FAT BOYS JUNCTION a Model Railway learning curve
FAT BOYS JUNCTION a Model Railway learning curve
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FAT BOYS JUNCTION - 3 YEAR LAYOUT UPDATE- CONSTRUCTION, DESTRUCTION, REPEAT
PLEASE VIEW IN 4K FOR THE BEST VIEWING OF THIS VIDEO. TH-cam DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHOW IN HIGHEST FORMAT. THANKS
3 years on and it is time to cut up some of the layout and extend into the second part of the loft. Have been putting it off, the bad weather helped with motivation
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THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY - RAILWAYS AT WORK EVENT 2024 - 5 STEAM & 5 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES WORKING
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We travel up to Loughborough from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, to visit the unigue double track railway of The Great Central Railway. This is a Heritage Railway with a difference to say the least. Join us as my family and I emmerce ourselves in the culture of 1966, a time of change for the Railways and of course ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP WIN. At least 10 LOCOMOTIVES on show, 5 STEAM ENGINES and 5 DIESEL...
PROTOTYPICAL MODEL RAILWAYING PT1 - What is it all about? - FAT BOYS GO TRAINSPOTTING to find out
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Being PROTOTYPICAL when building a model railway layout, WTF does that mean. I try to explore that have good reason. Now 2½ years into the hobby, what was not important, NOW IS!. With the aid of fellow FAT BOY ON TOUR Colin Billham, we get out there in the real world and go TRAINSPOTTING. Having decided to model in the present day and concentrate on Freight train movements, we go 'UP NORTH' whe...
ACCURASCALE CLASS 66 - CREW FITTING
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This is a quick follow up to the New Class 66 video. Here I fit a Accurascale supplied Driver and Second man in the locomotive. Really easy to do and I show you how and what they look like
ACCURASCALE'S NEW CLASS 66 (Sound Fitted)
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May/ June 2024 and a look at the wonderful Class 66 Locomotive by Accurascale 66507 in Freightliner Green, Sound fitted with factory installed stay alive. What a lovely model this is and the camera (Well Mine) just does not do it justice. So this is a video about what I think of the model and hopefully my review gives you a good insight. As I create this video most of the first run of the model...
8 DRAX 'NORTHERN POWERHOUSE BIOMASS WAGONS pulled by a GBRf CLASS 66
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A run out for an BACHMANN CLASS 66 in GBRf Livery pulling 8 HORNBY DRAX 'NORTHERN POWERHOUSE' BIOMASS WAGONS. Before putting DCC sound in the 66 I give the wagons a run out on my DC track, thought you may like to have a look. I do have a Class 60 from Cavalax on order and a Class 66 from Accurascale on order, both sound fitted, but I also intend to have the Bachman ready to go on the Layout as ...
FAT BOYS JUNCTION - 2 YEARS ON
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I thought it was time for me to let the few very kind subscribers of this little channel to have some more content. This time with a 2 year update. I am only a old fat bloke in his loft, spending the kids inheritance. But I do have some nice models, mainly in boxes as I deliberate over how to improve and extend the Layout. I seem to lack inspiration for video subject, so... IF YOU WISH TO SEE S...
CALGARY CANADIAN PACIFIC TRAINS AND DEPOT - A MODEL SHOP and other Train related exploits
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Out and about in Calgary and beyond, spotting Locomotives and buying them. Lunch out in High River on a dining car with a difference.
RIVAROSSI 'BIG BOY' UP 4014 (Steam Heritage Edition) with sound
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A VERY BRIEF TEST AND RUN OF THE Rivarossi HR2884S UP, “Big Boy” 4014, UP Steam heritage edition (with fuel tender), and a DCC Sound Decoder & Speaker. The model is tested before being repacked and stored while the HO scale American scene layout is created over the next few months/years/lifetimes.
MASSIVE 5 LOCOMOTIVE CANADIAN PACIFIC POTASH HOPPER RAKE
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Filmed Live in Calgary Canada, as a massive rake of Potash Hoppers goes past my location. The rake includes 4 Canadian Pacific Diesel Locomotives and a beautiful Union Pacific Diesel. Heading out of Downtown Calgary heading west to unload for shipping out overseas. It takes around 13 minutes to pass from front to back. The sound the hoppers make as they pass over points is something else. I do ...
THE BACHMANN WINDHOFF MPV (Network Rail Orange)
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Had on order for a while, this is the Bachmann WINDHOFF MPV. I thought I would do a review of it as it is a bit different to the normal locomotives reviewed. HISTORY: The Multiple-purpose Vehicle or MPV is a purpose-built engineering/infrastructure departmental derivative of a diesel multiple unit. Twenty-five two-car units were ordered by Railtrack and introduced from 1999 to meet the demands ...
HORNBY'S HM DCC 7000 SYSTEM - INSTALL and a BRIEF LOOK
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
In my usual amateurish way, I take a look at the HM 7000 system which I have installed in a HORNBY Class 31 and attempt to install in a HELJEN Class 17 with less than perfect results. USEFUL LINKS: Instruction Manuals support.hornby.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6430131748114-HM7000-HM-DCC-Instruction-Manuals Additional Manuals support.hornby.com/hc/en-gb/sections/6430190965522-Additional-Manuals FAQ’S...
A DELTIC EXTRAVAGANZA
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This is our private trip to the DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY in Barrow Hill. The wonderful CLASS 55 'Deltic' is one of my favourite diesel locomotives and my friends and I had managed to persuade one of the societies volunteers to give us a private tour. Why is the Deltic so facinating to us? Put simply it's the engines (Napier Deltic's). Napier’s liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine used opposed-pi...
A VERY SPECIAL GENEROUS GIFT
มุมมอง 355ปีที่แล้ว
A very generous hiking friend called Nick Holmes has surprised me with a gift of a Class 58 to work on and rolling stock consisting of 10 Coal Hoppers and 9 Tank Wagons. This video is really to show him where we are with them at this stage as he lives three hundred miles away from me. However, I thought I would upload it to the channel to show my subscribers the excellent collection
NEW LIGHTS and a SCOTSMAN - April 2023 Layout Update
มุมมอง 2.4Kปีที่แล้ว
In this April 2023 Update I show you some new lights I have installed and a new loco from Hornby. It is the 100th anniversary of the FLYING SCOTSMAN and I have purchased the model that depicts its livery when it went to the USA from 1969 to 1973 and renumbered 4472
Bachmann 101 2 Car DMU Set OO Scale Sound Version
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Bachmann 101 2 Car DMU Set OO Scale Sound Version
Checking my OO Gauge track to improve it
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Checking my OO Gauge track to improve it
Fat Boys Junction the story so far (Feb 23)
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Fat Boys Junction the story so far (Feb 23)
Accurascale Class 92 No.92020 in GBRf livery now named 'Billy Stirling' (01/2023)
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Accurascale Class 92 No.92020 in GBRf livery now named 'Billy Stirling' (01/2023)
Bachmann Class 37/4 37422 'Robert F.Fairlie' BR Regional Railways
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Bachmann Class 37/4 37422 'Robert F.Fairlie' BR Regional Railways

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  • @EvelynWalton-m8c
    @EvelynWalton-m8c 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great film very well done.thank you .tom Walton

  • @clive594
    @clive594 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy Days ..F B ..

  • @HemelDownModelRailway
    @HemelDownModelRailway หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow great video, new to your channel so a bit to catch up on, but look forward to seeing your progress going forwards- Mark

  • @davepadfield9368
    @davepadfield9368 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your doing well fats

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s a great start looking forward to seeing it progress which dealer or shop did you get the revolution TEA Tanker’s from I thought they were all sold out cheers Al

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah so did I but, as Revolution Trains had a stand at GETS I thought I'd ask and initially I got sorry only N gauge we are now sold out of OO gauge. As I turned to walk on another staff member said, 'Hang on, I think we have a few unbranded ones somewhere and they found 6 with 3 different numbers and I took the lot. Could not believe my luck.

  • @raywinsley
    @raywinsley หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and update Graham, quite a transformation into the other part of the attic.

  • @eddiecaisley5746
    @eddiecaisley5746 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of work done there Graham and still a bit to do! Looking forward to seeing this progress. Cheers. Eddie.

  • @hotdogpilot6319
    @hotdogpilot6319 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, that was quite uplifting...good work.

  • @newlynnrailway
    @newlynnrailway หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can here the builders sucking air through there teeth right now, But at least it will keep you busy.

  • @TimberSurf
    @TimberSurf หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, shame I missed you at GET's, maybe come to next years Timbersurf's Meet n Greet and say hello to all your fellow model Rail TH-cam channels

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I was with an elderly 98 year old, so was not there as long as desired, missed out on quite a few things, such as Jenny at TMC, Charlie was knocking about as well and on watching Jenny's live broadcast I missed many fellow TH-camrs. I am on a learning curve and will amends next year. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers @TimberSurf

  • @westwonic
    @westwonic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lovely model. Bought mine second hand on Ebay. Amazingly I was the only bidder, butn its great. No sound, but will add later,

  • @westwonic
    @westwonic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just fitted the same. Many thanks

  • @eddiecaisley5746
    @eddiecaisley5746 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looked a great day Graeme, plenty going on. I think the England fans of today would make a bit more noise if England won the world cup! Be good to see your next project, the garden railway. Cheers. Eddie.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol, I think your right. Hope all is good your end and thanks for watching old mate

  • @andrewready1456
    @andrewready1456 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your enthusiasm and passion. Really enjoyed the video.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot Andrew, we all had a great day and the loco's on show were magnificent. The kids loved it as well which made my day

  • @Fell214
    @Fell214 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see you enjoying retirement. Enjoy your trip to the LD next month. Matt plans to be there for most of October.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please keep me informed as I will come up if you don't mind putting up with me.

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looked like a good day out thanks for sharing very enjoyable cheers Al

  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb 👍🏻

  • @dfishpool7052
    @dfishpool7052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video - found it interesting. Best of luck with the prototypical venture - I'm sure a lot of people will be monitoring your progress an keeping a record of all the rivets that are modelled!! Cheers.

  • @locomotionlotion779
    @locomotionlotion779 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DB don’t have to sand loco’s, that’s correct. Must be nice to have depot facilities across the country that your predecessors purchased from British Rail for £1 per asset. Actually, the real difference is; GBRf men aren’t afraid of a bit of graft. 💪🏻 Not like those lazy crybabies in red.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to hear from you mate, I love your channel especially the Bachmann and Hornby bashing. I was a bus driver in a former life and I took pride in looking after my vehicle. I therefore did appreciate watching the driver looking after his 66, and it's why I said man after my own heart. The DB guy was a decent bloke but did sound a bit of a snob as he said it. When it was EWS it was probably different but I do not know the full story.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry mate confused you with Locomotion Motion.

    • @locomotionlotion779
      @locomotionlotion779 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos I came first... 😉

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@locomotionlotion779 I am making my way through your vids

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting train spotting didn’t see to many rivets 😂 cheers Al

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw a few under the Graffiti and coal dust. Went by too fast to count though

  • @hotdogpilot6319
    @hotdogpilot6319 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well! Bust my rivets lol, nice one.

  • @newlynnrailway
    @newlynnrailway 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sand train from my turf

  • @James47298
    @James47298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just subscribed, liking the no nonsense approach to reviews etc.

  • @carlbentley80
    @carlbentley80 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, I used black tac on my Accurascale 37 crew with no problems..

  • @tombo1984
    @tombo1984 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous. But pricey at over 300 notes.

  • @kennethmaney914
    @kennethmaney914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try DeLuxe R/C or canopy glue. It's intended to stick canopies on radio controlled aircraft. And it works a treat. It dries perfeclly clear and doesn't stain or fumes. I've used it for lots of jobs. It stays flexible with excellent adhesion, and allows a slight flex so no more snapping off. You can remove it easily with no staining. Wood to Plastic...to paper ,to paintwork. I used it for crew and small bits attachment, never had anything fall off or break. Try a tube. And on my planes if one crashed you can guretee the canopy was still in place

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Kenneth, I will definitely get some, thanks again mate

  • @ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932
    @ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have the crew been in your freezer, they look frost bitten, but alll looks fantastic, what a loco.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂 Yeah I thought that, and they defo look a bit cold in the video as I used my camera phone on macro, but in the locomotive under normal conditions they look a bit warmer. Thanks for watching

    • @tonyrobinson362
      @tonyrobinson362 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When I was a secondman at Sheffield working cl45s and 46s I wouldn't dream of sitting with my feet up highly unprofessional, Same fitting on Bachmann 37s and 47s.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @tonyrobinson362 Yeah not great advert for Railway men, surprised they went with that

  • @Templar-D-d1w
    @Templar-D-d1w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for taking the time to share your journey....lovely to see what can be done in a relatively short time. I am about to start my journey after a 35 year hiatus...lol. Great to see such enthusiasm from others. Keep it up!

  • @Templar-D-d1w
    @Templar-D-d1w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lovely layout and almost endless scope for further development and modification. Well done!

  • @ScottishNSRailFan
    @ScottishNSRailFan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your presentation. I have the same two men ordered for my 66769 and will change the valance also

  • @adrian_cooney
    @adrian_cooney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really useful thanks. Will be fitting the crew to my 66 later.

  • @parshakamarsh
    @parshakamarsh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always think it's strange that some modellers want the most detailed, realistic models possible, and then run them round their tracks with empty cabs, they just look silly like that. Your 2 crew look great, they finish the model off a treat

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My thoughts exactly, I just wish some manufacturers would make it easier to access the cab areas. My Heljen models in particular drive me nuts

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really is easy might invest in some of these thanks for sharing cheers Al

  • @tonyrobinson362
    @tonyrobinson362 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Repainted mine in dark blue same as my uniform when i was a secondman, Cannot really do with that orange, Nice job done welldone.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would balls that up if I did that, Fat fumbling fingers sadly

    • @tonyrobinson362
      @tonyrobinson362 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​Dont think you would.

  • @Gatherleymodeller.
    @Gatherleymodeller. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 👍

  • @medwaypeninsulaMR
    @medwaypeninsulaMR 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I came across your channel as I was interested in how you fitted crew as I have some to fit and watched that video and enjoyed it so thought I would catch some others. By the way did I spot a Spurs badge in the 2 year video ? Cheers Kev

  • @hotdogpilot6319
    @hotdogpilot6319 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, it really is a nice finishing touch.

  • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
    @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The crew have turned up

  • @hillmanhalt
    @hillmanhalt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An excellent review and great video. I can't wait to get my hands on mine!

  • @theSignallingGuy
    @theSignallingGuy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant sounds!

  • @newdurhamjunctionmodelrail9236
    @newdurhamjunctionmodelrail9236 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review I can't wait to receive all three I've ordered thankyou for sharing

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow 3 shed's, I am extremely jealous. You will be in Model Railway heaven

  • @andy81e12
    @andy81e12 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pay for quality .. But .. Bachmann still was fine all them years ago . From a distance looks like a Bachmann model until you zoom in especially in boring FL livery . Nice review but not worth the price tag in my opinion

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No argument from me on that one. The cost of new models are ridiculous. I do think you get good value from accurascale in my opinion. Fantastic detail and quality, the detail in the cab for example is amazing. This is sound fitted with a great speaker and a stay alive fitted. Excellent lighting back and front and on top of that a fantastic package of instructions, additional parts and a lifetime warranty at a cost of £260. You compare that to some Bachmann and Hornby models, I think it represents good value by comparison. Today I picked up a class 70 from Bachmann at a local train fair for £115, that is what I prefer to pay for locomotives if possible 😂. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, really appreciated.

    • @sapphirejunction8993
      @sapphirejunction8993 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol looks nothing like the aged Bachmann model from any distance and the price is spot on in today's market especially with this high quality and what you get with this model. Have you seen Bachmann's and Hornby prices at all???

    • @andy81e12
      @andy81e12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sapphirejunction8993nah don’t bother with the hobby as I’m on the dole . Enjoy 👍

    • @sapphirejunction8993
      @sapphirejunction8993 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andy81e12 Well I hope you get yourself back on the ladder soon so you can enjoy the hobby at whatever level but yes I do sympathise with you on prices. I actually sell to buy now and don't accumulate thus my collection has been reduced significantly over the years and only have what I need, yes it is just too expensive but Accurascale prices are decent compared to the competition.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andy81e12 Sorry to hear your out of work mate, I hope something comes along soon for you. Keep the faith

  • @unreasonable4rce
    @unreasonable4rce 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video but please lose the music or at least turn it down a bit.

  • @CJRSBK
    @CJRSBK 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi don't you weather any of your trains ?

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah some, but I'm not very good at it yet, so rather than ruin expensive models, I still practice on older trains. I have only been modelling since December 2021, so early days. I do order weathered versions of certain items to gain some ideas. Hopefully my skills will develop. Thanks for watching the video, really appreciated.

    • @CJRSBK
      @CJRSBK 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos fair enough 👌

  • @class50thrasher
    @class50thrasher 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video on the 66! May i ask, where did you get your Foster Yeoman agregate wagons from as im in need of some and would like to know where they are from and how much they cost.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I paid through the nose when I got them, but lots of deals out there from Rails of Sheffield and The Model centre. Really weighty Dapol models for the money and the end units have a working rear light

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Graham, good review of the 66 I’ve got two with two more on the way lovely bits of kit thanks for sharing your views cheers Al

  • @RedShedNick
    @RedShedNick 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats to you Graham! Your one of the first to review this wonderful Accurascale 66! And an excellent review it is sir! Believe me ive been listening and watching glorious sheds for years. This IS the best sound to date and surpasses all other manufacturers inc the Hattons which i find is too bass. My dear friend Jim at the Locoshed in Manchester will receive his order next week, have earmarked Climate Hero and then i have to decide another, and i think it has to be the Freightliner 66507 having watched your awesome review. Why not do another review soon for us on this wonderful 66 from Accurascale. You have a well earned sub from me. Oh i will also do a little running session soon at Redshed Lane TMD. Thanks for sharing with us and no way is your channel boring!

  • @Fell214
    @Fell214 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to see you enjoying yourself.

  • @BritishRail60062
    @BritishRail60062 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lovely model from them as always. Nice work on the video.

  • @hotdogpilot6319
    @hotdogpilot6319 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers Graham, a knock out ying-ying by the looks of it.

    • @RedShedNick
      @RedShedNick 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is i assure you buy one now! I know you want one you have to have one now go forth.