Bill Jones Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 A little progress. The large goods shed is almost complete, just door fittings to be made and glued in position. Now to start on the first of the baseboards.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2011 Lovely bit of work there, Bill. Very imposing prototype as well. It's very refreshing to see all this structures scratchbuilding going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Last month's site visit to the S&DJR took in Breamore - the results are in the Galleries section- however I also took the opportunity to measure the outside of the station building to create a dimensioned sketch. Anyone contemplating building Breamore might find the sketch somewhat useful as it reveals some surprising features that are non-standard. If you need a copy - it is a pdf file- send a PM. DesA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted March 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2011 That goods shed looks really good. Hope the drawings were a help Kind regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jones Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Duncan The drawings were excellent and a great help, thank you. All the dimensions required for modelling it to scale were shown, and enough information for the internal to also be modeled. This will be done later, at the moment the inside consists of the unloading bay at the correct height and the sliding doors on the two side openings, which do work so I can set a scene with them open,closed or partly open, whatever. I have to build a crane for the inside, so a bit of research is required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Gentlemen, Following the SWAG event in Taunton, it is evident that there is a small group of RMweb and SEMG members who share an interest in the S&DJR. Rather than making a mental note and moving on, may I suggest that something such as a loose group could form if only to exchange information about the line? Nothing more formal than a common interest? I have been collecting photos and snippets of information for the past thirty years and have published my father's collection of photos in RMweb galleries but I have never been asked to share the information. If interested, please send a PM DesA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bedding Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Gentlemen, Following the SWAG event in Taunton, it is evident that there is a small group of RMweb and SEMG members who share an interest in the S&DJR. Rather than making a mental note and moving on, may I suggest that something such as a loose group could form if only to exchange information about the line? Nothing more formal than a common interest? I have been collecting photos and snippets of information for the past thirty years and have published my father's collection of photos in RMweb galleries but I have never been asked to share the information. If interested, please send a PM DesA Hello Tim, Just to make sure that I am not at cross purposes, I assume that you mean the Salisbury and Dorset Junction this time. So yes, I shall pm later this evening. I need a suitable legend for a cross country terminus, in Mid Wessex, with a track plan that now looks like a simplified Padsta'. PB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 As this thread carries the title Fordingbridge, is there any need for confusion? Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted April 21, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2011 As this thread carries the title Fordingbridge, is there any need for confusion? Tim I've sent a e mail as well Regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Have now added the S&DJR SIG to the Groups area S&DJR SIG topic I hope that this move is of interest Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyHale76 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I read somewhere that during the 1950s that a Q1 class would operate on a saturday on a troop train special in the summer, just got to find the reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jones Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I've been busy laying track for my Fordingbridge layout, points etc all wired up and the whole fully tested over a period of weeks. Now I can get back to building more structures, and have started with the signal box and lamp hut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 25, 2011 looks great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobi323 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Very good modeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Last month's site visit to the S&DJR took in Breamore - the results are in the Galleries section- however I also took the opportunity to measure the outside of the station building to create a dimensioned sketch. Anyone contemplating building Breamore might find the sketch somewhat useful as it reveals some surprising features that are non-standard. If you need a copy - it is a pdf file- send a PM. DesA Hi DesA I'm new to the site, having recently decided to build my layout set in the Castleman's Corkscrew area of Hampshire and I'd be really interested to know where I can find the Model Galleries section to access the pictures of the real structures and plans of Breamore as well as those of that wonderful model of Fordingbridge. Thank you also for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Best wishes, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Jonte, The pictures are not in the Model Galleries area, instead try here: Prototype Galleries As there are a few galleries; Downton, Breamore, Fordingbridge, etc. you need to browse through the section. There are no actual plans of Breamore, as far as I am aware, however I did make a dimensioned sketch of the base of the main building which helps anyone attempting to build a model. I also have a fairly comprehensive collection of photos of the S&DJR which have not been posted on the prototype galleries. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Jonte, The pictures are not in the Model Galleries area, instead try here: Prototype Galleries As there are a few galleries; Downton, Breamore, Fordingbridge, etc. you need to browse through the section. There are no actual plans of Breamore, as far as I am aware, however I did make a dimensioned sketch of the base of the main building which helps anyone attempting to build a model. I also have a fairly comprehensive collection of photos of the S&DJR which have not been posted on the prototype galleries. Tim You're a gentleman, Tim, thank you. Shame we can't see the rest of your photographic collection; I know it would have been of great benefit to me. Best wishes, Jonte (Jon) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted July 16, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi All, There is a plan of Breamore in one of the HMRS mags, I cant find it to hand at the moment. I will see if i can find it. Kind regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Jonte, I forgot that there is a Model Gallery of Daggons Road here : Click here and Click here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Jonte, I forgot that there is a Model Gallery of Daggons Road here : Click here and Click here Thoroughly enjoyable, Tim. An excellent layout too. Many thanks, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Downton, it kept to the east of the Hampshire Avon before crossing the valley to Breamore (extant) and the crossing the A38 at Burgate, The line of this old track is still visible on Google Satellite and seems to cross the river about half way between Downton and Breamore on a distinct skew. There isn't much of a valley here and the river meanders all over the place and is quite shallow in places. After Burgate, the line reaches its largest station, Fordingbridge, The line here seems to be well to the west of Fordingbridge itself which is a bit hilly anyway. it looks athough it skirts a small hamlet called Ashford to Alderholt. The station was named Daggons Road (see model galleries) to prevent confusion with Aldershot although the LSWR would normally choose an adjacent feature as the alternate name, the next feature in Alderholt was Charing Cross - not really suitable, therefore the station acquired the name from a local farm - Daggons. This delightful station was home to a unique ground frame with a pagoda roof and a double ended siding (not a crossing point), luckily the substantial stationmaters house has survived, behind the station was a pottery, one of many in the Verwood area. The word Daggons appears a lot in the area and recalling that there is a lot of farming history hereabouts ( Alderholt has an historic water wheel which has been restored to working condition ) I suspect that the Daggons Estate or farm was quite large and well known to the locals. The railway would be very much new fangled to these people. Small geography point. It isn't A38 it is A338. It is a shame that these railways were lifted. There are huge commercial sand deposits between Fordingbridge and Ringwood and the number of road trips is awesome and rising as new deposits are opened up. All this is now in the New Forest National Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jones Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Having previously posted a few photos of structures I've built for my layout based on Fordingbridge I thought an update would be timely. The station area is still very much 'work in progress' as the following pictures show, however I think there's enough work done to give an impression of what I'm trying to achieve. View from the embankment with the road bridge to the left, out of shot. From the other end of the station opposite the signal box. Looking down from track level. Scenic work on the left is in progress, as can be seen. From the middle of the yard with a view of the rear of the station building, cattle dock and road bridge. Stood on the bank looking down on the station and goods yard. From the opposite side of the tracks looking through the complex with the Railway Hotel in the distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted August 22, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2011 That really looks good Bill and captures the atmosphere of the station. Kind regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bedding Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Having previously posted a few photos of structures I've built for my layout based on Fordingbridge I thought an update would be timely. The station area is still very much 'work in progress' as the following pictures show, however I think there's enough work done to give an impression of what I'm trying to achieve. Gosh, Bill. This is what many of us would give our back teeth to achieve. PB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted August 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2011 Agreed, that is some wonderful modelling! You have really captured the look and atmosphere of the real location nicely. Forgive me if this is posted somewhere already, but what size is the layout so far (i.e. the section visible in the previous photos)? Thanks, Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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