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.
The Novice Railway Modeller
My latest video will go public at 10am GMT on Saturday for all subscribers. Thank you so much for your support!
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🚂 Support the Channel – Become a Member! 🚂
If you enjoy the videos and want to help keep the channel rolling, you can now join as a Channel Member 🎉
There are 3 membership levels, starting at just £1.99 per month – an easy, affordable way to support the channel and future content.
👉 Hit the Join button
👉 Support via Patreon – link in my profile links
👉 Or if you prefer, Buy Me a Coffee to give a one-off boost ☕
Every bit of support genuinely helps and keeps the content coming. Thanks for being part of the journey 🚆
— The Novice Railway Modeller
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The Novice Railway Modeller
🚂 Support the Channel – Become a Member! 🚂
If you enjoy the videos and want to help keep the channel moving forward, you can now join as a Channel Member 🎉
There are 3 membership levels, starting at just £1.99 per month – an easy, affordable way to support the channel and future content.
👉 Just hit the Join button
👉 Or, if you prefer, you can support the channel via Patreon — you’ll find the link in my profile links
Every bit of support genuinely helps and is hugely appreciated. Thanks for being part of the journey 🚆
— The Novice Railway Modeller
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I'm currently recording a new episode of my beginner progress on building my first model railway layout. Episode due to be published during this week. Members look out for a sneak peak coming your way.
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🚂 Want to help this channel grow?
This channel started as a learning journey — mistakes, experiments, and plenty of trial and error along the way. One year in, I’m still learning every day, and that’s exactly what this community is about.
If you’ve found the videos useful, inspiring, or even frustrated that I get things wrong sometimes, you can now support the channel by becoming a Channel Member.
Memberships help me:
✅ Improve video quality
✅ Invest in new projects and layouts
✅ Spend more time creating honest, beginner-friendly content
In return, members help shape the channel’s future and keep this a positive place to learn, share, and improve together.
No pressure at all — your views, comments, and advice already mean a lot. But if you’d like to go one step further, I’d truly appreciate your support.
Thank you for being part of the journey 🙏
The Novice Railway Modeller
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🗳️ LOGO UPDATE – I NEED YOUR HELP!
I’m working on refreshing my model railway logo and I’d really value your opinion.
➡️ Image 1 – Current logo
➡️ Image 2 – First new logo idea
➡️ Image 3 – Second new logo idea
Which one do you think works best for the channel going forward?
✔️ Clear at small sizes
✔️ Suits modern image railway modelling
✔️ Works across YouTube, socials, and PowerPoint
📊 Vote in the poll
💬 Drop a comment if there’s something you like (or don’t!) about any of them — colours, loco choice, tracks, font… all feedback welcome.
Thanks as always for supporting the channel 🙌
— The Novice Railway Modeller
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