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The Novice Railway Modeller

UK Model Railway Modelling 🚆 | OO Gauge Layout Builds

Welcome to The Novice Railway Modeller — a UK-based model railway channel for beginners, returners, and enthusiasts of British diesel and modern electric railways.

Follow real, honest OO gauge model railway builds covering layout construction, track laying, wiring, scenery, weathering, rolling stock, and budget-friendly modelling. The channel focuses on British-outline diesel and electric locomotives, depot scenes, branch lines, and realistic railway operations.

Whether you’re building your first layout, returning to the hobby after years away, or improving an existing setup, this channel shares the full learning curve — mistakes included. Expect practical projects, progress updates, reviews, DIY problem-solving, and no-nonsense advice for everyday modellers.

If you enjoy UK model trains, diesel and electric locos, scenic modelling, and progress over perfection, you’re in the right place.

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16:48

Extending the Scenic Section | First Infrastructure Changes Explained

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Members Only: My Biggest Layout Upgrade Plans Yet

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I Tried Installing TWO Double Junctions and a Relay Exchange for the First Time… Did It Work?

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My Most Meaningful Loco Yet | Accurascale Class 66 Insight | More Than a Model | Charitiable Cause

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Shared 1 month ago

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Model Railway Couplings Compared | Which Is Best for Realism & Reliability? | Episode 20

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Shared 1 month ago

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Autumn Update: Fiddle Yards Completed, New Track Joining Technique & Major Layout Progress!

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Shared 2 months ago

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South Fiddle Yard Rebuild – Can I Finally Fix It? | Progress Update (Part A)

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Fiddle Yard Rebuild Update + HST Coupling Upgrade Test Run | Episode 17

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🚨 Members Exclusive! Cavalex Class 60 – 60081 Isambard Kingdom Brunel + Cameo Loco Action!

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Settle Model Rail Festival Featuring Deadman’s Lane | Stunning OO Gauge Layout & Gritty Detail

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Major Track Re-Engineering! Fiddle Yard Overhaul & New Track Plan 2.0 Revealed | Episode 16

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Revealing My Ultimate Track Plan Using AnyRail | Building My Dream Layout Step by Step | Ep 15

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Shared 6 months ago

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Model Railway Loft Layout | View The Tour | Design Ideas, Scenic Plans & Loco Fleet Overview | Ep.14

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Shared 7 months ago

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I'm Learning to... Install a Hornby Triplex Sound Decoder in a Class 82 DVT | Layout Build Ep 13

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Shared 7 months ago

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I'm Learning to... Run Trains! First Fiddle Yard Test Ends in Disasters & Derailments | Ep. 12

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Shared 7 months ago

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I'm learning to... Fix Frog Polarity Issues | OO Gauge Fiddle Yard Progress | Beginner Build Ep. 11

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Shared 8 months ago

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I'm learning to... Finally Complete and Track Test my Model Railway Fiddle Yard | Ep.10

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Shared 8 months ago

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I'm Learning to... Neatly Connect Bus, Dropper and Point Motor Wires Under my Fiddle Yard | Ep. 9

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Shared 8 months ago

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I'm Learning to... Lay Straight Flexible Track + New Point Network! | Model Railway Build Ep. 8

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Shared 9 months ago

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Learning To Fix and Solder Track with Model Tech Rail Aligners Across Baseboard Joints | Ep. 7

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Shared 10 months ago

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Learning To Install DCC Concepts Cobalt IP Digital Point Motors, Dropper Wires, & Power Bus | Ep. 6

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Shared 10 months ago

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I’m Learning To... Wire & Install Peco Points – Wiring Disasters & Track Troubles | Ep.5 Build

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Shared 11 months ago

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I’m Learning To Wire & Solder Peco Electrofrog Turnouts | Ep.4 – Beginner Model Railway Build

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Shared 11 months ago

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I’m Learning to Build OO Gauge Fiddle Yards | Ep.3 – Model Railway Mistakes, Fixes & Track Plan Tips

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Shared 11 months ago

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Learning to Build My First OO Gauge Model Railway Fiddle Yards | Ep.2 – Beginner DIY Challenges

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm Learning To... Beginner Builds First Model Railway | Loft Layout with Hidden Fiddle Yards Ep. 1

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Shared 1 year ago

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SCHOOL BOY ERRORS | Third Attempt | Levelling Baseboards | Learn With Me

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Shared 1 year ago

472 views

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Britains Most Loved Train | HST125 | The Journey Shrinker | Recreated in Model Form

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Shared 1 year ago

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My First Ever YouTube Upload Painting and Sealing Baseboards

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Shared 1 year ago

490 views