colin@gorleston Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 This is one layout that I look for every time .......extreme craftsmanship and great operations, in-fact this I think is what we all aspire to achieve in our hobby. Keep up the thread , it provides inspiration and motivates Regards Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 http://youtu.be/QxMbtZbvpK4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Guess who's got a new camera that does videos as well? It was Colin's reply that made me think of those members who will never get to see my train set at exhibitions because of distance, so I signed up on YouTube and had a go at posting the above clip. Now that I know it works, look out for more.... "Bradfield" the movie!! Yet another distraction from model making (for me that is). John E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Having finally mastered the intricacies of editing and uploading etc, I now present my first effort at displaying the operations at Bradfield in video format. Some of you will recognise the sequence from earlier postings, so here it is, the first train of the day, the Nottingham Parcels. http://youtu.be/_sZ6ldm5Osg If this is the sort of thing that you want to see please let me know and I will continue in the same theme. If not and there is something else more preferable, again let me know and I will try to oblige( as long as it is safe and legal to do so of course!!). It may be a while though as a family holiday is imminent! Regards John E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is great, more please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Great stuff. Not liely to see this in the flesh so to speak so video's the only way I'll get to see it. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Good stuff, John. If I may offer a small critique: The longing of the shots is poor. It would be better to allow the whole train to pass the camera on the out takes so the punters can see your stock. Good stuff though, and more please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Another step for'ard..brilliant, I look forwards to more. And I agree with the above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Video very nicely done ....but also must agree with others that it would be much better to see a slightly closer view of all the train as it passes a viewpoint .....we want to see your stock Regards Trevor ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Just like watching the real thing. More of similar please. I love this layout for its realism scenically and its prototypical train movements. Baby Deltic makes a good point, that if you were on the platform you would study the entire train as it passed. Thanks John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What a great layout. Just lovely to be able to watch the trains go by. Out of interest have you added larger speakers to the locos as the they seem to give a nice strong sound which didn't appear tinny as some DCC sound can. I'd be very interested for my own fleet on Leaman Road. I look forward to seeing more videos of your layout in action! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi John, Excellent stuff, very enjoyable. How did you get the squeel of the wheels on points/curves? Very realistic. Mark in OZ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted June 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2012 another 'me too' post...but what the hell Loved the vid and would have been quite happy to see the stock pass in all its entirety as mentioned above. I will probably not get a chance to see the layout exhibited so the videos are the next best thing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 John great video. An operational point to consider - when the stock is removed by the pilot it would be normal practice (certainly how the bays were worked locally to me) for the train engine to follow the stock up the platform to the starting signal, where it would then sit and wait to be released. This was done so that the signalman can see it at the outer end of the platform and cannot forget that it is sitting at the end of the bay. Keep up the good work John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Line Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great layout and great video, very inspirational. Please let us know the programme that you used for editing ? I have never been up to Bradford but the general atmosphere reminds me of visits in the 60's to St.Pancras and Kings Cross. Look forward to seeing more. Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 A small point, John, but I cannot get a full screen view of your videos. Is this a function of my browser? - Safari? But wonderful stuff! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2012 A small point, John, but I cannot get a full screen view of your videos. Is this a function of my browser? - Safari? But wonderful stuff! Ian If you're using Safari in an IMac running OSX as opposed to the smaller devices it's easy to get to full screen When you start the video click on the words 'You Tube' at bottom right (not on the tool bar but bottom right of the image) and that takes you to it running on You Tube then just click on the 'full screen' button at the extreme right of the tool bar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Many thanks for the positive responses and for the critique, some points to bear in mind for future "productions". I will continue on the same theme and run through the sequence of events, maybe missing out some of the repetitive moves. The longing of the shots is poor. Is this a technical term? haven't come across it before . As I said, holiday imminent so may not get around to much until July. Some personal responses to follow. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Many thanks for the positive responses and for the critique, some points to bear in mind for future "productions". I will continue on the same theme and run through the sequence of events, maybe missing out some of the repetitive moves. Is this a technical term? haven't come across it before . As I said, holiday imminent so may not get around to much until July. Some personal responses to follow. John I pinched that gem (longing) from John Huntley's narrative on 'Diesels & Electrics On 35mm' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Out of interest have you added larger speakers to the locos as the they seem to give a nice strong sound which didn't appear tinny as some DCC sound can. I'd be very interested for my own fleet on Leaman Road. The sound systems are SWD ESUv3.5 on all the diesels. Speakers are either 40x20mm or 23mm round, nothing special. I do fit them in enclosures and ensure they are sealed with blue tac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi John, Excellent stuff, very enjoyable. How did you get the squeel of the wheels on points/curves? Very realistic. Mark in OZ. It's built in to the sound chip and is played by F9 on mine. Glad you like it Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2012 Yes, yes, yes! Your fidelity to realistic operation is a key feature of what makes Bradfield outstanding. We can all learn from watching it. I believe a large % of RMwebbers would enjoy this and might see ways of adding realism to their own layout's running sessions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 John great video. An operational point to consider - when the stock is removed by the pilot it would be normal practice (certainly how the bays were worked locally to me) for the train engine to follow the stock up the platform to the starting signal, where it would then sit and wait to be released. This was done so that the signalman can see it at the outer end of the platform and cannot forget that it is sitting at the end of the bay. Keep up the good work John Watch out for future videos, what you describe is normal practice at Bradfield but I ran out of hands with the camera to operate as well!!! Will tackle it with some creative editing. Thanks for your interest. John E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Please let us know the programme that you used for editing ? Eddie Hi Eddie, the video editor I am using is windows live movie maker, comes free with win 7. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I pinched that gem (longing) from John Huntley's narrative on 'Diesels & Electrics On 35mm' So what does it mean?? Regards John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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