HUGE AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY AT BATHURST RAILWAY MUSEUM
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Жыл бұрынIn this episode I travel 200km west of Sydney to the regional city of Bathurst, New South Wales to visit the Bathurst Railway Museum, and check out their very large and impressive model railway! So come along and see what's it's all about!
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@mosa4688 2 ай бұрын
I visited there the other day and it was great. The guys there are super happy to talk to anyone and share their tricks and thoughts. Even with my Scottish brother in law who I am sure they did not understand at all. Great place.
@WillJamesRailways 2 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@tacticalmarsupial6201 Жыл бұрын
Love being a Bathurst boy
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
I’ll bet! A great place!
@hazzamans Жыл бұрын
thanks for coming to bathurst i saw this model to
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It was certainly worth the trip! Thanks for watching!
@hazzamans Жыл бұрын
@@WillJamesRailways np!
@ultimateadventuresblog6564 Жыл бұрын
Visited back in October this year. ❤
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Excellent to hear!
@HammerRocks Жыл бұрын
It's more interesting that I thought. I might just drop by next time I'm going pass Bathurst.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
I reckon you should! Thanks for watching!
@Taitset Жыл бұрын
What an incredible layout!
@WillJamesRailways 11 ай бұрын
It certainly is, and very well presented!
@chris4321das 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful railroad, beautiful shots 👍
@paulperrottet113 Жыл бұрын
Impressive layout. 5112 is a “50 Class” loco, one of the 290 former T class engines renumbered in from 5001 to 5290 in 1924.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Paul!
@andrewsgarage796 Жыл бұрын
Highly recommended, a wonderful family day out love this place Best regards Andrew
@paulburgess-qr9rx Жыл бұрын
I was there not long after it opened myself it’s an incredible layout and the museum isn’t too bad it’s self well worth the visit
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Paul! It was excellent to visit.
@1234mallard Жыл бұрын
Hi Will. Glad to see you made it here to the museum. It really is a great layout to look after and run. I’ll let the museum staff know about your video. They will appreciate the glowing review you have given.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It was certainly worth the massive detour! I'm really glad i did it! Thank you very much!
@terryflynn8830 Жыл бұрын
The best large Australian H0 layout I have visited . I prefered the original light blue back scene it originally had.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Certainly is Terry!
@warpo007 Жыл бұрын
stunning layout. Thanks for your hard work as usual, James!
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you! (My name is also Will)
@Nemesisrooster Жыл бұрын
I've been there a couple of times. Beautiful layout and a great way to spend a few hours.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Great to here Steve!
@trevorgwelch7412 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and almost as nice as Englands Yorkville HO Scale Flying Scotsman
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion Trevor!
@returnofthenative Жыл бұрын
My favourite is Gomez Adams's headons' & dynamiting bridge disasters.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
A television class!
@Honeydew0567 Жыл бұрын
I was there earlier this year and loved how much history there is to read and learn about, the layout was stunning, I didn't realize how big it was until I saw it
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear Stuart!
@tonymckeage1028 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, Model Railways are a huge weakness of mine, thanks for sharing
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
I hear that Tony!
@arokh72 Жыл бұрын
You can also get to Bathurst via the once daily Dubbo XPT from Sydney :) You might be interested to know the the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway (OTHR) is currently undergoing track repair and rebuilding to start a tourist service between Oberon and Hazlegrove next year. Though not a member myself, as an Oberon local, I'm watching this project with anticipation.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that extra bit of information! That's awesome to hear! Keen to visit it when it's open!
@michaelimpey1407 Жыл бұрын
Will, thank you for sharing this fantastic layout, and the museum it resides in. I was lucky to get there in March 2020, just after it opened, and before COVID took hold. It is a fantastic place to visit, and I found the volunteers who keep it running very friendly, and time provided, will gladly have a chat, and discuss the layout. I would highly recommend a visit to anyone who hasn't been. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael! Couldn't agree more with you there, a place any model railway modeller should visit!
@johnnash5672 Жыл бұрын
I visited the museum and the layout earlier this year - it is indeed very impressive and well worth a visit for any rail fan or railway modeller.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Absolutely John!
@kendale2847 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the view of the layout. Certainly be a good day out
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@pauljeffrey4054 Жыл бұрын
A very enjoyable video thank you. That looks like an excellent model railway and great model locomotives on display.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul!
@Tony_P Жыл бұрын
Outstanding layout! I had no idea it existed. Thanks for showing it 😃
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@markaylott1780 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm heading up there in the new year, thanks for the reminder 😎👍
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Excellent to hear Mark!
@1breematt Жыл бұрын
Wow I live in Bathurst and never new about the lay out. Gonna check it out. Thanks
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Ah no way! I’m glad you know now! Thanks for watching!
@roberthocking9138 Жыл бұрын
Great video Will, we were there early this year, it’s truly an amazing model railway
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Excellent to hear Robert!
@stuartcreekmodelrailway Жыл бұрын
A remarkable layout that very much gets me keen to get into my new layout build!
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Certainly is Stuart!
@glennw5182 Жыл бұрын
Hi Will, thanks for another wonderful railway juorney, most enjoyable. cant wait for the next one , thx again
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Glenn!
@raymondleggs5508 Жыл бұрын
I recognize a lot of the old Lima Australian models at that Museum they only made them for a few years so it's nice to see them!
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
An important part of the Australian model railway hobby!
@CockatooTransit Жыл бұрын
Seen it! Amazing thing, definitely a must see when going out west.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@MrMontrose1967 Жыл бұрын
Awesome layout thanks for the video if I’m ever in the area I will certainly pop in to have a look.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you Damien!
@kenfowler1980 Жыл бұрын
What a layout! Cheers Will
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It’s really great Ken! Certainly worth a visit! Thanks for watching
@mels1811 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Will James
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@stephent2685 Ай бұрын
Visited last tuesday 23_4_24 it is very good, will be wearing the t shirt i bought at rosehill.
@WillJamesRailways Ай бұрын
Excellent!
@chrisj6321 Жыл бұрын
didnt know it existed but always wanted to go to see the race track. this is an extra reason to go
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Two great reasons to visit!
@philiphillebrand2965 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Will.👍
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you Philp!
@michaelhall8586 Жыл бұрын
Bathurst looks so pretty
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
An excellent part of the county to visit!
@qt-khankhalaf2504 Жыл бұрын
This is just so cool!:)
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It’s some outstanding craftsmanship!
@NicholassTrainChannel Жыл бұрын
Nice video Will. I'm pretty sure I have heard about this museum before. What an impressive layout! one I will certainly visit one day. - Nicholas.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas! Certainly worth a visit!
@FogartyAvenue Жыл бұрын
Magnificent vid and Beard.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@garrya100 Жыл бұрын
The correct pronunciation is “Locks-ley” and “Tara-nar”, other than that, nice job.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
A staple on this channel is now my fantastic mispronounced Australian town names! Thank you for the correction!
@markaylott1780 Жыл бұрын
That all depends on where you come from, but that's the thing with Australia, some words are not pronounced the way they read!
@RailfanDownunder Жыл бұрын
Superb
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Certainly is!
@davidparker4028 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate that is an impressive display another great video👍.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@sarhoblackwood7566 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Certainly is!
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 Жыл бұрын
excellent video
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jovetj Жыл бұрын
Marvelous! That museum and that layout really catch the eye, and I'd love to spend hours there! Need to get them semaphore signals operating, too ;-)
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It’s certainly a place I’m already keen to go back to! They did say while I was there that they’re planning on getting the signals all working!
@jovetj Жыл бұрын
@@WillJamesRailways Keep us updated! More videos!
@josephjara3681 Жыл бұрын
Nice work again mate.....keep em coming 🤘😠
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
I hope I can Joseph!
@AustralianNScale Жыл бұрын
A must visit for any railway modeller
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын
I never knew about this huge layout. Looks very tricky to video being set in such a dark environment.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's really impressive Leo! Certainly worth a visit, however yes, it is set in very low light! Thanks for checking out the channel! Always love your videos!
@wazza33racer Жыл бұрын
Freezing cold place in winter.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
The museum or Bathurst?
@georgesmith4509 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! One small point. The Bathurst Bullet does NOT run 4 times a day from Sydney. It runs 2 trips up to Sydney in the early morning and 2 trips down to Bathurst in the late after noon. However there is a bus service from Lithgow on a more frequent schedule. If one wishes to spend a day at the Museum and use the Bullet for transport one would have to spend two night in the town, but that's O.K. because Bathurst is full of historical and interesting things to see and do. The Sommerfeild meteor collection not the least of them.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that George! I just went off the information I was given during the visit! But that certainly helps! An outstanding part of the country I can’t wait to get back to!
@georgesmith4509 Жыл бұрын
@@WillJamesRailways I used to travel through Bathurst at least once a month , but didn't know about the model. Next time I go it will be on the bullet from Sydney just for the ride.
@hyltonbailey6983 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm not to sure. But have you been to the Emerald Lake model railway layout? If I remember correctly. It has been running for about 35 years. Cheers
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Hey! I have, I was extremely disappointed with it, it was basically just a toy train tail chaser and I seemed over priced as well. It was very lack luster and didn’t reflect how well done the rest of puffing bill railway is! However I’ve noticed recently on social media it seems a new group might have taken over the building, and hopefully they get it up to a much better standard!
@david.m.304 Жыл бұрын
Will, do you know if the museum accepts model trains by any chance. I have some Hornby models they might be able to use and once I fall off the perch they can have them as I won't need them any longer.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Hello David, with out being certain, I doubt it, as it is council owned rather than a club! I’d say contacting Lithgow model railway club if you’re in the area would be be the best idea for that!
@victoriansteamandheritager459 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video show casing the AMRA layouts?
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Hello, I’m trying to get to layout and make videos on them! It’ll happen!
@victoriansteamandheritager459 Жыл бұрын
@@WillJamesRailways alright! Thanks for letting me know.
@unlockingsnow8571 Жыл бұрын
I know where I'm visiting this bathurst 12 hours in February
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Ah an excellent town to spend that amount of time in! Certainly some great stuff to see in that area!
@benoregan9525 Жыл бұрын
Excellent coverage, thanks for sharing. At the risk of being 'that guy', a tiny point of pronunciation from a local: Tara-na.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben! Thank you for the correction!
@JBofBrisbane Жыл бұрын
Don't worry - non-locals taught people from Mackay to not pronouncee their own city's name "mac-KAY", so I think they'll eventually go to work on Tarana.
@_Zekken Жыл бұрын
Its kind of weird hearing someone say "Bathurst is well known for" and that not being the other, rather obvious thing Bathurst is well known for, lol.
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jamessouth4776 Жыл бұрын
It’s pronounced Tara-na
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
It sure is! Thanks for the correction
@jamessouth4776 Жыл бұрын
@@WillJamesRailways Thanks for a great video mate
@mediamaker Жыл бұрын
Looks great! I will be visiting Australia to see the family in Sydney shortly, so might even get a chance to pop out to Bathurst... not far from my birthplace, Orange!
@WillJamesRailways Жыл бұрын
That’s excellent to hear that you’re coming over! Lots to see in Sydney at least railway wise! Thanks for watching!
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