matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hello people. Here is my new layout. I have at the moment a Regional Railways 150 and 156 (away for weathering) for passenger services then a EWS 66 + 3 VGA`s for freight use. Hoping to get my Mercig models out on it over the next few weeks and add some more pallets to the yard. Thanks, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Loving the look of this matt how big is the whole thing if you don't mind me asking ? Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hello The layout is 36" in length x 8" wide, with the fiddle yard added that goes upto 63" Thanks, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks for that. It's a great atmosphere you have created in that space I look forward to seeing more of this. How many mercig locos do you have ? Iv got a couple and they are top notch the pride of my fleet haha Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hello I have 15 of them in total, which ones do you have? Yeah am looking at short freights but am struggling abit... Thanks, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Iv got a mainline blue 58 and a res 47 . My brother has got quite a few with more in the pipeline . You could run short engineer rakes OBA OCA or some seacows ? Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah i could try that, though i have only just brought the VGA`s so i should get some use out of them first really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I know what you mean . I get a new peace if stock and just use that and put the rest to one side haha . I need to start weathering and detailing more of my stock now. There are some pictures of my 58 and 47 on my layout thread it's called Stuart's lane . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 your layout looks good, i like your weathering. The 67`s look good, i fancy one of them as a light engine route learner... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will J Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Very nice indeed, one of those neat little layouts that give me ideas! With the run around you could diversify with the odd steam special too! Is it based in any particular bit of the uk? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 yeah i could, the run around loop gives me room for 3 coaches, which is a ###### as most need 4 coaches plus... although back when blue and grey ruled i think some scottish 37`s used to split there trains, so they ran is shorter lengths... though what would be a era change. naaa its just made up, i didnt build it myself, i got it done by someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks matt I just used tamiya weathering powders on it. Liking will j idea about the steam special you could maybe use one of the new Dapol panniers and a few mk1s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 afew new pictures. if anyone has any thoughts on what the layouts missing, please let me know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Matt, A lovely little layout you have there, I can only think of one thing i would add and that is some signals (perhaps semaphore's), other than that i think it looks fine, many layouts are ruined by having to much going on. But yours looks spot on to me. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Just found this, what a fantastic layout. Full of atmosphere, well detailed and weathered. Nice work Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks for your replies. I think i`ll look into getting afew more passengers for the platform and some high fencing for the yard. I like the VGA wagons cause of there size, i know they used to run to Bloxwich carrying pet food, but these ran in long rakes. There was afew sometimes at Georgemas, with the safeways containers, does anyone know what these carried? i think they carried onto Thurso yard? Thanks, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lastest pictures.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2012 Possibly what's missing is some bespoke lighting. Other than that, looks pretty well perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted November 28, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2012 This looks really good. Plenty of atmosphere and the right degree of weathering. Personally I would go easy on the people...smaller layouts in particular look a little odd with lots of frozen people and road vehicles. Ideally have a few passengers waiting, better still sitting, and a couple of parked cars; you hint at activity...open doors, propped bikes etc. But not too much...as has been said, you don't want your model looking cluttered. I would, however, add a few more trees along the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Don't add too much, less is more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted November 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2012 Very, very nice! Ground texture, colouring - all spot on. It has that nice minimalist "rationalised branch line" feel. One small recommendation - round in the corners of the backscene. You'll be surprise how much difference that makes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 My layout is now complete i think! Unless i`ve missed something out? Thanks, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Lovely layout. Well modelled, less is indeed more. Top job. I love the Dutch liveried 37 too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted December 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2012 The subtle colours and textures and restrained use of detail are very impressive: everything hangs together and nothing jars. I think you might need a trap on the siding, though - sorry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hi Matt Really nice little layout - well done! Top job! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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