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Superb Stoke Courtenay model railway layout in OO gauge

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  • čas přidán 7. 02. 2021
  • John Condon’s finescale Utopia is an outstanding effort, capturing the spirit of a GWR junction station in the confines of a home loft.
    See more great model railway layouts in BRM (British Railway Modelling) magazine: www.pocketmags.com/brm
    This video is sponsored by Hobby Trax: www.hobbytrax.co.uk

Komentáře • 76

  • @paktoysreview8377
    @paktoysreview8377 Před rokem +8

    A wonderful layout, beautifully created, John. You don't give yourself enough credit.

  • @JamesSmith-mv9fp
    @JamesSmith-mv9fp Před 2 lety +5

    Well as a modeller with a "Broad brush" approach you've done an extremely good job !

  • @thespookdeville5112
    @thespookdeville5112 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow, this was a surprise, what a excellent layout, and brilliant video low level angles, and the locos actually have a crew, lots of support and respect

  • @arcangelofjustice7423
    @arcangelofjustice7423 Před 3 lety +4

    "My modelling skills aren't great" my friend, you're an absolute inspiration, don't sell yourself short.

    • @LordInter
      @LordInter Před 3 lety

      my best bit, "my modelling skills aren't there" as a beautiful prairie pulls past the beautiful station past a wonderfully modeled fence 🤣
      pull the other one fella! 😁

  • @philipbarker3469
    @philipbarker3469 Před 3 lety +4

    What a charming chap who has skilfully created a delightful railway layout. 👍

  • @robertbate5790
    @robertbate5790 Před 2 lety +2

    Simplicity can be beautiful. Fantastic layout, and a great interview. Thank you.

  • @aigen56
    @aigen56 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you John for sharing such an absolute gem of a GWR era layout. Your work is in such admiration to other modellers.

  • @geofftaylor1280
    @geofftaylor1280 Před 3 lety +4

    What a lovely layout, especially from someone who's not been railway modelling for a very long time! The scenery is brilliant, well done and the trains seem to run beautifully.

  • @JSC131
    @JSC131 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful layout.

  • @robertgaudry2826
    @robertgaudry2826 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you the sharing of your presentation. To me it looks like a piece of art. Everything is enjoyable for the eye. Among other elements, I appreciate the special quality of light and the filming.

  • @davidbeckett1056
    @davidbeckett1056 Před 3 lety +4

    Wife decided we needed a new roof , brilliant , ! love it , nice layout

  • @francismewton3276
    @francismewton3276 Před 2 lety +1

    Really is a lovely layout

  • @highdownmartin
    @highdownmartin Před 3 lety +5

    What you’ve achieved in such a short time ( relatively!) is pretty bloody good. Nothing jars my eye, you’ve got a Denny quality about your work where nothing is better than anything else and all the colours blend. And an overcast sky. 00 sf looking amazing. I don’t notice the 1.5 mm gauge narrowing but I did notice the trap point blade!!

  • @royfearn4345
    @royfearn4345 Před 2 lety

    Your works speaks clearly of self-discipline, for which you are to be congratulated!

  • @andymac3565
    @andymac3565 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it. I wish I could have something like this. I find it relaxing to just watch the little trains go around.

  • @scooby2142
    @scooby2142 Před 3 lety +2

    Nicely edited and the volume levels well matched. Great layout too ! Well done.

  • @padiedo7213
    @padiedo7213 Před rokem +1

    Just watched this is BRILLIANT 👍👍

  • @legohotwheelsmadness
    @legohotwheelsmadness Před 2 lety +1

    Well done on the amazing detail on your layout. I enjoyed watching and the realistic running speed of the trains were a bonus.

  • @paulvozman842
    @paulvozman842 Před 3 lety +2

    The track level views are superb, as is your layout. The Locos run so smoothly and look very realistic running through the scenery you have made. The 30s is my favorite period of Steam train modeling, you have captured the era so well. The view of the weathered 2-8-0 and wagons running towards the tunnel is stunning. Regards, Paul.

  • @johnlunnun9769
    @johnlunnun9769 Před 3 lety +1

    Almost unbelievable that somebody, who is self deprecating about his modelling abilities, can produce a truly wonderful model railway! It is absolutely beautiful!

    • @stephenwilliams1269
      @stephenwilliams1269 Před 3 lety

      Fascinating listening to John and what a wonderful layout he has created.

  • @stephenwilliams1269
    @stephenwilliams1269 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your video. I remember steam engines in the early 1960's and travelling 3rd class. Great layout John. Your skills are awesome.

  • @davidsheriff8989
    @davidsheriff8989 Před 3 lety +1

    This video is great....lot of planning gone into making this so realistic....

  • @jcmgt
    @jcmgt Před 6 měsíci

    Love it, love your modesty.

  • @phil36310
    @phil36310 Před 3 lety +1

    I wonderful piece of model railway art. John caught the 'atmosphere' with great result. Very inspiring too!

  • @colinsewell7383
    @colinsewell7383 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely layout. Very atmospheric, would like to see more. Well done.👏👏👏

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways Před 3 lety +3

    Gorgeous layout with a wonderful selection of Great Western locomotives. My embryonic layout - I’ve not yet started laying tracks as I’m not yet in my new home - will depict Ongar Station as it is today. I’m a volunteer at the Epping Ongar Railway and have great access to get photographs of the location I’m modelling.

  • @selfy66
    @selfy66 Před rokem

    brilliant i am just getting back into the hobby after house move. i hope i can achieve as good you have done

  • @nigelsparks6491
    @nigelsparks6491 Před 3 lety

    Just watched it again and WOW ! super filming , fantastic scenery , WELL DONE AGAIN !!!

  • @BrianTuckerRailvideos
    @BrianTuckerRailvideos Před 2 lety +1

    Superb thanks for showing us.

  • @chrisuddin9760
    @chrisuddin9760 Před 3 lety +1

    What a lovely interview, really enjoyed it, great video and really good layout.

  • @kendowney8553
    @kendowney8553 Před 3 lety

    You have a lovely railway my GWR is in the back bedroom Perth Western Australia with a narrow gauge , great fun ! You have a good eye and your track work is superb , Congratulations on a fine model

  • @mauricelaidler4789
    @mauricelaidler4789 Před 3 lety

    A very modest description of a lovely layout.

  • @stevenperry7493
    @stevenperry7493 Před 2 lety

    Very enjoyable to watch . Thankyou

  • @JohnPW22
    @JohnPW22 Před 3 lety

    Very lovely layout, and great bit of PR built in! Impressed all round!

  • @leswall6293
    @leswall6293 Před 3 lety +1

    Backscene look really good , something I've not done as yet , just planning a ;layout is mind blowing

  • @kalicom2937
    @kalicom2937 Před 2 lety

    Love the fences. Really really good.

  • @mossmonaco9061
    @mossmonaco9061 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful. Lovely modelling. Thank you Dave at Great Oakfield.

  • @stephenjones1380
    @stephenjones1380 Před 3 lety +1

    John's philosophy exactly matches mine, at least for now. Great inspiration!

  • @Gasher82nd
    @Gasher82nd Před 2 lety

    I really like When you get videos like this, and it gives you the ideas you need to build your own. Thanks for sharing. ;-)

  • @akrills
    @akrills Před 3 lety

    A wonderful layout, beautifully created, John. You don't give yourself enough credit. I'd not heard of Hobbytrax either so may take a look at their offerings (proving the advertising works) not that I am building a layout but do 'play trains' with the grandsons from time to time.

  • @mikebeeton4982
    @mikebeeton4982 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much, much enjoyed, love all the detail, but still can play, operate this layout with "circular" route

  • @nicholasbishop3300
    @nicholasbishop3300 Před rokem

    Lovely job
    Nick Australia

  • @nigelsparks6491
    @nigelsparks6491 Před 3 lety

    The best layout to date ! well done mate , your a pro !!!

  • @AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction

    Fantastic layout. I'm returning to the loft just like you. You are miles in front of me. Regards Alan at Buckland Junction :o)

  • @bartoncessna1
    @bartoncessna1 Před 3 lety +1

    Top layout, top bloke.

  • @marka87
    @marka87 Před 3 lety +1

    Really lovely

  • @Thomas__Blue
    @Thomas__Blue Před 3 lety

    This is a great setup, superb vibes

  • @marioroberto1969
    @marioroberto1969 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent diorama. Very neat. My congratulations from Argentina. Since I don't speak or write English, use Google Translate

  • @leroyholm9075
    @leroyholm9075 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for an excellent video!

  • @tonyobbeek8910
    @tonyobbeek8910 Před rokem

    Beautiful layout my friend I hope your very proud of it.......and so you should be.
    Kind regards
    tones1957 (New Zealand)

  • @jockstenhouse
    @jockstenhouse Před 3 lety

    Wonderful layout 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tomtomtom731
    @tomtomtom731 Před rokem

    Lovely!

  • @andypeters6336
    @andypeters6336 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely stunning. 👍

  • @billykegs8782
    @billykegs8782 Před 3 lety +1

    Fabulous.

  • @daviddryden8088
    @daviddryden8088 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful railway for a guy that has been out of the hobby for 40 years. Hellavu come back!!

  • @lenalliston5224
    @lenalliston5224 Před 3 lety +1

    Nothing pretentious about this - just a great example of fine modelling - 1st Class 👍

  • @paulharrington1140
    @paulharrington1140 Před 3 lety

    Lovely layout, I work in Totnes

  • @martinformini3621
    @martinformini3621 Před 3 lety

    Hermosa maqueta. Fantastica. Me encantó. Me transporta en el tiempo y el espacio. Gracias por compartir. Beautifull layout. Fantastic. I love It. It carry me in other time and space.... Thank you for share....( I Hope you can understand my basically englsh.

  • @dougattrenholmebar
    @dougattrenholmebar Před 3 lety

    Superb

  • @fastteddyb
    @fastteddyb Před 3 lety

    wow love it

  • @Toby-Trains
    @Toby-Trains Před 2 lety

    Get a terrier tank engine in great western livery weather it abit to it'll go well with your layout!

  • @grahamratcliffe1945
    @grahamratcliffe1945 Před 3 lety

    looks like pendon its that good

  • @richardbradley2335
    @richardbradley2335 Před 3 lety

    can someone tell me why people go for EM/finescale/P4/4mm scale...is there an actual noticeable difference than OO ???

    • @ricktownend9144
      @ricktownend9144 Před 3 lety

      Purely as a viewer, I think there is a difference - small, maybe, but noticeable. But it's still possible in 00 to have a fantastic atmosphere - as at Stoke Courtenay. Part of that is achieving the close coupling of rolling stock - which is far more noticeable than the 2mm track gauge difference. The sound dimension is another relatively new development - without which an EM or Scale4 layout can seem slightly dead. Actually working signal wires and point rodding may not be do-able in practice in 4mm to the foot - and convincing-looking moving road-traffic is very difficult; making people move will be really hard - even maybe in computer simulations! What may be possible at some point is realistic billowing steam which doesn't wreck all the hard work put into modelling buildings and scenery, and is not a health and safety hazzard!
      To summarise, I don't think that the accuracy of the gauge is the most important thing about a model railway. The bit that distinguishes a layout like Stoke Courtenay is that it fires our imaginations and memories - and that must be down to the brilliant imagination of its creator; just look through the appreciative comments.

    • @richardbradley2335
      @richardbradley2335 Před 3 lety

      @@ricktownend9144 thank you...what a lovely answer.....i hate seeing moving 'other things' on layouts as it looks childish myself !!!my fave layout on here in gowerton parkway

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways Před 3 lety

    Have you got your own You Tube channel? If so, please let me know where to find you.

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129

    very nice layout you got .Thumbs up for you .Hope you like mine diesel dave's

  • @aaronthis
    @aaronthis Před rokem

    156

  • @robertgaudry2826
    @robertgaudry2826 Před 11 měsíci

    Please read thank you for.

  • @aaronthis
    @aaronthis Před rokem

    Inin

  • @linesided
    @linesided Před 3 lety

    BLT mmmm lunch 🤣

  • @aaronthis
    @aaronthis Před rokem

    Fishy isn

  • @mikebeeton4982
    @mikebeeton4982 Před 3 lety

    WHAT A LOVELY LAYOUT ! A interesting locos and stock and the added "watch them go around, or detailed shunting" Superb ! again many thanks for sharing .

  • @aaronthis
    @aaronthis Před rokem

    156