shanks522 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hello all, Little bit of work on the layout, the top DC level has had the automated shuttle unit installed and tested today, The sprung points are working ok so far and its been quite satisfying watching a train shuffle back and forth with no intervention from me. video to follow soon. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 hello all, Had an hour on the layout today and filmed the shuttle unit at work, only downside was the new Farish 170 has started shorting the track for no reason, something else to add to the workbench! cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hello all, Last weekend i managed a couple of hours on the layout and made a start on the lower trackwork, Nothing to get excited about as i've only laid one point and a siding but rather than pinning the track down i'm glueing it this time. I took all the weights off this evening and 67026 did the honours of testing the first section of track. I also had a little play with some buildings to give a rough idea of what i'm aiming for. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hello all, Modelling time is a bit precious of late but i spent an enjoyable hour the other night removing the moulded lights on the single road shed and replacing them with working ones, four in total were changed and today wired up for testing, all was fine until i went to check it on the layout, i managed to drop it, break one of the lights so now its back on the bench. quick pic of the undamaged end. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Looking good graham are the lights cr ones ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Looking good graham are the lights cr ones ? Yes they are from CR signals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Stunning work Graham! Can't wait for more updates?! Paul's lights look great on the servicing shed. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Love it, the depot lighting looks ace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hello all, Little bit of work on the layout today, The lighting on the depot building that previously got damaged has been replaced. I've laid most of the pointwork along with doing the appropriate wiring changes for DCC and fixed one signal in place on the top level. Finally i hacked a Farish BYA which will become a barrier wagon to couple on to knuckle fitted HTA's, I've spent a while on the net trying to find BYA's without the hoods so i can get an idea of the internal layout but not had much luck so far. DVT stopped at the new Signal. Start of the barrier BYA. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Just been running some loco's and stock over the new trackwork and thought i'd try some pictures with an I-phone. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StJamesStation Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm loving that woodwork you've done for the layout. It looks great and the curves make it really easy on the eye. It draws you in. I am tempted to do a small layout for exhibitions myself. I'm looking forward to more updates. Cheers Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 hello all, Had an hour on the layout today and filmed the shuttle unit at work, only downside was the new Farish 170 has started shorting the track for no reason, something else to add to the workbench! cheers Graham. Did it pick up, a stray track pin ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Did it pick up, a stray track pin ? Its possibile, To be honest i haven't even had a proper look at it yet. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hello all, Would like your opinions on a siding please, The Repair shed will have four roads going into it, 3 to what will be the heavy lifting shop and 1 to a paint shed, The paint road is the one nearest the front of the board and i thought about putting a siding off this to the left, maybe make it overgrown with abandoned wagons etc, my query is does it look like i'm cramming to much track in? Siding roughly in position. No Siding. Also played around with some card to start mocking up what sort of building i want. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looking good Graham. Think I prefer it without the siding tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Do you have any sidings for storing stock, arriving and departing stock etc. I would suggest having all of a works covered would be unusual. If you have areas for this - and for lifting wagons for wheel replacement then OK, but if not I would suggest an additional siding would be useful - and adds play value. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David41283 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It may not be the most realistic, but I always think a model railway is a scene, and a scene looks better with more symmetry. By this I mean that with a traditional "ladder" yard you end up with one end with a fan of sidings and the other end with loads of scenic space to fill, therefore I would include the extra siding in order to balance up the view a bit. Just my view, I'm sure others will disagree. Looking great so far though. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hello all, Would like your opinions on a siding please, The Repair shed will have four roads going into it, 3 to what will be the heavy lifting shop and 1 to a paint shed, The paint road is the one nearest the front of the board and i thought about putting a siding off this to the left, maybe make it overgrown with abandoned wagons etc, my query is does it look like i'm cramming to much track in? Siding roughly in position. Siding with headshunt.jpg No Siding. Pointwork without headshunt.jpg Also played around with some card to start mocking up what sort of building i want. mock up of wagon repair shed.jpg cheers Graham. Sorry, can't help on this,..................you gotta be good to do a fictitious layout...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Not sure how your layout has escaped me until now Graham but I am glad I finally found it as it looks as tho you are doing a fantastic job on it so far. I will be watching with much interest from now on mate. Terry P.s. I have subbed too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looking good Graham. Think I prefer it without the siding tbh. Do you have any sidings for storing stock, arriving and departing stock etc. I would suggest having all of a works covered would be unusual. If you have areas for this - and for lifting wagons for wheel replacement then OK, but if not I would suggest an additional siding would be useful - and adds play value. Paul It may not be the most realistic, but I always think a model railway is a scene, and a scene looks better with more symmetry. By this I mean that with a traditional "ladder" yard you end up with one end with a fan of sidings and the other end with loads of scenic space to fill, therefore I would include the extra siding in order to balance up the view a bit. Just my view, I'm sure others will disagree. Looking great so far though. David Thanks all for the comments, I spent yesterday evening mulling it over and think i'l leave the siding out, I think once ballasted it'l look a little odd so as a compromise i might lay an unconnected line towards the building thats very overgrown and store some wheel sets on it or an abandoned wagon. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Sorry, can't help on this,..................you gotta be good to do a fictitious layout...... Hi David, Not good, just plenty of imagination. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Not sure how your layout has escaped me until now Graham but I am glad I finally found it as it looks as tho you are doing a fantastic job on it so far. I will be watching with much interest from now on mate. Terry P.s. I have subbed too. Thanks Terry, hopefully i'l make some progress over the coming weeks now work has slowed down. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi Graham, I've only just discovered this thread - great work so far and I look forward to following your progress! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi Graham, I've only just discovered this thread - great work so far and I look forward to following your progress! cheers Ben A. Hi Ben, I'm in a bit of a dilema at the moment of whether to continue with this layout or not, the new one i'm planning is going to be considerably larger so this may get shelved. cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi Graham, Ah, now your comment in the Smithdoen thread makes sense! I did think you were being a little optimistic about fitting a Pendo into the shuttle sidings!! Seems a pity given the great work you've done here, but how you feel is how you feel. What are the factors right now that you're weighing up? Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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