Pete's Video Library

Keeping Vintage Trains Alive!

Pete is running some of his oldest locomotives and keeping his railway tracks in top condition. These trains may be decades old, but they still run beautifully 🚂

When My Trains REFUSE to Work…

Even the best railway setups don’t always go to plan! Join Pete as he runs his trains… and runs into a few unexpected problems along the way. From technical hiccups to funny moments, this is all part of the joy of model railways.

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Trains I NEVER Used… Here’s Why!

Pete takes us into his railway room to show some of the trains he’s never been able to use on his layout. From foreign engines to models that just didn’t fit his setup, each one has a story behind it. Why didn’t they make the cut? And would Pete ever run them today?

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Why My Trains Keep Derailing… And How I’m Fixing It

In this video, Pete takes a closer look at some of his locomotives and shares a few updates on his model railway. He talks about adding weights to his carriages to improve stability and performance, and also shows some of the derailments he’s been dealing with along the way. It’s all part of the process, and Pete explains what’s going wrong and how he’s working to fix it.

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When Things Went Wrong: Pete’s First Days in the Signal Box

In this video, Pete looks back on his early days working in the signal box, when he was just starting out as a helping hand on the railways.

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Pete's Done a Repair Job on His Carriages

Pete's added lead weights to his carriages to stop them derailing - a proper old-school fix!

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Pete Having Fun and Chaos in His Railway Room

Pete is having a stressful time in his railway room - perhaps even more stressful than his signalman days.

Pete in His Multicoloured Jumper

Pete gives a brief history lesson and takes you back to the 1960s signal box.

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