Jack785 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 This is "Strumpshaw", it's based on the Wherry Lines in East Anglia, set between 2016 & 2020. I'd wanted to replicate the pre-resignalling days, with manned crossings, sprinters & loco hauled stock, following a few summer trips to the region over this period. I've taken a lot of inspiration from other layouts for this one, "Cottleston" on here being the inspiration behind the disused platform/ rationalised platform end arrangement, for example. It's not completely done yet, it needs a fascia, some suitable road vehicles and a couple more small details adding, but it's on the way. The layout is DC with a fiddle stick at each end and is roughly 40 x 30cm at the base. GA 153 arrives with a Yarmouth service one summer evening A 68 heading back towards Norwich, these operated up to 2017 covering for a damaged cl.170 unit DRS 37 heads back to the seaside with the "short set" 15 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack785 Posted January 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20 Just a couple more pics: A TPE liveried DRS 68 makes a rare sight on a short ballast working Overview 19 1 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Padre Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 This is excellent. Amazing what you can fit in to such a space ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, Irish Padre said: This is excellent. Amazing what you can fit in to such a space ! Thank you very much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jamest Posted January 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20 What a great idea, basically a picture, or scene, with a moving element to it. Really good, and the station structure is interesting and suits the layout well. Thanks for sharing it. Regards James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I love a micro - the small space demands plenty of thought and careful planning. Well done for showing the space-starved what can be achieved. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20 Nicely modelled. Somehow I was thinking of this.. https://www.facebook.com/strumpshawsteamrally/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicArrow Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wonderful! I don't often see Modern Image Micro, but for a truly minimalistic layout, the setting works really well. This is practically what the Class 153 was built for! And for such a small space it's very recognisable, it instantly reminded me of a weekend I spent exploring the area back in Summer 2017. I think the only thing it would benefit from is a little brick hut, with an orange-clad signalman ready to operate the gates! And possibly an upper-quadrant semaphore to reinforce the area and era, but that could be overkill. Out of interest, what fiddleyard arrangement are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 20/01/2024 at 18:15, jamest said: What a great idea, basically a picture, or scene, with a moving element to it. Really good, and the station structure is interesting and suits the layout well. Thanks for sharing it. Regards James Thanks - I really appreciate it. I liked the idea of using the station to force a single view of passing trains, I was concerned the station would look too "main line", as the model is intended to be just a part of a larger building. I think it works in situ though, the arched entrance is my favourite feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 20/01/2024 at 19:26, TheQ said: Nicely modelled. Somehow I was thinking of this.. https://www.facebook.com/strumpshawsteamrally/ I wanted to choose an actual location to build a fictional station for - so it's entirely intentional! Maybe with the added bonus of being able to display some of my collection of traction engines and classic / vintage vehicles on their way to the rally as well. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 20/01/2024 at 23:37, TechnicArrow said: Wonderful! I don't often see Modern Image Micro, but for a truly minimalistic layout, the setting works really well. This is practically what the Class 153 was built for! And for such a small space it's very recognisable, it instantly reminded me of a weekend I spent exploring the area back in Summer 2017. I think the only thing it would benefit from is a little brick hut, with an orange-clad signalman ready to operate the gates! And possibly an upper-quadrant semaphore to reinforce the area and era, but that could be overkill. Out of interest, what fiddleyard arrangement are you using? Cheers! I know, it's a shame really as the 153 is perfect for layouts like this. There are a few single line terminus style layouts and some features of larger layouts that have inspired me to make this, but I'd love to see more modern micros out there. I like that idea - after a bit of research I've discovered that the Bachmann depot maintenance workers pack has a fully hi-vis clad man with an arm stretched out which looks ideal for a "moving the gates" scene. Thank you for this, I'll post an update when he arrives. Regarding the brick hut, I'm considering making a low relief one for the left hand side of the crossing to occupy the space that would've been taken up by the other track before it was singled. Regarding the signal, I'd love a nice semaphore and I'd planned to put this at the end of the platform as a starting signal to protect the crossing, but I'm concerned that this would dominate the view, there isn't much room so I've tried to keep it as open as possible. Theoretically, I'm going with the idea that the signal has been resited to before the platform and off the scene because of this, but I might have a play around to see if I can get one in without it looking cluttered. Thanks, Jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 20/01/2024 at 18:16, The Bandit said: I love a micro - the small space demands plenty of thought and careful planning. Well done for showing the space-starved what can be achieved. Thanks for your kind words, I'd not modelled for 2.5 years prior to this partially due to lack of space, so I really hope I can inspire someone else to take the plunge and see what they can do. Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 I just thought I'd post this wide angle shot, some construction pics to follow. Thanks for the feedback so far, I'm looking to add some more little details over the coming days and the fascia too. Jack 8 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 20/01/2024 at 23:37, TechnicArrow said: Out of interest, what fiddleyard arrangement are you using? Missed this sorry - 2x Scale model scenery fiddle sticks on each side, which allow for approximately one loco and 2x Mk2s. I've not really got the space to have a more complex setup, as much as it would be helpful. Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted January 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25 (edited) Fantastic concept and execution, and like others it is great to see a modern image micro like this. For sound, I wonder about a big speaker underneath or at the back might work really well with the locos pulling out, rather than the speakers in a loco. With a bit of insulation around the edges the sound would come out of the front, ideal for 37's and 68'as. Just a thought. Edited January 25 by ruggedpeak 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multigauge Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Great concept and well executed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack785 Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Few small additions made over the past month including a low relief portacabin crossing keeper's box (complete with crossing keeper), signage, road vehicles, street furniture and a couple of cameos. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oncomin5torm Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Superb, I love the whole scene. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adanapress Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Lovely model, used to live at Strumpshaw, in the house of the District Motive Power chap, my Uncle the late Geoff Ford, one of the last of Gresley's Premium Apprentices. Ought to have a goat somewhere about by the way its a local thing. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Rich_F Posted March 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4 Giving inspiration for a hidden platform-type micro of my own! Lovely little cameo layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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