Mr Pix Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) This will be my first layout in OO for more than 25 years. I reached the point with Lackenthorpe which was in 2mm, where I felt I couldn't carry on with it any further. So I made the decision to start again but in OO with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. The layout will be fictional reception sidings operated on the behalf of British Steel in the early 90s for the dispatching of raw materials and finished products. The sidings will be at the entrance to a large Steel Works (backscene) that has it's own docks that imports large quantities of minerals which need to be transported to other sites via rail. There's so many more options regarding manufacturers of rolling stock for 4mm, compared to 2mm especially with the likes of Cavalex and Accurascale producing ready to run highly detailed models for decent prices along with the main manufacturers which offer so many options of rolling stock.I have 15 Accurascale PTA tippler wagons on pre order along with some PFAs container flats along with some Cavalex BLA coil wagons. Layout will be DCC with eventually sound fitted locos in the future. I'm fairly settled on a track plan, 6 through sidings with two of them for the loading of minerals....Iron ore and coal. Looking at a slimed down structure like the one that used to be at Hunterston!!!.....that was used to traffic ore and coal to Ravenscraig. A main line will run along the rear of the layout linking either end of the reception sidings and loop around the shed and a small three lane servicing depot will be at one end of layout for stabling of locos. Jez Edited April 30, 2023 by Mr Pix 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freight Connection Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Good luck Jez.. I always enjoyed the sheer scale of the buildings on Lackenthorpe. And it will always be there for others to browse and enjoy. Will of course be watching this one as well. Steve 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted December 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2019 Looking forward to following your progress on this one. Always liked Lackenthorpe! Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Hi all Progress so far.... Have completed the loop around the shed, have used curved points at both ends of the loop that access the yard to maximise the length of the sidings. They will be hidden at one end by an embankment to the rear of the depot and the other end of the layout will be off scene behind a road bridge. The track work at present is not fixed or completed still working out where to position the rapid loading structure and still testing to make sure that my rolling stock will run ok. Have 15 tippler wagons and 12 PFAs on order along with some BLA coil wagons so will wait for them to arrive before I start fixing down track and attaching droppers. Jez Edited December 27, 2019 by Mr Pix 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Looking good. A lot of potential in this build 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Nice start! Are you going to fit a fiddle yard underneath the layout accessed by gradients down the back of the shed? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, muddy water said: Nice start! Are you going to fit a fiddle yard underneath the layout accessed by gradients down the back of the shed? Don't plan on a fiddle yard, want to keep the amount of rolling stock to a minimum... rake of PTAs on order, two rakes of steel wagons for coils and beams of finished product leaving the works... BDA , BLA, BBA,VTG. One rake of PFA container wagons on order, will be used for imported domestic coal via the docks. Hopping for a new MGR hopper in OO, not keen at all with the Hornby version. Will wait for another manufacturer to bring out one..... its a no brainier will sell shed loads of them. Had far to much N gauge stock that never ran or sat in their boxes, had a full Dapol HST set hardly ran at all. Jez Edited January 3, 2020 by Mr Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stokes Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hello Jez, What's the length and width of your shed? It looks very similar to mine. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) On 03/01/2020 at 16:58, Robert Stokes said: Hello Jez, What's the length and width of your shed? It looks very similar to mine. Robert Hi Robert... The shed is 16'x4' and sits between the gable end of our bungalow and fence, protection from the weather and security along with a German Shepherd. The main base board is the full length and is above 18" deep looping round on about 4" just enough for a double line on the other side. Edited January 11, 2020 by Mr Pix 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr Pix said: Don't plan on a fiddle yard, want to keep the amount of rolling stock to a minimum... rake of PTAs on order, two rakes of steel wagons for coils and beams of finished product leaving the works... BDA , BLA, BBA,VTG. One rake of PFA container wagons on order, will be used for imported domestic coal via the docks. Hopping for a new MGR hopper in OO, not at keen at all with the Hornby version. Will wait for another manufacturer to bring out one..... its a no brainier will sell shed loads of them. Had far to much N gauge stock that never ran or sat in their boxes, had a full Dapol HST set hardly ran at all. Jez Good plan! Otherwise you have to find room to store all the extra stock in boxes, let alone all the boxes for the stock on the layout! I am afraid that most of us can not keep to this well thought out plan. Some to the level that SWMBO notices and Beeching style cuts have to be made to keep marital bliss! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stokes Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Your shed is not quite as big as mine. It looked larger in the pictures. This is because I thought that the two pictures showing several tracks were on opposite sides of the shed. Looking at them more carefully now, I realise that they are views from opposite ends. I look forward to seeing how it progresses. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi all.... a little progress with one of the end backscenes. Will build up a curved embankment along the side of the depot that will hide the curves of the two lines that disappear through the cut out of the backscene. cheers... Jez 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi all A package arrived today from Accurascale with a pack of PFA's. These will be a great addition to the layout, these are a fantastic model the printing is excellent and they have got the shade of yellow bang on. Looking forward to the three more sets I have on order to arrive, they look the business behind a coal sector 37. Jez. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Mine arrived Monday, I must admit very impressed. Not sure weather to get more or just have the three. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) On 07/01/2020 at 18:28, Leon said: Mine arrived Monday, I must admit very impressed. Not sure weather to get more or just have the three. They are very impressive and good value also, got 9 more on the way. They can be run in shorter rakes than MGRs so you don't need 20 plus. I'm waiting for some one to come out with a good mgr, not impressed with the Hornby version at all. Edited January 11, 2020 by Mr Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Really looking forward to seeing this evolve Jez. Always enjoyed your updates on Lackenthorpe. Keep up the good work Phil 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Any new updates Jez.. thanks neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 21/03/2020 at 22:31, saxokid said: Any new updates Jez.. thanks neil.. A little more progress... all track has been laid started wiring and working on more backscene. Thanks for showing interest. Jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Mr Pix said: A little more progress... all track has been laid started wiring and working on more backscene. Thanks for showing interest. Jez Sounds good Jez looing forward to more picture updates soon.. thanks neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hi all A little progress on the embankment along the side of the depot, that will hide the line that goes off scene and loops around to the other side of the shed. I'm hoping to be able to blend the embankment into the backscene with using undergrowth to hide the 3rd radius curves. Jez 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Hi all A little progress on the embankment that will cover the rear of the stabling point and hide the curve that goes off scene. Jez 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hi all A little more progress on the stabling point embankment, added some greenery and trying to blend the colours in with the foliage that is on the backscene. Added some concrete hard standing for the facility's structures to sit on and a cut out into the embankment where the fuel storage tank will sit. Jez 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hi all Just placed some of the structures for the stabling point including the loco serving building onto the base board just to see how they look, pretty happy with the positions of the the individual structures, will add steps to access the upper shipping container office. Jez 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 05/04/2020 at 10:12, Mr Pix said: Hi all A little more progress on the stabling point embankment, added some greenery and trying to blend the colours in with the foliage that is on the backscene. Added some concrete hard standing for the facility's structures to sit on and a cut out into the embankment where the fuel storage tank will sit. Jez Great job on the scenic here!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Hi all A bit more progress on the scenic area around the depot area. Need to put some stripes on the depot door and add some grime on all the structures. Will get the air brush out and have a try, I am a novice so will be trial and error. Thanks for looking Jez 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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