RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 7, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2010 Track wiring complete and the first trains run! Due to my decision to cancel the MRC meeting last night due to the weather it gave me a good chance to continue with the wiring. All track wires have been fitted, all point motors attached (but no power to them yet) and polarity switches wired. The first two trains ran. The first, a goods, arrived and was shunted and the loco and van departed, the second was a coal train. Photos will be posted later. I will run it some more to find where any problems may be, there are some tight spots in the crossings and a couple of steps at rail joints. I will also decide where uncoupling magnets need to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 8, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2010 Photos of the first trains... I know you can't see them moving, you'll have to trust Me. I also discovered another '5' connection, I can fit 5 wagons + brakevan in the fiddleyard. J24 5627 shunts the first goods train to arrive at Felton Lane. The first coal train was hauled by N10 9092. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 10, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2010 The Station building continues... The basic roof is now complete, the first photo shows the framework and the second shows it covered over. This type of station building had three seperate roofs, one for each part of the building, but I have simplified it (a bit) on the model having one running right through. The Goods shed is also almost complete, it is based on the one at Butterknowle and is again mounting board this time covered with Scalescenes english garden bond brick. The corrugated sheeting is SE Finecast cut up into small sections and glued on. And the real thing... The weigh office is now complete... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted January 10, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2010 I really like the weigh office it has something just right about it. I hope the goods shed turns out just as good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 14, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2010 Introducing Board 3... Board 3 is 18" x 15" and brings the total up to 1998 sq in. There will be no track on this board, but there will be the yard entrance, the station masters house, the stables and a row of terraced houses. Another '5' is introduced here as there are 5 houses in the terrace. The first photo shows the board with the front of the terrace propped up where it will be. The brick is Scalescenes English Garden bond. Lintels and sills have been fitted. Lintels and sills painted and Dornaplas windows fitted. The street name 'Pease Row' reflects the Stockton & Darlington origins of the line despite them being NER houses built in the 1880's. Door frames. 40thou microstrip on 30thou backing. Basic finished door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi Paul, The layout looks great, I particularly like the buildings. I think I'll have to try your method of painting stonework. I might have an experiment on some brickwork as I've got quite a bit to paint. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 20, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2010 Pease Row... Pease Row is now almost finished with the slates, chimneys, doors and gutters & downpipes fitted. The windows need some curtains behind them and door steps, although these will probably be fitted along with the garden paths when the terrace is fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 27, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2010 Rail built stop blocks... I read on Oldlugger's 'Kent Industrial' thread on here a few weeks ago about someone wanting to build some rail built buffer stops but didn't know how to go about bending the rail without kinking it. An article in MRJ No 48 by Steve Hall was mentioned about how he made a bending jig/tool for making the buffer stops for Halifax King Cross. As I needed some 'Stop Blocks' (as the NER called them) I looked up the article and made my own version of the jig, slightly different but it worked just the same. The first photo shows the jig, some lengths of rail, the magazine article and an NERA drawing of a suitable NER 'Stop Block'. The spanner was to turn the jig, but this proved unnesesary and it could be turned by hand. The second photo shows the rails after they have been anealed. A length of rail in the jig. Spanner used to turn the jig. Rail bent and ready to be removed. 18 bent rails, 16 were needed (4 stop blocks) but I did a couple of spares. After the 'legs' were cut to length they were held down and the uprights, two pieces of rail 20mm long soldered together and joggled, were soldered onto the first side. The second side was laid over the first with a piece of rail to keep them apart and soldered on. 8 stop block sides 4 left and 4 right. The front and backs are set at different angles although the bend is at 90 deg. the joggles on the uprights all go to the outsides. The completed stop blocks. The beams are two pieces of rail soldered together and glued to plastic angles which are glued onto the uprights, this should keep them electrically dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh993 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Paul, Have just spent a good 20 minutes reading through your thread and admiring your work, I must say it's absolutely Cracking, One thing I will ask is what gauge it is, as I can't seem to work it out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 28, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Paul, Have just spent a good 20 minutes reading through your thread and admiring your work, I must say it's absolutely Cracking, One thing I will ask is what gauge it is, as I can't seem to work it out? Thanks for the comments Josh. I've just scanned through it myself and I do appear to have missed off the scale/gauge, it's 00. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh993 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks for letting me know, It was just to say if you could get away with modelling to that standard in 00 (to the standard I couldn't recognize if it was 00,Em or P4) Makes me think whether it is worth going to all that hassle to change gauge for a future project. It's Convinced me I look forward to some more Pictures and updates, I might even have a go myself at the rail buffer stops! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted January 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2010 Nice work on those stop blocks Paul. I need to make a similar jig to produce some in 7mm scale. Unfortunately, the GWR versions I require, have more tham one bend in them.... Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted February 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hi Paul, looking good as your layouts always do. You know the best way is the DCC way . There is a little bit more room in those locos than your N gauge stuff Love the coal drops, even thought they arn't finished yet, i can just see that area being great for taking some black and white pics. Also you have an invite for Darlington for next year (for who ever is doing it ) cheers Simon ps you should know not to say anything when People ask you about layouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 1, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2010 Dan - Thanks for the comments and good luck with your own buffer stops/stop blocks. Simon - although it is wired for DCC I'm not converting any of my LNER locos, it MAY and COULD be run DCC if necessary (probably 1960's with a 24 & 17) there was no need for any section breaks/switches as it will be run with 'one engine in steam'. My inspiration was the Croft and Forcett goods branches and the recent articles on both in North Eastern Express and the NERA walk up to Butterknowle last May. I will PM about Darlo'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted February 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2010 Simon - although it is wired for DCC I'm not converting any of my LNER locos, it MAY and COULD be run DCC if necessary I will PM about Darlo'. Y0u know it makes sense, just wait till you go off to lunch, a few sound locos (couple of 24's ) on there pm recived and reply sent cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftwood Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hi Paul, Great layout, a couple of questions if I may? I love your coal drops, what stone work did you cover the bay walls with? and what wood and sizes did you use for the track bases? I had thought of using the Hornby Scaledale bays (not the covered ones) but scratchbuilding (bashing ) them would suit me better Thanks for your time Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 3, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hi Pete, The stone is from Slaters, I think 'Large Dressed stone' not the rounded stuff, I'm not exactly sure what it is called. The timber is 4mm for the track beams and 3mm to support the deck. I used the drawing in North Eastern Record Vol 1. Good luck with yours. The Scaledale on is based on Goathland, which is only 6 miles from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftwood Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hi Pete, The stone is from Slaters, I think 'Large Dressed stone' not the rounded stuff, I'm not exactly sure what it is called. The timber is 4mm for the track beams and 3mm to support the deck. I used the drawing in North Eastern Record Vol 1. Good luck with yours. The Scaledale on is based on Goathland, which is only 6 miles from me. Thanks, thats great. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 9, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2010 Back to the Coal Depots... A little more work on the coal depots, hand rails and stop blocks fitted, painted and weathered, also scales added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftwood Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Excelent coal drops, keep it coming.... Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 10, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2010 If anyone is interested I will be taking the buffer stop rail bending jig to Doncaster with me. I will be on stand 96 'Fellburn'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 After having a right good read, and a bit of a cry at how good you buildings are, I'm racking my brains to find an excuse to have a go at something for Scrayingham! I'll be keeping a beady eye on the thread, and look forward to seeing it in Goathland J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 If anyone is interested I will be taking the buffer stop rail bending jig to Doncaster with me. I will be on stand 96 'Fellburn'. Paul, I wish I had seen this before coming to Doncaster - I would have liked to have seen it. Next time maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 22, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2010 Paul, I wish I had seen this before coming to Doncaster - I would have liked to have seen it. Next time maybe. Sorry, forgot about it at the time, we were all so excited about your 'show and tell' Q7 backhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftwood Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi Paul, Its coming along fine. Another question if I may. What wood did you use for the track support and side support on the drops? Was it Balsa? Would that be strong enough? I have completed the hollow for my drops, and will be cracking on with the drops themselves very soon. I have also laid the first bit of track on the lower sector plate and the two fidlle yard roads on the left hand board. As ever thanks in anticiption. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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