Kelly Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 An interesting layout idea. Like the attention to detail on the locos/stock in varying conditions/states of restoration. Lovely work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Ropley is today being shown at Basingstoke model railway open day pop down and say hi if you are in the area free entry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Evening all not too much to report as of late as ropley has taken a back burner due to other commitments this weekend will see the extension for ropley starting to come together. Ropley is exending beyond the road bridge to show off all the locos awaiting or under restoration up the headshunt. it will also enable us to more operations on the line adding more interest to the yard as it doesn't see a massive amount of use at the moment. 3 new additions are hopefully on the way 1 being usa dock tank 70075 second being pitchford hall a gala guest to go with city of turo and earl of Berkley and a third being 50027 lion who is on order. hopefully for its next show will see 30828 completed and possibly 30506 too! another loco hopefully going to be built quickly will be 31806 in restoration appearance as well as 76017 who I cant get the guts to do the lining on prior to making it a loco awaiting boiler removal. photos will appear of all this work later in the week but for the mean time here are a few taken not too long ago 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 So ropley hasn't had too much done recently due to other items to address but now I have some spare time the ball has started rolling again time to get some half done projects completed as well as start the new layout in the pipeline as well as my club project beggarwood lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 So ropley hasn't had too much done recently due to other items to address but now I have some spare time the ball has started rolling again time to get some half done projects completed as well as start the new layout in the pipeline 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Ropley is attending the mhr spring gala where I hope to have built in basic the new 6ft addition to the line beggarwood lane is also out next week at Newbury showing my progress on the town scene I just need to brace transfers for all locos now so they can. BE weathered and signed off too many projects too little time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted March 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi Chris How did the weekend go, unfortunately I didn't have time to get there but looked like a good show? I've finally been getting on with the project I promised you! It's pretty much finished apart from a light weathering as it was fairly clean when it arrived in 2012. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 This is a really excellent layout! The dioramas of the locos waiting rebuild are fantastic. May I ask, how you do the drop sheets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ian lion looks great just got to re build the bridge where she normally sits when she is no t in use Ian lion looks great just got to re build the bridge where she normally sits when she is no t in use This is a really excellent layout! The dioramas of the locos waiting rebuild are fantastic. May I ask, how you do the drop sheets? Drop sheets are either masking tape or an old blue market bag weathered down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Not much progress recently need to get some new photos on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Just found this layout thread. I have never visited this line, but I really feel you have captured the preservation scene very well. I love all the restoration detail including the inside shed details. I look forward to seeing more progress. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Recently latest ramblings have focused on Ropley's extension to include the headshunt. in order for this to happen my main focus has been creating the many locos living in the siding awaiting there turn for overhaul although as the pictures show some locos are already undergoing restoration minus parts etc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I have manged to find a few hours to lay the ballast for the two lines on the headshunt boards now i need to find some time later in the week for the hills backscene and hedges not to mention more trees :scratchhead:lets see how well it dries. this is only the first coat I will add a second to make sure no scenery goes for a walk Chris 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Got some more time in and completed the back hedgerow pictures to follow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Ropley head shunt is now finally taking shape just the other embankment to go then trees to add I have even added all the clutter on the railway lines looking good if I do say so myself. What colours do people use on the rails as I would like to make them look realistic. Chris Edited July 7, 2017 by chriscleveland 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted July 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2017 Hi Chris The headshunt needs the 50 to complete, I can drop it off tonight if you're in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted July 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2017 For track painting. I found the Woodland Scenics stuff easy, clean and simple. Particularly if you have already ballasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Ian I have dropped you a text let me know and that looks like a really good potential solution thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Work has been done on the head shunt line ready for finishing off, just rail painting left. 33208 (to be) poses at the front of the lineup of locos awaiting attention. It looks like there has been a few locos moved out judging by how far down the siding this photo has been taken. Work will now start on the running line adding details and making it look more authentic. the front hillside will recieve some more scenic detail too. Chris Edited July 9, 2017 by chriscleveland 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Class 50 50027 waits patiently as ropley will start to revive its new controls and fiddle yards as of tomorrow it's going to be a painful project but will allow better operating 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted July 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2017 It's still the wrong way round though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I will sort that hahaha ropley now has two new control panels and wood for baseboards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 not too much to show and tell on ropley at the moment progress is slow on the wiring upgrade to allow new operations to be possible lots of scenic work will be taking place so watch this space Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Work progresses on the wiring and prep has started for fixing the floor in the carriage shed as it keeps chipping on the board joint 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Afternoon allIt’s been a while since we last posted Some updates. Ropley is still undergoing its re wire so not many photos in that area. However with boards more accessible I have made a start on completing the internals for the carriage shed. As can be seen from the photos the buildings in the carriage shop are progressing well with just clutter required to finish them plus a bit of paint. With the carriage shed going well the opportunity has come to do the boiler shop alongside this project. The floors will get a revamp before all is secured as it looks a bit tatty from chipping. It will also receive the lining too and the boiler shop floor or will return to the correct colour. The last photo shows the two james’ under the bridge in the headshunt. The bridge will be the next project to make board4 complete before joining to the headshunt. Edited November 19, 2018 by chriscleveland 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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