51235 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 If you are getting the references, then you are showing your age........oops Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 The soldering iron came out today and I made up a batch of DMU footsteps as a long strip, enough for the class 107 and the missing ones for the class 105. Just need to cut them out, tidy the ends, drill holes in the bogie sideframes and glue them in place now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, Signaller69 said: The soldering iron came out today and I made up a batch of DMU footsteps as a long strip, enough for the class 107 and the missing ones for the class 105. Just need to cut them out, tidy the ends, drill holes in the bogie sideframes and glue them in place now. Hi Martyn, Do you do commissions ? Gibbo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Gibbo675 said: Hi Martyn, Do you do commissions ? Gibbo. Meant to post my last post on my projects page. Hey ho. Gibbo, sadly I don't seem to have much spare time to do my own projects lately, but happy to help if I can, is it DMU steps you're after? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 A bit more scenic work done behind the station building with the flower bed and steps completed and more bushes added around the layout, along with a few wild flowers. 11 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Signaller69 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2020 The folding info board has been assembled from left over hardboard and batten, and fitted using a couple of small hinges. It simply folds up for transit and works well to protect scenic items near the front in transit, as seen here: The clamps were simply to hold it in place while holes for the hinges were drilled and prior to painting. After painting, in display position: As can be seen, this takes up the unused width of the trestles to prevent the layout sliding on them. Information will be added, cut down from A4 printouts and laminated, along with some photos of the prototype. On the layout itself, I have made some power poles (the DVLR installed it's own supply which ran the length of the line I believe) along with Telegraph poles for the phone lines. Ideally I would like to add cabling to these but as the power lines run along the front of the layout I suspect they may be too distracting to the eye and make photography difficult, not to mention finding something that hangs, and looks right. Dunnington will be at Rainhill Exhibition this coming weekend, do say hello if you are visiting. Martyn. 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium coronach Posted March 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2020 Fantastic - I love the track weathering! You have really captured the atmosphere of the DVLR 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I like the way you have used up the space on the trestles, might have to borrow that idea. Layout looks great, your exhibitions are a bit far north for me. Glad I have found it on here. Martyn 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Thanks for the comments folks. The sawmill is more or less done. Strictly speaking this should be on the other side of the line, but the backscene and hidden sidings prevent this. Otherwise it's a fairly close copy of the structure, including the ripped polythene sheet walls and very basic breeze block wall. The circular saw is an old watch gear I think. There is some conjecture as to whether wood or stone was cut, so further detailing is left pending for now. The structure also acts a partial view blocker / distraction to the scenic break / sector plate which is behind it. I am also making some removable Sugar Beet loads for 3 elderly kit built 16T Mineral wagons rescued from my storage box. The wagons have had minor repairs and paint as needed. The loads are carved from Polystyrene, painted with cheap acrylic paint, which makes them look like chocolate brownies. The white PVA blob on top is where a small neodymium magnet has been inserted to allow easy removal, via a pen fitted with another magnet. Juweela Sugar Beet will be sprinkled onto PVA to complete, when the paint is dry. A few other final small jobs to complete before loading the car for Rainhill show tomorrow. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted March 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2020 Like Coronach I'm much taken with the folding shelf to take up slack in the trestle. It seems so simple when explained but something I wouldn't have thought off doing until pointed out. I'm also interested to see how the sugar beet wagons turn out as I have some on my to do list for my layout. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 11:40, Neil said: Like Coronach I'm much taken with the folding shelf to take up slack in the trestle. It seems so simple when explained but something I wouldn't have thought off doing until pointed out. I'm also interested to see how the sugar beet wagons turn out as I have some on my to do list for my layout. Thanks Neil. The Beet loads are completed. As the idea is to easily load and remove them with the magnetic pen and being a generic fit for both Airfix/Dapol and Parkside 16T kits (with their fractionally different internal widths) they are not a particularly tight fit but look ok in use. The LNER type Steel high loads are specific to my Bachmann wagons, being shallower than the 16T version and thus a slightly better fit. After a weekend of running the layout the pen system works well, even if it does involve "the great hand in the sky" to load the wagons at the loading bank. Laminated info was added to the folding info board, with appropriate prototype photos to be added shortly. Some show flyers took the empty space temporarily! 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Nothing done on the layout but I decided to redo the Trackside Morris Van to better represent the BMC Van used by the Railway PW Gang in the 70s, as I wasn't happy with it. Before: Work includes filing out front wheel arches and relocating the front axle, a new grille from plasticard and cutting behind the cab doors, with a little bending of the diecast sides to give the inset sliding door appearance; this is how it looks currently after a blast of undercoat: Wing mirrors added from brass scraps. Very pleased with the transformation thus far. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 About a year or so back one of you kind souls sent me a message with your own photo of (iirc) the SECR 6 wheel brake at Layerthorpe, but which included the DVLR BMC van in the shot; having gone through all my messages I'm blowed if I can find it now! Could I ask if you could re-send it if possible please? Many thanks, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 On 12/05/2020 at 14:40, Signaller69 said: About a year or so back one of you kind souls sent me a message with your own photo of (iirc) the SECR 6 wheel brake at Layerthorpe, but which included the DVLR BMC van in the shot; having gone through all my messages I'm blowed if I can find it now! Could I ask if you could re-send it if possible please? Many thanks, Martyn. I stumbled on this picture while searching for some pics on Flickr of Layerthorpe, I don't know if this is the one that you are referring to. Also I hope that the OP doesn't mind me hijacking the thread for your excellent layout as when I came across these pictures I could see why you were inspired to model it. 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) On 06/10/2020 at 19:56, montyburns56 said: I stumbled on this picture while searching for some pics on Flickr of Layerthorpe, I don't know if this is the one that you are referring to. Also I hope that the OP doesn't mind me hijacking the thread for your excellent layout as when I came across these pictures I could see why you were inspired to model it. Hi Monty, I've not been on for a few days so apologies for the late reply. Thanks for adding the photos, they are most welcome and really full of atmosphere. Layerthorpe was a fascinating place, full of modelling potential. I lived in York from 1993 to 1997 so just missed the end of operations. It also reminded me that I hadn't posted a photo of the completed DVLR BMC Van used by the P.Way crew in the 70s. It still needs windscreen wipers adding but is otherwise complete. Edited October 11, 2020 by Signaller69 Wrong dates! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil Mason Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Although not quite up to Martyn's exemplary standards, I've started a 'lock down' project based on the DVR. I've become obsessed with the line after my son bought a house nearby. There's still a ready mix plant on the site at Osbaldwick, on which I've based the model, but I think the buildings have changed since the line closed. The rest of this 8ft 'shunting plank' will be based on Layerthorpe. Phil Mason. 18 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Dunnington 1971 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Useful proof my VAT69 wagons got onto the DVLR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, montyburns56 said: Dunnington 1971 I have just noticed the lead grain wagon has a side board and advert but appears to either not have the BRT logo on this leading end or the wagon is so filthy it can’t be read. Does the collective on here know (a) which number the wagon is and (b) was the BRT lettering missing or just obscured by dirt and (c) was it the same on both sides? I ask as I bought a Hornby grain wagon missing its’ stickers (and is now a VAT69 wagon as I think the 5820 number is correct for that) which I am close to finishing off but it has not yet had the BRT lettering put back. I am now wondering if I don’t actually need to do that if the prototype was missing it. Edited December 2, 2020 by john new Added the wagon number 5820 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreight1998 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 10 hours ago, john new said: I have just noticed the lead grain wagon has a side board and advert but appears to either not have the BRT logo on this leading end or the wagon is so filthy it can’t be read. Does the collective on here know (a) which number the wagon is and (b) was the BRT lettering missing or just obscured by dirt and (c) was it the same on both sides? I ask as I bought a Hornby grain wagon missing its’ stickers (and is now a VAT69 wagon as I think the 5820 number is correct for that) which I am close to finishing off but it has not yet had the BRT lettering put back. I am now wondering if I don’t actually need to do that if the prototype was missing it. If you look close enough I think you can just see the red shades of the BRT logo, but the wagon is so filthy most would probably never notice the logo anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Railfreight1998 said: If you look close enough I think you can just see the red shades of the BRT logo, but the wagon is so filthy most would probably never notice the logo anyway. I wasn't sure, but looking on the bigger screen on the desktop today I think I agree, Therefore, add logo, but then lather it with filth when I complete the weathering I think is the answer. Edited December 2, 2020 by john new 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium coronach Posted December 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 21/10/2020 at 22:09, Phil Mason said: Although not quite up to Martyn's exemplary standards, I've started a 'lock down' project based on the DVR. I've become obsessed with the line after my son bought a house nearby. There's still a ready mix plant on the site at Osbaldwick, on which I've based the model, but I think the buildings have changed since the line closed. The rest of this 8ft 'shunting plank' will be based on Layerthorpe. Phil Mason. Very good. I remember walking from Tang Hall Lane along the 'lines' to Osbaldwick and larking around the Ready Mix plant, dodging the staff. Your model brings back memories. There were usually a couple of Pressflow wagons in the siding but we very rarely saw a train. Beyond the siding was Outgang Lane, which we dared ourselves to ride along passing the Gypsy caravans (and their dogs!!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 01/12/2020 at 19:45, montyburns56 said: Dunnington 1971 What a smashing photo, thanks for posting it! I'm intrigued as to the traffic carried in the vans behind? I would guess either bagged Grain from Yorkshire Grain Driers, or bagged vegetables from the washery perhaps. Nice variations of advertising on the BRT grain wagons too. On 02/12/2020 at 00:46, john new said: I have just noticed the lead grain wagon has a side board and advert but appears to either not have the BRT logo on this leading end or the wagon is so filthy it can’t be read. Does the collective on here know (a) which number the wagon is and (b) was the BRT lettering missing or just obscured by dirt and (c) was it the same on both sides? I ask as I bought a Hornby grain wagon missing its’ stickers (and is now a VAT69 wagon as I think the 5820 number is correct for that) which I am close to finishing off but it has not yet had the BRT lettering put back. I am now wondering if I don’t actually need to do that if the prototype was missing it. No idea on the number beyond 58(?)8 it would seem. I would think it's safe to bet the BRT logo is present, but filthy. As you are probably aware, advertising hoardings were apparently fairly random and did not indicate that a wagon was dedicated to that particular brand. 2 different hoardings could be found on one wagon, though how common this was I have no idea sorry. Information on these aspects seems sketchy to say the least; it is something I would like to know more about. On 02/12/2020 at 11:45, Railfreight1998 said: If you look close enough I think you can just see the red shades of the BRT logo, but the wagon is so filthy most would probably never notice the logo anyway. I agree, I think it highly doubtful the BRT logo would be missing at this date, but many colour photos from the period make these wagons look almost brown rather than blue due to the filth (though I think a few were actually painted brown at one time; istr Liliput and Bachmann released versions as such). It seems these earlier batches went through works to have Pedestal suspension fitted by around 1970/1 as per this wagon (the second wagon being from a later batch having this suspension from new I believe. Thanks all. Martyn. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 A long shot - would anyone know the coach number(s) of the BR blue 57' Second class Mk.1 suburban coach(es) used for the Steam Specials in 1977? A web search has returned nothing. I wondered if it/they may have gone on to be preserved elsewhere but have found no connections from those preserved on various lines. I have only ever seen photos of one in a DVR train but there may have been more than one used apparently - I'm guessing displaced from Kings Cross Suburban duties and loaned to the DVR by BR? Failing that, numbers of any BR ones still in service in 1977 would be useful. I have repainted a Bachmann coach for this role: A Roco type close coupler has been fitted to one end, with a Kadee to go at the other. With the Mk.1 BCK it is coupled to, this will form the passenger stock. Not specifically for Dunnington, but I have almost finished building a class 100 DMU; however, the DVR Directors hired one from BR for a final run on the line in 1981 so it could justifiably appear: I may set the layout up to have a play and do a couple of small jobs in the near future too. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Fowler 0-4-0DM shunter 'Churchill' at Dunnington 1979 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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