RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted March 23, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 David. Not a wrong as you think. The Mk.1 Pullmans were regular visitors to the coast back in 1982 on specials to Blaenau Ffestiniog. However they were in blue/grey livery rather than grey/blue. So the only coach you appear to have in the correct livery is The Hadrian Bar. During 1983 they saw more visits but by then repainted back to original Pullman livery. Glorious, the 50 also went to Blaenau but in the late 1990s, just before withdrawal, but by then it carried Network South East livery and was double heading with D400 in original blue. I had not looked at your layout for a while, well done with the scenic additions, looking really great. Merf. Thank you very much Merf; I didn't know about any of that so it's very useful information! Not sure how I managed to miss the Pullmans in the 80's though as I have a lot of NWC resources around then - however, it seems I'm half right with the loco and almost right with the stock, so does that make it a quarter right overall?! Was never much good at %'s The train as it is will still get a run out on occasions, but maybe as a 'Rule One' special...!! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold fishytrains Posted March 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2014 Some lovely photos showing your progress. I think the Pullman train looks fine, which means any excuse you come up with to run it will be correct - it is your layout after all said and done. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted March 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 Great stuff David. The backscene is very effective indeed, and helps to make the whole scene look very real. I have to remind myself that it is N gauge. Even a dyed in the wool steam fanatic can enjoy and appreciate something as well presented as this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted March 23, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 Looking very good. Almost makes me wonder if stock to cover Millers Dale in two eras is worth considering! For some reason my original reply disappeared! Just to say Thank You, and that the reason a change of era works for Prestatyn is that the infrastructure has remained largely unchanged since the 60's; I've kept in the slow lines which were taken up some years ago, but otherwise it's as it appears now. I would go for it if you can; it certainly makes for more interesting and varied operation albeit a further strain on the wallet covering enough prototypes for multiple era-workings! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted March 23, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 Great stuff David. The backscene is very effective indeed, and helps to make the whole scene look very real. I have to remind myself that it is N gauge. Even a dyed in the wool steam fanatic can enjoy and appreciate something as well presented as this. Hugely appreciated GB, thank you! I stand in awe of your own prototypical standards, and in comparison can only hope to simply capture the essence of Prestatyn in some way - I'm just happy that aim appears to be coming to fruition. Oh, and I promise there will be some steam specials coming along soon! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That looks brilliant. The back scene make a huge addition visually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted March 29, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well, today I filled in the last little gap in the scenery and so finished off the 'green' part of the layout; as far as jobs left to go (not including detailing stock), here's the list: Repaint the platform surfaces (still too light for my liking) Add the AWS boxes to the lineside Source a 2" length of stone wall for the front of the station (the Javis ones are hugely overscale) Fit the station lamps (Tricky-CRS is creating these for me) Do something about that 'hotel'-type building! May involve kit-bashing something as my scratchbuilding skills are not advanced enough! Replace the bracket signals with working ones (Dapol say theirs should be available in Sept/Oct) Keep adding people/cars/lorries etc. in appropriate places Of course the list won't end there, and I'm sure there's plenty that other people can see that I can't, so it'll be ongoing for a long time yet! One thing I don't want to do though is swamp the layout with details that distract from the trains; I've found it's so easy to cover every piece of ground and fill every corner with tiny bits and pieces that pull the eye away from the mainline, and I want to create a backdrop to the trains the way I remember it. I recall a lot about my days on Prestatyn station, but the smaller details slip my memory; it's that overall picture I need to capture... Funny how your perceptions change isn't it! I started out wanting to create an exact replica of Prestatyn station, with every tiny detail included, but on the journey have had to make so many compromises and adjustments, subsequently changing the nature and layout of buildings, roads and so on to build a layout that's representative of the area and pleasurable to look at, but is fun to operate and enjoyable to watch. The station is accurate in itself, but the surroundings have been subject to considerable license! Maybe this is the compromise we all need to make at some point when we model a prototype location (unless of course our available space, time, finance, skills and patience are unlimited!) but I'm having loads of fun doing it and trying new things, so onwards we go! More soon David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Any updates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 David You have captured this so beautifuly. Takes me back to my younger days and those fantastic summer Saturdays with trains back and forth all day long. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 16, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 Any updates? Funnily enough, I was thinking just last night that I hadn't put anything up for a bit! I bought some relay boxes so I've got to assemble those and put them on, and I've changed the contents of the fiddle yard so hopefully this weekend I'll get some more pictures to put on here. Other than that I've been occupied elsewhere so haven't had much 'layout time'! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 16, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thought I'd try a couple of videos while I'm fiddling with other things; hope you like 'em! First one is of 92220 Evening Star hauling a Special through Prestatyn; the lighting isn't brilliant but it seems to work ok: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxgaPCb4Sog Then a view from the roadbridge as 40168 hauls an intercity service through en route to Llandudno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkmR2LbQhaU I took some photos too so I'll sort those out eventually... All comments gratefully received! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi David That footbridge view was especially good. Even at a sharp angle the transition between the modelled area and the backscene is very effective. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 Very nice videos. Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Love it, what a fantastic layout. Paddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice ones! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Agree with Ben, the contrast between scenery and backscene is superb! Love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 17, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wow thanks very much chaps it's kinda nice to know my humble efforts are appreciated! I'll sort the photos out tonight or tomorrow and get those posted too... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Is it due on the circuit anytime soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 17, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2014 Is it due on the circuit anytime soon? 'Ulp! I've never really thought of exhibiting Prestatyn; It would actually disassemble as it's been built in sections but is far too heavy and bulky for me to carry so it's unlikely it'll be out and about any day soon! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cant be as heavy as my Millers Dale boards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 19, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2014 Here are the pictures I took the other day at the same time I did the videos; first up, Evening Star with a suitably eclectic mix of stock on a 'Steam Icons' Special: Class 40 40150 is waiting patiently in the Bay platform for the two CCT's to be unloaded: But no-one's paying them much attention because the Euston-Holyhead service is pulling in: It comes to a shuddering halt, taking up the entire length of the platform: More to come... Edit: Just noticed that I had the wrong setting on the camera which is why they've all come out a bit 'fuzzy' I'll reset it before the next lot, but I've a few more to come first... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted April 19, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2014 Here's the last of this set of pics, and it features my favourite loco Class 46 46045 (the one in my avatar). Having left Llandudno half an hour ago with a train of Mk1 stock en route to Manchester, 46045 comes to rest in Platform 1 next to Evening Star: Not sure what happened here, but the camera seems to have gone 'fish eye' on me to create this image!! And finally! When the station has been cleared of the Special and the two regular services (although not 40150 as yet, still sitting in the Bay), celebrity class 37 D6607 Ben Cruachan trundles through hauling a regular service to Bangor: I've always liked this loco, and appreciate the work Pauline at Millfields has done with the detailing and weathering; makes such a difference! That's it for now; I've repainted the platforms and need to add the relay boxes and re-plant the population before anything else happens; as always, your comments are much appreciated. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Very like! Chock full of character and life and you can't beat a good narrative to go with it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Looks stunning, love the feel of this layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS37409Fan Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'm from North Wales, Bangor and it looks great so in following with intrest Elgan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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