TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Have just found some photos that Peter took on Monday ..... it shows the two brass QJs running .... a first! The train is running anti-clockwise and 6911 (the lead loco) was happy handling the train as a single header. We added 6165 for effect, but it doesn't like running through certain curves in that direction and so will run only clockwise - the very thing testing is designed to discover! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) One issue that has never been addressed is the scrap train going uphill to the steelworks. So far it's been made up of empty 40ft gondolas. With the pressure off now (a bit!) I have begun looking into this aspect. I've found resin castings of steel bales for 50 ft gondolas on ebay and I bought a 'sample'. A bit of work with a X-acto saw produced this ............... Edited November 4, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) Here is a link to the scrap load ............ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crushed-Baled-Scrap-Metal-ALUMINIUM-Fits-Athearn-HO-Scale-50-Foot-Gondola/323512345537?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=512555134049&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Edited November 4, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Ok, perhaps not quite as the prototype photos, but the balcony is happenning ...... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 'How is the balcony progressing?' I hear you ask. Progress is being made ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Ok, I have deleted last night's post which had a poor photo and here are two better ones taken today. Depot now with balcony - couldn't find the roof of the annexe this morning. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2018 A much more interesting building - bet you're proud of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Here is an update .... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 You found the roof then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Have been incredibly busy over the weekend - getting ready for the house move and selling my unwanted British OO on ebay. Still found time to work on the depot. The sign is just a trial one. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 OK, one VERY quick photo today - rushing about doing ebay etc and now dashing into London for the first 'Xmas get together' of 2018! So here is the state of play as of now - had a couple of last minute mess-ups otherwise all windows would have been in place - will take a few minutes to cure but I don't have a few minutes at the moment. The annexe is still not progressed - just the main building 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 But progressing well for all that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 INFO REQUEST! Does anyone have video of the banking station at Chengde? In latter years photography at the banking station was forbidden but maybe someone has footage. All I want to know is how the locos signalled each other when ready to leave uphill. My memory is that the train loco sounded its horn and the bankers replied. But did both locos respond one after another ? Or just one of them? And was it horns or whistles or either? Maybe a PM would be the best way to take this forward if you have the info I need rather than clog this thread. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) I have spent the day doing various minor things on the layout. In particular I just noticed that the industrial passenger train was not weathered - BIG mistake!!! So have so far weathered two out the four - hopefully you can tell which two! Edited November 22, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) INFO REQUEST! Does anyone have video of the banking station at Chengde? In latter years photography at the banking station was forbidden but maybe someone has footage. All I want to know is how the locos signalled each other when ready to leave uphill. My memory is that the train loco sounded its horn and the bankers replied. But did both locos respond one after another ? Or just one of them? And was it horns or whistles or either? Maybe a PM would be the best way to take this forward if you have the info I need rather than clog this thread. Thanks http://david-longman.com/China_Chengde.html Edited November 23, 2018 by jonklein611 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whart57 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Interesting stuff. Damn near impossible to recreate in model form though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted November 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2018 From what I could gather - just make lots of noise! Kev. (Wonderful vid.) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whart57 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I love the way the tunnel continues to smoke long after the train has gone through (28m). Makes you wonder what the loco crews were breathing while they went through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) With the house move just seven days away now all work on the layout has to stop whilst we pack everything for the move - especially as I'll be away at the Peterborough show this weekend with a certain WW2 German layout - please say 'hello' if you attend. So the last job has been to semi-permanently fix down the two latest buildings - in part to avoid damage having them transported in separate boxes! In both cases they are screwed in from underneath so that if needed I can remove them for upgrades/repairs. Firstly the freight shed - it was on the layout at Bristol but just sat on the platform, not fixed down. I would still like to add more interior detail and I will be able to as I can lift it off at some future time. Secondly, the depot which now has the annexe permanently attached and all the windows fitted. Hopefully I can add a few more details (like doors!) before Stevenage in January. Edited February 3, 2019 by TEAMYAKIMA 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2018 One question has been puzzling me for a bit - how do you pronounce the layout's name ? Is it Beige-ee-ow ? Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 One question has been puzzling me for a bit - how do you pronounce the layout's name ? Is it Beige-ee-ow ? Stu Stu. Pronounced - Bay (as in the area of water) - J (as in the first part of Joe) - Aw! (As I trapping your fingers in the car door....) Hope that helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2018 Stu. Pronounced - Bay (as in the area of water) - J (as in the first part of Joe) - Aw! (As I trapping your fingers in the car door....) Hope that helps. That's not what I say when I trap my fingers in a door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am at the Peterborough show with Al Turner's ww2 German n gauge layout The Bridge at Remagen - come and say 'hello' if you attend ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) I am at the Peterborough show with Al Turner's ww2 German n gauge layout The Bridge at Remagen - come and say 'hello' if you attend ! Edited December 7, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) I am at the Peterborough show with Al Turner's ww2 German n gauge layout The Bridge at Remagen - come and say 'hello' if you attend ! And don't forget Beijiao will be at the CMRA show in Stevenage in January. Edited December 14, 2018 by Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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