Psiborg Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 It's really coming on now mate, it looks awesome! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 It does have a look of Bradford or Halifax to me, the parcel bay definitely adds more to the layout without a overly cluttered / crammed in look and is very interesting Simon More progress with a walkway added to the platform ends. And the new parcels platform now has barriers added to the rear side. IMG_3600.JPG Mail train approaches Drabford. IMG_3602.JPG After running round at the station, the train moves to the sidings. IMG_3606.JPG Then backs into the parcels siding. IMG_3607.JPG IMG_3608.JPG Dmu arrives. IMG_3613.JPG IMG_3614.JPG Thanks for looking Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 It does have a look of Bradford or Halifax to me, the parcel bay definitely adds more to the layout without a overly cluttered / crammed in look and is very interesting Simon Thanks Simon. The layout has a lot more operating interest with the new parcels bay, lots of extra moves. Shaun. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Looks like a fun layout to operate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Bachmann Class 24 with parcels train at Drabford. (Legomanbiffo sounds) Excuse wobble filming as driving whilst filming. Thanks for watching Shaun. Edited February 14, 2018 by Scooby71 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 sounds and looks great what a great addition the parcels platform is mate . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Great progress and video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Good video mate, we need to have another running session soon, with both of our stock Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hi to all, and thanks for the encouraging comments. I will be having another running session when the platform is finished, so a few more videos coming soon. Here is tonight's progress, in the same style as the other platforms, the edging stones masked off, then covered the platform surface with sand, glued with P.V.A. Shaun. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hi to all, I'm pleased to announce that Drabford will make its debut appearance at the Neepsend Model Railway Show 28th,29th April 2018. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125912-neepsend-model-railway-society-new-exhibition-for-2018/ Shaun. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Platform progress. Masking tape removed off edging slabs. After the sand had dried, a mix of emulsion test pot paints was used for the tarmac surface. I have done all 3 platforms, I was not happy with the shades on the other two. Next job is to fit the platform lamps. Shaun. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Platform lamps fitted and wired up, platform now glued in place. Lamps are from Layouts4u. Shaun. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted February 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 Those lamps are just the business, really atmospheric with the night time shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Could always pretend those SPVs are picking up readers digest like they used to do at Aylesbury IIrC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Could always pretend those SPVs are picking up readers digest like they used to do at Aylesbury IIrC Thanks rob D2, you gave me an idea. Newspapers, magazines, in the brute trolleys. Shaun. Edited February 23, 2018 by Scooby71 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted February 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2018 That looks brilliant, what have you used for the bundles please? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 That looks brilliant, what have you used for the bundles please? Thanks, here are the ingredients I used, 1 Christmas card, cut into squares PVA glue Reduced photo copies of newspapers, for the tops Brown string, for the bundles. A bit fiddly to make Good luck, Shaun. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Catch Point. This has been on a shall I, or shan't I to do list for a while. I did not want to cut up a brand new point, and I am not keen on the Peco catch point. So a second hand trader at this weekends Mansfield show gave me the go ahead with a delapidated Peco right hand point for £1. The run round before work commenced, The dilapidated point in position. Track section removed. Point in position and ballasted, with rails painted rusty. The plastic Insulfrog has been removed and replaced with a complete new rail to improve running. This point will not be operational, it is just for cosmetic purpose. More detail work, with steps added to the side of the parcels platform, and also the area behind platform now has a tarmac surface. (Its patchy because it is still wet). Completed steps. Thanks for looking Shaun. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Looks good Shaun, like the way you've weathered the point as well. Good stuff! Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Looks good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hi to all, and thanks for the encouraging comments. I will be having another running session when the platform is finished, so a few more videos coming soon. Here is tonight's progress, in the same style as the other platforms, the edging stones masked off, then covered the platform surface with sand, glued with P.V.A. IMG_3677.JPG Shaun. I used this same method, but used some fine ‘tarmac’ scatter - however I found the scatter a bit coarse and tried compressing it when still wet (This was for a rural Station). What do you use for the edging stones? I wondered if the masking tape lifted any of the detail? Marlyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 The point looks very good pal superb weathering and your stock was very smart on the depot on sunday at mansfield sounding very good . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 I used this same method, but used some fine ‘tarmac’ scatter - however I found the scatter a bit coarse and tried compressing it when still wet (This was for a rural Station). What do you use for the edging stones? I wondered if the masking tape lifted any of the detail? Marlyn Hi Marlyn, The platforms are made from hardboard and the edging stones are just scribed into the surface. (The two gaps cut out are supposed to be stones missing) The masking tape was used to prevent the sand getting onto the edging stones, to create a different surface. I agree the sand is a little coarse and I'm looking to use something finer for future platform surfaces. Masking tape was also used for painting the edging line. Shaun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Thanks for sharing your techniques, Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 The point looks very good pal superb weathering and your stock was very smart on the depot on sunday at mansfield sounding very good . Looks good Shaun, like the way you've weathered the point as well. Good stuff! Steve. Thanks, Only the rails sides have been painted, but I do intend to weather the ballast. Waiting for the weather to warm up, so I can get the layout set up outside and also use natural daylight. Shaun. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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