Scooby71 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 More from the Hucknall show . 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Layout ran well all weekend and I would like to thank the Nottingham Model Rail Society for inviting Drabford. Also everyone that helped out . Cheers Shaun. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I really enjoyed the show and operating the extended Drabford. I was impressed by how much extra operation could now be done. Well worth the effort Shaun 👍🏻 Simon 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, Psiborg said: I really enjoyed the show and operating the extended Drabford. I was impressed by how much extra operation could now be done. Well worth the effort Shaun 👍🏻 Simon Definitely was worth the effort, with the 5 track traverser on the extension, it gives so much more stock variety to the layout and makes operating more interesting. Thanks Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2022 Looked really good, 100% an improvement. Glad you got that troublesome SEEP sorted too. Great to stand and chat for a bit. Has no-one else mentioned what's down the alleyway 🤣 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) On 14/11/2022 at 09:00, RedgateModels said: Looked really good, 100% an improvement. Glad you got that troublesome SEEP sorted too. Great to stand and chat for a bit. Has no-one else mentioned what's down the alleyway 🤣 The alleyway has a very good night club apparently 😂 Edited November 20, 2022 by Scooby71 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) I have been working on the Victorian factory building which has been converted to a nightclub for a few weeks now, this all started since acquiring the Express Models “Strip Show” sign. Where am I going to put this I thought ? It’s got to be down a alleyway, so that’s where this scene in the corner began. Edited November 20, 2022 by Scooby71 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 More progress with painting of the brickwork and details, and add the extra light to doorway. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Painting, adding the mortar, and weathering. In its position on the new extension board, and still under construction the “Plaza” cinema building to complete the alleyway. Cheers Shaun. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 With some spare time over the Christmas holidays I thought I’d make a few alterations. Since extending the layout, a siding was lost and is now a running line, so I decided to add a new siding for the station pilot loco. Here is a before alterations picture. The new siding on the car park area will be useful for an 03 or 08 to stable between shunting duties. The front scenery has been removed to allow for more car parking spaces. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 Track ballasted and buffer stop fitted with light. Also barrier added to car park. Ballast will be weathered when the PVA mix has dried. Cheers Shaun. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) The new siding all finished now with the track weathered. A few vehicles in the BR staff car park and 08173 ticks over in the siding. Cheers Shaun. Edited December 31, 2022 by Scooby71 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 Because of the recent changes with the extension and the new running line, the kick back siding needs to be protected from runaway vehicles, so a catch point has been installed and is wired to work in situ with the exit point. Here’s before and after pictures. Soon I will be installing a colour light signal for the running line, which is currently under construction. Also a new ground signal for the kick back siding. Cheers Shaun. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 A few night shift pictures at Drabford. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianathompson Posted January 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2023 23 minutes ago, Scooby71 said: A few night shift pictures at Drabford. Might query the bright lighting in the box. Most signalmen, including myself for that matter, preferred to keep the lighting down so that we could see outside whenever a train passed. Otherwise really atmospheric. Ian T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, ianathompson said: Might query the bright lighting in the box. Most signalmen, including myself for that matter, preferred to keep the lighting down so that we could see outside whenever a train passed. Otherwise really atmospheric. Ian T Hi , yes I get what you say about the light should be dim in the box, I did put some black paint on the “led” it was much brighter when I first installed it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 “Drabford Inn” pub construction progress pictures. I started this on 2.11.22 and finally got round to finishing it tonight. 8.11.22 7.1.23 8.1.23 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 11.1.23 Final paint colour added and glazing with curtains to finish this building off. Cheers Shaun. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) Drabford new signals - Shunt signal for station kick back siding, fitted and fully wired to switch on panel. Running line Station approach signal with theatre box for platform 1 still under construction. Edited March 20, 2023 by Scooby71 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 A few extra details added to the new signal with a ladder and phone. All wired up now to the control panel. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 11/01/2023 at 23:55, Scooby71 said: Been following this as its developed and looking at this picture wondering if you can help by letting me know where did you find those street lights? Is it from Layouts4U by any chance (https://www.layouts4u.net/oo-scale-lighting/oo-scale-lampposts/qd75-pack-of-6) Its interesting to see it in place rather than the bland picture on their website if so. Many thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 On 02/04/2023 at 23:25, pirouets said: Been following this as its developed and looking at this picture wondering if you can help by letting me know where did you find those street lights? Is it from Layouts4U by any chance (https://www.layouts4u.net/oo-scale-lighting/oo-scale-lampposts/qd75-pack-of-6) Its interesting to see it in place rather than the bland picture on their website if so. Many thanks. Hi, yes they are the lamps. I have modified them a little by extending the pole, using biro pen tube. I also painted them, which I think makes an improvement. Cheers Shaun. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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