The Bigbee Line Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 After a recent holiday in Cornwall I was inspired by the countryside and the rugged nature of the routes followed by the North Cornwall Railway. This is conjunction with a change of personal circumstances (where most previous projects were put on hold until they could be retrieved and moved to a new location)To that end I have started a circular continous run using boards from Tim Horn. The aim is to keep the construction simple and get something up and running as soon as possible. Various points of interest are listed below (not necessarily in the order of importance)Track - peco code 75 to be laid on a cork tile roadbed.Point Motors - Hankscraft motors that I have in stock.Scenario - A small station with a passing loop and two goods sidings.Time frame - Early 1960sTrain Service - The loop is long enough to allow trains to pass.Train Formations - Within reason I will follow Cornish practice SR style.Structures - Overbridges in stone as seen during the recent holiday.Thanks to Tim Horn ( http://www.timhorn.co.uk/) for his assistance and support (very much appreciated) and to my new lady; Linda who has given me much encouragement.Some shots of some track that has been laid for test purposes. The coach is for test purposes only I have a box somewhere with Maunsell Coaches in BR green and Crimson and Cream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Some of my inspiration: Bridge 110 on the former North Cornwall Railway Bridge 122 on the former North Cornwall Railway The bridge at 249miles and 58 chains on the former North Cornwall Railway at St Kew Highway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I did wonder, why, you had been so quiet, Ernie...........still SR. though................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I did wonder, why, you had been so quiet, Ernie...........still SR. though................. Definitely Southern Region, with the possibilty of a working layout fairly soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sounds like a good project Ernie, very fond of the NorthCornwall line, distinctive building and scenery, big locos on short trains etc. Best of luck, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Dave, ThanksSome progress todayThe track on the left is the main line. The other two on the right are the yard. Not sure what to do about a trap point yet. I might replace the yard point with a trap and have the yard point on the next board.These two boards have a platform board to go in between. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very nice Ernie, I'll watch with interest, My Parents were married at St Kew Highway, nice part of the Country. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very nice Ernie, I'll watch with interest, My Parents were married at St Kew Highway, nice part of the Country. Bodge. Thanks for the compliment. With the boards from Tim Horn (shameless plug) the going is easy at the moment. I have a couple of other boards being assembled as I type. Legs are next on the agenda and I'm looking at 48 inches as a viewing height. The track is now fully laid on the platform board and here are some shots of it spliced in: This shot has some stock added Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Great to see anything modelled on Cornish lines. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Not much progress. I've been assembling Base Boards. Today I also collected the parts to construct the remaining three boards. Tim has also drawn up and cut out some boards to turn four Base Boards into a compact, easy to carry assembly. I call it the stack. Two stacks contain the full circle: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 The thread on Bude has illustrated some of the useful information around. For example the CWN (carriage working notice) shows that most stock is available. Reading the CWN I realised my maunsell brake compos were not a set. So a quick trawl on eBay has sourced a green BTK to give a 2 set and a loose BCK. I also got the coaches for another 2 set in Blood and Custard. I was wondering if the Push Pull sets as produced by Hornby ever made it to North Cornwall. Today will see a visit to the hobby shop for more code 75 and a few more curved turnouts. I've been surprised by how well they fit on the boards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2014 I don't think that part of Cornwall ever saw Pull-Push sets, at least post-war. The desire to provide through coaches, at least as far as Okehampton, meant that trains were often combined or split at Halwill, where engines were turned etc. The Hornby sets are fine for many branch services further east, but maybe not here. That said, modeller's licence has been known to permit much greater exaggerations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ian, thanks for that. Modellers licence it is then, for the odd spin with the PP fitted M7. I've a few bullieds and mk1s so won't be short on coaches. I'm looking forward to having the complete circle up in the workshop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 The Stack looks great Ernie, I was trying to judge its height for getting into a car, or would they lay on their side? Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr1949 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 The thread on Bude has illustrated some of the useful information around. For example the CWN (carriage working notice) shows that most stock is available. Reading the CWN I realised my maunsell brake compos were not a set. So a quick trawl on eBay has sourced a green BTK to give a 2 set and a loose BCK. I also got the coaches for another 2 set in Blood and Custard. I was wondering if the Push Pull sets as produced by Hornby ever made it to North Cornwall. Today will see a visit to the hobby shop for more code 75 and a few more curved turnouts. I've been surprised by how well they fit on the boards. I don't think that part of Cornwall ever saw Pull-Push sets, at least post-war. The desire to provide through coaches, at least as far as Okehampton, meant that trains were often combined or split at Halwill, where engines were turned etc. The Hornby sets are fine for many branch services further east, but maybe not here. That said, modeller's licence has been known to permit much greater exaggerations! I can confirm that (a) I have one of those (licences) and ( B) a Hornby push-pull set with a PP-fitted M7 has run quite frequently on Trezeath And (edit) that I didn't put the first smiley there it just grew! It should be a b! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi Ernie, Have you seen David Hawkings Flickr site? Some lovely colour photos of the last days of the North Cornwall line. Sleepy country stations bathed in sunshine, and the occasional green railcar. https://www.flickr.com/photos/12549538@N08/with/6731494077/ Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 North Cornwall Railway - my first railway love and interest. I've done a bit of research into the line, locos, stock and infrastructure over the years. Shout if there's anything I can help you with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 The Stack looks great Ernie, I was trying to judge its height for getting into a car, or would they lay on their side? Bodge. Bodge, The stack is a tad over 24" high with the other dimensions of 36" x 13". Actually quite compact. Thanks, Ernie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi Ernie, Have you seen David Hawkings Flickr site? Some lovely colour photos of the last days of the North Cornwall line. Sleepy country stations bathed in sunshine, and the occasional green railcar. https://www.flickr.com/photos/12549538@N08/with/6731494077/ Cheers, Dave. Dave, Thanks for the tip. I had already stumbled over the site. Like you say some nice shots, full of inspiration. Ernie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 North Cornwall Railway - my first railway love and interest. I've done a bit of research into the line, locos, stock and infrastructure over the years. Shout if there's anything I can help you with. Chris, Thanks for the offer. I will probably get you to give the signalling plan a sense check to see that it fits the style of the line. Ernie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Do you have the Irwell Press book on the NCR by the late David Wroe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Do you have the Irwell Press book on the NCR by the late David Wroe?Not yet, I was thinking of getting it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Not yet, I was thinking of getting it. An essential buy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Stupid question. We're the rebuilt light Pacifics allowed over the North Cornwall branches? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2014 Stupid question. We're the rebuilt light Pacifics allowed over the North Cornwall branches? Just the line to Plymouth. Not to the NCR, the rebuilt locos had a heavier axle weight which exceeded the limit of some structures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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