Andrew P Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Alister_G said: Doing that has really opened up the view, it looks a lot better. I would be tempted just to leave it as open wasteland with just some old foundations and general rubbish or something - maybe even the remains of an old trackbed from a kickback siding from the fuel road? Coming on a treat Andy, really looking good. Al. Cheers Al, It certainly needs to be something low and not to over powering. It won't be a Trackbed I'm afraid, as I already have a reputation as being; all track Peters, haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 This morning I fitted the fencing to produce another compound or something. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Then made up 3 of the 4 Portacabins. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2019 39 minutes ago, Andrew P said: This morning I fitted the fencing to produce another compound or something. Is it a cage for naughty trainspotters. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted May 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Is it a cage for naughty trainspotters. Its a viewing area for when the Flying Scotsman visits to keep enthusiasts safely away from the track so they don’t get lambasted in the Daily Mail 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted May 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2019 This layout never ceases to amaze me 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 And a couple more of the Depot. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2019 Its now 17 minutes since you posted those (excellent) pictures. Is the layout finished yet? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2019 Looking good, but I'm still not convinced about the size of the fuel tank. It looks larger than any I remember seeing on depots. Here's one at Old oak common on stilts next to some oil tanks and is the same diameter or smaller https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/4129540556/in/album-72157622062329309/ and another at Hither Green which was close to the ground https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/5201285530/in/photolist-8VBWYJ-aFxPk2-73MkSs and https://www.flickr.com/photos/tigertim1950/3500709139/in/photolist-6km3S8-a6u2bH-aExTRM-hirFtU-dLnJEy-6wLSr6-btS63C-mjcrEH-hijC6r-pP3qK1-ohywBt-QKPkUR-9trda4-8VBWYJ-9trc4P-KgLEge-VjrrTL-aM3jwn-mgctKc-dotLUW-ayXVRB-dDq7jy-nTwUBn-RmfiGd-bGr5fx-dF16up-aqafp4-cbQgBs-nAb2i2-dF16Sk-WHDjgH-mgenDE-go6rgH-RAoqmj-esEtJ5-c5HjJN-bwNKFN-orK3jz-qZn21M-YcZ1xb-2b9PF6K-oqiLDY-ssDRrM-7CTbtH-or3wwd-oqzBr3-9q85fq-b6hosF-QVFaCd-dFCpor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Ray H said: Its now 17 minutes since you posted those (excellent) pictures. Is the layout finished yet? Not just yet Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, brushman47544 said: Looking good, but I'm still not convinced about the size of the fuel tank. It looks larger than any I remember seeing on depots. Here's one at Old oak common on stilts next to some oil tanks and is the same diameter or smaller https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/4129540556/in/album-72157622062329309/ and another at Hither Green which was close to the ground https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/5201285530/in/photolist-8VBWYJ-aFxPk2-73MkSs and https://www.flickr.com/photos/tigertim1950/3500709139/in/photolist-6km3S8-a6u2bH-aExTRM-hirFtU-dLnJEy-6wLSr6-btS63C-mjcrEH-hijC6r-pP3qK1-ohywBt-QKPkUR-9trda4-8VBWYJ-9trc4P-KgLEge-VjrrTL-aM3jwn-mgctKc-dotLUW-ayXVRB-dDq7jy-nTwUBn-RmfiGd-bGr5fx-dF16up-aqafp4-cbQgBs-nAb2i2-dF16Sk-WHDjgH-mgenDE-go6rgH-RAoqmj-esEtJ5-c5HjJN-bwNKFN-orK3jz-qZn21M-YcZ1xb-2b9PF6K-oqiLDY-ssDRrM-7CTbtH-or3wwd-oqzBr3-9q85fq-b6hosF-QVFaCd-dFCpor Hi Andrew, this is the one I've tried to be guided by size wise at Exeter Dt Davids. Or these at Buxton. And although mine is mounted higher up, and still needs more pipes and painting, I'm quite please with it so far. Firstly I took a bit of Chipboard and cut it to size, Then as it wasn't as high as I wanted I cut a bit of MDF to the same size, Next I nailed the two bits of wood together. Then I re cut them so they were square and the same size, I then added a bit of Plasticard all around the outside, and then some Brick Plasticard and a capping, Then the ladders from the spare double stack Portacabin kit and the Man. As I say, it still needs more pipes and painting, (the Tank isn't fixed yet) but it's looking O.K. to me. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, brushman47544 said: Looking good, but I'm still not convinced about the size of the fuel tank. It looks larger than any I remember seeing on depots. Here's one at Old oak common on stilts next to some oil tanks and is the same diameter or smaller https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/4129540556/in/album-72157622062329309/ and another at Hither Green which was close to the ground https://www.flickr.com/photos/28120463@N07/5201285530/in/photolist-8VBWYJ-aFxPk2-73MkSs and https://www.flickr.com/photos/tigertim1950/3500709139/in/photolist-6km3S8-a6u2bH-aExTRM-hirFtU-dLnJEy-6wLSr6-btS63C-mjcrEH-hijC6r-pP3qK1-ohywBt-QKPkUR-9trda4-8VBWYJ-9trc4P-KgLEge-VjrrTL-aM3jwn-mgctKc-dotLUW-ayXVRB-dDq7jy-nTwUBn-RmfiGd-bGr5fx-dF16up-aqafp4-cbQgBs-nAb2i2-dF16Sk-WHDjgH-mgenDE-go6rgH-RAoqmj-esEtJ5-c5HjJN-bwNKFN-orK3jz-qZn21M-YcZ1xb-2b9PF6K-oqiLDY-ssDRrM-7CTbtH-or3wwd-oqzBr3-9q85fq-b6hosF-QVFaCd-dFCpor BTW, I couldn't get your pics to open. EDIT = Now opened o.k. Cheers. Edited May 27, 2019 by Andrew P add words Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hi Andy I think it’s just sitting a bit high and that makes it look too big. I’d drop it down into the bund so that it sits lower. All coming along nicely though. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Temeraire said: Hi Andy I think it’s just sitting a bit high and that makes it look too big. I’d drop it down into the bund so that it sits lower. All coming along nicely though. I think your right Ian, or, I might even do it the same as Exeter, (see first pic in Post above), and put it on it's stanchions on the ground, or again like Peak Forrest below. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Andrew P said: Hi Andrew, this is the one I've tried to be guided by size wise at Exeter Dt Davids. Or these at Buxton. And although mine is mounted higher up, and still needs more pipes and painting, I'm quite please with it so far. Firstly I took a bit of Chipboard and cut it to size, Then as it wasn't as high as I wanted I cut a bit of MDF to the same size, Next I nailed the two bits of wood together. Then I re cut them so they were square and the same size, I then added a bit of Plasticard all around the outside, and then some Brick Plasticard and a capping, Then the ladders from the spare double stack Portacabin kit and the Man. As I say, it still needs more pipes and painting, (the Tank isn't fixed yet) but it's looking O.K. to me. Hi Andy It's looking good, but since you seem to have a few doubts..... In my time in the oill industry I recall a pretty standard tank size as 30' x 9' (diam), that held approx 6000galls if my memory is correct. The brick bund would not be infilled (your block of wood/MDF) as that is the working space. That space should be capable of holding all the tank contents, plus a margin. Of course your tank may still need to be raised to create a head, so there would be a gravity feed. In which case this would have been a steelwork frame, or brick saddles. Good practice would also see all pipework routed over the bund wall, NOT through, to maintain the integritry of the wall, and therefore minimise the chance of leaks, should the bund be filled. (Of course this could lead to problems with collected rainwater). Of course it would be equally valid to keep yours as is, but use low camera angles so we don't see inside! Maybe a site visit might be needed soon! Hopefully this is useful to some of your many fans - All the best. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mulgabill said: Hi Andy It's looking good, but since you seem to have a few doubts..... In my time in the oill industry I recall a pretty standard tank size as 30' x 9' (diam), that held approx 6000galls if my memory is correct. The brick bund would not be infilled (your block of wood/MDF) as that is the working space. That space should be capable of holding all the tank contents, plus a margin. Of course your tank may still need to be raised to create a head, so there would be a gravity feed. In which case this would have been a steelwork frame, or brick saddles. Good practice would also see all pipework routed over the bund wall, NOT through, to maintain the integritry of the wall, and therefore minimise the chance of leaks, should the bund be filled. (Of course this could lead to problems with collected rainwater). Of course it would be equally valid to keep yours as is, but use low camera angles so we don't see inside! Maybe a site visit might be needed soon! Hopefully this is useful to some of your many fans - All the best. Thanks Tony for that very useful info. I may well do away with Bund and just go for it sitting on the Saddles as it is now, but on the floor as per Exeter. Yes we must arrange a visit, I'm looking forward to that, but please let me get Mum's Funeral on the 14th June, the Solicitors / Will and House sale out of the way so I have a more clear Diary and mind. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 A couple of pics from this evening to escape the TV. 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 The lighting is very effect Andy gives real atmosphere for the night shift guys. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 I've removed one layer of wood from inside the Bund just to see how it might look. I then also tried it with no Bund, as per Exeter. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, gismorail said: The lighting is very effect Andy gives real atmosphere for the night shift guys. Thanks mate, I think I need to do the Offices and Portacabin later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 You could be right I reckon some very soft LEDs would look good needs to be subdued so that it doesn't over power the rest of the scene. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Looking good, Andy! I'm envious of all your stock, I must say. This looks like a layout that's fun to operate, I'll study in greater detail soon. Cheers, John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 9 hours ago, gismorail said: You could be right I reckon some very soft LEDs would look good needs to be subdued so that it doesn't over power the rest of the scene. Cheers Martin, I'll try and get some at DEMU at the weekend, I only have red and green in stock at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 8 hours ago, Allegheny1600 said: Looking good, Andy! I'm envious of all your stock, I must say. This looks like a layout that's fun to operate, I'll study in greater detail soon. Cheers, John Cheers John, and also for all the likes from previous post's, I do like lots of variety in Depot Stock. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 A quick play with a pic before going out into TOPS this morning. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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