durham light infantry Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 After my first micro layout which was in EM, I have been firmly bitten by the concept. Next up is Crowtrees Depot, in 0 gauge this time. One of the lessons learned from Dunelm was the lack of height, so still using 2 APA boxes I have dowelled and glued the ends together. Same footprint, better use of vertical space. I have also raided IKEA for a "lazy susan" turntable to use as a sector plate. Mike 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_J Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 An impressive introduction to a highly interesting project, very much in line with my own modest future intentions, I will follow your progress with much anticipation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hi Mike, this looks and sounds like a nice plan, looking forward to seeing it flourish. Armin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Mike, Been having a bit of a tidy out in No 1 in preparation for some new tenants and have found quite a few bits of stuff that may help with Crowtree Lane. Pop over some time and have a look to see if any is of use before I sell it to some poor unsuspecting sap 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks to Puddlejumper I now have enough to complete the low relief part of the upper level. To give you a taster, here is a pic taken by Jordan Wooten at Hartlepool. Brick cladding of the coal cells then wooden walkways are next on the agenda. Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 And it's interesting to operate too...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Now this is a cool project. I'll follow this with interest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 A few photos taken to show some of the development, and features of compact design. I came to the conclusion that the back line was too high. I lowered it by 10mm (which was the thickness of the foamboard anyway), which meant I could use Wills stone sheeting for the wall. I was going to use Slaters 7mm but thought the large courses would be overpowering on such a small layout. Once I had the back line sorted it was time for the backscene. The recess in the frame was filled in with polystyrene ceiling tile, fixed with instant nails. Then lining paper was applied and fixed with border adhesive, this gives a seamless corner free backscene. The partition was added from 5mm foamboard, the APA framework means it doesn't have to be heavy timber. The offstage part. The foamboard partition bowed slightly when the adhesive then paint was added to the scenic part, hopefully painting the other side should straighten it out. The shelf was added after a couple of operating sessions showed it was needed. Again 5mm foamboard on a couple of 5" x 4" brackets, fixed with instant nails. The layout from fiddle yard end, showing the extension of the upper level. Again operating showed this to be neccessary, and the fortuitous use of the 10mm foamboard made it possible. There is another bracket to support the extension, all 11 1/2" of it. The Hudswell Clarke is right at the end to show the deflection, there is a piece of 10mm square balsa fixed to stop the drop! The sector plate for the coal drops, 24" long and can take a loco and 2 21T with ease. Future motive power. Bachmann brassworks 08 to be fitted with an MMP detailing kit, to become 13227 in faded black. Mike 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Do Iike the upper storage rack you have in the fiddIe yard Mike. CouId you squeeze a second one there or is this not feasibIe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Looking good Mike! I really like these minimal/pointless-type layouts, they can be so effective and very interesting to operate, and they undoubtedly work much better in larger scales where the bulk and wieght of the stock lends that all important presence to the scene. You have approached things in a really interesting way and, as with all your modelling/layouts, I know that the standard will be of the highest quality. I hope you don't mind me asking but, you mention it being two APA boxes in length, what does that make the overall footprint? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Do Iike the upper storage rack you have in the fiddIe yard Mike. CouId you squeeze a second one there or is this not feasibIe? Thanks Martin. Another one would be nice, but not feasible because of the need for handspace on the upper level track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Looking good Mike! I really like these minimal/pointless-type layouts, they can be so effective and very interesting to operate, and they undoubtedly work much better in larger scales where the bulk and wieght of the stock lends that all important presence to the scene. You have approached things in a really interesting way and, as with all your modelling/layouts, I know that the standard will be of the highest quality. I hope you don't mind me asking but, you mention it being two APA boxes in length, what does that make the overall footprint? Cheers, David David. It is 4'5" x 1'2" over the framework (plus 2" all around when in the exhibition support frame), the upper track extension takes it to 5'3". The scenic area is only 3' x 11". The next exhibition will be at South Shields Salvation Army on 12/13th February, I hope to have some work done on the upper level and coal drops done by then. Plus a couple more 21T hoppers and some 13 tonners to shunt. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Looks great, something a bit different tooWill watch this one with interest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 David. It is 4'5" x 1'2" over the framework (plus 2" all around when in the exhibition support frame), the upper track extension takes it to 5'3". The scenic area is only 3' x 11". The next exhibition will be at South Shields Salvation Army on 12/13th February, I hope to have some work done on the upper level and coal drops done by then. Plus a couple more 21T hoppers and some 13 tonners to shunt. Mike Thanks that is really useful and amazing that the size of the scenic area is so small! Good to hear it will be at South Shields next year, I'll make sure I pop along for a look in the flesh. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Nearly 2 years since the last update, oops. Crowtrees is now about 98% complete, and is a popular (and convenient) layout on the show circuit. Next appearances are Newcastle next weekend 11th/12th, then Retford the week after 18th/19th. Mike 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I am short of an operator for Newcastle show next weekend.If anybody is available even for short periods, especially at lunchtime? Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I am short of an operator for Newcastle show next weekend.If anybody is available even for short periods, especially at lunchtime? Mike if you've got nowt sorted, I'm up for it. Usual fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Mike if you've got nowt sorted, I'm up for it. Usual fee. Thanks Paul. Will be in touch later about timings. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Some photos taken yesterday at Retford show. Mike 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Mike, A belated message to say I really enjoyed seeing the layout at the Tanfield Railway a few weeks ago. It is a great use of such a small space and very inspiring to us with limited room. As always the standard of your modelling is so high, particularly liked the weahering of your wagons! Looks like there is plenty of 'play' value in the layout too. I've been thinking about trying a similar pointless layout - firstly to save space and secondly to reduce costs of the points! The sector plate/traverser setup seems to work really well on your layout. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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