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Harold Road
Registrace 9. 01. 2012
Modern image 00 gauge DC controlled Station, twin track mainline with Kings Freightliner sidings and large TMD period modelled 2004 to present day
Dapol Class 68 (new batch) full review TPE 68030 Black Douglas
Dapol released a new 'batch' of Class 68s in August 2024...2 in TPE livery..I bought 68030 'Black Douglas' for a full review, is it the same as 'batch 1' or have Dapol refined the model?? made it any better,?..... join me and find out
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Track cleaning at Harold Road..
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Here we take a look at how I clean my track at Harold Road, and what other alternatives there are out there..
Harold Road full running session, 00 Gauge modern image layout
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After Two Years...Harold Road has its first full running session, full signalling and multiple camera angles..also layout mock Drone shots of the entire layout...PLEASE NOTE there is music accompanying the film as loud background noise from people within the house and main road traffic noise outside...there is no need to comment below it was the only way I could publish the 54 minutes of filmin...
Basic Weathering the Harold Road way (67013)
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join me in a step by step guide to basic weathering...I share my standard skills with you to weather a Diesel locomotive....
Hornby Class 67, over greased, stripped and rectified
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I bought a new Hornby Class 67..DB 67013 (second hand now, but never run) and found it over greased...so let's strip it and find the extent of this....
Harold Road 3 min test 'tease' running session (for forth comming Weekend full running session)
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This Weekend, the first full running session to timetable after 2 Years will take place at Harold Road, featuring mainline passenger services to and from Harold Road Station, plus loco movements on and off King's DRS and Junction Road stabling sidings...here is a 3 mins 'tease' video....
Hornby EWS Class 67's a look at the models at Harold Road and Weathering Tutorial
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We take a good look at the EWS Hornby Class 67's at Harold Road 60001/016 and 025, then do a weathering tutorial on 67025...
June Bonus video, Accurascale Class 66 body removal, DB Class 66 unboxing, Bachmann v Accurascale...
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Accurascale Class 66 body removal, another Accurascale Class 66 in DB arrives, I compare Bachmann Class 66 with the new player, more stock arrives and signalling is completed at Harold Road
Accurascale Class 66 review, Test Run, and Layout update 00 Gauge, modern image
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The new Accurascale Class 66 arrives at Harold Road and I review the new model, The Heljan Class 57 returns from lighting mods at Track3D model railway parts...and we take a look at track detailing near Junction Road TMD....
Harold Road Q and A 2...!! The requests and questions....absolutely Hilarious 😂 😃 😄
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its Q and A 2...where JB answers your questions and requests...this was brilliant with silly rude names and people asking me to do things that where nothing to do with Model Railways...grab a drink, sit down and ve prepared to watch me make a total fool of myself...
Dapol Class 73 (73109 GBRf) full review Rails of Sheffield bargains 00 Gauge/Model Railways
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I buy and review Dapols new mk2 version of the Class, currently on offer by Rails of Sheffield, is it any good, is this really one of the worst models ever produced?? does it stall and derail on points??
DRS King's Sidings TMD project completed 00 Gauge/model railway
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3 Weeks of hard work changing King's Freightliner sidings into DRS King's Sidings TMD, plus another quick layout tour...plus Dennis the Dinosour..
GER disused railway walk Norfolk, Reepham to Themelthorpe Curve
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A spur of the moment disused railway walk along the former Great Eastern Railway route from Reepham Station to the 1960 Themelthorpe Curve introduced in 1960 by British Rail to join up with the former M&GN Norwich City branch.....what will we find??
Heljan Class 57 (new release) full DC review of 57601 including running test and body removal
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JB from Harold Road gives a full review of the new Class 57 from Heljan...from unboxing/look over, body removal and running test...is it all new or is it a an upgrade from the older model?
Harold Road Q and A with JB, I answer your questions!!
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join JB from Harold Road as he answers your questions about Harold Road, from Facebook/Messenger and Emails...sit down, grab a beer and be ready for a laugh as the questions go from normal to the extreme...
Rivet counter update, YouTube video goes viral layout tour 00 gauge model railway
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Rivet counter update, CZcams video goes viral layout tour 00 gauge model railway
March layout Update, Beeston Junction revamp and I talk about 'Rivet counters'
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March layout Update, Beeston Junction revamp and I talk about 'Rivet counters'
Layout Update Febuary 2024, Cavalex Class 56 review on 56049/56091
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Layout Update Febuary 2024, Cavalex Class 56 review on 56049/56091
Box review Bachmann 47812 (new purchase) plus new Christmas toys...
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Box review Bachmann 47812 (new purchase) plus new Christmas toys...
Detailing and weathering a Class 66 00 Gauge/model railway
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Detailing and weathering a Class 66 00 Gauge/model railway
Harold Road December 2023, Lima Class 60 update and full locomotive rolling stock check
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Harold Road December 2023, Lima Class 60 update and full locomotive rolling stock check
M&GN Norwich City Station, Bonus edition
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M&GN Norwich City Station, Bonus edition
M&GN Disused Railway walk PT2 Mile Cross to Norwich City Station
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M&GN Disused Railway walk PT2 Mile Cross to Norwich City Station
M&GN disused Railway walk Costessey to Norwich City Station PT1..Costessey to Mile Cross
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M&GN disused Railway walk Costessey to Norwich City Station PT1..Costessey to Mile Cross
Re-working a Lima Class 60...model railway, 00 Gauge PT1
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Re-working a Lima Class 60...model railway, 00 Gauge PT1
Replacing a broken point Part 2...weathering 00 gauge, model railway
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Replacing a broken point Part 2...weathering 00 gauge, model railway
Points Failure at Junction Road stabling sidings, removal, replacement, and Re-ballasting PT1
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Points Failure at Junction Road stabling sidings, removal, replacement, and Re-ballasting PT1
October layout news, ROG Accurascale Class 37 weathered Modern Image 00 Gauge layout
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October layout news, ROG Accurascale Class 37 weathered Modern Image 00 Gauge layout
Detailing and Weathering a 00 Gauge Accurascale Class 37 straight from the box
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Detailing and Weathering a 00 Gauge Accurascale Class 37 straight from the box
fitting a Traintech AL1 flashing tail lamp to a locomotive
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fitting a Traintech AL1 flashing tail lamp to a locomotive
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).
@@stuartblack6604 I love the black edging lines, makes the model look more impressive...but that dark blue section is awful...even the earlier versions are not right, and I agree also the lighter blue sections are to light....I can live with that, but the dark Blue areas really stick out...I have emailed Dapol sales for comment as just how many TPE 68s in this new batch have gone out looking like this?? Thank you for your comments 🙏
3 mins in and we learn ' JB...loves the slide action'...🎉🎉🎉😮😅
@@Bassetvids its all the little things that get me excited and makes people smile...any excuse to pop in something rude...
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
@@MarkHorsley-pk6vj I love the black lining, really makes the model stand out, again a stunning model, super smooth, no noise..BUT...that livery boo boo, really spoils it...esp as I have 8 others...and if they are in the stabling sidings together, it looks like a pimple on a Babies arse...why can't Dapol get these 68s correct? Missing handrails, DRS Compass livery wrong...and now new 2 TPE 68s incorrectly liveried...I'm sure once they see this issue...maybe they will offer revised bodysells...I'd like to think so...hope you had a good holibobs and all is well Sir..
Never let stevie wonder choose a color scheme for your lovomotives.
Mines coming Wednesday... so perfect timing lol
I think the fade looks better so its staying on mine.... TMD local mod. LOL
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 the bad very fading, does not bother me to be honest...but I have to report the error, in case somebody is a purist and wants accuracy...and this is a very poor mistake, apart from that...stunning...I love the black lining marks...
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 good looking model, I love the enhanced black edging...BUT, the livery error will upset some people as its totally wrong, its not the first time either, Dapol had to re issue DRS Compass 68s as they produced a livery error...I wouldn't be surprised if they do the same here...if you only have one TPE 68 then it's fine, but if like me you have 5 or 6 then it's glaringly obvious...doesn't bother me...I love the model, I just have to report what I found as it is a review...
@@HaroldRoad True ... i couldn't work out what made it look a bit more powerful at the front end and when you pointed it out to us .. well it was too late for me I liked it better.... but a bad mistake by Dapol fir general sales... I`ll check mine when it comes to see if its the same.. maybe the painter Sneezed doing yours ..LOL
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 every corner of Blue on mine has a diffent fade...its very poor...and nothing like the real thing, shame as its a stunning model
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..........😂
@@elytrains Its a bit gritty for that purpose...I find Petrolium Jelly from the Pound shop is the right consistency...
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
@@ShelfburyModelRailway yes, I forgot about IPA...99.9 percent obviously...and It did not work for me....track rubber, white spirit and Inox works wonders for slow running on Harold Road
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. 😀
@@csxrensville5105 inox MX3 is hard to find but Pendle Slot Racing had some in stock last week....I bought a bottle just to keep stocked up on the stuff...
@@HaroldRoad When this cleaner runs out, I'll give it a try. Thanks. 😃
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
Hi buddy...I use a Gaugmaster twin track controller for the bi directional main lines and DRS Kings sidings TMD, and a 3rd Gaugemaster feedback controller to control slow movements off Junction Road stabling sidings....there isn't no need to go DCC....DC is still good enough if planned properly...🙂
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.
@@chuffinel7676 all the baseboards are around three feet wide...
@@HaroldRoad Oh wow, its wider than it looks, so much detail going on it's deceiving. I am changing from N Gauge to OO and only have 2ft Depth on one wall and 18ins depth around the rest.. I am building it onto the existing N Gauge baseboards that are already done. Will be a challenge with a Foot Less than you to play with.
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 😅😅😅