RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted March 3, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi, Thanks for the comments, it's coming along nicely now. Just have to get the impetus to push on and finish some areas off properly. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted November 19, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Hi, Been over 6 months since anything was done on the layout, but as winter approaches I've started a few things to keep it moving along. I've done a bit more scenics work to the branch tunnel and am scratch building some signals for the platforms and gantries. I've ordered some Berko signal heads for those and should have them tomorrow. Signals: No heads yet and they also need painting. Unfortunately only the heads will be working. The indicators are just too small for me to work with, so will be cosmetic only. That's all for now. Rob Edited November 19, 2013 by mezzoman253 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted November 27, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2013 Quick update: Painted signals and attached Berko heads. Also built the feathers (dummy) and added those to one set. I need to get some ladders for them, and some weathering, but they look ok. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You've a very nice looking layout well done love the way it's done and some very nice signals Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted November 27, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi Brian, Thanks for the nice comments. I've not done much to it over the summer, but am getting some things done now we have the longer nights. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 17, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2013 Temporarily put the platform signals in place and took some pics. Not sure the big gantries need to be there now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Realy nice work on your aspec signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Just picked up this thread and have to say if this is your first layout build its excellent. Think you have been well bitten by the bug !!!!! Like the weathering it makes the scene come to life Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi class 66 & gismorail, Thanks for the nice comments. if i can get the loco's & DMU's half as good I'll be pleased. The weathering and scenery are something I really like to do. The main aspects are Berko spare heads and will eventually work, not wired in yet, but the other parts are just too small for me to get working, but give the feel of a full set of signals. Still lots to do on the layout. Control panel is built and wiring is proceeding slowly, plus some of the buildings will be lit, and the station needs finishing. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi Rob nice to see updates and progress on the layout. Lovely looking signals. Cheers Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Looking good the signals bring the platforms to life keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 What a cracking layout Its great to see an older model still in use on a model railway. That 47 looks great & with subtile weathering it shows even now the older lima models can live alongside new models. The signals are great too there so detailed. The actual throat of the the layout looking towards the fiddle yard reminds me of Huddersfield for some reason.keep it up Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi guys, Thanks for the nice comments. The layout is not based on anywhere in particular, just things I've seen and are pleasant to my eye. The 47 is an old Lima model, and is used for practicing weathering. The signals need some ladders and finishing with small items, phone, code plates, etc, and a bit of weathering too. We're getting there. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Signals looking good David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted January 7, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) At Ally Pally last year I bought some yard lamps, I've just got round to fitting them today. They're not wired up, so no "night" pictures yet. They'll need a little toning down, with some matt vanish, as the black is very glossy. Rob Edited January 7, 2014 by mezzoman253 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted January 20, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) A few changes to the signalling gantries I'd previously built. With the platform starters scratch built there was no need for the large gantries from the previous pics. These have been re-cycled into a single unit spanning the approaches to the station. I've some double headed TrainTech heads that will fit on to these, as well as dummy platform indicators. Whilst taking the pics this one came out quite well, the lighting picking out the weathering on the retaining walls effectively. Edited January 20, 2014 by mezzoman253 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted January 28, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Hi, Just found some video I took a while back of my Railfreight class 37 on the layout. The quality isn't great, but it gives a feel of the layout. I'll take some more in time and hopefully they'll be better. Rob Edited October 20, 2023 by mezzoman253 All my YouTube stuff deleted due to recent changes in rules. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted September 24, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2014 Long time since anything has happened on the layout, but I purchased from the classifieds a ViTrains Transrail class 37 from Jonas of this parish. I said to Steve I'd take some pic's and post them. I noticed that when I opened the box it looked smaller that the Bachmann's I already have, and nose to nose it's a little lower. Is it ride height or perhaps it's just the colour schemes? The buffers seem to be at the same level. I've taken some pic's of it along side a Bachmann 37, it's a very small difference but noticable. Anyone noticed this before? Rob Nose to nose. Awaiting next duty. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Looking good David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Rob This is looking really good that Transrail 37 looks good despite the Welsh name it was once a regular up here in Scotland and i seen it many times it would look good with some Regional Railways coaching stock trains to Southport Blackpool and North Wales often had 37's on this type of working. regards Dave Edited September 26, 2014 by scottishlocos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 18, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hi, It's been over a year since anything major occurred on the layout, but I've finally got a working control panel and am progressing with other lighting and signalling wiring. The diagram is from an Anyrail plot of the layout, scaled to best fit the bi-colour LEDs, and then this was laminated in A4 sections and stuck to the board with double sided tape. The points switches are centre off sprung loaded, these are also connected to 2 PPI boards from http://www.blocksign...-indicator-ppi1, no connection just a satisfied customer. When the CDU fires the boards detect the pulse and give an output to the bi-colour LED's. They show Red for a blocked route and Green for a clear route. There are other switches to go on the RHS of the board for controlling signals and layout lighting. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 18, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2015 Two additions to the stock list in the form of RES full brake coaches from Bachmann, picked up at the Chelmsford show recently. 37 430 simmering in the sun, awaiting its train of steel wagons. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Control panel looks good, nice pictures David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 That last photo is superb ,very realistic Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted October 5, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2016 A few pics of stock, not much else done for a while. Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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