RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 (edited) As one or two may have noticed from comments elsewhere on here I'm planning a new RUB layout - probably an Inglenook with an urban feel but unusually for me it will be pre-Nationalisation and will be a proper test bed for Sprat and Winkle couplings rather than my usual Kadees.... While doing a bit of research this photo of the Bristol Harbour Railway complete with its very own shunting puzzle popped up on a Facebook Group...Bristol Temple Meads is top left... https://collections.bristolmuseums.org.uk/collections/c945abc2-c0ee-35ac-85c2-3d5b59ef3fdb/?refid=1174 Chris H Edited February 2 by Gilbert 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Looking forward to seeing another nice layout from you Chris. Plenty of inspiration to be had, walking along by the S.S. Great Britain, and the museum on the waterfront nearby - some nice trackwork & buildings etc. Hope to catch up soon mate - it's been a while 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I am sure it will be excellent as usual Chris! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 (edited) 24 minutes ago, marc smith said: Looking forward to seeing another nice layout from you Chris. Plenty of inspiration to be had, walking along by the S.S. Great Britain, and the museum on the waterfront nearby - some nice trackwork & buildings etc. Hope to catch up soon mate - it's been a while Cheers Marc - By a happy coincidence some time ago I acquired a brake van and shunter's wagon lettered for Canon's Marsh across the docks.... FWIW I'm at Monmouth Show on 11th with Cropper Street https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2024/26046-MonmouthRotaryClub_Exhibition Edited January 29 by Gilbert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, 37114 said: I am sure it will be excellent as usual Chris! Thanks Rob - just doing a bit of planning and thinking! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andrew D Posted January 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 Great minds, Chris! Although I’m still going through the rationalisation process and hoping to tie up some loose ends before I start on my inglenook. Following with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 30 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30 8 hours ago, Andrew D said: Great minds, Chris! Although I’m still going through the rationalisation process and hoping to tie up some loose ends before I start on my inglenook. Following with interest. It won't be rapid Andrew - I'm going for an urban look and enjoying doing a few buildings which I think will fit in the foot print. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 30 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30 Board.... Backscene reinforcement.. Fiddle stick Mark 1 - this may be replaced... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 30 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30 Paint has been activated...weather has warmed up and humidity is down... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 2 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2 A bit more progress...layout will be open-ended.... Mocking up the lighting rig. Planning for the NCE panel Recessed input sockets (layout slides into an RUB) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 2 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2 On 29/01/2024 at 07:54, Gilbert said: While doing a bit of research this photo of the Bristol Harbour Railway complete with its very own shunting puzzle popped up on a Facebook Group...Bristol Temple Meads is top left... https://collections.bristolmuseums.org.uk/collections/c945abc2-c0ee-35ac-85c2-3d5b59ef3fdb/?refid=1174 Chris H The main road to the left of the picture is called Pile Street - a suitable name for the new layout I think.... A slightly later photo which popped up on Facebook courtesy of a Nick Howes also shows the triangular area between the street and the railway has been cleared and developed as a GWR goods yard. Users include Baldwin's Coal and Cooper Bros Fruit and Potato merchants... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted February 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2 Clearly the obligatory trampoline in the back garden isn't quite the recent phenomenon I thought 😲 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 2 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2 Just now, franciswilliamwebb said: Clearly the obligatory trampoline in the back garden isn't quite the recent phenomenon I thought 😲 Reported to be Pruetts circus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 4 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4 The yard in the picture went on to be called Redcliffe Goods and lasted until 1962 apparently.This came up on Cronobook - whatever that is - 1955 reportedly. The little Inglenook is still in use on the right.. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 4 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4 and a bit more playing about.. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sectorisation Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 @Gilbert this is a nice layout build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 4 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4 Checking siding lengths before transferring the trackplan to the boards for holes and things... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicArrow Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Some fascinating photos, and a promising layout! Very neat work on recessing the plugs into the SMS boards; I've been pondering how to get power in and out without impeding the ability to place the layout in a RUB (not that I own the correct size of RUB mind you); I've ended up with some plugs hanging loose beneath the board, but it does the trick. I like the cutting and footbridge secne. The signal box looks neat too, will therebe signals for it to control? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 4 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4 5 minutes ago, TechnicArrow said: Some fascinating photos, and a promising layout! Very neat work on recessing the plugs into the SMS boards; I've been pondering how to get power in and out without impeding the ability to place the layout in a RUB (not that I own the correct size of RUB mind you); I've ended up with some plugs hanging loose beneath the board, but it does the trick. I like the cutting and footbridge secne. The signal box looks neat too, will therebe signals for it to control? Thanks for the comments - yes - the front track will end up at a level crossing on the right end protected by a home signal - that front track will be laid on a board joint Modeltech aligner so a future extension can be added if desired. Footbridge will be lattice so not too overpowering visually but adds another vertical element and view break... Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 7 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 A bit of work on a trial build of an Lanarkshire GWR buffer stop.. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 A bit of progress this week. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 Track pre-wired with droppers and glued down. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 Board joint to shunting lead/fiddle stick.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 Extra wood for mounting the point motors 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted February 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19 What’s your thoughts on the sleeper things (sorry forgotten their name) you’ve used at the baseboard joint? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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