steve fay Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Next signal Box in for painting from my dads scratch built models is Bewdley south, I've just done the brick work and roof on this one but I think I will give the light & dark a few more coats. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) As I'm keeping Gaer junction for my self I thought I need to build up some suitable stock to run on it. I decided to get a few Regent tankers off Heljan as they had a flow from Roath docks Cardiff to Birmingham which was a regular turn for 92220 evening Star whilst shedded at Canton. I need to add quite a few more yet though! These tankers will have the JLTRT tap castings added to the ends shortly Edited February 7, 2016 by steve fay 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Intentio PWay hut complete ready for Severn tunnel east. Dapol 5 plank after a spot of dirt. I think I'm going to change the brake lever JLTRT shock van now complete just waiting for transfers 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Station buildings in for painting, these are scratch built by my dad, more detail to add but it's easier to paint with it off 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Smith Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I like the blue engineering brick detailing to the door and window surrounds, and to the plinths. That has a practical value as well as a decorative one, as you put the hardest (and most expensive brick) where it will get most wear. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Here's the trio together. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Signal Box plate has arrived from narrow planet. Highly recommended 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Signal Box plate has arrived from narrow planet. Highly recommended image.jpeg He has done an excellent job and I have two signal box plates on order. Narrow Planet's prices are so good that I will have several more speculative plates made for potential future projects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I'm having the one for Ranelagh bridge redone now and hopefully some plates for a scratch built crane. My dad built this it's not based on any particular prototype but it will form part of my engineers train, needs some titivating and a few more coats of paint and hopefully some nice etch plates. More stock for Gaer junction Edited February 25, 2016 by steve fay 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Signal Box plate has arrived from narrow planet. Highly recommended image.jpeg I have just ordered enough plates for 5 locos, the price is indeed very good. It is hard to use Guildplates etc from here as they like cheques. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) I've had a quote for the plates for the engineers crane from Narrow planet and promptly paid it as it was a very very good price. About the only thing I will buy off Guilplates now are their WR ornate titled trains head boards. Once I've painted up my signal box plate I will do a comparison with the Guilplates offering. I've ordered a replacement plate for Ranelagh Bridge now as well. Edited February 29, 2016 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) The engineers crane after a bit of work, new heavy duty buffers a few castings here & there, some plastic section, a few more coats of paint & I put the transfers on today and it just needs screw link couplings etch plates and some dirt to finish it off. It should look good on the back of a ballast train Edited March 3, 2016 by steve fay 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Two new tanks from the Lionheart stable to extend the mixed goods Edited Ply for Severn tunnel east is being delivered Monday Edited March 5, 2016 by steve fay 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 This is a nice video Brit15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 The construction phase of board One is nearing completion. It's officially a layout now!! 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 image.jpegimage.jpeg The construction phase of board One is nearing completion. It's officially a layout now!! Looking good Steve! i'll need the size of that tunnel mouth so I can get the signal something like the right size! Cheers JF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Steve, although not finished the mouth of the tunnel is great - I remember being posted at the signal leading to the tunnel in1996 when acting as hand signalman, so had plenty of time to admire tunnel mouth, waiting for the next train to arrive an me to issue a Temporary Block Working ticket - cutting leading to tunnel (either end) I always found dismal, irrespective of the weather. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see finished. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi Jon The height of the tunnel mouth opening is 14.5 cm at its max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Board 2 construction complete today, looking towards Ableton Lane tunnel. The tunnel opening it's self will be about 6" in front of the rear wall. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Under coat yesterday and first coat of black gloss today 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 The Regent tank train is now up to 10 wagons. A good length train at 6 foot but I want to double it and add a brake van. This will be a good train for Gaer Junction. Both sides of Severn tunnel east are now resplendent in gloss black. I will leave it to harden over the weekend and get on with track laying next week. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 That is an impressive train, it'd look good ST-E to Great Westen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Track pinned down today, wiring and sand tomorrow. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Wiring done and tested, sand down and track weathered and ballast is on the first board. A good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Don't you hate it when you run out of ballast!! More on order hopefully tomorrow. This is the new Dapol 7mm ballast and is very good. The other board is done so I can start tidying the ballast removing any bits on top of the sleepers etc. The ATC ramp can then go down. The small timber walls will be cladded in the same concrete printed paper I used on the pits on canton. I'm happy to say that this project has already found a buyer so I best do a good job as he goes through the tunnel almost on a daily basis!! Edited March 23, 2016 by steve fay 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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