RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 15, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2011 I know that Charmouth is a very quite backwater, but a few trains would be good! But you KNOW what the trains look like, Mudders Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 15, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2011 I know 'I' do, but what about everyone else!!!! Will make a change from the various Southern 00 engines! Will be interesting to see how the K1 looks at Charmouth?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 What a great layout. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpster Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 What a beautiful layout. A true work of art! Arp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post DLT Posted September 16, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Thanks very much Gents, and now at last some pictures of trains. Dave. Edited September 22, 2022 by DLT 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 17, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Will be interesting to see how the K1 looks at Charmouth?? Slightly silly actually, especially hauling half a dozen Welshpool wagons! Edited September 17, 2011 by DLT 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnewbold Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Is there a gradient high to low from left to right of phots 6,7 & 9 of post 1 and phot 1 of post 14 or is it an optical illusion? I ask because the effect (if i not my eyes) just looks terrific, very subtle. Just like the real thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2011 Very nice Dave, yes I know a little out of place, but great looking engine! Are you going to add a crew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2011 Slightly silly actually, especially hauling half a dozen Welshpool wagons! For a loco that started active life in Tasmania, the distance from its Manchester birthplace to Charmouth is trivial. Looks a lovely model, and no doubt it runs like one, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 18, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Very nice Dave, yes I know a little out of place, but great looking engine! Are you going to add a crew? Yes, there will be a crew added, when I get around to finishishing it! It has been further developed since this photo, (must take another one) all bright metal chemically blacked, paintwork on footplate edges sorted out etc. Not weathered yet though. Problem is I've rather lost interest in the loco, mainly because its taken too long to finish and I've moved on to other projects. Some self-discipline definitely needed. For a loco that started active life in Tasmania, the distance from its Manchester birthplace to Charmouth is trivial. Looks a lovely model, and no doubt it runs like one, too. Hi Ian, Thanks very much. It runs beautifully thanks to a Faulhaber motor with integral gearhead in each bogie, driving the axle through bevel gears (by North West Shortline?) Its a Backwoods Miniatures kit by the way, I didnt scratchbuild it! Cheers, Dave. Edited September 18, 2011 by DLT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 18, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Is there a gradient high to low from left to right of phots 6,7 & 9 of post 1 and phot 1 of post 14 or is it an optical illusion? I ask because the effect (if i not my eyes) just looks terrific, very subtle. Just like the real thing. Edited September 18, 2011 by DLT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 18, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2011 Is there a gradient high to low from left to right of phots 6,7 & 9 of post 1 and phot 1 of post 14 or is it an optical illusion? I ask because the effect (if i not my eyes) just looks terrific, very subtle. Just like the real thing. Yes, there is a gradient. The line starts to climb between the loco shed and the starter signal. The gradient is 1 in 35 to gain enough height to cross the lane. It adds visual interest to the layout, and (I hope) gives the impression that the line is climbing into the hills. I was inspired by the Welshpool and Llanfair, with its steep and very visible gradients, particularly the climb out of Raven Square. Cheers, Dave. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnewbold Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Yes, there is a gradient. The line starts to climb between the loco shed and the starter signal. The gradient is 1 in 35 to gain enough height to cross the lane. It adds visual interest to the layout, and (I hope) gives the impression that the line is climbing into the hills. I was inspired by the Welshpool and Llanfair, with its steep and very visible gradients, particularly the climb out of Raven Square. Cheers, Dave. I like the effect a lot, great work! P.S 1 in 35 is much steeper than I would have reckoned from the pictures, I guess you get a much better idea of the gradient seeing it for real rather than in 2-D.. Edited September 19, 2011 by jpnewbold Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 HI Dave Can i drive that monster of a loco ! Wow , can not wait to see this layout in the flesh !. Keep the photo coming . Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous! Went to Charmouth for part of our holiday this year. Pity the railway wasn't there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 2, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous! Went to Charmouth for part of our holiday this year. Pity the railway wasn't there! Thanks Steve, You would be suprised at the number of people I've met who were convinced that it WAS there. I've even fooled myself; occasionally when passing on the A35 I find myself glancing up the valley hoping to spot a bit of the old embankment. Then I have to say to myself, "Idiot, pull yourself together, you invented it! " Cheers, Dave. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hi Dave I always like your models they are also fantastic and the quality is out of this world. I am looking forward in see it at the Barnstaple model railway club exibition next year. keep up the good work. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve22 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 The colour tones, the weathering and the general open spaciousness of it all; simply lovely and very convincing. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccormackpj Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yes, there is a gradient. The line starts to climb between the loco shed and the starter signal. The gradient is 1 in 35 to gain enough height to cross the lane. It adds visual interest to the layout, and (I hope) gives the impression that the line is climbing into the hills. I was inspired by the Welshpool and Llanfair, with its steep and very visible gradients, particularly the climb out of Raven Square. Cheers, Dave. Just tuned back into RMWeb after the Motherboard of all Meltdowns. Good to see pics of Charmouth, Dave, thank you! I have always admired your subtle modelling - upstairs there is a well-thumbed copy of the Toddler with your article on the left-hand extension which gives so much more to Charmouth than the few inches it adds in length. As a some-time firebod, the gradients on the W&L are quite demanding. Seeing the water level zoom up and down the gauge glass as the loco goes over Coppice Lane is entertaining (if water is sufficient) or finger-biting (if not). The 1 in 50 off the platform end at Raven Sq is fine, it's the level when you reach Golfa Summit, 2 miles away and 300 ft higher, that's the true test. Rule of thumb with the Beyers is to leave with a full glass, topping up whenever pressure permits on the climb. Some firemen make it look effortless - my efforts were possibly not so accomplished. To me a railway isn't a real railway unless it's got noticeable gradients, and some narrow gauge / light railways had them in spades. The rise to the level crossing on Charmouth is a subtle bit of realism along with lots of other little touches around both Charmouth and Bridport. Keep those pics coming! Patrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 19, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hello Patrick, Thanks very much for your kind comments, much appreciated. Just tuned back into RMWeb after the Motherboard of all Meltdowns. Good to see pics of Charmouth, Dave, thank you! I have always admired your subtle modelling - upstairs there is a well-thumbed copy of the Toddler with your article on the left-hand extension which gives so much more to Charmouth than the few inches it adds in length. Ah yes, the six inch extension. Charmouth was originally built to squeeze onto the longest wall in my bedroom; quite constricting so the bufferstops were about half an inch from the baseboard end. Eventually exhibition extensions were built for each end but not used at home. I was amazed by the difference that adding that extra few inches made to the visual effect of the layout, quite out of proportion with the work involved. For some reason Railway Modeller wouldn't use my preferred title "Six Inches Makes All The Difference", I cant think why... As a some-time firebod, the gradients on the W&L are quite demanding. Seeing the water level zoom up and down the gauge glass as the loco goes over Coppice Lane is entertaining (if water is sufficient) or finger-biting (if not).To me a railway isn't a real railway unless it's got noticeable gradients, and some narrow gauge / light railways had them in spades. The rise to the level crossing on Charmouth is a subtle bit of realism along with lots of other little touches around both Charmouth and Bridport. Keep those pics coming! Thanks very much, my modelling has been strongly influenced by the W&L, particularly its level-crossings and very visible gradients. I was determined to try and incorporate these effects on the layout; Castle and Cyfronydd are two of my favourite locations All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post DLT Posted January 19, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Found a few more photos, taken around the level-crossing area and hopefully showing some of the Welshpool & Llanfair influence. Had to remove buildings and backscene to get these views! Cheers, Dave. Edited September 22, 2022 by DLT 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted January 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2012 Great shots Dave. After driving Dolgoch and four coaches to Brn-glas and back I concur about the gradients the regulator needed continual tweeeaking much more so than a layout controller. Mind you it was great fun. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I just love the natural colours. Totally realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2012 I just love the natural colours. Totally realistic. Agreed. The whole feel of those pictures is reminiscent of the Welshpool & Llanfair, with a thoroughly rural route in relatively unspectacular countryside, in contrast to the Talyllyn, & particularly the Festiniog & Welsh Highland, where mountains are always present. This has marvellous atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Dave, Really looking forward to operating Charmouth at the next exhibition - it's been a while! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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