Model Railway Test Track improvements.

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2 жыл бұрын

Join us while we model a Model Railway Test Track
The Idea comes from a good excuse to improve and explore using scenics. Its one of the fun parts of the hobby and we don't get to do it enough. So i have made the use of this board to have some play time to find out what colours look nice and what doesn't.
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@roystudds1944 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out really well Tris. Quite involved for a test track, but I’m guessing, quite therapeutic too. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

@Kevin-mm5ix4dc7y 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tris, what a great idea to practice your skills and have something to use out of the loft.

@johnneal4253 2 жыл бұрын

Good instructional and inspiring video. Must have a go .

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@muddymarvellous 2 жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sense 🙂

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@tonyl7418 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Boomer Diorama’s, the immersive railway. Amazing scenic work. Lots of ideas!

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

@timjames6190 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed it thanks for showing I’m new to the hobby with not much room but love this idea of this test track idea plus like you said practice skills and have fun with it , Thank again

@Wineypyney 2 жыл бұрын

Hoover up the surplus with a stocking over your hoover and then return it to the appropriate pack.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony, I need to get some stockings definately. Take care 😊

@stevieteasdale8002 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video always intresting watching your videos which have helped me gain knowledge to do some things on my N gauge project

@Ensign_Redshirt 2 жыл бұрын

Ballast isn't uniform, so your dirty ballast looks great. I do like how Everard Junction paints his ballast once down. A pair of tights over a vacuum cleaner nozzle will save your scatter. You mentioned that you want a swappable backscreen so you can swap the sides you photograph, have you considered painting a board bright green so you can place your test track anywhere in the world

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea, I wonder how it would work when in the software as the scenics are green. I will have to have a go 😊

@Ensign_Redshirt 2 жыл бұрын

@@OONeal depending on your video editing software you may be able to key in against different colours. Look at the making of any movie, screens are also blue, red or orange.

@railwayjade 2 жыл бұрын

Great way for one to practice before taking on a larger project.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thats right, I plan to do more practicing too 😁

@ModelTrainOutsider 2 жыл бұрын

You know have one of the prettiest test tracks out there. Nice work, Tris!

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Anthony! Have a great Christmas sir and a happy new year! 😊

@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394 2 жыл бұрын

Nice little project Tris. You could consider a slightly longer version of this as your 'downstairs' layout incorporating shuttle control. I've built a similar layout on my Channel which is on a shelf over my work bench. I can happily work away with the locos running back and forth on their own. It's also doubling up as another exhibition layout with its first outing this weekend! Keep up the great work mate.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

I think I should do one as I could keep it in the garage and have alot of fun. My problem is working out what I would like to put on it. I guess something simple. Thank you for taking the time to write a comment. Take care!

@WillJamesRailways 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate! Something you said which I think is a great idea for those new to the hobby is building something small like this, to just well start and see where it takes them! Great stuff as always!

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Will 😊 I plan to do more small layouts as it was fun to experiment but once I am confident I will do some more on my layout 😁 have a great Christmas and a fantastic new year! Take care

@lynganddistrict 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ... demonstrated the basics for me and given me more confidence in ballasting and adding my own scenic's later in the new year!" Thank you for taking the time and effort.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was hoping it would help a few people who are learning. I’m glad it was useful for you 😊

@EmperorsPath 2 жыл бұрын

Another lovely video Tris! This has encouraged me to do a test shelf in my office! thank you!

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

That’s excellent I think you should do it! Thanks for watching 😊

@fredtedstedman 2 жыл бұрын

30:00 I think you invented "bracken " ! 0 6 0 narrow guage would be great !

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

I guess Geek gaming Scenics did but it looks ok on the layout. I think I will make myself an 0-6-0 :)

@peterwalker6535 2 жыл бұрын

You mention losing some of your scenic materials into the vacuum cleaner. You can recover some of the scatter materials by putting a mesh, like a square cut from pair of tights, between the nozzle and the hose. Works best if you have a small hand held one rather than an industrial Dyson, which would just stuck up the whole board 😀Thanks for the channel.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter, I do need to do that. I’ve only got a large one so a small Vaccume cleaner would be great to source at some point. Thank you for commenting and take care 😊

@wheezypalacemodels7726 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tris, for a test track that is actually a fantastic piece of modelling. The terrain works very well when blended together and looks very realistic. I do enjoy doing scenery but it does take time to get great effects and you have nailed it. All the best to you and yours and have a great festive period my friend, regards, Chris

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, thank you. It’s going to be good for Photos too which is great which I will take outside so the lighting is perfect 😊 thank you too I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and that the new year is a great one for you. Take care, Tris 😊

@RobA500 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, I’m starting on some scenic stuff myself now having been putting it off for so long but I wanted to ensure the track work ran well before committing to ballast.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, yes it’s a scary process as your not committed to it once the ballast is down. I look forward to seeing your next video. Take care and have a great Christmas 😊

@NicholassTrainChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Tris. As well as using it as a test track another idea for that would be to use it for model reviews that is what I do with my one. It gives it a bit of scenic interest when displaying the new model. Have a great Christmas. Take care. - Nicholas.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I also like shooting in the garden with it as the lighting is really nice. Thank you for commenting like you always do Nicholas 😊 have a great Xmas and new year! Take care!

@FerryDierckxsens 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing this. Test track aka mini layout is something I like to try also for myself now that I've seen your work. Merry Christmas and I'll keep following your channel.

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ferry, I think you should and with the festive period coming up it would be a good time for you. Merry Christmas!

@ericpalfeman5637 2 ай бұрын

Hello Tris. Ive been watching your shunting yard and test track videos and find them very inspiring. I'm very new to the hobby and made a very novice mistake. I built a 8 x 4 layout but because limits on space it had to go in the spare bedroom against the wall. problem being it's impossible to reach the back of the layout because it's against two walls. I'm now thinking I can cut it half and make a much smaller layout but still have fun. I find your tutorials very easy to follow and the results are brilliant. I live close to the Northampton and Lamport railway and see on the 1st and 2nd of June they along with Tony's Trains are having a model weekend. Are you taking any of your layouts? It would be good tp meet up for a chat.

@johnneal4253 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and realistic board . Well done .

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was a lot of fun!

@matthewtalbott6146 2 жыл бұрын

when vacuuming it up (hoover) go to pound shop for pair of stockings cut the toes off and place over the suction end of hose to capture the loose stuff, you can then reuse more of it

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew! I need to pick some tights up and save my scenics 😊

@SC68 2 жыл бұрын

Hi new to your channel and have just subscribed 😊 enjoyed the video and that’s a really good idea for a test track! I am due to build one as a DCC set up track I might consider doing the same for my layout. Cheers Gary

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary! I am glad you have enjoyed it! I hope it helps you in your model railway journey!

@oswestryroadtmd4850 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video it always good to hone your skills when building a model railway keep it up

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes and I’m finding reasons to do more of this as it helps me practice on the layout.

@davidhinks8384 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Tris! Great idea to encourage a 'mini layout'! May try it myself. Cheers 👍👍

@OONeal 2 жыл бұрын

Hello David, I'm glad you like the sound of it! Have a great Christmas!

@davidhinks8384 2 жыл бұрын

@@OONeal You too Tris, thanks for a great channel.

@user-oc6ve4nb6z 2 жыл бұрын

23:04 I have to save up my pocket money for some of the expensive products and it's a shame when it goes to waste although my parents are extremely generous and buy me the static grass and ballast so I'm extremely grateful for that.

@user-oc6ve4nb6z 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and speaking of loosing product I dropped my diorama and the ballast wasn't dry and it made a mess and what happened next destroyed the whole thing! I spent hours on that 😭