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Thanks, Pete

Hi Folks, I was intending to have progressed with more scenic work over the last few weeks but I haven't done anything. I have, however, expanded an operating schedule during lots of running sessions so I don't feel guilty for the lack of progress! I took some images over a few sessions, and because most of my recent images haven't featured many locomotives I thought I'd add a few now. So much to do but I am enjoying playing trains too much! Regards, Pete

Hi Brian, I’m a big fan of your layout, and the colliery is looking great. Is the conveyor free standing? I also don’t want to permanently attach certain buildings on my layout to the baseboard and have found magnets useful for a strong but removable option. I need to make a covered walkway between two mill buildings and really like the look of your conveyor. I plan to hold this in place with a magnet in each end holding against a plate on the inside wall of the building. Best regards, Pete

Hi All, I'm still banging on about the terraced houses I'm afraid! I've added gutters and downspouts to the half relief row. I stared using 2.5mm half round for the gutters but it looked a little coarse so replaced it for 2mm section which I prefer. The downspouts were made from single core copper wire salvaged from some mains cable after a factory move. The brackets are my usual soldered 0.5mm wire twisted twice around the copper. Nothing new to the technique but they look okay. All the rear row need are some basic interior details added in one of the houses (to then be illuminated), the roofs stuck on and lead flashing added. I had a clean of the track and started a running session which I enjoyed, although I do want to press on with the scenics. A shot from the session; the B1 gets a clear road: Regards, Pete

Hi all, Just a quick update on the terraced rows. All properties now have front doors, and the front side of the full relief houses also have curtains. They could almost be lived in now! The gutter downspouts will hide the joins in the plastikard. I'm not sure if this will work properly, but I also had a play with a mobile app called Werble: Although I am told it never rains in Yorkshire! Thanks, Pete

Looks great Richard. I really like that scene. Regards, Pete

Gents, Thanks for the comments. Richard H and Adam88; the information is valuable and interesting, and the images are fantastic. I'll have to put an adapted lorry on the lengthy to-do list! Richard; regarding the skeps- is this what you are referring to: Source: https://sunnybankmills.co.uk/blog/the-industry-of-farsley/ I have a friend with a 3D printer, although the CAD modelling of the weave pattern could be interesting. I would like to model and print one though. If it looks okay I could try to use it as a master and make some resin casts. If the results are ok I can send some to you if you'd like. Again- another task on the list! Gordon; I am completely open to the fact that Tetley Mills was a huge inspiration. I have taken so much from Dave Shakespeare's work, more so than any layout. It simply oozed atmosphere. You will find two characters from Dave's collection pottering about on HPS; a lovely Fairburn and the classic Barden - Tetley Mills Derby Lightweight: Must continue to cut doors out for tiny terraced houses... Best regards, Pete

Thanks Richard, that’s fascinating. How was the raw wool, and later the finish product delivered to and from the factory? All by flatbed lorry I presume? Regards, Pete

Thanks Richard, that’s fascinating. How was the raw wool, and later the finish product delivered to and from the factory? All by flatbed lorry I presume? Regards, Pete

Thanks Richard, that’s fascinating. How was the raw wool, and later the finish product delivered to and from the factory? All by flatbed lorry I presume? Regards, Pete

Thanks again Richard. One question; what is an overlooker? Pete

Thank you gents, It’s so encouraging getting positive feedback; and thanks for all the likes. Just as I thought- you won’t be able to see a thing...! Pete

I won't be lighting all of the interiors- I don't want a Christmas tree affect. I will add subtle lights to several rooms though. Most of the windows will have net curtains but I want a near, rear bedroom window to provide a hind of an interior. I bought a Severn Valley Models furniture kit at the Wigan show for this. The detail in these kits are excellent, if fiddly! Like most of the other interiors I have done, they will no doubt be invisible when complete! A few random images to finish: All the best, Pete

Hi all, A little more progress on the layout to show. Firstly I filled in a patch of scrub land between the MPD and control panel. It was one of those little jobs that I had been meaning to do for a year or so. The land was made up with deep gap Polyfilla mixed with brown acrylic, and finished with some flock and static fibres: Next some images of the small terraced row. I have just finished slating the roofs and have given them a coat of paynes grey and a dusting of talk. They look a little rough at the moment so may work on them some more. Next up is the doors and guttering/downpipes, and the rear yards of course. Continued.

Hi JRB, I love what you’re doing here- it’s right up my street! Will keep a close eye out for updates! Cheers, Pete

Hi JRB, Thanks for the kind words, I’ve just started looking through your posts and you’ve got some great buildings on the go- I’m both impressed and jealous! Atmosphere is what I’m looking for. This is my first layout so I’m treating it as very much a learning curve. I love looking at buildings or locations that scream out to be modelled, and West Yorkshire has so many of them in my opinion! I’ll be looking through all of your topics shortly, it looks like first class modelling from what I’ve seen so far. Thanks again, Pete

Hi Richard, Thanks for the comment. I made the hooked lifting assembly from offcuts of thin brass sheet, fine chain and etched pulleys from my bits box. It was based on an image in the book ‘The Essential West Riding’ from a mill in Ripponden; I have mentioned this on the previous page I believe. Cheers, Pete

Hi People, After a break from modelling due to having to redecorate a bathroom (thank goodness it's now done!) I have managed to get back to the layout and do a few hours this afternoon. I have just completed two coats of dry brushing on the small street of terraced houses, and have painted and weathered some white medal chimneys. Next task is to fit the windows (bring on the painstaking cutting of 0.5 and 0.8 square section), slate and fit the roofs and build the back yards of the full relief row. I then plan to build the ground up to an appropriate level within the warehouse area, joining it to a gentle decent behind the terraced back yards. I am aiming to complete the main scenics this side of Christmas... that's the plan anyhow! More soon, Pete

Hi Shaun, This is all so impressive, and of an area I am particularly interested in. I can’t wait until you get some flock down; your scenic work is second to none. Regards, Pete

Hi Steve, That looks great, I was thinking of doing something similar to link the mill buildings on my layout, and hide the back scene join a bit more. Like it. Pete

Thanks Mike but my work definitely doesn’t come anywhere near that of Mr Crowther! You’d agree with me up close! Pete

Haha thanks Gismo!! I was thinking of even allowing one of the houses to have an indoor toilet! Although I’ll see how much of a shift they’ll put in up the mill first!

Ahhh my mistake! Sorry all, it looks great Beaks!

Hi SD, The layout looks great, you’ve made brilliant progress. I look forward to seeing more images. Cheers, Pete

Hi All, Back from a week in the sun (very much confirmed that I don’t like sitting in the sun!) and have done an hour or so today on the small terraced street. One half of the street is half relief, the opposite is full. The full side will have back yards and a small scrubby lane leading up to the mills behind. There is a slight incline on the short street. I thought this would add some interest. The street will be cobbled. Please find a few images below. Thanks, Pete