RMweb Gold McC Posted April 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2010 Stunning, stunning work - an absolute inspiration! Where did you get the concrete trunking? TIA! Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Rory, The only extra sound loco I have is a Class 46 Ixion in RTC colours. I have funded this by selling a couple of sound 66's and a sound 57 that don't really fit my era. Next sound will probably be an 08 followed by my HST - not sure the wallet can cope just yet! Stephen, The cable trunking is from Ten Commandments. Excellent service and lots of useful bits. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Disaster has struck !!! I have built the two platforms and I thought all was well! I have since tried to run a variety of my stock through and a number of wagons are catching on the platform edge. The worst culprits are Heljan Cargowaggons and Dapol Silver bullets. I will have to rebuild that platform and reduce the width by 2mm. AARRRRGGGHHH!!!!! Has this happened to anyone else? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE 108 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Disater has struck !!! I have built the two platforms and I thoughtball was well! I have since tried to run a variety of my stock through and a number of wagons are catching on the platform edge. Has this happened to anyone else? Jeff oh yes, quite a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Same here Using a piece of paper as a template and mark out the platform curve while testing your stock can help avoid alterations. Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47541 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Great work Jeff, really like your weathering ! There's plenty to watch here with your layout ! Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Evening all, First update for a while. Had a bit if a lull in modelling as my platform track needs 're-modelling' and I have not been in a place to do it so thought I would leave well alone for a while. The platform is 2mm too wide so I have decided after much deliberation to rip up one track and then relay it at the correct distance - just a shame that I had ballasted it in... It would have been ok if I didn't have any silver bullets or cargowaggons. Never mind! Been in to the garage today and took a few pics of some of my newest stock and I thought I would post them as part of the update: First one - Weathered Hornby Sound Fitted Class 31 in Railfreight Petroleum stands in the siding. Ixion takes on dielsel at the fuel point. This is fitted with an Olivia's Sound chip and sounds superb. Still needs the lighting kit and a touch of weathering. A personal favourite of mine - Heljan Class 47 500 Greta Western fitted with Olivia's sound chip. (Apologies - the photo is not great) Latest addition to Buxstone's fleet - Class 25 Tamworth Castle circa 1991 - just fits in to the era I model. I have a couple of 25's now - this one plus an Intercity liveried ETHEL The era I model spreads from 1990-ish all the way to 2000 which lets me have Virgin 47's, Class 60's in Loadhaul / Mainline / 3TG. I also have 1 Class 57 - Purple Ronnie and really want to get hold of a Porterbrook liveried 47 and Deltic. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE 108 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Latest addition to Buxstone's fleet - Class 25 Tamworth Castle circa 1991 - just fits in to the era I model. I have a couple of 25's now - this one plus an Intercity liveried ETHEL I've been meaning to ask someone this for a while but what is an ETHEL? Great layout by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 I've been meaning to ask someone this for a while but what is an ETHEL? Great layout by the way. Electric Train Heat Ex locomotive ETHEL Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE 108 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Electric Train Heat Ex locomotive ETHEL Regards Jeff Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hello all, A new arrival came in the post today in the shape of ltd edition Ely Cathedral in weathered Large Logo Blue. Seen here with a rake of Intercity Mk 2 air cons. I think the weathering is pretty well applied but needs a little more on the roof - particularly at the ends. I have also spent some time ripping up the track where the wagons were catching on the platform. The plan is to complete remove all the track and ballast then re-set the platform at the correct distance from the running line. Once done I will then carefully measure and re-lay the final track. Fingers crossed the rolling stock won't catch this time. Strange how a setback like this can stop you from doing anything on the layout for a few weeks due to frustration ... A couple of views of the lifted track ... GRRRR!!! I have also spent some time completing the concrete pad area that the new carriage shed will be positioned on ... The carriage shed will cover the track on the right all the way to the end and will be large enough to accommodate 2 coaches. I have been building a kit of a locomotive hoist which will be placed at the back of the loco shed. I still need to build the office block , maintenance walkways, and storage sheds to complete the depot. My aim is to have these partially hidden by the carriage and loco shed so you have to peer round the other buildings and give it a sense of being crowded. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hi Jeff Great Photos... Love the RTC Class 46 and the GWR Green Class 47... Do you have any more pics on these... Great work and some great photos... Keep it up! Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hi Jeff Great Photos... Love the RTC Class 46 and the GWR Green Class 47... Do you have any more pics on these... Great work and some great photos... Keep it up! Jamie Hi All, I have taken a few pictures of some locos on Buxstone shed that have been stabled overnight! Strangely there were only Class 47's on shed today and I managed to catch 12 of them in a variety of liveries. On shed today were: 47500 Great Western GWR livery (Heljan) 47079 GJ Churchward GWR livery (Bachmann) 47535 University of Leicester Large Logo Blue (Bachmann) 47572 Ely Cathedral Large Logo Blue (Bachmann) 47474 Rowland Hill Parcels (Bachmann) 47476 Night Mail Parcels (Heljan) 47573 London Standard Original NSE (Bachmann) 47541 Queen Mother Intercity with Scotrail branding (Bachmann) 47211 Railfreight Grey (Heljan) 47361 Wilton Endeavour Railfreight Distribution (Heljan) 47826 Springburn Intercity Swallow (Heljan) 47145 Meriddin Emrys Tinsley Blue (Heljan) I managed to get a pass and get a few close ups as well: Great Western Green liveried 47's The London Standard fresh from the paint shop: Finally a view from my train home at the locos at the stop blocks. These are (from left to right) Wilton Endeavour, Ely Cathedral and Night Mail awaiting their next duties. Hope you enjoy the photos! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi All, It has been a little while since I have touched Buxstone. Quick update for you. I have built an extra 6" to the fiddle yard which will extend the number of roads to 14 plus a few dead end sidings. Unfortunately I have been unlucky with the 3x2 I have been using which is warped and twisted so one of them will need rebuilding. My son wanted to go and play with the sound fitted 47's I have so I cleaned the layout and set a track for him to run. Just to continue my bad luck theme, Queen Mother kept derailing on the same point - so another job I will have to attend to. On the positive side my inactivity on the layout has allowed me to get lots of jobs done. So far I have built a signal box, overhead crane to go at the back of the depot and I alos have a pikestuff single road engine shed to build and kitbash. It will be long enough to hold 2 coaches and I plan to raise it up by adding a brick wall to the base of the shed. Pics to follow when I start it. I have a day off on Tuesday and plan to spend it in the garage. I will take a few pics and pot then. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 hey jeff, have you bought the New TPO coach from modelzone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hello All, Not touched Buxstone for nearly 6 weeks!! The problem with Queen Mother derailing has been traced to a point that has raised up by 2mm when ballasting as ballast went under the point. The upside is the point and some track near the board join needs lifting and replacing. I have become a little bit disillusioned with a few little problems with the trackwork and this is the reason I have not ventured in to the garage to rectify the problems. I never thought ballasting would cause these kinds of problems... Hopefully I want to get back in the garage and resume with Buxstone. I have spent a lot of time planning and writing lists of jobs to do.... However, this doesn't actually get them done. I look forward to updating with photos when I get some things done. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted September 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hi again Jeff I know how you feel, I've had the odd dodgy bit of trackwork causing derailments now and again. There is nothing for it but take a deep breath and dive in and get it done, its worth it in the end and better to do it now than damage things later on when you've spent more time on the layout. Best of luck and look forward to phots of the progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lunn Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Jeff, love this layout, makes me think about moving into my own garage! I am thinking of adding a fuel point, like you have and wondered what the distance is between the two lengths of track, which the fuel point is sat between - if that makes sense? thanks, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Jeff, love this layout, makes me think about moving into my own garage! I am thinking of adding a fuel point, like you have and wondered what the distance is between the two lengths of track, which the fuel point is sat between - if that makes sense? thanks, Dave Thanks for the comments Dave, I will measure the distance and post tomorrow evening. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Sorry to hear your problems with track, long experience has taught me to check all running, before ballasting. I have still to do mine, which won't happen until I am 100% confident track is layed properly and in the right place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks for the comments Dave, I will measure the distance and post tomorrow evening. Regards Jeff Dave, The distance between the tracks for the fuel point is 5.5cm. I have attached a close up photo for you to see. I have been to look at the problems of derailing over the point and taken a picture showing how a class 47 'rides up' and promptly derails: I'm not actually sure how easy it will be to rectify as I am unsure how much track will need to be lifted. Has anyone else had problems with ballasted track and if so what is the easiest way of removing it, cleaning up and relaying so all is flat again???? Any suggestions greatly received! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
31A Driver Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hi Jeff, I had to lift all the points on my Weoley Castle layout to make modifications to them. Only three were ballasted, but I managed to remove the points without affecting any adjacent trackwork. I carefully slid the rail joiners all the way onto the adjoining pieces of flexitrack (you may have to remove a couple of chairs to do this) and then just lifted the points. If your rails are painted, it may take a bit of force to move the rail joiners, I used a small screwdriver, and had to gently tap it with a small hammer on some to break the paint's seal. Take great care as one slip can cause damage to the layout and yourself. When you relay the point the railjoiners can be slid back into place. I had to replace a couple of railjoiners, and it might be wise to do this anyway. Hope this helps, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted September 7, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2010 Jeff Before you rip it up: You've only mentioned that QM derails, are your other locos okay over the point or is it the loco at fault? Was the track glued/fixed down, if yes I don't see how the ballast got underneath? Is there the possibility that the track has expanded with heat and/or the baseboard swollen with moisture ingress and forced itself up at this point? If it needs lifting and you have used PVA soaking with warm water might soften things up. Alternately gradually slip a thin edge under and gently prise it up, maybe after cutting the track either side of the problems. Then clean away all traces of ballast from board and track and relay. HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hello All, Welcome back to the slow moving saga that is Buxstone! Progress has been slowed massively by family life... I have an 18 month old son who requires loads of attention - not complaining as I absolutely love being a dad. I also have an 8 year old who loves football and tennis and I spend many an hour coaching his football team or watching him play tennis. Kids are fantastic. However as a consequence of my time commitments, Buxstone has taken a back seat.... Something had to give ;-) I have actually done some modelling over the last month and I have managed to extend the fiddleyard by 6 inches ( giving me 15 through roads ) and lifted the problem point that was causing all the derailments. The 2 points closest to it are being dug out of the ballast and I am hopeful of the track gang coming in and relaying the 'missing link' soon. I should have all track laid and ballasted then and will need to move on to completing the electrics (for electrics, read complete the point motors and associated contol panel) - all bits are bought, just need to complete / start! Guess which is more honest....... yup, start. My current motivation is to weather my stock ready to take to the Wigan show in December and run it on Oulton TMD. Allan has extended it by another 5 feet and it should be even more fun to operate. Currently the stock I have I feel is good enough to run on the exhibition circuit is: - A rake of Dapol Covered Steel Wagons - A rake of OCA / OBA opens with Steel Loads - A rake of Heljan Cargowaggons - BDA's with steel loads - 97201 - Experiment - D7670 Tamworth Castle - 47541 Queen Mother A long way to go to match Allans stock. I have been spendig some time weathering other stock using the fabulous guide produced by Kevin of Leaford Park. I have attached a couple of pics of 37 410 Aluminium 100 that I have just completed - snowploughs and bufferbeam detail to finish. Hope you like it Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hi all, Spent some more time weathering locos. I am starting on my DCC sound fitted fleet first. I am toying with the idea of splashing out on an airbrush but I'm quite happy using brushes, cotton buds dipped in thinner and baby wipes at the moment. A few pics of the 3 I have completed so far: 37410 Aluminium 100 37057 Viking 47211 - A favourite loco of mine as it was the first one I ever sound chipped. A 'cruel' front view of 47211 All 3 lined up showing the front view Finally the roof weathering I would love to hear any comments and ideas how I could improve them - obviously I need to fit the buffer beam detail and coupling wire - only another 80 to go!!!! Thanks Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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