Deltic Man

Hi Guy Thank you , for the KPA.s I think it was DRS blue for the dark blue and exec grey. The decals were precision two sets the Tiphook logo and then he does the rest in a pack and you give him the wagon numbers to produce. Interested in the underneath parts as I didnt go that far with mine. The ladders are standard ladders from A1 and scratch built railings Look forward to seeing yours completed Nik

Then final bit started is the area under the pipe bridge which is no longer there Nik

I have also added the half turntable well to model the well that is still at Peak forest although full of mud and water which I hope to replicate an interesting feature not often photo'd

Then Greenery added !

Next phase of scenery work started as we head towards peak forest from gt rocks also back scenes added Nik

Final bits added to Gt Rocks junction

Painted versions

Latest attempt at scratchbuilding more JGA wagons for the layout Nik

Further bits added as it evolves, I actually forgot how much I like this bit even if taking forever and only one board progressing Nik

Next phase greenery at last

I have started some scenery work at last I always under estimate the time it takes

Trial Run of scratchbuilt JGA's for Peak Forest

All from Precision Labels/Decals for both variants the grey and blue ones Nik

PBA and Blue Tiphook as promised Nik

Hi Andy I have some blue tiphooks done will post some pics soon. You right about the line just space is the issue I had to compromise somewhere and originally I thought of stopping the scenics at the bridge but then decided to go further but unfortunately the line had to go right. The layout is 40ft already so struggling to do much else shame really but such a big area to model in OO Nik

Hi Yes unfortunately they are the wrong sort the best ready to run fit ones are similar to the Hornby KFA ones Nik

Good Afternoon As often the case when modelling a specific area or time or both the subject of the correct stock comes up and herewith is a problem. Whist there are some more modern wagons available read to run seen at Peak forest there is a gap and limited options. The question is so what are you going to do about it? Well I am no scratch builder as the ladies and gents are very talented and im not, but I have started to have a go. The first wagon to be done is one of the versions of a jga. It has been laser cut top and is mounted on a Bachmann jga chassis , although not quite the right length I think it is going to look alright, but let me know what you think but be gentle I am very amateur at this element More to follow as they get painted etc.... Couplings need work as they are too long and they are skit bogies. I recently bought some hunt couplings which I think will work well on these.

Northallerton for me

Me to fpa chassis if there any will watch with interest

Good Evening I have not done a lot on the at home layout due to working on my Peak forest layout however the final piece of the Wigan Springs branch has arrived i the shape of fuel tanks so with some scenic work to do it will finish the depot off nicely Nik

More work on the boards that have never been up before. This end is where variance to the real area is the most as the running lines move off to the right to were the cement works are would normally go off to the left. You can also see the entrance the cement works and the small headshunt where they shunter or spare loco would sit. The next area once wiring is compete is the laying of the fiddle yard and the cement works which I may do out of Peco bullhead rail Also you can see the layout on its new legs which will help when exhibiting as they are easy to put up and fold away and have adjustable tops for balancing uneven floors at venues

Hi Progress is slow at the moment due to wiring and being able to get ot he layout. But further two control boards fitted so now to start wiring Nik

Today got the first control panel fitted and the fiddle yard board wired in also sorted the first plate for the lenz system Feels good making progress

Latest update which covers the last few months two main jobs started:- Ballasting and painting track Also added signals and some pipe work

Hi Guys I have two full kits of the OO Gauge version from inter city models which I need to make up so watching this thread with interest, although the kit doesn't come with the mesh sides which I may need to get made up at some point