London Festival of Railway Modelling 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @flofaehrt
    @flofaehrt 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the nice pictures and the comments to it.

  • @neilmanthorpe1035
    @neilmanthorpe1035 9 месяцев назад

    Great video and commentary - thank you

  • @patrickpeake3935
    @patrickpeake3935 10 месяцев назад

    Very nice video. I enjoyed the informative commentary and the steady photography. And a nice selection of layouts

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you, I’m just glad I managed to find information on some of layouts otherwise o would have really struggled with some of the layouts. Thanks for watching.

  • @finnbroughngauge
    @finnbroughngauge 8 месяцев назад

    Just been catching up with a few of your exhibition videos, love the commentary mate!
    Steven

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks, there’s a fair few for you to get through mind 😆

    • @finnbroughngauge
      @finnbroughngauge 8 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman oh yes! Between them and MRRP it's gonna be a while before I catch up 🤣

  • @frankkie3849
    @frankkie3849 10 месяцев назад

    Nicely done, excellent lego design,,overall designs and detailed work wonderful,,thanks for sharing,,😊

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      Those Lego designs are incredible certainly deserve more recognition

  • @lukrailway
    @lukrailway 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for featuring our club layouts, and the kind comments!

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      No problem I’m a Lego builder myself and have had a go at a few engines in the past (was particularly pleased with my class 68) and although I’ve yet to get to your level of detail I know how much time and effort these models take so certainly deserve attention and praise.
      My boy was disappointed he didn’t come to the show and missed your layout as he loves what you do he watches one of your members (I assume they are as I’m certain I’ve seen that terrier on RUclips before) and is always really inspired, so much so I’ve had to order extra train parts for him.
      Out of curiosity how many studs wide do you build your engines, I tend to go with 6 but it feels too restrictive and your models look a little wider.

  • @CymruRails
    @CymruRails 10 месяцев назад

    A wonderful video. Thank you for filming Hope Under Dinmore this was my favourite layout of the show

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      There’s something charming about pre-grouping layouts isn’t there.

    • @CymruRails
      @CymruRails 10 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman There is! I love seeing this grand looking older pre-grouping locos that aren’t available in the ready to run market in model form. Knowing that they are all kit or completely scratch built is mind blowing to me. I wish I had the skill to do something like it myself

  • @dannyvanstraelen3273
    @dannyvanstraelen3273 10 месяцев назад

    Glad you made this lovely video on the London show, so much I missed.
    I speciale came over from Belgium to see this show, and don't regret it, much to see and for sale, in an overcrowded haven of model trains.
    Spend the hole day there, super tired at the end and still saw only a glimpse of what was on offer.
    Met a few people who I have become good friends with over the years, in short a super day for the model railway fans.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      The trade stands were so busy I don’t think I saw them any less than 3 people deep. Sounds like you had a good day glad you enjoyed the video

  • @steveg3981
    @steveg3981 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Some great layouts on show. Nice commentary . Really enjoyed it. I was surprised by the number of scales (gauges) on display. Watching from Niagara Falls, Canada there were several I'd never heard of. Many thanks. New sub here.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the sub. Yes oo gauge has some many different finescale variants I’m still not entirely sure what the difference between p4 and em actually is 😆

  • @simondavies438
    @simondavies438 10 месяцев назад +3

    I always enjoy your commentary it's a nice touch and adds to the visual experience 👍

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, always good to know people enjoy the rambling 😆

    • @simondavies438
      @simondavies438 10 месяцев назад

      Absolutely 😎👍​@@WesternSignalman

  • @EbsworthStreet
    @EbsworthStreet 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for filming Gordon’s Lane.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      No worries, always a pleasure to film your layout

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways 10 месяцев назад +1

    I might well have bumped into you at the London Festival of Railway Modelling yesterday!! Wonderful show, wasn’t it?!! I spent just under a thousand quid on trains!!

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      There was a few faces I recognised at the show yesterday such as underground Eric, dawn quest and think I spotted that model railway guy in the crowds too.
      Wow I thought I’d been excessive with my £60 of electronics 🤣but I’ve had a few preorders all turn up at the same time so had to behave.

  • @CastleHillLightRailway
    @CastleHillLightRailway 10 месяцев назад +4

    Great video - and I do appreciate your commentary - makes all the difference compared to other 'mute' videos of layouts in action - its great to learn by listening about some facts relating to the layout on screen

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks I try to be informative where I can. Although most of my knowledge is GWR Oxfordshire based 😆

    • @akrills
      @akrills 10 месяцев назад

      I so agree with you, which is why these days I seldom watch 'Club' videos; the background chatter is so off putting, unlike this video with some very decent and informative commentary. The guy obviously knows his railways and their stock. Each layout has its own story, so it is really nice, for once, to hear them! Well done. Eric.

  • @davidjohan99
    @davidjohan99 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent...couldn't get there myself but you've def provided the next best thing! 🙂
    Love the commentary btw!
    As a railway modeller & a musician I guess the music you've used is loyalty free RUclips stuff...any chance of a list plz? There's a couple of piano pieces that I'd love to learn!❤Many thanks.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      It is, I use iMovie and the piano prices are on there. I’d have to look when I get home to check what the titles are

    • @davidjohan99
      @davidjohan99 10 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman Much appreciated thank you! BTW...Like you I LOVE that Southern O gauge locomotive...I have a small end to end O gauge layout....but I'm trying to be good and not spend too much! Ellis Clark trains Black 5 has my attention though!

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      @davidjohan99 I’ve always admired o gauge but that rebuilt buillled is the most tempted I’ve been towards o gauge, I’m sure once I check the price I’ll stick with OO 😆 must agree that black 5 looks stunning

  • @bennihulls6851
    @bennihulls6851 10 месяцев назад +1

    As a Australian modeller can you please tell me what p4 and em gauge is??

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      They are fine scale versions of oo Gauge where the track is built to the correct width rather than the standard HO gauge track

    • @bennihulls6851
      @bennihulls6851 9 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman oh thank you for that, that actually helps a lot. Do you think you’ll ever go back to a narrow gauge or even try on30?

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  9 месяцев назад

      I still have the oo9 it’s stored away whilst I build my oo layout. I do have an idea for a new narrow gauge layout in the future

  • @mikeuk4130
    @mikeuk4130 10 месяцев назад

    Delightful!

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways 10 месяцев назад

    If you’re wondering what I have as a layout, at the moment I’m using the digital layout at the Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club. My Dad’s Army layout is in my son’s hands because he’s working on it and some of my locomotives. I’m using 98% Southern Railway steam locomotives.

  • @tonywise198
    @tonywise198 10 месяцев назад +1

    The first (Lego) layout was impressive. Lego block landscaping must take ages compared with the newspaper/chicken wire/plaster type methods! |Not a ggod weekend for half of LUL to be missing in action, BTW. At least you didn't have to go round the M25 😞!

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      That’s very true closing the m25 and diverting through villages sounds like hell for all involved

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways 10 месяцев назад

    I help my car club’s Chairman by running his Lego layout. It’s an American look airport layout. The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport has a Model Railway Saturday in July for the first time this year!!

  • @lonewolf4215
    @lonewolf4215 10 месяцев назад

    If i had space id model one of the other stations on the fairford branch, brize norton or eynsham, witney being the ultimate of course, and i know its a model but according to some sources 14xx didnt go far along the branch because of their lack of water capacity, although there is a picture of a 14xx in fairford itself

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      I can understand you wanting to do that it is a very charming line to model. My friend is looking at doing yarnton junction.
      I think I’ve seen that photo but I had no idea they didn’t go that far on the branch.

  • @johnpalmer5873
    @johnpalmer5873 9 месяцев назад

    Enjoyable especially with your commentary, thank you

  • @bassjunki
    @bassjunki 10 месяцев назад

    I like the narration

  • @MaureenMoules
    @MaureenMoules 10 месяцев назад

    The show guide was very poor this year! 3:24 3:36 😂

  • @plabarba
    @plabarba 10 месяцев назад

    Are you AKA GRUMPY CAMERAMAN? Love your vlog...

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      I’ve been called a lot of things but as far as I’m aware not that 😂 although I did look grumpy at this show as I had got up very early to get there and I don’t do early

    • @plabarba
      @plabarba 10 месяцев назад

      YOUR VOICE , sounds like the off-camera voice on Model Railway Quest. Both shows are enjoyable.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      @plabarba oh I see 😆 I’m gonna have to listen for that next time I watch one of their videos

  • @Mariazellerbahn
    @Mariazellerbahn 10 месяцев назад +1

    It would seem that I didn't miss much.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +3

      Bit flat this year I felt and was a lot of effort to get there.

  • @rhobatbrynjones7374
    @rhobatbrynjones7374 10 месяцев назад

    Spelling of Llawryglyn.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      That’s the English spelling

    • @rhobatbrynjones7374
      @rhobatbrynjones7374 10 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman No it isn't. There is no English spelling of Llawryglyn. As a university Welsh tutor of 22 years standing, this is my speciality, unless you can find the word 'gln' in the Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru. Some respect for our language is required here.

  • @EmperorsPath
    @EmperorsPath 10 месяцев назад

    any chance you could ease up on the Model Railway stuff? its ruining the commentary. RIP Steve Wright

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      I put Lego in there what more do you want and everyone knows Ken Bruce was the DJ propping up radio 2

    • @EmperorsPath
      @EmperorsPath 10 месяцев назад

      @@WesternSignalman 😂😂😂

  • @davidb3172
    @davidb3172 10 месяцев назад

    11.18 Horrible paint schemes on two steam locomotives.

  • @Pedro-lf4gr
    @Pedro-lf4gr 10 месяцев назад

    Good video, could have done without the running commentary though it got a little annoying after a while

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +2

      You’ve never watched my channel before have you?

    • @dibsyardshuntinglayout
      @dibsyardshuntinglayout 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@WesternSignalman 😂😂😂 clearly the author of that comment has not! Keep up the commentary! Ignore the nay-sayers!

    • @tompetty1880
      @tompetty1880 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, please do keep up the commentary, it is both informative and professionally delivered. Nothing worse than watching a channel post an exhibition video where all you can hear is the back ground murmur. Thank you for taking the time to record, edit and post. It is appreciated.

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад

      @@dibsyardshuntinglayoutthank you and I shall do 🫡

    • @WesternSignalman
      @WesternSignalman  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@tompetty1880thanks you for your kind comment it’s good to know people appreciate the effort