Alcanman Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Looks like the layout is going ahead quicker than I expected. Dropped Mrs A at Morpeth to catch the 8.58 to Edinburgh (for a hen weekend) then proceeded to catch 6S45 leaving North Blyth Alcan at 9.25 (pic in 'class 66 photos'). On to Tyne Yard (pic also in 'class 66 photos) then Homebase to pick up some MDF. Layout build will commence tomorrow. As they say 'when the cat's away .......' 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Baseboards completed today. You may be thinking that I work fast, but all I have to do is remove the old MDF tops and replace them with new ones. The 3 x 1 timber frame was built in 1998 , along with the IKEA units which provide support. This arrangement has survived a mulitude of small layouts! Not exactly text book baseboard building, but it works for a serial layout bulder like me and provides a neat looking layout. Wilkos grey emulsion still drying on the cork top. Now it's time to see if my track plan fits. And, mustn't forget to pick up Mrs A from Morpeth station...... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Looks like the layout is going ahead quicker than I expected. Dropped Mrs A at Morpeth to catch the 8.58 to Edinburgh (for a hen weekend) then proceeded to catch 6S45 leaving North Blyth Alcan at 9.25 (pic in 'class 66 photos'). On to Tyne Yard (pic also in 'class 66 photos) then Homebase to pick up some MDF. Layout build will commence tomorrow. As they say 'when the cat's away .......' Bliss..... ......Bless 'em Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Baseboards completed today. You may be thinking that I work fast, but all I have to do is remove the old MDF tops and replace them with new ones. The 3 x 1 timber frame was built in 1998 , along with the IKEA units which provide support. This arrangement has survived a mulitude of small layouts! Not exactly text book baseboard building, but it works for a serial layout bulder like me and provides a neat looking layout. Hi Mal, That is a really good idea and something I have never thought of! It must work a treat given the high turnover of projects you seem to have. How do you attach the MDF tops to the framing each time you start again? I am presuming they are just screwed because if they were glued etc it could be a messy and potentially damaging process to remove them each time you start again? Cheers, David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Yes, the Mdf is simply screwed to the timber frames. Originally, I used to use dowels and the Mdf could be simply lifted off. However, this sometimes wasnt too secure so I started using screws and never had a problem since. Edited September 6, 2015 by Alcanman 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Nice plank. Looking forward to it being filled to your usual standard ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes, the Mdf is simply screwed to the timber frames. Originally, I used to use dowels and the Mdf could be simply lifted off. However, this sometimes wasnt too secure so I started using screws and never had a problem since. Makes sense and I think that is a really good idea! Amazing that I had never considered that kind of arrangement before or hearing of anyone else doing something similar. Thanks for the reply! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Before commencing tracklaying, I decided to build the 4 walls of the wagon repair depot in order to establish the exact position of the siding which enters the building. As suggested in the Rail Express article, I used a Pikestuff kit and chose this one as it has an option of a centrally located door opening. By reducing the width of the structure and widening the door aperture, the building looks more in proportion to the prototype. At a scale 70ft long x 50ft wide the depot looks about right. Next, I'll proceed with tracklaying. I'll be using plan b - Thanks to Alan (60091) for his suggestion. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice updates Mal... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) After a few minor tweaks to the track plan, I now have all the track cut and pinned in place. I'll now proceed to glue the track with diluted PVA and then wire up the layout. Here is the area which will be 'scenicked' with 66209 at the proposed location of the fuelling point. This is the view from the overbridge which is appears to be called 'The Viaduct' on the prototype. ... and the hidden sidings at the other end of the layout Edited September 15, 2015 by Alcanman 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Wiring completed today and locos are running nice and smoothly. Nice to hear the 'ying ying' of the 66s once again. Here we see 66209 shunting and 66101 fuelling... It must be 2012 as the depot building is still under construction. Next, I'll proceed to paint the track and then ballasting. Edited September 18, 2015 by Alcanman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Progressing - not so sure if body lifts are done outside depots though? 66209 looks quite well as a factory weathered job - maybe missing the fuel oil on the tank and a bit of soot round the port. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hey, looking really good so far and NOT ALL TRACK as I normally do, well done so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Progressing - not so sure if body lifts are done outside depots though? Ian It would appear from all the pics I've seen, including the one in Rail Express, that lifts are done outside.https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8071/8338811260_ac83002d13_b.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Keep it coming. This is what I like about small layouts . They are quick and you don't lose interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben pez Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Great work there,i only live 10 mins away from tees yard so will watch this with interest Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looking interesting already, this is my type of layout so will be following its progress. Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
icphotos Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Started planning a layout based on Tees Yard (next winter's project) challenging bit being trying to model the train crew's quarters and general clutter. Always a wide variety of stock passing through. Look like your off to a good start and have attached some pix of the area if they are of any modeling use. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Some good detail things in those photos!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Started planning a layout based on Tees Yard (next winter's project) challenging bit being trying to model the train crew's quarters and general clutter. Always a wide variety of stock passing through. Look like your off to a good start and have attached some pix of the area if they are of any modeling use. Thanks. Some crucial detail in your pics. The middle siding is shorter than I thought and I was wondering what was contained in the small yellow sheds. Looks like sand bags. With the space I have available I can only create a small proportion of the office buildings in the 'shanty town' 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
icphotos Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks. Some crucial detail in your pics. The middle siding is shorter than I thought and I was wondering what was contained in the small yellow sheds. Looks like sand bags. With the space I have available I can only create a small proportion of the office buildings in the 'shanty town' Think rails extend into hard standing but appear to have wheel stops before the rails get to the concrete. Not pleasant working outside with snow on the ground! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great pics, thanks again. I've now reduced the length of the middle siding to stop at the hard standing and I'll add a couple of wheel stops. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Two excellent sets of photos showing plenty of details, from icphotos. Amazing how the location has changed. It looks as if a lot of Tees Yard is slowly disappearing into the undergrowth! It's also good to hear that there's still plenty of activity around Tees Yard. Whenever I've passed by more recently, the yard has always appeared very quiete compared to the "good old days" Watching work on the layout and looking at the photos has persuaded me to plan a return visit before too long. Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Before painting the track, I decided to start working out the areas of hard standing based on the excellent pics supplied. Thanks again to all who have contributed. 60 thou plasticard topped with Wills 'cement rendering' which brings the concrete almost to rail level was used and then painted with a spray can of Humbrol grey 64 acrylic. I haven't glued anything in place as yet, as I'll be painting the track and ballasting later. The depot building has received a coat of grey primer and will be painted later a lighter grey to match the prototype. I've also been adding to my small collection of EWS wagons, particularly steel types, which as you'd expect at Tees Yard, are common 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Cracking work there! looking good, will be watching this progress with great interest! cheers Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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