67A Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Go for it Reorte! I have spent many a miserable cold, wet and dismal night sitting on a train seemingly to nowhere at Appleby back in the 70's, all Peak hauled and luckily the steam heat in working order! Would make an interesting model for you. Oops I mean someone. Hahaha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Tonight I built the Dapol 16T mineral which will be placed next to the signalbox coal store with the drop down side door 'OPEN' !!! It will look much more realistic than the current closed option. Its now in the 'paint shop'. Over the past week I have been painting up train crew and fitting them to various loco's as they stand in the fiddleyard. Has anyone tried to get the body off a Bachmann Std 2-6-4 Tank - absolute nightmare! Additionally I have also applied more headlamps showing the correct headcodes for the trains being hauled. These are all fiddly time consuming pain in the bum jobs but they make a big difference in bringing the layout to life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted October 22, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2015 Go for it Reorte! I have spent many a miserable cold, wet and dismal night sitting on a train seemingly to nowhere at Appleby back in the 70's, all Peak hauled and luckily the steam heat in working order! Would make an interesting model for you. Oops I mean someone. Hahaha Well since I've already started Kirkby Stephen... I was just thinking about it to add to the collection of Settle - Carlisle stations since other people are modelling the same place as I am. I did think about Appleby, what with its potential for greater operational interest what with the junction but that would've involved a lot more compression thatn I wanted to do. With Kirkby Stephen I can at least (probably) assemble it all in the house just to see, even if that means going through the door from the kitchen to the living room. Still, it'll be many years before I get as far as the next baseboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 There is an 'OO' Blea Moor and a Kirkby Stephen West layout on the exhibition scene which leaves a few blanks en-route! Any takers? I have a mothballed Garsdale which is due to have the cobwebs blown off it in a year or so's time... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 I have a mothballed Garsdale which is due to have the cobwebs blown off it in a year or so's time... Looks like we are gathering pace with the S&C in model form! When I decided to build a new layout I already had the S&C firmly in mind but was torn between several candidates, however in the back of my mind I had always said I would build 'Dent' someday so 'Dent' it was to be. Settle was a little too wide, Garsdale and Appleby having junctions were unsuitable, Kirkby Stephen and Blea Moor were also candidates but were already on the exhibition circuit, I also considered Crosby Garrett, Long Marton and Lazonby. I am however very happy with my choice and I feel I still have plenty of detailing to keep me busy for years to come. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hello again Neil, Just noticed you are attending Stafford, I will definitely be there and will say hello! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilloverland Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) A good few years ago when I was member of Dewsbury MRC we had a great N gauge model of Langwathby - I don't know if it's still in existence?There can't be much of that line that hasn't been modelled, I'm now toying with the idea of Helwith Bridge Edited to correct spelling Edited October 24, 2015 by Gilloverland 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Evening Mike, Glad your still enjoying such a masterpiece and thanks for all the positive comments on Pencarne, I know it's ONLY Peco Track but its working for me. Edited October 25, 2015 by Andrew P 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted October 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2015 A good few years ago when I was member of Dewsbury MRC we had a great N gauge model of Langwathby - I don't know if it's still in existence? There can't be much of that line that hasn't been modelled, I'm now toying with the idea of Hel with Bridge That would be a good one to see, Langwathby was my local station for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hello again Neil, Just noticed you are attending Stafford, I will definitely be there and will say hello! When you do, look for someone wearing a name badge saying 'Graham'! Be great to say 'hi'. Do persevere if we all appear to be deep in concentration 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Evening Mike, I've got a Parkside 16T on order, as well as a bare chassis to try under the Airfix body. I wondered if you had any particular observations to make on the building? Kind regards, Jock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Hi Mike, At this weekends Cheltenham exhibition there is a lovely model of Dent, set in LMS days. I will remember to take my camera with me tomorrow at try and get some photos of it. Edited October 25, 2015 by Clive Mortimore 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 When you do, look for someone wearing a name badge saying 'Graham'! Be great to say 'hi'. Do persevere if we all appear to be deep in concentration Hi GRAHAM!!!! That's a real OOOOPPPPSSS moment there then. I am useless at remembering names to be honest, apologies. I will look out for you at Stafford (and keep my head down) Hi Mike, At this weekends Cheltenham exhibition there is a lovely model of Dent, set in LMS days. I will remember to take my camera with me tomorrow at try and get some photos of it. Hi Clive, Looking forward to it! Thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Evening Mike, I've got a Parkside 16T on order, as well as a bare chassis to try under the Airfix body. I wondered if you had any particular observations to make on the building? Kind regards, Jock. Hi Jock, The Dapol (ex:Airfix) kit is very simple to build, however the floor seems to be slightly narrow and a gap exits when assembled. To correct it you would need to file all 4 corners 'square'. I chose the option of filling the gaps with coal - when I get to that point. Just built a Parkside 22T Tube wagon, a bit more involved but straightforward. Will post photos of both later. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks Mike, I'm told by Jason, Shaun and others about how wrong the Dapol door hinges were, and the brake gear as well, so I thought perhaps the Parkside chassis would improve the latter. The former will need a craft knife and some experimentation with scrap plastic. Jason posed one, door open for unloading in his coal yard on 'Bacup' and I have to say it does look good! Several of mine will remain as static models on the coaling stage, a couple being unloaded inside the shed. Dent is looking as good as ever, I truly wish I was fit enough to travel to see it 'in the flesh' as it were, but I shall have to make do with your excellent and regular supply of photographs. By the way, I thought you might find it amusing to read that I got excited enough about diseasels this week, mounting my stepladder at the bottom of the garden so as to see over the fence and greenery to watch the RHTT pass, topped and tailed by two DRS 57s! Left the bl**dy camera in the study though!! I was amazed as I mentioned before elsewhere, that as they went back past our garden on the 'up' line, they accelerated fairly hard, but there didn't seem to be much 'clag' from the exhaust in line with the noise. Could this be because the locos were fully warmed up, having set out from Suffolk earlier? I'd read on other threads like 'Kernow Today' that they are renowned for their emissions, and wondered if you could enlighten me. Although I am very much a steam fan, I have a keen interest in engines of all sorts so I'd be interested in your comments, Kind regards, Jock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks Mike, I'm told by Jason, Shaun and others about how wrong the Dapol door hinges were, and the brake gear as well, so I thought perhaps the Parkside chassis would improve the latter. The former will need a craft knife and some experimentation with scrap plastic. Jason posed one, door open for unloading in his coal yard on 'Bacup' and I have to say it does look good! Several of mine will remain as static models on the coaling stage, a couple being unloaded inside the shed. Dent is looking as good as ever, I truly wish I was fit enough to travel to see it 'in the flesh' as it were, but I shall have to make do with your excellent and regular supply of photographs. By the way, I thought you might find it amusing to read that I got excited enough about diseasels this week, mounting my stepladder at the bottom of the garden so as to see over the fence and greenery to watch the RHTT pass, topped and tailed by two DRS 57s! Left the bl**dy camera in the study though!! I was amazed as I mentioned before elsewhere, that as they went back past our garden on the 'up' line, they accelerated fairly hard, but there didn't seem to be much 'clag' from the exhaust in line with the noise. Could this be because the locos were fully warmed up, having set out from Suffolk earlier? I'd read on other threads like 'Kernow Today' that they are renowned for their emissions, and wondered if you could enlighten me. Although I am very much a steam fan, I have a keen interest in engines of all sorts so I'd be interested in your comments, Kind regards, Jock. Hi Jock, I know about the Dapol wagon's shortcomings but its only for a cameo role on the layout, it will not be hauled in any train so will not stand out too much, if you look at the post showing 'Crinin' from the Warrington show you can see it looks pretty good. I have always accepted compromises providing the end result looks convincing. As for the 57 I can only concur its due to engine temperature combined with ambient conditions, I have not seen for myself any great clagging from this class but there again I don't really bother with the modern scene - too boring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi all, A bit of a weekend update... Busy moment for the station staff as two passenger trains call at Dent simultaneously. Heading south is Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 46440 on a local stopper. A northbound fitted freight trundles along in the capable hands of Stanier 8F 2-8-0 48154. Crossing in the southbound direction is a Carlisle-Stourton fitted freight with Clayton D8500 at the helm. Later in the day another local stopper pauses at Dent hauled by Compound 4-4-0 41157 heading for Hellifield. The northbound path is now cleared for the passage of the Down 'Waverley' London St.Pancras to Edinburgh Waverley, a Scot failed at Holbeck and a class 5 was substituted as far as Hellifield where A3 Pacific 60041 'Salmon Trout' lends assistance. As the express disappears into Rise Hill tunnel an express fish train for London exits hauled by Jubilee 4-6-0 45600 'Bermuda'. The Jubilee leans into the curve through the station. A few detail photos to follow... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 First of all - a correction! I initially placed the contact telephone box on the other side of the signal but found on a photograph that is was on the other side together with a short telegraph pole, problem solved. This is the current position of Dapol 16T wagon build, I now need to gloss varnish the transfer areas before applying them. Same goes for the Parkside Tube wagon. This is the first batch of loco's which required 'real' coal in the tender, I intend to continue this during the week. Thats it for now guys. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold fishytrains Posted October 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2015 Great updates and lovely to see the progress you are making with the detailing. It really does add to the whole feel of the layout. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Evening Mike some more nice pics thanks mate, and the real Coal will make tremendous difference to the pics, especially the close ups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben pez Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Lovely photos mike Always a nice batch of varied locos to look at,that a3 looks a nice weathered detailed example. The pic of the jubilee leaning into the curve looks great,didnt realise you had put a banking on the trackwork there and it looks very impressive. Cheers Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi again, I have just been visiting DaveF's S&C Flickr site and one of the photos taken at Dent has at long last settled an outstanding signalling issue. There has been confusion as to whether the ground signal directly outside the box had a red or a yellow band, Dave's photo shows its definitely yellow, oh well I need to break out the paints again! Cracking site to visit and DaveF has sent me several photos which have helped immensely, many thanks Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Lovely photos mike Always a nice batch of varied locos to look at,that a3 looks a nice weathered detailed example. The pic of the jubilee leaning into the curve looks great,didnt realise you had put a banking on the trackwork there and it looks very impressive. Cheers Ben Hi Ben, Thanks mate. Its hard to tell at times but there is built-in 'superelevation' to the whole main line route through the scenic section, it was especially challenging at the crossover adjacent to the box as the curve reverses. The refuge sidings are flat of course. The A3 has had a real going at and its one of my favourites, I can still see 60092 'Fairway' sitting at Corkerhill MPD after its arrival with the down TCE around 1965ish. Magic! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted October 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2015 . . . . . I can still see 60092 'Fairway' sitting at Corkerhill MPD after its arrival with the down TCE around 1965ish. Magic! You obviously don't need to go to to Specsavers - other opticians are available - yet then Mike! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Mike Yet more great photos... The Jubilee running under the Coal Road bridge is my favourite from todays collection. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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