Building a Model Railway - start to finish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- This video is an example of what can be achieved in building a model railway from start to finish. There are many TH-cam clips which provide detailed information as needed. It should be remembered that a model railway is what you would like to run and not what a 'perfectionist', sometimes referred to as rivet counters says it should be. You will notice in this clip that I like to run diesels from different era's, different lines and differing rolling stock. You will also notice a German loco in the typically English setting. Hope you enjoy it and it gives the viewer a few ideas.
Outstanding! Amazing! There needs to be a "Love" button
Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best with your layout.
Obviously a craftsman. Nice to have the tools and space to build it.
Love the viaduct. Great job.
You gave your age away with Mr Sandman
Thanks for the comments. One thing I have learnt over the years in building model railways is to have strong visual features, as space allows, such as the viaduct, market town, shunting yard and engine shed/turntable, in addition to a reasonable 'run' of track. Your right about the music era which I more easilly appreciate, rather than the shouting efforts of todays music.
Richard, I give you 10 Stars for the music.
The music fantastic😁 remind me in VHS tapes my dad used to keep under his bed the ones he used to try and hide from me and my mum lol you say it's finished but it's not! I'll give you a weight before you alter it again add to it, never be finished it will be a lifelong thing mate! Enjoyed and have fun😀
Thanks for the comments Lee. Your right about the lifelong thing. There is always some little addition/inclusion which will enhance the layout, not to mention new loco's or rolling stock. As for the music, I have obviously given my age away. Your Dad's choice of music is, what should I say - exceptional. Music helps to engage the viewer in the experience. Much prefer music to those posts which focus on uninformative comments.
Top video Richard. I love the Aidensfield (Goathland) garage you have there. I do miss North Yorkshire. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the kind comments Christopher. They are always appreciated. All the best with your model railway and the fond memories of North Yorkshire.
Mr. Richard Berry, I am very grateful for the information you provide in your series of vineyards (youtube)
I visualized them all and get very good ideas from them, sincerely I discover myself in front of you,
you are a very good craftsman, so good
I love your choice of music to go with the video. Jazz is my favourite genre of music these days!! I listen to it in the car on Jazz FM!!
Thanks for the feedback. Likewise I enjoy the music which enhances the visual presentation. Its hard enough to find good music these days which is not of the 'screeching' type.
Great work! That looked easy enough. I might have a go at that this afternoon!😄
That is amazing layout. From construction to final operation. Great work. 👍
What a great video and story you have shared. Impressed with the level of planning and patience you have - I'm always too keen to get trains running round!😂
Thanks for the kind comments. I know what you mean when it comes time to run trains. I justify myself in running trains to 'test the electrics, smoothness and a need to iron out any bumps along the way. All the best with your modelling. Richard
A great layout and a brilliant presentation, with the addition of fabulous music. Well done.
Thanks for your coments Zeb. The music helps identify with the presentation, and I find myself running the youtube clip in the background just to listen to the music.
Superb craftmanship and brilliant modelling skills, no wonder people buy your layouts and you get so much enjoyment building them. I really like the viaduct and the lever frame is a really nice railway touch.
Thank you for the time you put into making this video and for sharing. It was a truly enjoyable watch. Please feel free to pop round any time you like, I have a spare room screaming out for a model railway. 👍 + 🔔
Fabulous, all the boxes ticked, you seem to have grasped and accomplished all the skills, particularly the woodwork and the video edit is very professional too! Top job, bud!
I like videos like this that help a lot of people with ideas and the how to.
Thank you for your comments. Good luck with your project. There are many ways of accomplishing a nice railway, this is just one of them.
Such a great job! Thank you for sharing the trip along the way.
Thanks for the feedback. Its my pleasure to share the experience.
Richard nice upload today.Enjoyed it.Hope there more to come.
Makes my humble model railway look shabby, wish I had your skill, love the Chet Atkins music .
You Sir are a superb modeller. A wonderful build and layout with such great detail. thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comments.
Way to go! I remember you showing me the room as you started this. Love seeing all your excitement for the project come to fruition!!
His a Toy train engineer 🙂
Nice to see you running prototypically long goods trains on the layout.
Agree, long runs make the scene more realistic.
It is quite obvious from watching that you have a flair for woodwork. That is top notch carpentry and for someone starting out, it shows just how good quality work can prove to be. Amazing video showcasing modelling in Great Britain to be honest. Subbed and interested to see what’s next.. Regards Chris
Superb layout , great video with excellent musical soundtrack . I wish i had all that space to build a layout . Thanks for sharing . 😊
Thanks David for the kind comments. I also like the music which helps engage in the viewing experience.
I usually don’t comment on TH-cam videos but I had to after watching this one. Wonderful layout and great video. Your layout really captured the essence of an English town with the great details and topography. Also, excellent choice of music.
Thanks for the feedback Wayne. Its a pleasure to share some of my limited skills. I also like the concept that 'a picture speaks a thousand words', rather than have to waffle along which would vastly extend the video timing. The music also helps engageone in the experience.
Fantastic work, you made that look way to easy, but I know better. Outstanding.
Fantastic layout. Wish I had your skills.
Excelente trabajo y buena música,tanto de carpintería como la maqueta.
Lo único que no me acaba de convencer es que se ve todo demasiado limpio, los edificios no están envejecidos y se ven demasiado nuevos y limpios y lo mismo las estructuras ferroviariarias y eso en la realidad no es así.
De todas formas no deja de ser un trabajo excepcional.
Saludos desde España
Fantastic!! Wish i had the space to make that... Really enjoyed your video.
Thanks for the kind comments. Space is a problem for just about every model railroader, who usually has to compromise on something in this world of miniatures.
You sir are a creative genius, absolutely beautiful, the best layout I’ve seen surely,
Thanks Keith. Your kind comments are appreciated.
Fantastic Video. Enjoyed every minute of it. A great looking layout. Well done Sir.
Thanks. Worth a thumbs up just for the music. Love the 03.
Wow, Richard .... great layout; wonderful music selection .... looks like a superb accomplishment. Keep up the great work
Thanks Kevin, music sets the sene and helps to engage the viewer .
Excellent Video!!!!
Marvellous video Richard. Very interesting, I've subscribed for more of this
Fascinating could watch all day...
A very interesting video about creating a model railway from the baseboards upwards. I have a micro layout with one scenic board and a fiddle yard. It’ll fit on top of my Billy bookcase.
Thanks for the comments. Model railway layouts simply have to be adjusted to fit the available space. H0/00 scale is about the smallest my eyesight will appreciate.
Great video and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic video 👍👍👍
A real "pro" at work? Well done, I enjoyed it! Nice video and well edited. Perhaps one little suggestion, if you don't mind? Some people here and there and at the stations and so one, would perhaps give it some extra "life" atmosphere?
Thanks so much for the feedback and for your suggestion. Building a model railway always seems to be an ongoing process and the addition of more people and background features such as animals, wagon loads etc will certainly be a part of that.
Superb exacting work in the total build. Great video and great layout.
Amazing accomplishment, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the compliment. Its always appreciated. I have put up another TH-cam video showing loco's running at 'track level' which you might enjoy - th-cam.com/video/gCAjSHSWNRo/w-d-xo.html.
@@richardberry9984 Enjoyed it very much, thanks for the link
There’s no best bit, it’s all excellent! Enjoy the video, if it were only so quick👍
Thanks for the positive feedback Glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed building the layout over the last 12 months.
Awsome. And love the Chet Atkins and Roy Clarke. You must also play 🎸 guitar. Trains look great. Wish I had room to do that.
Thanks for the kind comments. Unfortunately my talents stop when it comes to playing a musical instrument, as much as I would like to. But at least I can enjoy those who are musically gifted. Great fan of Chet Atkins.
Wow!!! You have to be proud!!!
What a beautiful layout and you made it look so easy to build and we know it’s not 😃👍👍👍
Fantastic layout and a very interesting video! Like and subscribed, wanna see lire of it! Thanks for sharing this video 👍🙏
stunning
Thanks for the kind sentiment. Glad you enjoyed the video and gave you some ideas for your model railway. Richard
Nice layout, but far to clean but a layout is never finished and that bis the fun. Like the structures with their destincrive Brirish flair. Also the landscape resembles my memories of the Midlands or southern Scotland. Built for 12 years an HOn3 layout and now since 1987 an slighly larger -but much more detailed - Sn3 layout. Only point of criticism the use of German steam engines, cars and lorries on the layout. Did I miss something, have we won the war? 😉😉😉.Keep on the good work.
Thanks for the interest. Whilst the layout is based around a fictional English village setting, I also love the detail of Roco locomotives, hence the German loco. All vehicles are from the Oxford Diecast range and are entirely British. As you say, a layout is never really finished with opportunity to further develop individual dioramas over time including weathering to the extent desired. Good luck with your continuing Sn3 project. Must be hard to find a good range of ready to run loco's / rolling stock.
start to finish, I have never finished a layout, I now live on a narrow boat 40' long x 6'4'' wide (a bit of envy as I lack space/room) so there might be a chance I will nearly complete a railway🤔. But there is always something to add or take away. I did enjoy seeing the frame work for the layout stacked up. Good to see you didn't build a Metcalf town like so many layouts, the Hornby Scaledale /Bachmann Scenecraft look far better, added with the sloping bases for your buildings, looks so right! weathering next job? ☺👍🏻
Thanks for the feeedback. You must be facing real challenges in building a layout on a longboat. Agree with you on the card buildings. They just lack the 3rd dimension and are susceptible to heat/moisture over time. There is some subtle weathering, which does not show up clearly on the video. But as I have the layout up for sale, past experiences show that some purchasers prefer the 'pristine' look (especially the skaledale buildings), so won't be doing any more. Personally I think weathering adds to the finished project which I would do more of if the layout was to be retained..
Z21 make bloody good stuff 👍
Your right there. Previously I used NCE Power Pro which are pretty good but not up to the technical proficiency of Roco. I still like using the hand controller as opposed to the iPad, but then its always a matter of what the user feels most comfortable with. Good luck with your layout.
That is a great job!
At this point on Sunday morning you have 238 views and 7 likes.
I wonder what else you have to fo to get people to acknowledge your effort.
As I make videos I know the amount of work that goes into making one.
Keep up the great work
Thanks for the feedback. I have on order a cube camera and will have a go at making a video of loco's running at 'ground level'. I like the idea of creating video's as it provides a record of my efforts to review and reflect upon when making successive layouts, which I have done over recent years
What can I say but WOW 👌
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the presentation.
Subscribed to follow more updates great video on how you got to that nice layout 👍🏻
Clear and nice result excellent
I like it very much! 👍
It looks so good do you run what you want or do you run trains in the theme of it
Thanks for the feedback. Trains are almost exclusively set and run across the period 1940-1950's in a UK country setting. However, There are a number of loco's which I find particularly appealing, such as the German DB01 series, some later models from the UK outside this time frame, and yet to be acquired models of the USA Santa Fe in A&B units in warbonnet red along with an Australian NR Class model of the "Ghan" and "Indian Pacific". These 'out of synch' models are not a permanent feature and are mainly displayed as static models, but then a model railway is what you want it to be, not always what it has originated from. There are many great examples of locomotives worldwide which I find delightful in rthe world of miniatures and will occassionally collect them as they appeal to my sesses and appreciation of railway traffic.
The switches for the turn out, lever point control box, do you have any info on what all it consists of? I love the look of it. Can it be set up for manual and programmed? I see you sold it though.
Hi Aaron, thanks for the interest. The lever switches are manufactured by DCC Concepts in the UK and can be purchased either singly or in packs of 6 or 12. I use them with manual activation in mind, which is really what they are designed for. The levers cannot be activated in any other way. However, you can still use digital point motors which can be activated from another control source, but that tends to negate the purpose behind having a lever type operation which is designed to mimic a real life function. If you need any help with the point motors, I have found the staff at DCC Concepts to be very supportive. Link is - www.dccconcepts.com/product-category/the-cobalt-collection/cobalt-signal-levers/ . All the best with your layout. Whilst this layout has been sold I will be starting a new project shortly and using these lever switches again. love their appearance and point activation method.
@@richardberry9984 I plan on using the levers first and foremost. They are so cool. Then on down the line adding in a way to switch from manual to program that will run everything, but be able to go back and forth. Can’t wait til your next build! Thanks!
Hi, great build, nice layout. Do you intend to 'weather' to make your layout look more realistic ? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. There is some subtle weathering, which does not show up clearly on the video. But as I have the layout up for sale, past experienxces show that some purchasers prefer the 'pristine' look (especially the skaledale buildings), so wont be doing any more. Personally I think weathering adds to the finished project which I would do more of if the layout was to be retained..
@@richardberry9984 Thanks for your reply. Another RR build in the pipeline ?
A huge amount of work. Have you any idea how many man hours you put in? How many months from start to finish? Fantastic achievement!
Hi John, thanks for the comments. To answer your question, it took about a year to build, but then it helps when your retired - 8 hours per day x 3 days per week x 52 weeks = say 1250 man hours. But that doesn't include time spent searching the internet and waiting for orders of various items to arrive. Hope you enjoy the hobby. Richard
Hi Richard, You were selling this layout did you manage to sell or its it still for sale
Hi Gary, Thanks for the enquiry. Layout has been sold and is due to be picked up within the next few days. Richard
To the subscriber who asked about the clapping music towards the end, the piece is called 'unsquare dance' by Dave Brubeck
Love Brubeck. Point of interest - that piece was used as the theme music for a sketch show featuring Emma Thompson quite a few years ago. As for the layout - absolutely breath-taking. Many thanks for posting this inspirational video!
Brilliant.
Well this is the bees knees as they say. Very impressive, easily compares to many other railways. One question where did you get the Heartbeat garage from? Love to have one of those.
Thanks for the kind comments Keith. Scripps garage is a Bachmann Scenecraft model sold as "Goathland Garage", model number 44-0156, which I believe was especialy commissioned for "The Model Centre" UK (TMC) - link is: www.themodelcentre.com/44-0156 , although I have occassionally come across these models in other UK hobby stores.They also sell the Aidensfield hotel also under the name of "Goathland Hotel" but it looks like they only have the low relief version in stock. Both very nice models. All the best in the hobby. Richard
And what’s a German looking locomotive doing on an English layout? We have a layout on German specifications on which the members with German locomotives can run.
Although the layout is set in the UK, I also love well made models, of which the German loco is a feature. Made by Roco it is a superb model both in its manufacture, running and sound functions. It is of course quite out of context, but I love the model. You may also have noticed the cream and blue Pullman coaches modelled along the lines of french VSOE. They are superbly fitted out internally with lighting. Also plan to eventually acquire a Santa Fe diesel in red warbonnett with both A and B units, as well as a model of the Australian 'Ghan'. These will not always sit on the layout but will be run occassionally. Unfortunately I dont have access to other modellers with country specific layouts.
PS - sorry Richard, I just notice din the comments that the layout might be up for sale? Where do you have it advertised? Regards, Andrew
Advertised on both eBay and Gumtree. Hopefully it will sell through Gumtree as eBay have horrific charges. Link is www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wantirna/collectables/model-railway-layout-exhibition-quality-00-h0/1281622125
Hello Richard, I really enjoyed watching your video and you have a new subscriber. Your workmanship looks absolutely superb, and if there were ever an advertisement for "prior planning prevents..... ", then your layout is certainly it - well done! Also it is always great to "meet" another Aussie modeler. I have a quick question, what material did you use for your track bed? Please keep up the good work, I imagine video clips of your quality are time consuming to produce.
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the kind comments. Trackbed used is twofold. Mostly I have used "Trackrite Flexible Underlay". A superb flexible rubberised road bed which I am assured will not deteriorate over time and is excellent for sound deadening. Whilst it is also available in flat sheets, the expansive area around the engine shed/shunting/storage areas, I opted to use 3mm thick Yoga mat from KMart. A cheaper option (about $6 for a 600mm x 1800mm sheet) and also very durable as it carries human weight. Both work well but I would opt for the Trackrite as it has slightly better sound deadening qualities. Photography and woodworking are my other interests and although the video takes a little while to assemble I enjoy that side of the hobby. All the best with your modelling interests.
Hi Richard…. Great layout and video.
The layout is huge and impressive. What was your build time on this great project.
Regards …. Steve 👍
Hi Steve and thanks for the kind comments. Build time was about 12+ months. But it helps when your retired and can devote 2/3 days a week to the project. I tend to acquire all the materials / models before starting construction. Having everything on hand means delays due to overseas postage can be kept to a minimum. This is my 11th layout as I enjoy the building process, a little running time and then on-sell ready to start the process all over.
The vehicles scream late 1950s to the end of steam. Am I right? And also could you tell me if you’re running it 12 volts DC or 15 volts AC and DCC.
The era is right - late 40's to late 50's - decline of steam and intro of diesel. Although that is not entirely correct, as I am also running a Class 66. Power is through a Roco Z21 DCC unit which allows me to vary the voltage, but this layout runs on 16v. AC/DCC has so many advantages including sound functions and running multiple loco's on the same line. The later feature would probably not work for you with a micro layout restricting the number of loco's which could be run simultaneously.
Amazing log of all your hard work. Great result too. You may have already said how long it took but I probably missed it?
Thanks for your interest. Overall took me about 12/13 months. But then it helps when your retired and can spend 3/4 days a week developing the project.
@@richardberry9984 ahhh yes that would help. Great achievement though. I started mine in lockdown last year but progress has slowed substantially once back to work.
Hi Richard, I made a comment a year ago regarding your layout which I was very impressed with. I always want to have a layout made for me as I am not a great modeler and do not have the time. Do you know of anyone that would be interested in making a layout for me? It will need to be made for travel as I am in North Queensland, and I can arrange transport for this. My Budget would be up to $ 20,000 and would like an English setting. If you can help me, please let me know. Regards Gary
Hi Gary, Thanks for the interest. I have just sold my last layout and am about to start the next after having just moved into a new home, which was to be my last layout, but that doesnt always work out. If you would like to give me your email address I can give you a fuller reply. As you have identified, transport to N Qld is a significant distance. My address is richard at berryfamily.id.au . in the meantime you might like to have a look at my recently sold layout - th-cam.com/video/7ygU5JYlwKs/w-d-xo.html Regards Richard.
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I enjoyed watching this. Amazing scenery. How long did it take you to built all this?
Hi Jeff. Thanks for the feedback. Start to finish was about 12 months - 3 days a week. Plus the lead up time required to order all items (some internationally) to be on hand prior to commencing the project.
@@richardberry9984 I've been building for ten years and still I'm not finished. So I'm very impressed that you achieved all this in just 12 months.
@@jefwisse1957 It helps a lot when your retired. The enjoyment is in the building, planning and execution. Almost like mental therapy having to think about what comes next. Good luck with your project, hope you continue to find pleasure in the hobby.
@@richardberry9984 That's explains it. I'm also retired so I have lots of time to but the main problem is, I still need lots of money to complete it, LOL. Wish you well and enjoy it as much as I do.
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What are you going to call your layout? My micro layout is Walmington-on-Sea after the location of Dad’s Army.
This layout will be called St James, but I similarly like to name layouts after significant places. Last layout was called 'Kings Abbott' where Hercule Poirot retired to. Previous layout names included 'Midsomer' - no explanation needed - and 'Pemberley' after Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice. I like the Walmington-on-Sea title.
Apologies for spelling of the Roco brand. Its not Rocco as shown in the video
When your budget is unlimited.
Your right about that. This is the 11th layout I have built and onsold over the last 15 years, each time making just a little profit over and above replacement costs, with these small profits being ploughed back into the next project. If I were to start again, probably would only have a very humble layout. Used to be able to putchase a nice loco from the UK for about £60/70 a decade ago, but a similar model nowadays runs to just under £200/AUD$400 and not much better technically speaking. All the best with your next project. Dont give up.
Hi Richard. I love the layout, it looks amazing... I wish mine looked like that, but work and family life gets in the way a lot. I see you have the same fuel tank kit that I have and noticed the "dials" on yours. I am just painting and prepping them ready to install onto my layout and noticed the "dials" Can I ask where you got them from? I have seen a number of pictures with them shown and thought that they must be decals that are supplied with the kit, but mine does not have any in it and they are too small for me to paint, so hoping to track some down. Thanks Darren
Hi Darren, Thanks for the kind comments. The Oil Depot I used is a Ratio model 529 which included fine etched brass fittings, including the dials. I painted the dial background with a thin coat of white paint, allowing the brass gauge markings to show through on the surface. I then highlited the gauge needle by painting it red. I'm not sure if the Ratio model 530 (which doesn't come with the 'office') has these etched brass fittings.
@@richardberry9984 Thanks for the reply. Your painting skills are obviously better than mine. ha ha Even with my glasses on and my finest brush I don't think I could get that needle painted that well. Thanks again.
the problem with model train layouts...... $$$$$$$
Your right about that. Prices have gone up by a factor of about 3 over the last 8/10 years. Then the more you get involved with them, the larger you want the layout to become.
OK your a cabinet maker.However you jumped the Gun in your railroad building project.You forgot the electric digital slot cars from Carrera .No railroad is complete with out cars.Iam glad I didn't start building my railroad permanently .Now I can place Carrera track I to my layput.
Thanks for the feedback. Woodworking is my other interest, coming from a banking and finance background its a break and relaxation for me. Great idea about the cars. I did consider using Magnorail to add moving pushbikes / cars but cost and space became an issue
@@richardberry9984 You could pull it off.I glad I didn't pull out my table saw and start my train out yet.I have to get the Carrera digital remote slot car track which according to my measurement fits between FastTrack sections.
Congratulations Richard on an enjoyable video and a wonderful layout which must have given you hours of pleasure. 🚂🚃🚃🚃. I noticed you have a Walthers turntable might I suggest you check out Jumble Lane in the UK as he produces a 3d printed brick surround for the top ring.
Thanks for the Jumble Lane reference. I have checked it out and seems like it will be a good enhancement for the TT. I believe the manufacturers for both Heljan and Walthers are the same (I have used the Heljan product before, but with limited success. The electrics for the Walthers TT work extremely well, although they do have their quirks.