RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jonnyb said: This is great, lovely modelling and feels very spacious I'm pleased you said that....its actually really small but I've tried to keep it "open". Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I wouldn't worry about the type of coupling you choose, so long as it suits your purposes. There are some and we have all met them, who can drone on for hours about how you have chosen the wrong coupling..... Thanks - I find Kadees go down very well with most of the crowd at shows....playing trains...will it catch on? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Gilbert Posted November 18, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2020 A few photos from a late stage in the build. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 18, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2020 Crew figures for the J70s...I'll fit them once the locos are weathered. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Gilbert Posted November 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) A few more photos prior to completion. Edited November 19, 2020 by Gilbert 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted November 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) What a smashing little layout. I do love small ones like this. Reminds me of another Fens based layout I have seen in recent years although I’m not sure of the name, Fen Drove perhaps? **got it, Nene Wharf Thank you for sharing it’s construction. Always plenty of tips to pick up. Izzy Edited November 19, 2020 by Izzy add layout name 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Izzy said: What a smashing little layout. I do love small ones like this. Reminds me of another Fens based layout I have seen in recent years although I’m not sure of the name, Fen Drove perhaps? **got it, Nene Wharf Thank you for sharing it’s construction. Always plenty of tips to pick up. Izzy Nene Wharf (found on the (Gaugemaster website) - nicely done. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Another superb layout @Gilbert - cracking work good sir 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, marc smith said: Another superb layout @Gilbert - cracking work good sir Cheers Marc - as always I appreciate your feedback. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 19:48, Gilbert said: Crew figures for the J70s...I'll fit them once the locos are weathered. You'll never fit them in the cab with those manhole covers... Al. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 Just now, Alister_G said: You'll never fit them in the cab with those manhole covers... Al. Foiled again.....mutter... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 hours ago, Gilbert said: Foiled again.....mutter... I clearly need to take the P....or 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Another great layout Chris, it definitely screams W&U. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 Just now, 37114 said: Another great layout Chris, it definitely screams W&U. Thaks Rob One of my favourite parts of the process is tracking down research resources and trying to use signature elements. Some of it is not accurate - the W&U line tended to run parallel to houses rather than emerge from between them but I've been inspired by other layouts as well. Bridport is one of my favourite layouts for example: 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 Morning Chris, The whole W&U thing does make the emerging from the backscene a bit of a challenge. Alex, with his splendid Upwell Drove has adopted a similar approach as yourself. I've not decided as of yet, how I will tackle this on Outwool. Rob. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Morning Chris, The whole W&U thing does make the emerging from the backscene a bit of a challenge. Alex, with his splendid Upwell Drove has adopted a similar approach as yourself. I've not decided as of yet, how I will tackle this on Outwool. Rob. I'm sure you'll find a way...the water tower is used on LDF to hide dead end and could equally well be a view block. There are ways of using lots of trees and a signal box in the background at Wisbech...have a look for Elm Road? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I am disappearing the trains off one end of my layout by having the crossing keepers house (it could be anybody's house though) on the viewing side of the track. Perhaps for somewhere even more rural, a corrugated iron fruit box store. They were quite common once. Just a plain building with a hint at the lines purpose? Just a thought is all. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coline33 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yes, this going off-scene is brain sapping!!! I have come to the conclusion that Welney will have a SCATS warehouse. With Welney on one 3'6" board, the other, of the same length, will have the fiddle (both boards one foot wide). I propose to run the backscene on the latter diagonally from behind the angled SCATS building which will have its sidings in front and the mainline behind disappearing through the backscene into the fiddle. Trees will be planted between the leading rear edge of SCATS, with the mainline, to blend into the backscene. Time will tell if it works!!! Bear in mind that my layout is purely for the enjoyment of W&U shunting operations (in BR days) as opposed to being of exhibition standard as Chris as beautifully done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I'm using a strategically parked lorry on Upwell Drove. Alex 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I just used either a couple of buildings or sloped the backscene back behind the 'proscenium arch' on Fried Egg Bridge. seemed to work for me....... Disgusting of Market Harborough 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 10 hours ago, coline33 said: exhibition standard Remind me...what's an exhibition? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted November 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 20:01, Gilbert said: and a bit of dry-brushing a la Roger Nicholls (for them that know him and his prolific layout building activities...) Really like this. Showing again that a simple track plan can be used in so many ways, but evoking a definite location. And I think you're approaching the prolific now ... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Bungus the Fogeyman said: I just used either a couple of buildings or sloped the backscene back behind the 'proscenium arch' on Fried Egg Bridge. seemed to work for me....... Disgusting of Market Harborough Nice to see FB, Dave. Rob. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2020 11 hours ago, Bungus the Fogeyman said: I just used either a couple of buildings or sloped the backscene back behind the 'proscenium arch' on Fried Egg Bridge. seemed to work for me....... Disgusting of Market Harborough Nice work - space in no space - excellent. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coline33 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 12 hours ago, Gilbert said: Remind me...what's an exhibition? Chris, an event to which, when Covid restrictions are lifted, I hope Lockdown Fen will be invited to attend. Your public and following await! I hope you do come down south. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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