45568 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Have you seen this Jason? http://www.ehattons.com/9699/EFE_16123_Leyland_Titan_PD2_highbridge_1950_s_d_deck_bus_Accrington_Corporation_/StockDetail.aspx Look at the destination! Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chimer Posted May 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Have you seen this Jason? http://www.ehattons.com/9699/EFE_16123_Leyland_Titan_PD2_highbridge_1950_s_d_deck_bus_Accrington_Corporation_/StockDetail.aspx Look at the destination! Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Damn damn damn - that bus was the last leg of my journey home from school for 9 years - got to have it but on my layout it would be nearly 10 miles off its route ....... Edit - make that WILL be ..... Edited May 13, 2015 by Chimer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted May 13, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2015 Ooh, will be ordering one of those; more apt than the current Ribble bus that has been sat outside the shop for the past four years 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2015 I wonder if EFE have started a new range... Buses going to '(in)famous' layouts?! Think of the possibilities. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I wonder if EFE have started a new range... Buses going to '(in)famous' layouts?! Think of the possibilities. Now that's an IDEA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I was hoping Jason had given us an update on Bacup or a new layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I was hoping Jason had given us an update on Bacup or a new layout... He (and Chris) have given us a rather good small layout - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/90024-the-mill/- and he's moved house, helped make a small person and done a few shows. It's kept him busy (but not quiet). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2015 Oh yes... it definitely hasn't kept him quiet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 He (and Chris) have given us a rather good small layout - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/90024-the-mill/- and he's moved house, helped make a small person and done a few shows. It's kept him busy (but not quiet). Thanks for this Andy. 30 pages to read tonight then. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 And he's saving for a new Cap made from recycled Nappies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted November 24, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2015 At the moment, Bacup is split into it's separate boards with all the buildings packed away as the new house doesn't have anywhere to put it up. However, at some point a shed will be built and Bacup will live again, possibly in EM (I kept all the Templot files so can adjust them and start building new turnouts if that is the intended route) and most definitely on trestles rather than the cumbersome legs, which will raise it up to a decent operating height. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Mate, I'm looking forward to watching the re build and seeing your efforts inspire more people to be converted to EM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 At the moment, Bacup is split into it's separate boards with all the buildings packed away as the new house doesn't have anywhere to put it up. However, at some point a shed will be built and Bacup will live again, possibly in EM (I kept all the Templot files so can adjust them and start building new turnouts if that is the intended route) and most definitely on trestles rather than the cumbersome legs, which will raise it up to a decent operating height. EM eh, just so you can lift another trophy at EXPO EM North! Missed you at Wakefield, Chris said you were on baby watching duties.... All the best, Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben pez Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Just been looking through some of the past photos on your thread. Wow! Its one of the best layouts ive seen! My late grandparents lived in bradford,so when i was visiting every fortnight id notice parts of walls/buildings etc still had that old sooty grot,which youve achieved on bacup. Really is a stunning representation of west yorkshire. Cheers Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted November 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2015 At the moment, Bacup is split into it's separate boards with all the buildings packed away as the new house doesn't have anywhere to put it up. Time to convert it to an exhibition layout then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted November 24, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2015 Was chatting about that with Chris in the pub on Saturday, mainly on how much effort would be involved. It's not out of the question but as a starter for ten: Last scenic board changed from curved exit to fiddle yard to a straight run, meaning new buildings and scenery as well as a possible reconfiguration of the track at the station throat and goods yard. This would be a positive as the goods yard could be extended, have a couple more sidings. Bacup's goods yard was sizeable and included a goods loop off the Bury line which I had to miss off as the turnout would have been a much tighter radius than the 1:7 minimum I went for. It would also mean I could include the large warehouse. Control would need to be moved to the back of the layout rather than the front, which would mean remote uncoupling rather than three links. As most uncouplers are (in my opinion) ungainly, I would opt for AJ's and electro-magnets. Uncoupling on the run-round would be difficult as the station canopy would block the view somewhat. Which leads neatly onto stock. I have every intention of converting some (if not all) stock to EM at some point and in fact already have quite a few wagons in EM built for The Mill. Thing is, the standard of wagons I built for The Mill far out-surpass those built / bought / weathered for Bacup; little things like brake rigging, not really knowing much about the wagons, etc. I have already converted and tarted up a few of Bacup's wagons (spare brake rigging in Parkside kits is really beneficial) and they now have OO wheels and the brakes set for EM (doesn't really show when looking side on - a few of the new Bachmann releases have their brakes set to EM width already, e.g. The Covhops). Coaches and DMU's are easy enough to convert but the thought of converting the suitable (for the location) locos is a bit daunting; 15 currently. Finally, if it was exhibitable, it may not be practical for home use although that doesn't really bother me as I much prefer building stuff to operating at home. I start playing trains and within 30 minutes, find myself at the workbench tinkering with something. Additionally, I enjoy operating The Mill just as much as Bacup, despite it being a quarter of the length and with only three real sidings (all very short). So never say never, but it will be a long term project if it happens and Chris will be roped in to help 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Was chatting about that with Chris in the pub on Saturday, mainly on how much effort would be involved. It's not out of the question but as a starter for ten: Last scenic board changed from curved exit to fiddle yard to a straight run, meaning new buildings and scenery as well as a possible reconfiguration of the track at the station throat and goods yard. This would be a positive as the goods yard could be extended, have a couple more sidings. Bacup's goods yard was sizeable and included a goods loop off the Bury line which I had to miss off as the turnout would have been a much tighter radius than the 1:7 minimum I went for. It would also mean I could include the large warehouse. Control would need to be moved to the back of the layout rather than the front, which would mean remote uncoupling rather than three links. As most uncouplers are (in my opinion) ungainly, I would opt for AJ's and electro-magnets. Uncoupling on the run-round would be difficult as the station canopy would block the view somewhat. Which leads neatly onto stock. I have every intention of converting some (if not all) stock to EM at some point and in fact already have quite a few wagons in EM built for The Mill. Thing is, the standard of wagons I built for The Mill far out-surpass those built / bought / weathered for Bacup; little things like brake rigging, not really knowing much about the wagons, etc. I have already converted and tarted up a few of Bacup's wagons (spare brake rigging in Parkside kits is really beneficial) and they now have OO wheels and the brakes set for EM (doesn't really show when looking side on - a few of the new Bachmann releases have their brakes set to EM width already, e.g. The Covhops). Coaches and DMU's are easy enough to convert but the thought of converting the suitable (for the location) locos is a bit daunting; 15 currently. Finally, if it was exhibitable, it may not be practical for home use although that doesn't really bother me as I much prefer building stuff to operating at home. I start playing trains and within 30 minutes, find myself at the workbench tinkering with something. Additionally, I enjoy operating The Mill just as much as Bacup, despite it being a quarter of the length and with only three real sidings (all very short). So never say never, but it will be a long term project if it happens and Chris will be roped in to help Jason, So it won't be ready for expoEM North next year then :nono: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted November 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2015 Was chatting about that with Chris in the pub on Saturday, mainly on how much effort would be involved. It's not out of the question but as a starter for ten: Last scenic board changed from curved exit to fiddle yard to a straight run, meaning new buildings and scenery as well as a possible reconfiguration of the track at the station throat and goods yard. This would be a positive as the goods yard could be extended, have a couple more sidings. Bacup's goods yard was sizeable and included a goods loop off the Bury line which I had to miss off as the turnout would have been a much tighter radius than the 1:7 minimum I went for. It would also mean I could include the large warehouse. Control would need to be moved to the back of the layout rather than the front, which would mean remote uncoupling rather than three links. As most uncouplers are (in my opinion) ungainly, I would opt for AJ's and electro-magnets. Uncoupling on the run-round would be difficult as the station canopy would block the view somewhat. Which leads neatly onto stock. I have every intention of converting some (if not all) stock to EM at some point and in fact already have quite a few wagons in EM built for The Mill. Thing is, the standard of wagons I built for The Mill far out-surpass those built / bought / weathered for Bacup; little things like brake rigging, not really knowing much about the wagons, etc. I have already converted and tarted up a few of Bacup's wagons (spare brake rigging in Parkside kits is really beneficial) and they now have OO wheels and the brakes set for EM (doesn't really show when looking side on - a few of the new Bachmann releases have their brakes set to EM width already, e.g. The Covhops). Coaches and DMU's are easy enough to convert but the thought of converting the suitable (for the location) locos is a bit daunting; 15 currently. Finally, if it was exhibitable, it may not be practical for home use although that doesn't really bother me as I much prefer building stuff to operating at home. I start playing trains and within 30 minutes, find myself at the workbench tinkering with something. Additionally, I enjoy operating The Mill just as much as Bacup, despite it being a quarter of the length and with only three real sidings (all very short). So never say never, but it will be a long term project if it happens and Chris will be roped in to help You know you can always cadge some logos from your mates when your ready, Victorian North Eastern or is it great northern... Edwardian industrials, pre grouping LNWR. (Oh they may be P4 - without flanges). We can pull something together... Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 You know you can always cadge some logos from your mates when your ready, Victorian North Eastern or is it great northern... Edwardian industrials, pre grouping LNWR. (Oh they may be P4 - without flanges). We can pull something together... Andy Could even get some of those big blue boxes with to many wheels to run on it......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Jason, Lovely to read of your future plans, and I certainly look forward to learning more. Not sure about Chris's ideas for the Diseasels though! Hope you and the family are thriving, Kind regards, Jock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2015 Could even get some of those big blue boxes with to many wheels to run on it......... There are a few here and several boxes of stock to match, all of which only get used 3 or 4 times a year at most. If they are ever of any use, your welcome to borrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Really is a stunning representation of west yorkshire. T'other side of t'Pennines! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 There'd be a few Bacup folks reet dis-chuffed 'bout being in West Yorkshire* Ba goom - tha knows there'd be a lot of folk in Yorkshire av summat t'say 'bout 'avin Bacup in tha midst** (* or ** delete as appropriate) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben pez Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Apologies,i thought the layout was based in west yorkshire. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Jason T Posted January 18, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just found a couple of old Bacup pics on my iPad that I can't remember taking, both taken a couple of years ago before the layout was in BRM Article condition (e.g. Lots still to do). Anyway, ths thread has been quiet for ages so I thought I would pop them up. Neither are good quality but hey ho 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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