Jaggzuk Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hi, great layout, sorry a rephrase awesome layout and the photography, second to none! Been a follower for some time now, so i hope you do not mind a couple of question. Your Class 101s, I note the powered drawbars, what do these actually power? And do they work when on DCC. Is it a NEM pocket too? Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hi, great layout, sorry a rephrase awesome layout and the photography, second to none! Been a follower for some time now, so i hope you do not mind a couple of question. Your Class 101s, I note the powered drawbars, what do these actually power? And do they work when on DCC. Is it a NEM pocket too? Paul Thanks Paul! The powered drawbars transfer power from the pickups in the unpowered car to the decoder and from the decoder to the lights back to the unpowered car, so that only one decoder is needed per unit to control the lights, so yes, they work on DCC. It isn't actually an NEM pocket though, although it is similar in design. Hope that helps. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Stunning modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted October 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2016 With 250 followers, your fan base is amazing, Dave, and I am pleased to be one of these, and to have "been there" for quite a while now - I really like the 101s with the gangways fitted. They really look the part, and I hope that all your stock can be similarly fitted in time. Every improvement that you do to your layout and stock does add to the WW "experience". BTW the layout in this month's HM which is based around the same era and loosely on location is interesting, but somehow lacks that feeling of presence that WW has. Is there any prospect of Mike Wild visiting Cockermouth to spash WW on the pages of yet another glossy. It's about time that it did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks Stewart once again. I was chuffed to get to 250 followers. I guess I must be doing something right. WW was in Hornby Magazine a while ago, can't remember which edition right now. Have sent you a PM. I've had 3 main articles published on WW now (Model Rail, Hornby Magazine and most recently BRM), but never featured on the cover except as a small picture at the side. Not that I'm bitter or resentful about it in any way. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 With 250 followers, your fan base is amazing, Dave, and I am pleased to be one of these, and to have "been there" for quite a while now - I really like the 101s with the gangways fitted. They really look the part, and I hope that all your stock can be similarly fitted in time. Every improvement that you do to your layout and stock does add to the WW "experience". BTW the layout in this month's HM which is based around the same era and loosely on location is interesting, but somehow lacks that feeling of presence that WW has. Is there any prospect of Mike Wild visiting Cockermouth to spash WW on the pages of yet another glossy. It's about time that it did. That would be Dean park Station ( can be found on Youtube) Much more impressive when you see it on Youtube, great channel and shows a lot of promise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted October 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2016 That would be Dean park Station ( can be found on Youtube) Much more impressive when you see it on Youtube, great channel and shows a lot of promise. Had a look now, and you're right, it does look better on YouTube. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) 47546 gets up to speed... In the mixed livery rake is one of WW's lazerglaze-fitted Airfix Mk 2ds. The service looks well-loaded too. Those cheap day return savers are obviously pulling in the daytrippers... Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Meanwhile, back at Haymarket depot, 45144 is still on shed... Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) It eventually moves off shed, giving a good view of 37026 caught in a burst of sunshine before an approaching storm... An unidentified white stripe 37 sits in the shed on road 8... The discussion on the track gauge has turned into a full-scale meeting... A study of light and shade in the meeting room... Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) The local farmer has left his old Land Rover by the river bank to go and check on some sheep... His tractor isn't the latest model either... Both of these vehicles need a bit of work to make them look more work-weary. Anyone know who makes a good, traditional-looking 4mm scale farmer? I'm in the market for one (pun intended by the way). Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Over at Waverley, a pair of 108s has been drafted in to cover for the 101s while they're in the works... I've just spotted the missing cab steps. Doh! While over on Platform 12, a 107 and a 150 sit side-by-side waiting for their respective departure times... Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoover 40 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) More superb photo's but I wish you would stop mixing in real photo's you took back in the 80's post #2965 Edited October 14, 2016 by Hoover 40 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Photos look great, what about these as a farmer figure? http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MLV19.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MLV11.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MCV22.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MCV21.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Photos look great, what about these as a farmer figure? http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MLV19.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MLV11.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MCV22.php http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys/MCV21.php Perfect, britfarmer. Thanks. They're exactly what I had in mind. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Edited October 14, 2016 by Waverley West 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 When I saw the first picture of Heymarket I thought it was a prototype pic to set the scene this layout is a masterpiece thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2016 Depot 9.jpg Depot 2BW.jpg Like lmsforever, when I saw the first shot I thought it was the prototype, the lighting and everything are just brilliant. The only problem I have is with that white Transit - a real one, even fully loaded, would never be that low on the rear wheels and it looks wrong. Everything else is superb. Regarding your question about farming figures, these two fine gentlemen are part of the Dapol track workers set: But do very well in a farm setting: along with a mucky tractor: Al. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi folks, A few more shots of Haymarket MPD, at night this time, mainly the East Yard... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2016 Depot 9.jpg Depot 2BW.jpg That must be a newly obtained hire van - it wouldn't stay in that state for long in railway use Absolutely brilliant pic - I think it's your best yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) That must be a newly obtained hire van - it wouldn't stay in that state for long in railway use Absolutely brilliant pic - I think it's your best yet. Thanks Mike. Yes, the van is on hire. It's packed full of spares to keep the 47/7s going. It won't stay immaculate for long. Nothing ever does on WW. Edited October 16, 2016 by Waverley West 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Hi folks, Just a very quick update on my first new loco project in a while. This is a Bachmann 47001 which is to be renumbered to 47550 University of Dundee, as it was in 1982 with blanked over headcodes but no high-viz light. The rivets on the windscreen surrounds are being removed and those horribly oversized front steps are being cut back too. The boiler exhaust port needs to be blanked over and a new driver needs to be fitted. After that, it will be renumbering and naming and then weathering. In other news, the ESU booster has now been installed and seems to have considerably boosted the power available to the Heljan 47s in particular, so problem solved I hope and think. The next job will be to attend to an errant Cobalt point motor in the East Yard. The lever has come off and needs reattaching. Then I think I need to start thinking about the depot walkway and the gantry signal which will be on the main line next to the East Yard. Plenty to do! Cheers for now, Dave Edited October 16, 2016 by Waverley West 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlocky Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Dave, Stumbled across Waverley West while browsing online looking for ideas for my upcoming layout, which incorporates a semi concealed station such as yours to hide sharp curves in a similar way. I'm anxious to know how you modeled the Waverley roof? Do you have any pictures of the construction process? Any details on materials/products used? Your layout is superb! If my new layout looks even half as good as Waverley West, I will be proud of my achievements. Cheers and look forward to more pictures! Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 You can scratch the number off with your thumb nail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted October 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Dave, Stumbled across Waverley West while browsing online looking for ideas for my upcoming layout, which incorporates a semi concealed station such as yours to hide sharp curves in a similar way. I'm anxious to know how you modeled the Waverley roof? Do you have any pictures of the construction process? Any details on materials/products used? Your layout is superb! If my new layout looks even half as good as Waverley West, I will be proud of my achievements. Cheers and look forward to more pictures! Richard Hi Richard, and welcome to RMWeb. You couldn't find a better layout to start you off on this site, but it is one of many, and there's layouts to suit all on here, in all eras, and at many different skill levels. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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