Hetton Colliery Railway diorama

[Andrew Cockburn]

One or two pictures of a model diorama I completed today in N Gauge, representing part of the former Hetton Colliery Railway line in Sunderland. 

[The Bandit]

Looks good - well done. Did you use a box file?

[Andrew Cockburn]

@ The Bandit. No, I used a scrap piece of plywood (or something similiar) for the base, though the "fascia" surround, made from card, does give the impression that the model is built inside a box.

[Andrew Cockburn]

@ The Bandit. Oh, and thank you for the comment/compliment!😄👍

[Dunalastair]

Nicely neglected look, with the check rail so often forgotten, and an interesting prototype system if I've got it right. As well as arguably the earliest use of steam traction - continuing to closure in 1959 - there was also rope working. This document illustrates what seems to be a distinctive NCB diesel. And one section where there used to be a power station even used a steeple cab electric locomotive, with a complex wiring arrangement where it crossed the Corporation tramway.

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2173816155964182&set=pcb.2173819325963865

 

The Hetton Colliery Locomotive might not be quite as old as once thought, but might offer an interesting modelling challenge - especially in N gauge, where perhaps the valve gear might have to be static.

 

https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/about-us/press-office/myth-hetton-engine-solved

 

So lots of scope!

Edited November 4, 2023 by Dunalastair

[Andrew Cockburn]

@ Dunalastair. Thank you for your feedback, also interesting comments/photos re The HCR.