Had a great weekend thrifting. I picked up 10 wagons, a controller, an 040 steam engine and 8 Metcalfe buildings pre built for €80. Absolutely delighted with that result.
That's a really impressive little layout you've made. Lots of operating potential and I think the curved track area, building locations, road bridge and back scene all work together to produce a layout that works very well visually. And all made in just two weeks! It really proves there is no need for a train room, 1000 hours and a sizeable bank account to get into the hobby. I'm looking forward to see you operate trains on it.
Looks great! I myself reopened my HO layout and trains in my garage after a year in not touching it. I was such a pleasure in seeing my trains go round the layout. It's fun and theraputic. Thank you for the videos and giving me inspiration. Take care and keep up with your videos.
The best idea you have is to make your station on a curve. And, as you said, it suits you, it's the best choice possible. I have different options for my layouts (I'm on the "Historically plausible" side) and I pick ideas on people not doing what I do, the best thing to have good ideas for you, and learn things !
You hit all the right points...do what feels right to you, not what the "experts" say...they'll have you skint in no time. Not spending months or years sweating over prototype practices and replicating scenes...this hobby should be fun, not stressful. I have a friend who obsesses over rock formations, talus piles and shades of colors...too much fuss. At the end of the day it's your hobby to enjoy as you see fit.
Grate job a nice simple but prity full of action layout.Just a point in passing I'd like to think it's show 😂how popular BMR has become but we are getting a lot of adverts on this video
looking stunning really nice job, reminds me of those swiss and austrian railways i used to see programs about on the tv, great example of what you can get in a small space, great work as usual.
I fully agree with your thoughts and comments to model railways, I have to admit I’ve leaned a fair amount from watching your channel, I’ve always had N gauge my dad modelled in it in the 80’s when the really good stuff was German. Luckily I still have all the rolling stock, my layout uses Kato track and is eight foot by 18 inches and I can run three trains and shunt with a fourth, my other interest is GN15, G scale on OO/HO track roughly a 15 inch gauge railway, this also gets berated by the garden railway rivet counter who think unless you have a waste of time steam operated train you can run trains in a garden . So keep up the good work it can only inspire people getting into the hobby or those who are coming back into it and looking for a cheap way 👍
Hello,I do like this layout the way it has been so shunting cna be done,it has great detail like the scenery and people being busy, being 'N' it's a scale I do enjoy watching.
Creative, detailed, good operating potential and scope to update as time goes on. Thank you so much for sharing it and most especially your considerations along the way.
Blimey! That came together quickly! As usual, a lot there to inspire a newbie like myself. In fact, I may try this design - or rather what I can make with the track I have - as an experiment. I use KATO track because I have no permanent layout - I'm a dining room table railway modeller (at the moment) - and KATO Unitrack is so easy to put together and take apart (though PEKO is cheaper). And, boy! The cost of points! LOL Terrific video, thank you.
Thanks for the video, love this railway in N gauge and as I would do its your layout so design and run as you want to. I use Kato for Narrow gauge!!😎🚋🚋🇬🇧🇺🇦
Great video Mike. I think 3 feet by 9 inches or a foot, is a great size, especially in n scale or OO9/HOn30/HOe. And I do think you can mix and match a bit, after all it is your railway. The kato chassis are great and you don't need a Japanese body or even a 3d printed body, I have made a HOn30 diesel outline body out of card. Your videos certainly stir the creative juices and show that anyone can make a small layout for not a lot of money.
Which N gauge is it? British, Japanese, American? Answer: Yes! 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 🇺🇸 Love it! The key to these compact layouts seem to be short locos and 40’ or less scale size wagons and a light foundation to make the layout easy to lift and move.
IF (big if), if somebody really had their heart set on a British outline option for layout or train, how about a scaled down version of your awesome BMR steam tram around the Kato 11-109, and maybe a version of the industrial shunter with side plates a bit like the class 03 drewry shunter also on the kato for something a bit like the Wisbech and Upwell tramway (…or Toby and Mavis for those who grew up with the works of Rev W Awdry). I also recently learned about the steam trams (a loco and trailer) that used to be used before electric trams and trolley buses near to me in the late 1800s; although very different, imagining what could be do there around approximately n-gauge and a kato 4-wheel chassis… operation is obviously would be restricted but might be nice to just watch them go by on a tight circuit or a shuttle
That’s quite inspiring. I have a couple of shelf baseboards with the intention of making a branch line terminus but to be honest it just doesn’t look right (putting track pieces on as a trial) I have n gauge tackle from years ago, so I’ll have a play to see how it fits. I do like the idea of everything on one board though.
Looks very good. Nice and simple. Very lucky with the backscene too. Very nicely done. On another note, I sent a message to you guys on messenger last week and didn’t get a reply. Have you managed to get it? Or is it down to Doug. Cheers
Hello, Yes it looks very good, it all seems to blend in very well. I do like that Wickham Trolley thing though, do you have a link for that please. Thanks
Walthers here in the States. It came with the shed, which was part of a set that included the small shanty with the coal box and a signal tower. There was a company here called Micro Engineering, which closed up but has recently been purchased and gearing up for a relaunch that made a similar shed and speeder, as we call them here.
Don't apologize for N Gauge - the availability of equipiment , for it's given space should make it a 1st choice for all . Too Small ? There's Z scale & Even Smaller these days (TY = apx. 1/400) _ so "N" is plenty big enough - - - in my opinion
I use a coupling hook, bent paperclip on a coffee stirrer, I am quite happy with the hand of God, I don't see the need for costly complex auto uncoupling
Hi Mike I know you read a lot which obviously helps you with ideas when building your layouts , I’ve seen the horny magazine which to me seems a lot to pay for what you get ? and railway modeller magazine both in my local supermarket but never continental modeller magazine I’d like to subscribe to just 1 of these due to costs ? please can you tel me which you feel is best for beginners 🤔. Paul
Personally I find Hornby and RM a bit repetitive and constraining. Continental modeller is much more inspiring, all be less so if you are only into UK layouts. I subscribe to Continental modeller and it's the only mag I subscribe to
Thanks Mike for the advice I will get the continental modeller 👍 Just a suggestion I don’t know if you and Doug ever considered entering the great model railway challenge but I think had you done so you would have done very well and I believe even won it , plus you could have both worn the budget model railway T shirts to promote your channel even more 🤔 Paul
Lol. From a cost perspective I find buying second hand books more useful. They are often full of info on a specific topic. eBay and charity shops are my main sources
Hi is it ok if I use roofing flelt on my layout as I think it looks nice and real isetic for my n scale track to go on and will be doing my road different and tunnel.can you send me pics of your layout as I like it so much
Totally agree with your comments. It’s YOUR layout, it suits you. You have only yourself to please with the layout. Nice one.
Had a great weekend thrifting. I picked up 10 wagons, a controller, an 040 steam engine and 8 Metcalfe buildings pre built for €80. Absolutely delighted with that result.
Bargain, well done
I love it, definitely buy into your methods. I have so little time, this approach is the only way I'm going to get any trains running.
Totally agree with your sentiments. No one should tell us what to do.
The silly conventions spoil the hobby
That's a really impressive little layout you've made. Lots of operating potential and I think the curved track area, building locations, road bridge and back scene all work together to produce a layout that works very well visually. And all made in just two weeks! It really proves there is no need for a train room, 1000 hours and a sizeable bank account to get into the hobby. I'm looking forward to see you operate trains on it.
I've just returned from a holiday in Estravia and can confirm the layout is authentic in every way. 👍
Lol
Nice little shunting layout Mike well done mate cheers from Bruce sunny blenheim south island new Zealand
I think it’s absolutely brilliant, love it what’s not to like
That's very kind of you thanks
What a fantastic layout!
Looks great! I myself reopened my HO layout and trains in my garage after a year in not touching it. I was such a pleasure in seeing my trains go round the layout. It's fun and theraputic. Thank you for the videos and giving me inspiration. Take care and keep up with your videos.
It looks really impressive. The scenery all meshes together very well. Thanks for yet another great video
The best idea you have is to make your station on a curve. And, as you said, it suits you, it's the best choice possible. I have different options for my layouts (I'm on the "Historically plausible" side) and I pick ideas on people not doing what I do, the best thing to have good ideas for you, and learn things !
You hit all the right points...do what feels right to you, not what the "experts" say...they'll have you skint in no time. Not spending months or years sweating over prototype practices and replicating scenes...this hobby should be fun, not stressful. I have a friend who obsesses over rock formations, talus piles and shades of colors...too much fuss. At the end of the day it's your hobby to enjoy as you see fit.
Very well done. Clever and nice layout. I keep aside to inspire myself. Thanks
Thanks, you are welcome
I’d like something like this in HO, looks great
Very nice and lots of fun! I have a hollow core door, lots of flex track and just inherited my grandfather’s 00 rolling stock. The game’s afoot…😊
Grate job a nice simple but prity full of action layout.Just a point in passing I'd like to think it's show 😂how popular BMR has become but we are getting a lot of adverts on this video
Fantastic layout 👍
looking stunning really nice job, reminds me of those swiss and austrian railways i used to see programs about on the tv, great example of what you can get in a small space, great work as usual.
Thanks, yes that was the kind of look I was hoping for
Great little layout !!
Thanks
What a bang up job! Looks great, and thanks for the practical hobby advice. Can't wait for the timetable and an ops video.
Really like this concept. Looking forward to seeing the trains running.
I fully agree with your thoughts and comments to model railways, I have to admit I’ve leaned a fair amount from watching your channel, I’ve always had N gauge my dad modelled in it in the 80’s when the really good stuff was German. Luckily I still have all the rolling stock, my layout uses Kato track and is eight foot by 18 inches and I can run three trains and shunt with a fourth, my other interest is GN15, G scale on OO/HO track roughly a 15 inch gauge railway, this also gets berated by the garden railway rivet counter who think unless you have a waste of time steam operated train you can run trains in a garden . So keep up the good work it can only inspire people getting into the hobby or those who are coming back into it and looking for a cheap way 👍
GN 15 !? Wow - that is Unique 👌 Keep up your good work
It look's wonderful Mike you are a very talented chap :)
Thanks
Great little layout Mike, lots of character. One of your best yet. Inspirational stuff as always.
Thanks Jason
Hello,I do like this layout the way it has been so shunting cna be done,it has great detail like the scenery and people being busy, being 'N' it's a scale I do enjoy watching.
Creative, detailed, good operating potential and scope to update as time goes on. Thank you so much for sharing it and most especially your considerations along the way.
That's very kind of you thanks
It is indeed a well set out layout with the scenics and back scene blending in perfectly. Lovely compact layout.
Well done mate..👍
Regards,
Michael.
That's very kind thanks
Wow, I don't think you could get it any simpler with so much going on....fantastic...
Thanks
Blimey! That came together quickly! As usual, a lot there to inspire a newbie like myself. In fact, I may try this design - or rather what I can make with the track I have - as an experiment. I use KATO track because I have no permanent layout - I'm a dining room table railway modeller (at the moment) - and KATO Unitrack is so easy to put together and take apart (though PEKO is cheaper). And, boy! The cost of points! LOL Terrific video, thank you.
Thanks for the video, love this railway in N gauge and as I would do its your layout so design and run as you want to. I use Kato for Narrow gauge!!😎🚋🚋🇬🇧🇺🇦
Very impressive like it
your layouts are really inspiring
Thanks
Great video Mike. I think 3 feet by 9 inches or a foot, is a great size, especially in n scale or OO9/HOn30/HOe. And I do think you can mix and match a bit, after all it is your railway. The kato chassis are great and you don't need a Japanese body or even a 3d printed body, I have made a HOn30 diesel outline body out of card.
Your videos certainly stir the creative juices and show that anyone can make a small layout for not a lot of money.
Thanks, yes I have made several bodies from card as you say
Mike the Japanese tram, could you not paint it to suit but the layouts fabulous. Keep em' coming. Frank
I have considered it, but might just run my larger emu instead
Which N gauge is it? British, Japanese, American? Answer: Yes! 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 🇺🇸
Love it! The key to these compact layouts seem to be short locos and 40’ or less scale size wagons and a light foundation to make the layout easy to lift and move.
Exactly right
😊💜😊💜😊
IF (big if), if somebody really had their heart set on a British outline option for layout or train, how about a scaled down version of your awesome BMR steam tram around the Kato 11-109, and maybe a version of the industrial shunter with side plates a bit like the class 03 drewry shunter also on the kato for something a bit like the Wisbech and Upwell tramway (…or Toby and Mavis for those who grew up with the works of Rev W Awdry).
I also recently learned about the steam trams (a loco and trailer) that used to be used before electric trams and trolley buses near to me in the late 1800s; although very different, imagining what could be do there around approximately n-gauge and a kato 4-wheel chassis… operation is obviously would be restricted but might be nice to just watch them go by on a tight circuit or a shuttle
Some very good ideas there thanks
You should compile a list of "BMR Trackplans" - would be a super useful reference
That’s quite inspiring. I have a couple of shelf baseboards with the intention of making a branch line terminus but to be honest it just doesn’t look right (putting track pieces on as a trial)
I have n gauge tackle from years ago, so I’ll have a play to see how it fits.
I do like the idea of everything on one board though.
Generally keeping it simple helps
Looks very good. Nice and simple. Very lucky with the backscene too. Very nicely done.
On another note, I sent a message to you guys on messenger last week and didn’t get a reply. Have you managed to get it? Or is it down to Doug. Cheers
Hello, Yes it looks very good, it all seems to blend in very well. I do like that Wickham Trolley thing though, do you have a link for that please. Thanks
I'm not sure who made it now sorry
Walthers here in the States. It came with the shed, which was part of a set that included the small shanty with the coal box and a signal tower. There was a company here called Micro Engineering, which closed up but has recently been purchased and gearing up for a relaunch that made a similar shed and speeder, as we call them here.
@@TheJpec361 thanks for the info, yes mine came with a signal cabin as well
@@TheJpec361 Hi Jeff Thanks for that, I will have to look out for it (in UK).
Another awesome video. This layout is superb, it could keep me interested for hours. One day I might try it in oo9. Is that shelf heavy as a base?
Thanks. Incredibly light as they are hollow. I can easily lift it with one hand.
Don't apologize for N Gauge - the availability of equipiment , for it's given space should make it a 1st choice for all . Too Small ? There's Z scale & Even Smaller these days (TY = apx. 1/400) _ so "N" is plenty big enough - - - in my opinion
Thanks, I agree
Greetings from Texas. So well done. Do you have a list of track components?
Hi, thanks. Sorry I don't have a list, I will see if I can sort one for you
Would it be possible when you have time to do a short video of train movements on this shunting layout. Cheers Greg
I have one planned thanks
Hi which set track code parts were used for the loop?
I will try and get you a list but just the short curve, two points and whatever straights you want
Have you ever considered making a few Estravia modules that could be run separately (as this one), but also be connected?
Astravia, my poor pronouncation, yes I had considered that. The issue is I have no space, hence the small layouts , so linking them defeats the object
How do you uncouple the wagons while shunting? I see no ramps to lift the couplers at all?
I use a coupling hook, bent paperclip on a coffee stirrer, I am quite happy with the hand of God, I don't see the need for costly complex auto uncoupling
You must have a steady hand? I would probably be a bit too clumsy for that? It's a good idea though..
@@BudgetModelRailways
Hi Philip here Iam doing a layout similar to yours in n scale what did you use for the road on the hill let me know
It was a self adhesive role from China via ebay
Hi right ok then thanks for letting me know as iam painting my own road on my layout is that ok and will it work and look ok
@@philipgreenhill2782 I have used painted card board for roads. Try and get a rough finish and then dry brush it with a lighter colour
Hi Mike I know you read a lot which obviously helps you with ideas when building your layouts , I’ve seen the horny magazine which to me seems a lot to pay for what you get ? and railway modeller magazine both in my local supermarket but never continental modeller magazine I’d like to subscribe to just 1 of these due to costs ? please can you tel me which you feel is best for beginners 🤔. Paul
Personally I find Hornby and RM a bit repetitive and constraining. Continental modeller is much more inspiring, all be less so if you are only into UK layouts. I subscribe to Continental modeller and it's the only mag I subscribe to
Thanks Mike for the advice I will get the continental modeller 👍
Just a suggestion I don’t know if you and Doug ever considered entering the great model railway challenge but I think had you done so you would have done very well and I believe even won it , plus you could have both worn the budget model railway T shirts to promote your channel even more 🤔
Paul
It’s suppose to say the hornby magazine 😂
Lol. From a cost perspective I find buying second hand books more useful. They are often full of info on a specific topic. eBay and charity shops are my main sources
Hi sorry to bother you but as iam interested in your latest n scale layout can you send me pics of it so it would help me out with my n scale layout.
Hi is it ok if I use roofing flelt on my layout as I think it looks nice and real isetic for my n scale track to go on and will be doing my road different and tunnel.can you send me pics of your layout as I like it so much