Leon Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi mate, Have to say that those lights have taken your layout to another level well done. The arrival of the 60 is great. Put a little something in the post for you at last, hope you can still use them. The 47 I got a few months ago from eBay, its DC not DCC so I will just rip out the engine and practice weathering on. I will then just drag it around the layout as a dead engine. Can pick them up for about a tenna if your lucky. I been away from mine a while also, think I o'd. Will try to get back into it Friday, my day off. Keep it up mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hey Leon, Cheers for your kind comment bud!! Yes they most deffinetly will find use on me layout, thanks again bud Thats a cracking price is that for a 47!! Yes you should get back to your amazing layout, and keep posting them piccies Pulling your leg there bud!! Im in that silly mood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh Junction Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That tug is gorgeous! Really want one now... I wish they were cheaper... you shall have to tell me what that dcc sound yingy thing is... really want a DCC sound loco, but would have to be a tug... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hiya Jack, Cheers for the comment pal!! I dont understand what you mean about the sound 66 I havent yet got her so I dont know what they sound like I know what you mean about 60s and not been cheap, prices seem to have doubled over past couple of months!! Cheers Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh Junction Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Oh... then please do tell us once you have it! The 2010 release of a 60 ddc sound is just over the £200 mark... I dont see why so much.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60maniac Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Oh... then please do tell us once you have it! The 2010 release of a 60 ddc sound is just over the £200 mark... I dont see why so much.... Yeah thats usually the RRP they come out about £180 I was extremely lucky to get mine for £143 good news on your ying ying George I have one shed with sound and I think one is enough lol I'm gonna get it re-blown one day as I'm not 'satisfied' with Bachmanns sounds as it moves off before its even revved up well it does on mine anyway Can't wait to see it mate Thanks Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 :)Ayup Georgie lad, The 37's in those liverys buddy are about early 90's for 429 and early to late 90's for regi rail 414, Cheers for the pickys thou and its always good to av a tractor on shed bruva ruba B) Luvin the depot and lights very atmospheric me laddo :icon_thumbsup2: 60006 is looking nice on your depot i see the train spotter got full access to the yard thats un thinkable nowadays Cheers, Jon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi Georgie 60006 really stands out from the crowds,weathering prehaps a little too heavy for my liking but still looks exelent,a real 'working' loco.Another batch of good quality photos! Kind regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hiya Chaps, Jack- I completley agree with you there bud, the 60s and any other new DCC sound loco have shot up in price!! I just cant afford at the moment for one of them Rich- I would like to have most of me fleet of 66s with sound But I know that wont happen Im back Jon!!! Cheers for the info on the 37s, I think some heavy weathering will make them look more part of the fleet!! Plenty more lights yet to add, must also get all the layout rigged up for one big picture of all the lights!! And that spotter somehow knows every working and when any new arrivals will arrive he gets given a high viz vest and hes off Lewis- Cheers for your kind comment bud!! Thanks for all the kind comments Chaps, I shall see what I can come up with over next couple of days But I have also just been told by college (parents evening) that I need to start thinking of what Im going to do in september and start Apprenticeship hunting and getting on with work so things basically are really going to slow down whilst I get things sorted!! I shall try and update when I can!! So, hang in there with me for now Cheers all Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60maniac Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Best of luck for the future mate yeah the weathering on the 60 looks fab can't wait to see your tractors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Georgie When you do get a dcc sound loco will you upload a video may be? Hornbys imagination isn't up to much,they make a DCC sound EWS class 60 60048 and now a DCC sound EWS 60042? Its a duplicate really??? Id rather see a dcc sound Loadhaul 60059! I know a place where you can get 60048 new for only £135! Im getting one for my Birthday,cant wait! Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60maniac Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Georgie When you do get a dcc sound loco will you upload a video may be? Hornbys imagination isn't up to much,they make a DCC sound EWS class 60 60048 and now a DCC sound EWS 60042? Its a duplicate really??? Id rather see a dcc sound Loadhaul 60059! I know a place where you can get 60048 new for only £135! Im getting one for my Birthday,cant wait! Regards Lewis Hornby's livery policy is a bit silly really considering 60042 has been in long term store a loco such as 60096 would of been a better option or even 60009 ah well at least its another 60 to add to the growing collection of 60s I've succumbed to own B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hiya Chaps, As soon as the 37 turns up, I think it will be tomorrow, I shall take a couple of snaps for you all Lewis, you read my mind!! I have been thinking about making a little vid of the 66 starting up and moving off and then shutting down!! Cheers Rich!! Once again, things are now really getting tough on me and meaning no time to do anything to Jessop Yard, not even the big switch on with all the lights!!Hopefully things will get sorted, but this could go on until September Its tough out there at the moment!! Cheers all Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 When you say tough is it work related? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hiya all, I sat down and had a little think about whats happening now and whats going to happen over next few months and I have decided Im being silly. So, work shall carry on, but just not as often and I shall keep you all up to date with whats going on wether it be with photos or no photos or updated every couple of weeks instead of everyday, any comments I shall happily reply. Hopefully tomorrow me new loco shall arrive, so there shall be an update and hopefully next week with me first sound class 66 I shall try and get all three boards all fully lit too!! Theres a tonne of stuff that still needs to be done like backscenes that I shall do, oh and get some legs too one day!! I shall try and keep going and keep you all updated, but please hang in there with me Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Georgie Looking forward to seeing the next updates,we can wait! It mus be exciting knowing a Sound class 66 is on its way B) Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi all, The 37 didnt arrive which is a shame as I was hoping to take a couple of photos for you all this weekend as this week I will be extremely busy!! I did though decide to line a couple of locos up inside and around the shed for you all. I am hoping to do a couple of hours worth of work on Jessop Yard, and shall take some photos!! I am hoping to weather the track and ballast, well, make them not look as new as they do now and add desiel stains around fueling point and where locos stable. I think aswell I shall add more detail to the shed too, he could do with some more attention, possibly weather the sheds too, see how I get on first The trainspotter took a couple of snaps when passing the depot of 60006, 66178 and 67005 hanging around the shed Hope you all like!?!? All comments welcome!! Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Fabdabidosa ! What are you planning to use to weather the trackwork ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Fabdabidosa ! I like that word Im planning on useing acrylic paint washes for the ballast, and for the rails, I might mix a couple of Enamel or acrylic paints together to try and get a dark brown rust colour. Im not sure how it might turn out, I hope I dont ruin me layout by adding wrong colours!! Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney Todd Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi , Best thing i found is to do a test on a spare bit of track , before doing the layout , saved me making mistakes . Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I like that word Im planning on useing acrylic paint washes for the ballast, and for the rails, I might mix a couple of Enamel or acrylic paints together to try and get a dark brown rust colour. Im not sure how it might turn out, I hope I dont ruin me layout by adding wrong colours!! Regards Georgie George, have you considered Railmatch "Sleeper Grime" spray ? Its good for spraying the sleepers and sides of the rails before ballasting. I found it a lot quicker and easier that painting the rail sides by hand. I like the idea of a wash for the ballast, I sprayed mine with Rover Brown from Halfords and am not happy with it. Cramdin Yard uses a wash and looks really good. Dont worry if it looks wrong, can alway go over it again until happy. Have a good one, Im stuck in work today. so modeling from my desk...lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I tried ordering some railmatch sleeper grime spray, but everywhere wanted you to send a cheque. Something I dont have!! And straight away when track was layed I ballasted it, another lesson learnt!! I have given the ballast a wash of black now, and made it heavy around the fuelling points and stabling areas. Next is the side of the rails, something Im really not looking forward too, suppose its got to be done I feel for you bud, working on a Sunday!! I shall have a closer look at Cramdin Yards weathered track Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi Shaun, Oops forgot about that idea!! I suppose I could use a spare piece of track for testing my own rail mix colour to make sure it looks ok and use a couple of real track photos for help too Google time!! Cheers Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hiya all, I have made a mix of my own rail side colour. I mixed red, orange and black to make the colour. But Im not 100% on the colour, here's a photo for you all: Please help!! does the colour look ok?? should I do the whole layout with this colour?? Or does it need to be darker?? All comments welcome!! Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi all, I have successfully painted all the tracks on one board out of three!! Big success!! The colour looks okay, even better on wooden sleepered track. So, one board down, two to go before the track has been all completely weathered!! I think though now I need to go back over the ballast to make it stand out more!! Im going to make another mix so I think for today I shall be painting tracks!! Oh what joy!! It does look better though, well I think anyways Heres some photos for you all: All comments welcome!! Regards Georgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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