Popular Post sf315 Posted July 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Hello all Thought I'd share my new layout. It's based in North Staffordshire in the late 1970s I wanted to see if I could build a credible small roundy roundy micro layout. Bulk majority of the work is done and i am adding the small details when time permits. It is one board 4x2 using PECO code 55 on the scenic section and code 80 in the fiddle yard. The buildings are scratchbuilt or modified kits. Will post more as time goes on Edited February 1, 2019 by sf315 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Excellent work as always Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) The layout can hold nine trains ranging from a class 121.128 DMU To a class 44 and 10 sixteen ton minerals plus brake. The fiddle yard is sidings that kick back and it is situated under the flats. The board the flats are on unbolt and lift off but you can get to most of it from round the back. Passenger trains will be mainly DMU although a class 31 and three mark ones are one train for variation. The small yard three sidings off a kick back. Have electromagnets fitted for uncoupling. Control is my trusty controller that I use on Tanners Hill using old but good Kent Panel controllers hand held units. Edited July 10, 2016 by sf315 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Cuckoo Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Steve, yet again another cracking small layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Great looking layout. Looking forward to seeing more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Superb work ,lovely layout Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi all Hopefully will take some pics later this week as the layout is put away at the moment as I am working on other things. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Impatiently looking forward to more pictures, and a track plan and a description of your build. Sound almost like a magazine article would be appropriate. Do you have any exhibition dates booked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglenookfan Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 As that annoying cabbie says... Fantastic! Inglenookfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Like this! I just clicked on the name and when the page opened, I didn't expect it to be as either as small or as good as what I saw in the picture. Will be following and would love to know more about your work including more photos! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hello all Thanks for the interest in the layout In answer to the questions posed above. I'll get a track plan posted when time permits. It looks like an article will be written for the layout. Its construction isn't probably any different to most on here. It's basically an lnglenook inside an oval of track. Just at the moment it's packed away as I have commitments with Tanners Hill my other layout. Lymebrook Yard is a replacement for my other70s layouts which were called Parkhouse and Wulstanton Road. It's exhibition debut will be DEMU showcase at Burton on Trent next year. As I say in the near future I'll post more pics but just at the moment I am concentrating on building a 3D printed Networker class 466 for Tanners Hill. Thanks for the interest Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Have found this image on the phone it was taken a while ago. Its the station building mostly complete which is two Bachmann Scenecraft buildings cut and shut and glued back to back. The platform are Peco sides with embossed plasticard tops. Since this shot was taken the station has signs, passengers added and been weathered. A word about the two lines that disapear under the bridge the left hand track is a dead end and is the headshunt for the yard so the running line goes from double to single track at this point.This adds more operating potential as trains have to wait in the station before continuing. Thanks Steve Edited February 1, 2019 by sf315 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hi Steve, Looks like another masterpiece. It always amazes me how you come up with and fit so much into such a small place without it looking out of place. Looking forward to meeting up and chewing the fat next weekend. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello all Have managed to get a couple of snaps. First is the two blocks of flats which are converted Kibri kits Built as per instructions but the ground floor has had a concrete section put in place of the clear section as per kit. A new roof after it was all cut to the same height on both blocks and all painted up. Road markings are individual pieces of Fox Transfer white lining. Takes a while but worth the look. The second pic is the station building and road overbridge with steps up. To road level with Bachman scenecraft houses in low relief. The bridge, steps and roadway being scratchbuilt from wood and plasticard Thanks Steve. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hi Steve Another classic layout. Well done mate. Has Colin got the details. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Well, what a stunning layout. Another quality n gauge layout from Steve F. Wow!Keep up the super work Steve, pal.Following with interest. Edited February 14, 2017 by theplasticbrummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Steve, The layout is looking good. It has come a long way since last year. Well done. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Steve, The layout is looking good. It has come a long way since last year. Well done. Cheers. And you will be able to see it at DEMU Showcase 2017 in Burton on Trent 1sr weekend in June. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Hello all Nothing been done on the layout for a bit but over the weekend I have got hold of a LMS BG which will be modified and repainted into BR blue. The layout will be put back up after this weekend so I can continue with it. More pictures will be taken. Thanks for the comments about the layout and yes as Nobby says its public debut is DEMU Showcase in 2017 Thanks Steve Edited July 26, 2016 by sf315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jamest Posted July 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hi, I can only add to the compliments - that is as impressive as I've seen in 4X2. From some of the other comments I guess this is your thing (layouts in small places) - you've definately mastered it! It is a nice track plan too - it would transfer up well for the space starved modeller in OO. Regards, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hello all Have been having a running session with Lymebrook Yard And since not posted anything for a bit thought I'd share these. Yes the bus is way off its beaten track but will be transferred with a more suitable destination at a later date. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) A helicopter shot of virtually the whole layout. Edited February 1, 2019 by sf315 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 A helicopter shot of virtually the whole layout. Very impressive on what you've accomplished in such a small space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Hello all Nothing much been done on the layout. I have been working on rolling stock I have modified a LMS BG as the article that was in the N gauge journal and the body has been sprayed BR blue. Also obtained has been a Bachmann PMV van in blue, just needs weathering. Have been working on some MTV/ZKV bodies. I drew the bodies out to fit a PECO 15 foot chassis and had them 3D printed. The transfers were from the railtec transfer sheet for the stone tipplers. Edited February 1, 2019 by sf315 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Hello all Not much has been done on the layout as I've been working on this Edited February 1, 2019 by sf315 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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