Andrew P Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Re Start about Aug 2016 If this is the first time you have looked at North Road, and your wondering why from page 19 all has changed, well that's because I've had a change of direction, (a crisis as my mate puts it) but still wanted to retain the Depot part of the Layout name and Depot itself, (although the Shed has also been moved), but I've now moved on to Phase 2 and changed it to a Roundy / Roundy. Also at this time my passion for what I remember has returned. I first got into Railways, real and model in 1977 and so it was the Blue Era, then it progressed through Railfreight to EWS. That is all I know as far as infrastructure etc goes so it's what I have gone back to. I hope the change is O.K. with new readers, if not, and Steam is your preferred thing, then just read up to page 18 / 19 or so where you will find some nice Stream era shots and a couple of Videos, Steam will still feature in the revised Plan but not to such a large extent. Started Feb 2016 After really enjoying West Shed, I thought it was about time I started a proper Shed Layout on the opposite side of my Old Potting Shed to Pencarne. PHASE 1 North Road is a re write of Somerset & Dorset history in so much as the line never closed, and North Road is based on Bath Shed, BUT NOT A COPY in any way shape or form. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRACK PLAN CHANGED ON PAGE 16 / Aug 2016 WITH THE ADVENT OF PHASE 2 This gives me the opportunity to run my Ex Southern Bulleids, Ex Midlands Black 5's, Jubilee's etc as well as the BR Standards, it will also have some Western Region Hydraulics making appearances. I've purchased the Townstreet Engine Shed and that just needs making over the next few weeks. And once completed it SHOULD all being well, look something like this,(BUT with strait Chimneys) well that's the plan anyway. As I say the Motive Power will consist of Bulleids. Black 5's, Jubilee's Some Standards. And the Hydraulics. Loads to do, so I must get going. Phase 2 will start late 2016, (now page 16) Dr Beaching had announced in the House of Commons last week that the Somerset and Dorset line will close next year, but in a surprise move the Bill has been halted in it's tracks. the Line will remain open but Bath Green Park will Close. Instead a new link will be formed from South of Bath to South East of Bitton, and the new chord will have its own Station Named North Road to serve the Line from Bournemouth to the Midlands and Avonmouth Docks via the Mangotsfield Junction. Track was lifted today in North Road Depot ready to allow room for the new Main Lines to pass the Western side of the Shed and Turntable. A Bus service will operate until the Spring 2017. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelling Martin Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hi, Looks like a really good plan to operate with plenty of movements around that shed, which also looks rather fantastic too (I haven't seen that kit before), Good luck with it, Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hi, Looks like a really good plan to operate with plenty of movements around that shed, which also looks rather fantastic too (I haven't seen that kit before), Good luck with it, Gary Thanks Gary, Its basically modelled on 82G Templecombe, but without the bit behind the Shed, in other words as 82G used to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustered Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looking forward to this Andy! Best wishes Nige Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted February 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2016 What?! The shed is going to take a few weeks to make? You slowing down? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Andy, that set of parts looks like something out of IKEA. Good luck with it. Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Andy I would drop the diesel stuff. The S&D was never set up for diesel locos. They did visit Bath shed but only somewhere to stable them between trains. It also may look a bit crowded with a goods shed as well, but the coal yard would add shunting to the scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 This will be an interesting layout to operate agree about no diesels Townstreet are high quality kits I have built quite a few go together well and look good as well the chap who started them was really nice chap . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Andy, that set of parts looks like something out of IKEA. Good luck with it. What?! The shed is going to take a few weeks to make? You slowing down? Looking forward to this Andy! Best wishes Nige Derek Thanks Nige, Bogie and Derek, I've made a start on the Shed this morning pics in a mo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Andy I would drop the diesel stuff. The S&D was never set up for diesel locos. They did visit Bath shed but only somewhere to stable them between trains. It also may look a bit crowded with a goods shed as well, but the coal yard would add shunting to the scene. Cheers Clive, as I said, I've assumed the S & D lived on a bit and so Diesels will visit for Fuel, Stabling and maybe light Maintenance. The Goods Shed will be Low Relief and I've changed / shortened the other Road in front of the Shed, (see first post) so that it's now leaving room for Vehicles / BR Lorries, and also has an end Loading Dock. The Yard Crane may also be moved to this Road once the Track Laying commences.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 This will be an interesting layout to operate agree about no diesels Townstreet are high quality kits I have built quite a few go together well and look good as well the chap who started them was really nice chap . Morning, Yes my mate Lee recommended them, he's built several in O and OO and he came around the other night to show me a few tricks. he also puts his together with a Hot Glue Gun with just a tack, to start with and then adds more once square. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I've made a start on the painting, and also picked out a few Bricks in a darker Red and Blue. Lee came around and we did a test weathering using Magnolia Emulsion Paint as recommended well thinned down like water. Now I've decided to add a couple of course's of Blue Engineers Brick around the bottom and Lee suggested a few more odd bricks, so I'll do that later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Andy Looks like another great project to get your teeth into over the coming months. Sorry I did not get chance to have a natter last weekend at Stafford. Is North Road being built on a existing board, and if so what has had to make way for the new project. Or has the potting shed had a extension Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Andy Looks like another great project to get your teeth into over the coming months. Sorry I did not get chance to have a natter last weekend at Stafford. Is North Road being built on a existing board, and if so what has had to make way for the new project. Or has the potting shed had a extension Terry Hi Terry, you all looked busy at the weekend, and its was a superb show as always. North Road is on the side of the shed where Pencarne Junction Fiddle Yard was when it was a roundy roundy, Now that its just Pencarne, a BLT I have half a shed spare, so I thought well why not have a nice big ish Depot for all my larger Locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeeleyBridge Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Blimey! 'E's at it again! I need to lie down! The brickwork is looking pretty good. Looks like the shed might weigh a fair bit though, make sure use use strong adhesives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks Dave. The Shed was delivered in TWO SHOE BOXES, so I've got 12mm Baseboards instead of 9, hahhaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Between jobs on Pencarne and walking the Dogs this morning I've managed to add the Engineers Blue Brick to the bottom of all the Shed parts, I'll wait for it to dry and then I'll move on to painting the Window and Door Frames. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln40a Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Love the plan Andy ,will enjoy following it. Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 He's off again, hahahaha tell me, what are you using to stick it all together with mate ?.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted February 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2016 Crickey, speedy Gonzales isn't in it, you knocked half of Pencarne flat and put it up last week, then yesterday a shed yard full of locos. appears just like that! It's nice to know where North Road is if I ever decide to go there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Andy Your doing some good work on shed looking forward to watching you progress to the finished article. Keep up the good work Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Love the plan Andy ,will enjoy following it. Graham Crickey, speedy Gonzales isn't in it, you knocked half of Pencarne flat and put it up last week, then yesterday a shed yard full of locos. appears just like that! It's nice to know where North Road is if I ever decide to go there. Hi Andy Your doing some good work on shed looking forward to watching you progress to the finished article. Keep up the good work Hugh Thanks Graham, Northroader and Hugh, It will be a slow build, but there's no hurry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 He's off again, hahahaha tell me, what are you using to stick it all together with mate ?.. Hi Mate, As I said in post 11, Lee does his with a Hot Glue Gun, just tacking the corners until its right and square. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks good Andy especially the shed. Can we expect the first loco run by Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks good Andy especially the shed. Can we expect the first loco run by Tuesday Hi Duncan, Thanks mate but I haven't got all the Points, Track and Pits yet, so it could be Wednesday, but NOT saying which Wednesday, hahhahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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