Unicorn1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The black and white shot looks great. I love the platform lamps too. Looking forward to more pics etc from the PR team! Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Best Photo so far. You would say that! Just for you Les, another shot looking across the station, with a better view of one of the lamps... And the yet to be painted additional bits to the benches (the ski's across the bottom of the legs) Cheers Scott 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooleboy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well the station is coming along and the lights and seats were fitted on the last visit. Pleasure to operate and track is smooth Looks good with the weathered stock and cab crew. A lot of hard work is being done and next I think its back to the Turntable motor and drive. Job to get the drive not to slightly shudder but we will get there. Pooleboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr1949 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 next I think its back to the Turntable motor and drive. Job to get the drive not to slightly shudder but we will get there. Pooleboy I'd be intererested to know what you decide to do with the turntable - I have a similar problem on "Trezeath" (not yet mentioned in my topic), with juddering and sticking. I have a peco TT plus a Frizinghall models motorising kit lavishly smothered with grease! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'd be intererested to know what you decide to do with the turntable - I have a similar problem on "Trezeath" (not yet mentioned in my topic), with juddering and sticking. I have a peco TT plus a Frizinghall models motorising kit lavishly smothered with grease! hi Paul not really sure how we will solve this problem or indeed what the problem actually is. I think the Peco TT is a really good looking model ,but driving plastic components can difficult. With are TT it all seems free running until we connect the motor.If we come up with a successful anwser we will be pleased to let you know.Trezeath is looking very nice. Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr1949 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 hi Paul not really sure how we will solve this problem or indeed what the problem actually is. I think the Peco TT is a really good looking model ,but driving plastic components can difficult. With are TT it all seems free running until we connect the motor.If we come up with a successful anwser we will be pleased to let you know.Trezeath is looking very nice. Nick. Hi Nick thanks. I *think* I have two problems - one is that the operating well is not quite exactly circular, making the deck catch against it from time to time, and the other is that the drive rod flexes a bit. I have a length of brass tubing soldered to a piece of flat brass ready to attempt to solve this - the operating rod will rin inside the brass tubing and the flat brass will be screwed to a block of wood which in turn will be screwed to the baseboard - hopefully this will reduce the flexing. It all seems to work fine when the board's on it's side!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldmansminion Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 love the curve in platform canopy, very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Nick thanks. I *think* I have two problems - one is that the operating well is not quite exactly circular, making the deck catch against it from time to time, and the other is that the drive rod flexes a bit. I have a length of brass tubing soldered to a piece of flat brass ready to attempt to solve this - the operating rod will rin inside the brass tubing and the flat brass will be screwed to a block of wood which in turn will be screwed to the baseboard - hopefully this will reduce the flexing. It all seems to work fine when the board's on it's side!! Hi Paul we had the same problem with the deck catching i think at first we had cut the hole to tight , so we removed the well and eased the hole , but still had the same problem, we also lined the well with brick paper which didn,t help so we ended up easing the ends of the deck. We still have the problem of the drive ,which we are going to try using a solid drive rod (4mm silver steel) and coupling . Fingers crossed!!! Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 love the curve in platform canopy, very nice Hi thanks for your comment,we are constructing number 3 at the moment. Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sorry I missed last night, but that pesky thing called work keeps getting in the way.. Hope it was a productive night.. Built the diesel stabling point yet? or are you saving it for the branch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sorry I missed last night, but that pesky thing called work keeps getting in the way.. Hope it was a productive night.. Built the diesel stabling point yet? or are you saving it for the branch! Hi Scott yes we did miss the P.R. member last night, however progress, I have started canopy number 3, Wireman is building the water cranes on the ends of the platforms., we did manage to knock two of the lamp post over, and pooleboy is fitting the wooden strips in the stock draws,and still managed to suckup with the Henery two seats off of platform 1&2 ,good night really see you soon oh we need more pic,s please. Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Evening, Due to extreme pressure from the Coleborne controller I have been tasked to update the thread! I haven't been over to Coleborne for a few weeks so I have nothing to update although I've been informed that canopy 3 is well under way so I should have some photos of that later in the week, also any other developments will be recorded and reported back here. Until then here are a couple of pics.. The Bournemouth Belle arrives as the sun begins to rise Meanwhile the local branch service sets off. Cheers Scott 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Evening, Just a quick update having just returned from a fun night at Coleborne Junction.. Progress has been made on the second canopy, the pillars are complete and the structure itself looks like its nearly ready for the roof. The water cranes are starting to appear on the platforms. We even managed a quick running session too! I did do a bit of filming too, that will be my on my next update I expect. Finally, 73208 made an appearance at Coleborne but failed soon after its arrival and was dumped in the bay. Its Rescue came from two passing diesels heading for the future and on to a diesel gala... Thats it for now, thanks fo looking.. Cheers Scott 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 As promised... Sorry about the tune! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Evening, I had a short visit to Coleborne last night, no running session just work on the station benches and weathering to water cranes being carried out.. Only took a couple of pictures, there have been no significant changes or additions. The current canopy build is getting nearer completion. I think Nick said he had spent 40 hours on it so far! The branch line was discussed last night too, there was some suggestion that the wood work may start in the next few months, but we'll see. Here is a picture of the shed area again, just showing some of the clutter. A picture of one of the water cranes prior to weathering. Thats it for now, thanks for looking. Scott 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Hi Scott Fantastic layout. Looks fantastic and really like the canopy roof of the station Keep up the fantastic pictures coming Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Scott Fantastic layout. Looks fantastic and really like the canopy roof of the station Keep up the fantastic pictures coming Scott Hi guys just a quick update from coleborne,first may thank Scott for the latest pictures and thank you Earl Bathhurst for your comments.At the moment we are still working on the station details, such as seats,concrete lamp posts with totem sigins, water cranes and the everlasting third ( of four ) canopys (platforms 3&4 ) This time we keeped a log of the hours spent working on this project , and todate its about 63 hours (just very slow) Hope that Scott,are P.R man.will give us some more of his fantastic pictures soon ( please ) Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) At long last an update: The 3rd canopy has been completed and is loosley in place. A few more details have started to be added to the platforms, along with a touch of weathering. Here a goods train is seen waiting alongside platform 6. The relief crew are running late. A Parcels service is almost ready for an early morning departure. The rostered loco is standard 4 80038, seen here waiting for the thumbs up from the signalman to leave the depot. A short time later and the train is good to go. Finally if you are after a great place to sit and watch trains, here it is. Thanks for looking. Edited June 20, 2012 by pitbull1845 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2012 Did you find your mojo while you were there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Did you find your mojo while you were there? Sadly not, but it was a nice change to play trains somewhere else and catch up with the (old) boys! The Redbrook shunters paid a visit to the wheel cleaning dept and had a run, th eFGW 150 was also on route learning. Thanks to Nick for letting them stretch their legs. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 A few more from last night. Seems to be a regular on the branchline service, heres a shot of "Winchester" about to make the first run of the day up to Wimhill. An ECS move seen powering through platform 4 Various locos spotted in the depot. Finally a more modern scene. My FGW 150 makes an appearance during happy hour. 09019 in the distance is conducting clearance checks on the platform. (it failed) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbed Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 A few more from last night. Seems to be a regular on the branchline service, heres a shot of "Winchester" about to make the first run of the day up to Wimhill. An ECS move seen powering through platform 4 Various locos spotted in the depot. Finally a more modern scene. My FGW 150 makes an appearance during happy hour. 09019 in the distance is conducting clearance checks on the platform. (it failed) Hi Scott thanks for the photos once again great pics , we will keep up dating the progress. by the way i looked every were for your mojo ,sorry mate nowhere to be seen !!! Nick. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Blimey, has it really been this long?? Must be time for an update then. I managed to get over to Coleborne Junction this evening for a quick catch up with the guys. I'm pleased to say that the staion canopies are all done! I have been informed that its only taken a year. I'm sure Trackbed will be able to tell you how many hours! It does look good, the effort was definately worthwhile. It changes the corner completely in my opinion. The turntable is still an ongoing saga, wireman still cant get it to turn smoothly enough, it's the jerk thats the problem. I took my camera, so I have attached a few photos below. Problem is they always seem better on the camera screen. Here are a few of the station: A couple through the station: A view from the station towards the branch and depot: An aerial one of the depot: And finally 3 I've altered slightly: Thats it for now, hope to add a few more in the future. Cheers Scott Edited September 27, 2012 by pitbull1845 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Very nice like the canopies add a nice finish to the station ,a question ,whens the third rail going in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Don't think 3rd rail is on the cards?? an emu has made an appearance but only at happy hour when anything goes.. Although 3rd rail on the branch would be nice... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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