RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2021 A nice little project over the last couple of days has been a luggage van to run with the tramcars. Based on the original W&U luggage van (No.9), but with panelled sides/ends rather than planked: Its rather dinky (84mm body length), but plenty big enough to deal with luggage and small parcels etc. As you can see it fits in rather nicely with the other tramcars: I must admit I’m really glad I decided to start again with these and change the colour scheme - the blue and white does look rather nice with the Indian Red tram locos. I’ve also acquired another Dapol Sentinel body, which will become a North Western Railway one in lined black: Initial coat of black on the bodywork and a coat of white on the buffersbeams completed today. I’ll stick the first coat of red paint on the bufferbeams tomorrow. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2021 The tram car train looks great. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 29, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2021 North Western Railway No.21 “Ulf”, a 4wVBTG Sentinel acquired in 1928 for shunting and light goods work: A couple of bits to touch up, some nameplates to sort and a dose of weathering should see “Ulf” completed. 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Spent this evening lining out North Western Railway A1X no.14 “Edric” (ex Wellsworth & Suddery Railway): Just need the nameplates from Narrow Planet to arrive now and then it’s completed. Edited July 30, 2021 by NeilHB 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckles Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Ooh! That's rather fetching must say. Defo works. "shpiffin!" Edited July 30, 2021 by Knuckles 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NeilHB Posted August 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2021 Took some of the tramway stock outside at lunchtime today for a little impromptu photo shoot given how nice the weather was: 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 I made a decision that I wasn’t happy with the finish on the Wellsworth & Suddery liveried version of “Edric”, the ex LBSCR A1, so over the last couple of days this has been stripped back and repainted. I’ve gone for a simpler colour scheme this time, reflecting that this was a later addition to the fleet than “Thorkell” which carries a two-two green livery. Last night I made a start on the lining, and have completed one side so far. I’m just debating at the moment as to whether I try and line out the splashers as well: As the W&S version was being repainted, I’ve borrowed the nameplates from it to complete the later NWR version of the same loco, post A1X rebuild: Hmm, some sort of pesky temporal anomaly appears to have formed allowing the two versions to appear side by side…I must investigate! 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2021 Layout planning take two! Having mulled it over plenty, I came to the conclusion that the previous layout plan didn’t really do it for me, so back to the drawing board. This time I think I’ve cracked it, and am much happier with this plan already. Presenting the Elsbridge Tramway Company’s moorland terminus at Ffarquhar Road. Built as built of the tramways extension to Ffarquhar and the stone quarry at Anopha Fell in 1901, the terminus was situated on the outskirts of Ffarquhar bounded by moorland and the road into Ffarquhar (hence the name). It’s a simple plan, but will give me the main things I want from a layout at the moment: - easy to set up/take down so that I can set it up in the house - transportable so able to take it to our local show - caters for passenger and goods traffic - most importantly simple. The last time I built a layout was over 15years ago when I still lived at home before I went to university! There’ll be a loading dock at the end of the loop headshunt for livestock traffic. The goods siding in the background will hold four wagons comfortably. The white blobs represent the line of the platform which will be 5-6mm above An overall view from what will be the viewing side of the layout. No.4 “Sigmund” awaits departure with the tramcars plus goods van. Fiddle yard will be off to the left - just a two road sector plate. Later in the day Wellsworth & Suddery Railway “Edric” arrived with a short goods train. I’m not sure the W&S bosses will be happy that one of their goods brake vans has disappeared up the tramway! What do you think please folks? 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted August 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) Makes very good sense, I’m always thinking “keep it simple” and I’ve put links on my Washbourne thread recently to two layouts, which are not a million miles from what you’re doing here, which are excellent examples of this. Talking of Sudrian affairs, have you picked up on this one? P.S.thinking about it, something I’m guilty of, is there enough width for what scenery you want? Edited August 23, 2021 by Northroader 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks Northroader. There are grand plans for a layout round one end of the garage at some point, but I definitely need to keep the first layout simple I think. Yes I’ve been following Tom’s Sudrian work for a little while now, he’s doing an excellent job with Scaca Fell Forestry Crossing. Scenery will be a bit limited, but I don’t mind. If needs I can always add on some scenic extension boards. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher9147 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Very nice plans for take to shows? If so watch that kid's don't pull on the legs. Seen it happen before Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKPR Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Looking good, Neil - I need to measure up and take the embryonic "Seahouses" off the living room floor this evening (Mrs-CKPR-to-be is due back home tomorrow or Thursday...) and this has given me some ideas regarding portable baseboards for 'O' gauge. Regarding sources of inspiration, I was very taken with Dava's Derwent Valley themed "Coney Hill" and let's hear it for Northroader's "Washbourne" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 03/08/2021 at 21:32, NeilHB said: Took some of the tramway stock outside at lunchtime today for a little impromptu photo shoot given how nice the weather was: MAGNIFICO! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 hours ago, kingfisher9147 said: Very nice plans for take to shows? If so watch that kid's don't pull on the legs. Seen it happen before Mike Thanks Mike. Yes, but only to my local show in Derby. Going to look at getting some of the Screwfix metal trestles which are a bit narrower but also height adjustable which will help. 3 hours ago, CKPR said: Looking good, Neil - I need to measure up and take the embryonic "Seahouses" off the living room floor this evening (Mrs-CKPR-to-be is due back home tomorrow or Thursday...) and this has given me some ideas regarding portable baseboards for 'O' gauge. Regarding sources of inspiration, I was very taken with Dava's Derwent Valley themed "Coney Hill" and let's hear it for Northroader's "Washbourne" Thanks, much appreciated. Spotted your version of “Seahouses” over on your thread. I do love the North Sunderland, such a fascinating railway and will be looking forward to seeing your progress on it. There was much discussion this afternoon with Mr Young about the layout, and a few useful tweaks have been made to the overall design: - Train lengths will be kept short. The maximum is 700mm which is equivalent to a Terrier, 3 wagons and a brake van. - To aid that I’m going to use cassettes in the FY. Initially there will be three: passenger tram, goods tram and a mixed set. - A suitable view blocker is needed to screen trains entering/exiting the layout. We agreed that a water tower next to the loop would do nicely, and create a nice scene and some interest at the same time with locos stopping to take on water when they run round (it will also give the operator time to move the cassette to the other line). - A suitable building to act as the station building has been identified which will fit nicely in the space available and won’t overpower the layout. - A cunning plan for the backscene and the hinged board extensions has been drawn up. - I worked out that I can leave two wagons at the loading dock in the loop headshunt and still have plenty of room to run the Terrier round - Oh and it’s booked in for a show already - our open day in January 2022 - nothing like a deadline! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 25, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) The cork trackbed has now been laid across most of the board, and I’ve had a little play this evening: Feels good to get something moving, even if it is temporary! Edited August 25, 2021 by NeilHB 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2021 The basic track work has now been cut and laid in place to check clearances etc. This should give you a nice overall view of the layout and trackplan - nice and simple but plenty of fun. Shades of the WC&P at Ffarquhar Road as W&SR “Thorkell” arrives with one of the W&S bogie Tramcar coaches: Later in the day we see ETCo No.5 “St Machan” in the loop in the process of running round it’s good train: 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 31, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2021 The Trent Valley Area Group is pleased to announce our January 2022 open day (COVID-19 restrictions permitting), which will take place on Saturday 29th January 2022. We will be back at our usual venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall 36 Uttoxeter New Road Mickleover Derby DE3 9GE The open day runs from 10am to 4pm, and entry costs £4 which covers the cost of the hall. Layouts (confirmed so far as of 31/08/21): Hensbarrow - 0-16.5 (Chris Russell) Ffarquhar Road - 7mm standard gauge (Neil Blair) Phil Traxson will be bringing one of his layouts Trade: Association Modelling Goods EDM Models Port Wynnstay Models Tea, coffee, bacon cobs and cake will all be available, and there is also The Nags Head pub across the road along with Tesco. If you’d like to come along and bring a layout, demonstration, whatever you like do please get in touch. Most importantly we look forward to seeing you in January! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hi Neil, I will certainly come over. You had me at bacon cobs Cheers, Ade. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted September 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Wellsworth and Suddery Railway Hudswell Clarke “Ogmund” arrives at Ffarquhar Road with an early evening passenger tram: Before returning to the junction it collects an empty wagon from the siding: Managed to get one side lined out this evening during our pub zoom call, and the other side and rear of the bunker will be done another evening. Edited September 2, 2021 by NeilHB 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2021 What’s a pub zoom call? I sincerely hope real beer gets drunk while it happens, or you can count me out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted September 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, Northroader said: What’s a pub zoom call? I sincerely hope real beer gets drunk while it happens, or you can count me out. The traditional meeting place for our local group has been the Brunswick Pub in Derby. Obviously owing to covid that's not been possible so we've been having a zoom pub meeting instead where beer and other beverages can be consumed whilst we talk. It's been quite nice actually as we can see some of our more far flung members from York and Wales on a regular basis rather than the usual once or twice a year at shows. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Good to see the consumption of beer is still an important element, not just virtual beer… as an aside to such pressing matters, very, very nice models! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted September 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 Many thanks to Chris at Minerva for an excellent job - “Thorkell” has now been sound fitted. I feel like a kid in a sweet shop! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2021 11 hours ago, cornamuse said: Good to see the consumption of beer is still an important element, . . . . .but it's not all beer - I sometimes have Tea ! In fact in a series of articles about the building of our group layout, each article included 'Mike arrived and made Tea' as I wasn't much good at anything else . . . . . . . . . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NeilHB Posted September 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 A few months ago I ordered a new set of nameplates for the Wellsworth & Suddery locos. These arrived the other day and have now been painted and fixed to the first three locos: MW K class “Thorkell” ex LBSCR A1 “Edric” Hudswell Clarke Countess of Warwick “Ogmund”. And a little group shot of the three of them together: 17 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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