Steve aka The British Railroader

I have been musing for some time about a potential exhibition layout and I thought it may be time to put some flesh on the bones. My latest YouTube video is now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Sometimes you need a little help from your friends. Big thanks to Jim Barrett, Tom Marshall, Neil Mason, and Sam and James from the Model Rail Replacement Podcast for their contributions to my latest video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

One of the things I get asked about most is how I fit working ditch lights to HO Scale. What I have done with this video is put both the old videos together so that the techniques are in one place.
This video is now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

It is that time of year, the Shoeburyness Model Railway Club Exhibition is upon us. Not only was I there as a visitor, I was helping my friend Keith Renshaw operate his superb layout CSX Rensville. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Morning everybody. Whilst I am waiting for the Great Western Railway Museum to open in Swindon, I thought I'd share with you some of mine and my friends thoughts about modelling American Railroads in the UK. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

My YouTube break is over. Did you miss me? 😉 I thought I'd start with a long overdue update on Brooklyn Park. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

To my great discredit, I haven't posted anything about this yet this month. Whether gay, straight or some stripe in-between, we are all people and we are all looking for love. Haters, bugger off, you ain't welcome here, our pride is stronger than you.

So whilst all my USA videos are officially done, I decided to share this that I kinda made for myself. Yes it is unashamedly set to music, but my memories tend to have a soundtrack to them!

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday. A little practical video for today. I thought it would be fun to see how easy it would be to fit DCC sound and a keep alive to one of these. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

After a month of videos, we have reached the end of my USA trip footage. I hope you have enjoyed these as much as I have and normal service will resume. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

So I said yesterday's video was the penultimate one, but was looking at the footage I had left and felt Staten Island deserved it's own video. Now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Almost at the end of my American journey (despite what I say in the video, 2 to go). Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Perhaps my favourite part of my trip to New York was my visit to the NYAR HQ at Fresh Pond. I only took some photos but have put them together with some footage of my time on the LIRR. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

It only took a year to arrive but I finally have a second NYAR locomotive in my fleet. See my unboxing video on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader now. #thebritishrailroader

Time for some trainspotting US style. Latest video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Whilst in Pennsylvania, I was lucky enough to visit some great museums and ride a great scenic railroad. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

OK I know that this is the least catchy title of any YouTube video ever, but it does exactly what it says on the tin! Go have a look and see some fantastic layouts. New video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Probably the thing I was mist looking forward to seeing during my visit to Pittsburgh was the Union Railroad and it did not disappoint! I had a great time chasing trains and seeing this incredible little railroad. My latest video is now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader

For all you transit lovers out there, I spent the better part of a day on the Pittsburgh Light Rail system and was shown around by Chuck. Video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Back in my temporary role as The British Gourmet (thanks Jim Barrett , all your fault 😉) I am having dinner at Dinosaur BBQ in Brooklyn across from my hotel. Pulled pork, ribs and belly with mashed potatoes and greens. I may put on weight!

Not to labour on a theme, but an Old Fashioned seems to have appeared in my hand. How ever so American of me 😉🍸

My trip to the USA is starting well and I haven't even left the UK. Cheers 🇺🇲🇬🇧🍷

The time has finally arrived for me to hop on a plane and spend some time watching the actual trains that I model. New video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

I do love a good unboxing and for a change, I am looking at OO gauge. See my latest video now on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Apologies everyone but unbeknownst to me, there had been a rendering error with the video. This is all fixed and you can now watch my report from the London Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Requested by a good friend and I was ready to oblige. Latest video now available on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Time to share this week's video on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader
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I said it wouldn't happen, but I couldn't help myself. The return to the St Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway in Barbados now on my YouTube channel, The British Railroader #thebritishrailroader

Something to add to your calendars

Great shot. I remember the 312s in their latter days on the Great Eastern Mainline and even occaisionally on the LTSR. They were a comfy ride, so long as it wasn't too hot!