60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Well done on the station, it looks absolutely fabulous! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 A work of Art on that station, top draw modelling. You must be very pleased with your efforts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) The model captures the character of the original to a tee, I haven't noticed any shortfall of the model to the original. Great modelling, Coach. Edited June 23, 2017 by Siberian Snooper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2017 What I like about this model is, it wont be on my desk in the morning! It was finally completed just before our evening meal... WEB Buildings 40.jpg The lean-too glazing has the white bars painted on top and the underside painted grey, which is why it reflects light like glass.... WEB Buildings 41.jpg These shots were taken this evening in the remaining sunlight.... WEB Buildings 42.jpg WEB Buildings 42B.jpg Superb observation of stonework colouring and weathering, Larry, just excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T put the Fairy lights and Tree outside Larry. Edited June 23, 2017 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Before building the Down platform, I have been having second thoughts about the points that connect the loop just beyond the road overbridge. As things stand, a loco running round its train will have to go all the way to the fiddle yard, which is where the loop currently ends! It seemed a good idea at the time, but operationally it is crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2017 If the line is 'still open', as a opposed to the end of the heritage line, why would the loco run round ? (Unless you are talking about a goods train and running round for shunting). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) If the line is 'still open', as a opposed to the end of the heritage line, why would the loco run round ? (Unless you are talking about a goods train and running round for shunting). Exactly. Only Down direction goods trains called to pick up or set down in the yard at Carrog. This of course meant the loco had to run round its train before shunting could take place. It happens to be the one aspect of model railway operation I like, due no doubt to me having spent much time watching steam locos shunting in my youth. Edited June 23, 2017 by coachmann 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) >SNIPPED Now it's finished, I can imagine this as a Hornby or Bachmann ready-to-plonk........It has a lot more character than Highley. As Bachmann, and Hornby, have in the past "done" various "Heritage Railway" structures, and you have built this model, I wonder how long it will be before H or BM "do" the Llangollen line? It seems to be a "rule" that as soon as someone builds a decent model, a RTR example appears..... Edited June 23, 2017 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) The track engineer went out this morning to try out a new formation that would bring the loop together into single track.... Much of the un-prototypical swing right of the running line would be removed while a 30" radius curve would link the running line with the 36" radius outside curve. It is still under consideration while trying out LH and RH points..... This change was on my mind, hence this image taken last week.... Edited June 23, 2017 by coachmann 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Go for it my Son, you know you want to. Mind you, it's probably DONE BY NOW knowing the lightning speed at which our Coachman works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Go for it my Son, you know you want to. Mind you, it's probably DONE BY NOW knowing the lightning speed at which our Coachman works. Ha ha....It's only the preparation. Electrical wires soldered across the point and jump wires removed.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 This was done this evening with a 30" radius link to the old 36" curve. It is better than before but not ideal. I could continue with a straight track beyond the point after widening the 'baseboard' and then reduce the whole curve to something like 33" radius. Weather permitting, it might be tried out tomorrow. A longer weather-tunnel is also required to protect the point... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) The new 33" radius loop (old one was 36" rad.) and the straighter course out of Carrog... The new longer weather tunnel is nothing to write home about. From normal viewpoints within the shed, the track turning to the right for a short distance cannot be seen. Edited June 24, 2017 by coachmann 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2017 I haven't commented before but have been following progress with interest. You are really achieving the 'feel' of the place and keeping the minimalist approach just makes it better in my mind. With the new weather 'tunnel', would some suggestion of vegetation inside help with the disguise? I imagine the trees & lineside growth is rather more now than in the era you're portraying, but might it help soften the transition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The new 33" radius loop (old one was 36" rad.) and the straighter course out of Carrog... WEB Loop 8.jpg The new longer weather tunnel is nothing to write home about. From normal viewpoints within the shed, the track turning to the right for a short distance cannot be seen. WEB Loop 10.jpg hello,looking at this picture, would it help the flow of track if you used a left hand point instead of a right hand. Just a thought, great layout this is mon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnauthorisedCinnamon Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I agree I feel that since the quality and attention to detail of the other work is so high, that kink on the exit from the point will be a regret in the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) I agree I feel that since the quality and attention to detail of the other work is so high, that kink on the exit from the point will be a regret in the future From where I am inside the shed, I only see a straight entrance from under the bridge. I haven't commented before but have been following progress with interest. You are really achieving the 'feel' of the place and keeping the minimalist approach just makes it better in my mind. With the new weather 'tunnel', would some suggestion of vegetation inside help with the disguise? I imagine the trees & lineside growth is rather more now than in the era you're portraying, but might it help soften the transition? Your comments are very welcome Rich. The very first weather tunnel was wider and had a roofing felt embankment on its RH side. I cannot remember why i scrapped it. The latest incarnation tapers towards the single track end, but i will build another seeing as the joinery leaves a to to be desired. I have thought of sticking part of the ID Backscene inside the final tunnel to it to give some continuity to the scenery. Edited June 25, 2017 by coachmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Small clue as to what happened today..... All the feeds were soldered to the rails then brought together, connected up and soldered to two leads from the controller. The LH90 handset was plugged in and No.44 entered. The LMS 4F started hissing so I blew the whistle. It moved off and did a track test. One dodgy point replaced in the fiddle yard.... Dcc Sound..........Dead Simple! Edited June 25, 2017 by coachmann 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Members will have noticed over the years that I use no super-duper wizzo technology except for DCC Sound. The point at the Corwen end of the loop was made fully functioning this morning using mostly Peco components. This is the points switch mounted on an old hardboard backing, so ignore the word 'Marshalling'. ... Peco PL-10 standard motor above which is Peco PL-13 Accessory Switch. The latter attaches with contact adhesive and provides single pole changeover switching for the frog. This is better than relying on contact of switch blade with stock rail to carry current ~ a necessity outdoors. The wiring....Now't neat there then! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted June 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2017 Intersting that you have insulated all the rails coming off the turnout, Coach. Any reason for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Intersting that you have insulated all the rails coming off the turnout, Coach. Any reason for this? It is not insulated at the toe end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) The lousy joinery tunnel was replaced today with a new one covering an embankment as on the old outside shelf..... The embankment is scrap roofing felt and is awaiting painting..... This view is only available to the camera, and then only until the down platform is built. It merely gives some continuity to the scene. All afternoon was spent on this so if anyone phoned, you know where I was.... Edited June 26, 2017 by coachmann 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) The fiddle yard is complete and working after last weeks removal of double track. Some more old layout scrap is seen through the window awaiting the trip to the skip. The dead end siding is for a yet to be dreamed up qyarry working or a long excursion. The adjacent shortie is the through road for continuous running. This is beside a short holding road for the Auto train, then the remaining four loops are for storing reversing trains.... Rather than bore you guys with a video clip, here's a slow shutter speed shot of the 4F passing Carrog while testing all the storage roads.... .....And stopping for a cuppa at the box....... Edited June 27, 2017 by coachmann 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) What could be loosely called adding some colouring under the new weather tunnel was done today after rain stopped.... The cess was sprayed matt black, then a mix of paint the colour of my lawn was brushed over the roofing felt embankments. While still wet, some scatter was sprinkled around to match the indoor scenery... It's good enough for the purpose seeing this little set up cannot be seen in it's entirety except by the camera.... EDIT: Plugs.... Edited June 27, 2017 by coachmann 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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