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Great review on the newly released Dapol 68, John. The black lines on the body side panels are correct so a welcome improvement. The fade on the dark blue on the cabside is, as you pointed out in the video, incorrect. The other livery issue is the turquoise colour at the front of the cab (and above the dark blue) which is too light. This was incorrect on the original model and has not been corrected on the new model. (I have good photos to illustrate these points but unfortunately CZcams doesn't offer an option to add attachments).

3 mins in and we learn ' JB...loves the slide action'...🎉🎉🎉😮😅

Hi John . Lovely model .I dont think droopy hooks would be an issue for many as some modelers will change them anyway for Hunt or Kadees as in my case. Sadly a different era for me as I am stuck in the late 80s and early 90s .

The fade is even lower on the prototype, the dark blue barely goes around the front corner

I am waiting for the sound fitted version to arrive . I like the newer versions livery the black surround does make a difference.

Hello John, very nice new class 68 from Dapol. All the best

When you opened the box, it sounded like you were peeling the film off a new mobile

Good evening John, good to have you back, have been away myself, agree totally with your comments, I have checked the prototype it has the black lining, just as another note the track cleaning was supurb, just took delivery of 37405 HNRC stunning, catch up soon, all the best Mate

Never let stevie wonder choose a color scheme for your lovomotives.

Mines coming Wednesday... so perfect timing lol

I absolutely agree letsjust model without being made to feel inferior lets just enjoy what we do👍

Where did you get the back drops they look great😮

I use surgical spirit, very kind to metal.

Hi, I found your site today while browsing TMDs on You Tube. I'm from Norwich too and guess what, my layout is DC as well! I wanted to put a TMD on my layout and I don't have a large area to build it on so I was looking for ideas mainly. Already you've given me a few and I've subscribed to your channel. I once had a great big garden spider invade my layout. I had made a forest area and that's where he would hide. A passing loco would always bring him out - probably the vibrations made him thin his dinner was out there waiting to be caught. I don't see him these days but he never did any harm so I let him be. Great layout.

I used meths on cloth for the last 20 years, don't like track rubbers that damage rail head and leave bits. Alas due to peripheral neuropathy (painful numbness and lack of any feeling in hands) I no longer can clean track manually. I heard about Inox MX3 years ago from the crazy Australian fella and recently other uTubers. Six months ago I couldn't manually clean track so as I had a CMX track cleaning wagon I bought some Inox MX3 and used it on CMX wagon pads and it works great, I have not cleaned track manually for six months, I use the CMX and Inox every 3 or 4 days to clean track as I run my locos every day. I am DC analogue only I have inclines to upper level and have never had a slipping problem. I do find I have clean Hornby insulating points manually with IPA and cotton bud (which I can just manage) occasionally for lack of point blades contact. I have a large layout 18'x18'x18'x18' around loft. Inox MX3 has been a God send to me without it I don't know how I would be able to clean my track? Bill.

Great that you found the remote. Phew!

No ox and mx3 are not track cleaners they seal track after cleaning, this stops oxidation. But with both these you can’t have traction tyres as it degrades the rubber traction tyres. In addition can cause issues on inclines. There are polar and non polar cleaners plenty of videos on CZcams about these cleaners

Peco track rubber and CRC contact cleaner. N scale

I use a small block of wood. It cleans the track well, it's cheap and is non abrasive

I have an old HO American Bachmann box van with the felt looping pad on the bottom. I soak it with meths and run it around my 3 loops,this cleans brilliantly. I use cotton wool buds dipped in meths for all the point work. Dee Dar Jnc (DCC) runs perfectly,even my class 08. I clean loco wheels with meths n cotton wool buds. Used this method over 40 years ,if it works why change it.

Used track magic didn't like it and i didn't like it eating my points. Too many failed with the plastic breaking !!!

I use a small wooden block (about the size of the track rubbers) with a cloth wrapped round and dabbed with methylated spirits to get the track clean and then the No-ox grease. The No-ox works really well especially on the point blades.

Liquid lighter fluid (in a yellow squirty rectangular tin) on lint-free cloth. Then, run a graphite stick along the rails and leave it. Job done. All the best to you 😊

Nothing new from me - Track rubber the Track magic. Cheers Kev

I have tried the lot, including the WD specialist contact cleaner. After 40 years, I have gone back to the Peco track rubber.

has Mary Hinge been in touch for a good scrub?? hear the landing gears her way aint what they used to pHnARRRRR

I use peco track rubber after doing ballasting and painting. But I have really had great results using WD 40 specialist contact cleaner. On a rag or spraying it on abit of leftover cork track underlay.

I use ipa and a clean cloth scotchbrite also works well

Should have known there would be a pot of 'grease' somewhere near to hand..........😂

I use a track rubber occasionally if required but also isopropyl alcohol wiped along the rails too. More important I find is keeping loco wheels clean also

good vid on how you clean track i use lot of things to clean my track most of the time i use track rubber and white spirit thanks for the share thanks lee

I go with WD Contact Cleaner. Use it like MX3. I've wanted to try MX3 but couldn't find any. Track rubbers, I binned mine years ago. 😀

Love your layout, your level of detail and extensive added interest items you add makes it an absolutely absorbing layout to look at. What a privelage to be allowed to see your brilliant work. Haters gonna hate, sad people to be ignored. You have a new fan.

I luv this video. Its probably the 4th time I have watched it now .I am having second thoughts about going DCC as its outside my comfort zone.. I am wondering JB what analogue controller(s) do you use to obtain the faultless slow running ? Thanks buddy

I love this and I couldn't agree more regarding rivet counters. I did some railway modelling some years back and I specifically decided to model Irish railways with Irish locomotives and stock. I posted a video of it on line and literally the very first comment was from a guy telling me that while I had a very realistic and prototypical Irish railway, he noted that I had two locomotives that shouldn't be on the layout at the same time because they're from slightly different eras. I explained to him that I really didn't give a f*** as it's my 5 year old son who decides what trains we run and if it's really that upsetting to see a 1980s loco alongside a 1970s one on a prototypical Irish railway, then you're really going to freak out when you see us running British trains on it 🙂 ....... By the way, I just came across your channel love your content. Keep it up 👍

Sir, this is my first visit to your CZcams post. You are right rivet counters do spoil it for everyone because manufacturers are trying to keep up with this criticism and make every model perfect. The result is cost and because the costs go up this results in the young being put off and the hobby dying on its feet. I'm sure if they could see the big picture they might just think again before being quite so critical of someone's own interpretation of a scene in their own mind.

I absolutely love your landscaping and details. It is a treat to watch. I use Setrack wherever I can, it saves me time, and works just as well. When I play around with the trains (yes, PLAY) I never really think about the track and point work anyway, as I immerse myself into operating the layout. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Denmark.

Totally agree with you on your little rant about rivet counters. Personally I have, as yet, not had any comments of the sort you talk about, but friends have. It's your layout, you built it, so do what you wish with it. I would delete the comment and then block that account. Some hate my Innocent Tales of Piddle Folk channel, it's for fun only, if you don't like it, stop watching it and stay away. Unfortunately some people just love to be complete arseholes because they are jealous. Chin Up and delete them.

Excellent video 😃👍

If people sent me messages or made comments of the type you have mentioned, they would get a string of expletives as a response. Keep on keeping on and don't let them grind you down! 👍

😊 superb ..... whilst the very antithesis of my 'Sandy Creek' in many respects, your work nevertheless, is inspirational😊

😊😊 superb 😊😊 .... follow you on Facebook

Cracking video mate , also did you do the music yourself ? I really liked it ! Well done my friend 👍🌈😁

Just stumbled across your channel. What a cracking layout you've built. You've given me a load of ideas and inspiration for my own yet to get started layout. Subscribed. Keep the great content coming!

Brilliant modelling spoiled by music,in my opinion

Absolutely stunning. Your attention to detail is incredible.

Awesome Layout, so inspiring. What is the width from front to back where the locos are parked ? by the signal box ruin.

Fantastic layout I particularly like the use of bi-directional lines and all the signaling to give you so many movement options defiantly one in the eye to the rivet counters out there. A layout can be fun to run and prototypical too, if being prototypical is more important than just enjoying your hobby and playing trains that is

What a great and very usable layout with excellent stock thanks for posting very enjoyable .

Cream pie.....looked bad.... I had to clean up! And thats what she said 😅😅😅