luke the train spotter Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hi mate , it'll be DC on the weekend so an extra controller will be useful I've heard amazing things about it mate so I can't wait to see it in the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Good luck for your first exhibition outing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Good luck for your first exhibition outing. Thanks Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Well yesterday went really well. It's a great show so I'd really recommend it. Plenty of layouts, all shapes and sizes, aces and gauges. Here is a picture all set up on Saturday. The layout mostly behaved itself and I look forward to round 2 today. A sound decoder arrived for the class 20 yesterday so that has been fitted as well. Big thanks to Jamie Dunn who brought his amazing striking single and dynometer car. Both models are just outstanding in quality and looks. The running of the Stirling is amazing. Here is a picture of it on Cronton Colliery Sheds. I look forward to day 2 and thanks for looking. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saltburn Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Luke I really like your setup of Cronton Colliery Sheds the Stirling does look really nice on your layout and enjoy day 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie.dunn Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Glad you enjoyed them both matey, it's been a great weekend altogether. thanks Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Glad you enjoyed them both matey, it's been a great weekend altogether. thanks Jamie It's been a really good show and we had plenty of people through the door. Mind you my heart stopped when that power lead was thrown down onto Ian's layout! I look forward to next year's show when hopefully the distillery layout will be in attendance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Only just caught up. I am glad you enjoyed the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hi Luke, Glad your first exbo went well. The photo of the layout all set up really caught my eye. That's because you can see just how small the layout it, something that you can't see from the photos you have taken of the layout in action, which always make the layout look much bigger. Well done, keep up the good work! Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hi Luke, Glad your first exbo went well. The photo of the layout all set up really caught my eye. That's because you can see just how small the layout it, something that you can't see from the photos you have taken of the layout in action, which always make the layout look much bigger. Well done, keep up the good work! Chris Thanks Chris. A lot of people at the exhibition were surprised how small the layout was despite the fairly large locos I was running on it. I think it was the smallest layout at the exhibition so I kind of felt that I was advertising the advantages of having a small layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well after work today I took the layout outside for another photo shoot. Since I don't have any fancy lighting equipment I take advantage of the natural light. Now this photo shoot is a bit different because I wont post any of the pictures on here (apart from a quick snap on my phone) as they will be used in a magazines be article in railway modeller which is due to come out later this year. I'm very excited to see the final result and hope that the pictures do the layout justice as I am only an amateur photographer using the most basic of cameras (a very lowly compact digital camera). Until then here is a quick picture from my phone. Thanks for looking. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Congrats on the Railway Modeller article. I look forward to reading it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Great news bout the RM article. Well deserved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 It has been confirmed that Cronton Colliery Sheds will feature in the November 2018 issue of railway modeller. That will be out in October and I look forward to seeing how the magazine presents the layout. I think a YouTube video will be made about the layout by myself prior to its magazine debut. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Great news. Shall be buying that for sure. How do you find fork layout operation? I’m still a little undecided on Somewhere in Shropshire whether my 3-2-2 looks cramped and a fork arrangement might have more space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Great news. Shall be buying that for sure. How do you find fork layout operation? I’m still a little undecided on Somewhere in Shropshire whether my 3-2-2 looks cramped and a fork arrangement might have more space. It is a good idea if you build the head shunt long enough for locos and wagons, that's something I didn't do for Cronton unfortunately which I do now regret. That would make it much more suitable for shunting than just running locos in and out. For something small to operate every so often it's a good idea but if it was for an exhibition then I'd recommend adding another siding/point just to add some variation. Presumably you'd be shunting wagons which would make more sense than just moving locos in and out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 A very nice layout and I love how you've done the ground cover around the tracks. Do you load wagons with the loader or refuel locos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 A very nice layout and I love how you've done the ground cover around the tracks. Do you load wagons with the loader or refuel locos? I normally just refuel locos but occasionally fill up the internal user wagons. The idea is that the bulk of the wagons would be filled up in a larger area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I normally just refuel locos but occasionally fill up the internal user wagons. The idea is that the bulk of the wagons would be filled up in a larger area. Thanks. I might have missed it elsewhere but how big is the layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Thanks. I might have missed it elsewhere but how big is the layout? 2 foot by 10 inches I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody C Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hello Luke, Just read your item in RM and what a great read! Really good text and fantastic photos. You came across really well and your thoughts on modelling on a budget were spot on - very wise words from you. I have no doubt that we will be seeing more of your layouts in print over the years given the way your distillery layout has come on but you will always remember today as the day you first went into print! Be very proud of what you have achieved. Regards, Woody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Well done on the piece in the R.M, hope you buy something nice with your fee! Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Congratulations on the article. Will try to pick up a copy over the weekend. It’s a well deserved accolade! And the first of many I’m sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hi everyone, thank you very much for your kind comments. This is an achievement I'm very proud of and am excited to see what my next modelling challenge will be. For those who haven't seen the article, here is a brief overview for you. At the moment we're looking at moving house this weekend so all my modelling stuff and layouts are pretty much packed up, preventing me from doing any actual modelling. Hopefully we'll be moved in by early next week by then I will have all my trains back up and running. Thanks for looking. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Got my copy in the shop yesterday. Flicked through and was pleased to see your article. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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