Tove Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 Thanks very much Jinty. I`d looked at both your layout and Simon`s layout, Porth Dinllaen but was slightly unsure how to progress not knowing if these joggles had carried over to BR day`s. Thanks again, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 This is right up my street - West Midlands , Speedlink , and 7mm diesels to boot. Watching with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Brian, How are you progressing? Have you managed to get things moving again after I stuck my oar in Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi Brian, How are you progressing? Have you managed to get things moving again after I stuck my oar in Rich What oar would that be then Rich.......! I`m just finishing up a few bits and bobs on the point`s i`ve laid, and also putting down the remaining track i have. (need to order more!) Have also been playing around around with the Dapol screwlink couplings as well,so it`s a bit slow at the moment. But i should have some pics over the weekend,plus a little alteration to the industries i`m proposing for the layout..nothing drastic mind you!. Thanks for the interest, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2016 What oar would that be then Rich.......! I`m just finishing up a few bits and bobs on the point`s i`ve laid, and also putting down the remaining track i have. (need to order more!) Have also been playing around around with the Dapol screwlink couplings as well,so it`s a bit slow at the moment. But i should have some pics over the weekend,plus a little alteration to the industries i`m proposing for the layout..nothing drastic mind you!. Thanks for the interest, Brian. Glad to hear your making progress! Hopefully i'll be joining you on track laying shortly! Interested to see how your looking to amend the industries, and looking forward to seeing the picture progress! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bostin layout, me mon!! If yoh like the "semi derelict" look of Old Hill, Ah s'pose yoh'm glad yoh doh 'av ter live 'ere... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bostin layout, me mon!! If yoh like the "semi derelict" look of Old Hill, Ah s'pose yoh'm glad yoh doh 'av ter live 'ere... Doh yoh mean Ode 'ill ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Doh yoh mean Ode 'ill ? Nah - sum on us live in the posh bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi Brian, just caught up with this great thread and have to say you are not alone in the number of times you have redrawn your lans and ended up more or less how you started (that is if I have read things correctly) I look forward to further updates in the near future. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Bostin layout, me mon!! If yoh like the "semi derelict" look of Old Hill, Ah s'pose yoh'm glad yoh doh 'av ter live 'ere... Cheers Jordan. Nah - sum on us live in the posh bit "Posh bit"....? Ahh, yoh mean yoh got a view of the cut then ar kid.....!! Hi Brian, just caught up with this great thread and have to say you are not alone in the number of times you have redrawn your lans and ended up more or less how you started (that is if I have read things correctly) I look forward to further updates in the near future. regards Mike Thanks Mike, I`m afraid that i have been know to be a bit of serial scribbler when it comes to track plan`s..!! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 I`m afraid that i have been know to be a bit of serial scribbler when it comes to track plan`s..!! Aren't we all! I've numerous ideas for layouts, track plans, industry scenarios and diorama thoughts! One of these days I may write a book!!! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Aren't we all! I've numerous ideas for layouts, track plans, industry scenarios and diorama thoughts! One of these days I may write a book!!! Rich Wild Swan is publishing another new Iain Rice layout design book next month: Creating Cameo Layouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2016 Wild Swan is publishing another new Iain Rice layout design book next month: Creating Cameo Layouts Thats useful to know! Thanks Chris. I've got a couple of ideas for a book thats a little different to the others, but I just need time to do something about it! Work, family, model railways all seem to fill the 28 hours that each day brings!!! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thats useful to know! Thanks Chris. I've got a couple of ideas for a book thats a little different to the others, but I just need time to do something about it! Work, family, model railways all seem to fill the 28 hours that each day brings!!! Rich I'd be happy to help with design, editing, proof-reading etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks Chris, That's useful to know, sorry for hijacking the thread Brian! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks Chris, That's useful to know, sorry for hijacking the thread Brian! Rich No problem Rich......but i will expect a complimentry copy of your first book though.! On the layout front,i don`t have any photo`s just yet as i went to a local model rail exhibition, (Cradley Heath) after work this afternoon. But when i got back i did do a little track work, this was more remedial than progress,all thanks to post # 267 by Martyn (3 link) over on the Marsh Lane Depot thread. All i`ll say is 'fishplates',i`d put some of mine on the wrong way round,ie; nut`s on the inside of the running rail,instead of the outside... Oh well,all sorted now. Hopefull some photo`s tomorrow. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2016 No problem Rich......but i will expect a complimentry copy of your first book though.! On the layout front,i don`t have any photo`s just yet as i went to a local model rail exhibition, (Cradley Heath) after work this afternoon. But when i got back i did do a little track work, this was more remedial than progress,all thanks to post # 267 by Martyn (3 link) over on the Marsh Lane Depot thread. All i`ll say is 'fishplates',i`d put some of mine on the wrong way round,ie; nut`s on the inside of the running rail,instead of the outside... Oh well,all sorted now. Hopefull some photo`s tomorrow. Brian. Deal! You've reminded me talking nuts ... I must remember that when I add mine! Glad you got it sorted, looking forward to seeing the progress. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Evening Brian, I've read your thread from start to finish and it's a great choice of location and era, as you say you can run 25's with Railfreight liveried locos. I'll enjoy watching this take shape. Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 Evening Brian, I've read your thread from start to finish and it's a great choice of location and era, as you say you can run 25's with Railfreight liveried locos. I'll enjoy watching this take shape. Regards Simon Hi Simon, The 25`s are one of my favorite loco`s and one the reason`s for the date the layout is set in also. Thanks for looking, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 As promised an update on the trackwork.... At the momment i have all of the loop laid and the track and point`s detailed,all bar some small details on the crossing area of the point`s. This is the state of play as of tonight. As per the crossing vee, i thought they looked a bit plain and that something was missing,so i had a quick trawel though the interweb and came up with this post on another forum by Mr Martin Wynne of Templot fame... http://scalerail.phpbbhosts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=485 If you scroll down about halfway,you`ll find a very nice diagram and a close up picture of the 'knuckle & vee' section of a point. It show`s that there are three bolt`s that hold the 'knuckle & vee' section together along with some spacer block`s. (hope this makes sence?) Anyhow i`ve made a start on detailing this area on my point`s. I have the nut`s glued on one side and will order some bolt and washer casting for the other side,but in the meantime i will add the spacer`s with some plastic card. Also, some of you may have noticed that another point template has appeared on the back siding.This i will cover tomorrow along with the planned changes to the industries that i`m going to have. But for now, thanks for looking, more tomorrow!. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 As promised an update on the trackwork.... At the momment i have all of the loop laid and the track and point`s detailed,all bar some small details on the crossing area of the point`s. This is the state of play as of tonight. As per the crossing vee, i thought they looked a bit plain and that something was missing,so i had a quick trawel though the interweb and came up with this post on another forum by Mr Martin Wynne of Templot fame... http://scalerail.phpbbhosts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=485 If you scroll down about halfway,you`ll find a very nice diagram and a close up picture of the 'knuckle & vee' section of a point. It show`s that there are three bolt`s that hold the 'knuckle & vee' section together along with some spacer block`s. (hope this makes sence?) Anyhow i`ve made a start on detailing this area on my point`s. I have the nut`s glued on one side and will order some bolt and washer casting for the other side,but in the meantime i will add the spacer`s with some plastic card. Also, some of you may have noticed that another point template has appeared on the back siding.This i will cover tomorrow along with the planned changes to the industries that i`m going to have. But for now, thanks for looking, more tomorrow!. Brian. Hi Brian, The trackwork looks very neat, and nice and flowing too. Nice touch with the extra nuts you've added, no doubt lifting it all to a higher level than just a plain crossover or turnout. So you've added an extra siding, which will only add to the operational possibilities. Great work, looking forward to more Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hi Brian, Nice progress there. Love the point work too! Whose/which tie bars are you using? They look neat and unobtrusive! Like the details, always said we were all nuts in this hobby! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Lovely flowing track work there Tove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Rich,Jinty & Phil. Thanks guy`s for the comment`s, much appreciated. Hi Brian,Nice progress there. Love the point work too! Whose/which tie bars are you using? They look neat and unobtrusive! Like the details, always said we were all nuts in this hobby! Rich I assume that your on about the front tie bar,as the back ones are the AMBIS etched ones with a plasticard tie bar?. Rather than trying to explain them,i`ve had a quick scribble; There made following what a mate of mine is using for his O gauge points,(so i can`t claim these!) but i`ve used a beefier center tube as explained on the drawing. There a little fiddley to hold and solder to the point blades,but like most thing`s you find a way!. Cheers, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks Brian, That's both confusing and perfectly clear!!! The drawing is great I can totally understand that, but am confused a bit by your front and back tiebars? I thought there was just one on a point? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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