Portchullin Tatty Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ron, I've watched this from a afar for a couple of years and I just thought I would say it does look bloo*dy marvellous!! You dedication is palpable and these last few views are starting to show the beginnings of a model of a location rather than of buildings. It is great to see it gel. Ron, I've watched this from a afar for a couple of years and I just thought I would say it does look bloo*dy marvellous!! You dedication is palpable and these last few views are starting to show the beginnings of a model of a location rather than of buildings. It is great to see it gel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 WOW B) B) B) The beastie begins to take shape I see Ron and rather nice too. Some serious track work beckons, to go with the serious buildings so more power to your modelling mojo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted October 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2013 The precision displayed here is awesome; how on earth can you go ahead and cut all those point motor holes knowing that they'll line up precisely?! Something I've never been able to do; I have to do mine as I go along as the geometry usually changes somewhat as the track gets laid!! Most impressive David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Hi Ron A luverly bit of Temploting there, I don't think you can beat nice flowing S & C. As ever I can't wait for the next instalment. Cheers SS Edited October 11, 2013 by Siberian Snooper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 The precision displayed here is awesome; how on earth can you go ahead and cut all those point motor holes knowing that they'll line up precisely?! Something I've never been able to do; I have to do mine as I go along as the geometry usually changes somewhat as the track gets laid!! Most impressive David Hi, David Having used Templot for earlier track builds - confidence in the accuracy of the template and the build is high If there is a problem the holes can be patched (all the 'biscuits' have been saved) and new ones cut with the Dremel Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 First we have a shortage of evergreen strip, and glue. Now I feel that there will a shortage of copperclad sleepers and track. Excellent modelling as usual Ron, keep up the fantastic work. The trackwork will make use of C+L and Exactoscale plastic sleepers, timbering, chairs and Code 75 NS BH rail. Switch blades and Common Crossings will all be hand built to match each individual turnout/slip, etc. That's quite a bit of filing ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjgardiner Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I just read this thread in its entirety, all 68 pages worth in the past couple of days, and wow, what an incrediblie bit of solo modeleing, your work rate is incredible, as is the finished product. I look forward to following this project through to completion! Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I just read this thread in its entirety, all 68 pages worth in the past couple of days, and wow, what an incrediblie bit of solo modeleing, your work rate is incredible, as is the finished product. I look forward to following this project through to completion! Stephen Hi, Stephen Thank you, I'm glad that you found your time over the two days was well spent Definitely, more and varied modelling ahead Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebobkt Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) ... . The tricky part is engineering prototype trackwork into working OO gauge trackwork - clearances and check rails especially. ... . -- Ron., - Are you planning to use the common or garden variety of OO gauge trackwork or will be it 00Finescale? -- Apologies for wasting your time - busy as you must be; I should have continued scrolling-DOWN and I would have read that you'll be using 00FS.. -- Bestest unclebobkt.. Edited October 14, 2013 by unclebobkt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 -- Ron., - Are you planning to use the common or garden variety of OO gauge trackwork or will be it 00Finescale? -- Apologies for wasting your time - busy as you must be; I should have continued scrolling-DOWN and I would have read that you'll be using 00FS.. -- Bestest unclebobkt.. No problem, happy to answer any question. Although building the track on Templot templates to the appropriate standard, using all the necessary gauges. I have still tested each piece with a wagon, coach and a pacific loco to ensure that the running track alignments etc. really work Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 A couple of pictures of the track lift/hoist basic structure - (2000mm x 800mm at track level, 2700mm x 960mm at base level, and 350mm high) - Two cross bearers still to be fitted, located to miss the release roads/platform roads turnout motors, and then the ply and cork track base will fitted The outer timbers will be fitted four adjustable wire fittings. The hoist wires will pass over pulleys within the main baseboard structure, and pass to a winding mechanism fitted near to the baseboard edge The hoist drop/lift height is 950mm i.e. track base level is 1300mm Probably weekend before further pictures of this build can be posted 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebobkt Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Ron., A query, if I may - being part of a busy terminus I presume that for the period that your model represents, and in the real world of 12ins.:1ft., signals, points/turn-outs and suchlike would be all electric; or shall we see examples of semaphores with rodding & wiring from the signal-boxes? Edited October 17, 2013 by unclebobkt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello Ron, the only problem that I can see with the track lift, is if you need to stand up in the hole the track lift will be in the way. Or are you planing to fit some wheels to it and have the wires removable? OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ron., A query, if I may - being part of a busy terminus I presume that for the period that your model represents, and in the real world of 12ins.:1ft., signals, points/turn-outs and suchlike would be all electric; or shall we see examples of semaphores with rodding & wiring from the signal-boxes? Hi, Manchester Central was converted to all electric signalling, turnouts, etc. in 1935, subsequent upgrading took place in 1952, and 1958. Semaphore signalling and manual turnout switching remained in the goods yards, and not relayed to the station signal box Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello Ron, the only problem that I can see with the track lift, is if you need to stand up in the hole the track lift will be in the way. Or are you planing to fit some wheels to it and have the wires removable? OzzyO. Hi, Ozzy The steel wires, pulleys and winding gear have been installed, and now await the fitting of locking equipment at high level. The wires are long enough to enable the lift assembly to be moved 2 metres longitudinally at floor level out of the area of the track lift void The winding gear comprises a 40mm dia aluminium tube salvaged from an old Spanish clothes dryer complete with two heavy duty plastic locking spindles which provide tie off points for the four wires. The tube extends beyond the layout baseboard with a removable handle. This enables the track lift to be lowered/raised with just 71/2 turns of the handle Still have to duck slightly when under the station roof, as the underside of the roof is 1665mm maximum above floor level at the apex (1300mm Track AFFL + 15mm Platform + 350mm U/S Roof) (I am 1790mm tall plus footwear and haircut) Will post pictures when all complete Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhdesigns Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 It's beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Leacon Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 This is the first time I've been on the forum for a few months - as stated above, it's fantastic to see it coming together, it's beginning to look like the Manchester I adopted (and then abandoned) already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 The Train Shed track hoist/lift is complete - The lift with plywood base in its normal position - looking towards the Concourse/Booking Offices, etc. View from the Concourse end View under the lift at one end, locked in position with two M8 bolts, the cable pulleys can just be seen mid-left and mid-right The lift winding shaft showing one of the spindles and two of the cable pulleys The winding handle The two outer platforms 1 & 6 and the concourse will overlap the lift baseboard by approx. 20mm, and platforms 2/3 and 4/5 will be fixed on the lift baseboard. Their locations and the track bed will be marked out, along with the turnout motors locations - Some of brick viaduct walls and arches, and road bridge parapets have been constructed and fixed - West end of Great Bridgewater St - Windows and Door still to be fitted - The bridge/tunnel internal walls to be constructed and fitted The overhanging walls will be supported on the movable GNR baseboard Trafford St. bridge/tunnel parapet still to be painted and fixed The upper part of this parapet no longer exists Views from the trackside - The Trafford St. viaduct walls and arches are under construction. Crown St. viaduct walls, arches and bridge parapets are also under construction The sandstone arch and bridge parapet supports and wall cappings will added when all the walls are completed 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Coming along great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard brown Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 WOW! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 The Trafford St. west end bridge parapet has had Archer's 3d rivet head transfers applied, and painted - Subtle in all grey finish Fixed in place The printed card for the viaduct arches between Crown St (understand it has been renamed as Century St during the latest viaduct refurbishment) and the Deansgate CLC Bridge - could be completed tonight 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 The Crown St. to Deansgate section of the viaduct arches/walls is complete, except for the arch detailing, etc. - Crown Street bridge ahead Deansgate CLC bridge to the right Across the viaduct is the rear of the Railway Hotel The south side of the viaduct is next 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2013 Have I missed something but has that signal gantry just appeared from nowhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Have I missed something but has that signal gantry just appeared from nowhere? As it was built back in December 2008, it only appears in My Gallery - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/1293549498/gallery_10633_1305_38681.jpg The top deck and rails were removed before 1950, so will have to remove them for the period being modelled i.e. 1955-1965. Will post a few more close-up photos with background info. if you are interested Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted October 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2013 That signal gantry really added to the atmosphere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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