward to the future layout! Can't wait to see what your planning. Man that took guts!
Always loved you work!
I just dismantled my layout and like you, I kept all my trees, rails, points, houses and so on. I actually enjoyed taking it apart as I uncovered some mistakes I did in the past. My layout was built on pine for the structure, plywood for the base, and a 1.5-inch thick foam board on top of it which allowed me to nail my cork easily at the beginning before I glued it on the board and fixed the rails with nails. I just had to buy thicker and longer spring wire for the tortoise. I lived in Florida at the time and my layout was in a garage with 90% humidity and temperature going up to 105F in the summer.
I kept my layout only for a year and a half before I moved to California so it did not have time to warp I guess. I saw that some people use only the foam board directly on pine and glue little plywood plates where they have tortoises. I might try that next time as drilling through plywood is a real pain.
So sad yours was the first layout I saw followed you virtually from the beginning good to know your keeping the name I don't get to see many railway layouts over here in oz so watching yours and others on you tube helps with ideas I am just starting to get back into the hobby after a number of years away and like you I also have a classic car on the go mine is a 1974 hq holden monaro by General Motors Holden it's about 50% done good luck with the layout and car look forward to more videoed cheers alan
Exciting times ahead looking forward to following your progress, will miss the old layout it has given my son and so many good ideas.
Wow, that was a brave decision my friend. But, we all need a change every now and then. I was telling my wife the same thing just the other day. One of my teeth is still a bit loose but the swelling in my jaw is going down a tad now. Carry on with the rebuild and we will be following along to see the progress. I Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Good luck! Cheers, Dan
Part of the fun of the hobby is reconstruction using newly gained knowledge and better design. Good luck! I will look forward to the new layout videos.
Richard sorry to see the end of Everard junction mk1, didn't realise your fiddle yard was as bad as it was till you put the camera underneath, you had a proper roller coaster underneath your boards, will look forward to your new build, interested to see what you do next, good luck with the build Andy
Hi Richard, that must have a very hard decision to make, having achieved so much along the way to what , was for me at least, the most enjoyable making of any model railway I've ever followed, the tips on how to and show it being done has been absolutely fantastic and by the way, to actually be doing all this and to make your wonderful videos at the same time to show us all what stages you are at, fantastic, I stumbled upon your videos on RUclips purely by accident a long time ago and have watched and watched ( some many times over ) a big thank you from me and I'm sure from everyone who follow you on RUclips, good luck with whatever method you choose to use for new baseboards, I for one will be watching your progress as and when you post your updates, all the best to you and those familiar hands, Geoff
Well Richard, I was only wondering the other day what had been happening on the layout - now I know!! I knew you had been busy on the Granada so thought it was just that. I have to admit that after seeing the video and the amount of warping that had occurred then I don't blame you for taking the action you have - anything else would have been just an ongoing saga of patching it up all the time. There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough which is obviously what you have done. Good man. It takes a lot of courage to do what you have just done but I bet that now it's all dismantled you can now breath a sigh of relief and get into that exciting stage of starting fresh. That layout doesn't owe you anything, it has given you 8 years of pleasure and taught you a lot along the way so a new Everard Junction (if you keep the same name that is) will be born and will be bigger and better than this version which we have all enjoyed watching it grow. I shall look forward to seeing the new layout develop which I missed the first time round. Good luck buddy. ...........Graham
Thanks Graham. Its a nice feeling being able to start again. I've got lots of ideas I want to try out and this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Still some more layout to take down at the moment, then I can focus on some loft insulation. Cheers
Hi Richard. goodness! how brave this must have been for you to take all that hard work up and start again.
...... but your decision is such an exciting time for me as i am in the process of starting my own layout soon.
as with a lot of people I have followed your videos and tutorials and i have learnt so much with what you have done so i would like to thank you for that.
As i have said I hope to start my layout soon and over the years i have carefully been collecting track, trains and rolling stock. My biggest concern was always the boards and what to use so again i have to thank you for making that decision because hopefully i can follow your lead and get the right boards.
I will as ever be looking forward to your future videos and continue to learn from you.
cheers for now Dave
Thanks Dave. Construction of the new boards will be covered in depth.
Must have watched this four times now... The new layout is really coming along, great to see! Joachim
hi Richard, benn watching your videos for about five years now and have learned so much thanks and look forward to learning more as you progress with the new layout - Bob
OMG!... All that work and now you're having to start over!... A brave decision and I wish you the best with the new layout... It'll be interesting to watch the progress!
Such a shame to see the amount of work put into the project over the years, only to be destroyed by the building materials used. Brave man, starting again, I'd be pulling what's left of my hair out!! Good luck with the new project and looking forward to seeing you progress again on here!
I discovered your videos last year and watching them has rekindled my interest in model railways. They are by far the best videos upon the hobby there are be wise you explain what you are doing and how and why with clarity. They are fascinating viewing to me and will help me when I finally get to make a payout of my own. Well done with all you do. I can't wait to see the new layout develop. RB
OMG. You've reduced a grown man to tears. I've grown up with this layout. Its De-Construction was on a par with looking at that line up of Deltics at Doncaster receiving the last rights. But i must admit, that lower fiddle yard did remind me of childhood visits to the Bem Bom brothers amusment park Margate, and rides on the original roller coaster.'The King is dead, long live the King'. Good luck with the next layout Richard. Thanks for all the informative vids down the years. Much appreciated.
I've just watched this on the walk to work I was only saying to the kids we haven't seen a video from you for a while. It must of broken your heart making that decision but you will be back bigger and better. thanks for all the inspiration you have given me on building the layout
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us again. So sorry to hear of the difficulty with the base boards. I'm sure with time and patience you will decide on a plan of action and absolutely nail it. Your video library is testament to your creativity and I thank you for sharing it with us.
Loads of work to do,wish you all the best,look forward too seeing the new layout.
Regards
Bob
First DEstruction model railway I've ever watched! Can't wait to see what you come up with next given the wealth of experience you have and I have gained from watching you. So glad I (by necessity) built a frame for my layout and I echo your sentiments about the helix - my much simpler single track one never worked very well and is now redundant. Looking forward to the rebirth of Everard Junction.
If there is a chance of damp in your loft, I'd recommend stretching to Marine plywood, and making both the frames and tops from this material. It has worked well for me down the years, even though my baseboards get lugged around to exhibitions all around Europe ! Another contributory factor of derailments, are sharp curves and clip together track. The number of rail joints not only increases resistance electrically, but contributes to derailments as rails obviously expand and contract. In tight curves a slightly open rail join can catch a wheel flange.
Good luck with your next layout, and your well presented videos......
Hi Richard, A Bold and Exciting Step to take, But I for one am already looking forward to the building of the new layout and all of the ''How To'' videos to come from it. Ken.
I definitely had a lump in my throat watching that but completely understand your dilemma. Cant wait to see what you come up with on the new layout. Have you thought about using loft floor boards as your base board? I used them for my layout in my shed and they haven't warped at all. They're cheap too. Very excited to see your new project take shape. All the best Richard.
A strong foundation is a must. I've looked at a number of British layouts that run like rollercoasters and wonder how long they will last. Is there anything you can do about the humidity? A shame but I know I'll enjoy watching the new build. All the best Richard. David.
Great to see a disassembly video for a change. Well done. Climatizing the attic (humidity control in some way as well as temperature swing reductions) would do wonders, even with some MDF, but yeah, plywood or moisture-sealing MDF bits would help. The fun of designing a new layout and building it brings its own joys.
giant rips trough contryside! hummmm sad to see this go but look forward to the new progress and watching right from the start! good luck richard
I only recently found your video's, but watched almost all of them now. Then saw the one today about the rebuild, and that it is a great opportunity to add more videos again. Certainly the new knowledge you bring in to it and starting from the beginning will make for a unique new series. Best of luck!
Sad to see the old layout go but realky looking forward to watching the new one take shape.All the very best with it.
cheers
Rich.
I have never felt the need to comment on a RUclips video before, but I have to say having found your channel when you started your yard (for engines and carriages) as well as the canal and hence watched all of your other videos, your dedication is second to none. I have seen other modellers but their attention to detail was nothing like your own, and then enjoying your film of you working on your Granada explained everything that anyone needs to know. It is wonderful to see a talented person work on projects with dedication when the rest of us are willing to watch. I look forward to watching your future posts. My one suggestion is whatever timber you use for the future layout is to seal it with a varnish\sealant or similar. Keep up the good work.
I came to your channel about a year ago so I'm very much looking forward to watching the new one from the ground up in real time. Certainly shows the value of having things only as attached as they need to be!
I started watching when the tunnels and hills was being built, got A bit teary eyed when they was ripped up.
Looking forward to the future.
Richard, I have been watching your videos only recently, last 18 months or so. I must say your modelling, scenic and crafting skills have been inspirational. Like many others have stated, I too enjoyed the layout and I will definitely miss it. It was so sad to see the scenery and track work being dismantled. The layout is dead, long live the layout! I am sure the new layout will be equally inspiring and perhaps to a new generation of modellers. It also gives opportunities to exploit new advances in wiring, point motor and accessory control. Looking forward to seeing the forthcoming videos of the new layout as it begins to form. Good luck and waiting in eager anticipation.
What a shame after all your hard and meticulous work over the years.
It was a truly exceptional layout and must have been a gut wrenching experience having to start to undo it all.
I can totally relate to the problems you were having with the warping and derailments etc...... as I have sort of made the same mistake in my loft too. Although I did actually build baseboard frames for my layout, I only used tilers batten to construct the frames as well as for the legs too and worse still, I only used 6mm MDF for the baseboard tops!!!!! The result was basically the same.
Thankfully in my case, I had only started scenery in one small corner of my layout so I wont have to undo much scenery as I dismantle what Ive done.
I look forward to whatever rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Everard Junction with your new layout and I cant wait for a whole new set of "How To" videos as well as update videos as things progress.
Best of luck.
Regards Simon
Everard Junction was my insperation to getting into model railways and I have followed your videos for the last 2 years , I am sad to see the layout go but in turn happy that your doing a rebirth of it , looking forward to following your progress into the future
keep up the great work
i knew exactly where this was going after the opening dialogue. I am sorry to see the layout, and all of my inspiration go down the pan. But a new layout emerges and I absolutely cannot wait to see what you manage to concoct!! Thanks for the visa so far, please don't stop now!
Totally understand Richard. I did this a few years ago but I'm in the process of moving house so everything had to stop again. I might get the layout finished when I retire!
Looked like some sort of bad science fiction movie with that hand taking all the cars, houses and people away.
Sad to see the old layout go, but also excited for the even bigger and better one.
Thanks for all the hints, tips and ideas you have given me, I have used many on my layout.
Sad to see it being ripped up, but also looking forward to the new layout. I have this week just started a small layout for myself and grandson who is four and train crazy, I intend to use most of the techniques from your previous videos that have inspired me to get started.
End of a era in one way, start of an era at the same time.
As much as it saddening to see this go it's drawn upon a vast amount of ideas and prosperity for the future layout.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to see Everard Junction 1.0.
Absolute nightmare, baseboards are the most important aspect it would seem. Half gutted for you but then again half delighted as the new layout will be years of experience and a wealth of new ideas from a very competent modeller, Keep us all up to date with your marvellous videos, the suspense between vids will be tough going.
I am actually crying, for gods sake depression!
Its a painful thing that I know all too well, damp wood and MDF.
Sad to see it go.
Next video will be on a happier note. I felt it was important to show everybody whats happening. Cheers
Sad but exciting, all in the same breath. I work for a builders merchant and have tips. Coat/seal all 8 faces or plywood before use. If cut, seal it. Roof insulation. look up Aluthermo Quatro insulation. If funds aren't stretching, Staple good kitchen/turkey foil to the rafters then nail your polystyrene up. always tape joints. Looking forward to the next video already.
Barry. Devon.
I don't do modelling, but have enjoyed watching these updates over the years. Your video skills match your modelling. Look forward to watching the new layout progress. Chris Green called it Total Route Modernisation!
Gosh, and welcome to the club. I have horrendous problems here in Uganda (Kampala Road). Learnt so much from your channel so thanks and looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers Jerry
Loved watching the build of your layout and sad to see it go. I know your new ideas and vision will be a great new layout and can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks always for sharing with us all that you do.
Clearly you are never going to be satisfied with a great looking layout that doesn't run as perfectly as it should. I applaud you for taking this drastic step. The good side for your subscribers is we can see new ideas and updates on your new layout.
That's awesome. You inspired me to create my own model railroad. I can't wait to watch your progress. Thanks for all the advise you have given. From down under in Australia.
Thanks again
Sam
A true shame to see such an inspirational layout for so many people to be taken apart. I have lurked for sometime as you rekindled my interest in a long lost hobby. As much as I enjoyed watching the locos run the "how to videos" are what really got me thinking, can I do it? Please continue with these on the new layout Richard. Thanks and I'm ready when you are.....
It can be depressing but the possibilities are endless and with an increase in your knowledge base we look forward to seeing what you have in mind. Best of luck!
No doubt the right decision seeing that bowing in the boards but still like the loss of a friend. Looking forward to seeing the new layout taking shape. Good luck!!
Enjoyed watching your layout develop over the years.Good luck with new one.
Everard Junction was a fantastic model railway and a huge inspiration. I have a canal scene on my layout which I named "Everard Canal" because it was completely modelled on your canal scene. Sad to see it being torn down but can't wait to see the new layout.
Its amazing seeing this from 2023 and not having it at the time, how the new layout rose from the ashes of this to become a thing of beauty.
Wow Ive´watched all these from start to finsh
,As a beginer this has been a great way to learn and look forward to the next stage.
Hello Everard Junction, just seen your latest video and I look forward to your future video.
I am in the process of building a oo gauge layout and it takes time and I don't get as much time as I would like.
I must say your videos are always very interesting.
Regards Andy.
hi
always a hard decision to make I had the same problem got so frustrating dealing with the derailments the best part was the huge bonfire and the rebuild it's all a learning curve have enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot from you looking forward to update all the best
regards Trev
When I first saw a new Everard Junction video, I was excited. When I saw the content, I was horrified. After your explanation, I think it's for the best. Looking forward to more videos of the new layout build.
OMG! Having just discovered this a few weeks back and loving going through every episode you made the layout is no more.
I don't have a layout apart from in my head, planned for the future. That stunning scenery I would be so proud of.
Shocked. Must be so hard to destroy years of work. I have noted your list of errors!
But better things await. Best wishes for the new layout and will be watching as fascinated as before.
Can not wait! Im so excited to see what you will do from new. One of the best modellers on RUclips. Im excited for you too. So many more awesome videos to come! Best of British to you. :)
Great thing is because you have been kind enough to share it all with us you have a brilliant archive of this layout.
I have just seen your video, your loft looks exactly the same to mine. I have for many years wanted to build a layout but never got round to do one. I'm going to see some of the your other . I wish you all the best. I don't know much about RUclips so don't have much of a clue of how to make my own programs. I hope to follow your progress.
Wow, mate, brave move but I think it's the right one, and the only choice you had really I guess. I've loved watching your videos ever since stumbling across them last year, and I have learnt a lot from watching, to use on my own layout, the upside is that we get to go on another journey with you now. I think once you insulate the loft you will solve a large degree of the warping potential of any new work too. Good luck going forward, I look forward to your future videos.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Fresh start, clean slate.
There is nothing worse than having to continually rerail stock at a point you know is the problem.
Yes, a little sad but I'm excited to see the new layout! Sounds to me like you're excited as well ! Best wishes from Athens, Georgia USA.
😭 Old layout gone, Your secret alias revealed, new layout on the cards... More cliff hangers and drama then the walking dead! Best of luck, regards Richard
just not as boring
I've revealed myself in older videos. Building a layout tends to just show hands. I bet quite a few of you could spot me just from my hands.
my wife knows your voice lol, only as we have our pcs next to each other
EverardJunction
As a person who has been only modeling for a few years to see eveard junction getting pulled up is beyond jarring! cant wait to see the new layout but this really feels like the end of one of the best layouts OO had to offer. best of luck mate..
While slightly freaked out by the destruction, it was fascinating to see bits of the layout you'd never normally see. Good luck with the new project.
I'm sorry to see it go, but understand why you need to do it. If you need to get rid of your long carriage shed, simply send it to me! Your experience does point out some interesting ideas though for those building layouts, primarily reusability. Learned a lot with the video. I know it must be tough but lessons learned make a big difference. Thanks for the journey, and now onto the new one.
It takes a brave man to undertake such a task .Best of luck and I cant wait to take this journey with you.