Ron Heggs Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Hi Ron, Any timescale for your return to this wonderful project yet? We devoted followers wait with baited breath! Eward Hi, Edward Just about completed my part in the first stage of the Sri Lanka Project, and expect to be back in action on this layout towards the end of January Cheers Ron 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 So, what scale/gauge are you working to? It's 4mm, 00. You will find pics of the track if you look through the topic. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebobkt Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi, Edward Just about completed my part in the first stage of the Sri Lanka Project, and expect to be back in action on this layout towards the end of January Cheers Ron New Year's resolution? But notice that you've omitted the year! Anyway - bestest Good Wishes to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Morning Ron, what an amazing structure. Trying to do the same on a curved platform . I wonder if I could ask for some help as I have just come back into modelling ? A friend of mine is helping to build an extension to my existing layout. On the upper layout we have built a large terminus on one of the curves. Its an oval shaped layout. As the up and down lines enter the station they fan out to give four running lines through the station and two lines which go outside of the platforms between lines 1 and 2 and 5 and 6. We are looking to build a curved canopy roof similar to York station which spans the two platforms and the four running lines.With my very limited modelling skills I am not sure if this is possible. Just wondering if anybody has any advice they can offer us? Many thanks and best wishes,Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Morning Ron, what an amazing structure. Trying to do the same on a curved platform . I wonder if I could ask for some help as I have just come back into modelling ? A friend of mine is helping to build an extension to my existing layout. On the upper layout we have built a large terminus on one of the curves. Its an oval shaped layout. As the up and down lines enter the station they fan out to give four running lines through the station and two lines which go outside of the platforms between lines 1 and 2 and 5 and 6. We are looking to build a curved canopy roof similar to York station which spans the two platforms and the four running lines. With my very limited modelling skills I am not sure if this is possible. Just wondering if anybody has any advice they can offer us? Many thanks and best wishes, Chris Hi, Chris Doesn't sound too difficult. You need to set out all the important dimensions - typical roof truss span and curvature, curvatures of the two outer supporting walls/columns, height of supports above platform level, number of truss supports and spacing. Produce elevation drawings of a typical truss with supports, etc., and an overall plan Decide on the materials to be used for modelling the structure, and produce a sample of a typical truss. Use this to modify your design and construction methods until you are happy to proceed to build the complete structure Any problems or assistance just PM me Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Ron I watched a program about the railways of Britain tonight. I was a little surprised to see glimpses of your bridges in Manchester! you have captured them to a T. I say that as I recognized them from your model not from the location and description on the program! I think that says alot for your modelling and of the surviving infrastructure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just about completed my part in the first stage of the Sri Lanka Project, and expect to be back in action on this layout towards the end of January Cheers Ron Hi Ron, Just thought I'd enquire as to what's happening with your model? Any progress? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Ron, Just thought I'd enquire as to what's happening with your model? Any progress? Rich Remember, this is Spain, so timescales are a little fluid! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Ron, Just thought I'd enquire as to what's happening with your model? Any progress? Rich Hi, Rich Completed the first round of models for Sri Lanka, and immediately received an additional commission for the same project. Looks like this will extend into May this year. Might be able to take a week or two out then for my layout, but not holding my breathe. At least I have been able to lay in sufficient materials to make the restart a quick one Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi, Rich Completed the first round of models for Sri Lanka, and immediately received an additional commission for the same project. Looks like this will extend into May this year. Might be able to take a week or two out then for my layout, but not holding my breathe. At least I have been able to lay in sufficient materials to make the restart a quick one Cheers Ron Ron Are we allowed any more updates on the Sri Lankan project, or is it still sub judice? SS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Ron Are we allowed any more updates on the Sri Lankan project, or is it still sub judice? It'll take as long as it takes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2017 It'll take as long as it takes. Yup, that's the Spanish way! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Ron Are we allowed any more updates on the Sri Lankan project, or is it still sub judice? SS Have had note from the project owner that he is going to provide photos and a write-up on the status of the layout build in the near future, which I will post on the Sri Lanka thread. My present involvement is coming to a close shortly with another shipment of model structures to Sri Lanka Ron 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Ron good to hear from looking forward then to updates soon on Manchester central Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Have had note from the project owner that he is going to provide photos and a write-up on the status of the layout build in the near future, which I will post on the Sri Lanka thread. My present involvement is coming to a close shortly with another shipment of model structures to Sri Lanka Ron I look forward to seeing the photos of what will be some impressive modelling, if your past exploits are anything to go by. Looking forward to further adventures on Manchester central, I badly need a fix. Edited June 7, 2017 by Siberian Snooper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Ron , Not sure if you gave seen this or if you can access it in the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p012d0t5/tuesday-documentary-engines-must-not-enter-the-potato-siding# It features the woodhead line and the type of stock,you will be running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ron , Not sure if you gave seen this or if you can access it in the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p012d0t5/tuesday-documentary-engines-must-not-enter-the-potato-siding# It features the woodhead line and the type of stock,you will be running Woodhead line ? This ran into the east side of London Road.The Hope Valley (Midland) line ran into Central ( I think the only exception was the 1.15 pm ex Liverpool Central to Harwich 'North Country Continental'. I once rode it into East Anglia, very enjoyable stately old Gresley carriages) dh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmithuk Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ron, I have spent the best part of a week reading this thread and I am constantly in awe. I salute you Sir John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hi Ron Any updates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenn Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Some advise please. I making a small shunting plank and i'm intending to use a EZ command to power it with train-tech and Dapol signals but im not sure how to use the signals....do i need to alocate the signals 1 of the 10 loco addresses and do i need to use the functions to change them? B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenn Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 sorry....wrong topic..please ignore:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hi Ron Any updates? I think Ron is still doing the Sri Lankan stuff. Be nice when he gets that out of the way and get back on track as he's not able too give regular updates on the Sri Lankan stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hi Ron Any updates? I think Ron is still doing the Sri Lankan stuff. Be nice when he gets that out of the way and get back on track as he's not able too give regular updates on the Sri Lankan stuff. Yes, I am still tied up with the Sri Lankan project. I was hoping to get started on the Manchester Central approach trackwork which has already been drawn in Templot, but C+L Finescale has been off-line for a few weeks whilst the business is being re-organised. I understand that the on-line shop is now open, so I can make a few purchases of rail and chairs for the track build. This should not cause any problem with the continuing Sri Lankan project, as all those builds are for structures which happily can be kept separate from MC trackwork builds. Just need to engineer a 48 hour day Cheers Ron 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted September 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2017 Just tried reading through this thread. It's amazing modelling of the highest standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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