I traveled on the Pines many times from Manchester London Road to Bournemouth in the 1950's and early sixties. Always remember the passengers shuffling around when we were in platform one at Green Park. Those that had to face the engine, I always had a black face and cinders in my eyes when arriving at Bournemouth, as I spent most of my journey leaning out of the carriage windows taking in that great scenery. Happy days never forgotten, this film brings it all back, thanks.
Being in my 70's now I can remember travelling often on the S+D from Wincanton to Bath Green Park, your series of videos brings back vivid memory's of those times , and it's railway modelling at it's best, with first class editing and camera angles + sound to add to the realism, It must take you some time when recording these videos to get all the trains in the right place each time to take the shot ? are there any old timer's reading this that remember or know of a time in the late 1940 when a train overshot on platform 1 and demolished the buffers and some of the adjoining platform ?, I am sure I was about 3 years old when taken to see this ,,,, keep the videos coming they are great Ray
A truly awe inspiring layout; a veritable work of art bringing a much loved Railway back to life. Great photography too. Thank you for the pleasure of watching it v
One runs out of superlatives looking at this layout; which reminds me of Norman Eagles' (Sherwood Section) comment that 0 gauge is the smallest scale in which you can reproduce the massiveness of the prototype; in the same class as W S Norris's legendary layout and that was never finished. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us; the only thing that is missing is the 'Boat Road' which ran to a wharf beneath the running lines (Bristol TM had one as well).
Thanks praise indeed. The Sherwood Section and in particular the Norris railway which was so far ahead of its time for scale appearence were very influential models in my youth. The 'Boat Road' was considered but just not enough room to incorporate apart from the stub where it crosses the S&D shed 5 road. One of those compromises of which there are plenty but the flavour of the railway is as close a model to the prototype that I could achieve in the space available
My pleasure. Glad that you have found the link to Bath Green Park. Have a look at some of the earlier ones to see how the railway has come on over the last 5 years
Hello. I've watched a few of your videos and I have now subscribed. Your layout shows the very high standard of modelling that very few can reach. All in all a truly wonderful and nostalgic layout. Looking forward to seeing more of this amazing layout. Chris.
You've really caught the character of the S&D, on which I had some great journeys in the mid-60s. Your eye for detail is uncanny, hope I can approach this standard with my fictional Southern Region branch.
Whenever I watch Videos of your Railway I am amazed how well you managed to capture the true Essence of the S&D. The trackside Vegetation and Trackwork the best I have ever seen, outstanding, I keep,expecting to see dear old Donald Beale and Peter chatting, or Ivo’s old Bentley, how did you find the Time to create this Masterpiece of Model Railway Engineering. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks most kind. I started 15 years ago. Much still to do. Current project is building Green Park train shed. Half way through and will feature it in the next video. Keep watching
Radstock brings back childhood memories of slag heaps around the town. Also of the Beauchamp family, the owners of the mines before nationalisation, the last of which was my sister's godfather. Happy days.
An enjoyable 20 mins - I have walked the line (now a cycle track) between Bath Green Park and Midford including Devonshire tunnel (which is lit). As you walk through, classical music plays - said to put off the young locals from hanging around inside. The gradient is certainly stiff - you really notice it even when walking.
Wow! I might be forgiven to assume I am looking at a video by Ivo Peters' - This is truly wonderful work. As Ian has said all that is missing is Ivo's Bentley.
Looks very convincing. Lovely layout. One tip for the film edit, maybe leave the shots until the loco, coaches or wagons are out of shot before cutting to next shot?
Thanks. I used to do that but it made the videos too long. What I try to do is show the complete train in at least one shot and then cut as we follow the train along the route.
Fantastic stuff!!! Dare I be blasphemous and ask where / if the (former GWR) fits into this, being Bath? I'm looking for some mystical place (I'm not sure it ever existed!) where the GWR, the SR, and the LMS all met so I've got some realistic way of explaining how a GWR Castle, a Black 5, and a Merchant Navy or West Country Pacific can all be in the same place at the same time!
Hi Thanks. Green Park did see WR locos but only 1 instance of a Castle visiting. Green Park saw LMS, SR, WR and even the odd NER loco so a very wide range of possibilities. Bath was probably only matched by Oxford for diversity of the regions locos
Wonderful as always, thank you. I have a question regarding the shot of the passenger train with the milk tanks attached, is that a mixed train or not? Anyway I could see the milk tanks being on the rear of the train when it arrrived at Bath, but then it reverse out to Bristol with the milk tanks on the head of the train next to the loco. I know you've done alot of research on these trains recently, but I'm curious as to the tanks being infront of the passenger carriages, was that a normal formation to see in those days? Anyway, another enjoyable half hour spent watching trains. Regards Dave.
What started this all off was spotting a picture of a BR 4MT 76XXX steaming up through Lyncombe Vale on a 3 coach set with two 6 wheel milk tankers on the front. My take on this is that with them at the front of the train then on arrival at Bailey Gate all the loco had to do was detach from the carriages, steam forward clear of the turnout into the creamery and reverse the milk tankers into the creamery. reverse back onto its train and head off to Bournemouth. For the Northbound working I think that the train came to a stand at Bailey Gate. The loco detached and moved forward clear of the north crossover, reversing back down clear of the creamery sidings and moving forward into the creamery to collect the tankers and the run out back onto the down main. Moving forward over the south crossover and attach the wagons to the rear of the train. Then reverse out move forward again on the down line regain the up line before reversing onto the carriages and then off northward. As far as I can ascertain, tankers - when run to or from Carmarthen were brought into Bath on the 8.50 pm from Templecombe, and sent on next morning to Bristol on the 6.20am to Temple Meads.
@@bathgreenpark2485 Thanks for that explanation, Yes I see why they would want the milk tanks next to the loco to ease shunting at the creamery. I find that whole unusual formation thing of the old railways fascinating, and something we'd never see today. Thanks Dave.
@@bathgreenpark2485 I did wonder but seeing the sheer amount of stock and space for those realistic tracksI thought against o gauge. Fantastic my friend
I traveled on the Pines many times from Manchester London Road to Bournemouth in the 1950's and early sixties. Always remember the passengers shuffling around when we were in platform one at Green Park. Those that had to face the engine, I always had a black face and cinders in my eyes when arriving at Bournemouth, as I spent most of my journey leaning out of the carriage windows taking in that great scenery. Happy days never forgotten, this film brings it all back, thanks.
Ah those were the days. We are the fortunate generation that experienced this
Great video .Thanks very much.
Thats kind thank you
Who needs the real railway when you have this absolutely fabulous model which is so realistic.
Thanks most kind
An absolute masterpiece well done , what a fantastic railway in every detail, thank you for allowing us to view it.
Many thanks and glad that you are enjoying the videos of BATH GREEN PARK.
Check out the more recent videos. I'll be preparing another one soon
First time I have seen one of your videos. I can only echo what others have said. A truly life-like portrayal of the S&D. Well done to all involved!
Welcome. Its worth looking back at some of the older ones as well to see how the layout has advanced
Being in my 70's now I can remember travelling often on the S+D from Wincanton to Bath Green Park, your series of videos brings back vivid memory's of those times , and it's railway modelling at it's best, with first class editing and camera angles + sound to add to the realism, It must take you some time when recording these videos to get all the trains in the right place each time to take the shot ? are there any old timer's reading this that remember or know of a time in the late 1940 when a train overshot on platform 1 and demolished the buffers and some of the adjoining platform ?, I am sure I was about 3 years old when taken to see this ,,,, keep the videos coming they are great Ray
Delighted to hear that my railway brings back such memories
This is truly a work of art. The realism is off the charts. You are to be congratulated sir. A great 20 minutes viewing. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍
Thanks that's very kind of you. Glad that you are enjoying the videos
Superb, no other word for it!
Most kind thank you
simply outstanding
Thats most kind thanks
Every time you post I just run out of superlatives to describe what I am watching. An absolute pleaseure. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Bob
What can I say. That's very kind of you.
Thanks for sharing - watching your layout is just like visiting the real S&D.
My pleasure and glad that you enjoy the videos
A truly awe inspiring layout; a veritable work of art bringing a much loved Railway back to life. Great photography too. Thank you for the pleasure of watching it v
My pleasure. Glad that you are enjoying the videos
I had to look twice at the opening scene with the Jinty. I thought it was a real railway. Superb layout.
Thanks most kind. Thanks
I too had to double-take but the giveaway was the fleeting glimpses of domestic arrangements in the model room.
NBAdagio yep i agree!
Big fan of the 7f’s. Always enjoy watching your videos and there was so much variety in this. Never a dull moment. Clint
The 7F's being unique to the S&D just add something special about an already special railway
One runs out of superlatives looking at this layout; which reminds me of Norman Eagles' (Sherwood Section) comment that 0 gauge is the smallest scale in which you can reproduce the massiveness of the prototype; in the same class as W S Norris's legendary layout and that was never finished. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us; the only thing that is missing is the 'Boat Road' which ran to a wharf beneath the running lines (Bristol TM had one as well).
Thanks praise indeed. The Sherwood Section and in particular the Norris railway which was so far ahead of its time for scale appearence were very influential models in my youth. The 'Boat Road' was considered but just not enough room to incorporate apart from the stub where it crosses the S&D shed 5 road. One of those compromises of which there are plenty but the flavour of the railway is as close a model to the prototype that I could achieve in the space available
Lovely surprise to find this. Great video and superb modelling. Well done and thank you for a happy 19:45 mins. Greatly appreciated.
My pleasure. Glad that you have found the link to Bath Green Park. Have a look at some of the earlier ones to see how the railway has come on over the last 5 years
Just randomly been suggested this video. Absolutely stunning layout. Will definitely be binge watching your channel tonight and tomorrow 😁
Happy viewing.
Superbly done, wonderful layout, very realistic. I could have sworn I saw some of the figures moving.
Thanks. Not yet although it has been suggested!
Another superb video. Always enjoy seeing the notification in my inbox that another video is ready to watch. Stephen
Thanks keep watching and do share the link with friends
Fantastic video, full of action! Particularly enjoyed seeing the large boiler 7F. Thanks for posting this. Regards, Bob.
Pleasure. I try to keep the videos tight and full of action
Always an enjoyable visit to the S&D. Thanks again for sharing your layout with us.
My pleasure. Glad that you are enjoying the videos
Fantastic as ever, well done for recreating the feel of the s&d
Thanks most kind
Very nice weathering and weeds at Writhlington siding.
Thanks. Lots more to do but definitely getting there
What a fantastic job you have done modelling the S&D. A pleasure to watch!
Thanks
Stunning, atmospheric and a great start to my day. Thanks. P
Thanks
Hello. I've watched a few of your videos and I have now subscribed. Your layout shows the very high standard of modelling that very few can reach. All in all a truly wonderful and nostalgic layout. Looking forward to seeing more of this amazing layout. Chris.
That's most kind. Thank you. Much work still to do
An amazingly detailed and realistic model.
thanks glad you like it
You've really caught the character of the S&D, on which I had some great journeys in the mid-60s. Your eye for detail is uncanny, hope I can approach this standard with my fictional Southern Region branch.
Thanks and good luck with he modelling
Whenever I watch Videos of your Railway I am amazed how well you managed to capture the true Essence of the S&D. The trackside Vegetation and Trackwork the best I have ever seen, outstanding, I keep,expecting to see dear old Donald Beale and Peter chatting, or Ivo’s old Bentley, how did you find the Time to create this Masterpiece of Model Railway Engineering. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks most kind. I started 15 years ago. Much still to do. Current project is building Green Park train shed. Half way through and will feature it in the next video. Keep watching
Fantastic, as always. :-)
Thanks again!
Really enjoyed your Somerset and Dorset video -Thank you Andrew
Hi Nick
Thanks glad that you are enjoying the videos. Must catch up soon
Bath Greenpark so enjoying these videos. It would be great to catch up Andrew.
Great looking layout so very real. Also great camera work and sound editing AAAAAA
Thanks Glad that you are enjoying the videos
Amazing. Congratulations on your fine achievement. A real joy to watch.
Many thanks. Always appreciate the comments. Take a look at some of the early videos to see just how much the layout has come mon.
Radstock brings back childhood memories of slag heaps around the town. Also of the Beauchamp family, the owners of the mines before nationalisation, the last of which was my sister's godfather. Happy days.
Nice and very appropriate connection with the S&D
I love everything about this layout!
Thanks
@@bathgreenpark2485 your welcome
Hi
Superb video as always.
I love looking at all the detail.
Cheers Paul
Thanks. More improvements going on all the time
very nice, great job !, Thanks for sharing, Brian
Many thanks glad that you like the videos
I'd wondered if Ivo's Bentley would feature. Given his penchant for racing between locations, he should probably be in all of them!
Superb, Thank you.
Couldn't have a model of the S&D without Ivos' Bentley appearing
An enjoyable 20 mins - I have walked the line (now a cycle track) between Bath Green Park and Midford including Devonshire tunnel (which is lit). As you walk through, classical music plays - said to put off the young locals from hanging around inside. The gradient is certainly stiff - you really notice it even when walking.
Thanks. I keep meaning to pop my bike on the back of the car and come down to Bath to do that. Have a bit more time now so on the cards
Excellent!! 👏😊
Thanks
Wow! I might be forgiven to assume I am looking at a video by Ivo Peters' - This is truly wonderful work. As Ian has said all that is missing is Ivo's Bentley.
That's very kind thank you Look closely at the Hope & Anchor pub at Midford and you will find a model of Ivos Bentley
5:38...
Looks very convincing. Lovely layout.
One tip for the film edit, maybe leave the shots until the loco, coaches or wagons are out of shot before cutting to next shot?
Thanks. I used to do that but it made the videos too long. What I try to do is show the complete train in at least one shot and then cut as we follow the train along the route.
Very Good 🙂🚂🚂🚂
Very kind many thanks
Fantastic stuff!!! Dare I be blasphemous and ask where / if the (former GWR) fits into this, being Bath? I'm looking for some mystical place (I'm not sure it ever existed!) where the GWR, the SR, and the LMS all met so I've got some realistic way of explaining how a GWR Castle, a Black 5, and a Merchant Navy or West Country Pacific can all be in the same place at the same time!
Hi
Thanks. Green Park did see WR locos but only 1 instance of a Castle visiting. Green Park saw LMS, SR, WR and even the odd NER loco so a very wide range of possibilities. Bath was probably only matched by Oxford for diversity of the regions locos
Thanks for that! It warrants more research on my part! 🙂
@@tobys_transport_videos Good luck with the project
Very nice how long in the making did it take to do this total layout 😀😀
Thanks. 14 years since I started
Very nice work indeed looks fantastic thank you for showing 😀
@@paulstanding7267 My Pleasure glad that you are enjoying the videos
Wonderful as always, thank you. I have a question regarding the shot of the passenger train with the milk tanks attached, is that a mixed train or not? Anyway I could see the milk tanks being on the rear of the train when it arrrived at Bath, but then it reverse out to Bristol with the milk tanks on the head of the train next to the loco. I know you've done alot of research on these trains recently, but I'm curious as to the tanks being infront of the passenger carriages, was that a normal formation to see in those days? Anyway, another enjoyable half hour spent watching trains. Regards Dave.
@Altum Quinque Hi, thanks for that answer to my question, that's really interesting and something I never knew.
What started this all off was spotting a picture of a BR 4MT 76XXX steaming up through Lyncombe Vale on a 3 coach set with two 6 wheel milk tankers on the front. My take on this is that with them at the front of the train then on arrival at Bailey Gate all the loco had to do was detach from the carriages, steam forward clear of the turnout into the creamery and reverse the milk tankers into the creamery. reverse back onto its train and head off to Bournemouth.
For the Northbound working I think that the train came to a stand at Bailey Gate. The loco detached and moved forward clear of the north crossover, reversing back down clear of the creamery sidings and moving forward into the creamery to collect the tankers and the run out back onto the down main. Moving forward over the south crossover and attach the wagons to the rear of the train. Then reverse out move forward again on the down line regain the up line before reversing onto the carriages and then off northward.
As far as I can ascertain, tankers - when run to or from Carmarthen were brought into Bath on the 8.50 pm from Templecombe, and sent on next morning to Bristol on the 6.20am to Temple Meads.
@@bathgreenpark2485 Thanks for that explanation, Yes I see why they would want the milk tanks next to the loco to ease shunting at the creamery. I find that whole unusual formation thing of the old railways fascinating, and something we'd never see today. Thanks Dave.
full marks..first rate models and film
Thanks
Is this EM gauge? Amazing how accurate this is as I live near this line and know the scenes well.
Thanks. The railway is '0' gauge. A great scale to work in with real bulk and size
@@bathgreenpark2485 I did wonder but seeing the sheer amount of stock and space for those realistic tracksI thought against o gauge. Fantastic my friend
@@gs425 Thanks
Where is this model? Would love to see it.
Its a private railway and not open to the public I'm afraid sorry