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@iantemple1772 9 күн бұрын
Hello Mick. I am new to the channel and i really enjoy your videos. My question to you is. Have you ever thought of installing overhead wires to the layout.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 8 күн бұрын
Welcome Ian to the channel. Thanks for watching. Yes I have purchased a couple of masts from West hill wagon works from the last show I went to to see how they will fit. Tunnels could be a problem. If I do put over heads on it will be on the tracks 1 & 2. Keep watching. All the best. Mick
@toucan221 13 күн бұрын
I love the curved via duct bridge looks Fantastic
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 13 күн бұрын
Hi Toucan. Thank you for watching and your comment. Viaduct was made of ply wood, covered with a Das clay, scribe with a small screw driver. Paint and weather with a air brush. All the best. Mick
@alannewman85 26 күн бұрын
How do you keep a) the rails clean? b) the layout dusted? Amazing railway, I’m inspired by yours and considering buying a new larger shed to accommodate a layout.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 25 күн бұрын
Hello again Alan. I use a CMX cleaner, some times a rubber and sometimes a piece of rag with white sprit. I use white sprit in the CMX. Thanks for asking. A Henry hoover to go over the track and a soft brush over the buildings with the Henry. Mick
@alannewman85 25 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot Mick. Been collecting stock the last 2y, dreaming of a layout. Wish I could just download all your skills and knowledge of building one. But, learning is part of the fun!
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 24 күн бұрын
Thanks again Alan. So we could see you on KZfaq at some point with a fantastic layout. Enjoy your building. Mick.
@alannewman85 27 күн бұрын
Track weathering is amazing!
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 26 күн бұрын
Thanks Alan for your comment and watching the channel. All the best. Mick
@Phil-oj5nr Ай бұрын
Very interesting and authentic layout. Just re-building my SR (BR) layout. Hope I can get it near your standard. It will be DC with all working, and lighted signals etc.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn Ай бұрын
Thanks Phil, welcome aboard. I'm sure your do just a good job as mine. It just takes time. Thanks for the comment. Mick
@Tauraco00 2 ай бұрын
Great video🎉 Regards Elizabeth
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Elizabeth, much appreciate the comment. All the best. Mick
@Tauraco00 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn big hug frim me to you, I really enjoy little shorts or long videos of the model railway, You inspire us all to be better everyday, stay strong🚂🚃🚃🤗
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
@@Tauraco00 Thank you.
@duncancampbell452 2 ай бұрын
Hi mick long time since I last watched your channel still a amazing layout I've purchased the new accurascale class 66 in the gbrf awaiting delivery when it ews and DB do not attract me anymore hope your well all the best cheers
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hello Duncan. Long time no hear. I am waiting for the 66 Climate green and the Evening star. That's all I have ordered at the moment. Thanks for watching and your comment. Take care. Mick
@Paul-ov6kd 2 ай бұрын
Mick @ time 31.49 loco coupling not siting correctly on wagon coupling could that be the issue of de-railment . Cheers Paul
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Yes that is the cause, because the kinmatic couplings don't return to the center after each curve because of the pull on the springs. Mick.
@Paul-ov6kd 2 ай бұрын
Mick - third negative headlight not working, Cheers Paul
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Cheers Paul saw that.
@westhavengwr4613 2 ай бұрын
Nice video especially the Bristol bus 88 to Southmead. Trying to remember the other end as I am sure I used to take this bus. Born in Southmead too.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and your comment. It's amazing what viewers pick up when a video is viewed. The bus certainly brought back a memory for you. Take care. Mick
@ModelRailwayShed 2 ай бұрын
Hello Mick, nice haul of goodies there.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Yep. Great coaches and wagons from Accurascale as usual. Thanks for watching. Mick
@brianfearn4246 2 ай бұрын
Great video and many thanks for the info 😊
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Brian your welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. All the best. Mick
@VICTOR-pf9eg 2 ай бұрын
You must have a huge collection of model trains
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Yes Victor your right. Thanks for watching and your comment. In case you ask, I have about 390 ish Loco's 1100 Wagons and 200 coaches. What a sad person I am. You take care. Mick
@LyntreeTown20132 2 ай бұрын
Just come across your Channel, brilliant layout and stock - subscribed and liked
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard. Thank you for watching and the sub. Enjoy the channel. All the best. Mick
@breintonjunction791 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mick, Nice haul of stock you’ve recently bought and a great running session I’ve got a Accurascale 66 on the way & 3 more on pre order hope there as good as the Hattons ones with the faults fixed cheers Al
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hello Alan. Yes I have 2 on order but I can see that will increase. I'm sure they will be fantastic models. Thanks for your comment. All the best. Mick
@barryturner2916 2 ай бұрын
There are still some good bargains out there Mick I just got a class 33 Heljan from Rails at 42% discount. I couldn't make Lally Pally so brought the class 33 (got 12 in total of this class) instead. Love the layout and great stock as always running on it, many thanks for sharing take care regards Barry..👍
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hello Barry. Yes I have been looking at Rails. Very tempted but I have to old back some times. Thanks for watching. Take care. Mick
@anacondadoh-victoriousii 2 ай бұрын
I am a huge fan of the class 66. I am one of many rail modellers who has eyes on the Accurascale Class 66. My one is hoping to be no.66763 "Severn Valley Railway" in GBRF. Because I'll be doing a decent sort out of models to part exchange at Cheltenham Model Centre, there could be a potential for a second one which I'm interested in no.66507 in Freightliner. Along with my Bachmann class 66 no.66711, this would show class 66 revolution spanning early 2000s, 2005 and a low emission variant made in 2014-2016 (the year of the last class 66s ever made)
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your comment. I to love the 66 as you have seen on my layout. I also am waiting for another 2 to arrive .Hope you enjoy the video's All the best. Mick
@brianfearn4246 2 ай бұрын
I have 4 bachmann 66s from around 2005 original release and I find them absolutely fabulous just enough detail and they only cost around £55 each, thay were all dcc ready when perchesed from hattons but now dcc fitted with lenze chips I haven't bought anything new for a while but I'm just asking is the current bachmann 66 any different from the original? Many thanks
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
@@brianfearn4246 Hello again Brian. You won't get them at that price anymore. I have 13 Bachmann 66's my first was £53 up to £137. I then went to Hatton's 66 having purchased 5. now got 2 on order from Accurascale. The new Bachmann may have better lighting but do they still have a driver ?. All the best. Mick
@paulodonovan1150 2 ай бұрын
Excellent great variety of trains running
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul for watching and your comment. Take care. Mick
@StormmyStormmy 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mick, check out TMC sale as they are selling the Bachmann class 24 in RTC livery dcc ready for £110, it will go great with your Accurascale test coaches, all the best.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hello again Stormmy. I beat you to it. I picked one up at the show at Ally Pally for £105. Thanks any way for the info. Take care. Mick
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
p.s see it on video 114.
@StormmyStormmy 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mick, great video of your amazing layout and stock, gutted Hatton’s didn’t bother to do a second run of the war well wagon in the yellow livery, thanks for sharing.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hello again. Thanks for your second comment. Hope you enjoyed it. Mick
@marksingleton5176 2 ай бұрын
Hi mick, hope you’re well, wow some purchases there chap, love the china clay wagon, a 1 of 1 then,super detail, great little running session, see you at NEC for hornby show, cuppas are on me 🎉🎉🎉
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 2 ай бұрын
Hell Mark. what a wagon. Yes looking forward to the show, see you there, take care. Mick. Looking forward to the cuppa.
@L1gamer675 3 ай бұрын
2:02 he past a red light anyway good track 👍
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Driver got the sack. Thanks for watching. Mick
@martinwelsford1353 3 ай бұрын
Its unusual to see a railway like this as it allows for continuous running at the same time as some very interesting train movements. A great joy to watch
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Martin. Lovely comment, much appreciated. Mick
@hornbyman4474 3 ай бұрын
nice layout
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. Thanks for watching. Mick
@CockneyRooster 3 ай бұрын
Love the new locos ....love your layout as well quality mate
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. All the best. Mick
@davidluck4608 3 ай бұрын
What an IMPRESSIVE LAYOUT …. Well Done Sir
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thankyou David. Much appreciated. Hope you enjoyed the video's. Mick
@little_britain 3 ай бұрын
Gorgeous layout.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for saying so. All the best. Mick
@Lensman3333 3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome, thanks Mick for the info
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@paulodonovan1150 3 ай бұрын
Another excellent update a joy to watch
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best. Mick
@Lensman3333 3 ай бұрын
Magnificent layout, blood, sweat, tears and love! What maes are yiur vehicles, trucks, cars and vans please?
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for your comment, much appreciated. The vehicles are from Oxford diecast. Take care. Mick
@tomandrebekahwatkiss9395 3 ай бұрын
How wide is the layout? Also do you have a track plan of sorts for this? It's a really good use of space!!!
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Hello Tom & Rebekah. The Royal mail end is 14 ft or 4.27m and the other end is 10ft or 3.5m. Track plan on video 53 or 87. I have changed slightly around building sight, look at the video showing you what I did. Sorry can't remember video Number. All the best. Mick
@Shelvington_Railway 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic looking layout. Thanks for sharing. Liked and Subbed! Cheers, Andy
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy. Glad you approve and thanks for the sub. All the best. Mick
@breintonjunction791 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mick, I agree with you on the pulling power of the Cavalex 56 I bought mine to pull 15 TEA Tanker wagons on my inclines it stops with the wheel slipping not to impressed my Bachmann class 90s with BO BO Bogeys pulls the 15 TEAs no problem I think Cavalex should have all wheel drive cheers Al
@outonroad 3 ай бұрын
Can you please stop spreading mis-infomation. There is nothing wrong with the class 56 drive system and if you were having issues as you keep saying then its because your loco had a problem. Instead of jumping on the 4 axle drive because you had a bee in you bonnet about it how about contacting us to have a look at the loco and sort the issue out.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Al. Yes Cavalex should gone all drive, to me they have let down a fantastic loco. Thanks for the comment. Mick
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
I did not slag the loco off, I said it was a fantastic loco but on my railway the kinematic couplings do not like heavy stock on them. They do not center up after taking a curve because of the weight on the return spring. Has I mentioned this happens with Hornby and Dapol. Also it does wheel slip with a load behind it as shown on the video. I will in future increase the speed or double head. All drive would have helped and that's my opinion and there is nothing wrong with the drive train on the loco. Mick
@outonroad 3 ай бұрын
@@michaelsmith-hn1cnI wasn't referring to your comments but the person who I replied to. He has a bee in his bonnet about all wheel drive but that was not the issue he had. 4 axle drive has as much if not more tractive effort than all wheel drive. If your loco is not performing then you need to get in touch with Cavalex as these locos are very strong pullers. We did a test against a Hornby all wheel drive 56 and the Cavalex one destroyed it.
@breintonjunction791 3 ай бұрын
@@outonroad I’m not spreading mis-information just saying it won’t pull 15 of your TEA tankers up my slight incline and if you had a phone number I would talk to you cheers Al
@johnreyortiz6154 3 ай бұрын
hello mick how did you find your short ,what did you use meter and the 56 pulling the cow wagons on real BR days be double headed , some weight there stone end the day really nice video enjoyed johnrey ortizs model railway
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Hi John. I had a friend around to help, after hours of insulating the tracks at various points, my friend asked what was controlling the turn table. I said I had a polarity module. He suggested I disconnect it. Bingo that was it. Thanks for asking. Mick
@theeventhorizon-valebridge9512 3 ай бұрын
I agree with the two problems you've highlighted with the Cavalex 56 Mick. The kinematic couplings are a problem on many locos, especially the Hornby class 60, where I ended up gluing a fixed coupler to the bogie frame instead to cure it from sticking and derailing the attached wagon. The Kinematic system simply doesn't work reliably under the load of long realistic length rakes, as you and I both run. The manufactures should return to the bogie mounted NEM sockets across all rollingstock. Regards Julian
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Julian for watching the channel. At last some one who agrees with me that these couplings can be a pain. I agree they should go back to the old way. All the best. Mick
@outonroad 3 ай бұрын
@@michaelsmith-hn1cn Hi Micheal I agree regarding kinematics however there are 10 times as many people who are also adamant that they want them. Its a no win situation. We have revised the design moving forward however to hopefully improve the way that they operate.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
I agree. If you have a average size layout they most likely work but when pulling a long rake of coach's or wagons they don't because the weight is pulling on the return spring and does allow it to centre up.. Mick@@outonroad
@michaelcrane3327 3 ай бұрын
@@outonroadHi Cav, it is certainly difficult to keep everyone happy. Maybe some sort of mechanism to lock the Kinamatic central would work? Question is how..... I also run long rakes and have to say they do cause a lot of derailments- however in my case all the wagons I use also have kinematics too!
@samshunt5715 Ай бұрын
Hello guys I’m the same as you with the first wagon/coach being pulled off the track either up or down grade, so I started putting more weight in the front wagon, seems to cure it. My American locos with body mounted couplers (Kadee) have no problems with a lot longer trains
@going2thedogs 3 ай бұрын
Your Cavalex class 56 look great. Appreciate on your large railway it maybe a little different regarding the running qualities. I have a couple of these supplied as DCC ready so was curious to hear you have used the Roads & Rails sound kit. Think I may have to get myself a couple of these….. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atOUq5yF3M27nIU.htmlsi=UDRXusRqedTudhAM
@dallasthomas9298 3 ай бұрын
Great video Mick, the Bachmann Class 24 you mentioned is going for a song TMC at present. Keep up the good work Dallas from Sydney.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
I will look them up. Thank you for that. Thanks for watching from down under. All the best .Mick
@1701_FyldeFlyer 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic layout and running session. Personally Im not keen on scale weighted wagons as you're putting a lot of wear on the loco motors and gears. Id imagine the heavily weighted and long trains may lead to earlier expected failure of the drive train and \ or motor.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks . I take your comment on board. I don't filled the wagons completely , I put a bit of foam in the bottom first. I have been lucky so far with no problems. If i think they struggle I double head. Thanks for your comment. Take care. Mick
@smallrails6831 3 ай бұрын
Nice video. Found your channel. Hi from NZ. Regards Bernie
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bernie. Glad you found the channel and hope you enjoy it. Wow all the way from KIWI land. Take care. Mick
@user-cl7ug1cq3m 3 ай бұрын
Hi what ever happened to you extending your layout into your new extension roof
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Hi. Sadly the cost went up and with all the other work that was done. we had to call it a day. I was very disappointed. Thanks for asking. Mick
@ChrisNancarrow-lz3qx 3 ай бұрын
How much did it cost you to make your layout
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 3 ай бұрын
Hi Chris. Are you sitting down. At the moment around 80k but I am still adding to it. Enjoy the video's. Mick
@ChrisNancarrow-lz3qx 4 ай бұрын
How did you get your light to work properly
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 4 ай бұрын
Hello Chris. I take it you are referring to the light flicker from the LED lamp I use, if so simple answer, I have stopped using it. I have found if I film on a bright day with the up graded led lamps in the ceiling the camera works fine now I have changed over to the newer GO PRO which has more settings. Thanks for asking. Mick. Take care.
@HenryCulley-rw7xw 4 ай бұрын
amazing layout !
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 4 ай бұрын
Welcome Henry. Thanks for watching and your comment. Glad you like it. All the best Mick.
@CockneyRooster 4 ай бұрын
Great video mate picked up a lot of good tips love the layout
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Much appreciated. Glad you liked the video and the layout. All the best. Mick
@CockneyRooster 4 ай бұрын
New to your channel...quality layout mate ...great locos ...just catching up on your other videos 👍
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 4 ай бұрын
Thanks again. You have plenty to watch so enjoy. Mick
@henrys_trains_westcoast 5 ай бұрын
Question where is that EMT class156 from? Thanks
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 5 ай бұрын
Hi Henry. The company is Real track. Thanks for watching. Mick
@tripwire3992 5 ай бұрын
To all younger train fans: Do it. Do not let social pressure from "the popular" kids ruin your fun, you do not have to be exactly like everyone else who's into football or tiktok or whatever. Pull the pin. Buy that train set and enjoy life.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 5 ай бұрын
Couldn't have put it better. Thanks for watching. Mick.
@duncanrhodes4778 6 ай бұрын
I am steadily bingeing my way through your content and this is another delightful video. I can’t believe that on top of your incredible OO layout with more stock than I could dream of, you also have an O gauge test track!
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 5 ай бұрын
Hi again Duncan. Yes I do decoder install for guys at our club so do need a test track and as you have noticed I have a weak spot for trains. You will see in some of the video's I also have 4 G scale class 66's but sorry no running track, the wife says you have enough. All the best Mick.
@duncanrhodes4778 6 ай бұрын
Just found your channel. This is absolutely delightful, thank you for sharing. As an old man on the verge of dipping a toe in to the world of model railways, this is inspirational.
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 6 ай бұрын
Hello Duncan. Glad to have you on board. Thank you for your comment and enjoy the video's. All the best. Mick
@jess.hawkins 6 ай бұрын
Your layout is beautiful Mick!
@michaelsmith-hn1cn 6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for saying so. Hope you enjoyed the video. Happy new year to you. Mick
@jess.hawkins 6 ай бұрын
Happy new year to you too Mick!@@michaelsmith-hn1cn