bescotbeast Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 one of the marker light light bars has snapped Jinty but I managed to retrieve the piece from the floor before the cats got hold of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) one of the marker light light bars has snapped Jinty but I managed to retrieve the piece from the floor before the cats got hold of it. It seems that cats and railway modellers go together nicely. I've seen loads of pictures that include cats either snoozing away or showing interest on the workbench. My two cats are constantly sitting taking notice of happenings, one of them runs off if I switch the sound on though!!!!! Jinty ;-) Edited to add, you don't need the bars for the lighting kit!!!!!!!!!!! lol Edited September 29, 2014 by Jintyman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Right I've finished respraying my Heljan 47, the only Railmatch colour I used was Executive grey, the Yellow, Red and white are all colours from Halfords, their are a few blemishes that i'll try and hide with weathering repainted by bescotbeast, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Had some time for Pendeford sidings today after a few days away from it due to work, anyway added another scenic break/screen to break the background to the rear of the wharf. new screen by bescotbeast, on Flickr 08805 also escaped and ran a trip up to Ellis sdgs with some VEA vans 08805 shunts Ellis sdgs by bescotbeast, on Flickr 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) A minor update as I've not managed to do much with all the building disruption, anyway scanned the map from my 1988 freight WTT and added Pendeford sidings and loop 1988 LMR Section CT WTT Map by bescotbeast, on Flickr With the Oxley chord trains from Shrewsbury, Crewe can call at the sidings as well as traffic from Bescot. Edited October 23, 2014 by bescotbeast 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted October 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2014 Very good, and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who tries to get the documentation correct for their layout! I'm currently (slowly) doing a working timetable, loco diagram extracts and trip working book pages for one of my layouts. Good idea to do the WWT diagram too 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Very good, and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who tries to get the documentation correct for their layout! I'm currently (slowly) doing a working timetable, loco diagram extracts and trip working book pages for one of my layouts. Good idea to do the WWT diagram too We'll have to put our heads together and swap ideas etc. I've got some documentation and WTTs so feel free if you are after anything. As you say I too like to run my layout like the real railway so I've got a WTT , Rule book and Pink pages all to hand as well as idiot guides to forming trips up etc. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Rule book and Pink pages all to hand as well as idiot guides to forming trips up etc. Simon Hey great map showing how it fits in, at least I'll know where to come for advice on my trips....... Jinty ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nice map Simon, I still have my pink pages and rule book somewhere. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hey great map showing how it fits in, at least I'll know where to come for advice on my trips....... Jinty ;-) Thanks Jinty after seeing your BR Passenger map I thought I'd better update my own offering, trips we can do to Wrexbury just speak to our local Area Manager Nice map Simon, I still have my pink pages and rule book somewhere. Cheers Peter. I'll be candid Pete mine were obtained of ebay, my own issue is an EWS one so not in period for my strict view of everything from 1988 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Managed to find sometime for the layout yesterday afternoon so I revisited my fiddle yard and with some thought managed to gain another 8" of space towards the window which is a big benefit and enable my trains to look more realistic length wise, I've also being using Metcalfes Engineering blue brick paper to start cladding my retaining walls. fiddle extension by bescotbeast, on Flickr Yard vista by bescotbeast, on Flickr operating area by bescotbeast, on Flickr Paper work and operating notes attached to the block shelf include the pull out section from the Pink pages as well as siding allocation in Pendeford sidings 08805 by bescotbeast, on Flickr 08805a by bescotbeast, on Flickr Cardiff Tidal to Pendeford sdgs by bescotbeast, on Flickr Trainload Metals have started anew service from Cardiff Tidal to Pendeford sdgs, it conveys scrap, wire coil for Pendeford wharf and traffic for Wednesfield road sdgs. 37905 will work the train to Pendeford then run L/E to Saltley. Wednesfield tripper comes a calling by bescotbeast, on Flickr Wednesfield tripper wait to call at Pendeford sdgs where it will collect traffic dropped off the Cardiff service. Well thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy my pictures. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The brick retaining wall looks good and the ballasted sidings are excellent. I particularly like the point motor boxes on the double slip. I was thinking a little grassy vegetation along the roadway in front of the sidings, and between the tracks might help it look like a workday yard, You'd get a little weed growth in places even in a busy yard, and even on a concrete road there would be some weed growth in the cracks. Nevertheless the scenic are looking great, such a transformation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 The brick retaining wall looks good and the ballasted sidings are excellent. I particularly like the point motor boxes on the double slip. I was thinking a little grassy vegetation along the roadway in front of the sidings, and between the tracks might help it look like a workday yard, You'd get a little weed growth in places even in a busy yard, and even on a concrete road there would be some weed growth in the cracks. Nevertheless the scenic are looking great, such a transformation. Thanks for the comments Mark, I should have done the retaining walls along time back but as ever with most modelers I was too busy buying stock. I do intend adding some weeds etc to the layout and you've gave me some new areas to add to the list which given time I hope to add along with discarded sleepers and rails. One niggle that has come to light is I've currently got two locos that I can't reprogram with my Roco multimaus (I have read that it's a voltage issue) so currently the 31 and 85 are laid up until I can reprogram their CV numbers, I am looking at creating a reprogramming plank using a SPROG2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Looks awsome size layout with plenty of good stock wil pop in again soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 One niggle that has come to light is I've currently got two locos that I can't reprogram with my Roco multimaus (I have read that it's a voltage issue) so currently the 31 and 85 are laid up until I can reprogram their CV numbers, I am looking at creating a reprogramming plank using a SPROG2. Hi Simon, All looking great, moving on a pace too. As far as the Sprog 2 is concerned, it's a great bit of kit, I've had one for about 12 months now and it's been an invaluable tool (when I remember to use it!!!!! lol) I see you use the Multimaus, I love those units, they are so nice to use, I have one myself that I use as one of my slaves for my LH100, but I'm looking for another so I can chuck the Compact I'm currently using as another slave. I love your Slug, very nice indeed, as is the metals working. JInty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Very nice Simon - Looks superb. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi Simon, All looking great, moving on a pace too. As far as the Sprog 2 is concerned, it's a great bit of kit, I've had one for about 12 months now and it's been an invaluable tool (when I remember to use it!!!!! lol) I see you use the Multimaus, I love those units, they are so nice to use, I have one myself that I use as one of my slaves for my LH100, but I'm looking for another so I can chuck the Compact I'm currently using as another slave. I love your Slug, very nice indeed, as is the metals working. JInty ;-) Any advice regarding the Sprog2 would be gratefully received Jinty, glad you like the stock and I've still not got as much as you and Wrexbury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Very nice Simon - Looks superb. Cheers, Bob. Glad you like it bobster, I've surprised myself at my own progress and is obviously part of getting older and wiser 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Great update David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi Simon, Some great progress, the wall looks good. It's always good to have a working timetable as it give a point to running and shunting the trains. Fifth shot down is my favourite I spent a few hours on the front step of a few 08s and 09s. Still have my Bardic lamp. Keep up the good work, Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Great update David Thanks David Hi Simon, Some great progress, the wall looks good. It's always good to have a working timetable as it give a point to running and shunting the trains. Fifth shot down is my favourite I spent a few hours on the front step of a few 08s and 09s. Still have my Bardic lamp. Keep up the good work, Cheers Peter. Thanks for the comments Peter, I'll be honest I do look at Llanbourne and Wrexbury for ideas etc. My own Bardic was sold on ebay many years ago but I've still got my grease covered shunters waterproof siting in the loft along with a few other bits from over the years. Edited October 26, 2014 by bescotbeast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 Really great photos there Simon, it's coming on a treat, love the long views down the yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Really great photos there Simon, it's coming on a treat, love the long views down the yard. Morning Al and thanks for the kind comments, with each little bit of scenic work I do the views do get better, cash flow at the moment is what's putting a brake on more work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Any advice regarding the Sprog2 would be gratefully received Jinty Hi Simon, My only advice would be to get stuck in!!!! If you haven't got the unit yet, ensure that you get the correct power source for it. It's quite easy, and there are a couple of tutorials on the JMRI site, as well as help on here. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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