Bigfoot Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi all, I thought it is high time I stuck my head above the parapet again. The following photos are of an EM gauge layout under construction which is built on three random bits of ply and MDF which were getting underfoot in the garden shed. As much as possible it is using up things which are lying around. So far, I've spent something like £10 on specialist bits, I might have to spend another £20 perhaps but that would be stretching it. The locomotives are a scratchbuilt steeple cab and a A1 models Ruston. I also have a Roxey models Planet diesel and a scratchbuilt Sentinel 0-4-0 diesel which might have their moment. The pointwork is freehand, I drew in the centrelines then set out the rough rail positions from there and then spent a week building it. The buildings are now going on then the overhead wires will be looked into. Got it sorted now!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Pointwork is amazing - an electrified industrial system is most unusual. Looking forward to seeing how this develops. Its also got me wondering what odd bits of timber I've got lying around in the garage .... David C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Having great fun - yesterday built a low relief industrial gable end using Wills asbestos and brick sheets and started on the boilerhouse using the same. Painted up the industrial unit today, this is great fun as I'm not being overfussy about any aspect of it. Whatever happens as I go along stays. The really fun thing is it is just under 3 feet long so I can take it to club meets etc without filling the car. More being done tomorrow, with photos being taken as I go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Some progress on buildings... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Clever idea. I suspect there are many of us with a surfeit of unused items that could be put to productive use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 After several days work, the overhead wires are up! Sorry the photos aren't too good - I used the phone cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger j Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just love that pointwork and the wires look great! Reminds me of a project that never got started for an 009 electrified tramway..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 The latest progress! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2014 I really like the industrial electric style! The track plan is excellent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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