Mr Pix Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hi alll It's been a while since any progress due to lack of motivation and funds, back on it now. This has always been a long term project along with my US layout and with both been outside in a purpose built shed I was able to just leave them until my enthusiasm came back. Started a new job a few months ago with a utility company so have some financial security and no 3 hour daily commute, RMweb has kept my mojo ticking over and seeing others progress helps. Had a tidy up and got some trains running, a couple of photos of the reception sidings with a building for the train crew/ shunter and steel works staff. Jez 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 great looking layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hi Jez, Glad you've got a new job and also glad to see the layout mojo back! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Looking good David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hi Jez, Can't believe I've not spotted your layout thread before! Its a cracking layout - I love the grid on the MGR, and the cooling tower is awesome. I'll be keeping my eye out for new developments. Cheers Trev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Hi all A bit of work on the depot today. Installed a pair of the excellent CR signals floodlighting towers. Weathered the concrete hard standing along side the main depot. Jez Edited January 15, 2017 by Mr Pix 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Looks really good Jez, Is the American layout still above? Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Looks really good Jez, Is the American layout still above? Graham. Hi Graham..... yes the US layout is still above Lackenthorpe, I need to get hold of some more Kato unitrack. It's slow progress on that layout at the moment, shall be visiting the US later in the year so will be able to get some items and visit some locations for some inspiration. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted January 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi Jez, Wow - that really does look superb and the quality of the build and scenery, given the small scale of N gauge is wonderful. You have far more patience than me! I love anything 1980s/1990s and steel works stuff especially ticks the boxes. Great to see - kept dipping into it at work today when I could! Looking forward to your progress. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi alll It's been a while since any progress due to lack of motivation and funds, back on it now. This has always been a long term project along with my US layout and with both been outside in a purpose built shed I was able to just leave them until my enthusiasm came back. Started a new job a few months ago with a utility company so have some financial security and no 3 hour daily commute, RMweb has kept my mojo ticking over and seeing others progress helps. Had a tidy up and got some trains running, a couple of photos of the reception sidings with a building for the train crew/ shunter and steel works staff. Jez wow! Just wow! That looks fantastic. I am very impressed with the scale of the cooling towers and other structures. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your progress please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi all A bit of progress on the are around reception sidings and the coal discharge lines. Added five floodlights that sit in the area between the two road reception sidings and the lines that run around and through the coal discharge shed. Scattered some oven dried earth around the area along with some greenery, will not be using ballast on any of the tracks that run in the works. The hole area still needs heavy weathering and lots of grime. Some photos of a pair of blue 20s run through the bypass line. Jez 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi Jez, I have to say I'm not normally a fan of N gauge layouts, generally too small (for my liking) to be realistic, but I love yours! Superb job with weathering and scenery and the whole layout has that 'British Steel' feel to it. Very impressive. Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi all A bit of progress on a retaining wall that supports the embankment that the gas holder sits on, along with some pipe work that comes from the cooling tower via a pump house or an over flow tank. Will add some latticework to support the pipeline that goes over the track to the tank. Also more work on the area around the second reception sidings. Jez 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Hi all A bit more work on the the embankment, with some greenery added and grimed up the concrete support wall. A road was put down for access that will run along side the gas holder. Grimed the pipe work and support structure and added some greenery. Haven't touched the track yet, that'll come later on. Jez Edited February 19, 2017 by Mr Pix 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi all A bit more progress on the area around the gas holder, had a go at scratch building a half relief structure that has the looks of a heat exchanger/cooling facility that wii sit on the embankment. Added a crash barrier that sits along side the access road that runs along the embankment along with some greenery. Purchased a Farish water tower whilst at Model Rail Scotland which is very a well detailed structure , not sure where to put it at the moment !! Jez 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Excellent there is lots going on here and plenty to catch your eye. Obviously built with knowledge and someone who is in the know of the industry? or has a keen studied interest. The MPD is interesting. All good. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Excellent there is lots going on here and plenty to catch your eye. Obviously built with knowledge and someone who is in the know of the industry? or has a keen studied interest. The MPD is interesting. All good. Thanks Ian..... Lived not far from Scunthorpe, so would visit the works and Froddingham on a regular basis in the 80s and 90s and took a keen interest in the operations and structures. There was always lots going on, ore and coal arriving along with finished products departing. Also spent a lot of time at Barnatby around the same period...pairs of 20s 31s and 37s on the ores along with 47s on tankers from the Humber bank refineries and 56s on coal exports and then imports latter on. Was there for when the 60s arrived they seemed so quiet even on 3000 ton ore trains and 30 plus TEA tankers. Jez Edited March 26, 2017 by Mr Pix 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi all A new arrival for Lackenthorpe arrived at the reception sidings. Picked it up at Model Rail Scotland, this is my favourite livery for a 37, will get plenty of use on hauling steel traffic. Would love another to form a pair they would look great on a long rake of baa coil wagons. Started a road that will run alongside the works that will then cross over the coal reception line and up over a bridge across the main line. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Looking very good Jez, sure i've said it before but i love how the trains are dwarfed by the buildings. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi all A bit more scenic work. Exstended the road and added a crossing that passes over the the reception sidings, also a signal box that will control movements around the works sidings and coal reception lines. A low loader has just gone over the crossing with an excavator heading for a construction site at the works and a 37 with a short steel working passes over the crossover that leads to the coal reception or bypass line. Also stared work on a road bridge that will go at a angle over the main line and works spur. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Looking very good Jez, sure i've said it before but i love how the trains are dwarfed by the buildings. Graham. Yes - agreed real perspective often thought about an MGR Power Station project with scale cooling tower...... Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi all A bit of experimenting with mirror tile wall stickers. Stuck some on a sheet of plastic card and placed it at the end of the coal storage area to give some depth and distance to the end of the layout. Looks not too bad will also place some along the rear of the coal heap as well. Not yet convinced if it's to my liking will experiment a bit more!! Unable to hide this end of the layout with foliage or some type of structure and couldn't find a suitable background. A few photos of before and after and some depot images. Thanks.....Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freight Connection Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Nice spacious feel with the pics from the depot entrance, the grime on the other side and good length MGRs. Always look forward to these updates. Regards - Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi all A bit more detailing work.... with some pipe work added, for cooling or transferring pressurised gases around the northern end half relief structures. Added some concrete and general grime to right hand siding area that will access the coil loading building, the other two lines will be for plate,beams and wire loading and will be worked on next. Jez. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi all A little progress with some detailing on and around some of the buildings on the north end of the works. Added some Metal fencing to a storage tank area, but left the gate open to allow access for a delivery of gas by road tanker. Added some bricks around the entrance and along the coil loading building, and will put some lights to protect the the road crossing and also grime up that metal fencing. Jez 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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