Keep yourself healthy. I retired two years early for that reason, ( not to mention very bad boss), and never looked back. Im reasonablely sane, and it's been 23 yrs. . Ups and downs with my layout, but still going. Fact is it might have saved me once or twice. You do what you want and we'll make it work for us. Thanks for the years of dedication. Good luck .
Well done Jenny. I have done this too when i retired 20 months ago. Gave up part time volunteering for the 3mm society. now enjoying my own modelling and building Acton 'wells and updating Nailsworth and Woodchester for the Berkeley Vale Railway. All flat kits now built. thanks for the last 7 years of effort you put into your channel. Caroline
Hi Jenny and Zoe, just want to say thank you for all the videos that you and Zoe have put out over the years, you are an inspiration for many people, unfortunately, I've missed a lot of the Monday Club,as I've been working night-shift for about eighteen months now, that, plus moving house twice in the space of a year has severely curtailed my modelling, but I've just started another OO scale layout,it won't be brilliant, it's not going to set the heather alight, but having fun is the name of the game, it's important to find time to relax, your health comes first, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.
Jenny, can well understand your reasons for change. I find your technical programmes extremely useful, i.e. chipping a specfic loco, DCC control of track and signals etc. Loco reviews too, I use yourself as the main leader and several sources before making a decision. Your Monday club I view on a Tuesday, missing the repetitive 'Beano' bits therefore compressing the time. Best wishes to Zoe and Yourself for a quieter future.
The name Jennifer Kirk is synonymous with Model Railways, Reviews and information. Thank You for being here and still you will be here Friday and Monday. Enjoy your hobby as I have enjoyed your video. Yes go back to the days of time off and having fun.
This is sad to hear, Jennifer. You have been a huge inspiration to me and motivated me to start my own channel. I wish you all the best and will still be looking out for any videos that pop up in my subscriptions. Thank you for everything!
Great shout.. some of the models coming out are amazing.. only real issue is QC can be sub par
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Huge respect for your honesty and all you havedone / will do. We work to live not live to work. Balance is key and you deserve to relax and enjoy all you have achieved. Not before time ( element of lateness implied)
I want to thank you Jenny. For all you have done.This hobby wouldn't have been the same without you and yor channel. I've been subscribed to your channel sense the beginning.You and Sam's Trains are the most accurate and nonbias channels in this hobby.Jenny I'll keep supporting you all the way.I wish success in in your decision.😊
I like your honesty about TH-cam. There are so many that seem to be portraying it's a licence to print. $$$$$. I know how you feel about over doing things. I spent over 10 years of continuous nite and weekend nite work. I quit 18 months ago , I just fell apart. On the subject of rivet counting. When i look at the real thing at distance so it appears the same as HO or N you cant see the rivets.
Your channel was one of the first I subscribed to when I discovered TH-cam. Always interesting, informative, and always fair. I hope we can still keep in touch with the revised streaming schedule. Meanwhile, please take care of yourself.
Having watched your channel for years, I can only congratulate you on your efforts. You have done lots of videos that have given people inspiration and insight to the world of railway modelling.
Totally understand and agree with your decision. I’ve never had a TH-cam channel myself but I know how time consuming the whole process must be. You are both to be commended for what you’ve achieved to date. Your channel reignited and revived my interest in modelling in 00 scale. I’m glad that the Monday Club will still be a regular item. Your wellbeing is more important. Love you ladies xx.
I run a channel and I recognise where you are coming from. Look after yourself first and I don't blame you for taking a step back. Working full time and running a TH-cam channel is hard work.
Hello Jenny, thanks for all you have done and will continue to do, i saw you at Birmingham this year but never had a chance to introduce myself as you were always busy. I will continue to watch your videos as they help me with my entirely fictional layout where l love to 'play trains'. 74 years old and still not grown up!
We appreciate everything YOU and ZOE do.. I thank you for all you do with encouragement. Glad you are keeping THE MONDAY C!UB Live Stream do.. you don’t have to do a Friday video every week.. just do one as and when you wish to… I’m looking at all your back videos.. Enjoy !
Thanks Jenny for an excellent channel and glad you will still be producing content though cutting down. You are right to guard your health. Also a big thankyou for not going down the click bait route and also not making a big deal that you are a female in the hobby - sometimes people are divisive about it. You are simply a railway modeller and not making a fuss about being a female railway modeller. Well done! Our wonderful hobby is open to anyone of any age or ability and that has been your philosophy. Very inspirational.
Hi Jenny and Zoe, Your health and well being are so important take care of yourselves. I'm just so happy the Monday Club will continue to air. So look forward to the show(Tuesday morning for us in New Zealand), banter, special guests and the news you bring us in Model Railway world. Keep up the excellent work you do for the hobby....best Model Train YT channel Regards Kevin
Completely understandable, Jenny, I do not blame you, sometime you do have to look after number one. But I am glad that the Monday Club is continuing, I will be watching/listening again, later on!
Fully understandable Jenny and Zoe, I have no idea how you managed to put so much out weekly. Your catalogue is fantastic and your reviews are honest and balanced. You are an inspiration and the Monday Club is great fun. Delighted ye are making this decision as this means that ye establish a balance in your lives and we still get to see your fantastic creativity
I totally understand both of you. Take care and do what you love. I still enjoy watching your old videos sometimes when I need to refresh some techniques or information. Thank you for leading this hobby on TH-cam. You're one of the most incredible TH-cam Channels. I do enjoy your videos
Hi Jenny, thanks to you and your videos, I as a newbie to the hobby have learnt so much I have just finished doing 2 shuttle lines on my layout again thanks to you much love and respect.
A good decision, Jenny. I limit my time on social media and found your early videos very useful when I had to produce a micro layout for an exhibition. I have now subscribed to your channel. It is too easy to get caught up with our own enthusiasm of producing work and content to some timetable, and not take time out to just enjoy the hobbies at our own pace. Good luck!
I have been watching you for Years. As a TH-camr too. I realise the effort needed to run a YT channel. Doing the Monday Club weekly must be such a big task in it's self. I will support you both into the future. But Look after your self first both of you. Alan a supporter for ever. Warm Regards Alan :o)
Take care! Only recently found you. Love your work, content and you. Thank you so much for what you've done. Nothing but respect. Best wishes from a Yankee who loves trains. Especially the UK and Europe. Promise I'll get caught up with all your content.....
Hi Jenny - sounds like a very wise move. I've only recently subscribed - you have a massive content and great breadth of topics, literally something for everyone. Back in 2017, after I retired, I had ambitions of starting up a channel here in Western Australia. I made two (mediocre) videos and learnt quickly that It's a huge amount of work, and if I was to do it seriously, there was the risk that it would become the hobby, and not modelling railways. So well done on making the hard decision, and explaining it to everyone. Yes, burnout is real. All the best, Angus.
Hi Jenny ( and cupboard monkey!) Just watched this video and was shocked that this isn't your full time career!! The time and effort a video takes to produce and yet you're doing it 3 to 4 times a week. Phenomenal back catalogue and it's an amazing resource for us modellers. I'm not surprised you're cutting back a little bit, after all you need a break from the hobby every now and then to recharge and recover your mojo. One thing I've discovered on my own little channel is if you upload too often, it can choke the views and push earlier and maybe more useful content into the ether. The audience is fickle and usually only watch the latest or two videos before moving on to pastures new. Take care Steve
Thank you for what you have done you have to look after yourselves I am glad you are keeping the Monday club going I do like sitting doing model's as I watch keep safe and chill 😊
Hi jenny you have always shown great stuff on your channel l have followed your channel since covid giving me and others inspiration to improve our layouts and think wow we can do that good luck with what your new way of doing your channel l remember when you visited Rails of Sheffield one of my local model railway shops Best wishes and take care Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield my oo guage layout
Only been in the hobby over a year thanks to TT and have enjoyed some of your videos to help me learn new skills … thank you for that and keep well and take care and am sure we will all continue to tune in.
Good on ya Jenny, good to see you throttling back and enjoying the hobby that you've given so much to. I enjoyed all the video's that you've put out and learnt heaps on the way. looking forward to seeing what you bring out in the future ,but also glad that you're chilling out.... rock on.... toot toot
Very true Jenny, as much as I enjoy making the odd video, there is plenty where I think, I won't film this or that, just because I want to make sure that enjoyment of the hobby doesn't become secondary secondary to making videos, and I find it much easier to make videos if I remain enthusiastic about the subject which in turns means I want to talk about it and share it which helps me enjoy making the videos more.
We all appreciate every video you have produced and you and the cupboard monkey are a credit to our hobby. You both deserve a break and we will always be here to watch any new video, however often they appear. Take care and look after yourselves.
I just started a TH-cam channel and I was surprised how much time it takes to manage so I understand your position. I really enjoy your content and delivery so will keep following no matter what schedule you keep.
Hi Jenny. You have - and will continue to - make a huge contribution to the hobby. You have shaped the way in which model railway content is created and presented, and set the quality standard for others to aim for. Since coming back to the hobby a few years ago, your content has been invaluable to me, especially your loco reviews, which I will really miss. You HAVE to look after yourself and make a living, so I wish you all the best and will continue to tune in to your videos and browse your amazing back catalogue, although my own work & family commitments make it difficult to participate in The Monday Club live. Be kind to yourself and start enjoying your HOBBY again.
Thank you so much for all your videos, presentational style and content. Health and peace of mind always come first and I wish you well in everything you do. Hope you continue to enjoy the hobby, best wishes
When it gets to be too much work it is no longer a hobby. You've provided a wonderful selfless service and I greatly appreciate your video's. Well done and get some rest while watching your favorite trains run around your room or listen to music while starting a new project! It is a great hobby.
A lot of truth. As a small youtube channel, the algorithm these days is just daft. It used to be such a nice tight knit community, we all knew each other, but then things changed. The platform changed, having to 'play the game' for any type of gain. One video would boom, the next naff all views. Unless ur prepared to surrender all to youtube, its just not worth it
I'm sick of the clickbait nonsense that is crawling in to our hobby. You have worked for our hobby so hard - thank you so much - anything you do in the future will be as good as the past fun - onwards and upwards, girls :) I love sitting in the middle of my layout, running trains round and listening to music while I read a book. (I counted the rivets and the answer is Dapol)
Hi Jenny. I would study your camera's instructions. Some cameras will combine you clips into a single file and add titles that you can upload directly to TH-cam. The problem is the time taken to shoot the video plus the time taken to edit and upload it! I would not appear in the video, and just do it as a voice-over. It is less time-consuming to take a series of stills and add a voice over. I hope this helps! Thanks for all your efforts.
Hi Jenny & Zoe, Many thanks for all you have done for the hobby and what yiu will continue to do in the future. You need to have time for yourself and time for you to enjoy your hobby too. Glad to see you take that time for yourselves. Go enjoy..!! Best Wishes
Your channel has been a deeply valuable source of technical guidance and inspiration. Definately take the time to smell the roses, and I wish you both all the very best now and in the future.
Totally Understand your reasons for scaling back and it is hard to run a TH-cam channel. This one I'm commenting on isn't too bad as it's videos as of when. But my other channel is the one that is my main focus. Back in 2020 I did try and do two videos a week but couldn't handle it as it was difficult to try and get videos out and 90% of the time would had to go out a day later and a apologise. The only advice I can give is that you have to get ahead with the editing to make it two days a week and it's not easy. I've been following since lockdown and the Monday club stream I really do enjoy the streams and still looking forward to future content and livestreams. But do put yourself first Jenny and thanks for the livestreams and videos
Well Jenny, you’ve given so much to the hobby, and to us…..so we will give you our continued support with whatever you decide to do going forward…Many thanks to you both, it’s been a real blast!
I'm pleased you are taking these steps, you deserve to enjoy this hobby. I think you are still being more than generous with a Friday video and Monday club and we all appreciate you and Zoe for all you do for this hobby. I've got absolutely no complaints and have never had a grumble to say about this channel because you both are so kind, fair and welcoming and the content is just great. Hats off to you. Take care
Glad to hear you are looking after your own health and relationship. I've watched you since the shed layout and will continue to watch the Monday Night club and Friday content and know that you're reasoning is sound. Look after yourselves and enjoy the hobby again. Andrew
You are making the right call in pulling back on the video productions. You and Zoe both have lives to live. Enjoy life. Taking time off is no crime. We are still here for you both. Bill and Janet from across the pond in California.
I do a Minecraft TH-cam channel. Nothing fancy - no editing, no dubs, no fancy thumbnails. I just record myself playing Minecraft and put it out. Even that is a bit of a chore to handle the TH-cam side of it, so I dread to imagine how much work goes into a channel like this.
The Hobby of Modelling of any kind to put your heart and soul into It just takes over your life,with Model Railway you not only have the Trains and Rolling Stock to maintain you have constant upgrades on the layout generally, the actual model making , Buildings, Landscaping it takes a lot of time ,I'm currently building from scratch a Royal Mail Railway Depot and all that goes into it, and the time it takes up is unbelievable, take things a little easier you will not lose subscribers as we all know a class act when we see them best wishes, Colin.
Jenny getting the work life balance is essential for your health and well being. I thank you and Zoe for the Monday Club during Covid as it provided a ray of sunshine during a very dark time. I look forward to watching it every week.
Jenny, no matter where this train goes, or how often it goes, I'm on board. Thanks for all that you've done to promote the hobby--and for everything that you continue to do. You and Zoe take care.
Fully understand your reasons for cutting back. Your health is the first thing that you have to be concerned with as well as the work that Zoe does in the background to keep the channel going. Glad that you are able to continue hosting the Monday club and its a privilege to be a very small part of it.
Do what’s best for you Jenny (and Zoe of course). Whatever you can give us is very generous. Particularly happy you’ve kept the Monday Club although 2 hours every week is quite the commitment. ❤ from 🇨🇦
Hi Jenny, both you and Zoe have to look out for yourselves. You both do a great job of producing content. I'll still be there to enjoy the content when it's ready and support the channel. Adrian
You are leaving a great legacy for all of us to enjoy and make use of. Many thanks. Now take time to reflect,prioritise and regain some freedom to enjoy your own life with Zoe. Happy trails. John
I will keep following your channel regardless of how many videos you put out. Rest and less stress is definitely a must. In all honesty I now follow a few smaller model railway channels now that don't load loads of videos on their channels, and they tend to be good on content. Those channels that do the two or three a week clickbate videos reviews where it becomes a rant at the manufacturer's small defects and slight running issues, I stopped watching. I am sure that the longer timescale between your videos will be well received still and you will be able to improve on the already great content.
Amazing channel Jenny! No matter how much content you make, it is all quality! Very well done the way you present. We’ll be out here watching and, enjoying. Step back and, enjoy your time.👍🚂
You need your own time. I would rather have less content but have you around in the future still excited about the hobby. Thank you for all your efforts.
Cloud platforms like TH-cam, facebook, instagram, etc have helped the hobby in many ways, problem is that the cloud platforms demand constant content, content takes time to make, hard to quantify how much it costs monetary wise vs time wise, busting a gut to keep producing content & receiving little in remuneration off these USA owned conglomerates is fueling a burn out / questioning the time taken . So its quite right to cut back on producing content. Then theres the issue of what actually is there to talk / discuss that hasnt been discussed many time before on various other channels?
I shall wish you the very best of luck with your future endeavours to find other work with which to fund future projects that I hope will be covered on TH-cam.
Totally agree with the sentiments of this video Jenny. I've followed you almost from the beginning and while not watching all your output I realise from my own tiny TH-cam channel the amount of time that is spent behind the scenes so to speak. You and Zoe need to put yourselves first so Totally understand the scaling back. Cheers Euan
Jenny, you and Zoe have certainly earned a place of honour in this and for the people who love this amazing hobby. Thank you and we are also here for you both. With respect. Bert 🇦🇺
Hi Jenny, firstly very many thanks for what you've done over the years in the Model railway Community. Secondly best of British for the future. I have lurked in the background of your channel for quite a while and always enjoy your content and the MNC. Sadly I fear that there will be increasing number of clickbait type "model railway" channels becoming more popular - one that instantly comes to mind also has a female "presenter" who regularly spends more time thanking their Members & Patroens and telling us what is planned for the railway (which seldom happens) than actual modelling content. This is a repeated cycle and has at least 2 iterations every week and a couple of live streams. Seems to be quite popular though, so good luck to them, just sad that it has to appear under the Model Railway blanket. I'll get off my soap-box now, this is the only time I've ever commented on any channel but I felt I had to get it off my chest. All the best, Carl
You've been continually making a tremendous contribution to the model railroad hobby, Jenny. It's important never to get burnt out by the intensity of work, from both video production, and the Hobby itself. Perhaps you may want to consider scaling back, at this point, Jenny. You've already considered tremendously helping people with this Hobby. It's okay to take a decent break, even a longer-term break, if need be. As always; Great work Jenny and crew!
I have been watching you for a while, as a fellow You-Tuber...I agree fully, family time, pets, work commitment all needs to be balanced this is the challenge....but I personally take it day by day and enjoy sharing what I can on my channel, Love the show, love the hobby❤🚂⭐⭐⭐love the people
Love your videos.
Your health is more important than worrying about making videos.
Life is for living Jenny, put yourself first and enjoy it as a hobby not work :)
Glad you’re keeping the Monday Club going. But I completely understand your reasons for cutting back.
I wish you all good fortune and that we still get to learn from your wisdom in the future.
Keep yourself healthy. I retired two years early for that reason, ( not to mention very bad boss), and never looked back. Im reasonablely sane, and it's been 23 yrs. . Ups and downs with my layout, but still going. Fact is it might have saved me once or twice. You do what you want and we'll make it work for us. Thanks for the years of dedication. Good luck .
Well done Jenny. I have done this too when i retired 20 months ago. Gave up part time volunteering for the 3mm society. now enjoying my own modelling and building Acton 'wells and updating Nailsworth and Woodchester for the Berkeley Vale Railway. All flat kits now built. thanks for the last 7 years of effort you put into your channel. Caroline
Hi Jenny and Zoe, just want to say thank you for all the videos that you and Zoe have put out over the years, you are an inspiration for many people, unfortunately, I've missed a lot of the Monday Club,as I've been working night-shift for about eighteen months now, that, plus moving house twice in the space of a year has severely curtailed my modelling, but I've just started another OO scale layout,it won't be brilliant, it's not going to set the heather alight, but having fun is the name of the game, it's important to find time to relax, your health comes first, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.
Jenny, can well understand your reasons for change. I find your technical programmes extremely useful, i.e. chipping a specfic loco, DCC control of track and signals etc. Loco reviews too, I use yourself as the main leader and several sources before making a decision. Your Monday club I view on a Tuesday, missing the repetitive 'Beano' bits therefore compressing the time. Best wishes to Zoe and Yourself for a quieter future.
The name Jennifer Kirk is synonymous with Model Railways, Reviews and information. Thank You for being here and still you will be here Friday and Monday. Enjoy your hobby as I have enjoyed your video. Yes go back to the days of time off and having fun.
This is sad to hear, Jennifer. You have been a huge inspiration to me and motivated me to start my own channel. I wish you all the best and will still be looking out for any videos that pop up in my subscriptions. Thank you for everything!
Great shout.. some of the models coming out are amazing.. only real issue is QC can be sub par
Huge respect for your honesty and all you havedone / will do. We work to live not live to work. Balance is key and you deserve to relax and enjoy all you have achieved. Not before time ( element of lateness implied)
I want to thank you Jenny. For all you have done.This hobby wouldn't have been the same without you and yor channel. I've been subscribed to your channel sense the beginning.You and Sam's Trains are the most accurate and nonbias channels in this hobby.Jenny I'll keep supporting you all the way.I wish success in in your decision.😊
I like your honesty about TH-cam.
There are so many that seem to be portraying it's a licence to print. $$$$$. I know how you feel about over doing things. I spent over 10 years of continuous nite and weekend nite work. I quit 18 months ago , I just fell apart.
On the subject of rivet counting.
When i look at the real thing at distance so it appears the same as HO or N you cant see the rivets.
Thank you for all you have contributed through each video.
Well done on taking a more relaxed role Jen. A fantastic channel and always supportive. 👍👍
Your channel was one of the first I subscribed to when I discovered TH-cam. Always interesting, informative, and always fair. I hope we can still keep in touch with the revised streaming schedule. Meanwhile, please take care of yourself.
Having watched your channel for years, I can only congratulate you on your efforts. You have done lots of videos that have given people inspiration and insight to the world of railway modelling.
Totally understand and agree with your decision. I’ve never had a TH-cam channel myself but I know how time consuming the whole process must be. You are both to be commended for what you’ve achieved to date. Your channel reignited and revived my interest in modelling in 00 scale. I’m glad that the Monday Club will still be a regular item. Your wellbeing is more important. Love you ladies xx.
I run a channel and I recognise where you are coming from. Look after yourself first and I don't blame you for taking a step back. Working full time and running a TH-cam channel is hard work.
Im amazed that you both have provided so much content for so long! as a Full time worker Im happy If have fed the family and kept the house clean 😂
You do what you want and need to do Jenny. You run the channel, it doesn’t run you!!! Take time for yourself and enjoy your hobby! Best wishes.👏👏
Balance and perspective are vital. Take care and do whatever makes you happy.
Hello Jenny, thanks for all you have done and will continue to do, i saw you at Birmingham this year but never had a chance to introduce myself as you were always busy. I will continue to watch your videos as they help me with my entirely fictional layout where l love to 'play trains'. 74 years old and still not grown up!
Shows are a really busy time but I'm always happy to stop and chat so please don't let a crowd put you off. Come and join us!
We appreciate everything YOU and ZOE do.. I thank you for all you do with encouragement. Glad you are keeping THE MONDAY C!UB Live Stream do.. you don’t have to do a Friday video every week.. just do one as and when you wish to… I’m looking at all your back videos.. Enjoy !
Thanks Jenny for an excellent channel and glad you will still be producing content though cutting down. You are right to guard your health. Also a big thankyou for not going down the click bait route and also not making a big deal that you are a female in the hobby - sometimes people are divisive about it. You are simply a railway modeller and not making a fuss about being a female railway modeller. Well done! Our wonderful hobby is open to anyone of any age or ability and that has been your philosophy. Very inspirational.
Great thank you for your help with moel railways information and common sense a big thank you
Love and appreciate your passion, fully understand your reasoning, time to take it easier and enjoy the hobby
Hi Jenny and Zoe, Your health and well being are so important take care of yourselves.
I'm just so happy the Monday Club will continue to air.
So look forward to the show(Tuesday morning for us in New Zealand), banter, special guests and the news you bring us in Model Railway world.
Keep up the excellent work you do for the hobby....best Model Train YT channel
Regards
Kevin
Completely understandable, Jenny, I do not blame you, sometime you do have to look after number one. But I am glad that the Monday Club is continuing, I will be watching/listening again, later on!
Thanks for the update Jenny - whatever you choose to do is just fine.
Your channel is an inspiration, glad you are looking after yourselves. Keep well.
Fully understandable Jenny and Zoe, I have no idea how you managed to put so much out weekly. Your catalogue is fantastic and your reviews are honest and balanced. You are an inspiration and the Monday Club is great fun. Delighted ye are making this decision as this means that ye establish a balance in your lives and we still get to see your fantastic creativity
I totally understand both of you. Take care and do what you love. I still enjoy watching your old videos sometimes when I need to refresh some techniques or information. Thank you for leading this hobby on TH-cam. You're one of the most incredible TH-cam Channels. I do enjoy your videos
Good for you to look after yourself and your enjoyment of the Hobby!!
Remember Railroding is a hobby and should be fun. I truly enjoy your videos. But not if it means that it compromises you!!
Hi Jenny, thanks to you and your videos, I as a newbie to the hobby have learnt so much I have just finished doing 2 shuttle lines on my layout again thanks to you much love and respect.
A good decision, Jenny. I limit my time on social media and found your early videos very useful when I had to produce a micro layout for an exhibition. I have now subscribed to your channel. It is too easy to get caught up with our own enthusiasm of producing work and content to some timetable, and not take time out to just enjoy the hobbies at our own pace. Good luck!
I have been watching you for Years. As a TH-camr too. I realise the effort needed to run a YT channel. Doing the Monday Club weekly must be such a big task in it's self. I will support you both into the future. But Look after your self first both of you. Alan a supporter for ever. Warm Regards Alan :o)
Take care! Only recently found you. Love your work, content and you. Thank you so much for what you've done. Nothing but respect.
Best wishes from a Yankee who loves trains. Especially the UK and Europe.
Promise I'll get caught up with all your content.....
Every good wish with your future plans Jenny. You are a wonderful asset to the hobby and thank you for all your input to date.
Sounds like some smart choices. Glad you guys are taking care of yourselves.
Hi Jenny - sounds like a very wise move. I've only recently subscribed - you have a massive content and great breadth of topics, literally something for everyone. Back in 2017, after I retired, I had ambitions of starting up a channel here in Western Australia. I made two (mediocre) videos and learnt quickly that It's a huge amount of work, and if I was to do it seriously, there was the risk that it would become the hobby, and not modelling railways. So well done on making the hard decision, and explaining it to everyone. Yes, burnout is real.
All the best, Angus.
Hi Jenny ( and cupboard monkey!)
Just watched this video and was shocked that this isn't your full time career!!
The time and effort a video takes to produce and yet you're doing it 3 to 4 times a week. Phenomenal back catalogue and it's an amazing resource for us modellers.
I'm not surprised you're cutting back a little bit, after all you need a break from the hobby every now and then to recharge and recover your mojo.
One thing I've discovered on my own little channel is if you upload too often, it can choke the views and push earlier and maybe more useful content into the ether. The audience is fickle and usually only watch the latest or two videos before moving on to pastures new.
Take care
Steve
Thank you for what you have done you have to look after yourselves I am glad you are keeping the Monday club going I do like sitting doing model's as I watch keep safe and chill 😊
Hi jenny you have always shown great stuff on your channel l have followed your channel since covid giving me and others inspiration to improve our layouts and think wow we can do that good luck with what your new way of doing your channel l remember when you visited Rails of Sheffield one of my local model railway shops
Best wishes and take care
Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield
my oo guage layout
Only been in the hobby over a year thanks to TT and have enjoyed some of your videos to help me learn new skills … thank you for that and keep well and take care and am sure we will all continue to tune in.
Good on ya Jenny, good to see you throttling back and enjoying the hobby that you've given so much to. I enjoyed all the video's that you've put out and learnt heaps on the way. looking forward to seeing what you bring out in the future ,but also glad that you're chilling out.... rock on.... toot toot
Very true Jenny, as much as I enjoy making the odd video, there is plenty where I think, I won't film this or that, just because I want to make sure that enjoyment of the hobby doesn't become secondary secondary to making videos, and I find it much easier to make videos if I remain enthusiastic about the subject which in turns means I want to talk about it and share it which helps me enjoy making the videos more.
We all appreciate every video you have produced and you and the cupboard monkey are a credit to our hobby. You both deserve a break and we will always be here to watch any new video, however often they appear. Take care and look after yourselves.
I just started a TH-cam channel and I was surprised how much time it takes to manage so I understand your position. I really enjoy your content and delivery so will keep following no matter what schedule you keep.
Hi Jenny. You have - and will continue to - make a huge contribution to the hobby. You have shaped the way in which model railway content is created and presented, and set the quality standard for others to aim for.
Since coming back to the hobby a few years ago, your content has been invaluable to me, especially your loco reviews, which I will really miss.
You HAVE to look after yourself and make a living, so I wish you all the best and will continue to tune in to your videos and browse your amazing back catalogue, although my own work & family commitments make it difficult to participate in The Monday Club live.
Be kind to yourself and start enjoying your HOBBY again.
Thank you so much for all your videos, presentational style and content. Health and peace of mind always come first and I wish you well in everything you do. Hope you continue to enjoy the hobby, best wishes
When it gets to be too much work it is no longer a hobby. You've provided a wonderful selfless service and I greatly appreciate your video's. Well done and get some rest while watching your favorite trains run around your room or listen to music while starting a new project! It is a great hobby.
❤ happy Monday club is staying you have us all behind you whatever decisions you make ❤ keep smiling and happy modelling
Thank you for everything Jenny. Keep a presence and do what you CAN do because we know you'll do it well. We support you.
A lot of truth. As a small youtube channel, the algorithm these days is just daft. It used to be such a nice tight knit community, we all knew each other, but then things changed. The platform changed, having to 'play the game' for any type of gain. One video would boom, the next naff all views. Unless ur prepared to surrender all to youtube, its just not worth it
Health comes first. You can always count on my support
I'm sick of the clickbait nonsense that is crawling in to our hobby.
You have worked for our hobby so hard - thank you so much - anything you do in the future will be as good as the past fun - onwards and upwards, girls :)
I love sitting in the middle of my layout, running trains round and listening to music while I read a book.
(I counted the rivets and the answer is Dapol)
Hi Jenny. I would study your camera's instructions. Some cameras will combine you clips into a single file and add titles that you can upload directly to TH-cam. The problem is the time taken to shoot the video plus the time taken to edit and upload it! I would not appear in the video, and just do it as a voice-over. It is less time-consuming to take a series of stills and add a voice over. I hope this helps! Thanks for all your efforts.
Hi Jenny & Zoe, Many thanks for all you have done for the hobby and what yiu will continue to do in the future. You need to have time for yourself and time for you to enjoy your hobby too. Glad to see you take that time for yourselves. Go enjoy..!! Best Wishes
Your channel has been a deeply valuable source of technical guidance and inspiration. Definately take the time to smell the roses, and I wish you both all the very best now and in the future.
Totally Understand your reasons for scaling back and it is hard to run a TH-cam channel. This one I'm commenting on isn't too bad as it's videos as of when. But my other channel is the one that is my main focus. Back in 2020 I did try and do two videos a week but couldn't handle it as it was difficult to try and get videos out and 90% of the time would had to go out a day later and a apologise. The only advice I can give is that you have to get ahead with the editing to make it two days a week and it's not easy. I've been following since lockdown and the Monday club stream I really do enjoy the streams and still looking forward to future content and livestreams. But do put yourself first Jenny and thanks for the livestreams and videos
Well Jenny, you’ve given so much to the hobby, and to us…..so we will give you our continued support with whatever you decide to do going forward…Many thanks to you both, it’s been a real blast!
I'm pleased you are taking these steps, you deserve to enjoy this hobby. I think you are still being more than generous with a Friday video and Monday club and we all appreciate you and Zoe for all you do for this hobby. I've got absolutely no complaints and have never had a grumble to say about this channel because you both are so kind, fair and welcoming and the content is just great. Hats off to you. Take care
Glad to hear you are looking after your own health and relationship.
I've watched you since the shed layout and will continue to watch the Monday Night club and Friday content and know that you're reasoning is sound.
Look after yourselves and enjoy the hobby again.
Andrew
You are making the right call in pulling back on the video productions. You and Zoe both have lives to live. Enjoy life. Taking time off is no crime. We are still here for you both. Bill and Janet from across the pond in California.
best of luck for the future and don't blame you wanting a break from it!
Big supporter of you and Zoe Jenny, do the right thing for you guys. Your health is the most important thing.
You both do a great job and thank you for all you have done for the hobby and keeping us all going through Covid
Well done 👍👍
I do a Minecraft TH-cam channel. Nothing fancy - no editing, no dubs, no fancy thumbnails. I just record myself playing Minecraft and put it out. Even that is a bit of a chore to handle the TH-cam side of it, so I dread to imagine how much work goes into a channel like this.
Luv ya work Jen, and what a beautiful layout Wear Yard is. ❤
The Hobby of Modelling of any kind to put your heart and soul into It just takes over your life,with Model Railway you not only have the Trains and Rolling Stock to maintain you have constant upgrades on the layout generally, the actual model making , Buildings, Landscaping it takes a lot of time ,I'm currently building from scratch a Royal Mail Railway Depot and all that goes into it, and the time it takes up is unbelievable, take things a little easier you will not lose subscribers as we all know a class act when we see them best wishes, Colin.
Jenny getting the work life balance is essential for your health and well being.
I thank you and Zoe for the Monday Club during Covid as it provided a ray of sunshine during a very dark time.
I look forward to watching it every week.
Thank you darlings for all your hard work l know how it is to work all hours George xx
Jenny, no matter where this train goes, or how often it goes, I'm on board. Thanks for all that you've done to promote the hobby--and for everything that you continue to do. You and Zoe take care.
Fully understand your reasons for cutting back. Your health is the first thing that you have to be concerned with as well as the work that Zoe does in the background to keep the channel going. Glad that you are able to continue hosting the Monday club and its a privilege to be a very small part of it.
love your videos and your reviews as they really help me in this hobby . your health is more important take care
I often wonder how you TH-camrs keep going. I completey understand your cutting back and wish you all the best for the future.
Do what’s best for you Jenny (and Zoe of course). Whatever you can give us is very generous. Particularly happy you’ve kept the Monday Club although 2 hours every week is quite the commitment. ❤ from 🇨🇦
Hi Jenny, both you and Zoe have to look out for yourselves. You both do a great job of producing content. I'll still be there to enjoy the content when it's ready and support the channel.
Adrian
Hi Jen & Zoe, well done for all your hard work.
Hi, Jenny. Do videos at your leisure. Don't burn yourself out. We'll still be watching. 😊
You are leaving a great legacy for all of us to enjoy and make use of. Many thanks. Now take time to reflect,prioritise and regain some freedom to enjoy your own life with Zoe. Happy trails. John
I will keep following your channel regardless of how many videos you put out. Rest and less stress is definitely a must.
In all honesty I now follow a few smaller model railway channels now that don't load loads of videos on their channels, and they tend to be good on content. Those channels that do the two or three a week clickbate videos reviews where it becomes a rant at the manufacturer's small defects and slight running issues, I stopped watching. I am sure that the longer timescale between your videos will be well received still and you will be able to improve on the already great content.
You certainly won't lose my subscription. More power to you for making this decision. And I totally agree with you about the "rivet counters",
Well done. Exactly the right decision. Now you can enjoy “just playing with trains”.
So important to fearsomely protect your hobby. It is the greatest hobby, only as long as it stays a hobby!
Amazing channel Jenny! No matter how much content you make, it is all quality!
Very well done the way you present. We’ll be out here watching and, enjoying. Step back and, enjoy your time.👍🚂
You need your own time. I would rather have less content but have you around in the future still excited about the hobby. Thank you for all your efforts.
Cloud platforms like TH-cam, facebook, instagram, etc have helped the hobby in many ways, problem is that the cloud platforms demand constant content, content takes time to make, hard to quantify how much it costs monetary wise vs time wise, busting a gut to keep producing content & receiving little in remuneration off these USA owned conglomerates is fueling a burn out / questioning the time taken . So its quite right to cut back on producing content. Then theres the issue of what actually is there to talk / discuss that hasnt been discussed many time before on various other channels?
Really enjoy the channel but I fully understand the need to find a balance. Take care both
Well done Jenny and Zoe for all the hard work you’ve done. Glad to hear the Monday clubs staying. Love watching it every week now.
I shall wish you the very best of luck with your future endeavours to find other work with which to fund future projects that I hope will be covered on TH-cam.
Totally agree with the sentiments of this video Jenny. I've followed you almost from the beginning and while not watching all your output I realise from my own tiny TH-cam channel the amount of time that is spent behind the scenes so to speak. You and Zoe need to put yourselves first so Totally understand the scaling back. Cheers Euan
Jenny, you and Zoe have certainly earned a place of honour in this and for the people who love this amazing hobby. Thank you and we are also here for you both. With respect. Bert 🇦🇺
Hi Jenny, firstly very many thanks for what you've done over the years in the Model railway Community. Secondly best of British for the future. I have lurked in the background of your channel for quite a while and always enjoy your content and the MNC. Sadly I fear that there will be increasing number of clickbait type "model railway" channels becoming more popular - one that instantly comes to mind also has a female "presenter" who regularly spends more time thanking their Members & Patroens and telling us what is planned for the railway (which seldom happens) than actual modelling content. This is a repeated cycle and has at least 2 iterations every week and a couple of live streams. Seems to be quite popular though, so good luck to them, just sad that it has to appear under the Model Railway blanket. I'll get off my soap-box now, this is the only time I've ever commented on any channel but I felt I had to get it off my chest. All the best, Carl
Jenny well done to you and Zoey for the tremendous amount of work you’ve put in.
Do things at your leisure and enjoy life.
You've been continually making a tremendous contribution to the model railroad hobby, Jenny.
It's important never to get burnt out by the intensity of work, from both video production, and the Hobby itself.
Perhaps you may want to consider scaling back, at this point, Jenny.
You've already considered tremendously helping people with this Hobby.
It's okay to take a decent break, even a longer-term break, if need be.
As always; Great work Jenny and crew!
I have been watching you for a while, as a fellow You-Tuber...I agree fully, family time, pets, work commitment all needs to be balanced this is the challenge....but I personally take it day by day and enjoy sharing what I can on my channel, Love the show, love the hobby❤🚂⭐⭐⭐love the people