mog Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Really not sure how regularly I'll be able to update as progress may be slow, (some pretty time-consuming family stuff going on).. but I am introducing my new build - Greenville. At the moment the layout is just a framework and a few ideas but I thought that naming it and committing to posting 'diary' updates might give me some impetus in getting it built! At the moment I'm still not settled on a plan, however, I'm pretty certain that this will be another layout based on my 'Yellow Pine' RR and very likely be set in a similar area and period to 'Brett' (ie North West US 80s/90s) I've been very tempted to do something inspired by the CSX Sebring Airport spur, but might get my fussy out for that one on something smaller and portable. I'm hoping I can apply some stuff that I've learned to the plan and construction. Anyway - part one of the 'Greenville Diaries': https://youtu.be/LPHHyyuwvNg 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking interesting, Martin. I must say you are very brave appearing in your videos like you do! Can I ask you a favour - next time you're over my way can you come and tidy my office/railway room and make it look as neat as yours! Look forward to seeing progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking interesting, Martin. I must say you are very brave appearing in your videos like you do! Can I ask you a favour - next time you're over my way can you come and tidy my office/railway room and make it look as neat as yours! Look forward to seeing progress. Brave? What are you saying? ;-p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Actually been making progress on the new layout. (Many thanks to Colin for supplying me with the flexi track I was short of as I had wildly under-ordered!) Rather than blogging, I'm sticking with the youtube business for now.. https://youtu.be/rTv0LCcnQvk 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It was good to see some progress, I missed out on the 2nd and 3rd installments of the diary, I guess i should have had you subbed, but then I have to do another purge of my YT anyway as there are so many channels and not enough time to keep up with them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Nice to see the progress on Greenville on your video diaries. I particularly like your track plan, it has a nice spacious look and reasonably long spurs. Given the space you have, it would be tempting to cram in more track, turnouts and spurs. 3 spurs/industries can provide have plenty of switching activity on a small layout. I'll be following with interest. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Good progress and an interesting plan - look forward to the next instalment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 cheers chaps. Yep - the temptation to keep filling up the space was there, but I tried to focus and KISS ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks great Martin. A worthy successor to Brett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thought maybe I should bump this.. I don't lurk in RMWeb much and clearly missing out on some great builds chaps. Just posted an 'ops' video on youtube.. https://youtu.be/T-zVgjJwJa4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Great video and switching ops. Another excellent example of 'less is more' showing that you don't need to cram in as much track as possible to create a satisfying switching layout. Watching Greenville convinced me that I should include a run around in my current project, The Marlborough Branch. Mal 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thought maybe I should bump this.. I don't lurk in RMWeb much and clearly missing out on some great builds chaps. Just posted an 'ops' video on youtube.. https://youtu.be/T-zVgjJwJa4 What a FANTASTIC layout!!! It's us here who've been missing out (if we haven't followed on YouTube ) I like the curving road at the layout entrance - a great bit of forced perspective modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Mog...nice layout and enjoyed that last video indeed. how well has the SwitchList programme been working gor you?? And are you finding that the Caboose groundthrows stand-up to the job?? Cheers Gene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Mog...nice layout and enjoyed that last video indeed. how well has the SwitchList programme been working gor you?? And are you finding that the Caboose groundthrows stand-up to the job?? Cheers Gene Hi Gene.. Switchlist works just fine for me.. I do find sometimes that it will want to keep dispatching the same cars, but playing with the loads and assignments to see if I can iron out that wrinkle. The groundthrows are okay so far too.. I know they don't look very prototypical but it was a compromise for me. They don't feel very strong, so I do wonder how long they'll last.. but maybe that's intentional give in the material chosen? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks Mog..check your private messages. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrouge Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks for posting Martin, watched your Youtube videos over the weekend, most enjoyable really liked seeing the evolution of the layout. Soldering has never been a favourite of mine and it good to se you are pleased with the results of power feed joiners and Scotchblock connectors. Link to railscenics.com was appreciated and one of their Medium power bus starter kits (218-005) has duly been ordered. I was going to top my hollow core doors with XPS but I think I am also likely be going old school and topping the boards with cork tiles. Which sky colour did you select in the end, looks good on the vids Cheers Nick Edited April 25, 2017 by Vanrouge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks for posting Martin, watched your Youtube videos over the weekend, most enjoyable really liked seeing the evolution of the layout. Soldering has never been a favourite of mine and it good to se you are pleased with the results of power feed joiners and Scotchblock connectors. Link to railscenics.com was appreciated and one of their Medium power bus starter kits (218-005) has duly been ordered. I was going to top my hollow core doors with XPS but I think I am also likely be going old school and topping the boards with cork tiles. Which sky colour did you select in the end, looks good on the vids Cheers Nic Thanks Nick, really appreciate your comments.. re the sky colour.. I think (!) I went for the dulux mineral mist. Having a bit of a memory lapse, but it was either that or something else very close to it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Latest 'Diaries' video posted (day off work + much rain) :-) Been having a go at stripping and repainting HO engines lately and share my results. pardon the skew-wiff decalling, I have such an unsteady hand and poor eyes these days! https://youtu.be/mIJbi4Rhnd4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervyn Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 just caught up with your videos great stuff !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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