Doveston Works Syndication Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:56:29 +0000 info@rmweb.co.uk (RMweb) IP.Blog 60 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-4623-the-other-terminus-construction-starts/
Not been able to do alot as I'm getting ready for a new year at College. But, I've finalised on the track layout and it fits everything I wanted from it. Here's some pictures including my new N15 Maunsell N15 4-6-0 No. 736 'Excalibur':-







Unlike my preivous pictures, there is still the two coach runround...]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-4623-the-other-terminus-construction-starts/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-4426-a-few-updates-since-last-time/ Well, this is a out of date.

Not a lot has changed since my last update but a few things have happened.

Firstly, a few stock additions:

LSWR T9


GWR Hawksworth 94XX



GWR 8750 – Brought and run in at the Bluebell Railway’s 50^th Gala explaining the Standard tank in the background.



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Its been a while. So a update for mainly my OO layout because my O gauge has had nothing done to it lately due to lack of time to make the backscene and get my hands on some mounts for it. Hopefully one that will be done by the end of the summer holidays.

Doveston

Track and scenery...]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:41:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-3988-its-been-a-while-backlog-of-work-to-do/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-3306-overhaul-j94torrington-new-arrival-t9gresley-buffet/
While I still debate weather to rename Torrington and pondering about something that will follow in another post, I've been out and about the place purchasing various bits and pieces for the layout. After about 7? ish years of waiting, I've finally brought my First Hornby teak Coach, a Carmine and Cream Buffet while on...]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:48:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-3306-overhaul-j94torrington-new-arrival-t9gresley-buffet/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-3182-to-renumber-or-not-to-renumber/
After looking long and hard at my 3 Bullieds side by side, 2 Blackmoor Vales and a Torrington, I've decided to renumber/name 1 possibly 2 of them into other machines. One of the Blackmoor Vales will become 21C119 'Bideford' and my Torrington might become 34066 'Spitfire'. Originally, I was only going to rename...]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-3182-to-renumber-or-not-to-renumber/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2948-engine-detailing/
While the O Gauge scenery was drying and the 2251 was cooling after soldering work to the pickups, I got on with updating the headcodes on my engines. On the southern, there is a very different system where the headcode doesn't mean what type of train it is, but where it is going. For my line, and to pay my own little tribute to my...]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2948-engine-detailing/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2946-o-gauge-more-scenery-work/
The main purpose of today was to do some more work on the main scenery of the O Gauge Shelf. Got a fair bit done as you may be able to see with only the backscene left to do and painting the stock before Its relatively ready until I can afford to get a engine anyway :(





Until Next Time,

Jon]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:45:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2946-o-gauge-more-scenery-work/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2945-overhaul-bachmann-collet-2251-and-post-dcc-conversion-photos/
Did a fair bit of work today on both my O gauge and OO (documented later) with some surprising results:

One of the jobs I got done was the Mechcanical Overhaul of my Bachmann 2251 Tender Engine. Its nearly 10 years old and about 3 years ago started to run roughly and basically stopped working a year later. Today, I stripped it all down...]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2945-overhaul-bachmann-collet-2251-and-post-dcc-conversion-photos/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2812-o-gauge-lner-truck/
I got this at Model world 2010 on the cheap. It says on the box its a LNER Bulk Alumina Wagon but its missing decals and the roof shown on the box :S





Any idea what colour this should be an where I could get some decals for this from?

Thanks in advance,


Jon]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2812-o-gauge-lner-truck/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2728-o-gauge-further-work/
Since yesterday's post, I've been working all evening tonight on the layout, mostly on the scenery but I've also made the rest of the kits I brought for this, a Vent van and a Toad Brake Van. Both went together as well as the other truck (meaning that the fourth and final truck for the layout will also be from the peco...]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:26:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2728-o-gauge-further-work/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2704-o-gauge-scatch-building/
Started on scenery work today as can be told by the Buffers being installed on the layout. I also, have just finished this, a scatch built Platform. Its built of Cardboard and it designed to hold one wagon or van . Its the first I've done so I'd like to know what you guys think of it. Its not finished as I need to get hold of...]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2704-o-gauge-scatch-building/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2702-o-gauge-first-item-of-rolling-stockstart-of-scenic-work/
I finally got the parts I need to start work on the O Gauge Shelf layout. Mostly Scenic with a couple of Kits for the Rolling Stock. I've decided that it will be based in the 1930s on the GWR which makes my life easier as I can get hold of GWR kits more easily. I built one of the kits tonight and it went surprisingly well, aka it...]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2702-o-gauge-first-item-of-rolling-stockstart-of-scenic-work/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2517-o-gauge-before-work-is-started/
Well, I got round to getting a photo of the layout as it is at present. The area with two tracks is where the fiddle yard will be, with the rest being scenery.




Where the scene break accross the track goes can be seen in roughly the middle of the board with the regtangle in nearest the camera being where a small scratchbuilt...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2517-o-gauge-before-work-is-started/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2509-new-layout-but-not-what-i-normally-do/
While RMWeb's been down, I've been able to finish my work on my DCC conversion of Doveston. I've not chipped anything else yet as I've been working on my AS Design Technology coursework. Which, ironically, brings me onto something new.

For my project I constructed a small O gauge test track on a old shelf we had...]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:34:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2509-new-layout-but-not-what-i-normally-do/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2035-viva-la-digital-revolution/
I got my E-Z Command replaced today and I LOVE IT ...]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2035-viva-la-digital-revolution/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2020-christmas-sales-two-lovely-new-coaches/
Yesterday in th modelzone sale in guildford, I managed to pick up some bargins to complete two of my coach sets. My general rule is 3 coaches per set with at least 1/2 of one being first class. Well, I completed my Southern Maunsell Set (a Full First, Full Second, Second Brake and PMV) amd my Mk2 Blue/Grey set (BSO, SO and...]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2020-christmas-sales-two-lovely-new-coaches/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2001-e-z-command/
I got it today with a number of Hornby Decoders and installed the system exactly as it said to in the Instructions on a separtate line using track from the set. Placed My class 25 on it for a quick test run to see if it all works which it did to my relief even if i was making more noise than I...]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2001-e-z-command/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2000-merry-christmas-class-25/
Firstly, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And from my lovely family, I got a lovely train set. The Bachmann E-Z Command Passenger Set which includes a Blue Class 25 and two Mk2 coaches....]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:33:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-2000-merry-christmas-class-25/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1885-the-next-rebuild/
After Christmas, (when I get my DCC Offically), the third and hopefully final rebuild will be carried out on the layout (famous last words).

Anyway, below is what is planned plus all the related DCC chipping.



Jon]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:58:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1885-the-next-rebuild/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1884-new-arrival-tornado/
Got round to adding sme photos of my pride and joy, Tornado :D

Stunning model and will be even better after the latest in a long line of rebuilds (see separtate post). All I need to do is add an many of the details as I want and then she can go into full traffic.

Anyway, here she is on Doveston (links only for the short term):



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After looking at this thread (Here: Customising the Blog), I decided to have a go at it myself at adding a custom menu. Don't think its looks very good but it appears to be working correctly anyway. What do you guys think?

Jon]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1810-blog-update/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1767-new-arrivals/
I'm managed to get a new engine for Doveston, another Bullied. This time, a West Country 4-6-2 No.34031 'Torrington'. Fits in nicely with my Mark 1s and Blackmoor Vale (the other Bullied). While detailing Torrington, I finally have gotten round to updating the 04 with lamps, detailing and its horn while at the same time...]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-1767-new-arrivals/ http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-954-welcome-to-doveston-works/
Welcome to Doveston Works. This is where I will update you all on progress to Doveston itself and to the rolling stock that runs on it. Unforgently, there won't be many updates with regards to layout for a while as I need to save up to get the parts I need to continue. Here's how the layout and rolling stock looks at...]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/302/entry-954-welcome-to-doveston-works/