Am I Running Out Of Space For Model Railways???

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Am I Running Out Of Space For Model Railways???

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Ай бұрын

Am I running out of space for my Model Railways?
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I was asked if I was running out of space which is a valid question considering I keep on building new model railways! Recorded from a Members livestream on 6/6/24
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@RailwayShorts91011 Ай бұрын

They say when you run out of space inside go into the garden, then when you run out of space there join a ride on railway club like cockcrow railway and buy a loco. and when you run out of space there buy and renovate a disused branch line from the beaching cuts and restore it to working public condition then you will never run out of space!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

That must be why so many of the volunteers at the heritage railway I'm a part of also have model railways 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

@kclassproductions Ай бұрын

You can never have to many model trains!

@RailwayShorts91011 Ай бұрын

Correct

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Well of course we all know that's true... but where do you put them all 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

@bentullett6068 Ай бұрын

That is until you decide to move out of your parents house into a smaller property and realise where am I going to put all these boxes of model trains. This is the situation I am going through.

@kclassproductions Ай бұрын

@@bentullett6068 Good luck!

@Jaherick Ай бұрын

Space is always an issue indoors. I’ve been trying to build a 009 layout to fit into a box for storage for 4 years. I keep restarting the project but I finally got a track layout, but it’s having to unpack it to start modelling and then repack it at the end of ‘session’. Takes the fun out of it a bit. That’s why I like you guys who do the internet stuff it helps me to keep the interest, otherwise I would go back to armchair modelling through the magazines.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I do think that's one of the biggest advantages of the railway modelling community on KZfaq - you don't just get to see a finished product like in the magazines but in a lot of cases you can see it be built from the ground up and actually operating. It can allow people to feel like they're a part of the process when they wouldn't normally be able to. Thanks for watching 😃

@joshslater2426 Ай бұрын

I only have a few, and no layout. I just collect good models I like for a decent price and either keep them in their original box or tucked in a cabinet. You don’t have to stop collecting, but always be weary of space.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I feel like those who are more collectors like yourself tend to get a lot of stick from "proper modellers" about having models but no layout to run them on. It does show that there's multiple ways to enjoy the hobby and no-one should be disparaged for how they choose to take part. Thanks for watching 😃

@nigelcole1936 Ай бұрын

Space is always too easily filled but you are cleanly thinking and planning around the issue

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

There has definitely been a clear focus on creating space for layouts - things like the suitcase layout or modular layout are clear examples of this. But eventually I am going to get into a situation where I don't have storage space for them all 😅 Thanks for watching 🤩

@fredtedstedman Ай бұрын

In Japan the have built up mega-layouts in cities and you can take a train(or 2 ) and rent track to run it on !! great idea for people with limited space ( given the generally small size of Japanese houses .)

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Communal model railways sounds like a fantastic idea - maybe our new government should look into them! Thanks for watching 😃

@davidsheriff8989 Ай бұрын

The time passes the same if you don't make it,,,,, positive thinking is needed here.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

In the last 2 years I've built 4 different layouts... my situation is slightly different of course but I think that's more than most people would achieve in the same time. Thanks for watching 👍

@bentullett6068 Ай бұрын

I have gained quite a collection now which is great for running variety. Only issue I have is that they need to all be moved from my parents house to a smaller two bedroom maisonette flat. Luckily the second bedroom is becoming a storage space and possibly where I can put a layout (or a secure shed in the garden)

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

If you're clever with how you design a potential layout you can use the space underneath for storage. Thanks for watching 😃

@stevekoolie1977 Ай бұрын

My grandfather built his own sit on engine and built his own track around his garden - He asked for some one to look after his engine and we haven’t seen it since but this was back in the late 70s or early 80s- he was a very clever man and had his own small and big lathes and was bombed and torpedoed in ww 2 more times than uncle Albert

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Awesome! I've always wanted to get into the ride on railways side of things but I just don't have the time... or the space... or the money... but apart from that 😅 Thanks for watching 👍

@aleksjenner677 Ай бұрын

The fact that it's worth directly addressing the issue of space justifies TT:120.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I think the question was based more on the fact that I've built a lot of layouts in various different gauges. But TT:120 is definitely a consideration for those tight on space, as is N Gauge, Z, T, etc. Thanks for watching 😃

@mattsmocs3281 Ай бұрын

The answer is not what you expect. You clearly need a coach or a box van! On the same railway as wardle so you got a freight train

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I've a longstanding dream to build a layout down one side of a Mk1 carriage with return loops at each end. The issue isn't ambition, it's funding... unless you're offering 😉 Thanks for watching 👍

@tagsdm Ай бұрын

Well, space was a major factor in my going digital, cost being the other. You do need a powerful PC, but you can use that for many applications. I'm not suggesting that you, or anyone, give up their traditional model railways, it's just an option for those "space-challenged". Indeed, I for one very much enjoy your vids, and every time I watch one I start thinking, "surely I can squeeze an 009 with a couple of Quarry Hunslets in here"!!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I definitely think the whole simulation area is a great option for those who don't have space - or even those who do but have bigger ambitions. After all with simulators you can have a new "layout" every day if you like. Although 009 is certainly a great physical option for those with limited space! Thanks for watching 😃

@NathanielKempson Ай бұрын

Im building three layouts currently, and am activley planning a fourth layout to go above one of my other layouts!!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Wow, sounds like a lot of work! I can only keep up with one layout at a time never mind 3. Best of luck and thanks for watching 😃

@HillcrestHalt Ай бұрын

I’m trying to build a modular layout in my one bedroom flat. Reallly pushed for space though. Could I ask which microphone you have in this video. I’ve just been using the built in mics on my iPhone for audio.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Hi there, it's a Rode NT1A - had it for years and it's just a really good all round condenser mic. It's not often it comes out of my home studio to be honest as it's constantly in use. Thanks for watching 🤩

@kevinburt3075 Ай бұрын

Hi what is the difference between G scale and 0 scale or are they technically the same and run on the same track ?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

About 13mm... O gauge runs on 32mm track while G scale runs on 45mm track. O gauge is also standard gauge while G scale tends to be narrow gauge. The 45mm equivalent to O gauge would be Gauge 1. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@stewartjones2173 Ай бұрын

Why not get some volunteers? I'm sure they would love to help build it and maintain it.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It's not really big enough to warrant having outside involvement at this time. It's essentially a small oval with a couple of sidings in a flowerbed so if I was going to spend any time on it or bring in help then it would have to be something a bit more interesting. Thanks for watching 😃