enginelane Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Many thanks to all who have visited this thread. When it was started in Nov 2013 we did not imagine the layout would sustain interest for so long and this week it has gone through 100,000 views. Thank you for continued support. Sadly the club learnt this week that the venue for the Wakefield 2021 Show is no longer available as they have cancelled all external bookings in 2021. this means Troutons planned last Show will have to amended. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun66 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just wondering, did Troutons get sold in the end? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 No, we had some interest but nothing came of them. Currently it is in store at the clubrooms. However secure building its successor - Bardun. Because of lockdowns etc it’s progress is Slow though the main cement loading buildings have been built. The current plan is to use Troutons fiddle yard boards for Bardun and we are thinking about using some of Troutons boards to speed up construction and reduce costs to the club. There will have been nonrevenue this year from members. The Helijan container crane is for sale and the proceeds from that will be returned to the club. It was originally purchased with money left from a former member who sadly died a number of years ago. I notice today York are still hoping to run their show in 2021. if that is the case then that might be it’s last show. It’s a Show the team have always wanted to do so would be a fitting show to bow out at - c.virus allowing of course 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun66 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Wish I has the room for it. I do hope the York show happens next year, was looking forward to seeing there this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Yes it was disappointing not to be there. It’s the biggest local show we have not done and hopefully will be running some of the stock that has been collected for use on Bardun. Pop by and say hello at York 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun66 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Most certainly will do, was one of the layouts I want to see. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Wagons have joined the rest of the rake so stone train sorted.Which 2 are the scratchbuilt versions? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Sadly with the cancellation of York 2021 the final exhibition for Troutons will now not take place. The team are disappointed but fully understand the reasons behind the decision. The aim is have one last run in the clubrooms and then scrapped as due to the need to reduce costs of new layouts as much of Troutons will be the used on the new layout Bardun 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoman69 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Stephen, I feel for you. Troutons was one of my favourites on the circuit and I travelled far and wide to see it, the first time being to see your pipe carrying BTAs. I for one will miss this one Karl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks, your comments much appreciated. Strange sometimes how bits of plastic, metal etc sometimes combine and the gelling of a team to create something that you always look forward to exhibiting. That is down greatly to the members of the team who built the boards, laid the track and installed the electrics on which everything else is built upon. Without that firm foundation you do not get reliable running and exhibiting becomes a chore. Had some great trips out with the team even when I did forget to pack the road vehicles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 16:59, enginelane said: not liquid poly but plastic weld Superb wagon modelling. Where did you get the buffers from? I used to use Genesis kits for mine, but sadly they are not in business any more. Shame because their rectangle white metal buffers were £1.50 for four. So wish I had bought loads more and squirrelled them away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Will find out for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Grizz said: Superb wagon modelling. Where did you get the buffers from? I used to use Genesis kits for mine, but sadly they are not in business any more. Shame because their rectangle white metal buffers were £1.50 for four. So wish I had bought loads more and squirrelled them away. Hi the buffers are modified cast metal Class 60 buffers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Reprieve for Troutons! The Team have accepted a booking for the Manchester Show 11th and 12th December 2021. new venue the Sugden Centre, M1 7HL. Manchester will be publishing more details in July. Keep an eye on their website. regarding Wakefield planning has taken place for a show in 2021, looking in the autumn. However too early for a booking to be made at any of the possible venues but subject to covid etc are ready to go with Troutons due to make its last home exhibition good bye. The size and format of the Show will be determined by the venue. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) Progress on Bardun has been very slow but in the meantime Chris has been working hard on new Loco models and liveries and he is taking his layout Burnroyd to Doncaster this coming weekend - 12 th and 13th February. One of the new models which is based upon a modified Class 56 body and chassis is a Class 69 in primer. Construction is a mixture of scratchbuilt parts, 3D items and modified parts from other locos. Edited February 10, 2022 by enginelane Change in text 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted February 10, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2022 The 69 is looking great. Especially impressed with the roof fans (an area where my 69 model was compromised). Where did they come from/who makes them? Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 The roof fans were 3D printed by a fellow member Chris Mead. He wrote an article in BRM a few months ago on 3D printing. Will enquire 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer73 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Andy if you are at Doncaster this weekend let me know I have some spare grilles I will let you have some as I will be operating my layout Burnroyd Works thi;k I’m at stand 53 chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted February 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, hammer73 said: Andy if you are at Doncaster this weekend let me know I have some spare grilles I will let you have some as I will be operating my layout Burnroyd Works thi;k I’m at stand 53 chris Chris thanks for the offer (I’m very keen). Sadly I won’t be at Doncaster though. Would be good to meet you and see your layout. Have a great weekend operating. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 With the clubrooms fully open once more then today will see the start of the tear down of Troutons and the salvaging of as many parts as possible. It was hoped to give it a last hurrah but it’s not be be. Thank you to all followed the thread and to those who have seen it at exhibitions. As a Team we have enjoyed building it and running the layout. Thank to the exhibition managers who booked it. Bardun is the name of the new layout which will be built to replace Troutons and although we have had to make changes to the original plans in order to try and future proof it for the years ahead we think it will give opportunity for mainline running with lots of other movements to keep viewers entertained. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoman69 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Stephen, It was great to see Troutons on the circuit, a truly inspirational layout. Thanks again for advice on the pipe carriers Karl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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