coombe junction - moorswater

Makes a good photo with the bridges and that 37 does look better.

Don

Don, hi

 

Thanks - in reality the viaduct will be on the other board but it sort of conveys the contrast I am looking for...bring on that Dapol HST...Guess I won't be needing the full set of Mk III's...

Pete, good to see some progress. There was a very good article about detailing some Farish class 37s in last month's BRM... at first I thoight they were OO ! But, these were mainly front end updates, and as convincing as they looked, with weathering, their bogie height and wheels gave them away. I think that yours, with that reduced bogie height looks much weightier ... which is what it needs to convey. Keep up the good work.. the Viaduct is goingf to make a stunning backdrop (side drop?)... you know what I mean .

BRs.... Jon

Jon, thanks - Yes I saw your note on my status re BRM - sounds like it is worth getting hold of a copy. It's that 'weightier' thing that often lets down diesels in this scale so hopefully it will still negotiate all my curves...they do spin freely at present with the finescale wheels probably helping with that.

 

There will be a fleet of 37's including domino 37142, domino 37135 (with ploughs), 37207 with yellow headcode and possibly for later use 37175 with large logo after it was transferred from Scotland.

 

I am also still very tempted to commission Ian of Mercig to undertake 37207 with Cornish Railways and the lizard logo...but that requires a little economic recovery in Spain to happen here first

The view of the two bridges looks fantastic. It really captures some of the 'uniqueness' of Coombe Junction. It looks to me perfectly proportioned in relation to photos of the real thing - is the viaduct to scale height or have you reduced it at all? Somehow in 2mm I find that exact scale reproductions of things - especially scenic don't always 'look right' even if they are dimensionally correct. The view on yours looks awesome. I wonder how common it was for a train to cross the viaduct as one went under as this seems to be the case in almost every photo I've ever seen. Maybe the photographers set up camp on the platforms. Definitely do need some more trees however!!

Is your 25 an old Farish product? I really would like one but is seems not be avaliable at present.

I too have a lot of light engine workings to compensate for the lack of clay-hoods. I saw a photo of a train at Burngullow consisting of 50 hoods - I think building all those (and the hoods) would lead to a breakdown!

Tom - many thanks...yep the viaduct is definately to scale at 150ft...for me its the make or break of the layout so despite only being an extract, without it, for me, the layout would lack a bit of zing ...it also acts as a sort of display area for rolling stock which doesn't venture below it....expect to see HST's...failed HST's...47's and 50's etc....some of which will get attacked with a razor saw

 

Some people by chance may have captured the trains above and below but for sure others have waited to capture it...John Vaughan told me last year that he used to sit in the trees to capture some photos on the branch...

Viaduct looks huge but it needs to, however you might need some supporting photographic evidence next to it if exhibited to ensure that the audience recognise why it is that big.

thanks Kris -

 

that will be showed as part of the prototype sequence displayed on the digital screen....Pearl and Dean 'bah bah...bah bah...bah bah etc'

Hi Pete,

 

Good to see the first post of 2011 and it's looking good!B)

 

I really like the depth of field you've achieved with the photographs-'The Master' has taught you well!. The 37 looks fantastic and you might be tempted to think it was the 4mm version if you were none the wiser. John at Precision Decals does the decals for 37207. Here we are:

 

http://www.precisionlabels.com/d96.html

 

http://www.precisionlabels.com/d95.html

 

Very tempting to have a go at one of these myself!

 

The sight of a FGW Class 153 Class 121 will look brilliant when Dapol release it.

 

As for the tree's as weve said before-I think you're going to need a full on arboretum!

 

Looking forwards t the shots of the driers when there ready too.

 

Nice one.

 

Mark

Forgot to add-John at Precision could probably do all of your 37 numbers for you thus avoiding applying individual numbers. I've used them for a project and the're really well produced.

Mark, hi

 

Thanks - I didn't know of Precision Decals, normally using Fox but at those prices it would certainly be a cheaper way of getting 37207 whilst 'el crisis' is continuing in Spain. I will get in touch with John - thanks for the heads up.

 

That said, I do like the thought of having one of Ian's models one day....even the presentation box is nice...same experience and ritual as when opening a new Apple computer...all the packaging nicely thought out...can't think of why I like that so much

 

Hold out for the shots of the drys and you might get to see a 66 on a short rake of PCA's...

Greetings from Africa, very impressed by the photos, hopefully I shall start building before too long but keep up the good work!!

Thanks Jamieh...I must start the trees...I must start the trees....