joejab95 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys! Yes a removable section might be the best option. I was certainly going to make the roof removable anyway so it shouldn't be too hard to incorporate a removable wall aswell. Anyway, here's Virgin Trains Class 57 312 sitting on Platform 3 awaiting Thunderbird duties. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Very nice loco, I do love the Class 57s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just a quick running session from the last couple of weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Only a couple from last night. I had the new Class 68 in Chiltern railways having a run, the Arriva mk3 set, the Class 37 on a couple of autoballasters and a Freightliner 66 on hoppers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Ah I see you've got the new Dapol 68, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking good joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks for the kind comments guys! Just thought I'd share this shot of Tornado to show that the layout is right up to date! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) No trains running today! I've made a start on the scenics at the opposite end of the layout to the town. The area where the signal box is very much up for debate. I'm considering a logistics depot or a bus garage raised up so that the track sits in a cutting. If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd be very grateful! Edited March 17, 2017 by joejab95 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 The cutting and bus depot sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Over a bit of Star Wars and some Corona, I've been weathering my Freightliner HIA wagons using powders. I currently have six but I will eventually get some more of these excellent wagons from Dapol 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 some nice weathering mate! although i definitely would go with some white powders or dry brushing some white paint over it all! As they are used on aggregate traffic etc casually they get a dusting of that colour as well as the usual grime towards the bottom half. The main reason the second batch (smaller batch) were in white was because they weathered to white so fast anyway FL decided it would be less hassle and cheaper to order in base colour white i believe. here a few pics showing just that! 6839891759_ac767e9940_b.jpg 9494155694_a18bce3b00_b.jpg 369113 HIA-S.jpg 15958067435_1bb8210ac2.jpg Hope this helps. I know if i ever get round to purchasing a rake this will be the sort of weathering i will end up doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 some nice weathering mate! although i definitely would go with some white powders or dry brushing some white paint over it all! As they are used on aggregate traffic etc casually they get a dusting of that colour as well as the usual grime towards the bottom half. The main reason the second batch (smaller batch) were in white was because they weathered to white so fast anyway FL decided it would be less hassle and cheaper to order in base colour white i believe. here a few pics showing just that! Thanks for those! I'll certainly try and track down some appropriate white powder to use on them. Maybe some crushed blackboard chalk might do the job? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) Thanks for those! I'll certainly try and track down some appropriate white powder to use on them. Maybe some crushed blackboard chalk might do the job? yes - i used dry brushing method with white paint recently on a few 'faded' heads and it came up well. post-21479-0-23621800-1467388491_thumb.jpg post-21479-0-53396000-1467388492_thumb.jpg Edit: pics show my HEA's mentioned Edited March 19, 2017 by WCML100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 A big thank you to WCML100 for all the photos and advice given! I've dry brushed some white over the existing weathering on the HIAs to simulate the gathering of limestone. I'm quite happy with the overall finish. I've tried to do the 6 wagons in various states. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 great job on the weathering mate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony566 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 A big thank you to WCML100 for all the photos and advice given! I've dry brushed some white over the existing weathering on the HIAs to simulate the gathering of limestone. I'm quite happy with the overall finish. I've tried to do the 6 wagons in various states. IMG_4459.JPG IMG_4460.JPG IMG_4461.JPG IMG_4462.JPG IMG_4463.JPG IMG_4464.JPG Really well done i have some of these and would love to weather weather them i think ill be trying to copy this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Glad i could be of some assistance mate! They look great - top job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I've done quite a lot of scenics since my last layout post, particularly in one corner of the layout. I've also been working on the areas round the construction site. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Another rather productive evening. I've been working on the hillside on the other side of the railway. Also put up a couple of Catenary/OHLE masts to see how they fit. Some proper old traction in the form of a Class 85 and 47 are on show tonight! p.s. please excuse the tree on the island platform! That won't be staying there! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Coming along great joe my mate cheers neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug002 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Just caught up...love the muddy van tyres. PS good camera choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Looks like you're making good progress there! The hillside with the houses up on top looks just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold fishytrains Posted April 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2017 How did you find the assembly of the OHLE? - it looks pretty good. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 How did you find the assembly of the OHLE? - it looks pretty good. Mike Thanks! It's a little fiddly to be honest as the Dapol masts are rather flimsy and the system doesn't work too well with spring loaded pantographs. I'm therefore going to have to restrict the pantos on some of my trains. They're dead easy to install though, you just drill a hole in the baseboard and use the supplied wingnut underneath to secure the mast. They'll do for now, although I think when funds permit I may upgrade and go for the steel Peco masts Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejab95 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Firstly, thanks for all the kind comments from everyone! Very much appreciated! So tonight, I've been working primarily on the other hillside this evening. I'm quite happy with the overall effect. I also gave my Centro and Merseyral Class 150s a good run tonight. Centro Class 150 Intercity Class 47 prepares to enter Platform 3 Merseyrail Class 150 with a Liverpool bound service 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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