Building a Model Railway: Construction History Time Lapse of Davidson Parkway: 2006 - 2022
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- This video is a year by year history time lapse tour of the building of Davidson Parkway layout from 2006 to the current day (2022), from the construction of the shed, through to the the building of the baseboards and laying of track, to the addition of scenics and new rolling stock.
00:41 - 2006: Construction of the shed
02:54 - 2007: Completing the shed, planning the layout and building the baseboards
04:23 - 2008: Laying track and building the control panel
05:03 - 2009: Addition of a depot and starting the base scenery
05:39 - 2010: More base scenics and addition of a new fiddle yard under the layout
06:12 - 2011: More scenics
06:52 - 2012: The station canopy project
07:17 - 2013: Adding a backscene, kits and buildings
07:54 - 2014: More kits, the substation, trees
08:42 - 2015: More scenics: fences, static grass etc
09:44 - 2016: Overhead Electrification (OLE)
10:24 - 2017: Signals, automation and testing
11:19 - 2018: Signs and more details
12:16 - 2019: Troughing, details, CCTV camera, roadworks cameo etc
13:38 - 2020: Yard 2 loco sidings, Davidson Parkway canopy project and detailing
15:39 - 2021: Yard 2 and 3 project, more detailing and new rolling stock
18:54 - 2022: Yard 2 siding, Yard 4 project, new loco’s and rolling stock
Davidson Parkway has a 10 page feature within the November 2021 issue of BRM. Also previously featured within the September 2019 issue of Model Rail magazine.
Davidson Parkway can also be seen on RMWeb:
www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/137453-...
Many thanks to all the recent viewers and subscribers.
Some answers to Frequently Asked Questions below; hope these help ... feel free to ask any questions;
- The layout is approx 7m by 4.5m (22ft by 14ft)
- The layout is currently DC Analogue, however has future provision to convert to DCC.
- The OLE is only for cosmetic purposes; the pantograph heights on some loco’s have been set just below the wire height; others still to set.
- The layout has been approx 13yrs so far in development; but still plenty to-do.
- The layout is based within the U.K. along the West Coast Main Line somewhere around Stafford - Crewe - Warrington area between mid 1980s to early 2000s.
To put it bluntly my "gob" has never been so "smacked"!!! Magnificent work!
Many thanks for the comment … glad you enjoyed! 👍
Absolutely amazing. Music added that perfect touch. The violin...JTFC! Perfect. Thank you for sharing your awesome layout and pairing with that music. My hat is off to you, sir: Respect.
This is a truly a monumental and dedicated commitment in producing this great layout from start to its current status. The statement that model railways are never fully completed is so true as you have shown so well. Thank you for sharing and inspiring those that love this great hobby.
Hi Chris, many thanks for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed the video showing the construction of the layout … I’ve been inspired by so many over time, it’s great to be able to share and hopefully inspire others … 👍
I was shocked to find out that you actually built a shed type building for it!
I’m very lucky to have a good sized garden, so was able to construct a ‘man-cave’!
What a great name for a model railway ;)
Haha! Many thanks! Named after a road I lived along during my youth … small world! 😉👍
Now that is what I call starting from scratch! 16 years and going. That sounds about like a time scale I could follow. At 57 I guess I better get started...
Thanks Scott for the lovely comment! as the saying goes, no time like the present! Good luck with your layout …. Kinda regards, Mark
Absolutley fantastic - what a project! Amazing!
Many thanks for the lovely compliment, glad you enjoyed! 👍
So great to see long trains going round a curve without the "uh-oh it's a model" giveaway of coaches at almost 45 degree angles to one another. I know its unavoidable in many situations, but to see your trains with only a gentle bend between them is so good! Wonderful modelling. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.
Many thanks for the lovely comment, and glad you like the longer sweeping curves! I always liked seeing trains go round Queensville curve (just south of Stafford station) and I know what you mean about some layouts having curves that appear too tight (although often understandable due to space constraints) … so when I designed DP I tried to have larger sweeping curves. While looking better, they are also often more reliable. I also included transitions between the straights and curves. To accommodate the larger radius curves, I included the board cut-outs that lower in each corner to allow good access, also for different viewing angles. Glad you enjoyed! Kind regards, Mark
Wow! What a superb layout and a really enjoyable video.
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the lovely message 👍
Great layout. Very inspirational.
Thanks Dave for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Brilliant !
Greetings from Colorado Springs.
Many thanks for the message … and amazing to hear all the locations around the world that my layout is being viewed from! 👍
The music is lovely
Many thanks … I used VN editor to compile the clip and used the music that they provided … is there a specific segment or song that you liked? I might list the songs in the description if you fancy? 👍
JUST WONDERFUL. Nuf said!.
Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed 👍
Amazing attention to detail! Congratulations.
Many thanks for the kind comment 👍
A truly breath-taking trip through the creation of your layout. Truly remarkable.
Many thanks! 👍
A jaw dropping watch all the way through. You are a credit to the modelling world. Thank you.
Many thanks Peter for the comment and compliment! Kind regards, Mark
Truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing. 🍻👍
Thanks for the comment and compliment … my pleasure! I know it’s been a while … but hoping to record an update video very soon! 👍
Have to say, I could only dream of having such a set-up! Very impressive layout.
Many thanks … I used to think that as well, see so many other impressive layouts and hope that one day I could develop one … and have been lucky enough to have been able to build the layout, so hopefully you will as some stage as well 🤞👍
I have to say, dreaming is the opposite of doing.
You want it, you can have it, if you do what needs done to make it happen.
Very impressive
Many thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed! 👍
Enjoyed your latest video and liked thanks for sharing DD.
Glad you enjoyed the history of the build video 👍
@@ModelRailway Spot on and thanks very much for replying to my comment. Like the work you are doing so l subscribe to your channel to improve mine to get some great ideas. Thanks DD.
thank you for allowing us to see a layout being born,, you should be very proud,, well done
Many thanks John … glad you enjoyed the video showing progress over time 👍
Very gifted , loved it credit to you!👍
Many thanks for the kind comment, glad you enjoyed 👍
Congratulations on creating such an outstanding layout. The range of skills that you have demonstrated are considerable. You can immediately see that it is the West Coast route as the detail and running is so realistic. Well done and thank you for sharing.
Many thanks for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed … and glad I’ve been able to capture the essence of the WCML. 👍
Quality detail and modelling skill mate ..👍
What an amazing layout, something to aspire to.
Many thanks for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed! 👍
got to be one of the best layouts in the country (uk) without doubt
Many thanks Tez for the lovely comment 👍
Excellent work. Congratulations
Many thanks Leo 👍
Wow ur a true artist looks so real life ❤
Many thanks for the lovely compliment 👍
What a fantastic layout you have built, superb detail and realism. A most enjoyable video, thank you for sharing.
Many thanks for the comment and compliments … glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Wow that is some amazing work
Thanks Matthew! Glad you enjoyed 👍
WoW just Awesome 👌
The whole clip + Layout put together brilliantly,
i would think every Railway Modellers dream "Well Mine anyway",
I've just relocated but would like to find somewhere possible to make a more permanent Layout Room,
thanks for Sharing,
Many thanks for the lovely comment! I know what you mean … I used to dream of one day having a decent sized layout etc, so am fortunate and glad to have been able to build this layout over time …. and am also glad I took the plunge to share pics and clips of it for others to enjoy and perhaps provide some inspiration. 👍
Beautiful. Amazing work here. I'm not a railway modeller but Im stunned by the workmanship and attention to detail you have put into this. I hope it brings you years of pleasure.
Many thanks for the lovely comment … it’s a wonderful hobby … so many skills to learn and try … good mindfulness … and layouts can either be small or much larger, also tailored to what you’re looking for … and yes, has provided 16yrs of pleasure so far …. I’ve dipped in and out depending upon time and mojo! Thanks again, Mark 👍
Hello
I have one thing to day wow oh wow oh wow what a layout.
What a brilliant video from the start of thinking all the way through construction amd alterations to how it is today in one video with a lovely sound track.
A massive well done my friend I have had to subscribe so I can watch more of your videos and future updates.
Peter from Birmingham
Hi Peter, many thanks for the lovely comment … glad you enjoyed the video showing the layout history … also the soundtrack! I’ve followed your channel for some time and good to see you making progress following the move and a good mix of videos … and a lovely dog too! 🐶 👍
great vid! looking forward to more!
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed … and with a bit of luck, next video should be coming in the next day or two … 🤞👍
Very impressive!
Many thanks Mark … glad you enjoyed 👍
Absolutely brilliant. The only thing you missed out on was a lock for the shed door!
Many thanks! and oh yes …. the shed doors do have decent locks! 😀
What an excellent way to document your progress on this stunning layout, its the first I think I have seen of this, very impressed. It’s great to see someone stick to their plans and enhance further a layout of this size without ripping up bits, shows you know what works for you. A nice mix of kit and scratch built projects too, works well. See there might be a garden to shed extension! A really enjoyable video, thank you. Best regards Stephen
Many thanks Stephen for the lovely comment and compliments … glad you enjoyed! I’m so glad I took a decent amount of time to plan the layout and allowed provision for a few extension projects below the layout over time … a garden railway extension is tempting … although the recent O Gauge loco’s and stock are tempting! Still a few projects to do before then … and need to be a bit more prudent these days as well … but watch this space! Thanks again, Mark
Fantastic, great to see the layout from the start to the present day
Glad you enjoyed the video to show the construction history 👍
Words cannot describe how stunning this layout is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Fantastic video of its history 👏
Many thanks Jason … glad you enjoyed! 👍
Wow the realism you have created is insane though I was watching real life at some stages of this video great job I’m blown away
Many thanks Chris for the comment and compliment … glad you enjoyed 👍
Fantastic.
Many thanks Roy!
Looks awesome 👌
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed 👍
Remarkable mate and 👍👍👍
Many thanks Dave … glad you enjoyed! 👍👍👍
Your layout just blew me away. Would not know where to start, And goodness know what it cost. Totally Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed seeing the layout! 👍
What a fantastic video. From inception to completion. Great stuff.
Glad you enjoyed the video … I wish I had taken more pics and clips a few years ago, but pleased I took a few along the way to be able to put this together … 👍
Wow…. Just wow
Glad you enjoyed! 👍
A massive and great layout and wonderful to see the time passing before you are ready.
Sometimes when you're building you might wonder if you're ever going to be finished but you should always keep that end result in mind.
Many thanks … and very true! I’ve found it good as well to create a to-do list of mini projects … still plenty on the list! Glad you enjoyed 👍
A really excellent video documenting our hobby, well done!
Regards
Mike
Many thanks Mike … glad you enjoyed the video showing the progress over time … and agree, it’s a lovely hobby! Good to learn and improve many skills and good mindfulness as well 👍 Kind regards, Mark
wow - amazing.
takes me back to a time when all i had was 35mm camera & out on the trains at weekends….
love the 47's btw
Many thanks … and I remember those days as well! Wish I had 2020’s technology back during the 80’s and 90’s of cameras and phones to record footage and take pics … also real-time trains and RailCam would have come in very useful as well! 👍
A very impressive layout and the attention to detail is superb.
Many thanks Debbie! Glad you enjoyed … and still plenty more mini detailing projects on the to do list around the layout … 👍
Stunning! Excellent video, very enjoyable to watch - thank you for sharing.
Many thanks for the lovely message, glad you enjoyed 👍
Simply amazing, thanks for sharing.
Many thanks Ron … my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed 👍
Great video, love the layout, one of your best videos!
Many thanks … glad you enjoyed this video showing the history of the shed and layout so far!
Really enjoyable video to watch - thanks for uploading.
Many thanks … glad you enjoyed the layout build video, my pleasure! 👍
Absolutely brilliant video of your progress to date. Your layout is fantastic great work.
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed the layout construction video … wish I had taken more pictures and clips a few years ago during some stages … but glad I took a few when I did and was able to edit together 👍
Absolutely incredible 👍 thanks for sharing
Many thanks James … glad you enjoyed! 👍
A fascinating sequence, very well put together.
Many thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed the history build video 👍
Amazing dedication. Fantastic job.
Many thanks for the lovely comment 👍
Thank you for creating this, I'm amazed at the details, something you can be very proud of.
Many thanks Bill … yes, I am proud and it’s amazing to receive so many lovely comments including yours … thanks again 👍
Great video, amazing to see the progress. Such an impressive layout! One of my favourites on TH-cam
Many thanks for the comment and compliment … glad you enjoyed this video and that the layout is a fave! 👍
Wow ...stunning build.👍😄
Jim
Many thanks Jim! 👍
Well done , fantastic looking layout, well thought out, well constructed.
Many thanks Doug for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed 👍
What a great video of your work! A very impressive job done there , literally from the ground up. Thanks so much for sharing this. Truly inspirational. Roy.
Many thanks Roy, glad you enjoyed … and I’ve received plenty of inspiration from many other layouts over time, such a wonderful hobby … and hopefully my layout can provide a bit of inspiration to others 👍
Thank you, superb documenting and a treat to follow your dream with you. Thanks
Many thanks Frank, glad you enjoyed 👍
A superb upload, loved seeing the whole process you've taken to build one of the most impressive model railways out there, a lot of blood, sweat and tears no doubt. Look forward to seeing what you do next. All the best. Brian @ The Angels
Many thanks Brian … glad you enjoyed! And so true … and also a few swear words at times during the build! haha! But yes, some blood spilt (especially when I nicked a finger with a scalpel plate while building the PECO canopy) … and plenty of sweat moving all that cement and concrete wall blocks! Thankfully not too many tears! 👍
What can I say, utterly fantastic and extremely enjoyable to watch.
Regards Chris
Thanks Chris … glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Staggering and clearly a labour of love!
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on such an achievement.
Many thanks for the lovely comment! 👍
awesome workmanship, well done, it's a credit to you.
Many thanks Robert for the message and compliment … glad you enjoyed 👍
Well that video was brilliant, thank you so much. That's a really great story showing the development of the layout. I started watching here just after the layout appeared in "Model Rail" but didn't realise that was about the time you started making videos. SO I started following right at the begining! Woohoo me! Anyway thanks again and really really great what you have achieved with the layout. I look forward to many more future updates. All the best Dave.
Many thanks Dave and yes … it does sound like you were one of the early subscribers! Glad you enjoyed the Model Rail article and the build history video … it’s been quite slow but steady progress over time (compared to say Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks layouts that are massive and built in only a few months) … but work and family and life etc get in the way, so it’s been a steady but fun hobby … 👍
@@ModelRailway Thank you for your reply, yes, your right, it has to be a fun hobby, else why bother, unless it's your livelihood. My own current layout has been coming together over about the same 10 year time period. I do a load, then work and family needs slow things down, they come first obviously. Then I loose interest for a bit, then come back to it, but I've had no need to change the track plan, which says something I guess. My current layout is by far the most complete, I enjoy the track laying and wiring, but it's simple stuff compared to yours. Scenery has taken me a bit outside my comfort zone, but I'm quite pleased with the results so far. Just spent about 9 months replacing my Metcalfe buildings with Scalescenes download ones...............Anyway Thanks again and all the best Dave.
fantastic video, it is amazing to see your dedication and vision to get to where you are today, well done
Many thanks for the lovely comment and compliments … glad you enjoyed the video to show the development of the layout over time 👍
Thats a brilliant set up and you have clearly made the most of your "shed". I like the way you have continued to develop the idea over time.
Many thanks for the lovely comment! Yes … I have had a bit of a vision and plan over time … to mainly focus upon the build of the base layout, reliability, then more rolling stock projects with detailing areas over time … revisiting parts of the layout to detail, as well as extending the layout below to add additional storage yards. I’m pleased that the base layout as originally laid has remained reliable and functional … so glad I spent several months planning the track plan! Wish I had taken some pictures of the iterations … at one stage the whole shed floor was pretty much covered in lining paper! 👍
Amazing journey this has been and very well done 👍 What a great layout and extremely worthy to feature on Pilentum.
Many thanks for the lovely message and compliment, glad you enjoyed 👍
Wow your layout is fantastic excellent work mate 🙂
Many thanks … glad you enjoyed the video and layout 👍
Excellent
Many thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed! 👍
Absolutely brilliant watch! Incredible to look back and see the journey from start till now, massive congratulations for all your efforts and a well deserved fantastic looking layout that appeals to a much admired era, thanks for sharing, cheers Darrell
Many thanks Darrell … glad you enjoyed the video and I know what you mean… the 80’s and 90’s were a very interesting era with many wonderful liveries, loco’s and formations … and your profile pic reminds me that a Scotrail 47 is tempting! 😜👍
@@ModelRailway 😆you know you want a Scotrail set ! 😆
@@darrelldeltic807 Maybe not a full set … but I have seen a few videos where an odd Scotrail carriage was within an intercity rake, but a Class 47/7 is very tempting!
That was very interesting how you achieved a brilliant layout top job cheers Al
Thanks Alan! I only started loading o to TH-cam during 2020 but had some photos over time … so thought it maybe useful to show the history of the layout over time … glad you enjoyed 👍
Fantastic
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed! 👍
Wow this is a stunning layout with all that work over what 18yrs fantastic work, I’m just about to startt this process on a much smaller area only have 20x10ft but your layout has given me many ideas ,I’ve subscribed to your channel so I can see how much further your layout develops, Keep it up AC
Many thanks for the lovely comment! Good luck progressing your layout … 20ft by 10ft still a good size area! Kind regards, Mark
Amazing layout, Im very jealous!
Many thanks! Your layout looks good by the way … and just subscribed 👍
Wow. Brilliant. Got a new subscriber buddy.
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed 👍
amazing!!
Thanks again! Glad you enjoyed 👍
Fantastic layout. My ultimate plan is for a purpose built shed also. Being from an S&T background I really liked all the signalling details.
Thanks Alan for the comment and compliment … and good luck with turning your own ideas and plans into reality! Am lucky and glad that I have been able to. I’m mainly from a track engineering background but have awareness of other disciplines … it’s a bit of a compromise so quite a few overlaps a tad too short! haha! I do like seeing the Heathcote modules control the signalling sequence … thanks again! 👍
Absolutely brilliant my friend 👍
Loved the progression video of the structure build and how your dream has unfolded into this amazing layout 👍
I was working out the structure build costs from 2006 for the same build today with the 2022 post covid insane materials and it’s totally bonkers 😳
Many thanks for the lovely message and glad you enjoyed! 👍 I don’t envy anyone building now as the costs have increased so much … eeek!
@@ModelRailway You were in the right place at the right time with all this and look at the wonderful result u have now and the enjoyment for us lot watching it whilst we eat our breakfast 👍🙂
@@ModelRailway The prices of layouts now are the same as l paid for my first house back in the 50’s 😳
Even writing that sounds utterly bonkers!!!!
Absolute credit to you.. I often thought 2nd level fiddle yards could maximise things.. great layout for sure
Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed. I’m glad I’ve added a second layer and lucky to have had the space to have a ramp with a steady gradient and allowed a decent height between the layers. I know others have used Helix’s and they can look good and work well if space is more limited 👍
An amazing layout! Puts my efforts to shame but also encourages me to keep working until its just about done, which of course it never is!
I know what you mean! I didn’t load my layout onto RMWeb or TH-cam for many years as i saw the standard of other layouts … but over time as further details were added, and a few family and friends complimented it … then I took the plunge! I think having build it I know where the faults and flaws are! No layout will ever be perfect I guess … but the real railway is never perfect either! Always something that needs to be done … and hope your layout provides plenty of enjoyment 👍
@@ModelRailway Great reply, thanks! 🚂 👍
Such attention to detail - so precise and elaborate. What a magnificent piece of art and this beautifully showcases the evolution through time. Well done. I am reconstructing my model railway to make it somewhat better, but it will never be as good as this. Perhaps because I’m not willing to take the time out and play the ‘waiting’ game in respect to the end product. I’m in a quandary here, but what I’m saying is that my model railway will never be as good as yours, so it’s not even worth trying.
Alex
Many thanks for the lovely message and compliments Alex. I’ve felt like that before and lost my modelling mojo at times … but realised a key thing to remember is that modelling is meant to be a hobby … every layout has strengths and weaknesses … and the main thing is that if it gives you personal enjoyment, it can be so good for mental health and well-being. Try not to force modelling as well, only do it when you enjoy it, have the mojo … and have breaks from modelling as well … can really help! Good luck with reconstructing your layout … and enjoy! 👍
@@ModelRailway Thanks very much for your sound advice. Will certainly help to bear with the process Alex
Absolutely amazing!
Many thanks! 👍
In a word? BREATHTAKING! I had no idea quite how much you'd put into building this layout. Trust me, it was worth all your time and effort. You're one of my favourite modellers to watch. When's the shed extension coming to extend the track to Davidson Main?
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Haha! Funny enough I have thought about what to do next … I do like the engineering type stages of planning and construction compared to the more artistic stages of scenery and details … am not too sure about the feasibility of an extension … but perhaps a garden railway with a tunnel entrance to the shed! 😜 Watch this space! 👍
Awesome layout. I hope you got the planning permission that would be required for a permanent structure like this! Thanks for uploading.
Many thanks … and yes! I did tick all the boxes with the planning permission! Thanks for the compliments as well, glad you enjoyed 👍
This and Everard Junction are my 2 fav layouts.....seen some huge American ones but they are too 'clean' for me......glad you took the time to add grime for more realism....you may need to do that for the rolling stock too for perfection 😉
Many thanks … I follow quite a few other layouts and channels both on here and RMWeb and too many faves to list! Plenty of inspiration … and yes, I’ve not properly started to weather the loco’s or rolling stock yet … have mainly concentrated on the layout build over time, then gradually getting the newer loco’s and rolling stock rakes assembled … then going forward will be a mix of rolling stock and layout mini projects 👍
Idea: perhaps get 86401 (if you haven’t already!) and a rake of NSE coaches
Many thanks for the idea! I already have a rake of NSE MK1’s … and watch this space … as I have the Heljan Gaugemaster release of the NSE 86401 on pre-order … hopefully arriving before the end of the year! 👍
@@ModelRailway ooh looking forward to it
Great video, very impressive to watch and very impressive work. Is a model railway ever finished? Really enjoyed it👍
Many thanks … and very true! I have a to-do list of little projects around the layout to crack on with … and I’ve not even started to properly weather any of the stock and loco’s yet! Glad you enjoyed 👍
that's fantastic to see the history of the build. really cool. is the layout still using dc 12v?...
Glad you enjoyed the history video and thanks for the comment! Yes … the layout still uses DC 12V analogue control (Gaugemaster panel controllers used). I have allowed provision to convert to DCC at some stage though 👍
That's amazing. Could I ask if the brick viaducts were scratch built or did you use a kit. They look superb
Many thanks for the comment and compliment! Sure, the brick viaducts are Metcalfe card kits. I cut the height to size, as well as widening some of them and cutting the back (to allow the viaduct to be curved) … hope that helps! 👍
Beyond astouding tbf you implemented my next build huge ring layout with the middle section to be the main station!!!...terific work instantly subbed!!...had too👍👍
Ultimate shed layout! Looks like walls are single block, do you suffer any damp? Amazing layout, very inspiring well done
Many thanks for the lovely comment! Thankfully the shed doesn’t suffer from any damp … the blocks are quite dense, they were treated with an anti-damp paint … the shed is well ventilated and a dehumidifier also helps. The only issue I had over time was the original roof did begin to leak a bit … so a few years ago the boards and felt were replaced and no problems since! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
A fantastic model railroad layout carefully planned and executed. In case I missed it what is the size of the shed/layout ? Would you consider converting to DCC? Many thanks for sharing and look forward to more videos
Many thanks for the compliment. The layout is approx 7m by 4.5m (22ft by 14ft) … I keep forgetting to mention it within the videos! Yes, I am considering trying DCC in the future … I’ve tried to concentrate on developing the base layout and rolling stock up to now but have allowed conversion to DCC at some stage. It would cost a lot though adding chips to the loco’s, also would need to find a system where I can easily control multiple trains at the same time. Watch this space! 👍
thats stunning well done to you are going to run some avanti west cost units in the future as a modern session ?
Many thanks … glad you enjoyed! I’m very likely to stick to the mid 1980s to early 2000’s period of operating … so vowed to avoid the likes of Class 66’s and privatised liveries. The exception being Virgin Trains (as I worked within WCRM and enjoyed many trips aboard them) … but never say never! I do like the Cross Country silver HST livery and travelled many miles aboard them … but managed to resist so far! 👍
One of the best layouts Ive seen. Do you have a full track plan as would like to see an overall view of it?
Many thanks Chris for the comment and compliments! A track plan is within the BRM magazine and Model Railway articles … I’ve recently loaded a copy of the BRM version onto RMWeb linked below … hope you’re able to view? www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/137453-davidson-parkway-wcml-1980s-2000s-oo-gauge/page/7/#comment-4852425
@@ModelRailway Thanks for the link and a good post to read
It's great to see your progress. Apologies not sure if I missed it but what size is your shed?
Many thanks David, glad you enjoyed seeing the progress over time. The shed is approx 7m by 4.5m (22ft by 14ft) 👍