grahame Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 A very nice little project story and some interesting and impressive modelling. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Carl, The layout is coming along very well. Remember HG is a small PAD. While you could say any track component would be present, plus concrete items, oil drums and plant, I don't think a lot of general things like track panels & sleepers were stored there. Also the area where your digger is sited was the PAD area for laying out point work during construction. Also this area would have a compressor for air tools, a KGT road/rail crane or rail crane would be used for track assembling, a loader (rough road version) would move materials about too. You say you are falling behind, I haven't started my layout yet and will not have time till early May! Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Carl, The layout is coming along very well. Remember HG is a small PAD. While you could say any track component would be present, plus concrete items, oil drums and plant, I don't think a lot of general things like track panels & sleepers were stored there. Also the area where your digger is sited was the PAD area for laying out point work during construction. Also this area would have a compressor for air tools, a KGT road/rail crane or rail crane would be used for track assembling, a loader (rough road version) would move materials about too. You say you are falling behind, I haven't started my layout yet and will not have time till early May! Good luck. Thank you for mentioning those 3 letters, KGT. I have been trying to find photos of those on the Internet with very little success other than the odd photo of them in the background or vehicle which were way too modern. Now with those letters I can find loads of them :-). The digger is more there because it's a place holder for those road rail cranes. I have also put the coal staths loaded with ballast in that area because it fits better than it would in its correct position ( the joys of trying to get something to fit in 12" that should need about 36") Regarding the air compressor would they use a portable trailer mounted one or a fixed one? Here's where I need that one I have butchered for the cherry picker. Cheers Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Carl, The layout is coming along very well. Remember HG is a small PAD. While you could say any track component would be present, plus concrete items, oil drums and plant, I don't think a lot of general things like track panels & sleepers were stored there. Also the area where your digger is sited was the PAD area for laying out point work during construction. Also this area would have a compressor for air tools, a KGT road/rail crane or rail crane would be used for track assembling, a loader (rough road version) would move materials about too. You say you are falling behind, I haven't started my layout yet and will not have time till early May! Good luck. It was me who was/is falling behind, Paul - Carl's about done! - He's even got time to build rolling stock! Cheers, Andy. Edited April 6, 2017 by theplasticbrummy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 New additions looking great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thank you for mentioning those 3 letters, KGT. I have been trying to find photos of those on the Internet with very little success other than the odd photo of them in the background or vehicle which were way too modern. Now with those letters I can find loads of them :-). The digger is more there because it's a place holder for those road rail cranes. I have also put the coal staths loaded with ballast in that area because it fits better than it would in its correct position ( the joys of trying to get something to fit in 12" that should need about 36") Regarding the air compressor would they use a portable trailer mounted one or a fixed one? Here's where I need that one I have butchered for the cherry picker. Cheers Carl Carl, I am not suggesting you change the coal staths etc and diggers would be on site. You have got the feel of the location very well. Ashford PAD had a fixed compressor and portable trailer type in the 2 PAD laying out areas. I will send you some KGT pics I don't have any of my own. In BR times the KGT type was the first machine used. As time went on there were many types of road/rail digger/cranes. Also Plasser cranes were used at HG too. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 It was me who was/is falling behind, Paul - Carl's about done! - He's even got time to build rolling stock! Cheers, Andy. Andy, My mistake. He is taking the micky building stock, I should do a few new items for my layout but I doubt I will have time! Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Andy, My mistake. He is taking the micky building stock, I should do a few new items for my layout but I doubt I will have time! Cheers. What is your new layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Carl, I am not suggesting you change the coal staths etc and diggers would be on site. You have got the feel of the location very well. Ashford PAD had a fixed compressor and portable trailer type in the 2 PAD laying out areas. I will send you some KGT pics I don't have any of my own. In BR times the KGT type was the first machine used. As time went on there were many types of road/rail digger/cranes. Also Plasser cranes were used at HG too. Cheers. I have been chatting to Steve and we have worked out that the only way to do the KGT cranes is to scratch them. Thoughts are to cut the cab off the current digger and scratch the rest up with plasticard. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I have been chatting to Steve and we have worked out that the only way to do the KGT cranes is to scratch them. Thoughts are to cut the cab off the current digger and scratch the rest up with plasticard. Cheers Carl, I will send you another CD of pics, the KGT info includes a plan of a slightly newer version. I will need to scratch for 4mm too. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Carl, I will send you another CD of pics, the KGT info includes a plan of a slightly newer version. I will need to scratch for 4mm too. Cheers. Thanks Paul that would be great. If you have any other photos of other plant stuff that you think would be of use could you include them as well please. Cheers Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just a quick little update. Old sleepers removed and loaded for disposal. New concrete sleepers ready to replace them. All the loads are removable, with metal weights under them so they can be picked up with magnets. Cheers Carl 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi all, Sorry for the lack of updates over the last few weeks, I have just got back from my family holiday to Orlando. Over the the last week I have been busy with progressing a few projects. First up I have finished the fiddle yard track work. I know it breaks the rules of the challenge but I'm not spending money/wasting time on a tiny fiddle yard that I would bin afterwards. I know this might have upset a few ;-). The seahorse's have all been built and painted just waiting for the transfers now. Lastly to please Mr Farmer who was taking the Micky last week I have started with all the transfers that I need to get done. (The real reason I have left these so long is that I wanted to get enough stock built so that when I turn up at Paul's there are trains to run). Cheers Carl 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail76 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just seen this for the first time, an interesting and original concept with the yard sandwiched between two dummy mainlines [just like the real Hither Green]. gives it the illusion of being bigger and a sense of place. Keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just seen this for the first time, an interesting and original concept with the yard sandwiched between two dummy mainlines [just like the real Hither Green]. gives it the illusion of being bigger and a sense of place. Keep up the good work. Thank you for you comments. I'm so pleased that people are seeing the real Hither Green in what is only a likeness and not an actual model of the location. It tells me that I have the feel of the place somewhere on target. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi all, Sorry for the lack of updates over the last few weeks, I have just got back from my family holiday to Orlando. Over the the last week I have been busy with progressing a few projects. First up I have finished the fiddle yard track work. I know it breaks the rules of the challenge but I'm not spending money/wasting time on a tiny fiddle yard that I would bin afterwards. I know this might have upset a few ;-). Cheers Carl Carl, Progress is very good, wagons are looking nice. Due to rule infringements I have cancelled your attendance! Only joking, if I ever build my entry you will see how many rules I break, not as many as Steve of course. cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Two Colas 37's in the yard on Saturday. One failed and a replacement was sent from Derby, D6757. Looked great running thro' Hither Green station 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Carl, The project is looking superb, really interesting concept and some great looking stock. I hope we get to see this at showcase in the future. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted May 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have just come across this thread. A very enjoyable read. Well done, this is coming on a treat Looking forward to seeing more updates. Cheers, Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If your canceling Carl's attendance due to rule infringement,can I have his space so I can make mine even bigger please Paul. The wagons are starting to look good Carl. Take your time with them. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hi Carl, The project is looking superb, really interesting concept and some great looking stock. I hope we get to see this at showcase in the future. All the best Mark That would require it to be good enough for Nobby to give me an invite, although I would be open to the idea ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Is there a height restriction? That's the layout, not the operator..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Is there a height restriction? That's the layout, not the operator..... Not that I am aware of. That's an interesting idea, Swiss meter gauge anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Evening all, I have been working on bits and bobs again this week, the majority of which has been adding transfers to wagons. I would say I have done somewhere in the region of about 100 individual transfers so far, it's very slow progress with the drying time and gloss between doing each one. BWhile waiting for them to dry I got on with a bit more paint on the tubes. Here is a selection of 6 of them, as can be seen they need the under frames painting, buffers and couplings. A little side project has been the construction of a road/rail dumper. On a side note it looks like I will be able to make it up to DEMU showcase on the Sunday, so hoping to get some more goodies. Cheers Carl 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 That R/R dumper is looking STUNNING, Carl. Have you scratch-built it as I don't recognise it as an available kit? Pipe trucks coming along nicely too. Good to see you progressing with stock for your LRSGCL and I'll look forward to seeing you at Showcase - Don't expect their to be any bargains left though as Farmer will have snaffled them all first - I'm out of the bargain hunting at the moment since receiving a bill from Revolution trains that would probably make the Treasury splutter! Hopefully see you in a couple of weeks mate. Cheers, Andy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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