drs37038 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) HiI've decided to start and build a new layout using two spare boards I had. The size is 8ft x 3ft. The layout is going to be a depot with a passing mainline, I am going to use the Dapol ohle on the mainline plus two sidings. I intend to run different eras as I have stock varying from 1970's to the present day. The layout is going to be dcc controlled with sound fitted locos.Andrew Edited February 3, 2017 by drs37038 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hello. A great start here. I really like the electrified track section that you have got. I might have to invest in the OHLE for my layout as I run a Virgin Pendolino. Looking forward to more updates. Keep up the good work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Had a day off work today but haven't had much time with the layout. I've managed to plan out the last part of the depot and cut the wires for the power droppers, should hopefully get some time later this week to get the last part of the track fastened down and temporaliy wired, then the playing can begin. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 great to see a depot in such a big space. many of the depots I recall are often either micro layouts or parts of a bigger layout (not that there's anything wrong with that!), but putting it in a big space gives it that expansiveness of the real thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Looks good so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Had quite a productive week I've managed to wire the tracks and do the first stage of the points, had a first test run last night with a couple of locos no real problems just a couple of loose fish plates, hope fully get some pictures this next week. Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark374 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hello DRS 37038, Looks a great layout, looks a lot bigger than stated, and does look like a real depot, keep it up can not wait to see how it devlopes, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Still haven't had chance to get any photos, I've been busy putting the backscene on and retaining wall, I've also started the Ballasting on the main lines. Edited December 11, 2015 by drs37038 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Here are the pictures i promised 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Here are a few more that I took today with the ballasting finished and the hard standing done around the depot building and yard 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Coming along well now.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi all Oldswick TMD has gone modern image today for a change and to see how different loco run on the layout, the layout will probably stay with these locos for the near future due to my other stock being required for 2 exhibitions with Yorkton. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWhippyO Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Love the look of this layout! Who's overhead wires have you used? They really look the part! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Love the look of this layout! Who's overhead wires have you used? They really look the part! James Thanks for the comments The overhead wires are the Dapol system Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have ben sorting through my stock today and decided to put my 1970's stock on the layout to give them a run. Here are some photos of my 1970's stock 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 A lot of really nice stock you have there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Realy looking good!! any new updates my mate?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Very nice! Not sure how I missed this but I'm now following! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 wow how did I miss this one. really love the look of this layout and keep up the good work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Here is my latest update i have fiited light to all the buildings and finished the ballasting, ive also started to detail the depot area. Ill hopefully get some pictures of the layout with lights on when my yard lights arrive. (hope fully next weekend at model rail scotland) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 The layout is now booked for a couple of exhibitions the year the first one being l&y Dcc in Manchester middle of May and skipton in August. Still waiting for the yard lights to arrive once they arrive I'll do some pictures Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-Freight Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Very nice indeed. Will now follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Quick update Yard lights have finally arrived and I am currently putting final touches to the layout ready for its first public apperance at lydcc's exhibition in 3 weeks time, I'll post some pics after this weekend. Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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