West Riding Terminus- Halifax Powell Street

[BurscoughCurves]

16 hours ago, manna said:

G'Day Folks

 

I like that, smaller than I thought, but I like the use of the stock trays (can't think of there name) I have been thinking about building a few for myself. Usual problem, to much stock.

 

manna

 

Hi Manna,

 

I originally only had three main fiddle yard sidings (excluding the x2 shorter not pictured which use the parcels platform as a headshunt; the off-scene 'goods depot'). It was so restrictive and really impacted my enjoyment of the layout. The cassette system has really expanded operation and make sticking to a packed timetable achievable and enjoyable. 

 

2 hours ago, lmsforever said:

Excellent progress I really like  the overall gritty down to earth look you have achieved ,the buildings are very well made and fit the scene well.I would have thought that some sort of canopies would have been over the platforms but I do not know the actual location so its only a thought.Thanks for the pics and chat. 

 

Hi lmsforever,

 

I'm not sure what page this was mentioned on but we did use to have the luxury of platform canopies but unfortunately they were damaged 'beyond economical repair' during the war, and cut back during the early 50's. I did insist that the platform surfaces were patched up and flush, but I was never particularly happy with the cut back 'stumps' of the support columns left between platforms 2 and 3. The contractors has disappeared before I had time to argue it out with them!! 

 

In reality I didn't want to obscure the platforms, although I would have loved to install some. 

 

Please note the patched locations on the platform, and remnants between the platforms:

 

 

 

 

All the best,

Pete

 

  

[BurscoughCurves]

Hi all,

 

No modelling to update but thought I'd show some pics from my current running session.

 

First up is an N2, which has brought a semi-fast in and is now receiving some attention on shed. After a morning of shoveling ash, Jack is dreaming of his first pint of mild. 

 

 

Next up is an immaculate B1. She is about to depart with the Halifax portion of the Yorkshire Pullman which has been re-routed from Halifax Town due to engineering works.

 

 

The pilot 08 is shunting vans to be collected for an east bound freight behind a new Type 3 diesel.  

 

 

One thing is for sure, this thing is noisy when it tackles the incline! Seen waiting for a clear road whilst on a driving training turn.

 

 

A track level shot of the action as a result of a Crab dipping into the ballast some weeks back.

 

 

Finally, early evening in October 1960. Time for a spot of local gossip by the looks of it!

 

 

All the best,

Pete

 

 

[AireValley1962]

I love the shot of the 37 waiting to depart. One of my favourite diesels.

 

The lighting at night looks grand too.

 

Will

[BurscoughCurves]

Hi folks,

 

I hope everyone is keeping well during the second lockdown.

 

Just a few random images to update. I haven't done much modelling recently and have not had the chance to operate/play enough for my liking either unfortunately. 

 

The only thing I've done is to paint and add a few more figures. Although I've used both white metal (Dart Castings) as well as Modelu scanned/3D printed figures, as they are not within the same eye-shot I think I can get away with it.

 

A quick conversation before work starts (I think you can tell the senior; all to do with the hats!):

 

 

A final cupper before heading off to work (perhaps the same shift?):

 

 

 

A sedate guard dog:

 

 

Some low winter sunlight:

 

 

 

 

 I must take more shots during running sessions. I get too involved and don't want to hold the sequence up though!

 

All the best,

Pete

[leopardml2341]

That last pic is especially good Pete, maybe one for the 'How Realistic.....' thread?

[danstercivicman]

1 minute ago, leopardml2341 said:

That last pic is especially good Pete, maybe one for the 'How Realistic.....' thread?

 

Agreed  

[BurscoughCurves]

2 minutes ago, leopardml2341 said:

That last pic is especially good Pete, maybe one for the 'How Realistic.....' thread?

 

Just now, danstercivicman said:

 

Agreed  

 

Thanks gents, I may well do that!

 

Pete

[lezz01]

Outstanding Pete.

Regards Lez.

[jacko]

Good to see the foreman and worker in the first pic observing correct social distancing in those dark and troubled times

 

Graeme

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

Dull, dank, dismal, depressing and decidedly disintegrating.

Absolutely superb modelling, just as I remember the nether regions of Yorkshire in the 50's and 60's.

 

Mike.

[BurscoughCurves]

Thanks Gents.

 

I just love the architecture of the West Riding. I have tried to capture a hint of the atmosphere seen in so many fantastic images I have in the (embarrassingly large) collection of books I’ve collected on the region. 
 

Had a good, but brief running session earlier. Also had a play with the camera on my new phone. I quite like the following:

 

 

All the best,

Pete

 

Edited November 29, 2020 by BurscoughCurves
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[Chimer]

How long is that poor bloke going to have to wait for his daughter to get out of the khazi?

[richard.h]

Excellent photos as usual of a great layout. You get some very good effects of sunlight and shadow, is that from natural light or do you use some form of floodlighting.

 

Richard

[BurscoughCurves]

10 hours ago, richard.h said:

Excellent photos as usual of a great layout. You get some very good effects of sunlight and shadow, is that from natural light or do you use some form of floodlighting.

 

Richard

Hi Richard,

 

Thanks again. It’s natural sunlight. I’m working from home every other week (from the bench in the layout room) and have seen some lovely shadows cast late morning. 
 

I’d like to take some better images but only have my mobile phone camera. I might try to borrow my Dads DSLR at some point / when we can meet up again! 

An N2 has just been released and is about to head to the MPD:

 

 

Regards,

Pete

[danstercivicman]

1 hour ago, BurscoughCurves said:

Hi Richard,

 

Thanks again. It’s natural sunlight. I’m working from home every other week (from the bench in the layout room) and have seen some lovely shadows cast late morning. 
 

I’d like to take some better images but only have my mobile phone camera. I might try to borrow my Dads DSLR at some point / when we can meet up again! 

An N2 has just been released and is about to head to the MPD:

 

 

Regards,

Pete

 

Splendid!

[leopardml2341]

Hi Pete,

Have you thought about painting the backs of the signals white? - would remove the pink tinge from the red paint on the front......

[BurscoughCurves]

5 hours ago, leopardml2341 said:

Hi Pete,

Have you thought about painting the backs of the signals white? - would remove the pink tinge from the red paint on the front......

That’s a very good idea... I don’t think it’s as noticeable in ‘real life’ but now you’ve mentioned it they certainly don’t look right!

 

Making working signals, kit bashed from ratio parts with etched angled cranks, was the most difficult and fiddly thing I have done on the layout. I will improve on these efforts greatly on future layouts. 
 

I’m concerned about dislodging any of the moving parts. So much so that apart from painting the brass base tube, I’m hesitant to do anything to them! Adding hand rails to the platforms was difficult enough without causing any issues, and I realise how bad a job I did of that in the photos! I think I may have to live with them as-is I’m afraid.

 

A few shots from mid afternoon ‘59 below.

 

Cheers,

Pete

 

 

 

[danstercivicman]

7 hours ago, BurscoughCurves said:

That’s a very good idea... I don’t think it’s as noticeable in ‘real life’ but now you’ve mentioned it they certainly don’t look right!

 

Making working signals, kit bashed from ratio parts with etched angled cranks, was the most difficult and fiddly thing I have done on the layout. I will improve on these efforts greatly on future layouts. 
 

I’m concerned about dislodging any of the moving parts. So much so that apart from painting the brass base tube, I’m hesitant to do anything to them! Adding hand rails to the platforms was difficult enough without causing any issues, and I realise how bad a job I did of that in the photos! I think I may have to live with them as-is I’m afraid.

 

A few shots from mid afternoon ‘59 below.

 

Cheers,

Pete

 

 

 

 

Lovely pictures.

 

I like the shunting tractor  

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

Did I miss it, but have you done a "how to" on the retaining walls?, the colouring, weathering and finish is excellent.

 

Mike.

[BurscoughCurves]

14 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said:

 

Did I miss it, but have you done a "how to" on the retaining walls?, the colouring, weathering and finish is excellent.

 

Mike.

Hi Mike,

 

Page 4 for the finishing of the retaining walls. I did agonise about the colour at first; thinking they were too dark but I’m happy with them overall.

 

No spare time for me on the run up to Christmas as the kit of parts for a fairy treehouse for my niece arrived today. I’m going to be busy...!

 

 

All the best,

Pete

[jwealleans]

I think you were a bit short changed on the tree.

[leopardml2341]

28 minutes ago, jwealleans said:

I think you were a bit short changed on the tree.

Maybe it's a BoughHouse........

 

See what I did there.....

[jwealleans]

Just as well Bela Lugosi's Dead.....

[BurscoughCurves]

11 hours ago, jwealleans said:

I think you were a bit short changed on the tree.

Haha well I hunted high and low for a decent piece and gnawed it off with my own teeth! The whole tree had already fallen by the way...

 

11 hours ago, leopardml2341 said:

Maybe it's a BoughHouse........

 

See what I did there.....

 

Wow amazing! I’d never seen those before. Maybe next year!! 

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

Looks more like an all in one kit for a branch line.

 

Mike.