Yes, your BTC series was excellent. I acquired a Class 15 as a direct result of watching that particular episode. Brake tenders were a fascinating feature of the early diesel days.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Mine runs extremely smoothly and reliably, which is more than can be said for the originals! They were a common sight on the Tiveshall - Beccles line that used to run through the town in East Anglia where I now live.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Sadly no. I only moved here 3 years ago. And as I was born in 1965 and lived in South Wales until 1984, I have never seen one working.
A Diesel locomotive Brake tender strange but interesting, never heard of them before! like the general narration and history and a little running session to top it all off, very nice review thank you.
When I had an 00 gauge layout, I bought one of these and was surprised how much I liked it. Very reliable, and excellent at moving slowly. A certain charm of the underdog quality to them.
Thank you, nice video. I gather the yard foreman is off sick, as the mineral wagon end doors are not all coordinated!!! I’m hoping to see the narrow gauge line in action at some stage. Always admire the road vehicles on your layout. Nice to have the information and anecdotes about the prototypes, makes me think better of these particular locos!
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I find the sound quality in your videos always good. You seem to successfully find the right sound that’s fits the movement. Plus the narrative is always very well presented. I wanted to ask you how you do this. Presumably you use a usb microphone for this. Sorry to be a pain, would love to know how you do it. Wish you a fine Sunday evening, and a great week! Best regards, Philip
Hi Philip, no problem at all. I scrips out a lot of what I am going to say first, then I film the trains mostly according to the script. I then compile the videos and edit them into the story line. Then using a nice USB mic I record the voice over, plus any additions that the films call for. Then once its all together I draw upon the sounds I have been collecting for several months before, having already mixed and edited them, These are added to the timeline according to what is happening. Several play through are done always resulting in balancing of the sounds from the models and loco sounds. There's more but that gives an idea.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited thanks for taking the trouble to answer my questions! It’s really appreciated. The process you have described is almost as time consuming as the hobby itself! Thanks again Mike for a superb video! Take care!
A most enjoyable and informative video, thanks for sharing. I really appreciated the introduction, as a ex-serviceman Remembrance Day can always be a little overwhelming.
Thanks again for this BTC series, I’ve enjoyed watching the videos and picking up information about your diesel collection. Do you have any information to share regarding break vans, regarding type and operation. That’s one I’d like to see, if possible. Cheers
Great video as always. I love the class 22 and the 29’s. I’ll have to have a lookout for the Dapol version. Incidentally, I love your track ballasting. Would I be correct in thinking that you have used the foam underlay then glued ballast to it?
It's certainly a nice looking loco. I bought one of the first models about 10 years ago when they were originally released. However I was very disappointed with the headcode numerals which could only be stuck on to the outside of the glazing - not inside like almost every other OO gauge loco ever created. As far as I am aware this situation has not changed.
I fear many of these unique preservation or recreation projects of both steam and diesel locomotive societies may be cut short by means of ever stringent green and eco friendly measures of the government and transport overall, and where their use may be among original locos still yet unrestored from the days of steam. No one ever imagined that a 7-9 year old 9f would be sent to Barry by the late 60s but there they were despite being designed to run until the 80s in full service. Today imagine a class 68 being placed in a siding because complaints from locals of London Marylebone station because of “incredible fumes” of them ticking over in the station. Sad sad times lay ahead for both preservation steam and internal combustion as we know it 😔 Today there’s HS2 and electrification in all walks of life. Yet DB owned class 90s lie decrepit and unloved in sidings. Where is the logic?
Yes, your BTC series was excellent. I acquired a Class 15 as a direct result of watching that particular episode.
Brake tenders were a fascinating feature of the early diesel days.
Wow thanks very much. I love the 15s the project to restore a real one seems to be going well
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Mine runs extremely smoothly and reliably, which is more than can be said for the originals! They were a common sight on the Tiveshall - Beccles line that used to run through the town in East Anglia where I now live.
So you used to see them in action?
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Sadly no. I only moved here 3 years ago. And as I was born in 1965 and lived in South Wales until 1984, I have never seen one working.
Ah, we are of an age then. Seems impossible that it's the big 60 next year, my brain still thinks I'm 23 however the body thinks it's 90 at times lol
A Diesel locomotive Brake tender strange but interesting, never heard of them before! like the general narration and history and a little running session to top it all off, very nice review thank you.
Thanks so much for the lovely comments. Yes the brake tenders are quite a thing eh. So glad you enjoyed the film
A nice tribute
Thank you kindly
I'm a train and I approve this video!
Glad you liked it
A pleasure, as always
Thanks very much
They look fab. Can't wait to get one finally. Thx for posting
Glad you enjoyed, if you make a video of yours tag me in
Another great video always enjoy what you produce, thanks for sharing 🙂👍🏻
Cheers mark thanks very much
When I had an 00 gauge layout, I bought one of these and was surprised how much I liked it. Very reliable, and excellent at moving slowly. A certain charm of the underdog quality to them.
Couldn't agree more! thanks for watching
Thank you, nice video. I gather the yard foreman is off sick, as the mineral wagon end doors are not all coordinated!!! I’m hoping to see the narrow gauge line in action at some stage. Always admire the road vehicles on your layout. Nice to have the information and anecdotes about the prototypes, makes me think better of these particular locos!
Thanks for watching! Yes he is lol take care, Mike
Well spotted Derek!. And I would like to second that request of a little 009 action . Regards Gary
A lovely video as always. The sound embellishments really add a lot of atmosphere and yet again, I’ve learnt something new!
Thanks Philip I am really pleased to read this, the sound was a huge job, mostly five tracks mixed to try and get the right sound
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I find the sound quality in your videos always good. You seem to successfully find the right sound that’s fits the movement. Plus the narrative is always very well presented. I wanted to ask you how you do this. Presumably you use a usb microphone for this. Sorry to be a pain, would love to know how you do it. Wish you a fine Sunday evening, and a great week! Best regards, Philip
Hi Philip, no problem at all. I scrips out a lot of what I am going to say first, then I film the trains mostly according to the script. I then compile the videos and edit them into the story line. Then using a nice USB mic I record the voice over, plus any additions that the films call for. Then once its all together I draw upon the sounds I have been collecting for several months before, having already mixed and edited them, These are added to the timeline according to what is happening. Several play through are done always resulting in balancing of the sounds from the models and loco sounds. There's more but that gives an idea.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited thanks for taking the trouble to answer my questions! It’s really appreciated. The process you have described is almost as time consuming as the hobby itself! Thanks again Mike for a superb video! Take care!
@@flippop101 Thanks Philip, do you think a behind the scenes video, showing what takes place would be interesting?
A most enjoyable and informative video, thanks for sharing. I really appreciated the introduction, as a ex-serviceman Remembrance Day can always be a little overwhelming.
Hi Leonard, thank you for your service. Glad you liked the film, take care. Mike
excellent video!
Very kind thanks
Enjoyed watching the baby warship is on my wish list. The diesel hydraulics were withdrawn too soon. Regards Paul
Cheers Paul agree fully
Thanks again for this BTC series, I’ve enjoyed watching the videos and picking up information about your diesel collection. Do you have any information to share regarding break vans, regarding type and operation. That’s one I’d like to see, if possible. Cheers
Hi Neil, many thanks, got some way to run on BTC, there is also a special in the pipeline , But I'll add your request on
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited thanks Mike, that’s great. I’m looking forward to seeing more.
@@neilfarrar6217 Thanks Neil
My locos are all steam, but the Class 22 and the early GWR railcar tempt me.
Indeed, nice loco and the railcars are very interesting
Nice info and vid Mike 👌😎 r
Glad you enjoyed it cheers Fred
Another excellent video, it has reminded me that I need to get some decent headcodes in my one. The Dapol provided clear ones really are terrible!
Glad it was helpful! yes you are right
Great video as always. I love the class 22 and the 29’s. I’ll have to have a lookout for the Dapol version.
Incidentally, I love your track ballasting. Would I be correct in thinking that you have used the foam underlay then glued ballast to it?
Thanks Ian the underlay is from Gaugemaster, if you look for my video 'all changed' you can see exactly what I did
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Will do! Looking forward to more videos. I learn a lot from them.
Hi Ian, just realized its over on my other channel th-cam.com/video/6NPR7IpAS0g/w-d-xo.html
It's certainly a nice looking loco. I bought one of the first models about 10 years ago when they were originally released. However I was very disappointed with the headcode numerals which could only be stuck on to the outside of the glazing - not inside like almost every other OO gauge loco ever created. As far as I am aware this situation has not changed.
Hi, yes wonderful little engines. Agree the headcode is a bit wooly, I printed my own to go inside
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I saw somewhere that the only way to do this was to chop out the cab from the body shell. Sounds a tad excessive!
It's not that bad, see here www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/59743-dapol-class-22-detailing/
"Dinky Diesels"... that's cuTTe(!) :3
Hahah lol I agree
I fear many of these unique preservation or recreation projects of both steam and diesel locomotive societies may be cut short by means of ever stringent green and eco friendly measures of the government and transport overall, and where their use may be among original locos still yet unrestored from the days of steam.
No one ever imagined that a 7-9 year old 9f would be sent to Barry by the late 60s but there they were despite being designed to run until the 80s in full service. Today imagine a class 68 being placed in a siding because complaints from locals of London Marylebone station because of “incredible fumes” of them ticking over in the station. Sad sad times lay ahead for both preservation steam and internal combustion as we know it 😔
Today there’s HS2 and electrification in all walks of life. Yet DB owned class 90s lie decrepit and unloved in sidings. Where is the logic?
I' don't disagree at all, I really done *sighs*