Popular Post richard w Posted June 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Hello, my name is Richard and I’ve been lurking around here as a guest for some time. I've been helped and inspired by loads of stuff on here and thought it’s about time to show some of my efforts. Some of you may already know me as the creator of Everard Junction which features on YouTube. I started the layout in late 2009 and have been working on it ever since. The basic idea was to create something which was reliable. My previous DC layout had very poor track work and caused huge issues every time I used it. Everard Junction was to be bigger, better, reliable and above all Fun to operate. Era - British Rail sectorisation in the late 80s. The previous layout was the typical 60s choice to allow a mix of steam and diesel. When planning the new layout I thought back to my childhood in the early 90s. I remember seeing NSE and IC liveried trains rushing passed and wanted to try and recapture that. Location - Somewhere not far from the great western mainline with connections to Reading, Didcot, Bristol, Bath and Birmingham The trains I saw as a child were running through Watford from Euston (so were probably a mix of class 86 and 87s). I didn't have the skill to build OHLE so I settled on diesels running in the liveries I remember as a child. To get more variety I backdated to the late 80s. This made research much more difficult as I wasn't born until 92! Stock - Diesel locomotives and DMUs of the period I've developed a great fondness for most of the mainstream diesels of the period so I try to have as much variety as possible on the layout while still remaining prototypical. You will see examples of classes 08/20/31/33/37/43/47/50/56/58/60 running on the layout Control - Lenz LH100 Back in 2009 there wasn't so much choice when it came to DCC systems. I went for a Lenz and it's been fantastic. Track - Peco code 100 streamline I've always used some Peco in past layouts and been very impressed. Everything is code 100 due to the various set track curves on the hidden parts of the layout and helixes. Track Plan The layout is basically a horseshoe shape with a helix at each end and a lower level to run trains continuously. It takes about 3 minutes for a freight train to complete a loop of the layout. Passenger trains take about 1:30 to 2 minutes. Here are some pics of the layout in its current state.. Let me know what you think Edited January 13, 2020 by richard w 53 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Glad to see you have started a thread , Richard,..........crossing over from u- tube.......... Edited June 24, 2014 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex DCC layouts Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Great to know you are on RMweb after watching most of your excellent videos on Youtube 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike140 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Glad to see you have made a threat, Richard. Been following you and the layout on Youtube for a while now (MickMaan). Really great layout and some very helpful 'How To's' in your vids. Cheers. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted June 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome! I've followed your exploits on YouTube for ages, so glad to see you on here. It's a wonderful layout, with some great little details. Cheers, Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50030 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Oh yes, a big fan of your you tube videos, about time we had another video tho isn't it ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm a great fan of both your layout and your how-to videos. I've watched many of them for ideas in the past. nice to see actual pics of your layout, as well as the track plan. must be a lot of fun to operate and to work on. glad to see you here and starting a thread. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome aboard Richard good to have you here. Like everyone else I've seen all the videos and your stock and period is the same as mine, so always been interested in your progress. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome to Rmweb Richard. I've been an avid follower of yours on YouTube. Looking forward to more updates idc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Richard, I've followed your layout on youtube for a long while, and very nice it is to, plenty of interest and well modelled. look forward to seeing more of it on here. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome to RMWEB richard glad to see you made the decision to show EVERARD JUNCTION here in photo form as i find you tend to see a lot more detail in photos than you do in video and see things that you also miss in video form too. As with your Youtube page i will be following your thread here on RMWEB with great interest as a long term amid admirer.I hope to see lots of lovely top notch photos in future and im sure you won't disappoint (not to much pressure lol). I too have a thread on here so feel free to stop by and take a look. Terry Glebe Road Junction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 WOW!!!!!! Just seen your tube videos for the first time (I'm probably the only one!!!), and they are really good, informative and very well shot. Lovely layout, with different areas, all very well put together. Love the Mk3 'Tina with the odd wing, nice touch. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome along, nice looking layout you have there, great period to model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Richard nice to see your layout on here I always enjoy watching your videos on YouTube David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnington Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Richard, I'm also a follower of your layout on YouTube and enjoy your video's. Great to see the layout on here, it is superb! Cheers Arnie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Richard and welcome , Snap to all of the above.. great vids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Do Nicely Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Glad to see you on here too, as said above.....not time for youtube update??? lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz57 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Richard, welcome to RM Web I have been following your layout on YouTube for a while (Heinz551) and I must say it is a cracking layout! Glad to see it here on RM Web. Your 'How To' videos have helped me no end. Keep up the good work! Heinz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Many thanks for the kind words above guys! I filmed another layout update last night.. Went to edit the footage and discovered a huge smudge on the camera lens had messed up every clip I'll be trying again tonight. Edited June 25, 2014 by richard w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted June 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi Richard Great layout and love your videos, ive spent many a happy hour watching them, glad your on here! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Welcome to the web Richard after spending many many hours watching your video I built my home layout with helixs but 19 months later and 3 lay outs I now have a exhibition layout with help from your videos. Cheers and come day hello. I'll be subbing to keep up with everything with yours. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Welcome to the web Richard after spending many many hours watching your video I built my home layout with helixs but 19 months later and 3 lay outs I now have a exhibition layout with help from your videos. Cheers and come day hello. I'll be subbing to keep up with everything with yours. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 What they all said. Your videos were among the kicks up the backside I needed to get me out of a long period of doing nothing much and now I'm speeding along with my layout again. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hello Richard good to see you again and good to see the layout growing and taking shape. look forward to the updates as always All the best Darren NSE DAZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi Richard. Welcome to RMWeb. At the risk of this becoming another "me too" post, I also really enjoy your videos on YouTube. In fact I tend to check your "how to" guides before I try anything new. Thanks for taking the time to share Everard Junction with us. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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