Condensed Milk

[Russ (mines a pint)]

Must be about time to put up another possible layout project as its a while since I abandoned the last one! 

Inspired by the Milkwall area of the Forest of Dean : 

Starting with a very crude mock -up its maybe hard to envisage so will try return with a subsequent post - the last pic shows an overall view of the whole area at my disposal a 32x 16 piece of MDF - the reasons for using this will be explained  

partly inspired by Steve's N gauge layout :
 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/85024-a-forest-of-dean-layout-in-an-a4-box-file/
and also a photo of prototype location 
https://www.sungreen.co.uk/Milkwall/Pics/colour_works.jpg
 

[Russ (mines a pint)]

To expand.  Thinking I would get the photos and links up first before I accidentally deleted something!

I'd been trying to make layouts in the APA boxes but was coming up against problems of depth and also the bulkyness of the boxes for storage . Especially once I'd joined 2 together. 

This slablike piece of MDF nicely sits on the table and should not as such require bracing, I will probably avoid using too many water based substance , thinking of modelling clay infill for the tracks as opposed to ballast and PVA. 

-point operation can be hidden off scene as there is only one point needed where there will be a scenic break.

Deviating slightly from the prototype location I am thinking of having a loading dock on the rear siding for vans and coal cells on the front siding .  A locolift or cassette to be used for offstage.

A couple of 16 tonners , vans and a toad & pannier should be enough, though other things may appear! 


 

Edited February 13, 2018 by Russ (mines a pint)

[mervyn]

To expand.  Thinking I would get the photos and links up first before I accidentally deleted something!

 

I'd been trying to make layouts in the APA boxes but was coming up against problems of depth and also the bulkyness of the boxes for storage . Especially once I'd joined 2 together. 

 

This slablike piece of MDF nicely sits on the table and should not as such require bracing, I will probably avoid using too many water based substance , thinking of modelling clay infill for the tracks as opposed to ballast and PVA. 

 

-point operation can be hidden off scene as there is only one point needed where there will be a scenic break.

 

Deviating slightly from the prototype location I am thinking of having a loading dock on the rear siding for vans and coal cells on the front siding .  A locolift or cassette to be used for offstage.

 

A couple of 16 tonners , vans and a toad & pannier should be enough, though other things may appear! 

 

 

 

 

You could seal the MDF then you could use water based products. I used Rustins MDF sealer ...other sealers are available!!!

[Guest ShildonShunter]

Looks like the start of an interesting layout.

[Russ (mines a pint)]

Today has included assembling enough of the C&L trackbase to allow all the visible track to be such, code 75 peco to be confined to the non visible parts. 

I am using a Peco point LH med radius some of which will be visible but will mostly be under a bridge, re-sleepering at the diverging end is a possibility, but will see how it looks.

Edited February 14, 2018 by Russ (mines a pint)

[Jerry1975]

Looking good, looking forward to more.

 

Jerry.

[eastworld]

Looks interesting - I have always found the railways in the Forest to be fascinating.

Stu

[1722]

Can only echo the comments of others here. I do enjoy the Dean Forest railway - super inspiration for a layout.