Diesel Dayz Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Having sold both Nobbs End and Duke Street layouts to diversify with 0 gauge a problem reared it's ugly head! I have got two exhibition bookings at Wirksworth and Burton on Trent in October and November respectively and no 00 gauge layout to exhibit. I haven't got the time to construct a layout for these shows and I didn't particularly want to cancel. Whilst at Ruddington at the weekend a solution to the problem was found. Ashley Toon and his father, Trevor, were exhibiting a layout for the first time and it transpired that it was for sale. Enquiries were made on the Sunday, a price agreed and now I am the very proud owner of CHURCH LANE SIDINGS. The railway is a micro layout, small and simple, with a scenic board of 4 feet x 16 inches. The fiddle yard board is the same size. Both boards incorporate folding legs. The baseboards are 4mm MDF on a planed timber frame. I've taken a few photo's of Church Lane Sidings (on a dodgy camera so excuse the quality!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 You lucky man, I saw it and it was really good and looked a joy to operate. Trevor's other buildings were really good too and I wish I had bought a couple. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 You lucky man, I saw it and it was really good and looked a joy to operate. Trevor's other buildings were really good too and I wish I had bought a couple. Andy Hi Andy Totally agree with you on Trevor's creativity. I have been fortunate enough to see at first hand the quality of his work. I've been round to his house today, obviously, to collect Church Lane Sidings and got to see his other work. Really magnificent! I also bought one of his buildings on Saturday at Ruddington (couldn't resist it) and it oozes quality. The thing is, I've owned the layout now for approx 6 hours and every time I look at it I find another gem of a detail! Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nice buy alan is it DCC also, looks like some nice details, are we likely to see it at Mansfield, would be great to see it first hand.i wouldnt change anything from what i can see, but what are your plans or are you just simply gonna plug and play. great buy Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nice buy alan is it DCC also, looks like some nice details, are we likely to see it at Mansfield, would be great to see it first hand.i wouldnt change anything from what i can see, but what are your plans or are you just simply gonna plug and play. great buy Neil Hi Mason. At the moment it's got a DC controller on it. So I'll be connecting my Prodigy to it. I wouldn't dream of altering anything on this layout. I just hope I can do it justice when I operate it! I'll have to have a word with Redgate about Mansfield so there maybe a chance. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Alan, im sure Ian would go for it, it will look fantastic with your lovely blue stock on it Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Is there any other colour? I'll take some piccies of a few strategically placed blue diesels soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Alan, will you be putting SOUND on it? I also notice you have the best DCC controller money can buy (in my humble opinion) Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Alan, will you be putting SOUND on it? I also notice you have the best DCC controller money can buy (in my humble opinion) Andy. Hi Andy Church Lane Sidings will have Cl 24, 25 ,37 and probably Cl 20 with sound. Had my Prodigy for 4 years and has performed faultlessly. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I Think strategically placed is the way to go, look forward to it mate Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 16, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hmm, might need a few black kettles ...... I was kinda hoping for the O gauge layout for Mansfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 thats your newly found soft spot for O gauge talking again Ian , i think you i can remeber you sneeking a steamer on duke stret last year if i remember right Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's a great layout, you have been lucky to get it. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hmm, might need a few black kettles ...... I was kinda hoping for the O gauge layout for Mansfield Hi Ian I'll leave the layout choice to you for Mansfield. No black kettles tho' mate Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2011 thats your newly found soft spot for O gauge talking again Ian , i think you i can remeber you sneeking a steamer on duke stret last year if i remember right Neil Oh I did better than that at Derby ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 ] That's a great layout, you have been lucky to get it. Colin Thanks Colin. A case of being in the right place at the right time. Any hoo some more ropey piccies. I really must learn how to use this camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ignore the previous photo's. Here's a new batch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Nice new pics mate, i like the chap looking out of the warehouse window, some really nice scenery too, have the sound locos made there selves at home now?? Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Neil. Yes, the Blue Diesels have settled in their new home. The 37 in the pics will be the biggest loco on Church Lane Sidings. Well spotted re the guy in the window. It's one of those things you wouldn't see at first glance. Cheers Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi. Some pictures of 08419 shunting Church Lane Sidings. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi Alan, Just got my sound chip for my 20, CHUFFED TO BITS! so ordered a 27, 108 and an 8f. Will get the Bachhy 25 when its out. Looking forward to seeing it again on the rounds. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi Andy. Most of my sound loco's are Bachmann (20,24,25,37 etc) I've got a Hornby sound 31. Next job is to sound chip 08419. Church Lane Sidings was built as a Scottish layout (I'm thinking of moving it a tad south). The next set of pics show the layout as intended. A Clayton arrives with a short train of vans. She's far to clean. Must be ex works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Scottish, Derbyshire or North Cornwall the 25's and 37's will look and SOUND a treat. Looking forward to seeing more of the cameo pic's. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That Clayton looks right at home on there Alan, first thing i did with mine was grime it up. I think you could pretty much base it anywhere with how the scenery is. sound 37 ...tasty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Scottish, Derbyshire or North Cornwall the 25's and 37's will look and SOUND a treat. Looking forward to seeing more of the cameo pic's. Andy. That Clayton looks right at home on there Alan, first thing i did with mine was grime it up. I think you could pretty much base it anywhere with how the scenery is. sound 37 ...tasty Thanks guy's. I've got the loco roster sorted. 03066, 08419, 20129, 24035, 25095, 25245, 37254. As regards cameo's I might do a BR Green and Steam. I have got a special planned also so watch this space! Dates for the diary: Wirksworth 15th / 16th October 2011 Burton on Trent (Pirelli Stadium) 6th November 2011 Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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