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On 28/03/2021 at 20:52, 67A said:

Hi all,

 

Hardly had a moment to myself over the past few weeks and it has meant my usual YouTube weekly timetable slot is some 4 or 5 weeks late which is even worse than the old BR! :)

 

Anyway here's the link to episode 16. It is slightly different to the previous as all my template thingy's all disappeared from! the program - I do hate technology.

 

 

 

Well worth the wait Mike, I really enjoyed the latest installment - totally inspirational.

Only another 4 hours to go, although they can't be particularly busy I wouldn't have thought!

Steve

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On 29/03/2021 at 22:35, sjp23480 said:

Well worth the wait Mike, I really enjoyed the latest installment - totally inspirational.

Only another 4 hours to go, although they can't be particularly busy I wouldn't have thought!

Steve

Just you wait and see Steve! Seven booked southbound in next instalment but I intend to add a couple of northbound special workings such as...............:excl:;):)

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Hi all,

There is a bit more to this weeks YouTube episode (17). The usual hour of traffic is between 20.00 and 20.59 and has a couple of additional CM+EE special workings.

 

There is also a Fuel Wagon conversion shown with the job completed apart from painting, this vehicle was used to provide fuel to outlying stabling points, yards etc. which had no permanent fuel storage facility. In addition there is my own method of producing loco lamps for pennies rather than £6 for 5!

 

I have just been looking for cylinder drain cocks on the web and was shocked at the cost of £5 per pair so I will be developing my own generic design in due course. Talking of design I am in the final stages of commissioning my design for 'Turnbuckle' tensioners to suit the Type 'A', 'B' and 'L' containers seen on Conflat wagons. More of this in a week or so!

 

Episode 17 is available here:

 

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Hi all,

 

Thought I would post a few photos of the near completed Fuel Tank wagon, it has had an overall coat of 'dirty black' leaving just the handrails and pipework to pick out in white and apply some suitable transfers. I am really pleased with the outcome.

The first 3 show the inspiration taken from the Cheona Publications book 'Engineers Stock'

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Now the model version

 

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 Hope you like guys.

Should be a YouTube update tomorrow if all goes to plan.

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Hi all,

 

Well then, three weeks on and I have actually completed filming the 10pm to 11pm timetable workings and they will be uploaded this weekend for sure.

In the meantime there is major changes afoot! Don't panic though, it's not on the actual scenic section of the layout. Now that the layout runs to a timetable and each train is simply run through a couple of time for filming I don't see a need for a fiddleyard, therefore I have today decided to rip it up and reconfigure the area into a mainly motive power depot scene. The new section will not be based on any actual place and not in any way historically connected to Dent or even the S&C, the same trains timetabled to run through Dent will simply pass through this new creation however it will also be used independently just to have some shunting interest and fulfil my passion which is building layouts rather than running them.

 

Computer is playing up so will continue this later or tomorrow...

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Hi all,

Above is the link to episode 19 of the timetable sequence. There is also details of a couple of projects, the fuel tank wagon only needs some transfers applying and a dusting with some powders to take away the sheen. I'm very happy with the end result.

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Another project I have been working on is an etched fret to allow all 3 'L' type limestone containers to be restrained with turnbuckle shackles as a complete unit rather than applying 12 individual 5 piece links as I have done on two wagons which took so long I came up with this masterplan. I am hoping to offer these as a fret containing 6 No. enough for three wagons, if anyone is interested please PM me.

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This is the full A4 sheet for my own use

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Close-up of the main component which suits all 3 containers 

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Treated with 'Brass Black' to age the metal

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The donor wagon ready to be fitted

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The unit fitted to the wagon floor.........to be continued......

 

I'll have to tease you with the finished item as I forgot to photo it! DOH.

The reason I forgot is project No. 3...

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I got stuck in to uplifting the track in the fiddleyard and this is the 1st incarnation of the new design. I prefer to see a track plan full size like this rather than on paper. This may well change over the next few days so keep an eye on proceedings.

Okay back to work..........on the layout of course!

 

 

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Hi all,

 

Bit of a change of scene! I'm now showing the progress on the new scenic area which is to be entitled "CHESTERGATE EXCHANGE" this derives from my old layout called 'Chestergate & Milne' (C&M). The Milne section was featured in Model Rail back in 2008 but the Chestergate side never got completed due to the flood. The new version bears no similarity to the old other than in name. I visited Woodford Halse village a few weeks ago and it got me thinking along Great Central practices and therefore the track plan features a single island platform with a bay at each end, there will be goods facilities, an MPD, and I'm looking at squeezing in a small diesel servicing point.

 

This is a return to my usual style of layout which I have modelled over decades whereby there is plenty of busy trackwork set in an urban environment. I will be using my scratchbuilt buildings made for C&M and other items perhaps from my exhibition layout 'Bermuda Road MPD' and to be honest I have boxes full of detailing items which will help greatly in the build process.

 

Rather than scribble a proposed track plan I have photographed the layout proposals to give you an overall idea. Presently, looking from the far side the 'Up' relief, 'Up' main, 'Down' main and 'Down' relief have have been laid with points leading to a proposed bay platform either end. The main approach into the goods yard and MPD has been mostly laid and I have positioned track to show the current design. I will be uploading a version to YouTube describing all of this and you may wish to take a look there later.

 

Starting at the 'Down' end...

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Due to the restriction posed by the wall this end is not too complicated. The unpainted area of baseboiard with the coach showing is the platform location, it looks massive here however its actually 150mm rail to rail allowing 130mm for platform surface; 50mm for a central building and 40mm each side of this.

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Looking at the 'Up' end the MPD area includes a 4 road engine shed, coal hole and turntable.

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In the distance can be seen the proposed Diesel servicing shed, in order to fit this in it can only be accessed from the turntable. This is not a certainty just yet.

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A general look along the whole length each way.

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The excess board width will be reduced once final track layout is confirmed.

 

So that's it guys, let me know what you think!

 

 

 

 

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Enjoyed the video Mike with the plans of the development of Chestergate.

The diesel depot location doesn’t quite look the part IMHO could be just the turntable hole though attracting the eye.

My thoughts are Newton Heath turntable more out front. Just to throw something in the hat! Not a Central location so may be of little use!

looking forward to seeing this develop.

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NLS map pre diesel facilities.

But turntable location shown.

Well you did ask! :negative::scratchhead:

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Hi all,

Above is the video link to the Chestergate developments.

Thanks for the comments so far, as Ade commented on the positioning of the diesel depot I can only agree and its not set in stone (or wood). I could keep the full width of the extension boards and locate it more centrally between the MPD and goods yard, the only problem in doing this is the reduced width between both scenic sections, it can get quite crowded in the den in normal circumstances. Another option would be to locate it on the other side of the problem wall however this space was intended for simply fiddleyard operation without any scenics. Still deliberating!

 

Thanks for your input guys.

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I have to say Mike when I watched the video I thought the diesel depot jarred and just didn’t look realistic. It also seemed to sabotage the effect you’d otherwise created with shed and coal hole. 
 

Leicester South solved the shed issue by having a line running off scene to an off scene shed the other side of a bridge and wonder if this would work for you?

 

Brian 

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10 hours ago, Dragonboy said:

I have to say Mike when I watched the video I thought the diesel depot jarred and just didn’t look realistic. It also seemed to sabotage the effect you’d otherwise created with shed and coal hole. 
 

Leicester South solved the shed issue by having a line running off scene to an off scene shed the other side of a bridge and wonder if this would work for you?

 

Brian 

Hi Brian,

Yes I too feel it looks contrived to be honest. I don't really want to be going into the other side of the wall just to move a couple of diesels around so it will either go in the centre or not at all at the moment. Thanks for your input.

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Hi all.

 

Just a quick update to show the new 'proposed' diesel depot location...

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This is how it looked at the weekend

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Looking from the goods yard the two sidings on the far right are the depot arrival headshunt (left) and a stabling road far right.

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Looking now at the new location the arrival road is seen centrally, the headshunt is beyond the point and the stabling road is far right foreground.

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The two dead end sidings will be the fuelling point with the adjacent pair running into the depot building, the point on the right leads to the stabling road.

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This view just shows the steam depot has had the coal hole turned around

 

I really did not want to position the diesel depot behind the MPD and neither did I want it isolated in the garage side of the wall so I think this makes it a bit more believable and less contrived. Let me know what you think guys and thanks for your input recently.

 

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Looks better Mike away from the turntable, but! there’s always a but isn’t there! It does look like it over shadows the steam shed maybe it’s the angle of your photos and the diminishing distance.  
looking forward to more.

cheers

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Hi all,

Spent Sunday deliberating whilst wiring up the 'Up' main. Although I operate good old fashioned analogue DC my preferred method is to wire each separate section of rail with an independent supply therefore it takes much longer than usual but results in far better continuity and easy to locate fault finding.

I have also decided to abandon the diesel depot altogether. No matter where it could fit it either looked wrong and took up too much space resulting in widening the layout to 3ft which I then have to reach over if required, as it stands only the each end is wider which I can work with.

More to follow in the week, thanks for looking in.

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Hi all,

Well its all 'start again'! I deliberated over a few days and was not that happy with the straight lines, I seldom build a layout without a curve so a curve it will be. The island platform I think will be changed to an 'Up' and 'Down' with a centre road and possibly a couple of bays, the whole station will not be featured in such a short and narrow space which should leave a bit of room for the depots and goods yard perhaps, but time will tell. I am also hoping it will not be so complicated looking - I've realised I'm getting too old for clambering under boards fiddling with point motors and wiring I'm sad to say.

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Well, I've just finished reading 191 pages in  the last couple of weeks, and just wanted to say congratulations on an outstanding layout. It's been fascinating to watch the 'fast-forward' development of the layout :D

 

Now to watch all the rest of videos.

 

MarkC

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On 30/06/2021 at 12:01, magpac said:

Well, I've just finished reading 191 pages in  the last couple of weeks, and just wanted to say congratulations on an outstanding layout. It's been fascinating to watch the 'fast-forward' development of the layout :D

 

Now to watch all the rest of videos.

 

MarkC

Hi Mark,

 

Well you are a glutton for punishment! Seriously though, many thanks for taking the time to follow the progress to date, as you can imagine there is not a lot left to do on the modelling front with Dent itself and in the main I have recently been working on detailing of rolling stock etc. Of course there is the new project "CHESTERGATE" which I am just about to upload some images of the slow progress to date. I will probably rename this topic from 'Dent Station' to 'Dent Station with Chestergate'.

 

Hope you enjoy the forthcoming posts, thanks once again.

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Hi all,

 

Hope you noticed the change of topic title from 'Dent Station' to 'DENT STATION with CHESTERGATE'. Rather than try to manage two separate topics I've decided to combine the two completely different layouts into  one topic just like they are in the den.

At the risk of repeating myself, just to confirm the status; Dent Station continues as it is now and following the old fiddleyard uplifting the new CHESTERGATE will be created in its place. This layout is a fictitious location and serves to provide me with a more challenging layout to operate plus the opportunity to view more items of stock on what will be a much busier layout than Dent could ever be.

 

Here are a few shots of the current rebuild. All pointwork is copperclad sleepers with bullhead code 75 rail apart from the single and double slips which are PECO just to save time and sanity! Plain track is SMP 'J' track, same as Dent.

 

Sorry don't know why these images have turned 90 degrees?

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The rearranged approach lines which will not be treated to any scenery.

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Temporary wiring to test operation as we go, this will all be tied into a new control panel.

 

And just to finish a couple of new editions to the fleet...

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The Class 21 was a birthday present from the wife.

 

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The A2 was a birthday present to myself!!!

 

Hope you enjoyed the quick insight to recent developments. Changes will be a bit slow due to this bleeding leg problem which is driving me insane!

 

Cheers and thanks for looking in guys.

 

 

 

 

 

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Excellent, Mike.

 

The urge to build something is always hard to suppress and it looks like you have a project on your hands to keep you busy for a good while!

 

Jeff

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1 hour ago, 67A said:

Hi all,

 

Hope you noticed the change of topic title from 'Dent Station' to 'DENT STATION with CHESTERGATE'. Rather than try to manage two separate topics I've decided to combine the two completely different layouts into  one topic just like they are in the den.

At the risk of repeating myself, just to confirm the status; Dent Station continues as it is now and following the old fiddleyard uplifting the new CHESTERGATE will be created in its place. This layout is a fictitious location and serves to provide me with a more challenging layout to operate plus the opportunity to view more items of stock on what will be a much busier layout than Dent could ever be.

 

Here are a few shots of the current rebuild. All pointwork is copperclad sleepers with bullhead code 75 rail apart from the single and double slips which are PECO just to save time and sanity! Plain track is SMP 'J' track, same as Dent.

 

Sorry don't know why these images have turned 90 degrees?

 

 

My neck feels so much better :jester:

 

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6 hours ago, Donington Road said:

 

My neck feels so much better :jester:

 

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Hi Mick,

As usual my friend you area a saviour! When the files were uploaded they were the correct orientation until they were added to the topic. I just could not find a method of turning them within the post, but as you are well aware technology is not my strong point. Once again I am indebted to you.

How is Werrington Junction progressing? My friend John shows some updates on Youtube occasionally.

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4 hours ago, 67A said:

Hi Mick,

As usual my friend you area a saviour! When the files were uploaded they were the correct orientation until they were added to the topic. I just could not find a method of turning them within the post, but as you are well aware technology is not my strong point. Once again I am indebted to you.

How is Werrington Junction progressing? My friend John shows some updates on Youtube occasionally.

 

It is usually at the beginning of the process when you take the photos Mike.

When you take your photos in either landscape or portrait orientation your particular device, either camera of phone, uploads all those photos to your computer in landscape orientation only.  The software on your computer knows the difference and orientates those that should be in portrait mode so you see them correctly on your computer.  Sometimes if you open a folder containing a lot of photos you have taken of both orientations you can see the portrait ones being turned as the computer builds the thumbnails of the photos in the folder.  Some software will save those photos that have been turned automatically so they will always be in portrait from then on,  but other software doesn't which seems to be your case.

So when you uploaded those photos to RMweb you were uploading the original files that came to your computer in landscape orientation and not the portrait orientated ones you see on your computer because your software has not saved the original after it was turned for you to view.

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