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Station Road Model Railway
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Station Road is an OO scale continuous run compact model railway of a fictitious location and name set during the late 1950's to the early 1970's in Britain. It is an 'T' shaped layout with up and down lines and an end-to-end branch line running DCC locomotives over 2 levels.
This channel is all about railway modelling and how to achieve some great results without spending a fortune. Topics include the re-appropriation of materials vs pricey model making materials, tools for railway modelling, locomotive and rolling stock tips and tricks, kit bashing, scratch building, scenic detailing, layout wiring and electronics, and many more topics.
NOTE: I don't profess to be an expert railway modeller so techniques and methods are just the way I approach projects. As they say, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I deeply oppose cats being skinned).
This channel is all about railway modelling and how to achieve some great results without spending a fortune. Topics include the re-appropriation of materials vs pricey model making materials, tools for railway modelling, locomotive and rolling stock tips and tricks, kit bashing, scratch building, scenic detailing, layout wiring and electronics, and many more topics.
NOTE: I don't profess to be an expert railway modeller so techniques and methods are just the way I approach projects. As they say, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I deeply oppose cats being skinned).
Видео
Rapido Trains UK Hunslet - Is it any better than their 15XX?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.17 дней назад
Following on from the 15XX rant, I thought I’d better take a look at my Rapido Trains UK Hunslet to see whether it might be suffering from the same issues. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Initial impressions 3:43 Pick-up mechanism 5:33 Test run on DC 12:02 DCC chipping 16:05 DCC testing on incline 21:38 The outcome 22:27 A good pick-up design example 25:33 Conclusion
Scratch-built Laser-cut Signal Box - Part 3
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.21 день назад
Following on from Part 2, interior details and lighting are added along with the exterior walkway which wraps two sides just below the upper windows. 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Interior details and lighting 9:24 Exterior walkway 11:37 Conclusion
Rapido Trains UK 15XX Rant!
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
I'm done with this locomotive and I explain why.
Scratch-built Laser-cut Signal Box - Part 2
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Following on from Part 1, further detailing is added to the upper section of the signal box and assembly of the lower section begins. This includes a laser-cut lever frame design where the levers can pivot and be positioned in either setting. 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Upper section details added 11:43 Lower section assembly 12:14 Lever frame design 15:50 Lower section brick wrap 24:23 Lower sectio...
Scratch-built Laser-cut Signal Box - Part 1
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Месяц назад
As part of a demonstration project for my local model railway club, I set about designing, producing and assembling a laser-cut signal box for the Station Road layout. 0:00 Introduction 1:43 Background and research 3:27 Assembling key components 36:30 Conclusion
Disused Viaduct - Abandoned Trackbed - Part 2
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Following on from Part 1 with the installation of track-work and ballasting, modelling work continues with the weathering of the track and the addition of static grasses as low-level vegetation. 0:00 Introduction 2:06 Track weathering 11:13 Static grass application 24:04 Conclusion
Disused Viaduct - Abandoned Trackbed - Part 1
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Following on from Stage 6 of the disused viaduct construction, modelling continues with the trackbed and installation of track-work in various states of dereliction, as well as ballasting and the beginnings of some foliage overgrowth. 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Track arrangement 3:48 Dual-layer ballasting 5:06 Base layer ballast 12:30 Track installation 13:51 Adding weeds 15:28 Top layer ballast 25...
Rapido Trains UK - 15XX Stay Alive Install
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Following on from the previous video about my poor experiences with the Rapido Trains 15xx and the replacement loco received, I look at installing a stay alive in the hopes it might improve its running reliability and characteristics. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Running before stay alive install 12:27 Stay alive install 24:29 Install outcome and running 33:30 Conclusion
Rapido Trains UK - 15XX Plight + DCC Fitting
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
I share my experience with this beautifully detailed, but poor running, badly assembled, and oddly designed model locomotive. 0:00 Introduction 1:26 The 15xx plight 23:54: DCC Fitting 50:48: Conclusion
New Project - Viaduct Weathering - Stage 6
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Following on from Stage 5, the disused viaduct receives its weathering application using weathering powders made from ground up chalk pastels. 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Sample weathering 4:03 Viaduct weathering 29:45 Conclusion
Getting Sidetracked + Running Session
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Once again I’ve been sidetracked, but for a good reason - future backscene planning and a train room reshuffle, plus a well overdue running session is in order. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Backscene planning and a train room reshuffle 4:54 Running session 14:00 Rapido Trains saga 14:57 Viaduct Kit Update 17:24 Conclusion
New Project - Depot & Viaduct - Catch Up
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Some final details are added to the viaduct including capping stones and girder section abutment supports. I also take a look back at the 2 month project thus far, and reflect on ‘railway modellers burnout’.
Modular Model Railway Scenery
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
New Project - Viaduct Girder Span - Stage 5
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Continuing on from Stage 4 of the disused viaduct build, work begins on the girder span. This includes the initial design phase, laser cut components and assembly. 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Girder span design 7:15 Girder span construction 16:21 Buttress completion 19:28 Bits yet to be added 21:33 Conclusion
New Project - Viaduct Build - Stage 4
Просмотров 4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Continuing on from Stage 3 of the disused viaduct build, the remainder of the viaduct assembly is completed including some detail additions. Further progress is also made on the landforms and plans are made for the girder span component. 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Landform progress 2:32 Viaduct assembly completion 6:33 Adding viaduct details 9:25 Girder span idea 12:08 Questions and inspiration 23:...
Save time ,mess and money and buy a Hornby R296 Track Maintenance Department Cleaning Coach Yellow OO Gauge 532 £5 inc P&P Sorted!!!!
What's wrong with saying Kilogram?
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Loved watching the canopy build , i hope to achieve something similar , the laser comes in handy for the detail....
Love this!
This shit is staged
Right now i see this beautiful idea because i m new in model train. Very good opinion about IR vs photo resistor, i think i can put a street light up to photo resistor sensor to run night. Much appreciate.
Hmmm, yes, I had heard that the 15xx’s quality control issues were quite poor. The hunslet in general seem more solid. Rapido are an interesting company, they clearly have multiple designers with different philosophies. Some go split shassis, some go for more traditional pickups, some go for spring loaded plunger pickups. They do seem to cram a lot of stuff into these little engines. I gather rapido have had issues with their factory, some models had to be recalled due to something wrong with the dcc chips, others had to be held back for testing, their dynamometer cars had to be recalled to fix something with the lighting… that was after they fell off the delivery truck. I like rapido, they seem nice enough chaps, but their record of issues is concerning
SOME REASON ? - Forward on incline is UPHILL. Reverse is DOWNHILL ... Gravity assisted ! . . How does F/R compare on flat and level ?
Yes. Sounded and seems like a "Facted" locomotive. ...
Took me 15 minutes to find meaning of UK "neft". Which turned out to be "naf" ! (BBC says it's "naff".)
Hi Julian, Glad you like the Rapido Hunslett. I'm not sure why you think you need a stay-alive. Surely it's only relevant when running across points or perhaps wide track gaps that you didn't test on the video?
Must be the only guy that is disappointed his loco works fine! Don’t see you ripping into the chip manufacturers.
Good and scary info. I have a Y7, Jones Goods and E1 on order… I’m now kinda worried…
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Hi Julian, I am pleased to see you give your Hunslet a go. I have that very same model S119, but mine has sound..............It is a super runner, although did take a little bit more than 30 mins in each direction for everything to bed in nicely. I think the new model manufacturers coming along today, although you have had some issues with the 15xx, should be applauded for trying to do something different and try new ideas. Your Bachmann USA tank is lovely, but the mechanism hasn't really changed any in the last 10 years or so. It is simple and easy to make, which is why Bachmann stick with it, who can blame them. I think those wipers can still get damaged and then you have issues with pick ups again. I was interested in the change in running quality just changing the DCC decoder, I don't have anything Dapol, but I found that interesting. All the best Dave.
Wondering to what extent you adjusted any CVs on that first decoder? It could simply be that the defaults aren’t appropriate for this loco.
Sorry to be picky (no pun intended) but at 23:59 you say the Bachmann loco has pickups on all six wheels. Surely it's only four?
Very nice review Julian!!! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.
Good review, I will always say in design if the model isn't mechanically designed well, from motor, gears, pickups ect... If its a small model, flywheel, small compact. Split chassis does ring alarm bells, Dapols Hawthorn Leslie has one as well, but Fly wheel on the motor so that's a plus. I don't know why manufacturers have to insist on reinventing things, keep it simple.
Julian, you noted the loco seemed to run better in reverse than forward. Could it be as simple as when running forward it was going uphill? Did you try flipping the loco around and re-running the tests?
Have a look at Zimo decoders and KA’s. Latest vid from ‘That Model Railway Guy’ shows a decoder, speaker and KA install in an 040 Sentinel! The quality of split chassis spacer material has probably improved over older models.
Another great video 👍
DCC Concepts are awful decoders. Esu lockpilot try as it has a cv that when set it adjust the motor to the decoder automatically.
Probably not relevant for your needs(?), but by coincidence I've just seen 'Sam's Trains' review of the new Dapol Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 Tank Engine. This too is a split chassis design, but has received high praise from Sam, not only for the quality of the model itself, but for it's exemplary performance, putting some recent larger offerings to shame.
Hi Julian, I have stuck to the two main suppliers Bachmann and Hornby for my trains and not tried any of the 'others' yet believing that in the new world cost of manufacturing is the first priority and cost 'cutting' appears to be prevelent. Of course B and H will do the same but most if not all my trains are designs/updates of older tooling and in my experience have been reasonable engineered. Yes it does mean some of the finer detailing is not as good as the 'new' suppliers but that is my compromise at the moment.
I believe that factories in China have specific design preferences as regards the number of geared axles, split chassis or power pickup preferences. It would depend on how much of the loco design was done inhouse or left to the manufacturer in China.
All my Trains are from the 70's, I am going to get as many as i can running again. Would love new ones but budget says no. lol , Love your videos and reviews on modern builds, I hope once my layout is complete I will buy a few new ones and your helping me stay away from bad investments. I wish you were over here in Brisbane. Take care and I look forward to your next build update video.
Most of my locos are old too.
Glad this loco worked a lot better but do wonder if Rapido as doing things differently for the sake of it? I have a couple of faithful old Mainline locos which are great runners but the split chassis design makes working on them “interesting ” so why on earth have Rapido chosen such a potentially awkward design? I have a Rapido Metropolitan E Class tank on pre-order so am wondering what is going to arrive?
Bit disappointing for a new locomotive Julian. Cheers Peter.
Hi Julian, I still haven’t run my 15xx. I’m always apprehensive about running new locomotives, (they often cost so much these days), and my apprehension has only increased as I’ve watched various RUclipsr’s assessment of the 15xx. Thank for your informative videos.
Hi there no criticism of your spectacular model of a beautiful signal box but when you installed the walkway around the building for the little signal man inside to clean the windows from the outside how does he
Bedale signalbox was a bit of an oddball when it came to the walkways. It only had walkways in front on the windows. The signalman would have to open the window and climb through it to clean the windows. Most other NER S1a signalboxes used either a folding plank or a iron bar. Haxby and Kirkham Abbey both used the former, which It's a board the same width as the walkway that would be turned on its side along the wall between the door and the front of the signalbox when not in use. There would be no railing but a handrail fixed to the window sill on that side. Whilst Oxmardyke, which is almost identical to the model used an iron bar set about a third of the was up the window for the signalman to lean against when cleaning the windows, which slide from side to side.
Very nice Julian.
Bedale Signalbox is not that unique. The NER Southern Divison designed and built many similar boxes starting in 1873. Bedale Signalbox was S1a design which came in various sizes depending on location. It had 31 levers. I don't believe that is ever fitted with a gate wheel. The design wasn't perfect as in some places boxes of this design were not easy or cheap to expand, the one at Seamer (no longer in situ) was replaced by an S4 design (still in place but may no longer be in use due to the modernisation of the signalling in the Seamer area).
Thanks for saving me some coin..I almost bought one... Love the.warning about language....All kiwis swear like drunken fish wives.:)...I dont blame.you with this model..showed great restraint... Great Channel and enjoy the content.
Fantastic work mate
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant….
Brilliant Julian. I’m speechless !!
I am surprised you didn't paint the levers because such arrays tend to be very colourful.
An excellent little model!
Great job Julian!!! Well done! Cheers Onno.
Brilliant your attention to detail is very inspiring.
The signal box looks great when the lights are off👍
Fantastic work! May I suggest you don’t do trees but instead look at large buddleia bushes? They are endemic to the railway now that trackside clearance isn’t a priority and would have been in the 1960’s onwards
Awesome job..... fantastic ... cheers Wilson
Hi Julian, that is a fantastic signal box, is there any chance you would sell a kit please.🙏
Looks very good .
Very nice. Arthur
Great work Julian
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