Charlie Strong Metals (and Watery Lane Sidings)

[sb67]

The figures look great Dave, like the camo jacket. Re the scrap trials, the two on the right look good and would look good mixed together for old scrap. The shredded tin foil looks good, as you say, for fresh scrap. I've seen Bazjones1711's crossley scrap layout and it looks superb. 

[Ruston]

I cut the scrap pile down. I wasn't happy with the shape. The sides were too steep and came too close to the tracks. I've been adding the various types of spilt scrap to blend it in, and under the crane in general. There's still more work to do on this but it's getting there.

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[bazjones1711]

 

A lovely pic for you ruston 

[LBRJ]

I love the name on the gantry - very much Boothys that touch

 

Quietly reading this thread seems to have lead me to buy a Hornby Ruston..... Not sure they did much work on the  China Clay lines  of mid Cornwall, so there must be something else afoot!

[LBRJ]

Is that picture just posted the place at Keighley?

I seem to be  getting keen on scrap yards.....Then, as a young man I was often into em

[bazjones1711]

43 minutes ago, LBRJ said:

Is that picture just posted the place at Keighley?

I seem to be  getting keen on scrap yards.....Then, as a young man I was often into em

It's the Crossley and Evans scrapyard at Shipley,  thought this pic has a lot of details in it if you look really close ! 

[Railfreight1998]

1 hour ago, bazjones1711 said:

 

A lovely pic for you ruston 

How did the ruston get that paint splatter? I can just hear someone saying 'that's not prototypical'...

[LBRJ]

30 minutes ago, bazjones1711 said:

It's the Crossley and Evans scrapyard at Shipley,  thought this pic has a lot of details in it if you look really close ! 

 

Thank you -  I did mean Shipley when for some reason I typed Keighley there!

[Ruston]

13 hours ago, bazjones1711 said:

 

A lovely pic for you ruston 

Thanks for that.

 

That 48DS is the one that's now at the Derwent Valley Light Railway and is named Jim. I remember the Barclay going to the Middleton. I wonder what is the identity of the 48DS just to the left of Jim?

 

Apart from the locos, the pic is interesting because the nature of the scrap is different to later times. It's mostly big chunky stuff, with a little bit of smaller stuff but it isn't baled. I've been wondering how I could fit the shredding and baling equipment into the limited space that I have but I just won't bother now. It seems that what they did get of that sort was put straight in the railway wagons without processing.

[LBRJ]

Shredding and baling is used on scrap such as washing machines,  tin cans, anything bulky but light really, to increase the density of the load, so it doesn't cube out before it grosses out; and to improve handling.

 

The stuff in the background looks likes the remains of a former mill / factory, big heavy lumps that would soon gross out a wagon.

 

Both types of loads are still about, but shredded is more common; I suppose 'cos there are not many heavy industries left to take down.

 

[bazjones1711]

On 28/03/2020 at 15:09, Ruston said:

I've been working on a few little bits, including making a cage for oxy-acetylene tanks. I'm stuck as to how to make the pipes and torch. Any ideas?

love the cement mixer !

[Merc435]

Kynar wire for the hoses, blue and pinkish red.  A bent sewing pin for the torch?

 

Really enjoying this layout build.

 

Edited April 10, 2020 by Merc435

[LBRJ]

3 hours ago, bazjones1711 said:

love the cement mixer !

 

The dog is better - it looks like it has got the right "character" about it 

 

This thread reminds me it must be close on 30 years since I last used the gas axe " to make things fit in the pick up better" .....

[Ruston]

This 150HP Fowler came in from another of the Shelby Group companies. It was still in good working order and so instead of being scrapped it was put to work in the scrapyard.

 

 

It works on DC but can't really be put to proper use until I've fitted a sound decoder.

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[Ben B]

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That 48DS is the one that's now at the Derwent Valley Light Railway and is named Jim. I remember the Barclay going to the Middleton. I wonder what is the identity of the 48DS just to the left of Jim?

 

Apart from the locos, the pic is interesting because the nature of the scrap is different to later times. It's mostly big chunky stuff, with a little bit of smaller stuff but it isn't baled. I've been wondering how I could fit the shredding and baling equipment into the limited space that I have but I just won't bother now. It seems that what they did get of that sort was put straight in the railway wagons without processing.

 

Crossley Evans is a fascinating place; still linked to the mainline but for various political reasons between the local council, Network Rail and so on, hasn't seen a train in a long time.  There are still about 5 shunters there, blending in with the scrap piles.  Something that might fit with your model are the two R&H 88's which are in use as buffer stops, rusty, overgrown, and battered; I've got a photo somewhere, I can try and dig it out if you like?  Might be a use for one of those old unpowered Knightwing kits and some scenic materials

[Ruston]

I've started work on the area where BR wagons are scrapped. It's mostly parts of old wagons and kit spares. There's also a skip to take wood from wooden-bodied wagons. I've seen photos of wooden wagons being set on fire at collieries to dispose of the wood but I can't imagine that sort of thing would take place so close to buildings. I'll have more wood on the ground of the cutting site.

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[sb67]

Really good photo's Dave, I really like Fowler shunter. The scrap looks good as well as does the skip, it looks natural and not like it's just been plonked down, if that makes sense. 

[LBRJ]

I *beleive* that some bigger * scrap yards had a shed specifically for basically burning wooden wagons wooden bits.

 

*not the sortta light iron ones I used to deal with, they made Charlie Strong look like a pillar of the community

[D2200]

23 hours ago, Ruston said:

I've started work on the area where BR wagons are scrapped. It's mostly parts of old wagons and kit spares. There's also a skip to take wood from wooden-bodied wagons. I've seen photos of wooden wagons being set on fire at collieries to dispose of the wood but I can't imagine that sort of thing would take place so close to buildings. I'll have more wood on the ground of the cutting site.

 

I’ve been following this thread since it started it’s amazing how far it’s come along in such a short time, keep up the good work Ruston.

 

The wagon scrapping area you could have some grounded mineral wagon or van bodies, I’ve often thought of using spare Airfix mineral wagon kits on my own scrap yard layout If I ever get round to building it.

 

ben

[Ruston]

This Peckett W4 has had a repaint and the footplate dropped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[Ruston]

I've done some more work on the large crane. The electromagnet.

 

Made from brass, with fine chain and three tiny split pins. Recessed into the underside is a small neodymium magnet so I can hang a load from it for posing it for photos.

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[Ruston]

The crane now has its travelling hoist and electro-magnet fitted.

 

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[Ruston]

Today I've been adding bits and pieces to the scrap and junk in the yard. The area around the building is a sort of store for things that may be for resale and not just to go straight to the torch.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Ruston

[sb67]

Nice photo's Dave I love the scrap and junk lying around, it all looks very real and not contrived at all. You've done really well to get that effect, well done 

[Railfreight1998]

Great work on the crane and everything else mate. The overall effect you've created with the scrap and detritus is stunning.