Satan's Goldfish Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Many thanks for the kind words guys. There were many fantastic layouts there at the weekend and for me it was a pleasure to have been asked to attend and meet some of the unusual RMWeb names in person. For my sins I ended up joining DEMU......such is life! (I was particularly taken with some of the wagons on Farkham, nice work chaps!) Anyway, only 3 pictures from me this time, tried to show some of the more unusual in 2 of them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2015 It was good to see it in its extended form and backdated too. Really nicely blended together and would look great extended further too, well I can plant the idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-Freight Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 There's not much I can add to what's already been said. This is a cracking layout. The middle of the last 3 pics i genuinely think if you cropped out the tunnel entrance and people in the background you wouldn't be able to tell whether it was real or model. Amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I think I have a new favorite box. I also think having a favorite box means I need to get out more. Alan, we'll have to fire up your container weathering enthusiasm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Well, it would be nice if everything went as smoothly as the ACT soft top...... trying to make one of these big blue beasts: http://www.matts-place.com/intermodal/part1/images/khlu5410963_4310.jpg Got to this point, just applied the big side transfers: And realised I have no white Letters/Numbers left in my transfer stash. ######. (Hey Alan, you big hunk of man, do you have any spares?! Much love! ) Edit: nevermind, found some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 That's better Right, time to sort out a trip to darkest Essex. What you up to this weekend Al?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOMBATTY Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Wreckrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Of course! How could I forget?! I'll ping you text later, try and sort out a 'fun' couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Starting to think I have issues. Alan gave me an idea and parts for a couple of containers, felt rude not to see what could be created. So, Just turned 1 of these long unfinished red boxes into a blue box: 1 down 1 to go. Carefully shaving off 2mm of each end of a container then sculpting the roof to fit new sides....... I need a trip to the pub! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hi mate Great photos of the 37 057 double-header... You have some excellent photos of the layout to... one my top favourites... great to see. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Having fun at Wreckrail Al? Busy creating more container weathering work while you're there, curtain siders finished (there's a idiots (me) guide on how they were done in my 'Containers and Stuff' thread in the Intermodal sub forum for anyone with as many issues as I have to be interested) and plain green old box to help me prove to myself I'm not addicted to bright multi coloured containers! Camera is clearly feeling cruel today! How's Oldshaw behaving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hi, I really like those wagons and containers. Thanks for posting the photos. Please excuse my ignorance, but are the wagons the Hornby KFA ones that you have weathered? The reason I ask is that I model BR 1985-1995 and I was wondering if the KFA's were operating during that time? At the moment I have the older Triang Hornby flats, and will be waiting (probably a long time!) for the new Bachmann ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hi, I really like those wagons and containers. Thanks for posting the photos. Please excuse my ignorance, but are the wagons the Hornby KFA ones that you have weathered? The reason I ask is that I model BR 1985-1995 and I was wondering if the KFA's were operating during that time? At the moment I have the older Triang Hornby flats, and will be waiting (probably a long time!) for the new Bachmann ones. Yes they're the Hornby KFAs with a heavy dose of weathering. I don't have the exact date on me, but I think it was mid to late 80s they were introduced. Like you I also have a large pile of the old Hornby flats, I'd got part way through the s-kits detailing pack for them when Bachmann made their announcement! Debating finishing a set off as I'm not sure where the string ends for the Bachmann ones getting released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Many thanks for that information. Keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Right, during shows quite often I'll realise that somebody is videoing crane operations. It's at about that moment that the crane will choose to drop a container and it ends up laying on it's side........like this: So from now on the that's the prototypical excuse for it and I'm sticking to that! Photo posted with permission, copyright and courtesy of Mr Tom Smith. He gives me some good stuff! Fantastic roof detail there, cheers Tom! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Nope- definitely not good. If your twistlock position lights tell lies and a box falls off the hook the chances are someone's gonna have a really bad day. I was a gantry crane driver for over ten years and believe me, when a box falls off it isn't a pleasant feeling... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Apparently, there are certain establishments that deliberately put boxes on to their sides, so they can use one of the doors as a ramp to drive a forklift up when back-loading them with scrap! Such practices are apparently causing great problems with uneven loading, in some instances leading to derailments. It's apparently a large enough problem that the UIC have a working group looking at this and other loading issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I've heard anecdotally that some boxes are up ended and filled that way! You see some boxes full of scrap that are so tamped full that they are literally bulging.. One company with yellow boxes are often known to be heavy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I've heard anecdotally that some boxes are up ended and filled that way! You see some boxes full of scrap that are so tamped full that they are literally bulging.. One company with yellow boxes are often known to be heavy. This was another practice that was mentioned, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Any new updates?? thanks neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Any new updates?? thanks neil. Nothing new model wise for the layout. A photo shoot happened a couple of weekends ago with Tim Easter for Rail Express Modeller and the layout in its back dated form is due to appear in the magazine before its final show at Warley in November. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I've heard anecdotally that some boxes are up ended and filled that way! Pretty common I suspect these days - hopefully they are using proper kit to handle the box so it's not quite as dodgy as it sounds - unbalanced weight shouldn't be as big an issue that way. See: https://a-ward.com/container-loaders/for the handling kit (would make a nice model....) You see some boxes full of scrap that are so tamped full that they are literally bulging.. Just as long as it's not bulging because of the chemical reactions going off due to differing metals... http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1047381.display/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 However, if a box is declared at 30 ton but weighs closer to 40 ton because it's been rammed to the gunnels.. And then the crane that has to pick it up has a spreader with a SWL of only 36 ton, then you can work out the potential results! Also, when loading pairs of 20' boxes to tugs, they may only 'run' 2 tons front heavy, so incorrect declared weights (due to over loading or otherwise) are dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've heard anecdotally that some boxes are up ended and filled that way! Like this, you mean? https://a-ward.com/container-loaders/ Cheers Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOMBATTY Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 A little update. Warren Lanes last show is only 4 weeks away. So we will be busy with some little bits that need sorting out before Warley. We have had a visitor Tim Easter paid a visit to photograph Warren Lane for Rail Express. The results should be in the December issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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