As you rightly say these dioramas are pure escapism from modern life and very atmospheric, I particularly like the way you added grass and vegetation among the tracks adding to the realism, I admire you guys and the patience it must take… thank you for sharing
I love the atmosphere of these types of Diorama, a snapshot of bygone days that sometimes I wish we had back… the tunnel in the first one gives a feeling of depth and imagination not knowing what’s at the end… very good work and detailing 👍🏻
What beautiful layouts! They will inspire and encourage people who don’t have much space to still go ahead and create a layout. The back-scene photos help to give the illusion of a lot more room than there actually is.
Came back to watch this again....nostalgia is the word that comes to mind as I grew up in the Wirral where coal trains and passenger traffic with 2-6-2s were the normin the 50s,,,
That is the best model railroad grass and weeds I've ever seen. All the scenery is superb but you make the grass and weeds on other layouts look like Astroturf and manicured lawns. Bravo!
Just discovered this video and am pleased it brings together a number of your creations I have read of in magazines over the years. Fantastic level of detail and use of colour brings believable realism. Thanks for the show
Very nice Chris. Love the touch of the Ivo Peter's car on the first layout. We have a Grandson with that name, and he had his first ride, on the S&D, behind steam, eight years ago, when he was less than 3 weeks old. How, you may ask? Well I'm a volunteer on the Gartell Light Railway, so it wasn't difficult!
Stunning. I love the sense of depth created using the photographic backscene on sticky backed plastic. Sticky backed plastic and Fairy Liquid bottles, those were the days. Love the tongue in cheek humour. No doubt you listen to Radio 4 at 18.30 for the News Quiz or I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Mrs Trellis of North Wales will be pleased. The Friary van is nice local touch. Unlike the awful Friary Centre, that replaced the brewery, with it's depressing bus station to the rear. It really is begging to be demolished.
Thank you sir. Your way of filming let us dream through detailed sceneries. I like the balance of coloris and light and as setting with n visible adjustment. In the box, sceneries, seem a nice concept. A success. Congratulations.
Beautiful attention to detail. I love the wooden platform with weeds growing underneath. It really ads depth to the layout and makes it look different to everybody else's.
What a lovely collection Chris. Ours is still in the planning stage and having measured the car! measured the Summerhouse! and the time to build! Are ready to start! Keep it simple said, Maggie and Gordan, as I extracted our gatecrashing Daughter who went missing during a visit to Pendon. We later went on a morning of fun with her which was enjoyed by all. Many layouts are too serious so the odd visit to see the Madder Valley run is superb. Just up the line from us in Reading! Best regards. David Lily and Katie (10)
lovely collection of railway scenarios, I particularly like Ironside, the back scene with its opaque feeling gives that rail scene a touch of atmosphere which eccentuates the railway into a crisp middle and foreground..
Wow.... just found you....fantastic modelling.....love the crossing cottage so similar to one that used to exist near where I live.....once again fabulous modelling....fred......nice voice and narrative!
Wow now these layouts have some of the best scenery I've ever seen, a real inspiration. Added to my favourites for future reference. Thanks for sharing. Regards Paul
Beautiful work - especially like Combwich - great amount of detail in such small layouts really adds to the realism, nice to see video of these little gems, thanks for sharring !
love the layouts it what started me of doing a small n gauge layout on an ironing board do keep up the amazing layouts and skills and love to see more of you on you tube.
Yes, that IS how Somerset in the 50's looked. You have captured it very well indeed. Really nice layouts, ( yes, LAYOUTS, not diarama's ) and plenty of inspiration for aspiring modelers, like me, with limited space available.
Cracking to see you making videos again Chris. I absolutely love your work and reading your articles, they provide some ace inspiration. I'd have to say your my favourite modeller so i'm looking forward to seeing more. All the best
I love the S & D theme especially the "Bridgewater" terminus. Sadly I never saw it and it is long gone. You have the essence of the Somerset levels. I like the back scenes you have done.
it's OK to dream dreaming is a wonderful thing. That's one thing no one can ever take from you you appear to me to be an artisan of the railroad it's a beautiful thing. I do sincerely appreciate your video very inspiring it's OK to dream❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless be safe
Very inspiring Chris. The detail and realism is outstanding. Love it ! (watching your vid while sipping at delightful Belgian Trappist Westmalle Tripple. Blends wonderfully with your 'Brew Street' !) Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chris. Subscribed to your channel, good to see you "come to life"! Remind me again how you did the large "ivy leaves" in the drainage beck. (You did tell me in an email some years ago). I really love your layouts; true inspiration indeed - my aspiration level raises every time I see your inimitable style! Best wishes, Bob
Beautiful work Chris. Looking forward to watching the new layout come together. Your handy work is an inspiration to all railway modellers around the world. Cheers, Gary.
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I am realy fan of your Workshop. I am happy ton find your channel and i subscribe immediately.
It wouldn't be the S&D without Ivo's Bentley. And great to see the Yankee tank on Brew Street. We have 2 on the KESR, though only one is generally in use at present.
Ha, love the idea of 'keyboard warrior monthly' great looking layouts mate, as always, very impressive. You certainly have developed a style. Much like now famous artists and their famous pieces hanging in galleries, it's possible to stand, looking at a layout and say "that's a Nevard"
Technically I don't think they can be classed as layouts as such, more like diarama's , but the standard of modelling and the realism is superb. Puts many so called show layouts to shame.
I remember most of these layouts from a magazine some years ago , Model Rail I think . Really impressive and very realistic . What gauge are the layouts ? they look like O gauge !
It fits in around my photography business which is my main thing. I only choose jobs within my skill set. P4 would drive me mad tbh. I can pick and choose.
You love trains but really you are without a doubt a very skillful artist. You make 3D art. When I saw your first layout with the crossing I thought S&D, im sure I have seen this on Branchline Railway. You need a Sir John Betjmin figure.
Chris you have created extreme realism in these layouts, you are a very talented modeller.
As you rightly say these dioramas are pure escapism from modern life and very atmospheric, I particularly like the way you added grass and vegetation among the tracks adding to the realism, I admire you guys and the patience it must take… thank you for sharing
I love the atmosphere of these types of Diorama, a snapshot of bygone days that sometimes I wish we had back… the tunnel in the first one gives a feeling of depth and imagination not knowing what’s at the end… very good work and detailing 👍🏻
This is one of the best diarama/layouts I've seen in a long time. This deserves more likes.
You made my comment for me 😉
Came back to this as the colouring and detain is wonderful....it's not overdone like many...simple and very realisitic
Radstock local here, this is outstanding I'm a big fan of all of these!
Great layouts. Love the commentary.
Stunning detail and craftsmanship
Fine art in 3D. Excellent.
What beautiful layouts! They will inspire and encourage people who don’t have much space to still go ahead and create a layout. The back-scene photos help to give the illusion of a lot more room than there actually is.
THat is amazing...small detsail adds so much authenticity, weeds in the canal, the culvert the weathering...absolutely fantastic...
I just stumbled on this and I'm so glad I did. Great modelling. I guess my favorite is Calcott. Thanks Chris.
Recall following these years ago. Great to see them still alive.
This layout has some of the nicest building weathering I have ever seen.
Awesome attention to detail love the pen marks for the cobblestone effect
Came back to watch this again....nostalgia is the word that comes to mind as I grew up in the Wirral where coal trains and passenger traffic with 2-6-2s were the normin the 50s,,,
Wow....wow...wow... what stunning workmanship. Absolutely beautiful
That is the best model railroad grass and weeds I've ever seen. All the scenery is superb but you make the grass and weeds on other layouts look like Astroturf and manicured lawns. Bravo!
Good to see the guitar as well as the quality modelling. Railway modelling and music just go together in my view!
wow what a collection of masterpieces absolute genies
Just discovered this video and am pleased it brings together a number of your creations I have read of in magazines over the years. Fantastic level of detail and use of colour brings believable realism.
Thanks for the show
Very nice Chris. Love the touch of the Ivo Peter's car on the first layout. We have a Grandson with that name, and he had his first ride, on the S&D, behind steam, eight years ago, when he was less than 3 weeks old. How, you may ask? Well I'm a volunteer on the Gartell Light Railway, so it wasn't difficult!
Bravo from across the Pond! Cracking! Cheers!
Stunning. I love the sense of depth created using the photographic backscene on sticky backed plastic. Sticky backed plastic and Fairy Liquid bottles, those were the days.
Love the tongue in cheek humour. No doubt you listen to Radio 4 at 18.30 for the News Quiz or I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Mrs Trellis of North Wales will be pleased.
The Friary van is nice local touch. Unlike the awful Friary Centre, that replaced the brewery, with it's depressing bus station to the rear. It really is begging to be demolished.
What wonderful modelling.
A joy to behold.
Some of the best work I think I've seen. Stunning
Hi Chris I love your layouts you make me went to start. Keep your good hobby going . Thanks chris.
Cracking workmanship! Up there with the best.
Lovely stuff. Always admired your work - real model railway artistry.
Thank you sir. Your way of filming let us dream through detailed sceneries. I like the balance of coloris and light and as setting with n visible adjustment. In the box, sceneries, seem a nice concept. A success. Congratulations.
Beautiful attention to detail. I love the wooden platform with weeds growing underneath. It really ads depth to the layout and makes it look different to everybody else's.
Just found your channel all i can say is excellent modeling and a big thank you for keeping me sane of the last few hours with your musical talents
Fantastic detailed layouts. You seriously have some idea! Amazing!
Fabulous railway room
Thoroughly enjoyable Chris. Thanks for keeping us updated.
You sir have an amazing talent! What you create is so real looking. All the best
Excellent ground cover seamlessly blended into the very believable groundwork. Top class and all the right colour
What a lovely collection Chris.
Ours is still in the planning stage and having measured the car! measured the Summerhouse! and the time to build! Are ready to start!
Keep it simple said, Maggie and Gordan, as I extracted our gatecrashing
Daughter who went missing during a visit to Pendon.
We later went on a morning of fun with her which was enjoyed by all.
Many layouts are too serious so the odd visit to see the Madder Valley
run is superb. Just up the line from us in Reading!
Best regards.
David Lily and Katie (10)
lovely collection of railway scenarios, I particularly like Ironside, the back scene with its opaque feeling gives that rail scene a touch of atmosphere which eccentuates the railway into a crisp middle and foreground..
ironstone even..
Lovely little layouts! A lot of attention to detail.
Stunningly detailed. What absolutely brilliant work.
Truly beautiful modeling. Look forward to seeing more.
Some really nice detail thanks for sharing cheers Kevin
Excellent modelling skills Chris your layouts are very inspirational,great video nice to see all the layouts you've built.
All the best Kev
Quite superb - railway modelling at a whole new level; but so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent models
From Roger
Brilliant ageing! Great layouts, full of atmosphere.
Wow.... just found you....fantastic modelling.....love the crossing cottage so similar to one that used to exist near where I live.....once again fabulous modelling....fred......nice voice and narrative!
Fantastic detail, you are a master modeller.
Wow now these layouts have some of the best scenery I've ever seen, a real inspiration. Added to my favourites for future reference.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards Paul
Beautiful work - especially like Combwich - great amount of detail in such small layouts really adds
to the realism, nice to see video of these little gems, thanks for sharring !
Wow 🤩 this is a top quality realistic diorama 😍👍
love the layouts it what started me of doing a small n gauge layout on an ironing board do keep up the amazing layouts and skills and love to see more of you on you tube.
Lovely work, very atmospheric
Wow! So many awesome and inspiring layouts! You have some real talent! Please keep up the breath taking work! : )
Yes, that IS how Somerset in the 50's looked. You have captured it very well indeed. Really nice layouts, ( yes, LAYOUTS, not diarama's ) and plenty of inspiration for aspiring modelers, like me, with limited space available.
Fabulous detailed modelling, first class!
Cracking to see you making videos again Chris. I absolutely love your work and reading your articles, they provide some ace inspiration. I'd have to say your my favourite modeller so i'm looking forward to seeing more.
All the best
Fantastic! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Brilliant work!
I love the S & D theme especially the "Bridgewater" terminus. Sadly I never saw it and it is long gone. You have the essence of the Somerset levels. I like the back scenes you have done.
Inspiring work, magnificent. Thanks for sharing this.
Beautiful work. It is good to see such outstanding work for small layouts.
Well done Chris, I luv 'em... IMHO, top class....Keep up the good work...!!!
I admire your presentation. A great change from seeing a layout on an island suspended in space.
it's OK to dream dreaming is a wonderful thing. That's one thing no one can ever take from you you appear to me to be an artisan of the railroad it's a beautiful thing. I do sincerely appreciate your video very inspiring it's OK to dream❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless be safe
good vid nice train room you got lots good builds thanks lee
very impressive collection of layouts, didn't realise you could get so much into such a small space. may try it myself
lovely layouts it's giving me a lot of inspiration for my own layout that i am starting in 0 gauge
Well done, very well made. Clever you!
Very inspiring Chris. The detail and realism is outstanding. Love it ! (watching your vid while sipping at delightful Belgian Trappist Westmalle Tripple. Blends wonderfully with your 'Brew Street' !) Thanks for sharing.
Excellent scratch-builds and modelling!
Excellent , must put a fence alongside Allotments , when I was a Kid always were heavy wood fencing.
I freaking love it! Your attention to detail is magnificent, and each layout is a nifty size...well except for the last one.
Great detailed work.
Absolutely brilliant, would love to see your interpretation of the Barnstaple to Torrington branch
Hi Chris. Subscribed to your channel, good to see you "come to life"! Remind me again how you did the large "ivy leaves" in the drainage beck. (You did tell me in an email some years ago). I really love your layouts; true inspiration indeed - my aspiration level raises every time I see your inimitable style! Best wishes, Bob
Wonderful 👍🏻
Beautiful work Chris. Looking forward to watching the new layout come together. Your handy work is an inspiration to all railway modellers around the world.
Cheers, Gary.
I am realy fan of your Workshop. I am happy ton find your channel and i subscribe immediately.
It wouldn't be the S&D without Ivo's Bentley. And great to see the Yankee tank on Brew Street. We have 2 on the KESR, though only one is generally in use at present.
Excellent modelling skills very envious lol!
Awesome, Mate
Great video...I never tire of looking at your work, be it video or in mags...
you are crazy talented
Brilliant!
Nice work!
Ha, love the idea of 'keyboard warrior monthly'
great looking layouts mate, as always, very impressive.
You certainly have developed a style. Much like now famous artists and their famous pieces hanging in galleries, it's possible to stand, looking at a layout and say "that's a Nevard"
Excellent stuff
Wonderful modelling 👍
Excellent work...one of the best
👍 Yer' Killin' me, man ! 👄 Dehydrated by dry wit 🚂
"Escapism" IS the word 👏
If Carlsberg made railway layouts, they would be exactly like this (including the Marshal amp....or in my case, line 6) FANTASTIC
Technically I don't think they can be classed as layouts as such, more like diarama's , but the standard of modelling and the realism is superb. Puts many so called show layouts to shame.
fred grove has
Ah well, we don’t all have the space for big layouts so I think they’re quite inspirational 👍
Yes they can be classed as layouts. A layout can be anything with has moving trains. A diorama has still parts that don't move
Excellent stuff :-)
Inspirational!
I remember most of these layouts from a magazine some years ago , Model Rail I think . Really impressive and very realistic . What gauge are the layouts ? they look like O gauge !
I like your modelling. Really create an atmosphere that's missing in some others.
Do you get to do much EM/P4 work?
It fits in around my photography business which is my main thing. I only choose jobs within my skill set. P4 would drive me mad tbh. I can pick and choose.
Marvellous stuff!!!
You love trains but really you are without a doubt a very skillful artist.
You make 3D art.
When I saw your first layout with the crossing I thought S&D, im sure I have seen this on Branchline Railway.
You need a Sir John Betjmin figure.