drummerboy Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 It could be both!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 The proposed yard point switches, fitted in to a grounded van body. This has been wired and a small wooden block glued into each end to enable screw fixing to the base board. Reagrds Brian. ( wireman ). 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) This picture was intended to be with the previous one posted yesterday but I was distracted by the talk of diesel stabling points. Diesel stabling ??/!! Actually, I would quite like one of those Hitachi go fast things, Hornby have one in Yellow submarine colours. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). Edited August 31, 2020 by wireman 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I mentioned in my post a couple of weeks back about the lack of space under the board where we needed to work. This is the afore mentioned area, the drawer runners either side are not the most comfortable things to lean on. Hopefully all finished under here and once everything is tested the drawers can be replaced. The next picture shows more scenery being added. You can't have to much PVA I always say. In this case the container is being used to hold things in place whilst the glue dries. Holes for the point motors have been drilled, so all ready to go. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 The grounded van body has had a little weathering and has been fitted to the edge of the board. Obviously, a bit of trimming here is required, but with a bit of scatter and static grass it should blend in well. It's worrying that in each picture that drill is still lurking in the background. Just to the left of the van body, looking from this side, Nick has cut into the embankment so that a road / lane can enter at this point. Regards Brian ( wireman ). 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) A reminder of what it's all about, a Grange at Wimhill. I think Nicks caption was, Grange shunting at Wimhill. Secondly, received this evening, the entrance into the yard. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). Edited September 6, 2020 by wireman 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Its been a while, but I've been allowed to visit Coleborne and Wimhill. The work on the goods yard continues, with Brian wiring in the point motors. Nick meanwhile, is working on the head shunt embankment. All I do is drink coffee and chat! But I did take a few of pictures at Wimhill. Im sure Brian will be along later with more updates. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Thanks to Scott for the excellent pictures of Wimhill. I think he ought to be appointed as Colebornes official photographer, voluntary and unpaid of course. Yesterday saw the completion of the wiring for the yard, this took a little longer than my estimated need of track possesion for one and a half hours, it did actually take three hours but all sorted and working. Scott is still mumbling something about diesel stabling , may be on his next visit he could bring a couple of his loco's over and leave them rumbling away in the sidings for half an hour or so. Next, ballasting , painting, grass , buffer stops etc. Once again, great pictures Scott. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted September 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2020 Loving the grounded van switch box Brian. A very elegant solution well done that man! Regards Lez.Z. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Thank you for kind comments Lez.Z. My first idea was to mount the switches in the roof of a van body, in fact it was an old brake van, but it did not look right, so this was my second idea. Thanks once again . Regards Brian. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted September 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 hours ago, wireman said: My first idea was to mount the switches in the roof of a van but it did not look right When I first saw the van I thought “would have been better mounted inside so that the toggles weren’t as visible”. But now I see how you have fitted it into the bank, you have achieved just that. Nicely done. Paul. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Quite a lot of progress this week, but not really very much in the way of pictures. Firstly, ballasting the head shunt and re-ballasting along the part of the main line which had been displaced by the addition of the new point. The sidings have gained buffer stops, plus some of the basket liner used to form the base of he scenery has had a light coat of colour using aerosol cans. Various scatter and statics are on hand for next phase. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 This week, a start was made along the headshunt and yard area using static and scatter materials. Lotsto do here and I've just received these pics.from Nicks phone. Obviously the shock from the grass applicator was to much for a couple of people on the adjacent platforms. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I did this bank on Wednesday, it looks a bit flat, need to do something on this weeks visit to break it up a little. Nick has the headshunt coming along nicely though. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Steady progress on the scenic side. Over the years, a varied selection of stuff has been built up ready for this moment, but although a selection of static grasses has been purchased to supplement this stock ( static stuff not included in this picture, ) I could not rule out another visit to the shops. This was the first use of Poly Fibre to create bushes etc. and will use this again, possibly to refresh odd areas created few years back. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 The van body is beginning to be overgrown as intended. The conversion to the GaugeMaster prodigy 2 system is not yet complete as Nick is waiting for a couple of units to come into stock at our local model shop. Meanwhile, one of the old ZTC units has been connected to a short length of track alongside the spray booth. This is to enable the wheels to be turned during the weathering process . I will post a picture of this once weathering gets under way. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Sorry I haven't been able to make the meets, my shifts haven't allowed it. Looks like its coming along nicely and good use of the poly fibre. Might have to try that on my layout at some point. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 There seems to be no bounds in Nicks new found prowess in scenic work. Will we ever get near the scatter box again. The first picture shows the ballasting in the sidings, a little more colour here and there plus a few weeds etc around the tracks will finish this area. The next pic. is of a Warship picking up freight bound for Wimhill. My first site of a Warship was at Dawlish Warren in Devon, it must have been around 1960. I would have been 13 or 14 and I have had a soft spot for them ever since. I can't actually remember anything else about our holiday there, although, somewhere, I,m sure I have a photo of the small camper van that dad had hired for the trip. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Scott could this be the new refuelling point you been waiting for. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Any chance of seeing the poly balls before you covered them ,the sidings are looking good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Hi Imsforever, thanks for reply, sorry for delay in answering. First picture is a small piece of Poly fibre torn from the packet, second is the fibre rolled into bush shape. Then it's a simple matter of gluing the bush where required. We use PVA. probably best to let this dry first, then spray bush with either hairspray, matt varnish, photo fix or a diluted PVA, we use a 60/40 water/PVA sprayed on using a fine spray. Then carefully dribble on your chosen colour and depth of foliage. Leave to dry, then if happy at that stage, a light spray of matt varnish, hairspray will hold every in place. Its worth looking on Youtube re. Poly Fibre where I'm sure you'll find much more expert advice than mine. Hope this has helped. Regards. Brian. ( wireman ). PS. Some hair sprays remain tacky for a very long time. Edited October 15, 2020 by wireman 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Away from Poly Fibre and other messy things. T9 fresh from a weathering session. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I mentioned before that one of the old control units would be used to power a short length of track for use in the spray booth. A short length of track fastened to a similar length of wood was wired for this purpose. Although this worked ok, it was found to be cumbersome when needing to turn an item though 180 degrees. So, plan 2. Plan 2 involves the same bit of track but with a plug at each end. Simply remove the connection, turn unit and connect feed to the other end. Hope pictures clarify the above explanation. The 700 black motor is next in line for a visit to the spray booth. Regards Brian. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 First pictures of the start on weathering of the 700. Coming along well. Regards Brian ( wireman ). 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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