Liam Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 You mean to say that you're going to rip up that fine layout to make a similar one in O gauge, but with a lot less packed in? Nooooo!!! But on the bright side, at least it gives you an excuse for a Dapol 57xx, and maybe also the forthcoming 14xx. Will be following with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 CARROG ? Well, I did say no further changes will take place on the current layout! When I change direction, I change fast, and interest evaporated only this week as the Gauge 0 bug, wafted along by folk disguised as pals, began to work. After facing several demons including building a new station house, I feel it should be possible to recreate the part of the scene shown below in 0 gauge. The platform will be built to hold three or four coaches instead of five and the run across the fields will be shorter, but neither would be a loss. The goods yard would have to be in the field on the left of the scene so that 3-link couplings could be easily reached. This has been tried out before. By using shelf brackets, the radius of the garden loops could be enlarged without disturbing the posts. Whether it could be called Carrog or not remains to be seen. But hey ho, I doubt anything will change before March 2018, but I can at least buy a few things that may be in danger of selling out if I delay for too long. WEB scenery bits 1.jpg COrrag Larry? Don't go blaming me mate, ahhahah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 You mean to say that you're going to rip up that fine layout to make a similar one in O gauge, but with a lot less packed in? Nooooo!!! But on the bright side, at least it gives you an excuse for a Dapol 57xx, and maybe also the forthcoming 14xx. Will be following with interest. Not forgetting the Dapol Prairie's and Minerva Panniers, (PLURAL i.e. MORE than one of each) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2017 Larry - couldn't you retain the existing and lovely model of Carrog by hinging it to the wall of your shed, or having it let down on ropes and pulleys from the rafters, or cleverly detached and lowered using winches into a purpose-built heated and insulated basement to your shed, thus allowing the 7mm version to be similarly winched by it's own cable up from your hi-tech layout storage facility? In this way, we, your fans, will get to savour everything! PS. This is based on a real-life situation with regards to someone I know, who is planning to accommodate both a 4mm and a 7mm layout in the same shed, only without the Thunderbirds-are-Go type storage options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm loving what I'm doing Larry, I need to get the courage to....................................................................and put it around my Shed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Haven't we been here before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Haven't we been here before? That was in another time zone, just like me, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2017 That was in another time zone, just like me, Wasn't it in a distant galaxy, a long, long time ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2017 Have you ever thought about building a second shed? Regards Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Without doubt, you will need a Minerva Pannier, I have a couple here that you are welcome to come and have a play with if you want to try them, kept company by a Dapol Jinty!!!! The Lionheart/Dapol B' Set is also here, awaiting a decoder, some seat painting, some people and a waft of weathering!!! Jinty 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Well whatever you do Larry, it will be interesting. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 1, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2017 Blimey - seems such a shame to rip up Carrog so soon after building it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I spent almost an Hour and a half just shunting some Wagons about on Penybont Sidings yesterday, and I only had to sort 5 from the 8 on the Layout, but with 3 link and all the relevant sounds it's surprisingly time consuming and yet still very therapeutic. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Are the Carrog boards done in such a way that the Scenic section, or at least the Station area, could be sold off should anyone be interested as I did with Pencarne? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Williams Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Looking forward to seeing what you do with CarrOg Larry! It is all about the mass with O for me, it is a good size and aim for less is more to get the best out of it. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Williams Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 While I was thinking of Arley I decided to create a shunting area away from the station, giving the best of both worlds - prototypical simple station allowing a pick up goods to shunt the odd wagon into the bay after having left a bigger yard. This might be worthy of consideration. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I shall be looking forward to your progress, it’s difficult once you’ve dabbled in O gauge to go back to the smaller scales, Not detracting from the quality of the smaller scales but O has a weight and presence that you just can get with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Looking forward to seeing what you do with CarrOg Larry! It is all about the mass with O for me, it is a good size and aim for less is more to get the best out of it. 4566 Arley.jpg I recognise that loco and setting! Like it,,,, Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I have made the hard decision to go with 6 ft minimum radii because some kit-built locos I have need them. It would be worthwhile contacting Heljan before too long! If you keep any reverse curves at 6ft radii that would be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Heljan have confirmed that the 61 and mogul will negotiate Peco set track curves. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks Steve. I did wonder if 0 gauge RTR locos would be made suitable for sharpish curves in order to attract the widest audience. One of each will go down well on the steam-era Llangollen line and for once I will be able to model it as a blue route as per the prototype. Also avoids the need to dig more holes in the back lawn to re-position posts for larger radius loops. Oh dear, looks like I'll need to sell some ''OO'' so fund some Engine's down to Bala. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Have you actually started to lift the Track Larry, or will there be a Beeching Special? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted December 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2017 Or you could use one of these . talking about wreaking things ain't you due for a change of layout Coach. Hmmm what prompted me to post this last week ?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Concerning 0 gauge, to the outside world, I change overnight, but what they are seeing is a decisive moment. In reality, interest in the layout was waning in October and so I bought some Peco bullhead points and the last remaining flexible track from Rhuddlan Models in readiness for a makeover that I thought might make operation more interesting. An interest in freight operation developed a couple of years ago due 100% to DCC sound, as it entails having a loco going through all the maneuvers and making the sounds we enthusiasts enjoy when watching steam locomotives. In the meantime, Jintyman was getting on with things again and Andy Peters made his annual visit to Bala (I knew his interest in 0 gauge had re-awakened), and I tried to put the whole idea of 7mm to the back of my mind. Anyway, it is sorted now. There is no champing at the bit to get going as there was in 2016. I know what to expect and it is this that makes me confident that I can produce a more satisfying "Carrog" in 0 gauge. Good man, very decisive and I hope you will enjoy it Larry. I'm still sitting on the fence with a leg in each field, and it's bloomin painful. Edited December 2, 2017 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Good man, very decisive and I hope you will enjoy it Larry. I'm still sitting on the fence with a leg in each field, and it's bloomin painful. Don’t let the fence get to you! Seriously, O Gauge has its attractions but with reservations. Space and minimum radii come to mind. Smaller scales offer whole trains running through a landscape, O Gauge lets you drool over a weathered wagon and marvel at a slow running loco. You alluded to mixing scales in a railway room and I had already thought of reinstating Shipston on Stour when I saw the new space here in France. I should do both because I already have Shipston’s buildings to plonk. But I need to focus and Penmaenpool will win. Why? Because it is more of a challenge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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