Perhaps not the same vein as Peachy, but try:
James Hilton's blog:
https://paxton-road.blogspot.com/

and Michael Scott's Chandwell:
https://www.youtube.com/@Chandwell
https://chandwell.wordpress.com/

Much the same as the OP, I often find myself spending too much time thinking, researching and planning rather than actually building something. A ~1 foot square T-TRAK module has taken me more than 3 years to get anywhere near completion.

I've come to the conclusion my actual hobby is looking for inspiration on Flickr and re-organising my stock storage boxes.

I think you probably over estimate the influence Peachy has. Everyone has "access" to manufacturers. He has interviewed folk at Hornby, yes, but I'm not sure that he's really made any meaningful difference aside from creating content. I'll be honest I sincerely hope that manufacturers aren't swayed by someone with 3000 YT subscribers.

I really dislike consuming content via YT, just doesn't work for me. There are some successful ones out there for sure, but I'm not sure we need to aspire to having some champion of N gauge in the YT "community".

I don't know if this has been brought up before, but I was wondering whether there was anyone considered as a 'Peachy TT120' for N gauge.

I'm moving over to N gauge from TT120 for my British stuff because I've already got so much Continental and Canadian stuff in N. I've been watching lots of vids on YouTube and there are some excellent N gauge layouts out there. I was wondering whether anyone was considered to be the Peachy for N gauge? He has around 3,000 subscribers on YouTube, whereas there are some N gaugers who have more, but I don't know whether anyone has access to manufacturers, etc. like he does.

It would be great if there was someone to 'champion' N gauge like him. Is there anyone? (If not, would anyone be willing? I'd put myself forward but my modelling skills are pretty basic and I don't have a YouTube channel yet...).

Just wondering. I'm a fan of the Model Rail Replacement Podcast and there's lots of talk about TT120, but very little for N. Seems there's lots of publicity out there for TT120. Maybe that's just because I was following so many people who were either new to modelling or trying it out (perhaps as a novelty or just an experimental layout... not sure). Also, I don't know if Bachmann are as forthcoming with contact with modellers like Hornby seem to be. I guess that could make things more difficult?

I'd love to know your thoughts and opinons!

ELO Don't Bring Me Down, and wondering who Bruce is...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rD-0tlGGPo

And for those that can make this excellent voyage, I recommend taking a break along the way at Abbotsford and adjourning to the Sydney Rowing Club. It's right next to the ferry wharf, has a view to die for, excellent community club pricing and a varied and well presented menu of beers and food. What's not to like?!

Quote from: Bealman on Yesterday at 10:29:08 PMBeen in em all. The Fortune of War is my favourite, followed by The Hero of Waterloo.

The Hero of Waterloo is my favourite. Really clean with the feel of a spit and sawdust pub. Unfortunately The Nelson has got a bit up its own    since I first went there IMHO. Now you have to phone ahead and book a table.

In the Australian, even a town cat wouldn't even look at the meat from the crocodile pizza. I mean who puts Thai curry sauce on a pizza, let alone a crocodile 

This is something I have learned. Like Gourmet Pies are quite the opposite   

Been in em all. The Fortune of War is my favourite, followed by The Hero of Waterloo.

Quote from: Foxhound on Yesterday at 02:31:23 PM

Quote from: scottmitchell74 on May 04, 2026, 09:50:06 PMNot having access to unlimited funds I need to pick my spots, but I find I spend HOURS scouring the web, researching, reviewing, contemplating,  etc... and tie myself in knots.

I end up missing out at times, and striking too soon at others.

I'm not seeking advice, rather fellow travelers to commiserate with. 

Wondering how others' journeys are like.

The spiral of that particular rabbit hole is a difficult thing to escape. I was totally thrown by the new Peaks, for example. I was lucky that I was able to sell my Farish ones through N'Porium on FB, because if I hadn't, I wouldn't have afforded the new ones. I restricted myself to one a month for 4 months.
Now the new Dapol 33s are out I have a similar call to make. It's about pacing yourself I guess.
The new Bachmann Farish announcement today shows on of my favourite 20s will be out in the autumn - 20090. Again, budgetting carefully...

Oh, man. Yes. If I was in the market for a Peak that would have been a dilemma.   

As a tourist I can say that I've done a similar trip from the Olympic Park to the Quay, and yes it's a great trip. Another favourite trip is from the Quay to Doyle's Wharf. The most amazing approach I ever did was on Queen Elizabeth cruising from Melbourn to Cairns, entering Circular Quay at about 5.30am during Pride and the Opera House was lit multi-coloured. 







Anyway it was a bit early so we went back to bed, got up at 9.30, had breakfast, and set about a pub crawl around The Rocks.









And of course consumed some beers





These two were taken inside a pub that wasn't easy to get an outside shot of, because of all the umbrellas and day trippers, but the bar featured in the film "A Town Like Alice". I could understand why... Do you know what it's called  Yup its "The Fortune of War"





Can I just say that Crocodile Pizza and Little Creatures is NOT a good combination!...





After all that a gentleman needs some relief!



That's me done for!