DerekEm8 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Larry, Whats that 'D' bus doing in Greenfield - a bit off route don't you think ? For the un-familiar the 'D' bus ran from Rhodes Bank (Oldham) to the Gardner's Arms on the Chadderton/ Manchester Boundary near to the AVRO's later BAE factory. BTW what happened to 'Rhodes Bank' seems to have disappeared from the local vocabulary and maps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Whats that 'D' bus doing in Greenfield - a bit off route don't you think ? It was one of those lucky scoops...........The blinds were set to deter passengers while General Manager Cyril Paige was giving it a run! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Greenfield station was originally a small wayside station on a mainline. When the Oldham Branch arrived the station was extended. Following years of complaints about amenities the station was later extended. All this rebuilding and extending shows in the brickwork, which varies from Random stone to 'Cotswold' stone to Dressed stone. Moving along from the coal shutes, the next job is the goods shed, a peculiarly shaped building and actually rather long. The real shed dominated the site but space limitations means the model will be shorter than scale. I must place on record my debt of tanks to Mr.Fox (of the original Delph book fame) at Saddleworth Museum, who has greatly assisted with useful photos and drawings. Also old friend David Beilby whose 1970's photos provide valuable information as to how things were. Larry G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted August 17, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2012 Morning Larry. I didn't know this thread existed so it's been an enjoyable read-through. As with many of the best threads, lots of detail and how-it's-done photos. You've visited my thread often enough - I will now watch progress here! I'm jealous, actually, as you are well ahead of me with the track going down. Cheers, Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hi Larry Just found this thread and read it all the way through and look forward to seeing it progress. I too have just started laying some track (Peco 75) so am keen to see what the final result is like, I am also trying it without the rail joiners as I just don't think they look right but I do wonder if I should of waited to see the finish with ballast first. Your progress is a lot faster than mine too. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Welcome Physicsman and Aberdere. Re track laying without fishplates Aberdare, I suppose you could fit them just to line the rails up, particularly essential on curves, then lever them off once the ballast is holding everything firmly in place. The current Greenfield has Code 75 mostly, Code 83 for longer points and Code 100 ready for mating with track outside the shed. Now it is all ballasted I have a job seeing the difference and could have made life easier for myself by adopting just Code 100 and code 83. No doubt the differences would show up in rail level photographs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted August 17, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2012 Welcome Physicsman and Aberdere. Re track laying without fishplates Aberdare, I suppose you could fit them just to line the rails up, particularly essential on curves, then lever them off once the ballast is holding everything firmly in place. The current Greenfield has Code 75 mostly, Code 83 for longer points and Code 100 ready for mating with track outside the shed. Now it is all ballasted I have a job seeing the difference and could have made life easier for myself by adopting just Code 100 and code 83. No doubt the differences would show up in rail level photographs! You will indeed be pleased you used code 75 when it comes to rail level photos Larry. I found that out on my last layout. And your scenic modelling is on a par with your coach building skills. I don't know how you do it, and so quickly too.When does the outdoor section get started? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hi (Great Northern) Gilbert, the outside section will be left until next spring now seeing as work on the layout started so late this year. Regarding working fast, it is to prevent things becoming a chore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Really impressive. Looking forward to seeing more of this layout. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted August 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2012 Bl***y hell, Larry, that is very good. I take great encouragement from the opening words..."never having made a building before..." - exactly the position I'm in. Bit of common-sense, improvisation and an outline plan and - presto. Good stuff. Btw, I like the embankment and coal chute. The variation of levels is working well with your layout. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 I knew the weard goods shed would have to be built this time around Jeff. Didn't enjoy it but I'm glad I did it! Windows and guttering etc should arrive tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted August 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2012 Where are you buying your windows and guttering? I've just ordered a "scratchbuider's guide" ("Scratch built buildings" - a BRM paperback), so I may try building a goods Shed sometime in the near future. A secondary platform waiting room is also on the cards. We'll see! Keep up the informative narrative! Hopefully, I'll be off the viaducts by the end of the week (in KL) and considering some track laying... will be nice to have a change. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Blimey! You don't hang about do you. I'm still fiddling about laying a few bits of track. The goods shed looks very good and I am impressed by how quickly you did it especially when there was also a difficult roof section to do, I look forward to seeing it progress. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Window frames and guttering are from the Ratio & Wills combined catalogue. I order nearly all my requirements from Bob at Alton Model Centre. There is maybe a company somewhere that produces etched window frames, which are preferable. On the subject of brass etchings, does anyone know if ornate fittings like wall mounted oil lamp brackets and platform canopy supports are available anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Brassmasters do windows. The chap (forgot his name) who does bulidings for Gresley Beat sell various etches as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2012 Window frames and guttering are from the Ratio & Wills combined catalogue. I order nearly all my requirements from Bob at Alton Model Centre. There is maybe a company somewhere that produces etched window frames, which are preferable. On the subject of brass etchings, does anyone know if ornate fittings like wall mounted oil lamp brackets and platform canopy supports are available anywhere? Quite a few producers of this kind of stuff. ScaleLink have a good range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Window frames and guttering are from the Ratio & Wills combined catalogue. I order nearly all my requirements from Bob at Alton Model Centre. There is maybe a company somewhere that produces etched window frames, which are preferable. On the subject of brass etchings, does anyone know if ornate fittings like wall mounted oil lamp brackets and platform canopy supports are available anywhere? Bill Beford does custom etches at a very reasonable price if you provide him with a drawing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 love the stone bridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2012 Lovely modelling and cracking progress Larry, at this rate you'll be sat twiddling your thumbs waiting to get out into the garden next summer! PS don't forget the lintel over the rail door on the goods shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very nice Coach. One has a head of steam up and its looking fabbo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 A full day was put in weathering the platform edges and glueing them down. Then the station, goods shed and other buildings roofs were sprayed slate grey (Precision Paints), and the walls and roofs were weathered.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Looking proper lived-in now, Larry. All that soot and sandstone can only indicate a part of Lancashire dangerously close to Yorkshire! Proper job! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Max Stafford : All that soot and sandstone can only indicate a part of Lancashire dangerously close to Yorkshire! The other way round Dave..... Greenfield was in the West Riding of Yorkshire where stone construction tended to be favoured rather than brick as in neighbouring Lancashire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted August 25, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2012 Larry, I'm sure you were "having us on" re. your scratchbuilding! What a superb job. Quite inspirational! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Larry, that is fantastic! The painting & weathering you have done has completely transformed the model, it just goes to show how good the plastic sheets can look if finished well. I too will be working from photographs and this shows me what can be achieved. Keep up the good work. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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