Guest bri.s Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Some great work ,really like the last pic with the groundwork around colour light ,it looks very nice Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Looking good, great video David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a01020304 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 04/03/2012 at 16:20, Gallows Close said: hello, I am in the long process of creating a 3d fly through model of this design of loading system but one thing I cannot find is what it looked like inside. Do you have any internal plans/disgrams of what it looked like or does anyone else have any any disgrams/plans they can send me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Good morning A. I have sent you a PM. Best wishes, Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hello Chris, How's the layout going? Used to love seeing the updates! Also could you post a picture of the class 56s with the hardwired decoders please? Thinking of getting one and doing the same! Regards Lewis 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Hello Lewis, The layout is coming along. I have been concentrating on rolling stock projects and building fiddle yards lately. I have laid over 40 meters of new storage sidings as well as focusing on a few DMU projects and upgrading some old Lima stuff. Here is the class 56 with the top off. It is just a matter of cutting off the 8 pin plug from the decoder and soldering the wires in place on the motor and pick-ups. I usually wire the headlights to Aux 1 and Aux 2 and make the tail lights controllable and directional with the white and yellow wires. In the colliery that means that I can control the headlights so that they are on even when the loco is propelling its train - just as it would have been in real life. For a flavour of my other projects, here is my bi-mode surrogate DVT from a Hornby NMT power car. .... and here is a lovely little model of an NCB Sherpa van from the Oxford model. Thanks for looking in and best wishes, Chris. 10 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Lovely modelling Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Great modelling what are the old 56s like for haulage capacity david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Looking forward to another picture update Chris... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hello David, 18 hours ago, d winpenny said: Great modelling what are the old 56s like for haulage capacity david The old class 56 is quite a workhorse. I do load them up with extra ballast, and for my 'standard' length HAA train of 22 wagons each they can handle them empty with ease, but fully loaded is a bit more of a struggle. I have had one with 36 empties running with no problem. 4 hours ago, saxokid said: Looking forward to another picture update Chris... Here are a few more shots from the layout. 1991 - Ex NSE clss 307 EMU's were drafted in to work the newly electrified line on local services between Leeds and Doncaster. Problems with the class 321 units intended for this service saw the old order lasting way longer than it should. 2N09 - Sheffield to Leeds Sprinter 7K84 July 1990 - Class 56, 56067 works from Gascoigne Wood Stone Bunker to South Kirkby Colliery conveying waste shale in HAA wagons from the Selby Complex. Hope you like them. Thanks for looking in. Best wishes, Chris. 13 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thanks Chris those pictures are well detailed Cheers neil.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hiya Chris ! Cheers for the photos ! I've literally just won a Mainline 56 for £19 on eBay tonight so will soon be wiring in a decoder and then it's onto detailing! Love the new photos looking forward to more Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Afternoon all, I thought it might be interesting to show the layout in its operating mode. The extension boards are added using the open shed doors making a full circuit and holding all the stock 'off scene' With the layout running, I decided to make a short video featuring some of my latest models from my workbench. Thanks for looking in, Best wishes, Chris. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Hi Chris, fantastic work as always! Could we have some more photos of the 321 please? Is it a Bratchell kit? Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) Afternoon All. Thought I might share a sequence of shots from a driver training run. The sequence represents the training and proving rake used to test and train staff for the new class 91 and surrogate DVT sets being introduced on the ECML. Thanks for looking in. Chris. Edited December 8, 2019 by Gallows Close Duplicate Photo 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 On the 14th April 1990 class 37, 37298 was one of four locos to work the Gwent Growler railtour to the Welsh Valleys. The loco subsequently returned to more mundane workings being allocated to Tinsley in Sheffield and a Speedlink Coal Network machine. The post railtour coal tractor is represented here in model form. The model is based on a Lima loco, having been completely re-sprayed and finished with home made 'Victor' painted name plates and presented in care worn pseudo-Valley Lines livery. New wheels, and a double motor configuration complete the power side of things, whilst the roof has been fitted with air horns above the cab windows. The boiler exhaust has been filled and the un-prototypical ribbing at the non radiator end removed and smoothed over. Etched window frames from A1 models have been used added to the face of the loco, and windscreen wipers made and added. On the nose, the high intensity headlight has been removed, and the correct pattern of handrails and lamp irons added. Working marker lights have been fitted behind the grey lenses in the former headcode box. Round Oleo buffers replace the factory fitted ovals. This little project was a pleasure to do, and all the more satisfying to know that another 30 year old model has been brought back from the grave. Thanks for looking in, Chris 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Another nice little project ticked off. Trigger’s Broom! This loco is a little bit special to me. Bought back in 1988 as 47487 this Lima model was named after my grandfather by me as a thank you for his input into my model railway - then in a loft at my parent's home. The nameplates were made at a local engraving company and fixed to the model before it was presented to him. Fast forward to 2016 and my grandfather's passing just before his 90th birthday saw the model fetched from storage. What to do with it? In its original guise it didn't really fit with my current layout, so a refurb was planned. As you see it here 47628 owes its body and chassis to the Lima original. The drive and bogies are from a Heljan model and the motor is from a Bachmann Turbostar. A Lokpilot v5 and home made stay alive are fitted along with new lights. A repaint into the attractive Mainline livery complete with cast double arrows was then done. On the buffer beam a full suite of air, vac and ETH pipes and jumpers were added. Finally the original nameplates were refitted - one on the chassis and the second on the inside of the body. A light weathering will follow. Seen passing Kinsley Colliery with a Leeds to Nottingham service comprised of four Mk 1 coaches it makes a splendid sight. Best wishes, Chris. Edited March 30, 2021 by Gallows Close 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now