This interview was done around the time I had him produce my layout. Very thorough with asking what you want in your layout. He even has a questionnaire for you to fill out. Excellent work. Currently building mine now.
I'm surprised that this video has so few views and only 2 viewer comments after so long. Normally whenever I release a layout design video, I get several thousand views in the first day. Although Bill and I disagree on some aspects of layout design, I do follow his work to some extent. He was the one who inspired me to go into business as a professional layout designer, and I too am fully booked up months in advance despite putting up my prices last year. Yes, I'm one of the guys who uses 3rd-plan-it for all my designs.
@@ModelRailroadTechniques Maybe I can help you. I could do an interview with you along the same lines as this one. Afterwards, make the video available to me. I'll publish a few snippets on my channel with a link to the full interview on your channel. Once my viewers get there, you just have to find a way to convince them to watch more of your content. If you're interested, contact me through my web-site: superiormodelrailroads.com
@@mpeterll I have watched some of your design videos myself. I have enjoyed them and obtained ideas for my own layout. This one also has valid points for myself and others, depending on one's view of their "dream" layout which is why I watch so many. I think, in my humble opinion, that a personal, direct approach on youtube, goes over better than an interview type setting. I enjoy learning in both formats. An interview with you on MRT would be something I would watch.
@@ModelRailroadTechniques It was around the 10 minute mark when he started talking about the "railfanning" of a model railroad becoming tiresome after a few years and owners getting bored with just watching trains go by. My layout is primarily designed for operations, and railfanning is more of an afterthought. However, I just watched a similar video by @djstrains that made me realize my primary railyard is too big for the industries that it serves. I'm not going to change it because it's the centerpiece of the layout and my favorite aspect of the layout, but it was still a realization that I noted. Great interview!
...and I have too much track near the edge with not enough room for scenery...hard to help on a shelf-style layout when you want to include an industry in the scene as well.
Very good interview. It has been about a year since the video in which Bill talked about coming back to do a more in depth discussion of realistic operations and to go over a plan from it’s inception and the stages that followed. Is there a plan for that second interview? I believe a lot of people would be interested in that content.
Great Video. glad that I came across it as my layout is still being placed together. Benchwork done, and now trying to figure out the "drop down" section to the staging area underneath. Where I live in Reno, NV, they have lowered the tracks to not interfere with traffic as the City has grown so much. I plan on incorporating this into my own around the walls shelf layout, to drop the tracks below the table level for staging rather than using a Helix. The going is slow, but it has allowed me many opportunities to watch videos such as this and tweak my own plan for above the table level. Thanks for putting this out there :)
I JUST WANT TO RUN MY FLYER TO RELAX WHEN I GET HOME FROM WORK. AS A KID I HAD A SHEET OF PLYWWOD WITH A LOOP AND 2 SWITCHES AND A CURVED TRACK CONNECTING THE TWO SIDES OF THE BIG LOOP. AT THE AGE OF 10 THIS WAS PERFECT TO ME. NIW I AM WANTING CONCENTRIC CIRCLES. ADD MA FEW SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES AND MOUNTAINS. ALL OM 4 PIECES OF PLYWOOD WITH A MILLAINI BASE. BUT I HEAR WHATYOU ARE SAYING, THAT ILL GET BORED WITH IT. SO THAN KJS FIOR THE HEADS UP.
Thanks for this great video. You mentioned a modeller from India. I am from India too. Can you put me into touch with him ? Thanks. Have already subscribed to your Channel.
This interview was done around the time I had him produce my layout. Very thorough with asking what you want in your layout. He even has a questionnaire for you to fill out. Excellent work. Currently building mine now.
Bill really is one of the masters of track planning
That’s awesome mate cheers
I'm surprised that this video has so few views and only 2 viewer comments after so long. Normally whenever I release a layout design video, I get several thousand views in the first day.
Although Bill and I disagree on some aspects of layout design, I do follow his work to some extent. He was the one who inspired me to go into business as a professional layout designer, and I too am fully booked up months in advance despite putting up my prices last year. Yes, I'm one of the guys who uses 3rd-plan-it for all my designs.
Thank you for reaching out. I would love more views too, but we are slave to the TH-cam Algorithm.
@@ModelRailroadTechniques Maybe I can help you. I could do an interview with you along the same lines as this one. Afterwards, make the video available to me. I'll publish a few snippets on my channel with a link to the full interview on your channel. Once my viewers get there, you just have to find a way to convince them to watch more of your content.
If you're interested, contact me through my web-site: superiormodelrailroads.com
@@mpeterll I have watched some of your design videos myself. I have enjoyed them and obtained ideas for my own layout. This one also has valid points for myself and others, depending on one's view of their "dream" layout which is why I watch so many. I think, in my humble opinion, that a personal, direct approach on youtube, goes over better than an interview type setting. I enjoy learning in both formats. An interview with you on MRT would be something I would watch.
@@honestgbfan5324 I was interviewed on MRT a few weeks ago. The video was released recently.
Thank you. did not see it in my subs notification
Decided to watch this video even though by the end I might hate my current layout build...
After ten minutes in...I feel better already.
@@KandWRailroader I’m interested why you feel better?
@@ModelRailroadTechniques It was around the 10 minute mark when he started talking about the "railfanning" of a model railroad becoming tiresome after a few years and owners getting bored with just watching trains go by. My layout is primarily designed for operations, and railfanning is more of an afterthought. However, I just watched a similar video by @djstrains that made me realize my primary railyard is too big for the industries that it serves. I'm not going to change it because it's the centerpiece of the layout and my favorite aspect of the layout, but it was still a realization that I noted. Great interview!
...and I have too much track near the edge with not enough room for scenery...hard to help on a shelf-style layout when you want to include an industry in the scene as well.
Truly a good interview that was in-depth and entertaining. Good Job.
Thank so much South Brooklyn RR. On the drawing board is the possibility of a how to design prototypical operations
Very good interview. It has been about a year since the video in which Bill talked about coming back to do a more in depth discussion of realistic operations and to go over a plan from it’s inception and the stages that followed. Is there a plan for that second interview? I believe a lot of people would be interested in that content.
Thank you for watching.. there been alot going on in the background to get Bill back on. Our schedules have not aligned as yet.
Great Video. glad that I came across it as my layout is still being placed together. Benchwork done, and now trying to figure out the "drop down" section to the staging area underneath. Where I live in Reno, NV, they have lowered the tracks to not interfere with traffic as the City has grown so much. I plan on incorporating this into my own around the walls shelf layout, to drop the tracks below the table level for staging rather than using a Helix. The going is slow, but it has allowed me many opportunities to watch videos such as this and tweak my own plan for above the table level. Thanks for putting this out there :)
Thank you for watching your layout sounds awesome
I have been looking forward to this!!
Thank so much Human[c]ity Junction. On the drawing board is the possibility of a how to design prototypical operations
I JUST WANT TO RUN MY FLYER TO RELAX WHEN I GET HOME FROM WORK. AS A KID I HAD A SHEET OF PLYWWOD WITH A LOOP AND 2 SWITCHES AND A CURVED TRACK CONNECTING THE TWO SIDES OF THE BIG LOOP. AT THE AGE OF 10 THIS WAS PERFECT TO ME. NIW I AM WANTING CONCENTRIC CIRCLES. ADD MA FEW SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES AND MOUNTAINS. ALL OM 4 PIECES OF PLYWOOD WITH A MILLAINI BASE.
BUT I HEAR WHATYOU ARE SAYING, THAT ILL GET BORED WITH IT. SO THAN KJS FIOR THE HEADS UP.
Thanks for this great video. You mentioned a modeller from India. I am from India too. Can you put me into touch with him ? Thanks. Have already subscribed to your Channel.
Thank you kindly, if you reach out to Trains and Dioramas. He is your man. Cheers Daz