BR 1980's British Rail Hornby Model Train Set Part 16

[68cyberzen]

Very impressive layout

[wattass7]

what a stunning layout it really is, can i ask how big this is i can see itys mind boggling huge but just how big??, and thanks for the look great scenery and just WOW, missing a couple of broken down hacky dirty deltics though lol, thanks again

[megamixmovies1]

2 questions

how much did your entire layout cost?, as i see you have other ones in the back

are they interconnected?

[zzpjl8]

Hello, look, it has cost a lot over the years. I would not post a price on it. There is only one layout, and it is in a U-shape with 4 continuous circuits on the bottom running in a double u pattern, and there are 2 circuits on the top level which cross the bridge. They are all interconnected by points in several locations. cheers, Nick

[freethoughtmusic]

OMG! What a layout. It's smashing.  Congratulations on a job well done.

[rayandjoanne]

The 1 dislike is from someone who has a small train set!

[HORNBYified]

LOLZ did anyone notice that if u go to 1:13 on the left of the screenyou can see dcc remotes!??!??!?!?!?! and it was taken in the 1980's!?!??!?!?!?! lolz

[HORNBYified]

@HORNBYified ooops it is set in the 1980's sorry !?!?!? lol

[zzpjl8]

LOL; the layout is set in the 1980's not filmed in the 1980's!

[Istanbul05Liverpool]

I wish my set was as big as this

[lennonroey]

Me and my son absolutely love it. Superb!

[whitewingsrich]

2 Questions. 1 Compliment.

Q1.The over head wires. Are they live of just for scenery?Because i know they can be set up 'live' so as the 'Electric class' trains actually pick up their power trough a Pantograph as opposed their wheels from the rails.

Q2. The Steel Viaduct. Is that actually a form of metal soldered together or is it plastic? Because it looks Brilliant. Great Detail!!!

Compliment. Great Layout. I like it. A lot! Well done !

[zzpjl8]

Thank you indeed.

Q1. Not live, and note, live will not work with DCC control. Also, note that Hornby locos have not collected overhead current since going to the 5 pole ringfield/5 pole skew wound motors as they now have all wheel pick up.

Q2: A plastic Faller kit.

regards Nick

[Webbie1Konobi]

That layout is fantastic, a true master-piece

[MrLewis5040]

thats big



[willpgee]

Wow. That really is incredible. Many congratulations.

[cpgguitar321]

howdid you get the upward slopes for the bride? I'm building one and i'm not sure Thanks

[zzpjl8]

Sorry for the delay in replying to you. The bridge is set down low on a separate piece of board, so there is no actual climb up towards it at all. Generally, I avoid inclines/declines that would be a permanent feature of a layout to optimise running.

[zakboy222]

Quite excellent old chap, quite excellent.

[MegaOptionzTV]

Excellent model!

[FinalHeaven1001]

This layout is absolutely incredible, excellent work, I hope mine can grow to something like this one day

[fulf1]

did you buy all the scenery and buildings or did you make it all? I am interested in making a layout but am only 15 so im a little short on cash, how much would something like this cost, not including the trains themselves?



[zzpjl8]

Hello, the buildings are mainly plastic kits assembled over many years. There are also a number of skaledale items bought in the last few years. Trees are faller, Heki, and some from China. I have no real idea hgow much it has all cost, as many of the items are now 30 years old. It really does not matter; just get yourself started, do not think too big to begin with, and just let it grow. It is a hobby of a lifetime after all. And always remember to enjoy it!

[Staratino]

Do you allow visits to the fantastic layout Nick? I'd love to see it in the flesh (for want of a better term)...

[sakaminyon]

May I ask how much did you spend on this whole set?

[simonpercy6]

How many pieces of platform did you use for your main station as its useful to know the number of pieces to get. Thanks.

[zzpjl8]

Hi Simon, apologies for my tardy response. There are 13 pieces of platform plus the two ramps. Hope this still is of use!

[brownbrador45]

thanks for the info you have a great layout . yourea man after my own heart keep hornby alive cheers graeme

[brownbrador45]

is your layout runnong on super 4 track or system 6

[zzpjl8]

Hi there, it is very much current Hornby track. System 6 disappeared in the late 1970's when the track was re-tooled and sourced from Roco in Austria. You can see from the newer style fishplates. The track on this layout is mainly made in china, with the newer less intrusive style Hornby points and mechanisms. regards Nick

[WoelkerVideo]

Very great model railway layout.

Excellent video.

[leedsunitedboy123]

i love your layout it is just great

[boringkidda]

this video of this layout is reallygood and hope you dont mind asking , how much have you spent ?

[KeyToTime]

Wow, I with my flying Scotsman would run that smoothly! What do you use to control all of that, DCC?

[zzpjl8]

Hi there, I use Hornby DCC. The decoders are Hornby, Bachmann, ESU-Loksound, and TCS. I highly recommend DCC. regards Nick

[Insomnium2188]

Where do you find the space to set this up? what are the aprox dimensions? in any case it looks astonishing!

[zzpjl8]

Hello there; I am very lucky to have dedicated 8 x 5 metre room. The layout sits about 450mm inside the periperhy of the whole room. Thanks for your feedback!

[howarth004]

First Class , great working layout, no ballast to mess it up, well done. like the action.

[97BladeR79]

WOW,

i don't know what else to say

just WOW

Could you make a video explaining the layout? i dont quite get the configuration.

What i do know is that u spent a lot of time on it! and it's great!

[zzpjl8]

@97BladeR79 . Hi Blade, the layout is in a U shape. There are 4 circuits on the lower U, which split into 6 thru the main station. There are 2 tracks on the upper level, which will shortly be connected to the lower. These two tracks are more or less in an L shape. I do have a plan but do not know hoe to attach it to U-tube..sorry!

[tpe18509]

nice trains great layout too!!!

[itgamer100]

very nice, you can get a dvt for the 87 i think it will look very nice on your layout

[zzpjl8]

@itgamer100 Hi there, yes, you are right. I ahve a DVT (new Hornby, will set it up and get it on film next time. thanks!

[legoboy25600]

cool trains could you show us your layout without any tains on

[EverardJunction]

cool