It was the biggest jumpscare when I heard the song playing at the Gnome's Legs - It is a Dutch song! The singer says "Let's show there's a party here!" before singing "We're all together now, with you all gathered around us". How on earth did Bill end up finding a Dutch song to play I wonder...
Great 300th video, congratulations 😊. The J36 is an interesting loco, it was the last to run on your old layout and it was also the last steam locomotive to run in official service in Scotland. The NCB were using a J36 at Seafield colliery in Kirkcaldy and when the letter went out telling everyone to stop using steam locomotives from January 1st 1967, well nobody at the pit got the message so they continued using their J36 for 3 months before the authorities stepped in and stopped the use of it. On a side note I believe the loco ended up at Muirs scrapyard on the Thornton Road at the back of Kirkcaldy and it was picked for parts like the front beam and brake system, which ended up on Maude.
Well done on the 300, Bill! Onwards and upwards! The stewards on the door of the Gnomes Legs wouldn’t let me in - inappropriate footwear, they said. Whats wrong with clogs?! 😆 Looking forward to seeing the layout scenery progress and some more epic repair rescues! Best wishes from down here on Wirral.
Great video, I love. Looking at the train run round some good memories from my child as well. I had some of the same trains. It’s funny you should say the class 37 was dead. On arrival. I remember as a kid in the 80s getting a class 37 for Christmas and a train set, and that also was dead on arrival, I remember my dad fixing it so it wasn’t too much for a problem. I believe one of the wires wasn’t attached. The Rahway is coming along great looks amazing
A nice selection, but you need a Deltic, I remember them traveling London to Sunderland in the 60's. And keep doing the repairs, great to see the mechanics and common problems.
Great work hitting 300 videos (all good viewing as well!). Loved your top-ten run down and the stories behind your choice. Glad to see 'Maude' in the top 3! Should be at Falkirk on Saturday, hopefully will say Hello. Here's to 400!
I know nothing of locomotives, i've never even held a model train in my hands, but I absolutely love fixing things and always wanted to have model trains, never did because i've never had space to have a set, i really like your videos and watch every one when you upload them, i find them relaxing and always learn something, keep it up! Best regards from Portugal my friend!
I think that you may need a make up brush for Christmas. Dust is a problem when we store our stock on shelves. A very nice collection, but for me Maud is my number one. I do not own one at the moment ,maybe next year I will pick one up from somewhere. Martin. (Thailand)
Congratulations on your 300th video. It was a wonderful watch. The stories from your childhood and running trains with your dad brought back memories of my own, especially when you ran you "8H22" headcoded class 37: I still have mine, although it's a non-runner at the moment. I'd be very happy to watch more running sessions on your layout, accompanied by your entertaining and informative narrative. Here's looking forward to # 400.
Congratulations on reaching 300 Bill. Thought you might surprise us with a spot the sheep episode, but this was fun too!😀 I had some of the same locos as you on my childhood layout in the 70s/80s, including a BR blue class 37. It was my best runner and yes mine screeched a bit too. I've an Accurascale class 37 from the second batch on order, which is due early next year. They're £170, but all the reviews of the first batch say it's excellent, so you may want to look at one of those and they come in a good range of liveries. I love my big 4-6-2 pacific express locos like the A4s and Coronation class, but like you also have a soft spot for small tender engines. I have the other Hornby J36 in LNER black with red bands, a BR black J15 with red side rods and perhaps my favourite a 2-6-0 K1. All are excellent Hornby models with diecast boilers. J15s and K1s can be picked up for £50-80 secondhand if you keep your eyes peeled. Both the blue Bachmann class 812s are gorgeous, not surprised it's your favourite. The price put me off getting one, but they go for even more second hand and don't come up often. Rapido have also just announced an 0-6-0 too, the O1 for £170 in a variety of different liveries, including grey and a beautiful SECR green one. I may have to save up for that one. Not a tender engine, but the Hornby Pecketts are superb little engines. Some made their way up to Scotland, so if you fancy an industrial shunter I highly recommend getting one at some point. Again they're diecast and in a very wide range of liveries. P.S. Hoping we'll get a bit of sheep spotting as the new layout progresses!🐑😄
Happy 300th Bill, like many others enjoyed them all! A blue Caley loco was hardly a surprise for no one spot. Looking forward to the 400th and who knows it might be Jingling Geordie, Laird of Balmawhapple, or Luckie Mucklebackit; why did you Jocks get all the great names??
Great video and good to see the new layout coming along always enjoy them along side all your tips etc bit far for me to travel to your local model railway exhibition to meet you as I live in the forest of Dean. With Christmas coming might be worth while taking your kind sisters along to the exhibitions they might be in a generous mood. I am so sure you treat them generously as well Many blessings Peter
Aw the little 812, it’s gorgeous. I still rate it the best paint finish I’ve ever seen on a ready to run model. Good choice and congrats on your 300th video.
Well done and thank you for the 300 , every one the same and different at the same time , except the layout builds of course , See you at Falkirk , cheers.
Pleased to see a HD loco in the list. Apparently Pendennis Castle was loaned to the LNER in 1925 to settle an argument about performances. Whether it got as far as Scotland isn't stated but a Castle certainly did work on the East Coast mainline. Congratulations on 300 videos - think I've seen a fair few😀
Pendennis Castle could only be run on the southern end of the LNER main line, King's Cross to Doncaster. This was due to structure gauge issues. Clearances more generous in ex GN territory.
Relatively new to your channel, we stumbled across it once my grandson (11) started filming his model railway for his channel Dylington Model Railway. Just thought I'd say congratulations on your 300th video. I've been enjoying going back through them. I'm not sure my grandson will make 300, but who knows. Cheers James 🙂👍
Great 300th video Bill. Here's hoping Hornby get that green J36 out soon for you. The Wrenn Castle in BR Green is my own absolute favourite. My Nan bought one for me at the local model shop Froude & Hext when I was 14. If I recall it was an expensive loco at over £20. I always treasured it and renamed it Swindon 7037 in recognition of its, and my own birthplace.
Polka night at the Gnomes Legs and the complete circuit from on board the tender camera view were highlights for me... Thanks for another great video... 🙏🙏🙂🙂👍🏼👍🏼🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
Congratulations on your 300th video. I hope you got as much enjoyment out of making them, as we have watching them. Wishing you every success for the next 300.
Nice Collection Bill. We're about the same aga as my dad got my brother and I into model railways in the 1970's too. I've been following your videos for the last couple of years. I've produced around 120 videos in the last 13 months so I know the effort that goes into them. Good work. The layout is looking great Bill. Stay safe and Happy Modelling. Mon.
Hi, really enjoy your videos. Watching your videos has given me the confidence to take my trains apart and have a go at servicing and repairing them. I love your new layout. Could I ask what size your room is? I'm just setting my new layout in a bedroom. Looking forward to it as I was in the garage which was a little cold and damp. Hope poker night was good down at the gnomes legs! Keep up the good videos. Kind regards Pete
I have a Bachmann B1 too, and it's a great runner - I've got some "Mayflower" nameplates for it. Also got a J36 'Maude' - facinating history - with some Hornby 4 and 6 wheel pre-grouping light-up coaches - awesome running in low light - it's DCC, and sadly the TTS sound chip completely ruins the performance...
lol love the end of the video with the lighting and music from the pub. Well done on getting to 300 videos, like the film/video from the train its' self, riding behind the locomotive.. 37s' are my fave locomotives I musth have about 14 00 ones and 2 in O gauge, I have even had a go driving 37025 Inverness TMD at York Railway museum for their 37's at 50 weekend. The layout is coming along nicely, keep up the good work, but always have time for yourself and family take care .
Ahhh Caley Blue , you can’t beat it . I love mine too. I liked it so much I got both versions in blue . Quite right with the nostalgia too . Just think of the fun you’ve had with your Cardiff Castle over the years . I’m the same , running my old models , like my 1971 Princess Elizabeth. Still nice to run . Regrettably I’m away for Falkirk because it was a very good exhibition last year . Heading to Paisley which seems to be quite big this year , maybe see you there . Congratulations on your 300th . Always enjoyable and I’ve learned lots
Quite an achievement to reach 300 videos - well done. They are always a great watch. I have a Bachmann B1, though mine is the BR black late livery Haymarket based weathered version, and I have issues with the tender too. It is prone to derail occasionally, and even adding weights to the underframe hasn't cured the problem. Perhaps I need to open it up and put them on the inside!
Congratulations on your 300th video!! I always enjoy your videos they’re very informative and relaxing as well. I’m learning about servicing UK models, because I’ve always had a soft spot for the Southern Railway’s Westerham branch. I had an opportunity to visit my Mum’s side of our family in the Brighton area. I had the opportunity to visit an exhibition and bought a book of pictures of Southern Railway trains, which I still have, and I’m always drawn to the photograph of the signal box at Westerham in that book. And I’m contemplating building a model if that bit of railway. Keep up the good work from your friend here in Indiana US.
Always look forward to your videos! Keep up the great work, The layout is coming along and looks good. Look forward to the next 300, Take care and be safe, much appreciation from the USA!!!
Congratulations Bill on reaching your 300th anniversary video . The Caley Blue is my favourite too . My one is in it's original livery even though i was sorely tempted to buy one in the preserved livery . I am looking forward to watching more of your informative and enjoyable videos again soon . Cheers the noo from Davy in Johnshaven , Scotland . 😊
Hi Bill congratulations on your 300th video loved your locomotives that you picked as your favourites layout is looking good keep up the amazing work and videos Bernard
Well done Bill. Congratulations on your 300 video. As usual another quality programme of entertainment. Thanks Bill. Always look forward to your next one. 👌👌👌👌
Dear Sir, Great video, your 10 favourites are wonderful. Things me father gave me are very special (no trains), mostly tools and books. Even the ones i inherited, remind me kindly of him. They are just objects, but the memories are in me heart. Congratulations from Brazil!
Excellent work and congratulations on 300 videos! Although I model in N gauge I’ve learned so much that has helped me with my tiny locomotives from the patient and calm approach you take to your repairs. can’t wait to see 300 more! Also as a Welshman I’m very glad for Cardiff Castle being in there!
Love the B1 Loco, It looks like the same one that I inherited from my grandad, he had added a bit more weight in the tender in the past and it really does run a treat!
Bill you are my favourite site to visit and l am in awe of your many varied skill which you display so well and share so openly with others. Congratulations on your 300th Video and may you continue with sharing your videos and experience for as long as you want too. best wishes to you and yours. William.
A lovely well put together video, thanks and I guessed the no1. Your derailing B1 tender might be caused by the middle wheels. There is a well documented issue on Bachmann tenders where the middle wheels of 6 wheel tenders don’t move up enough, cure is to open up the holes a little to allow a little more movement. Well done and lang may your layout run.
Movies to biscuits 😅 love it. Thanks for sharing, every Loco has it's own story. I have loads of Locos with a story of their own. I live in Paisley and obviously ill be going. I wanted to go to Falkirk, but I'm out this weekend, it would be too much. If i see you at Paisley, I will say hello. I've enjoyed and looked forward to your videos as you really give it a go when fixing Locos. Excellent stuff.
Hi Bill, If you want a new class 37 and do not want to pay the earth for it. Try the Lima one in BR green. I have 2 both with the cd motor conversion. They are better than the early Triang/Hornby ones, Not quite up to the new versions But a hell of a lot cheaper. Happy 300th birthday.
hey Bi;;. Another great video. any chance you can tell me where you get your orange workmen from?, ive been looking for some for ages but cant seem to find them anywhere. thank you.
🎉Another Milestone Bill. Fantastic! 🎉Who knew that playing with Trains Would make you a Star 😂 - Awesome Fleet Brother & Great Vid as Usual - A Big Thanks for All your Time and Hard Work & enjoy Your Wee Dram later 🥃👍🏻✨
