Upbech St Mary, Upbech Drove and Pott Row a journey through 00 and then into EM and 009.

[mullie]

5 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Morning Martyn, 

 

Nice job on the handrails. They're not the most robust. Fortunately, mine are intact......for now at least. 

 

Regarding the Kadees, I'm coming to that conclusion myself and may well revert to T/L. Not sure yet but I will hang on to them to use on my Czech layout as and when I get around to it. 

 

Now, question. 

 

Regarding the class 10 diesels. Do you have details of the East Anglian examples ? 

 

Or could you point me in the right direction to do a spot of research ? 

 

Cheers, 

 

Rob. 

Rob

 

In the USA I don't think they have the same problems as I think they tend to use stock with axles that aren't magnetic. They are an excellent product and I would use them again in a different setting. I know it is me but I don't like losing the buffer beam detailing either.

 

I find the BR database site a mine of information. For instance you could look up March shed and it would give you a list of class 10 shunters allocated in your time frame, finding a photo of said loco is more of a challenge. The site is here.

 

https://www.brdatabase.info/sites.php?page=depots&action=list

 

Edited March 13, 2022 by mullie

[stewartingram]

9 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Regarding the class 10 diesels. Do you have details of the East Anglian examples ? 

 

Or could you point me in the right direction to do a spot of research ? 

 

Cheers, 

 

Rob. 

 

A bit long winded, and I've expanded the range a bit:

 

Anglia class 10.docx

[NHY 581]

1 hour ago, stewartingram said:

 

A bit long winded, and I've expanded the range a bit:

 

Anglia class 10.docx 20.02 kB · 2 downloads

 

 

Brilliant. 

 

Thanks Stewart. Just what was needed. 

 

Rob. 

[mullie]

J70 is shunting the goods yard.

 

[mullie]

The shape of things to come?

 

 

The 08 is now running, some tweaks still to do including gluing crankpins and trimming so they don't foul the point rodding, which needs lowering anyway, and weathering. Numbered as a March class 10 from a photo taken in 1963 at Norwich. The photo is taken from quite a distance but the loco still has green ends and as far as I can see no electrification flashes so quite different to my other class 10. It still has ladders, I believe they were removed due to concerns about staff climbing them and getting close to the overhead wires.

 

The loco also has S&W coupling loops.

[mullie]

I'm afraid I'm not as thorough as some people and over the last year haven't  always kept photos I've posted but with Upbech Drove due to appear at SWAG in Taunton I thought I should post a few photos to get the thread going again.

 

 

 

This part of the layout was a lockdown project started from what I had at home whilst most shops including Marcways were closed in 2020. My layouts are portable so I won't have to restart in the event of a house move as it takes me so long to build anything. I never assumed an invite to an exhibition as I have never belonged to a club.

[NHY 581]

Evening Martyn. 

 

I think we all face the same challenge regarding photos. I'm waiting to see how many emerge before embarking on potential replacements for Sheep World. 

 

The layout is looking splendid by the way. 

 

 

Rob. 

[mullie]

The layout has never been anywhere other than the shelf where it lives, I want to be sure I have a set up that works so the layout has been set up in the 3rd floor spare bedroom of Mullie Towers. This is not ideal as it is also the home of our extensive sheet music collection, all our books and eldest daughters spare canvases. Part of my vinyl collection is also visible.

 

 

 

The J72 has successfully traversed the layout, I am experimenting with lighting, SWMBO has been commissioned to organise a drape for the front and connections for the DCC controller need revising too. The current set up is too easily knocked.

 

The layout will almost certainly be set higher on the day but the shape of the roof precludes this until the layout is moved slightly.

[mullie]

First modification made, an NCE panel inserted into the front of the layout. Up to now, I have used my separate box with a lead that plugs in into the front, hopefully this is simpler and less exposed to knocks. The previous set up remains and could still be used, a belt and braces approach.

 

 

LED lights were ordered yesterday so a simple light rig can be made, a caddy to hold the DCC controller ordered and a list of jobs to do created, for instance when moving the layout today three of the gas lamps fell out and one of the trees has worked loose.

 

An end panel has been created where the track normally goes through to the town quay board, we don't want any stock falling to the floor.

 

I'm glad I have allowed plenty of time to get jobs done, the first week of the Easter holiday will be difficult so I have given myself a fighting chance. Years of gigging and organising music events for young people has been good training!

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, mullie said:

Years of gigging and organising music events for young people has been good training!

 

 

Top stuff Martyn 

 

From the various threads it's good to see everyone's layouts being worked on ahead of  SWAG. 

 

Oddly, I read the above as "years of giggling....."

 

Rob. 

[mullie]

J70 shunting at Upbech.

 

 

J15 caught in repose.

 

[mullie]

I am quite lazy so take photos with my phone so as I compile my photos into albums I  have more than I thought. Here are some shots of the station. 

 

 

How about a Claud?

 

[mullie]

Some more from the archive. 

 

 

 

[mullie]

Yet more ahead of SWAG on Sunday. Just need to work out how it will fit in a Suzuki Swift, known in our family as Dad's Mario Kart!

 

 

 

 

This really is a small part of the layout, just 5ft X 1 including fiddle yard.

[mullie]

Car is packed and ready for its exhibition debut at SWAG. Never had a layout at an exhibition before so should be an interesting day. 

 

 

[MrWolf]

Have a good day and don't forget to take some photos! 

[wiggoforgold]

Looking forward to seeing this today. See you soon.

Alex

[mullie]

Glad to say the layout behaved itself at SWAG today, only managed to take one photo, just before doors opened.

 

[Alister_G]

The layout looked great Martyn, and very nice to meet you today.

 

Al.

[NHY 581]

As we chatted about today, Martyn, the colour pallette on Upbech is lovely. Beautifully understated. You have a lovely style. 

 

Rob. 

[Rivercider]

Hi.

It was good to see you and your layout at the SWAG event today. I enjoyed the our chat, and had a very enjoyable afternoon,

 

cheers

[AdeMoore]

23 hours ago, mullie said:

Glad to say the layout behaved itself at SWAG today, only managed to take one photo, just before doors opened.

 

Great to meet you Martyn @mullielovely layout and locos and stock all beautifully done.

I have a little video shaky hand held and all those lovers of cake will appreciate it to 🤣 😉

 

[mullie]

17 minutes ago, AdeMoore said:

Great to meet you Martyn @mullielovely layout and locos and stock all beautifully done.

I have a little video shaky hand held and all those lovers of cake will appreciate it to 🤣 😉

 

Thanks for the video,  I do have a soft for the trams, they were the catalyst for  the Upbech saga as they proved so easy to convert to EM.

 

Martyn 

[mullie]

Layout was unpacked tonight into its natural habitat and rejoined to Upbech St Mary.

 

 

[marc smith]

Really enjoyed seeing this layout, and chatting with you on Sunday Martyn.
The SWAG day was great - as it always seems to be. The layouts and dioramas on display were of the highest standard.
I've said of previous SWAG days - I enjoyed it more than many exhibitions I've paid to attend.

Better get on with building at least something or that @NHY 581chap will be after me!