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OO Gauge Model Railway Video By Dave

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Dave is no stranger and is well known for his amazing model railway in the loft of his house.

Here is what Dave had to say…

I started my model railway in the loft 4 years ago. My last one was about 55 years ago as a youngster, but now as I am retired I have more time on my hands.

After visiting a model railway show I decided I would like to have a go at building my own. My layout is approximate 30ft long x 8ft wide and is 00 gauge, all dcc and most Loco`s now have sound fitted.

I live on the North East Coast of the UK and got most of my idea`s from shows, magazines, and of course the Internet.

I have bought a few 2nd hand items, but from experience I now buy new. I did not join a club, as the only one local is very small and at the time most layouts were analogue.

As I had jumped in with DCC (digital command control) from the beginning, I thought it would not be of much help.

By the way DCC is the only way, it is so much easier.

Enjoy the video and please comment below…


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  • Len Lainsbury

    After the opening shot and the two car passenger pulled into the station I almost expected it to pull away and to see a lot of the passengers had disappeared from the platform. (I wish they had !). You may not be a Steven Spielberg Dave but your videos are truly amazing and I bet he wishes he has your incredible modelling skills.
    You are obviously not short of a `bob or two` shown by the quality and extent of your layout(s), but I would put that down to a lifetime spent working and putting in the same meticulous efforts demonstrated in your brilliant modelling layouts and videos. More power to your elbow !
    I will never be in a position to get anywhere near your achievements but I can assure you that I get as much pleasure out of your models as you do. Thanks a million !
    Len.

  • Trainfan Singapore

    Fantastic… I wish my house was big enough for this… so many trains…so little space and time… ha ha… great job, Dave.. you da man!

  • Swarmy99

    Excellent…I don’t think it could get any better…Job well done.

  • Bill

    That is one awesome layout.  Incredible.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • Whttngh2

    Great job,very nice,some day mine will be cool to.Still working on it,takes time.

    • Dave

      Keep at it we get there, thank you for your comment

  • robert j holmes

    next time turn camra over

    • Dave

      not sure I understand ??

  • Mlauriem2000

    An excellant plus creation of a display.

    • Dave

      Thank you, I try to change the scenery from time to time

  • Davidjhowarthbeacon

    Thank you all for your kind remarks , as modellers we all enjoy seeing other layouts where we can sometimes use the idea`s of others , it is a never ending hobby with all the new products comming on the market, but one we can all enjoy wherever we reside.
    thanks again all

    Dave

  • Guillermo

    Very nice layout Dave. Plenty of  details for own inspiration. I replay the video a lot of times to capture the most details as possible. 

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks for your praise, I do the same if I see something I could use from other video`s.

  • Paul

    Hi Dave,

      Thank you very much, its so brilliant. You are kind to have shared it with so many of us. Please keep up the good show.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Paul, I think we all get idea`s from watching other people`s layout`s

  • Ray

    The type of layout I can only aspire to. As I am still in the planning stage I would appreciate some plan views of various layouts and dimensions as my available space is restricted. Ray……….

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Ray, keep at it I started with just a 6 x 4 layout 4 years ago , and sort of got carried away.
      Dave

  • Mherr5

    As a model it was ok, if you want to see a video of great model railroads, catch Allen Keller’s Great Model Railroads.

  • Brian Turcotte

    I  sure makes a person think;   A job well done,well done; 

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thank you very much Brian, it is a hobby that I love to do
      Dave

  • Buckeyestationrail

    Nice, very well done.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thank you for your comment
      Dave

  • Larry

    I like the show. I too am in the process of building a N-gage railroad. I had one about 30 years ago. Gave it up because I was in the military. Now that I am retired I have the time to go slow and have fun.
    Again nice job.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Larry, as I did when I retired , it keeps us old one`s occupied i a most enjoyable way
      Cheers
      Dave

  • http://www.facebook.com/Fizban.the.Fabulous Doug Courtney

    I hope to someday day build a large layout to be proud of like you clear are of yours, but for now it’s building a G scale Thomas the Tank train arount the walls of my Grandson’s bedroom.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Hi Doug that could be the start for you , but in a few years time?? ..Thanks
      Dave

  • Jim

    Enjoyed your work. You have done very well with all the detail.
    I would really like to see the whole track plan.
    thanks for sharing.
    Jim

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Jim , never used a track plan, it is just as it comes in to my head, it does change from time to time, as I am doing now.
      Dave

  • Tedviveka

    appreciate the steadyness of the camera…assume used a tripod…more enjoyable to watch! Nice job!!!

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Yes I did use the tripod this time, it has it`s problems though as it ristricts what you show when trying to keep the size of film down.
      Dave

  • Naoki Mayuzumi

    Muchas gracias!!! This video has good convination which sound and model train.
    In Japan,to make model rayout is very difficult,because japanese famiily cannot
    accept hobby of model train.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thank you Naoki…there are many good ones over there in Japan , you have some exellent model railway`s
      Dave

  • Al

    Wonderful Dave,
    Great Ideas and so realistic ! 

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Al, labour of love!!
      Dave

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Howard/1064036364 Ray Howard

    great layout dave. hell of a size. Glad to see you put the Metcalf kits to good use.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Ray, they are great those metcalf kits, cheap , easy to build and realistic.
      cheers Dave

  • Jerry Richards

    Amazing set of trains and set up Dave.Very much enjoyed the video!
    Thanks for sharing it with it.

    • Dave

      Thank you Jerry, glad you enjoyed it.
      Dave

  • http://NewHobbyIdea.com Gary Wells

    Very nice Dave. That`s a lot of layout for only 8′x20′ and I love the detailing of your whole city. Great job. Why did you decide to go with oo gauge if I may ask?
    G Wells
    New Hobby Idea.com

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks Gary, the layout is 8 x 30 must have been a slip on the computer keys, I went 00 as N gauge is too small for my eyesight, I even get problems with 00, and the 0 gauge is too expensive,
      Cheers Dave

  • http://modeltrainsforbeginners.com/ Dan Morgan

    Well done Dave, that is a great model railway.

    I have picked up many ideas and lots of inspiration from your video.

    Thanks for sharing it with us.

    • Davidjhowarthbeacon

      Thanks for your comment Dan , it is appreciated from an expert like yourself.

    • Myklo

      Well done that man!  But for realism that defies belief look up Chris Nevard’s Blog on nevardmedia.blogspot. com

    • Michaelmcgibbon422

      Dan.

      Fantasic layout watching has given me some ideas.

      Thanks for showing us the lay-out

      • Davidjhowarthbeacon

        Thanks Dan, glad it has helped to give you some idea`s

    • Mikelclod

      What a wonderful display. Thanks for sharing. I put up a 12′ x 16′ platform for 3 months over Christmas with my good old American Flyers but wish I had the luxury to be able to leave up year round. I thoroughly enjoyed your movie. I can only guess the amount of work it took.

      • Davidjhowarthbeacon

        Thank you for your kind comment, I would have the same problem if I had not converted my loft so that I could use it for the model railway.