RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2022 10 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Pretty certain that this is now three layouts from this year's SWAG that have now featured in this year's issues of BRM............ Perhaps suggests the.....ahem, cough....."high standard" of layouts on the day................. Just saying..... Rob Maybe you're just lucky.......nice habit.... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, sb67 said: Enjoyed the article in BRM, it's always good to see pictures of your work and the photo's certainly do it justice. I'm doing my first exhibition next year and taking a small inglenook so I'm glad to hear Robs comments about how absorbing it can be using the card system, I'll have to have a practice! Congratulations on a fine layout, love the pics in the album too 👍 Good luck with your first show - where and when? Every so often Rob is right.... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Good luck with your first show - where and when? Every so often Rob is right.... Chris Thank you, it's Shenfield next September so I've a bit of time to get things together. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hi Chris, I was wondering how you operated PMB, which line is the Main and do you propel stock in from the main line then using the cards shunt the train and draw it out? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 11, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, sb67 said: Hi Chris, I was wondering how you operated PMB, which line is the Main and do you propel stock in from the main line then using the cards shunt the train and draw it out? Steve. Hi Steve So far we have tended to keep the two parts separate - the branchline - at rear - acts as a headshunt for the card puzzle and the "main" at the front as a service of DMUs and an inspection saloon with a shiney newly repainted 37. It certainly keeps things moving when necessary - although a small layout we have 2 throttles on the go. We have not done much interchange at shows but I have used the platform road as an overflow for a sticky shunting puzzle - I shall get a bit more ambitious next time out. We have used the plarform road for some light engine movements as well. Chris Edited November 11, 2022 by Gilbert 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Gilbert said: Hi Steve So far we have tended to keep the two parts separate - the branchline - at rear - acts as a headshunt for the card puzzle and the "main" at the front as a service of DMUs and an inspection saloon with a shiney newly repainted 37. It certainly keeps things moving when necessary - although a small layout we have 2 throttles on the go. We have not done much interchange at shows but I have used the platform road as an overflow for a sticky shunting puzzle - I shall get a bit more ambitious next time out. We have used the plarform road for some light engine movements as well. Chris Thanks Chris, that's a nice bit of operation for a small layout with still room for a little bit more with maybe the DMU reversing then taking the branch as happened at a few locations or a train being drawn in on the main and a shunter waiting in the yard to take over and shunt the puzzle. For a simple plan it's pretty versatile. I found a similar plan albeit with less sidings based on Chard where the prototype had those movements. The more I look at it your layout gets better and better! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 11, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) The reversing DMU is definitely something I've considered... C Edited November 11, 2022 by Gilbert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I recon using some modellers licence there's a lot extra traffic you could generate, parcels, PW, railhead treatment, and probably more I haven't thought about. I think I feel a new layout coming on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 11, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, sb67 said: I recon using some modellers licence there's a lot extra traffic you could generate, parcels, PW, railhead treatment, and probably more I haven't thought about. I think I feel a new layout coming on! I do seem to have acquired some DRS motive power and some nuclear waste wagons....just saying... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Great photos on the link above. Its the kind of crsisp layout that a modeller can learn from, rather than the mega layouts which are entertaining and bring in the punters at shows. We need both I guess but I know which type to spend more time looking at during an exhibition. Thanks for sharing. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 11:38, Gilbert said: I do seem to have acquired some DRS motive power and some nuclear waste wagons....just saying... Now there's a thought Chris. 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 14, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 09:01, paulbb said: Great photos on the link above. Its the kind of crsisp layout that a modeller can learn from, rather than the mega layouts which are entertaining and bring in the punters at shows. We need both I guess but I know which type to spend more time looking at during an exhibition. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Paul - kind words We try for both I hope - we do engage with the viewers by being out front and although the operation is completely contrived with smooth running, carefully managed sound and 95% hands off uncoupling we do get some nice comments. Lots of punters definitlely want to know how we do things. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2022 Christmas means goodies - I make no excuse for this line up on PMB...all fitted with Kadees - PFAs with added weight and a bit of foam braking on the axles - it helps with reliable KD operation. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Excuses not needed Chris; everything looks very much at home there 😃 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, sb67 said: Excuses not needed Chris; everything looks very much at home there 😃 Funny you should say...the DRS stuff may get the occasional outing at shows - once its weathered and opeating reliably................I didn't do much testing TBH. There ar 68s in the wings and 37s on order... C 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 31, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2023 Penmaenbach is booked to be at Fareham on October 7-8th. Hopefully there won't be a rail strike this year.. https://fareham-mrc.org.uk/railex/ https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2023/25058-FarehamDistrictModelRailwayClub_Exhibition 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted September 30, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) As well as the normal "Railfreight" roster at Fareham we may also try a bit of DRS activity with some PFAs etc. To that end I've been starting a few weathering projects.. Chris H Edited September 30, 2023 by Gilbert 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted September 30, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2023 2024 shows http://www.cheltmodrail.org.uk/preview.php?ExKey2=54 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2023 Day one of Fareham just about survived despite an odd short/throttle issue which emerged about 10 minutes before opening time......we deployed the nuclear option for the last hour.... Chris H 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oncomin5torm Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I have only just discovered your layout, I love it. The setting is something I just addore, I live relatively close to north Wales (English side of the Dee, I look at north Wales every morning) I model and buy stock that ran during the early to mid 90s in the north wear of England and particularly north Wales. Love the flask operations. Unfortunately the older pictures of the layout have gone when rmweb had the issues. Do you have a track plan at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Oncomin5torm said: I have only just discovered your layout, I love it. The setting is something I just addore, I live relatively close to north Wales (English side of the Dee, I look at north Wales every morning) I model and buy stock that ran during the early to mid 90s in the north wear of England and particularly north Wales. Love the flask operations. Unfortunately the older pictures of the layout have gone when rmweb had the issues. Do you have a track plan at all? Hi - the layout album is here - click on the photo: Trackplan is visible here - 400mm x 1500mm plus 250mm x 400mm off stage. Peo Large radius points... Chris H 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2023 A small addition to the wagon fleet. Bachmann VEA - an experiment in oils, pigments and airbrushing in 4mm. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hi Chris, I've been back through this thread a few pages and sorry if I've missed it but can I ask who makes the Land Rover 101 Forward Control model? I'm quite a fan of these beasts and wouldn't mind a couple. Cheers, Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Sorry Wayne - I have no idea of the exact origin - I think it may be Oxford diecast unlike the CVRT which is an ancient boxed Airfix. Series 2. Here's a better pic. These are close: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255376196334?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBpZy0Eqy_VXRG-iCkftI2y8scxamt-kmTLBUHbI3jNy0YAA9il5HcRoCtjsQAvD_BwE https://www.hattons.co.uk/567151/oxford_diecast_76lrfcg004_land_rover_fc_gs_no_27_squadron_raf_leuchars/stockdetail?gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBopzFe8e5FkDEJfLnpLttCpUYGi70pzLA8nFf_DSL9ot2BsrfUgotBoCiVkQAvD_BwE https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393341521401?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBj__sHEMr9J3gHeLIefUj8g_2asi_qv3_jtjrkXo8C6SFSyc0lpMIxoCIEcQAvD_BwE Chris Edited November 7, 2023 by Gilbert 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) Penmaenbach is at Weston Super Mare on 14 January. https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2024/25857-BurnhamandDistrictModelRailwayClub_Exhibition Regular readers will know I do like to ring the changes so a new signalbox may be deployed... A BR LMR Type 15 laser cut kit from MMR models with a very few additions. Chris H Edited December 24, 2023 by Gilbert 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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