Twright Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Looks good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Did anymore ever happen to this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for the reminder. :-) Yes it did although more still needs to be done to finish it. I'll try to remember to post some more pics. steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_kilgore Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Chop chop then , where's the pics ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 The ones on this iPad give a too big message, so it will have to wait until I get home again. I'm on a weekend break at the moment! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hopefully, there some later pics here: Apologies for the ropey quality, I was using a compact, badly. steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Catte Lane has an exhibition invite! It will be running in its 'double box' format at Thirsk show on 26th July. Must get on and do some more to the second box! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Time for an update. Test run on second box was a success today. More scenic work done too: steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Catte Lane has an exhibition invite! It will be running in its 'double box' format at Thirsk show on 26th July. Must get on and do some more to the second box! steve good luck today . . look forward to a few pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks! The layout ran very well and seemed to create a lot of interest with some folk. I did take some pics but the laptop is playing up and won't load them. When it does work, I'll add them. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hopefully, here's the Thirsk pics, at last! Here's the whole 'layout' as exhibited: This is the second box (still not finished!) This is how the boxes connect: Hope you like 'em! steve 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 That looks a most interesting project Steve. I like it very much. Regards Peter M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very inspirational, I like it, thanks for posting shots. It's got me thinking what else I can do in O in minimum space. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ian has very kindly invited the layout to Mansfield exhibition on 5th & 6th March. Come along and say hello. You can even have a go... steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Great little layout Steve, good to chat to you again at Bridlington show last year ( heck how time flies ). Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Jerry, I'm there again this year with Starker Verkher. See you there? steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi Steve, I will be there all being good this year, I will be rummaging around the trade stands looking for N gauge goodies for my next layout. See you there. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Another invite, Carlton club show this time. Sat 23rd April The Courtyard, Booth Ferry Road, Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 6AE steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi Steve First time I have looked at this thread. Your layouts get smaller but up to your usual standard of good modelling. Just one question, where's the cow(s)? I at least had a Essex Saddleback crossing the bridge on both Pig Lane and Hanging Hill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very nice, I have a spare box file, may have to try one of these, just got to figure out what to build. Keep up the good work All the bestChris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Lessons learned from Carlton show: Good idea to abandon 3 link couplings in favour of tension locks using handmade uncoupler. Might well consider a dedicated set of stock converted to Kadees if the layout starts to go out more. Should have checked the fiddle exit from Box 2 BEFORE the show as could have fixed broken section. Consider third boxfile as a link between the two existing ones. Fully sceniced and incorporated power feed. Was surprisingly enjoyable to operate over a whole day. Good for interacting with public, probably due to novelty value. Liked by children especially when allowed to operate it. Easy transport and set up/break down! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hello Steve, I have just been catching up - this is a very nice layout. I like your idea of having a boxfile connector beween the two "end" boxfile. My sense of proportion tells me to consider making a "two-boxfile"-connector or a "two-half-width-boxfile" connector - I hope you understand what I mean Best Regards, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Well, having thought about it long enough, I have finally made time to make start on the third box this afternoon. I measured up t'ole in one of the other boxes and used it as a template to make a hole in the middle of each end. These were cut out with a jigsaw after drilling holes in the (approximat) corners. As an aside, the jigsaw is such a useful tool I don't know how I managed without one before. They can even be used for quite tricky slicing, as here. The track in this box is just a plain length to link the two boxes. It will be scenicked though, although exactly how I have yet to decide. I have laid the foam for the track base and it is currently drying. No pics yet as (a) my laptop is playing awkward and not loading iPhoto and (b) it's just box wiv 'oles innit? Progress as and when and, eventually pics. steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoking gun Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Looking forward to seeing what you do with the third box. Very impressed so far. Regards, Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Suitable length of track located from stores (Peco Code 75 concrete sleepers) and trimmed to length. Then the feed wires were attached. I followed this by a coat of matt varnish. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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