Intercity 125

Hi all, I am looking for a 4mm scale Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0DM shunter like the one pictured below. I have been searching for a while now, but have only found Worsley Works whose website says they are willing to make kits if you provide details, but I don't know how much it will cost. Their prices generally seem very reasonable. Thanks, IC125

This is a rough track plan from the Bristol Railway Archive website, with the level crossing marked in the centre. IC125

I will post a trackplan later, I've got a 1988 BR one and one from old-maps.co.uk, type in the postcode BS3 1TJ and it's nearby (to the left) but with only two tracks crossing the level crossing. I'll probably do one on AnyRail as well. IC125

Yesterday I was able to take a few reference photos of the older, plate girder bridge near Ashton Junction. This is on what will probably be the right hand side of the layout. Here is a photo of the bridge: Ashton Junction/Ashton Gate Station by firstbusphotos, on Flickr

Thanks for that, the closest sidings to the Cumberland Basin would be Ashton Meadows so that seems likely. IC125

Unfortunately, there won't be much space to model Ashton Meadows unless I extend the layout considerably across. I'm planning to run trains from 1984/5 during the Billy Graham rallies at Ashton Gate Stadium as there were specials made up of Blue and grey DMUs and MK1 coaching stock hauled by 37s and 47, and the GW150 celebration specials in 1985. I may model the Severn tunnel inspection train often hauled by departmental class 50s. I might even run a 'what if' scenario where the line didn't close and continued to carry passengers up to the present day mainly operated by 150 DMUs and maybe a 170. I need to gather info about freight trains around the area from the 1980s to run as well as it is intended to be an exhibition layout.Thanks for looking in. IC125

It seems I'm not the only one who swaps YMRV BR1 bogies for Replica Commonwealths. My excuse is they are railtour coaches whig réduire Commonwealth or B4/5 bogies. Il probable repaint thèm into BR bleu as that si m'y preferred période. IC125 EDIT: The above should read 'they are railtour coaches which require Commonwealth or B4/5 bogies. I'll probably repaint them into BR blue as that is my preferred period.' I had the French keyboard on my iPad!

Thanks, I drive past it regularly and then looked into the history of it, then thought it was an excellent base for a model. IC125

Yes, I've screwed up things by getting measurements wrong, I once nearly made the mould for an Alexander/Transbus ALX400 which would produce a model a scale foot too long! That was for the CNC milling machine though... IC125 (Also a Jack!)

Hi all, this is the new thread for my second layout, the old thread was mostly planning and a number of different ideas. I have finally decided on Ashton Gate Station & Ashton Junction with a bit of Ashton Meadows Sidings alongside the platforms. The project will progress fairly slowly as I don't have much time due to school mostly. I'll post an update when I get more track (2 crossovers and some more left hand points). Cheers for now, IC125 Useful sources of information include: The Bristol Railway Archive page on Ashton Gate Station: http://bristol-rail.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Ashton_Gate&oldid=16180 Ashton Junction: http://bristol-rail.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Ashton_Junction&oldid=17772 Ashton Meadows Sidings: http://bristol-rail.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Ashton_Meadows_Sidings&oldid=18162 The Wikipedia page on Ashton Gate Station: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton_Gate_railway_station Flickr EDIT: Added links to useful pages

This looks very good, I like the idea of lasercut baseboards, we've recently received a second lasercutter at school which I'm going to put to good use for my new layout and my model buses. They're very useful bits of kit aren't they? IC125

It looked excellent at the Warley show, kept me interested for a good while and I'm very easily distracted! Lovely model. IC125

What is the tightest radius planned on your layout? If it is fairly generous (radius 3 or above) then you could use screw/3 link/instanter couplings as these are the most realistic generally speaking (I think they had instanter or screw links) IC125

Nice work, are you planning on replacing the bogies with Cambrian Gloucester or Y25 kits? I think they improve the look massively. IC125

It does look like '406, the detail is all correct and has the circular logos above the name, so I would agree that it is '406 IC125

It is an Adams Radial!

It now says Wait...

At least the postage is free!

I think this Lima 08 in GNER has to win most overpriced loco - ever! Keep away from the Buy It Now button!!! http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/371148975625?nav=SEARCH IC125

Absolutely stunning! I haven't looked in for far too long. Cheers, IC125

Looking good, I like the way you have used DAS clay for the loco shed area, it looks very effective. Cheers, IC125

Strange, I recently ordered a chassis from DC Kits and it arrived promptly within a week (today in fact). No problems whatsoever.

How much would you want for a four car set? Cheers, IC125

Hi vac_basher, I love this, especially as in planning to build a layout based on Bath Road - and I too have a breakdown train (well, one tool coach at least) The shots of your 47s are good, I'm hoping to convert 484 from an old Lima 47 one day is it is one of my favourites. I found this on the Bristol Railway archive and thought it would interest you and maybe others who follow this thread: http://bristol-rail.co.uk/wiki/Bath_Road_Depot Cheers, IC125

Hi Shed, amazing work here, I've been reading through your old threads and have finally found the up-to-date one! I will be following with great interest. Cheers, IC125