Jon Gwinnett Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 If I could stretch to another board, it might look like this. More balanced and more interesting visually? Copyright 2013 Google, Image copyright 2014 Aerodata International Surveys Apart from the loft space, (and the living room which is firmly out of bounds) I may struggle to erect a 12ft long layout, but it might be worth it? In the long term, if it could be squeezed into the loft, the longer version would enable the two curving lines to be extended, adding industry or run for operational purposes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks to Contikits, the first of the moving backdrop wagons has arrived: Mehano - Desperately needs weathering! Detail printing is good, although the DBAG logo looks a little odd. Some more plain ones of Fleischmann and Roco parentage are en route, one package is awaiting collection from our local DHL depot. I don't know how to embed Flickr images, but clicking this link will take you to the real thing sitting up against the loading bank at Westhaven: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heyst/3493788308/ I don't know Mr van Heyst, but his photo stream is a gold mine. Thank you sir! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Hi Jon, Nice modern hoppers, if the DBAG logos bother you www.modellbahndecals.de took over the Rupert Kreye decal sets including DBAG logos (I've used the Kreye ones and they look nice). Nick Edited February 5, 2014 by doctor quinn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Does anyone know of drawings or a supplier for the Dutch "pump action" foot operated point motor housings. The little upright stands are a real signature item. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sounds to me like you've already given this some thought! Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Much fun was had today by Northpoint and myself at Glasgow show, helping (or hindering) Chris G and North Haston which temporarily became Noorden Haston in the morning Edited February 21, 2014 by Jon Gwinnett 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That a very artistic shot there and high lights the loco`s detailing very well and North Haston layout scenery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusDe Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Here are some pics of a North Rail MaK at Gutersloh Nord in Germany on my Flickr if you're interested. http://www.flickr.com/photos/71875467@N05/ I'm sorry I missed the MaK action at Glasgow, I was there Sunday! Angus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Interesting shots, thank you. Sorry you missed the MAKfest at Glasgow! maybe next year? Jon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 great link there to view your Gutersloh visit pics, looks a nice area to watch the mak, cheers for posting . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I found this on youtube which might be of interest. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 With the boards more or less complete, thoughts turn to track and scenery. This is the prototype: image.jpg Peco code 75 seems the obvious choice, especially given the difficulties the code 83 points give with NEM wheel sets. Also, the code 75 range includes a double slip, essential for the prototype. Roco code 83 might be a viable alternative. If I went 'european' (trying to avoid that temptation) I would use the Rocoline 10o turnouts. I've seen a couple of layouts with them and they look really smart. Conrad still stock them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Dear Jon, Apologies for the country cross-over, but for some reason saw this post on MRH, and thought of this "Going Dutch" thread?!?!? http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/17523 Happy Modelling,Aim to Improve,Prof Klyzlr PS when you say "moving backdrop", will the rake of hoppers actually be moving/shuttling? Edited April 9, 2014 by Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I suspect that proves that Belgian beer and firefighting don't mix! Apologies for the lack of updates, been distracted by life, the universe and BR North eastern Region. This is a timely reminder to get back on track (excuse the pun). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Actually, the image shown is located in Belgium and therefore has nothing to do with the Dutch Do they run Michelin rubber tyred railcars on that line? Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ok! Reboot. Slight change of plan, in that I'm veering towards a more self contained shunting layout, with some quayside running perhaps. Still Dutch, but maybe, just maybe, generic enough to showcase my German or US stock. Struggling with a trackplan that doesn't slavishly copy one or other Haston (not that that would be a bad thing). Current idea follows: Open to suggestions, in the photo the quayside would be to the left hand side. Mindful of Nick's comments in his Boommeer article in CM I've mocked up using code 100 and yes there's a point missing. What is the collected wisdom on code 100 v code 75 for portable layouts? Size 2.4m x .5m 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Some proto inspiration: IMG_2373-1 by Paul van Duin, on Flickr IMG_0972-1 by Paul van Duin, on Flickr RTB V156 + Wadlopers, Waalhaven 28-12-2011 by Henk Zwoferink, on Flickr DBS6441+waterland-afvoertrein_Awhvw_05052014 by Dennis Koster, on Flickr IMG_4889-1 by Paul van Duin, on Flickr Edited May 7, 2014 by Jon Gwinnett 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Like the idea of that lifting bridge. Plenty of scope for interest of a non-railway variety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Hi Jon Inspiring pics - thanks for digging them up. I've used Peco code 75 on Industrivej, I soldered the one board joint to PCB as I usually do, mechanically it's not much more delicate than code 100 but looks much lighter. The only issue I did find was wiring the 3 way point, because of reduced clearance near the point blade hinges I had to use a DPDT switch to change frog polarity and isolate the out of use blade. I've not got around to the inlaid track - I'll let you know how that goes! Hope this helps Nick Edited May 7, 2014 by doctor quinn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 I've ordered some of Walthers street track inserts, I had a pack years ago but never got round to using them and cleared them out some time back. They're sized to fit Atlas code 83 so will make some of the decisions for me. However, I might use them for a US micro and do the work by hand on the Dutch plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 My inlaid track parts are offered for experimentation if desired. Not quite like having Brian Harrap locally on the team, but OTOH these can be simply dropped in the post to even as far away places as Scotland. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thanks Andy, I hadn't forgotten about them. But for now I'm still playing around on the floor with bits of set track trying to find inspiration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thanks Andy, I hadn't forgotten about them. But for now I'm still playing around on the floor with bits of set track trying to find inspiration. Andy, I know your system copes with RP25 as well as P87 wheels, but would it work with the coarser NEM wheel sets on Euro stock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Went to an assortment of big sheds today, only to find none of them with a timber saw in working order. Since experience has taught me I' m not good at cutting long straight (or parallel) lines I think it's worth getting someone else to do the work. Plan is to chop an 8x4 board into a series of 450mm wide sections, the idea being to use one for each base, with another forming the backscene, which in theory means two (or at a pinchthree) will fit across the backseat of the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Andy, I know your system copes with RP25 as well as P87 wheels, but would it work with the coarser NEM wheel sets on Euro stock? If the wheels you use have (or are reset to) the same back to back, then they should work just fine. (search on youtube for "Easy Street mit" to see some independent track testing videos which include NEM wheels). Probably good to weight the wagons more towards the heavy side. Note: I haven't got as far as trying coupling/uncoupling while on the paved rails. Remote should work, but physically hand touching very light weight wagons on shallow flange ways is not a good idea. Andy Edited May 10, 2014 by Andy Reichert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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