London Underground model railway build 16 - Building realistic station platforms & a substation!

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Back for another update! Merry christmas and a happy new year to all of my followers. Have a great time!
As a bit of a treat, I have FINALLY built up my platforms on Harefield Road!
Its only been 2 years since i last had some! 👀😂
Anyways, hope you enjoy the vid, let me know if so!
All the best,
Eric x
Platform edging and LU cable runs, gantries and train stops are all from ‪@TimberSurf‬ and his ‘Timbscale’ range, which can be found via Scale3D.
A big thanks to Scale3D themselves for the speedy delivery and the substation items that happened to turn up as i was building mine!
Find them here : scalescenery.co.uk/
Thanks also to Anthony & co at AGRModelRailwayStore for the support this past year! Great bunch.
Their website is : agrmodelrailwaystore.co.uk
Most of all, thanks to those who watch my vids and offer support. Its much appreciated. 💙
Music I use: Bensound.com
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@CloneRanger 13 дней назад

Bro, "ribbed for pleasure." I nearly spit my coffee, lmfao.....

@UndergroundEric 13 дней назад

@@CloneRanger sorry 😂😂😂😂😂

@charlescrompton2009 6 месяцев назад

Wow Eric you are a Top Modeller. What a super detailed layout. I think lights bring any layout to life it gives atmosphere. Most impressed. Best wishes Richard

@ShelfburyModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

The substation is a great addition to your layout, lit up it is even better 👍🏻

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate!

@Cookie2k 7 месяцев назад

Nice one fella. Ive also got 5 of the transformers from Timbersurf along with the switchgear…although the first lot of switchgear had to go back as the print was warped!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Ah really. You can often straighten out resin stuff with heat, worth a try if it ever happens again bud.

@greatunwashed1856 7 месяцев назад

Eric, just watched the vid and enjoyed it, as I assume you enjoyed building it, it is after all your hobby, my other hobby is building model boats which I have sold on occasion but if I filmed myself making them I wouldn’t expect to be subsidised by the viewers, yes model railways is expensive but again it’s your choice to build and film them, but please don’t start complaining about the editing etc, just don’t do it if it’s a pain. You seem like a splendid chap, don’t spoil things by bringing money into the equation.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

I do see your point although i think you have missed mine slightly, my thinking is that if i do go ahead with it that i wouldnt want to take anything away from the regular videos, it would be little extra bits that i wouldnt normally post for example. On the other hand there are infact quite a lot of things i show in videos that i dont do for my own enjoyment, where i show people how to’s and such. A patreon/membership would be completely voluntary

@greatunwashed1856 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric , I take your point and think I was possibly seeing you in the same light as those half wits on utube who want payment for their cretinous views on anything and everything, and as you say you’re helping people with useful tips and advice, so I apologise for my criticism, one very annoying thing about you is your impossible to dislike.

@FZ1nbiker 7 месяцев назад

The answer to doing things one handed..... where do we begin? and ribbed for pleasure? are you thinking of getting a boat as well? Looking good and a very good vid. Seasons greetings.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

😂😂 gotta have a laugh 😇 Thanks, have a good xmas 👍👍

@linesided 7 месяцев назад

Station area looking great! I would 100 percent get behind a Patreon account - we all pay one way or another to be entertained and supporting people like you who put out quality long format content is something I could totally get behind.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate. Interesting to know! Nice one

@MattyP62618 7 месяцев назад

Those platforms look ace! Makes me want to get my finger out & detail mine up some more 🤣 Re channel membership; honestly I'd be happy to chuck you a couple quid a month since your is one of my favorite layouts any ways. Maybe offer behind the scenes photos or sneek peeks of projects? Or a members discord server now since Ollies is closed? Just my thoughts

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate! Hmm thats interesting! Yeah i wouldnt want to take away from the main videos, but perhaps more ‘in progress’ stuff so members didnt have to wait for updates or something, who knows! I did try a discord once but it was a bit meh i thought, same with ollies one, was a right mess 😂

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

A London Transport van might well have been more appropriate than the Railtrack van!! That’s the electric substation that was at Edgware Road Station!!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

It is a london transport van outside the substation, look again

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric Well that shows how bad my reading eyes are!! I’m glad you used the right vehicle rather than the wrong one.

@A2thaJ85 7 месяцев назад

New discovery that upside down generators are significantly more efficient:)

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

@@A2thaJ85 they are perfect for powering Australia!

@A2thaJ85 7 месяцев назад

😂

@georgethomas7814 7 месяцев назад

Wow its Christmas Day .... Merry Christmas

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Same goes to you 👍

@darrenparker4884 7 месяцев назад

Spot on ! Great detailing & Have a good break after working Christmas

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

The number of engineering trains seems indicative of the time of year!! One can ALWAYS tell if it’s a holiday because of the number of engineering trains on the line!!

@andrewstevenson5449 7 месяцев назад

Great stuff. Massive bit of progress there, and it looks darn good. Clearly some Australian electrical engineers refitted the substation ... 🤣 On patreons/memberships, I did use to subscribe (well, not subscribe - not sure what the word is - patreonise?) to some, but as so many model railway channels recommend others, plus youtube's own recommeding algorithms, there are just too many to support equally and fairly, so I'm sorry to say, I've knocked them all on the head for now. Sounds tight, but resources aren't limitless! Not that you shouldn't go for it. Hope the Christmas workings went well.

@barryturner2916 7 месяцев назад

Hi Eric I did the same with shunters building, cut it in half and placed it end to end so it looked like a large building but did not protrude too much onto my back scene. Platforms look great and the pathway to the signal box is a nice touch. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2024, PS don't work too hard over Christmas. Cheers from Barry 🎅🍻👍

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Sounds good mate!! Thanks a lot, glad it worked out in the end!! All the best mate have a good one

@bramelsheretan 7 месяцев назад

wonderful modelling and video, Merry Christmas and invite John Polley over

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a bunch, that is 100% a good idea! Though he knows already that he is more than welcome anytime 🙂 i speak to him regularly!

@breintonjunction791 7 месяцев назад

Hi Eric, love your detailing work especially the measure twice cut once method lol 😂 it looks great when finished cheers Al

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

😂 it works out in the end haha!

@dragon-junction-MK2 7 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Eric have a good one.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

You too mate!

@warwickroadmodelrailway 7 месяцев назад

Another great update Eric

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

It looks like the substation at Edgware Road Metropolitan and Circle Station. Shades of my past existence as a Londoner!!

@paulbrien4817 7 месяцев назад

I love the substation, and until you told us, I would not have known the switching gear was upside down.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

I should have kept quiet! Though its much funnier to admit my mistakes 😆

@gazclass58 7 месяцев назад

Bit of a lengthy video, Eric, but it's well worth the watch, and the substation area looks awesome, and the platform looks brilliant. Thanks for sharing 👍

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate, glad you liked it despite it dragging on a little!

@TimberSurf 7 месяцев назад

The upside down HV switches are now a "feature" that people can look out for! Its all looking very good, your aceing it bud!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Its nice of you to design some australian switch gear mate 😂

@TimberSurf 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric The problem is you fitted Australasian switchgear in the Northern Hemisphere!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

@@TimberSurf what if i store the layout upside down though! We are ready for all occasions now! 😂😂

@davidportch8837 7 месяцев назад

great video Eric - lots of progress and looking really good. Loving all of the detailed work you are putting into this...

@gingertom64 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for all the updates during the year. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate you too!

@royboydanny1415 7 месяцев назад

Hi Eric, have you ever thought of buying a 3-D print. You can very easily design your own bits and pieces for your layout. Great video. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.🌲Roy

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Merry xmas, yes i have one mate but i dont have the time or patience for designing stuff

@MarkN67 7 месяцев назад

This is great stuff. Your layout keeps getting better. Have a very Merry Christmas 🎅

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate same to you

@going2thedogs 7 месяцев назад

Another great video Eric. True model making. Well done. 👍 Happy New Year.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate you too!

@bostith2236 7 месяцев назад

Awesome work. It looks great.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou!

@petee19 7 месяцев назад

Substation looks really good, nice video as usual. Happy Christmas.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot mate, merry christmas to you

@JamesPetts 7 месяцев назад

I approve of Underground updates. Merry Christmas!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

I approve of you hopefully having a good xmas!

@rosseades4213 7 месяцев назад

Another great video Eric I like the sub station with the trees around it your model is coming along fantastic keep them coming Eric 🚂

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks buddy glad you like it

@EtonieE25 7 месяцев назад

Well done mate coming on nicely 👍

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks John

@2010ditta 7 месяцев назад

Very well done Eric, that area looks great now. All the little extra things you added really sets it off. Nice one, all the best.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate! Thanks a bunch 🙂

@37116comet 7 месяцев назад

Enjoyed watching this whilst wrapping my daughter's presents. The layout is looking good, love the progress you're making. Merry Christmas!

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Really appreciate that, hope she has a great one, aswell as yourself!

@eddieglencoemodelrailway7248 7 месяцев назад

Station is looking really good. Very impressed with the substation and cabling too. 😀👍🏻 Happy Christmas, Eddie, up in Inverness.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Eddie! All the best mate

@JohnBevins-hs9rp 7 месяцев назад

Amazing

@corrosiveseas5807 7 месяцев назад

Loving the progress Eric - they actually have three pagodas at Denham Golf Club! One on each platform and one at the westbound entrance I do believe.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Yep! You are quite correct! 🙂

@markabbott358 7 месяцев назад

Hi Eric Happy Xmas and comirations fro working over Xmas just think of the locos u can buy ! great job re the substation mand station, looks absolutley lovely now. Merry Xmas to you and your good lady.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Sadly i have already pre-spent it on a Bachmann pannier tank! 😂 Thanks for the comment mate! All the best 🙂

@robertfrowen468 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely amazing as usual! Love the substation, always a bit hairy chopping up resin buildings.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate. Yeah for sure! Just gotta go slow and steady 👀

@nickyb1822 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic work with the embankment and substation Have a great Christmas (even if you have to work)

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate! You too

@kitchenhamfarm 7 месяцев назад

Great update eric i wouldn't worry about lengths of your videos as they are always entertaining , if you go the patreon way i'll definitely contribute ...........tony

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Tony that is nice of you to say 🙂

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

We must remember the fact that this Bachmann product was made for the last production of electrified model Tube trains in 1993. It looks great as you’re using it.

@Bassetvids 7 месяцев назад

Yes dead on , a Passimeter … seen mostly at the art deco era stations ….

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Had to grab one! Just wondering the best place to put it really. Somewhere visible would be ideal but i guess in reality it would be inside the station building. Hard one

@Bassetvids 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric yes they are found in ticket halls , but am sure some poetic license would mean you could place it near station entrance at platform level maybe

@MarkWhitehead-px2cx 7 месяцев назад

Well Eric you have done it again, great Vid , you make it look so easy, so how much time did you spend doing the work you did in this Vid, I spend hours doing stuff on my layout and looks so little for so much time, Great work and hope you had merry christmas and wish you all the best for 2024

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Mark i hope yours was good mate. Id say i probs spent a week faffing around from ideas in my head to the end result. Though i do dedicate a lot of my free time to the layout even if im just doing stuff off camera

@mark5439 7 месяцев назад

the statio nlooks good and the sub station does look flipping awesome. you are right that it looks " very LUL" Could be so many stations on the east end of the disrict line. Absolutely nailed it !!!!!! - A favour , its very annoying that the Harefield playlist goes from newest to oldest videos, the playlist should be the other way round for those sad cases who watch sometimes when they cant sleep :)

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Ahh does it really! I didnt clock that. Wonder if its something i am able to alter. I guess as standard its because i add a new vid each time i upload so naturally it goes that way. Odd one! Thanks for the comment mate

@mark5439 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric I'm sure you can change it. I watch "Dorking uncovered" on the bunch of amateurs channel, those playlists are in chronological order

@kineticrail 7 месяцев назад

Those locos on the rail head cleaning train are far to clean for that duty haha.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

How do you know they havent been swapped out recently? 👀

@kineticrail 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric ah very true. Fresh onto it, give it five minutes.

@user-im3hr1ed2l 7 месяцев назад

“Ribbed for pleasure “😉

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

👀

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

It’s a very attractive building!! The building is very accurate and really looks like an original London Underground substation!!

@taffycross7867 7 месяцев назад

Firstly Merry Christmas from Australia, please watch where you put the cable arch / trays over the 3 lines as I doubt that it would be where a train slipping passed a signal at stop / danger and running through the open catch point would take it out. Sorry scratch that comment for I notice later in your video it may just be safe where it is.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Merry christmas

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

good idea with the pagoda and the cycle rack.

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

Well done Eric. looks really good.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou!

@Demun1649 7 месяцев назад

A "thunk" has just happened in my head. If you really are an "Underground Eric", surely you should be wearing a hard hat, with a lamp? I mean, moles wear them, and they are Underground Moles, and so do dwarfs, modern day dwarfs. And you could stick badges on it, and have competitions to name the stickers. And you had your "squints" on, but did you wear a mask? An FFP3 would be compulsory.

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

happy holiday eric.

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!!

@Madonsteamrailways 7 месяцев назад

And by the way, what part of the Tube is it? Is it around the Watford Junction area? If so, you’ve modelled it very accurately!!

@francismewton3276 7 месяцев назад

Why not use hair spray for your static grasses ect ,I use it and I'm sure a lot of modders use it to as it is cheaper.......

@MossdaleNGaugeRailway 7 месяцев назад

Great work, the substation looks the part and the insides, wow! Take care with the cable run, a signalling cable run would not go into a substation. The cables in and out of a substation would be several inches in diameter and not many of them. Happy Christmas, Dave

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Cheers. Hmm yeah, it was more just for a bit of fun really, wether its actually realistic to have cabling going into there im not 100%

@MossdaleNGaugeRailway 7 месяцев назад

@@UndergroundEric What you have around the signal cabin looks really good, the walking routes and the cable run arches, reminds me of typical Met sites. A usual cable run would have signalling cables trackside with larger cables at the back of the cable run that would go into substations and switchrooms.

@stephenollerhead5325 7 месяцев назад

How many 56 s do you have🦺⭐️ Picketed up a dc freight 56 a gem less than 150 x. Olivia’s trains happy new year to you 2024 Stephen👌

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Just the one currently mate, but i will be grabbing a Cavalex one! Have a good one!

@Croydon387 7 месяцев назад

It’s been a long time…

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

I agree dust is good to dull layout.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

In the right places of course! 😇

@matthewbull7 7 месяцев назад

is it a CS set you are selling ?

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

cutting off sprues is the same for me with West Hill Wagon works products in tt120.

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

For Gloucester power station i used bits from Wathers including transformers turbines and boilers .

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thats a great idea 😀

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

used strip leds for the lighting using battery power.

@FC-Mobile-Highlights 7 месяцев назад

Would love a patreon to help out

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

I will have to look into it 🙂

@user-cn4rg2bs4p 7 месяцев назад

When i have finished Acton Wells you better pop down to stonehouse to see it and imput your experience. thanks

@mark5439 7 месяцев назад

you asked for comments about putting stuff behind a pay wall . I am sure there is an opportunity to do something for those who are into the hobby in a big way . I watch all of your videos as soon as i see them but i dont indulge in the hobby so im not sure i am your target audience. I have been turned off one model railway channel because i felt like the channel was just a way to get people into membership.

@UndergroundEric 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment. Yeah i wouldnt want to take away from the normal content thats for sure, i will have to think of some ideas that would work for everyone. Cheers mate