Devonbelle Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi all I thought Id share my modest efforts in o gauge. My layout is 11 feet long; of the 11 feet a part is a 5 foot long fiddle yard. Its two feet deep. Its set somewhere in the top left hand corner of France - so inspired by trips to Picardy / Boulogne areas. Its not finished yet so keeps evolving plus some buildings need further work - drain pipes, glazing etc. The grave yard will be replaced by a gang of folk playing boule. Rolling stock is mainly reworked Lima - and the buildings are scratch built in the main - there are a few Skytrex buildings too. The back row of terraced buildings I scratch built in card and heavily varnished and based on dimensions of the former Metcalf models o gauge terraced houses - Im sold on card as a modelling medium - the buildings are incredibly strong once multi layered with matt varnish. Theres bit of an Allo Allo theme going on - which goes down well at exhibitions - there is a Cafe Rene, Air Flick Coiffure, Garage Leclerc and of course Nouvion is the town name from the TV serves - its also a real place in Picardy - with the nearest station Im guessing as Noyelle on the Boulogne Paris main line and Noyelle is still served by lovely 67xxx Bo Bos - catch them while you can. The layout appeared yesterday at the very well run Culm Valley Show and next appears at the SNCF winter rendezvous in Lenham, Kent in January 2015. If the technology works there are some photos of the layout earlier this year at the RM web event in Taunton - its developed further still since then. plus I have attached a pic of the real inspiration - BB67000s at Bolougne in 2012. Paul 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted September 21, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2014 Looks good, like the Allo allo references, unfortunately I missed the Taunton meeting & too much to do yesterday to go to Culm Valley show maybe another time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 A great little layout and a very friendly owner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Bonjour Paul, it was good to see Nouvion again, and have a chat. The layout attracted quite a lot of positive comments while I was watching. I enjoyed the Culm Valley Show, it was a good day out, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintbury jon Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Look forward to seeing the layout at Lenham! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) No doubt about it ! The Lima rolling stock has been the inspiration for many a first venture into 'O' scale. And loads of it regularly turns up on Ebay in both UK and Germany. And probably Italy as well A lovely layout !! Edited September 22, 2014 by RhBBob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Bonjour Paul I took this shot looking over the fence at Nouvion at the Culm Valley Show cheers 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'll enjoy seeing that at Lenham Paul - it makes a nice change from all the HO, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice little layout, I saw it at Larkrail last year, my kids loved it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Now that is something a bit different! I like the way the location can be 'got' without any trains in view, if that makes sense? I take it the 'middle' track forms a run-round loop with the platform track? It's a very simple, yet versatile trackplan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks all. Theres no run round loop ;o) So that means arriving pass trains are shunt realised - either by the station pilot or another train engine backs on. Thats useful to know the location can be 'got' - without trains - thanks indeed. Theres more Francophile elements to go on (thats not a cue for a fourth Citreon 2CV) - plus I have painted a figure as Rene Artois ) Nouvion will keep evolving. Im now plotting my next layout - which is going to be Japanese o gauge - so Im certain the appearance of neon adverts, level crossing barriers in black and yellow chevrons, many overhead power lines in cramped streets with new and old buildings cheek by jowl will give it a unique feel. Thanks again for the comments - next element on Nouvion and not running on Saturday last is the narrow gauge line, with a few distressed tipper wagons. A bientôt Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks all. Theres no run round loop So that means arriving pass trains are shunt realised - either by the station pilot or another train engine backs on. Wow - an even simpler track plan!! But shunt releasing = even more operating potential, and the excuse to run two locos at the same time on a small layout !! ... and without the loop point & headshunt, longer trains can be run as well... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Nouvion out again in a few weeks time at the Winchester o gauge show. Please come and say Bonjour and we can quaff cafe au lair and talk French railways - and if you are keen have a drive. Au revoir Paul The WINCHESTER O GAUGE CONTINENTAL & AMERICAN MEET 2015 Good News ! The Continental & American O Gauge meet will take place at Kings School, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5PN on Saturday 17th October 2015. 10am to 4pm Adult admission £5 US, French, German layouts Test Track for fine and coarse scale models Trade stands, bring and buy, Society stands, Demonstrations Refreshments incl. all day breakfast For trade and layout booking details please contact: Steve Pilcher on 020 7481 3390 e-mail: jstevepilcher@yahoo.co.uk 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nice to meet you at Winchester today and see Nouvion in action. Thanks for showing me round the building construction methods as well. All the best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 What a superb layout. Do you have any more photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks to Daniel for the comments - a few more photos attached - as the shot from the stage shows (at the Jan 2015 SNCF society show) there isn't much to Nouvion - The other shots were taken at the Oct 2015 o gauge continental show at Winchester, to give a flavour of what's achieveable with sheet cardboard - wooden coffee stirrers to build Cafe Rene and the Epicerie Fine. Then last shot shows my pal Chris - helping with the layout - always good to have someone as a friendly critic - so he has inspired me to strive to better my modelling 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 What, no Peugeots? It is amazing what can be done in Gauge 0 using minimal space. Thank you for sharing your layout and experiences. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Hello. Nouvion has been the subject of work the past few weeks as it’s back out on the road in a few weeks time. After being squirreled away following 3 shows in 2015 it’s appearing at the French Railway Society get together on Sunday 10th February. The event is at Lenham in Kent; charming village with a good train service, not too far from Maidstone - always a good display of French layouts in various gauges. If you do come, please do come and say hello. http://frenchrailwayssociety.org/index.php?p=1_16 Few shots this morning of 67349 pottering around - first train in two years. Few more jobs to tidy up over the next two weeks. A bientot Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Nouvion being dusted off ready for the 22 October 2022 show in Winchester - the UKs only dedicated O gauge Continental show. http://www.winchesterogaugemeet.co.uk Ive parked my Croatian o gauge layout after its last show at Larkrail on 23 July. It’s hopefully back out again next spring. I’m building a new fiddle yard and scenic section for Nouvion. So if you want a Continental o gauge fix (or just a Continental model fix) pop 22-10-22 in the diary. couple of shots from a few years ago. I’ll post progress on updating the layout. Paul 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Only just come across this, loving the CFD 20 & Mr Prior, blast from the past there! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) Been doing some work on Nouvion ready for this coming Saturday when the o gauge Continental show (European and American) occurs in Winchester. i sold the CFD20 a year ago - to a French rail fan, so he plans to keep in CFD colours. It’s a lovely show and a pleasure to support again.Here’s the show details www.alan49.x10.mx/index1w.htm Below Nouvion out in the sunshine yesterday. Edited October 19, 2022 by Devonbelle 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) Winchester Continental show yesterday was very good - the superb Bad Obering was there. Nouvion behaved itself and it was lovely to meet old and new faces. Northroader you were missed! The improved fiddle yard (with a behind the scenes crossover) helped operational flexibility and interest. I’ll iron a few things out and do some more detailing this week. Few photos below of it at the Winchester show. Plus a shot of Alan Marlow (show organiser) diorama of a Vicinal petrol tram - don’t see Belgium based o gauge models often - although Alan says it’s nearer to 1/50 scale. All scratchbuilt. Edited October 23, 2022 by Devonbelle 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Devonbelle said: Northroader you were missed! You have to watch him y'know!! He was probably 'tagging' freight cars again, look what happened to one of mine!! Either that or he was maliciously cutting innocent & helpless 50ft cars in half just for fun.... 🙄🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted October 23, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2022 Actually I come unstuck on my shorty programme recently, reuniting the top and bottom of a diesel which had accidentally shed a few feet, I found the b—- motor had stopped going. Sorry, Paul, I should have made more of an effort, particularly since I’m agog about the new project. And I missed the cooked breakfast, and the chance to pick up more old Pola wagons. That Vicinal diorama looks nice, you could have a tram on a bridge instead of a bus: 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonbelle Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 23/10/2022 at 10:23, F-UnitMad said: You have to watch him y'know!! He was probably 'tagging' freight cars again, look what happened to one of mine!! Either that or he was maliciously cutting innocent & helpless 50ft cars in half just for fun.... 🙄🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣 Indeed! Lovely looking vehicle BTW, lovely weathering, plus Bob’s tag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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