RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2018 Lovely little layout Paul, very nicely executed. Martyn. Thank you Martyn. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Some more photos taken today. Thanks for looking. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Very Nice, very rural and I can just imagine myself standing on the platform, birds singing and the sound of my train in the distance, marvellous. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 Really is very atmospheric, Paul. How do you find Kadee couplers? Can I assume you manually uncouple? I'm trying to decide on the best solution without making much progress! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Thank you John. With regards to the kadee couplers. I Definitely prefer them to tension hooks, but it’s essential to get the height right. I’ve found on some stock it’s better to remove the nem pockets and attach them directly to the body. A gauge height is essential for this. I have used under track magnets on this layout, you can just make them out on post 69. It is quite expensive to change over a lot of stock in one go, so would probably recommend just doing a few at first to see how you get on. I use Kadee no. 146 whisker couplers, when I attach them directly to the body. Hope this helps, regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thank you John. With regards to the kadee couplers. I Definitely prefer them to tension hooks, but it’s essential to get the height right. I’ve found on some stock it’s better to remove the nem pockets and attach them directly to the body. A gauge height is essential for this. I have used under track magnets on this layout, you can just make them out on post 69. It is quite expensive to change over a lot of stock in one go, so would probably recommend just doing a few at first to see how you get on. I use Kadee no. 146 whisker couplers, when I attach them directly to the body. That's great, thank you; I've read various threads and note that heights can be a bit problematic (even between the front and rear of a locomotive in some-cases). Thanks as well for identifying the magnets, much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Found a small ratio beware of trains sign. Painted and added to the layout. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Found a small ratio beware of trains sign. Painted and added to the layout. E4694173-D108-4A05-9329-90237B50A8F2.jpeg Regards Paul. That is very neat, I did one of those but not as legible as yours. Did you dry brush the lettering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) On 06/02/2018 at 20:50, Signaller69 said: That is very neat, I did one of those but not as legible as yours. Did you dry brush the lettering? Thank you Martyn, painted the backboard first, then used a very fine artists pen to pick out the letters and the edges. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) So after a lot of pondering, I decided to extend the layout. I have added about another 30cm to the left, this area is now a scenic fiddle yard. All this meant it no longer fits inside the really useful storage box. So I decided to add a permanent backscene and a control panel at the front. This now means that the layout is plug and play and can be set up in minutes. Original layout. Layout now. Thanks for looking, more to follow. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hello Paul, The backscene really does complete the layout! It looks very, very nice. Best Regards, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 16, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) A few shots taken this evening of my class 03 shunting some wagons. Thanks for looking. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looks very nice indeed, well done. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very nice Paul beautiful little layout great pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nice layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_mort Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That is a lovely layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 19, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments. Decided to add a coal staithe to the yard. Made from coffee stirrers. Thanks for looking. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Paul nice job on the coal staiths its amazing how important coffee stirers can be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 19, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 Paul nice job on the coal staiths its amazing how important coffee stirers can be. Thank you They certainly are useful. I seem to aquire a few every time I go for a coffee. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Paul, Very nicely done - a pleasure to behold. But let me fix your current post for you: " I seem to acquire a coffee every time I go for a few coffee stirrers." Best Regards, Christian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) uploaded a short video to youtube of rural goods. Regards Paul. Edited July 14, 2022 by Howl03 reinstate video 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted February 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2018 This video is surely the epitome of the micro, and for me a pleasure to watch too. Thanks for posting it up. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2018 This video is surely the epitome of the micro, and for me a pleasure to watch too. Thanks for posting it up. - Richard. Thank you Richard, it’s the first time I have uploaded a video to YouTube. So I’m glad it worked, more to follow. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Very nice indeed. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Paul splendid work mate great video thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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