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.
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!
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,,,
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
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.
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..
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.
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)
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
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
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 !
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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"
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 !
Doctor Micro Layouts, please, when you next do some sketches, would you sketch me a layout?!! I just can't visualise it - 8' x 2' at my disposal, baseboards already made and crying out for summat! Midland/NE (shared) Branch Line terminus would be lovely! Thank you. Superb layouts, as always!
By the way, mentioning "Lidl", an idea of a "Now - Then" micro Layout would be an idea. Showing the late 50s and then the 2000s but the same plot with part structures from the 50s made into new buildings/extended, and the terrain practically unrecognisable bar a few tell tale, prominent, bits.
Chris you have created extreme realism in these layouts, you are a very talented modeller.
Great vignettes of railway modelling, as they say a picture paints a thousand word and model even more.
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 👍🏻
Recall following these years ago. Great to see them still alive.
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.
Fine art in 3D. Excellent.
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 😉
THat is amazing...small detsail adds so much authenticity, weeds in the canal, the culvert the weathering...absolutely fantastic...
Stunning detail and craftsmanship
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!
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
Came back to this as the colouring and detain is wonderful....it's not overdone like many...simple and very realisitic
Some of the best work I think I've seen. Stunning
I just stumbled on this and I'm so glad I did. Great modelling. I guess my favorite is Calcott. Thanks Chris.
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
Hi Chris I love your layouts you make me went to start. Keep your good hobby going . Thanks chris.
Awesome attention to detail love the pen marks for the cobblestone effect
This layout has some of the nicest building weathering I have ever seen.
Radstock local here, this is outstanding I'm a big fan of all of these!
wow what a collection of masterpieces absolute genies
Good to see the guitar as well as the quality modelling. Railway modelling and music just go together in my view!
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.
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..
Great layouts. Love the commentary.
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!
Excellent ground cover seamlessly blended into the very believable groundwork. Top class and all the right colour
Lovely stuff. Always admired your work - real model railway artistry.
What wonderful modelling.
A joy to behold.
Fantastic detailed layouts. You seriously have some idea! Amazing!
Cracking workmanship! Up there with the best.
Bravo from across the Pond! Cracking! Cheers!
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
Lovely little layouts! A lot of attention to detail.
Thoroughly enjoyable Chris. Thanks for keeping us updated.
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.
You sir have an amazing talent! What you create is so real looking. All the best
Stunningly detailed. What absolutely brilliant work.
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.
Some really nice detail thanks for sharing cheers Kevin
Truly beautiful modeling. Look forward to seeing more.
Fabulous railway room
Fantastic detail, you are a master modeller.
Absolutely brilliant, would love to see your interpretation of the Barnstaple to Torrington branch
Excellent modelling skills Chris your layouts are very inspirational,great video nice to see all the layouts you've built.
All the best Kev
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)
Beautiful work. It is good to see such outstanding work for small layouts.
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
Inspiring work, magnificent. Thanks for sharing this.
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
lovely layouts it's giving me a lot of inspiration for my own layout that i am starting in 0 gauge
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 !
I admire your presentation. A great change from seeing a layout on an island suspended in space.
Lovely work, very atmospheric
Excellent models
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.
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Brilliant work!
very impressive collection of layouts, didn't realise you could get so much into such a small space. may try it myself
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.
Quite superb - railway modelling at a whole new level; but so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Fabulous detailed modelling, first class!
Well done Chris, I luv 'em... IMHO, top class....Keep up the good work...!!!
Well done, very well made. Clever you!
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!
Great detailed work.
Wow! So many awesome and inspiring layouts! You have some real talent! Please keep up the breath taking work! : )
From Roger
Brilliant ageing! Great layouts, full of atmosphere.
Excellent , must put a fence alongside Allotments , when I was a Kid always were heavy wood fencing.
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.
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.
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
Wow 🤩 this is a top quality realistic diorama 😍👍
I freaking love it! Your attention to detail is magnificent, and each layout is a nifty size...well except for the last one.
you are crazy talented
Wonderful 👍🏻
Excellent scratch-builds and modelling!
Great video...I never tire of looking at your work, be it video or in mags...
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 stuff
Excellent work...one of the best
Nice work!
Awesome, Mate
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
Brilliant!
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.
Wonderful modelling 👍
I am realy fan of your Workshop. I am happy ton find your channel and i subscribe immediately.
Marvellous stuff!!!
Excellent modelling skills very envious lol!
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"
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 sow at a locos club show low relief that stuck out the back of the backboard so gives depth to the buildings
Excellent stuff :-)
If Carlsberg made railway layouts, they would be exactly like this (including the Marshal amp....or in my case, line 6) FANTASTIC
Inspirational!
Doctor Micro Layouts, please, when you next do some sketches, would you sketch me a layout?!! I just can't visualise it - 8' x 2' at my disposal, baseboards already made and crying out for summat! Midland/NE (shared) Branch Line terminus would be lovely! Thank you. Superb layouts, as always!
By the way, mentioning "Lidl", an idea of a "Now - Then" micro Layout would be an idea. Showing the late 50s and then the 2000s but the same plot with part structures from the 50s made into new buildings/extended, and the terrain practically unrecognisable bar a few tell tale, prominent, bits.