moonlight Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Well I'm in. Added constraint set by senior management that everything should come from my existing stock/stash Current thoughts are a mini layout in 009 with a high level track for skips discharging to a lower loading point with a suitable digger inspired by my recent visit to Leighton buzzard Pete 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well I'm in. Added constraint set by senior management that everything should come from my existing stock/stash Current thoughts are a mini layout in 009 with a high level track for skips discharging to a lower loading point with a suitable digger inspired by my recent visit to Leighton buzzard Pete I think a plan that uses height to fill the space is an inherently good idea for this challenge and I look forward to seeing what you produce. Why "Rokeby"? I live in a place called Rokeby, and it isn't anywhere near Leighton Buzzard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I live in Rugby - and one of the old names is Rokeby which I have pinched for all my layouts Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I live in Rugby - and one of the old names is Rokeby which I have pinched for all my layouts Pete Interesting, and a very fitting choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I was wondering, idly, whether it might include a reclining nude female, which is what ends to come to mind when I see the word Rokeby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) Building underway - the small size means rapid progress is possible Base from foamboard - left an inch under the base to allow addition of electrics within the usable space Plenty more to do but basics are coming together Pete Edited October 28, 2017 by moonlight 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Having pretty much finished my main layout, the Christmas period has allowed some progress on the cakebox Building the steam shovel - will post more shortly Pete [/url]P1250700 by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://P1250700 by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url]P1250697 by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://P1250697 by Peter Blay, on Flickr Edited December 27, 2017 by moonlight 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 Well I believe its just about finished! Additional challenge met - not a single item purchased for the entry 9may just indicate that my stock stash is rather too big!) Both tracks are powered - as are the Led lamps on the buffer stops For added interest I have a removable fiddle stick that will accommodate the train from the lower level (yes I know that's outside the envelope) Photos below Pete [/url]End by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://End by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Fiddle by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Fiddle by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Overview by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Overview by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Ruler by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Ruler by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Steam shovel by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Steam shovel by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Top by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Top by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >Tunnel by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Tunnel by Peter Blay, on Flickr [/url] >View by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://View by Peter Blay, on Flickr 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I'm totally blown away. Every thing "works" and even in the small space with all you have going on, the scenery dominates - just as in real life. I really do like your use of the black foamboard - provides and excellent foundation while at the same time "framing" the scene without being overpowering. EXCELLENT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks for the kind words Dave Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hopefully this works - short video showing the operation Pete [/url]OK by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://OK by Peter Blay, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Great job. Nice composition and a heck of a lot going on for a cakebox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted January 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2018 What do the signs say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 What do the signs say? One says goods trains must stop dead - the other no locos past this point Pete [/url]Top loader by Peter Blay, on Flickr">http://Top loader by Peter Blay, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Made it onto the pages of this months BRM Thanks to the editing team Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 A second bite of the cherry (cake) - Rokeby is back in BRM in the latest edition Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saltburn Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Pete i like what you have achieved with your cakebox the modelling is really life like and I will look out for it in BRM.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Cockburn Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I have to say, that's a great idea/theme for the model, and nicely modelled too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thanks Gents Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) My cakebox will be on show at the Bressingham show next saturday, alongside its big brother Pete Edited May 27, 2018 by moonlight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 It's great to see your cakebox in BRM a really fantastic little cakebox with excellent modelling and attention to detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Cockburn Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Just out of interest, what make are the steam shovel, locos and wagons? Are they kits, ready-made, or a mixture of both? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hi Andrew top loco is a 3d print on a small Japanese chassis, top wagons are Roco rtr items, bottom loco is meridian kit on a small chassis and wagons are peco rtr hoppers Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Tell a lie the loco in the photo is a minitrains bagnall wingtank Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Cockburn Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Thanks for that info. What make is the steam shovel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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