Sir Rod Stewart talks about his model railway + photo slideshow of his model railway

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  • čas přidán 13. 03. 2023
  • Rod Stewart's secret hit track! After 26 years, the veteran rocker finally lets the world see his breathtaking completed model railway - a 124ft spread depicting an entire US city and inspired by the view from his childhood home.
    He has long been known as a model railway enthusiast - even if at times he didn't want to talk about it.
    But now Sir Rod Stewart's legendary layout - 26 years in the making - can be seen for the first time in all its finished glory.
    The rocker's astonishingly detailed 124ft long x 23ft wide model depicting an American city and its industrial hinterland in the 1940s contains hundreds of buildings, from trackside switchman shanties to vast factories and skyscrapers.
    Called Grand Street And Three Rivers City, it also features a railway station crossed by numerous bridges at rush hour. There are period cars and lorries as well, of course, as trains, and it is all surrounded by lush landscape and dramatically lit in the colours of late afternoon sunshine.
    Sir Rod told Railway Modeller magazine that scenery and structure modelling, rather than locomotives, trackwork or electrics, are his forte.
    'It's the landscape I like. Attention to detail, extreme detail, is paramount. There shouldn't be any unsightly gaps or pavements that are too clean,' he said.
    This also extends to soccer fan Sir Rod referencing his beloved Celtic FC in the name of the Celtic Coal & Steel firm building. There is another nod to his Scottish roots with his Great Caledonian Steel & Iron Co.
    The 74-year-old's now demolished childhood home at 507 Archway Road in North London overlooked train tracks.
    Yet, he was inspired by American railways because that is where he was living when he began the model in 1993. At the time, he had recently built a new house in Los Angeles and included an attic room specifically for the layout.
    But he told the magazine, which features Sir Rod as its cover star in its new December edition along with an in-depth feature, he does not think American railways are better than British ones. 'They're bigger, the locos are bigger but not any better,' he said.
    While life on the road as a rock musician and its temptations has led to many contemporaries going off the rails, for Sir Rod railway modelling became an escape from the pressures of touring - he would take kits, tools and paints with him and book an extra hotel room for a workshop so he could pursue his hobby in between concerts wherever he was in the world.

Komentáře • 38

  • @glendenig9962
    @glendenig9962 Před 3 měsíci +9

    This is nothing short of an artistic masterpiece!

    • @pietjepuk9575
      @pietjepuk9575 Před 2 měsíci

      And you think he build this ALL by himself ? If you swim in the $$$$ there are "helpers" around the block 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

  • @shirleynitka5030
    @shirleynitka5030 Před rokem +10

    nice to see him with his brother. You know they were ready to play. Great man-great hobby & it ain't cheap!

  • @titustracy3342
    @titustracy3342 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Nice to see that a music artist is fascinated with trains specially a big scale like that I condolence salute you about it and I’m glad that you are in in it like everybody else. It’s a good relaxation and it’s nice to have something that you can fall back on with a smile on your face.

  • @everettthepetractionguy4222
    @everettthepetractionguy4222 Před 3 měsíci +14

    It would be great if Rod Stewart gave us an "in cab" view of his model railroad layout...I've always wanted to see it from a train operator's vantage point. I think it would be nice. 😊

  • @strafrag1
    @strafrag1 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Love Sir Rod. Rock on.

  • @douglasalan5783
    @douglasalan5783 Před 3 měsíci +4

    So cool to see someone with the passion for the hobby AND the financial means to create an astounding layout. More video, please!

  • @stanleydomalewski8497
    @stanleydomalewski8497 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Very, Very Nice Layout !

  • @user-wk2jj3uu4u
    @user-wk2jj3uu4u Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wonderful life story & hobby!! You’re a very artistic person!😊 we adore you Sir Rod!! Thanks for sharing it all with us!🙏 Maria

  • @motorheadmalc
    @motorheadmalc Před 3 měsíci +12

    The photo at 2:23 is of an N2 tank engine shunting at the yard between Highgate and East Finchley Northern Line tube stations, at Park Junction.
    It was taken from Park Junction Signal Cabin by the late Owen Smithers, around1956. He was a relief signalman on the Northern Line and he published a book on Google books, “Automating the Northern Line,” which includes details about Park Junction cabin.

    • @ianwatts8446
      @ianwatts8446 Před 3 měsíci

      Rod Stewart lived at 507 Archway Road which on google now looks to have been where an Esso filling station is built, but it over looks what is now Highgate tube sidings.

  • @michaelwelter9509
    @michaelwelter9509 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a fantastic layout. Museum quality craftsmanship.

  • @user-qx4pz8dc9g
    @user-qx4pz8dc9g Před 2 měsíci +1

    Rod Stewart build this entire model train by himself?? 😊❤that’s amazing

  • @863rafael
    @863rafael Před 3 měsíci +3

    And he said it's never finished. What an amazing layout!

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Absolutely marvelous

  • @rickengen5249
    @rickengen5249 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Cool set up thanks rod

  • @paulpotter7188
    @paulpotter7188 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great model railroad!🚂. Pretty good musician too. 😁

  • @rubenperez6768
    @rubenperez6768 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My respect and 💕 to Mr Stewart

  • @erikknudsen9797
    @erikknudsen9797 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi.
    What a fantastic model build.

  • @dewaynejelks9088
    @dewaynejelks9088 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Great looking layout Rod! You should post 1 or 2 vids running trains.

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart Před 3 měsíci +2

    Same same. Saved my mental bacon during my days in advertising.
    Went on to win some Best in Show awards✌️

  • @davebrunette6394
    @davebrunette6394 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome!

  • @LolanGomezlopez-jy3bb
    @LolanGomezlopez-jy3bb Před 10 měsíci +6

    So cool

  • @HighFell
    @HighFell Před 3 měsíci +3

    Incredibly talented modeller with a real passion for the hobby. I understand he has other interests too!

    • @FrozenHero2010
      @FrozenHero2010 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Indeed! He's been known to sing a song or two.

  • @apmazurka
    @apmazurka Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic Layout Rod, If your ever Near Sutton Mass USA look me up.
    Andy M

  • @BarefootCuer
    @BarefootCuer Před 3 měsíci +3

    I have ssen your layout in an issue of Model Railroader. Fantasitc work!

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb Před 3 měsíci

      I believe there's actually two issues with articles on his layout.

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb Před 3 měsíci +1

    That layout is probably close to a $1,000,000 worth of product, not counting the labor.

  • @wheelhorseman2306
    @wheelhorseman2306 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing. All props to Rod for building this, but am I wrong to be envious, and a bit, um, well frustrated, maybe, that it seems a little like cheating when you have a wallet as fat as his? His budget is probably unlimited and opens up possibilities that I could only dream of... Yes, this is a dream layout- I love all the different industries he modeled. I appreciate his sharing this video- wow.

  • @Flysarse
    @Flysarse Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful Hobby. Blonds should be a compliment to your life and not the focus 😊

  • @larrythompson7069
    @larrythompson7069 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Rod How Was Holyrood High?

  • @jonnawyatt
    @jonnawyatt Před 3 měsíci

    Why is Mrs Doubtfire in the thumbnail?

  • @user-rs7ey1bv5j
    @user-rs7ey1bv5j Před 8 měsíci +1

    i have in the uk a massive train set for sale of mint die cast wrenn trains, 1st edition trains very rare trains and a huge amount of accesories all boxed and needing a good home if you maybe interested Mr Stewart - thanks

    • @Gumbo1970
      @Gumbo1970 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah ok 😂but no content of ya railway 😂

    • @HighFell
      @HighFell Před 3 měsíci

      EBay like everyone else

  • @Steam1937
    @Steam1937 Před 17 dny

    I’ve literally never seen a Brit model American

  • @cv507
    @cv507 Před 3 měsíci

    bankquo läss ´eavy
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    he lüx a lil ´löttn?? -.- ´all the best tängyy dräince Folx -:-