robertcwp Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) On the old RMWeb, we had a thread on my layout. It doesn't get much attention nowadays due to other interests and work commitments. However, I have spent several days over the past week on modelling things. The layout will go back to steam and early diesel c1960 in a few months' time. Last time it was in 'steam' was 2007. Since then, a significant portion of my steam fleet has been rendered obsolete by new RTR models. 20 new steam models have joined the fleet since 2006. It also means it's back to square one in terms of detailing and weathering. I haven't even started on the latter and am unlikely to do so for quite a while, though all the new locos are now in running order. At present, the layout is still c1980. I haven't taken any photos for a while - here is one from last year: P1040842s by Robert Carroll, on Flickr Edited November 17, 2019 by robertcwp 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It's great to see this layout again Robert, I'd almost forgotten how good it is, and I look forward to seeing more of it as and when your time permits. I will be sorry to see the blue corporate image phased out though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Good to see the layout on the new rmweb, Robert. I liked it in the transition from green to blue with the various mixes of liveries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) Here are some photos from today. P1050227as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr P1050228as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr P1050229as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrI used to have three nicely dirtied Mainline 56s, then along came the Hornby one - here on iron ore bogie tipplers - Lima models massively improved many years ago by Graham Broad, better known today as the creator of Harton Gill:P1050230as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrCement:P1050231as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrVery clean 31 and far too clean new(ish) Bachmann GUVs:P1050232as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrA rarely seen angle - the goods yard end of the through station and goods loops:P1050233as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrA couple of views of the through platforms looking towards the main terminus - this is meant to be the ex-GWR incursion into the town:P1050234as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr P1050236as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrI finally got fed up with my old Lima blue 47s and acquired some Bachmann ones:P1050237as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr P1050238as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrFiddleyard throat - not often seen and rather against the light:P1050239as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrDMU depot:P1050240as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrAnother rarely seen angle - part of the goods yard with a 31 on the through main line in the background:P1050241as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrCoal empties - Mainline HBAs improved by Graham Broad many years ago - the second 20 is a dummy, having yielded its chassis to a Class 22, itself soon to become obsolete (I hope):P1050242as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrThe leaning signal had just been clouted by a coach that took exception to a camera being pointed at it:P1050243as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr50 on Mark 2 air-brake stock - second and third vehicles are Mark IIb conversions by Brian Kirby:P1050244as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrDiesel depot - that new split-box Peak is one of the many locos needing some dirtying:P1050245as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrAnother one on the weathering waiting list:P1050246as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr Edited July 7, 2017 by robertcwp 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhants Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 hi just wanted to say what a great looking modern image layout i will watch with interest for more updates and pics on it jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 hi just wanted to say what a great looking modern image layout i will watch with interest for more updates and pics on it jon Thanks. What you see is as modern as the layout gets but even that reflects the scene nearly 30 years ago. My cut-off is immediately prior to the appearance of 'Sector' liveries. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhants Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 ah yes it seems strange to call it modern era doesnt it when its about 30 years old mine goes upto intercity and network southeast that as new as mine will get and that about 20 years old now love your layout anyway jon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm pleased this has reappeared as I used to enjoy it on the old forum. Takes me back to my youth when it's in this guise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Spot on layout, and all that lovely blue!! Hope mine will look like this some day. owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Where have all the trains gone?P105029as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr P1050300as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrTime to change back to steam and early diesel era. All the track needs a clean first though. Only around 175 yards of it. Edited July 7, 2017 by robertcwp 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 16, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2010 Where have all the trains gone? Time to change back to steam and early diesel era. All the track needs a clean first though. Only around 175 yards of it. Great excuse for a lot more new photos then, Robert! Just do it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I like the BR blue TOPS number era, but I definately prefer the layout with the mixture of blue, green and maroon liveries and diesel hydraulics. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBlack Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Wow! Outstanding layout there Robert. What facilities do you have for your DMU Depot? As I want to try and have one on my layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBlack Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Wow! Outstanding layout there Robert. What facilities do you have for your DMU Depot? As I want to try and have one on my layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Wow! Outstanding layout there Robert. What facilities do you have for your DMU Depot? As I want to try and have one on my layout. The DMU shed is two Peco diesel shed kits end to end. Fuelling points are the Knightwing kits. The rather SR looking concrete walkway is Ratio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 I like the BR blue TOPS number era, but I definately prefer the layout with the mixture of blue, green and maroon liveries and diesel hydraulics. Given the recent rate of progress, or lack of it, blue will not be appearing again for a year or two, other than DELTIC and a Blue Pullman. Tomorrow is track cleaning day followed by putting out the stock and testing all the new stock, of which there is lots since the layout last ran in c1960 period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Layout is now restocked. Here are a few images.At last an outing for the Diagram 16 kitchen first.P1050327as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrInce Castle. The stock is in the winter formation of the Cambrian Coast Express c1959.P1050340as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrEarly diesels.P1050329as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrHopefully the last outing for this Class 22 as it will be replaced by a Dapol one.P1050332as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrBachmann 9F.P1050335as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrPush-pull train passing the loco depot.P1050336as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrBlue Pullman.P1050337as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrBusy scene at the station.P1050339as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr Edited July 7, 2017 by robertcwp 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFonz1 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I somehow missed this layout on the old site so it is great to see it on here! I hope you are finding the time to dedicate on working on the layout? You made a very valid point in the link to the old thread regarding the time and effort needed on such a large layout. A fantastic layout thank you for sharing the photos. Can I be really cheeky and (A) Come and play with it or (B) can you post a video up of it please regards Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) A few more photos from today.Bachmann/NRM DELTIC. No bufferbeam detail as I found that the bogies would not pivot if any of the detail were put on.P1050343as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrBachmann G2a having its first outing on a train. Very smooth runner and no problems handling almost 9' of coal wagons. Needs some dirtying though, like all the new stock.P1050344as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrFirst train hauled by my Bachmann Patriot - a good runner.P1050345as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrStation.P1050342as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrHow long will it be before we see RTR 10201/2/3? This is a Silver Fox one with Lima Class 40 bogies. It runs well enough. Those lampposts need straightening though.P1050348as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrP1050350as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrAusterity 2-8-0.P1050347as by Robert Carroll, on FlickrBritannia. I don't like the new Hornby loco-tender coupling arrangement. The plug is very fiddly and it's easy to accidentally uncouple loco and tender when putting them on the track, as I discovered when I noticed all that was holding the two together was the wire!P1050346as by Robert Carroll, on Flickr Edited July 7, 2017 by robertcwp 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Great layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch 34 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Looks good like idea of layout which can cover large span of time so can run everything you want as long as no sector logos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi Dude Wow... I love this layout, with full Length trains. Love the DELTIC Prototype... Keep the Photos comming, they are excellent. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Thanks for the comments. I would like to get back to doing more to the layout, like building the overbridge and road behind the carriage washer that I started about four or five years ago. Then work, new conservatory, house redecoration, new kitchen, more work, scanning five zillion carriage working books, running two Yahoo Groups and lots more got in the way. Plus I must put the full-size MARTON CENTRAL station sign I had made back on the wall in its proper place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 This looks like a lot of fun! The BR blue era stuff is especially evocative. Somehow my eye looks past the stuff you say needs weathering, it looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I like the blue era stuff best (probably because that's what brings back the strongest memories) but the 60s pics definitely evoke the "Modernisation Plan" quite effectively. The pristine new station built of concrete and glass with steam hauled expresses rushing through is equally good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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