RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have the ID Backscene (Hills and Dales 206) range on my layout and they are indeed very good Me too and I like the recently introduced versions that are plastic coated and tear resistant. Their bespoke service is first class too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted February 8, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Time for some more photographs of trains in action on the layout. Although Teignbridge is a fictional location, I wanted to simulate typical traffic on the South Devon main line west of Newton Abbot around 1959-61. I'm sure the experts will be able to correct me if I have got this wrong (and I would value their comments), but I would have thought that there would have been a regular (if not daily) west-bound pick-up goods calling at the intermediate stations. Today's photographs show such a train calling at Teignbridge. Here comes pannier tank 9633, arriving from Newton Abbot on the down main line. It will run through the station, past the down starter signal, and stop beyond the west road bridge. It will then set back into the good yard. The first few vans having been detached from the train, 9633 runs forward into the head shunt, before setting its vans back into the goods shed. In fact this is the building from Upcombe which I moved up the line for these photographs. Constructing a suitable building for Teignbridge is high on my list of priorities. Having completed its shunting movements, 9633 will be reattached to its train and set off westwards once again. Thanks for viewing. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted February 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2015 Time for some more photographs of trains in action on the layout. Although Teignbridge is a fictional location, I wanted to simulate typical traffic on the South Devon main line west of Newton Abbot around 1959-61. I'm sure the experts will be able to correct me if I have got this wrong (and I would value their comments), but I would have thought that there would have been a regular (if not daily) west-bound pick-up goods calling at the intermediate stations. Today's photographs show such a train calling at Teignbridge. Here comes pannier tank 9633, arriving from Newton Abbot on the down main line. It will run through the station, past the down starter signal, and stop beyond the west road bridge. It will then set back into the good yard. I'm no expert but I'm sure you are correct. Just recently I purchased a copy of 'Steam in Devon' by Peter Gray (1995) and it carries photo of the Ashburton goods just south of Dainton Tunnel with pannier 1608 in charge. The train is mainly comprised of cattle vans. There must have been other pickup goods ad milk traffic. Here's another vote for your backscenes by the way! In your first photo there a single deck bus. I was wondering which manufacturer as Im on the look out for a bus of this type and vintage. All the best, Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) On 08/02/2015 at 13:11, TrevorP1 said: I'm no expert but I'm sure you are correct. Just recently I purchased a copy of 'Steam in Devon' by Peter Gray (1995) and it carries photo of the Ashburton goods just south of Dainton Tunnel with pannier 1608 in charge. The train is mainly comprised of cattle vans. There must have been other pickup goods ad milk traffic. Here's another vote for your backscenes by the way! In your first photo there a single deck bus. I was wondering which manufacturer as Im on the look out for a bus of this type and vintage. All the best, Trevor. This Western National Bristol "L" half-cab bus is a particular favorite of mine. It was built (not by me, I hasten to add) from an a-b-s models kit. I bought it about 25 years ago, at a swap-meet in Bristol. Here's a close-up picture I took a few years ago on a previous layout. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted February 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2015 This Western National Bristol "L" half-cab bus is a particular favorite of mine. It was built (not by me, I hasten to add) from an a-b-s models kit. I bought it about 25 years ago, at a swap-meet in Bristol. Here's a close-up picture I took a few years ago on a previous layout. IMG_0182.jpg David Thanks David. That's a convincing scene there. I particularly like the bus crew standing across the road. Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted February 13, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Continuing with the theme of typical traffic on South Devon branch lines, here are some shots of the daily goods arriving at Teignbridge from Newton Abbot, shunting the yard, and then heading down the branch to Upcombe. First up, we see pannier tank 9633 appearing from under the road bridge at the east end of the station. The Royal Oak pub has migrated from the other side of the bridge: this solves the problem of its shadow falling across the back scene, and I think it looks better in this position behind the tree. Having run round its train, 9633 shunts a couple of fruit vans into the back siding for loading. Because the train is reversing direction at Teignbridge, I have organized it with brake vans at both ends. I this this is consistent with prototypical practice, but I stand to be corrected. This is fast becoming one of my favorite spots for photographs: the embankment leading to the viaduct outside Upcombe. For me, the haze in the background and the lush green vegetation in the foreground captures the feel of a hot summer afternoon. Add to that a pannier tank drifting downhill... 9633 comes to a rest on the run-round line at Upcombe. The crew have uncoupled 9633 from its train and it has run back to the end of the line. Having run round its train, 9633 is now shunting some of the vans into the goods shed. In the future, I am planning to build a cattle dock on the near side of the back siding. Shunting completed, 9633 and its crew await the right away to return up the branch to Teignbridge. Thanks for looking. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Like your buses the picture of the crew waiting across the road brings to mind nowadays when its pouring with rain and the crew are in the tea room waiting time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Simply stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 No doubt about it, backscenes should be de rigeur for layouts! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 This layout just gets better and better. I really like the grass as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Many thanks, Andy and Tim, for your positive comments which I really appreciate coming from expert modelers like yourselves. All the best. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Evening David. I followed you here from KL2 just out of interest. Definitely well worth the time I've spent looking through the thread. Some stunning modelling and photography. I'm now waiting to see what else you come up with. BTW, IMHO you should add this to the Lunester community as a Lunester Layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 David, I also followed you here from KL2 just out of interest and I have to say this is one Superb Layout. Do please keep the photographs coming. Regards,Derek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted February 22, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Although I haven't had much time to work on the layout this week, I have started to add some detail around the plate layers' hut at Teignbridge, and have installed a barrow crossing at the end of the platforms. Having moved the 'Royal Oak' to the other side of the road bridge at the east end of the station, I decided to add a bus shelter and some fencing. Here we can see the Bristol 'L' half cab single decker slowing down to pick up a passenger. Meanwhile. the landlord of the 'Royal Oak' is receiving the week's delivery from the brewery. I expect the gentleman under the tree will be popping in for a pint when he finishes watching the trains go by. I hope he doesn't have too many as his MG T is parked by the gate opposite the pub. I think he's been waiting to see Castle Class no. 5053 'Earl Cairns' call at Teignbridge with an eastbound train from Plymouth to Goodrington Sands. As usual, thanks for viewing. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 David, I am enjoying this layout unfold on the forum. Can I ask what brand your figures are standing next to the plate layers hut in post #40? Just by way of enquiry, would any members be able to point me in the right direction of suitable figures (the brand) that cover the 1930's era please. many thanks Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi David What a great layout - have really enjoyed the thread so far, especially the pictures. I love the wide open spaces you have created, and the lighting looks good too. You have made me want to get round to building my Bristol bus kit - it's been in its box for over a year now! Looking forward to seeing this progress, and seeing some more great pics. Regards Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Can I ask what brand your figures are standing next to the plate layers hut in post #40? Hi Andy, The two figures standing by the plate layers' hut are white metal castings from the Monty's Models / Dart Castings range (refs. MCV 21 and 22). David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 Its interesting how some layouts just look "right" from the start. This is one of them. It captures the look and feel of the area so well, and its only getting up on its feet just now. Well done David, this is rapidly becoming my favorite layout!. Please keep the instalments coming Bob C 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Lovely looking layout. I particularly like the pictures of the vans standing on their own in the goods yard. The pictures are reminiscent of the pictures in Davis Gray's Western Region steam books. Makes me want to finish my 45xx and resurrect my Cornish branch idea. Alex 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Until now, one of the major items missing from Teignbridge has been a goods shed. Although there are a number of plastic kits and RTP resin models on the market, none are ideal in my opinion. As the goods shed will be at the front of the layout and subject to close inspection, the thickness of much of the detail on resin models is a major disadvantage. As far as the plastic kits are concerned, the Wills model is too small and not based on a GWR prototype. On the other hand, the Ratio model is about the right size for the location, and appears to be loosely based on a GWR prototype (Buckfastleigh, I believe). However, it suffers from some significant limitations. The stonework and roof tiles are far too large, too uniform in size, and lack any 3D relief. Also, the windows are far too small. Nonetheless, I thought it would make a good starting point for a bit of kit bashing. I decided to clad the walls internally and externally with Wills dressed stonework sheets, and the roof with Wills slate sheets. As these are smaller than any of the four walls, it was necessary to weld several sheets together, and try to disguise the joins. As supplied, the internal platform is quite small, so I enlarged this and covered it with Wills paving sheets. The first two photographs show the construction in progress. After adding doors, guttering and down pipes, and painting, the finished result looks quite good on the layout. Thanks for viewing. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 "quite good"-yeah! Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted March 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Today's task has been to complete the back scene behind the viaduct on the branch. With the existing back scene aligned along the full length of the layout (39 feet), I was left with a 6 inch gap below the back scene behind the viaduct. To fill this in, I acquired another id Backscenes set: series 203 village pack B which consists of 2 sections each 5 feet long and 15 inches high. Using a sharp knife I removed the sky from the top of each sheet, reduced the length of each sheet to fit, made some additional adjustments to blend with the existing back scene, and then pasted the two sheets in position. Here are a few photographs showing pannier tank no. 9633 arriving and then leaving Upcombe with a short train of minerals. As with my other stock, the weathering was done by GC Weathering. I think the results are superb (usual disclaimer). Thanks for viewing. David Edited September 2, 2022 by Ardmore 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2015 Really nice work David and the back scenes have worked well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very realistic, fantastic work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted March 11, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Here are a few more pictures of some ex-GWR prairie tanks in action on the Upcombe branch. First off, we have 4575 class no. 5573 coasting downhill past the Upcombe advanced starter. This was a Newton Abbot engine in the late 1950s, and it features in a good few of Peter Gray's photographs of the Kingsbridge branch. One of the dilemmas that I have had to resolve with my branch line engines was what to do about lamps. Attach them to the front or back of the engines, or both? In the end, I decided to attach them to both ends, hoping that most of the time the lamps at the rear of the engine would not be visible in photographs. This is one of the cases where it didn't work out. So, apologies to the purists. And here are a couple more pictures taken as it crosses the viaduct on the approach to the branch terminus. Later the same afternoon, 45XX class no. 4561 has just departed Upcombe. This was another Newton Abbot engine, and a regular on the Kingsbridge branch. And here is a final shot as it crosses the viaduct on its way up the branch to Teignbridge. Thanks for viewing. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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