Redhill Up Yard - Lydd Rail Challenge layout

[Lyddrail]

My Lydd Rail challenge layout started over the weekend as time was running out, I assume I am the last to cut wood, unless Dave T hasn't started yet!

I aim to build a layout every 30 years or so, and Redhill was my choice for a smaller layout.

I am modelling 3 of the sidings plus the cripple road from the Up Yard, then the goods loop beside the station platform 1, and the run round loop leading into the snow plough siding. On a third board will be a slight extension of the snowplough siding and the fiddle yard. This board will not be added for Lydd Rail keeping with the spirit of the challenge rules.

To better show the location I have broken the rules to 5ft long boards with 12 inches wide with the sidings curving into a 18 inch greater width. The design was for the second board with the goods loop and run round to be a scenic fiddle yard, and with 3 locos and a certain number of trains and wagons a normal fiddle yard was not required with all stock remaining on the layout all the time.

To suit the layout being more flexible post the challenge I added a fiddle board as mentioned above.

Trains using Redhill include oil, sand, mail, civils & other departmental works, with locos and DMUs often berthed in the yard too. Buildings will be the wood lobby, small hut in the sidings and Reigate Feeder hut.

I only visited site 3 times, so am relying on photos from the web and facebook.

Below prototype pics of the area modelled.

I scaled out what I wanted on 2 tables as below. I can fit the platform 1 track due to the curve of the goods loop, but it will not be connected to the rest of the track.

I should finish the baseboards today hopefully.

Cheers.

[sf315]

Like it  Paul

After you explained your idea to me back in Febuary i thought it would be a good idea.

Just one question can you remember how to build a new layout.

 

see you at showcase

Steve

[cobbler]

Very interesting project, looks very good

 

Richard

[KeithHC]

I will be following this one with interest. Will you be having a Tadpole unit? I have walked across the footbridge in picture 4 many times on the way back and forwards to school in the 70's. Oh that dates me now......

Keith HC

[The Bigbee Line]

I think it's the old TOPS office in one of the pictures. Defective wagons were dropped off in the yard. Good location for a layout.

[The Bigbee Line]

Is this some kind of late starters competition? Maybe a layout themed around a glint in the milkmans eye......

[Clive Mortimore]

Is this some kind of late starters competition? Maybe a layout themed around a glint in the milkmans eye......

Hi Ernie

 

We know you are going to win, you have in the past with a plank of wood complete with sold label on it. :locomotive: :locomotive:

[carlw]

Great plan,

 

Nice little interesting location with plenty of variation.

 

Carl

[Clive Mortimore]

Dear Mr Wade

 

If I recall the rules the layout scenic bit should be 4feet 8 1/2 inches long I think you need to check your tape measure isn't lying to you as it looks a tad longer. :dontknow:

[sf315]

If nothing else this Lyddrail Standard Gauge challenge that Andy, George and me came up with last year has prompted Mr Wade to build a layout after 30 years. It will also put out there into exhibition land another 10 or so (all modern image) small layouts.

I know a few of the original rules have been broken mainly size but it was hot last year when we dreamt it up so the sun may off affected us.

[newbryford]

Those baseboards look a bit shiny...........

 

Cheers,

Mick

[Clive Mortimore]

If nothing else this Lyddrail Standard Gauge challenge that Andy, George and me came up with last year has prompted Mr Wade to build a layout after 30 years. It will also put out there into exhibition land another 10 or so (all modern image) small layouts.

I know a few of the original rules have been broken mainly size but it was hot last year when we dreamt it up so the sun may off affected us.

Hi ya Steve

 

There are some that have been daft enough to obey the rules. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/115029-pig-lane-br-western-region/

[Clive Mortimore]

 

My Lydd Rail challenge layout started over the weekend as time was running out, I assume I am the last to cut wood, unless Dave T hasn't started yet!

I aim to build a layout every 30 years or so, and Redhill was my choice for a smaller layout.

I am modelling 3 of the sidings plus the cripple road from the Up Yard, then the goods loop beside the station platform 1, and the run round loop leading into the snow plough siding. On a third board will be a slight extension of the snowplough siding and the fiddle yard. This board will not be added for Lydd Rail keeping with the spirit of the challenge rules.

To better show the location I have broken the rules to 5ft long boards with 12 inches wide with the sidings curving into a 18 inch greater width. The design was for the second board with the goods loop and run round to be a scenic fiddle yard, and with 3 locos and a certain number of trains and wagons a normal fiddle yard was not required with all stock remaining on the layout all the time.

To suit the layout being more flexible post the challenge I added a fiddle board as mentioned above.

Trains using Redhill include oil, sand, mail, civils & other departmental works, with locos and DMUs often berthed in the yard too. Buildings will be the wood lobby, small hut in the sidings and Reigate Feeder hut.

I only visited site 3 times, so am relying on photos from the web and facebook.

Below prototype pics of the area modelled.

P1 T-921 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P2 T-914 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P3 T-846 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P4 T-858 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

I scaled out what I wanted on 2 tables as below. I can fit the platform 1 track due to the curve of the goods loop, but it will not be connected to the rest of the track.

Redhill Up Yard 1.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 2.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 3.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 4.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 5.jpg

I should finish the baseboards today hopefully.

Cheers.

 

Hi Paul

 

Have you noticed in the forth photo, a pink house and it isn't in Essex

 

If that isn't modelled then how are we going to tell if it is a real location.

[carlw]

Hi ya Steve

 

There are some that have been daft enough to obey the rules. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/115029-pig-lane-br-western-region/

But Clive we are not all doing loco depots that only need a fiddle yard big enough for a loco :-p

Edited May 29, 2017 by carlw

[Clive Mortimore]

But Clive we are not all doing loco depots that only need a fiddle yard big enough for a loco :-p

Oi!!!!, Carl

 

The fiddle yard can take a train consisting of the required amount of diesel fuel carried in the petrol tankers, a brake van and a locomotive. A complete train. :sungum:

[ianwales]

Gentlemen

 

Don't put Mr Wade off building another layout otherwise I'll be near 100 by the time he builds his forth! You can always saw a bit off the end when you get to Lydd Rail if it infringes the rules, but then, Isambard Kingdom Brunel said " rules are made for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men"

 

Ian

[Lyddrail]

Like it  Paul

After you explained your idea to me back in Febuary i thought it would be a good idea.

Just one question can you remember how to build a new layout.

 

see you at showcase

Steve

 

Steve,

It has been hard, I don't remember, I keep making notes of what I have to do!

Cheers.

[Lyddrail]

I will be following this one with interest. Will you be having a Tadpole unit? I have walked across the footbridge in picture 4 many times on the way back and forwards to school in the 70's. Oh that dates me now......

Keith HC

 

Keith,

If I fit removable lamp posts I could run the blue period, and yes I do have a Tadpole kit.

Cheers. 

[Lyddrail]

Those baseboards look a bit shiny...........

 

Cheers,

Mick

 

Mick,

The varnish has not dried! No, they are the tables for scaling the layout. The baseboards will be photographed in the next couple of days.

Cheers.

[Lyddrail]

Hi Paul

 

Have you noticed in the forth photo, a pink house and it isn't in Essex

 

If that isn't modelled then how are we going to tell if it is a real location.

 

Clive,

I hadn't noticed that, might be able to get it on a future backscene!

Cheers.

[Lyddrail]

Gentlemen

 

Don't put Mr Wade off building another layout otherwise I'll be near 100 by the time he builds his forth! You can always saw a bit off the end when you get to Lydd Rail if it infringes the rules, but then, Isambard Kingdom Brunel said " rules are made for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men"

 

Ian

 

Ian,

Your Brunel quote is spot on, I did used to be an engineer before I retired!

Cheers.

[Bungus the Fogeyman]

My baseboard (note singluar Mr Wide) is complete, courtesy of Tim Horn......now all ive got to do is build the points!

 

Disgusting of Market Harborough

[Lyddrail]

I have been finishing the baseboards today. I had been busy with other mattters. I also realised after fitting the tops I should have removed some sections for lower areas. This was corrected yesterday and in the last few minutes these have been fitted with thin base surfaces.

I have taken time to review the prototype photos to get these right with the necessary scale compromises. Also notice various detail items that I will need to model.

Likely I will only have track laid, control panel and electrics done with test running for the July show date. If I get more time a start on the groundwork features might be possible.

pictures below.

 

Cheers.

Edited June 11, 2017 by Lyddrail

[dasatcopthorne]

My Lydd Rail challenge layout started over the weekend as time was running out, I assume I am the last to cut wood, unless Dave T hasn't started yet!

I aim to build a layout every 30 years or so, and Redhill was my choice for a smaller layout.

I am modelling 3 of the sidings plus the cripple road from the Up Yard, then the goods loop beside the station platform 1, and the run round loop leading into the snow plough siding. On a third board will be a slight extension of the snowplough siding and the fiddle yard. This board will not be added for Lydd Rail keeping with the spirit of the challenge rules.

To better show the location I have broken the rules to 5ft long boards with 12 inches wide with the sidings curving into a 18 inch greater width. The design was for the second board with the goods loop and run round to be a scenic fiddle yard, and with 3 locos and a certain number of trains and wagons a normal fiddle yard was not required with all stock remaining on the layout all the time.

To suit the layout being more flexible post the challenge I added a fiddle board as mentioned above.

Trains using Redhill include oil, sand, mail, civils & other departmental works, with locos and DMUs often berthed in the yard too. Buildings will be the wood lobby, small hut in the sidings and Reigate Feeder hut.

I only visited site 3 times, so am relying on photos from the web and facebook.

Below prototype pics of the area modelled.

P1 T-921 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P2 T-914 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P3 T-846 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

P4 T-858 Redhill 25-11-98.jpg

I scaled out what I wanted on 2 tables as below. I can fit the platform 1 track due to the curve of the goods loop, but it will not be connected to the rest of the track.

Redhill Up Yard 1.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 2.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 3.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 4.jpg

Redhill Up Yard 5.jpg

I should finish the baseboards today hopefully.

Cheers.

Paul.

 

I have some photos of wagons in the yard at Redhill as well passing trains. Is there anything I can help with?

 

Dave

[Lyddrail]

Paul.

 

I have some photos of wagons in the yard at Redhill as well passing trains. Is there anything I can help with?

 

Dave

 

Dave,

I would be grateful for any photos as I have been taking some off facebook but anything else would help. The yard especially but passing trains of interest too.

Thanks.

 

Paul.