Clagmeister Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Caolisport was mothballed whilst messing about on the railway took priority. Safe to say I have put my obsession with all things 37/4 and Scotland to bed now. Having ballasted the Mallaig road with 419 and worked a charter up there with 409 I'm cleansed. The locos are going in a cabinet and Caolisport has been pulled up. Tentatively starting a Carrick Roads layout using one part of the ashes of Caolisport. Small terminus station called St Just in Roseland as part of a branch to St Mawes. 45XX's, B sets and clay hoods will figure. Liking the changes at Waverley, a 'proper' big shed will look great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi Dave Me again!! Was having a look at Google Earth today at work and kept thinking how you might go about doing a Waverley East. I know you've laid your track but in my humble opinion I think you might miss out on a real opportunity here. I don't think I've ever seen an attempt at compressing two station halves before (unless I'm mistaken) and think it would be very unique if you tried it. Especially on those pesky radius curves we all have to put up on a runaround - it'd be a really interesting way of hiding them. You've already mastered the art of successful compression on the West side - I think others would agree that the way you've used scenic breaks between the half station, Princess St gardens and the country scene is brilliantly done and so convincing. So I'm sure you'd be well able to conjure up a convincing break between the two station fronts. When I eventually get down to that runaround that I've always dreamt of I'll certainly be copying your techniques. Sorry for banging on, but this layout has always fascinated me - especially after those atmospheric photos in your MR article. It seems that you've managed to have your cake and eat it with this one and have demonstrated to us all that you really can combine a 'roundy roundy' with a serious and highly accurate model of a prototype. Cheers Mike Hi Mike, Thanks for your input. It really is great to have input like yours and that of other posters on here. I agree with you that there might be a great opportunity for a mini-Waverley East there. It's just a question of doing it sufficiently convincingly to make it worthwhile. I had a look at that board last night. As I said before, the big problem is finding the space for platforms and the main roof end (which would look nice). As that area wasn't supposed to be scenic, I packed it with track to maximise the storage sidings. There may be scope in the future to join together some of the tracks where I can do so without having to shorten the trains. One of the advantages of the track plan as-is is that I can run up to 10-coach trains or more (or 30+ wagon MGR trains) on the layout without it looking out of place. I wouldn't want to lose that, but there's definitely food for thought in what you say though and putting in some platforms may be possible by adding a small side extension to the board. One for the future I think. I'm planning on adding a dead-end fiddle yard on that side of the layout in the future, so it could be done then. It would certainly be nice to use the entire layout for scenery and there is/was always plenty of interest at the east end of Waverley too. While absolutely signing up to the idea that people should model whatever they like, I do find it surprising that more people don't model real locations. Lack of space is often put forward as a reason but I think the eye will put up with a lot of compression if the atmosphere and general impression are there. I think the memory tends to compress things anyway. Also, I think modelling a real location convincingly is easier than making up a convincing might-have-been, as you know what's there, you just have to represent it. For me, a model of a real location also has "something" which a model of a fictitious place just doesn't have, no matter how good it is. That's just my personal view though of course and I'm glad we don't all think the same. Please feel free to put forward any more ideas! It's a great way of thinking through whether what I'm doing is the best way to make the most of the space I have. I think the new boards are already a great improvement over the previous depot board. Cheers and thanks again. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmflanagan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Caolisport was mothballed whilst messing about on the railway took priority. Safe to say I have put my obsession with all things 37/4 and Scotland to bed now. Having ballasted the Mallaig road with 419 and worked a charter up there with 409 I'm cleansed. The locos are going in a cabinet and Caolisport has been pulled up. Tentatively starting a Carrick Roads layout using one part of the ashes of Caolisport. Small terminus station called St Just in Roseland as part of a branch to St Mawes. 45XX's, B sets and clay hoods will figure. Liking the changes at Waverley, a 'proper' big shed will look great. Any room on the new layout for a big Calmac ferry? Is Hebridean Isles sailing south? Colm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted December 12, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi folks, Just a quick pit-stop post as things are a bit hectic here at WW Towers right now. I just thought I'd post a few pics of my latest project which is now complete. It's 37682 in DRS colours, which might surprise a few of you. It's actually a Christmas present for my younger daughter, who is a tractor fan and 37682 is a personal favourite of ours following a trip to Kingmoor depot a while ago. I've also taken a couple of shots of my new ScotRail 170, which I failed miserably to resist buying, as I really like the latest ScotRail livery and I think it looks good on the 170s. Whether this marks the start of more modern image stock remains to be seen! Anyway, here are a few shots of 37682 plus the 170. Side view of 37682 - Guess which muppet failed to spot the plated-over side windows until he was just about to apply the Compass transfers! Finally, just to prove WW remains true to its 1980s roots, here are a few shots of a work-stained and slightly rusty 47546... Otherwise, progress on the new part of the layout has been a bit sporadic recently, what with life getting in the way and all that. I have now moved on to wiring up the new depot sidings. I've set myself the target of wiring up all sidings by Xmas, so that test running can take place over the Xmas hols. I've also been thinking about my next projects. In pole position at the moment are a white-stripe blue 37 and a breakdown coach with a nice tatty roof. Cheers for now, Dave 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Dave Cracking set of pictures great to see you are bringing in newer rolling stock Conor sends regards David Wexford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Looking good great update David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice. Those big compass transfers can be a bit of a pain. I like the sound of white stripe 37's. I have some large logo beasties moving through the workbench as we speak! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Dave, That's a nice bit of work on your 47' - Just wondered if I missed your 'Open Day ' don't seem to have it in my diary ! Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Now there's a way to start a rumour ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted December 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'll buy a ticket, when is it????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Dave, Great to see the updates. That last photo of the 47 is stunningly real. Although the DRS 37 and Turbostar look fantastic and nice to see the modern stuff appearing at Waverley! I'll bring my stock down to fill it! All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Very nice as always Dave. I am looking forward to seeing some action from the depot. Will Father Christmas be bringing you something to run in the depot?!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0O00 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Great shots Dave. Any stock, modern or heritage, looks good on your layout. The problem is if you decide on more modern motive power, you might need to put some 'knitting' up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Great pictures as always but, officially, I can't be seen to be condoning the move to privatisation-era stock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Dave, That's a nice bit of work on your 47' - Just wondered if I missed your 'Open Day ' don't seem to have it in my diary ! Bill. Hi Bill, No, you haven't missed it. If you or anyone else is in the area and fancies a visit, just PM me. I've had a few visits from RMWebbers already. Cheers, Hi Dave, Great to see the updates. That last photo of the 47 is stunningly real. Although the DRS 37 and Turbostar look fantastic and nice to see the modern stuff appearing at Waverley! I'll bring my stock down to fill it! All the best Mark Any time, Mark, any time. That'd be fun! Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Very nice as always Dave. I am looking forward to seeing some action from the depot. Will Father Christmas be bringing you something to run in the depot?!! Cheers Alex. I'm looking forward to moving on to the depot too. Father Christmas is bringing me a Coal Sector 26 to go with my other one. I've always fancied running double-headed coal 26s on a lengthy MGR and I've managed to track one down at last on a well-known auction site. Good to see Hornby's plans for a Coal Sector 60 too, at last. Heaven only knows when that will appear though. Like the Large Logo 56 too I expect. Still, at least it gives us a bit more time to save up! Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great shots Dave. Any stock, modern or heritage, looks good on your layout. The problem is if you decide on more modern motive power, you might need to put some 'knitting' up! Cheers 0O00. No plans for any knitting. WW is staying firmly in the 80s for the foreseeable future. I just fancied running some newer stock for a bit of fun and a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great pictures as always but, officially, I can't be seen to be condoning the move to privatisation-era stock Cheers BR(S). As mentioned above, there are no plans for a wholesale move to privatisation era stock. WW will be staying 1980s ScotRail, 1979-1991'ish. This was a brief aberration, nothing more. I hope I didn't cause you too much alarm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard60098 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Excellent as usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 there are no plans for a wholesale move to privatisation era stock. WW will be staying 1980s ScotRail, 1979-1991'ish. Phew! Thought we'd lost you there for a minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks Dave - I am down in Cumbria from time to time - just need to keep it from the missus ! Cheers, Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Dave Any pictorial updates on the layout mods/improvements that you have undertaken? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Dave Any pictorial updates on the layout mods/improvements that you have undertaken? Pete Coming here soon, Pete! STOP PRESS: All sidings now wired up and test running is underway. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Photos please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi all, Just a quick note to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope Santa brings all the trains you're hoping for and that you have a great Christmas. I'm hoping he will bring me a Coal Sector 26 and a couple of new Bachmann Polybulk wagons for my Speedlink train. Hope to be back very soon with some photo updates of my progress. I'm planning on sneaking off to the railway room as often as possible over the next week or so. Here's hoping for some good progress over the hols. Season's greetings, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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