Gelternau (Formerly Konigsbrucke) - Swiss 2mm N scale layout 1997 - 2005 (with some present day stock too)

[cornish trains jez]

23 hours ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

Hi Jeremy, 

 

Nice to see an update on the layout. The postal building is a really impressive bit of modeling, I am blown away everytime I see it. Looking forward to seeing your points as they develop. 

 

All the best,

Dave 

 

Thanks Dave! There's still plenty to do on the depot building but its getting there now. Starting work on the points over the coming days so will update in the next video.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

23 hours ago, shanks522 said:

Hi Jez,  

 

Glad to see work resuming, one of my favourite N gauge builds! Also looking forward to the point-work construction. 
 

Graham. 

 

Cheers Graham. Point construction will be started over the coming days. Sort of looking forward to seeing how it will turn out - excuse the pun!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

3 hours ago, swisspeat said:

Looking jolly good!

 

I passed the Thun postal depot 4 times this week and saw no rail wagons in evidence. Road vehicles were there but not rail ones. The siding looked a bit weedy too though it has always done so!

 

Peter

 

Thanks Peter! Perhaps the depot is not being used quite so much for rail postal services. If you get a chance to get a couple shots next time you pass by the loading bay with no wagons, it would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[swisspeat]

Sorry! I returned home yesterday.

 

Hopefully I am back there in October. I will try to take photos for you then.

 

Kind regards,

 

Peter

[cornish trains jez]

On 21/08/2022 at 22:17, swisspeat said:

Sorry! I returned home yesterday.

 

Hopefully I am back there in October. I will try to take photos for you then.

 

Kind regards,

 

Peter

Thanks Peter! Anything you can photo would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cornish trains jez]

Evening all,

 

I’ve just uploaded my first video review of the Hornby Arnold ETR610. I’m not a big fan of units but this is a really good model. Hope you enjoy the review!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[SBB1]

Hello Jeremy,

 

I stumbled across your videos on Youtube and have really enjoyed watching your progress on the layout so far. Looking forward to the next update!

 

I recall you mentioning in one video a possible review of the Hobbytrain IC2020 coaches - I'd be really interested to watch this and hear your thoughts on them. I'll probably end up purchasing some regardless, because we won't see another manufacturer produce them (seems unlikely, anyway) but it would be nice to know what I'm getting into!

 

All the best,

 

Andrew

[cornish trains jez]

On 27/09/2022 at 10:06, SBB1 said:

Hello Jeremy,

 

I stumbled across your videos on Youtube and have really enjoyed watching your progress on the layout so far. Looking forward to the next update!

 

I recall you mentioning in one video a possible review of the Hobbytrain IC2020 coaches - I'd be really interested to watch this and hear your thoughts on them. I'll probably end up purchasing some regardless, because we won't see another manufacturer produce them (seems unlikely, anyway) but it would be nice to know what I'm getting into!

 

All the best,

 

Andrew

 

Hi Andrew,

 

Many thanks for looking in. The review of the IC2020 coaches will be next and I'll probably do this some time during October.

I have currently in preparation, the next layout update - watch this space!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

Hey guys,

 

hope everyone is keeping well. Here is my latest video update on the layout. Making some progress still!

 

Have a good weekend!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

Hi everyone,

 

Took this overall view of the layout the other day. The scenic section measures a scale 0.4 miles.

 

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[Frutigen]

Another great video that shows off the trains and the buildings really well. There's something about those vans parked in front of the Coop that promises a great scene alongside the loco depot and the other buildings and sidings.

 

Great perspectives on the IC train cruising through and that Re420+pendel stole the show for me.

[cornish trains jez]

3 hours ago, Frutigen said:

Another great video that shows off the trains and the buildings really well. There's something about those vans parked in front of the Coop that promises a great scene alongside the loco depot and the other buildings and sidings.

 

Great perspectives on the IC train cruising through and that Re420+pendel stole the show for me.

Thanks Keith. The scene is really starting to build up now. I’ve got a couple more mock ups to put together and then I can start working on the actual models. Trackwork coming along too so lots on the go.

The Re420 pendel is becoming a bit of a favourite!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[Nigel Emery]

Looking good!
My H0 model of Erstfeld built for me by Pete Leyland. I’ve got a reasonably comprehensive set of photos etc so give me a shout if you ever need anything for yours. 
The layout it is intended for was pretty close to being finished in 2019 when the final bit, the catenary went spectacularly wrong. It’s stripped down now waiting for me to find someone who can teach me to the intricacies of Sommerfeldt catenary. My high covid risk means that’s still some way in the future!

Edited November 6, 2022 by Nigel Emery

[DavidMcKenzie]

Another great video Jeremy 👍. I noticed a steuerwagon at 3:34 that I didn't think existed in n gauge. Is that a RTR model (PIKO maybe?) Or is that something you've made/modified yourself? I'd appreciate the number if it's RTR stock so that I can look out for it. 

 

All the best,

Dave

[Gordonwis]

5 hours ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

Another great video Jeremy 👍. I noticed a steuerwagon at 3:34 that I didn't think existed in n gauge. Is that a RTR model (PIKO maybe?) Or is that something you've made/modified yourself? I'd appreciate the number if it's RTR stock so that I can look out for it. 

 

All the best,

Dave

 

5 hours ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

Another great video Jeremy 👍. I noticed a steuerwagon at 3:34 that I didn't think existed in n gauge. Is that a RTR model (PIKO maybe?) Or is that something you've made/modified yourself? I'd appreciate the number if it's RTR stock so that I can look out for it. 

 

All the best,

Dave

 

 

It's PIko, and it is the source of irritation for many N gaugers;  it's very expensive as it is sold only (a)  as a 'Swiss exclusive')  and (b) only in sets and not individually, despite the fact that they can be matched up with a number of types of coach from other manufacturers.

 

A couple of specialist makers have made other versions (Eriam, Wabu), but annoyingly Lima/Arnold/Brawa all do the EWI/II coaches without providing the driving trailer

 

I launched a complete thread on this subject over on the N Gauge Forum

Edited November 8, 2022 by Gordonwis

[cornish trains jez]

On 06/11/2022 at 23:35, Nigel Emery said:

Looking good!
My H0 model of Erstfeld built for me by Pete Leyland. I’ve got a reasonably comprehensive set of photos etc so give me a shout if you ever need anything for yours. 
The layout it is intended for was pretty close to being finished in 2019 when the final bit, the catenary went spectacularly wrong. It’s stripped down now waiting for me to find someone who can teach me to the intricacies of Sommerfeldt catenary. My high covid risk means that’s still some way in the future!

Thats a fabulous model Nigel! I’ll PM you if I need any photos and thank you for offering!

Best regards,

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

On 07/11/2022 at 19:23, DavidMcKenzie said:

Another great video Jeremy 👍. I noticed a steuerwagon at 3:34 that I didn't think existed in n gauge. Is that a RTR model (PIKO maybe?) Or is that something you've made/modified yourself? I'd appreciate the number if it's RTR stock so that I can look out for it. 

 

All the best,

Dave

Cheers Dave. The model number is Piko 94160. As Gordon has already mentioned, it was an expensive model to buy at the time but I had to have one so paid the price. Definitely worth it though in my opinion. The level of detail is very good and runs beautifully out of the box with directional lighting.

 

Hope you and the family are keeping well.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

Hey everyone,

 

First of all, wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

 

Below is a short video which I took at the Warley Model railway Exhibition at the NEC in November last year showing a selection of the Swiss layouts on offer.

 

 

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[SBB1]

Enjoyed the video @cornish trains jez - great to see some Swiss action at Warley! I was going to make the trip but decided against because of the rail strikes. Worth it from a Swiss modeller's point-of-view?

 

Andrew

[Keith Addenbrooke]

Very enjoyable @cornish trains jez - really nice to see the focus on Swiss Railways for the anniversary year at the show.  Thanks for sharing your video - having seen it here I was actually able to watch it on the TV to see it on a 31” screen, which added to the experience.  Hope you’re getting some modelling done on your layout too, Keith.

[Gordonwis]

3 hours ago, SBB1 said:

Enjoyed the video @cornish trains jez - great to see some Swiss action at Warley! I was going to make the trip but decided against because of the rail strikes. Worth it from a Swiss modeller's point-of-view?

 

Andrew

 

I drove from south of London on the Saturday - well worth the effort.

 

I'm not a fan of dcc sound in N , but in larger scales it works better, and the sound stuff on Swiss Pass had me getting the video going on my phone! I particularly loved the fact that there were sound fitted lorry semi trailer fridge units humming away on the ROLA trains!

 

Neuburg was the star exhibit (won the CM cup): 

 

[SBB1]

13 hours ago, Gordonwis said:

 

I drove from south of London on the Saturday - well worth the effort.

 

I'm not a fan of dcc sound in N , but in larger scales it works better, and the sound stuff on Swiss Pass had me getting the video going on my phone! I particularly loved the fact that there were sound fitted lorry semi trailer fridge units humming away on the ROLA trains!

 

Neuburg was the star exhibit (won the CM cup): 

 

Might be worth a trip this year then. Neuburg is fantastic. Thoroughly inspirational for someone like me who's just starting out!

 

Andrew

[cornish trains jez]

On 07/01/2023 at 22:01, SBB1 said:

Enjoyed the video @cornish trains jez - great to see some Swiss action at Warley! I was going to make the trip but decided against because of the rail strikes. Worth it from a Swiss modeller's point-of-view?

 

Andrew

Oh certainly was! The Swiss layouts were really good and were certainly attracting the crowds. Hope there will be a good turnout again this year.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[cornish trains jez]

On 08/01/2023 at 00:26, Keith Addenbrooke said:

Very enjoyable @cornish trains jez - really nice to see the focus on Swiss Railways for the anniversary year at the show.  Thanks for sharing your video - having seen it here I was actually able to watch it on the TV to see it on a 31” screen, which added to the experience.  Hope you’re getting some modelling done on your layout too, Keith.

Thanks Keith. The layouts were certainly rather good. 
I’m getting some modelling in now which is nice and part way through building the first of many hand built turnouts. I’ve also built another of the mock up buildings which is bringing a more clearer vision as to how things will ultimately look on the layout.

Hope all is well with you. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your layout!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

[Keith Addenbrooke]

11 hours ago, cornish trains jez said:

Thanks Keith. The layouts were certainly rather good. 
I’m getting some modelling in now which is nice and part way through building the first of many hand built turnouts. I’ve also built another of the mock up buildings which is bringing a more clearer vision as to how things will ultimately look on the layout.

Hope all is well with you. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your layout!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

 

Thank you - good to hear track building and structures are making progress (your existing Post Office building is a fantastic example of an N-Scale scratchbuild).

 

I do wonder if you’ve got me mixed up with another Keith ( @Frutigen ) - I know I’m looking forward to more videos of his layout too, but my own plans had to be scrapped last year to accommodate changing family needs and I’m waiting to start over once a problem with a damp wall in the room I can now use has been addressed (after the worst of the winter).  Not to worry, Keith.