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Wheal Elizabeth modifications

ullypug

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Sorry for the lack of updates but I've been busy continuing with the programme of modifications to Wheal Elizabeth which will eventually result in passenger running.

First came the removal of the loading dock and platform almost immediately after Trainwest.

Next came the attachment of the new fiddleyard board and painting.

Next the start of an overbridge based on Bugle. The stone work is from Kibri styrene sheets. Very good and not as pronounced as the usual Wills offerings.

Then the addition of concrete platform edges and bridge painting. The trains will just poke out when stopped at the station, which as yet doesn't have a name, though Demelza Lane is my present favourite.

Finally some detail shots of the effect so far.

The fiddle yard board has now been removed and once the platform surfaces are set in place, then the layout will revert to a single ended operation for Railex in a couple of weeks time.

I've already bought bits of styrene to make a set of steps down from the overbridge. The next outing after Railex is in October so I'm hoping to have made more progress by then.

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sparky

Hi Andrew,

Your update has been well worth the wait and I think your modifications are a brilliant idea. I can just imagine your 122 idling away waiting for departure time.

The use of concrete platform edges is a nice touch and works well with the stonework of the other buildings. I rather like the bridge and the use of the Kibri sheets is interesting, I think I might well try them when the bridge at Penhydd is rebuilt.

 

Cheers,

Geoff

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