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Simon's Train Adventures
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A boy and his dad love railways. Come and join their adventures watching heritage trains and modern traction on the mainline, visiting heritage railways, model exhibitions and other railway attractions and working on their own model railway in their train shed.
Great Yarmouth Carriage Sidings
On the 8th of August 2024 we went to take a look at the carriage sidings just outside Great Yarmouth station. We had driven past the other side and spotted what looked a lot like an HST power car, so we had to go and see more. Parking up in Great Yarmouth we walked under the road bridge, along a path called the Werryman's Way to the other side of the railway yard and from here we launched our drone to get a good look at what was stored in the sidings. There was a lot to see! In addition to no fewer than six HST powercars in 3 different liveries, there was a pair of class 08 diesel shunters, a class 82 DVT, 3 Bagnall shunters and a lot of other coaching stock and a multiple unit. What can you spot? Let us know in the comments.
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Model Railway Update 13 - installing a Peco 3 way point
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In this video we complete the track laying in the goods yard section of our oo gauge model railway layout, including installing a slightly tricky Peco code 100 SL-E99 3 way point. This is the first "live frog" point we've attempted, with the inclusion of the microswitches under the baseboards to switch the frog polarity. We also did some more track laying, a bit of tidying, filling and painting...
A Bubblecar on the Cholsey And Wallingford Railway
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A short video of our visit to the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway in Oxfordshire to see their new diesel railcar, 122 class W55034. This was one of their Summer Holiday specials on Thursday the 1st of August 2024. We've not visited this railway for a few years and it was nice to get back and see the improvements they have made on their classic GWR branch line between Cholsey on the Great Western ...
Diesel Report 2 - 10th -31st of July 2024
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Welcome to Diesel Report 2, covering the second part of July. There are many interesting and varied diesels to be seen on the railways near where we live and we've been to spot many of them in the last few weeks. We seek out some of the more unusual traction in our area and film it for our own enjoyment and to share with you! Locations include Twyford Station, Reading Station, Earley Station, S...
Diesel Report: Extra! - The Flying Banana & Ultrasonic Test Unit
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In this special extra edition of Diesel Report we travel to Reading Station to spot two Network Rail test trains; the NMT (AKA Flying Banana) and Ultrasonic Test Unit. You've never seen so much yellow in one vid! What is the Flying Banana? What does the Ultrasonic Test Unit do? All this and more in this DIESEL REPORT EXTRA!!! Diesels in this video Class 800s and 387s Class 66 diesel Class 60 di...
The Big Welsh Train Adventure Part 4 - Bala Lake Railway
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The final instalment in our Big Wales Train Adventure series. We visited the Bala Lake Railway in April 2024 and had a really amazing day out. As well as the beautiful Welsh scenery and the lovely narrow gauge locomotive, Maid Marion, we were also able to go for a cab ride during the run-around at Bala Station, which was a very special treat for both Simon and dad. We are counting down the days...
Two Steamers Through Twyford
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Two consecutive Saturdays at Twyford Station watching for the steamers! Saturday 13th of July was the Haywards Heath & Three Bridges to Oxford hauled by 46100 - Royal Scot. We saw it on its return journey. The following Saturday, the 20th of July, it was Black 5 number 44871 Hauling the English Riviera Express to Kingswear and back. We saw it in both directions. We also spotted the Cornish slee...
Model Railway Update 12 - installing points and point motors
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In this video we show you how we installed most of the points, point motors and associated electrics on the main circuits of our model railway layout. For this video we took the baseboard top off so we could flip it over and install the motors easily underneath, but for some of the other points this wasn't possible. Much crawling around underneath the boards was required. We also show you our s...
Diesel Report 1 - July 2024
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Welcome to our first Diesel Report! In this series of videos we will collect together clips of the interesting and unusual diesel movements we have spotted on the railway near where we live. Locations include Twyford Station, Charville, Sonning Cutting and Reading Station on the Great Western Mainline. Locos in this video Class 69 69009 Two class 43 HST power cars (numbers unknown) Class 60 (nu...
The Big Welsh Train Adventure Part 3 - Llanberis Lake Railway
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We paid a brief visit to the Llanberis Lake Railway, but were not able to go for a ride on the occasion of our visit. We did stay to watch the loco run around and have a look around the station and Llanberis itself. Come back soon for Part 4, the Bala Lake Railway!
A Week of Twyford Diesels - 37s, 47s and 57s galore!
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It was a very interesting week for diesel rail traction in Twyford, with multiple railtours and unusual rail activity taking place. We weren't able to see all of it, but here is a selection of what we were able to see. Simon says "my favourite of the diesels was the class 37." Locos featured in this video Class 47 D1924 - Crewe Diesel Depot on a rail tour (and again coming back) 57603 - Tintage...
The Big Welsh Train Adventure Part 2 - The Ffestiniog Railway
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In April 2024 Simon and Dad spent a few days in Wales visiting several heritage railways. In Part 1 we went for a ride on the Llangollen Railway. If you missed it you can watch here: czcams.com/video/P-3gkm3RZzw/video.htmlsi=0vYHSmKxVaeoJh0F In Part 2 we travel on the Ffestiniog from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog and back again. It was a wonderful day and an excellent journey. In the future ...
Fitting a sound decoder to a Bachmann class 205 "Thumper"
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We have always enjoyed riding on the "Hamsphire Unit" class 205 Thumper on the Mid Hants Railway, so when the opportunity came to get a model of our own we jumped a the chance! In this video we show you how we added a sound decoder and speaker to the model. We used an ESU V5 LokSound decoder loaded with Legoman Biffo sounds as supplied by DC kits. www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=produ...
Model Railway Update 11 - Laying The Track
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In our previous video we showed you how we laid track across the lifting bring section of our layout. In this video we show you most of the rest of the track laying around the two main circuits of out layout. In our next video we will show you how we laid the points and installed the point-motors and electrics, so come back soon for the next model railway update!
The Holt Hoover
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The branch line society had another of their marvellous railtours out today (6th of June 2024) and we were there to spot it with the drone. 50008 - Thunderer was double heading with D6515. It was a marvellous sight and sound.
Workbench Wednesdays - Fitting a crew to the Accurascale class 37
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Workbench Wednesdays - Fitting a crew to the Accurascale class 37
The Big Welsh Train Adventure Part 1 - The Llangollen Railway
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The Big Welsh Train Adventure Part 1 - The Llangollen Railway
The Great Western Railway - Clun Castle steams through Oxford, Sonning & Twyford
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The Great Western Railway - Clun Castle steams through Oxford, Sonning & Twyford
The Spring Cornish Explorer plus a visit to the Steam Museum in Swindon
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The Spring Cornish Explorer plus a visit to the Steam Museum in Swindon
The Bath and Gloucester Steam Express at Twyford
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The Bath and Gloucester Steam Express at Twyford
Workbench Wednesdays - Fitting a sound decoder to City of Truro
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Workbench Wednesdays - Fitting a sound decoder to City of Truro
The Great Britain XVI returns - Black 5 through Sonning Cutting and Twyford
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The Great Britain XVI returns - Black 5 through Sonning Cutting and Twyford
Accurascale Banana Vans - unboxing and review
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Accurascale Banana Vans - unboxing and review
The One Way Wizzo - Class 52 Western Champion blasts through Twyford
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The One Way Wizzo - Class 52 Western Champion blasts through Twyford
The Great Britain XVI - two Black 5s double heading on the Great Western Mainline
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The Great Britain XVI - two Black 5s double heading on the Great Western Mainline
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 31452 joins us from Eastern Rail Services, FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST - SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2024
i spotted a class 465 a drs dbso . sentinels (disused) class 82 . there should also be a class 31 31452 and a 321 there aswell
The class 31 wasn’t there this time, but I did see it there back in November. I think it just must have gone off elsewhere.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures ohhhh I teresting .
OMG IM GOING THERE NEXT WEEKEND AND MY FAVOURITE TRAINS ARE 321
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Hope you can get a good look at the 321 when you visit.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures yes indeed d
very cool thanks for saying hi to me at twyford yesterday
Thanks! You too. Do say hello if you see us at Twyford again.
Wow, that is one comprehensive looking siding Simon! It's interesting to have siding's chocked with old trains, either to be donated for preservation, scrap or even be reused for something else. It is a clever way of what railway companies can do when recycling their old trains. Great to see that there are still a couple of HST power cars are still here as well as a couple of diesel shunters and a couple of mark 1 coaches in the mix too. Also, excellent drone footage Micheal. Since it is an authorized personal only site, the footage from up in the air is very interesting to see. It looks as if it's like a bird's eye view of a model railway. Keep your steam up Simon and you too Micheal. Take care Kevig
Thanks Kevig. The drone is great for getting a view of places you can't normally see. I was in the area back in November 2023 and there was a class 31 diesel there too then, but I didn't have the drone.
I enjoyed that, thanks! Fave 47 livery is the intercity swallow one
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. Yeh that intercity livery is smashing!
Can’t believe granddad has a big jar of meth
I expect you already know this, but just in case: it’s methylated spirits and not anything illegal. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.
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Very interested in three-way points as they have not been given the best of reviews in the past. Chocolate Block idea one of the best tips I've seen. Shame the running session did not include the new point.
Oops! I must have cut the clips of the 3 way point in action when trying to make it shorter. I’ll try and include some in the next video we do. Other than being a little trickier to install than our other points we’ve had no issues with the 3 way point so far.
Well done these 3-way points look fantastic on your train set Simon. It was really interesting to see how your dad inserted the point motors under the baseboard which is something not normally seen as often. I don't have one of those point on my train set yet, but if I have plans to expand then they will be a great addition when implementing a yard or an engine shed of some sort. I can't wait to see how you both install the turntable so the tender engines can turn around. Keep up the great work on your train set Simon and you too Micheal. It's great to see a project come together. Take care, good on you mate. Kevig
Thanks Kevig. The motorised points really do add so much to the railway. You become much more able to sit back and watch.
first and good video keep it up
Thanks! Will do! Thanks for watching.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures your welcome
Very nice short video Simon. I didn't know that this railway was the first to convert from brunels broad gauge to standard gauge. Why was that 121 diesel rail car called the bouble car, that is a name given to a small car made by BMW in the 60s. At least the heritage train connects with the mainline so that at the right time you can catch a mainline train back to either Paddington or Reading. A similar occurrence happens at the Victorian Goldfields Railway which runs between Castlemaine and Maldon. When the train runs either on a Wednesday or Sunday. One your journey ends you can catch a regional train run by the company V/line back to Melbourne from Castlemaine railway station. Keep your steam up Simon and you too Michael. Take care Kevig
Thanks Kevig. Not sure how the bubble car earned its nickname but they are often referred to in that way. Perhaps the BMW car and these first appeared around the same time?
Brilliant!! I’ve been pondering how to build a curved viaduct or even two!! Great work!! Thanks very much indeed.
Thanks very much! I'm really glad it was helpful. Good luck with your model and thanks for watching.
thank you for that and god bless you all
Thanks for watching! Check out our other videos. There is lots of train action in all different sizes on our channel.
Hiya . Correction . 37 881 is scrapped . I looked through and found 37 884 instead . Interesting report
Yes sorry, we got the wrong number on that one. Well spotted and thanks for watching.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures no worries love your guys videos . Could I get a shoutout ?
Are the majority of trains there powered by electricity?
Certainly the ones near where we live are, yes. Mostly multiple units as well, so loco-hauled services and diesel traction is relatively rare. That said, class 66s come through with freight trains several times every day. Other classes are much less common.Thanks for watching!
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Fantastic coverage of recent diesel movements Simon and you too Micheal. There were defiantly quite a number of interesting movements especially when that class 37 pulled a broken EMU. Good thing you saw the same class 70 diesel that you have as a model in person, it's nice to see real locomotives that railway modelers love to make. I love the bit when both the class 47 and Black 5 44871 double headed together, it was also common to see this practice done in Australia during the days of steam, but to prevent soot and ashes from getting into the diesel exhaust's they would put the steam loco at the back of the train or in this case when double heading be coupled behind the diesel. Any livery of the class 37 is a good one, especially when in BR green. Good thing you had toots from the driver's as well. I enjoyed my day at the train show last week, it was wonderful in every way especially one layout that replicate real railway practice on the Sydney rail system in New South Wales. I also loved seeing the replica of the Rev. W. Awdry's Ffarqhuar layout especially how the connections to the signals and points being made with popsicle sticks and soldering or piano wire. I even enjoyed a ride on the old electric train to and from the show, even when it rattled about. It was extraordinary. Keep your steam up Simon, you too Micheal take care Kevig
Oh, I almost forgot. My Puffing Billy railway volunteer application has been approved! Yippee!! 😁 This means I'm going to start volunteering very soon! I can hardly wait!! Take care Simon Kevig
@@user-sr4re4uu9i Great news! I'm sure you will love volunteering on the Puffing Billy railway. Thanks for watching.
Great video as always Simon, what a treat for you and your dad getting to have a ride in the cab. 🙂 Kind regards, Jake.
Thanks for watching. Yes we were very grateful for the extra special treat!
Beautiful, great job Simon and of course your dad Micheal. Nice little jingle you've made for the diesel report, very catchy. The engineering trains especially the flying banana are definitely worth a look at, here in Melbourne during the summer months there is an engineering train called Elvie, and it's used to ensure that the rails don't buckle under the heat of the sun. It's usually top and tailed by two old diesel locomotives that being the T and P class diesels, both types worked on regional passenger trains but were withdrawn and sold to other private operators which make up freight operations throughout the country. When the ultrasonic test unit left the station, the power of that class 37 was extraordinary as if a bee was buzzing out of its hive. It was good to see you both so excited as it departed Reading. I'm going to the big model railway show on the weekend by vintage electric train! It's going to be great fun; I can hardly wait! Keep your steam up Simon take care Kevig
Thanks Kevig. Enjoy the show this weekend and I hope the journey there and back is fun too. All the best.
Well done, Simon. A lovely video. I'm glad you and your dad enjoyed yourselves on the Bala Lake Railway.
Thanks for watching. It was a really excellent day.
What a fantastic video at the Bala Lake Railway Simon. I like the part when you and your dad Mick, got to go on the footplate of Maid Marion for a cab ride. It reminds me of the times when I had cab rides at the Puffing Billy Railway. Also, you braved the elements to ride in the carriage right behind the locomotive despite the rain coming in and seeing your excitement really was a wonderful thing to see, and I enjoyed seeing you bang the doors as well as help change the tail lamp. It's wonderful to see that you had a great trip in Wales. What other interesting rail movements did you see recently? I'm going on Melbourne's old electric train's the red rattler to see one of Australia's largest model railway exhibitions. It's really exciting, I can hardly wait! Keep your steam up Simon and you too Mick. Take care Kevig
Thanks for watching, Kevig. We were very lucky to be able to go for a ride in the cab and didn't mind getting a bit soaked. It was worth it! Glad you enjoyed the video. We've seen quite a few more diesel movements recently and should have another diesel report video coming out soon. In fact Simon is editing it right now! Hope you enjoy the electric train and the exhibition. All the best, Michael. (not Mick. I think Mick is the name of the other person who commented ;-) )
Brilliant Simon. Well presented. Very informative. Loved every minute. Well done. Thanks Mick.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video Simon, It was amazing seeing the two steam tours pass through Twyford station at speed! Two LMS locos in the western region quite an unusual sight, because people usually see Swindon built Great Westerns. I heard recently that Flying Scotsman is being looked after by a new company after the Riely and Son's contract expired at the end of last year, and Blue Peter is back in steam again. The blue A2 did its inaugural run from Kings Cross to York. I also saw the livestream of the Awdry Extravaganza 4 at the Talyllyn railway in Wales, although the diorama that me and my friends worked on didn't make an appearance at least we got together to make it. They not only showed models from the classic series of Thomas and Friends but also showed segments of the Rev W Awdry's models, and a recording of the Rev. W. Awdry reading sleeping beauty from Duke the Lost Engine on Vinyl record. Keep your steam up Simon take care Kevig
Thanks Kevig. I’m hoping that Blue Peter will come our way at some point. It would be wonderful to see it but so far it’s just been heading to the north.
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Thanks for watching.
Yet another brilliant video. You guys must be proud of how well things are going. Simon is learning some great life skills. Growing fast specially his hair.... lol. It's good to see that you have done motorised points and signals thats always a great feature on a Model Railway. I am looking forward to some scenic's, ballasting and grass. Not the finished product but a base for the next scene. Glad to hear the weather is still good enough to get out and see the real thing. 😇
Thanks for watching! Yes we're really enjoying the progress with the layout and very excited to get onto some scenic work soon. Simon says; "even the Terrier doesn't stall on the crossover."
@@SimonsTrainAdventures Yes I think I saw that one running. Good Work.
Nice one Simon There is always something new to learn when it comes to model railways, especially with installing point motors. Maybe that could be something I can do if I make an improved model railway too. How are things getting on? Any recent sightings of steam train excursions or other interesting rail movements? I can't wait to see them. I also like the part when the signal changed, it reminds me of when I went to a now defunct miniature railway not far from my home. Whilst on the miniature train, it stopped at a signal, the driver pulled the lever and the signal dropped showing the line was clear so the train could proceed without incident. Even in model form, they still require the same amount of engineering required from a real railway. Keep your steam up Simon, your model railway is looking splendid. take care Kevig
Thanks Kevig. Some of the point motors were tricky, especially the 3-way point, which will feature in our next video. We saw a couple of steam trains last week (Royal Scot and a Black 5) and Simon has been editing the video today, so we hope to have that out later this week. Also lots of interesting diesel movements for our next Diesel Report video. The miniature railway sounds like fun!
You're welcome, I'm currently writing a book about that miniature railway, it may be tricky but it's a work in progress. These new video are very exciting. Keep it up.
What scale is this??
Gauge 1 is 1 to 32
@@SimonsTrainAdventures txs I am looking at 1:14 or 1:16
Gosh I remember working with those. There were two types on BR one with two aspects and one with three. Depending on the role you had, you were issued with one or the other. The BR ones had an engraved number which was recorded against John name when they were issued ho you. Walking along dark alleyways when in call, always felt a bit safer with a bardic in hand.
Thanks! Great to hear from someone who has experienced actually using one for real. Thanks for watching.
Well done .... i hope the rain didn't dampen the spirits. It would be so good to model that four track cutting on a layout. Maybe over the top of your storage tracks. The train movements including the special tour trains could be included in a running session. I liked the top and tail units and the light engine movements. both elements are not duplicated in model railways.
I think I read in Railway Modeller about a year ago that someone had built a huge and very detailed model of Sonning Cutting, which included that bridge. A good idea to run those formations on the model railway. We might do some of that in our next running session!
@@SimonsTrainAdventures Think I found it: JOHN SOUTHERN'S MODEL OF READING STATION AND SONNING CUTTING A SCALE 1 8 MILES!
@@georgethomas7814 That sounds like the right thing. It looks incredible. And John Southern was the guy that built Dobwalls Family Adventure Park in Cornwall, which was an enormous 7.25" American Railroad based theme park. I used to love that as a child. It was a staple of our family holidays in the 90s. Very sad it no longer exists as I would have loved to take Simon.
Great video Simon, a diesel report sounds like a great idea. It's good to report current rail movements and activities within Reading and Twyford. The rail tours were very interesting and it's nice to see older classes of diesel on the mainline. I've noticed a train on your Facebook page that you were curious about, well I reckon it is another track maintenance unit possibly for cleaning weed and leaves on the line. A couple of days ago, I invited my friends over to my place and we made a diorama for the upcoming Awdry extravaganza at the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. The scene we created was from the story super rescue from the book Enterprising Engines written by the Rev W Awdry in 1968. It was great fun to make and we all enjoyed every moment of it, now it has been sent to Wales it will be on the event's Livestream! I hope you will like it too. Keep your steam up Simon. Take care Kevig
Thanks for watching. The Awdry Extravaganza sounds amazing. We’ve never been to the Talyllyn Railway but it is top of our list when we’re next in Wales.
Cool new series! I like it.
Thanks!
I stick a weight on the outside of the locomotive using sticky tape to make sure that it is going to work before disassembling it.
That’s a good idea. Might try that next time.
Amazing setup. And the way you are sharing it with the kids almost brought a tear to my eye
Wow, thank you! It was a really truly memorable day and I really hope we can visit Peter again this year.
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Not really sure what you mean but thanks for watching.
The only way I could see that was 😅
2:24 bottom right corner is that a SR class Q1? Because if so then a Thomas character called, Neville had a prop that was Gauge 1.
It is a Q1. It goes for a run later in the video.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures thanks there was a Thomas character that was a Q1 named Neville and it looks just like him
good job Simon
Thanks. And thanks for watching,
Great video Simon, even though you didn't get to ride on the train you still had fun and enjoyed yourself. I'm on holiday in Gold Coast, I had a go on the "world's smallest car" the peel p50! The little loco Thomas Bach means little Thomas in Welsh, it used to work in the slate quarries at lamberious. Can't wait to see part 4. Keep your steam up Cheers Simon Kevig
Just looked up the P50. Looks amazing! Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Very Nice
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video Simon, nice to see the diesels at work on the mainline. We're the class 47s and class 37 diesels assigned to an excursion or are they transferring stock to different heritage groups? How are things getting on? I'm going on holiday to the Gold Coast in a couple of days. Its a great holiday destination in Queensland. I'm really excited. Keep your steam up Simon. Cheers mate Kevig
Thanks for watching. It was a combination of railtours and positioning moves which led to such an interesting week for diesel fans at Twyford. Enjoy your holiday!
Thanks mate
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We were very lucky to be able to visit Peter and the White Horse again. What a wonderful day.
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I know, right?!?
Fantastic to see younger people involved. And great that someone had the time like I had.
Model railways are a truly inter-generational hobby, and that’s what our CZcams channel is all about! Thanks for watching.
做的很逼真,但不知道能否切換軌道?
Wonderful video Simon. The festiniog railway is a fantastic trip. It's clever how the volunteers thought outside the square when rebuilding the line around the reservoir. I heard in a documentary about flying Scotsman coming home to York that Alan Pegler not only saved Flying Scotsman but also the festiniog railway and he was considered to be the father of railway preservation. Before the advent of steam locomotives, the slate trucks were pulled up by pack horses and pony's. Once they've reached the top the trucks would come down by gravity. Since you mentioned that it was like a rollercoaster, the festiniog railway is the world's first rollercoaster. Coolio 👍. The photos on your Facebook page of the festiniog is brilliant. Keep your steam up Simon. Take care. Kevig
Thanks Kevig. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great on installing the decoder Simon. The train sounds more realistic with sound fitted to it. I haven't tried installing a sound decoder before but hopefully in future I'll give it a go once I learn how to insert a dcc decoder. On Kings birthday weekend, I participated in my first model railway exhibition at Brandon Park community center. It was great fun and I bought a hornby oo scale clockwork locomotive of 1960s vintage. Keep your steam up Simon. Take care. Kevig
Sound decoders definitely get easier the more you do. Hope you enjoyed the exhibition.
Brilliant lookking unit with sound even better. Well done both.
Thanks. It was really fun and quite easy to do.