Zomboid Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Every time I see this thread I think someone is modelling Swedish railways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 We have a footbridge that crosses the mid point of the station platforms, so to construct it we bought in some laser cut sides, floors and supports. To assemble them we laser cut our own gluing jig from 2mm MDF, this holds the sides upright and places the base in exactly the right position, then it is just a simple matter to wick in some super glue. This is the jig in which the sides will be placed in upside down. Two sides and base in place ready for gluing. We also cut some brace and framing sections, these will add some interest and structure to the footbridge. These will be slid over the assembled sides and spaced accordingly, here is one to show how the sides fit in place within the frames. Martin 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 At one end of the platform stands the over bridge and ticket office with platform steps and lift shafts. An initial mock-up was produced to get a feel for sizing and composition, along with some rough cut canopy supports, again to test fitment and composition. Looking from the London end of the platform and showing the height difference from over bridge to the ticket office. To match this up we will create a stepped end to the over bridge. Now looking towards London, the lift shafts are the blocks closest to the camera. Looking across to the ticket office. Martin 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 I have started reworking the overbridge so it steps up to the booking office on the embankment. Some experimental pieces to try out some effects for the stairway units. An overview with the canopies starting to make an appearance on the platforms. The lefthand end of the overbridge will be reworked to have a step section to match the booking office end. This shows the twin gulley section of the canopies and the construction. I elected not to do any of the open framework because once clad with the roofing sheet it won't be seen! The fascia trims I cut from 1.5mm ply. Many clamps come in handy when assembling the sections to each other, each platform canopy consists of three units, they are joined with dovetail tabs. Each canopy is just under a metre long. Martin 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Station canopies have now been given a coat of primer Platforms have also had a coat of primer and houses have started to appear. We used the excellent Scalescenes downloadable kit files, these are a very good resemblance to the house in Swanley. To save building time, we recreated the window files as two layers and cut these with a laser in card, then laminated and painted them before finally affixing acetate to the rear. We also made an assembly jig to ensure accurate assembly. Martin 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 A test section of platform was made to try out painting techniques. While trials progressed the main platforms were masked up ready for spraying. Martin 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 The main road overbridge has had some initial colour applied... ...along with the addition of walkway railings. Martin 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greengiant Posted October 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2019 We have had a test run of the layout, pleased to say it went well with only a few small tweaks needed. Martin 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr1949 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 11 hours ago, Greengiant said: The main road overbridge has had some initial colour applied... ...along with the addition of walkway railings. Martin And work is under way to build the 8 or so shops which will be on the bridge in the background in the top photo. The last two signals are under construction, although btaking considerably longer than I would have liked 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 What a superb layout I look forward to seeing it someday at a show good to to see southern emu,s . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) I've just stumbled on to this build. My Great Great Grandfather was a Signalman at Swanley Junction from 1872 to 1911. He lived in the Station Cottages with his family. I think they are still there, but from my understanding the current station is in a different position..... Will be keeping a closer watch in future. Edited October 22, 2019 by didcot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, didcot said: I've just stumbled on to this build. My Great Great Grandfather was a Signalman at Swanley Junction from 1872 to 1911. He lived in the Station Cottages with his family. I think they are still there, but from my understanding the current station is in a different position..... I think when the line from Chislehurst Junction to Swanley was 4-tracked in the very late 50s, as part of Kent Coast Electrification Phase 1, the former station beyond the junction was replaced with one on the 4-track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks for that. I did a trip to Swanley to see if I could find where he lived and worked. The station did strike me as a much later addition and no signal boxes in sight. Being from GW territory I don't know much about the Southern region. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 41 minutes ago, didcot said: I've just stumbled on to this build. My Great Great Grandfather was a Signalman at Swanley Junction from 1872 to 1911. He lived in the Station Cottages with his family. I think they are still there, but from my understanding the current station is in a different position..... Will be keeping a closer watch in future. Yes the station was moved from the divergence part of the line to a bit nearer London, making Station Road not near the station anymore. We have photos of the old station and the new station being built. In the winter you can can get an idea of the old station because the leaves have fallen from the trees and bushes, not blocking the view so much. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, didcot said: Thanks for that. I did a trip to Swanley to see if I could find where he lived and worked. The station did strike me as a much later addition and no signal boxes in sight. Being from GW territory I don't know much about the Southern region. No shame there! We all know our own locale rather better! Between the wars the Southern Railway pushed ahead with third-rail electrification to most suburbs, and to Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, Portsmouth, Alton and Reading. In Kent it got as far as Maidstone and Gillingham before the Hitler war intervened. Kent Coast was the first major scheme after the war. The two-track section above Swanley was perceived as a bottleneck if traffic levels increased after electrification - as they certainly did. Swanley lost its (modern, dating from the 4-tracking) signalbox in the early '80s, when the Victoria Area Resignalling took place, the Victoria box (actually at Clapham Junction) taking control as far as Borough Green on the Maidstone Line, and I think about Longfield towards Rochester. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, lmsforever said: What a superb layout I look forward to seeing it someday at a show good to to see southern emu,s . Thank you. Our first show booking is for our own club show, The Orpington Model Railway Club in January 2021. Martin Edited October 22, 2019 by Greengiant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks for the info chaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 What a brilliant layout! Having built a couple of 3rd rail electric layouts in N scale in the '80s (for a friend), then being involved in a large club layout, I have a soft spot for the SR, especially as these models are powered the same way as their prototypes (more or less!). Keep up the good work, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi, Ive followed this since the start and would like to say, wow, it looks really really good! Those canopies would be perfect for my layout, are they kits or did you laser cut them yourselves? However one slight criticism (hopefully constructive) is that your AWS Magnets are the wrong colour, they should be Green rather than Yellow, denoting the extra strength magnets in 3rd Rail areas. But the rest is fantastic, can’t wait to see it develop more! Regards, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The station was moved from the "V" in 1939. What I don't know is whether it had two or four platforms. I can remember catching an excursion train from St Mary Cray to the Kent Coast mid 1950s. I was aged about five and can distinctly recall that it was hauled by an Arthur. St Mary Cray had two staggered platforms. I then observed the rebuilding through Petts Woods, when we lost the pedestrian level crossing from Hazelmere Road. I started commuting to prep skool the September after the Phase 1 implementation, when the new St Mary Cray was still unfinished. Bill 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted October 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2019 On 21/10/2019 at 20:42, Greengiant said: Station canopies have now been given a coat of primer Platforms have also had a coat of primer and houses have started to appear. We used the excellent Scalescenes downloadable kit files, these are a very good resemblance to the house in Swanley. To save building time, we recreated the window files as two layers and cut these with a laser in card, then laminated and painted them before finally affixing acetate to the rear. We also made an assembly jig to ensure accurate assembly. Martin A Wimpey Type B house, if I'm not mistaken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 13 hours ago, bbishop said: The station was moved from the "V" in 1939. What I don't know is whether it had two or four platforms. I can remember catching an excursion train from St Mary Cray to the Kent Coast mid 1950s. I was aged about five and can distinctly recall that it was hauled by an Arthur. St Mary Cray had two staggered platforms. I then observed the rebuilding through Petts Woods, when we lost the pedestrian level crossing from Hazelmere Road. I started commuting to prep skool the September after the Phase 1 implementation, when the new St Mary Cray was still unfinished. Bill Bill, The original station had four platforms. Martin 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 14 hours ago, St. Simon said: Hi, Ive followed this since the start and would like to say, wow, it looks really really good! Those canopies would be perfect for my layout, are they kits or did you laser cut them yourselves? However one slight criticism (hopefully constructive) is that your AWS Magnets are the wrong colour, they should be Green rather than Yellow, denoting the extra strength magnets in 3rd Rail areas. But the rest is fantastic, can’t wait to see it develop more! Regards, Simon Thank you. I drew the canopy framework and cut them on my laser from 2mm MDF for the main framework and legs. The legs then had Plasticard strips added to make them look like girders. The fascias are laser cut from 1.5mm ply, the roofing sheet is Slater's corrugated sheeting. I have no idea about the AWS magnet colour, will ask at the club tonight. Martin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Greengiant said: Bill, The original station had four platforms. Martin Martin, My query was about the new station. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, bbishop said: Martin, My query was about the new station. Bill Bill, The new station also has four platforms. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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