Gallows Close Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hello RM Webbers, It has not been very rapid progress on the rapid loader, but I have been busy. The bunkers have all been fitted with clam shell doors and weathered. They are awaiting the fitting of hydraulic rams, which although well hidden from most angles I think will enhance any photos taken under the loader. I have also knocked up a control cabin from a few scraps of plasticard and the clear packaging that surrounds almost every children's toy (well it has been Christmas - shame to waste it ....). Finally, the brick base for the building has been added, painted and weathered. Here it is plonked in position. I need to add a handrail, paint, weather and it's done. I'm in a blue phase at the moment. It is somewhere around late 1988, and we see a local train heading south towards Doncaster having just bowled a northbound MGR. Finally, as I'm also in a class 20 mood, here a pair of choppers appear in to the light during the slow load up with another MGR for one of the Aire valley power stations. Thanks for looking in, and my very best wishes for 2013, Chris. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Looking superb happy new year David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Happy New Year Chris. Superb work Sir. As you are in a class 20 mood you might like these; <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pJXWsCZr7Yc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/52x-Zw2eNsI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Nice! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks Alex, those class 20 links certainly livened up the New Year telly! Thank you for your comments David, and a Happy New Year to you.. I have painted and weathered the control cabin, see what you think. I have bent a couple of the handrails, as that is what you see often in reality. It does look better in it's natural environment - here it is. I just need to glue it in place now. As it is the end of the Christmas festivities, I was busy taking down the fairy lights from the trees outside today. Out of the string of 180 odd LEDs some of them had become dim, or not even lit at all with all the rain so I was going to scrap the set. But, before I did I thought I'd try one of them on a 12 volt controller with a 100 ohm reistor in series and see what happened. Well, let's just say I'll not need any white LEDs for a while. Thanks for looking in and all the positive support, Chris. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great work Chris.... walkway and cabin looks the part. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Only just realised I haven't actually commented on your latest work, which is of course great as ever, any more updates, David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nice bit of modeling.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hi mate You have dome some great photos of the Hopper... etc on here... Excellent work... mate Jamie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Lovely scratchbuilding cheers, Lukasz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Y99 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Shame no Knottingley Men ever signed class 20s would have been a nice site class 20s powering through Sudforth Lane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Looking good Chris, The walkway looks the part and will be interesting to see your loading gear in operation. Very nice modelling All the best Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Shame no Knottingley Men ever signed class 20s would have been a nice site class 20s powering through Sudforth Lane Would have looked very impresive!! from in side the signal box.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for all the comments guys, the positive feedback is very much appreciated. I have parked the rapid loader for a short while, whilst I work out the best way to install a staircase at the open end of the structure from ground level to the conveyor transfer house at the top of the structure. This allow me to finally paint the white steel work at that end of the building. With that done I'll be able to install the conveyor between it and the blending bunkers. So, what to do whilst the rapid loader is on hold again - well it's back to the Class 307 build. Being a layout based on the Leeds - Doncaster line just after electrification I wanted to have a Class 307 in Metro Train livery. This has taken the form of a heavily modified Bachmann 2 EPB unit (well actually two of them). Here it is in the making. The photo shows the first outing of the four car train as a rolling entity. More on my rolling stock thread. Thanks for looking in, Chris. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looking good as ever, david 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Been quiet lately any updates chris? David Edited May 22, 2013 by d winpenny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What great layout and fantastic modelling. Just had a read through this thread and am looking forward to watching everything progress. Regards Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awesome layout ticks all the boxes for me coal trains 37's,56's and 20's love the loading bunker and pit scene I once had the pleasure to go to hickleton colliery sidings box and pull the leavers to let a 56 and mgr in and out of goldthorpe colliery It will have broken every rule on the book but it was great for a young lad really enjoyed that day out Keep up the good work ill be watching with interest Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard37670 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 that is some impressive like the working rapid coal loader Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeym Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is brilliant any updates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello All, Thanks for the comments! Sorry guys, nothing to report. The best I can do is a couple of recent photos - I've just been playing really ! Hope you enjoy I'm hoping to start building again soon as the poorer weather keeps me indoors. Thanks, and best wishes, Chris 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi, Where did you get the miniature snowplough for the class 156? Many thanks Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hello Jeff, They are Bachmann ones. The class 156 is re-engineered with a Bachcy drive train, bogies, ploughs, gangways, lights and underframe details. The Bachmann sprinter chassis proves a cost effective option for a total upgrade of the old Lima sprinter model dating from the late '80's. I've got two more to still do yet. I use this as my standard sprinter chassis/motor combination now across my fleet of 150's, 153'3 and 156's. I also want to try this combo with a Dapol class 155 at some point, but that needs a bit more thought and work. Thanks, Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Realy coming along well!!! looking forward to more now Chris.. Cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hello RM Webbers, Thank you for all the recent comments, they are very much appreciated. Although it has seemed quiet on this thread, I have been quite active with the model. The rapid loader has been positioned in its final spot and ballasted in. This has necessitated quite a bit of engineering to the track and embankments, with the result that the layout now has a much more natural flow - and of course more play value. I have uploaded a short video so that you can see how it all works together. Particularly pleasing is the loading process - no camera trickery I promise! http://youtu.be/jTTig6C5Cu4 Hope you enjoy the film. Best wishes, Chris. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Absolutely superb video, glad to see an update David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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