Psiborg Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) BUXTON STATION & TMD My new layout will be based upon the ex-LNWR Station in Buxton, Derbyshire and set around 1980-1985. I originally designed it to be a club layout proposal, due to the large space requirement, but Buxton was shelved due to seeming lack of interest unless it was wired for analogue operation as well - something my friends and I would not consider doing as we are all DCC. After a house move, I now have a garage to use and the "layout" space I have is 17ft 6in x 2ft 6in. I already have the track plan finalised and baseboard construction is underway. One compromise I have made is to move the cross-over away from the signal box and nearer the station so it can be "on-scene". This is to allow the stock movements to be seen and not done via the fiddle-yard. Eventually I will be extending operations to cover 1980-1989 at a later date, once I have the necessary stock to do so. I will be using Peco code 100 electrofrog points (many recycled from Jubilee Road) and the rest kindly donated by Matt recycled from his previous layouts. I intend to use Cobalt IP Digital slow action point motors (my first time with slow action motors) and my Lenz DCC system to operate the layout. The fiddle-yard will be a traverser (another first for me) as this will save on cost for pointwork and Cobalts as well as allowing longer storage tracks. Please don't ask to see the track plan: I have spent ages, designing and redesigning it, on AnyRail to get a decent version of Buxton in the space available and I am NOT prepared to let anyone else just copy it - at least until I am further into the project. I would like to thank Shaun, Matt, Mark and Paul for their ideas and suggestions along the way. Thanks Simon Note: all pages edited 17th-18th April 2022 to reload pictures Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Looking forward to progress sir enjoyed your previous layout . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largechris Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Drove past there last summer, be really interesting to see it all restored onto your layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I know this location has been modelled many times, but I think this version is going to be excellent and I am looking forward to the progress updates . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Thanks guys. Hopefully it will look better than the last time we went there... Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) The three scenic baseboards are finished, giving a total of 12ft x 2ft 6in scenic area... The fiddle-yard will be 5ft 6in long with a 5ft 2in traverser Thanks for looking Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz57 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I was waiting for you to get this project on here! Such a good idea, can't wait to see it up and running! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, Heinz57 said: Such a good idea, can't wait to see it up and running! Cheers Matt I agree and one of the reasons that I have started a layout thread is as an incentive to get off my backside and get stuff done! Cheers Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9C85 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 My favourite era and somewhere not too far away from me. Looking forward to watching this develop. Enjoy it. Stu 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Sounds a good project indeed not too far from home. A good guide to length of main platform 2 line in real life is 1x37 + 19xPHVs + 2x31s or 2x37s or 2x37s + 20 PHVs + 2x37s that just fits in before the crossover. In later years the station bufferstops were moved back towards the signalbox - I think this was to allow storage tanks to be installed? In the days when the hoppers had to be diverted via the Wessie line to Stockport. Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) On 19/03/2021 at 23:29, pharrc20 said: Sounds a good project indeed not too far from home. A good guide to length of main platform 2 line in real life is 1x37 + 19xPHVs + 2x31s or 2x37s or 2x37s + 20 PHVs + 2x37s that just fits in before the crossover. In later years the station bufferstops were moved back towards the signalbox - I think this was to allow storage tanks to be installed? In the days when the hoppers had to be diverted via the Wessie line to Stockport. Cheers Paul Hi Paul Due to the fiddle-yard length the hopper trains will be somewhat shorter than prototypical, although that being said, I have seen a photo of a Class 45 with 6 ICI hoppers This will be the effect I'm after, 6 hoppers and Class 25 loco and banker to add the freight operation to the layout (seen on my Annesley Woodhouse layout for illustration, the board shown is 4ft 11in long) Thanks Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Some other items of stock I already have are the Buxton Snowploughs from Flangeway... and the Buxton stores van from Dapol... Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 22 hours ago, Psiborg said: Hi Paul Due to the fiddle-yard length the hopper trains will be somewhat shorter than prototypical, although that being said, I have seen a photo of a Class 45 with 6 ICI hoppers This will be the effect I'm after, 6 hoppers and Class 25 loco and banker to add the freight operation to the layout (seen on my Annesley Woodhouse layout for illustration, the board shown is 4ft 11in long) Thanks Simon Hi Simon, no worries I thought that might be the case, but nice to see the prospect of some diverted hoppers being modelled with some trusty Rats in charge. I look forward to seeing how the layout progresses. Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Buxton DMUs Passenger and parcels stock so far consists of one Class 128 DPU and two "Buxton" Class 108 3-car DMUs Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Loco fleet The loco fleet for Buxton so far is 08 Shunter (x1), Class 20s (x4)... and Class 25s (x3) and Class 37 (x1)... Thanks Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 19 hours ago, Psiborg said: Buxton DMUs Passenger and parcels stock so far consists of one Class 128 DPU and two "Buxton" Class 108 3-car DMUs Simon There's a great photo in North West Rails Today by David Clough from the 80s which showed a Buxton to Manchester train with a 128 on front of a 108 DMU passing through Heaton Norris Junction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, montyburns56 said: There's a great photo in North West Rails Today by David Clough from the 80s which showed a Buxton to Manchester train with a 128 on front of a 108 DMU passing through Heaton Norris Junction. I am intending to run that formation, if it is possible - I just need to try it and if there is too much difference in the motors have a word with Biff (Legoman Biffo) to see if they can be "matched". The pics I have seen have the DPU leading the 108 towards Buxton though - either way works for me Simon Edited March 21, 2021 by Psiborg to add extra information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) I've been in the garage today and "cut in" the gradients on the baseboards This picture shows where the TMD will be with the sidings and station approach at the lower level... and this one shows where the headshunt rises above platform level... Thanks for looking Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz57 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Those gradients look great, they will really bring the layout to life and add a bit more interest to it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Cheers Matt I have just finished painting the baseboard tops... All of the points have had the springs removed and been modified to improve reliability. The next step is starting the tracklaying! Thanks Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 22 hours ago, Psiborg said: I am intending to run that formation, if it is possible - I just need to try it and if there is too much difference in the motors have a word with Biff (Legoman Biffo) to see if they can be "matched". The pics I have seen have the DPU leading the 108 towards Buxton though - either way works for me Simon Yeah I was trying to find a picture on Flickr, but most of them seem to have the DPU at the Buxton end, but there is this one from 1979. BTW I think that you're gonna have to buy some smoke units for that extra realism.... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, montyburns56 said: Yeah I was trying to find a picture on Flickr, but most of them seem to have the DPU at the Buxton end, but there is this one from 1979. That's good enough for me. This picture also shows a decent view of the CLASP building Thanks Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Track laying started this evening. I haven't got lots done but starting it feels like an achievement. Hopefully progress will be swift from here. This is looking towards the fiddle-yard... This view is looking towards the station... Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) I got a bit more track down this evening including the fiddle-yard board entry tracks... Towards the fiddle-yard... and towards the station... Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 It’s definitely starting to look like Buxton track plan. I like the idea of the crossover pushed forwards towards the station for when trains depart platform one they will not be running wrong line through the scenic break. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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