Removed a/c Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Your layout is stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Ian, I was planning on visiting Banbury at Eastleigh this weekend but sadly failed.... Glad it went mostly to plan and it behaved itself. The 3rd shot of the station overview with the 66 on tanks is brilliant, really shows the benefits of N. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 27, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks for the comments. WIll try an upload the video tonight. Hopefully I will remember my tripod for the Wyre Forest show! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 if you do forget come and speak to me, as I will have one there over the weekend. Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 It's a lovely model, and captures the real thing very well. Not having passed through the area for some time, could you tell me what that large white structure is? It looks almost big enough to be an IECC; is it Network Rail accommodation? I worked in Banbury (fitting out the ex-Kaléidoscope warehouse) back in the mid-1980s- the station area doesn't seem to have changed that much, but all the scene north of the overbridge has changed completely. There used to be a hostel for drivers on lodging turns just on the other side of the over-bridge; it had been sold, and become a doss-house. One of the people I was working with was the councillor for that bit of Banbury, who used to regale us with tales of the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 27, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 that building is Network rail offices and is on the site of the old goods shed. There are some portacabins on the opposite side of the track aswell for Network rail that I have yet to build. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 28, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 After the weekends show I have now started building a few more ancillary structures such as the signal equipment rooms that are between the Network Rail offices and the South box. They are basically smooth sided containers / portacabins with a door but no windows. The main shells are now constructed but the door,s trims and concrete bases need to be formed. Also the radio mast and electrical cabin that sits beyond the Souht box and the sidings behind the box has been started. I was wondering what to use for the tapered artila mast - an old thin modelling paint brush looks pretty close. Now to think of how to build the antenas at the top! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 After the weekends show I have now started building a few more ancillary structures such as the signal equipment rooms that are between the Network Rail offices and the South box. They are basically smooth sided containers / portacabins with a door but no windows. The main shells are now constructed but the door,s trims and concrete bases need to be formed. Ian They're call;ed REBs Ian (Remote Equipment Buildings is, I think, the full name). Have you got pics or have seen them from all directions as some have external aircon units although I don't know about those at Banbury ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 28, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 Mike I have some close up shots from the angle that the layout is viewed plus google maps for aerial views of the roof. There are a loads of ancilliary items at the back but no one can see them on the model. Now I know these huts correct names and any photos you have more than welcome. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 They're call;ed REBs Ian (Remote Equipment Buildings is, I think, the full name). Have you got pics or have seen them from all directions as some have external aircon units although I don't know about those at Banbury ) I think it's 'Relocatable', Mike- they seem to be used where there might previously have been a number of Location Cabinets together in earlier times. the name 'Elliot' rings a bell for the manufacturer. The new 'modular' resignalling schemes seem to be based upon numbers of these, pre-wired and tested off-site, and dropped off where required. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 28, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 Brian / Mike Just had a look at Elliott siganlling on the internet and some photos of various 'Relocatable Equipment Buildings'. Unfortunately none exactly like the ones at Banbury but similar. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The REB near south box houses the telecom kit and the transceiver for the GSMR. Standard REB. Pictures of these REBs in my gallery taken from most angles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 This (small) thread on the old RMWeb may help http://www.rmweb.co....php?f=8&t=13894 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 28, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks for the links to the photos. useful for the type of add ons such as air con units etc. However the ones at Banbury are smooth sided and the doors are in one long elevation only as far as I can tell from the photos I have. Nice photo of the model for Widnes. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Its realy looking good every post you seem to have added something new ,you have captured Banbry as it is and you should be congratulated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 29, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Did a tiny bit on the layout last night and this morning. The portacabin like REB of the ones I am working on is now complete and primed ready for final coat of light grey and roof felt colour. WIll just need to make the concrete base it sits on then time to complete the one more like the Elliott type REB. Also started building the stock trays out of card. These will then sit in the 'Really useful storage' plastic boxes purchased from Staples. These stock trays will greatly reduce the space taken in the car and reduce time taken to set up and pack away the stock - just hope I can find the time to get them all done in time for Wyre Forest show in just over a weeks time. Ian Edited February 29, 2012 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This (small) thread on the old RMWeb may help http://www.rmweb.co....php?f=8&t=13894 this thread may be more useful http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/39178-gsmr-masts/page__gopid__624277 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 29, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2012 this thread may be more useful http://www.rmweb.co....__gopid__624277 That photo is spot on and very handy as it shows the roof etc. Thanks Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think it's 'Relocatable', Mike- they seem to be used where there might previously have been a number of Location Cabinets together in earlier times. the name 'Elliot' rings a bell for the manufacturer. The new 'modular' resignalling schemes seem to be based upon numbers of these, pre-wired and tested off-site, and dropped off where required. Most of these "new" Elliot REBs are for the FTN which newer signalling uses as the bearer back to the signal centre. They may or may not also house a GSMR site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 29, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2012 Well I didnt get as much done as planned even after allowing for the now routine daily visit to hopsital some distance away to see Mum - at last she now appears to be getting better. I did get the final coat of grey on th Portacabin type building and final layer of styrene on the Elliot REB one ready for the detail to be added when I get up early tomorrow morning but didnt do any more to the GSMR antena structure. Hopefully they will be nearly completed by the weekend. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 1, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2012 This morning I have nearly finished painting the Portacabin and the REB is now ready for priming. Hope to work on the GSMR structure tonight. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The Theale to Lindsey Fridays only empty tanks heading North through the station. Kan 6E55 Theale - Lindsey runs MWFO. Very occasionally produces a class 60 as well. So now you can run it three times as often STEVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 1, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2012 Steve Ah yes I should have said those days but I have only been there on a Friday mid week hence my slip up. I have seen photos of 60's on it but not seen one myself yet. However when I see a suitable Farish one I will pick one up. The Freightmaster book and online timetable subscription is very handy for such visits to Banbury and similar locations - even has the loco hauled passenger services in it. Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The most notable celebrity Tug in recent times on 6E55 was the silver 60099 last October http://www.hondawanderer.com/60099_Wolvercote_2011.htm STEVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 1, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nice shot Steve A little bit more work on the layout tonight - This time underneath. I have now wired in a second Hex Frog Juicer with just one more to be installed to control turnouts at the North end of the station. Oh and also a coat of paint on the REb structure. Once its weathered it will be time to install it on the layout. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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