SDJR7F88 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Some Visitor's Footage, provided by Northern Soul Express and South West Rail Productions, featuring the WW1 Trench Railway on it's first outing at the Weston-Super-Mare Model Railway Exhibition on Sunday 14th January 2018. Special thanks to Northern Soul Express and South West Rail Productions for making this video possible and be sure to check out their Channels. Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUaIWY0pmcw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks ever so much for the link! Some very help pics and information there. Give me a few more ideas for wagon loads I rather liked the "running between the houses" one - a very different alternative to the usual "under a bridge", or "into a tunnel" method of getting the train off-scene, when the other alternative of " into/under trees" would almost certainly have been blasted away..... glad it was helpful 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Came across this today, in case you haven't seen it http://smallmr.com/wordpress/wwi-light-railways-modelrailroad-modelrailways-train-modeltrains-wwi/Very interesting link. Thinking of creating a model cameo (sometime in the future) of a Sutherland Station during WW2 when the Jellicoe Express carried troops to and from Thurso. I have seen some photos from WW2 of Lairg Station with troops milling on the platform and being served refreshments by the local ladies. Will see if I can get permission to post a copy of one of these photos.Marlyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Finally got around to weathering the first locomotive for the WW1 Trench Railway, the Minitrains Brigadelok 0-8-0T. It's been a number of years since I've weathered rolling stock, and must admit it took a bit of a while to get back into the swing of things. Due to the exposed gears and motor on this one I thought I'd try a new technique, featuring washes. It took a few attempts to get it how I wanted it, but overall very happy with look so far. Still needs more work on the frames, rods and buffer beams, plus it's matching water cart, but not too far off complete.Let me know what you think! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Finally got around to weathering the first locomotive for the WW1 Trench Railway, the Minitrains Brigadelok 0-8-0T. It's been a number of years since I've weathered rolling stock, and must admit it took a bit of a while to get back into the swing of things. Due to the exposed gears and motor on this one I thought I'd try a new technique, featuring washes. It took a few attempts to get it how I wanted it, but overall very happy with look so far. Still needs more work on the frames, rods and buffer beams, plus it's matching water cart, but not too far off complete. Let me know what you think! Excellent job, I'd say. Just the right level of all-over grime plus deeper grime where this would collect, or not be so easily cleaned. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted January 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2018 That's really nice, well done. The Bangnall is crying out for the same treatment, I've always thought they look just too 'grey'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 very nice lads, i havent seen many models of the pershing wagons before and most people that do ww1 narrow gauge just use the hudson wagons a funny anecdote about the tanks, as you know the male has 6 pounder guns, the female has machine guns and if it has both its called a hermaphrodite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Excellent job, I'd say. Just the right level of all-over grime plus deeper grime where this would collect, or not be so easily cleaned. Spot on. Thanks ever so much! Glad you like it! Really pleased with how it's turned out so far. Never weathered a loco so small before! Will have to what happens when I get onto the Decauville Progres, which is currently the smallest member of the Trench fleet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 That's really nice, well done. The Bangnall is crying out for the same treatment, I've always thought they look just too 'grey'. Thanks ever so much! Oh yes! It will soon get the same treatment Must admit it really stands out standing next to this one now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 very nice lads, i havent seen many models of the pershing wagons before and most people that do ww1 narrow gauge just use the hudson wagons a funny anecdote about the tanks, as you know the male has 6 pounder guns, the female has machine guns and if it has both its called a hermaphrodite Thanks ever so much mate! Certainly was a clever and interesting way of telling the difference between, what pretty much is the same design of tank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Doing a bit of paper work, filling out show forms for just some the Trench Railway's planned outings this year. Looks like it's certainly going to be a busy one, with shows planned for the South West, Wales and Midlands! I'll post full list of all the planned/confirmed shows for 2018 soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Bit more weathering and painting done today. First up was the German Water Cart, which now matches the Brigadelok, using the same wash technique. Whilst the loco was out, I also made a start on the under-frames and rods.I plan to add a bit of mud dust effect at a later date. I also got around to painting the Red Buffer Beam on the Decauville Progres Black, which looks a lot more fitting in the Trenches. The red is still just poking through, though this will be sorted when the loco receives it weathering treatment. Other plans for the loco including adding some WD Markings to the side tanks. Hopefully will have a bit more stock weathered in time for the Layout's next outing in just under 2 weeks time at the Gartell Light Railway Model Railway Exhibition, Templecombe on the 10th - 11th Feb Edited January 30, 2018 by SDJR7F88 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skarloey Railway 1865 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The layout is going to be at the SVR? Great, another chance to see it! Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 The layout is going to be at the SVR? Great, another chance to see it! Alex Hopefully so! Just awaiting the paper work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 A short video taking a look at the current planned 2018 Display dates for Amiens 1918, the 009 Scale - WW1 Trench Railway. With over 12 shows planned, 2018 is certainly going be a busy year for the layout! Show List 2018; Gartell Light Railway - Model Railway Exhibition - Templecombe Sat 10th – Sun 11th Febuary 2018 Severn Valley Railway - "Open House Weekend" Sat 7th – Sun 8th April 2018 Avon Valley Railway - Model Railway Exhibition - Bitton Sat 28th - Sun 29th April 2018 Small & Delightful - Model Railway Show - Compton Dundo Sat 12th May 2018 Mendip Model Railway Exhibition - Doulting - Shepton Mallet Sat 9th - 10th July 2018 Sedgemoor Rail 2018 - Burnham-on-Sea Sat 25th - Sun 26th August 2018 Swindon Festival of Steam - STEAM Museum - Swindon Sat 8th – Sun 9th September 2018 Swansea Model Railway Exhibition - Swansea Sat 6th – Sun 7th October 2018 Taunton RailEx 2018 - Taunton Sat 27th – Sun 28th October 2018 Wincanton Model Railway Exhibition - Wincanton Sat 10th - Sun 11th November 2018 Thornbury Model Railway Exhibition - Thornbury Sat 17th - Sun 18th November 2018 Plus more shows to be confimed... Hope to see you there! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU5fIqug-ts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Made a start on weathering 3 of the 5 US Bogie wagons. After a few hours of applying the washes they certainly look a lot more suited for the Trench Environment now. I started off with an overall wash of Citadel Nuln Oil, wiped clean, followed by a light wash of AK Interactive Dry Dust. Very pleased with how the wood effect on the decks has come out. Though I may added a bit more Dry Dust to the bogies. Must admit I did manage to detach all four stakes on the both the Flat Car, but with a bit of super glue all are now back in their rightful place. Should be interesting when I come to weathering the 2 with all the side stakes added too... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) First set of W^D Transfers added to the Decauville Progres. Really does suit her very well. At the moment they are just balancing in place, awaiting some spray vanish. Just to to make sure nothing touches them until then, as they've fallen off once or twice all ready. Edited February 2, 2018 by SDJR7F88 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skarloey Railway 1865 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looking nice, the transfers really set it off well. What spray varnish do you use? Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Looking nice, the transfers really set it off well. What spray varnish do you use? Alex Thanks Alex! I've just to varnish them, but it will be Humbrol Matt Varnish when I do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Yesterday I got around to giving the Trench Railway a once over with Rail Zipfor the first time (never used it before, but thought I'd give it a go). As recommend I used a lint free cloth, which I wrap around my Woodlands Scenics Track Clean. I applied 4 little drops (one in each corner), once the drops had dried I added a touch more (Did this about 3 times to do the whole lot). Once complete, I went over with a clean cloth. Must say I was very impressed with the results, was amazed with how much dirt came up. I haven't got around to testing a train on it yet, but hopefully all will be well (I noticed it mentioned allow 10 - 12 hours to dry on the bottle, so can I run trains straight after)? Will report back tomorrow, when I give the layout a quite test run before it's second outing this coming weekend at the Gartell Light Railway Model Railway Exhibition, Templecombe. Hopefully it will run fine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcampbell Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've never used that, but I've been using graphite for the last few years, and I'm a convert. I've not cleaned track for years now, but always get super smooth slow running - yes, even in 009 - I just rub a little more graphite on the rails if there's a bit where locos stall, I use a graphite stick from Hobbycraft. It seems to prevent grease and dirt build up and keeps wheels clean as well as helping make good electrical contact - and as a shiny grey, it looks good on the rail top. At one exhibition someone asked if my (Peco) track had steel rails! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 A short Slide Show, taking a look at some of my recent weathering projects. In this addition, we take a look at the Minitrains Brigadelok 0-8-0T and Water Cart, which have been brush weathered using a mixture of Acrylic Washes. I've gone for an all over oily look, based on images of the real locomotive and tenders in service. These are the first two items that I've weathered for use on my 009 Scale WW1 Trench Railway, with more items to follow. Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DynKRHPqwA 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Bit more weathering and cleaning done, ready for the weekend! Can safely say the Layout seems to be running well after it's first treatment with Rail Zip. Hopefully will will run smooth at the show. Thanks for all the info about not over doing it. As for weathering and detailing, first up, the Minitrains Decauville has had it's transfers varnished. Really looks the part now, thought it will be weathered at a later date too. I had a bit of trouble with it not running smooth during the layouts first outing, so decide to clean the wheels with some Rail Zip and a cotton bud. At first the engine would not move at all (was very worried at that point), but after a while I got it moving. Once on a roll it started to run sweet at a nut (apart from a few stalls on the insulfrogs). Touch wood it will run well at the show this weekend.Next up, I added the finishing touches to the final two US Stake Wagons. Very pleased with how they turned out, they certainly look the part in a full rake. Now to some loads to put on them... : 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Well, the Trench Railway is all cleaned and packed away, ready for it's second outing tomorrow at the Gartell Light Railway Model Railway Exhibition, Templecombe (Sat 10th - 11th Feb). Managed to get around sorting my new stock box. The rolling stock and vehicles fit a treat, with plenty of room spare. Hopefully all will run smoothly. Here's a link to more info on the event; http://newglr.weebly...exhibition.html 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 A successful first day with the Trench Railway at the Gartell Light Railway Model Railway Exhibition. After some more teething troubles with the points, and the Decauville not running playing ball, all ran quite smoothly. Was good to catch with some familiar faces, plus meet some new ones too. Back again tomorrow! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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