robf Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I have to say that this layout along with Acton Parkway were certainly my the show winners at DEMU yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very nice exhibition pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Troutons back in storage until Chelmsford in September. On the "to do" list is the remaking of the outside lines of the motorway bridge fiddleyard. This was " tacked on" to increase capacity but the curved boards will be rebuilt to improved standards as for some unknown reason had lots of derailments on this section which can only be down to wrapping of the existing board. Cambrian kit steel carriers need reweighting and with the assistance of RailTec will be numbering up the wagons otherwise for me last 6 weeks of work so lots of ends to be completed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Troutons has a new shutter. Also my retirement gift from my work mates. I like the dark blue but all references to NCB will have to go and will become a little more careworn before hopefully it's first appearance at Chelmsford. It appears Troutons is going 'south" to Epsom, probably in 2018. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensanchez43310 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Troutons has a new shutter. Also my retirement gift from my work mates. I like the dark blue but all references to NCB will have to go and will become a little more careworn before hopefully it's first appearance at Chelmsford. It appears Troutons is going 'south" to Epsom, probably in 2018. Ooooh Epsom, cant wait to have troutons within 20 mins of me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Seem to have made the Shunter into a kit! Will help removal on unwanted livery etc. Mechanism happily trundling away on the rolling road Edited July 23, 2017 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Just realised that the exhaust pipe covers are hinged, now who is going to the first to programme a mechanism that gets them to lift off as the engine revs up etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Rainy day project waiting for the rain to stop before going out Steel florist wire with simple fuse wire ties to create weight on a Cambrian BPA wagon. Will add simple wooden spacer pieces later 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) One carriage back from Chris from the Class 150 conversion to Network unit. Might have known how to fill lessons in my former occupation but need a lot more practice to fill and rub down to get to an acceptable standard for spraying - still will have more hours to do it in! Edited July 27, 2017 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Should have been finished cutting back a hedge but heavy showers meant time could be spent changing the livery of the new scrap yard Shunter. Found some old Impetus warning transfers and used Humbrol Matt 109 blue to suggest another owner than the NCB. Will let the transfers set and then start to weather 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 A little more progress made, rainstrips, headlamp and warning yellow black stripes on the radiator added. Micro set does indeed allow the transfer to mould itself into the radiator moulding 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Forgot to add buffers and lifting points! Will become Number 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hows the layout coming along guys?? any new bits of scenery ect... cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hows the layout coming along guys?? any new bits of scenery ect... cheers neil. Slowly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Slowly! Yer no the feeling,have a lot of re wiring to sort on Banks road.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Back from completing the Rob Roy Way, an enjoyable walk along old railway lines and forest tracks between Drymen and Pitlochry. Feet were fine but knee wonky so couple of days resting which means some time modelling! Scrapyard Shunter now with added weathering, over the top at the moment with a mixture of earth wash and industrial city dust as the main wash. Idea being loco picks up a lot of dust when in the scrap yard when loading taking place. Needs glazing, crew, sorry crew but it will be no legs for you and recattaching the handrails. Headlight to complete and lens to add 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Troutons goes south this weekend Chelmsford Show Sat 21st October 2017 St. John Payne School, Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4BS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Back from exhibiting at Chelmsford today. Many thank to the Chelmsford Club and its members for making the team so welcome. 2018 will see Troutons at Preston Ally Pally and Epsom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) No Troutons at the Wakefield Show but if into modern image can offer Layouts for 2017 Show 2mm / N scale Millfield Yard London 1990s to 2000 4mm The Worlds End 2005 to 2015 4mm Coppell BR and early privatisation 1986 to 1996 4mm Coulderton BR and privatisation West Cumberland line 4mm Burnroyd First appearance on the exhibition circuit Modern day depot and factory the last layout being exhibited by a Troutons Chris Burnage Edited October 31, 2017 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold trw1089 Posted November 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2017 Was just watching a video of your layout on YouTube here: Can I just say that it was a pleasure to watch such a smooth running layout with beautifully weathered stock and some great modelling. And to find out it was a WRMS layout too (I’m an associate member courtesy of John Farline) was an added bonus! While the modern scene is not what I model I’m still curious about what goes on and to see it depicted so well on Troutons means I will be another follower of this thread. Cheers Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 First outing for Troutons this weekend at the Preston Model Railway Show. New scrap yard shutter has had hand rails put back on. Wrapping up to brave the garage to get out the rest of the stock ready for the weekend. Ally Pally later in March and Epsom end of April are the other outings for Troutons this year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sadly the Preston Show has been cancelled due to expected poor weather this weekend. The team are looking forward to being able to exhibit another year. Combination of an upset stomach and cold affecting asthma it’s a stay in day so in preparation for next show at Ally Pally will spend some time looking to weather up this Xmas present Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Looking through the images on the internet they seem to be either clean or dirty! The modules are very light so will have weight added to them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Had to be done and the crew very busy this evening replacing the chipboard based branch fiddle yard with a plywood version in readiness for Ally Pally and Epsom, it’s go south this year if you wish to see Troutons 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Fiddleyard relaid and operational but snow and ice caused slippage when getting some stock out of the garage so time to be spent repairing damage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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