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The Skarloey Railway 1942-1960: Scaca Fell Forestry Crossing


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2 minutes ago, St Enodoc said:

Is it just me, or is there a face peering out of the gully wall?

 

Ha, I can see that now! That's so random....but also so like the real thing (I'm always seeing faces in rock formations!)

 

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Looking at the last couple of images, even with out 'decoration' Tom, the whole look and 'feel' of this layout is spot on. 

 

Top stuff. 

 

 

Rob. 

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6 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Looking at the last couple of images, even with out 'decoration' Tom, the whole look and 'feel' of this layout is spot on. 

 

Top stuff. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

Thanks Rob!

I'm looking into doing the first lot of ground work shortly. A base of PVA with Treemendous 'Earth Powder' sprinkled over the top, then the initial grass work can begin :)

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On 03/08/2021 at 14:29, Tom F said:

The forestry road has now been resprayed, carefully masking off the timbers on the crossing.

 

This is an area of the layout I'm really looking forward to working on, and works as a nice visual balance to the aqueduct and quarry sidings. It will feel very self contained once the foliage, ground cover and trees begin to appear. The other important feature, will be the 'Taylforth Timber Tractor', kindly being kitbashed/scratchbuilt by @Corbs .

 

Rheneas propels empty bolster wagons over the crossing. When Pete Taylforth arrives in his trusty Douglas Timber Tractor, Rheneas will marshal the wagons ready for them to be loaded with logs, destined for far down the valley.

 

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I love how, amongst the dark under covers, the colour of Rheneas just ‘pops.’ 
 

Excellent work. 

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On 03/08/2021 at 14:29, Tom F said:

The forestry road has now been resprayed, carefully masking off the timbers on the crossing.

 

This is an area of the layout I'm really looking forward to working on, and works as a nice visual balance to the aqueduct and quarry sidings. It will feel very self contained once the foliage, ground cover and trees begin to appear. The other important feature, will be the 'Taylforth Timber Tractor', kindly being kitbashed/scratchbuilt by @Corbs .

 

Rheneas propels empty bolster wagons over the crossing. When Pete Taylforth arrives in his trusty Douglas Timber Tractor, Rheneas will marshal the wagons ready for them to be loaded with logs, destined for far down the valley.

 

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Looking at that overall picture of the crossing brings back memories of working on the TR at the new year 1977/8. One round trip a day.
I did some line-siding at Forestry Crossing. You have captured the atmosphere perfectly. Can't wait to see it finished.
Regards,
Chris.

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8 hours ago, Sandhole said:

Looking at that overall picture of the crossing brings back memories of working on the TR at the new year 1977/8. One round trip a day.
I did some line-siding at Forestry Crossing. You have captured the atmosphere perfectly. Can't wait to see it finished.
Regards,
Chris.

 

That means a lot Chris, especially with you working on the TR.

I had a magical time down there last week. I hoping to start volunteering in the locomotive department in the Autumn.

 

 

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11 hours ago, Tom F said:

 

That means a lot Chris, especially with you working on the TR.

I had a magical time down there last week. I hoping to start volunteering in the locomotive department in the Autumn.

 

 

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I volunteered' as a teenager, in the 70's and had a great time.
I ended up a passed cleaner and did some firing and diesel driving, before college and life got in the way.
I enjoyed my time there and love my visits back there as a passenger.
I hope you enjoy yourself as much as I did.
All The Best,
Chris.

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That's  really on coming on leap and bounds Tom. 

 

Can I ask, how are you securing the earth etc. ? 

 

Rob

 

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15 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

That's  really on coming on leap and bounds Tom. 

 

Can I ask, how are you securing the earth etc. ? 

 

Rob

 

 

Thanks Rob! Already planning the grassing of the track work (akin to the early years of the Talyllyn Railway).

The whole area was secured used diluted PVA.

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20 hours ago, LBSC123 said:

Looking good, what material is the ground cover applied so far?


Many thanks!

 

It’s Treemendous ‘Earth Powder’, expensive at £5 a bag for essentially a small bag of powdery dirt, but it does look good. I used around 3/4 of the packet on the layout.

 

I also added some ash over the top from the fire place and compacted it down with my fingers.

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Rarely do you see a layout in it's 'in progress' stare that conveys such tremendous atmosphere, Tom. 

 

Just sublime. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

 

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9 hours ago, Tom F said:

Aqueduct trough now painted and weathered.

 

Some small details added by the water tower. A deposit of ash added for crews to clear out some of the clinker that will have built up on the 15 mile climb from Crovan's Gate, plus a couple of rotten sleepers on the trackside.

 

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Oh, and the first layer of grass work has begun too as you may have noticed!

Truly inspirational modelling that is. 

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