winterbournecm Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 I've had word from Model Rail HQ that this layout will be in the next issue. Exciting stuff. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Confirmed that the layout will appear in issue 191, this should be around Christmas / New Year - a super present for me! A small picture features in the looking ahead bit in issue 190. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 great stuff Craig, i will look out for a copy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Will keep eye out for this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2013 For the benefit of friends in far-away places who don't get to see these magazines until they're several months old (if at all) what's the latest? With the failure of my festoons and work to install their replacements in hand I've just taken a look back at how yours is fitted and will use fewer poles this time along with a different wiring arrangement using a bus buried in the sea wall rather than an end-on feed relying on the filaments for contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Rick - thanks for the interest. The article is definitely in issue 191, there's a preview picture in 190. This should be around Christmas time in the UK. My mate Yogi gets his on line - that may be sooner. I was surprized to see your festoon failed. I would have thought LEDs would be pretty bullet proof. I dont usually have mine lit, unless I have visitors. I hope you have more luck with the replacement batch mate. I must admit, I havent been on the layout much during 2014, been so busy with other stuff. I am looking forward to the Traffic Services Polybulks due in soon. I'm also planning a Bachmann 101 DMU for my birthday in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Craig - it's possible the festoons don't like being outdoors and let's face it 99% of the kit I'm using isn't really designed to be outside all the time. And it's possible the original wiring which had the fine filaments stuck with superglue (because I couldn't find any other way to join them with a reliable electrical connection) caused a problem. The rewiring should eliminate the connectivity issue and like you I don't have the lighting on all the time - only for short periods if I'm running trains on a summer's evening or for show if I have friends over. I hope the publication gets the sort of response and reaction you deserve. I'll try to get a hold of a copy out here but shop supply is a bit hit-and-miss so ordering direct might be the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good luck with them. I notice on Fbook & alike a lot of the Cornsih layout guys have the new Polybulks with the lighter coloured middle portion. I am waiting for the Traffic Services ones. I dont recall the other types working in the Duchy? Unless they did, and were covered in grime & clay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiket4 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Great Layout Craig thanks for sharing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Hi again. SORRY to mess you all around, but Model Rail have postponed my layout article until issue 192 due to the big announcements. Will have to wait a bit longer Im afraid. Bah humbug!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2013 Don't apologise Craig - let them do it for you News is news and such is the nature of the press that it competes for column space with "promised" features. As a Cornish layout perhaps we should simply expect it "dreckly" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 OOh a couple of the excellent Bachmann Traffic Services Polybulks (Weathered) on the way from Santa, well, Rails of Sheffield. Hopefully Kernow may have a couple for me too! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2013 Same here Craig. I wasn't going to but it's Christmas so what the heck? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Two Christmas "Speedlink" arrivals imminent. Todays tripper consisted of 2 x Bachmann Traffic services polybulks from Tinsley -Sheffield. These have been intercepted in to the UTCT pool (under the Christmas tree). The Portishead arrivals are due as well. No doubt coming south on the Bristol West Depot tripper. I hope your Polar Express on the Eve will bring yo all some railway related prezzies! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2013 Two polybulks on the "Scouse" tripper headed this way and two more to be appropriated from the KMRC pool for reallocation to UTCT. Polar Express might melt here : 28C forecast for the big day! Have a good Christmas Craig - best wishes to you and the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Yea - you too Rick. Slap something yummy on BBQ from us & I'll raise a glass of Tribute for you guys! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 The Polybulks have settled in nicely, and make a super addition to the air braked fest of wagons visiting the yard. 37417 Highland Region brings the rake around into the yard. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 good even and what a great layout you have . . a good sunday evening reading . . .well i say reading i mean looking at 16 pages of pics very nice indeed cheers ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi Ian Thanks for wading through the topic! It's been great looking back sometimes at the layout in different stages of construction. Odd that it's all but complete..... what to do next? Hmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 It was a plesure easy on the eyes. Whats next That's easy. Start again. Or as they say. A layout is never finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It was a plesure easy on the eyes. Whats next That's easy. Start again. Or as they say. A layout is never finished. I couldn't agree more, this layout as to be up there with the best.... easy Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thankyou Jamie for your kind comments. Firstly, I'm sorry if you're still waiting (as I am) for the layout to appear in Model Rail. The piece just seems to get postponed, I hope I will get some news about it appearing later in the year. I've still been busy though! The I Pad we had for Christmas is a cumbersome camera, but the lens being at the bottom of the device does allow for some eye - level shots. 45128 & 40169 head departures from Mount Charles 1010 rounds the curve on the viaduct with a stopper 45128 gets looked at from an inside angle for a change Yogi's Thumper looks great on the viaduct Another view of the harbour & Thumper 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 The Polybulks were subject to some weathering powders recently As they came road dirt applied 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2014 I understand your frustration Craig. I gave up with them after waiting over a year and without even having a date offered. They still professed interest at that time and I realise that all the mags have other things to do (most of which generate revenue where featuring layouts is a cost) but they shouldn't keep you hanging on for ever and a day. Or dreckly as we d'say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 must admit I've been looking every month to see if you were in or not and not buying a copy because you weren't ! latest pictures look great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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