pitbull1845 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cracked on with some more scenics this evening, I have removed some of the embankment by the sidings to make an access road to the engineers yard. I have also coloured and applied some greenery to part of the lane which comes from the depot along to the area at the end of the sidings. I will take some pictures tomorrow to show what I mean, once the glue has dried and the excess greenery vacumed up. I have to say I'm actualy quite enjoyng it, its not up to the standards of many on here but I think it looks alright, but then I would! It's all a learning curve. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Mate, love the latest pics, espc the RES 47 on coaches..... The HEA's look awsome and really like the coal loads, I was thinking of getting some, can I ask were there from? As for the standards...the trackwork and scenary is spot on, you have the basics down so if your not all that happy you can always improve areas over time, there is so much on my own layout which is still at "that will do for now" stage and needs improving but like I said there is plenty of time. Great high retaining wall, I want one now...lol. Keep it up as the photos are looking really good... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Cheers Leon, The HEA's were purchased through the for sale part of this forum so unfortunately I have no idea where the coal inserts came from. If he's reading maybe he can answer... I will PM you with his details if you want... They do look good as a short rake. I think you are right about improving as time goes on, as my skills/ideas improve it won't take too much to adjust or replace things. Here are a few more photos to show my small progress. First of all the office where the crews sign in and chill out. The view along the unmade road towards the engineers yard at the far end of the layout. The yard itself, buildings plonked to give an artists impression! Still to be completed: Shunter abandoned at the buffers awaiting the late crew to arrive: Back to work tomorrow so may be a gap in modelling for a bit.. Thanks for taking the time to look. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Again Scott, smashing pics. the 2nd one is really impressive. The trackwork is so neat and straight, also good effect of oil and grunge in the siding with the shunter on. Reminds me of East Usk yard East of Newport, with a rake of Railfreight HEA's waiting for a loco, such as maybe 800 Glo Cymru. In the 2nd pic are we looking down to the engineers yard only or will it still be for freight aswell? As I see you have coal and steel wagons sat there at presant. Time well spent as its come on leaps and bounds recently. Enjoy the break from it when you get back to work and catch up with you soon, Leon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Sorry I should have explained, the engineers yard is not a rail served one as such but they will have the use the siding nearest the road. The sidings will still be used for all kinds of traffic. Scenery really does help give the layout a newlease of life. I was starting to get fed up with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking fantastic Scott, very envious indeed, making me want to dig out my 00 stuff and start another layout. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnington Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Scott, Been keeping an eye on your thread for a while, the layout is coming on great!! Wish i had that much space to play with, keep the pics coming Cheers Arnie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Scott, Top work, love the pictures B) your stock is weatherd really well. Great progress so far, look forward to more updates, Many thanks Darren NSE DAZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking fantastic Scott, very envious indeed, making me want to dig out my 00 stuff and start another layout. Go for it Graham! What harm can it do... Arnie Thanks for your kind words, I think sometimes I forget how much space I do have.. Cheers Daz, I can't take the credit for the weathering unfortunately, only 37 800 is my work so far.. Glad the pictures are going down well, not sure what else to take pictures of though, I guess i'll just keep the progress reports coming. I'm so looking forward to getting it to a state where I can play trains and not have to worry about finishing all the scenic bits. I'm more of an operator than a builder.. Cheeers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0O00 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Good photos there Scott. Could do with one of your BDA's! Cheers Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks Alex, I was planning on getting some more BDA's rather than getting rid of them, sorry mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 11, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2011 Scott Its all looking rather fine sir, I mean there's ballast and everything, and it almost looks as though a playday is in order. I assume the track is laid on velcro as usual 'just in case'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very nice layout there!! lot of hard work going into that......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks "66" for your comments, there should be a lot more work going into it really... Ian, I think you are right a play day is on the cards, I really must tidy up though, I keep saying it but just get the motivation to do it, its going to take ages. No Velcro by the way! Couple more pictures to finish with. Another mock up of the yard, fencing isnt fixed or anything, I have another idea of putting a small virtual quarry there instead, so I need to do a bit more thinking and planning. 37800 ready to depart with its HEA's for a working to a South Wales freight yard, yet to be named... Off to bed now, early start in the morning.. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi Scott, The latest pics look great, the layout is certainly coming to life. Your weathering on 37800 looks good I am thinking you will be doing some more now that you have done one. Nice to see a RES Spoon on the interegional makes a change from all the 47/8s. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Scott, Will see if I can snap a shot of 800 arriving in the yard later on today for you....I will see if some repairs can be done to that buffer, looks damaged? bit of heavy shunting? lol All the best mate.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 13, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have another idea of putting a small virtual quarry there instead I think the site looks a bit small to do a virtual quarry justice mate, I think the set up you have looks just fine. A bit more junk and maybe some of those bags of ballast and the job's a good'un. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Some of the scenes look so real!! nice to see alot time and hard work has gone into your layout..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Morning all, Peter, ,the 47/8 is in the depot as it has issues with very slow running, so the RES 47 was used at short notice... as for the weathering, yes I hope to do the rest of my stock at some point, although Kevin of "Leaford" has helped with a few. Leon, I didn't even notice the buffer, if your fitters have no luck I'll get mine to have a look when she returns with the empties. Ian, I think you have a good point there with the size, and I completely forgot about those new ballast bags coming out so yes there will be some of them. My plan was to get some more junk too, my spares scenic tub is looking a bit bare. Class 66, Thanks again for the comments, It's getting there. Have you got a layout? Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Evening, So much for having a few days off and getting some modelling done.. I haven't had time to get out there really. A few personal issues have seen to that. Still, my Dad popped over today and had a little box with him, a donation towards the layout.. As the trend at the moment on some layouts seems to be buses and coaches I thought I would show the first arrivals for the travel inter-change, just have to work out how i'm going to design and build it! 3 in a row, welcome aboard.. Which one for Saliisbury please driver? Not very exciting I know, but now that I have them it may give me an incentive to develop this area. As previously mentioned, I was thinking of a travel inter-change/shopping centre bus station. It would mean doing it myself so it will certainly be an interesting ride... I'm back to work tomorrow so another 5 days of no modelling Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hi Scott, I do like 800 on the HEAs, very nice weathering. Think you might need to get a Metals 37 to work the BDAs! I look forward to seeing your bus park and shopping centre. You are going to be busy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Get 37201 Fm: from Vitrains, bout £30 at the mo on Hattons. Could also double head it with your 56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Looking good Scott, like the bus station idea theres some great 00 model vehicles about these days .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60026to Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hiya Scott, thats quite a nice little model railway you have there. I have one quick question about your retaining wall, I assume that its from the International Models range and I know that the wall comes in 500mm lengths but I am having trouble gauging the height. I wish to replace my Wills retaining wall on my layout and I think the one you have used would be ideal. Any info would be most welcome. Cheers for now and happy modelling. Matt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Evening all, Grimleygrid and Leon, the 37 in metals would be a nice addition, my 56 is still away at Leaford so the other locos are deputising any metals work. I've had a look at Hattons and I am tempted, although I'm getting married in April so all my pennies should really go to that.. YVM, not sure when the bus station idea will commence but I do like the idea of it, the plan will be to have a railway station frontage too as the idea is that the large station is off scene underneath. I like the new fire engines that are being released by Oxford, just need a slightly older modern one if that makes sense?? I'm sure I could incorporate a fire station somewhere on the layout... Hi Matt, thanks for your comments, you are correct, the walls are from international models, I'm at work at the moment but if I get chance tomorrow I will measure the height for you. (PM sent) Thanks for looking Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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