MRDBLUE17 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Great News Mick, Good to see another of the “modern image” classics that inspired me live in. Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Great News Mick, Good to see another of the “modern image” classics that inspired me live in. Cheers Mark Yes - a long journey since the days of the King Georges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 14, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yes - a long journey since the days of the King Georges. It was a 6 year journey before King George's! Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 It was a 6 year journey before King George's! Cheers, Mick Lordy Didn't realize it was that far back - did it start off with these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2019 Lordy Didn't realize it was that far back - did it start off with these? 3 Rail Full Straights 2015.jpg I think NB was one of the first layouts on the exhibition circuit to use Peco Code 75. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Regarding timescales and groundbreaking when in comparison to Nick Gurneys Dyserth Road was NB out and about? - Nicks effort was quite a benchmark back then. Good to see NB will be on the circuit still. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2019 Regarding timescales and groundbreaking when in comparison to Nick Gurneys Dyserth Road was NB out and about? - Nicks effort was quite a benchmark back then. Good to see NB will be on the circuit still. Ian Dead Smurf Rd probably appeared on the scene as NB was waving it's first goodbye in 1999. We had Tontine St Goods next to Dead Smurf at Blackburn in 2002. Nick was operating Lenz then and watching that persuaded us to use Lenz on Blackmill. I rewired DR for the new owner when Nick sold it on - it was originally DC and had loads of section switches. I could probably have made a few quid weighing in the excess copper............ Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Regarding timescales and groundbreaking when in comparison to Nick Gurneys Dyserth Road was NB out and about? - Nicks effort was quite a benchmark back then. Good to see NB will be on the circuit still. Ian Mick said on here it was provisionally sold, not that it would remain on the exhibition circuit. Whether it remains on the exhibition circuit depends on the new owner (which isn't me). Great News Mick, Good to see another of the “modern image” classics that inspired me live in. Cheers Mark I think it would always find a buyer - I was just too slow to get in there with a bid. However, whilst I won't be trying to fit New Bryford into my attic, I'm now seriously contemplating abandoning my previous plans and trying to copy the concept of New Bryford, so it may inspire me as much as it has done you. Trackwork is all Peco - Code 75 medium electrofrog in the scenic sections and Code 100 short insulfrog in the storage yards. Minimum radius is nominally 2'6" but there is one tiny section that is marginally sharper. How did you handle the transition between Code 75 and Code 100 - did you use the special converter pieces that Peco market (SL-113) or just pack under the Code 75 at the join to bring the rail heads in line? What was the rational for using Code 100 in the fiddle yard: more robust, or simply you had some available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 17, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2019 How did you handle the transition between Code 75 and Code 100 - did you use the special converter pieces that Peco market (SL-113) or just pack under the Code 75 at the join to bring the rail heads in line? What was the rational for using Code 100 in the fiddle yard: more robust, or simply you had some available? I did use the adapters and found that they weren't good on a curve as the 100 tried to "straighten" the joint, They were quickly reinforced with track pins holding the rails in place and have served well ever since (kiss of death time) Code 75 shorts weren't available at the time and I wanted to reduce the space taken up by points in the fiddle yard. I did also have a few lengths of Code 100 flexi available. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamD98 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I am looking forward to seeing what happens with the layout going forward. I hope to see it on the exhibition circuit still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Mick said on here it was provisionally sold, not that it would remain on the exhibition circuit. Whether it remains on the exhibition circuit depends on the new owner (which isn't me). I think it would always find a buyer - I was just too slow to get in there with a bid. However, whilst I won't be trying to fit New Bryford into my attic, I'm now seriously contemplating abandoning my previous plans and trying to copy the concept of New Bryford, so it may inspire me as much as it has done you. How did you handle the transition between Code 75 and Code 100 - did you use the special converter pieces that Peco market (SL-113) or just pack under the Code 75 at the join to bring the rail heads in line? What was the rational for using Code 100 in the fiddle yard: more robust, or simply you had some available? You more or less answered - cheaper - more robust (no flex) and doesn't look like trainset track "out front" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I did use the adapters and found that they weren't good on a curve as the 100 tried to "straighten" the joint, They were quickly reinforced with track pins holding the rails in place and have served well ever since (kiss of death time) Code 75 shorts weren't available at the time and I wanted to reduce the space taken up by points in the fiddle yard. I did also have a few lengths of Code 100 flexi available. Cheers, Mick Useful, that. I will be using Code 100 in my fiddle yards, simply because I have a load, bought before I thought Code 75 would be better, which was then bought before I thought Code 83 would be even better (mainly because of the much smoother radius B8 pointwork). Combine this with the purchase of Code 75 BH for the sidings, and I have a lot of transitions to work out.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted January 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2019 We have had a number of offers and can now say that subject to a few details being sorted, New Bryford is now sold. Cheers, Mick Will you now be changing your username to The Modeller Formerly Known As Newbryford? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2019 The Modeller Formerly Known As Newbryford's mostly yellow workbench? I don't think so............. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 The Modeller Formerly Known As Newbryford's mostly yellow workbench? I don't think so............. Cheers, Mick In Jamaica they have a Reggae artist known as "Yellowman" That title may well suit you Mick !!! "The OO Yellowman" Although I have heard that getting a Note (£) out of you is proving difficult !!! Lol Cheers Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2019 Useful, that. I will be using Code 100 in my fiddle yards, simply because I have a load, bought before I thought Code 75 would be better, which was then bought before I thought Code 83 would be even better (mainly because of the much smoother radius B8 pointwork). Combine this with the purchase of Code 75 BH for the sidings, and I have a lot of transitions to work out.... Copperclad, brass pins and lots of solder are your friend Mike! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Departmental203 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 In Jamaica they have a Reggae artist known as "Yellowman" That title may well suit you Mick !!! "The OO Yellowman" Although I have heard that getting a Note (£) out of you is proving difficult !!! Lol Cheers Paul I wonder if calling you Doctor Yellow would suit you? Well...its the name of a departmental shinkansen...and it's yellow! But I think you would prefer being named after something British....? Jules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 24, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thinking about the ceremonial "last train" for Glasgow. When Blackmill was retired from the exhibition circuit a few years ago, the last train to run was a 220 Virgin Voyager - this was the same set that had been the first to traverse the entire length of the layout when it was first built. However, I can't recall what the first was on New Bryford. In either it's first incarnation or the latest. The one rule I am sticking to is - it won't be yellow. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2019 How about making some flashing possession limit boards and worksite marker boards just before the bridge and run some empty salmons and coalfish up to them in readiness for a possession to start in the station area lifting the track Also park some OTP in the warehouse yard waiting for the possession to begin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 25, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2019 How about making some flashing possession limit boards and worksite marker boards just before the bridge and run some empty salmons and coalfish up to them in readiness for a possession to start in the station area lifting the track Also park some OTP in the warehouse yard waiting for the possession to begin I have twin jib crane and a rake of YKA Ospreys.................................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Thinking about the ceremonial "last train" for Glasgow. When Blackmill was retired from the exhibition circuit a few years ago, the last train to run was a 220 Virgin Voyager - this was the same set that had been the first to traverse the entire length of the layout when it was first built. However, I can't recall what the first was on New Bryford. In either it's first incarnation or the latest. The one rule I am sticking to is - it won't be yellow. Cheers, Mick Last train got to be Thomas the tank...at 150mph! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 14, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2019 Not long to go now........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 18 hours ago, newbryford said: Not long to go now........ It will be missed Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 How it was pre extention days...12vDC .... none of this new fangle 'D double C' as dcc was described by a member of public at BRM Doncaster show recently! (Sorry if you are reading this post sir...you made me chuckle all weekend!) ...lima Mk2s with wheel flanges turned in a battery drill! Take that EM boys...! Lima 08 with impetus undercarage... AAAAHhhhh take me back when the only sounds where lima grinding gears....deep flanges tip toeing through the code 75 points and chairs..........and the sound of operators farting on Sunday afternoon after a weekend of beer and curry! Good luck the weekend boys enjoy. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 19, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2019 You will be missed. I've already started cleaning wheels. We shall raise a glass at a suitable time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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