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What's crazy about this layout is that less tracks definitely make it feel like more realistic. Sometimes I see layouts where every square centimetre is covered in tracks and it honestly loses realism. Thanks for being my constant inspiration!

Really like what you're doing here, and Boomer Diorama channel has an excellent method for creating beautiful paved areas, czcams.com/video/HgSgYXyhVgY/video.html

I’ve really enjoyed watching your updates on this project and it’s nice now to go back and rewatch these earlier videos. That SD40-2 with the hoppers at the 7:43 mark is just a superb thing to watch.

Prototypical train operations for me, the only 'war games' type stuff that I have some interest in is the DCS aviation combat simulator (which I infrequently use).

I always look forward to your videos!

Nice update and I really like that yellow building, I think it turned out great! Those little details that you added from prototype pictures really make a difference. Also cool idea you had for creating the roof structure. Keep it up and best regards from the Springfield & Western (also a two turnout layout).

Always good to get an update from you! The building came out really well and adds a lot of realism to the scene. The trailer provides a nice backdrop transition, especially with the section of photo back drop. It all works cohesively. Cheers

Nice , appealing layout you are creating. Love to hear how your past experiences have lead you to a new way of looking at creating and finishing scenes. Cheers !

I love the dice idea. The Building looks great!

Lovely as always. Have you considered chucking a velcro-fastened curtain to the lower fascia and/or a wider upper fascia to hide the shelf brackets? Your layout has a great aesthetic look and I think it would be greatly enhanced if the eyes were guided in those wide shots? Just a thought, take care!

Is this O gauge?

Great attention to detail, I really like that. If I could suggest one small thing - The tires on the trailer are too new looking. I use Pan Pastels on mine, then spray a fixative. Looking forward to some operations. Take care - Bill.

Everything looks good and I like the photo in the background. Also those vents look nice and I have seen black run off in the corners of them I the real world. That red faded pipe is correct on some buildings plus for the record they don't actually work in the real world... I hope yours does in the layout world. Lol

I really enjoy your and I like the simplicity of it, but also the detail that you’re going into on the buildings

you are correct, the red/pink pipe is part of the fire riser/fire sprinkler/fire control system. It was probably painted red, then faded to pink over time and weathering. The proto photo looks like it's on raised ground/grass. Yours looks like it's setting on the ramp, which isn't a problem, just add some yellow bollards so the trailers don't back into the fire riser. Overall, your switching layout looks good. Thanks, Terry

Very nice work!

Your small shelf layout is very inspirational, and adding a non-rail served industry is something I need to consider. * subscribed *

Nice looking scene…awesome job on the scratch built warehouse

Nice little layout!

Like it, subscribed!

I made a copy of your ops sheet (hope you don't mind) and gave it a shot on my layout...it works great! My layout is roughly the same size and I was using JMRI but it wasn't quite working for me. The dice and tables for ops is my new favorite method for switching:)

Well it is going forward. Very nice job and like before many details. I like your layouts. Thanks.

Looking good, the yellow on the warehouse works well to my eye. I know the feeling when it comes to fitting everything in time wise!

Real nice good job

looking good

Something about your voice makes my one (of two) cats immediately go to sleep. Thanks for updating us on the layout. Happy modeling, from Washington State.

Excellent stuff as always mate!

The layout is coming along nicely, can’t wait for an update!

Most excellent trackside weeds and vegetation; as good as I've ever seen. I love you Brits as though you are my long-lost cousins (which you probably are), but I have a devil of a time understanding the audio portion of your YT submissions. Perhaps my old ears, perhaps the quality of the recording equipment, perhaps just not hearing a lot of "true English" on a regular basis? Who knows? But, I appreciate your videos anyway. Thanks, I am much obliged.

What a wonderful, metallic, melodious sound that old Baldwin makes. Delightful. Thanks for the video.

I love the freight car weathering! Especially the patch-outs on the blue CNW boxcar. Excellent work! Your backdrops are awesome too

I love it, I've watched a short video on this also, 10:09 love that locomotive you've got running :)

You're speaking my language, yes 2 turnouts:)

What an awesome layout .... I love it

I have consulted his website many times over the years. I would like to express my thanks to Him & his friends and family who have kept it going since his passing. Very much appreciated, thank you x

This is a pet peeve here, but I gave up after watching the guy on the locomotive go past 20 + times

Great video - keep up the good work and try turning the sound down on the loco it will be more realistic down a notch or two.👍

Superb

The way you blended the scenery-- from ground , to trees, to sky is just flawless! The trackplan is also very well done, and is very workable! GREAT JOB!!

That looks great! Enjoy your work and your videos.

Superb

Great. Job love the leo

Looking great. I agree with the previous commenter - leave the overspray. You could always just weather it in a bit if it's a glossy finish.

The grass looks good. I used the rattle can layering spray and sprinkled some fine green tufts and yellow flowers on. I've ordered one of Chris's Boxcars, should be here in a few days. I've told him the next time I see him I want the box signing 😄

Layout is looking great. I prefer when a loco is set up with braking on F2 as I feel it gives a little more control and realistic operation.

Don't "fix" the spatter on the road! Don't fix it, don't explain it, and don't apologize for it. Stuff happens to roads. The "explanation" can be in your viewers heads.

I’ve just started a switching layout myself and just looking for some ideas. Not really good on videography so not sure about how to film!!!! Mine will be a total length of 21’ X 24”, L shape…….

Good job..that little switcher sounded amazing!!!!!

I really admire what you are able to do with a small space. I think it's important to show people that you don't have to have a lot of space to get involved in the hobby and still produce something of high quality and interest.

Looks great