carlw Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Hi, At this years Lydd rail there was discussion of a challenge layout for next years event. The basics of the rules are that the scenic part of the layout has to be 4'8.5" X 12" and have at least 1 working point. The fiddle yard has to be no more than 288 square inches. I wanted to keep the theme on the southern region so that I could use the stock that I'm building for Tonbridge. As such I could either do a small station for 4 car units or something for all the wagons. After a bit of thought and searching through photos I liked the idea of the P.A.D area behind Hither Green depot. There were a few down sides to this. Most photos online are of locos on the depot not of the area I wanted. (Paul did send me some) the space allowed would not let me have a scale model of the yard, so I decided it would be a representation of the yard. So with planing done 2 weeks ago I started building the boards and laying track. Over the last couple of weeks things have progressed so that wiring, ballasting, construction of a road and painting of the backscene are done. Progress can be seen below Cheers Carl Edited September 15, 2016 by carlw 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hi, So progress is really moving on with this little layout. I have managed to get most of the basic scenery done, now I'm going to be working on wagons and detailing (going to take the time as the yard is full of junk to model) While working on the scenery I have also been making a load of wagons that I got at TINGS, I still have another half dozen to build. My crux is painting things but it m going to do my best. I have to admit that the 4 seacows in the pic below I didn't build I found them on eBay for £8.50 each. Cheers Carl 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Carl, The layout is taking shape nicely. I like it, the access road looks right. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Looking good mate Can't wait to see it finished Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hi, Here is some of this weekend developments. The fence is from BH enterprise. The sandbags have been made with Bluetac that's molded and painted to give it the appearance, they are only placed there at the moment and could end up being moved. As can also be see from the photo I have painted and added the buffers, these do still need a bit more work to make them appear used. I have also been building more Parkside kits of a "Clam" & "Pipe" Cheers Carl 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagunatic Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Wasn't sure if you were friends or not. Another layout looking good as well do you really have that much time on your hands to be working on that many at once lol. Can't find the time for one at the moment but hopefully when I get back to work things may have calmed down a little with all the drivers being back at Carnforth now instead of all over the country so hopefully the office staff won't always be on the road so other jobs can be done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) It's been ages since I posted an update for Hither Green, but work has been progressing. Most work has been on making and painting small detailing parts. I have also been working on wagon kits from various sources. Parkside Grampus, Tunnys and Pipes. N Gauge society Salmons John grey Trestrol fitted with a cherry picker Loads of RTR wagons are also in the paint shop at various stages. Carl Edited December 21, 2016 by carlw 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Happy new year everyone. Work over the last few weeks has been concentrated on painting wagons. This evening I felt like a break from the wagons so I have made a start on the yard office, it is only a representation of the actual building as I can only find a couple of photos that both show the same side. Like most of my buildings the basic construction is card. From photos I can find of the actual build it seems to be made of some kind of stucko material so I think I will just paint the building rather than use any paper overlay. Cheers Carl 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark374 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Superb layout and nice progress so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looking good Carl Enjoying the updates Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Carl, Great progress, it is looking very good. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Looking great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Loving the blutac 1ton bags Carl. Layout is looking the part and the stock is cracking too. Looking forward to seeing more and eventually in the flesh at Lid Rail Cheers, Andy. #Lyddrailstandardgaugechallenge #ngaugewhitewash Edited February 18, 2017 by theplasticbrummy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Last weekend while I helped Mr Farmer with Tanners hill at the Milton Keynes exhibition, Steve and Richard both told me off for not having enough updates on here, so here goes An update on the yard office building can be seen below. I have added an entrance lobby extension and painted the building. Exterior details and glazing are still to be added. I have been working on lots of different detailing elements for the yard (junk) Some new locos have joined the roster: a second Dapol 33 in civils and 37603 in EPS livery. (Me and Steve have a feeling that this is a CJM repaint) On the wagon front I have been working on loads. Quite a few of which are at the point of needing transfers: N gauge society Salmon Parkside pipes and Bachman SR brake 3 Parkside grampus and 2 Parkside tunnys 3 Chivers tubes (7 more still to build) 10 Chivers Seahorses I have also got loads of different detailing parts at various stages of construction or paint, more on these as they get complete. Carl 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I like a good departmental , so now following ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) About time you updated Departmental wagons coming on well Have you got the transfers sorted yet. All looking good though mate. Thanks Steve Edited February 19, 2017 by sf315 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 About time you updated Departmental wagons coming on well Have you got the transfers sorted yet. All looking good though mate. Thanks Steve Cheers guys, Steve, I haven't ordered them but I went on fox transfers and came up with £75 worth. All different types of tops panels and some red alphabets for the cherry picker. I'm sure there is loads more I need. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Well done Carl Looking good Steves pep talk brushed off on me as well, been doing stuff every night, just finished a Sat Link repainted OBA Well done Richard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Well done Carl Looking good Steves pep talk brushed off on me as well, been doing stuff every night, just finished a Sat Link repainted OBA Well done Richard Thanks Richard, Good to hear you have your mojo back. Maybe we should arrange a meeting with Steve if you loose it again. His encouragement seems to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Got some nice presents for my birthday this morning from my wife and kids. They will come in handy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Happy Birthday !! Be careful with the chopper, the blades are razor sharp Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi, Work has been progressing on various bits and bobs for the layout, here is a small update on some of what I have been up to. First up. I have been putting the chopper to good use and started cutting up sleepers, some of which have been glued in place. Also I have built, painted and placed all the point levers. This week a package arrived from Mark howarth containing a pack of yard lamps. In the second photo you can see I have glued several stacks of scrap rail. I have also moved the ballast staths to the other side of the siding (this is now glued in place). One of the other big things I have been working on is the rake of seahorse. They have reached the paint stage with the yellow coat having been applied. There is various of bits and bobs I'm working on but more on these will follow over the next few weeks. Cheers Carl 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Carl, Very nice work, I like the whole concept and it makes into a really nice interesting scene. Good luck with your entry at Lydd All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Coming on a treat Carl - I'm catching you up though Did you have a stash of Seahorses or have you found a secret supplier of Chivers kits? Keep up the good work. Cheers, Andy. Edited March 9, 2017 by theplasticbrummy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking good mate. I'll let you tell plasticbrummy where they come from. I haven't even started my tubes yet. Thanks Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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