Shepcote Lane coil sidings

[bazjones1711]

Many years ago we started a layout based on the coil unloading sidings that were at the end of Tinsley yard and can be viewed from the M1 motorway  , we started the layout but built it on a single baseboard , which was far too big and bulky , so a mark 2 version was started about a year or so ago . Progress has been slow to non existent for a while now , but the idea and planning will all come together one day . The layout is 8ft long on two 4ft boards with just one line which uses Peco code 75 bullhead track and will feature a working overhead crane to unload the imported semi finished stainless coils . Having gathered a vast amout of information over the years , i'm always looking for any additional info on this location , be it workings , locos , wagons etc .

I am looking to find out if VTG KIA ferrywagons  ( as per Dapol model ) ever went here to be loaded with export coil ,as i've seen photos of the mid to late 1980's of them in the yard at Tinsley .

Regards Baz

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Edited June 27, 2021 by bazjones1711

[Stubby47]

Absolutely no connection, and of no use whatsoever to your request, but I'm presuming you have heard of this small supplier:

 

https://www.goodwoodscenics.co.uk/

[cheesysmith]

This would have been either the SMACK or SPACE siding. I think it was the SMACK, with the SPACE being on the other side of the yard. These were the BS terms for the process at each site.

[simontaylor484]

I also believe it was the Smacc side

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