Gallows Close Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hello Max, The layout looks really nice - excellent photos. I do like the shot of the class 60 in the headshunt. Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hello Max,The layout looks really nice - excellent photos. I do like the shot of the class 60 in the headshunt.Best wishes,Chris. Chris - many thanks for yours (and everyone elses) comments re the layout. Its now ready and awaiting the van tomorrow morning for its trip to Railex NE this weekend. Looking forward to this and hopefully meeting up with some new faces over the weekend. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Finally got round to picking up a copy of the magazine the layout looks great I'm gutted I couldn't make it to the show David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted February 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2015 Those of you who follow this topic and enjoy Max's layout should come to Model Rail Scotland this weekend where you will see a much extended version on show. Max is kindly exhibiting this latest version of his layout on behalf of our club Glasgow & West of Scotland MRC. The stand number is C16 and it is towards the back wall of the hall. Archie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looking realy great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looking forward to seeing this layout on Friday followed the build on here and think it is a very interesting one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted February 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2015 Here is a photo I took at the show today of a cameo scene on Max's layout. It is not one I have ever seen on another layout at a show - level crossing gates being replaced by modern day half barriers. Great job Max. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted February 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2015 Here's a photo I took of Max in the middle of his layout today before Model Rail Scotland 2015 opened to the public. He was in early doing some scenic work and none of the other club members had arrived before us early birds. You can get an idea of the large size of the whole extended version of the layout from this shot. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 a few (not great) shots of the layout at Model Rail Scotland. These hopefully show the size of the layout. Other shots (close ups) to follow over the next few days. Max 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 some close up shots of primarily the extension boards at Model Rail Scotland 2015. If they are in the correct order when uploaded they will show the following: 177 resize - a class 20 has just loaded at the tower and is proceeding down the branch with meas for falkland yard, ayr 164 resize - a class 20 awaits the signal to proceed further down the branch towards the mainline with meas for falkland yard, ayr 176 resize - a class 56 waits at the signal to come off the original colliery line with a train for falkland yard, ayr while another train is proceeding in the same direction from the loading tower 175 resize - a class 37 crosses the viaduct over the girvan water with loaded wagons from the loading tower to falkland yard, ayr 179 resize - a class 37 runs over the viaduct over the girvan water with loaded wagons from the loading tower to falkland yard, ayr 178 resize - 60066 passes the gated crossing with coal empties from falkland yard, ayr bound for the loading tower 171 resize - a class 37 awaits the signal to proceed off the branch and onto the main line towards falkland yard, ayr with a loaded train from the loading tower 161 resize - a class 60 waits for the road up the branch to the loading tower off the main line while a class 56 winds it way from the branch over the level crossing with loaded wagons from the loading tower to falkland yard, ayr 170 resize - a class 60 moves towards the level crossing (old gates being replaced with new barriers) and heads for the branch to the loading tower with empties from falkland yard, ayr Max 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Really enjoyed watching all the train movements when visiting Modelrail at SECC - lovely layout and thanks for exhibiting it John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Finally got round to picking up a copy of the magazine the layout looks great I'm gutted I couldn't make it to the show David David - some advance information. The extended version of the layout (as at Model Rail Scotland this year) will be at the Middlesbrough Model Railway Exhibition on 21st and 22nd May next year. Hope you can make it along. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 The layout features on the front cover and on a 8 page spread in the latest edition (March Issue) of Hornby Magazine. I will post up some other pictures from Nigel Burkin that did not make the magazine article. Max Hornby Magazine Cover.pdf 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The layout features on the front cover and on a 8 page spread in the latest edition (March Issue) of Hornby Magazine. I will post up some other pictures from Nigel Burkin that did not make the magazine article. Max just seen this on the news stand what a fantastic layout well done guys . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Like your new pictures!! lots of detailing.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I will post up some other pictures from Nigel Burkin that did not make the magazine article. Max here are 5 of the pictures taken by Nigel Burkin that were not used in the magazine. Another 5 to follow. Max 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 if you live, or are in the area this weekend, 21st/22nd May, The Maxwell Colliery Loading Point, will be exhibited at the Middlesbrough Model Railway Show at the Settlement Community Centre, Union Street, Middlesbrough. The show is open on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. if you manage along please say hello. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 if you live, or are in the area this weekend, 21st/22nd May, The Maxwell Colliery Loading Point, will be exhibited at the Middlesbrough Model Railway Show at the Settlement Community Centre, Union Street, Middlesbrough. The show is open on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. if you manage along please say hello. Max Everything ready and just waiting on van at 0930 to start loading up and head off to show. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 1st day over at Middlesbrough and a good day at that. Some nice feedback from people. Same again tomorrow. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am pleased to say that the Maxwell Colliery Loading Point will be at 'The Great Electric Train Show at Gaydon on the weekend of 8 and 9 October. At present I have 7 operators but need 8 (to allow 2 to have a break at any one time) as someone has had to pull out. Given that, and if you would be interested in helping to operate the layout (there is hotel accommodation available on the Friday and Saturday evenings) then please send me a PM and we can see what we can organise. Don't worry about the controllers (ztc) as I can send you on the operating instructions prior to the show. Thanks - Max Fowler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I am pleased to say that the Maxwell Colliery Loading Point will be at 'The Great Electric Train Show at Gaydon on the weekend of 8 and 9 October. At present I have 7 operators but need 8 (to allow 2 to have a break at any one time) as someone has had to pull out. Given that, and if you would be interested in helping to operate the layout (there is hotel accommodation available on the Friday and Saturday evenings) then please send me a PM and we can see what we can organise. Don't worry about the controllers (ztc) as I can send you on the operating instructions prior to the show. Thanks - Max Fowler forgot to say that the exhibition is at the Motor Museum at Gaydon. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 4 weeks to 'The Great Electric Train Show' at Gaydon. Still checking boards and fixing some damaged scenery etc. Everything should be ready. Operating team now finalised. Looking forward to the trip south. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 4 weeks to 'The Great Electric Train Show' at Gaydon. Still checking boards and fixing some damaged scenery etc. Everything should be ready. Operating team now finalised. Looking forward to the trip south. Max Looking forward to helping operate at the show. It'll be good fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 2 weeks to 1st day of 'The Great Electric Train Show' at Gaydon. I have been replacing a few accessory switches that were causing some problems at Middlesburgh in May, adding some fencing that was missing and completing a few of the Metcalfe buildings by adding the chimneys. Going through the fleet of wagons to check couplings and adding some tail lamps. An addition to the fleet this week has been a blue and grey inspection saloon - just to let the bosses have a wee trip doon the line. have managed to get all my operating team in place so looking forward to arriving at Gaydon a week on Friday. Max 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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