St. Simon Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi Scoobyra, It was fantastic to see Oak Road this weekend, the atmosphere of the layout is just spot on and I can't wait to see it again with more detail, you should be very proud of the layout you've built. In reference to out conversion, I have can confirm that the buffer stop TPWS positions are 55m from the buffer stop for the arming loop and than the trigger loop is 5.5m further towards the buffer stop. Also, I'd like to say thank you for inspiring me to get Norwood Road out at some point this year and get some more work done on it! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 Totally agree with St Simon it was great to see Oak Road and it’s excellent high level of realism and observation with its colours, textures and details. Truelly inspirational stuff. Enjoyed the slightly renamed Bellmond Pullman too, not just because of the Bulleid Brilliance at the head of the train.., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 30, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Just got back from a great weekend at Worthing, and before I go any further, I must give a massive thanks to Dave, Pete and Ian for their help in keeping the trains running - it’s one thing building a layout but it’s about as much use as chocolate teapot if you can’t operate it!!!! I also need to thank Worthing MRC for their fantastic hospitality and for inviting Oak Road along to their brilliant show. So, the weekend didn’t get off to the best of starts as some lemon left the layout bolts back at the workshop......luckily, the transportation bolts got us out of the poop truck and we managed to get things up and under way. After a few false starts on Saturday morning we had trains going in all directions......until the Voyager started making a funny noise, and the XC HST decide to break down! Today went a lot better and we only crashed one train.......although why people seem to think it’s acceptable to let children climb all over a layout is beyond me? Let alone run riot!! Luckily, nothing got broken except a 37 snow plough (by me) although we did manage to leave the layout curtain in the car park, and forget the folder with the nice show plaque and layout signs in it!! There’s a couple of electrical niggles to deal with tomorrow and then it’s scenery all the way until Taunton. Edited October 1, 2018 by scoobyra 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 30, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi Scoobyra, It was fantastic to see Oak Road this weekend, the atmosphere of the layout is just spot on and I can't wait to see it again with more detail, you should be very proud of the layout you've built. In reference to out conversion, I have can confirm that the buffer stop TPWS positions are 55m from the buffer stop for the arming loop and than the trigger loop is 5.5m further towards the buffer stop. Also, I'd like to say thank you for inspiring me to get Norwood Road out at some point this year and get some more work done on it! Simon Thanks Simon, always useful to have people to ask for advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 30, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 Totally agree with St Simon it was great to see Oak Road and it’s excellent high level of realism and observation with its colours, textures and details. Truelly inspirational stuff. Enjoyed the slightly renamed Bellmond Pullman too, not just because of the Bulleid Brilliance at the head of the train.., Thanks Graham. I’m glad you liked my sense of humour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 For those of you that haven't seen Oak Road out and about, this is what it looks like.... People don't realise how big it is in real life so I managed to get a decent picture that shows the whole thing. That's Dave in the middle and the famous James Makin stood behind it. Although there's still along way to go with the scenery and possibly a lighting rig (although it doesn't really need one), it's starting to look a lot better. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) It might not need a rig at the shows you've been to so far but it will at some as you get some really dingy halls It can be very minimal if you use LED strips. Some halls you get strong light behind you and the backscene puts the layout in shadow too. It's a faff and expense but well worth it for those odd halls and you can easily recycle it for other layouts. Mine uses parts from my Swiss layout and the light bars were also used on my G scale and now my Lulworth and Harz layouts. The only new bits were extra supports to deal with shallower layout depths in the new ones, so I cut some down and made more Edited October 1, 2018 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 It might not need a rig at the shows you've been to so far but it will at some as you get some really dingy halls It can be very minimal if you use LED strips. Some halls you get strong light behind you and the backscene puts the layout in shadow too. It's a faff and expense but well worth it for those odd halls and you can easily recycle it for other layouts. Mine uses parts from my Swiss layout and the light bars were also used on my G scale and now my Lulworth and Harz layouts. The only new bits were extra supports to deal with shallower layout depths in the new ones, so I cut some down and made more I just figured that if the exhibition hall was dark, it would be like being at CC on an overcast day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 . . . on a normal day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-Freight Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) Just had a quick read through at work. Looking great. Edited October 1, 2018 by Midnight-Freight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thanks Simon, always useful to have people to ask for advice. Hi Mate, Just realised I've blundered with those measurements. The Trigger Loop would be at 55m from the buffer stop and the arming loop would be 5.5m further back from that! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Mate, Just realised I've blundered with those measurements. The Trigger Loop would be at 55m from the buffer stop and the arming loop would be 5.5m further back from that! Simon I wish I knew what you guys were really talking about............and I do say that tongue in cheek..................and admire it really :mosking: Just don't got looking at my layout for any technical correctness!!!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Mate, Just realised I've blundered with those measurements. The Trigger Loop would be at 55m from the buffer stop and the arming loop would be 5.5m further back from that! Simon I'd already figured that and didn't realise you'd explained it wrong Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 I wish I knew what you guys were really talking about............and I do say that tongue in cheek..................and admire it really :mosking: Just don't got looking at my layout for any technical correctness!!!!!!! Ha! I'm just a law unto myself mate so don't worry about correctness.....I get rivet counters telling me I'm taking things too far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Do you all really know what all that means? If so please feel free to explain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pelham Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 and then it’s scenery all the way until Taunton. That will be quite some extension, will it still fit in your workshop? Cheers, Mark. P.s. absolutely stunning layout, although still yet to see it for real. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2018 That will be quite some extension, will it still fit in your workshop? Cheers, Mark. P.s. absolutely stunning layout, although still yet to see it for real. Had to laugh at your post Mark..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2018 Do you all really know what all that means? If so please feel free to explain Simon and I were discussing the TPS Grids at the end of the bay line and I wasn't sure of the spacing. He quoted me some figures but got them round the wrong way....which I didn't notice...as I knew what he meant. The next issue is how to make the grids because the Peco ones are wrong for the smaller 'toast racks' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) Simon and I were discussing the TPS Grids at the end of the bay line and I wasn't sure of the spacing. He quoted me some figures but got them round the wrong way....which I didn't notice...as I knew what he meant. The next issue is how to make the grids because the Peco ones are wrong for the smaller 'toast racks' Yes I see now, I have some of the Peco ones I was about to fit but I never thought to check the size....good catch. Really looking forward to your layout coming 'up north' next year.... or even the year after Edited October 3, 2018 by stock_2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2018 goo For those of you that haven't seen Oak Road out and about, this is what it looks like.... The Whole Layout.jpg People don't realise how big it is in real life so I managed to get a decent picture that shows the whole thing. That's Dave in the middle and the famous James Makin stood behind it. Although there's still along way to go with the scenery and possibly a lighting rig (although it doesn't really need one), it's starting to look a lot better. d to see the layout out on the circuit. look forward to seeing it when I get a chance. do you have a list of shows the layout is going to over the next year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 3, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 goo d to see the layout out on the circuit. look forward to seeing it when I get a chance. do you have a list of shows the layout is going to over the next year? In my signature Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2018 In my signature Phil Cheers mate. My powers of observation are on the blink today. Will be good to see the layout. I’m helping with Banbury on Saturday at Taunton so I’ll be able to see it then. Really looking forward to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJTrains Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 For those of you that haven't seen Oak Road out and about, this is what it looks like.... The Whole Layout.jpg People don't realise how big it is in real life so I managed to get a decent picture that shows the whole thing. That's Dave in the middle and the famous James Makin stood behind it. Although there's still along way to go with the scenery and possibly a lighting rig (although it doesn't really need one), it's starting to look a lot better. If I'd known you were taking this pic, I'd have ducked (or crashed a train, or both!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 It was good to see Oak Road at the weekend, and see for myself the progress you have made. It’s come on so much since your first exhibition at Fareham a year ago, well done. The video that you requested. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Really enjoyed the video great stuff the young kid who was talking and enjoying themselves seems to go to every show Edited October 4, 2018 by stock_2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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