Dyffryn Ardudwy

[PjKing1]

Well I've woke up today with a returned mojo and a clear head.

 

There's no doubting in going to try something in O gauge but after a day at work with plenty of thinking time I finally thought what I really wanted and I've finally got a smile on my face.

 

I'm going to slowly carry on with my main project ELJ but Dyffryn will be my side project but in EM (huge tut, he's changed his mind again I hear you cry but here's the reason) I want to run trains as we all do and I want to do something that maybe invited to be exhibited one day. If I build it in EM I've got most the bits and stock, it'll be a great way of practising the scenic side of things as well as having something to test and run locos on and I recon I could do the station to scale with the goods yard in the correct place etc in a decent size.

 

I want it easy to transport to do I can work on it anywhere.

 

So that's the plan, I'll be ordering some two bolt chairs and ply sleepers in the next couple of days and once I've got the ply sorted I'll make a start.

 

Just found out the pub next to station, the Cadwgan is up for sale, anyone got a spare 495 grand????

 

Cadwgan Inn, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd LL44 2HA

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-53741099.html

 

Cheers

[Andrew P]

Well I've woke up today with a returned mojo and a clear head.

 

There's no doubting in going to try something in O gauge but after a day at work with plenty of thinking time I finally thought what I really wanted and I've finally got a smile on my face.

 

I'm going to slowly carry on with my main project ELJ but Dyffryn will be my side project but in EM (huge tut, he's changed his mind again I hear you cry but here's the reason) I want to run trains as we all do and I want to do something that maybe invited to be exhibited one day. If I build it in EM I've got most the bits and stock, it'll be a great way of practising the scenic side of things as well as having something to test and run locos on and I recon I could do the station to scale with the goods yard in the correct place etc in a decent size.

 

I want it easy to transport to do I can work on it anywhere.

 

So that's the plan, I'll be ordering some two bolt chairs and ply sleepers in the next couple of days and once I've got the ply sorted I'll make a start.

 

Just found out the pub next to station, the Cadwgan is up for sale, anyone got a spare 495 grand????

 

Cadwgan Inn, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd LL44 2HA

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-53741099.html

 

Cheers

Good sensible decision, possibly NOT what we expected, but your doing it for all the right reasons.

[PjKing1]

Good sensible decision, possibly NOT what we expected, but your doing it for all the right reasons.

Hope you weren't expecting something big and extravagant off me Andy hope I haven't let you down.

 

On a positive I recon the station is only about 200' long or just under so it should be farely easy to model, hopefully!

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

A quick question to throw out there, has anyone got any information or photos of the goods yard? I didn't kniw it had one till the other day and I've only seen one photo.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Nothing to show really on here but I've been brick counting and doing a bit of research into the station area, the goods yard apparently had a cattle dock, coal warf and weigh bridge, would these all be standard?

 

GW stuff is a bit out of my comfort zone as the only thing I really know about it is they had two bolt chairs and I only know this because me and my dad 'borrowed' a thrown away chair from Dyffryn when I was younger and it spent many a happy year in are garden. I was gutted the day I came home and my mum had white washed it

 

Any info or help on small yards would be highly appreciated.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Well after about a year or more I've made a start!! Bet no one thought that would happen me included.

 

Thankfully with the station being up for sale it's dimensions where on the floor plan so having worked it out into 4mm I've done a rough outline to get the size of it. I also recon the platforms work out about 200' long so 800mm, it was about a loco an four coach lengths.

 

Main station building

 

 

Estimated size of the platforms

 

 

I've chopped a printed screen shot of the area to

 

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Well just spent an hour measuring out the base for the main station building but then realised I'm slightly out by 1.5mm so think I'll give up for tonight, modelling in the night when you've been up since 4.30 prob isn't a good idea!

 

Just need to order some plasticard, Slaters brick sheets, windows and doors for the buildings and some two bolt chairs from C&L then at least I can make a start in the track.

 

Cheers

[380John]

Fantastic looking project here mate. From what you've said here and on your other thread I get the impression you're Not a million miles away from me (originally Runcorn now just round the corner from there). These trips into North Wales were the highlights of a summer and capturing the memories of it within a layout is like keeping that memory alive.

 

Lovely stuff!

John

[PjKing1]

Fantastic looking project here mate. From what you've said here and on your other thread I get the impression you're Not a million miles away from me (originally Runcorn now just round the corner from there). These trips into North Wales were the highlights of a summer and capturing the memories of it within a layout is like keeping that memory alive.

Lovely stuff!

John

Thanks John, not far indeed, are you still that side of the water? Runcorn would be an interesting station to model surprised it's never been done, apart from the bridge which could be a bit difficult

 

I loved going to Wales as a kid and still do to be fare although with healthsnd safety there's no wandering down the line on Sunday's because there was no service.

 

There's something ago the countryside and railways though and hopefully I'll be able to capture that fingers crossed.

 

Thanks again for the kind words John.

 

Cheers

[380John]

Thanks John, not far indeed, are you still that side of the water? Runcorn would be an interesting station to model surprised it's never been done, apart from the bridge which could be a bit difficult

 

I loved going to Wales as a kid and still do to be fare although with healthsnd safety there's no wandering down the line on Sunday's because there was no service.

 

There's something ago the countryside and railways though and hopefully I'll be able to capture that fingers crossed.

 

Thanks again for the kind words John.

 

Cheers

Yes I'm in Helsby now so still only 5 miles from Runcorn. I agree with you and from trawling the Internet I've some great pics of how the station area used to be. The bridge would be some effort but if done properly would be a superb model.

You're quite right, I am a regular volunteer these days at Llangollen as it's nice to go back and keep those memories alive.

 

Keep up the great work,

All the best

 

John

[PjKing1]

Just down the road then, I'm popping down to Widnes model centre in a few weeks to catch up with Barry, his shops great and not far from you we should try and bump into each other!!

 

I've never been to Llangollen I should try and take the Mrs and the baby there for a day out I'd love to volunteer at ELR but just get the time, infact I'm still trying to get to the ELR after 20 years of trying!!

 

Cheers

Edited September 22, 2016 by PjKing1

[380John]

Just down the road then, I'm popping down to Widnes model centre in a few weeks to catch up with Barry, his shops great and not far from you we should try and bump into each other!!

 

I've never been to Llangollen I should try and take the Mrs and the baby there for a day out I'd love to volunteer at ELR but just get the time, infact I'm still trying to get to the ELR after 20 years of trying!!

 

Cheers

Great idea! I've not been in there as yet and was planning to do so next time I'm that way. Would be a good time to go then. Send me a PM when your ready and il see what we can do!

 

Yes Llangollen is a must, the ELR is fabulous but the setting of Llangollen is second to none I'm sure you would enjoy it.

 

John

[PjKing1]

Great idea! I've not been in there as yet and was planning to do so next time I'm that way. Would be a good time to go then. Send me a PM when your ready and il see what we can do!

Yes Llangollen is a must, the ELR is fabulous but the setting of Llangollen is second to none I'm sure you would enjoy it.

John

Sounds like a plan mate it'll be a few weeks as I've a couple of birthdays coming up but I'll pm you when I'm a bit more certain of a date I'll try and bride the Mrs with a day in the country via Llangollen, forgive my stupidlty but do they have any lovely diesels? Sorry I'm not very well up on preserved lines apart from elr (I can see all the head shaking now )

 

Cheers

[380John]

Sounds like a plan mate it'll be a few weeks as I've a couple of birthdays coming up but I'll pm you when I'm a bit more certain of a date I'll try and bride the Mrs with a day in the country via Llangollen, forgive my stupidlty but do they have any lovely diesels? Sorry I'm not very well up on preserved lines apart from elr (I can see all the head shaking now )

 

Cheers

Yes good plan she'll love it too, nice town coffee shops horse drawn boat rides .....

 

They do have a number of diesels and do have diesel galas from time to time.

Class 03

Class 08

Class 08/10 Hybrid

Class 26

Class 37

And a 47.

So quite some stock.

 

That sounds about right as I work away on short sea voyages so a couple of weeks will probably be great. Nice one thanks.

 

John

[KeithHC]

Hi Phil,

I like this plan and will look forward too following it as it progresses. It reminds me of this layout: 

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/47984-morfa-hwyl-fawr/page-11&do=findComment&comment=2169515

 

Lots of potential atmosphere 

 

Keith HC

[PjKing1]

John that looks a good line up so I can see a family day out coming up only an hour an ten min from ours to!

 

I'll be in touch about meeting up mate

 

Cheers

Edited September 22, 2016 by PjKing1

[PjKing1]

Hi Phil,

I like this plan and will look forward too following it as it progresses. It reminds me of this layout: 

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/47984-morfa-hwyl-fawr/page-11&do=findComment&comment=2169515

 

Lots of potential atmosphere 

 

Keith HC

Thanks Keith at first I thought it would be to simple but as I'm living out scenarios in my head I'm getting quite excited of the possibilities.

 

I've just checked out the link and that looks a great layout I'll have to read it properly thanks for that.

 

I'll try and measure out the station bulding again tonight second time lucky

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Been doing a bit on ELJ tonight but I've also cut out a template for the main station building foundations tonight, it's good to see the size of things and the more I do on this the more excited I am about it.

 

Tonight's progress

 

 

I still need to add s bit more card to the far side and the small piece of card sticking out middle right needs to be trimmed as it's the bay window.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Another hour last night was spent with more brick counting and measuring up for the main station building.

 

 

I'll have to order some plasticard this week so I can really crack on.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

I've been struggling for time this week but here's a quick update from tonight.

 

A bit of work on part of the main station building.

 

 

and I've been trimming windows for the waiting room.

 

 

Really do like these windows from Lcut Creative, highly recommended

 

Cheers

[Mulgabill]

I've been struggling for time this week but here's a quick update from tonight.

 

A bit of work on part of the main station building.

 

 

and I've been trimming windows for the waiting room.

 

 

Really do like these windows from Lcut Creative, highly recommended

 

Cheers

I have to say that I agree re the windows. They made me some arched windows for my version of Hellston engine shed, to my dimensions, and they really capture the feell of the original.

 

I am folllowing this thread with interest, having spent holidays, when 1st married in the 70s, camping down the track fro the level crossing. Wonderful using rover tickets for both the main and narrow guage lines.

 

All the best with the build.

 

TONY

[Jintyman]

Hi Paul,

 

Those L-Cut Creative windows look really good, I'll have to have a look if they do a variety of 7mm windows and doors.

 

We all struggle for time now and again, especially this last couple of weeks for me (you have a wonderful reason for not having any time!!!), but it all comes back around too!!!

 

Jinty

[PjKing1]

I have to say that I agree re the windows. They made me some arched windows for my version of Hellston engine shed, to my dimensions, and they really capture the feell of the original.

 

I am folllowing this thread with interest, having spent holidays, when 1st married in the 70s, camping down the track fro the level crossing. Wonderful using rover tickets for both the main and narrow guage lines.

 

All the best with the build.

 

TONY

Thanks Tony, Dyffryn really is a wonderful place, especially in the 70's & 80's if you liked trains, but it's such a peaceful and relaxing place to stay or visit with a lovely beach to.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Hi Paul,

 

Those L-Cut Creative windows look really good, I'll have to have a look if they do a variety of 7mm windows and doors.

 

We all struggle for time now and again, especially this last couple of weeks for me (you have a wonderful reason for not having any time!!!), but it all comes back around too!!!

 

Jinty

Thanks Jinty, I've not looked at the full range but they definitely do 7mm windows and doors etc and they normally arrive the next day, excellent service

 

Hope you get some modelling time to, I'll try an pop over in a couple of weeks for a catch up mate I've got my mojo fully back at the moment so just need to find the time now.

 

Cheers

[PjKing1]

Now I've got the windows I need I've made a start on the waiting room, being small I'd rather build this first before the main station building, as seeing something finished will give me a huge boost!

 

So after counting planks, measuring and re-measuring (and yes I measured to high at first so I'll have to trim the bottom) I've marked and scribed out all the planks.

 

 

 

The plan today, (small baby and SWMBO permitting) will be to get the window frames painted, cut out the front and I can then add the glazing and fit the windows.

 

Cheers