jmarsh1976 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 hi, its a small layout 1700X450 plus fiddle yard. its my first attempt so didn't want a vast expanse of timber to look at which would seem a bit daunting at first1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 tiny bit more progress 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looking good - Look forward to more updates - Good quality photo's show the detail well. Cheers. Bob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Very nice work... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 So after a house move, growing family a d general life, I’ve started to get back into my small layout. First off is a fuel storage. It’s a bit close to the main shed which is not ideal and makes the roller shutter look odd. I’ll have a think about that, space is tight. Good to get the modelling bug back though! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Pipework added 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 2013 Photobucket...! A good subject. Thought this was a while back to say the least - after all this time I wonder how it's all not been reduced to shrapnel. Excellent work and detail on the shed fuelling berm and pump house - really good work that has stood the last 7 years in an age when things were simple - if only we knew. Pump and tanks look fine in proximity to the shed - what do you have in mind for a fuelling point? Ian Edited October 19, 2020 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 31/03/2013 at 11:30, jmarsh1976 said: BIt more progress on the mimic panel, should be done soon! using 3.5,, jack sockets for point motors/isolated sections of track. xlr connections to track and programme track. track laying/wiring is next, originally planning to use peco oo code 75 track. Based on the layout below . this is where i'm having abit of a wobble with what direction to take. I am toying with the idea of going down the em/oo finescale scale route, however this is my first model railway and whilst am competent at most things involved, soldering etc. and have most of the required tools I am wondering if I would be taking on too much to go down this route. However the last thing I want to do is build it in peco and forever wish I had used hand built track. Another option mi am also thinking about is c + l flexitrack with peco points to save on cost but may be better just adjusting the sleeper spacings on the peco track as im not sure how the difference in sleeper width will look. I am doing a tmd however so most of the sleepers will be hidden in general muck. So i would like to know whether it is possible to use oo or em handbuilt track with my current track plan? i understand that the tolerances/radii are less forgiving. from research it seems my modern image locos will be fairly straight forward to swap to em. there is also the cost factor. the peco route is much cheaper. decisions decisions.... PECO have the excellent Bullhead trackwork out now that it is 2020....! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: 2013 Photobucket...! A good subject. Thought this was a while back to say the least - after all this time I wonder how it's all not been reduced to shrapnel. Excellent work and detail on the shed fuelling berm and pump house - really good work that has stood the last 7 years in an age when things sere simple - if only we knew. Pump and tanks look fine in proximity to the shed - what do you have in mind for a fuelling point? Ian thanks! It has survived well! Was shocked that when I cleaned the track and powered it up, it worked pretty much ok! I have a knightwing fuel point kit so will run the fuel pipes along the ground and then over a small pipe bridge. Give me something else to build at least! Location will be as below. Will build the base out of styrene. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, jmarsh1976 said: thanks! It has survived well! Was shocked that when I cleaned the track and powered it up, it worked pretty much ok! I have a knightwing fuel point kit so will run the fuel pipes along the ground and then over a small pipe bridge. Give me something else to build at least! Location will be as below. Will build the base out of styrene. Looks well researched - all the right bits where they should be. Following - just up my street. I've done half a dozen Knightwing FP - still good and relevant with a bit of bespoke mods. Skytrex Models have a similar basic version I have done on Caerbannog. Reminds me - must get round to finishing it. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: Looks well researched - all the right bits where they should be. Following - just up my street. I've done half a dozen Knightwing FP - still good and relevant with a bit of bespoke mods. Skytrex Models have a similar basic version I have done on Caerbannog. Reminds me - must get round to finishing it. Ian now that is a good thread that I can follow for ideas. been using google images for ideas mainly, been really useful for someone who know very little about railways! Still, I’m getting there and fills the evenings in nicely! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jmarsh1976 said: now that is a good thread that I can follow for ideas. been using google images for ideas mainly, been really useful for someone who know very little about railways! Still, I’m getting there and fills the evenings in nicely! Mentioned on the forum. Kelsey On Shed series are excellent - I have a few of these especially all things Scottish and Millerhill(ish) Goes well as memories of all the 70's Shed bunking is fading as the years pass. Yes - fills in the winter evenings perfectly https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/product/BOOKSHED6/On Shed #6 Western Region - South Wales & Bristol Ian Edited October 19, 2020 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 54 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: Mentioned on the forum. Kelsey On Shed series are excellent - I have a few of these especially all things Scottish and Millerhill(ish) Goes well as memories of all the 70's Shed bunking is fading as the years pass. Yes - fills in the winter evenings perfectly https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/product/BOOKSHED6/On Shed #6 Western Region - South Wales & Bristol Ian thanks great! really appreciate the help thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Bit more progress on fuel depot.... and some wiring! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Got back to it the last night and built a bridge..... 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Really like the fuel depot area and pipe work. Looks spot on. Keep the updates coming. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 This looks excellent, good attention to detail on the tank bund and pipework. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. started the abutments..... still unsure of bits about the arrangement but think I have I plan now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Bit more bridge work...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Thought I’d post an overall shot of progress. I know I’m going to have to tackle ballasting soon! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) A tiny bit more progress on the slowest build on the planet…. To be fair I tend swap between other interests, but I’m back on the railway at the moment. a few pics… Edited January 16, 2022 by jmarsh1976 No space in photos 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) Edited January 16, 2022 by jmarsh1976 No space in photos 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Bit of progress on the office. It’s a bit haphazard but I’ve encountered plenty of industrial buildings that have been been designed or at least ended up looking a bit odd. Not sure whether to fix a pavement or hard standing around the perimeter of the building so that once painted it’s easier to blend into the surrounding scenery. I think it might be better to do that as I’ll paint the building on the bench and paint the surrounding scenery later. Anyway I think I just need to have a break from styrene, plastic weld, and a craft knife, so a bit of painting will be welcome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Think it’s pretty much done now. been a good test for concrete/brickwork colours. Pretty happy with it 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh1976 Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Added some lights, really pleased with the strip light above the door. The glazing is dusty as it’s a low relief building so depth is an issue. Think It’s done for now, I’ll add more detail later when into in-situ. Next task will be building the fueling point which I’ve changed about 3 times so far. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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