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The Gauge 1 model railway at Bekonscot Model Village, Bucks.
Filmed, copyright and edited by Tim Dunn. bek@timdunn.com
It's a 10 scale mile model garden railway of 1/32 scale, in a 1/12 scale miniature village. The line was started circa 1929 and has been updated continuously for 80 years. We strapped a camera to the front of one of the engines and sent it off - we've added some subtitles so you can see what you're passing. Model railways rock.
The huge model railway has evolved since those early years, from Bassett-Lowke LNER and GWR outline stock through to modern image British Rail - when at one time, class 47, class 37, Hymek, western class 53, intercity 125 and even DMU stock ran. In the early 1990s, interest in the railway's heritage regained, and it was decided to revert to a classic 1930s appearance. Therefore you'll now see classic GWR railmotors, EMU, GWR 94xx tank locos, LMS Jinty, SR Q Class and many more freelance locos on the route.
The whole system is controlled by computer, interlocked with hundreds of relays for points and signal operation. Note that the signals are missing in this video, as they are currently all being refurbished. The complex trackwork around Maryloo station is controlled by a Westinghouse lever frame in the signal box (where this video begins and ends) when the signalman wants to intervene. This train was preset to run non-stop - but of course would need to stop if another train was in the block ahead of it. This video took four takes to get right - we had to be nimble with the manual signals to make sure no trains ahead of this one stopped progress, or made it wait on the single track sections! Usually there are 9 to 11 trains in operation at any one time; a selection of them are seen on this video. Perhaps we should get a Thomas The Tank Engine for the line...?
We're in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire - which is on the Chiltern Railways route from London Marylebone to High Wycombe, Banbury and Birmingham.
hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it!
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@magnificentmuttley2084 2 года назад

I know this is 13 years later but what a great video of a wonderful model railway. The modelling of the entire railway and particularly the stations is amazing. A fantastic feat of engineering. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the build over the many years. Great job. Thank you.

@SwitchedDreams 3 месяца назад

True!

@Nick.Magnus 10 лет назад

I used to visit Bekonscot as a child in the 1960s, and always wondered what it would be like to be shrunken down and ride on this railway. Now I know! Absolutely brilliant video, especially on a big screen!

@derekchildress5 5 лет назад

I love when children jump up and down in sheer joy of what they see! Beautiful railway!

@catherinesutton9967 3 года назад

Oh yes that was sweet bless him

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@JimShadyUK 13 лет назад

I love Bekonscot - I used to go as a child in the 70s, and I recently had the pleasure of taking my son there and observing the same joy in him that I felt at his age (and still do!). This is amazing footage - I'm not sure I have the words for how much I love this!

@robd2184 3 года назад

I fell off that first bridge when I was 5 ( no high sides then ) and got track oil on my “ Lego builders club “ t shirt in 1977. Still love trains !

@wtfisthisnonsense 4 года назад

This popped up in my recommendations feed. I'm so glad it did, this was my favourite place to visit as a child and every child that reacted with joy and excitement at the sight of the trains going by was exactly how I reacted. Now I'm 31 and hope to some day soon have children of my own to bring to this timeless place. Thank you for this nostalgia trip.

@GerryBuck 9 лет назад

I don't know howmany times I have watched this particular video, but I feel like a kid again [cute trick, I'm 65] and I'm not sure which is more enjoyable, the 'ride' on the train, or the expressions on the young ones faces when they see the train coming. And I don't mean just the little ones, the 'adults' are just as thrilled by them.

@JCMoral-wc4fm 9 лет назад

No matter how old you are boys will be boys and they never outgrow playing with model trains. Hitler enjoyed his spare tlme with his model train sets. J.c moral

@jakartaman633 8 лет назад

I'm your age Gerry and I feel exactly the same way.Would love to visit this place when next I visit the U K. Cheers.

@JCMoral-wc4fm 8 лет назад

Thank you folks for your appreciation of my passion for trains, similar to yours .when as a kid I was asked what I wanted to become pat came my reply a engine e driver. I was so impressed by the Anglo-Indian drivers with burnished brass peek caps pocket watch, and making the big sign of the cross before they started the journey. J C moral.

@Bernster3040 4 года назад

Love the railroad. Best outdoor layout I’ve seen. The reaction of the little kids is great. Time to cut the foliage.

@mikethecabbie8476 7 лет назад

Was taken there as child in 1960's, took our birth children there in 1980's, taken our foster-children there 2017 - still love it as much as 55yrs ago. Wonderful to see different perspective...

@andrewf9557 5 лет назад

It's so sweet seeing the kids jump for joy in this video. It brings me back to when I was a youngin.

@GetOnTheFloor82 6 лет назад

I actually did not think something as incredible as this MASSIVE model existed. This is unbelievable!!!!! Wow!!!

@BartBade 4 года назад

I must say this is thee most beautiful railway I have seen. The garden scenery the stations all magnificent.

@johnlumb1078 4 года назад

Loved it. I went there as a small boy of 3yrs old in 1970 for the first time and many more times after and with my own children. Many happy memories. Thank you.

@bobrstrong1 14 лет назад

Absolutely Fantastic. Except for the 1 to 1 scale people it is like riding a real train. Beautiful job of landscaping, buildings and small details. Trackwork and ballast is also excellent. A real pleasure to view and get ideas from. THANK YOU for sharing

@Rammstein45 8 лет назад

0:33 and 4:02. their the happiest kids in the world at that moment!

@manchurianscilly8785 6 лет назад

Rammstein45 and they all need to be spanked.

@anthonydestefano7250 6 лет назад

Rammstein45p

@deanmoncaster 6 лет назад

THEY'RE

@walleyeking23 5 лет назад

6:24 as well

@paulbennell3313 5 лет назад

In a world dominated by digital gadgets, kids of all ages still love model trains!

@popocpd 7 лет назад

All I can say is wow!!! So realistic! Even the scraping of the tree branches against the train is realistic. I know because I used to drive the local train here in Cleveland. I was amazed at how many spring switches your line has though. LOL!!! Excellent video and a fantastic set up!!!!

@MartyInLa 12 лет назад

Amazing! Second only to the Wunderland in Germany I think. Amazed you could get your trains to run 10 scale models without derailing or hitting a bad spot electrically. It must take a huge amount of work to maintain it with all the plants growing, gophers digging, ants getting squished on the track, etc. Hats off to you!

@colin.d 4 года назад

What a wonderful model, well done to all concerned!

@andysim232 10 лет назад

growing up in High Wycombe I visited here often ;) ah memories

@Demun1649 Месяц назад

My last visit to The World, was Christmas 2019, with the lights on everywhere. The Lockdown for two years, illness and, finally, I had to give my Motability car back. I could get there, using my current Scooterpac Cabin Car. To Bekonscot, from Ruislip, in a little car, 4mph on the pavements, and 9mph on the road, would take around 5 hours, via Ruislip, Ickenham, Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, out to Denham, and all the way on the A40. The car would require recharging while there, with me using my crutches, and then at least another 5 hours to get home. I used to go at least twice every year, and I do so miss it.

@JollyRodders 12 лет назад

Fantastic video. Brought back memories of the 1970s when I used to go here with a friend. It meant two bus rides and a mile walk from the old Saracens Head pub. Great to see the children react when they see the trains coming hasn't changed...and probably never will :)

@gurugolden 3 года назад

Indeed it was amazing thanks for the ride ☺️👍🚅🚅🏡🎍☺️

@ads1066 4 года назад

Bekonscot the original Miniature Wunderland!! Always a delight to visit, a short trip from Marylebone to Beaconsfield and you are in a lovely slice of England, I would be more than happy to move about snipping away the foliage--better still have the envious job of running those little trains, a dream job! A wonderful video indeed!

@grahamball364 7 лет назад

Wonderful video ,wish it was in my garden , thanks

@angeltransportpjects 8 лет назад

Remember visiting Bekonscot firstly as an 8 year old and then when I was 18. Still an amazing place even for adults though the trains seem to be different every time I visited :o)

@josephnatana5305 6 лет назад

That was so cool! I was watching it on the big screen TV and actually started moving my head to dodge the overgrown hedges lol.

@williamlarson3623 6 лет назад

How sweet, and to have kids see this, too. Thanks! Amazing!

@freeamericausa1 11 лет назад

Happy to have discovered this video, and layout. An old train lover I am, and appreciate all of the hard, dedicated work involved. Train buffs enjoy what you have. Ignore the negatives you get. Those are the ones who never will learn to just Enjoy something for the sake of being Nice to others. Thank you, from across the Pond in the Former Colonies. THOMAS would be proud.

@BernieHollandMusic 4 года назад

I totally agree with you Sir ! All these people who nag and complain would do better to appreciate all the hard work and effort that has been out into this for the pleasure of all who visit Bekonscot - I first visited this layout over 40 years ago and back then it was a relatively smaller set up -- so I must go back and visit again - it is amazing !

@hughtierneytierney3585 4 года назад

I used to love visiting this place as a child, but was always tantalised by the 'behind the scenes' parts of the operation that we couldn't see, and moreover had a suspicion that behind the peripheral hedges were many more miles of miniture track and a whole other secret wonderful world.

@RaudiA4 12 лет назад

Went yesterday and had the best day ! My 2.5 year old boy will not stop talking about it ! Very very cool, :D

@negara54 10 лет назад

Quite frankly, suggesting that people alight for connecting trains when you don't even stop is downright dangerous. And who are all those giants?

@BaileyChap 4 года назад

@HylomantisLemur 9 лет назад

So many hours of my childhood at Bekonscot!

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 10 лет назад

Brilliant and mesmerising with the speed and the ''giants'' looking down.I first came to Bekonscot in the 50's. have been back a couple of times and have fond memories of those visits. Really wonderful to view this video. Thank you very much

@haipe0 12 лет назад

A friend of mine is a model train nut and is battling cancer at the moment and I showed him this. It really lifted his spirits. Thank you for making this video, it has made someone really happy.

@itslilyitslily 10 лет назад

My mum retold the story of my first visit and the look on my face when one of the trains went under a bridge beneath me. Probably very much like some of the happy children there. Hopefully I'll visit soon!

@gusy629 5 лет назад

Great video clip. Thanks for sharing with us.

@newgeorge 10 лет назад

really wonderful model village. Would love to visit some time.

@SeanTuckerChooboo Год назад

Visited today, and had this idea. Wow already been done, what a treat. My son would love to see this with a modern Go pro / image quality etc. Happy to lend mine to have the privilege. Fantastic !

@Bob290547 12 лет назад

Superb railway and video. We'd all like one of these wouldn't we. A lot of hard work has gone into building this and the effort has been well worthwhile.

@charlesirby9222 7 лет назад

If you ever wondered what it would be like to be among giants in the ancient days of old...well, after watching this I don't think anyone would ever wonder again...a bit frightening as you are caught up in the moment riding the rails but a real treat in the least! Thanks to whomever did all the work to put this ride together.

@Macho_Fantastico 7 лет назад

The kids reaction is priceless. Brings back memories of when I was a kid.

@engine229 9 лет назад

Fantastic model railway. A credit to you all. Thanks for such an interesting video.

@Tuckaway 4 года назад

It's fantastic, we went there a few years ago. Must go again in Spring.

@TheKonga88 4 года назад

This is the best model railway ever. PERIOD! 🚉🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉😀😀

@nafs53 3 года назад

First time seeing this since the 50s when I lived In Beaconsfield in London Rd. Glad to see it's still going.

@ratroddiesels1981 5 лет назад

if people were not in the shot you would contend its the real thing . it is completely realistic in every detail . thanks for making this splendid programme . cheers

@DaveInBridport 12 лет назад

Lived in Ruislip for 28 years and never visited. My loss. Absolutely superb.

@louisboyle9685 10 лет назад

Great video. Thank you.

@edwinthompson6510 6 лет назад

fantastic railroad layout thanks Ed Beverly Hills CA.. USA

@idontknow2293 4 года назад

From Southern California greetings. I thought I was at Disneyland. The coolest thing is the giant children. They jump for joy and smile just like real children. Thank YOU for sharing. 🤗

@karelfromholland 15 лет назад

Thank you for the ride.

@lifehappens2370 10 месяцев назад

Magnificent! I’m reminded of the movie “Gulliver’s Travels”.

@thomasabramson100 4 года назад

AMAZING well done beautiful model railway

@robertbrazell8763 3 года назад

Love the little trains of Beckonscot

@geoffreykail9129 4 года назад

Wonderful stations and bridges. The landscaping seems so appropriate everywhere. Thank You for the tour.

@TomCrippsTrains 10 лет назад

Used to love coming here as a kid and want to go again!

@glenkersul9983 7 лет назад

The detail is so impressive that the blokes actually look like giants!! Very impressive!!

@jayengee 12 лет назад

Happy memories of visiting often in the 1950's and with nephews since. Brilliant!

@apxpandy4965 10 лет назад

Truly amazing! The 'real' people play games with my head! It looks convincingly real and then you see giants! It also seems rather fast - does it ever jump off around those corners?

@BaileyChap 4 года назад

No, that's a good speed for a model or real railway, (top speed, that is) they shouldn't have a problem if they maintain it well enough.

@bristolfashion4421 5 лет назад

Great Fun! thanks :-)

@trukinhard77 4 года назад

Love the real people standing around watching. Kinda reminds me of the old TV show, Land of the Giants..

@the10thleper 5 лет назад

Without question, this is the nicest model train track I have ever seen.

@TheKurtsPlaceChannel 6 лет назад

Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.

@sharish7845 Год назад

Glad I saw this video for the first time in 14 years

@thepandeslar8062 8 лет назад

One of the finer model railways I've seen! I was very impressed with the track work and how smoothly the spring switches operated. Thanks for posting.

@Captleemo 6 лет назад

Ya never get to old to enjoy model trains.

@4beatlefans 15 лет назад

Amazing! Best thing I've seen in modelling for ages - congratulations to all of you.

@barryakins6236 7 лет назад

It's like deleted scenes from Gullivers Travels. Fantastic detail. Excellent display.

@Arteolike 13 лет назад

I felt like I was a puny little guy riding an amazing railway trough the land of giants!

@kellingc 6 лет назад

That is impressive - I really like the detail of the stations and right-of-way. You did a fantastic job.

@dirkdiggler1242 6 лет назад

I couldnt stop watching....... it was awesome

@firedavin 4 года назад

Watching this in VR is really Amazing. After a couple of minutes you really feel like you are that small and people are that big to you. Like you are really riding the train.

@vocedallefrazioni 3 года назад

Fantastic model!

@FiveElms 13 лет назад

love the kids reaction at 0:32, thats what this hobby is all about, making your kids happy!

@KillibraeRoss 9 лет назад

Where did you find all the giant humans?

@owensanimations700 7 лет назад

Rodney Allen doesn't take a genius to figure that it's a model railway

@FruddyG 7 лет назад

Apparently it takes one to recognise a joke

@neilforbes416 7 лет назад

+Owens Animations: Du-uh! We knew it was a model railway, but this video lent itself to some off-the-cuff humour.

@ThomasWLalor 6 лет назад

Aren't the giants from Brobdingnag?? At least that's what the travel guide says. (LOL)

@deanmoncaster 6 лет назад

@owens animations Seriously?

@gasheadchas 13 лет назад

what a super layout. many thanks for sharing . looks like many happy hours of hard work will pop up to look at layout in comming months

@Rikkyhardo 11 лет назад

What a pleasant, interesting trip. Sat right there in the cab and all. A very relaxing eight minutes. Thanks.

@cbcdesign001 8 лет назад

Very impressive. Cleaning the track must take some doing after the wet winters we have now.

@genesis1177 8 лет назад

this incredible. Wish I had this when I was a kid.

@johnmanley5136 10 лет назад

Fabulous model railroad and village! The detail is extraordinary! Imagine the time and love it took to put the entire line together! Wonderful!

@yoshivsjoshi 13 лет назад

i love eletric trains and the people who made and run this place kicks ass and sould be very pround of there selves

@13soxs 6 лет назад

Outstanding!! congrats to all concerned with this project........

@allanweaverling730 4 года назад

Thanks for this ride through your beautiful garden

@lauriecroad3186 4 года назад

Sigh. Very nice indeed. Thanks for posting. So real, I nearly nodded off...

@dragon4166 12 лет назад

Largest model railway I've ever seen... the fine detail is amazing. First time I've seen a view from a cam on the engine too.

@lasalleman 10 лет назад

One amazing model train exhibit. First I've heard of it.

@switzvideo3285 4 года назад

Amazing layout. All the real people who are watching the trains remind me of giants in the land of Lilliput in "Gulliver's Travels." I have always had a fascination with model railroads and all sorts of model cars, planes, and the like. I am now into virtual 3D modeling via computer.

@puffatrainrecords 14 лет назад

What an absolutely magic place you have.

@ianmedium 5 лет назад

34 seconds in, the look of pure happiness on that child’s face, it’s what it’s all about.

@Gutfest89 11 лет назад

One of the seven wonders of the miniature world. Superb.

@richardpardo9332 10 лет назад

I also have a garden railroad it's the world's greatest hobby you have an excellent video and display. Thank you

@seven4seven 14 лет назад

The clicking is from where the tracks join - probably over time the track warps in certain areas and the two ends don't quite meet.

@Getbent97 5 лет назад

I've always wanted a garden railway, maybe one day I'll be able to build something a tenth as cool as this awesome railway!

@MetroVick 10 лет назад

Beautiful.

@jimsmoter4510 7 лет назад

Very nice layout. Really enjoyed the cab ride

@ByrdMann2010 9 лет назад

Wonderful POV video, almost makes you forget you're on a model except for seeing the "giants" on the side of the road. Would be fun to drive with a set of POV goggles!

@robc.5745 4 года назад

Very nice and a lot of work ,Looks like the crowd enjoyed it.

@blackpudscoffer 13 лет назад

Thoroughly enjoyed the ride! thanks * * * * *

@DMEB 7 лет назад

hello there. I once visited this wonderful place as a school child. I remember as if it were yesterday. I have a vivid memory of a wanted poster for a criminal in one of the small shops and also what appeared to be police giving chase to a man on a sports field. me and all my class were all speculating on the crime haha. the memory of losing my pencil case here and crying all the way home on the bus was the only negative moment from a lovely day sitting and watching the trains. thank you for this video as its rekindled some lovely memories of my childhood and cheered me up. I am back in england this summer and I will visit if you are still open. thanks alot from dublin.