Milano Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just been reading on Chris Nevard's blog page about a layout in a box for a customer. It's a cracking little layout that allows for a bit of shunting. I am seriously thinking of having a go myself but maybe add a magnet for hands free operating. Do you think it would be better to have a shorter headshunt and long sidings or keep it as Chris built it? Milano Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I think it all depends on what era/time period you are modelling. I think if you were keeping it the same I would add provision to add a cassette on the end to allow a longer head shunt but having a smaller head shunt can make for more interesting operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I couldn't find this article to begin with so I thought I'd post a link. Very impressive. I'm a big fan of micro layouts: http://nevardmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/layout-in-box.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Impressive work by Chris and it definitely has given me some ideas for when I start to build my little layout. Stick with a short shunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milano Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I think it all depends on what era/time period you are modelling. I think if you were keeping it the same I would add provision to add a cassette on the end to allow a longer head shunt but having a smaller head shunt can make for more interesting operation. I was thinking of reducing the head shunt to the loading dock and adding a cassette not the other end instead. Just not sure how to make use of the siding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted March 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) On 08/03/2018 at 14:38, Milano said: Just been reading on Chris Nevard's blog page about a layout in a box for a customer. It's a cracking little layout that allows for a bit of shunting. I am seriously thinking of having a go myself but maybe add a magnet for hands free operating. Do you think it would be better to have a shorter headshunt and long sidings or keep it as Chris built it? Milano This layout was commissioned on my behalf; see Great Coles Wood Halt (was City Goods Inspired 22L Micro Layout). I'm currently working on a website (greatcoleswoodhalt.com) to give more detail about the construction and have just written a comprehensive (if entirely fictional) history of the branch. The layout will be featured in the April'18 edition of Model Rail. On 08/03/2018 at 17:57, Milano said: I was thinking of reducing the head shunt to the loading dock and adding a cassette not the other end instead. Just not sure how to make use of the siding. Adding a cassette would definitely add more operating scope! It was something I considered but ultimately wanted the layout entirely self-contained. The remote rural siding is inspired by Imberhorne Farm on the Tunbridge Wells & Three Bridges line, although the track layout was very different. By basing the layout in 1961, as a fictional preserved railway, it can benefit from a little modellers license... Edited March 26, 2019 by jafcreasey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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