Nick

I had to stop using my small netbook because the video adverts fills most of the screen which admittingly is only a 420p resolution.

You and me both! I have been doing exactly this as well.

Edit: Unrequired post.

I'll also be at Warley, bet I'll catch a few of us over there!

No problem! A video is good and all, if you haven't visited yet, it's always better in person and I'd certainly recommend a visit over this bank holiday weekend.

Working on that as we speak, the quality is processing, it will be in 4k later.

28th is a Sunday btw, and I'll be there with my computer operated Weston Interchange!

I'd decided to bring along a 3D printed wagon that had a clip for a DJI Pocket camera to see whether I could play some fun and games with it on the late Monday afternoon... as you can see, fun and games were had!

A few updates for this layout, almost ready for exhibitions, but no shows to go to!!!

So I got hold of Revolutions new KUA wagons, well worth the wait! In the video you can also see I have made a start on the green scenic work!

Big announcement! For ages I have been saying that the automation is being refined, it will be ready soon... Well today I managed to run the layout for 3 hours non stop and not a single software error or derailment was had. Today I can finally say we have a reliable and interestingly ran layout, whilst packed with trains and lots of action with short headways. Here is a quick clip of the automation in action, with prototypical speeds and stopping areas etc. Much more to come as I introduce more trains to the software.

Oh no! I hope they get to reopen soon :(

Hi everybody, I had a trip out to the Casino Model Railway, the Cyril Fry collection is held there. If you like the video, consider subscribing! Thanks all

Sorry I left it so long between updates, above is my latest progress report and unboxing of a new loco. Lots has happened since. Enjoy!

Fitting hunt couplings to N gauge. HST My videos on fitting and running with them in N gauge, in N they really do make a lot of difference. My HST looks as if it is prototypical now instead of a 4ft gap between each coach!!!

Of the last two layouts with no name, the first is Weston East and the second is Sarum Town, both owned by myself

Video on YouTube Did some more platform work yesterday, more to go!

https://youtu.be/vwWIhJKFXUs Couple more videos to pass the time

This week we're on to a winner, Digikeijs returned my DR5088RC in an operable condition today!!! However, they did not repair my laptop which their unit caused damage to which is a real shame and I will now have to save up to buy another . I ordered, and received a DR5033 booster unit, just awaiting the cables now to go between my baseboards before I go about installing this. I have built some more buildings, a Faller Aldi, and their Horrem station building, I think they really work well with the layout. I have started a scratch build for the platform footbridge, as there is not a model that depicts a DDA complaint bridge ready made at all in n gauge, all are stairs and no lifts (suitable for layouts up to around 2010, but no more modern than that). Superelevation is all but complete, with a small amount to finish on the junction end of the layout. I added a bay platform to the branch, I think it adds a nice touch of modern style platforming. Speaking of platforms, I tried incredibly hard to get eight packs of Peco NB-27 platform edging from any one supplier, but failed miserably - after having Hattons forget my preorder and re-allotting my stock to general sale and selling out, and then ordering from Osborns, to find out they were selling stock they didn't actually have... Ordered from two suppliers on Amazon as a final resort but took a huge hit on postage fees. Finally I have a working layout again, BUT... I have ordered as new DR5088RC literally just for the bay platform... so I'll have six units for eight baseboards. On the next two pay cheques, I will be buying one more each time so I can have one per baseboard, and this will allow for MUCH simpler wiring between baseboards, and thus much more reliability (although it is already quite reliable). I have left a few links here to my progress on my YouTube channel where I have bought a DJI Osmo Pocket to now keep my progress well documented. Please subscribe if you haven't, I will be uploading content very regularly and trying to show lesser known aspects of railway modelling such as the automation in a simple way. Thanks! Nick.

I used scalescenes download and print roads, glued down with pritstick of all things. Just make sure you have a good printer with one of those "ecotanks"... you'll need all the ink you can get!

Retail park is coming along now

Because they don't make a modern DDA compliment model footbridge kit, I've had to scratch build my own. Never scratch built anything before! Here's the basic carcass from 1mm card. I've still one more platform to install when peco start to send out platform edging again!

Well tonight's modelling went well, here's the outcome.

Thank you! It's not too hard, it's just time consuming to be fair. Now for some run of the mill modelling; https://youtu.be/NjdrT9sYp_s A new video to help with the boredom of lock down. This is a new channel and I'd be really appreciative of anybody who subbed!