21” diameter Micro 00

[RailwayLacky]

Playing about with the train tech sound module

 

 

Edited December 26, 2022 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

Some light progress over Xmas i have moved the retaining wall forward a tad on the right hand side and fixed it in place all the way across to the other side, some more weathering may be needed.

 

 

this area will be the steps down to the platform i have a kit on the way for that

 

 

the area marked with a black pen was for the metcalfe goods shed, when the shed is in place it obscures both road and rail tunnels so a loading stage and separate store may be better in this area.

 

Edited December 26, 2022 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

My attempt at scratch built walls and weathered brick work 

 

[RailwayLacky]

Trying to dull down the metcalfe signal box 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2022 by RailwayLacky

[john new]

On 26/12/2022 at 22:43, RailwayLacky said:

Some light progress over Xmas i have moved the retaining wall forward a tad on the right hand side and fixed it in place all the way across to the other side, some more weathering may be needed.

 

 

this area will be the steps down to the platform i have a kit on the way for that

 

 

the area marked with a black pen was for the metcalfe goods shed, when the shed is in place it obscures both road and rail tunnels so a loading stage and separate store may be better in this area.

 

Excellent representation of the soot stained stonework.

[Ighten]

Excellent job on the wall and signalbox 

[RailwayLacky]

Mixed myself up a pot of grime, need to put some ballast down before I put the lid on the tunnel so this goes down 1st

 

 

 

Also completed the tunnel entrance, the built up foamboard area will be a grass embankment

 

Edited December 31, 2022 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

Some progress now the ballasting has been done, just toying around with the area front left of the layout, using old bits and peices from the old layout.

 

A factory front would look good there but perhaps to high for the front of the layout and is better at the rear.

 

you can see now how the grass verge will bring the street level up across the layout, my static grass applicator was in the loft for 8 years and i left the batteries in it! still works but not as well as it did i dont think :)

 

 

 

 

 

and with the foamboard lid on!

 

Edited January 2, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

I have decided to have some derelict houses rather than the factory at the front left of the layout as mentioned previously, just waiting on the postman for those, in the meantime I’ve built the stairs down to the platform area, I haven’t built the platform yet :)

 

also found a smaller signal box which i veering towards as the metcalfe signal box is very big and feels a little out of place on such a small layout.

 

 

Also some fencing which got converted to a lesser regal fence and rusted up in readiness for the derelict area

 

 

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[Ben B]

I'd been trying to remember what this model was starting to remind me of, and it finally came to me this morning seeing the iron railings on top of the brick retaining wall, with the tight curves.  Have you come across the Heap Bridge Paper Mill Railway?  There's a very good video on YouTube:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_tr5zPiLaI&t=283s

 

Possibly more stone walls than brick, but to me there's something of the atmosphere there, and would be pretty model-able with the variety of small shunters around at the moment :)

[RailwayLacky]

Ben what a fantastic video, I’ve just watched a minute of it and see what you mean, I’m off to watch the rest thanks for sharing!

 

meanwhile on the layout back down tother end, I have built a wills shed but replaced the bottom frame with bricks and weathered it up, this is much better than the metcalfe goods shed as it was just to large for this layout.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

Rectified some of the issues with the 2nd hand signal box, replaced the missing fire buckets and guttering, still a way to go, its in pretty bad shape, will add a working lamp over the doorway, just trying to find the right lamp. 
 

 

 

the stairs have had the weathering treatment also  

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[Andrew D]

I'm absolutely LOVING this build! Very inspiring 👍

[2E Sub Shed]

On 22/12/2022 at 00:16, Michael Hodgson said:

 

Should probably be listed under "Prototype for everything" thread!

 

Limerick Junction

Trains on the main Cork-Dublin route used to have to reverse into the platform (both directions) before 1967

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_Junction_railway_station

 

 

 

Also reversal into the platform was required at Dorchester South for London Bound trains until 1970

 

Dorchester South - Wikipedia

 

[RailwayLacky]

Slow progress for the last few days I’m awaiting a Hornby Hymek since December 30th and it’s holding things up a bit as I was going to test it in certain areas, one vital area being the platform. 
 

also still awaiting the derelict houses I ordered but in the meantime a rubbish pile and a loading dock added, dock scratch built with a wills crane.

 

 

need to sort the platform edge of the loading dock

 

Edited January 12, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[Sweet pea]

6 minutes ago, RailwayLacky said:

Slow progress for the last few days I’m awaiting a Hornby Hymek since December 30th and it’s holding things up a bit as I was going to test it in certain areas, one vital area being the platform. 
 

also still awaiting the derelict houses I ordered but in the meantime a rubbish pile and a loading dock added, will add a crane to the dock shortly 

Love the rubbish pile👍

[RailwayLacky]

3 hours ago, Kevin Johnson said:

Love the rubbish pile👍

A resin cast off eBay, enjoyed painting and weathering 🙂

Edited January 12, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[RailwayLacky]

Houses turned up, currently making them derelict and finally started the platform. 
 

foamboard is a wonderful thing!

 

 

[RailwayLacky]

 

Took a chance on this J94 given I can run the 0-6-0 class 03, I thought the shorter wheelbase of the J94 would be OK, the chance paid off :) runs beautifully round the tight diameter of the layout, I’ve also upgraded it to to DCC.

 

Updated the layout slightly in this area, we have a way down to the platform which is currently being paved  and a street level entrance building, still weighing it up but i think this better than the wooden uncovered stairs as i couldn't find any station reference with a similar wooden staircase down.

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[Andrew D]

Looking good! The J94 is on my list next time I see one for a decent price at a show. Weathering looks great! 👍

[TechnicArrow]

I'm not sure if I've commented yet but I'm really enjoying watching this layout develop, partially because who doesn't love a roundyroundy!

 

I agree the covered staircase looks better than an open one, it gives the station a bit more dignity and purpose. Especially if you can merge it into a canopy on the platform to keep passengers dry the whole way to their train.

 

I especially like the blending of kits from a variety of manufacturers and materials - sometimes it can look odd but you've got a marvelous, consistent looking scene. I'd love to see a current overall view when you get a chance!

[RailwayLacky]

9 hours ago, Andrew D said:

Looking good! The J94 is on my list next time I see one for a decent price at a show. Weathering looks great! 👍

I cant take the credit for the weathering on this one, its an older top link model but was easy to convert to DCC, runs great due to a heavy weight inside it

[RailwayLacky]

8 hours ago, TechnicArrow said:

I'm not sure if I've commented yet but I'm really enjoying watching this layout develop, partially because who doesn't love a roundyroundy!

 

I agree the covered staircase looks better than an open one, it gives the station a bit more dignity and purpose. Especially if you can merge it into a canopy on the platform to keep passengers dry the whole way to their train.

 

I especially like the blending of kits from a variety of manufacturers and materials - sometimes it can look odd but you've got a marvelous, consistent looking scene. I'd love to see a current overall view when you get a chance!

 

Thanks, really enjoying bringing this all together, ill try and get an overall shot soon, i took a couple of wider shots earlier, i really need to get the backdrop sorted too, currently the rest of the layout is a dumping ground for all the things i'm using to build, including a few more kits, one of them is the canopy you mentioned, ill crack on with that next i think :)

 

too busy playing loco's as you say everyone loves a roundy roundy, i have spent a lot of time getting my locos running smoothly on DCC, i love to tinker!

 

Edited January 19, 2023 by RailwayLacky

[Andrew D]

I’m impressed at the pace you are cracking on with this. That platform surface looks great - did you use paving sheets? Please spam the thread with as many photos of the layout as you can - and video please! :)

Edited January 19, 2023 by Andrew D

[RailwayLacky]

On 19/01/2023 at 23:52, Andrew D said:

I’m impressed at the pace you are cracking on with this. That platform surface looks great - did you use paving sheets? Please spam the thread with as many photos of the layout as you can - and video please! :)

 

The paving is ratio Victorian paving sheets, now painted up the platform is in place and tested with the long awaited eBay class 35 that I was waiting on, it too handles the curves of the layout just fine 😊

 

i spent most of last night trying ot get the paving to look right, still not 100% happy, you can see where the sheets are joined, but most of this will be covered so may be OK.

 

the class 35 runs like a dog!! lots of tinkering needed, a large stay alive may help, the motor in it is so old!

 

Edited January 21, 2023 by RailwayLacky