georgeT Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Morning Gang, Well a start has been made on the base board for 'Hempshaw' and l have ordered a box of 00 SMP track from Markway, l am keeping the baseboard as one as its a lot better not worrying about joints etc, it will fit in the car if l ever decide to exhibit, There will be much more shunting to be had and l will make a detachable fiddle yard to take stock on or off the layout, don't know how l will do this just yet ? also there will be no run-round loop in the station area this should give a bit of room, l was very impressed with CULM on sunday a will build something around the track plan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2014 Blimey ! That was quick !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't hang about stubby, hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Sorry mate, I know I BANG ON ABOUT IT, but I still say you NEED a run round loop for good interesting operation and for shunting the Brake Van out of the way and collecting it again, otherwise its the wrong side of the Loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Sorry mate, I know I BANG ON ABOUT IT, but I still say you NEED a run round loop for good interesting operation and for shunting the Brake Van out of the way and collecting it again, otherwise its the wrong side of the Loco.Yes, but it doesn't have to be in the station platform Another view of Clum to emphasis the point. Clum is also one of our favourites. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Agh yes I agree Ray, but George has only got a LITTLE ONE, 6ft 6 inches that is, he hasn't got the length to achieve that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Agh yes I agree Ray, but George has only got a LITTLE ONE, 6ft 6 inches that is, he hasn't got the length to achieve that. Maybe he's doing it in N gauge and hasn't told anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi George, Tin Brook is the stream that runs down the valley near to Hempshaw on its way into town. It is mostly hidden now but ends up behind and under the Hillgates area of town. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted October 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2014 To quote a well known other thread poster "What, no grass?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Mate, I didn't know Hempshaw was a REAL PLACE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Morning Bodgit, l never knew that either ? l drive buses down 'Hempshaw Lane' Stockport and thats where l got the name from..... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello Ray / Andy, OK OK OK l will put in a run-round loop in the station, that means now l will have to add another 3'6" board ? will look better l guess, that means that 'Hempshaw' will now be 10' long, but much more space, need to build a river / brook called Tin ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Morning George, Glen Roy was only 5ft 10 inches and that had a run round loop, bay platform, goods shed, loading dock, coal siding, and a spare siding behind the goods shed, and the loco stayed in view whilst running round the stock at there was a foot between the end of the board and the first point. Just a though, you DONT NEED longer, just well planned mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello Mate, You are so right it would defeat the object l had started out with, just need a track plan that will fit 6'6", l didn't think 'Glen Roy' was that small, you did have a lot on there, re-think needed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello Mate, You are so right it would defeat the object l had started out with, just need a track plan that will fit 6'6", l didn't think 'Glen Roy' was that small, you did have a lot on there, re-think needed And it was only 18 inches wide as well so you have more room to spread it out and have some buildings. Much Murkle is only 8ft including the fiddle yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 29, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi George The run round loop would be useful, but will take up more space, obviously. However, also note that your points, say B6, will be longer than the peco points, with a larger radii, consequently taking up more space. Before you make a final decision will be worth copying a few left and right hand point templates and laying out on a roll of paper. At least this way you can see what may or not fit. Are you going to build from standard templates or use something like Templot / Any rail to draw out your track plan? The single board does look a little cramped, unless having only a couple of sidings, which or course can lead to limited operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi George. The P4 Society and EM Society both currently have a small layout challenge running at present, the P4 one is limited to 56.5 inches length (4' 8 1/2" standard gauge) and the EM one to 60 inches (60 year anniversary), might be worth having a look for some entries to see what they come up with in a small space. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi George, yep Hempshaw Lane, I don't think it is known as a part of Stockport as such but it is pretty well known in Stockport area anyway. It sounds a good name for your new layout. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2014 Morning George, Glen Roy was only 5ft 10 inches and that had a run round loop, bay platform, goods shed, loading dock, coal siding, and a spare siding behind the goods shed, and the loco stayed in view whilst running round the stock at there was a foot between the end of the board and the first point. Just a though, you DONT NEED longer, just well planned mate. And the wrong coppers :nono: :nono: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Morning Gang, Thanks for the input lads its all very helpful, l will be working on some sort of track plan today and finishing of the base board, to make it more operational l have decided to have the run round at the end of the station as Richard and Andy have said l know it will be tight ? Also l will not be extending the layout, as petticoat parliament showed some opposition to the idea of going back to the 'Ashcombe' debate hahahaha so will stick with 6'6" (for now) ? Looking through my stock boxes its amazing how quick it build up ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nice boxes ! Are they home made and what is the green stuff, please ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Morning Stubby, Yes they are really nice, and cheap £13;50 from the model shop in the Poynton garden centre, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Morning mate, the Stock Boxes look good but no signs of the Green 08 or your latest acquisitions, the Blue 24 and Railfreight 37, all with Sound. Yes stick to the board you have, its plenty big enough, think about Cheddar we saw at Bakewell last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Morning Guys, Well l have finished the board now the cut-outs are if l decide to cut into the board for scenery ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi Mate, that's very meat, will you be drilling some holes for the wiring as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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