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Here is an actual - albeit scale model - railway line and even a canal within the hold of a narrowboat on the canal. Made by the wonderful Keith Lodge, he even has a blog for the model which you can follow at hadarford.blogs...
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@bgrigg07 Год назад

"If we hadn't of done this, we would have just filled it up with junk". Might be the most honest reason ever provided for doing any thing at any time.

@eekee6034 Год назад

It's a good reason, in my books! I'm fed up with junk. XD

@hadarlady Год назад

We decided we did not need anymore living space, so the hold would of ended up with junk and stuff we would never use or need in it. Building the railway was the logical thing to do. Just as well, I love them as much as Keith does 😀.

@bgrigg07 Год назад

@@hadarlady My! A reply from the very woman responsible for the idea! How nice!! I've built model railways and I know exactly how much effort went into the engineering of the layout, the construction of the layout and the myriad details for the scenery. Amongst the best I've ever seen! And so far above my measly efforts! Well done!

@evertzaal1298 Год назад

What a lovely guy and another surprising gem of a video.

@trep53 Год назад

This is amazing, what a wonderful story. Thanks David for bringing it to us.

@maobfh Год назад

This is, quite possibly, the best thing that I have seen in quite some time! There are “professional “ model train clubs around here with large setups and groups of men who stand around them and rub their chins seriously and talk for hours. However, even with 6, 8, maybe a dozen men and all their tools and expertise but their setup doesn’t hold a candle to this setup. It is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this. And thanks to the gentleman for allowing you to see and film this to share with us. And taking the time to give you a tour! This made my day! R

@rogergmorris Год назад

Absolutely lovely, well done David for covering this, and a very impressive creation that Keith has constructed, with his wife. Thank you!

@paulhaynes8045 Год назад

Fascinating layout (especially the level of detail and the humour), a wonderful person, and your usual excellent production. Thank you, David.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@FireStormintheTARDIS Год назад

David, I have a confession. I was drooling all through that video. I have train set envy on a grand scale. Great vlog and amazing subject matter. The details on that set up were absolutely outstanding!! I was literally like a kid in a sweet shop. There was nothing I did not enjoy about this vlog. Thank you!!

@OtherGoosePilot1 Год назад

Wow David, I'm gobsmacked to see all that inside a narrow boat! What a wonderful hobby to keep the owner busy!! Thank you for making this one also and I can't wait to see what else you find ;-).

@Debba521 Год назад

What a beautiful and clever model train and village! It's amazing the detail and thought that's gone into it. Had to laugh at the funeral in progress. And impressed that he put his boat in dry dock so he could create a level model canal! Lots of fun, this. Thanks for sharing!

@workingboatwoman Год назад

We were booked to go into dry dock for blacking the hull anyway Debba, I got the layout to the point where it was ready to do so, timing was pretty good though. It was our boat builder who suggested pouring the resin for the canal whilst in dry dock. Many model church scenes have a wedding in progress, I wanted to be different. Keith

@2760ade Год назад

Love the fact that he has put a traffic cone and bicycle in the canal. Sadly, very realistic!!😂

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

😔

@alisonlee3314 Год назад

What fascinating people you meet! Bless him. It's a love letter to his wife 🙂❤️

@normfredriksen1381 Год назад

How wonderful. The detail is amazing. The model train world is vast, especially in Europe and the United States and this gentleman has brought a jewel to the table. .Well done!

@davidpiper3652 Год назад

Poppy wreaths on the memorial, stunning and clever detail.

@davewilliams6172 Год назад

Two of my favorite things in one episode...Canal Boats and Model Railways...thank you David! Kieth has done a wonderful job on the layout and I hope to see them both soon. For those that don't know, OO scale Narrow Gauge is known as 009 and is very popular at the moment. Embrace the inner geek I say!

@MACMoneU2 Год назад

I love this. ❤️I love every detail from a leaky lock [although unintentional] and the bridge to cross over the sections and including himself and his wife on a model of his own narrow boat. ❤️As always thank you for sharing these characters with us. The color of the canal water, a car club ❤️and a reference for the residents of the model town. Please share with them that we appreciate them sharing their experiences with us. ❤️

@hadarlady Год назад

Thank you for your lively message. We are glad uou live the layout and the detail. A lot of planning went into the design, which included building the room in the first place, which we did ourselves.

@MACMoneU2 Год назад

I’ve watched a few times and just love all the new details that appear each time. How delightful. Thank you again for sharing it with us. Have a lovely day!

@MrPecksniff Год назад

Delighted to see David Essex making the most of his retirement.

@nitehawk86 Год назад

Model trains and narrowboats *on* a narrowboat. This is perfect.

@Renovator26 Год назад

Mind-boggling and creative!! Well done everyone. David, I bet you enjoyed doing this one, and it bought out the little boy in you. This is one of the best model railways I've ever seen. Keith is a genius. John, Ontario, Canada.

@tyrus0872 Год назад

The canals, after all it's history have given back through those whom have traveled along their byways. Cudo's to the pair that gave back and David to bring it forward.

@Teudace Год назад

The energy of this man and his tiny canal is immaculate ✨✨✨ 10/10 love everything about it

@sparkybluefox Год назад

Keith Lodge is a model making genius ! Thank you David for showcasing his Amazing work ! SBF

@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403 Год назад

Love all the hobbyists you've brought to us ~ BUT this was the best!! Keith & his wife Jo are exceptional! Please continue to ferret out these fantastic hobbyists who have the wit and clever ways with their hobby's. Take care, be well until next time ~ Lacy, Mile & Hamish🐾💞

@kaths3990 Год назад

I am in total awe and wonder at this remarkable creation. Narrowboats and model railways: my cup runneth over. Thanks to both of you for this slice of pure joy. 💜💜💜

@joebroke76 Год назад

I've always had a fasination with model trains, had them as kids, I have my Dads and Grandfathers and put it around the tree at Christmas, and when we buy our next house I'm hoping I have room for a permanent setup. It's great to see it in suck a confined area, goes to show you can do almost anything in a narrowboat. Great video David! Your productions are always top notch!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you!

@minnesotaboy Год назад

This was just a joy to watch. He gets so much enjoyment out of the trains and the set up, you can just see his eyes light up when talking about it.

@royfearn4345 Год назад

This is marvellous - an endless succession of intimate dioramas

@paulmurphy5648 Год назад

How on earth do you find these delightful "eccentric" people? What a beautiful layout. Yet another brilliantly informative, fun vlog. Dave, I salute you, sir...

@billcarroll986 Год назад

This channel never ceases to amaze me. A nicely detailed layout, proving once again, you don't need a large room or full cellar to do justice to the hobby. As model railroader on the American side of the pond, I approve!

@mikem201 Год назад

Outstanding! Very much enjoyed this one sir. Would love to spend a few hours just talking to him about his creation over a cup of tea.

@tomokra Год назад

I wholeheartedly admire people who are able to just walk their own road and not give a flying f**k what other people might think/say ... this was great!

@paulwhitehouse3690 Год назад

David, your more recent "approach" to your vlogs is great, and really supports your innate/learned skills you possess. This being a wonderful example of such. Many thanks. Paul, Johannesburg

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@mellissadalby1402 Год назад

Hi David! Isn't that lovely? When I was a little kid, my Father got into HO scale model trains a bit (under the guise of doing it for the children of course). That is some magnificent modeling.

@grahamallison6704 Год назад

Absolutely brilliant what’s been achieved. Well done Kieth, thanks for having your world afloat filmed. 👍👏👏👏

@ninesquared81 Год назад

I love all the little 'working' bits, like the traffic lights and the level crossing gates.

@Saluno375 Год назад

Now this is exactly the kind of content I come to RU-vid for!

@user-rj5kx8wr6y Год назад

You are a very clever man. A beautiful legacy that i hope will live on ...

@themetalgardener4960 Год назад

Absolutely delightful!

@derrickharvey295 Год назад

David, my absolute favourite since you swallowed the anchor....what a great idea and feat......thanks for filming it well and for the great narration......cheers

@Thomas_M_1963 Год назад

"...swallowed the anchor" I love this expression 🤣😂🤣😂 And I'm happy that David keeps on making canal related videos, even if he has swallowed the anchor.

@keykeypr8292 Год назад

What a labor of love and passion! Thank you so much, Keith, for your detailed work here and for sharing it so freely with us. Thanks to you, David, for your splendid videography. Sometimes made me feel "there." Hard to pick just one favorite part, but I really liked the castle ruins and the tourists there. Just lovely.

@daleguenther5826 Год назад

What an excellent video! Both the magnificent layout and the angles of the video! I felt like I was there! And all in the confines of the narrow boat. Thank you for taking us along.

@steveowens398 Год назад

What a fabulous layout! I'm especially impressed with the double-ended fiddle yard. Thanks again for another interesting topic David!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Cheers

@paulherbst752 Год назад

What a marvelous vlog. Mr. Lodge is to be congratulated on his beautiful work. Thank you, David.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@garyp8471 Год назад

You sed thanks for watching. I say thank you for sharing, brilliant layout amazing detail.

@biancasherie9240 Год назад

Stunning creation! Delightful. Fun camera work too! At times i forgot it was a model. I love the color of the water. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

@emdcale Год назад

Congratulations David, an entirely new version of mixing model railway and narrowboat. I have seen many model railways with canals and narrowboats, but never model railways on a narrowboat. I had thought about it earlier, but discarded the possibility due to issues with keeping it level. Clearly Keith have managed to do an excellent job with the layout. Also congrats to Keith on completing the layout in one year only, that has got to be a record of some sort. 😊

@1zaj34 Год назад

Marvelous. Simply marvelous. This actually is a contender for my favourite video of you so far.

@geoffcampbell7846 Год назад

Fabulous! Thank you to both for letting us into a wonderful hidden miniature world. 👏👏👏.👋

@bsmcdonald70 Год назад

He has it right. Small scenes done to a high degree of detail. Very, very well done!

@stephenhayes6133 Год назад

He has done a fantastic job making his model layout, thank you David found it very interesting.

@davidpettitt4712 Год назад

I'm an avid railway model fan, and I've found your video absolutely delightful. An interesting modeller with beautifully filmed layout shots and a compelling narrative. Excellent viewing. Thank you.

@mmsmits2868 Год назад

As a fan of narrow boats and model railways, you just made my day!!!

@rebeccamackey4878 Год назад

TRAIN!! what a clever man.. you find the most interesting ppl!! never disappoint 😘

@roncooper6302 Год назад

This is an absolutely manic project and yet this genius is as down to earth as possible. Regards.

@antcullimore3550 Год назад

Clever photography David. You really show the quality of the railway layout. Thanks for another interesting episode.

@garrettswoodworx1873 Год назад

As a long time model railroader I can certainly appreciate the incredible skill Keith has shown in building & maintaining his wonderful railroad! The little vignettes and bits of detail spread throughout the layout (like the rusty bicycle in the canal) make a huge difference. Kudos to Keith and thanks to David for sharing this unique narrowboat.

@NOELTM Год назад

Hats off to Keith for such an amazing model railway in such an amazing location. I can see just how relaxing that must be. Thanks for making such an interesting video too!

@elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971 Год назад

This one needed to be shared with the little boy residing in Hubby. Thank you both. The Builder and the Narrator.

@LongPeter Год назад

2:07 the mostly submerged bike is certainly the best feature. Amazing work - my only suggestion would be to use small mirrors to make the roads look like they continue through the bulkhead.

@workingboatwoman Год назад

Unfortunately mirrors would not work in those locations, you would see yourself in them of course! I do have a mirror on standby to show details that cannot be viewed from the front of the layout, but they are there where they should be, like road names for example. Keith

@danieltaylor5231 Год назад

Amazing. Only thing missing is a heron on the bank. Thank you for sharing this with us David.

@gordanmilne7034 Год назад

And a cheese sandwich.

@workingboatwoman Год назад

Unfortunately there are no model herons on the market, I have looked, but besides the ducks, swans and geese, there is a pair of pheasants, a magpie, a crow, a doe (female deer), a badger, a hedgehog, a stoat, 2 squirrels, 20 rabbits, as well as all the cows, horses, dogs, and cats. Keith

@Dmate89 Год назад

My hat is raised, jaw dropped, and a firm, honest congartulating handshake is virtually given

@patriciaa3462 Год назад

Oh so cute! The wondrous things one can do when one puts your mind to it. Had model train set when eldest child was only three. She was brilliant at putting the trains on the tracks. Building that canal setting was very tricky. Well done to Keith and his wife for making this fascinating display and to you for letting us view this hidden treasure.

@lenabreijer1311 Год назад

How delightful. My dad had model trains setup up when I was little. Sometimes I was allowed to control the trains. They came along when we immigrated but he never set them up again. We donated the sets when he died.

@CP140405 Год назад

Having dabbled in scale models when I was (much) younger and now flying RC airplanes, I truly admire the skill and perseverance needed to achieve this level of detail.

@beealzebub4338 Год назад

Delightful episode. Two of my favorite things combined, narrow boating and model railroading (scale modeling in general). Absolutely fascinating. Thanks.

@robsin2810 Год назад

Oh, David, what a great vlog. I dare say, that you have no idea what your vlogs do for my mental health. In this dark days.🙏👍🇦🇺

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

I'm glad they help

@BCTGuitarPlayer Год назад

Yes, I remember as I’ve watched every single episode. Wouldn’t miss a single show! Thanks a million for them all;)

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you!

@paulalmquist5683 Год назад

This has to be one of the best model railroads I have ever seen. And of course well documented and presented. Thank you, David, for your fine work.

@paisleyjane9606 Год назад

It surely takes a lifetime of keen observation to show life in such detail.

@karenmills6459 Год назад

Wow well done, it looks fantastic. How well thought out. Absolutely gorgeous congratulations on such a wonderful achievement. Well vloged David. Totally different XXX

@nilo70 Год назад

It’s like looking in the back of a watch ! Intricate , and beautiful . Cheers from California 😊

@jeffebdy Год назад

I can see a certain pair of silver foxes green with envy! I wouldn't have believed such a layout was even possible. Amazing vlog & amazing layout

@mandyofmarymac Год назад

This was wonderful! My father would have loved it. I used to watch his trains go round 'n round as a child. Thanks to all.

@AnthonyBrown12324 Год назад

I am a plastic model builder mainly aircraft but I can truly say . I love this layout.I am sure it was worth every penny you spent and you should be proud of it . Probably a unique Model Railway!!!

@workingboatwoman Год назад

I now know I should have kept a record of the cost, but alas I did not. Keith

@AnthonyBrown12324 Год назад

It's priceless!

@BoatTime Год назад

Love the things you can find hidden on narrowboats! 🥹We’ve moored with this boat a few times and never would’ve guessed there was a full model railway hidden in there! 👏🏻

@umbertoyltp Год назад

What an amazing and charming episode, impressive details and most entertaining story.

@01cthompson Год назад

My uncle used to have a very intricate model train set up in his house. The funny thing was that he worked for the actual railroad and his job included scheduling and routing real trains.

@TillerQueen Год назад

I absolutely love this! Living on board a boat doesn't mean you can't have these kinds of hobbies! 😊

@marksaunders4149 Год назад

Well done you for digging out yet another fascinating vlog….well done to him awesome.

@ryanthompson2137 Год назад

Main question is does the model narrowboat have a even tinier model railway inside it?

@hadarlady Год назад

Sadly it does not. But in one of the sheds on the layout, it does have a model railway inside.

@Salisbury2015 Год назад

This is truly fantastic work. I'm amazed by Keith's dedication and attention to detail. I wonder how many people pass by his narrowboat without a clue of what marvels lay inside.

@workingboatwoman Год назад

Many many people, that is the uniqueness of it. I had had thoughts of being able to roll the sheeting up, and having the internal ceiling hinged inwards so it could be viewed from the towpath, but the structure we would have to have created to support the hinged panels would have been impossible to construct within the space. Regards Keith

@bjrnaadny7786 Год назад

Boating and model trains - two great hobbies!

@ToddTalksTech Год назад

I do hope there was a model Cafe with a model patio with a model cheese sandwich and tea.. next to a dark camper van. Perhaps a new project? Great video and unbelievable it fits in a narrow boat!

@hadarlady Год назад

There is a cafe, called Jo's cafe and we do have a patio with tables and chairs etc.

@AlisonAZ Год назад

Wow! extraordinary. . . . Thank you for sharing this.

@woodenman1954 Год назад

The world is a little bit nicer because of David.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

☺️

@B26768 Год назад

Delightful. Thank you, David, and thank you, Kieth.

@paulditzen2708 Год назад

Best Cruising the Cut video ever. And that’s saying something since I have thoroughly enjoyed many of the videos.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@ryokolynn6948 Год назад

A very 'Beautiful' model set.......'Very Real'......well done !!!

@ericsarchive7718 Год назад

What a wonderful hobby and brilliantly done.

@TaxTheMonkey Год назад

it's wonderful. Superb job Keith! Thank you for posting this David.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@raisedonfm4106 Год назад

Absolutely lovely story! Thanks for sharing this with us

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

😀😀

@wendybrealey8368 Год назад

Brilliant. My Dad loved model railways and model making but in later life set aside the hobby (not sure why). Though having to be in a nursing home in his last year of life, we made a small board set up for his room and bought a very small gauge for him to “play” with. Able to make with help/buy new/rearrange cars, people, animals, objects as well as operate the train brought him much joy in those last months. In the 1960s my brother also made an elaborate circular set up model railway in his box room bedroom with a lift up section in front of the door to get in and out.

@quarlow1215 Год назад

Two of my favorite things. Narrowboats an model railroads. It's like you read my mind.

@tonybirdwell2624 Год назад

That is a fantastic layout. And a labor of love!

@thehijackster Год назад

Than you CTC for an exceptional vlog. Magnificent.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Many thanks!

@Valtra-rn1ed Год назад

Absolutely stunning, all the details!! My heart skipped a beat when i saw fred dibnah’s defender!!

@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker Год назад

Brilliant love trains used to have one such a hard hobby if you've not the space. Great canal boat build came with its struggles but over come with style. I'm hoping the day I see that boat going through on my local canal I'm there to ask for a cheecky look...

@567575735 Год назад

Morning.. David you are such a great storyteller... This was an absolute joy to watch.. The narrative and GVs work so beautifully. A really wonderful 12mins! Please keep going....! Rupert

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Much appreciated

@hymek7017 Год назад

Thank you David, for bringing Hadar and Hadarford to us, the viewing public. What a delightful railway, canal and village scene Keith has created, fabulous to see. Also, a definite bonus to see one of my sister Hymeks looking down from on high at 06:35.

@nathanberry4339 Год назад

The level of design involved is just pure genius on its own but to achieve that in a tiny space such as a narrowboat and then add to it that level of detail is truly astonishing even if your not into model railways you have to admire the amount of craftsmanship it must have taken just to design this let alone build it

@davidoickle1778 Год назад

I cannot say more than most subscribers have already said. This is one of the finest layouts I’ve ever seen and that's aside from the fact that it's on a narrowboat with a narrowboat theme. Hats off to the creator and to you for featuring it. Top marks!