cornish trains jez Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looking forward to seeing a line up like this on your layout - https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydpix/8099383615/in/photolist-dkHsz6-m3hTnv-dGtJeW-o8r8Lo-bfiaDt-ywbDAP-bfiaKv-9FzQ8H-bBDvKp-fkr5fc-fsZ6G7-jMynBH-eRXgQr-ov47Af-airkbW-5v1MfG-bfiaM8-oT7ARC-j33gzv-dAFpJe-dsd5FC-qcYYjf-fka4SB-jTEV93-9EmgBN-9rQ8UM-p8KJVM-nhTCj7-fbcLtk-j7b5H3-bqqoAD-982zuy-pVK89g-eiSYDF-efWRzP-iLSL8q-g9cehY-rAGBuW-b9tsak-e8ZkXL-a5yGkC-a7ca9M-b7nYXc-6SJNYF-ac5moZ-p1nggt-dRs1nm-p8526X-hxwmyN-9HZFs6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 And not a single DBSO in sight, which is lucky really as they might be out for the 40th anniversary of Scotrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Minor update to website Rolling Stock section Reduces the number of photos and converted into a list instead Due to the quantity of Class 37 and Class 47 locos, they now have their own sub-menu (where the photos now reside) 47706 now added to the Class 47 fleet (one step closer to covering all 47/7) Batch 6 of the Class 47 projects should arrive by the end of April 2017 Every push-pull rake will then have a 47/7, plus one spare Every rake of Inverness coaches can then have two locos, allowing for a good mix of BR Blue, Large Logo Blue, InterCity ScotRail, and some unique Inverness / Eastfield liveries throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s Edited February 26, 2017 by mjkerr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Batch 6 of the Class 47 projects should arrive by the end of April 2017 Finally managed to read through my eMails from last week, looks like this batch will not be completed until the end of May 2017 The previous batch of adjustments is also late, was due to arrive at the end of March 2017 I was hoping to have the "final" batch of locomotives completed by December 2017, but this is not looking likely now I have also decided to remove all the light bars, from the Dapol rolling stock As much as I like them in dim lighting conditions, the Farish models then become obvious in comparison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I have also decided to remove all the light bars, from the Dapol rolling stock As much as I like them in dim lighting conditions, the Farish models then become obvious in comparison Can you not add lighting to the Farish coaches so they're all got it? The forthcoming issue of the NGS Journal (3/17) has an article about adding coach lighting with various options. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Can you not add lighting to the Farish coaches so they're all got it? There is not much point at the moment, awaiting the "new" Farish Mark 2E/F coach It would appear the DBSO will not have directional lighting, so that will be the only modification made Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 There is not much point at the moment, awaiting the "new" Farish Mark 2E/F coach It would appear the DBSO will not have directional lighting, so that will be the only modification made Presumably you already have unlit Farish coaches (as you mention they are obvious in comparison) that you could add lighting to now and then when the 2e/fs arrive undertake adding it to them. At least the workload would be spread. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Presumably you already have unlit Farish coaches (as you mention they are obvious in comparison) that you could add lighting to now and then when the 2e/fs arrive undertake adding it to them. At least the workload would be spread. The Rolling Stock list would pretty much confirm this, with the mix of Mark 1, Mark 2, Mark 2C, Mark 2D, Mark 2E and Mark 2F coaches, along with Class 101 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 The previous batch of adjustments is also late, was due to arrive at the end of March 2017 Turns out this batch was completed at the end of March, but no Invoice was received These four models should be with me by next week, and the Rolling Stock list has been updated to reflect this That now means all the original Mercig Studios conversions and are now complete 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Finally, my first four Mercig Studios conversions have also now had Sound Decoders fitted 47114 47541 47614 47642 Now ALL Class 37 and Class 47 models match the same specification (well almost) Sadly some small issues have been found in this batch when loaded into JMRI, but hopefully that can be resolved when the next batch of models arrive next month Edit : No need to panic Computer Shutdown / restart Compared the settings in 47546, which I had used as the template, to 47702 and found some discrepancies Reset 47546 and then copied that into the four models, and the issue is resolved All of the LokSound fitted Class 47 are now identical Edited April 22, 2017 by mjkerr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaveadams1 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Have you got any photos of the platforms or station buildings please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Have you got any photos of the platforms or station buildings please?No construction work has taken place, yet I have had the platform kits for some time There won't be any station buildings to allow clear views of the rolling stock However, there will be the supporting bridge columns in Platforms 1/2 and 5/6 edit : There will however be the edges of the "Operations Depot", the "office" at the ends of Platforms 4/5, and the black brick wall along the edge of Platform 7 Edited May 25, 2017 by mjkerr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) The seventh batch, of my projects has now been completed by Mercig Studios, fourth of the Class 47/7 The previous batch included the first Class 47 with a flush end, 47702, and being happy with the results this batch was commissioned, which now gives four Class 47/7 with a flush end The concerns I had over the rather generic nature of the models so far has been well addressed with these four examples, although the photos do not show all of the differences Most noticeable are the black window surrounds on 47705 and 47711 47701 This locomotive was unique in having the yellow extend under the cab doors 47705 An oil streak on the B side and graduated dirt towards the Number 2 end, due to continuous use on push-pull duties 47707 Severe weathering on the A side, not shown 47711 Retained works plate at Number 1 end on the A side, and painted R5 brake block note on bufferbeam Again, graduated dirt towards the Number 2 end Edited July 14, 2017 by mjkerr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Hi, Nice line up! You must have the entire scotrail class 47 fleet now. How's the layout building coming along? Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Nice line up! You must have the entire scotrail class 47 fleet now. How's the layout building coming along? If I was completing the entire ScotRail Class 47 fleet, ED HA IS, I have some way to go! 1984 : 79 1986 : 97 1988 : 99 1990 : 51 However, if you mean the ScotRail Class 47/7 fleet, then I have just three (or four) to go 47703 47706 47708 47713 (duplicates with 47717 already completed, so not likely to model 47713) 47703 and 47706 should be completed early next year By the end of this year I should have 17 Class 47/4, which would be about 30% of the entire ScotRail Class 47 fleet Eleven of these are IS based, so that is 50% of that fleet Layout building has not changed, but I have three months coming up when I should be able to complete the main components (October to December, as work at Lucasfilm for that period has been cancelled) I need to rewire the scenic section, due to the change from Lenz Set 100 to Sprog I also have an issue with the DCC Concepts Accessory Decoders Once that is completed the platforms will be constructed I am also going to commission someone to complete the Operations Depot, so that it is as realistic looking as possible Edited July 16, 2017 by mjkerr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Now that the majority of my Class 47/7 models are complete, I am now moving on to the next part of the fleet Thankfully Farish have the Mark 2A TSO, and whilst not perfect it is a good representation of the (five) ScotRail livery Mark 2 coaches Sadly it will mean one Blue Grey FK, but that too is readily available (yes, later rakes used one of the ScotRail livery air con Mark 2 coaches, but I want to keep the rake variable to time periods) 5146 5152 5153 5176 5197 13424 X 13456 13461 I have plenty of photos of the rakes of the Mark 2 coaches, but no close ups Any links to any of the above coaches would be welcomed and gratefully received Edited July 26, 2017 by mjkerr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 The two Mark 3 Blue / Grey rakes now have their locos, with the arrival of 47712 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 A future batch will include one 37/4 in InterCity Mainline, likely to be 37402 Farish have just announced a Regional Railways Class 37/4 I had hoped for an InterCity Mainline, so that will most likely have to be a repaint but the Regional Railways can be used as a base I might also add one final 37/4 in Distribution, as a few of them also carried this livery in Scotland All three of these Class 37/4 have now been selected and should be completed this time next year (based on previous timescales) 37403 Triple Grey Distribution 37410 InterCity Mainline 37427 SCOTRAIL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2017 A year?! Sod that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 A year?! Sod that!One year is nothing compared to the waiting time for the Farish DBSO Equally, layouts of this size are not made overnight... My previous layout took two years from concept to construction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2017 A year?! Sod that! Hi A year is nothing in this hobby. It's taken me ten years to finish my rake of eight Anhydrous Ammonia tankers. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 A year is nothing in this hobby. It's taken me ten years to finish my rake of eight Anhydrous Ammonia tankers.Equally, I swapped from OO gauge to N gauge, starting again in N gauge in 2010 I built up my first set of rolling stock over the next four years I started building up the second set of rolling stock, for this layout, in 2014 This was suspended a few weeks later when the Farish ScotRail Class 47/7 and DBSO was announced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Reviewing the rolling stock for this layout, the best laid plans... So sadly some departures The BR Blue and Large Logo Blue Class 47/7, 47709 and 47712, and their respective Blue / Grey rakes do not fit in beside ScotRail, InterCity and INTERCITY livery, and Class 37/4 in Large Logo Blue / Triple Grey There is no need for two HST, the Cross Country one only visited on Saturdays With so many Class 37/4, no need for five Class 156, so reduced to three Plenty of Class 47/4, so I can come back to this later, so eight disposed of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan31956 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 So does this mean you are selling some of your excellent stock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 So does this mean you are selling some of your excellent stock? I think it’s on the N Gauge forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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