RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone, I thought I would come out of the shadows and add my layout Scarsdale to the forum. Following a recent house renovation I am lucky enough to have a large loft space 29ft x 9ft for my layout which has been under construction for about a year so far. It took several months to complete the baseboards and decide on a track plan which I have purposely kept simple as I have precious little modelling time and wanted a layout I have a fighting chance of finishing or at least getting to a reasonable standard. This is only my second layout after a previous aborted attempt and I have chosen to model the present day to allow me to run trains from any era. I wanted the layout to include a section running through countryside incorporating a bridge or viaduct along with a station that can accommodate decent length trains. The viaduct is a work in progress as is the grass which is my first attempt at using static grass. I've created my first ever Youtube video showing some of my stock running on the layout too. I would appreciate any comments / feedback on the layout so far. Happy modelling Phil Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded pictures 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Your grass around the viaduct (and the viaduct itself) looks very effective, as a run what you like layout is has potential. Set a couple of trains off, sit down and have a drink - what's not to like. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I like what I see! I know you said it's not based on anywhere in perticular - but to me with your viaduct and small station, it shouts 'Settle and Carlisle line'! Sam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks for the positive comments. I am pleased with how the viaduct is progressing as it’s taken a long time and a lot of work to get it to where it is now. I used Arten Gill as inspiration so following an S&C theme may be the way to go for the rest of the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I will echo what has been said already. That viaduct looks superb and the way you have bedded it into the ground is very good, but if you want it to look Settle Carlisle - ish then you need rocks, rocks and more rocks, with, perhaps, a beck tumbling through one of the arches. Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Evening all, Not had much time to work on the layout lately but managed to grab a few hours today and made a start on the station area. I've decided on an S&C theme and have purchased a Skaledale station building, Waiting room and Signal box. I am going to attempt the platform build method Gordon S used on Eastwood town. I want the station to be able to handle an 8 coach HST which means the station will have to flow into a curve. I've cut MDF into strips and have temporarily secured these in place to see how it looks. The Peco platform edging has been cleaned up to allow it to be attached straight onto the MDF and the plan is to use Slaters stone plasticard for the faces. For the station footbridge I have got an Lcut Creative LMS footbridge which I now need to build. Looks a bit fiddly . Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded Photos 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted February 4, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Hello All, I made a bit more progress with the station area over the weekend and trimmed all of the Peco edging down and secured it in place. I also ordered some Slaters stone sheets to use as the edging though to be honest I am not convinced either style is suitable. The effect I am looking for is like the below so If anyone knows of a suitable embossed sheet then please let me know. I could use DAS and scribe the stone work like I did for the viaduct but its a lot of work and I doubt i could make it thin enough to use with the Peco edging strips. Any advice would be appreciated! Phil Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2020 Fantastic stuff, and very inspirational. The whole viaduct scene is smashing, with a real feeling of height and domination of the gully below, but because you have the length, it doesn't dominate the layout. Thanks for sharing. Best Scott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted February 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thanks for the positive comments Scott. The viaduct was my first attempt at scratch building and I’m pleased with how it’s turned out. Still quite a bit to do on it and the valley. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 This looks excellent, and I like the way you have managed the curved platforms without the HST coaches having a "Mind The Gap" problem. The viaduct is fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted February 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hello all. Managed to make some more progress on the station area this weekend. The Peco platform edging is now in place and faced with Wills stone which matches the look I am aiming for much better than the Slaters sheets in my opinion. I’ve also ordered platform edging from Scale model scenery to go behind the Peco edging https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx213-oo-platform-coping-with-tactile-paving-for-peco-lk-62-670mm---oo4mm176-7365-p.asp I spent today building the embankment structure and now need to cover this and cover with plaster bandage. Happy modelling! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted April 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone I haven't updated this thread in a while so here goes. I've made some more progress on the station area with the embankment and retaining wall now in place and a base layer of grass applied. I have also added a small baseboard extension so that the layout now flows around the corner better and think this has been a great improvement which probably doesn't come across in the pictures. Next jobs are to paint the retaining wall and platform faces and then install the platform edging. I finally got around to fitting the Express models light kits to my Cross Country 170 & Voyager, think I've had these for over 5 years. The Voyager was very fiddly and I had to count to ten a few times! whereas the 170 was relatively straightforward. Programming the lights to work as normal i.e daytime/rears on F0 directional control was initially a major pain/impossible as I was trying to use my Z21. I gave up on that and dug out my SPROG which made things SO much easier. So much so that I have now set it up permanently. Voyager before Voyager after Class 170 before and after Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded pictures 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 08/04/2020 at 19:10, Phil-Essex said: Hello everyone I haven't updated this thread in a while so here goes. I've made some more progress on the station area with the embankment and retaining wall now in place and a base layer of grass applied. I have also added a small baseboard extension so that the layout now flows around the corner better and think this has been a great improvement which probably doesn't come across in the pictures. Next jobs are to paint the retaining wall and platform faces and then install the platform edging. I finally got around to fitting the Express models light kits to my Cross Country 170 & Voyager, think I've had these for over 5 years. The Voyager was very fiddly and I had to count to ten a few times! whereas the 170 was relatively straightforward. Programming the lights to work as normal i.e daytime/rears on F0 directional control was initially a major pain/impossible as I was trying to use my Z21. I gave up on that and dug out my SPROG which made things SO much easier. So much so that I have now set it up permanently. Voyager before After Class 170 before and after Top work here Phil im following now!! thanks neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted May 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2020 Not much progress on the layout recently but have found some time to dabble with DCC sound. I've added Legomanbiffo sound to my class 68, 70 & Voyager with the decoders from DCkits and the speakers from Roads and rails with excellent service from both. Initially installed a double iPhone speaker in the 70 but didn't feel it conveyed the power of the real thing so with some trepidation I took the Dremel to the tank and installed an EM1 which I am much happier with. For the Class 68 I installed 2 of the square megabass speakers below which sound good. The Voyager has a double iPhone speaker in each of the centre coaches however I'm not sure about the sound and may upgrade these to the square megabass speakers. I've put together the video below to show them in action. Must get back to working on the station area now! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Apologies for the lack of activity on this thread, work has been continuing on the layout I just haven't updated RMWeb so here goes. Station Filler was applied to the platforms to create a level surface for the platform edging from Scalemodelscenery which is a great product although you have to be very careful with the tactile paving as the bobbles are very delicate even after painting. More filler was then applied to level the platforms with the edging and this was then sanded and painted. Still a lot to tidy up but overall I am happy with how it looks. Need to figure out what I am going to do with the area in front of the station, the ground level needs to be brought up so its level with the platform for a start though. New Tunnel/Fiddle yard entry For the fiddle yard entry at the station end of the layout I have created a hill and tunnel and plan to site a church on the hill. The hill was constructed from wood and foamboard cover with plaster cloth and then sculptamould, this was a new product for me and I really like it and have ordered some more. The Tunnel mouth was made using Das clay on a wood former. A strength test was also conducted on the viaduct by my cat Lexie Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded pictures 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Looks great. Nice video too of your locos with sound. Following this, keel up the great work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 26, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2021 16 hours ago, Powerhaul 70 Pey said: Looks great. Nice video too of your locos with sound. Following this, keel up the great work! Thanks Powerhaul. Adding sound is addictive... expensive but addictive. Durrington Central looks great btw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Quote If that viaduct is hand-scribed in DAS then it's REALLY impressive Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, bartram108 said: If that viaduct is hand-scribed in DAS then it's REALLY impressive Graham It is hand scribed and took ages! About a quarter of the way through I was starting to question my sanity. Pleased with the result so far though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted January 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Hello, As it's been such a wet and dreary day I decided it was time to build my LCUT Creative platform footbridge. This was my first attempt at a laser cut card kit and I found it relatively straightforward to put together however the steps are a touch fiddly and require some patience. I had to reduce the span by removing one of the panels to make it fit my platforms and I think it looks ok, just need to paint it now. Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded pictures 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 That bridge is well worth the time you have spent on it. It's a real feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil-Essex Posted February 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Cold and a bit snowy here today so painted the footbridge. It will need a second coat in places and some weathering but I am pleased with how it's looking so far. Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil-Essex Re-uploaded pictures 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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