hybridangel77 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 nice photos greig.i do like the 150's as i have a fair few of them myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hi Terry, Totally agree with you about the 150's. Personally i think they are some of the best Bachmann models produced in recent years, running quality on them all is fantastic. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMitchell Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Just come across this layout topic, and I have to say it is looking fantastic. It also brings back memories of my childhood in the early 1970s, as I grew up here. Back then summer Saturdays were a constant procession of excursion traffic heading to Blackpool North. At one time there were also an extra pair of running lines for the non-stopping traffic - hence the extra arch under Breck Road on the south (Blackpool direction) side of the station. The main problem would be having the fiddle yards to cope !! regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Just come across this layout topic, and I have to say it is looking fantastic. It also brings back memories of my childhood in the early 1970s, as I grew up here. Back then summer Saturdays were a constant procession of excursion traffic heading to Blackpool North. At one time there were also an extra pair of running lines for the non-stopping traffic - hence the extra arch under Breck Road on the south (Blackpool direction) side of the station. The main problem would be having the fiddle yards to cope !! regards, Chris Hi Chris, Many thanks for your kind words on the layout. I had always wondered about that additional arch on the bridge along with the remnants of some old track and other pieces lying around but had never been able to find photos or a track plan showing the station in that period. It would have been very interesting indeed if the lines had still existed today. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 "Coping" with itLong overdue, the coping stones have been completed on "Breck Road" bridge and also on the ramp down to the car park behind the station platform. The "Coping Stones" are made from plastic strip scribed at regular intervals to define the individual stones. These were then painted. Here are a few pics of progress: Cheers Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 A quick photo of Poulton No.3 Box basking in some rare morning sunshine : Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Love the track disign and how you have weathered it gives it a very realistic look.very impressive. I am very temted to return to the loft and start rebuilding the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2013 Knew a girl called Helen Pilkington from PLF many, many years ago, think she was from the Pilkington Glass family. I digress, nice trackwork Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for the positive comments. With the Perth show just over a month away, work rate is picking up to get the layout finished. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi all, A step back in time today as i decided to give Regional Railways class 150 a run on the layout. I was surprised how well it seems to fit the layout aesthetically, maybe a 1990's running session is required at some point. Here are a few pictures: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Some additional track detailing has been carried out around the junction area of the layout including old crossing 'v' rail and some more sleepers. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi Greig, Its looking great with all the extra detail you are adding in. I am looking forward to seeing this at the end of the month at Perth. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBM37404 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi all, A step back in time today as i decided to give Regional Railways class 150 a run on the layout. I was surprised how well it seems to fit the layout aesthetically, maybe a 1990's running session is required at some point. Here are a few pictures: IMAG1151.jpg IMAG1156.jpg IMAG1163.jpg IMAG1176.jpg A lot scope for variety if you do, loco hauled trains with 31s and 37s on the same day as well as a similar variety of multiple unit types as seen today. Also freight off the Fleetwood line from Burne Naze. Also Hauled Intercity trains with 47s. There was even stored early EMU types passing through going to Blackpool CS occasionally and some 1st Gen units! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi Greig, Just found this, superb layout lots of detail and great looking track, love the point rodding. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks very much for the fantastic comments, its good to know that the pictures and the layout are being enjoyed. Additionally thanks JBM37404 for the info. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBM37404 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks very much for the fantastic comments, its good to know that the pictures and the layout are being enjoyed. Additionally thanks JBM37404 for the info. Cheers, Greig You have done a good job anyhow! Pass through there semi regularly and its a spot on re creation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 108 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Great layout. Fantastic detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 the class 150 looks right at home on the layout greig but it could do with a coat of grime tho.i run my 150's on my modern layout all the time as i love the 150's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Cheers guys for the positive comments on the layout, much appreciated. I agree that the stock needs some weathering, another item added to the to-do list Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 The roadworks are well underway on "Breck Road" bridge and now feature additional detailing such as traffic cones, hi-vis tape and more weathering. Here are a few pictures: Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 love it, love it, love it......im running out of superlatives for you greig. im just uploading some pictures of the new station im currently scratch building so take a look when you got time and let me know what you think.it is still only a work in progress tho!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thanks Terry for the fantastic comments, glad the layout is being enjoyed. Starting to get all the odds and ends finished off in time for the Perth show so will hopefully be posting pics quite regularly. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Fantastic layout. I spent many of my formative years travelling from Blackpool North to Poulton to meet up with my mates in the square at Poulton, so this brings back many memories. So thanks for the trip down memory lane and sharing your layout with us. Regards Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 in the fourth picture down there is a green/grey electrical box of some description on the bottom left of the picture next to the railway lines.where did you get it from or is it scratch built? im asking as i have been looking for something similar. terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 in the fourth picture down there is a green/grey electrical box of some description on the bottom left of the picture next to the railway lines.where did you get it from or is it scratch built? im asking as i have been looking for something similar. terry Hi Terry, The battery box that you mention is a mixture of different kits, i think the components are: The main box is a Unit Models battery box (HO) with the roof removed, A new ribbed roof is made from strip styrene, The legs from it are chopped down versions from an old knightwing portacabin kit. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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