RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25 (edited) Recently I've got myself a secondhand DSLR camera and a macro lens for layout photography. I'm getting some nice clear shots with the camera on a tripod and the smallest aperture possible (F32). Here's some of the first shots. Edited March 25 by 97406 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25 The view from above. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26 A couple more pics with a more general purpose lens on the camera. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26 Some Buxton 37s 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Loving the photos Tim. Excellent modelling sir Kind regards, Will 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 28 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28 37043 Loch Lomond coming off-shed. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 28 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28 The intention is to eventually have a proper mainline section to run trains on but until then I can make do with some diorama action instead. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, 97406 said: The intention is to eventually have a proper mainline section to run trains on but until then I can make do with some diorama action instead. That Class 81 looks great, how did you build that one? Was it a kit or a conversion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 28 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28 8 minutes ago, GordonC said: That Class 81 looks great, how did you build that one? Was it a kit or a conversion? It's mainly Bachmann Class 85 with a Trix centre bodyshell thrown in. Details from here: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 28 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28 A couple of pictures with the ISO turned down to 100 on the camera and F22 on the lens. Much sharper images as a result. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted March 31 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31 (edited) The newer section of the layout was designed so I could take shots of lineups of locomotives and here's a couple. Firstly some banger blue electrics... And some InterCity ones. Edited March 31 by 97406 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT100 Diesels Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, 97406 said: The newer section of the layout was designed so I could take shots of lineups of locomotives and here's a couple. Firstly some banger blue electrics... And some InterCity ones. Superb, absolutely brilliant photo opportunities. Love both pic of the leccis, but the 90 and 91 resonate with me. Great stuff and well worth the effort Cheers D. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted March 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31 You really must post directions (or a Google Maps link perhaps??) of how to get to that bridge / viewing point you use @97406, as the variety of stuff you get through there and on shed beats what I am seeing locally hands down. I have really searched on Google, but cannot find the shed anywhere! Mind you when I go, some smart alec will probably come along and say "oh you should have been here yesterday!" Really great modelling, lovely to follow along with and I hope you get the extension and bigger layout that your seeking. Rich 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1 (edited) 16 hours ago, MarshLane said: You really must post directions (or a Google Maps link perhaps??) of how to get to that bridge / viewing point you use @97406, as the variety of stuff you get through there and on shed beats what I am seeing locally hands down. I have really searched on Google, but cannot find the shed anywhere! Mind you when I go, some smart alec will probably come along and say "oh you should have been here yesterday!" Really great modelling, lovely to follow along with and I hope you get the extension and bigger layout that your seeking. Rich Thanks, Rich - glad you're enjoying my tinkerings! Nifkin's Bridge exists in a parallel universe not too far from Crewe, and is seen here somewhere between the late 70s to early 90s (with a lot of blurring of the timeline due to Rule 1 considerations). This allows for all sorts of exotic locos such as Scottish 26s and 37s as well ex-works stuff coming off Crewe Works. It covers the period from my late teens where I managed to get into the railways proper, catching the end of the 25s and 40s, along with the beginnings of sectorisation and all the new liveries involved. It is a modular layout so it will fit into a bigger one in due course. In the meantime, I'm considering a small extension at the diesel depot end to add more stabling and a fuel point, but this will be designed so that it can then be incorporated into later extensions. Edited April 1 by 97406 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1 17 hours ago, TT100 Diesels said: Superb, absolutely brilliant photo opportunities. Love both pic of the leccis, but the 90 and 91 resonate with me. Great stuff and well worth the effort Cheers D. Thank you. I remember them being built along with the 89. I've always held a fascination with electric locos, growing up in Timperley with copious amounts of 25s and 40, then 20s and 37s over Skelton Junction as well! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1 A telephoto shot. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanach Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 26 minutes ago, 97406 said: Thanks, Rich - glad you're enjoying my tinkerings! Nifkin's Bridge exists in a parallel universe not too far from Crewe, and is seen here somewhere between the late 70s to early 90s (with a lot of blurring of the timeline due to Rule 1 considerations). This allows for all sorts of exotic locos such as Scottish 26s and 37s as well ex-works stuff coming off Crewe Works. It covers the period from my late teens where I managed to get into the railways proper, catching the end of the 25s and 40s, along with the beginnings of sectorisation and all the new liveries involved. It is a modular layout so it will fit into a bigger one in due course. In the meantime, I'm considering a small extension at the diesel depot end to add more stabling and a fuel point, but this will be designed so that it can then be incorporated into later extensions. I grew up going train spotting at Crewe 1987 / 88 . Then in 89 I started riding behind locos on the Derby - Crewe / Llandudno and thus began my bashing era. Therefore the period you are modelling is very evocative to me. If I had more space and wasn’t obsessed with 1980s highland railways then this is the kind of layout I’d like to attempt. I very much look forward to seeing it extend , especially as the standard of every thing you do is top notch. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT100 Diesels Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, 97406 said: Thanks, Rich - glad you're enjoying my tinkerings! Nifkin's Bridge exists in a parallel universe not too far from Crewe, and is seen here somewhere between the late 70s to early 90s (with a lot of blurring of the timeline due to Rule 1 considerations). This allows for all sorts of exotic locos such as Scottish 26s and 37s as well ex-works stuff coming off Crewe Works. It covers the period from my late teens where I managed to get into the railways proper, catching the end of the 25s and 40s, along with the beginnings of sectorisation and all the new liveries involved. It is a modular layout so it will fit into a bigger one in due course. In the meantime, I'm considering a small extension at the diesel depot end to add more stabling and a fuel point, but this will be designed so that it can then be incorporated into later extensions. It is a great concept to showcase traction and rolling stock, and I like it a lot. It's perhaps not a million miles away from Phil Mason's "Bluish", a small 3mm scale cameo of Reddish with a side portion of Guide Bridge thrown in. That also sees plenty of 'exotic' traction at exhibitions, simply as a means of showcasing what can be achieved in the scale - including some of my roster ! Cheers TT100 Diesels PS - Apologies for the slight thread hijack. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1 38 minutes ago, TT100 Diesels said: It is a great concept to showcase traction and rolling stock, and I like it a lot. It's perhaps not a million miles away from Phil Mason's "Bluish", a small 3mm scale cameo of Reddish with a side portion of Guide Bridge thrown in. That also sees plenty of 'exotic' traction at exhibitions, simply as a means of showcasing what can be achieved in the scale - including some of my roster ! Cheers TT100 Diesels PS - Apologies for the slight thread hijack. No problem at all! I well remember Reddish and recall attempting to drive a 31 there at an open day in the early 70s (with much assistance from a driver and crying from myself! :D ). I've been admiring the High Peak Junction and Bluish threads. Back in the day I remember thinking 3mm scale would be ideal for modelling and in retrospect, much more preferable to the TT:120 stuff being released now. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-Pete Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, 97406 said: I've been admiring the High Peak Junction and Bluish threads. I remember thinking 3mm scale would be ideal for modelling and in retrospect, much more preferable to the TT:120 stuff being released now. Good man. The 3mm Society membership form can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/3mmpublic/a-1 🙂 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 6 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6 (edited) I've been trying out the West Hill Wagon Works Class 40 chassis pack. Mainly for the bogie jumpers and MW cables, but also the neat lifting points. I'm pleased with the result and much better detail than my scratchbuilt chassis details. Edited April 7 by 97406 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 6 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6 A mid-eighties banger blue moment. Happy days! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 6 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 7 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7 37130 heading off to its next duty. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 7 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7 Class 86/0 and 86/3 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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