Hey Nick, I just wanted to let you know that though this might be my last video commenting as a control their patron due to my current financial situation, your channel and content are still endlessly entertaining and inspiring to me! I admire perseverance in the whole channel takedown situation last year! Your Tug's Trains series has been a treat, and with this new layout update in place, I'm highly anticipating to see how it will grow and what kind of content & stories we can expect as time goes on! Though sadly I may not be able to contribute to your patreon anymore, I'll still be cheering you on from the sidelines! Thank You so much for your continual efforts to pour out your passion in your craft of video editing, model railways, and funny talking trains, God Bless you, Unlucky Tug!
Around the time my fiancé (now my wife) moved in with me in 2021, I discovered you and even showed her why Thomas and trains in general have always been so near and dear to me. Now 3 years later, we both look forward to a new vid from you. Thank you, Nick.
I'm gonna miss the old multi-circuit suburban town layout, but I do love the additions to this newer layout. Plus the fact that this is a more camera friendly layout made this evolution well worth it.
* If I may make a suggestion, I have a little extra idea that would add to running operations. * So if this is an island railway, they won't just be importing things but exporting as well. That requires regular goods trains, of vans, open wagons and tankers to deliver stock. * The plan for the layout mentions a goods shed at the harbour, and you said there's a lot of open space by the shed where you can put road and lorries. * Why not put another goods shed or siding in that space there, or else utilise the smaller unused platform to become a goods platform? Road vehicles can come in with their goods from farms and markets, load it up at the station, and have it run down to the harbour, where the vans can be unloaded and the engine can run coal trains back up. Once the coal is unloaded, the trucks can be run back down and swapped for the empty vans, so the journey can be started again. * This also gives the sidings by the turntable more purpose - rather than just storing coaches, they can store the goods stock as well. You can even add some sidings at the junction station to make it more of a pick-up goods, and involve some proper shunting in the layout. * Another idea I also had was to possibly add a little passenger halt on the outside line of the harbour. This could act as sort of a branch line terminus, allowing smaller engines to run their own passenger trains too, and would give some more explanation to the bay platform at the junction. Again, tying into the island idea, possibly small ferries and such would come in at the harbour for people to visit the island, and the branch line engines have to run down and collect the visitors, taking them back up to the junction where the main line engines bring them into the heart of the island beyond.
My job had a profit sharing and I want give to share some to you for your new layout like buildings, scenery, tracks, etc. I know it isn’t a lot, but it’s something at least. I really enjoy watching this series of the layout as I really feel inspired to make one, when I have to the space and time. Can’t wait to see part 4. And congratulations on your marriage!
Glad to be seeing the Duchess doing all the test runs. Seems like an appropriate treatment for your collection’s LMS minority lol. It’s gonna have to be years from now, but I can’t wait to build a layout of my own.
@@Louie-WanKenobi-og4rk same i would like to have a class 40 pull an express and stop at a terminus while a small shunter shunts some trucks into a siding
2:00 it’s moments like these that make me love your content. It’s about all that attention to the little details, like you can’t tell me he didn’t purposely fit James on the turn table because he’s the one who went for a spin. It’s just that caring touch that I love
Thank you so much for the mention! I'm really glad you've been enjoying my videos and it's great to hear they've helped you on your journey. Looking forward to seeing more updates of your own layout in the future, keep up the great work 👍
I’ll admit I am more of a “endless Loop” kind of track layer since I like watching the engines run around, but I can admire the start to finish approach
To be honest his original design was a loop but with all the additions, the operational potential was incredible. Because you could go from station to loop to harbor how many times you wanted, you had limitless options. But the new design admittedly is also awesome, just not the cup of tea for people who really enjoy loop layouts.
This is quite amazing I must admit. Im also very excited to see where the layout goes film wise aswell! All this really makes me want to build a propper layout of my own.
2:47 I was so glad to see that Oliver was enjoying falling into the turntable pit. Look at that smile! And you should definitely put a narrow gauge line around the castle. Maybe even a little station if there is space. I can't wait for the next episode of Tug's Trains!
Wow, the re-modelling was not what I expected! I mean, I get it was such hard work coupled with your wedding, but at least it was easier, and I think it looks much better, if I'm honest. Also, I had no idea there are those ramps to uncouple trains! I have so gotta get those if I get my model trains out again someday (not in the near future, because I'm in the process of moving house), so thank you so much for mentioning those, Nic! Model railways are super impressive, that it's a lot of fun watching how they're made! 😃👏
You're basically building the Layout of my dreams that I may never get to build myself. So to see this coming together makes me very happy. With that said, I would have kept a larger complete loop as I would like to have at least one continuous running train.
Imo, he could have added a fiddle yard with another reverse loop behind the station. But the layout as he made it is awesome, makes it a lot of fun for operations
@@emersoninfinitystone5785 James: I'm getting upset, I'm actually getting upset. I can't, I can't do this. I'm going to sleep. I'm going to sleep, NO ONE BOTHER ME!
[15:57] *"I love demolition!"* said Alfie *"It's when we get to knock buildings down!"* *"That's supposed to be fun?"* asked Thomas *"The best fun!* cried Alfie, and he swooped down the ramp
These are my favourite videos from you - there’s something really satisfying about watching the process of working/re-working things. This new layout seems to flow much better - really like the addition of the harbour too!
I'll admit I'll miss the old layout but this was probably for the better. I don't really know much about model trains as I've never really tried taking the plunge into this hobby but the end result is very worth it as this new layout looks pretty cool. I never get tired I've seen model trains running on a layout, the same thing goes for Tomy/Trackmaster as you did say it's like model trains for kids. Keep up the good work Tug and I can't wait to see all the process maid on it in the next part.
It’s funny you mention that Tomy/Trackmaster is like models for kids, because Tomy’s Plarail line literally is meant to be scale model trains for kids. They originally were designed to be real life trains like the Shinkansen and the D51, etc. They made a Thomas range because of how popular the series is in Japan, and the range was exported internationally. Plarail didn’t really exist outside of Japan besides the Thomas range.
@@KBY30When I was a kid I am glad me and my sister had tomy thomas trains. It was so easy to rip up track on the go and make a new layout, and we had tons of fun doing it
The new track plan looks great and now I'm even more excited to get some more work done on my own layout! Baseboards are thankfully almost done and then I can move on to getting the track joins between sections done and the track laid. I'm depicting a small station just off the Mainline so it basically has a built in loop with a couple Wyes for Mainline access, but the local yards and perhaps a Fiddle Yard hidden in the tunnel underneath the town can help w/ adding some variety.
I also own that Duchess of Gloucester model, and it is a joy to run. Seeing yours run every bit as smooth as mine brought a smile to my face. This wlso reinforced my plans to measure loco clearances before I start building. Especially important since I own a Big Boy and other articulated giants.
Looking forward to seeing further progress on this layout. If you don't mind, I have some suggestions that might help with operation a bit more. For when you're bringing coal trucks from the harbour to the yards, maybe have a run-around track on the left hand side of the tower, so that your engines can run-around the train and shunt them into place or take empty wagons to the sidings. For the station, Maybe instead of having crossover points in the station, but have an isolation track install at the end so that you can uncouple your train, move the loco forwards, isolate that track and then have a station pilot come in and shunt the coaches away to another platform or sidings. Then when that line is clear, you can un-isolate your loco and move it back and along to the track to the turntable to be turned round or to the sheds. Doing this could also mean adding more lengths of platform so that you can have more coaches. Just a suggestion, mind.
Honestly, the layout still looks good. The amount of space you have for those camera shots really helps. Compared to what the layout was before this is a huge step up in the progress.
I love your videos; they've gotten me interested in modeling again. I don't necessarily have the funds to truly get started and all my engines are pretty much cooked, but I love seeing your layout go up and it gives me some inspiration to come back to the hobby and try building again.
Some smart design choices here. The circle at the reverse loop for running in and diagnosing problems is a great idea. Also moving those platforms forward to accommodate longer trains and clear the points worked out nicely. Colour me impressed.
Well it’s nice that for the tunnel you decided to make the roof removable so next time Henry doesn’t want to have the rain spoil his lovely green paint and red stripes, you can just open the tunnel and pick him up
Omg the layout is soooooo good now! The harbour, the station, the loop line, and just the revamp in general! It all looks amazing and I can’t wait to see where it goes next! It also looks great for filming too!
Firstly, let me say say that ever since I started watching Tug's Trains, I have gained an interest in seeing people build their own model train layouts. Your videos are really entertaining, and it's inspiring to see the amount of work that goes into building a model layout. Secondly, while I have enjoyed the Thomas content, I am wondering when you are going to get back to Every Star Wars Ranked. I do understand that part 1 kind of flopped, but I would love to see part 2 since it will cover the Prequel Trilogy, which are movies I am most interested in seeing in this series. Either way, I enjoy your content, and I am excited to see how the layout evolves.
It looks amazing, and has definitely inspired me to build my own layout sometime in the future, and tell stories on it like you have with your harbour. For me, it's the lore and storytelling of a railway that appeals to me most, and on my Grandad's layout I would always imagine where the passengers would be going to and 'play out' their journey. Your updates never fail to entertain, and I like the idea of the inclusion of the narrow gauge line around the castle, though perhaps joining it up to the mainline like a Crovan's Gate junction might be cool too.
This is some amazing stuff, I actually rewatched parts 1 and 2 in prep for this! You said about having a NG line going around the cut off board? I wounder if there would be enough room to have a NG loop go around the first Church tunnel and then maybe run a double line behind the country station along the wall and cross over the main line too meet up with another loop at the cut off board? That way - it would connect the Narrow Gauge railway to the mainline, so that passengers could be dropped off at haults by the church or cut off board on either side? Maybe even a footbridge at the country station as a way to get to the narrow gauge line, kinda like the old plan from the orignal layout? It seems like there's just enough space for 1 or 2 NG lines! Anyway, great vid as always!
I have so much respect for all the amazing stuff you manage to make. Your video editing and passion for trains is great. You describing the railway as an ecosystem really made the hobby click for me. Amazing stuff!
"A true model railway is never finished" I think one example that comes to mind, would be one layout called the Ashdon & Midport, which has had about 6-7+ revisions from what I've heard
30:00 I'm sure you have got plenty of scripts written. It is amazing today thanks to composers like SA Music we have all the recreations of the classic music to create our own authentic Thomas stories.
I can't wait to see the stories you will create when your layout is finished. This series has been very enjoyable for me to watch, and I hope it will continue further on.
Cannot wait to see how the harbor and major station turns out! The harbor ramps look really cool! If you ever want to expand the layout and miss having a full circuit, you could possibly make a through track at the station and add another turnaround.
When watching your railway in the past I thought 'Oh it's just a simple loop, nothing too special and not really realistic with all that track together'. Now however it feels and looks like a really good layout and something that can become really realistic. The addition of the return loop to the terminus station would already be quite nice but this new plan is very good!
I don’t wanna straight up copy + paste the layout, but this one has def given me major inspiration and ideas… Seriously it’s THAT good and I’m loving it!👏🏾👏🏾
I’m loving how this layout is coming together. I ever await the day to it fully complete, and see if your creativity will allow you to expand the layout a little more to allow your models to run further and more space to do your videos, and give you some ideas to put your narrow gauge layout
One of my favorite series to watch is it building a modular model Railway series from that model Railway guy. I watched the progress of his route over the course of the last year.
Definitely extend those platforms and as you have a lot of locos just cycle them rather than running round all the time. So engine A runs into station, Engine B pulls it back out then engine A can move onto another train etc. Great start. Do not be scared to move to Peco streamline small radius points, i use these everywhere on my layout and they've not left me down yet.
As someone who changes his mind often, this is why I usually shy away from permanent layouts. That way if I need to move something, I can always slide it, or easily take apart to reapply
It's fun watching you tell about how you solve various challenges and problems with your layout. It's going to be amazing once you get all the scenery and stuff built, but that's going to be a long process. Please keep the updates coming!
Hey, I'd argue that the "part 3" is still meaningful with this new layout. Throughout this series you've been crafting THE Layout for your model trains. The series wasn't just about that layout you had to start over with, the way I see it the title is instead referring to that ideal layout that you've been working towards throughout these videos. All passion projects like this inevitably hit those few major roadbumps along the way so don't let it get you down.
30:34 Well, if it comes to it at some point, you could always make in the future, like Awdry before, make a separate layout that's narrow gauged focused and build a large town around that.
You should definitely extend the narrow gauge loop into the suburban station and over the tunnel area on the corner. I think it would give much space for running narrow gauge trains, and it preserves the previous idea before rebuilding the whole thing!
Absolutely amazing layout and incredible how you've overcome problems and still kept the main goal. Could add an extra point off the return loop to a fiddle yard could send trains off from the main station and have time between them leaving and make others return
Layout looks awesome! I like how you’ve managed to squeeze so much into such a small space, and on seeing the way you chose to organize the big station, I wonder if it’s possible to put a reversing loop after the station, possibly even squeezing a fiddle track in there
I have a suggestion. If you have the space, (always the biggest thing with us model railroaders), how about having a branch line come down from the right side to a quarry via a tramway. This would provide operating interest as Mavis can fill trucks and arrange quarry trains for Toby to bring to the Knappford/Tidmouth goods yard. (Depending whether you want book or TV cannon for the big station). I think that this is the only thing your layout needs. Keep up the great work! You are such a huge part of the Thomas fandom.
As someone who's also a model railroader and has studied some of the philosophies behind track planning, you made a wise decision in choosing to alter your original expansion plans as well as actively testing the track plan to make sure it works before going ahead with scenery
Hey! Just as a little suggestion! You should totally make the hidden part where the dock spur trails off a countryside scene. As I think that your layout might be missing some of that countryside viewpoints! And I also just want to say that this whole series has inspired me too make my own layout! So thanks alot!
I can’t help but look at this layout and think… “you know what? This has got to be the Coolest! Model Train Layout I Ever seen” You put it together very well and it does feel like a real place with work and things going on, I love it! and at some parts I was seeing care and thought put into this layout, good job. 👍 (Edit: Wait… This piece looks like it’s broken… Look at the turntable… 26:20)
Spectacular work Tug! I've always been a big fan of Tug's Trains, and the layout series has always been a fun watch. It's so interesting seeing how it evolves and getting to hear your thought process behind it all. Can't wait for part 4!
This layout looks amazing! It gives me some inspiration to create one when I will have the money for it. I mostly want a junction station on a main line wich can hold suburban trains and branch line trains. I'm only 17 but when I get older I definitely want to create my own layout.
Yet another fantastic entry. I like the changes you've made to the layout, and that you had the courage to completely scrap your original board and start fresh; I don't know if I could have done that. One slight thing that surprises me is that you were willing to completely ditch your circuit operations in favor of an out-and-back design; it looks like you might have had just about enough room for a dogbone loop through the Junction had you wanted. Still, while there is always a place to sitting back with friends and beers while watching the trains go round, I respect the passion for operations, thus keeping the layout from getting boring.
I just want to say that these are my favorite videos out of all the videos you have made thus far, Tug. Its always interesting just to see the progress done on the model railway and seeing where you draw inspiration from. Excited for part 4!
Beautiful work dude! Very envious 😂 out of curiosity have you thought about adding a bridge under the loop line? Could act as a road entrance to the harbour 👀
It is nice to see a update on the layout, you can add some other lines not to block the coal tower to it and you need a hut for operating the turntable. If you got space you could have the narrow gauge run around the ruins castle.
I got a sugguestion for the junction and harbour line. Something you could have is a small goods shed in the area, maybe have a small saddle tank like Percy. Perhaps make it like the goods line on the Ffarquhar branch. For an operation you could have a medium sized engine take trucks from the yard and to the junction where the tank engine would collect them, everything else you had for the harbour line would be the same. Could maybe make a story on the saddle tank wanting to go to the big station, like Mavis' stories. As said its just a sugguestion and you may not have the space for the shed. Anyway love RWS Tidmouth station like area
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thank you for all these videos it brings me back my inner child and shows me its okay to do that from time to time hope to see loads more and i wish you and your wife all the best!!!
I love the new design of the layout, very clever with it! I think the narrow gauge line around the castle ruins near the tunnel is a great idea! But what if the narrow gauge line ran down to the harbour as a single line?
The new layout looks great! It's a much better use of the space than the previous one. Looking forward to seeing more of this layout in the future! Also, I do have somewhat of a suggestion (though it may be a little 'out there'). At the terminus, rather than a long headshunt for the escape line, a traverser table that slides the loco side to side might be a good way to allow the platforms to be extended slightly. Birmingham Moor Street was a good real life example of this practice. Admittidly this would likely be complicated to pull off and I'm not sure if you'd want to make such a drastic change this late on, but I just wanted mention it as I thought it would interest you :)
Was so excited to see you posted something new. And loved the ode to Oliver owns up. I’m Hoping to built Toby from scratch at some point first dive into customs
Love the layout! I see you have a little space behind the terminus station, maybe extend it by a foot or two to fit those longer points and extend the platforms to fit 4 or 5 coaches or even ad a second reverse loop to give you variety with your operating sessions. Just suggestions great work!!
Some major UK terminus stations didn't even have escape roads. Engines would either back their train out or wait for the station pilot to remove the coaches (in some places like Euston the pilot would pull the coaches into the station and help bank the departing train on its outward journey due to the lack of escape roads to run round). Might add an extra bit of operating potential? (Also free up space for an extra carriage in place of the removed point?)
Speaking of remakes, to help you redo Edward, I believe there is a furness k2 body with NE windows on shapeways or thingiverse, just need a chassis of the correct dimensions though.
R.I.P the original 4x8 layout, you will be missed. But I'm excited to see how this new plan and build goes for ya! Always happy to see more layout videos!
Wow your layout/ layouts are awesome!!! I understand why you had to make a new layout. Your turntable is cool. As you were showing us your turntable I thought to my self " now you can recreate Oliver Owns Up"... And then you did! Your harber sounds great !How will you do the water in the harber ? Will you use real water? It's really cool that you want to have a narow gadge line too. And of course the station yard and sheds are cool too. I can't wait for your series! Until then Happy building and good luck! Hope you have a great day!
Something to note, the scenic divider on the loop doesnt have to bisect the loop perfectly, it could lover somethjng like 1/3 of it. So you can have more scenic space for the branch line, basically both the lines not being in the tunnel as much.
Just wanted to say think your “new” layout looks amazing so far. Think you should rightfully be really proud of yourself. Yes it’s changed, but now everything works just as YOU want it to-no more issues or hard to reach areas. Besides, isn’t YOUR enjoyment the first thing to be considered? Can’t wait to see what further improvements/progress you make on this
I've actually been expirementing with my own Wooden Railway layout, been planning on getting more track to expand it, you kind of inspired me to do that, especislly with this layout here, I really dig it!
This was such a cool video to watch because I loved the tugs trains videos. It makes me more eager to save my money as I'm 15 and all I really need is a starter set for ho but I'm so inspired, so thankyou
Hi Nick. My name is Riley and I have been a train fan my entire life. As many can assume, Thomas will forever be an influential part of my life. I really admire your work on your railway. I too am working on my own railway but mine will be replicating the sets based on Season 3 of Thomas and friends. I will be removing all of my current videos and uploading progress on my Gauge 1 trains. You are the first to know this. I’m really inspired by your taste. I have a Gauge 1 Thomas built by Jamostrainos being sent to me. It was quite a lot but totally worth it. Thomas is based on his appearance in Season 3 and has working smoke along with remote controlled eyes. I will be adding more characters. Good luck with your projects. I know you will have lots of success with your projects!
as much as i adore your content Nic, and i was so happy to see this... I just hope you and your beloved are doing well and nothing gets in the way of your family life. _I just hope someone brought you and her a good luck package_
I can see you doing a short and hilarious retelling of the story "Edward and James" AKA "Edward to the Rescue" AKA "Old Iron" by throwing your realistic Edward into a 'Fast' state and taking that famous "Edward can beat you in a race" thing to a whole new level. 😂
Hey Nick, I just wanted to let you know that though this might be my last video commenting as a control their patron due to my current financial situation, your channel and content are still endlessly entertaining and inspiring to me! I admire perseverance in the whole channel takedown situation last year! Your Tug's Trains series has been a treat, and with this new layout update in place, I'm highly anticipating to see how it will grow and what kind of content & stories we can expect as time goes on! Though sadly I may not be able to contribute to your patreon anymore, I'll still be cheering you on from the sidelines! Thank You so much for your continual efforts to pour out your passion in your craft of video editing, model railways, and funny talking trains, God Bless you, Unlucky Tug!
Thank you for the support you've given! Best of luck to you!
@@TheUnluckyTug_official You are most welcome! Godspeed!
Good luck getting your financial situation in order!
@@eryhvI hope you get it all sorted out
@@TheUnluckyTug_officialcongrats on your wedding and honeymoon
Around the time my fiancé (now my wife) moved in with me in 2021, I discovered you and even showed her why Thomas and trains in general have always been so near and dear to me. Now 3 years later, we both look forward to a new vid from you. Thank you, Nick.
Borat voice my wife
Such a sweet story
You got someone to enjoy trains AND it was a woman, impressive man
get nick to reply to this man
I'm gonna miss the old multi-circuit suburban town layout, but I do love the additions to this newer layout. Plus the fact that this is a more camera friendly layout made this evolution well worth it.
Me too😢, but the layout is not dead
* If I may make a suggestion, I have a little extra idea that would add to running operations.
* So if this is an island railway, they won't just be importing things but exporting as well. That requires regular goods trains, of vans, open wagons and tankers to deliver stock.
* The plan for the layout mentions a goods shed at the harbour, and you said there's a lot of open space by the shed where you can put road and lorries.
* Why not put another goods shed or siding in that space there, or else utilise the smaller unused platform to become a goods platform? Road vehicles can come in with their goods from farms and markets, load it up at the station, and have it run down to the harbour, where the vans can be unloaded and the engine can run coal trains back up. Once the coal is unloaded, the trucks can be run back down and swapped for the empty vans, so the journey can be started again.
* This also gives the sidings by the turntable more purpose - rather than just storing coaches, they can store the goods stock as well. You can even add some sidings at the junction station to make it more of a pick-up goods, and involve some proper shunting in the layout.
* Another idea I also had was to possibly add a little passenger halt on the outside line of the harbour. This could act as sort of a branch line terminus, allowing smaller engines to run their own passenger trains too, and would give some more explanation to the bay platform at the junction. Again, tying into the island idea, possibly small ferries and such would come in at the harbour for people to visit the island, and the branch line engines have to run down and collect the visitors, taking them back up to the junction where the main line engines bring them into the heart of the island beyond.
Great ideas! I love the idea of adding a little passenger halt at the harbor. Thanks!
@@TheUnluckyTug_official build a second thomas with a flat running board
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@@Jediah-s6p it was just a suggestion
My job had a profit sharing and I want give to share some to you for your new layout like buildings, scenery, tracks, etc. I know it isn’t a lot, but it’s something at least.
I really enjoy watching this series of the layout as I really feel inspired to make one, when I have to the space and time. Can’t wait to see part 4. And congratulations on your marriage!
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You’re the kind of person I aim to be.
Glad to be seeing the Duchess doing all the test runs. Seems like an appropriate treatment for your collection’s LMS minority lol.
It’s gonna have to be years from now, but I can’t wait to build a layout of my own.
Yeah, it would be really satisfying to build one.
@@Louie-WanKenobi-og4rk same i would like to have a class 40 pull an express and stop at a terminus while a small shunter shunts some trucks into a siding
Rip hatton's 1946 -2024
@@thomasfan68 How about the shunter be either a Terrier or a GWR 5700, or both?
@@Louie-WanKenobi-og4rkdont think i have the money so ima get an 0-4-0 like a peckett or smokey joe
2:00 it’s moments like these that make me love your content. It’s about all that attention to the little details, like you can’t tell me he didn’t purposely fit James on the turn table because he’s the one who went for a spin. It’s just that caring touch that I love
Adding obscure references and sneaky wink, wink easter eggs into they’re content is the sign of a true fan.
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Thank you so much for the mention! I'm really glad you've been enjoying my videos and it's great to hear they've helped you on your journey. Looking forward to seeing more updates of your own layout in the future, keep up the great work 👍
I’ll admit I am more of a “endless Loop” kind of track layer since I like watching the engines run around, but I can admire the start to finish approach
To be honest his original design was a loop but with all the additions, the operational potential was incredible. Because you could go from station to loop to harbor how many times you wanted, you had limitless options.
But the new design admittedly is also awesome, just not the cup of tea for people who really enjoy loop layouts.
@@bambostarla6259yeah I didn’t like the loop getting removed but the replacement is just as phenomenal
@@MultifandomMF It looks like he's made the railway a loop again.
@@ThomasFisher-jr6bn yayyyyy
This is quite amazing I must admit. Im also very excited to see where the layout goes film wise aswell! All this really makes me want to build a propper layout of my own.
I wish I could,I don't have enough money yet to buy my first tank engine.
Wow Looking Amazing Sir.. Nice to Know i'm Not the Only One Working on A Model Railway Project
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Seen your vid Lazer and your layout looks super fantastic as well mate 👍
@@joelightrailway2362 thank you :) but i'm Loving Tugs Railway A Lot
Lazerjet my g i love u
Didn’t expect Lazer to comment but nice
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I was so glad to see that Oliver was enjoying falling into the turntable pit. Look at that smile! And you should definitely put a narrow gauge line around the castle. Maybe even a little station if there is space. I can't wait for the next episode of Tug's Trains!
28:36 I'm imagining the big express trains chatting over there like employees next to a water cooler while the tank engines take the coaches away.
Wow, the re-modelling was not what I expected! I mean, I get it was such hard work coupled with your wedding, but at least it was easier, and I think it looks much better, if I'm honest. Also, I had no idea there are those ramps to uncouple trains! I have so gotta get those if I get my model trains out again someday (not in the near future, because I'm in the process of moving house), so thank you so much for mentioning those, Nic! Model railways are super impressive, that it's a lot of fun watching how they're made! 😃👏
You're basically building the Layout of my dreams that I may never get to build myself. So to see this coming together makes me very happy. With that said, I would have kept a larger complete loop as I would like to have at least one continuous running train.
Imo, he could have added a fiddle yard with another reverse loop behind the station. But the layout as he made it is awesome, makes it a lot of fun for operations
I love how you used James on the turntable 😂
James: I did pull the Express with ease that one time you were switched off the main li- Whoa whoa whoa, HEY STOP!
*"Well, well, well"* laughed Gordon *"Are you playing Roundabouts?".*
@@emersoninfinitystone5785 James: I'm getting upset, I'm actually getting upset. I can't, I can't do this. I'm going to sleep. I'm going to sleep, NO ONE BOTHER ME!
Trampy's really good at these episodes.
What’s the timestamp for it?
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*"I love demolition!"* said Alfie *"It's when we get to knock buildings down!"*
*"That's supposed to be fun?"* asked Thomas
*"The best fun!* cried Alfie, and he swooped down the ramp
I love that this is a running gag in the Pack episodes, Thomas doesn't understand the appeal of demolition.
POW POW POW
These are my favourite videos from you - there’s something really satisfying about watching the process of working/re-working things. This new layout seems to flow much better - really like the addition of the harbour too!
The amount of joy i felt when i thought the video was over only to find out i wasnt even halfway through was insane, i love this series so much
Love that James was the prop used for the turntable spinning easily without resistance. Nice Tenders and Turntables reference Tugs!
I'll admit I'll miss the old layout but this was probably for the better. I don't really know much about model trains as I've never really tried taking the plunge into this hobby but the end result is very worth it as this new layout looks pretty cool. I never get tired I've seen model trains running on a layout, the same thing goes for Tomy/Trackmaster as you did say it's like model trains for kids. Keep up the good work Tug and I can't wait to see all the process maid on it in the next part.
I agree
It’s funny you mention that Tomy/Trackmaster is like models for kids, because Tomy’s Plarail line literally is meant to be scale model trains for kids. They originally were designed to be real life trains like the Shinkansen and the D51, etc. They made a Thomas range because of how popular the series is in Japan, and the range was exported internationally. Plarail didn’t really exist outside of Japan besides the Thomas range.
@@KBY30When I was a kid I am glad me and my sister had tomy thomas trains. It was so easy to rip up track on the go and make a new layout, and we had tons of fun doing it
The new track plan looks great and now I'm even more excited to get some more work done on my own layout!
Baseboards are thankfully almost done and then I can move on to getting the track joins between sections done and the track laid. I'm depicting a small station just off the Mainline so it basically has a built in loop with a couple Wyes for Mainline access, but the local yards and perhaps a Fiddle Yard hidden in the tunnel underneath the town can help w/ adding some variety.
I also own that Duchess of Gloucester model, and it is a joy to run. Seeing yours run every bit as smooth as mine brought a smile to my face.
This wlso reinforced my plans to measure loco clearances before I start building. Especially important since I own a Big Boy and other articulated giants.
Looking forward to seeing further progress on this layout. If you don't mind, I have some suggestions that might help with operation a bit more. For when you're bringing coal trucks from the harbour to the yards, maybe have a run-around track on the left hand side of the tower, so that your engines can run-around the train and shunt them into place or take empty wagons to the sidings. For the station, Maybe instead of having crossover points in the station, but have an isolation track install at the end so that you can uncouple your train, move the loco forwards, isolate that track and then have a station pilot come in and shunt the coaches away to another platform or sidings. Then when that line is clear, you can un-isolate your loco and move it back and along to the track to the turntable to be turned round or to the sheds. Doing this could also mean adding more lengths of platform so that you can have more coaches. Just a suggestion, mind.
Honestly, the layout still looks good. The amount of space you have for those camera shots really helps. Compared to what the layout was before this is a huge step up in the progress.
I love your videos; they've gotten me interested in modeling again. I don't necessarily have the funds to truly get started and all my engines are pretty much cooked, but I love seeing your layout go up and it gives me some inspiration to come back to the hobby and try building again.
Some smart design choices here. The circle at the reverse loop for running in and diagnosing problems is a great idea. Also moving those platforms forward to accommodate longer trains and clear the points worked out nicely. Colour me impressed.
Well it’s nice that for the tunnel you decided to make the roof removable so next time Henry doesn’t want to have the rain spoil his lovely green paint and red stripes, you can just open the tunnel and pick him up
Omg the layout is soooooo good now! The harbour, the station, the loop line, and just the revamp in general! It all looks amazing and I can’t wait to see where it goes next! It also looks great for filming too!
Firstly, let me say say that ever since I started watching Tug's Trains, I have gained an interest in seeing people build their own model train layouts. Your videos are really entertaining, and it's inspiring to see the amount of work that goes into building a model layout.
Secondly, while I have enjoyed the Thomas content, I am wondering when you are going to get back to Every Star Wars Ranked. I do understand that part 1 kind of flopped, but I would love to see part 2 since it will cover the Prequel Trilogy, which are movies I am most interested in seeing in this series. Either way, I enjoy your content, and I am excited to see how the layout evolves.
It looks amazing, and has definitely inspired me to build my own layout sometime in the future, and tell stories on it like you have with your harbour. For me, it's the lore and storytelling of a railway that appeals to me most, and on my Grandad's layout I would always imagine where the passengers would be going to and 'play out' their journey.
Your updates never fail to entertain, and I like the idea of the inclusion of the narrow gauge line around the castle, though perhaps joining it up to the mainline like a Crovan's Gate junction might be cool too.
8:03 congratulations!
This is some amazing stuff, I actually rewatched parts 1 and 2 in prep for this! You said about having a NG line going around the cut off board? I wounder if there would be enough room to have a NG loop go around the first Church tunnel and then maybe run a double line behind the country station along the wall and cross over the main line too meet up with another loop at the cut off board? That way - it would connect the Narrow Gauge railway to the mainline, so that passengers could be dropped off at haults by the church or cut off board on either side? Maybe even a footbridge at the country station as a way to get to the narrow gauge line, kinda like the old plan from the orignal layout? It seems like there's just enough space for 1 or 2 NG lines!
Anyway, great vid as always!
Not a bad idea! I'll play around with the track plan. I think space behind the station is going to be the limiting factor here!
whatever it is - I'm sure it will be amazing@@TheUnluckyTug_official
I have so much respect for all the amazing stuff you manage to make. Your video editing and passion for trains is great. You describing the railway as an ecosystem really made the hobby click for me.
Amazing stuff!
I'm building my own layout right now with my Dad's help. I bought a Peco turntable from a hobby shop near me and it really is great.
Seriously, Tug, you are living the life I dream of having. I can’t wait for my life to truly begin. You’re an inspiration, man. Keep it up. 🙏👌
Oh my goodness, now I wanna see more little scene recreations from you, Oliver being pushed into the turntable well made me smile
And you, Mr. Tug...
We will watch your layout with great interest.
(You're a Star Wars fan, you should get this).
"A true model railway is never finished" I think one example that comes to mind, would be one layout called the Ashdon & Midport, which has had about 6-7+ revisions from what I've heard
30:00 I'm sure you have got plenty of scripts written.
It is amazing today thanks to composers like SA Music we have all the recreations of the classic music to create our own authentic Thomas stories.
I can't wait to see the stories you will create when your layout is finished. This series has been very enjoyable for me to watch, and I hope it will continue further on.
Cannot wait to see how the harbor and major station turns out! The harbor ramps look really cool!
If you ever want to expand the layout and miss having a full circuit, you could possibly make a through track at the station and add another turnaround.
When watching your railway in the past I thought 'Oh it's just a simple loop, nothing too special and not really realistic with all that track together'. Now however it feels and looks like a really good layout and something that can become really realistic. The addition of the return loop to the terminus station would already be quite nice but this new plan is very good!
I don’t wanna straight up copy + paste the layout, but this one has def given me major inspiration and ideas…
Seriously it’s THAT good and I’m loving it!👏🏾👏🏾
I’m loving how this layout is coming together. I ever await the day to it fully complete, and see if your creativity will allow you to expand the layout a little more to allow your models to run further and more space to do your videos, and give you some ideas to put your narrow gauge layout
You continue to inspire me with your modeling skills and layout ideas! I might need to make something like this for my layout!
The colour of the testing train is terrific
One of my favorite series to watch is it building a modular model Railway series from that model Railway guy. I watched the progress of his route over the course of the last year.
Definitely extend those platforms and as you have a lot of locos just cycle them rather than running round all the time. So engine A runs into station, Engine B pulls it back out then engine A can move onto another train etc. Great start. Do not be scared to move to Peco streamline small radius points, i use these everywhere on my layout and they've not left me down yet.
It's still an evolution of the layout, it still has the soul of the original plans, even if things have had to be completely taken up and restarted
As someone who changes his mind often, this is why I usually shy away from permanent layouts. That way if I need to move something, I can always slide it, or easily take apart to reapply
It's fun watching you tell about how you solve various challenges and problems with your layout. It's going to be amazing once you get all the scenery and stuff built, but that's going to be a long process. Please keep the updates coming!
You are one of the people who inspired me to really truly start model railroading. Thank you. Also, that layout makes me jealous!
Hey, I'd argue that the "part 3" is still meaningful with this new layout. Throughout this series you've been crafting THE Layout for your model trains. The series wasn't just about that layout you had to start over with, the way I see it the title is instead referring to that ideal layout that you've been working towards throughout these videos. All passion projects like this inevitably hit those few major roadbumps along the way so don't let it get you down.
30:34 Well, if it comes to it at some point, you could always make in the future, like Awdry before, make a separate layout that's narrow gauged focused and build a large town around that.
You should definitely extend the narrow gauge loop into the suburban station and over the tunnel area on the corner. I think it would give much space for running narrow gauge trains, and it preserves the previous idea before rebuilding the whole thing!
Absolutely amazing layout and incredible how you've overcome problems and still kept the main goal. Could add an extra point off the return loop to a fiddle yard could send trains off from the main station and have time between them leaving and make others return
Layout looks awesome! I like how you’ve managed to squeeze so much into such a small space, and on seeing the way you chose to organize the big station, I wonder if it’s possible to put a reversing loop after the station, possibly even squeezing a fiddle track in there
I have a suggestion. If you have the space, (always the biggest thing with us model railroaders), how about having a branch line come down from the right side to a quarry via a tramway. This would provide operating interest as Mavis can fill trucks and arrange quarry trains for Toby to bring to the Knappford/Tidmouth goods yard. (Depending whether you want book or TV cannon for the big station). I think that this is the only thing your layout needs. Keep up the great work! You are such a huge part of the Thomas fandom.
As someone who's also a model railroader and has studied some of the philosophies behind track planning, you made a wise decision in choosing to alter your original expansion plans as well as actively testing the track plan to make sure it works before going ahead with scenery
You inspired me to make a model railway for my eventual thomas stop motions. I'm probably going to make a shrot on the layout and a proper video later
Hey! Just as a little suggestion! You should totally make the hidden part where the dock spur trails off a countryside scene. As I think that your layout might be missing some of that countryside viewpoints! And I also just want to say that this whole series has inspired me too make my own layout! So thanks alot!
I love the changes, and I can’t wait to see it all decorated and painted. It’s going to looks FABULOUS!
I can’t help but look at this layout and think… “you know what? This has got to be the Coolest! Model Train Layout I Ever seen”
You put it together very well and it does feel like a real place with work and things going on, I love it! and at some parts I was seeing care and thought put into this layout, good job. 👍
(Edit: Wait… This piece looks like it’s broken…
Look at the turntable… 26:20)
Spectacular work Tug! I've always been a big fan of Tug's Trains, and the layout series has always been a fun watch. It's so interesting seeing how it evolves and getting to hear your thought process behind it all. Can't wait for part 4!
I love all the progress put into the layout! It makes me want space to build one myself.
This layout looks amazing! It gives me some inspiration to create one when I will have the money for it.
I mostly want a junction station on a main line wich can hold suburban trains and branch line trains. I'm only 17 but when I get older I definitely want to create my own layout.
Yet another fantastic entry. I like the changes you've made to the layout, and that you had the courage to completely scrap your original board and start fresh; I don't know if I could have done that. One slight thing that surprises me is that you were willing to completely ditch your circuit operations in favor of an out-and-back design; it looks like you might have had just about enough room for a dogbone loop through the Junction had you wanted. Still, while there is always a place to sitting back with friends and beers while watching the trains go round, I respect the passion for operations, thus keeping the layout from getting boring.
I just want to say that these are my favorite videos out of all the videos you have made thus far, Tug.
Its always interesting just to see the progress done on the model railway and seeing where you draw inspiration from. Excited for part 4!
Beautiful work dude! Very envious 😂 out of curiosity have you thought about adding a bridge under the loop line? Could act as a road entrance to the harbour 👀
It is nice to see a update on the layout, you can add some other lines not to block the coal tower to it and you need a hut for operating the turntable. If you got space you could have the narrow gauge run around the ruins castle.
I got a sugguestion for the junction and harbour line. Something you could have is a small goods shed in the area, maybe have a small saddle tank like Percy. Perhaps make it like the goods line on the Ffarquhar branch. For an operation you could have a medium sized engine take trucks from the yard and to the junction where the tank engine would collect them, everything else you had for the harbour line would be the same. Could maybe make a story on the saddle tank wanting to go to the big station, like Mavis' stories. As said its just a sugguestion and you may not have the space for the shed. Anyway love RWS Tidmouth station like area
Fantastic vid! Really inspired to make my own layout now haha
Whenever you post Nic, it turns my sometimes bad mood happy. I love your work on everything that you do. Keep it up!
I suggest, if you still want to make a little town, well just put it on the hill (behind the big sheds)
I do miss the old layout, but this one is sure to be splendid! Hopefully with a new layout means more of Tugs Trains coming soon.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thank you for all these videos it brings me back my inner child and shows me its okay to do that from time to time hope to see loads more and i wish you and your wife all the best!!!
I love the new design of the layout, very clever with it! I think the narrow gauge line around the castle ruins near the tunnel is a great idea! But what if the narrow gauge line ran down to the harbour as a single line?
The new layout looks great! It's a much better use of the space than the previous one. Looking forward to seeing more of this layout in the future!
Also, I do have somewhat of a suggestion (though it may be a little 'out there'). At the terminus, rather than a long headshunt for the escape line, a traverser table that slides the loco side to side might be a good way to allow the platforms to be extended slightly. Birmingham Moor Street was a good real life example of this practice. Admittidly this would likely be complicated to pull off and I'm not sure if you'd want to make such a drastic change this late on, but I just wanted mention it as I thought it would interest you :)
The way you make your layout is unbelievably amazing Nice Work!
21:30 - Down by the docks, That’s the place to be. Down by the docks, gateway to the sea
Was so excited to see you posted something new. And loved the ode to Oliver owns up. I’m Hoping to built Toby from scratch at some point first dive into customs
Love the layout! I see you have a little space behind the terminus station, maybe extend it by a foot or two to fit those longer points and extend the platforms to fit 4 or 5 coaches or even ad a second reverse loop to give you variety with your operating sessions. Just suggestions great work!!
Some major UK terminus stations didn't even have escape roads. Engines would either back their train out or wait for the station pilot to remove the coaches (in some places like Euston the pilot would pull the coaches into the station and help bank the departing train on its outward journey due to the lack of escape roads to run round). Might add an extra bit of operating potential? (Also free up space for an extra carriage in place of the removed point?)
Speaking of remakes, to help you redo Edward, I believe there is a furness k2 body with NE windows on shapeways or thingiverse, just need a chassis of the correct dimensions though.
Amazing as always, Nic! Your craftsmanship is certainly eye-popping, you are truly talented!
R.I.P the original 4x8 layout, you will be missed. But I'm excited to see how this new plan and build goes for ya! Always happy to see more layout videos!
Wow your layout/ layouts are awesome!!! I understand why you had to make a new layout. Your turntable is cool. As you were showing us your turntable I thought to my self " now you can recreate Oliver Owns Up"... And then you did! Your harber sounds great !How will you do the water in the harber ? Will you use real water? It's really cool that you want to have a narow gadge line too. And of course the station yard and sheds are cool too. I can't wait for your series! Until then Happy building and good luck! Hope you have a great day!
Idea: on the western tunnel, you could have a track that diverts back to the countryside station, and have a dogbone style complete circuit loop.
Something to note, the scenic divider on the loop doesnt have to bisect the loop perfectly, it could lover somethjng like 1/3 of it. So you can have more scenic space for the branch line, basically both the lines not being in the tunnel as much.
Nice to see the layout love the improvements.
Woah! This is some great progress! Keep up the good work. 👍
Just wanted to say think your “new” layout looks amazing so far. Think you should rightfully be really proud of yourself. Yes it’s changed, but now everything works just as YOU want it to-no more issues or hard to reach areas. Besides, isn’t YOUR enjoyment the first thing to be considered? Can’t wait to see what further improvements/progress you make on this
Your layout's redesign is awesome! And I like how it's much more efficient!
I've actually been expirementing with my own Wooden Railway layout, been planning on getting more track to expand it, you kind of inspired me to do that, especislly with this layout here, I really dig it!
This was such a cool video to watch because I loved the tugs trains videos. It makes me more eager to save my money as I'm 15 and all I really need is a starter set for ho but I'm so inspired, so thankyou
Hi Nick. My name is Riley and I have been a train fan my entire life. As many can assume, Thomas will forever be an influential part of my life. I really admire your work on your railway. I too am working on my own railway but mine will be replicating the sets based on Season 3 of Thomas and friends. I will be removing all of my current videos and uploading progress on my Gauge 1 trains. You are the first to know this. I’m really inspired by your taste. I have a Gauge 1 Thomas built by Jamostrainos being sent to me. It was quite a lot but totally worth it. Thomas is based on his appearance in Season 3 and has working smoke along with remote controlled eyes. I will be adding more characters. Good luck with your projects. I know you will have lots of success with your projects!
as much as i adore your content Nic, and i was so happy to see this... I just hope you and your beloved are doing well and nothing gets in the way of your family life. _I just hope someone brought you and her a good luck package_
We need an old coach, a new set of buffers, a flatbed and a blue tank engine.
I can see you doing a short and hilarious retelling of the story "Edward and James" AKA "Edward to the Rescue" AKA "Old Iron" by throwing your realistic Edward into a 'Fast' state and taking that famous "Edward can beat you in a race" thing to a whole new level. 😂
It's a good day when Tug uploads