Popular Post ThomasG Posted May 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Hello everybody! First of all, an apology in advance, if some things are expressed strangely. My english is not that good and google translater helps me a little ... Here I would like to introduce my new project to you: I have been enthusiastic about micro layouts for a long time, but "Hazzard Works - a Knagglig layout" by HonestTom was particularly inspiring for me (many Thanks to HonestTom!!!). I really liked the idea of setting up rules and playing with a dice. But more about the rules later ... The dimensions of this track plan would have been 40cm x 15cm, but after a few tests I decided on a size of 60cm x 20cm… …because it was important to me that the locomotive moves completely into the designed area with every shunting step. Rules of the game: Depending on the type, the wagons are assigned to one of the three positions A, B and C, for example: covered freight wagons on the ramp of a food wholesaler (A), tank wagons to the tank (B) and open freight wagons to the coal bank (C). There is also a “free” position on which freight wagons can be made available (D). This should be designed so that here a small platform or similar. is available. All types of wagons can stand in this position. The game is played with at least seven wagons: (here in the example) Covered freight cars, tank cars, open freight cars (at least two each); and a passenger car / railcar. Appropriate cars are placed in positions A-C before the start of the game. Now you can start: roll the dice ... -… a 1, 2 or 3, the carriage in position A (at 1), B (at 2) or C (at 3) is exchanged with a pedant. If position D is free, the new car is moved there and the old car remains in its position. If a pedant is in position D, it will be shunted to the corresponding position, and the car standing there on the Fiddleyard. -… a 4, you choose a position (A, B or C) and clear it. The position is then filled again after the next turn. -… a 5, a passenger train drives to position D. If there is a car here, it will be moved to its corresponding position beforehand, the car standing there on the Fiddleyard. -… a 6, - wild card! You just choose a move ... To avoid direct repetitions (if you roll the same number in a row), you can roll until another number comes up. The same applies if the dice rolled seems inappropriate (example: a car has just been moved to position D and you then roll a 5). But now finally a few pictures of the progress so far: The shell of the box with Fiddleyard ... Lighting... First facades and buildings,all from Auhagen “Baukastensystem”, all weathered, and partly kit-bashed… Camouflage of the passage to the FY… First additions to the background and loading road ... I hope you enjoyed it, best regards Thomas Edited May 22, 2020 by ThomasG 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Hello again! A little addition... Here, too, I installed my own uncouplers. You can see how these work in the picture... (Picture is from the Layout "Paulhausen-Ost") And here is a video where you can see how I operate the Uncouplers Best regards, Thomas Edited May 16, 2020 by ThomasG 14 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted May 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2020 Thomas I like your micro layout, your style of uncoupling works and looks great. Maybe I can use this idea in a future build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpachl Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I very like the different industrial fascades you made from parts of the Auhagen Baukastensystem. That Auhagen product has indeed a lot of capabilities. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This is an excellent project and I will be looking closely at your operating system for a future layout of my own. Thanks for posting it! steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Hello everybody! @ Kevin, Joern and Steve: Thank you for your nice comments, I was very happy about that! After thinking hard and trying it out, I decided to dispense with a (makeshift-) Platform. That would be too much ... But what happens now if the dice shows a "5"? Now this means that a locomotive change is taking place! If a car is in position D, it is shunted to its corresponding position (A, B or C) by the new locomotive. The car standing there is removed to the Fiddleyard. I would like to end the post with a picture. It is planned to show a fire brigade practice with the aerial ladder on the right-hand building... Best regards, ThomasG Edited May 23, 2020 by ThomasG 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Hi! And here is some progress again... On the background I painted clouds and mountains / hills. I made a ramp for the warehouse myself. There are matching ones from Auhagen, but their depth didn't fit, and besides, I didn't find them really nice... I wish you all a good start in the new week! Best regards, ThomasG 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 Your layout build is progressing nicely Thomas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 24/05/2020 at 19:38, Kevin Johnson said: Your layout build is progressing nicely Thomas. Hi! Thanks a lot Kevin! Hi everybody! There‘s a bit progress again... I stuck sandpaper everywhere on the still free areas, the white edges won't be visible after ballasting. The houses and the walls between them were fortified, a door was added to one wall... Best regards & stay healthy, ThomasG 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted August 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi Thomas sand paper is a good product to use. I have used it when building tarmac roads. Your layout is looking great. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hi! Thanks Kevin - for your nice words! There’s some progress again, see the pictures and the video... Best regards and stay safe! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettTheThief Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) This is amazing and inspiring work, especially as interested in building their own micro-layout with some DB shunting locos (though I'm a little stuck on rolling stock!). I love your use of scenic break too. Edited September 17, 2020 by GarrettTheThief 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotlc Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hello Thomas, how nice to see your trains moving at such a sensible speed in the yard! Bravo! Mike 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello! Thanks for the nice comments! Well, my locomotives have certain good driving behavior also because of digital technology. I appreciate slow starting and braking, and also a continuous speed... The whole thing is slowly taking shape, compare the scene (picture above) with the fire fighters: Best regards, stay safe and have a nice weekend! ThomasG 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Hi everybody! Tonight I´ve operated the micro a little bit... Have a good start in the new week & stay safe! ThomasG Edited October 11, 2020 by ThomasG 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hi Thomas, a very nice little layout you have here! Thanks for posting. Will follow your progress with interest. By the way: could you just tell us which kind of locomotive you have (baureihe, manufacturer,,,). Only one? Additions planned? Regards Armin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted October 16, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2020 Nice little video Thomas, the layout is looking great. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, CourthsVeil said: Hi Thomas, a very nice little layout you have here! Thanks for posting. Will follow your progress with interest. By the way: could you just tell us which kind of locomotive you have (baureihe, manufacturer,,,). Only one? Additions planned? Regards Armin Hi Armin! Thanks for your nice comment! Fortunately I´ve not only one locomotive... (from left to right) Maerklin BR 98.3 - Maerklin Baden steam railcar "Kittel" - Trix BR 98.4-5 - Maerklin BR 89.70-75 These four are my absolute favorites... Maerklin BR 74 - Maerklin BR 75 (Swabian T 5) These two are actually too big for the micro layout, and almost only run on my other layout (Paulhausen-Ost) - Photos were taken there... Maerklin V36, my only diesel - Liliput Steam storage locomotive There are also a few older locos I normaly don´t use any more. Best regards, Thomas ------------ 7 hours ago, Kevin Johnson said: Nice little video Thomas, the layout is looking great. Hi Kevin! I'm glad if you like the video. Thank you for your kind words! Best regards, ThomasG Edited October 16, 2020 by ThomasG 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hello everybody! It went on again... First a video from the Trix series 98.4-5 (converted to AC), finally my brother installed a decoder. This locomotive is one of my favorites - it looks extremely beautiful, but is also very important to me for another reason: Here in my hometown, locomotives of this series were actually stationed until around the mid-30s. Then two more pictures of the progress: The gap to the background at the back left has been closed. I aged/weathered the roofs and added gutters and downspouts. I wish you a good start into the new week, stay safe & best regards! ThomasG 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hello everybody! And again I got a little further. The unloading point for tank wagons is ready. I also put some junk in there. Best regards, and stay healthy! ThomasG 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 Looks good Thomas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Hi Kevin! Thanks for your nice comment! @all: There are some more details on the layout, so slowly it´s getting "finished"... I´ve equiped the shelf with some rods: More details: Have a nice sunday and stay safe! Best regards, ThomasG 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2020 Thomas it’s these little bits of detail that makes the layout come to life. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hi everybody! @Kevin: Thanks! Yes, you´re right. And it´s the biggest fun to add the last details... @All: Again a few little things have been added, especially plants / parts. Here is a video that shows the entire layout: ... and an overall view as a photo: I wish you a nice Sunday! Stay healthy! Best regards, ThomasG 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 ThomasG - a nice little layout! Just one question - do your eyes sit one above the other, or why did you film your layout in portrait-mode? Look here: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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