shanks522 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hello all, Due to various reasons modelling has really taken a back seat of late. I’ve sold Sarum town and Stanley bridge is in long term storage. with no layout to run anything on and a delivery due from revolution trains soon I wanted something just to watch the trains go by. ive been inspired by David’s I’ll be building a simple 2 track mainline, using banked curves from Kato, I want to run long trains so have constructed an inverted figure of 8, at least the loco won’t be chasing its tail! only started it last night using an off cut of celotex, will get it framed up later and see how I get on. cheers graham 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hello all, little bit of progress over the last few days, the layout has now got a plywood surround and some framework underneath to keep it true. I gave it a little test run to check clearances etc and all is ok, quite nice just to run a few trains! it’s still quite messy at the moment but I shall get sanding and make it more presentable. cheers graham 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 A small, simple layout can be very rewarding. Running your first train under its own power gives most modellers a massive lift. A simpler layout can also be detailed to a much higher standard. I know lots who have tried something over-ambitious & given up before it it complete. I include myself in this. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looking good Graham Can't wait to see your pendo having a good run and nice container running the other way. Given me the kick up the back side to get my n gauge layout thread up and running keep up the good work. Will there be a video to follow soon ? I know a certain little fella that would love to see some trains running Stuart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Pete the Elaner said: A small, simple layout can be very rewarding. Running your first train under its own power gives most modellers a massive lift. A simpler layout can also be detailed to a much higher standard. I know lots who have tried something over-ambitious & given up before it it complete. I include myself in this. Cheers Pete, I quite enjoy the ambitious projects but just don't have time or space at the moment. This is purely to get some things running, i was becoming a collector and not enjoying it! Graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, shreives said: Looking good Graham Can't wait to see your pendo having a good run and nice container running the other way. Given me the kick up the back side to get my n gauge layout thread up and running keep up the good work. Will there be a video to follow soon ? I know a certain little fella that would love to see some trains running Stuart Be good to get your latest layout on here! get on with it! And don't worry videos will be following soon. Big Brother. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looks interesting this Graham.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Hello all, Testing has commenced! Who says you can't get an 11 car Pendolino on a 3ft diameter board....... cheers Graham. Edited April 21, 2020 by shanks522 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Hello all, first bits of scenery are arriving, I wanted some tunnel mouths but not the normal peco ones, I could have scratch built but found these on eBay and I think they’ll do the job just fine. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pelham Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Graham, Now look what you've made me do! Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallman28 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I had always thought about doing a rotating round layout. Basically a circular layout on a circular board that rotates in the opposite direction to the loco so as the train goes round it almost appears to stand still will the scenery moving behind it. Trickiest part would be matching the speeds of both to get the desired effect. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pelham Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, smallman28 said: I had always thought about doing a rotating round layout. Basically a circular layout on a circular board that rotates in the opposite direction to the loco so as the train goes round it almost appears to stand still will the scenery moving behind it. Trickiest part would be matching the speeds of both to get the desired effect. Have a look at the "Belfield Hall Estate" layout: http://www.belfieldhall.co.uk/belfield/bher_2.html Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 52 minutes ago, pelhama said: Graham, Now look what you've made me do! Cheers, Mark well done mate! I’m sure it’ll be a fun little project! graham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 On 27/04/2020 at 17:46, shanks522 said: well done mate! I’m sure it’ll be a fun little project! graham Like your new layout build ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looking good Graham. Nice to see you modeling again. Stay safe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Hello all, managed an hour or two on the layout tonight, I’ve built up a skeleton framework using balsa wood, covered it with chicken wire and just applied some mod roc to give me a base to work on. Also taken delivery of a load of trees. Added bonus was winning this 60 on eBay, she’s sound fitted but I haven’t tested it yet, first loco I’ve bought in ages! finally I’m experimenting with hunt couplings on my HOAs, will upload a video soon. cheers graham Edited May 28, 2020 by shanks522 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hello all, Bit of testing, i've been having trouble with the rapido couplings on my Revolution HOAs, there quite a heavy wagon and they were not 100% reliable on the gradients of the layout/test track, i bought some of the Hunt couplings to try out and i'm extremly impressed, coupling up is now so much easier and they run like a dream. Also needed to test the new 60, impressed with that too! excuse the plaster mess, was just enjoying playing trains to worry about cleaning it. Graham. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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