Thanks Laurie. It was a fun project. Now onto the next! It''ll be a model of the next station down the line from this one. The Station is named after my wife, Helen. And her family maiden name - Walsh. The next station will be North Walsham (not after the real place in Norfolk though!)
Now that is it - you got the background just as good as the foreground so the whole think looks so real - can't tell where layout ends and background starts - wonderful!
Thanks for the kind comments. The backscene is a ubiquitous Gaugemaster backscene. It was just one of those that went really well (perhaps a bit of luck in its positioning!)
Thanks so much Gary. My plan is to try and get something done today. I have a new tripod now which will help with the camera shake. It was pretty bad in this video! Also adding some sound on the next one. Watch this space!
Great painting job on those engines and rolling stock - well done! You realize, or have discovered, that paint also requires that scale be carefully considered and allowed for. Lovely job.
Inspirational...how ever many layouts I build, always come back to god's wonderful...excellent running and build quality at its best, you showing it this year.???
I tried to build a similarly sized layout when I was at college, also of a terminus with a goods yard and the like - I even had a Bachmann model of 5555! It's really nice to see that same idea done so successfully.
Absolutely stunning! I've just started my first layout (also gwr themed) but after seeing this, I may rethink it and go much smaller and more detailed.
Just came across this. Superb modelling, and a novel way to film. Like the commentary too. As an ex railway man I understand the criticism, but I think the model for its purpose supercedes them. I would call it 'artistic licence'.
What a beautifully executed model. So relaxing to watch and imagine I’m there! You have managed to create a little marvel full of detail which makes me watch this over and over. I wonder if you took any pictures of the build process you could perhaps build into a little video? Thank you for posting this - made my day better !
Couldn't make my mind up if this OO or EM. If it's OO it looks convincing. It looks amazing due to the atmosphere created - especially in the space used, which is inspirational for those of us with similar issues.
Thanks for your kind comment! It is 00 gauge code 75. A little finer than code 100 I guess - but still a compromise. I've gone to town on trying to disguise it with lots of weeds and grime. Think it works ok.
Absolutely agree - I bought a tripod and tried to improve for the second video in this series. Please take a look at the next one. It's better. Also has sound!
Matt this is a very enjoyable model to watch. The backdrop looks photo real without taking your eye away from the important stuff. How did you create ?, - or where from did the backdrop come from ? Thanks.
It is easy to sit back and criticise others, I think this model is amazing, from foreground to background it is seamless. If it wasnt for those typical 00 gauge couplings it would be hard to tell model from reality, and lets be fair the couplings wernt made by the owner...!
Steve, thanks for the kindness. It's not that I can't take criticism. It needs to be delivered in a supportive way. For example. "Oh, and the signal is in the wrong place" could be rephrased to something like... "Great layout, I can see how compact it is to fit it all in. The signal could do with being moved back a bit but space looks tight and you've captured the overall feel well". Either way!
I wonder if there is much sense in highlighting the issues you have mentioned? The model is built in a very small footprint...(4ft 4in by 12in) and once a modeller becomes constrained by dimensions so small... things become more about creating an atmosphere rather than being completely faithful to real world design and practice. Whilst we're on the subject of the failings of this layout... the signal box shouldn't be there at all... and there probably wouldn't have been loco facilities of this type (but possible). Cattle dock is obstructing the run round loop, oh, and that siding is a bit short. So about the signal... there was no where else for the signal to go so it went there. Perhaps they had this problem at Arley Station too (which is what I used as an example). Would be good to see some of your work. :-)
@@mattyhaynes1 Hi Matt, I just thought that in such a small space, if you could get everything right, then that just adds to the total 'ambience'..... Firstly, the signal should operate, it just jars if it is apparent that the interlocking which should be there on the real thing, is not represented on the model. Secondly, the signal is about 1 cm or so too close to the entry point. In a real railway, a loco can approach right up to stop signal, without passing it, and in your case, if it does that, the loco will foul the entrance to the loop. Small things to be sure, I admit, but if you go to lengths to get the loco right and the rolling stock right, then you should hopefully get the operation right as well. In my modelling days, I exhibited at many model railway shows, including the big.London ones. My greatest ever compliment was when I was at Central Hall with a small layout, and a professional railwayman stood watching for the whole 35 minutes of a sequence, and said that with the bell codes and signals, he knew exactly what was going to happen before it did...... John b
Beautiful “Portrait Standard” Scenics. Great modelling 👏🏻🥇👍🏻
Honestly, this is one of the best layouts I have ever seen in terms of detail. Wow. Great Job.
That is beautiful. Really convincing blending of layout into background and the realism, weathering and detail is outstanding.
Thanks Laurie. It was a fun project. Now onto the next! It''ll be a model of the next station down the line from this one. The Station is named after my wife, Helen. And her family maiden name - Walsh. The next station will be North Walsham (not after the real place in Norfolk though!)
A beautiful layout. Feels like you are watching it on a damp morning in late autumn. Fantastic natural scenic colours and tones.
The wonderful autumn atmosphere and rural setting make for a delightful layout.
This isn't even my hobby - thanks youtube algorithm - and I love the detail, the realism, and the background blending is 🔥.
Now that is it - you got the background just as good as the foreground so the whole think looks so real - can't tell where layout ends and background starts - wonderful!
Thanks for the kind comments. The backscene is a ubiquitous Gaugemaster backscene. It was just one of those that went really well (perhaps a bit of luck in its positioning!)
So relaxing to watch Matt ,,you can even feel autumn chill .. Keep up the good work & keep playing the music .
That's an amazing layout in such a small footprint. Outstanding realism, and that background is perfect. Thank you for posting. Tom
Thanks for this! I like building small - gives you a chance to get something finished.
@@mattyhaynes1 yeah
Absolutely stunning attention to detail,awesome!
A truly compact and inspirational layout. Would like to see more of this as a tour and running. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Gary. My plan is to try and get something done today. I have a new tripod now which will help with the camera shake. It was pretty bad in this video! Also adding some sound on the next one. Watch this space!
A gorgeous layout. This gives me some ideas for my M&GN project. Thank you for sharing this.
Both this channel and Central Los Andes have definitely changed my concept of modelling. Thanks a lot for sharing your work!
Lovely filming - interesting shunting layout. Thank you!
Superb an inspiration, i have fallen in love with the Modelu GWR period figures...... It feels like a real place, believable, i love it.
For a few seconds it looked real on the thumbnail! Good work.
Great painting job on those engines and rolling stock - well done! You realize, or have discovered, that paint also requires that scale be carefully considered and allowed for. Lovely job.
The detail on this layout is superb!! :)
Thanks Simon. It's gone well for my first proper build. I've followed other modellers carefully to be able to create this.
Inspirational...how ever many layouts I build, always come back to god's wonderful...excellent running and build quality at its best, you showing it this year.???
Thanks for these lovely comments, Lorraine. I would love to show it - it was built for that purpose so I hope we will get our shows back.
Incredibly realistic and a background accurately scaled. Amazing detail.
Thanks Karen. The backscene went on really well. It is one of my biggest targets when making a model - good scenic breaks and a blended backscene.
Fantastic layout & love the scenery.
I tried to build a similarly sized layout when I was at college, also of a terminus with a goods yard and the like - I even had a Bachmann model of 5555! It's really nice to see that same idea done so successfully.
Hey Matt, love this....I was born on 13 September 1974 - love railways
Wow! A fantastic scene, impressively real. 👍🏻
Magnificent piece of work, one of the best I’ve seen. All credit, beautiful model 👍👍👍
Enjoy the video .Loads of detail .Thanks very much.
Thanks Diesel Dave!
You have inspired me to consider a similar station to this instead of a marshaling yard on part of my layout. Excellent model and narrative.
Absolutely stunning! I've just started my first layout (also gwr themed) but after seeing this, I may rethink it and go much smaller and more detailed.
The beauty of smaller is more chance of completion. This one was done in about 6 months.
That's brilliant layout im jealous
Just came across this. Superb modelling, and a novel way to film. Like the commentary too. As an ex railway man I understand the criticism, but I think the model for its purpose supercedes them. I would call it 'artistic licence'.
Amazing scenic work
Love how damp this all looks!
Very nice moelling!
What a beautifully executed model. So relaxing to watch and imagine I’m there! You have managed to create a little marvel full of detail which makes me watch this over and over. I wonder if you took any pictures of the build process you could perhaps build into a little video? Thank you for posting this - made my day better !
Thanks for the lovely comments! I am going to work on a video with progress photos. Will upload hopefully in the next few days.
Thank you for the reply and I look forward to the new video. All the best !
Couldn't make my mind up if this OO or EM. If it's OO it looks convincing. It looks amazing due to the atmosphere created - especially in the space used, which is inspirational for those of us with similar issues.
Thanks for your kind comment! It is 00 gauge code 75. A little finer than code 100 I guess - but still a compromise. I've gone to town on trying to disguise it with lots of weeds and grime. Think it works ok.
Very realistic , well done 👍
The layout is absolutely "super" ! But hold the camera as steady as possible without moving the camera to other locations. A tripod does wonders!
Fantastic
It's a lovely layout but the down side there is no sound?
Nice little model, pity the signals don't work properly.....
Amazing. The unstable camera is not doing it justice.
Absolutely agree - I bought a tripod and tried to improve for the second video in this series. Please take a look at the next one. It's better. Also has sound!
Matt this is a very enjoyable model to watch. The backdrop looks photo real without taking your eye away from the important stuff. How did you create ?, - or where from did the backdrop come from ? Thanks.
give us more thanks
I will be investing in a tripod and some sound to make things more professional. I will post when I am up and running.
Hi Les. A new video is available. Enjoy!
It is easy to sit back and criticise others, I think this model is amazing, from foreground to background it is seamless. If it wasnt for those typical 00 gauge couplings it would be hard to tell model from reality, and lets be fair the couplings wernt made by the owner...!
Steve, thanks for the kindness. It's not that I can't take criticism. It needs to be delivered in a supportive way. For example. "Oh, and the signal is in the wrong place" could be rephrased to something like... "Great layout, I can see how compact it is to fit it all in. The signal could do with being moved back a bit but space looks tight and you've captured the overall feel well". Either way!
How long is the loop?
What is the back scene?
Oh, and the signal is in the wrong place as well....
I wonder if there is much sense in highlighting the issues you have mentioned? The model is built in a very small footprint...(4ft 4in by 12in) and once a modeller becomes constrained by dimensions so small... things become more about creating an atmosphere rather than being completely faithful to real world design and practice. Whilst we're on the subject of the failings of this layout... the signal box shouldn't be there at all... and there probably wouldn't have been loco facilities of this type (but possible). Cattle dock is obstructing the run round loop, oh, and that siding is a bit short. So about the signal... there was no where else for the signal to go so it went there. Perhaps they had this problem at Arley Station too (which is what I used as an example). Would be good to see some of your work. :-)
@@mattyhaynes1 Hi Matt, I just thought that in such a small space, if you could get everything right, then that just adds to the total 'ambience'.....
Firstly, the signal should operate, it just jars if it is apparent that the interlocking which should be there on the real thing, is not represented on the model.
Secondly, the signal is about 1 cm or so too close to the entry point. In a real railway, a loco can approach right up to stop signal, without passing it, and in your case, if it does that, the loco will foul the entrance to the loop.
Small things to be sure, I admit, but if you go to lengths to get the loco right and the rolling stock right, then you should hopefully get the operation right as well.
In my modelling days, I exhibited at many model railway shows, including the big.London ones. My greatest ever compliment was when I was at Central Hall with a small layout, and a professional railwayman stood watching for the whole 35 minutes of a sequence, and said that with the bell codes and signals, he knew exactly what was going to happen before it did......
John b
Don't think it's in the wrong place, the one at Crowcombe WSR is in the same place, but set back a little...so the driver can see the board.....! Lol
Trying to pull a fast one, eh? That’s a real train yard with a few CG additions. Cows can sleep standing upright. Sorry, nice try.
For God's sake, put the phone somewhere and let it film. Stop moving around.