Building A Model Railway Round A Christmas Tree!

Building A Model Railway Round A Christmas Tree! - Episode 1

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Building a model railway layout round a Christmas Tree - Episode 1!
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Well here we are again, the festive season is almost upon us and so it's time for a new series where I attempt to build the ultimate Christmas decoration - a model railway to run round the base of a Christmas tree!
You know me though, I'm not just content to lay a circuit of track round the Christmas tree and call it a day. This is going to a be a fully scenic model railway set in Winter with a distinct festive theme. Incorporating both 00 gauge and 009 narrow gauge railways and a street scene too, there's certainly a lot to pack into a small space and if I'm going to have this model railway layout finished before Christmas I better get started straight away!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - The Plan
02:42 - Track Laying
06:16 - 009 Track Laying
11:01 - Wiring
12:04 - Point Motors
12:59 - Test Run
14:52 - Track Weathering
16:30 - Bridges & Platforms
19:54 - New Merch!
20:58 - The Upper Level
22:04 - Ballasting
25:44 - Ballasting The Points
28:25 - Rudolph's Return!
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@willbreckinridge8010 Жыл бұрын

I have an elderly neighbor in my neighborhood, and for the last 6 years, we’ve held a weekly club meeting to work on his massive postwar Lionel layout. At Christmas though, we bring in his oldest trains, a Standard gauge electric engine from 1913, and another steam engine made in 1937, and set them up around his tree. So cool to see this series, very excited for the next episode! :)

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Amazing, that sounds like such a cool tradition! Thanks for watching 😃

@geordieceltic2 Жыл бұрын

Great comment, enjoy your weekly running sessions.

@willbreckinridge8010 Жыл бұрын

@@geordieceltic2 Thanks! :)

@adam_fordham Жыл бұрын

What a great idea to build a layout round a Christmas tree and it looks brilliant so far, I like the 00 and 009 together running side by side together, that's a nice little touch 😀

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, yeah adding 009 into the mix just allowed me to have some extra stuff going on inside the main circuit which I think adds to the layout. Thanks for watching 😃

@GeorgeMBennett Жыл бұрын

Outstanding - this is like a high level tutorial on the basics of model railway layout construction, as covered in much greater detail in your always excellent previous videos. Well done, George

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Yes, it was definitely intended as sort of a guide for those who might be getting their first train set for Christmas - but also to still be interesting to those of us who are more experienced modellers. Thanks for watching 😃

@user-jy8ih9mj5l 7 ай бұрын

Ive only recently subscribed to this channel a few days ago and im addicted. Me and the missus are thinking about putting our own set together next year set in the 1950s time period so watching your videos is giving me a lot of inspiration.. great videos my friend

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 7 ай бұрын

That's brilliant, so glad to hear the videos are giving you ideas for your own layout! If this is your first layout you might want to check out my series Model Railway Basics for all the beginners guides on how to get started. Best of luck and thanks for watching 😃

@user-jy8ih9mj5l 7 ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy thank you for your reply, I will go watch some of your videos for beginners thanks for the heads up 👍

@roberthopper1872 Жыл бұрын

sorry I missed the premier. this is a great take on the railway round the xmas tree idea. ive seen plenty of trainsets round the tree but never a layout round it.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

No worries Robert! Yes I was surprised I hadn't seen more scenic layouts built around this idea so that was really the genesis for the series. Thanks for watching 😃

@wendykettlewell4628 7 ай бұрын

Just found this - I love it - you've inspired me. It's about time my train set came out of its box - and what better place to set it up than under a Christmas tree. Well done you.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 7 ай бұрын

Really glad to hear it's given you some ideas! Best of luck with your Christmas layout and thanks for watching 😃

@NicholassTrainChannel Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. I love the idea of having both the 00 gauge and 009 gauge track on the same layout as it will allow for both gauges of locos/stock to be run at the same time creating some interesting scenes. Look forward to the next one. - Nicholas.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, yes the curves would have been a bit tight to have more 00 gauge inside the main circuit so I opted for 009 given how that has been really popular lately anyway. My reasoning is that Santa's elves use narrow gauge railways to move all the presents around! Thanks for watching 😃

@mandbhomestead Жыл бұрын

That is really looking awesome. Looking forward to the next video in the series. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken! If you want to see the next episode before everyone else you can join up as a Channel Member and you'll get early access to all the videos in this series. Thanks for watching 😃

@TonysNWR Жыл бұрын

Excellent start to the series! Really excited to see how this layout turns out! 🚂

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! It's definitely been a fun project to work on and something a little bit different too. Thanks for watching 😃

@h_draw Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this develop, I love the idea

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry! Thanks again for becoming a Member and you'll be able to watch episode 2 really soon. Thanks for watching 🤩

@dumbbell8263 Жыл бұрын

I was so exited when this finally came out.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

I'm excited that you're excited! Can't wait for you all to see the rest of the series. Thanks for watching 😃

@derekloudon8731 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic idea and fun to make. Getting children involved would be an excellent introduction to model railways!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek, the intention with this series was definitely to give some inspiration to those who might be starting their very first layout this Christmas while also still being of interest to those who are more experienced too. Thanks for watching 😃

@lastationproductions Жыл бұрын

This gives me ideas for a layout of my own

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Awesome, it's always great to hear when others are inspired to give it a go themselves! Best of luck and thanks for watching 😃

@JohnSmithShields Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Great mix of gauges, and using standard pieces and showing how they can make a great looking layout. You are fast becoming a youtube legend of smaller layouts.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yes I definitely wanted to show with this you can use set track pieces and still build a realistic looking railway. Now that I've extensively covered the smaller layout topics I really must get round to finishing my larger layout! Thanks for watching 😃

@todmordentrains4017 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is fantastic, great build as always. Looking forward to the other episodes in the run up to Christmas😀

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's certainly been an interesting project to work on and just shows that even a loop of set track can be turned into a model railway. Thanks for watching 😃

@thegamingperio4115 Жыл бұрын

I would love to be able to do something like this but seing you do it is almost like building it my self. Great video keep up the good work cheers

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

It's not as hard as you might think, although I totally get that some people just enjoy watching others layouts come together. You become so familiar with someone else's work that it almost does become your layout. Thanks for watching 😃

@LetsGo_41 Жыл бұрын

Nice little layout. The progress you've made really good. Thanks for the Derails link too. I've found a few things on there which look like nice little Christmas presents to myself. Looking forward to the next episode.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, it's definitely been a fun little project tor work on and something a bit different too. Glad you found some stuff on Derails too! Thanks for watching 😃

@loispadgett6306 Жыл бұрын

This so so much fun getting to see another build and using both 00 and 009 gauge trains even more amazing. Can't wait for the next part. Bonus got to see trains run and Rudolf looks great. GOD BLESS from America 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lois, yeah it's going to be great seeing them run side by side when the layout is finished. If you can't wait for the next part you can join up as a Channel Member and you'll get early access to all the videos in this series. Thanks for watching 😃

@nicholasbishop3300 Жыл бұрын

Nice job This will look beautiful around the Christmas tree Nick Australia

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, yes I just need to get it finished now! Thanks for watching 😃

@railwayjade Жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO AWESOME. Tis the season to be JOLLY!!!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jade! Really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😃

@mikehallett9638 Жыл бұрын

Apart from this coherent and intelligent commentary (which extends to all TMG published videos) I can't commend Derails enough. Their range of stock and mastery of detailed issues deserve your support. I have absolutely no connection with them apart from being a customer, and provided you are not deterred by their "back door and cluttered entrance" the effort of visiting them in Coleford repays every effort.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Derails really are great aren't they. You always get the feeling they care about their individual customers or at least that's the impression I always get whenever I speak to them. Thanks for watching 😃

@callumcamden9290 Жыл бұрын

Would be great to see your Xmas loco from last year on that

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Evidently someone didn't watch the whole video 😅

@TheLawlessReaper Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I look forward to the next episode.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you want to see it before everyone else you can become a Channel Member to get early access to the rest of the videos in this series. Thanks for watching 😃

@RoboNinja300 5 ай бұрын

Going back over this series as it’s given me inspiration to make a small layout like it, If you don’t mind me asking, if you can still remember, where did you get the bridge/ Tunnel kits from? Love this series and enjoying watching it and making a Christmas loco again too.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, this layout it pretty small already so it would be really interested to see how it could be made even more compact. The kits were from LCUT Creative if I remember correctly - along with the Goods Shed to. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@Scotsman-hs6ss Жыл бұрын

You should use the 00 and 009 duel gauge track

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

The two lines are separate on this layout so that I can have multiple trains running simultaneously, something that wouldn't be as easy with dual gauge track. Also it would have been too complicated and expensive for what is a relatively simple project. Thanks for watching 😃

@michaelwhiles5282 Жыл бұрын

Smooth as….🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Michael! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 😃

@themeparkcreator4416 Жыл бұрын

It's so crazy to think last year you where on around 2000 3000 sun's now around 16k merry Christmas

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Looking back I did the 8K Subscriber Livestream this time last year but still we've essentially doubled the amount of people watching the channel! If we can do that again next year I think my head will explode 🤯 Thanks for watching 👍

@garethparkin9498 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. It would be really good sometime if you could do a video on how to wire electrofrog points

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gareth. The tricky thing with electrofrog points is that there's no one singular way of wiring them up - which is perhaps where some of the confusion comes in. I very rarely use electrofrog points myself but I do have an idea for a layout in the future that will use them so never say never. Thanks for watching 😃

@kylemaccauley6065 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been working on a layout to go around my tree as well but I did it to go around my coffee table as well have you thought of name for the piano music where the peckett goes around the table

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Amazing, it's definitely a fun way to take Christmas decorations to the max! The piano music is internally named Trundling Along. Thanks for watching 😃

@kylemaccauley6065 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy do you have a link for how to find this music so I can find it to my own usage please

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

@@kylemaccauley6065 I write all the music on the channel myself so I'm afraid it's not available for use elsewhere.

@kylemaccauley6065 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy oh ok I was just wondering cause I like the rhythm of that music as Baloo the bear would say oh man what a beat

@danielcoles2129 Жыл бұрын

I went and put LGB around my tree looks amazing

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Amazing, I did something very similar for a video a few years ago! Thanks for watching 😃

@MRTHUNDER. Жыл бұрын

The pictures looks like you’re forcing your dad to work on the layout

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

That was the joke, yes 😆

@OlivierGabin Жыл бұрын

Your platform kits interests me. Which brand are they ? I'm planning to put a station in a curve, and I need some platforms like the one you use. Thanks for your answer !

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi there, they're from In The Greenwood. Nice simple little kits and fairly cheap but they have some drawbacks. I'd definitely build them a bit differently in the future but they're great for getting a curved platform easily round a specific radius. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@Trainsofthemidlands Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, look forward to the next one. Was wondering where do you get your laser cut items from? Like the platforms and the end plates of your modules?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. The laser cut kits in this series were mostly from L Cut and In The Greenwood. The endplates I use for the modular layout are custom made. Thanks for watching 😃

@eettwward Жыл бұрын

Hi there what hornby track did you use on the curve to alloy the point to fit in, it was a small curve but which one?

@michaelsalt5464 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had an answer to a similar question. The curves are all 1st radius (Peco rather than Hornby), but the points are 2nd radius. Theoretically, that shouldn’t work, but there’s enough play in the fishplates that it does.

@admiralsouthdown485 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the platforms from?

@poppystrains 6 ай бұрын

I noticed that you didn't use track underlay. Was that on purpose, and how has that effected operation?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 6 ай бұрын

This was intended as a quick build which is why I didn't bother with the cork underlay this time round. Generally it doesn't make a huge amount of difference to the running, the main reason I use it on my other layouts is to get a more realistic shoulder to the ballast. Thanks for watching 😃

@justeliashere Жыл бұрын

Why did you decide to lay track directly on the plywood instead of using a cork roadbed? Do you build most of your layouts like this?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Mostly speed. It's absolutely fine to lay track directly on the board and using cork is mostly down to personal preference. I did use it on my larger 00 gauge but for this particular project I didn't feel it was necessary. Thanks for watching 😃

@justeliashere Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I see. Thanks for giving me some ideas.

@markoteal Жыл бұрын

Hi - great video series - can you let us know the supplier of the bridges and platform?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad you've enjoyed it Mark. LCUT Creative for the bridges and In The Greenwood for the platforms. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@markoteal Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy Brilliant - thanks - producing a layout like this if deffo on the list for next year!

@michaelsalt5464 Жыл бұрын

I note that the points (Peco ST-240 & ST241) are 2nd radius. Did you have to play any tricks to get those to work with the 1st radius curves, or was there enough play that this did not matter? Thank you.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, there's enough play in the set track pieces that I was able to add in the 2nd radius point without any trouble at all. I suspect it helped that I had two points on which helped balance it out. Thanks for watching 😃

@michaelsalt5464 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy , thank you for your reply. You’ve inspired me to build a small (2’6” x 3’6”) layout with a 1st radius 00 loop on the outside and a 009 loop on the inside. I’ll be sure to get my track from Derails of course.

@mr.superawesomesauce7252 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the laser cut platform from?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

They're from In The Greenwood. Thanks for watching 😃

@philipgreenhill2782 10 ай бұрын

Hi Philip here I have a question about what I should be useing for my layout as a base board at the moment I'm using big bit of cardboard but I no wood is better.what do you think I should be useing let me know

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 10 ай бұрын

Hi Phillip, it depends on the aim of the layout. Wood is generally considered the standard for long term installations but people have used cardboard in the past for more temporary layouts. If you do go down that route I'd recommend sticking several layers together for extra strength. Alternatively, if you're not keen on building your own baseboard from wood there are laser cut kits available from several retailers that just glue together with a bit of pva. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@philipgreenhill2782 10 ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy hi yes that helps me out a lot thanks for your help

@nathaneltaylor9349 Жыл бұрын

Wish i could afford to do this just to expensive in south africa

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

There's lots of ways to create a model railway on a restricted budget so I wouldn't give up hope just yet. Thanks for watching 😃

@387FanGatwick Жыл бұрын

I wish the 2nd video wasn’t member only

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Only for now, the rest of the series will be available for everyone at a later date 😉

@eettwward Жыл бұрын

Hi there what hornby track did you use on the curve to alloy the point to fit in, it was a small curve but which one?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, it’s all Peco track on this layout. The 00 gauge stuff is all 1st Radius curves. Mostly double length curves but there’s a few singles to accommodate the two setrack points - I did have to do a bit of light adjustment as I was clipping it all together as well. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@eettwward Жыл бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy so a single length curve to go with the point to fit the point into the circle?