Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, St Enodoc said: The Chapel Siding is level but I have to disagree regarding the branch. It definitely falls from Par to St Blazey. At its steepest the gradient is 1 in 56 according to Network Rail's track gradients database, although not for very far. Bute Road is imagined to be a few Miles up the line from Par, and on the level, but like everywhere in Cornwall, you don't have to go far to find a gradient, but there wont be one on Bute Road thank goodness. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, Andrew P said: there wont be one on Bute Road thank goodness. Well, not intentionally anyway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 46 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Bute Road is imagined to be a few Miles up the line from Par, and on the level, but like everywhere in Cornwall, you don't have to go far to find a gradient, but there wont be one on Bute Road thank goodness. That's now what was being planned when I was there - even Treffry would have been impressed ! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Well, not intentionally anyway. Whoops yes, Bodgit strikes again 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Stubby47 said: That's now what was being planned when I was there - even Treffry would have been impressed ! Stu's right, on his visitation, I was talking a full Viaduct across in front of the fiddle yard, but it would have caused a few problems. I would still like to do that, but the point geometry on the curve in a 30 to 36 inch radius to feed it would cause so many issues. BUT never say never, if there was a way, then I will have a look. BUT BUT BUT, Not now until I have the Trains running. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Andrew P said: O.K. Update for today, Not a lot to be honest, but one of my Grandsons and I have got 3 Boards done, and prep work for 2 more, so a good day in all. First job was to raise the last frame on the main side. I did the 2 end ones yesterday, but couldn't lift the big one on my own. Then we had to go and get the Timber, and make a start. Here's where we are now, and Ricky is taking his 4 Daughters out now for the rest of the week, so I can plod along on my own now that the heavy lifting and cutting is done. All the boards will eventually have a neat facia edging around the inside. Yo Mr P Who lent you the spirit level for the photo? We all know with your bodging skills such advanced technologies like spirit levels are not needed. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Yo Mr P Who lent you the spirit level for the photo? We all know with your bodging skills such advanced technologies like spirit levels are not needed. Its a dummy one, there's no bubble in it. Grandson was amazed as well, and could believe I had the other frames level before starting the main one in between them. Wonders will neve cease. 2 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Wonders will neve cease. And nor will Bodgit's layout building we hope. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Well blow me only four days in and six pages already …….. this a crazy 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, gismorail said: Well blow me only four days in and six pages already …….. this a crazy And he's not even completed the baseboards yet (well not in pictures.....) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Just taking a "T" break from replacing the blown over whirligig washing line. I've dug out the support concrete block and stuck the new tube support in and just got my bubble level to square it off before pouring in some "quick set" post fix. Bute-road is happening but still no track anywhere................................. yet. Edited August 12, 2021 by Barnaby spelling 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Looking forward to this build. I've never been west of Plymouth (In England, anyway!!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Ray H said: And nor will Bodgit's layout building we hope. They will one day Ray, but not to soon I hope mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 hours ago, gismorail said: Well blow me only four days in and six pages already …….. this a crazy Yeah I know, and its mainly me replying to the good souls like yourself that follow me around. Crazy or what, but its nice to know I have people that like what I'm doing. Cheers Martin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 Has anyone noticed that Andy has doubled a single line? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, woodenhead said: And he's not even completed the baseboards yet (well not in pictures.....) Your right, almost a page a board, I did complete another board today though, details later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Barnaby said: Just taking a "T" break from replacing the blown over whirligig washing line. I've dug out the support concrete block and stuck the new tube support in and just got my bubble level to square it off before pouring in some "quick set" post fix. Bute-road is happening but still no track antwhere................................. yet. Don't worry, Track laying is a long way off yet Barnaby. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, shedman said: Looking forward to this build. I've never been west of Plymouth (In England, anyway!!) In that case, you've mist some stunning beaches, coves and cliffs. and Pasties of course. Mind you Plymouth has its own specialities, me for a start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Has anyone noticed that Andy has doubled a single line? My Layout is NOT representing any where other than an area of Cornwall that had a Single line, but RULE 1 dictates a Double Line, Its a Train Set. 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, shedman said: Looking forward to this build. I've never been west of Plymouth (In England, anyway!!) From Plymouth westwards, over the Tamar it's Kernow, of course, not England. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 A steady day today. Many that followed Seven Mills may remember me saying that I often wandered into The POD about 9-30am, sat on my perch, surveyed the scene, went in for coffee at 11, and that was it most days. Well today, I was out there about 9-30 as always, and apart from half an hour taking Her Ladyship to the Doctors, I've been out there all day until 17-45pm. I didn't even stop for Lunch, just grabbed a coffee and biscuit at 11. Really enjoying all the new found energy and enthusiasm. 8 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Nothing like a new project to fire up the modelling mojo! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Hi Andy, I've been lurking since this thread started and I'm a bit worried about two things: 1. Will the trackplan fit in the space? I think it probably will but it would be great to draw it to scale using turnout templates to find out. To make the best of the space I suspect you may have to go down to R3 and R4 curves in the off-scene areas. What's your intended off-scene minimum radius? 2. The bridge section across the doorway: Lots of fragile and heavy scenery to move and might be difficult to make it look realistic with the joints and the separation from any backdrop. Edited August 11, 2021 by Harlequin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Harlequin said: From Plymouth westwards, over the Tamar it's Kernow, of course, not England. Needs a Wall as well as the Tamar. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, David Bell said: Nothing like a new project to fire up the modelling mojo! Its certainly got me fired up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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