Brilliant, James! Among many other features, the warehouse hides the portal to the fiddle yard perfectly and the sunken yard office is spot on. I also love the shadows from the overhead gantry. I'll be taking a different view on small industrial operations now. Very inspiring. Thank you very much for the tout and thoughtful commentary. Cheers!
Very nicely modelled. I always feel that it's a pity we can't easily add drivers to our diesel locos; for me it's the human element that really focusses and brings a railway scene to life. Kind regards to you 😊
it’s fairly easy to add a driver, but then harder to pose those shots where the locomotive is obviously static… I must get some more Modelu figures for the layout though to allow different scenes to be posed, not glued down, but able to be set up for photos.
Would love to see your build process of something like this, looks fantastic nice one James. Some vintage HO rolling stock arrived in the mail and this has given me lots of ideas of what to do with them. Shelf idea is fantastic
Thank you, James, for sharing this immersive layout. It's good to see someone enjoy the process of creating a figment of imagination that is believable, a well observed bit of reality. And this format lends itself well to further development. Of skill, observation, of storytelling and… inner peace or ballance or, yes, mindfulness. I think of all sorts of layers once a sound base is built: colour, texture etc. One thing with these is they are added, sure. But I also take them partially off. All very thin, all desaturated (understated). On and off they go. Until one day, I just know: That's it. I truly enjoy your peaceful approach. No greed. Just a little everyday story. And under this same breath I think it's time to explore the dimension of sound. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful work and -quite important this- your train of thought. Rafael P.S. Thanks also for the foam trick!
Rafael, thank you for the comment, it’s great to hear your reflections… I appreciate all your thoughts. Indeed, sound is a good play thing on Beaverbrook but keeping this DC keeps it very very very simple.
Todd - that's very kind, thank you for the comment and I'm glad you enjoy the content. I love this hobby, and I hope sharing that enthusiasm encourages others!
Once again a wonderful video James. Your small layouts provide me much inspiration to "go small." By the way, speaking as a civil engineer, the girders on the pipe support would be called "castellated beams." The hexagonal cutouts reduce the weight of the beam.
Thanks Thomas - that is very kind and I'm glad they provide inspiration. Castellated beams hey, always thought they were cool - of course I know they should have an I cross section, but that was more trouble than it was worth in this instance.
Inspiring as ever .. I built a little German HO layout (Klein & Günstig video) as a ‘taster’ too and been thinking to revisit the hastily put together scenics for a while , this definitely pushed it up the queue :-)
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hope it does encourage you to revisit. I think these distractions can be good fuel for the creative mojo in our usual modelling pursuits.
You are already fully aware that I'm very fond of this layout, but I have to say even more so since seeing it through a macro lens. Lovely to see the Trabant in situ as well, and thanks for your kind words! Very intriguing and mysterious place, what on earth are they making there? 🤔
Thank you - it started out as an experiment but I'm deeply in love with it too at the moment. Hope it energises whatever modelling or creative work you do!
You are a fantastic modeler, and I love what you've done with this little cameo layout. Question: Is the track that passes nearest the office at a lower level than the track that has the chemical dump grates, and pipes?
That it a s good question and I've tried this before - unfortunately I find Kadee require quite a strong magnet. Foam is cheaper than replacing wheel sets!
The Trabant brings a lot to the scene for sure, its weathered excellently too, your friend should be very pleased with his efforts!
Thank you, I think he is rather humbled by the kind comments! I agree though, he has done a lovely job.
This is a gem. It may be a simple track plan but for 15 minutes peaceful shunting, it is very effective and ready to go at a moments notice.
Thank you Peter, you’re right, it’s a great muse!
Brilliant, James! Among many other features, the warehouse hides the portal to the fiddle yard perfectly and the sunken yard office is spot on. I also love the shadows from the overhead gantry. I'll be taking a different view on small industrial operations now. Very inspiring. Thank you very much for the tout and thoughtful commentary. Cheers!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and were able to also take inspiration and ideas from some of my work.
What a great video - relaxing yet full of ideas
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Very nicely modelled. I always feel that it's a pity we can't easily add drivers to our diesel locos; for me it's the human element that really focusses and brings a railway scene to life. Kind regards to you 😊
it’s fairly easy to add a driver, but then harder to pose those shots where the locomotive is obviously static… I must get some more Modelu figures for the layout though to allow different scenes to be posed, not glued down, but able to be set up for photos.
One word - superb!
wow, thank you!
TRABANT, my first car🤩🤩🤩👍.
Greeting from Eastern Germany. Nice Layout, like me 🛤️🚂🛠👍
Thank you!
...Clever!
Thank you
Abother superb layout James
Thank you Dave, that’s very kind!
Really enjoyed the video thank you. I personally do love a old beaten up looking shunter / switcher in a private industry 😊
Thank you Justin, that is very kind. Glad you enjoyed it!
Would love to see your build process of something like this, looks fantastic nice one James. Some vintage HO rolling stock arrived in the mail and this has given me lots of ideas of what to do with them. Shelf idea is fantastic
Thanks Hadyn
Thank you, James, for sharing this immersive layout. It's good to see someone enjoy the process of creating a figment of imagination that is believable, a well observed bit of reality.
And this format lends itself well to further development. Of skill, observation, of storytelling and… inner peace or ballance or, yes, mindfulness.
I think of all sorts of layers once a sound base is built: colour, texture etc. One thing with these is they are added, sure. But I also take them partially off. All very thin, all desaturated (understated). On and off they go. Until one day, I just know: That's it.
I truly enjoy your peaceful approach. No greed. Just a little everyday story. And under this same breath I think it's time to explore the dimension of sound.
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful work and -quite important this- your train of thought.
Rafael
P.S. Thanks also for the foam trick!
Rafael, thank you for the comment, it’s great to hear your reflections… I appreciate all your thoughts. Indeed, sound is a good play thing on Beaverbrook but keeping this DC keeps it very very very simple.
Excellent concept and execution James. I love your work and find it refreshing. Well done and thank you for sharing.
Todd - that's very kind, thank you for the comment and I'm glad you enjoy the content. I love this hobby, and I hope sharing that enthusiasm encourages others!
its always great to see small layouts like this. great work! 👌
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
I absolutely love small cameo layouts. Thank you so so much for sharing and giving me more ideas to think about. 😊
Thank you Steve, and I'm glad to have helped - ideas in here that cross prototype boundaries, I'm sure!
Once again a wonderful video James. Your small layouts provide me much inspiration to "go small." By the way, speaking as a civil engineer, the girders on the pipe support would be called "castellated beams." The hexagonal cutouts reduce the weight of the beam.
Thanks Thomas - that is very kind and I'm glad they provide inspiration. Castellated beams hey, always thought they were cool - of course I know they should have an I cross section, but that was more trouble than it was worth in this instance.
Inspiring as ever .. I built a little German HO layout (Klein & Günstig video) as a ‘taster’ too and been thinking to revisit the hastily put together scenics for a while , this definitely pushed it up the queue :-)
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hope it does encourage you to revisit. I think these distractions can be good fuel for the creative mojo in our usual modelling pursuits.
You are already fully aware that I'm very fond of this layout, but I have to say even more so since seeing it through a macro lens. Lovely to see the Trabant in situ as well, and thanks for your kind words! Very intriguing and mysterious place, what on earth are they making there? 🤔
Your friendship and support James is always valued - and the day the Trabant arrived in the mail was a lovely surprise! Thank you!
I'm loving this layout ❤
Thank you - it started out as an experiment but I'm deeply in love with it too at the moment. Hope it energises whatever modelling or creative work you do!
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailwaysthe big takeaway for me is the foam against the axles. So simple but seems so effective. I'm stealing it 😁
Vary the thickness (i.e. how much it is compressed) and width to vary the braking effect. I don't find it needs gluing in.
Lovely scene & mood setting. What's the little loco btw? Tempted to get one.
It’s a Liliput model, an Austrian prototype. I found it on eBay for a great price.
You are a fantastic modeler, and I love what you've done with this little cameo layout. Question: Is the track that passes nearest the office at a lower level than the track that has the chemical dump grates, and pipes?
Thank you! The track is level across the whole board.
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways Thanks for the clarification.
No problem. I guess it shows how effective the subtle changes in level and the variety of textures can be in suggesting something in this manner.
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways Absolutely...
Maybe you can use smaller magnets that are strong enough for the couplings, but do not affect the steel axles.
That it a s good question and I've tried this before - unfortunately I find Kadee require quite a strong magnet. Foam is cheaper than replacing wheel sets!
@@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways Ah, OK. It would also be a fight you can't really win, because most axles you buy will be steel.
@@macnavi you're probably right. When I looked at the Kadee wheel options (which are suitable) the axle lengths are different.
do you have a link to the layout video that inspired you!!
Yes, no problem th-cam.com/video/R9Mhzb32QA8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jA09okQjtfXyIeWE