INCREDIBLE MODEL RAILWAYS at The Bluebell Railway

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INCREDIBLE MODEL RAILWAYS at The Bluebell Railway - Model Railway Weekend 2024

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I spent the weekend checking out some incredible model railways at The Bluebell Railway!
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So recently I was invited down to the Bluebell Railway for their annual Model Railway Weekend! In between doing meet-ups with you guys (thank you so much to everyone who said hello by the way) I was also able to check out all the incredible layouts on display!
And of course there were trains running on The Bluebell Railway throughout the weekend too, with an intensive 2 train service running the full length of the line while A1 Terrier "Fenchurch" ran a shuttle service between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes.
At one point I was even allowed up onto the footplate Bulleid Pacific "Sir Archibald Sinclair" for a cab ride along the line and back which was an incredible experience! Thank you so much to the loco crew David, Jamie and Ross for being so welcoming and putting up with me filming them constantly. They even let me have a go at firing the loco at one point... don't worry the professionals soon took over again!
Also in attendance were Newhaven & District Model Railway Club who had a couple of layouts on display in an LSWR carriage at Sheffield Park. They were telling me all about their unique approach to running a model railway club and honestly it was pretty inspiring. I talk more about it in the video but if you fancy checking them out there's a link below..
Newhaven & District MRC: newhavendmrc.com
All in all it was another fantastic model railway weekend for 2024 at The Bluebell Railway and I'm already excited for next year's exhibition! Again thanks to everyone at Bluebell for making me so welcome throughout the weekend, especially Jim Taylor who invited me along and was running the show.
Don't forget to check out all the other events happening throughout the year at The Bluebell Railway: www.bluebell-r...
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - East Grinstead
01:33 - Layouts Part 1
05:53 - Horsted Keynes
07:42 - Layouts Part 2
12:12 - Cab Ride!
16:45 - Layouts Part 3
19:37 - Sheffield Park
20:37 - Newhaven MRC
22:58 - A1 Terrier "Fenchurch"
24:50 - Layouts Part 4
28:38 - Beachy Head & Fenchurch
29:42 - Layouts Part 5
33:08 - Outro
Thanks for watching 😃

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@railwayjade Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you! It is awesome to see a club who acknowledges children and also is open to anyone for whatever reason.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

And somewhat refreshing too! I think a lot of clubs can (accidentally or not) come across as a boys club where outsiders or newbies aren't made to feel welcome so it's fantastic to see Newhaven MRC actively trying to change that perception. Thanks for watching 😃

@madmerlinsart Ай бұрын

OK, that's inspired me to try and attend next year. Great video and nice that you kept cutting between the layouts and the real trains.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It was a brilliant exhibition this year - I think it's a new team that have taken charge and I have to say it shows! Yeah it was great to be able to cut between the two, I don't get that opportunity at most exhibitions 😅 Thanks for watching 🤩

@davidsheriff8989 Ай бұрын

Whimsical is enthralling....all superb

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It's always nice to seem something a bit different! Thanks for watching 😃

@paulwilson5990 Ай бұрын

A massive THANKS to 'That Model Railway Guy' : Did the BB Event Justice, excellent. Obviously your endorsement of our Newhaven Club was brilliant; Of course we do what we do for all in The Community, but it's still great to get a little pat on the back. Thanks !

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

My pleasure Paul, thanks to all at the club for making me so welcome throughout the weekend and for taking the time to have a chat. Making these videos is a lot easier when you have some genuine talking points to feature. Keep up the great work and thanks for watching 😃

@SouthEastRailfan Ай бұрын

So cool to see an Illinois Central passenger train in the UK. Something I never thought I would see. Always enjoy your videos, especially the layouts since there are very few UK modelers here in the southern US. Thanks for sharing! - Will

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Was definitely nice to see some international layouts at the show. I can't admit to knowing much about them but in someways that makes them all the more fascinating. Thanks for watching 😃

@tagsdm Ай бұрын

Wow, fabulous video, That Model Railway Guy. Great layouts, live steam and a cab ride! You're a lucky to have had that. Many thanks for sharing your experience, it's no easy task to produce a vid like this, I'd say.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It was definitely nice to be able to have a few different things to feature rather than it all being layouts. The ca ride was a definite highlight! Thanks for watching 😃

@tompetty1880 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to record, edit and post this and other model railroad videos. I really don’t know how you guys manage to find the time for all of this whilst also keeping down a full time career. (Even if, as some say, it is the best hobby in the world). Thanks again.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

You're welcome, to be honest these sorts of video are fairly easy to make. It's the layout build videos which are much harder to put together as they take ages to both film and edit. I partly work in the film/video industry already though so it's mostly second nature to me. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 😃

@sodortv Ай бұрын

that rainbow layout is ADORABLE it has to be inspired by the concept art for lady from TATMR. happy late pride month hehe :D 🌈

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It hadn't even occurred to me that it might have been inspired by Lady - it reminded me more of the style of Ivor The Engine. Thanks for watching 😃

@SpringCottageModelRailway Ай бұрын

I missed this one as I’m away working so your video is very much appreciated. Lucky to get on the footplate, great work! Thanks David

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

No problem at all, glad you got to enjoy the show even after the fact. Yeah when they asked if I would have time to do a footplate ride I absolutely jumped at the opportunity. Thanks for watching 😃

@TheLNERbuff Ай бұрын

So nice meeting you there 🙂

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Likewise! Hope you had a good day and thanks for watching 😃

@nigelcole1936 Ай бұрын

Excellent video - many thanks, it as so good to seen Fenchurch, I love a terrier and LBSCR Improved Engine Green is such a fine colour - the whole event looked amazing

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The Terrier does look good in that livery - was the first time I'd ever managed to have a ride behind Fenchurch too so that was nice. Thanks for watching 🤩

@Jaherick Ай бұрын

First time I’d been to the model railway exhibition there, well worth going. Great to meet you there and that modular narrow gauge layout was probably the best there. Although I loved the o gauge Frittenden land as well. Annoyingly I missed the gauge 1 Bullied Q1, must look harder next time.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

That was definitely a good first show at Bluebell to attend! Lots of variety and exceptional modelling on display... I really liked Frittenden Road too, just shows what can be done in O gauge in a medium sized space. Thanks for watching 😃

@maxthrustrc Ай бұрын

Lovely to meet you there, great vid of the event 👍🏻

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Likewise! Hope you had a great day and thanks for watching 😃

@loispadgett6306 Ай бұрын

What a great show layouts of all size a themes cool. Live running train just takes it to next level fun. That club that is for everybody is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing made the start of my day. GOD BLESS from America 🚂 💕 🚂 💕 🚂 💕

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Yeah lots of variety at this show. Was definitely a great weekend with lots to see. Thanks for watching 😃

@AlasdairLowe Ай бұрын

Newhaven sound like they have a really good attitude. The scene needs more modern thinking to accompany the retro backdrop - or it will die out. I like the format of the video, alternating between the actual railway and layouts.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

They really do! I found it very refreshing take on how to get people interested while also providing benefit to the community. Yeah it was great to be able to mix the model trains in with the real ones - it's not every exhibition where you can do that! Thanks for watching 🤩

@stevekoolie1977 Ай бұрын

❤ your set up and authenticity as the scenery is just as important. I loved making dioramas for 2 ww2 vehicles and kept my favourite ones- and that would take 24 hours just for a foot by foot - I gave a lot of them away when I was doing charity work

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

There were certainly some fantastic layouts on display. I think in previous years they have had WW2 themed layouts as well. Thanks for watching 😃

@johnstephens649 Ай бұрын

Looks a most splendid day out! Must visit the Bluebell Railway sometime soon.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It's definitely a great railway to visit with lots of events happening throughout the year! Thanks for watching 😃

@stephendavies6949 Ай бұрын

Your narrative style - not to mention good camerawork - is very much h appreciated. It helps us viewers (much) better understand what we're watching. Both you and Dawn Quest are leading the way in this respect.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it's a fine line between giving enough info and not being overwhelming. Funnily enough I felt that the camera work wasn't my best on this video (mainly because I was trying to rush round everything while still making time to chat with people) but I'm glad to know it was still enjoyable. Thanks for watching 😃

@stephendavies6949 Ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I enjoyed the video. The camerawork was especially good when filming the "real" trains! Informative narration is undervalued on YT / by YT-bers, IMO.

@hantercans Ай бұрын

Fabulous video! .....really really enjoyed watching it through😃👍

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Well done for making it all the way through - there was so much to see especially with 12" to 1' railway running outside 😉 Thanks for watching 👍

@kylemaccauley6065 Ай бұрын

Rainbow rock looks like something out of a doctor Seuss

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It does have that kind of vibe! It reminds me of Ivor The Engine personally. Thanks for watching 😃

@karl7994 Ай бұрын

Thanks, that was a full on video, well done

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

It really was! Glad you enjoyed it though and thanks for watching 😃

@petertate8366 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, great locos and great layouts TMRG. Just goes to show you can have fun fantasy layouts (for the kids of course!!) Or more serious modelling. Once again a great video mate 😊

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Yes... for the kids... 😉 Was great to see such a wide variety of modelling on display though. Thanks for watching 👍

@kclassproductions Ай бұрын

I love the music in your videos, where do you get it? Great video by the way!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Hi there, I write and record all the music heard on the channel myself. Glad you like it and thanks for watching 😃

@kclassproductions Ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy You've done a great job!

@brianhensby2092 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Brian! Really glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for supporting the channel! Thanks for watching 🤩

@brianhensby2092 Ай бұрын

Thank you live the videos as a newbie to the hobby. How do I now access the members videos please? I also watch the Chanel on my TV?

@brianhensby2092 Ай бұрын

Love the videos

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Hi Brian, ah I think you've clicked the wrong button as you've left a Super Thanks which is just a donation to the channel. If you want to get access to the Members videos you need to become a Channel Member either by clicking the Early Access link in the description or by clicking the "Join" button if you're on a desktop computer. That gives you access to all the Members Benefits on whatever device you're logged in on, including your TV. Really sorry about that - I appreciate KZfaq doesn't make it easy. You can try contacting them to get a refund for the Super Thanks if you still want to join up as a Member. Hope that helps 🤞

@brianhensby2092 Ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy no problems I’ll boot up my laptop top and take a look for that link

@stevekoolie1977 Ай бұрын

That old boy in the engine doesn’t he own the whole estate

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

The Bluebell Railway is predominantly run and operated by volunteers. Thanks for watching 👍

@tgplaytime Ай бұрын

Cool

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😃

@kylemaccauley6065 Ай бұрын

What you didn’t see stepney

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

I did but Stepney lives in the museum currently. Thanks for watching 😃

@ronnyskaar3737 Ай бұрын

Great video! Though I have to say the music is a bit too much... But very interesting otherwise.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

If you look just to the right of the play button there's a volume control that allows you to mute the sound if you don't want to listen to the music. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 👍

@ronnyskaar3737 Ай бұрын

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy But I want to hear what you say... 😄

@stevekoolie1977 Ай бұрын

If you send me an email address I can take pictures of my vehicles and scenarios back- I dearly miss making them and I have made a few Vietnamese war ones too- I still have the glues and loads of material and unmade vehicles and artillery pieces- Best to say that I don’t make the vehicles as I have them all made by a professional model maker in the family

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Ай бұрын

Hi there, the channel doesn't currently take submissions for features but if you ever exhibit at a model railway exhibition there's a good chance you might end up in one of the videos. Thanks for watching 👍