As Frank Sinatra and Sid Vicious sang, I did or rather do it my way. I don't have an era and run both steam and diesel.
In 2018, I decided to build a layout for a train obsessed child for his 4th birthday. I decided to do an 00 scale round and round Thomas layout. It turned out better than expected and I got the bug.
It's the Caledonian Single. This is the 8 pin DCC socket version from the Hornby R30234 Caledonian Single 4-2-2 Train Pack but there are older Hornby/Tri-Ang versions too.
@@hythekent Very well thankyou. I've done something rather nerve-racking. For a long time, I avoided the tiddly-fiddly N Gauge track, controller and models. At last, I've given in and added it to my 00 gauge collection. The first N Gauge operation will commence in November, and I'm nervous of handling the models. I've never handled anything so tiny before, this is out of my comfort zone.
@@hythekent I only think of buying what I have room for. TT is slightly larger, I agree, but I don't have any more free space for it. So TT is not being thought of by me. The TT models are beyond my budget. N Gauge is cheaper.
Hi Michael, what a perfect colour match from two manufacturers lovely set, I’ve got the loco but missed out on the couches thanks for sharing cheers Al
Hi, great video of items in the awesome RTC livery, I have this Bachmann class 24 in this livery with factory sound with R&R speaker upgrade, unfortunately I didn’t get the Accurascale RTC coach pack as they were sold months before I even saw them, I won’t pay the eBay tax for them so I guess I will spend the money on something else, great to see your videos, thanks for sharing.
There is a lot of luck involved with seeing things before they sell out. The same happened to me with the Hornby Coronation and I won't pay double the price and more on ebay. These are nice coaches and it is possible Accurascale will do another run of them. The sound in my 24 is a Howes decoder I have had for over a year and not got around to installing it.
@@modelrailwaynoob Accurascale are a very modern focused company that produce some superb items, they are a low volume manufacturer in my opinion and will continue to be, they won’t do another run of the RTC coaches like the pack in this great video, Bachmann maybe more expensive but at least you can get your hands on their products before they end up on eBay for extortionate money because the manufacturer has met its quota, I’m not a fan of Howes sound to be fair, I’d rather use Legomanbiffo sound because it just sounds so good, the Hatton’s class 66 is a classic example of a superb sound file matched with the legendary EM2 speaker.
The coaches are nice, but I can't stand the sound of the Class 24 stinky diseasel. Too loud and harsh on the ears. A steam engine sounds much nicer, especially a GWR one. In my opinion, model diesels are better without sound, but I did say if I had a favourite box on wheels, it would be Mr. Growling 37. What's your favourite stinky box on wheels? If you have one that is.
Agree the steam engines sounder nicer. For me, my favourite diesel sound is the class 37, closely followed by the class 55. I have a class 37 with sound to film and a couple of steamies waiting.
They were an exclusive from Accurascale set that sold out quickly and as always, people on ebay are trying to make money out of collectors that missed out.
Lovely addition Michael. Great sound too. Glad to see Al got his 66. I've had to order a decoder from Accurascale, 7 to 10 days wait for mine. Love the matching wagons. You say Bachmann club members only. Can you only order 4.
@@StMaryChurchModelRailway Hi Stuart, you can order the green wagons individually or in a fours. Buying four at once works out at £60 each. Got myself an HST finally in Network Rail.
@modelrailwaynoob Excellent, I have sound in mine, but not the best. Hornby TTS. But the rear non power car sound stopped working. Junk. But the Loco runs perfectly.
@modelrailwaynoob You won't be disappointed, They look great. Had mine running earlier, Always good, Shame hornby don't make the pantograph coach. I got mine off a fellow youtuber. An old lima coach and pantograph cut and stuck. But from a distance looks great.
@@modelrailwaynoob I looked at derails last night but couldn’t see one and it’s not too far from me could have driven there this morning lol thanks for your help Michael cheers Al
@@breintonjunction791 I know where a DC model is then you can get the sound and speaker from Accurascale when they come in. You should be able to email me through YT and I'll send you the link.
After seeing your comment I thought I'd check your channel and seen these. I actually work at DB cargo strike depot where I did the cut and shut on these HRA wagons. Massive project. Like how the model even has the strip where the joint is
Who doesn't love City of Truro and it's sisters. I saw the real thing on an excursion train double headed with Midland Compound No. 1000 when I was about 12 years old. The memory has stuck with me clear and sharp. For my own model I opted for the short lived number of 3717 applied in 1912. Your two look marvelous with period coaches although I'm beginning to be concerned about the undulations in your track Michael.
@trainsontuesday haha I commented on it earlier to someone else. I built on foam for the first time because I needed the river and and the heat really damaged the track and a noise cancelling trackedbed I tried for the first and last time. The tackled lifted off the glue. I have repaired the cracks and I will lift some track and replace some points. You learn as you go along David. I am planning on trying new techniques on my next layout, so I am keeping my fingers crossed!
@@modelrailwaynoob Firm foundation Michael, I can walk around on my benchwork even walking on the track and turnouts (points.) Leave the foamy stuff for scenery.
@hythekent Thank you so much. I have been doing some repairs because of damage caused by heat. I want to alter the nearside track too as the bend is too tight and there is a nasty dip just before the bridge.
Not if you let both engines run full circuit all the way round for a lap. The music is already being used for Tiny Kitten videos, but no matter. I've got City of Truro in my collection, my beloved steamy daughter. She shares the no. 1 spot in my heart with my one true love, 7822 Foxcote Manor.
Hi Kellly, It is just a 6ft up and down layout. City of Truro is very sought after and therefore expensive. What a great loco to have. I do love these locomotives.
@@modelrailwaynoob Well, it is a turbine and they whine and steam being consumed hisses so you have a hissing whine. I thought the sound was very plausible but as it was a one off and before my time I'm not that interested. Mind you Rocket was before my time too (just) but I have 3 of them. lol.
A prefer the Bachmann ews hopper wagons personally price wise but yeah the green version do look beautiful like only downfall is they’re double the price of the ews versions lol 2nd hand i paid around £28-£33 each ews hopper wagon 21 in total.
@breintonjunction791 Hi Al, they are really good but expensive but then I worried about them selling out, so I ordered 8 more, but I won't eat for a while...
Me too David. I'd love some more. The problem is I have to pay for my new car next month.... just bought another 8 in case they sell out! I need to eat less anyway
hello enjoyed your video very much a very nice example of what Hornby can do I think this engine would sound fantastic with sound thanks for sharing cheers for now al 🚂🚂👍👍😁😁👌👌
