Cougle1993 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Parkside TMD So a little background, I originally started modelling about 2 years ago venturing into 009 scale, I planned on modelling a narrow gauge branch line at the time and didn’t even know that 009 scale existed. After few month I realised I was drawn towards modern image modelling and after joining the 100s of pages on facebook really enjoyed the idea of a modern image TMD I began collecting EWS rolling stock and locos about 4 months ago as well as building baseboards to fit down one side of the garage. This gave me roughly 13ft of scenic area to play with. I do have the intention of converting the whole garage but that will be a few years yet! Parkside TMD? So the estate I live in is actually called Parkside, simple as that, the layout will be completely freelance and set roughly between 2007 and the present day. I’d also like to add a steel works/scrap area adding an additional scenic focus. I’m rather new to this hobby and have an awful lot to learn so and criticism/advice is more than welcome. As I write this my NEC power cab is in the post so that is the last major part I needed to buy to get started properly ill be spending the next few weeks soldering dropper wires and spacing code 75 track. Thanks for looking! Reece Edited May 13, 2019 by Cougle1993 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Looking good so far Reece 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougle1993 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 23:38, saxokid said: Looking good so far Reece Thanks I’ve got my work cut out now for the next few weeks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'll be following Reece, my type of loco's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Good start ! id go back in time a bit though as by 2007, the inspection saloon was out of use as was the 56, the 37 was hanging in there as of, course was the 66. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougle1993 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Ah thanks for that ill do a little bit more research and more than like say its a heritage project if i'm ever questioned about it haha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougle1993 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 So today I finally got round to collecting my NCE power cab and traction shed from the post office. I didn't plan on getting the traction shed this early however after asking for the dimensions on facebook I was later messaged asking if I wanted to buy one at a great price so couldn't refuse! This will be the main building at the station end of my layout so will really help with planning my scenic points as I don't want to fall in the trap of to much track work and not enough scenery as I come across so often! I'm completely new to anything DCC so ill have an awful lot to research and ask when it finally comes to setting my power cab up 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nice shed. DCC is as easy or as hard as you want to make it, can be an entire hobby in itself. i got it because I wanted to park two locos on the same siding without additional wiring and sections etc.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Streeting Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 27 minutes ago, rob D2 said: DCC is as easy or as hard as you want to make it and loads of people here to help 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerail Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 If you live in Parkside near Newton I don't live too far away in Lowton, available to help, I have a Power cab so know my way round it. good start, Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougle1993 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, pendlerail said: If you live in Parkside near Newton I don't live too far away in Lowton, available to help, I have a Power cab so know my way round it. good start, Phil Appreciate the offer Phil but I'm from Seaham county Durham, Parkside is just an area in Seaham where I live! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerail Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Fair enough bit far then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 15/05/2019 at 11:08, Cougle1993 said: Thanks I’ve got my work cut out now for the next few weeks Cant wait for more now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougle1993 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 So after a few weeks of thinking I’ve gone against the TMD layout but expand the space I’ve got and created a full loop I’ve got roughly 3m x 2.5m now yet to decide on a track plan but feeling much better about what I’ve got to work with now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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