RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 9, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2017 One of my favourite layouts and a favourite thread too, wonderfully informative. You must all be sad to see it go. Glad I got to see it (and yourselves!) and Barnstaple a few years ago. Hopefully the new owner will be enthusiastic enough to get on the exhibition circuit. Thank you Rich, glad you enjoyed seeing the layout. Been an interesting experience documenting the layout to pass on to the new owner Simon. Lots of memories resurfaced, tinged with sadness of it going elsewhere. But on the plus side Simon is keen to take it on and intends doing a show or two. Certainly beats the layout siting in storage or being scraped - so that's a happy outcome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2017 A great serious of photos and description Chris. As mentioned previously, a useful reference for anyone considering building an exhibition layout. Clearly demonstrating that transportation and storage must be considered when designing an exhibition layout. I've seen far too many layouts poorly packed (if at all) and transported in cars and vans, then added to the damage caused not only by the journey and then moved from car to hall, then back - no wonder layouts get damaged! Lost count the number of times I've seen layout owners patching up or repairing damage to a layout before opening to the public... Good to see the layout label from Barnstaple still on the front of the layout! Seriously though, thank you for the kind comments about the show (both myself and Ray are no longer involved in the exhibition or the club). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted December 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) A great serious of photos and description Chris. As mentioned previously, a useful reference for anyone considering building an exhibition layout. Clearly demonstrating that transportation and storage must be considered when designing an exhibition layout. I've seen far too many layouts poorly packed (if at all) and transported in cars and vans, then added to the damage caused not only by the journey and then moved from car to hall, then back - no wonder layouts get damaged! Lost count the number of times I've seen layout owners patching up or repairing damage to a layout before opening to the public... A veritable Masterclass in Exhibition layout design. Many thanks for sharing it all. Dave. Edited December 9, 2017 by DLT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37409 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Board 3. A relatively busy board trackwise with three turnouts. Buildings include the signal box and two goods stores. rps20171209_154750.jpg I suppose you're using the WR system of counting things on the Withered Arm when asked to compile statistics for Beeching: I can see 4 turnouts........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Lots of great ideas for any moveable layout not only ones for exhibitions. I can't say I ever saw the layout but the illusion of space is very good. Thanks for sharing this work with us. I know it increases the time required per task. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2017 An excellent guide for the new owner. Recently the clubs new layout Wavy Bridge had its debut showing at Dunster by Candlelight. Unfortunately none of the team who built it we available so two members who had no previous experience of the layout had to erect and run it. This was greatly helped by a really good set of instructions produced by our treasurer. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 10, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2017 Layout collection abandoned due to adverse weather and roads being blocked. Wishing Simon a safe journey back, traffic on the M40 and M25 looks horrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hi, Not sure quite how to start my introduction to Treneglos, but here goes. My name is Simon, and with great appreciation to Chris, John & Damian, I am the new owner of Treneglos. I have been modelling for more years than I can remember, and have exhibited with previous OO & O Gauge layouts, although this has not been recently. I am very passionate about the hobby, and will now take Treneglos forward, starting with a light restoration, fear not, Treneglos will not alter from the original design, but I am interested in members ideas, thoughts, it is a layout to be enjoyed, and I hope will be warmly welcomed back onto the show circuit in the future, and we will never forget Chris, John & Damian's hard work, bringing this great layout to the public, all those years ago, so much so, that I will have an engraved plaque made and attached to the layout for these guys, as a thank you from all of us. Once the restoration has started, I will keep the forum updated, including pictures, but please bear with us for now, as it is very early days. Treneglos has long been one of my all-time favourite layouts and I managed to get it to the Taunton show when I ran that. Now that I run Exmoor Rail in Minehead it would be great to have it attend at some time in the future. In the meanwhile, may I wish you the best of luck with your ideas for this great layout. I shall look forward to reading about it when you feel the time is right. So congratulations and happy modelling! exmoordave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Many thanks for your support exmoordave, I am looking forward to working and exhibiting Treneglos, I have a few ideas up my sleeve going forward, but never want to loose that Cornish appeal the layout has, and seeing the pictures and detail Chris, John & Damian have posted, it is a credit to them, still in good condition after all this time. I am hoping work will start on Treneglos in the New Year. Have a good Christmas & a Happy New Year. Simon. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 18, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2017 I suppose you're using the WR system of counting things on the Withered Arm when asked to compile statistics for Beeching: I can see 4 turnouts........ Corrected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Got this for Christmas. An interesting overview on the railways of Cornwall both past and present, including the North Cornwall Railway on which Treneglos is based. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2017 Got this for Christmas. IMG_1140.JPG An interesting overview on the railways of Cornwall both past and present, including the North Cornwall Railway on which Treneglos is based. Where's my copy? Does Pencarrow feature? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Where's my copy? Does Pencarrow feature? Yes the Hall does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2017 Yes the Hall does. Oh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2017 Yes the Hall does. That sounds promising... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2017 Where is the top photo of, on the DVD cover? I recognise Helston on the lower photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2017 Where is the top photo of, on the DVD cover? I recognise Helston on the lower photo. It could be Launceston Stu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2017 It could be Launceston Stu. Defo Launceston. Look at the double signal box half WR and half SR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted December 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2017 Where is the top photo of, on the DVD cover? I recognise Helston on the lower photo. I don't know but there are some good looking ladies in Launceston Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I don't know but there are some good looking ladies in Launceston Andy Times have changed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted December 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Defo Launceston. Look at the double signal box half WR and half SR. Ah, but the double signalbox was not unique in that part of the world as there was also one at Lydford (but the picture is definitely Launceston). http://www.launcestonsr.co.uk/enthusiasts/history/ Edited December 29, 2017 by The Stationmaster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 26, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2018 Slight diversion from 7mm modelling. A farewell run of Treneglos before the new owner collects it on Sunday... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 26, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2018 The final ACE... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 26, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2018 A few more... Moo 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2018 Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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