Robin,

That's looking brilliant. I trust you will be bringing it along tomorrow evening?

Morgan

Very envious lads, very envious. Superb stuff

Mike

Looking good Robin!

I'm sure Chris would be more than happy to do further runs Tim! PM Robin if you want a bit more info, would look good on Callow Lane!

So often in this place I see work that practically makes my jaw dislocate with the level of work, skill and attention. Your main layout build has been frankly stunning but for a "fiddler" like me so far in the stratosphere that I know I could never attain that level of fidelity - with the signal box however you are working with something I can relate to and I'm not overwhelmed by. Frankly WOW. With this I could see my self progressing along this route at some point. Thank you for sharing this with us and reveleaing the proccess tobe not so intimidating after all.

I wish I'd made it south this year to see the progress but will content myself with your updates.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Steve

Stunning! They should market that as a kit (I'd buy one!)

Thank you all for your kind comments.

I have spoken to Chris of York Modelmaking about the possiblity of marketing a parts for a Midland Signal box - the 10ft standard panels and a variety of windows for the different period boxes would greatly assist anyone interested and would also keep the price down.

If people are interested ca I suggest they contact Chris and let him know - I'm sure he could be persuaded.

Regards,

Robin

Looks very nice Robin

Its pretty small though, how many boxes where on the site?

Cheers

Jim

Looks very nice Robin

 

Its pretty small though, how many boxes where on the site?

 

Cheers

 

Jim

Hi Jim,

The box is a three panel 30ft long one with 45 levers and is the only one on the layout. The other boxes in the vicinity where Kingswood Junction to the north and Engine Shed Siding on th eother side of Days Road bridge at the rear of the shed. Barrow Lane box controlled St Phillips station and goods depot and was situated at the near the other end of Barrow Road arches. Of the latter three boxes only Engine Shed Sidings is a possible future build when I extend into Temple Meads

Cheers,

Robin

Rob, I think Jim's the wrong person to joke about grandiose plans of extensions, besides we'd have to knock down you neighbours house to extend the railway room!

Thanks Robin

as its not my era I assume the shed was all hand operated stuff? I dunno why i thought the box would be bigger, perhaps its just that the other buildings on the layout are? (at least the ones we have seen so far)

Cheers

Jim