Leon Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Hi guys hope all are well. Unfortunately no progress, I am struggling to find interest anymore. I think the lack of natural light is a big problem for me, really need a skylight in the roof for me to be able to stay up there any period of time. I guess a lot has changed on the modelling scene over the past few months? Grab a few pics, nothing new tho sorry. Edited November 2, 2013 by Leon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Giving up on posting more pics, just took a load with new iPhone but they seen too large to upload? Lol. Arrrrrr tech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Upload from Flickr ? Or just have a link to Flickr ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Looking forward to few photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks Marcus, I have set up a Flickr account now, how do I get the BB code from the photo mate? I have set the switch on RmWeb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Untitled by imleonbrown, on Flickr aaah cool, thanks Marcus for your help. Managed to upload from Flickr now as photos uploaded direct from iPhone were too large. Cheers Mate. Spares are delivered to the depot by rail. Edited November 2, 2013 by Leon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Sorry to hear your having modellers blues Leon hope you get back into it soon because you do have a great layout, great photos too David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Evening all, Moved some ecs into Morfa Bank this evening behind 47612. Whilst a Trainload Metals 56 waits for work. upload by imleonbrown, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Looks very nice class 56 you have there Leon any more photos of it?? Cheers neil... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) This really is a cracking layout Leon, I think being set on the "curve" really helps set it apart from the all too common layouts with rows of dead straight sidings. Keep up the job work & posting the cracking photo's. Cheers Edited November 6, 2013 by sdw7300 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks guys, I based the yard on Tidal which is on a slight curve. I am having thoughts of rebuilding as I am struggling to pay for all the various wagons. I have always been drawn to South Wales coal mines and I'm thinking of changing it to one? I can then concentrate I just getting three types of wagon - HAA, HEA & MEA. I think I can get away with keeping the track work as it is, the sidings would stay as sidings for the coal wagons with the nearest two so used to load via shovel. I would however get rid of the steelworks which would become the headshunt. I will also loose the tmd and wagon works. The areas around the layout would then be just coal heaps. Your thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzscottish Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi Leon, Well done from way down under! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi Leon, Good to see you back, have to admit I too have been struggling lately with my layout. Being someone that has changed their layout often, my advice would be to plan the next one rather than have an idea, rip up the scenic and then realise it's not actually what you wanted. I did a quarry style layout once which is similar to the coal idea you have. The problem with it is the limitations of movements and lack of variety with regards to stock. Didn't you introduce ECS moves to add a bit of added interest to the current layout? Saying that, if its an itch that needs scratching then you need to do what's right for you. I would try and keep the depot or wagon works just for the added interest, I'm sure what ever you choose to do will capture the theme as you've done so well with the current layout. Good luck Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Hi Leon, lovely layout this with plenty of that gritty South Wales atmosphere With regards to the natural light problem, have you thought about using Daylight tubes ? I see the layout is in the loft, is there any chance you could position the lights 1/2 way down the roof eves so they sit above your layout, you could even put a pelmet in front of them so they concentrate the light down onto the layout and not shine out into the walkway area. I have done that in my loft area, I got the lights mounted and fed the power from a switched fused spur, and the wires are in surface mounted white plastic conduit, ok it may not be the 100% ideal situation, but it beats ripping out plaster and making a mess that way, as the conduit can be concealed in places. Hope this idea helps, but then again you may already be doing that ??? Best regards Craig. Edited November 6, 2013 by muddys-blues 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I agree with Scott regarding keep in the depot David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi guys, really appreciate the advice. I don't want to sound ungrateful I know I am lucky to have the space I have to play with. South Wales Freight was planned with as much a possible to keep the operator interested so that's why I have a TMD, Wagon Works, Marshalling Yard, Steelworks and two fiddle yards one of which is a pretend Docks. Having all this pretty much means I can run what I like when I like, such as Coal, Steel, Petroleum, General Railfreight, Containers etc as well as the occasional coaching stock and departmental trains and light engine movements to the depot. This means I am always kept busy. On the down side from this I struggle to operate such a large layout and also to fund all the rolling stock I desire where as a Coal Mine would concentrate my stock requirements to just three types of Coal wagon and a few locomotives and allow me to purchase sound decoders. Having looked at the layout again and the time spent on buildings etc I think I will carry on and try to improve the area's I'm not happy with, If I make changes now I would feel I had given up and may regret losing the TMD and Wagon Works etc and become bored again. Craig - I will post a pic of the lighting setup to see what you think. Also thanks to David and Scott. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks guys, I based the yard on Tidal which is on a slight curve. I am having thoughts of rebuilding as I am struggling to pay for all the various wagons. I have always been drawn to South Wales coal mines and I'm thinking of changing it to one? I can then concentrate I just getting three types of wagon - HAA, HEA & MEA. I think I can get away with keeping the track work as it is, the sidings would stay as sidings for the coal wagons with the nearest two so used to load via shovel. I would however get rid of the steelworks which would become the headshunt. I will also loose the tmd and wagon works. The areas around the layout would then be just coal heaps. Your thoughts? Sounds very interesting!! would be nice to see what you come up with Leon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Colourful traction tasked on the daily Speedlink Service. Edited November 7, 2013 by Leon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Leon, I would keep the variety if I were you, you can always add more coal wagons as money allows and use other wagons a bit less. I have recently bought some Railraod MGRs from Hattons, they have a 3 pack for 14.00 quid. You might find if you make up a timetable and run trains to that it will give a purpose for locos arriving on and off shed and into the yard on trains etc. It makes running Llanbourne less boring. Keep the pics coming it's a great layout. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks Peter, I haves rake of the Railroad HAA, great price for building up trains, decided to keep the layout as it is for now and hopefully crack on through the winter, next job is to replace all the Backscene as it's coming away. Many thanks peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Good decision Leon, I am pleased to hear that you are keeping the layout as is for the time being. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 image by imleonbrown, on Flickr image by imleonbrown, on Flickr image by imleonbrown, on Flickr Splash of colour at the Steelworks today in the form of InterCity 47612. Waits to depart with the daily Speedlink Service. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Looking great Leon David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thats more like it Leon!!! luv looking over your photos!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 37 resting by imleonbrown, on Flickr 37's rest up. New Backscene placed behind depot area. by imleonbrown, on Flickr New Backscene placed behind depot area. by imleonbrown, on Flickr Evening all, starting work on replacing all the backscenes on the layout starting behind the depot area. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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