Freight Connection Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Yep, we all know how cruel a camera can be.... But that looks spot on Simon, nice work on the legs too. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Had a trip out to Hatton's earlier to pick some more VGAs up. On the way back I stopped of at Dallam to get some pics of the signal at the sidings end and then drove over to Froghall Lane to walk back along the path to photograph the gantry for Signals WN174 & WN175. Dallam sidings - unfortunately rear shots only but I can work out what goes where. Gantry for Signals WN174 and WN175 - lighting not the best. The additional vans on the layout alongside the cargotwins make the yard look busier which it was usually. The cargotwins will be swapped for Dapol bogie Cargo wagons. Also thinking of making the door on the warehouse motorised. Cheers Simon 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 The pictures of the real thing just highlight what a cracking job you're doing on the layout Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 The pictures of the real thing just highlight what a cracking job you're doing on the layout Simon.Thanks David, its good to start adding all the extra detailing bits now as per prototype. Another view of the goods yard. Cheers Simon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2018 Simon Thanks. I thought thats what it was but wasnt certain. I suppose having four mainline tracks it helps . I’m just one man in his garage but it’s amazing how often I transpose the running lines ‘out front’ with the fiddleyard lines, I ended up writing UF/US/DF/DS on the base board, but I like the coloured stripes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 I’m just one man in his garage but it’s amazing how often I transpose the running lines ‘out front’ with the fiddleyard lines, I ended up writing UF/US/DF/DS on the base board, but I like the coloured stripes! I did also make a temporary overhead gantry at the fiddleyard exits to show what direction was allowed on each road. Hopefully before it goes back out I will make something more permanent. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2018 I’ve seen that done well a few times. It’s amazing how hard it is to look at 10+ roads and work out the clear one without a visual cue. I piled a Pendolino into a rake of PCAs recently, could’ve sworn the road was clear... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 I’ve seen that done well a few times. It’s amazing how hard it is to look at 10+ roads and work out the clear one without a visual cue. I piled a Pendolino into a rake of PCAs recently, could’ve sworn the road was clear...There was a number of similar collisions whilst at the Stafford show. Unfortunately most if not all were caused by me and none of the other operators. I think at shows I should just look after stock cleaning and getting the teas and coffees! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2018 I look forward to seeing the layout in due course, fiddleyard pileups or not! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Is Dallam at the 2019 N gauge show Simon? Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Is Dallam at the 2019 N gauge show Simon? Graham. Hi Graham, All being well it should be there. Cheers Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hi Graham, All being well it should be there. Cheers Simon Main reason i shall be going! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Main reason i shall be going! Graham. Thanks Graham, hopefully all on my to do list following Stafford will be completed by then! Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Bit more work on the gantry tonight, made a start of making the main supports for each signal. This basic framework has been made using 0.65mm square brass rod. Clearance checks Cheers Simon Edited December 1, 2018 by 87023Velocity 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Bit more work on the gantry this evening. More bits added to the signal supports in the form of lower base covers/panels, the back angled panel, internal ladders and framework for the inspection walkway. Apart from the ladders (N Brass) the rest has been formed from brass rod and brass sheet cut to size. Cheers Simon 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Its slowly getting there. Today the protective mesh screens have been soldered in position, these are N Brass cut to fit as required. Also the inspection access ladder has been started. This again is a basic N Brass ladder with the safety hoops formed from 0.33mm brass wire soldered in position. Some tweaking with the ladder assembly maybe required. Cheers Simon 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Hi, Are you planning fully working signals? My apologies for not reading the whole thread to much to do on my own layout. If you are how do you plan to do the wiring, even with the thinnest it could still end up looking bulky on what is looking a fine structure. Cheers Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Top quality modelling Simon! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi Duncan, yes unfortunately some of the wiring will be visible. The enameled wire provided with the CR signals is very thin however and I have also bought some even thinner enameled wire, 0.08mm, so hopefully will be able to minimise the visual effect on the structure. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi, Are you planning fully working signals? My apologies for not reading the whole thread to much to do on my own layout. If you are how do you plan to do the wiring, even with the thinnest it could still end up looking bulky on what is looking a fine structure. Cheers Duncan Hi Duncan, This is how thick 6 pieces of wire will be, feeds for a 4 aspect with route indicator. This is the route the wires will go as per prototype, down between the cross bracing, I have just used a piece of brass wire to highlight. If you look at the far set of legs on this picture, you can make out the conduit running between the cross bracing. So it may not look as bad as I first thought. Cheers Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Construction of the first gantry is basically complete, I think! I am going to spray it before installing the signal heads. Walkway and safety railings were last things to fit. The safety railings are modified N Brass etches. In position Next signal to focus on will be the one alongside Dallam sidings. Cheers Simon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Cracking stuff Simon! Have to say, and I know it's been mentioned before, adding the overhead wires would really complete the look, especially with that gantry. Brilliant! Keep up the good work. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Cracking stuff Simon! Have to say, and I know it's been mentioned before, adding the overhead wires would really complete the look, especially with that gantry. Brilliant! Keep up the good work. Best regards, Jeremy Thanks Jeremy, I know what you mean regards the wires, think if time become available I may look at it. May make a test plank to practice on first though. Made a start on the signal which goes alongside Dallam sidings last night. Progress so far, going to make a finer base for it. Cheers Simon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Bit more completed on the signal alongside Dallam sidings. Drilled a hole to do a trial fit to check correct location. Cheers Simon Edited December 10, 2018 by 87023Velocity 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Not be able to progress constructing the second gantry due to time constraints over past few days, run upto Christmas etc. However have managed to clean up the first gantry and give it a few coats of Halfords Grey Primer. I think the grey needs to be a bit lighter so may give it a coat of Rail grey or similar. Following this it will need some suitable weathering. Cheers Simon 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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