60006 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Looking very nice indeed. A purchase to be proud of. I always find having a list of things to do help me out. It can look daunting at times but taking it step by step often helps. Looking forward to more updates. Tom N. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi everyone Update on the layout, It is currently in pieces in the workshop belonging to WhiteRose model works who make baseboards. The work being carried out is a rewire (the photo shows the amount of work to be done its a bit like spaghetti junction) and a new frame on as the timber used is to soft and small to hold up for transportation. I have added some pics showing the wiring before we start and showing the stripping of the frame and the reframing of the bigger board. It has become a big task and Dave at Whiterose and myselfplan to do the smaller board tomorrow night Nik Ps let me know what you think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi All Work continues on the reframing of the layout and we managed to get it back together. More work is needed before legs can be added Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingmoorTMD Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi All i recently purchased this part built layout with the aim to finish it off and to add to it to make an exhibition layout. The layout is approx 8 foot long and has code 100 peco track with electro frog points. The layout is DCC and is fully lit and I will show this when I rig up a transformer. I have added some pictures to give a flavour with afew of my locos on to add atmosphere. Let me know what you think? Nik HI What make is the yellow overhead crane? Josh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Josh I think it is scratch built no manufacturer Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 HI What make is the yellow overhead crane? Josh it looks alot like the kibri kit david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyhall Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 nice layout mate think i will do something like that myself look forward to more updates i especialy like the barbed wire fence around the depot did you make it yourself or is it shop bought? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 what has happened to this layout? it was looking good then went quiet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hi Not much progress i'm afraid been to busy with my main layout and work. I have started again on it and recently added some moters to try to power the points as they are currently wire ina tube Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks for the feedback, I may do something with the back scene have'nt decided yet and I agree with you on the 08 I will replace this with more disused track etc.. at some point Nik could put in some derelict track or even lifted track leading up to an 08 that's so decrepid that it's starting to fall to bits where it stands? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 How did I miss this, looks like lots of fun could be had watching mainline action as loco's run in and out of the depot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I like the faded grass/end of summer look. But I, too, would get rid of the grounded 08. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Good Evening All Well there has been a large gap since the last post mainly as I have been busy with work and my main layout. But the enthusiasm is back and work has started on the layout again. There's a few things to report as follows:- 1. I have replaced a point that was damaged when I tried to motorise it and some super glue seeped into the mechanism 2. All the points are still done by wire ina tube but are now moterised as per the pictures below. 3. Seep motors have been used to use the switch to change polarity on the points 4. I have removed the point under the bridge to change the formation to allow further rtunning potential (as per picture) 5. I am also thinking of addind a fuel stage in the depot by removing a pre weathered knightwing kit from its base and glueing it to the depot concrete base 6. I have removed the 08 body and I have had a mobile telephone mast built to position in the space. The layout has been gathering dust and has shown some wear and tear due to transportation but I think now i'm putting some TLC onto it I can take it forward. Finally I am contemplating adding an extra board to the layout to add a run down marshalling yard attached to the depot end of the board. The next tasks are to test the point motors out and to re do the lighting wiring. ALso the depot roof needs replacing. Cheers for reading Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Unfortunately due to time restraints and other commitments I have had to dismantle this layout but I hope when time allows to start a fresh exhibition project Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Shame - this had a good look about it especially the banks and bridge set in the corner - with a tidy up and some additions it had the making of a good project - good to see it was quite wide giving good depth - something I hope to represent sometime. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Well the bug has bit back and here is the latest project which I will exhibit. I purchased an unfinished DC OO gauge layout. It is based on a loco shed and a few sidings one running into a warehouse. The area will be modelled as a head shunt area for trains to be prepped for loco changes and for storage sidings from the main line and station (off layout) It will be DCC diesel and electric with sound, hopefully modelled so different eras can be run. It is a good solid layout but needs a lot of work doing (sucker for punishment) some of the jobs include:- 1. Wire for DCC 2. Build new fiddle yard 3. finish scenery 4 repair overhead wires and finish off where needed 5. new back scenes 6. new warehouse buildings 7. more lights 8. detail and weather the loco area 9. point motors to be added and run through DCC for the first time 10. lighting rig 11. name the layout 12 remove legs and put on trestles I have started some work and I will post the pictures later, but for now here is the layout in its current guise Cheers Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 So as I said previously work has started on the wiring and as normal its a nightmare to sort someone else's wiring out especially when they use one colour of wire for everything ! Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard60098 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Excellent update Nik, all looking great and its a good setup there with having overhead and the warehouse too! Shame about the wiring but i couldn't even figure mine out now thou it is colour coded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Evening all Weekend update: - I have finally rewired all three scenic boards for DCC and sorted the wiring for the existing lights. The layout has been through a test session and all is good. The next few weeks will see point motors installed and wired up and if I have time the backscenes removed to improve them and set a new height. Oh finally I am fitting dowels and catches/latches for easy setting up and pulling down of the boards Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 that looks a good set up, should be plenty of operating moves to keep you busy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 That's a great looking layout. Can you let us know its dimensions please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeydave Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I like this a lot.looks much better now its been changed around.Like the idea of the 2 road engine shed as well,might 'nick' that idea myself. Also interested in the dimensions......and of course more pics please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Evening Gents The measurements so far 16ft x 2 including fiddle yard but I may add a second yard to make into an L shape Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This has realy taken shape!! well done you looking forward to more pictures now Nik.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60006 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Stunning progress you've made here. It's barely recognisable. Keep the pictures coming please. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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