7APT7 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 What a superb model and subject. I don't think I've ever seen a model of the Connel Bridge before, I look forward to watching it progress. Hi JIM Yes I Agree, Peter as had an invite to be at Bonnybridge this time next year as you may see it in it full completed model form, so something to look forward to. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hi all Well after a very hectic four weeks things are now getting back to normal. Both Glen Gillie and Great Tunsley dale have been put back into storage for the time being and some work has been done on the bridge before I start on the fitting of the new kitchen for Wendy who shall be obeyed?. I still have not come up with a name for the bridge but I feel it will be along the lines of Bridge of Orkey or Bridge of Ore. In the mean time work has progressed on the fitting of the internal bracing and the under deck girders . For this end I have made a small jig to assist in the cutting of these and I have taken a shot to show the various stages in their construction. cheers Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Forget the Royal Mail shares, looking at the amount of plas strut your using they might be a better investment. Ha Ha. Must say it looks pretty impressive, how's the rigidity? Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Ray The rigidity of the whole to date is very good the two brass u section bars which I have placed underneath the deck members has certainly increased the strength. You can see these in some of the photo's. The cost . Don't go into that. there are 22 packs of truss girders at £6.00 a pack only will tot up what I have used and list it like they do on real bridge projects. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Peter Really impressive project; when you walk over the real bridge to get a good look at the Falls of Lora you feel the whole thing shaking whenever heavy lorries or buses pass by. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi All Some photos that were taken at Bonnybridge, when it was on display... Any Questions, I'm sure Peter will be willing to answer, all comments welcome. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi All Some more closeup photos that were taken at Bonnybridge, when it was on display... Any Questions, I'm sure Peter will be willing to answer, all comments welcome. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi All Below are some more photos that were taken at Bonnybridge, when it was on display with some pictures of the actual bridge that Peter had taken as reference material. All Comments are welcome on Peter excellent modelling... Jamie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi All The Last of the Bonnybridge and close-up photos of Connel Bridge that Peter is in the middle of working on... You can see from the photos the two brass u section bars which Peter placed underneath the main deck for increased strength of the structure. I'm sure Peter will appreciate your views and comments on his excellent modelling and look forward to seeing the Bridge fully completed in the near future as he moves on to his next layout adventure. Jamie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi Peter Not logged in for ages... Glad you looked better than I expected you to look when I visited you in 'H', I did notice in your notes it said... 'that YOU would Live, although they didn’t Recommend it...' ha-ha (One of the best lines in Only Fools and Horses) but applicable in this case to... lol Good that you had the side room with a photo of a Garratt on the wall, was that ordered specially for you, or just to remind Wendy she still got another bill to pay for you... lol Take it steady and have a great Christmas with Wendy and Family and a Great New Year... Always keep you Humour.... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi AllI'm currently waiting on Bangor Station to catch photos, Dam... its cold standing around here... it will be interesting to catch it for real and have proof he exsists... lolBelow are the Railway stations it will be passing near you...Hopefully I have found all the nearest Railway Stations that are nearest to you, these have been validated into the Network Rail Log... 1X01 2358 North Pole International to North Pole International Christmas Special serviceALSO Stopping at a Railway Station Near You... 24 Dec 2013, Bangorhttp://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S73184/2013/12/24/advancedHave a great Day Tomorrow with friends and family, and a great New Year to all of you.Wishing you the very Best.Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 A year since the last post on this. How is it progressing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 A year since the last post on this. How is it progressing? HI jz I transferred most of this onto the GlenGillie Thread/ The Bridge has been completed and is now installed on the xecond part of the Glen gillie Layout under The Bridge of Muir. All the best. Happy new Year Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Looking forward to more great work from this in 2015 cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Happy New Year Peter, Wendy, and Bertie. All the best for 2015 and beyond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 If there is anybody out there that would be interested in buying this layout I would love to hear from you. It would be such a pity if I had to destroy it after all the work that Peter put into the building of it. Further details, pictures etc see the following link. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/18884-glen-gillie/page__p__182185__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=182185 Any reasonable offer would be considered as would rather it goes to a good home where it can be appeciated. Please pm me if you are interested Wendy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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