Grimleygrid Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very nice work Chris, I really enjoyed the video. Always nice to see some chopper action on HAAs. Love the rapid loader. The passing trains really finish it off, especially the EMUs. Any chance of some Grid action next please?!!! Thanks for sharing your video, keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy84 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That video is awesome - amazing work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Superb work on the rapid loader Chris, the video was very interesting! What couplings do you use for the HAAs and the 20s? Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Brilliant. Video really shows the work you have put into this project. Have followed this since the beginning and comparing it to my own loading tower. The detail of the mechanical doors etc that you have built are way beyond my skills. Mine of course is manually loaded through a chute. Interesting to see your more 'even' loading of each wagon compared to those on The Maxwell Colliery Loading Point which is very much dependant on the skills of the operator. Keep up with the updates. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Chris, great layout and very impressive seeing the loader in action. The EMU's passing on the main line really make it and the sound fitted 20's leaving with the loaded train are just as good. Thanks for sharing the video. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hello Lewis, What couplings do you use for the HAAs and the 20s? I have standardized on Smiths couplings for all wagon stock. On the HAA's they are all Smiths instanter type, and on the locomotives I use Smiths screw couplings. Careful track planning ensures that there is no buffer-lock whilst propelling the train. Brilliant. Video really shows the work you have put into this project. Have followed this since the beginning and comparing it to my own loading tower. The detail of the mechanical doors etc that you have built are way beyond my skills. Mine of course is manually loaded through a chute. Interesting to see your more 'even' loading of each wagon compared to those on The Maxwell Colliery Loading Point which is very much dependant on the skills of the operator. Keep up with the updates. Max Thank you Max. I have also been following your progress too. I find it fascinating that two similar projects run simultaneously with different ways of tackling the same thing. I love your loader and the way it sits in the countryside. For the loading process I'm going to try filling the wagons first on the push through, and then trimming the load on the run back through. The evenness of the load is very much dependant on the slow running qualities of the train engine, and the operation of the clam shell doors. I doesn't always go well! I intend to have another go at a short video over the holidays (this was one a first) attempting to paint the scene a bit better, and sorting out the depth of field on the camera (EOS 60D). Thanks again to everyone for all the comments and feedback, and my very warmest wishes to you for Christmas and New Year. Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Great modelling on an industry which has been rarely convincing modelled at the coal mining end. The real area is now a country park but some of the old but newer buildings are still there. If you ever consider adding smellorama the turkey farm at mucking out time was always a smell to behold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Any new updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks for the reply, the Smiths couplings look far better than the NEM alternatives. How do you uncouple the 20s from the HAAs without 'the hand from the sky' ? Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hello Lewis, The great thing about the track layout is that all coupling and uncoupling is carried out off scene. The locos can be uncoupled before propelling the train to the run round point, then it looks like they have detached without intervention. Likewise, once on the other end of the train they can be coupled up off scene too. Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Good to catch up with developments on the layout. Excellent video. It's good to see mgr operations so accurately portrayed. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hello Chris, That's a good design, I was wondering how coupling and uncoupling was carried out during the video! Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Just I thought I'd pop in and wish you a happy new year David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 You too David, and of course everyone else too. Best wishes for 2014 - I hope to make more progress this year than last! Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeym Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just watched the vid and that is first class all the best for the new year chris , regards, mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks again for all the comments. Encouraged by the feedback from the short video earlier in the thread I have made another. The thing with this layout is that it tells the story of the colliery and it's interaction with the railway, and that was covered with the first video. So, what to do next? I have decided to focus on the main line for this film, and here you can see some of the typical Leeds to Doncaster trains. http://youtu.be/MJ1rW-KM2Lo Sadly the layout was having one of it's moments today so I was unable to present as much variety as I'd hoped, but please feel free to pass comment or feedback. From now on its back to plain old model making (can't play all the time ) Best wishes, Chris. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi Chris Great video.....The coal sector 37 looks and sounds great. Keep up the great work. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Fantastic! Brings back some great memories of north east rovers! PS more vids please- I could sit and watch this for hours! Edited January 5, 2014 by ian b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looking brilliant as ever great video David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Superb Chris, I can only echo the previous comments. Loving all the action at Kingsley colliery. Any chance that you could fit in a small playing session in between modelling and capture some more video for us please?!! Nice to see an Original Railfreight 58. I did really like them in that livery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Good vid realy like your 37... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Hello All, With the holidays started, I managed to get on with a few jobs on the layout. First up the power house. I had originally designed this building to bridge the split on the baseboards, with the roof line being the divide between the two boards and the two halves of the building. To be honest, it never really worked, and it was a constant source of disappointment. So, I removed the building, and I'm in the process of making it in to one complete unit. It will then plant back in its original hole. The two main walls have been strengthened, and a floor will be added to allow representation of some of the winding machinery, compressors and auxiliary equipment. have some photos of the inside of the power house at Taff Merthyr and also Penallta to use as guidence. I have also rebuilt the roof sections with pantiles. The locomotive fleet has also not been neglected. Entering service after a very long absence is 56113. This loco survived in large logo blue until 1992 as far as I can tell before going triple grey, and so is perfect for my modelling period. Here she is looking slightly careworn. Another class 56 has entered the works, and will emerge as 56072 in railfreight triple grey. She was repainted in 1989 and again is perfect for my chosen period. The class 31 that was on the bench has also entered service as 31119. This is a Lima model which started out as a triple grey example and has had the motor disabled and a function only decoder fitted. It will run in multiple with 31132, and so will not require a motor. More updates on the power house project soon. Thanks, and best wishes, Chris. Edited July 16, 2014 by Gallows Close 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Looking good nice to see an update David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 31s look the bizz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Lovely layout, can't believe I have not seen this thread before now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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