doilum Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) "Went" Built circa 1980 by the late Jack Hepton. Has spent most of the last 30 years in loft storage, the last ten years with me. It must go before the builders arrive. I have neither the interest or eyesight to give it a full restoration but the track looks salvageable and the micro modelling is excellent even by today's standard. It is too good to put in a skip and some of the buildings deserve another life. There are no controllers or stock but lots of dust! Total length is 13'9'' with a width of 26". 55x26 2 of 47,x26 16x26 Collection only from Castleford, about 5 mins from J32 of M62. Edited September 17, 2020 by doilum 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 A few more photos. PM me if interested. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 And some more. Sorry but I have uploaded an extra image or two and haven't worked out how to delete on the tablet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Scott Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Is it worth offering to NPRMS, Jack was a long standing member. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Richard Scott said: Is it worth offering to NPRMS, Jack was a long standing member. Not sure they need another old layout gathering dust in the chapel loft. But thanks for the reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Truly a shame that it may go to waste. Sadly I have no space even though I’m local. Perhaps it may be necessary to offer the buildings and track to someone to try to remove without damage and dispose of the boards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ianmacc said: Truly a shame that it may go to waste. Sadly I have no space even though I’m local. Perhaps it may be necessary to offer the buildings and track to someone to try to remove without damage and dispose of the boards? This is probably the best outcome. There are lots of reusable structures. All need TLC but could be reconfigured into a more compact setting. The boards had already been recycled twice. If any one is interested in salvaging parts I have all the tools on site to assist. At the moment it is sat in the greenhouse on top of my SM32 track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Shame you aren't nearer, I'm in Cambs. My son is in Conisbrough (Doncaster) but I don't think it would fit in his car. Good luck. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenNewland Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Oh, that can't go to waste. It looks lovely. I actually really like the faded look. I could make space in my attic, but live 4 hours away and still in full lock down. Hmm, 8 hour round trip... so tempting. Please don't bin it! Someone bring it to life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Have you asked anyone within the 009 Society? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Also worth trying NGRM forum, as they also have a sales portion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 6 hours ago, 009 micro modeller said: Have you asked anyone within the 009 Society? I was hoping that this might reach one of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, doilum said: I was hoping that this might reach one of them I am a member of the 009 Society but much too far away. Have you tried contacting the local area group(s)? I can PM you the email contacts as published in 009 News if you like. Edit: Just sending you some useful details/links. Edited June 29, 2020 by 009 micro modeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 If anyone would like to post this on the NGRM website I would be happy to be contacted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just thought I would give this one more push before I go for the salvage option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKF1985 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 She still in one piece? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 17 hours ago, MARKF1985 said: She still in one piece? Very much so. Other domestic projects have dragged and I haven't had a chance to do anything. It really has to go as I would like to have a few live steam sessions before the winter. It would be nice if it went in one lot but if some one wanted to salvage the buildings and details that would be OK. It would make an excellent low cost project for the forthcoming winter lockdown! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKF1985 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, doilum said: Very much so. Other domestic projects have dragged and I haven't had a chance to do anything. It really has to go as I would like to have a few live steam sessions before the winter. It would be nice if it went in one lot but if some one wanted to salvage the buildings and details that would be OK. It would make an excellent low cost project for the forthcoming winter lockdown! awesome , i'm just looking into possibility if i can collect it , just sorting logistics like you said would a great shame to be broken up and would be great to restore it we have done this with another 009 layout we picked up a couple of years ago any ideas on the wiring and points underneath at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, MARKF1985 said: awesome , i'm just looking into possibility if i can collect it , just sorting logistics like you said would a great shame to be broken up and would be great to restore it we have done this with another 009 layout we picked up a couple of years ago any ideas on the wiring and points underneath at all? In the interests of health and safety it needs a complete rewire. The ,240 and 12 volt wires were totally intertwined often in the same colours! The points are manual using bicycle spokes as push rods under the board. Please let me know if/ when you can organise transport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKF1985 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, doilum said: In the interests of health and safety it needs a complete rewire. The ,240 and 12 volt wires were totally intertwined often in the same colours! The points are manual using bicycle spokes as push rods under the board. Please let me know if/ when you can organise transport. Ok thank you , have message you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) Has now departed south to a new home in Southampton. Thanks to everyone who helped. Not sure how to close and remove the thread. Edited September 17, 2020 by doilum Additional information 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, doilum said: Has now departed south to a new home in Southampton. Thanks to everyone who helped. Not sure how to close and remove the thread. You could just edit the first post to change the title to ‘009 layout - now gone’ or similar. Good to see it’s found a new home. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 That’s good news. I hope the new owners make a layout thread to show its restoration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKF1985 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 18/09/2020 at 10:19, ianmacc said: That’s good news. I hope the new owners make a layout thread to show its restoration I will try my best to 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 So "Went" is now "gone"! Stu 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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