Dylan Sanderson

Does the Clayton Type 1 book spontaneously catch fire?

I most certainly was! I felt like I was approaching a King when I first met you at Doncaster Show about 5/6 years ago! I don't think we spoke much at all the first time we met, but I was absolutely taken aback by some unpainted but finished locos you had on display, which was my first exposure to kit built stock. The bug for building 'proper' model railways had bitten.

I don't think iPhone's have the processing power to have stacking software unfortunately, as far as I'm aware, an app doesn't exist. I use Adobe Photoshop on my Mac to do all the appropriate editing.

I've been experimenting in Stacking recently, and it's a game changer for us iPhone users. It takes time and effort, but is well worth it when you want to show something off, and not have half the locomotive out of focus!

Wow, that's absolutely stunning!

How on earth did you do that?!?!?! That must take some doing, especially with modern fail safe trips in the controllers! If this means you're in the market for a new DCC System... the Digitrax DCS210 will be well suited for your needs

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Some of you may know I’m building a model based on Escrick. It’s not that far away for me so I decided to travel up to measure up the bridge that still exists, so I can draw it in CAD and turn it into a kit. I took this photo to show how much the location has changed in 70 years… It’s crazy how quickly time can swallow up history!

What kit is this please, David? I'm wanting one for my layout. I have one in as built condition, but it's EM. I've been trying to weigh up if I should convert her to OO and 1958 condition, or build one from scratch! Dylan

Thanks Tony, I knew I wasn't going insane! Yet anyway, I'm starting my wiring tomorrow... I take it no picture exists of this vandals act? Dylan

Morning everyone, I was wondering if anyone can help me out here, I remember hearing about some 1950s/60s graffiti at a station or similar somewhere along the ECML that said something like 'Have you seen Cicero?' Have I completely made that up? Or was that actually a thing? I know she was very rarely found South of the border!

Good evening everyone, hope everyone has had a brilliant and safe festive period! Some of you may know I’ve been planning to build Deerness Valley Junction, but I’ve decided this was too much to cram in on my 15x2ft boards, so I’ve had to change my plans, and have since decided to build something resembling Escrick. A relatively small ECML station just south of York (before the Selby Diversion rerouted it) I’ve thrown some loose track and stick down, and it appears to fit nicely and suit all my requirements! Only issue is I’m rather set on having a branch line, so I’ve decided to add one. Rule 1 n’ that! But, I’ve come a blank with the track plan. I can’t for the life of me think what the permanent way would like that will allow pick up goods to be picked up/dropped off by both up and down branch line trains. So far, the best I’ve come up with is what’s crudely sketched below, but someone pointed out that the single slip doesn’t look right. In this plan, all pick up goods would have to stop in the Down Branch, where the loco can go about its business. Does anyone with more Permanent Way knowledge than me know what the track plan would look like that would allow pick up goods to operate in both directions? I’d much appreciate any advice, my mind’s drawing a blank! Many thanks everyone! Dylan

I took the photo with my phone upside down… RM Web in all their wisdom seem to think that’s how I want to post the photo! Despite it showing the correct way up on my phone!

‘Hey look, that coat of paint has dried! Maybe I should do the next coat…’ Nahhh let’s get some models out Slow (but good) progress on Deerness Valley Junction!

Are the steps ‘correctly’ out of gauge? My Hush Hush was relegated to running around my friends fiddleyard loop, clear of any platforms or other inconsiderate lineside details! Safe to say, Hush-Hush will be my gauging loco when I get started on Deerness…

2nd completed, 3rd started. The one we started together isn't finished yet...

Glad it arrived safely @Tony Wright, sorry it's not painted, I definitely don't have the ability to paint and number wagons yet! If the couplings aren't suitable, blame @Jesse Sim, I couldn't get them to work so he told me to just solder them in! Merry Christmas everyone, Dylan

Then there's me... slap bang in the middle! My current layout, 15x2ft Scenic OO Gauge, is influenced heavily on Deerness Valley Junction. Same track plan, same buildings, and same atmosphere as well as same location, so the trains are the same. But, I'm having to 'bunch it up a bit' to get it to fit on my boards, but hopefully it will give the same impression. But, with the NER buildings I've designed with work, and that gorgeous NER footbridge I bought off of you Tony, I've got to have a station! So, I'm superimposing one onto the track plan, just a small simple 2 platform station on the Consett Branch. Hopefully this will allow me to enjoy the benefits from both sides of the fence... I don't have to worry about what to do with the track plan or anything, but I can enjoy the liberal freedom of deciding 'I want a station here!'

You're just jealous because I've got one before you... But yes, you are right. But at the end of the day, Hornby producing a model that sells very well can only benefit all of us, giving them more money to pump back into the hobby. Besides, I think you've still got enough kits to build

All this talk of the W1 and, more accurately 60700 has got me thinking! During her 1958 36A days, did she ever work North of York? I can only find concrete evidence of her working expresses to 'the cross' from York and Leeds. Thanks in advanced, Dylan

What's that saying again... Bulleid made 240 odd locos and one mistake!

Many thanks for the info, @drmditch! I presumed Deerness was a diversion because a few photos I've found of 'top links' working the area say they're diverting due to line blockage at Ferryhill. Everyday's a school day! I've found a copy of the March 1996 issue of BR Illustrated on eBay for the pricey sum of £3 on eBay, so if you think it's worth it, I'll invest! The track diagram is dated 10th June 1901, which might be why the Bridge House junction is missing? Thanks for the info on the Signal Box, is it the same type as Haydon Bridge? They look fairly similar to my untrained eye! Many thanks for your help, Dylan

Afternoon everyone, Some may know that I'm about to start a 15x2ft, 4mm Model Railway based on the NER (1958 BR), but I've been struggling to find a real life example that I could be influenced by. But today, I came across Deerness Valley Junction, an ECML diversion near Newcastle. Apart from a Station (which I will superimpose), it's perfect! It should fit just nicely on my 15x2ft Boards (arriving on Saturday). Does anyone have any good reference photos or film from the area? There isn't that much online that I've found, which is surprising for how interesting the area looks. And if anyone could recommend some reference books, I'd much appreciate it Also, can anyone identify the type of signal box? Many thanks everyone Dylan

Morning everyone, apologies for not posting this yesterday, had a busy day brass banding! Many thanks for your hospitality on Saturday, Tony. I really enjoyed myself, learnt so much my head hurts and I'm now looking forward to progressing with this 'Brittania', rather than apprehensive! I'm in love with this NER footbridge you sold me as well for my upcoming layout (baseboards arriving on Saturday!), can I ask who's kit it is again please? I've forgotten! I've attached some crude 'mock up' photos of it, using books as platforms! I'm very proud of the Platform Shelter, it's the Prototype for one of my favourite kits I designed, based off the example found at Robin Hoods Bay. Those photos you took of my Q6 came out well, just a shame about the limited focus points (I'm not photographer so I don't know the technical terms!) She looked really smart trundling around LB, just needs finishing off now with crew, coal, detailing parts and brake rigging! I'll post an update on the Brit soon!

Nor did the game show writers! ‘The Mallard’ and ‘The Flying Scotsman’ aren’t steam locomotives! yes, I know I’m being pedantic!