Grimleygrid Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 What a cracking layout Cav, superb modelling. I cannot believe that I didn't get a chance to drive one of those Brush Beasts! Still, there is always next time.... Great weekend, nice to meet Mrs Cav and Jeremy. That Hoover is insane! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 I know right. Its nearly as good as my 47s! I might have to draft you in to drive next year at some shows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Sadly no class 50 in the real station on Saturday, not even a 60 or a 66 for that matter - just 170s and a Voyager. The Skegness train was in Nottingham when I arrived on my way to Burton on Trent, it's not like it used to be either, a pacer lash up cannot replace a couple of class 20s. Depends what time you were there? A DB Tug passed through while I was there with a tank train from Kingsbury. Cheers Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) Indeed! If it was drafted in by Trainload Coal they must have been feeling generous to spare a type 5, it also appeared to have an item missing from it's train in the form of a brake van - a class 56 is train air brake only. I know I'm picky but I like to see prototypical operation including correct marshalling of trains, it's always something I aim for. Cheers Wayne Lol. Somehow I do seem to struggle keeping things prototypically correct. Ian Edited June 6, 2018 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Good evening, Another one from the weekend. Best regards, Jeremy 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Just a few more..... Best regards, Jeremy 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted June 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2018 Looked great at Showcase guys - well done Cav! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Cheers Mike. Nice to get a pic of me chatting to Bill. Not seen him in ages! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 A little treat thats now convinced me that I need sound! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigP Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) -- Edited January 31, 2021 by bigP Deleted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Good video looks like it was effected buy an earthquake though at the start. It really looks the part. Nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Haha. Nah I nearly stepped back into a lorry on Shobnall Road bridge!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I don't know how I managed to miss this layout before. It's amazing Cav. I have just skimmed through the last few photos and videos during my lunch break and all I could think was WOW. The amount of detail you've got into an N gauge layout is amazing and I like how much interest you've made without an over complicated or cluttered layout. Brilliant modelling. All the best Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thats Dave glad to have you on board. Still got a bit to do on the layout (not had much modelling time of late) but should have some interesting changes especially operating wise come the show season at the beginning of next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted October 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2018 I like how much interest you've made without an over complicated or cluttered layout. It's one of the advantages of modelling a real location. With a freelance layout it is too tempting to squeeze too much into it, making a cluttered and unrealistic appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Agreed Ian. Whenever I do a model I try to imagine it as a real location and work out the back story before ever laying a track. I really am not a fan of layouts covered in miles of track with yards and junctions all over the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Agreed Ian. Whenever I do a model I try to imagine it as a real location and work out the back story before ever laying a track. I really am not a fan of layouts covered in miles of track with yards and junctions all over the place. ........and it's cheap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 I wish! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I wish! Well - obviously not yours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I thought that just as I pressed Enter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Haha indeed. I wasn't taking offence just that any model railway isn't cheap really. In all fairness its the stock not the track that costs really. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hi, Just caught your thread,great modelling. I haven't had chance to read all the way through, can you tell me about or direct me to details on your track assembly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thanks Duncan. I'm not sure whether I have documented step by step but the pointwork build starts here. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/100029-burton-on-trent-in-n2/page-5 I might do a tutorial at some point to show how easy it is. I would love to see more people adopt the standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hi, More questions about track if you don't mind. I fully understand your thoughts and what you have put in to practice. What are your thoughts on the products being marketed as British Finescale? I am thinking ahead to my next layout after Shirebrook. Would you consider using British Finescale for a future layout? If i go down the route of hand made track, I will be following prototype and continuing curves through diamonds and plain turnouts, except of course in the area of the crossings and v's. I have made track before in EM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hi Duncan, I'm not sure that what I have done can be marketable as a product really, its more a set of standards using handbuilt track from components. FiNetrax has tried to market a system of finer track to N gauge standards which looks great however I do feel that because it has to conform to N gauge standards the crossing V clearances are still quite course. On my N2 system I use the 9.42mm gauge for plain track which looks nice whilst gradually reducing it to 8.85mm at the location of the V to allow standard N wheelsets to pass. You can't see the transition in gauge by eye but the flangeways look much finer and work much better than standard N. The wheels are supported the whole way though the V and you can't actually feel any drop when you push a wagon over the V with your finger. Of course because its handbuilt you can do your track geometry as a comoletely custom design including the curved diamonds etc. I will certainly be keeping an eye on what you do next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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