Benjamin Brady Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi All, Yet again there is a new project to get our teeth into. East pool unfortunately suffered when a new roof was required over the shed. However the buildings have been rescued. Although an enjoyable layout and something different modelling the steam era, it's back to the world of modern or semi modern with the next project. We have decided to go with an open frame approach this time. The layout is bases anywhere so we can run a variety of stock. However it won't help but feel like the Midlands in some area. Think Crane Street Junction. The tunnel mouths have been designed and laser cut by the usually source. There is still a long way to go but it gives a flavour of what's to come. The plan is to have a town over the tunnel mouth, well not so much a town as a street, this shall take inspiration from Crawly MRS Wellbridge layout. Lower down the layout shall see a variety of road and canal all crossing over one another adding layers and height to the layout. Over the junction we shall go for the cliche motorway representing something akin to the junction 6 of the m6 however we shall only model one part of this. The two centre lines are capable of bi directional running and this allows a little variety while playing trains. The idea being beyond the tunnel are the platforms of largish station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Brady Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 PS. I tried to rotate the photos with no luck. RMweb kept putting them sideways so apologies for you either cocking your head or turning you monitor sideways >< Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benjamin Brady Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Good Morning, Below you can see the effect we are wishing to create using different levels in the model. The card is being used to demonstrate this until we update to a more permanent structure on the walls. Last night hanging basket liner was ordered to created the embankment close to the tunnel end of the model. The first area we are focusing on is around the board with the 4 track section on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benjamin Brady Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) More scenary planning on the layout late night. The less is more approach is definitely being taken. However with all the planning there was the opportunity to run a few trains. The Class 90 being Squirrel Rail respray of this Parish and a lovely job it sits well on the Virgin service. Edited March 29, 2021 by Benjamin Brady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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