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Building A OO Gauge Model Railway: Update - March 2019
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2019
- The March update concentrates on two aspects of the model railway, some reorganising of the loft for railway storage and a discussion on close coupling of coaches. I also briefly show you some work done on the Wills house kit and the start of a new bridge build. There is also a special guest visiting the layout and you can find details of his channel at the bottom of this page.
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Title music by ‘Longzijun’
Fred's music composed and performed by Kate Kwok 'Tales Of The Forgotten Forest Kingdom'
What a great update Paul, I just loved your compilation of Fred's visit to Galgorm Hall, very well put together, well done. In fact the whole video was a joy to watch. It's nice to see some more progress and that you have finally finished your cottage. I wouldn't have the patience to spend all that time, just building one building, so fair play to you for the finished result, it looks great. Lastly, thank you for your support in my new venture of building Tram Junction, much appreciated.
Kindest reagards
Geoff
Thank you Geoff, making Fred’s movie was a bit of fun and something different to share. He may be on future travels so watch out for him. As to that cottage, not quite finished yet, more details to add but it’s getting there. As to your venture, I’m really looking forward to it’s progress as I do with any new builds I follow. Paul
Great update as always Paul. The extra storage space on the layout is a great idea. The Bachmann Vacuum pipes are nice as well.
Thanks Lewis, I do like the look of the pipes and offer a nice alternative to the costly Kadees for fixed rakes. Paul
Great update Paul! Liked getting a different viewpoint on your layout. I think the added storage & fixed rake trains is a good idea - that's generally the idea I'm going for on mine. I enjoyed the little screenplay featuring Fred - nicely done! Best, John
Thanks John, Fred’s play seems to have been received very well, it was certainly fun to make. Paul
Nice video Paul. One thought about the close couplings - I use them on my Yarslow layout (see the Yarslow channel) and they look great but I would fit them AFTER weathering and populating the coaches because getting the rakes apart and back together is a total pain!! The less you have to do that the better. If I do need to work on a coach, I have to lay the whole train down and use a length of thin foam to avoid damaging the coach sides.
Thanks, it’s a fair point. At the rate I work and the tasks I have to do I suspect populating coaches and weathering them will be some way down the line. 😂 Paul
You can to some extent avoid this problem by gripping with some thin pliars and pulling the coach away with a little force. Bachmann use similar couplings on their dmu and emu stock, which has the lighting/dcc contacts in it.
Late comment, saw this the other day, and really enjoyed this. The close coupling will be something I shall implement in the future. enjoyed Fred's visit. best wishes Paul at Sandling Junction
Thanks for watching and commenting Paul, always appreciated. Paul
If I might suggest Paul you could use a Lead inlay so rain water will run down, lead was used on Victorian houses so up to you
Thanks Keith, it’s an element I may include before final painting. I’ve used duct tape to good effect for it in the past so will give it a go. Paul
Another good update Paul. Those pipe couplings are so much better!
Good idea with the storage area, I also over looked doing one at the beginning - thinking I'd just store trains around the layout.. should be good once done.
I had the same thoughts as you, trains would just park on the layout. It soon becomes apparent that a double main line and one branch does not lend itself to much storage. Hindsight is a wonderful thing! Paul
Very enjoyable update Paul. The new bridge will look good once you have worked your magic on it. The extra stage space will help you quite a bit particularly. I am going to look at options for close coupling of my coaches. Dapol provide plastic easy shunt style, and rather like the Bachman vacuum pipe couplers, I never get them out of the packet. Stephen
Thanks Stephen, I think I’ve changed tact again on the bridge back to an earlier thought with the use of girder sides. Still mulling that one over. I’d definitely encourage the close coupling if only from a more aesthetically pleasing point of view. Paul
Nice update :) Close coupling is something I will definitely do. You can always use those gangway connectors to get rid of all the gap too :)
Thanks Michael, I think I’ll look I to those gangway connectors. I’ve rejected the idea before as any I’ve seen installed were over a wide gap and still looked odd, these however should enhance the effect more. Paul
Great update Paul, love the look of that close coupling if you have the room to store fixed rakes. With you on the reorganising as well, I seem to be continually doing that in the garage to make room for my fledgling layout, even to the extent of having a list of where everything is stored. Except whenever I am looking for something it is not on the list, c'est la vie!
Cheers Steve
Steve, you are taking the organisation to the next level of you are creating lists! Just don’t forget where you put it when it’s done. 😂 Paul
Hi Paul good update again. Regards the k-dee close fitting couplings I fitted the long No20 k-dees to my mk1 bachmann coaches and they work & look ok. I found these the best as the others 17/18/19s did foul I have 2nd 3rd and 4th radius curves and they work on them all without any issues I have also fitted 18/19s k-dees
to a rake of wagons aswell. Cheers
Thanks for that Brian, I’ll order up some 20’s to give it a go. Paul
Hi Paul another great update video, you certainly have lots of wee jobs to be getting on with 🤕 I loved the Fred video, he seems quiet the lad 🤣🤣🤣 Maybe someday “Whitby” will get a spin down Galgorm Main Street 😎
Paul, Whitby would always be welcome at Galgorm Hall, not sure how I’d do the transition from N to OO but I guess that’s all part of the fun! Paul
great video paul!!!!...i like the close couplers,will have a look at those,thankyou...and your buildings are top notch!!...i still have your shop card on the layout,bu i dont think the idea "took off" !!.....and Fred had a good time too!!!! great stuff cheers,dave
Hi Dave, thank you for the comments, glad you enjoyed it. As to those layout cards, you may be right. I still send the odd one out but it didn’t catch on as much as they do in the US. Nothing ventured nothing gained, eh? Paul
@@GalgormHall quite right!!
Great update Paul, regards to the Kadees on the Blue Grey coaches. They foul because the pockets are too high, that is why the tension locks are stepped down. What you need to do is replace the NEM pockets using the Keen System then you can use the NEM Kadees. Hope that helps.
Thanks Scott, I must take a look at this Keen system. I know nothing about it other than the brief snippets I’ve read, appreciate the feedback on it
Very good update Paul. I like your methodical approach to building things like the branchline bridge. Great visitor segment, I think I shall have to have a visit with Fred, but he just wont get a passport so I guess I'll have to use mine. Thank you for explaining that Kadee produces a wide range of couplers that fit almost any application. The Kadee No. 5 you showed glued to the bogie is now un-serviceable whereas had you screwed it on it would be easy to remove and add shims in the event of sagging etc. I would like more information on the replacement wheels for the DMU.
Regards, David.
David Atkins ..... if we meet up you can take mini Fred back home with you.... 😎👌
@@FredWilbury OK Fred.
David, message me on Facebook and I’ll pack mini Fred up and send him out to you
David, I did consider screwing the No.5 to the bogie but purchase for the screw was limiting. If repair work is needed I may prise it off and replace with another. Methodical approach works for me although it tends to slow down the overall process of building the layout, you’ll just have to be in this for the long haul. 😂 Thanks as always for the feedback. Paul
@@GalgormHall Hi Paul. Thank you but I'm not on Facebook but I might be seeing the real Fred this year and he has kindly offered to give me a mini Fred if we do meet. David.
"Great Work, Well Done"
Thank you. Paul
Great update Paul, I brought the Bachmann class 20 departmental carriage set, which came with a standard circle of track fitted the vacuum pipe fittings, which too my surprise operated with no problems! The houses roof I built the same kit a good few years ago, had same problem using the template provided for the extension, I belief this is the heart of the problem, the angles are slightly wrong so nothing sits right.
Hi Vince, I never considered that there could potentially be a problem with the template, it’s certainly interesting that you had the same issues. Either both of us are terrible modellers or there’s something in this. 😂 Paul
Great work
Thank you James. Paul
Great video and very informative, as always. 👍👍
Thanks Anthony, always appreciate your thoughts. Paul
Hi Paul
Great update, plenty going on as usual... that house roof must have been frustrating lol
Nice to see Fred visiting too
Interesting bit on the close coupling, I haven't touched the Kadees for a while and hadn't tried them on coaches yet. The vacuum pipe connection is great, never tried that either but certainly will. If you remember I was struggling with my coaches uncoupling on the helix. I'll try this fix see if it works and if the coaches go around the bends okay.
Nice new dmu, looks much better with the no.5 fitted than those big couplings.
Cheers Paul
Thanks for all the comments Paul, you should try those Bachmann couplings, they may just solve those issues on the helix. Fingers crossed for you. Paul
Worst thing is I have a feeling I got a comment about the bachmann coupling on my video, don't know why I didn't do it, although my memory at the moment is awful. I need to make a list of jobs to do. I'm actually wondering if one problem might be the coaches were second hand and maybe didn't have the fitting in the box anymore....
I'll definately try iit and let you know if it works on the helix.
Cheers
Paul
Yeah do, maybe we will get an update soon too? 😉🤔 Paul
Maybe, we'll have to see how the thing I'm working on pans out... 😉
Great stuff lad
Thank you Van Den Dal. Paul
Thanks Paul for very informative video. Cheers Greg
Thanks as always for watching Greg. Paul
Hi Paul. With regards to the problems you had with the roofing, have you thought about making trial runs using cardboard to arrive at a final template you can then use to cut the plastic roofing sheets.
Allen, where were you when I was going through this pain and suffering? 😂 I could have saved a lot of time and plastic sheets if only I had thought the same! Paul
Have you seen the extended corridors that can be added , looks alternative especially for older hornby coaches
Hi Nigel, I’m not sure what you mean by corridors. Could you elaborate further? Paul
Hi Paul sorry I was to late to help you with this problem but it might help you in the future, I always keep empty cereal boxes as they often come in handy for this type of thing....and they are free!
Thanks Allen, good thinking on the cereal boxes. Time to start saving them. Paul
Paul thanks so much.... it put a massive smile on my face ...... and as for the layout and builds going on ....brilliant..... cheers from Fred
Thanks Fred, I’m glad you enjoyed your little cameo, the ladies who waited by the platform certainly did. 😉 Paul
hi paul
just an idea for you when fitting the extention roofs
this is what i have done on the few i have done if you put a straigh edge cut to the length of the extention from a scrap of plasticard from the tip of the extention gable to the main roof making sure that edge straight edge is looking plum and straight and center to the main roof and mark where it is hits the main roof then measure from the orignal roof base up to the mark at both sides and you should then have the correct angle to mark on the slates to cut and you could then sand the inside of the angles to about 45 degree angle and this should help the roof to sit closer to the original roof and then you could add led flashings to the valleys where the roofs meet i have seen tinfoil been used for this but i have not got that far yet i hope i have made myself clear and that it might help you in future builds
regards
james
Thanks for that James, if I do one of these again Ill certainly refer back to these instructions. I may add some flashing to disguise the gap also, I’ve used duct tape to good effect for this purpose before. Paul
That semi detached house looks great. If your not happy with it, you should see my roof and I’m sure you will feel much better! The Branchline bridge is looking great already. Stepping over things and having hobby items on the floor is something that is also getting on my nerves. Given the space on your layout right of your town scene, it is perfect to use that space on top of the tank for a fiddle yard. Is there a way to have it connected at both ends to allow run around in a continuous loop or will it be a dead end? Beautiful running video and that music I loved. The close coupling looks great. A great update Paul. Clint
Thanks Clint, I’ve looked at a full loop to bring it back to the line but access is next to impossible with current storage and that water tank. It’s maybe something I can look at in the future but for the time being it will be a dead end with trains reversed back out. First step, get the trains a location to park off scene and then maybe look at further options. I’ve seen your house build, it’s looking really good, just needs a drop of paint applied. 😝 Paul
Have you considered including a reversing loop in the storage area, it looks like you have adequate space and it will give the option of turning a train should you want to?
I have many, too many, of the older style tension lock couplings in fixed rakes. I was planning to cut them off as you have done with the DMU and replace them with NEM pockets and then whichever close coupling system is economic. Is there a reason why you chose Kadees for the DMU?
Thanks for the comments Gary. There is space for a return loop but the main issue is access to build the boards and reach any derailments etc when a problem arises. It’s something I may look at in the future and this storage could be modified to include it if I can work out how to do it. As to those couplings, having seen Kadees in use on Sam at Hillside Central I started looking at it for all my stock. They are versatile, reliable and most importantly offer a wide range of options in different designs all of which can be used with each other. The DMUs are unlikely to be fixed to other stock but I the off chance I wanted to replicate a broken down unit being towed by a diesel loco I have set it up to allow me to connect with no problems. Paul
Great update Paul.
I was really interested to see your close coupling demo.
I'm also going for fixed rakes and I do like those vacuum pipe couplers. Might invest in some myself and see how it works and looks on my layout.
Keep up the great work.
All the best
Jamie
Thanks Jamie, the vac pipes really do look the business and as some others have suggested, the addition of corridor connectors would eliminate any gap altogether. Look forward to seeing that GWR stock all closed up. Paul
Mate I love your videos ... I learn a stack from them ... but your audio is so low ... maybe I am just deaf .... lol ... I have YT on max and my Laptop speakers up to max Thanks Steve
Steve, thanks. As to the sound, I’ve had these comments before. In the edit I make changes to the sound and crank it up to the max to counter any volume issues. I may look at a lapel mic in the future. Paul