RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Hi Cav, Thanks for posting that comparison photo. I go to Burton each year for the DEMU showcase but beyond that I am not a regular visitor so that shot really helps us get a sense of the place and illustrates what a great job you have done representing it. The compression on the building actually works in the layout's favour as it cheats the eye very effectively. Selective compression is one of those things that maybe we should discuss more; is there any theory behind what works and what doesn't? With the exception of fixed length units I tend to compress everything lengthwise but about 66% - so buildings are the same height and width but about 2/3 the length, and the same with trains - on our club layout what should be a 21 wagon coal train is actually 14 or 15 wagons but doesn't look too bad.... Cheers Ben A. Edited July 9, 2017 by Ben A 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Thanks Ben, your words are very encouraging. As for compression, yes I have to agree. Trains can look very long in model form if made the correct length. In real life we are used to seeing them in perspective from rail height so never look as long as a model does from above and the side. Compressing the train by 2/3rds as you do gives the train room to breathe I feel. Of course if the location is compressed too then it makes sense to compress the buildings too. I think the brewery on here is a prime example as the real structure is very long indeed. Edited July 10, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Couple more pics from the weekends progress. Starting to address the Moor St bridge and bedded in the Brewery. The building itself is removable as it crosses the board joint. And a cold dawn shot! Edited July 10, 2017 by RBE 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Couple more pics from this weeks work. Moor st bridge now has an underpass and the security fence is going up in front of the brewery. The bridge will have temporary bollards and a road closed sign to point at the new Shobnal Road bridge being opened. The fencing is my own etch in stainless steel. A bit more detailed than you would ever see I think!! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Couple more pics from this weeks work. Moor st bridge now has an underpass and the security fence is going up in front of the brewery. The bridge will have temporary bollards and a road closed sign to point at the new Shobnal Road bridge being opened. The fencing is my own etch in stainless steel. A bit more detailed than you would ever see I think!! 2017-07-18 21.02.30.jpg 2017-07-18 21.02.48.jpg Looking excellent buddy. I like the chain link fencing too as it really completes the Brewery scene nicely. Coming together nicely. Just need a couple of trains posed now and that should set it off nicely! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Looking superb mate Really does look awesone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Cheers bud. Not had chance to do anything on it over the last week but getting back on it soon!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted July 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 Really is coming on a treat Cav Looking forward to seeing BoT in the flesh, in September. Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Looks superb mate some stunning scenery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Cheers guys. Yes looking forward to running it at Lichfield. You still up for operating Mason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Few more pics. It's going to be a close call for the show in September this one!! Edited August 7, 2017 by RBE 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Early start I see Cav - you off? Multiple likes - can already imagine a full rake of loaded MGR HAA powering through - do you have a list or spreadsheet of your current stock? Lichfield 16th September sorting for WCML via Crewe and Stafford or Birmingham NS all being well. Hope things are on schedule. Ian Edited August 7, 2017 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 No not off. These pics are from last night. I'm not as far along my schedule as I would have liked but getting there. I suspect it will be the stock that suffers. I don't have a list but I will post one here at lunch time as I'm currently working. I have a fair bit of stock but nothing really fully finished yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Absolutely stunning Cav! As others have mentioned it will be great to see the MGR's heading through and everything else of course!! Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looks great Cav, Looking forwards to seeing some stock on it. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'm taking your hints Peter! I will see what I can dig out to pose on there later! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Early start I see Cav - you off? Multiple likes - can already imagine a full rake of loaded MGR HAA powering through - do you have a list or spreadsheet of your current stock? Lichfield 16th September sorting for WCML via Crewe and Stafford or Birmingham NS all being well. Hope things are on schedule. Ian Ok Ian this is where I'm at. Class Number Livery 31 445 BR Blue 37 511 Sector Metals 37 688 Sector Construction 37 681 Red Stripe Railfreight 37 514 Sector Metals 43 082 Intercity Executive 43 106 Intercity Swallow 43 TBC Intercity Swallow 45 110 BR Blue 47 190 Old Railfreight 47 TBC TBC 47 436/5XX Large Logo Blue 47 550 Intercity Mainline 56 010 BR Blue 56 054 Sector Coal 58 037 Red Stripe Railfreight 60 027 Sector Petroleum 156 XXX Regional Railways Mk2 CC Set IC & BR Blue Mk1/2 RR Set IC,BR Blue and RR Parcels Set BR Blue and Red HAA 25No red & sector yellow HEA 15No Bauxite and Railfreight TTA 3No Black BBA 10 No Red & Black Steel Hoods 10 No Blue and Grey RMC Stone hoppers 15No RMC orange/white TEA tanks 13No Grey HST set IC Cement Tanks 15No Grey Grampus 6No Green & Dutch VDA vans 3No Speedlink VEA vans 3No Railfreight Perch 1No Black & Yellow I have to bare in mind that I have virtually none of the stock (barring locos) finished at present! Edited August 7, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Ok Ian this is where I'm at. Class Number Livery 31 445 BR Blue 37 511 Sector Metals 37 688 Sector Construction 37 681 Red Stripe Railfreight 37 514 Sector Metals 43 082 Intercity Executive 43 106 Intercity Swallow 43 TBC Intercity Swallow 45 110 BR Blue 47 190 Old Railfreight 47 TBC TBC 47 436/5XX Large Logo Blue 47 550 Intercity Mainline 56 010 BR Blue 56 054 Sector Coal 58 037 Red Stripe Railfreight 60 027 Sector Petroleum 156 XXX Regional Railways Mk2 CC Set IC & BR Blue Mk1/2 RR Set IC,BR Blue and RR Parcels Set BR Blue and Red HAA 25No red & sector yellow HEA 15No Bauxite and Railfreight TTA 3No Black BBA 10 No Red & Black Steel Hoods 10 No Blue and Grey RMC Stone hoppers 15No RMC orange/white TEA tanks 13No Grey HST set IC Cement Tanks 15No Grey Grampus 6No Green & Dutch VDA vans 3No Speedlink VEA vans 3No Railfreight Perch 1No Black & Yellow I have to bare in mind that I have virtually none of the stock (barring locos) finished at present! Cav, as Burton on Trent is on the main XC route and used to get to places like York, Scarborough and maybe Edinburgh from Birmingham and the South West, you could also have a railtour set with a loco in original livery, like green late crests at its head. The layout looks great, any other bookings apart from Lichfield? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Yes I could do that and I would fancy a steam special perhaps. Got to get the core stock done first though. The layout is also booked for Pontefract at the end of January which should see even more detail added and the stock nearer completion. Edited August 7, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Few more pics. It's going to be a close call for the show in September this one!! 2017-08-07 08.20.35.jpg 2017-08-07 08.20.22.jpg 2017-08-07 08.19.52.jpg That last photo looks brilliant mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Really starting to look stunning Cav. Can't wait to see this in the fresh at Lichfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking superb mate The shot from one end to the other is outstsnding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Thanks Neil!Ok just for you Peter.47550 departs south with the York to Bristol XC serviceThe same train from Shobnall Road47190 heads to Derby with a short diesel fuel serviceSame train heads past the brewery37511 hauls 47190 back down to Kingsbury after dropping its train off at the DTC Edited August 8, 2017 by RBE 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You've only listed three HST power cars, being quite anxious little engines they only tend to run in pairs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Haha. Because I only have 1 set. I will switch out the dummy car for variety! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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