rob D2 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Hi, Banford is 10 x 1.5’. Prodigy controlled with cobalt DCC point motors, Idea being to depict a small station and yard , with some features interchangeable to allow me to run BR blue up to privatisation. I’ve got the basic track down and started on the scenery, the grey thing is going to be a laser cut girder bridge as a scenic break when it’s finished . I may add further scenics at front of the board ( ie another skinny board ) if it turns out too boring - all track and no interest, which a lot of my models sadly tend towards . Anyway couple of pictures Edited July 17, 2022 by rob D2 Theme changed ! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Looks nice and 'gungy' Rob. Cough . . .ahem . . paint them rails . . . :-) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Work continues - but I’ve changed the theme back to a small station to take advantage of the incoming class 117/121 from Bachmann. the bridge has taken a lot of construction time and is still not there yet, the grey thing to its left will be part of a Royal Mail depot based on the building behind Bristol temple mills, this excusing several parcel movements a day Here’s the state of play ....still undecided to have a fuel point or not so that is posed where it probably would go. platform has just begun, its two layers of 6mm MDF with 4mm of plastic sheet on top 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Nice work, this is shaping up to be a really lovely layout. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Platforms being built in sturdy fashion - 12mm MDF wrapped with 4mm of plasticard . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Class 08 had a bit more gunk in it , it’ll mainly live on this gunky siding . hoping the platforms done by April , and , finances willing will then host a Bachmann 117 ! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi Rob, I'm liking this a lot, simple but very realistic, and looks like a lot of scenic potential. I also like your puddle at the front, need some oily ones between the Tracks, but not over done. All the best and enjoy. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thanks Andy , it’s a slow gestation , I’ve only changed my mind three times but I think it fits BR blue best . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Only THREE times, my bad influences are rubbing off then, haha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 WR namer 47078 has brought the inspection saloon in for platform gauging trials. i think it’s going to work out ok, I have scribed the coping stones on the plasticard, just need to come up with a colour to paint them now 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2020 I like the look of this - I shall follow with interest 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 I spent a chunk of time, putting the chip in the new 31102 - splashed out on a Lenz for this and it’s running very nicely. The white head code discs that Hornby sent, didn’t fit the holes, so I had to sand those bits off and affix with glue - only PVA incase I want to alter things. platform is coming along, this section is the “ test run “, having found some techniques and colours I’m reasonably happy with . Getting the geometry right of a solid lump of MDF would have been so much easier if I’d made the track to fit the platform rather than vice versa : ah well, you live and learn ! I had all the longest locos out to check clearances - Bachmann 45 and Hornby 60. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looking good Rob, looks a nice little project 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Banford now has a station building courtesy of Bachmann RTP. seemed to fit inperfectly with the drabness. I may have to move it’s location to the West Midlands, as there isn’t any passenger stock really available for my chilterns theme. The 117 that is coming is very expensive at present and the signature stock for later period is the 165/66 turbo, which is barely available second hand and an old non DCC tooling. I can get a 150 for £125 albeit with a massive motor in view ! 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted February 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2020 I have previously commented (on one of Andy P's threads I think) just how ugly that station building is - but as you say it goes perfectly with the drabness. Believe it or not the school buildings at my primary school looked a lot like it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted February 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2020 How have I missed this thread this is right up my street I love the BR blue drabness it reminds me of my youth so much. I shall be following with great interest as this develops. Cheers Colin 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Work continues, mainly on the platform, which is sucking all the model time up. I’ve been mainly thinking about the 2002 era this week , and the bits that need interchanging . Can’t help but have a quick shunt too. This is one of my favourite locos from the later period . Theory would be Banford was chosen to have a virtual quarry, as well as Banford power station and MOD providing the reasons for stabling locos. There’s always a reason... 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Hi Rob, It's coming on well and the Loadhaul 60 in Black / Orange is superb. As Bogie says, I did have that Station Building, TWICE, firstly on Whittaker St, and lastly on Kings Moreton, and it fits in so well here as well. Have you thought about the Bachmann Red Star Parcels office to go next to it? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Sorry to say the station has gone ! It just didn’t look right, a large station building with two very small , 3 coach platforms. My station aspirations will have to wait until I get more space. one thing I’ve always wanted to model ,is a stabling point and yard ,a bit like bescot. Over the years the anticipation of coming round the corner on the M6 and seeing all the chuffers there was always of interest. As usual it’ll be applicable to 1982 and 2002. enforced lay-off has allowed me to really get stuck in to a building, which you may recognise as the bescot fuel road in half relief. At the end of same line will be a one road shed in the same style. That way the TMD doesn’t dominate the few tracks I have. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 16/01/2020 at 16:31, rob D2 said: Looking great Rob D2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 19:37, rob D2 said: Class 08 had a bit more gunk in it , it’ll mainly live on this gunky siding . hoping the platforms done by April , and , finances willing will then host a Bachmann 117 ! Now following 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Well I’ve had a week at home.....looks like I’ll be getting at least three more ! Thank god for modelling and my treadmill ! plenty of time to make stuff , fuller now has a sign and drainpipe. I spent ages scribing breeze block for a small building I’m making and knocked up some steps and a new peco bullhead buffer . Might run out of supplies for the model ( like I’ve run out of Atwood ballast, stuff to left is just a base layer of WS )but that’s ok, I’ll move to stock weathering, renumbering etc.....stay safe everyone 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 6 hours ago, rob D2 said: Well I’ve had a week at home.....looks like I’ll be getting at least three more ! Thank god for modelling and my treadmill ! plenty of time to make stuff , fuller now has a sign and drainpipe. I spent ages scribing breeze block for a small building I’m making and knocked up some steps and a new peco bullhead buffer . Might run out of supplies for the model ( like I’ve run out of Atwood ballast, stuff to left is just a base layer of WS )but that’s ok, I’ll move to stock weathering, renumbering etc.....stay safe everyone Think track work and weathering looks 110% spot on Rob D2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Due to my enforced layoff , I’ve had plenty of time to mess about with modelling. Taking a pause today to run a few trains, as I need a break from painting / sticking myself together with glue. 60007 awaits a light engine move , to operate Banford - immingham empty steel. First 66 in the fueller ( still not quite finished , awaiting drain pipes , roof vents etc ), and this bit of plastic is a labour of love as I’m handscribing bricks to make the building that sat at one end of bescots main shed . 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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