What a great Idea to have an O gauge loop running underneath the OO gauge baseboards. A true inspiration to my own future plans. I look forward to more of the same. Fantastic!!
The hobby zone units look awesome there and the o gauge is coming along. The way the track is on the O gauge loops leaves room for working on stuff there. Job well done. Thanks. Ken
Also, on the long straights, I suggest they meander forward and back making a more curvy design that makes use of the space instead of being straight all along the back which would make the track longer and would bring more interest especially if you were to add scenics on the future
After watching the video, I had a suggestion. How about building a trench below the deck to recess the O gauge loop in where it crosses in front of the Hobbyzone set. You could then make a work deck that fits over the recess to give you a larger work surface when you need it at the Hobbyzone work area. When you don't need the full work area you remove the work deck and run the trains past the area.
I do love O gauge but I have don't have the space or need another distraction from my 00 layout (already self-distratced with a OO9 project!) so I'll just watch yours instead! The track is more flexible than I thought and the clearance is just perfect. Well done
Nicely done, Richard. We model railroader people sure accumulate a lot of bits and pieces, don't we? Now you have plenty of drawers to keep your bits and pieces organized. I enjoy your videos half way around the world in Rancho Cucamonga, California - USA.
Hi richard Great video as always and great to see the o gauge loop up and running and the hobby zone system looks brilliant under the main layout and boy that's so close when the train went round the bend very close lol. Peter from birmingham
Hi Richard - I love the HobbyZone modules and as per my latest video just uploaded I have bought another 2. The O Gauge works a treat and I am looking forward to seeing it working again. - Cheers Kev
I’ve just began with O gauge (after skipping OO, which might have been a bad move). It’s good fun having O because it’s bigger, but having a full brass E4 is a bugger to handle since it’s sharp and heavy. Good stuff though👍 I look forward to see how your O gauge goes.
So you're planning to sit on the floor at your workbench? How do the bottom drawers open with the O gauge track in the way? Won't any locos with overhang have a big problem being so close to the hobbyzone units at the apex of the turn? Is there going to be a distinction between your workbench area and the track (i.e. a lip, wall, border, etc. ) ?
If there is to be an '0' gauge layout your ultimate clearance test is to mortgage the house and buy a Big Boy!!!!! Very nice Brake Van, reminded me of my childhood watching shunting at Stourton in Leeds.
This is just a suggestion. I am noticing you have drawers at the track level. It might be nice if you set your storage up a 1/2 inch or so just so you have easier clearage once the track is down. Even if you laid a foam core down cut out the shape of your storage and cut that shape out just to lift your storage up a little would give you a tad more clearance. Just my thought. You do great work and I enjoy watching your videos.
very impressive addition Richard, have you considered infilling the track in front of the storage boxes? would give you a flat surface to work on with occasional trains passing? Graham.
That clearance is very tight. Are you sure an express loco and carriages will make it? Also, a handy hint for the Hobbyzone drawers, rub a candle over the drawer edges and bases. They'll slide in and out much easier. Nice to see the loop finally in place, great work Richard.
Those are some excellent storage units, I really need some of those, got to sort my railway area out a bit first haha. The O gauge is awesome, 3 link couplings though, eeeeekkk.
@@NewJunction So the scare mongering around dropped voltages and poor connections across the fishplates proved unfounded? Excellent! Thanks for your help and inspiration!
Great video Richard, looks fantastic. May I make a suggestion, add another base so your track is in the floor just like concrete hard standing out of cutting mats, I think that would look great ,
Loving the o gauge. As an idea, you could inset the track into plywood. Much like building a level crossing for the full length in front of the hobby zone sets. Then you have a flat work surface and don’t need to keep lifting the track etc?
Hi Richard, sorry i didnt get to see you at the Lincoln Railway show the other weekend, i was just too ill to go. Loving the new 0 Gauge loop and the Hobbyzone storage looks good in its position, i take it it was easier to add the loop to the front of the storage than to cut up the boards and add the track under them, i could also see you had that area full of storage boxes (most prob full of locos and rolling stock). Are you going to add scenery to the 0 Gauge layout or are you going to just have it as a running loop to watch the trains go by? Keep up the great work mate, looking forward to the next update.
Hi Gary, I did look out for you at the show, you might have caught my man flu haha I'm tempted to do something basic scenery wise but watch this space.
Looks great, maybe lift the hobby zone units up a tad, put them on a bit of board to raise them a bit disguise it as a loading platform for the O gauge train, lol , make getting the bottom drawers in and out easier looks like you got a smidge of room to play with, roll on some points and some shunting games now 👍
Hiya Richard, I love the Pannier tank engine and in O gauge it looks awesome. Are you going to run a small 2/3” sheet of board along the rafter boards in case it ever wants to jump over board? You could always paint it green or flock it as an embankment (scenic) and kill two birds with one stone!! If I get to the point of giving up in N gauge I will definitely do an O loop or two. Great watch, like the storage too... cheers, Chris
New Junction you have the added benefit of the angle looking like a small embankment too. I would say a 5” high ply or MDF strip painted and flocked would look great!! Cheers, Chris
You've got more storage space than Eddie Stobbart there kidda. Looked like it was going to be to tight for the track work at first, glad things worked out. Is there a u tube meet up planed for Warley? Hope to see you there. Regards Bobby 'T'
Looking awesome Richard you done great work there it be interested to see if a O Gauge class 37 50 or 66 can get bye the hobby zone storage system. Happy modeling mate looking forward to the next update 👍LED lights look awesome
I like your storage units from hobby zone. The problem with o gauge is space, cost and modern trains are hard to find. I wish there were more modern trains for o gauge. Which gauge is your favourite?
Forgot to say, if you are not a member of Dapol collectors club, you should join, due to the amazing discounts, from time to time, for members. The only "O" scale, I have, are the members open day wagons and I obtain all three scales, when I attend. Hope to see you again next year, at an event.
At first glance, I thought is he going to be able to open the bottom drawers? As you proved you can. Is the workspace now too small? Is there a risk that the track may get damaged? We will have to wait and see. "Yorkdale" is going on the back boiler for now, as I am relocating to Bangladesh to teach in an International School as I am 63 years old, it is very difficult to fine a teaching job here, after 13 years. Martin (Still in Thailand for now.)
Amazing. Regarding the led lightings, you can get them in longer lengths and cheaper from Amazon I just finished building my 16" by7ft she'd just working on lights and insulation at the moment. Any ways I bought me lights as a 15 meter step that cost me all of 10quid. And it's customisable and you can cut or extended it. Just for future reference I shall be looking to do a TH-cam series on my starting into the hobbie being a newbie it'll be amazing
Hi Richard another great video mate so when is the 0 gauge class47 or 50 diesel electric locomotives arriving on your layout 😀👍 I am also upgrading the storage drawers in my workroom/ model room or what the wife called the small bedroom I am sick and tired of not finding my spare parts/paint/tools when I go to a job so home bargains here I come I am also working on a class89 electric locomotive for a friend in are club I am about have way now it is a siverfox kit it will be in intercity livery with head / tail lights fitted from a Express models lighting until goodbye for now Richard clive
Your new storage fits right in and even looks like the biggest scale building I've ever seen on any layout.
A giant hotel lol
What a great Idea to have an O gauge loop running underneath the OO gauge baseboards. A true inspiration to my own future plans.
I look forward to more of the same. Fantastic!!
Thanks Lawrence!
The hobby zone units look awesome there and the o gauge is coming along. The way the track is on the O gauge loops leaves room for working on stuff there. Job well done. Thanks. Ken
Thanks Ken!
Well done Richard. Nice to see connected & up and running. Love the 7mm gauge keep up your brilliant modelling. all the best. Iain
Thanks Iain!
You should add some sidings on the loop on one of the long sides of the track just to add a bit of interest and for more opportunites to run the train
I will when pennies allow
Also, on the long straights, I suggest they meander forward and back making a more curvy design that makes use of the space instead of being straight all along the back which would make the track longer and would bring more interest especially if you were to add scenics on the future
Great video and the loft layout is looking great!
Thanks! It's coming on well
Very enjoyable viewing, on a Sunday morning.
Thanks!
I was just wondering, how many do of these pieces of this flexi track could you get away with for a circle, about 8?
After watching the video, I had a suggestion. How about building a trench below the deck to recess the O gauge loop in where it crosses in front of the Hobbyzone set. You could then make a work deck that fits over the recess to give you a larger work surface when you need it at the Hobbyzone work area. When you don't need the full work area you remove the work deck and run the trains past the area.
Good job Richard. It looks good.
Thanks!
I enjoyed my bash with O gauge Richard, good use of the bottom shelf gaining a new layout plus work area.
Thanks Vince!
I do love O gauge but I have don't have the space or need another distraction from my 00 layout (already self-distratced with a OO9 project!) so I'll just watch yours instead! The track is more flexible than I thought and the clearance is just perfect. Well done
Thanks Davie!
Looking good mate cannot wait to have a play myself
Thanks Mate! Wont be long
Nicely done, Richard. We model railroader people sure accumulate a lot of bits and pieces, don't we? Now you have plenty of drawers to keep your bits and pieces organized. I enjoy your videos half way around the world in Rancho Cucamonga, California - USA.
Thanks Stew, I've an auntie who lives in Florida 😅
Really is coming on a treat.
Thanks!
And when does the O gauge scenery start ?? .... :)
I do like the storage units.
We.shall see haha
What is the outside of the track to the outside of the track width of the layout? What radius are you using on the curves?
Hi richard
Great video as always and great to see the o gauge loop up and running and the hobby zone system looks brilliant under the main layout and boy that's so close when the train went round the bend very close lol.
Peter from birmingham
So close to not being possible! Some things are just ment to be! 😅
The o gauge is coming along well. I've got a o gauge 40 that would look great running around the layout. Got it on my mantelpiece at the moment
Oh wow! 😯
Hi Richard - I love the HobbyZone modules and as per my latest video just uploaded I have bought another 2. The O Gauge works a treat and I am looking forward to seeing it working again. - Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev, Its great stuff!
Looks fantastic Richard!
Thanks!
Nice one Richard! Cheeky O guage indeed!
Thanks Susannah, love a bit of cheek! 🤭
I’ve just began with O gauge (after skipping OO, which might have been a bad move). It’s good fun having O because it’s bigger, but having a full brass E4 is a bugger to handle since it’s sharp and heavy.
Good stuff though👍 I look forward to see how your O gauge goes.
Thanks, more progress very soon
New Junction
Awesome 👍
So you're planning to sit on the floor at your workbench? How do the bottom drawers open with the O gauge track in the way? Won't any locos with overhang have a big problem being so close to the hobbyzone units at the apex of the turn? Is there going to be a distinction between your workbench area and the track (i.e. a lip, wall, border, etc. ) ?
Bean bags, I also open the draw at the end of the video lol
Looks fantastic
Thanks Shaun!
I do plan to get hobbyzone drawers as they look quite good! Might also get some white rose works drawers to store my engines in.
Sounds like a plan!
Where did you get the 144 and the 171
Great video those hobbyzone storage units are great I will have to try some one day
Thanks David, so practical and not badly priced!
Looks great. Tamping and lining required on the front straight! Lol. Great gauge to work with. I would love O gauge. Cheers John.
Thanks John, definitely needs more work
If there is to be an '0' gauge layout your ultimate clearance test is to mortgage the house and buy a Big Boy!!!!! Very nice Brake Van, reminded me of my childhood watching shunting at Stourton in Leeds.
Ha not sure I could afford a big boy Geoff!
Your layout is so cool and epic. Keep up the good work and I enjoying watching your videos. ☺ Christian Soan from Cornwall England UK ☺
Thanks Christian, glad you enjoy them.
hobbyzone look good, what dcc decoder for the o gauge train?
This is just a suggestion. I am noticing you have drawers at the track level. It might be nice if you set your storage up a 1/2 inch or so just so you have easier clearage once the track is down. Even if you laid a foam core down cut out the shape of your storage and cut that shape out just to lift your storage up a little would give you a tad more clearance. Just my thought. You do great work and I enjoy watching your videos.
good call, thanks Bo
very impressive addition Richard, have you considered infilling the track in front of the storage boxes? would give you a flat surface to work on with occasional trains passing?
Graham.
Yes, it might not be needed as theres more space than it looks
Great video, I’ve got O gauge in my loft, in fact I’ve had it longer than I’ve had OO gauge
It's a very nice size!
Yes, it’s massive!
Fantastic mate! Great job again, cheers Dazza
Thanks Dazza!
What is the radius of the curves?
Great Richard, it’ll be nice for you to have the O gauge running whilst you work on the OO layout ( & Visa versa) , or modelling in general.
Yes! It's a nice change, thanks John!
That clearance is very tight. Are you sure an express loco and carriages will make it?
Also, a handy hint for the Hobbyzone drawers, rub a candle over the drawer edges and bases.
They'll slide in and out much easier.
Nice to see the loop finally in place, great work Richard.
Was my number one priority getting bigger stock round, the units can go back a tad still 👍🏻
Those are some excellent storage units, I really need some of those, got to sort my railway area out a bit first haha.
The O gauge is awesome, 3 link couplings though, eeeeekkk.
they are horrible haha
@@NewJunction you'll be getting that modellers eye we talked about at wigan haha
Hi. Did you use the fishplates with droppers for New Junction OO, or did you solder the track?
I used the fish plates pre soldered :)
@@NewJunction So the scare mongering around dropped voltages and poor connections across the fishplates proved unfounded? Excellent! Thanks for your help and inspiration!
When will we see the inter city 225 class 91 on the layout?
When Cavalex release theres haha
Great video Richard, looks fantastic. May I make a suggestion, add another base so your track is in the floor just like concrete hard standing out of cutting mats, I think that would look great ,
Good idea Daniel
@@NewJunction it keeps everything level also stops the track from getting in the way when you want to put a cutting mat on top do some work ,
At 10:40, you could extend your board inbetween your roof trusses to allow for scenery etc... and then the inevitable extra loop round the outside 😂
Ha need more pennies for that
you could swop out the open shelves to the middle on the bottom side by side and put a station in there
Loving the o gauge. As an idea, you could inset the track into plywood. Much like building a level crossing for the full length in front of the hobby zone sets. Then you have a flat work surface and don’t need to keep lifting the track etc?
It should be okay as theres a lot of room in front but that's a good idea.
Love that word.. gubbins!... Nice one Richard..enjoyed that.
Ha! Just for you Tim
Clever work!
Thanks Anthony!
Hi Richard, sorry i didnt get to see you at the Lincoln Railway show the other weekend, i was just too ill to go. Loving the new 0 Gauge loop and the Hobbyzone storage looks good in its position, i take it it was easier to add the loop to the front of the storage than to cut up the boards and add the track under them, i could also see you had that area full of storage boxes (most prob full of locos and rolling stock). Are you going to add scenery to the 0 Gauge layout or are you going to just have it as a running loop to watch the trains go by? Keep up the great work mate, looking forward to the next update.
Hi Gary, I did look out for you at the show, you might have caught my man flu haha
I'm tempted to do something basic scenery wise but watch this space.
Looks great, maybe lift the hobby zone units up a tad, put them on a bit of board to raise them a bit disguise it as a loading platform for the O gauge train, lol , make getting the bottom drawers in and out easier looks like you got a smidge of room to play with, roll on some points and some shunting games now 👍
Hiya Richard, I love the Pannier tank engine and in O gauge it looks awesome. Are you going to run a small 2/3” sheet of board along the rafter boards in case it ever wants to jump over board? You could always paint it green or flock it as an embankment (scenic) and kill two birds with one stone!! If I get to the point of giving up in N gauge I will definitely do an O loop or two. Great watch, like the storage too... cheers, Chris
Hi Chris, Yes it definitely needs some protection
New Junction you have the added benefit of the angle looking like a small embankment too. I would say a 5” high ply or MDF strip painted and flocked would look great!! Cheers, Chris
@@wheezypalacemodels7726 good shout!
Rich are you going to put scenary on the o gauge layout
Maby a little
Great video - enjoyed watching that and the 0 gauge loop coming together. 37 next? 🙈🎉
Thanks Chris! One may be on the cards 🤭
Hi Richard. Looking pretty good that. Can I just ask why you removed some of the sleepers when laying the track. To fit the droppers perhaps?. Cheers.
As its flexi track I needed to cut the rails down, I'll add in the sleepers again so it looks normal.
@@NewJunction With ya now. Cheers.
I am jumping from N to O Gauge it is a huge step size wise Andrew
2mm to 7mm. Nice!
You've got more storage space than Eddie Stobbart there kidda. Looked like it was going to be to tight for the track work at first, glad things worked out. Is there a u tube meet up planed for Warley? Hope to see you there. Regards Bobby 'T'
There is indeed, watch this space
That looks amazing Richard.
looks good, notices an 00 gauge coach, i asusme part of the 170 was hiding behind the storage units, just need n gauge above the 00 know XD
Yes the 170 is having a time out!
@@NewJunction in the naughty corner
That is very
Nice I’m currently working on a 00 gauge layout on my channel hope u r having a good day
Thanks indeed, I'll be sure to.check yours out!
Hi Richard, I am somewhat intrigued as to what prompted you to run an O gauge loop beneath your 00 gauge layout. Cheers Greg
I love 0 gauge and it was a good excuse lol
the intro with the o gauge going past...are the sounds some sort of system on the train or did you edit the sound in? clever either way....
They are from recordings I've previously taken of the real thing. 👍🏻
Looking awesome Richard you done great work there it be interested to see if a O Gauge class 37 50 or 66 can get bye the hobby zone storage system. Happy modeling mate looking forward to the next update 👍LED lights look awesome
Loads of room hehe
I like your storage units from hobby zone. The problem with o gauge is space, cost and modern trains are hard to find. I wish there were more modern trains for o gauge. Which gauge is your favourite?
Tough one, both have their merits.
Have you left enough room to open the bottom draws
Yes but it's all gone now
Have you tried running it with a full kitchen roll?
Mrs New Junction would never let me have a full kitchen roll haha
Forgot to say, if you are not a member of Dapol collectors club, you should join, due to the amazing discounts, from time to time, for members. The only "O" scale, I have, are the members open day wagons and I obtain all three scales, when I attend. Hope to see you again next year, at an event.
Ooo now that sounds like a good idea, thanks! See you soon
Are you going to get one of Hattons' new A3s?
You never know, a lot of 00 new releases sadly higher on the list at the moment!
Cracking stuff Richard. Have you considered a garden railway in "O" Gauge?
Yes, it's a project I started this year but didnt get finnished enough to release the film. Next year 😁
Looks nice, your knees are going to ache after a bit with the workbench that low down though
Bean bags are the key 😅
@@NewJunction Good thinking!
It's a winner Richard. Just don't try running any bogie stock on that loop and all will be well.
Ha they'll be fine! 😉
At first glance, I thought is he going to be able to open the bottom drawers? As you proved you can. Is the workspace now too small? Is there a risk that the track may get damaged? We will have to wait and see. "Yorkdale" is going on the back boiler for now, as I am relocating to Bangladesh to teach in an International School as I am 63 years old, it is very difficult to fine a teaching job here, after 13 years. Martin (Still in Thailand for now.)
I'll be careful haha thanks Martin, good luck with the move and thankyou for the support!
Do love the hobbyzone storage units, the loop is looking well :) I can only assume the bigger loco maybe one of the hattons A3s 🤔🤫
You never know! 🤭
I never realised how high of the ground new junction was
Loving the O guage loop
Thanks
Cool
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing. Regarding the led lightings, you can get them in longer lengths and cheaper from Amazon I just finished building my 16" by7ft she'd just working on lights and insulation at the moment. Any ways I bought me lights as a 15 meter step that cost me all of 10quid. And it's customisable and you can cut or extended it. Just for future reference I shall be looking to do a TH-cam series on my starting into the hobbie being a newbie it'll be amazing
I'll keep an eye out for that Tim, thanks
Could do with all your insight on O Gauge
Wish I had some insight Andy haha
Would you ever think about a 0 gauge layout, Richard?
Yes, very briefly until the cost part come up 🤭
New Junction oooooOOOOoooo.... is that classified information
@@terrier_productions you never know 🤭
New Junction stop using that emoji! You’re making it sound more like its classified information
@@terrier_productions 🤣
Nice
Thanks Andrew!
Hi Richard another great video mate so when is the 0 gauge class47 or 50 diesel electric locomotives arriving on your layout 😀👍 I am also upgrading the storage drawers in my workroom/ model room or what the wife called the small bedroom I am sick and tired of not finding my spare parts/paint/tools when I go to a job so home bargains here I come I am also working on a class89 electric locomotive for a friend in are club I am about have way now it is a siverfox kit it will be in intercity livery with head / tail lights fitted from a Express models lighting until goodbye for now Richard clive
Thanks Clive, I'd love a new 47, doubt I'll have the pennies mind lol
You still have to finish that roof
I'm not putting it off... honest haha
6:47 Do you have a dog?
Two! 🐶🐶
it looks like you have a hotel building in the back
Need a premier inn logo
I thought it would be obvious it’s not a tape holder it’s a tp holder!
Apparently I'm stupid! 😅
So why.have you on to 0 gauge and yes I like it
Got to do both 😀
you have to many toys I am jealous...
Is Santa bringing a Hattons A4 then.....................ha ha.
No idea haha