Andy Evans Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Just to echo everyone's comments amazing layout and great pictures and videos. I came across your layout in Modelrail and now i look forward to seeing your next project. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 was that easy to do and does it run off pickups or powered from a battery inside the wagon...? Hi Jamie, I assume your asking about the sound fitted 66? The loco is DCC with a chip and speaker, to run it on the layout i have altered the wiring on the top freight line so it can either be run on DC or DCC. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Graham thanks for that, its a great looking layout... Do you have a track plan of your layout... very good layout and I like the triangle part great for taking photos especially with the top line to... you inspire me to make something similar... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hi Graham thanks for that, its a great looking layout... Do you have a track plan of your layout... very good layout and I like the triangle part great for taking photos especially with the top line to... you inspire me to make something similar... Jamie Hi Jamie, Thanks for your kind words, Here is a very rough sketch of the trackplan, its split between the lower and upper levels, hope it helps. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnshutts Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Graham, I just wondered if you'd managed to measure the gradient of the incline on the layout. It'll be interesting to see how this compares to the 1:40 I'm likely to be working with on my own. Thanks in advance. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi John, Apologies for not responding quicker to your question, I've had a measure up and the inclines on the layout are, at its steepest 1 in 27 and the lighter one about 1 in 40. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnshutts Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Graham, Thanks for taking the time to check - that's perfect. I'm planning 1 in 40 so sounds as though it shouldn't be a problem. Seasons greetings John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hello all, Smithdown road will be attending its final exhibition at Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition on the 17th and 18th of Jan. I've been giving some thought of what to do with the layout over the last few months and its with a little sadness that its being sold, the good news is that its going to a good home so all is well. The main reason i'm letting the layout go is because i get no use of it at home, it's housed in the (railway room) but is constantly stored beneath other projects and i just don't get to enjoy it like i used to. I don't want to break it up as i'm quite proud of it, especially as i got it into a magazine so i'd rather it had a new lease of life with someone else. Over the next few weeks i'l post some pictures of construction and some favourites of mine, and maybe some more video's. I'd like to thank everyone on here who has read / commented or offered advice on the layout and wish you all a Happy New Year. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Few pics of during construction. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ohh no, I really enjoyed watching this layout get built and redeveloped over the years. I hope the new owner has great fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ohh no, I really enjoyed watching this layout get built and redeveloped over the years. I hope the new owner has great fun. Hi Phil, I'm sure the new owner will have fun with it. I'l be building another one in due course just as complicated! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Can't wait, I know it's too early to say Will it have OHLE masts :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi Graham, If the new owner for some reason doesn't have it, PM me!! Sad to see it go as it's always been a layout I've liked to look at, one day I'll have an N gauge layout. Good luck with the other projects.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MrSimon Posted January 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2015 Sad times, great little layout - but I can't wait to see the replacement take shape!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Can't wait, I know it's too early to say Will it have OHLE masts :-) It will Phil, Possibly in the Liverpool area, who knows? Hi Graham, If the new owner for some reason doesn't have it, PM me!! Sad to see it go as it's always been a layout I've liked to look at, one day I'll have an N gauge layout. Good luck with the other projects.. Cheers Scott, I'l keep it in mind. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Sad to see it sold I always amazed at the design and concept of it how you managed to get so much in but make it look spacious Good luck with your new project Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just wondering( I think you've said before just had a quick look and couldn't find it ) but what's the length and width of the layout Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Make it a condition of sale that the new owner has to post updates on here! It's a super layout with plenty to look at. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just wondering( I think you've said before just had a quick look and couldn't find it ) but what's the length and width of the layout Brian Hi Brian, Here are the overall size's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This has been a favourite of mine for a long time. Hopefully it will continue be seen on here under it's new owner. Have already informed my wife of an upcoming trip to Canterbury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Have already informed my wife of an upcoming trip to Canterbury Good man! Canterbury is a lovely city for railways (sorry shopping!) Look forward to seeing you there. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks for that shanks my next layouts going to be 8x3 feet so quite interested in the way you've done the return curves Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Brian, Just ask if there's anything in particular you want to know, I was just browsing through some of my photo's and found this of the helix end. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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