It’s been a genuine pleasure to see this railway grow and to be a part of your journey. The best way I can sum it up is “the world is a bit brighter with Beechroft Model Railway in it” Long may it continue.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

That’s very kind. Thanks very much 😊

You are an inspiration to all us railway modellers. Keep it up I enjoy every video. Thank you. 👍👍👍

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Very kind. Thanks very much 👍

Absolutely brilliant

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

An untidy work bench is the sign of a genius.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

I’ll take that! 👍

Great great great I don’t know about you learning from others but I have certainly learnt from you Your wet up is fantastic and in such a short time I hear people saying it taken six years to get to your standard Fantastic yet again a real credit to you Well done granddaughter is all I can say

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Very kind words 😊

I haven't been watching you for a full year, but what I've seen has been amazing. Your eye for detail is great. I'm looking forward to the next year. 😊

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

Happy Anniversary! Thank you for all the updates, sharing if thoughts and ideas. Your updates are one of the few I look forward to receiving the notifications. Another great update this week, the yard is coming along great

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 😊

Gday Grandad, Can't believe it's been a year .Excellent work and enjoying your progress. Here's to another year.Regards Tony 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😁

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Tony. Take care, Andy 👍

A year and what a year. Amazingly well done every sub well deserved. I returned to the hobby about a year ago after a 40+ year tea brake and I agree that without the help and advice of the people out there in YT land, I to would be lost so much having changed in the last years since last ran a train. Just keep doing what you do.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. There’s so much great material on YT. It’s helped me no end! 👍

You’re a novice…?! Goodness me. You’re achieving modelling standards many of us can only aspire to. Great layout, great modelling. Thanks for sharing! 👍

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much ☺️

Friday mornings here in the antipodes means the Beechcroft update - something I have come to look forward to. Great work, keep it up.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Kind words 😊

Really love your layout, you have given me so many ideas on what and how to do different things. I enjoy watching your videos very much. Keep up the good work, and look forward to seeing how the layout progresses in the future. Thank you for keeping me motivated.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Really kind words 😊

Wonderful Layout and a year that has been very successful. It can be just fine to take a break. Spend some time in the garden and do those odd jobs around the house. i am sure your grand-daughter is proud of the progress this year. You have five running lines, all a good length, and they have cross overs if I remember rightly. I can't say enough in this short note and you can't show enough of your great work in a short video.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. 😊

Congratulations on your 1st birthday. The reason I subscribe and thoroughly enjoy watching your progress is because you are an ordinary guy enjoying railway modelling in your retirement. Its also because you are open and honest about your skills and limitations. It's your railway and your pleasure. 😊

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

Looking good Grandad, always enjoy tuning in. Keep up the good work cheers Peter from downunder.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Peter. Regards, Andy 👍

I like the way you modestly state you're no expert whilst the likes of me look on in awe at what you have created. So many points of interest and all of it detailed to a level that makes me envious of your ability to envisage and create something special. As I near retirement myself, it inspires me to think that the oldies can still cut it. I guess a happy birthday might be in order and also a thank you to your grand daughter for encouraging you to share your layout with us as it has progressed over the last year. With that said, it is very important not to become a slave to KZread. We're just passengers who are along for the ride, enjoying the scenery. You're the driver, map reader, mechanic, destiny setter and pace setter. If you get enjoyment from our enjoyment then that's great, but we should never be the priority so your pace is our pace.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Very kind words. 😊

Well maybe I don't comment every time you put up a video but. I do enjoy watching them . And it's a dam nice layout. Happy modelling Alan 😀

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Alan 😊

I for one watch your channel because they are shorter than most but have good honest content, less is more as they say…congratulations on the first 12 months, looking forward to seeing your vlogs, weekly or fortnightly I will still be a follower…..

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Kind words 😊

Hi ya Andy. Hey same here Andy. Not been vlogging long, just doing my own thing and hope people get some pleasure from my vlogs. You're layout is fantastic don't put yourself down. Always enjoy listening to you and seeing your skills. Wish my layout was as nice as yours. Stay safe buddy. ....Pete....

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Pete. I think we always see something we wish we could have done better…. Take care, Andy

Thanks for that Andy, always inspiring. How do you manage to crawl into that far space? You must be a fit lad! 😊

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. I’m sure it’ll get harder….

I remember when you asked our opinion on your narration & I said that I’d years in the recording industry and you have a great voice and I’ve followed your progress & enjoyed every upload

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I remember!! Thanks very much 😊

What an amazing achievement, you have created a wonderful layout, your grand Daughter must be very proud of you!

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 👍

Happy birthday. 🎉 You should congratulate yourself on what you’ve accomplished. Not only creating a great layout but sharing your progress, the good, the bad and the ugly. Not many people are able to show others their mistakes as openly as you do in these videos. Well done and great respect. Keep up the great work because you have a following of like minded individuals that actually rely on people like yourself to enable and encourage us to do the same. Thank you for sharing. Paul Cooper. Fellow amateur model railway builder. 👍👍

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Paul. You are right, we learn so much from sharing. You can probably tell, I quite often don’t get things right but it’s all part of the fun. Take care, Andy 👍

The goods building is missing a loading platform. It should go where the double doors are on the side of the building.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Funny you should say that. I’ve just been looking at whether I can cut down one of my surplus Skaledale platforms. They are the right length but far too wide. Or maybe just build one from MDF and use brick paper to cover 👍

You have a beautiful layout , I am on my seventh attempt as not happy with my current layout. You have done an amazing job. 👍

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I have areas I’m still not happy with….. 👍

I dont mind a bit of repetition and slower progress. You are always iterating and improving your technique and its nice to see the change of style and the improvements.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 😊

Considering you've only been at the video's for one year, one would think you've been at it longer, I'm a professional trainer by trade and I think these video's are great!, very engaging and informative, you've certainly inspired me with ideas and to basically get cracking... a true ambassador for the hobby.... well done and keep up the good work. Pizza and BBQ, what time do you want us round? have a good one.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Kind words. I’ll let you know next time I’m firing up the pizza oven! 👍😊

Great size room nice layout

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

You could try playground sand for a sub ballast and then finish it off with the pricier stuff. can save a few Quid that way. and maybe add a few industry infrastructure to the buildings like some pipes and maybe a small electricity transfer station. Everything is looking great. congratulations on your channels first birthday. Your channel is good and its growth is proof.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Good idea, as always. Thanks 👍

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@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Congrats on your year milestone Andy and thanks for the information and inspiration you provide. Not long before I reach the year point too, can't help thinking with only 120-odd subscribers what I'm doing wrong.............🤔😪😝

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Just keep sharing what you love doing. 👍👍

Have followed you for a while now, enjoy your videos, am still working up the courage to post my layout, keep up with the good work

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. It’s a bit nerve wracking at first!

The work bench may be a mess but if your like me you can put you hand out and grab what you need. If not a little tidy maybe in order. HAHAHA

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Very true. Everything has a place in my mind!

I remember you starting building it and don't know what happened but I must have missed it all, but it looks great framed in the 3 walls, plus I like the corner how you have small straights instead off 1 big curve. Last 1950's with the trains you run I'd guess. If it was a song it would be it the charts in my opinion. Very nice job.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Kind words 😊

I think Peter Waterman was be proud of your layout. Looks great. Happy first birthday to your layout. 👍👍👍👍

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Ha. Thanks very much 👍

Another great video really informative you done a first class job cheers for sharing

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍

Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing layout with us. Your videos always give an enjoyable and honest view of building a layout. It’s great that you show the journey you’re on, including both the challenges you face and the rewards that come from all the hard work. Look forward to the next year!

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Martyn. Like you, I just enjoy trying things out and sharing what I’m up to 👍

Brilliant progress.... looking forward to seeing the 2nd birthday update and how much further you got

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍

Hi Have a look at chadwick model railway no 190 He tries tiny friends farm Bathing sand Each to their own but a good alternative

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ll check that one out 👍

“A tidy workbench is a sign of a deranged mind” anonymous.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Haha. Like it 👍

This layout is really fantastic for someone starting with little knowledge you have created a Model Railway which is superb have you got the dimensions please, length and width cannot wait for further updates, Colin.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin. The layout is 17’ x 11’ excluding the Goods Yard area. Take care, Andy

Another great video, thanks for always brightening my day and keeping me motivated to do more at my own layout. I missed who made the warehouse fronts, can you confirm where you purchased them please. Cheers Steve.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve. I found the warehouse fronts on eBay. They are made by ID Backscenes. Looks like quite a few model shops also stock them. The low relief buildings were from Fair Price Models. 👍

Think you are being very modest about you abilities and what you have achieved. It is because you ask for opinions and ideas and then use the contributions from viewers rather than just activity which makes the channel look busy that makes your channel approachable and popular. Turning the tables and asking you a question for once! As Mr Princess/Duchess/Coronation if I may. Sadly lost an old and treasured Hornby Dublo City of London when clearing my late parents house. Looking to replace her with maybe another Dublo or Wrenn but maybe a new Hornby as they look lovely models. What is your view of these or what you feel to be the best more recent model to go for? Must admit I’m not keen on the fixed pony truck but could be persuaded…

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks very much. So, all my Duchess locos are Hornby, ranging from the tender driven ones from the 80/90’s right through to the newest releases. To be honest I’m no real expert on how accurate they look but I do like them so that’s enough for me! The fixed pony truck is a bit odd but when they’re running from a distance I don’t really notice it. It’s a shame I have quite a few of the tender driven ones which I can’t run as I’m not sure how easy (or costly) they would be to convert to DCC!? 👍👍

@johnstephens649

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice and perhaps tending towards an original Dublo or possibly a Wrenn to replace the family collection, but if not then a Hornby from the 2000-10 era as the locos they made then were pretty good. Due to the age of a lot of my locos I am staying with DC but I don’t think converting to DCC is difficult. If I recall Jenny Kirk did a vid a few months ago on this and it didn’t look the worst job to do!

Hi. Really enjoyed your video. Love those self adhesive factory pictures. Could you let me know where you downloaded them from. Many thanks

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I actually purchased them. They are made by ID Backscenes. I found them on eBay but it seems quite a few model shops also stock them 👍

excellent progress, and a nice layout, I know I asked before but I’ll ask again as I forgot, how big is your layout again as I’m trying to plan my own layout, and I’m just looking for inspiration etc, I’ll be building mine in a room that’s just under 10ft long by 8ft deep but I’ll have to have some space for my desk and chair still so I’m hoping that’s enough for a layout. Hope that’s understandable. Look forward to seeing more progress on yours - Callum.

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Thank Callum. The layout itself is 17ft by 11ft excluding the Goods Yard 👍

@GamingFnaticYT

3 ай бұрын

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt okay thanks, that’s a decent size, hopefully I can do something just as good in the space I’ve got. 👍🏻 keep at it, you’re doing an amazing job.

what is the actual size of your layout

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

Hi. It’s roughly 17’ x 11’ excluding the goods yard area 👍

With the quality of your countryside modelling I’d be inclined to have more, with less railway infrastructure. Just my personal choice, not a moan. 👍🏼

@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

3 ай бұрын

When I started this layout I though I needed as much running length as possible. The more I get into it I’ve come to realise the limitations this causes for having a good depth of scenery! If I were to do this again….. 👍