Hampshire Hog Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, That class 31 does look good, so does the wagon behind it.B) Cheers Peter. Hiya Pete, The wagon behind the 31 is my attempt at a Sturgeon a wagon that used to be around a lot (probably all scrapped long ago)the model based on a Hornby Freightliner flat, with Appleby Bogies and stuff from the scrap bin. 7APT7 wrote:- "Your DRS 37 510 photo, is that the ne Bachmann Nuclear flask wagon or one you have made yourself... Excellent work as always Kevin... Love to come to this thead to see all your excellent photos. Regards Jamie Many thanks Jamie, the Flask wagon is an Appleby Kit that has not been available for a long time -- But the good news is the Bachmann one will soon be available And Jamie our next exhibition is in October at Folkestone, another Class 31 a standard Lima one this time. See you soon Kevin. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, Very nice work on the layout. I enjoyed reading about it Model Rail. Your Sturgeon looks very nice, based on an old Hornby Freightliner flat you say? Could you provide further details of how you carried out this build? One would say it could have a thread of it's own!? Look forward to seeing more. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi Kevin, Very nice work on the layout. I enjoyed reading about it Model Rail. Your Sturgeon looks very nice, based on an old Hornby Freightliner flat you say? Could you provide further details of how you carried out this build? One would say it could have a thread of it's own!? Look forward to seeing more. Cheers I never thought that when I built the Sturgeon (I use that term loosely) that its underpinnings would be displayed for all the world to see, believe me it is not a pretty sight, if you are squeamish look away now: As can be seen in the photo above plasticard is overlaid over the Hornby freightliner chassis to achieve the required depth, width, and lenth with foamboard offcuts suitably shaped used for the headstocks (nothing was measured I just worked from photos following the proviso of, if it looks right then it probably is) the brick embossed plasticard was all I had laying around at the time. The bogies are castings made by Appleby and a simple method of mounting them by drilling holes through the chassis and pivoting them on nuts and bolts, the Bluetack acts as a "locking nut". Because the wagon is so low couplings were a problem and so the method in the photo was adopted with the plasticard giving a bit of flexibility to allow for up and down movement, but it is not ideal and problems can arise if coupled to another vehicle with a coupling thats a bit high. All of the side/underframe details are from the scrap bin. i.e. suitably filed and bent brass box section left over from building the catenary gantries on Leaway Park, small offcuts of plasticard were also used, and then given an all over coat of Humbrol Signal Yellow paint if my memory serves me well. The load was made from old Peco steel rail that I had laying around cut to varying lenths and glewed into place. So there you are, not for the purists but I was pleased with it when it was finished, its all about having a go and the things I learned whilst carrying out this project puts me in good stead for the stuff I do now. A couple of pictures. I think that beamer could be in trouble?? Class 158 waits for its return trip to Bristol, whilst Class 31 shunts the yard. Cheerio for now. Kevin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi Kevin, Thanks for the info on the wagon, it does look the part. I must be that you used the correct brick bond. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi Kevin, Thanks for the extra info and pics of the Sturgeon. I knew I shudn't have got rid of all my old Hornby flats! It's a very interesting project and it seems to look the part. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 A couple of photos showing some newcomers to the layout, firstly the gorgeous Bachmann 2EPB arrives with a stopper. What a fantastic model, congratulations to Bachmann. and second a Foster Yeoman Class 59 acting as a staff taxi. Lighting fitted, waiting for name plates and still needs to be weathered. Cheers Kevin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi Kevin, Hope you are well, I must agree the Bachmann 2EPB is stunning and she looks well at home at Leaford B) cracking pictures All the best Darren NSE DAZ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's a nice couple of new arrivals Kevin, any plans on extending the fiddle yard again! On a separate note, I've been given permission for the Kent trip! As long as I dont go out clubbing on the Friday and Saturday.... Cheers Scott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 A terrific layout Kevin, and a lot of fun to operate I should think. Keep up the great work! Cheers Simon PS - very nice 2 EPB by the way! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 NSE DAZ wrote, "Hi Kevin, Hope you are well, I must agree the Bachmann 2EPB is stunning and she looks well at home at Leaford cracking pictures All the best Darren NSE DAZ". Hi Darren, Thanks for that, I am fine especially when gazing at the 2EPB it has to be one of Bachmanns best, can you not find a reason to run one into Shaftsbury. A Class73 and 2EPB rest between duties in the yard at Leaford. pitbull 1845 wrote, "That's a nice couple of new arrivals Kevin, any plans on extending the fiddle yard again! On a separate note, I've been given permission for the Kent trip! As long as I dont go out clubbing on the Friday and Saturday.... Cheers Scott" Hello Mate, No chance of any fiddle road extensions, not enough room I suppose I will have to move. Its great that you are able to come out to play on the Kent trip, its a shame about having to miss out on the clubbing though, you will just have to stay in the hotel on your own Perhaps another playday with Temeraire is on the cards soon. All is quiet at dusk. oldlugger wrote, "A terrific layout Kevin, and a lot of fun to operate I should think. Keep up the great work! Cheers Simon PS - very nice 2 EPB by the way!" Many thanks oldlugger (Simon), Yes Leaford is fun to operate I just plug the layout in - turn my laptop on - push a couple of buttons and just sit back with a cup or glass of something watching the trains coming and going. Cheers. Kevin. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi Kevin, I have been reading this thread non stop for nearly four days now! Very much enjoying seeing what goes into making something of this calibre. If you don't mind me asking, what did you use to make the 3rd rail throughout the layout? I am looking at making something in the same period (1990s NSE), and have found this thread a veritable mine of information, not to mention extremely enjoyable too. In short, keep up the great work. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted July 31, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2011 Perhaps another playday with Temeraire is on the cards soon. I'm sure it could be, just let me get back from Italy first! Like the look of that EPB by the way, I'll maybe have to get one of those and a VEP perhaps. I wonder where I could store a 3rd rail layout? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hi Kevin, I have been reading this thread non stop for nearly four days now! Very much enjoying seeing what goes into making something of this calibre. If you don't mind me asking, what did you use to make the 3rd rail throughout the layout? I am looking at making something in the same period (1990s NSE), and have found this thread a veritable mine of information, not to mention extremely enjoyable too. In short, keep up the great work. Simon Thank you for your kind comments S.A.C Martin (Simon) the 3rd rail throughout the layout uses Peco components (Code 60 Rail, and plastic chairs, etc.)It can be a bit fiddly especially around curves. - the force of the rail held in a curve can be more than the plastic chairs can cope with and so I had to supplement the standard chairs in places with brass rod drilled into the baseboard. Another photo. See you soon. Kevin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hello chaps, just a reminder about the Folkestone Show next weekend, Pitbull, Temeraire and myself will be there with Leaford and look froward to meeting you so if your passing buy say hello. Here are some pickies of some of the stock that can be seen. The much talked about 4 REP (incidently those with a noisy power bogie, try swopping the two drive axles around so that the tractioned tyred axle is inner most, it worked for me!). Bachmanns EPB. I'm sorry Scott your Windhoff had an accident with some black paint See you all at Folkestone. Regards Kevin. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2011 Is that your usual grimy black and wipe it off Kevin? I'm waiting for the season to start and going to take a few photos with weathering in mind next weekend for that too which is why I can't play trains in Folkstone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm sorry Scott your Windhoff had an accident with some black paint Regards Kevin. Oh no thats really bad! now it looks weathered and much better! Hope its been having fun at Leaford.... Should be no problem with wheel slip at Folkestone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted September 24, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2011 The much talked about 4 REP I think you were dreaming aloud there Kevin! All looks good for next week as I see you've been busy with the dirt, must say the nose of the VEP looks much better with a bit of grime on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hi Kevin, Stunning pictures again as Ian said that VEP looks superb with your usual high standard of weathering All the best Darren NSE DAZ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The much talked about 4 REP (incidently those with a noisy power bogie, try swopping the two drive axles around so that the tractioned tyred axle is inner most, it worked for me!). I've sent mine back for a replacement now but I'll try that if the next one is the same. I'm fairly sure my traction tyred axle was already on the inside though. I still like this layout very much. The EPB looks right at home. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted September 24, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) I actually popped down to Leaford this afternoon and saw the EPBs and VEP first hand and they look superb now that they all have a coat of grime in all the right places! I might even be tempted by the 4 VEP myself before they sell out you never know when I might need one. Edited September 24, 2011 by Temeraire 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I might even be tempted by the 4 VEP myself before they sell out you never know when I might need one. I was thinking the same too!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 To both of you go on buy one you know you want to, perhaps more persuasion is needed. P.S. I must be the only person who managed to spell VEP wrong? Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2011 You wait and see their goody bags next weekend Kevin! With this rapid expansion of the 3rd rail fleet are you going to juice up the sidings too? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted September 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looking forward to seeing Leaford at Folkestone this coming weekend.......and seeing what you've done with the 4-VEP.... Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uk_Steve Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to seeing Leaford at Folkestone this coming weekend.......and seeing what you've done with the 4-VEP.... Keith Folkestone yay my town hello everybody i just seen this thread reading another thread on NSE simular to S.A.C. Martin i am building a late 80s and a very early 90s Layout i have been looking at the thread today with great intrest today some of the photos on this thread has really helped to refresh my mind can i ask what is going on next weekend in Folkestone? all the best from newbie Steve Edited September 25, 2011 by Uk_Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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