cornish trains jez Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 I strongly recommend an alarm now that you have told the world that you don't have one. The layout is fantastic. Agree. I'll look into it this week. I still need to run electrics to the shed too!! Lots to think about. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) You could have a mainline heading off into the garden from your shed. Cheers Simon Mmmh, my wife may have something to say about that! Ha ha!! Best regards, Jeremy Edited April 2, 2017 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Looking brilliant Jeremy, well done! Cheers buddy! You'll have to come over for an operating session once the wiring is done! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 It looks very impressive Jeremy! I do like the pictures showing all the trains lined up, truely capturing the feel of a large mainline terminus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 It looks very impressive Jeremy! I do like the pictures showing all the trains lined up, truely capturing the feel of a large mainline terminus. Thanks Andy. Lining up the stock is really motivating and keeps the mojo going to crack on with the layout and get the wiring done so I can finally run some trains. Best regards, Jeremy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looking great Jeremy. Lots and lots of scenics to do it seems! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looking great Jeremy. Lots and lots of scenics to do it seems! Thanks mate! Yes, there's a few apartment blocks to build and also the main train shed. Should keep me busy for a while! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi Jeremy, One benefit you will find now with having a home for the layout is that things can progress quite quickly as you do not need to tidy up after each session and if you have the materials to hand its amazing what you can complete 10mins here 10mins there so to speak, I found that with Dallam as I did not need to take the boards down each session. What I would suggest is that you store a few items from the house inside your shed as this gives you justification to nip in there for 10mins when you need to 'look for/retrieve' said items. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi Jeremy, One benefit you will find now with having a home for the layout is that things can progress quite quickly as you do not need to tidy up after each session and if you have the materials to hand its amazing what you can complete 10mins here 10mins there so to speak, I found that with Dallam as I did not need to take the boards down each session. What I would suggest is that you store a few items from the house inside your shed as this gives you justification to nip in there for 10mins when you need to 'look for/retrieve' said items. Cheers Simon Agree with that buddy! With the lighter evenings, I'm hoping to be out there a bit when I get home from work. Like you say, 10 minutes and 10 minutes there will allow me to make progress. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted April 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2017 Jeremy, Do you have some sort of hinge and/or propping mechanism sorted out to help you working underneath fitting tie-bars and servos? That big baseboard is a bit of a monster. good luck, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Jeremy, Do you have some sort of hinge and/or propping mechanism sorted out to help you working underneath fitting tie-bars and servos? That big baseboard is a bit of a monster. good luck, Ian. Hi Ian, Unfortunately not. I will most probably add a couple of strips of wood under to raise the board up a bit and then work underneath. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I think I will look into alarms, sounds like it's going to be a good idea just in case. The points will be moved using the MERG system and a similar set up of tie bars below the baseboards like Ian Morgan has on his Freshwater layout. Best regards, Jeremy Jeremy, I've made bold and large the bit I'm referring to, I will be at the Horsham show on 6th May with UMRC layout "Oakley" and will be more than happy to discuss and advise you on this and other security matters from a professional stand-point (no charge for advice). Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Jeremy, I've made bold and large the bit I'm referring to, I will be at the Horsham show on 6th May with UMRC layout "Oakley" and will be more than happy to discuss and advise you on this and other security matters from a professional stand-point (no charge for advice). Kev Hi Kev, Thanks and I'll try and drop by and say hello. Best regards, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I've dipped in and out of this thread over time. It's an extensive project and not just impressive for that but also the level of finese and fine modelling employed. I'm looking forward to seeing it develop. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 I've dipped in and out of this thread over time. It's an extensive project and not just impressive for that but also the level of finese and fine modelling employed. I'm looking forward to seeing it develop. G. Thanks Grahame. It's been a slow progress on this one but hopefully a steady one which will turn into to something rather special. I have an invite to Trainwest in 2019 so I do need to progress it more regularly now so there will be lots of updates coming through over the coming months. Best regards, Jeremy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAndy Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Thanks Grahame. It's been a slow progress on this one but hopefully a steady one which will turn into to something rather special. I have an invite to Trainwest in 2019 so I do need to progress it more regularly now so there will be lots of updates coming through over the coming months. Best regards, Jeremy I've been following this thread for a while now, and although I model in 4mm, this is bang on my modelling era. I too have an invite for my own layout to an exhibition in 2019, so I know how you're feeling Jeremy, there's nothing quite like a looming exhibition invite to focus the mind! Keep it up, you're doing a fantastic job. cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've been following this thread for a while now, and although I model in 4mm, this is bang on my modelling era. I too have an invite for my own layout to an exhibition in 2019, so I know how you're feeling Jeremy, there's nothing quite like a looming exhibition invite to focus the mind! Keep it up, you're doing a fantastic job. cheers Andy Hi Andy, Apologies for the late reply. The exhibition is an exciting prospect and certainly need to crack on with things now. My next order of track is on its way now so I should be able to complete the trackwork in the train shed area over the coming weeks. Best regards, Jeremy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Good evening, My easitrac order turned up last week so I'll start laying down more track soon. In the meantime I have been adding some 3D printed MU cables to my NSE liveried class 86. Dapol produced the loco with just the TDM cables. In my period of 1989, it ran with the MU cables. Anyway, here are a few photos, I really think it makes a difference to the overall appearance. Without the MU's.. And with them fitted. Ive also been priming my next couple of locos. Another 86 and a 37. The 37 will be in Intercity Mainline livery representing 37401. I'll also do 37404 in the same livery and have them double heading the sleeper, just for some additional variety. Due to electric loco failure, they continued all the way to Euston! Well that's the story anyway! Best regards, Jeremy 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) I like 86401, especially with the old MU jumpers. I may be wrong but I thought the newer (yellow) style of warning flashes were introduced in the mid-90's. Edit: I have just looked at some old pics of 86401 in NSE & it never had warning flashes. I wonder if they omitted them from overhead Electric locos because it was just stating the obvious? I also noticed that the TDM cable stowage receptors are set in their newer orientation. The cables used to plug into them from below, but around the same time as they removed the old MU jumpers, they shortened the TDM cables & plugged them in from above. The res 86 (416) illustrates what I mean. 86213 & 86502 have the older TDM cable configuration. Edited April 19, 2017 by Pete the Elaner 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Those look great Jeremy, I shall see what I can do to get Shapeways to print more. On the warning flashes, yes back in the pre yellow flashes days AC electric locos never seems to carry them. I always found it odd as they was 100% always be under wires where diesel locos were probably 75% of the time not under them!! The logic of man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Hi, I hadn't noticed the lack of flashes on the prototype. An easy job to remove them from the model. With regards to the TDM's, there isn't any replacement ones available that I know of. I've got one pair of the old TPM etches left so at the moment it's easier for me to leave on the mounded ones. If some more etches become available, I can always replace them at a later stage. On the NSE 86, I just need to add the "Northampton Town" nameplates. Best regards, Jeremy Edited April 20, 2017 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Good evening, A couple jobs tonight, first off I've added the cantrail stripes to 86206. Not an easy job to get the fox transfers perfectly straight but I've had a good go at it. Any tips greatly appreciated for future reference! I've also removed the OH flashes from 86401. Nothing a bit of T-Cut couldn't sort out! I've also started threading on some sleepers and rails for the second board. Once I've got a load done I'll start fixing them down to the board. Best regards, Jeremy 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RBE Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Looks good Jeremy. I tend to put the cantrail decals on in small sections rather than one long length. The shorter bits stay straighter naturally, still a PITA mind. I still think masking them and airbrushing them on looks better if the area is flat and the masking tape can do its job. Edited April 21, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY@34F Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Like the clothes peg painting jigs Jeremy, a few post back...don't let the wife catch you ! Regards , Roy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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