RMweb Premium Edward Posted July 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2021 May I just say, echoing every else's comments, what a magnificent achievement. I've just finished reading the forum from day 1 and one can't help be impressed by your sheer determination and drive! And how useful are the How To Do It videos. The myths of static grassing exploded and a simple practical method explained. Please keep the pics and videos coming. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks for the kind comments Edward. I’m pleased to say as from this week Heaton Lodge Junction is fully operational for the first time. I’ll be posting some videos up soon showing multiple Trans-Pennine expresses & multiple freights rattling by. 15 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2021 Here we have the Trans Pennine Class 124 heading for Newcastle passing Heaton Lodge Junction. The Class 101 DMU & 56 wait for the road further east. 27 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2021 Healey Mills based 40057 heads up the 1:75 incline heading for its home depot with a heavy load of unfitted HUO hoppers, passing 37222 with a Liverpool express on the way 30 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joner Posted July 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2021 That must be a heavy load of hoppers, all the coupling hooks are pulled out. Very impressive, can't wait to see this for real. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, Joner said: That must be a heavy load of hoppers, all the coupling hooks are pulled out. Very impressive, can't wait to see this for real. Paul You’re right, in fact I never saw more than 15 on a train heading up the incline back in the day. I’ve just this thing with long trains. I am going to have to address the coupling issue - long passenger rakes have the same non prototypical effect too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joner Posted July 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, HeatonLodge40 said: You’re right, in fact I never saw more than 15 on a train heading up the incline back in the day. I’ve just this thing with long trains. I am going to have to address the coupling issue - long passenger rakes have the same non prototypical effect too Why not have long trains? You've got the space! Maybe stronger springs on the hooks? I'm sure you'll find an answer. Looks awesome anyway even with no trains on it. The anticipation waiting for a train. Great atmosphere. Paul 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR DUNCAN Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 As many others have already said what an impressive layout and just having watched the two new videos how realistic it is having all the passengers looking out the windows. I guess another job for my layout!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0ny Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Quote Maybe stronger springs on the hooks? I'm sure you'll find an answer. It shows the fantastic skills of the work on this model, that we are commenting on the coupler distances involved. All else being of so high quality that it is beyond critique. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 There are a few proponents of rigidly fixing hooks to buffer planks, though this concerns me. I have taken to cutting a slice of silicone rubber tube, and fitting that in place of the usual spring, at least on locos. This is much stiffer than the spring, so the hook does not pull out unrealistically, but does provide some shock absorbtion. And it’s quite prototypical, if you squint hard enough. hth Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Love the camera tracking with the trains really shows off the length of the layout so impressive 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 09:34, Simond said: There are a few proponents of rigidly fixing hooks to buffer planks, though this concerns me. I have taken to cutting a slice of silicone rubber tube, and fitting that in place of the usual spring, at least on locos. This is much stiffer than the spring, so the hook does not pull out unrealistically, but does provide some shock absorbtion. And it’s quite prototypical, if you squint hard enough. hth Simon The coupling issue is becoming exactly that - not so much because of the hooks pulling out but breaking because of the weight of the very long heavy trains. For example the 40 on the HUO’s in the video above has now another 15 16T mineral wagons added. The 40 will still pull them - even up the incline - but the train often breaks apart with broken coupling. I haven’t time to change coupling (to more robust ones) given the 500 or so wagons on HLJ, so I’ve ordered a large quantity of stainless steel links about 1cm long. I’ll use these as a fail safe and loop them over the coupling. Might not look pretty on close inspection but better than a pile up 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Simon, if your coupling hooks are failing, I guess they're plastic - you'll need to replace them with metal. Not a job I envy you for! I must admit, it is much easier to fit springs than the silicone tube - that is actually bit fiddly. atb Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted July 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2021 17 hours ago, HeatonLodge40 said: ........ but the train often breaks apart with broken coupling. A divided train ........ Just adds yet more realism to an already fantastic layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted July 28, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, iands said: A divided train ........ Just adds yet more realism to an already fantastic layout! It's a long walk to find where the back half of the train is should it happen. How do we know this? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted July 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, AY Mod said: It's a long walk to find where the back half of the train should is it happen. How do we know this? Again, another touch of realism! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1956 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 hours ago, iands said: Again, another touch of realism! Well. You know all those dummy axle counters you made Simon???!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbr Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I am assuming the brakes come on when the train splits..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Chrisbr said: I am assuming the brakes come on when the train splits..... I wish. It’s usually a two minute walk to find the back half of a train. Another problem to solve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, HeatonLodge40 said: I wish. It’s usually a two minute walk to find the back half of a train. Another problem to solve Just keep going with the front half. You'll soon find it... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 Red Bank rises again! After oiling 20 vans to make them run as free as possible followed by weathering & numbering, Healey Mills 40057 heads west with the Red Bank newspaper empties. This train on weekdays is always routed via the Calder valley on the L&Y line, crossing from the up slow to the up fast. (Haven’t had time to add a brake lamp before anyone asks) 48 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold uk_pm Posted August 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2021 23 hours ago, HeatonLodge40 said: Red Bank rises again! After oiling 20 vans to make them run as free as possible followed by weathering & numbering, Healey Mills 40057 heads west with the Red Bank newspaper empties. This train on weekdays is always routed via the Calder valley on the L&Y line, crossing from the up slow to the up fast. (Haven’t had time to add a brake lamp before anyone asks) Fabulous! I hope a sight like that makes the years of toil worthwhile. Everything about this layout is inspiring. Thank you for sharing it. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Nice, but you really do want to get those couplings sorted so that the buffers and gangways are touching. An essential feature of a fully fitted parcels train. Edited August 7, 2021 by Grovenor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Grovenor said: Nice, but you really do want to get those couplings sorted so that the buffers and gangways are touching. An essential feature of a fully fitted parcels train. Keith, being pedantic, if there are gangways the buffers should not be touching of course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Keith, being pedantic, if there are gangways the buffers should not be touching of course. Only if the stock has LNER or Pullman type gangways, having a central buffing block and retracted side buffers. Stock using normal, scissors or suspended type gangways should have the buffers touching, as should stock to loco. Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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