Grovenor Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Here's an automatic version for you. Keith 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochty no more Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 A real gem, Mick. The "tear-drop" shaped spectacles are an interesting feature. Was that something common to most NBR signals? Sorry to not have seen and commented this earlier. I've been pretty much skimming through the forum lately what with one thing and another. Yes Mick`s model is spot on, here is a photo of the real thing on subsidiary arms the NBR used a diferent style of spectacle plate, a heavier casting as the signal arm had to return to danger if the wire broke the gantray in this photo is from "Methil west" the two signal arms on the right have this type a close up photo of a broken one we are currently repairing. I hope this information helps 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 5, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2012 As seen in my Greyscroft thread. The shunt arm movement has since been adjusted, also the main arm has been speeded up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3TOeGbRgjw 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Attached a real blast from the past. The first signal I recall making, and certainly the earliest example I have captured on film. The exact year is now lost in the mist of time, but probably c1967. From memory the arms were cast white metal and sold by Hamblings, I still have a few. I do recall fabricating the brackets from Plasticard. The model was based on a signal once at Westbank Hall H&B Rly. Oneday, I may make another, it would be easier now, has close up photo's of the actual signal have turned up. All I had then to work from was a photo in one of the "Green Books" of an H&B 0-8-0 with the signal in the background. Mick. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It's quite good, Mick. Did you turn the finials on a lathe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It's quite good, Mick. Did you turn the finials on a lathe? No, I bought the finials, I made the signal approx two years before I bought my first lathe (Which I still Have). In those now far off days, we were not too fussy and almost anything would do. The finials should have been of the "Open" type as per attached photo, and not "Ball and Spike", even so, the H&B did use them (Ball and Spike) on early signals. The signal I modelled was "New" c1914 and remained in use until 1959. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Whilst driving south on Friday night, dodging the floods and travelling on back roads, I came across these timewarp boxes in the Newark to Nottingham area. I was diverted off the A46, again due to floods and sent past the Great Northern box at Bingham. I have read many posts regarding the replacement alloy semaphores but did not expect to find a wooden Midland post distant still in use. Nor wooden gates or original Midland type windows. There box that controlled the distant at Fiskerton junction, I failed to find. Courtesy of Google earth I now know where it is and will be calling in in a couple of weeks time. Hope these help some models. I was particluarly inspired by the extension to Staythorpe box, not something I can recall seeing modelled Mike Wiltshire Edited July 9, 2012 by Coach bogie 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochty no more Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Abandoned "Thornton South" signal cabin - photo courtesy of Pete Westwater ( the NBR had cabins not boxes ) the cabin required extensive shoaring due to mine workings in the area, bullhead rail has been used, the mine workings were so shallow the miners could set there watches by the passing trains ( the NBR refused to purchase the coal underneath the line from the Fife Coal Company, and possibly regreted it ). We hope to re - create this cabin at the Kingdom of Fife Railway Preservation Society in Leven, the glass all round design suits the location, we have the "Stevens & sons" Glasgow new pattern lever frame from "Thornton South" to put in it ( Thornton had 9 signal cabins ). we have also identified a supplier of imperial size bricks matched from one from the remains of "East Fife Central Junction", can`t wait to get started. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 A brilliant "12ins" scale modelling job, pleased to hear you have gone to the trouble to locate proper "Imperial" sized bricks. Shall you do likewise with the the fixings for the locking frame and obtain correct Whitworth screws/bolts/nuts etc? Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2012 At the risk of lowering the tone a little, herewith a snap taken a few days ago of Dorking North (now just Dorking) box. Opened in 1938, in conjunction with the electrification of the Mid-Sussex line to Bognor Regis and Portsmouth, it is of the Southern Railway "Glasshouse" type. The flat roof seems to have been covered in a modern bituminous coating at some stage, no doubt to prevent water penetration. As far as I can tell, the box is still in use, judging by the colour light signals being the in the same location - though they may have different heads - and still having the same prefix - CBK - as in 1938. The area with trees to the right and rear of the box used to be EMU berthing sidings, and behind them were the huts of the Southern Region ticket audit. Dorking had a particular significance in the Hitler war, as Deepdene House, 15 mins walk to the south, was the SR's wartime HQ, and I suspect those huts were used for something slightly more serious in those days. I started my career here on 13.9.1966, selling tickets. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochty no more Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 A brilliant "12ins" scale modelling job, pleased to hear you have gone to the trouble to locate proper "Imperial" sized bricks. Shall you do likewise with the the fixings for the locking frame and obtain correct Whitworth screws/bolts/nuts etc? Best Wishes, Mick. Yes Mick, the member who dismantled the frame Peter Westwater, dismantled everything then carefully took dimentions of the inside of the locker room referencing everything to rail hight outside the box. This time all the parts have been carefully loged and kept in a dry container. The re - development of the Kirkland yard site will give us an NBR station building and platform accessed over a latttice footbridge with an NBR signal cabin & NBR signals, which I feel will be better than the mix of period / styles / railway companies that many preserved railways end up with. Although to be fair the trains going through the station will be a mix of period / styles / railway companies. Given the books Peter has been lending me recently ( " A Guide to Mechanical Locking Frames" ) it looks like I will be recruited on to his team to re - assemble the Locking frame, always did like a challenge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 A few weeks ago, a mate's layout when in transit took a bit of a beating. Among otherthings two of the signals were well damaged, see photos. The bracket is presently under repair, and apart from needing a new main stem is in reasonable condition. The bridge is a different story, and apart from the dolls looks as though it will be all new work. Mick. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2012 That looks really sad, Mick. I hope his friends can ensure a full return to health for all concerned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The bracket signal is now rebuilt and is almost ready for final painting and the odd detail etc. Mick. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi all. I posted some pictures over on my Bridlington buildings thread, but wanted to show off my work amongst some experts too. Here's Quay Crossing complete, (minus the water butt.....) Hope I don't come across as too smug posting in two threads, but I am rather pleased with this first serious attempt at modelling buildings. Cheers. Sean. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike knowles Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi all. I posted some pictures over on my Bridlington buildings thread, but wanted to show off my work amongst some experts too. Here's Quay Crossing complete, (minus the water butt.....) Hope I don't come across as too smug posting in two threads, but I am rather pleased with this first serious attempt at modelling buildings. Cheers. Sean. Ab Fab Sean, just think how much extra detail you'll be able to add to the O gauge one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Ab Fab Sean, just think how much extra detail you'll be able to add to the O gauge one! I'll have to research Scottish railway company practice first Mike..... Cheers. Sean. Edited July 26, 2012 by the penguin of doom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Apart from connecting up the "Main Line" arm, the signal is now as good as finished. A bit of weathering needed, but best done when installed on the layout. mick. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hi Mick I realy feel for your mate ,looking at the sate of them poor signal,But in your hands they should look brand new again. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2012 Another one from me, from my first exhibition layout 'Fellburn' shown between 2003 and 2010. NER Northern division overhead cabin on a rebuilt base. Model built 2001. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2012 Last signal cabin from me, Fellburn Crossing. situated just to the west of the cabin in the previous post, based on Ponteland and built from Evergreen plastic with a Wills interior. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelmaster501 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Paul, a very nice job. A great pity no one makes proper "Garden Wall" bond plastic brick sheet. See attached picture. Best Wishes, Mick. This is my very first post... I managed to track down some 'English Garden Wall' and 'American Bond' embossed plastic sheet in 4mm scale. They are South Eastern Finecast (product codes FBS423 and FBS414 respectively), but do not feature on the SEF website (though the American Bond is quoted in the price list). Judging by the product code, the English Garden Wall may be a new/recent product. I got mine through Expo Tools website. Hope this helps someone. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 My next job is to rebuild the damaged signal bridge I mentioned a few posts ago. First task was to soak it in paint remover, and mainly as an aid to dismantling it and in true impoverished LNER style, recover as many reusable parts as practical. Mick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 By teatime, last night's beer had worn off and I was in the mood for some serious work. I soon had the two posts assembled and edged with brass angle and the span erected. I think I will keep away from "The Wild Women" tonight, plus "Mrs Nich" is not too pleased of me coming in at 0100hrs turned in the morning, no sense of humor. Mick. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 By teatime, last night's beer had worn off and I was in the mood for some serious work. I soon had the two posts assembled and edged with brass angle and the span erected. I think I will keep away from "The Wild Women" tonight, plus "Mrs Nich" is not too pleased of me coming in at 0100hrs turned in the morning, no sense of humor. Mick. There was a bit of a late one here last night Mick. Me and my partner of 8 years tied the knot.. The most popular wedding gift... The signal is looking superb. Saying about reusing parts, i saw a picture in a magazine many years ago taken during the Doncaster resignalling. All the signalling items had been recovered and separated into piles of component parts ready to be reused. I wish i could find that picture now. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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