Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Thought I'd put this up- my latest thingy. Based on some imaginary sidings used for parcels traffic on the LB&SCR side of Victoria Station. It handles all non-newspaper related parcels traffic for the South Coast and beyond, with most traffic going out via Redhill where it is re-marshalled. A pilot loco moves stuff around and into other parts of the station as required, for example for attachment to Newhaven boat trains and the like. Because of the limited space, empty vans are tripped to and from Clapham Junction sidings. Additionally the odd 'platform diversion' will see a 2 car EMU pop up As can be seen, the layout is unfinished (those who know me can stop guffawing now!) . Work still to be done includes fitting the third rail to the main platform road, adding a building to the platforn, doing something to the waste ground at the front of the layout and tidying up the bridge area. Edited April 3, 2016 by Bungus the Fogeyman 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 God bless modern technology. I'm now being told that my files are too big to put further pictures on. More pictures will follow when technology and me are on terms again! Disgusting of Market Harborough 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Its useful having a techno-savvy girlfriend! A view towards the bridge showing the one point (just!) and a BR&CW type 3 leaving for Clapham Junction sidings. Disgusting of Market Harborough 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Think you get the rough idea now! For those interested the period is late 1967, in order to accomodate all sorts of weird and wonderful things including a 'proper' Class 70 one day maybe! Disgusting of Market Harborough 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 One more for now! Disgusting of Market Harborough 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 How big is the whole thing? Any chance of a "helicopter view"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Helicopter view coming up! Total length is 5ft to the end of the sector plate. Its about a foot across..... Disgusting of Market Harborough 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm now being told that my files are too big to put further pictures on. That only happens when the images are larger than the layout. Nice concept! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 This is very cool. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures in the first posts, very realistic. Authentically cramped yet with a feeling of space (f that makes any sense), and then I found out the visible area is only a couple a feet long. Awesome! Much respect. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Nice one, Dave! Saw a pic of it in the Scottish Exhibition guide this year, although I didn't get up there this year, sadly. Keep micro-ing, mate! Looks good and a really nice concept. you need a 73 on it, I reckon - single newspaper van trains to the south coast resorts? Didn't Weymouth get a service like this in the 1980s? Will get in touch with you shortly, now we've moved house. All the best, as ever. Jules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ian- thank you for those kind words. In the spirit of mutual admiration, may I say how much im enjoying 'British Oak'- my sort of micro layout. Small, but with purpose. Looks like it would keep you amused over the course of a 2 day show.... Julian- thanks for your kind words too. The class 73 in the early blue livery is on its way, George Woodcock has offered to do a repaint job for me. We can get away with more than single van trains too! It'll be at Dave Nelhams bash at Minehead in August if youre about. Disgusting of Market Harborough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Those of you in the Midlands may be interested to know that Victoria will be appearing at Corby and District MRSs summer do at Wilbarston Village Hall on Sunday 12th June. Wilbo, as it is locally known , can be found on the A427 between Corby and Market Harborough. Kick off is 10am. Disgusting of Market Harborough Edited May 19, 2016 by Bungus the Fogeyman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I saw this layout last Sunday at Wilbarston, where it was creating a lot of interest. I thought it looked very good and ran well. Peter M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Oooh Peter, you say the nicest things! Thanks. Disgusting of Market Harborough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Any new news or updates on this great little layout ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice to know theres some interest! Preparing for its fourth show at ExmoorRail in Minehead next Saturday....hopefully the teething troubles with the Class 73 will be sorted and it will make its public debut , and something will have happened with the waste ground at the front of the layout- even if its just fenced off! The platforn building and detailing the roadway is coming along nicely too. I'll put some photos up soon Disgusting of Market Harborough 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice to know theres some interest! Preparing for its fourth show at ExmoorRail in Minehead next Saturday....hopefully the teething troubles with the Class 73 will be sorted and it will make its public debut , and something will have happened with the waste ground at the front of the layout- even if its just fenced off! The platforn building and detailing the roadway is coming along nicely too. I'll put some photos up soon Disgusting of Market Harborough Careful Dave, you might finish it. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nah, thats a bit optimistic Mike!! Disgusting of Market Harborough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Well, we're all set up at ExmoorRail at the Minehead Eye in, surprisingly, Minehead. Why not pop down and have a shufty? Its a nice day to be beside the seaside! Disgusting of Market Harborough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 After a few teething problems, things went well today- a most enjoyable show! Thanks Dave and the rest of the Exmoor lads for an excellent show...... Photos (of Victoria) to follow if I can resize them!! Disgusting of Market Harborough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Enjoyed this at Minehead today, great concept. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2016 Great to see you yesterday Dave. Like the layout, shades of Acacia Avenue - now did you pinch my idea? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 As if Richard!............its one I've had in mind for ages. You just beat me to actually doing it with Acacia Avenue!..... Disgusting of Market Harborough 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2016 As if Richard!............its one I've had in mind for ages. You just beat me to actually doing it with Acacia Avenue!..... Disgusting of Market Harborough Yeah! I know! Great minds think alike! Seriously though, its a subject that does not seem to be modelled very much, which is a shame as quite interesting! Got me thinking about another small layout project as well ..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 shades of Acacia Avenue - now did you pinch my idea? Handbags at dawn - do we have a qualified mediator? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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