RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted April 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2011 Very impressive - greatly enjoyed reading the thread, the stonework and buildings in general look very realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 This layout is coming on a treat. Looking forward to seeing some steam under that overall roof. Bravo I do plan on running steam as well but all my time is going in to the layout at present to get it ready for exhibiting. As I mentioned in a previous post I find that the steam loco's need a bit more fettling and attention to get them up to standard, so will have to make do with the diesel fleet for now. Photo's will appear when the first steam loco make's its debut. I will probably go for some large tank engines initially followed by a few black fives. On a slightly different note, a big thankyou for all the positive comments recieved from various members, it really does help keep the motivation going. I am not panicking yet but the exhibition deadline does seem to be approaching much more rapidly than I would like!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 14, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2011 On a slightly different note, a big thankyou for all the positive comments recieved from various members, it really does help keep the motivation going. I am not panicking yet but the exhibition deadline does seem to be approaching much more rapidly than I would like!!! I have to say, even if you turned up with the layout as it is and just plonked a few trains on it as a static display it would hold people's attention alright; wonderful atmosphere - really stirs the imagination Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I have only just come across this thread (were've I been?) and have enjoyed reading through it . I can only concur with those before me that this is one heck of a layout. To me the superb looking 00 trackwork shows it is not necessary to go the extra mile of EM and all the extra work of converting everything. The year you have chosen (1962) interests me. I would humbly suggest you keep an eye on the proportion of blood & custard coaches, as at the moment it looks to be rather on the high side. The line up of 'Peaks' displays very good taste in diesels but I assume the blue Derby Type 2 is a temporary interloper from another time... Looking forward to watching this layout develop. It promises to be a stunner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted April 14, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2011 Only just caught up with this - superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 The year you have chosen (1962) interests me. I would humbly suggest you keep an eye on the proportion of blood & custard coaches, as at the moment it looks to be rather on the high side. The line up of 'Peaks' displays very good taste in diesels but I assume the blue Derby Type 2 is a temporary interloper from another time... You are absolutely right about the blood and custards. Now that I have obtained some more maroon mk1s, the blood and custard rake has been retired for now. When my steam fleet is ready, they will be brought out again and the clock turned back a few years. The maroon mk1s seem to have been in short supply recently. I must admit to being a little bemused by your reference to a Blue Derby Type 2, I can't find it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted April 14, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'm another one late to this party. Just read from the start and this is some seriously impressive work. Already it has a feel to it that just oozes Northern grime. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Having completed the metalwork for the roof I have now been able to complete the station buildings and get rid of the mass of bare plastikard that has been dominating the station end of the layout for so long. As time is running short, I will leave the glazing for now and concentrate on other more essential tasks like some detailing inside the station, the road bridge and the bare board opposite the tunnel entrance. Anyway, thought you might like to see what it looks like so far:- The Skipton DMU is the first to depart from under the roof. D45 pulls into platform 3 with the 0914 from Morecombe Prom The end of the line from the loading dock arches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi, I was going to comment the other day on the superb line up of Peaks and other motive power, but that station roof is brilliant.B) B) The time it's taken to build it too. It would me months to do anything like that. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mirreles31 Posted April 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2011 Stunning job on the station building and a Peak to boot . Looking forward to more, cheers Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6470 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Truly excellent ★★★★★! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Wow, this is stunning. Very realistic detailing and finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Lovely work May try to make it along to the Leicester show next month funds permitting. Kelly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Brilliant its getting better every day the roof adds a new ambience and the stck is also looking good hope I can get to Leicester . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaird Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Don't she look posh with her new frock on? Some "decent" pics with her legs covered!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted April 19, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2011 Spoilsport! Some of us were only following this for the glimpses of bare leg... Roof looks superb by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted April 19, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2011 Just read through the thread, have to echo all the positive comments - just superb! That shot of the DMU under the roof is so atmospheric.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 It's amazing how much you have done in about 3 1/2months since you first posted on here. This layout will undoubtedly be a layout I want to see at an exhibition. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 20, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2011 May I belatedly join the end of the long queue of folk admiring your work. Most of the compliments have already been paid, but I must thank you for your detailed method of window production. I have far fewer to do, but have lacked the courage to start with the tape and glazing. I will get a test done today, having seen how well and consistently you find the technique can be applied. I hope your forthcoming exhibition debut gets the adulation such a very fine layout surely deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Another latecomer to this layout - wonderful atmospheric photos under the roof, you can smell the diesel fumes and feel the slight chill off the platforms. And I know it's been there since the beginning but I love the sawtooth fascia! Very well done, and good luck with the exhibition debut - hope to see it myself sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Green diesels are as good as steam like the 45,s and DMU,s I prefer green to blue but a black five on will look good as well ,keep up the good work this layout is inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 20, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2011 Now that's what I call good presentation! Nice stuff John. regards John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudie30 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I am very late coming to this but wow what a layout. I can only echo what others have said! Fantastic and the stonework weathering is just brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave ottney Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Unbelievable!!!! I'm awestruck. This is truly an inspirational layout, I'll be watching to get more ideas. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.tomlinson Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 more pictures please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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