Barnstaple Quay

[RailWest]

37 minutes ago, AdeMoore said:

Thanks  Chris for looking in.

This is a card kit I know for Here now if it meets your prototype description above I’m afraid I wouldn't know?

I was hoping for something brassy!

 Cheers 

 

I've not seen one 'in the flesh', and the advert image is not all that helpful, but given that it is sold specifically for L&SWR/SR boxes it does seem to be the right sort of frame. The gate wheel is the correct sort too (I had a full-size one in my garage until recently!).

 

The token instrument would only be appropriate for 1967 onwards; I can't tell from the illustration, but if it's the SR type then I suspect it would need to be altered to a WR design (but would anyone notice???). The other 'block instruments' would be irrelevant.

 

But, as you say, if only it was available in brass or whitemetal....

[AdeMoore]

1 hour ago, Andrew P said:

Hi Ade, Just had a catch up and I do like the long reverse curve between the ends, excellent work on the Box as well.

Cheers Andy much appreciated you looking in! The master layout builder .

That was just a whim to run my new Southern N class and green coaches, but them there long reverse curves were   actually based on Kings Morton. So no wonder you like them!  Not in the same league as Yours mind!

until next time

Cheers

Ade

[AdeMoore]

On 31/08/2019 at 20:48, RailWest said:

I've not seen one 'in the flesh', and the advert image is not all that helpful, but given that it is sold specifically for L&SWR/SR boxes it does seem to be the right sort of frame. The gate wheel is the correct sort too (I had a full-size one in my garage until recently!).

 

The token instrument would only be appropriate for 1967 onwards; I can't tell from the illustration, but if it's the SR type then I suspect it would need to be altered to a WR design (but would anyone notice???). The other 'block instruments' would be irrelevant.

 

But, as you say, if only it was available in brass or whitemetal....

Hi Chris if you happen to be looking in this from Bideford probably not original?. Is it a decent image of what I’m after?

 

Cheers 

Ade

[RailWest]

19 minutes ago, AdeMoore said:

Hi Chris if you happen to be looking in this from Bideford probably not original?. Is it a decent image of what I’m after?

 

Cheers 

Ade

Not really, as it's a Saxby & Farmer lever-frame and the L&SWR had virtually none of those - but it would be better than a GWR one :-)

[AdeMoore]

29 minutes ago, RailWest said:

Not really, as it's a Saxby & Farmer lever-frame and the L&SWR had virtually none of those - but it would be better than a GWR one :-)

Ha! Right more research needed from me.

Thanks for your input.

[RailWest]

Take a look at Instow - that has a Stevens frame.

[AdeMoore]

16 hours ago, RailWest said:

Take a look at Instow - that has a Stevens frame.

Ah lovely cheers Chris will do.

[AdeMoore]

Little update, Chris and I have been conversing off thread about the AM models card interior kit as a brassy, white metal or even plastic 4mm one doesn’t seem to be available.

I paid my £2.00 for the download and sent the PDFs to Chris for review.

I’m sure he won’t mind me pasting his in depth reply here?!

 

Well now, what to say? Hmm....never encountered one of these things done in card before, usually plastic or whitemetal.

 

Lever-frame. At the least the base and ends of the frame seem to have the right shape for a Stevens frame, so you should be OK there – just remember to paint the levers in the appropriate colours :-) Curiously for a SR box the lever plates at Barnstaple Town were at the top of the levers rather than the bottom.

 

Token instrument: Looks nice, a SR pattern, but....not suitable for pre-1967 when you would have required two tablet instruments – totally different looking. Almost certainly a WR pattern token instrument fitted in 1967, but the difference from the SR is too minor to notice in 4mm.

 

Block instruments: just the thing for the double-line boxes further down the line in the 1960s, but no use at Barnstaple Town.

 

Block Bell: well, you would need a couple, but the domes should be of different shapes. One was probably a ‘gong’ (basically a large coiled spring), but I think that would be a challenge too far! They were not on the block shelf, but on small shelves of their own up above the tablet instruments, so I doubt you would see them in your model unless you took the roof off!

 

Block Shelf: the front has FAR too many indicator and plungers! I suggest that you study interior photos of Barnstaple Town and cut out a few to put in the right places. The ends of the shelf should be semi-circular.

 

Diagram: I suggest you copy a Barnstaple Town one off the web and shrink it down to make your own.

 

Gate Wheel: right sort! There was a short handle which stuck out at right angles from one of the spokes (if I can attach a photo, then I’ll put one of a similar example).

 

As for stuff such as table, chairs, desk etc – probably just ‘generic’ examples, so use as you see fit.

 

Hope some of that helps....a little :-)

 

Chris

 

 

Well obviously that helped a lot not a little!

Thanks for taking the time Chris.

[AdeMoore]

Did a bit this evening, during deconstruction I realised the brickwork bond is wrong but I’ll probably leave it.

First up the locking Room windows needed sorting so carefully I cut off the first lazer cut layer ready to modify.

 

That got put to one side for more soon.

I’m leaning towards Petes suggestion of leaving the laser cut brickwork and filling and scribbling the corners.

I realised I had spare brickwork from the wrong type steps I cut off. So the panel with cross on it was offered up and made fit.

 

 

Just balancing on the base for the photo.

 

 

Looking more the part, some scribing to be done.

Sort the locking room arches out next, mainly hidden behind the Barnstaple Town sign luckily.

Until next time 

Cheers 

[AdeMoore]

So  maybe back to the signal box soon.

Heres what’s been happening Linky  not a lot but keeping dabbling. I think maybe I ought to put it in Layout Topics as here but wasn’t sure, I don’t know the criteria of a micro layout maybe it’s a bit big at 440mm x 1400mm? I’m sure i’ll Find out!

Anyway eBay brought me this today.

 

 

“Can you tell what it is yet!” Perhaps that saying isn’t PC anymore after his sentence..

So on that tantalising bombshell I’ll leave you to work it out!

Until next time.

 Cheers 

[Jon4470]

It’s a Minitrix 2-6-2

[AdeMoore]

47 minutes ago, Jon4470 said:

It’s a Minitrix 2-6-2

Indeed you are right Jon and that wheel arrangement should be all the clue you need!

I’ll be back soon

Cheers 

[Jon4470]

21 hours ago, AdeMoore said:

Indeed you are right Jon and that wheel arrangement should be all the clue you need!

I’ll be back soon

Cheers 

 

So it’s a 2-6-2 and, judging by the track, destined for a narrow gauge loco. Presumably located somewhere very near Barnstaple?

 

Wild guess then -  L&B  2-6-2?

Jon

[AdeMoore]

19 hours ago, Jon4470 said:

Wild guess then -  L&B  2-6-2?

Jon

Bang on the money Sherlock Jon.

bought an old kit probably wants some work but way less money than a Heljan one!

wish me luck 

Cheers

 

[Jon4470]

Look forward to seeing the results. 

 

I must get around to using my minitrix  2-6-2 to build “Spencer” for the Harrogate Gas Works railway!

 

Jon

 

PS. Don’t go using an 80 watt soldering iron on that white metal

[AdeMoore]

Seriously thinking of epoxy resin route with it.

Wise advice I’m sure on the 80w iron!

 Cheers 

[Jon4470]

On 17/10/2019 at 23:09, AdeMoore said:

Seriously thinking of epoxy resin route with it.

Wise advice I’m sure on the 80w iron!

 Cheers 

 

Epoxy works....just slow - so you have to be patient. It does give time adjust alignments and fit of parts.

 

For soldering white metal I use a temperature controlled iron and 70degree solder. I wouldn’t use any standard higher temperature on white metal.

 

Jon

[AdeMoore]

Thanks for the info. Jon that was kind of what I was thinking.

 Cheers.

[AdeMoore]

Back to this more than a year later.

You may have seen my Meldon Quarry that’s still WIP but the storage yard morphed into something scenic.
Storage was always planned under the narrow gauge rock face.
As you will no doubt be aware I dabble and am pretty slow at turning anything out!
Onwards.


focus on the middle left of the above photo.
Below is based on that. The low relief will form the basis of a mock up.

 

Above the left tracking I want to hide a bit there. It will either head across the river on what is the road bridge or I’m toying with a version of  Chelfham L&B viaduct with a hiding screen for photos of the Taw iron viaduct I’m planning next.
Below above the Raleigh woodwork furniture & joinery sign that big warehouse a representation of that will likely go in.

Next is a bit I could do with some help with, I have 2 storage tracks that run tight to the back of the baseboard that will be covered in.


@Jon4470made a comment he would also avoid tunnel mouths if possible and see how getting the buildings in hides the view.

Below first up I know the roof profile is wrong compared to the 2nd photo but it’s a mock up to refine things.

Below trying to get the narrow gauge from the rear proposal of a rock shelf or harbour wall to transition to the viaduct. The storage tracks will have a lift off top for access with some form of disconnect able track feeds.

 

Sorry about the front bogie! 

The narrow gauge is set to descend as the 00 rises to meet side by side and head across the bridge and once over (the opposite side the room) will arrive at Barnstaple Town Station.

Those walls above could be the rears of Bill boards as was actually there as below.

 

Any pointers or discussion gratefully received.

Thanks
Ade

[AdeMoore]

Although I bought the L&B kit above and the minitrix 2-6-2 for it, I got tipped off yesterday about Rails doing a BH special on them for £99.00 so although it’s not the most popular ones I went with Lyd for that money you can’t go wrong! I hope.

On the L&B modellers forum they say why not just buy one for spares! 
So I’ll see how it goes when it arrives.

Not much modelling from me till the darker nights.

[TrevorP1]

1 hour ago, AdeMoore said:

Although I bought the L&B kit above and the minitrix 2-6-2 for it, I got tipped off yesterday about Rails doing a BH special on them for £99.00 so although it’s not the most popular ones I went with Lyd for that money you can’t go wrong! I hope.

On the L&B modellers forum they say why not just buy one for spares! 
So I’ll see how it goes when it arrives.

Not much modelling from me till the darker nights.

We were at wonderful Woody Bay last Sunday (although the weather was more like Siberia)  and got to Chelfam in sunshine on Wednesday. Lunch at Blackmoor Gate of course. Back home now and I keep thinking can I tuck a second portable layout underneath Burngullow Lane… Your post hasn’t helped!!!! 

[AdeMoore]

Might have been too hot today! By contrast Trevor, loving your Burngullow Lane been following from the start when it was Grampound Road,.

I’ve not actually visited the L&B at Woody Bay yet was on my radar for a visit late last year but Covid put pay to that.

So still to get there.

Always room for a little layout on the side! But hope you’re quicker than my glacial pace! 
cheers for looking in.

 

[TrevorP1]

Just get yourself down there Ade - you know it makes sense!  

[AdeMoore]

L&B Heljan 009 LYD arrived today! Exciting times 009 garden railway anyone!

New copy M&W built by Boston Lodge but hey! Could have a rename and number! To back date.

 

 

 

Lyd 1st run out the box. 

 

1st slow running out the box

 

Runs beautifully but did have a poke a few times! Not clean track just chucked down on the lawn so hardly fair.

 More soon.

[TrevorP1]

Very nice Ade. Lew has arrived here although I don’t have so much as a single length of track to run it on! Early days yet though.