3 link Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) A few of you will already know that this planned layout has so far been a labour of love, what with having to convert the garage and a demanding work schedule getting in the way it has been a long time coming.Selborne is a beautiful little village just over the border in Hampshire, I have passed though this village many times as a short cut on my way to the Watercress line. What really stands out are the fields of Lavender on the outskirts of the village, it is a lovely place to drive through in the summer months.Anyhow the buck stops there, the village was never served by a railway and it's just that I have fond memories of the place, and this is the only reason why I decided to call my layout Selborne.The track plan is loosely based on the stations that were at Dymock and also similar was Bampton and was a typical GWR secondary through line.I will be building my track work to 31.5mm standards, and it will be DCC controlled using a Lenz system, although this is a long way off at present .The first baseboard has now been built and I have used 9mm ply throughout, I decided to build the fiddle yard boards first so I could see if any major problems would be encountered with my choice of timber. The one problem I did find was that 9mm ply is not that flexible, and the fact that the layout is almost on a continuous curve meant that I had to router out the rear faces of the sides to some extent, also I used the router so that the cross members will be firmly supported.Well so far so good, the one board is not that heavy at all, and it seems sturdy enough without any flex.I will try to keep posting regular updates if there is an interest in my endeavours, but my work load at present is very hectic.Here's a couple of pictures for now, nothing exciting but at least it's a start. ATB, Martyn. Edited January 27, 2015 by 3 link 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted February 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm really looking forward to see this develop! Lovely flowing curves on the baseboards. I reckon Selbourne is going to tick a lot of my modelling boxes! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Looking forward to seeing it develop Martyn! How about a trackplan (for those not familiar with Dymock or the other one, or in fact anything GWR...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have you seen the BT Film "Journey into Spring"? All about Selbourne, with some references to Gilbert White, the naturalist. Inter alia, how many documentaries have been nominated for two Oscars? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Guys, No I have not seen the film Ian, but I will have a trawl around to try and locate it, must be quite good with two nominations. Regarding the track plan, I have not removed any trackwork from the plan below but I have replaced the two points to the right of the goods shed with a double slip and also added another siding next to the coal siding at the top of the plan. On the down line I will be putting in a refuge siding and also two additional sidings for a P/W area, just for some added interest. ATB, Martyn. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodmin16 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 "Nothing exciting"? Well I'm excited! Sell bourne is reasonably local to me.. I love the look of the concept and the woodwork is very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2014 Great start chap, don't forget to build my boards while you are at it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I will try to keep posting regular updates if there is an interest in my endeavours Lots of interest from me! It's great to finally see some photo's of what has so far only been the occasional hint or tidbit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexible_coupling Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Great stuff - big fan of layouts that break out of the 'big long rectangle' mould, shape-wise. I say that having built myself a big long rectangle..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pls keep updating. Very, very cool baseboards and a track plan with a lot of promise. Best of Luck, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi Guys, Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement, hopefully I will have a go at building the second board over the weekend if I get the chance. Hi Paul, As you know the branchline has now been " axed " , well with this latest idea the refuge/P/way sidings will still join the down line just before the platform as before, and I will have to put a trap/catch point in place ( I think ). So basically these sidings will be quite lengthy and run parallel along side the down line. Any advice on this proposed amendment will be most welcome. ATB, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Martyn, Will the P/Way sidings use the same point as the down refuge siding to join the Down Main, or will it have a separate point from the down main to the two new sidings? Good morning Paul, Hmmm, I can see where your coming from, the idea was that both the refuge and P/Way shared the same point that gained access to the down main, and then split via a tandem. Would this be allowed as it would not cause any fouling of the refuge siding ? ATB, Martyn. PS If what I was trying to explain above came across as a load of waffle , I can always knock up a quick sketch. Edited February 15, 2014 by 3 link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Siddall Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I will be building my track work to 31.5mm standards, and it will be DCC controlled using a Lenz system, although this is a long way off at present . The first baseboard has now been built and I have used 9mm ply throughout, I decided to build the fiddle yard boards first so I could see if any major problems would be encountered with my choice of timber. The one problem I did find was that 9mm ply is not that flexible, and the fact that the layout is almost on a continuous curve meant that I had to router out the rear faces of the sides to some extent, also I used the router so that the cross members will be firmly supported. Well so far so good, the one board is not that heavy at all, and it seems sturdy enough without any flex. Cor...that's one impressive display of joinery skills Martyn! If I was looking for a word ending in 'ery' to describe my little rectangular whimsey it would have to be 'bodgery' by comparison ;-) What with all the other refinements you're planning (and having seen some of your previous work on here) I have a feeling there's one rather awesome layout in the offing. D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes please! Hi Guys, Like I said this is a quick sketch, so excuse the red ink ! Also I think I had better mention that I will not be following the original plan, hence one of the sidings going straight through the signal box . ATB, Martyn. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ah, I like the idea of the PW sidings. Lots of scope to have some interesting rolling stock dumped waiting to be of use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys, Well I did not get as much time as I would of liked in the layout room today, but I managed to cut out the next baseboard top which will form part of the fiddle yard. This board is smaller than the last one basically because it might have to be removed for time to time to gain access to the boiler. Being that this board is on part of a curve it is important to get the baseboard ends as close as possible yet still carrying on the curved shape, this is made easier by using the Templot plan as a reference. Also when dealing with large boards it is not that easy to cut the angles unless you have a large table saw, I have over come this problem by using my router yet again. There are a lot more uses to a router than just machining fancy borders and mouldings. When I want to cut out an angle I first start by sawing off most of the waste timber with an ordinary saw just keeping away from the pencil line. Then I clamp on a straight edge and measure the distance from the cutter to the straight edge, and then run the router along keeping it tight and level to the edge. If all goes well you should be left with a nice straight clean finish. The last picture is just to show you how it hopefully will look. If you think this post of woodworking tips is drifting too far away from rail related topics please let us know, I just thought I would show you all my way of doing baseboards, and as you all know there are many more methods but this works for me . ATB, Martyn. Edited February 15, 2014 by 3 link 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hello Martyn, like the look of the baseboards, you mentioned about changing the track plan. How about this radical one. A through road at the back of the platform that could be used in both directions. It could be used by long goods trains to allow passenger trains to pass it (that would allow the length of the trains to be increased from 20? wagons to 30? wagons). Or to allow fast trains to over take slow trains in the platform roads. See I have been looking in, OzzyO. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hello Matey, I will have to get back to you tomorrow as to why I cannot use that idea. I have to be at work by 3am tomorrow morning, yes 3am !!! . ATB, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Paul Llandeilo on the Central Wales line had a loop around the back of the platform and a bay as well. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymek2 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 "If you think this post of woodworking tips is drifting too far away from rail related topics please let us know, I just thought I would show you all my way of doing baseboards, and as you all know there are many more methods but this works for me." Not at all. Even for those of us who are lucky enough to have things like routers a reminder that we should use them and what we could use them for is always useful. Good clear pictures are always good for the less experienced too. I'm planning some baseboards at the moment that I want to curve rather than using rectangles. Reading this has reminded me of how I should (could) do it. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Good start Martyn, will be watching developments with interest. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Great stuff another 7mm production to enjoy. How about some pics of your current stock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hi Steve, Have a look in my Gallery, there are some in there, plus I have about another 20+ wagons already built but waiting for some warmer weather for a waft of paint . I have another 3am start tomorrow but once I get the curved baseboard finished, I am going to have a break from the woodwork and make a start on building the turnouts for the fiddle yard. As these points will not be on show I will build them with some copper clad sleepers instead of the plastic or timber C & L one's. ATB, Martyn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2014 3am start not nice. You have 2hrs on my start in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys, The second baseboard is now finished apart from the legs to put on, only around another 8 boards to go ! As you can see from the photo below these two boards will be part of the fiddle yard ( three in all ), I have laid out the Templot track plan on top of the boards so you can see what I hope to achieve. I am now going to have a rest from the wood work and make a start on some track work. Being that the fiddle yard will not be on show, I have decided to use copper clad sleepers and solder on the rail, for the main layout I will be using timber sleepers and C&L parts. Below are some of the tools I will be using, I will not be posting the track building up on here as it has been well covered plenty of times in the past. Progress will be slow, as at the moment I am still working the graveyard shift with a 3am start each day. ATB, Martyn. Edited February 22, 2014 by 3 link 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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