Pen Gwyn - An 009 Model Railway - Version 2

A few shots of my latest 009 model railway build which is a larger version of the original Pen Gwyn with several modifications. The layout is largely complete but there is still plenty of work to do around the buildings and various other detailing

[@petebullimore4337]

At last. A 009 layout operating at scale speeds. Well done.

[@acw71000]

Cheers Pete, one of my pet dislikes is seeing layouts with trains zooming around. DCC and clean tracks certainly helps with slower running

[@JohnWeigel-hb8ee]

Absolutely Magnificent!

[@acw71000]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it

[@086DEN]

This is lovely

[@acw71000]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@markgriffiths6638]

What a superb layout

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it

[@nige7577]

A superb layout Austin, you’ve certainly put in the hours to achieve as near a real layout as you can get as well as getting hours of pleasure running it, cheers 👍

[@acw71000]

Thanks Nige, it was started around this time last year and then worked on it now and again through the year. I think I enjoy the build sometimes more than running !

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Fantastic layout Austin. Loved the Fairlie and particularly the attention to detail around the layout. Regards, Dave.

[@acw71000]

Thanks Dave, there are some wonderful models available now and the Fairlies are great runners

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Austin. Well captured. You have a fantastic layout. You done an outstanding job on it. Best wishes C&A

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much, I quite like the layout but now its nearly complete I can see things that could have been done better.

[@tattoo1084]

Great layout Austin, liking the sound.👍👍

[@acw71000]

Thanks David and a Happy New Year to you. The sound does make a difference .

[@TheStephengthompson]

This must be one of the most detailed layouts I’ve seen with the sound making it sound fantastic Austin. Just missing a certain miniature figure on the platform 😂

[@acw71000]

Thanks Steve, I need to look into those figures, sound just the thing!

[@riklund691]

Haha! Yes,by the way, is there a shop in the village which sells chocolate biscuits with corny jokes on the wrappers?!

[@acw71000]

Sadly not, it had to close due to cut backs and economies !

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Austin :)

[@acw71000]

Many thanks Simon

[@bodorganboys]

Nice set up Austin😊

[@acw71000]

Thanks Idris, it keeps me busy!

[@bodorganboys]

Out of curiosity, where did you get the oo9 footplate crew from?

[@acw71000]

The crews are all from Modelu. A few have had legs amputated to fit in the Quarry Hunslets as the speaker takes up some space! I've found it better in the past to order them in HO scale rather than 00 as they fit better

[@bodorganboys]

@acw71000 Thanks for info. I'll have a look at Modelu

[@JamesandPeter]

Beautiful layout you have created there Austin, lots of resemblance to North Wales (not just in the stock). As Steve said you need a “Modelu cameraman with tripod” person on the platform lol. Regards James.

[@acw71000]

Thanks James and a Happy New Year to you. I'd still like to model somewhere like Tan y Bwlch but don't have the skills unfortunately

[@JamesandPeter]

@@acw71000 Somewhere like Plas Halt , Campbells Platform or Glanypwll would be nice. With Glanypwll you have the main FR line and Glanypwll itself. Nowadays they keep a full train and loco there for the service from BLF to Port and return.

[@Gwenen-009]

A lovely layout with so many details. What do you use for filming it?

[@acw71000]

Thanks for your kind comments. For this video I used a Panasonic VX870

[@Gwenen-009]

@@acw71000 Thank you.

[@EForrest88]

what's the baseboard size on this version? still 6x2ft like the original?

[@acw71000]

No, this is 6'6 x 2'6. The previous version was actually only 4'x2'

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

What a lovely model railway layout you got there Austin. Do you like the Double Farlie with sound?

[@acw71000]

Thanks Andrew, love the Double Fairlies, I've got two of them on the layout. Happy New Year to you, I hope its a good one for you

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Thanks Austin, really appreciate it

[@jeyop]

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