luke the train spotter Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Well it turns out I'm really bad at resisting layout ideas, I mean really bad. By my bed I have a large A3 sketch book just full of ideas for micro layouts often inspired by what I see in old photos and what I see being modelled/released at the time. Well this is a perfect example of one of sketches being brought to life. After building Cronton Colliery Sheds and nearly completing distillery yard (I need to update the thread on here) I've already turned my attention to my next layout. If I'm going to be brutally honest, I have found distillery yard a massive project to undertake. It just seems to big and complicated with so many different factors in it so this time I'm downsizing to half the size. I'm back to a 2ft by 1ft design. I hope because of the size I will be able to complete the layout fairly quickly. Now what do I want to model? Well afyer receiving my peckett I really want to go back to modeling a colliery except I would like to capture the more rural side. I'm unsure of the setting and era at this moment but I'll clarify them later. One thing to note with this layout is that there will be no fiddle yard! This is to keep the size down and save me faffing about with baseboard joints etc. I've still got track to order and a baseboard to build but the plan is now set in stone. This layout is very much inspired by 2 threads here on rmweb- "juniper hill" and also "somewhere in Shropshire" .I'd advice you definitely go check them out as they're both very inspiring. I'll keep you posted and sort out a layout name in due course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Sounds interesting Luke. The Hornby Peckett is great to have on any layout and I can’t wait to watch the build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Luke, thanks for the kind Mention of somewhere in Shropshire. Juniper Hill is an Exceptional layout and one I keep looking back too. Great choice and looking forward To seeing development. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks Clover and Chris. I have to agree with you there Chris about Juniper Hill. I came accross it a couple months ago but having read through the thread a few times and buying the back issue of the magazine I was convinced I wanted to do something similar. I'm going to try and copy the track plan but that is space dependant on the headshunts really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) You should fit the plan in to 2 feet, as the third foot of Juniper is just the fiddle yard. You would have to use a fiddle stick as an add on. Edited January 20, 2019 by ModellerChris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 You should fit the plan in to 2 feet, as the third foot of Juniper is just the fiddle yard. You would have to use a fiddle stick as an add on. I'm currently thinking if it's possible to make the fiddle stick part of the scenery or if I will need it as separate kind of board. Some thinking required. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I'm currently thinking if it's possible to make the fiddle stick part of the scenery or if I will need it as separate kind of board. Some thinking required. Some sort of hinged, fold down stick perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleacreshunter Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hello Luke, The attached picture is of layout I am working on, it 23 x 8 inches of which 15 x 8 inches is scenic. Malcolm. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hello Luke, The attached picture is of layout I am working on, it 23 x 8 inches of which 15 x 8 inches is scenic. My Layout.jpg Malcolm. Thanks for sharing Malcolm that looks great! I really like the low relief buildings you've used there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleacreshunter Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Luke, I thought I would show that you can build something under 24 x 12 inches. Mine is built on a second-hand pine shelf, the purchased items is the track base as I had some bullhead rail. The low-relief buildings are scratch-built from plasticard, and Wills sheets. As like you I have a number industrials my layout is based a landsale siding on a colliery system. Malcolm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Luke, I thought I would show that you can build something under 24 x 12 inches. Mine is built on a second-hand pine shelf, the purchased items is the track base as I had some bullhead rail. The low-relief buildings are scratch-built from plasticard, and Wills sheets. As like you I have a number industrials my layout is based a landsale siding on a colliery system. Malcolm Nice to see another colliery being modelled and you've used the space nicely. I think some micro layouts are too crammed but you've got the perfect balance I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallon Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hello Luke, The attached picture is of layout I am working on, it 23 x 8 inches of which 15 x 8 inches is scenic. My Layout.jpg Malcolm. Very nice and interesting layout. I can't find the thread about it...or I missed something ? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) You’re not alone with having numerous plans for more projects, Luke! Love seeing all the different ideas members come up with. These micro models and boxfile models are great for creating cameos! There are so many collieries to choose from, each with their own history. I have quite an interesting Caledonian Railway Station in mind for a model. It was the collieries which brought the railway first to this area, then the passenger service came later. Edited January 20, 2019 by Marly51 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted January 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hi Luke this sounds like it’s going to be an interesting layout. Look forward to seeing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks everyone for your kind comments, they're much appreciated. Today some track arrived so I've done a bit more planning on the layout. I'm quite happy with it so I think I'll probably get the baseboard built over the next few days. Firstly, the cat seemed to like interrupting my planning. I've laid out all the points and put some rolling stock and some spare buildings to give a basic idea of what it will look like. I'm thinking of putting a road at the front. More to come soon..... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Another Micro Man! I have ideas for hundreds of layouts, always hard to pick the right one. I was always interested in harbours, there are not that much in Switzerland... thats why I picked that theme for my new micro. BTW my cat LOVED my background. It dried on the floor and when he came home he immediately took place on it! After a short meal he came back and sat down again... I removed the background the next morning and he was looking for it when I came home in the evening. It was hillarious, he really was looking everywhere left and right, he looked at me like "there was something there yesterday, where is that? I liked that dude, put it back or I give you a face lifting!!!" Cheerio Simon Edited January 23, 2019 by Class 74 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Another Micro Man! I have ideas for hundreds of layouts, always hard to pick the right one. I was always interested in harbours, there are not that much in Switzerland... thats why I picked that theme for my new micro. BTW my cat LOVED my background. It dried on the floor and when he came home he immediately took place on it! After a short meal he came back and sat down again... I removed the background the next morning and he was looking for it when I came home in the evening. It was hillarious, he really was looking everywhere left and right, he looked at me like "there was something there yesterday, where is that? I liked that dude, put it back or I give you a face lifting!!!" Cheerio Simon Hahaha my cat is quite protective of the layout. Once she's sat down on it she's on it! I did manage to capture an amusing picture of her squeezing herself below the railway bridge on my other micro distillery yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Looks like you're on to another winner Luke. Look forward to seeing this layout. I'd love to know what other plans you got in your sketch book! ;-) Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Looks like you're on to another winner Luke. Look forward to seeing this layout. I'd love to know what other plans you got in your sketch book! ;-) Steve. Thanks Steve. I'll definitely have to share them at some point. I always plan them in oo though they could be adaptable for different scales easily enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Got lots of progress to share. Will upload it later once I figure the new configuration of the forum out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, luke the train spotter said: once I figure the new configuration of the forum out. I am struggling a bit with it too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Slug said: I am struggling a bit with it too! I'm very confused. Everything has changed and the layouts seem to be different too. Make take some time to work out how to add some pictures. The layout now has a prototype setting and baseboards built though so I have been able to progress further with the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Well I'm still very confused about the new layout of rmweb. It will take some time getting used to it. I thought that know I have conducted my research I will share the setting of the layout. Similar to Cronton Colliery Sheds, I'm basing the layout off a real location, just altering slightly. After recently inheriting what seems to be a mobile library about railways I was pleased to come across a book about the ironstone railways and this provided the inspiration of the setting of my layout. The layout will be blessed of the Byfield system which I have traced onto a couple of os maps for an idea of scale and where the layout will be exactly set. the red line shows the route of the railway. I'm setting my layout just after the level crossing North West of the Westbury text. I'll highlight it at a later date so its more obvious. I've really wanted to model a level crossing and I was able to find some pictures of it so I will try and model it as accurately as possible. I will add a y point in for operational interest and say that this is a 'stores siding' for general wagons and wagons full of tools that would be on the way to the quarry face. As of yesterday I went outside in the snow and built the baseboards. A 2ft by 10 inch scenic board and a removable 1ft by 10inch fiddle yard. the level crossing will be to the right of the board in the headshunt. Here's a quick picture of the real place. hopefully this looks of interest to some of you. Ill hopefully start track laying and wiring later/tomorrow as I'm working today but it's nice to finally progress with this layout. Now i can't wait to get some scenery down! 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu70 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Luke thanks for the update. It all looks and sounds promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Are you still planning on following the Juniper Hill track plan, Luke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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