Focalplane Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Further details of the cattle dock at Shipston can be found on the Warwickshire Railways site. http://warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/shipstononstour.htm The unpenned area next to the ramp was for loading horses. Note also the setts under the rails for good drainage when hosing down the cattle pens! http://warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrss538.htm The collection of photos show some details which could apply to any small goods yard. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassey Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Further details of the cattle dock at Shipston can be found on the Warwickshire Railways site. http://warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/shipstononstour.htm The unpenned area next to the ramp was for loading horses. Note also the setts under the rails for good drainage when hosing down the cattle pens! http://warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrss538.htm The collection of photos show some details which could apply to any small goods yard. Paul Was it common to have an unpenned area for loading horses? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Further details of the cattle dock at Shipston can be found on the Warwickshire Railways site. http://warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/shipstononstour.htm Paul Thanks Paul, what a fantastic set of pictures, as I knew nothing about this branch until now. They provide me with a ready made design for a goods yard and something on which to base the one at Carrog Arms, hopefully. Edited April 17, 2018 by coachmann 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted April 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2018 The sprayed track left an impression and so the coark was cut back and then shamferred with an electric sander... Looking back the other way, the solitary Code 83 point bent to a slight curve, and the bullhead points are also bent to suit the location.... New track starts at the magnets between the rails and is on a camber through the points although the yard point on the left is on the flat... Entrance to new Down yard.... Camber is the opposite way on the 'S' bend... 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Much better Larry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Much better Larry. Agreed ..... but it would have been magnificent in 7mm ;-) Best regards Craig 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Agreed ..... but it would have been magnificent in 7mm ;-) Best regards Craig Agh yes, but YOU wouldn't have any 7mm Buildings mate. Edited April 17, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Thanks Paul, what a fantastic set of pictures, as I knew nothing about this branch until now. They provide me with a ready made design for a goods yard and something on which to base the one at Carrog Arms, hopefully. The station was one of the earliest built, being a branch of the Stratford Moreton Tramway. The part from Moreton to Shipston was upgraded by the GWR to a light railway. Like most rural branchlines it never made any money. Several books have been published on the line. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 In case it is of interest, Cambridge custom Transfers does 7mm scale transfers. I used the Ruabon ones for a Toad and there is nothing else on the sheet to suit your location. A shame they were not produced to suit areas rather than alphabetically. It would be nice if someone was to do GWR / WR Brake Van allocations in areas for 4mm.... Now that thre are many GWR brake vans about....someone coud do well? Quick question.... Do Brake vans based at Croes Newydd have that painted on, or more simply Wrexham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hi Larry, the hinged blades on the code 83 turnout do stick out somewhat in that view, are you sure you can live with that. The new bullhead turnouts and track look great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted April 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Painting of the rails and weathering the track brings the thing to life, and yes I can live with hinged blades as much as I can live with 00 gauge.... A thought occurred to me. Having moved the points forward, I could now extend the Up platform to take six coaches and it would be scale length! Edited April 17, 2018 by coachmann 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 That drop down will really improve it Larry, yet another good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Talking of 'drop downs', that's me every time I enter and leave the shed. I think PGH and I will have to make a lifting flap this year. And talking of outside in the garden, New Code 100 track is to replace all the Code 75 soon. It's an AGE thing mate, hahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I am a sucker for ready made buildings and could not resist this GWR signalbox. The colouring isn't brilliant but the price is (from Trackshack). Oxford Rail won't recognize their baby when I've done with it.... WEB GWR Cambrian box 1.jpg Is it a copy of any signal box that exists? The vestibule extension often contained a lavatory so I wonder why there might be one downstairs... WEB GWR Cambrian box 2.jpg Hi..... I too have purchased one of these ready made items for my Cambrian Street layout.....will see how you adapt it....repaint it perhaps....? Regards always... Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Quick question.... Do Brake vans based at Croes Newydd have that painted on, or more simply Wrexham? Ruabon perhaps? Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Definitely. At least three according to gwr.org website. 17512 AA3 Condemned Sept. 1951. Converted to Tool Van No.23317868 1940 AA1356961 1934 – 1944 AA1 6-wheel There was also one labelled Croes Newydd No 5 950568 BR AA23 BR build http://www.gwr.org.uk/nobrakes.html Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGH Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) coachmann, on 17 Apr 2018 - 23:25, said: Talking of 'drop downs', that's me every time I enter and leave the shed. I think PGH and I will have to make a lifting flap this year. Like this ? Its also desirable to have a stop which automatically springs into position when you lift the flap to avoid disasters if you forget to drop the flap and start running trains! Ducking under the track every time you enter and exit the shed can be a pain - especially for the old folks (like you and me Larry !) Edited April 18, 2018 by PGH 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 coachmann, on 17 Apr 2018 - 23:25, said: Like this ? Flap 001B.jpg Flap 002B.jpg Its also desirable to have a stop which automatically springs into position when you lift the flap to avoid disasters if you forget to drop the flap and start running trains! Flap 003BB.jpg Ducking under the track every time you enter and exit the shed can be a pain - especially for the old folks (like you and me Larry !) Excellent work, and I do like the Stop. Ideal for young Larry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) post deleted - see below Edited April 18, 2018 by brushman47544 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 If you're looking for a GWR/BR Toad Brake van in BR Grey, the new Hornby offering is currently available from Kernow MRC for £9.99 http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/53556/R6766-WSL-Hornby-Toad-Brake-Van-number-W68724-in-BR-Grey-livery That's not the new AA15 release - the handrails are moulded, not seperately fitted, and the couplings are from the neolithic age... CoY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Definitely. At least three according to gwr.org website. 17512 AA3 Condemned Sept. 1951. Converted to Tool Van No.233 17868 1940 AA13 56961 1934 – 1944 AA1 6-wheel There was also one labelled Croes Newydd No 5 950568 BR AA23 BR build http://www.gwr.org.uk/nobrakes.html Jason Thanks Jason. That answers the question well.... Loads of info on that site! Link to download the word file listing some Brake Van allocations... http://www.gwr.org.uk/notes/brakeallocations.doc Edited April 18, 2018 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Sweet, you must be well chuffed Larry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted April 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 Nice one, Coach. All seems to be nice and smooth running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hi Larry, Hope all is well. I have been watching this thread for even though I've not made any comments for ages. I am liking this a lot well done I also have been using your techniques on bucks lane sorry but they are very helpful. Keep up the good work sir. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Very nice Larry, although I knew it would be. Superb. Derek Edited April 18, 2018 by Mrkirtley800 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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