rorz101uk Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Hello all, I'm in the process of building a network rail depot with maintenance shed for network rail test vehicles and a traction depot with a washing plant either side of them with a refilling point for loco's and stock, the layout isn't based on any region. The size of the layout is two 6ft x 2ft boards with a fiddle yard for trains to come off seen and the layout will be dcc throughout, The reason I'm building the layout is I have a strong connection network rail vehicle as I'm a fitter at derby maintaining either DRS class 37s or NWR fleet of class 31. I'll post some pictures soon! Edited December 11, 2017 by rorz101uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Looking forward to pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Me too Rory. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2014 Just don't call it Deadman's Lane....................... I'm sure we'll swap a few ideas at Stafford. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Here are a few pictures of the layout image by blowingoff, on Flickr So here is the general view of the of the depot, with the carriage shed as it stand. image by blowingoff, on Flickr Class 57 on the washing road plus carriage shed image by blowingoff, on Flickr Fuelling road with DRS 37 and Gen van image by blowingoff, on Flickr image by blowingoff, on Flickr image by blowingoff, on Flickr Please remember that yards and depots track are not straight so I'm trying to do something a bit different. Hope you all like. I really like to have some constructive criticism please. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Looking good, loads of potential. I'll be following with interest. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2014 . Hope you all like. I really like to have some constructive criticism please. Too much yellow............... Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodmin16 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Is that layout stood up on the upstairs landing? I thought I didn't have much room, looks like going to bed in the rorz101uk household may be a bit of an obstacle course? I like the look of this layout, strikes me as something a little different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Too much yellow............... Cheers, Mick Said you!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Too much yellow............... Cheers, Mick I thought there wouldn't be enough for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 The other things lads, there will be steam loco's coming on the depot. I'm more a steam fan then diesel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Nice, looking forward to that then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) The plan looks good Rory, as you say keep some curved lines in and it will look better. Great Stuff. Andy Edited January 12, 2014 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Looks good so far... cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Nothing much to tell lads, I have bought a new traction shed 44-173 and the Shunter cabin 44-139. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hey lads here is an update of the layout Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr This shows you the carriage shed for the rolling stock Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr I'm having problems trying to get the washing plant with traction depot! Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr I'm having problems trying to get the washing plant with traction depot! Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr In what way? Are you stuck for width - may be worth dropping out a siding as I did on DL. It also looks less "forced in". Sometimes. less is more. Have you got a more aerial view of the washer/carriage depot? Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Look at the first photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Do you mean there's not enough room to put the curve in from the point? Maybe a bit of a reverse curve would work? Maybe get rid of the short siding (and point) where the 37 is? Cheers, Mick Edited January 18, 2014 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 The problem I'm have is I'm trying to fit a 3 coaches and 1 loco so that train runs in to wash with out spitting the train Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 You need a longer layout................................. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The layout is looking Great Rory. Can I suggest if you are having a washing plant that you have it on the loop of a passing loop (if you can) as they would not run a dirty engine through clean rollers they would drive it through one side then out on the other you can also have one engine washed and waiting and one going through the wash plant. Having the wash plant just in a siding does not make sense. Keep the pictures coming? Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I thought that the washing plant are driver operated? When I'm out on the shunt at work I watch the HSTs go through washing plant over Etches Park but they not on? On Monday I will try to get some better photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Here are 2 pictures of the problem! Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr Untitled by blowingoff, on Flickr The problem I have got is try to get into the traction shed but I also need more sidings! Oh and I'm in Carlisle for an exam for a fitter job at DRS 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Put the traction shed in the middle and run the lines from left and right the fueling stage can go either side. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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