Vanguard 5374 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Spurred on by thoughts of why preservation modelling isn't that popular, and how some models seem to work unprototypically, I've decided to aim to build a model of Pitsford & Brampton Station, modelling the railway in the mid-late 1990's. This was my regular preserved railway that I visited growing up, so it has a few special memories to me. So far, I've been planning out stock for the line, which will range from repainted RTR to scratchbuilds for some items of stock. Given the size of the line and it's overall operating potential, this shouldn't cost too much to build and will have a nice mix of rolling stock to play with. I've got a few photos from when I was younger of the line, so will be using these amongst others for reference. For a while now, I've modelled Narrow Gauge but I've decided to return to Standard Gauge modelling. The first loco I'm building is Vanguard, a Polish TKh49, which will be joined by a rake of coaches used on the line. I'm trying to recreate it as I remember it, so will be working to try and get every detail correct. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 So far I've been drawing up motive power, which will reflect the locomotives I saw in use during the 1990's. Some creative freedom is being done with one locomotive, as I believe it's slightly too new (to the line) for the time period I am modelling. Class 25 25035 "CASTELL DINAS BRAN" in BR maroon, as preserved. Think this may have been the first preserved Diesel I saw in operation. Locomotive now at GCR. TKh49 5374 "Vanguard" black lined with red. Locomotive sold and moved from railway in 2016. TKh49 7646 "Northampton" red lined with straw yellow.* Locomotive now in Belgium? Peckett R4 "2104", green with black lining. I have placed a bid on a Hornby 25 (Aware of the Bachmann model but I fancy a challenge) and have sourced some TKh49 drawings thanks to EddieB, so will be making a model of both Vanguard and Northampton. I will be designing the bodies with a view to 3D print, and use them on a commercially available chassis, whilst there may be some compromise below the footplate I aim on replicating most details above it. The Peckett will be a 3D printed body on a converted RTR chassis. To boost the operational side of things, I also remember Ex LMS Jinty 47298 operating on the railway, so that will be an easy model with Bachmann producing a model that can be tweaked somewhat.* Don't believe this locomotive was named until 2002, but because I have a soft spot for the class a model will be built and used occasionally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Sounds like a good project. Look forward to following your progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 So far I've been drawing up motive power, which will reflect the locomotives I saw in use during the 1990's. Some creative freedom is being done with one locomotive, as I believe it's slightly too new (to the line) for the time period I am modelling. Class 25 25035 "CASTELL DINAS BRAN" in BR maroon, as preserved. Think this may have been the first preserved Diesel I saw in operation. Locomotive now at GCR. TKh49 5374 "Vanguard" black lined with red. Locomotive sold and moved from railway in 2016. TKh49 7646 "Northampton" red lined with straw yellow.* Locomotive now in Belgium? Peckett R4 "2104", green with black lining. I have placed a bid on a Hornby 25 (Aware of the Bachmann model but I fancy a challenge) and have sourced some TKh49 drawings thanks to EddieB, so will be making a model of both Vanguard and Northampton. I will be designing the bodies with a view to 3D print, and use them on a commercially available chassis, whilst there may be some compromise below the footplate I aim on replicating most details above it. The Peckett will be a 3D printed body on a converted RTR chassis. To boost the operational side of things, I also remember Ex LMS Jinty 47298 operating on the railway, so that will be an easy model with Bachmann producing a model that can be tweaked somewhat. * Don't believe this locomotive was named until 2002, but because I have a soft spot for the class a model will be built and used occasionally. If you want a challenge for the 25, go with the Bachmann one. The Hornby one is much better starting point to get a good representation of the body shape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 If you want a challenge for the 25, go with the Bachmann one. The Hornby one is much better starting point to get a good representation of the body shape. My mistake, I thought the Bachmann model was better. Seem to recall an article in Model Rail some years ago about using the Bachmann chassis with the Hornby body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 My mistake, I thought the Bachmann model was better. Seem to recall an article in Model Rail some years ago about using the Bachmann chassis with the Hornby body. That gives the best of both worlds, the Bachmann is a sweet runner but the body shape just doesn't do it for most. The Hornby captures the body shape much better but can take a bit of effort to turn into a good runner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 With no kits or anything similar to build Vanguard or Northampton with, I've started building up a 3D printable body for both. Will be less detailed in some areas to apply detail by hand, just need to source a suitable chassis for both locos now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Spent this morning working out track needed, thankfully Google Maps offers a nice overhead view and a surprising 3D view of the station. Given it's already a compromise at OO and some wheel standards on the models will be to older specifications, I'll be laying the track as code 100. Thankfully it's a decent trackplan, which should allow for running around the train, loco movements and even possibly moving stock from the sidings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Tonight has given me a chance to do further work on the TKh loco body, still getting a few parts correct but will be leaving smaller details like whistle, cab, buffers etc which will be made from castings and etches. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Work on the layout has stalled for now, due to space constraints at the moment. I'm planning on volunteering at the railway soon, so will hopefully be able to model accurately from some of the items still on the line from that period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard 5374 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Have to say work has stalled on this due to time and moving house. I may come back to it, however it will eventually be in N gauge due to size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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