RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 13, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) In addition to the layout extension, thoughts are turning to increasing the Peak fleet from the single 45/0 in the middle. I would like a 44 (Great Gable - preserved), a 45/1 and 46 too, so found a cheap 46 on Ebay to convert to 97403 Ixion. The release of the Heljan 45 has prompted this, but I can't unsee the errors around the cabs, so a little modelling will be required instead. Edited October 13, 2022 by 97406 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinsley-toton Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I don't mind admitting that I think the Heljan Peak on the left looks sound, the roof profile of the Bachmann model now looks a bit flat if anything. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 13, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, tinsley-toton said: I don't mind admitting that I think the Heljan Peak on the left looks sound, the roof profile of the Bachmann model now looks a bit flat if anything. It’s the cab windscreens that look so wrong on the Heljan. Sad eyed Peak. The flat cab doors are a lesser issue. I wanted 45106, but the windscreens are outlined in silver making them stand out more. Edited October 13, 2022 by 97406 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GraemeWatson Posted October 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2022 An excellent thread, I've worked my way through all 16 pages. I've only relatively recently looked into modelling an OHLE module, which could convincingly accommodate late 1970s through to the early 90s, with an intention of giving my modest electric collection space to be used with OHLE. It is indeed surprising what can be done in a small space, and your mainline photo op spot is a great touch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, GraemeWatson said: An excellent thread, I've worked my way through all 16 pages. I've only relatively recently looked into modelling an OHLE module, which could convincingly accommodate late 1970s through to the early 90s, with an intention of giving my modest electric collection space to be used with OHLE. It is indeed surprising what can be done in a small space, and your mainline photo op spot is a great touch. Many thanks, it’s been great fun to do and work continues apace on the second installment. I’ll update the other thread soon as I’m nearing the completion of the baseboards, and I’m waiting for new prints of the backscenes from the original image used on this version of the layout. OLHE has always interested me, growing up near the Altrincham-Manchester line with the bouncy castle 304s. The AC electrics at Piccadilly Station were also fascinating to me as well, so I had to model it. I’ll have a peruse of your layout thread, but is definitely has a ‘Brutalist’ feel, which is nice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2022 Back on the original part of the layout, 87025 stretches its legs with a Heljan Brecknell Willis pantograph. I think the 91 may get one too. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Look forward to the Dysons rolling up for an exam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, 47606odin said: Look forward to the Dysons rolling up for an exam It’s on the new thread. Fitted a boggo decoder in this morning and it runs well! I have the proper one on order so the pans will raise and lower and the lights all work as they should. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, 47606odin said: Look forward to the Dysons rolling up for an exam 15 minutes ago, 97406 said: It’s on the new thread. Fitted a boggo decoder in this morning and it runs well! I have the proper one on order so the pans will raise and lower and the lights all work as they should. Thought you were on about a Class 50. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2022 45 minutes ago, 6990WitherslackHall said: Thought you were on about a Class 50. Nah, them’s Hoovers. You need to know yer vacuum cleaners in this game, I tell thee! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 14/10/2022 at 02:06, 97406 said: In addition to the layout extension, thoughts are turning to increasing the Peak fleet from the single 45/0 in the middle. I would like a 44 (Great Gable - preserved), a 45/1 and 46 too, so found a cheap 46 on Ebay to convert to 97403 Ixion. The release of the Heljan 45 has prompted this, but I can't unsee the errors around the cabs, so a little modelling will be required instead. I’ve got the old Bachmann Ixion in research livery. Got to work out why it has stopped running, then it’s up for disposal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 27, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 27, 2022 15 hours ago, 47606odin said: I’ve got the old Bachmann Ixion in research livery. Got to work out why it has stopped running, then it’s up for disposal I might just be interested in that! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 9 hours ago, 97406 said: I might just be interested in that! well, after I rummage around the pick ups, I’ll message you 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 28, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 47606odin said: well, after I rummage around the pick ups, I’ll message you Nice one, it will get around the need to do the white lining which from past experience with a multiple unit is a right pain in the backside! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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