Morphaniel Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Blimey, sounds like you have been busy Dave! I am interested to know how you got on with the your depot floor and the methods used as I still haven't yet decided what material to use for Boxenby... Another vote here - not least because my own effort at a hard standing is currently stuck at 'shiny'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanach Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi . I've shown a good deal of people in the front coach of the Eastleigh - heart of Wales class 37 tour , you'd thread today . All were blown away including an ex Haymarket driver ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted May 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Hi folks, Well, it's been some time since my last confession, but once again I have been pretty busy on the layout whenever time has permitted, which hasn't been as often as I'd like recently. There's quite a bit to report, so I'll just start for now with a few pics of the latest loco to emerge from the WW works... white-striped 37012 Loch Rannoch First up, a shot of 37012 passing 40142 in Princes St. Gardens... And now some shots of 37012 passing through Waverley West shortly after... Hope to be back soon with updates on other developments on the layout. Cheers for now, Dave Edited May 12, 2014 by Waverley West 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted May 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 Next up some more shots of 40142... Cheers Dave 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Very tasty! Very tasty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Some excellent pictures as ever David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Very nice Dave - First class modelling. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Lovely job Dave, I bet it was noisy as the Tractor and Whistler passed through Princes St. Gardens! I remember when Lima first released their class 37 and if my memory serves me correctly, Loch Rannoch was the first version. I may be wrong though! I purchased one and was really pleased with it! Some cracking shots, how good does your 40 look passing over the viaduct? Superb........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi again folks, The next update concerns the arrival and weathering of two departmental coaches which will spend much of their time "on depot"... First is a Bachmann limited edition rerailing coach: Second is a Bachmann departmental coach, weathered to look faded and aged. Here it is in front of the mock-up of the admin building. As you can see in the foreground, ballasting on the main line past the depot is well advanced. It basically needs tidying up and weathering now. More to follow soon I hope on some interesting developments as regards layout control. Cheers for now, Dave 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted May 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 Next update - here are a few shots of the current state of play at the depot. The concrete areas have been laid and ballasting of the track has started. Unfortunately some of the concrete behind the admin building on the right of the photo below has lifted from the baseboard and needs glueing down again. Shouldn't be too much of a problem though. I used Woodland Scenics paints for the concrete. I'm still not totally convinced it's the look I am after (it could maybe do with a bit more texture, as it's just painted onto primed plasticard) but it's not bad. Any views would be welcome! Cheers for now, Dave 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looking good you have made a lot of progress since my visit I like the depot David Wexford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold simonmcp Posted May 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi Dave, Have you tried this method:- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/2978-waverley-west/page-50 Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi Dave, Have you tried this method:- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/2978-waverley-west/page-50 Simon Hi Simon, Yes, I've thought about trying that. Maybe a little experiment on a piece of plasticard might be the way to go. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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two tone green Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That has to be out of some railway photography book. Definatley not a model. Wow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Superb Dave - You know the saying "Just Like the Real Thing" Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted May 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2014 That has to be out of some railway photography book. Definatley not a model. Wow But 'two tone Green' - they are all blue and yellow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) But 'two tone Green' - they are all blue and yellow! There is always a down side to everything. Edited May 12, 2014 by two tone green Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi Dave, Superb updates. The 40 and 37 are excellent and if you ever want to bring it for a run up the West Highland line to Rannoch! I think the depot area is coming on well too, very impressive line up on shed. Hope you are all well Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks Mark. Good to hear from you again. I was thinking 37012 Loch Rannoch couldn't be more at home than on Rannoch! That's definitely something we will have to arrange! I'd like to see some of my other Scottish 37s (and maybe 27s too?) on Rannoch too. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Hi again folks, A quick final update on recent progress on WW. I have decided to move on from my old ZTC 511 to an ECoS-based system. Part of the reason for this is the uncertainty at ZTC and the complete lack of product development taking place there. I intend to keep my 511 to use as a slave controller or possibly as a controller for a future exhibition layout. Much as I like the 511, the ECoS interface is so much easier to use and gives a lot more information. I have also decided to switch to Cobalt or other slow-action point motors wherever possible, although my original decision to use Sundeala board (which needs a lot of support) means that cross-supports under the baseboard may prevent the replacement of all my Peco motors. Any that can't be replaced by Cobalts will probably be replaced by low current solenoids. Here is my new purchase, taking pride of place... I have so far successfully replaced 7 solenoids with Cobalts and much of my time on the layout for the next few weeks will probably be spent replacing the other motors. It all adds up to Waverley West becoming an operational layout again, at last. Happy modelling! Cheers for now, Dave Edited May 13, 2014 by Waverley West 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 that mug needs a wash Dave LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi again folks, The next update concerns the arrival and weathering of two departmental coaches which will spend much of their time "on depot"... Departmental coaches.jpg First is a Bachmann limited edition rerailing coach: Departmental coach 2.jpg Just as well the re-railing equipment is to hand, what with that Class 40 wheelset being off the road! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 Love the latest pics Dave, particularly the 40 - really convey the bulk and mass of the prototype. And the 37 too, from a time when an exciting 'new' livery meant a white stripe along the side! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 that mug needs a wash Dave LOL Colin, that mug has been meticulously weathered. I'm really quite offended. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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