micknich2003 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Here are the beginnings of the Slow Line Co Acting signal for Little Bytham. As you can see it is to be formed from two of young Andrew's etches stitched together. Early days yet but from "Little acorns grow mighty Oaks" or so they say. I will have to knock off soon, and not long before the "Big Trainset" calls. Whatever, another item for the toy box next weekend. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted November 6, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2010 Mick, I've got to build one similar, but in 7mm scale. I'll watch your progress with interest, as always. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 9, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mick, Are the two parts of the MSE posts designed to go together, or have you fettled two unrelated etches to achieve the one post, please? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mick, Are the two parts of the MSE posts designed to go together, or have you fettled two unrelated etches to achieve the one post, please? Thanks. Young Andrew tells me the two etches are designed to fit together. Even so, an amount of fettling/fitting is called for. Both posts need to be shortened by a small amount, this to remove the etched "Strips" top of one post and bottom of the other. See attached picture. The post as since been completed, depending on the weather, I will try for a better outside shot tomorrow. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Not now much to do, mainly the lower arm platform and associated handrails. Given the time, I would finish it today, but other things to do. Whatever, I will put it in with my other toys for this weekend's Hull Exhibition. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 12, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2010 I look forward to seeing it tomorrow Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 I look forward to seeing it tomorrow Mick Thanks Mike, looking forward to seeing you in the morning. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'll be there to admire it on Sunday, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'll be there to admire it on Sunday, Mick. Johnathan, thanks, I look forward to seeing you Sunday, it will be nice to meet up again. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 HI Mick I have worked out how you do these signals....you just shrink down real ones Again an amazing bit of work you have done , Can you tell me what is a Coacting signal,and what was it use for? Keep up the good work ,I will follow this one . All the very best Darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 HI Mick I have worked out how you do these signals....you just shrink down real ones Again an amazing bit of work you have done , Can you tell me what is a Coacting signal,and what was it use for? Keep up the good work ,I will follow this one . All the very best Darren01 Darren, both arms work together, the top arm is for siting from afar, the bottom when close up to the signal. Typical use is when a bridge spans the railway and would obscure an arm at normal height. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 A bit more progress lampman's landing now added. A couple of hours work cleaning up and adding a few more details should see the job completed. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 The second Little Bytham Co-acter is now finished. Bit of an adventure for me to build a lattice post, especially this height. I have used white Humbrol acrlic on my latest signals and have taken to it. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 27, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2010 Very nice Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Mike, thanks for your kind comments, another one done. Not being familiar with the area, I wonder if the two "Co acters", particularly the "Main" line one as modelled were the same signals encountered by Joe Duddington and Tommy Bray on that epic Sunday way back in July 1938? Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi Mick, I do like those signals very nice indeed, did you work from photos or a drawing or both? cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 As an aside, a picture of one of very few, if any more, remaining coacting semaphores is here: quote.... Can you tell me what is a Coacting signal,and what was it use for?...... If you watch the 'passing through Wymondham, a driver's eye view' video clip you should see where, in my opinion, a coacting signal is really needed. There isn't one, of course, but as you approach the station the signal is all but hidden by the footbridge. It's almost impossible to see that signal lamp at night, when checking before despatch. The driver at the front of the train is ok as he can see it under the bridge, but the guard looking through the latticework.... Video clip here: http://www.wymondham-station.com/index.php?f=data_station_history&a=0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Dear Peter, I, when practicable work from drawings, in later years, most LNER signals were more or less standard, and for example provided for posts varying in length by 2ft 6ins increments. Ideally, when making an actual signal the "Sighting Diagram" is called for, and this beyond doubt will give the exact height and placing of the signal. Obviously, the chances of finding one is almost nil, but nevertheless, I have many in my collection. I did strike lucky once, and I have most from Botanic Gardens, Hull, one of the Hull club's layouts. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 HI Mick Just lovley bit of work on that signal, looks spot on ! All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 PS . Would not like going up that last ladder to the top on a windy night in winter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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