kevo Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 hi all , i have been look ing for ideas for micro layouts . and came across this really nice one . and can not find any more info on it . any one know who its by and if there are any more photos of it , thanks kevo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'm pretty sure I've seen on RMweb, but a reverse search only found it on Carl Arendt's site. Unfortunately it didn't say what page! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted August 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'm pretty sure I've seen on RMweb, but a reverse search only found it on Carl Arendt's site. Unfortunately it didn't say what page! Page 69 (http://www.carendt.com/small-layout-scrapbook/page-69-january-2008/) Roy (who couldn't get to sleep so went hunting) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 thanks john and roy . that is probly were i must have 1st seen it on carl,s site but have had trouble navagateing around that site . brilliant that shows me the track plan . thanks lads . i did come across another very close looking micro layout but it was of a waggon repair depo and i can not seem to find that again ile keep looking cheers kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardblue Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I think this is it, on the old forum: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3769&start=25 Sadly none of the photos seem to have survived to confirm! I remember it as he used the airfix signal gantry for a pipe gantry scenic break, which I have poorly imitated. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 hi mark i doint seem to be able to open the link on what you have shown there not even when I try logging in to view old site . ime getting well hooked on the one turnout 3 siddings type layouts . my last on30 used the same track formation 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel2010 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) hi all , i have been look ing for ideas for micro layouts . and came across this really nice one . and can not find any more info on it . any one know who its by and if there are any more photos of it , thanks kevopeake700.jpgHi KevoThis boxfile by Colin Peek is how I got the idea to base my boxfile layout Stooperdale on,see link to my blog on it below.I did have links ,alas all seem to be dead now Tel Edited August 6, 2017 by Tel2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 stooperdale that is really good brilliant pictures like the way the buildings fit in . I have started on some think around those lines to day ile post some pics as soon as it gets going . its amaze ing just use ing that simple track plan in a small place how many different ideas you can come up with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel2010 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Thanks Kevo One thing i regret doing,is using larger magnets to have a bigger target area when uncoupling,i used the Brian Kerby method and to try keep magnets a bit more away from curved track as that caused problems with some of my stock too.Yes its a simple track plan but very good and you don't need much stock either.Look forward to seeing yours. Tel stooperdale that is really good brilliant pictures like the way the buildings fit in . I have started on some think around those lines to day ile post some pics as soon as it gets going . its amaze ing just use ing that simple track plan in a small place how many different ideas you can come up with Edited August 6, 2017 by Tel2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardblue Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) hi mark i doint seem to be able to open the link on what you have shown there not even when I try logging in to view old site . ime getting well hooked on the one turnout 3 siddings type layouts . my last on30 used the same track formationHi Kevin, I'm posting from my phone so that's maybe why, but it should just work by clicking on the link,I think. Unfortunately, the phone doesn't let you do the rich text, hyperlinks, etc in posts that the desktop version has. Mark Edit: Actually, try this link? Edited August 7, 2017 by standardblue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 not to worrie mark i did try again but no luck couldn't get passed the topic locked sign in bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 yes I to had a fare bit of problems with the uncoupler magnets on my last layout . I use Kadee magnets but because of the short sideings the only way I could get the wagons to uncouple was to cut the magnets in half and it seemed to work . one of my habbits is I tend to switch about between different . scales . narrow gauge and back to starndard gauge oo after complete ing a layout I then tend to sell it on to fund another project and most of the rolling stock goes as well . so now I have to re build up my oo stock . hence the micro layouts not much stock needed . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) This is a very interesting thread, thanks to Kevo for alerting us to Colin Peek’s mini-masterpiece. Has anyone built a micro incorporating just one turnout? StaySafe Edited January 27, 2022 by Jack Benson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted January 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Jack Benson said: This is a very interesting thread, thanks to Kevo for alerting us to Colin Peek’s mini-masterpiece. Has anyone built a micro incorporating just one turnout? StaySafe I built "Fairport" during the winter of 2017/18. Of course it doesn't do very much in its own right but with it connected into my main layout I still enjoy using it, a simple destination to put a wagon or indeed the tram. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 hi richard just seen your msg there are loads of micros use ing just one turn out i have done at least two my kenwards colliery and my china clay one only used a single turnout . thease were boxfile size . thinking about it some of my slightly longer layouts only used one especially the two 0n30 ones . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2E Sub Shed Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Just to note that the layout at the start of this thread, Box Metals, besides being featured on Carl's site, is also covered in Model Trains International issue 81, and features in the Preview issue of the Micro Model Railway Dispatch, announced on RMWeb here last summer, a-new-e-mag-for-the-micro-layout-enthusiast published last year by Ian Holmes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodmin16 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Did somebody say micro with one turnout? Not the smallest but it's in the spirit of the theme! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted February 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2022 Jim Read has built at least one 7mm micro with just one point, his "Moxley" layout and what works for 7mm ought to work for 4mm too. https://ogaugemicro.blogspot.com/ Jim has a YouTube channel too, "7mm Micro". He has a lot of fresh ideas going on in small spaces. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 yes Jim read's you tube channel has been really inspireing as i am atempting a small one point micro in o gauge . allso the new E mag the micro model dispatch is good for idea's . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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