Popular Post Calidore Posted December 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2019 Thought it time to start a little thread on here for the project I've been working on (excuse the rough-round-the-edges, literally, of the baseboard). Prior's Dean is the result of many months dithering over various projects which have festered in the back of my mind for too long. A bit of ex-LSWR bucolic backwater in the vaguely Hampshire / Dorset area had me thinking about the Salisbury & Dorset, the Longparish branch, the Bulford line, and all those very forgotten bits of the SR western section which tended to go goods-only by the early '50s and close not long after. Thoughts turned briefly to the Meon Valley, and a browse at Mitchell & Smith's excellent Branch Lines to Alton one morning in the MHR shop at Alresford sealed the deal. The countryside is beautiful, it's somewhat local, and the line was worked by the terribly tasteful trio of T9, M7, and 700 classes (the T9s, oddly, relegated to goods workings). The inspiration and 'pull factors' of the prototype generated two possible plans simultaneously, but I uncharacteristically opted for the smaller and simpler one first rather than the big complicated one (what?!). The idea is thus based on a rearranged Farringdon Halt from the real line, but moved further in the down direction to the real hamlet of Priors Dean (it pains me that there is no apostrophe in the place name). Facilities are, as at Farringdon, a wooden platform and goods shed and not a lot else. See here for a dodgy on-train photo. Mitchell and Smith note the incongruity of there being more provision of shelter for the wagons than the passengers, and that was rather what attracted me as well. The shed needs guttering but I'm otherwise rather pleased with the build. 30338 of Nine Elms is a bit lost on the branch, but might perhaps be joined by Meon Valley regular 30726 in due course. My M7, Hornby's release of 30031, will retain its identity due to the irregularity of that engine's particular condition by the time of its representation (and also it having been a gift I would like to keep original). Once weathered it will be kept busy with either an ex-48' 2-lav set, or the Kernow Gate Stock which draws my eye on every visit to Guildford. Each is a close-ish but not ideal replacement for the Ironclad push-pull sets which worked the line. More anon, if anyone is interested! Adam 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Any chance of the overall measurements & a full layout image please ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Very nice. Lots of space and a lovely feel throughout. I'd echo the comments about an all-over shot, please. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo-Bo Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Adam you have produced a lovely layout, full of atmosphere and detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 That backscene is very good! Really sets off the layout well. Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booking Hall Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 This is truly lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) Thank you all for the kind comments and likes -- much more of a reaction than I expected! @noctilux2 and @1722, the layout is a very simple 3'x1'. Just about enough to sensibly run end-to-end with a tank engine +2, or medium tender engine +1+van or with a short goods. I'm definitely thinking bigger for the next few projects which are brewing in my mind, but it's satisfying to see the full board covered in a manageable timeframe with a project of this size. The board is a single piece, cut down from about 4'x18", so my next might be designed to fit that. I'll get a few more photos uploaded over the weekend. Adam Edited December 13, 2019 by Calidore 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) The distinctive tones of Drummond's M7 echo across the hillsides... ...and interrupt the day's chatter. Once it's gone it'll be just the birds again for another few hours. Adam Edited December 15, 2019 by Calidore 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Very nice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted December 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2019 looking great! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Years ago my parents and I used to catch the train at Friary for Surbiton or Waterloo and in my innocence was always intrigued by the lineside hoarding which proclaimed "You're in Strong Country now". Even my father had no idea what it meant, and he was somewhat of a connoisseur! Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) On 15/12/2019 at 21:53, brianusa said: Years ago my parents and I used to catch the train at Friary for Surbiton or Waterloo and in my innocence was always intrigued by the lineside hoarding which proclaimed "You're in Strong Country now". Even my father had no idea what it meant, and he was somewhat of a connoisseur! Brian. Indeed! It really is a great set of adverts (helped by the Bulleid front and centre...). Plays to that time-honoured technique of creating intrigue and curiosity, I think. Here's the overview requested further up the thread, with facia on now. Next job will be lighting. Adam Edited December 18, 2019 by Calidore 16 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted December 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2019 Excellent scene Adam. The facia looks great. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Lovely work. The photo backscene and the facia really make the layout pop. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2019 This is lovely, some great modelling going on here. Now following with interest. With regard to your lighting, I had occasion to look into this earlier in the year for my Ladmanlow layout. If you're interested, some of the relevant posts are here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/140152-ladmanlow-sidings/page/27/&tab=comments#comment-3592409 Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) Thank you gents. 13 hours ago, Alister_G said: This is lovely, some great modelling going on here. Now following with interest. With regard to your lighting, I had occasion to look into this earlier in the year for my Ladmanlow layout. If you're interested, some of the relevant posts are here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/140152-ladmanlow-sidings/page/27/&tab=comments#comment-3592409 Al. Thanks Al, that's very helpful and Ladmanlow really is such an inspirational layout. I'll have to experiment with some different strips and see what looks good. Adam Edited December 20, 2019 by Calidore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted December 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 15/12/2019 at 21:53, brianusa said: Years ago my parents and I used to catch the train at Friary for Surbiton or Waterloo and in my innocence was always intrigued by the lineside hoarding which proclaimed "You're in Strong Country now". Even my father had no idea what it meant, and he was somewhat of a connoisseur! Brian. Strong's brewery of Romsey, Hampshire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) Enjoyed many pints of Strongs at the 'Royal Oak' in Swanage, untill the evil Whitbread empire took over, and closed, many local brews ( including Devenish of Weymouth) Edited December 27, 2019 by bike2steam 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSWR Boy Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 A superb model. I am interested in the goods shed (btw yours looks great) for different LSWR project. Please may I ask did you obtain scale drawings for it from somewhere, if so please let me know. I have been looking at photos on the original - it appears that the roof is corrugated iron, but what about the sides - are they corrugated two? Any information you can provide would be gratefully received, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 05/02/2020 at 20:11, LSWR Boy said: A superb model. I am interested in the goods shed (btw yours looks great) for different LSWR project. Please may I ask did you obtain scale drawings for it from somewhere, if so please let me know. I have been looking at photos on the original - it appears that the roof is corrugated iron, but what about the sides - are they corrugated two? Any information you can provide would be gratefully received, thank you. Thank you. The size of the shed is guesstimated by comparing photos of the Farringdon shed alongside drawings of the similar LSWR No. 1 goods sheds as found on the North Cornwall Line. They're quite similar, although I think the Farringdon shed seems slightly larger. The whole lot is indeed corrugated, apart from the wooden awnings to the front and back. On the model that's achieved with Slaters corrugated sheet cut into scale panels and then riveted manually using a drawing pin, over a foam board shell. I think I have one or two photos of the construction if you're interested. Prior's Dean has been slightly neglected due to starting another project, but I'll get it back out and do some work on it... soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted February 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2020 Adam you have produced a lovely little layout, everything blends in nicely and there is some great modelling going on within the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSWR Boy Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hi Calidore that's great. I've got a few photos of the Farringdon shed. I put a separate post on here a few months ago (before I'd seen your model). Other members replied, also quoting a book on the North Cornwall line which I've since ordered through Abe books. I've since seen plans in the book on the internet, and the north Cornwall one although generally similar, seems to have been built out of something more substantial (stone or brick?). It was difficult to see as the plans were small on the internet. Based on the photos I've seen of Farringdon I agree that it appears to be taller than the N Cornwall structures - it's good that you captured this in your model. Thanks for confirming that all of the walls (and not just the roof) of the prototype were corrugated. Looking out for future posts if time permits you to return to this model......Thank you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 With impeccable timing, summer seems to have arrived just at the moment we're powerless to enjoy it, so I took Prior's Dean for a wander into the garden as my portion of exercise for the day(!) The facia is causing the irritating shadow bar on the back scene, but otherwise an enjoyable exercise... Adam 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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