OHLE - West of Scotland/Blue Train era

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi all,

 

OK - I'm thinking I am a bit thick on this one!

 

I cannot find the right drawings in Clives collection - even though I know they were there at some point.

 

Anyone point me in the right direction?

 

Thanks

Phil H

 

Edited July 29, 2019 by Scottish Modeller

[Clive Mortimore]

Hi Phil

 

If you let me know what you are after I can hopefully help.

 

In between time here are some drawings I done off a video called "Diesel and Electrics on 35mm". It was shot from the cab of a "Blue train", sorry I do not know the name of the station but it does show the variety of mast that could be found in a short space. All dimensions are for 4mm modellers, I am sure those who model the obscure scales can resize them themselves.

 

 

 

[Clive Mortimore]

On differing stretches of the Glasgow suburban lines there are differing designs of mast. The more common H shaped up rights, round ones and some continental looking lattice design are all to be found. There is also a short section on the south side of the Clyde which is Mk2 OLE. As far as I can tell Mk2 Ole is diamensionally the same as Mk1 but uses clip fittings similar to mk3, if anyone knows more I am will to learn.

Next set of mast.

 

[Clive Mortimore]

The last lot.

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone thinks they know which station it , please let me know because I would imagine the same mast are still in use.

[Clive Mortimore]

Another ScR mast were the existing station canopy has been used....again I cannot remember the station.

 

[Joseph_Pestell]

From the trackplan and bridges.  I think it is Bellgrove.

 

Edit: No that's wrong. Bellgrove has an island platform.

Edited June 11, 2019 by Joseph_Pestell
Correction

[Titan]

Excellent Stuff Clive!

[Legend]

Is it maybe Westerton with junction of Milngavie and Drumchapel lines?   I have the video , must have another look when back home .

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi Clive,

 

Once again you have delivered the goods!

 

I agree - there are a wide variety of OHLE structures used in the area I am looking at modelling.

 

This is for N/2mm and having the right look and feel makes a big difference when compared to the real thing.

 

The track diagram you have used is very similar to what I intend modelling.

 

I'll post up a plan that I am working on shortly.

 

Thanks

Phil H

[duncan]

Not Westerton unless Clive was there many years ago, as the Milngavie junction has been single lead & single line for 20 ? years.

[caradoc]

23 hours ago, duncan said:

Not Westerton unless Clive was there many years ago, as the Milngavie junction has been single lead & single line for 20 ? years.

 

It could be Westerton as the video Clive quotes show scenes which pre-date the rationalisation of the junction there by many years. However I had a quick watch of my D&E on 35mm today (both volumes 1&2 [on one DVD] and 3) and couldn't find the Blue train cab ride; If anyone knows roughly when and on which video it appears I'll have another look.

 

(I did notice on volume 3 that a Blue train described as being at Springburn is actually at Muirend !)