georgeT Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) After a really big loss of mojo and quite a few failed attempts trying to build anything near decent in O gauge with so little room was driving me mad and l was starting to think do l really want or need a layout ? but with two base boards looking at me in my den measuring 7'6" x 2' l'm thinking there must be something l can do ? So l have come up with a last ditch attempt to model something decent with plenty of light shunting and a fiddle (cassette) at both ends, so stock will not get trapped on the layout, also a good friend of mine (Mark Owen) has said he would like to help in the construction of a possible exhibition layout, so a start has been made on 'Tanners Wharf', the layout depicts a small yard between two road bridges in south London somewhere one at each end of the layout where locos can run around wagons etc etc, using the cassettes, we have laid the track and wired it all up and are ready to add the point motors... also something different is all the track has been stuck down with (no more nails) and is proving a success so far... Edited November 13, 2017 by georgeT 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Nice one George, glad to see you've brought in a professional builder at last, I hope this one gets done, as it would be nice to see it Exhibited mate. P.S. You had a tidy up? Edited September 25, 2017 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Let's hope the mojo sticks this time George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Very nice George - Looking forward to following this Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatford Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hi George, I will be following with great interest. I noticed the layout support legs, they look like the fold up trestle type with adjustable height, up to 1.2-1.3 m, how are you finding them for use with your new layout ? Regards Kim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hi Kim, Thanks for dropping in, The tresses are great to rest the layout on as they can be as high or as low as you want, and they are very sturdy for working on too, bought on eBay for £22 the pair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Looking good George. Keep up the excellent work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Looking good George. Keep up the excellent work Thanks Two Tone, l will give it my very best effort this time...looking for some good warehouse pictures for inspiration... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Both boards have got all the track on now, need to get some point motors and some switches on Saturday at the Wigan show... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Looks a very usable track plan. Have you a picture of the 2 boards together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Here's a couple of pictures Peter showing the progress we have made so far on the wharf, all tracks will have access to the cassettes so allowing through running were nothing can get trapped, l have an idea for all the buildings which will be made of 2mm plywood with DAZ clay and all the stone work made brick by brick, all the points are second hand and will have their sleepers repaired in time... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2017 Looks ready for running - great progress in a short time. Lets see the first train! Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hello Dave, first train is due sometime today as it's all wired up, will post some pictures soon.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Here's a couple of pictures Peter showing the progress we have made so far on the wharf, all tracks will have access to the cassettes so allowing through running were nothing can get trapped, l have an idea for all the buildings which will be made of 2mm plywood with DAZ clay and all the stone work made brick by brick, all the points are second hand and will have their sleepers repaired in time... Ballast over the Sleeper ends mate, it's a Yard. Will you put a Building over the Switches and Controller? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) Well the first trains were run on the wharf this afternoon, even 33008 had a little run as well, and some shunting took place, must say we enjoyed the play, still plenty to do, next will start the cobble stones not sure how we will tackle that yet might be the DAS again ? l have got some warehouse ideas in my mind, but that will be much later, Also l have put the layout up as high as l can and its now up to almost eye level....much better.... Edited September 28, 2017 by georgeT 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Looks like it will be fun. How long is the layout and what lengths are your fiddle yards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hello Peter, The layout is 7'6" x 2' on two boards and the fiddle yards are 18" x 2' at each end (removable) and they hold 2' cassettes which over hang and can pick up and drop from all the tracks, and there are endless possibilities when shunting a few vans and wagons around the yard... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hello Peter, The layout is 7'6" x 2' on two boards and the fiddle yards are 18" x 2' at each end (removable) and they hold 2' cassettes which over hang and can pick up and drop from all the tracks, and there are endless possibilities when shunting a few vans and wagons around the yard... If you need some over centre Latches to hold the boards together and some Coach Bolts I think I have some mate, I'll have a look over the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted September 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hi George I hope this is a successful layout as looks like it has loads of potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks Clive, We had it running yesterday and it was a lot of fun with a few locos and some wagons, need to fit electro-magnets in all the right places first and then fit Digham auto couplings to all the stock before ballasting / cobble stones etc etc.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 George if you look on one of Giles’ posts, he made a small brass stamp for making cobbles in Daz. Basically a number of squares using brass strip on edge. Sometime last year. I’m on my phone so can’t ref atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 George if you look on one of Giles’ posts, he made a small brass stamp for making cobbles in Daz. Basically a number of squares using brass strip on edge. Sometime last year. I’m on my phone so can’t ref atm. He has a website and the Sett Embossing tool is on there. http://bygiles.com/ Great potential with this layout George. Your well built wagons and locos will be right at home there. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Well the first trains were run on the wharf this afternoon, even 33008 had a little run as well, and some shunting took place, must say we enjoyed the play, still plenty to do, next will start the cobble stones not sure how we will tackle that yet might be the DAS again ? l have got some warehouse ideas in my mind, but that will be much later, Also l have put the layout up as high as l can and its now up to almost eye level....much better.... Is that a MOK Q1 loco George? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Is that a MOK Q1 loco George? No Richard its a mixture of part kits and a lot of scratch building... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 No Richard its a mixture of part kits and a lot of scratch building... And very good it looks too George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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