The Complete Layout Tour - Part 1 - Yorkshire Dales Model Railway 

You are an extremely talented modeller with a terrific imagination. The attention to detail is remarkable and I will learn a lot from your skills as I start (at the age of 75) to consider my own layout. Congratulations you are an inspiration.

Magic. No more words from me it's all been said already🤗.

We used to live in the Yorkshire Dales so this brings back memories. Such a well detailed layout.

Perhaps the finest-looking and most realistic model railroad I have ever seen!

This is probably my favourite layout on the Internet. It is the epitome of less is so so much more. The single line complimented by the lush countryside and very detailed and weathered stations. Its an incredible job.

Your layout is excellent, an inspiration, although i disagree when you say you’re no artist. Your layout is a piece of art. Its stunning.

I never get bored of seeing your wonderful railway and your videos show it off in such a realistic way.

I like how your trucks from train sound on those rail.Real realistic

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Here is a landscape with a railway running through it par excellence! I can imagine myself line side watching a procession of well weathered trains while the Yorkshire sun beats down on me as I swig from a bottle of Tizer. The human imagination is brilliant at plugging any "gaps" in a depiction of reality, so who needs sound, steam, or even smells? If my own efforts get anywhere near the quality of yours I'll be delighted. I'm exhibiting for the first time in early 2022. I'll let you know details nearer the time if you like!

Love this layout, and being a single line one makes it very different to most. So easy to watch trains just roll by. Great to see where everything is to.Thanks for answering so many questions.

You always seem to capture an aesthetic picture of England. It's a bit more than would be defined as realistic, it's more of an artistic impression of a picturesque postcard of a slice of idyllic England, dark satanic mills not withstanding. It's a good feeling layout, brilliantly executed

There is no doubt that you have a natural talent for this. Goodness only knows how could you will be in 10 years time. What has made this video so special is that not only have you actually spoken (I always knew you could) is the fact that you have a superb commentary voice. Your work under what might be considered difficult circumasances is quite amazing. It is never easy to work around roof supports and joists, but you have done it in such a way that even when you do see them, it simply doesn't matter. I have been modelling since I was 8 years old (I am now nearly 70!!) and take it from me this is all superb. Well done Mr Raspberry,....my favourite fruit and now one of my favourite modellers. Cheers Bob

I haven't even got a layout and not really into steam engines either 'but' whenever you upload a video on here I have to watch it ! I love the camera angles, the sounds that bring the video to life as you hear the train coming past then the carriages or wagons click clacking on the rails and then fade away and the beautiful sceneries you have realistically created to make your videos effortless to watch. Even though there are some other very good layouts to watch on RU-vid I keep coming back to yours as the bench mark others could aspire too.......Well done keep up the excellent work 👏

You could get all that onto a 6’ x 2’ board in N gauge! Only kidding, I’m jealous of how much room you have. This is a fabulous layout, and it evokes so much nostalgia.The atmosphere that your modelling and videos create is tremendous, you have a great many talents. Thank you for sharing.

many thanks fir uploading this Lewis. put the layout into perspective.

Loved it - it answered so many questions! Roll on part 2 !

I am really happy to know that the layout is DC and just uses Insulfrog points.. It shows that It's more than possible to have a superb layout, without the expense and complexity of DCC. So many modellers these days just cannot appreciate that model railroading existed long before the advent of DCC? An Analogue layout is so much simpler, and much more affordable.. Thank you again for sharing this great "overview" of the layout

I've always really wanted to build a layout but I lack all skill, patience and general craftsmanship needed. And yet for some reason I still watch weathering videos and videos explaining how layouts are built.

I really enjoyed this as much as just watching your usual videos, and you are artistic.

i worked in Kirkby Stephen East goods yard in 1965 . I worked on the coal bings . I remember the yard before it was all changed when the train for Hartley quarry came in there . It was a lovely old place . The plate layers hut and the cattle pens . T her were still trains coming in with our coal and servicing Hartley quarry . The shunter would brake our coal in to the dead end and then loco would go pickup limestone from the quarry . There was still goods then as well . Station master was a chap by name of Tony Braithwaite and there was a chap who done the office . i loved my time there . Im 73 now and still remember like it was yesterday .

I hope my model railroad will look as good as this one, stunning. Greetings from the Netherlands.

I just can’t believe what a little room you have and how much of the world you’ve got enjoy it well done old chap.

Thanks for the tour,great layout fantastic job,love the scenery

You say that you are " No artist " don't underestimate yourself matey. You have a huge amount of talent. What a superb layout :)

Great layout tour always enjoy my visit to the Yorkshire Dale's railway atb Andy

Appreciate the layout, tour & Swiss flag 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇭

Greetings Lewis from sunny Bacup. Thank you for taking the time to share with the world your lovely layout. When you sit back and think about it, the houses we live in are scratch built by the builder and their team, which explains why scratch building looks more natural. The argument you put forward regarding single bulbs is absolutely spot on. The sun, when it shines changes the angle of lighting throughout the day so the shadows move around. We don’t live in a uniform lit world so why should we try and portray something that is not ‘prototypical?’. Now for video no2. Peter

Lewis, thank you for your detailed personal overview of your loft layout. Since I stumbled upon your work, back in your ‘end to end’ pre-rebuild period, I have been enthralled for hours with your videos & channel. I have reflected upon the atmosphere, angles and augmented realism, supported by your episodic editing and synchronised soundscape that form convincing stories. Your layout may lack some expensive technical innovations, like dcc, points motors, wireless and computer controls: but your investment is in locomotives, rolling stock, weathering, unique and arty backgrounds, scratch-built cottages & convincing infrastructue. Thank you for sharing your developing small-world view from YDMR. Peter

Fabulous video. Just shows how talented you are. Brilliant and very interesting. Thank you.

Really impressed that the entire layout is powered by a single combi controller and very minimalistic wiring. Something I'd do myself on a layout. Also reminded me how big the layout actually is from the Hornby magazine video. Really enjoyed the tour. Cheers

And very nice too !!!

Being one of the ones to say watching when you first started to where you are now is absolutely fantastic Well done matey

Thanks for the layout tour,great looking layout.

Magical! I loved this video. Thanks for posting it.

Very enjoyable tour of the layout. Thank you..all the best.

I've seen some truly inspirational train layouts on the internet. Yours is definitely one of them. A real GoTo when I want to watch a train vid. Great job!!!!

That were grand! Thanks.

Great work

Lovely to see the layout tour, and some interesting points made about the use of lighting.

Really nice to hear you as said before fantastic layout

Beautiful layout!

Truly fascinating to see the whole layout. I was immediately astonished when you claimed to be “no artist”. The whole layout is totally artistic and the back scene you painted fits perfectly into the scene. Congratulations on the comments you have received. There’s little I can add to the plaudits. I look forward to seeing part two. Well done Lewis. Roy.

Fascinating seeing the layout in its entirely. I very much like the viaduct section. Your eye for detail never ceases to amaze me. Massively impressive.

Fantastic! Great to see the original layout as a whole, it is a great overview. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful layout. So realistic.

That was great to see, it’s a truly wonderful layout.

That's some amazing modeling, sir! I love it!

Fantastic layout

Brilliant! Love the overview Lewis.

Still following your magnificent and unique layout. Still one of my personal favorites on YT. Thanks for the interesting tour, it''s nice to see it all in perspective in your loft - thanks Paul

This layout is so good! I hesitate to say “less is more” because you seem to have so much detail, but the authenticity and simplicity just hits that sweet spot. And then the angles for viewing and filming is on another level.

Fantastic, always enjoy watching your videos

Great tour of Your beautiful layout. Loved the scratch build stuff.

Looks very nice!

Thank you very much for taking the time to show us around the layout. I have to say that it is the most photogenic I've seen and when we have the audio synced in to adds a whole other dimension.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful layout. A great video for a very rainy day.

Looks amazing great to see the layout in all it's glory a very photogenic layout brilliant thankyou for the video

Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing Jeff

That was great, thanks! You are an artist!

Good scenery and a good detailled modelrailway layout!

Your scenery has such depth to it, there is always so much to see, It's a great piece of work.

I’ve been looking forward to a tour of the layout for ages......thanks for that Lewis....all the best mate......Bob

Hi. Thanks so much for doing a tour of the layout. Been following your builds for ages and great to see the whole thing. Your scenic work is exceptional, love the clay scratching on the bridge. Cheers, John.

A fascinating insight to the layout we normally know that looks and sounds so real ' great work ' looking forward to part two.

What a stunning layout Lewis!!! Love it! Cheers Onno.

Fantastic video! Certainly cleared up how the layout looked in my head. Looking forward to part 2

I'm 60 years old and to be honest I've always wanted to do this.. But my wife won't allow it... So I spend a lot of time watching other people's layouts and just wish that I could have done it. All my projects I have to hide... My miniature roman armies of which there are 300 all hand painted to perfection and historically accurate.. my wooden ships I build, my trains that I bought but can't run, I just take care of them because I have no where to run them. She thinks it's childish and maybe it is..but it's something I so so want to do. I can't explain it.....but all my projects are in my loft and no one knows about them... Some day they will no doubt... I admire your freedom of expression.. In a way.. In fact in every way this is art in every sense of the word... Just looking at this fills me with sadness and joy.. But maybe it's too late for me to have this... she knows me very well perhaps, I have aspergers and if I begin along this beautiful journey I would probably live in this landscape for years... Thank you anyway son for putting this up on RU-vid... It's a credit to you.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Lewis, looking forward to part 2..

Beautiful layout Lewis. Inspirational. Jim

Very interesting as always. Having come to the hobby only a couple of years ago you remain one of my main sources of information and inspiration. Thank you.

I have wondered this for a while now ............thanks for sharing Lewis . I always thought it was end to end ?? an amazingly beautiful layout .

Very interesting. Thank you for this! 🙏

The Layout looks so beautiful from up the wall of the storage yard just gives of a long shot of the scenery Wonderful work

This layout is the main inspiration for my current layout! thank you so much for sharing your work with us! and thankyou for doing a full layout tour!!

Very detailed et well explained. This layout is so realistic. Congratulations.

Lovely tour Lewis. Nice relaxing few minutes of train spotting and looking at scenery and the importance of good camera shot locations

Hi Lewis. The voice of the master.i wondered where the trains went after buckdale. Superb detail. The viewpoints from below railway level are great. Can't wait for misslethwaite. Thank you.

Superb.

Excellent video of a layout suitable for 'leggy' locomotives...

Hi Lewis, superb modelling , you really have an eye for detail, very well done, Allan.

I've enjoyed your videos for quite some time, but its really good to see the layout in its entirety. It is amazing to see how well you have used what is actually a quite limited space, and been able to get some really nice open rural scenes as well as the villages. Thanks for sharing your hobby!!!

This is, without doubt, my favourite model railway layout and I just want to see it grow and grow! It is really good to hear your commentary for once, Lewis, and even better to see what lies behind both ends of the track. Your videos just keep on getting better and better. I can't wait for the next one. Great stuff! Eric.

A really nice layout. Great scenery, detailed structures, and realistic weathering. I also love how your trains effortlessly glide along the rails. A job well done!

Hi Lewis. Superb stuff as always. It was nice seeing your tour of the layout. It really helps to put things in perspective, and also to show how all your hard work has payed off. 👍. Cheers Chris.

Thank you for the full view! With your remarkable skill, I'm glad to see the methods better. Maybe someday I might model half as well

Brilliant.

A great behind the scenes video, the key to all your work is ....keep it simple. Less things to go wrong, simply wired, single track mainline, DC, flexible storage area and most of all, superbly executed. A stunning scenic layout, the elevation you have is way more than I realised, the places where you capture great running shots makes so much sense, and something I will heavily consider on my own future layouts. Great upload Lewis, lots of helpful tips. look forward to part 2. All the best. Brian @ The Angels

Layout tour including a talk😀 Love it Lewis many thanks👍🏻 Love the Yorkshire Rose flags as well! Cheers from Denmark, Joachim

Bonjour Lewis, You inspire many people and set a fine example of how beautiful a realistic ( simple ) track plan can work out. Thanks for sharing this overview. Most revealing and interesting to have a look behind the 'curtains'. Happy model railroading & cheers, Filip

One of my favorite layouts. Good to hear your voice as well!

This is THE masterpiece, Lewis; absolutely stunning to see the whole after having followed its building over time. Thank you so much for putting this tour together. Excellent, excellent indeed. Congrats! and regards from 🇪🇸!

Fantastic v8d great work buddy 👍👍👍👍

Hi ya Lewis. That was a great surprise. Thanks.

Brilliant layout very realistic reminds me of Ingleton and its surroundings. Its certainly the Dales no doubt about it.

Painting the background was the wise choice, the colors blend in with the gorgeous scenery in the foreground giving it a true depth of field. I do find British attics to be framed oddly but you managed to work with it.

Thanks for that, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

It looks great ! Considering all the wooden supports from the loft it is even more amazing that your video's look the part. It must be difficult some times to avoid them being into view. Give the guy a loft and he fills it with joy.

That was great tour of the layout and talk through there is some great attention to detail just think this layout is great 😀👍

Wow thank you for this tour 👍🏻I’ve been a long time subscriber and love the simplicity of how you make your videos…they are amazing stuff and I’ve learned a lot myself that I’ve incorporated into my own…also I wish my wiring was as simplistic as yours..Again thanks for this and looking forward to part 2 👍🏻