RMweb Gold Popular Post Rowsley17D Posted November 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) I've been trying to a bit more to the far left-hand end of the scenic section behind the buffer-stop to the shed head-shunt. The sun coming in through the window behind the layout has created a rainbow effect. The experiment with graphite is proving quite promising. Edited November 25, 2020 by Rowsley17D Don't know right from left! 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2020 After finding a drawing of a Midland Loading gauge midlandrailwaystudycentre.org.uk/documents/77-12456.jpg I had a go at making one myself. The main post looks like a cut-down signal post so that's what I used along with other bits of plastic strip and 0.35 brass wire. The gauge arm came from the Ratio kit not the right shape but near enough for me. Mek-ed and glued together And planted I don't know where or even whether Buxton had one so I put mine on the siding nearest the goods shed. 5 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Very nice job Indeed. Another bit done that you can rightly be proud of. I have got to make one of the old wooden Great Western type. That's given me an idea! Edited November 28, 2020 by MrWolf Picture no attach! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Jonathan, Buxton did have one, beyond the signal box, just before the goods yard lead joined the up road. Just visible above the rail bus on this photo taken by M S Welch in 1967. Regards, Geraint 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 And the gauge bar is missing, so nobody will be able to contradict your creation. The gibbet looks good though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Middlepeak said: Jonathan, Buxton did have one, beyond the signal box, just before the goods yard lead joined the up road. Just visible above the rail bus on this photo taken by M S Welch in 1967. Regards, Geraint Hi Geraint I haven't seen that photo before. While I was pondering where to put my gauge I did wonder whether it would go where all sidings meet and you have confirmed it does. Luckily mine isn't fixed so it will be moved. Have you any other Welsh photos you can share, please? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 11 hours ago, MrWolf said: And the gauge bar is missing, so nobody will be able to contradict your creation. The gibbet looks good though! 1967 is the end for the station hence the neglect. By the look of that photo I need more lamps too if the electric ones are in the same place as the gas ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have repositioned the loading gauge. Still not exactly in the Same place as Buxton's due to lack of space. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 The extra lamps look like the Midland Railway columns with Littleton type gas fittings on harps like those that I remember once stood at Coalville. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, MrWolf said: The extra lamps look like the Midland Railway columns with Littleton type gas fittings on harps like those that I remember once stood at Coalville. At some late point the Midland lamps were converted. J Wallace Sutherland Collection 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Possibly after the grouping? The top part of the lamp is identical to those used on the Great Central. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Jonathan, The Welch photo comes from Mike Bentley's "Scenes from the Past 2, The Railways Around Buxton" (Foxline). I can scan from that and the other relevant Foxline books if you haven't got them. Let me know what you're looking for in particular. Geraint 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Middlepeak said: Jonathan, The Welch photo comes from Mike Bentley's "Scenes from the Past 2, The Railways Around Buxton" (Foxline). I can scan from that and the other relevant Foxline books if you haven't got them. Let me know what you're looking for in particular. Geraint Thanks, Geriant, I do have that book and No7. I quite forgot that No2 has a number of Midland side photos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Jonathan, Another source, which you may have, is this book from Alistair Lofthouse, with steam era photos from E R Morten, largely 1950s and early 60s. Geraint 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 A couple more. G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Apologies - these are quick shots from my phone! G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted November 30, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 Hi Geraint, Not seen this book, may add it to my list for Fr Christmas, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Incredible work. Loving the track work in particular. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) My troublesome 00 Works 2F is now running much better. Not perfect as yet but may just bed in with running more often. New rods are from Brassmasters and by carefully opening out the holes for the rear crank pins the sticking was cured at least with pushing the loco. Under its motor power there's still slight jerkiness though so slightly more opening out may be required but I don't want to over do it. Edited December 1, 2020 by Rowsley17D 14 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 The last bit of exposed cork disappeared under scenic materials this afternoon. This was at the far righthand end of the scenic section near the end of the shed and the approach to the coal yard. Now I can get on and finish the embankment. Not too sure about the road way treatment. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Can I ask where you got the fencing? Wonderful work, by the way. I've been following this layout for a few weeks (and have read through the whole thread) and am really enjoying watching it develop. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mark90 said: Can I ask where you got the fencing? Wonderful work, by the way. I've been following this layout for a few weeks (and have read through the whole thread) and am really enjoying watching it develop. Hello Mark, thanks for the kind remarks. The fencing is just plain Ratio (now in the Peco family) Black Lineside Fencing painted track colour. I drill a couple of the posts on each section with 0.5mm bit and superglue brass wire into it to make it stand up. If you knock it or lean against it, it can be straightened out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: Hello Mark, thanks for the kind remarks. The fencing is just plain Ratio (now in the Peco family) Black Lineside Fencing painted track colour. I drill a couple of the posts on each section with 0.5mm bit and superglue brass wire into it to make it stand up. If you knock it or lean against it, it can be straightened out. Thanks for the reply. I was considering the Ratio fencing, so seeing it look the part on your layout has confirmed to me that's the way to go. Much appreciated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) If anybody can help me wire an ESU Powerpack to a V4 LokSound Micro decoder please see DCC Help & Questions I'd be very grateful. Edited December 5, 2020 by Rowsley17D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted December 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2020 If you take Hornby magazine Jonathan there have been multiple articles for this very subject over the last couple of years. If you don't take the mag I'll have a look see over the weekend and scan what I can find send it to you in a PM. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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