georgeT Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 l always intended to feature a re-fuelling point, but maybe more track at the station end would spoil it ? point taken...cheers Cav.. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 No worries I just know how easy it is to get carried away. Fuelling points are good as long as there is a reason to have one at the location it is. I have issues with engine sheds and fuelling points on layouts where locos just wouldnt have any reason to lay over in real life. I will be having a small fuelling point in the yard on MD however it will be for the use of refuelling the private owner shunter in the yard. There would be no need to refuel main line locos there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks for that Cav, l know what you mean about re-fuelling points they sometimes spoil a layout with 10 th 15 locos waiting on a small terminus hahaha. anyway l was banished to the back yard by SWMBO for major surgery on BS after she won the show down, hahaha still have to do some tiding of wires etc etc, the bus bar is at the back so it won't be seen...the bridge supports are only place there and not fixed.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Amazing what a difference a bit of sunshine makes. All too often we see layouts under artificial light. The bridge is a nice touch and makes a huge difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hi Pete, Andy suggested that l re-enforce the layout under the bridge so l will do that next... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 This looks brilliant, now following with interest. I like a layout with a river IC125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Very nice George - The river bridge has really added to the scene - Superb Mate. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Brilliant modelling Mr T! Looks great with a bridge, and It looks more realistic outside too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Need a class 66 nicely weathered just like this one at Didcot in 2003.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Or how about these from Didcot on a Weed Killer Train. Now that's my type of weathering, hahahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yes, that is your weathering alright subtle hahahaha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted April 18, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2015 l always intended to feature a re-fuelling point, but maybe more track at the station end would spoil it ? point taken...cheers Cav.. George George, The fuelling point in Deesdale Road was given positive comment today ... I wonder who made it! Cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Or how about these from Didcot on a Weed Killer Train. 66146 a Didcot 06 12 06 ap.JPG 66146 b Didcot 06 12 06 ap.JPG 66146 c Didcot 06 12 06 ap.JPG 66193 c Didcot 06 12 06 ap.JPG 66187 Didcot 27 Feb 07c.JPG Now that's my type of weathering, hahahha I would suggest never ever weathering like that. It will look wrong no matter how 'prototypical' it is. George, The fuelling point in Deesdale Road was given positive comment today ... I wonder who made it! Cheers, Peter Whatcthe fuelling point or the quote? It worked on deesdale as it was a terminus. If Im honest though, and no offence to Andy of course, Deesdale wasnt a favourite of mine. Always seemed too cramped and tracky for me. I like a layout to breath with loads of scenery compared to the railway in it. Maybe why Im not a fan of small layouts I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I would suggest never ever weathering like that. It will look wrong no matter how 'prototypical' it is. Whatcthe fuelling point or the quote? It worked on deesdale as it was a terminus. If Im honest though, and no offence to Andy of course, Deesdale wasnt a favourite of mine. Always seemed too cramped and tracky for me. I like a layout to breath with loads of scenery compared to the railway in it. Maybe why Im not a fan of small layouts I reckon. Morning Cav, I agree about a layout having room to breath as you so rightly put it. Deesdale Grew somewhat out of control and I agree about looking contrived now looking back on it. Watch out for the new Layout, you MAY / HOPEFULLY be pleasantly surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Andy Im sure the new one will be great. The trackbuilding you acheived on Bitton will put the new layout in very good stead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Altough BS is not a terminus as such, it is a terminating station for a lot of services, so the loco will appear from the undercover station with only one coach in view (you have to imagine the are another 7 coaches on the train, the loco will then come off to be replaced with a fresh loco for the return working which has come off the re-fuelling point and then runs past the train (1 coach) to pull the train back through the station ? thats the plan anyhow...appreciate your comments... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's a good idea so you don't need to model the entire train. That saves money and time building up the fleet of coaches and upgrading/modifying them. IC125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 This is looking better and better George. That bit of negative elevation certainly will give it some atmosphere. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 The half Station is a great money saver and also very effective if done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Nice job with the river bridge George. That adds a whole new dimension to the layout and gives it some depth. Good work mate. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks for all the likes and comments lads, will be working on the fiddle yards next ...then BS will be up and running... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Nice EWS weathered 66 sounds like plan George... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Morning George, There are some lovely images of 67006 pulling the 'Cornish Riviera Statesman' from Penzanze to Leeds in glorious Cornish sunshine on the thread 'Cornwall Today - Daily Duchy Updates'! Thought you and Andy might like them, there are some superb photographers on there and a bit further back, a 66 in the same glorious light on the China clay! Well worth a look mate, Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Cheers Jock, I'll try and find that tonight when I get home. Looking forward to the next set of Pics George, well have a chat later mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Have been making the station heres some progress pictures, (the figures are for scaling purpose only they will not feature in the layout), also finished off the bridge over the river ready for some sort of river bed not shure what it will be made of yet ? also finished off the wire in the tube type rods by fixing beads on the ends to make operation easier..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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