Dave`s Model Railway September 2011

[Alton13Nemesis]

hi dave

im guessing that the model railway is DCC controlled.

is it?

[howarth004]

@Alton13Nemesis It is as you say dcc, it`s the only way to-day

Cheers

Dave

[Staratino]

I'm not sure I've watched this video yet Dave.

And aww..... wow! Night time looks sensational.

I do have a question - are all your points controlled electrically or manually, or a mixture? And do you have a control panel because I'm not sure I've seen one yet?

If there is a control panel and you've shown it before then I apologise, I usually get caught up watching the trains I probably missed it (if applicable).

[howarth004]

@Staratino Hi Rikki ...my points are a mixture of electric controlled and Manuall ...and no no main controll panell, a bank of switches for the points, and a hand controll for the Loco`s

Cheers

dave

[EWS60008]

Nice work on the layout mate! That Class 108 reminds me of the DMU's used on the Derby - Skegness route (I think they were Class 117's) briefly after the Class 20 hauled trains were scrapped just before the Class 150's and the (then) new Class 156 DMU's became the normal trains on the menu in the BR days. This layout is full of nostalgia without a single GM loco in sight and I love it!

Thanks for sharing!

[howarth004]

@EWS60008 Thank you for your kind comment, that DMU is one of my favorites and the sound is very good

[Alton13Nemesis]

this looks amazing at night

[howarth004]

@Alton13Nemesis Thanks, you can see all the lights that way

[howarth004]

@CentralTrains150 Thanks for your comment, the layout is approx 28ft x 8ft , but somehow keep growing??

[styalmodelrailway]

Oh - have you thought about getting some moving figures for the layout?

[howarth004]

@styalmodelrailway Now there is an idea, but, costs money...we will see??

[styalmodelrailway]

Thanks Dave - I'll take a look at their website

[howarth004]

@styalmodelrailway some good stuff

[bellyfloptv]

Its like a little town! Great attention to detail.

[howarth004]

@bellyfloptv THANKS, i DO TRY TO MAKE IT LIFE LIKE

[ay76]

Like the strip LED lights. Gives me a few idea's for i get on to the scenic stuff....next year!! lol.

[howarth004]

@ay76 thought you was up NYMR ...think you will get round to the scenics by then Iain?? LOL

[ay76]

@howarth004 Change of plan, so had to pass on going there today :-(

[styalmodelrailway]

It's amazing Dave - a real treasure of a layout. Where did you purchase the LED strips?

[howarth004]

@styalmodelrailway thanks for the compliment Steve, the LED`s I bought from ...layouts4u ...just put it in your search engine ..google ..or whatever you use, they r also on e bay, but cheapeer from the shop direct, plenty of interesting stuff there, that phone box was from them as well as the flower boxes.

Dave

[08crouchr]

Superb! Have you ever thought of contacting a Model railway magazine? This is much better to some of them ive seen! Keep up the great work, Ryan

[howarth004]

@08crouchr Thanks Ryan , I did have some pictures in Model Rail Magazine Once , mind always looks better on film

thanks

Dave

[strafrag1]

Layout looks super, Dave. Cheers,Peter

[howarth004]

@strafrag1 thanks Peter,keep trying to improve it, without spending too much

Regards

Dave

[wd23st]

As always - great video. Like the oil drum - nice touch. Must come and try the chips at the chippy!

[howarth004]

@wd23st Best fish and Chips in the area, ....Thanks

Dave

[bloodmarine77]

great video again dave, good work on the new additions.out of interest how long has it taken you to build the layout to date?

[howarth004]

@bloodmarine77 Thanks Terry, it has been comming up to 4 years now, but mainly a winter project, with a lot of changes over that time

Dave

[1964mikem]

Hi Dave, Just love the new work carried out, the layout looked great as it was but you've added even more atmosphere taking it up a notch to a higher level.

Well done,

Mike.

[howarth004]

@1964mikem Thanks very much Mike , like you I keep trying to improve the layout, Loco`s cost too much these days , cheaper buying a few lights etc.

Regards

Dave

[sheba31]

Some nice lighting dave the phone box looks good and a good camera mine dosent like it when i knock the lights off,cheers Tony.

[howarth004]

@sheba31 Thanks Tony, some good lights and effects from that ..layouts4u....just need a bit of paint and odd trim here and there.

Dave

[BritishRailways60163]

Looks brillaint in the dark. All trains running fantastic. :)

[howarth004]

@BritishRailways60163 Thanks Alistair ...those lights brightens it up

dave

[BRCrail]

Nice aditions. What sound decoder is in 108 Dave?

[howarth004]

@BRCrail Not 1005 sure , but think it is locksound , I had it installed at Olivia`s

Dave

[tpe18509]

Lookin' good, nice video i just love the the night atmosphere!

[howarth004]

@tpe18509 Thanks, it dooes give a life like addition with the lights on

Dave

[bobtoo07]

Great as usual..these LED strips are a good buy!

[howarth004]

@bobtoo07 Thanks, yes I thought they are a snip at that price

Cheers Dave

[chiconian49]

Very nice Dave. How do you remove dust from your layout? Every thing looks quite clean.

Chuck

[howarth004]

@chiconian49 Thanks Chuick...now there is a question, ..I use a mini vac , and just keep dusting , as you say dust gets everywhere

Regards

Dave

[wattass7]

always a real pleasure to look at this dave, where do you get them lights for £2.50, and do you wire yours up straight to the track ??, i was thinking of putting a one in a shed and dropping the wires straight to the track, i dunno if you can do that though ??, and that fire in a oil drum , class where you get that dave, i just placed a couple of settle and carlisle cottages on my layout ,would love to get an oil drum like that to put on with them ... thanks mate ..hugh

[howarth004]

@wattass7 Hi Hugh , I got the lights and the fire in the drum from ....... layouts4u...just enter in to your search engine, but go to the shop and not on e bay, they have plenty of interesting items, as for wireing , I use a few different ways, as most will only go on 12 volts, I have a couple of 12 v transformers (ebay for £5 ) and the 14 v. I use the accessories plug in the back of my Elite controller .which I use for programming, but use the dynamis for controlling the loco`s

[ModelloursWorkshop]

Good update. The layout is coming along nicely too...

[howarth004]

@ModelloursWorkshop Thanks for your comment, keep trying to think of new things to do with the layout.

Dave

[trainfart]

it's very nice, I luve it! :)

[howarth004]

@trainfart Thanks , not like the real thing, and all that scenary that you have, but one can use the imagination

[johnwood57]

Brilliant Dave that layout is awesome,that will be worth seeing someday...........John

[howarth004]

@johnwood57 Thanks John ...probably looks better on film , but if you get down this way , get in touch

Dave

[jaannetts16]

layout is looking great i like the gresley coaches behind the black 5

[howarth004]

@jaannetts16 Thanks Jaike, yes they are some of my favorites as well

Dave

[percomotion]

Them light strips look great on the platform buildings,like the telephone booth great work Dave.

[howarth004]

@percomotion thanks Kev , wish I had bought some of those earlier ..with a range of 9 to 14 volts it is a lot easier than having to do some in 6 9 12 and 14v, and they can be used in most places

Cheers

Dave

[chrisrussell1]

Thanks Dave, the lights are stunning, I love the brazier, I have a few platform lights and also some in the rooms of my buildings they look real good dont they ? but my limitation is the date at which my model is set at ,so a zebra crossing is out of the question. Your layout looks awsome in the dark...best wishes.

[howarth004]

@chrisrussell1 THANKS CHRIS...YES A ZEBRA CROSSING WOULD BE A BIT TOO MODERN FOR YOUR ERA, i WAS A BIT CAUTIOUS WITH MINE AS i AM NOT SURE IF THEY OUT IN THE EARLY 60`S

Cheers

Dave

[gabradshaw]

Love the changes and you made me go by the song :-)

[howarth004]

@gabradshaw It is a bit catchy, Thanks for the comment

Dave

[SuperWin87]

nice work on the lights good job

[howarth004]

@SuperWin87 thanks, they do add a bit to the layout

[mongoosekid14]

WOW i like your lights,looks fantastic,well done.

REGARDs

Ryan

[howarth004]

@mongoosekid14 Thanks Ryan , lights it up a bit

Cheers

Dave

[hawley00]

Very Nice as always Dave

[howarth004]

@hawley00 Well thank you kindly Mr. hawley

[HillsideModelRailway]

Hi Dave, the new lights are very effective and well placed. Another nice job well done.

Sam..

[howarth004]

@HillsideModelRailway Thanks Sam, it does enhance the station a bit with all that light now

cheers

Dave

[irondawson]

Loved the lighting, especially the telephone booth, and the fire in the barrel. Looked great on the platform too. What is next?

[howarth004]

@irondawson Thanks Stephen , they do add a bit of reality to the layout, not sure what`s next , I never plan anything , but to be sure I shall think of something.

REGARDS

DAVE

[mcgomez441]

Great vid Dave. The lighting certainly helps to create the scene.

[howarth004]

@mcgomez441 Thanks, yes it give it a bit of live in feeling

dave

[pwalpar]

excellent video Dave

[howarth004]

@pwalpar thanks Walter , plenty of light up there now.!!

[rab4472]

you have a stunning railway Dave, I'm most envious.

A couple of questions if I may - 1) what are the dimensions 2) is it in the loft?

cheers Mike

[howarth004]

@rab4472 thanks Mike, the layout is approx 28ft x 8ft and yes it is in my loft, the ideal place to have them

Cheers

Dave

[siobhan104]

I want to live in that town!! Good stuff Dave, nice shot of the 37 at the end going down the incline. All the best....Tim.

[howarth004]

@siobhan104 Thanks Tim ...the wife has sent me there to live already

Dave

[TruckerJamesHorrell]

Nice Work it looks real when the lights are off and the model lights are on.

[howarth004]

@TruckerJamesHorrell Thanks James , that was what I aimed for

[itgamer100]

Very nice work there dave.

[howarth004]

@itgamer100 Thanks Alfie, good lights those LED`s

Dave

[scotrail47]

Can I ask where you got those strips from. They look as though they would comeing very useful on my layout

[howarth004]

@scotrail47 Layouts4u ..that is the site, but go to the shop site and not e bay, as they are cheaper from the shop

[488scooby]

hi dave, 2 questions for you mate, but first of all , i have just finished work and first thing i do after a brew is look on youtube at all the latest uploads , thinking about doing another video of my layout ,when i see this spectacular new video from my mate daves model railway, so ive decided not to do one now ,as im sulking, anyway superb video as always dave, and my questions are where did you get those LEDS, and how big is your layout, cheers ste,

[howarth004]

@488scooby Hi Ste, sorry I jumped the gun, your turn to-morrow?? the lights are good ,have answered your question above ..layouts4u...some good stuff at reasonable prices, can recomend.

cheers

Dave

[DWFAtrainfan]

good vid dave nice to see another vid of your layout plus how windy is it today

[howarth004]

@DWFAtrainfan Thanks Tom, wind not too bad to-day