Barnaby Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 All in a days work . . . . . . . well done Mike it looks great. I'd have taken that long just to get it out of the box. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Rail-car now in primer and a small Cannon motor and gearbox fitted driving one axle . Just need to fit the pick-ups and I can get on with finishing the beast. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Very nice Mike, will it be used as a workers train bringing the men in for the pit. I remember the worker trains in Liverpool early 60's which used to take me from Riversdale over the Mersey to ICI Runcorn to their factory station. But that was way before everybody got a car. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hi Barnaby, yes it's going to be the workers train. I'm in the process of building a low wooden platform for the end of the layout. cheers Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 ...……….. and Molly's café too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Just couldn't resist adding a poster reminder of a previous layout. I suppose simple things please my simple mind. Enlarged version of poster 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Another reminder of a previous layout of Mike's - a re-named/re-located ex- Lenches Bridge is in the Oct. Toddler. I still prefer the original, with Panner Tanks. Edited September 16, 2018 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Another reminder of a previous layout of Mike's - a re-named/re-located ex- Lenches Bridge is in the Oct. Toddler. I still prefer the original, with Panner Tanks. Thanks for the compliment, I always find it mildly amusing that other than the backscene it's still the same layout which as is claimed required extensive rebuilding after passing through the hands of several owners. Just me the builder, and one other, the original purchaser of this and Ashwood Basin. Still John and Jackie the current owners are really nice people and have exhibited the layout at several shows including last years Warley almost opposite me with my Wallows layout, in fact we have exhibited at several of the same shows, so I have in effect had two layouts at the same exhibition. It's a funny old world. Edited September 17, 2018 by Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Railcar fitted with a Cannon 1620 and Alan Gibson gearbox, I have had it running on the layout albeit with fly leads to the motor and I'm delighted with its performance. Now need to fit some pick-ups and finish the build and of course hide the motor with the still to be made seating . 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Well if you build a railcar you need to build a platform, so here it is: 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Looking good Mike and I'm already imagining the early morning disgorge of the early shift workers. Building the atmosphere by limiting the straight edges and allowing wear, tear and detail to show. Coming along nicely. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Work worn Hudswell stands awaiting crew who are on their PNB. (actually haven't finished painting the yet) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 And yet another new post 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Been a little busy with life matters but have just completed the lighting pelmet which is fitted with 3 cabinet down lighters. The uprights (photos latter) are 28mm dowel rod which clips into lockable clips, simples. photo only shows pelmet with name applied. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mydadstoys Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Mike really nice work on the railcar and platform and of course the postie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Lighting pelmet support showing how they clip and lock into place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Mike it looks like we were next door neighbors at the NEC. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Been a little busy with life matters but have just completed the lighting pelmet which is fitted with 3 cabinet down lighters. The uprights (photos latter) are 28mm dowel rod which clips into lockable clips, simples. photo only shows pelmet with name applied. IMG-0467.jpg Looks like the sign writer had been in The Jolly Colliers for a couple of not-very-quick-ones before he tackled the '29'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Mike it looks like we were next door neighbors at the NEC. Marc Hi, yes I see you're D49 sandwiched between me D48 and Up The Line D50. I'm also next to the Guild village. Should be fun. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Lighting pelmet now sorted other than finishing the painting. Supporting uprights clip and lock into place and the pelmet locates onto the dowels nice and simple. For the benefit of FUnit the 9 is now in the correct alignment, honest Gov. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 w Lighting rig completed it needed to be lightweight easy to fit and dismantle for transport. The photos show the assembly from the operators position, it is fitted with 3 LED down lights which are perfectly adequate and do not blind the operators. The over long dowels protruding through the top are not just to act as locating pins, but to prevent the unit being accidentally lifted off the supports,the front displays the name of the layout. The slightly out if alignment of the number 9 seen in an earlier photo has been corrected. New Lighting rig completed it needed to be lightweight easy to fit and dismantle for transport. The photos show the assembly from the operators position, it is fitted with 3 LED down lights which are perfectly adequate and do not blind the operators. The over long dowels protruding through the top are not just to act as locating pins, but to prevent the unit being accidentally lifted off the supports,the front displays the name of the layout. The slightly out if alignment of the number 9 has been corrected. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervyn Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hi Mike just a came across this while sorting my books out ,picked it up just after the Wallows closed ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Getting ready for Solihull Show on the 10th, really just an excuse to play trains. Warley on the 24th/25. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Reely grate Mike Wallows Pit 29 certainly captures a moment in time and smothered in atmosphere, great work. The Solihull show is one I've got noted down to visit but it always occurs at a busy time in my social calendar and is proving rather awkward again this year for me to arrange. I hope in the not too distance future to see Wallows Pit 29 working hard. Good work Mike Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Where's the rest of the layout, Mike?? ...because I swear you've been photographing something much bigger for the rest of this Thread... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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