Mike Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Just started the small removable add-on to the front of the coal siding so that I can at least have the coal staithes that are missing. I have also got rid of the loading gauge from this siding as it seemed completely out of place as van traffic is handled in the station. The winter project will definitely be Saltwells Colliery, this will be a simple pit head with an 0-9mm narrow gauge line to a loading bank, standard gauge sidings and through track. I have a load of interesting pictures one of which shows a winding house with the winding drum on the outside. The coal in the area was quite near the surface the deep mine being Baggeridge. On this project I will have the assistance of Number 1 son who will be entrusted to construct some of the buildings a task that can be carried out away from the layout. However, no real work to start this weekend as it's my Father-in-laws 100th birthday on the 21st and its a big party. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Somewhat neglected to add any updates but all is not lost. I have been busy tweaking locos and stock, completing a wheel cleaning track and generally being Mr efficient ( Ha Ha ). I have nearly completed my add-on shelf thingy to the front of the siding which includes the coal staithes/Photos by the weekend, honest Guv. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Reasons to be cheerful part three. I have been adding ground cover, a building and an electrical supply pole to the removable add-on shelf. I have also been modifying a canvas topped humber into a short pick-up truck, currently in the painting stage and having found a figure which unfortunately had lost an arm ( no jokes about it being harmless) I have made the missing limb and the figure is ready for painting. So Photos later today or at the latest Sunday. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well although its still not finished here is the add-on shelf thingy. It has been designed to clip on to the front of the coal siding via two key hole slots and will be removed when in transit. The pick-up still needs weathering its has new headlights, wing mirrors and numberplate's. I'll photo the thingy when its attached to the layout so that you get a better idea. ps. The figure is the new arm man. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufferbeam Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 This is a great layout. I've built a few O gauge wagon kits and a couple of Agenoria loco kits, now need to build some infrastructure to run them on and seeking inspiration. Looking forward to seeing this one at Warley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Just a couple of photos of the shelf in position on the layout, just needs blending in. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufferbeam Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi there, are the wagons in the latest photographs from Cooper Craft kits? Many thanks, Barry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi there, are the wagons in the latest photographs from Cooper Craft kits? Many thanks, Barry Absolutely, built when Cooper-Craft first appeared, a long time ago. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Layout now packed away ready for Warley,track cleaned, locos tested and wheels cleaned and all couplings checked for alignment. I have just started scratch building a Sentinel and converting a propriety loco into a small diesel shunter , photos of the builds soon.. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Warley here I come. Car loaded, delivery notice against the windscreen, badges at the ready. Should be at the NEC for 14.00 . It's going to be a busy weekend, but looking forward to it. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Warley all set up and ready to go, of course the stock still needs to put on the layout. Mike at the NEC Friday 23/11 14.30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2012 Have a good show Mike. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Warley Contrasts:- Saturday Well today didn't go to well at least not until around 16.00 when just about everything went really well. The major problem was a dodgy barrier in front of the layout which when trying to assist a visitor caused me to fall almost full length against and across the layout. I managed to break detailing on the add-on unit, a wagon, a buffer stop,dislodge a building and almost catapult a loco into the back of beyond. I and my fellow operator Barrie managed over about an hour repair all of the damage, whilst still operating the sequence but, the bruises on my leg are still coming out. The Barrier was eventually replaced. The other frustrating problem was losing mains power 4 times during the day because someone was using an appliance which kept tripping the circuit, the NEC sparky eventually sorted the problem, lets hope it stays sorted. Sunday In those immortal words FABULOUS, absolutely trouble free day everything worked as it should and another three invites to shows, can't be bad. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 838rapid Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Bless you Mike. Glad Sunday more than made up for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Ouch sounds painful Mike. I noticed the dodgy barrier myself on Saturday. Glad you managed to repairs things for Sunday. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2012 Bad luck about the fall but at least it sounds like the layout and stock performed well. Hopefully I shall see it somewhere (Guildex?) Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufferbeam Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Mike, Saw the layout on Saturday when you were a bit down in the dumps after the fall but my lady and I both really enjoyed seeing it and talking to you. Your layout was not the only one with dodgy barriers and I think the Warley organisers need to look closely at them for next year. You kept the show on the road, well done. Barry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 27, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ouch sounds painful Mike. Glad you managed to repairs things for Sunday. Hope you (and the layout) havent suffered any long-term effects. I didnt find you until Sunday, and had no idea you had suffered. I liked Spinners End a lot, and its certainly given me a few ideas. All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks Dave no major harm done to the layout or myself. Today has seen a start on the major surgery to the Atlas Diesel (0-6-0) it's all ready now an 0-4-0 and considerably shorter, I had to modify the p/u's and it still runs very well. I will post some photos over the weekend. This mod is all down to David Rae who posted his work on both the web and 0 Gauge Guild sites. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Infernal Combustion Engine, Started hacking the Atlas diesel from an 0-6-0 into an 0-4-0, slowly getting there . Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted November 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2012 Mike, Good to see this - another mutant Atlas Plymouth - its starting a trend, even shorter than mine! Hope it works out for you. Dava http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/43973-planet-1/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Mike, Good to see this - another mutant Atlas Plymouth - its starting a trend, even shorter than mine! Hope it works out for you. Dava http://www.rmweb.co....43973-planet-1/ It's all your fault, having seen your post I just couldn't resist having a hack. The loco is currently in the paint shop with just the buffer beams to paint then weathering and glazing. I'll post some pictures soon. I'm just about to start another layout so I'll start another thread once it's in a viewable state. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 OK whilst I have not finished with Spinners End I have just started a new project in, wait for it, 4mm. The working title is Preston Baggot, I have built the point work in code 75 and I'm starting a new thread in the layout section. Mike - Oops! gone and done it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Well here we are almost finished fresh out the paint shop, needs weathering and Matt varnish. The buffers are from an old Lima Loco with plastic disks added. The Loco is a cross between a Planet and Rushton so I suppose one might call it a Rushet. Mike - photo taken in very strong sunlight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I could also be a Planot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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