Popular Post Melangoose Posted August 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 Had the opportunity on Saturday to run some trains as I have had a period of working on the layout (here and there). Due to a train braking down in the Severn Tunnel (scrap emu towed by a 37), all Welsh bound trains were diverted through WR. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 66088 heads a Midlands bound Steel 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 A little video of some of tonight’s trains 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 A little video from earlier today 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted September 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2023 20 hours ago, Melangoose said: A little video from earlier today Epic video there. love dcc gives you ability to film train behind like that. Really good video gives such a good perspective overview of the layout. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Great looking and sounding layout. Even the clickety clack. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Thanks for the comments on the video. It was a lot of fun to make. Maybe do some more when I have time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melangoose Posted October 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2023 It’s 5 years ago today that I started this thread with pictures of bare baseboards and my ideas of a layout on the English and Welsh border. I did mention in July that it would be nice to have a big push to get some more bits completed for Wyvern Roads 5th Birthday. Unfortunately this is yet to materialise, until the last week have just been far too busy with our two young adults returning to their respective Universities. The Hobbyroom (as we call it), also is used as a storage facility as the layout takes up about 60% of the room. There were times in August and September when it was like an assault course to get in. Anyway the good thing about having a layout at home is that if you don’t have time or not in the mood, the layout can wait until you do. Some recent pictures 66125 heads back to South Wales with an empty Steel train Leading powercar 43187 proudly displaying its Welsh Dragon approaches Wyvern Park Station. 66957 with a small rake of Autoballesters waits for the Road. 150236 heads past the old Station 67002 is Holyhead bound with a loco hauled train An unusual visitor as 159016 is bound for Salisbury but is routed through Wyvern Road. 60092 heads a loaded oil train A DRS Class 37/4 lays over in the siding with Caroline. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Lovely images as always Nigel, as I think I have mentioned before this is one of my favourite layouts on RMWeb and always brings a smile to me face when you post stuff and gives me a little incentive to get back on with mine. Thanks 😎 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2023 Excellent pictures - the layout really captures the feel of current operations.....and I liked the photo of Caroline particularly.... 7 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Some very kind words. Thank you. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) Had a day out to the Great Electric Train Show with my dear friend Steve (RussellBridge2017). Principally to see the Rail Nuts Making Tracks all joined together. And what a day out it was, first time I had been to Gets. Making Tracks was very inspiring and what details. Great stock as well. Was nice to catch up with Aron from the Rail Nuts (he is the OHLE Guru), have known him for many years. Edited October 14, 2023 by Melangoose Typo 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2023 I'm there tomorrow. Sorry you had to put with Steve. Just saying... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted October 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 01/10/2023 at 09:18, Melangoose said: Thanks for the comments on the video. It was a lot of fun to make. Maybe do some more when I have time. I want to know how you made the invisible string that’s pulling the 158 along. :-) Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 10 hours ago, 5BarVT said: I want to know how you made the invisible string that’s pulling the 158 along. :-) Paul. Lol…. The invisible string is used a lot around here when we are having fun. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 I am proceeding (at my usual snail’s pace) with area where the Station scenic break is. The pedestrian crossing is coming along nicely, although there are certain lines and flashes (that are on a current crossing), I have not included as I want to be able to backdate the layout to 1990 (when I fancy running my stock from that era). 10 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 A bit more progress tonight, the next job is to paint the wood light blue (like behind the Steel Works), then we will be on the right track. 13 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Think that I will need some people soon 15 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) I have found a nice spot to video my model trains Edited November 30, 2023 by Melangoose Typo 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Hi Nigel, may I ask what the actual road surface is please and how are you making the pavements and kerbs? I'm just about to start similar features and being in a shed wanted to avoid paper/card stuff really and obviously reduce the number of joints as much as possible. Many thanks in advance 😎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 The road surface is painted MDF along with Scale Model Scenery Pavement Laser Cut MDF Sections (LX217-OO for the straights and LX218-OO for the 90 degree corners) The Road surface is painted with Vallejo Air 71.049 Sea Grey, I also when wet dab in a few drops of 71.315 Tire Black in the central part of each lane (just to add a weathered down and used look). For the Road markings I mask out the lines and dab 70.989 Sky Grey with a cotton wool Make Up Stick and with the stick wipe off the majority of the paint (gives it a faded look). For the pavements I use 71.312 Medium Grey (which although it says medium grey there is a little bit of beige colour in 71.312 so good for concrete look). I also add in a couple of the Scale Model Scenery Drains. Hope this helps. If you have anymore questions just ask 4 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Last week I got to visit Nigel and Wyvern Road, the layouts coming on really well and it was good fun playing trains and chatting. 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 It really does look stunning! David 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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