cobbler Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Looks good Steve, really smart Did Dave fill every siding with wagons ? Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks Richard Dave didn’t fill it up I did. I wanted especially to see how the cargowaggon flat and van looked and surprisingly they look good in the sidings. They look massive and I thought they’d look out of place but no they’re ok. Glad I got them now. Thanks Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hello all Thought I’d post a pic of the whole layout still lots more work to do it but at least the bones of it are there and it works. Thanks Steve. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Garnock Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Interesting point Steve . I had forgotten that very important point . I wonder what would happen if you put him in a room only containing two of his own layouts . When do you intend to start exhibiting your layout ? Mike b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted December 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2018 Interesting point Steve . I had forgotten that very important point . I wonder what would happen if you put him in a room only containing two of his own layouts . When do you intend to start exhibiting your layout ? Mike b Hi Mike Dave would wonder off and start talking to himself. Hi Steve Your big toys layout looks very nice, I look forward to seeing it the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Hello Mike I am going to take bookings for the layout for shows in 2020 and onwards although there is a chance it may do a local to me show next summer. Daves mentioned Wrecrail in 2020. but i think the commitee has got to pass it. Hello Clive Thanks for the comment. thanks Steve Edited December 31, 2018 by sf315 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) Hello all I’ve been working on the last area to have the scenic treatment. It’s the front right hand of the layout. It’s where the shunters lobby is going. In the pic below is a how far I’ve got pic from right to left a Skytrex toilet/store building that has been covered in the embossed brick the same as the lobby. The lobby is totally scrathbuilt except for the windows and is based on the one that stood at Cockshute stabling point in Stoke. It has yet to have notice boards fitted to the front wall and the downpipes for the gutters fitted. The lamp hut and the concrete store building just visible are both Skytrex items. Lots more scenic work to be done around the area as yet. The other part I’ve been working on is when we were testing at Christmas the contact on the points gave problems so a decision was taken to fit slow acting point motors and take advantage of the live frog wiring they offer so not to rely on the point blade. I settled for Colbolt IP analog motors and I’ve just fitted the 90 degree actuators and tested them on the bench. Shall start to installing them when I’ve time. Thanks Steve Edited January 6, 2019 by sf315 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hello all Colbolts are ready to start fitting and the DPDT switches are part wired ready for swapping over in the panel box. I’ve worked out what’s required extra wiring wise on the layout including wiring the frogs. Thanks to the Plastic Brummy for the help in working out what goes where. Just got to do it now. Thanks Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Looking good Steve, enjoy the updates Happy Birthday ! RC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Steve, The layout is coming together well, I like your buildings. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Star 795 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Fair dos Steve looking good and I presume a pleasant change from N gauge so keeps the interest up !! Do like the 25,s and 08 (No I must not do O gauge !! ) Look forward to seeing it out and about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hello all The last area to be worked on has seen the last bit of baseboard have ground cover added today it’s the area to the left of the tracks in the pic below. The buildings were glued into position yesterday and filler used to bed them in. Hanging basket liner was glued into position first allowing it to dry then a gravel mix out of the scenics bag. I think it’s mixed from odds and ends of various bags tipped in from previous layout building this was scattered around. I’ll Let it all dry and then it’ll be vacuumed up. More foliage and greenery will be added later. Thanks Steve. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thought I’d share this pic. I rather like it. Work is progressing with the layout. I am getting green fingers making bushes and gluing ground cover down. Thanks Steve 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Steve, That looks very good. Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2019 Steve, That looks very good. Cheers. I cannot disagree Mr Wide but it does look a bit arty farty but is that what happens when you start to play with the big boys toys? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hello Clive No but it makes photos easier to take for idiots like me who can just about take a snap. The bigger the better. Thanks Steve. See you in Glasgow Clive?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hello Clive No but it makes photos easier to take for idiots like me who can just about take a snap. The bigger the better. Thanks Steve. See you in Glasgow Clive?? Hi Steve I am booked as the number two for Mr Tailby's train set and been asked to display some of my cut and shuts. So see you in Glasgow. It is going to be full of Lyddrail people, what with George and Nobby having a layout there and Messrs Eames and Horn bringing their big one and their entourage with them.....so don't you forget the oatcakes. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Ahhh the proverbial brick $******** for the coal yard. Edited February 9, 2019 by sf315 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Seems as though Glasgow is going to be an RM Web convention . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, lmsforever said: Seems as though Glasgow is going to be an RM Web convention . Yes it’s looking that way. Plenty of Lyddrail attendees as well. Thanks Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teacupteacup Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Dont know how I've missed this layout! Its looking great and I'll be following with interest, I've just started in 7mm myself and finding it very addictive! Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, teacupteacup said: Dont know how I've missed this layout! Its looking great and I'll be following with interest, I've just started in 7mm myself and finding it very addictive! Joe Thanks Joe Yes O gauge is quite addictive 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, sf315 said: Thanks Joe Yes O gauge is quite addictive VERY 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Loving the Layout BTW. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Hello all Time for an update of where things are with the layout. I am busy installing the Colbolt point motors and 4 out of 5 are fitted and tested and working. Thanks must be given to the Plasticbrummy (Andrew) and New Bryford (Mick) for there help in answering my questions about fitting. The last one is fitted to the board and should be wired today and tested. Next then will be the yard lights I’ve bought more on them another time. On the rolling stock side of things I’ve built a 13t steel open TOPS code OHV. and finished it in a really run down state. My 2 class 08 shunters are away being weathered by a friend. Ive been painting oil drums, coal sacks, pallets and loads for glueing on the layout sometime. The toilet I built has also been glued into position by the side of the coal office. See pic below with OHV wagon. Still lots to do but with the points now working and improving the running quality is a big step forward. Thanks Steve. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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