Popular Post Harrogate009 Posted May 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2017 150 years ago Dartmoor was not seen as the beautiful national park that it is today, but rather a barren landscape ripe for industrialistation. Tin, copper, granite, peat and china clay were all commonly mined materials and, as a 1946 Dartmoor map in my family's possession shows, there were a huge number of mines and small industries strewn across the moor which few people know about today. Some had there own internal horse-drawn tramways, such as the Vitifer and Hexworthy tin mines, and some had their own dedicated rail links such as the Foggintor & Swelltor granite quarries, Redlake China Clay works and the Rattlebrook peat industry. Many mines, however, were left barren in the landscape and difficult to reach, causing the industries to decline prematurely. This pressing desire to link numerous industries with the 'outside' world, winding through some of the toughest UK terrain, led to the construction of a narrow gauge railway right across the moor. The layout itself remains under construction, but these images will give an idea of the final scene. It's making quite good headway even with the limited time I have with 5 (!) A-levels that I currently study. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Good stuff! Industrial archeology is one of my things especially when related to mining. I wish there were more pictures of the quarrying and the railway connection. Traipsed across the moor on many an occasion but rarely around the mines for some reason. Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Just a few minor details added to the scene portrayed in the previous pictures. Very pleased with this end-on view, something a bit different. The remains of old No.3 sheeted and tucked away. Stacked timber No.1 creeping over the stone culvert -still got to form the small stream. No.4 rounds Horseshoe Bend New scenic work Edited May 6, 2017 by Harrogate009 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Hi Some very nice modelling...... Not quite sure how you can study for 5 'A' levels as well.....Is one of them Art? Not my gauge or era but very interesting so will be following with interest.... Cheers Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold melmoth Posted May 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2017 Superb stuff. I note from your signature that you're connected to the Bridport club. Will you be displaying this at their summer show? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi Some very nice modelling...... Not quite sure how you can study for 5 'A' levels as well.....Is one of them Art? Not my gauge or era but very interesting so will be following with interest.... Cheers Bill For the school I attend it is mandatory for students to study 4 1/2 A levels; 4 subjects & EPQ, equivalent to 1/2 an A-level. I have an extra 1/2 A level with an engineering scheme on top of my other stuff, so 5 in total. I don't study Art, no, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and D&T. Superb stuff. I note from your signature that you're connected to the Bridport club. Will you be displaying this at their summer show? In theory I am a member of the Bridport club though I haven't participated in any of their activities for a number of years now. If I've got my dates right I'll be in Wales during their summer show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Basic Trackplan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) Well, I've run out of grass & foliage for the moment. Here's what it looks like currently; the laser engraved High Dartmor sign has been fitted. Scenery is based on this place, Yes Tor Brook, though I reckon some light brown-yellow grass shades are needed to improve the look. Edited May 22, 2017 by Harrogate009 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Some scenic progress and improvements on High Dartmoor. The burnt grass makes it look a little less model like and little more... dartmoor-like! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Bit of a squeeze An unusual view atop of Ingra Cottage June, 1940. Edited June 16, 2017 by Harrogate009 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) A heavy train no doubt, to require the power of two iron horses! Edited August 24, 2017 by Harrogate009 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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